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THE ADVOCATE WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. Tuskegee Farmers' Meet INSTITUTE IS ATTENDED BY 2,000 VISITORS FROM ALABAMA AND ADJONNING STATES, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, TENNESSEE AND ARKANSAS HAVING LARGE REPRESENTATION. Washington Tells Farmers their Presence is a Waste of Money Unless They Show Results on Returning Home by Improving their Methods and Property, and Pleads for a Year of 300 Instead of 160 Working Days. J. M. Parker, Largest Individual Cotton Planter in the Country, Tells Farmers How to Make a Success of Their Calling. (Horace D. Slatter.) Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Jan. 20. More than 2,000 Negro farmers with their wives and children attended the annual session of the Tuskegee Negro Farmers' Conference, which was held here yesterday in the Institute chapel. The farmer's conference is but one of the many ways the institution makes its influence felt upon Negro life, and the real worth of the work is felt in the fact that this year, farmers from as many states as Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana have taken a position in the meeting, while a greater number of visitors from a distance, prominent white and black men from all portions of the country, are attending the session. According to the usual custom of these meetings, Dr. Washington in opening the conference, gave what is regarded as the most important deliverance, with the possible exception of the declaration to the public, "I am the M. P. Kerker and the well known firm of J. M. P. Kerker & Co. cotton factors, New Orleans, La., who is perhaps the largest individual cotton planter in the country, gave a strong, sensible and forcible address to the conference. Various farmers detailed their experiences in the meeting, all discussing the one general subject, "Land Getting, which for the purposes of this discussion is called, "How I bought my farm," and "Woman a part in farm buying." Rev. T. O. Fuller, president of Howe Institute, Memphis, Tenn. opened the session with prayer, following which Dr. Washington delivered the address. Dr. Washington gave his usual common sense and advice to the people his address was enthusiastically cheered by the immense audience. In delivering his address before the farmers and other visitors, Dr. Washington said in part: "As we meet in these annual conferences, we must be in mind that the people here will be absolutely wasted unless improvement can be seen where we live as a result of these meetings. It is easy for people to yield to the temptation of going to some large gathering and hearing addresses or delivering addresses that can fail to put in practice what they have heard after they reach home. "The people of the community where you live should be able to see signs of improvement each year. They should see better school buildings, better church houses; should be able to note that the school house is either painted or whitewashed, and that they have comfortable seats, and that they have comfortable seats, these conferences, when one comes by your dwelling house, he should see that there is whitewashed on the outside of your house, that the fences and outhouses are whitewashed, and the gate and everything about the house is in good repair. He should be able to see that the window glasses are not broken. "Furthermore we expect every person who comes to these conferences to learn to grow, not only plenty of cotton but, plenty of good vegetables. He should have plenty of frogs, grain, and these conferences by person of these conferences we should see fewer people in idleness and there should be far less crime in each community." "There is no excuse in a climate like this, for anyone being in want or in poverty. We have right about us the best soil and the best climate. In this soil any kind of vegetable can be grown; all kinds of poultry and live stock can be raised, and under these circumstances, it is not necessary for strong, able-bodied men, during the month of January to be bankering around asking somebody to "run" them during the year. "One reason -why so many of our people are poor is that they throw too much money into the fall of their things that they can do without. Too much is thrown away for cheap, useless patent medicines organs, lightning rods, cheap pictures and useless furniture. Let us throw off these hurtful habits. "We must learn, also, that no man can succeed as a farmer until he learns to work 200 days in the year, instead of 150 days in the year. The farmer is the only man engaged in business who expects to succeed. The merchant works every day in the year. The same is true of the banker; the same is true in most every class of men who are in business except the farmer. This means that there must be idleness. We must learn that Saturday is just as important as Sunday, and must keep our women off the streets and from public places where they have no business. "Right here, as I have stated, we have rare opportunities for money-making, and I am glad to say that many thousands of our people are making progress year by year, while others are standing still or going backward. "I want you to fully realize the advantages that we have about us." THE ADVOCATE. I know of no other working class of people anywhere in the world that have such opportunities as we have. We have better land than any other class of people in the same relative stage of civilization. We live in a better climate, we live in better houses, we wear better clothes, we eat better food, and while you may not agree with me in this last sentence, I know of no place on earth, a black race is surrounded by a better class of white people than is true in the south. “In proportion to the numbers in each race, the white man here in the south treats the man with more consideration, more kindness, is more patient with him, more aware toward him than is true anywhere in the world where the same number of black and white people live side by side.” Moses W. Jones, D. L. Powels, from Alabama; Jordan Seals from Mississippi; Thomas Scizemore, Willin McKinney, James Smothers, Mattie Gardner, Phillip Herondon, from Alabama; G. W. Smith, Boyle, from Georgia, part in the program of the farmers' conference and gave some valuable facts from their experience in farming. The significant fact was brought out by one of the speakers that nearly every case reported where an individual had made a beginning from practically nothing, he was helped by some white man, either in the loan of money, security, or some financial favor, while all admitted that they had received their inspiration from Thomas Scizemore. Buy Land was the slogan, white one, down the incontrovertible fact that if a farmer can rent land he could buy it. With the exception of Dr. Washington's address, the address by Mr. J. M. Parker, the white planter of New Orleans was the only set address on the program. He gave from New Orleans the only durable information, and dealt strong with the shortcomings of the Negro farmer. This he did in a kindly manner, and concluded by giving them some wholesome advice. Mr. Parker said in part: "The Negro farmer statements of conditions, which if general throughout the south, would make it the happiest and most prosperous section of the world, and no man can do more to accomplish these results than Booker T. Washington, the leader of the Negro race. If, by his apassion, he has his power as a leader, he bends all his hopes, he will be the greatest benefactor his race has ever known." The speaker declared he was born and raised in the south and for the past thirty years he had had dealings as laborers, tenants and sharecroppers and extensively in every cotton producing state. This, he stated, made him familiar with conditions, and he prepared his large audience of Negro farmers, their wives and children for him, he meant to give them by declaring that while he was going to speak frankly, it was not meant unkindly. With reference to the shortcomings of the Negro, Mr. Parker was frank. In this regard he declared that the vast majority of the Negroes were improvident, with no thought of tomorrow, often throwing their money away for mere trifles and for things for which they have no possible use. "You lose a fortune annually with the waste and neglect of your wagons, tools and agricultural necessities," he said. "Many of your work and exposed to the weather when no work use. The axes knocked around the wood-pile, and your hoe and plow and harrow, often lie in the field for weeks at a time. Your livestock generally shifts for itself as best it may, is neglected and goes without food or water. "The Negro farmer represents the worst form of credit system, often starting in before the end of the year to borrow "Christmas Money," and is willing to pay an exorbitant rate. He asks supplies on credit, and bitter experiences and heavy losses have strongly impressed the intelligent planter with the necessity of limiting advances on credit, to say nothing." After this result of the short-comings of the Negro farmer as a result of his observations and experience, Mr. Parker proceeded to give them some wholesome advice, saying: "Preach to every farmer the importance of getting out of debt and staying out of debt. Get on a cash basis and stay there. Reduce your cotton acreage to what you can see and store it and keep it as it is cultivated properly. Don't wear land out, but rotate your crops and improve it. Raise ample corn to furnish bread for the family and food for the horses, mules, hogs and chickens. They will destroy thousands of insects; chickens and eggs are good eating, and can always be sold for cash with which to buy luxuries. Buy it." I have never seen a meeting of white farmers where a Negro was CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1910. MAKE A FAVORABLE IMPRESSION ON THEIR VISIT TO NASHVILLE Do Profs. Mitchell, Curtis and Canyt Who Were West Virginia's Representatives at the Tuskgeege Workers and Farmers' Conference. (From the Nashville, Tennessee, Globe.) The educational advantages of the city of Nashville attract no small number of people throughout the various state, who have watched Nashville's educational growth for the past quarter of a century. They compare the advantages, location, the institutions and degree of education with those of other cities that vie with it for supremacy along these lines. When it is taken into consideration that the denominations have their schools here, and with those that are to be located here in the near future because of the fact, one is not surprised at the advantages end here. The other states, support this the right and promote this the location of the state school became more evident last week when a commission composed of three members of the faculties of the West Virginia A. & M. College located at Institute, W. Va., came to the city and looked carefully into the management of the educational facilities. The person of this commission consisted of Prof. Austin W. Curtis, M. S. Agr., and the Agricultural Department, Chas. E. Mitchell, Expert Accountant, and J. M. Canty, the Superintendent of Mechanical Industries. This commission of informed, cultured Nego educators left no stone unturned whereby information could be had. Just what their findings will be is a matter of determination. They were, however, somewhat led to find that Tennessee had no established agricultural college for Negroes. They stated to a Globe reporter that they were pleased to learn that the recent legislature had made an appropriation for a Negro Normal, Agricultural and Mechanical College. The state of West Virginia with a view it is said of by upon the school work being done by their state school which is located just outside of Charleston. Prof. Chas. E. Mitchell has the distinction of being the only Negro in the world a member of the International Expert Accountant's Association. His connection with the Commercial Department of the school at West Virginia is regarded as one of importance. Each of these gentlemen is high in the recommended, being well in the fraternal affairs of the state. They were personal friends of the late Supreme Chancellor Starks. Aside from taking in the three universities, they saw the business side of Nashville, visiting, among other places, the two Negro banks, two Necro publishing establishments, and The Nashville Globe. They went from here to Tuskegee Institute to attend the conference. From Tuskegee they go to Atlanta to look after Georgia's manner of educating the Necro. From Atlanta they go to Knoxville to visit the Knoxville College to see for themselves what Tennessee is doing and what has been styled the branch of the University of Tennessee. This commission showed that they were well posted and knew the laws governing the educational department of some of the leading states of the Union. AERICAN MISSIONS BROUGHT TO ATTENTION OF BAL-TIMOREANS. Largely Attended Mass Meeting is Addressed by Bishop Scott on Work of the Methodist Church in Africa. AFRICAN MISSIONS Baltimore, Jan. 25.—A largely attended mass-meeting in the interest of African missionaries held night at Sharp street Memorial M. E. church. The speakers wee a Bishop I. B. Scott, who has charge of the work of the Methodist Episcopal Church in West Africa and Dr. Ernest Lyon. Both speakers spoke interestingly of the work the Methodist Episcopal church is doing in Liberia and Bishop Scott told of the raising of the African work in commemoration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the work of the denomination in West Africa. The distinguished men were introduced by Rev. Dr. M. J.Naylor, of this city. Bishop Scott and Dr. Lyon were guests of honor at a luncheon given by the Methodist pastors of the city yesterday afternoon. Anderson Strawther is ill at his home on North Rand street. S MADE BY DIRECTORS OF PEOPLES SAVINGS BANK AND TRUST CO. shows The Necessity for the Institution Which did Excellent Business Hospital Plans Perfected, but Nashville will Lose State School. Nashville, Teen., Jan. 24.—The issue of last week reviewed the financial progress of the One Cent Savings Bank which had passed the seventh year of its existence. On the morning of July 31, 1909 the doors of the People's Savings Bank and Trust Company were opened to the public of Nashville, Monday evening, Jan. 31, 1909 the stockholders of the bank held their annual meeting. In a brief address, the Banker R. F. Boyd outlined the operation of the institution and spoke globally upon the prestige and recognition which had been gained in so far a period. The report of T. G. Ewing cashier, showed a clearance of $750,670.86. The second year was beethed with the subscribed stock paid up and with two new rosterate, owing to changes of residence. The officers for the year are: Dr. R. F. Boyd, president; A. N. Johnson, 1st vice president; Dr. A. M. Townsend, 2nd vice president; T. G. Ewing Cashier; W. D. Hawkins, telephone; James Bumpas, attorney; and T. Clay Moore, manager real estate department. After an enjoyable visit to Tuskegee Institute, Dr. C. V. Roman, the specialist, returned to the city Saturday morning. He brought back word of a few days pleasantly passed in the company of the faculty, of the visitors to the Farmers' Conference and Dr. J. A. Kenney, the associate editor and business manager of the Journal of the National Medical Association. Dr. Roman addressed conference on Worker's Day and was involved with great applause. His words were characteristically thoughtful and genial, dressing with elegance and modesty. R. H. Boyd of the National Baptist Publishing House also attended the conference. With a view of inspecting the various educational institutions in Nashville and in order to examine the best pedagogical methods of Tennessee, a commission made up of three of the best known educators of West Virginia, visited Nashville last week. The commission came from the West Virginia State College Institute, situated at Institute. They met with Austin W. Curtis, M. S. Acr. in chapel of the Agricultural Department and J. M. Canty, Superintendent of Mechanical Industries; Chas. E. Mitchell, business manager was the third member of the commission. They visited Fisk University, Walden University and Roger Williams University, finding at the former place C. Dondexter, an old friend, who made them conversant with the working class, general of the business institutions of which were inspected also. The party left for Tuskegee and will return via Knoxville. The medical fraternity and medical students are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Dr. Daniel H. Williams, of Chicago, Ill., one of the greatest Negro surgeons of the world. He reaches the city January 29. He comes to hold several clinics at Mercy Hospital to which the physicians and surgeons of the city are invited. For the purpose of hospital and erecting to one of God's living noblemen a monument that will redound to the credit and honor of the thrift and enterprise of Nashville and at the same time fulfill a great need. The Hubbard Hospital organization is working quietly and assidiously. It is intended that the hospital shall be at the service of the physicians for the clinics that are being conducted on a larger scale and on a larger budget. Already several hundred dollars have been subscribed and it is hoped that the efforts of the future will bring thousands of dollars. As the last endearover to secure the Negro Normal, the citizens of Nashville held a mass meeting Thursday evening, January 27th, and it was attended. This meeting practically resulted in the result is being anxiously awaited. It is a sad and lamentable state of affairs that prompts the citizens of Nashville to let slip by such an institution, when a few enthusiastic, optimistic, energetic individuals can get together and successfully boom a hospital. Why is it that thousands can be hospitalized which should be theirs for the washing. It is an unhappy reflection upon the solidarity of Nashville. WHAT THEN? After the Hampton-Tuskegee idea shall have brought forth its fruit; after the dense ignorance of the Negro race shall have been dissipated; after the holdings of the average black man shall equal the holdings of the average white man, his death rate reduced to normal and his criminality ceases to excite comment, what then? HEAR INTERESTING ILLUSTRAT INDIA HX. MISSIONARY HX. MISSIONARY MANY SOCIAL EVENTS Enliven the Dull Routine of School Life. Operetta Presented by Students. Debating Society Elects. Officers. Other Items of Interest From Historic Town. Herper's Ferry, Jan. 25.—The lecture presented in Anthony Chapel Wednesday night, January 19, 1999. Samuel Vinton was exceptionally fluent and instructive to all. This subject being "Pagoda Land," a talk upon the customs, habits and religion of the people of India. Mr. Vinton's close personal knowledge of India, his birthplace, and his work there as a missionary made him fully competent to handle his subject in the masterfully way that he did. Mr. Vinton's machine films and views were of the highest class and won the appreciation and close attention of the audience throughout his whole lecture. "Turner's Travelogues" is the next attraction billed for Wednesday, Jan. 26, and promises to be very interesting. The lecture deals with the history and over 30 views are to be shown, showing the beautiful views one would see on a trip to the Golden Gate. Friday night the comic operetta, "The Cadets' Picnic," was presented in Anthony Hall under the management of Miss Brady and Smith. Capt. of Characters. Capt. of Cadets B. C. Lewis, Bossie ... Corinne Barney Gertle ... Hazel Dillard Little Old Woman Gertrude Campbell Little Old Man ... Loyd Fisher Chorus of girls and cadets. The hits of the evening were the duet, the captain's appaloo and Mr. Fisher, the captains' chorus and the three policemen's song. The patrons and friends of Storer will be delighted to hear that Mr. Edward Bringham is to return and bring the "Enoch Arden" in the new future. The Lincoln Debating Society held their annual election Thursday last and elected the following officers: President, F. L. Tomlinson, Phila- President, F. L. Tomlinson, Phila- delphia, Pa. Vice President, Victor Deshfelds Laurel, Del. Secretary, Charles Shirley, Carlisle Pa. Assistant Secretary, Layton Wheaton, New York. Treasurer, James E. Thomas, Harpers Ferry. Sergeant-at-arms, H. Van Leateu, Dutch Gulina, "South America." The young men are preparing for their annual party which is held every year on February 22. Report comes from Washington of the Improvement of Rev. N. C. Brackett, who is at the Episcopal hospital in that city. The college is in possession of the photograph of State Librarian Glumen of the class of '91, which will be bung on the chapel wall in Anthony Hall. OFF FOR AFRICA SCOTT AND WALTERS SAIL FROM NEW YORK. Bishop Walters Goes to Preside Over West African Conference; Scott Returns to Field of Labor. New York, Jan. 26.—Bishop I. B. Scott who has charge of the work of the Methodist Episcopal church in Liberia and Bishops of the A. M. E. Zion church sailed today for Liberia. Bishop Walters will preside over the West African conferences of his denomination. Dr. Ernest Lyon American minister to Liberia, called on Cardinal Gibbons Monday morning. The two distinguishes them chatted together pleasantly for a few moments after which the cardinal bestowed his blessing on Dr. Lyon. Word has been received in this city of the appointment of Noah D. Thompson to a position in the office Tuskegee Institute. Mr. Thompson is a former Baltimorean, but has for a number of years lived in Chicago, where he held a responsible position with the United States Express Company. The local lodges of the Grand United Order of Moses celebrated the anniversary of the birth of the founder of the order, Peter Paul Brown, last night. Mr. J. H. Murphy, managing editor of the Afro-American Ledger, was the principal speaker at a meeting for men at the Centennial M. E. church Sunday afternoon. There may yet be balm in Gilead for Mr. Bryan for the loss of "sixteen to one." Present indications are that he will find "nothing to eat" more effective. At The Nation's MILLER APPEARS BEFORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE AND FORESTS TO SECURE FUNDS BY MORRIL ACT FOR HOWARD ON AGRICULTURE PRIATED JTY. Tells Committee that Howard Will Take Steps to Give Instructions in Agriculture, if Appropriation is made. Underwood Visits the White House and is Recipient of Much Social Attention. Minister Lyon Adresses Faculty and Students of Howard. John F. Cook, Pronouncer Politician Dies. Army and Navy Union Enjoys an Era of Prosperity. Washington, January 25.—At two sessions of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forests earnest and eloquent arguments have been presented to show that the District of Columbus should share in the benefits of the Morrill act, which provides for a fund for the establishment of maintenance of a department of agriculture in various educational institutions in the states and territories. C. W. Needham appeared in the interest of George Washington University, a white college, in the behalf of which Senator Gallinger has offered an amendment to the original act, and Prof. Kelly Miller presented the case of the 100,000 colored citizens of the District, suggesting that the amount allotted be placed at the disposal of Howard University, which was in a position to utilize it to the advantage of the race in this committee. Mr. Miller's argument was so convincing that the committee has decided to incorporate $'i' in the Gallinger amendment granting to Howard University the privilege of sharing with George Washington University whatever money may be appropriated under the law in aid of the study of scientific agriculture. Prof. Miller told of the peculiar advantages that would accrue to the Negro people from a study of agriculture under the unparalleled opportunities enjoyed at the nation's capital, situated as it is within easy access to the greatest scientific Libraries and museums in the country and reaching such an aggregation of students who represented so many sections of the United States, and extending even beyond the borders of our continent. The civilized world looks to Washington for its lessons in educational methods and is eager to note the results we achieve. With 85 per cent of the Negro race dependent upon aggrieved white Americans, was highly essential that they be given the very broadest opportunity to learn from the soil the most general of which nature makes possible for the beneficiary of the fund in the District, because it offered the widest range of influence and could most speedily and gracefully qualify for the purposes desired by the Morrill act Howard University, he stated, is nonsectarian, public and national in character. He urged that of the proposed allotment, Georgia Washington University should have seventenths, and that Howard should have three-tenths, be leaving that all things considered, this was an equitable adjustment. If the fund were devoted entirely to the white institutes, declare Prof. Miller, and the colored institution be passed by, it would be an unwholesome example to the states. In the South, sixteen schools benefit by the act; but in not a single one can be had a full collegiate training for agriculture. There is a special need, he added, for a school where such high training can be given. Although there is no agricultural college at Howard now, he explained, there is a provision for such an institution in the charter, and steps will be taken to open such a college the benefits of the Morrill law act he extended to it. It will also enable the University, he added, to perfect its schools of engineering. The work of the scientific department, soon to be the in a $90,000 structure on the Howard campus, will be promoted be yond measure by the aid thus given Students at Howard, continued Prof. Miller, come from thirty-five states and many foreign countries. It is, therefore, particularly national in its scope of training. Howard believes, he explained, it is the climax of educational training for the colored race, and is fully prey to the racial prejudice, with extremely helpful branch of construction degrader, and thus add to the constantly broadening sphere of influence for the school and strengthen its arm for the mission for which it was established. "As a simple matter of justice to the 100,000 colored people of the District, and for the splendid service Howard can render to the race throughout the land, we think the forlorn act should be extended to the University of Columbia, to benefit Howard, University of Washington University," said Prof. Miller in concluding his able and exhaustive argument. It is the belief of those on the inside that the Gallinger amendment, carrying the Howard University clause, inserted through the sturdy efforts of Prof. Miller, will be passed by Congress. Leading members of the Senate have declared in its favor and in the House it has a host of stalwart champions. Among those assisting Prof. Miller in pushing the claims of Howard before the Senate committee were Dr. John R. Francis, Joseph H. Stewart, Dr. J. R. Wilder, Rev. A. C. THE ADVOCATE ADVERTEMENTS PLACES OUR CORREDS BRING SUITS. TRY IT. Garner, pastor gational, Mr. and others. Garner, pastor of Plymouth Congregational, Mr. Whitefield McKinley and others. The visit of Dr. E. E. Underwood of Frankfurt, Ky., to the national capital has undoubtedly strengthened his chances for official presiding at a high grade and given the White House most favorable view of one of Kentucky's thoroughgoing gentlemen. The President impressed with the hearing of Dr. Underwood and with the endorsements submitted by his friends, and there can be no doubt that the Blue Grass State is "on the cards" for handsome recognition at an easily state. While here, Dr. Underwood was the subject of W. Sidney Pittman, the noted recipient, and he was the recipient of numerous social counterates at the hands of the active people of the city, who visited one another in making his most pleasant one. Dr. Underwood has made a political and professional record in the State of Kentucky of which any man felt proud. His long and successful career in the practice of medicine, his incarnate labor as editor of the *Bulletin* magazine, an agency for uplift in his community, and his exemplary performance in the duties of trustees of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute and a secretary of the United State Board of Pension Examining Surgeons, all entitle him to the admiration and gratitude of a people ably served an impulse to letly devour because of his presence among them. Dr. Underwood's claim to preemption at this time is based upon duty and self-sacrificing devotion to his party. For the past eighteen years, he has given his time on the column to expounding stalwart republicanism, and for the past twelve years he has wielded the authority of his wide reach and highly influential newspaper inadygeous at the same end. In addition, he has attended every convention of the party and put his shoulder to the goal for the men and measures that will best be the welfare of the body of men. In all these years, Dr. Underwood has been an ardent admirer and devoted lieutenant of Senator William O. Bradley and has always followed the flag of his leadership "through evil as well as good report"—a fact which eminent statesman no doubt remembers and appreciates, as he knows the value of loyalty and makes no concealment of his satisfaction over the stance support his color friends have given him from the office of his political career. A point of Senator Bradley's estimate of Dr. Underwood's qualities is found in the strong and unequivocal endorsement by him a few days ago to the President of the United States, stating in effect that the energetic Kentuckian was worthy of the most responsible and honorable position at the disposal of the Chief Executive of the nation. Dr. Underwood's papers, now on file at the White House, are said to be of the "gift-ed" variety, and assurance has been the most careful attention of the appointing power. In炎炎 and explicit language, his fitness availability is set forth and emphasis is placed upon his upright character and personal popularity among people in the state. In support of the latter argument, it will be remonstrated that in 1904, when such excellent gentlemen and worthy party leaders J. C. Jackson of Lexington, W. D. Jackson of Louisville, Rev. J. E. Wood, of Danville, and Rev. S. E. Smith and T. B. Terry, of Owenabor, made a thorough canvass for the honor. Dr. Underwood was elected on the first ballot as a delegate-at-large to the republican national convention at Chicago, and voted for the one man before that convention — Theodore Goosevelt. The victory was purely personal, because all of the aspirants for the delegateship were, of necessity, for the nomination of the presidential incumbent, whose selection was already foreshadowed. The particular issue to which Dr. Underwood may be pointed is yet a matter of speculation, but that he is a strong favorite for best. President Taft has in stone our colored brother, is evidenced by the cordiality with which he was recognized by the controllers of political decline at the Executive Mansion. The "Kentucky Colony" hereabouts be happy to have such an admirable addition, should the fates ordain that he become a sojourner within our gates. At the Howard University respor- services Sunday afternoon, Blahop J. W. Smith, of the A. M. E. Zilog, church, delivered an effective, sermon on "Christian Warfare" adapting an appeal to the militant follow- (CORRESPONDENCE) MT. CARBON Mrs. Susie Skipper, who was a patient in the Paint Creek hospital, has returned home and is able to be about again. Mrs. Alice Banks, and daughter, of Alderson, were guests of Mrs. Colman and Mrs. Mary J. Biey last week. Rev. J. J. Turner was at Charleston last week attending the board meeting of the Sunday School Baptist State convention. Rev. Daniel Stratton preached at Kimberly Sunday at 11 o'clock a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nathamiel Williams is confined to his home with fever. Rev. S. E. Williams filled his regular appointment at Eagle Sunday. Rev. A. Lockett, of Brown, was in our town Sunday. Mrs. Mary S. Reed entertained Mrs. Alice Banks and daughter and Mrs. Mary J. Biey Saturday afternoon. MORGANTOWN. The Angelican Union held their third annual rally at the First Baptist church Sunday, January 16. During the day services were held three times. An excellent sermon was preached in the morning and evening by Rev. S. Christian and Rev. J. W. Bruce. "There was a special program rendered at the 3 o'clock services, the topic subject "The Way of the Cross," was discussed by the ministers, officers and members of the Angelican Union. The revival services commenced at the A. M. E. Church Monday evening, Jan. 17th. Rev. J. N. Miller preached Monday night, J. H. Lewis preached on Tuesday night, on Wednesday night Rev. T. A. J. West, of West Elizabeth and West Newton, Pat., will preach the remainder of ten days. Rev. A. J. Payne, pastor of the First Babist church, Sabraton, is doing good work. He has organized a normal and study class preparatory to his Sunday School which meets every Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rhoades, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, Pa. have purchased a residence on Elkins street, Sabraton City. The Silver Leaf Club meets at A. W. Wights cafe, Chestnut street, every Monday evening. On last Monday evening they had a very interesting program. The opening address by the president, Henry Wilkerson, was very good. Select reading by Miss Letitia Johnson was excellent, Address by L. J. Holland, subject, "The uplifting of the young people," was very good. Miss Ada Johnson made a few remarks. All visiting friends from other towns or cities are cordially invited to the Silver Leaf Club and they will be made welcome. Master Charles Johnson, who has been confined to his home on Hough street, with gripe is able to go to school. The first meeting of the Sunday School of Jones Chapel M. E. Church Chestnut street, was held on Jan. 16. The election of officers resulted as follows: Wm. Watkins, superintendent: L. J. Holland, assistant superintendent: Miss Paulina Blue, secretary and organist. The teachers are Miss Lucy Coston, class No. 1: Miss Letita Johnson, class No. 2: Miss Maitille Prouty, class No. 3: Henry Wilkinson, class No. 4. The assistant teachers are Miss Ethel Gordon, Miss Beula Smith, Miss Madeline Bruce, Miss Ada Johnson, assistant secretary: James Johnson and Stephen Byard, librarians. After the election of officers, the superintendent, W. M. Watkins mentioned different things which would benefit the Sunday School. The Sunday School is improving. Jessie Jenkins, who has been employed as a chauffeur in South Park for several months, left for Pittsburgh Pa., January 15th. He will be in that city for a while and then will go to Ohio, where he expects to make his home. The annual celebration of the anniversary of the Sunday School will be held in Jones Chapel M. E. Church Chestnut street, on Sunday, February 13th. Everybody is invited and will be made welcome at these services. Mrs. J. W. Bruce, who has been confined to her home on Spruce street since the holidays with a spraineel limb, is able to be out again. Miss Lillian Clifford, of Piedmont, is in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bruce and daughter, Madeline on Spruce street. Miss Eva Gardner of Lynchburg, Va., is in the city. A. H. Brown was installed as secretary and J. H. Wilkinson treasured in Mt. Moriah lodge A. F. and A. M. No. 20, along with the other officers as stated in the Advocate January 8th and 15th. Miss Eva Gardner was a visitor to the Silver Leaf Club Monday evening and will become a member if she remains in our city. RONCEVERTE Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Johnson, o Hot Springs, Va., who have been guests of Mrs. Debby Terry for sev eral weeks have returned home. Rev. J. W. Waters, Jr., of Lewis burg, was a visitor here Wednesday. Mrs. Etta Green, who has been ind disposed for a few days, is much im- proved. Mrs. Bessie Lewis is rapidly im- proving after her recent attack of la gripe. E. W. Hester has been on the sick list for the past week. John Riddle of Fort Springs, was up visiting his parents last week. Mrs. Mary J. Riddle is confined to her bed with rheumatism at her residence on Summer street. Miss Bessie Jackson, of Renick, is the guest of Mrs. Mary B. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Hickman. Miss Mhle V. Allen and W. T. Allen unlearned with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Perkins Sunday night. PAGE. Mr. Edward Cruttenfield and Miss Isabelle Crow were quietly married at Fayetteville C. H. Wednesday. Mrs. Alice Bolden, who has been ill is out again. Our pulpit was filled by Rev. N. Smith Sunday. The church is in a thriving condition and has a bright future. The Sunday School is progressing. Arch Daniel, who was hurt in the mines a few days ago is improving. Mrs. Robert Jones' sister, of St. Albans, is up visiting her sister. F. C. Scott had quite a rush in business last week. SOUTH CARBON Hezekiah Custer, of North Carbon, was a visitor here Monday. Robert Alston is able to be out again after being confined to his room a week. Mrs. Rebecca Carter is able to be out again after a two week's illness, C. H. Mosley, of Holley, was a visitor here Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Miller, of North Carbon was a visitor here Thursday. Mrs. C. H. Wormley went to Montgomery Thursday on business. Mrs. Elmira Scott left Friday morning to spend a few days with relatives and friends in Huntington. Rev. T. L. Green spent Saturday and Sunday at Dorothy, the guest of F. M. Faulkner. The Old Fellows club gave a supper Saturday night which was a financial success. Sunday was our regular preaching day. Rev. L. W. Mayo preached an able sermon. A handgone basket was presented T. G. Agnew Sunday morning by Mrs. Leary Alston and Mrs. F. W. Williams. WINIFREDE. R. H. Allen spent Saturday and Sunday at his home in St. Albans. Miss Emma Meadows was called to her home at institute by the serious illness of her brother. Her brother, Clay, arrived Saturday to teach in her place. H. P. Day spent the week out of town on business. N. P. Alexander has been confined to his room the past week with illness. W. W. Lewis spent Saturday and Sunday at his home at Kanawha City. S. S. Lewis, of Winona, spent a few days here last week on business. C. H. Turner spent Saturday and Sunday in Charleston with his family. The congregation was a little surprised but not frightened when they found the church had been set on fire by the pipe being disconnected from the flue, setting the ceiling on fire. The usual stampede for the open country did not happen. The meeting was in full sway when the house began to fill with smoke. One of the deacons was asked to pray, who probably using one eye watching where the smoke came from, discovered the building was on fire. He sprang to his feet and yelled: Fire! Fire! Fire! The church is on fire! but did not say what kind of fire so the congregation began to sing. He still ran up and down the aisle yelling fire, but still unnoticed. He then caught them by their heads and turned their eyes up before they stopped singing. A ladder was secured and the flames extinguished with a slight damage. ANSTED. Miss Lena Eldridge is confined to her bed with pneumonia. Carry, the little three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Stuart was seriously burned Saturday evening. Her mother left her and her eight year old sister at home while she went shopping. Carry caught in a light blaze in her absence and was wallowing in the snow to extinguish the flames when a passerby ran to her rescue. Grave fears are entertained regarding her recovery. John Porte has returned after a week's absence and reports his son's condition hopeful. A purse of seven dollars and twenty cents was collected for Rev. Gregory by Mrs. Rosa Banks and Mrs. Bessie Eldridge as a token of appreciation. Mrs. Mattie Rodgers is quite ill. She is confined to her bed. Henry Warren returned last week after an extended trip to Virginia to visit his parents. William Luster was in town last week getting members for the L. L. U. Lodge. Many became applicants. Mrs. Lucy Randal is confined to her bed at this writing. Harrison and Esther Lawson, of Virginia were guests of their uncle Jonas Lawson, Saturday and Sunday. Earl Snuder, of Hawk's Nest, is improving after a severe attack of fever. BUCKHANNON Little Miss Hattie Martin is ill at her home on Locust street. Miss Ingle Taylor entertained the Silver Leaf Club Friday evening, at her home on Sedgewick street. Mrs. Florence Ball, of Sutton, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Malinda Green. H. D. Hazlewood, of Parkersburg is the guest of Miss Maud Davis. Miss Harriet Walker, who was seriously ill recently, is very much improved. Parents' Day will be observed at Victoria street school Tuesday. Mrs. M. J. Rickett is soloist at Wonderland Theatre. The Ladies' Aid Society held a business meeting at the residence of Jas. A. Davis Tuesday evening. Mrs. Jas. A. Davis and children, of Locust street, left Tuesday for Clarksbury to visit her mother, Mrs. Byrd Littleton. The ladies of Simpson M. E. church served refreshments Friday night at the church. Edward Hunter is working at the New Arlington Hotel. Miss Almira R. Scott was the week end guest of her aunt, Mrs. Anna Woodson on Sixth avenue. Langston Manggrum, who has been on an extended visit to his sister Mrs. Carrie Porter, of Youngstown, O., has returned Winston Smith died Thursday after a long serious illness of several weeks. Mrs. Eugene Barnett had as her guests at dinner Friday Rev. C. N. Harris, Rev. and Mrs. S. A. Thurston and Miss Luella Bowling. Mrs. C. E. McGhee is quite ill at her home on 8th Ave. The revival at the First Baptist church closed Sunday night with 40 additions to the church. The baptism services will take place on the 5th Sunday in this month. Mrs. B. C. Winston served dinner Sunday to Rev. C. N. Harris, Rev. and Mrs. S. A. Thurston and little daughter. Mrs. Carrie Monroe was hostess at dinner Sunday to Misses Clementine Cochran, Cora McDaniel and Iltle Amizetta Miller. Mrs. Etta Powell is able to be out again, having been ill several days with tonsillitis. Little Moses Hearns, of Cottage Grove is quite ill and it is feared his hearing will be seriously affected. The Y. M. C. A. night school has closed for the term. James Green is indisposed this week. The many friends here of Mr. and Mrs. Judson Peters, of Ironton, are very much grieved to learn of the death of their daughter, Naomi, who was ill but a few days with pneumonia. J. M. Hazlewood was a business caller in our city last week. Lincoln Moore, of Russel, Ky., was calling on friends here on Sunday. Alfred Robinson, who was hurt in the mines at Cora is getting along nicely. His injuries proved to be flesh wounds and not so bad as was first reported. PT. PLEASANT. Gus Bell, of Middleport, spent Sunday and Monday in town visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Settles. Misses Marie and Virginia Lincoln were hostesses of the Reading Club Thursday evening. After an interesting reading and discussion, the hostess served a very dainty and appetizing lunch. Shepherd Lewis, of Kanauga, spent Sunday here the guest of his sister, Mrs. T. Craig. Rev. G. E. Curry held quarterly conference here Thursday night and preached a very able and instructive sermon Friday night. He left Saturday for Huntington. Mrs. Mary Settles, who has been quite ill for the past week, is very much improved. Miss Agatha Alexander will be hostess to the Whist Club Tuesday evening. The Willing Workers' Club of First Baptist Church met with Mrs. B. Taylor Monday evening. After work the hostess served a very dainty lunch. Mrs. L. J. Colston, who has been quite ill for the past two weeks is improving. Thomas Davis and Clarence Henderson were visitors in Gallipolis Sunday. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows was a business visitor in town last week. Rev. R. W. Robinson, assisted in the revival at the Baptist church of Gallipolis Wednesday and Thursday night of last week. FAIRMONT Mrs. Chas Hamilton returned Saturday from a visit to friends and relatives at Pittsburg and Fairchance, Pa. Misses Mary Webster and Lucy Ford of Morgantown attended the dance here Thursday night. Laurence Henderson and Luther Clemona, of Morgantown, were visitors here Thursday. Glenn, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Petty, died Thursday afternoon after a lingering illness from Tuberculosis. He was about 25 years of age and well liked by all. He leaves besides a mother and father, four sisters and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Monroe street Thursday at 2:30. Interment at Thursday at 2:30. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery. Miss Nellie Staley is on the sick list. Miss Hallie Hunter was a visitor to Clarksville last week. Mrs. Robert Smith returned from Parkersburg where she was called on business. Miss Cora Taylor was very ill last week from acute indigestion. Miss Ingle Taylor and Uncle, Robert Dabney, were called by the illness of Miss Cora Taylor. Mrs. Sallie Oble was hostess to the Four O'clock Needle Club Friday. The Ladies Aid Society held a tacky party at the M. E. church Thursday night. The Prize for the "Tackiest" was awarded to Mrs. Tula Thomas. Mrs. Charles Nelson was quite ill a few days last week. Little Gladys Keller is able to be around again after a severe attack of tonsillitis. Mildred Atkins entertained a number of her little friends Friday evening in honor of her 13th birthday. Bertha Farrel has been ill the past week. RAYMOND CITY. Sunday morning and night the pulpit was filled by Henry Good, who preached two good sermons. The Sunday School was well attended. Sunday was the day for installation of officers, but pastor failed, so J. W. Crosby performed the ceremonies. The sick of our community are Mrs. Martha Dickerson, C. H. Kingsley, R. S. Payne, Mrs. S. A. Massey, Blanch Woodson, Mrs. Ada Price, Ida Williams. Wm. Walker and Richard Dickerson were visitors in Charleston Saturday. Mrs. Julia Wallace was shopping in Charleston last week. South PEOPLE FACTOR Dunkirk Window Glass Kana Kenton Iron & Steel Co. 125 houses and Church, School under cons Bridge now c Buy now before th Terms: 1-10 c Kanav Room 501 South Charleston FACTORIES EMPLOYING OVER 400 MEN Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. Kanawha Chemjcal Engine Mfg. Co. 125 houses and other buildings in South Charleston. Terms: 1-10 cash, balance in monthly payments to suit. Discount for all cash. Kanawha Land Co. Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building Bell Phone 750; Home Phone 1214 Lottie Steptoe who is sick. Mrs. George Bowsman, of Mucklow, was shopping here Thursday. Dr. B. F. White was in Ward, Cedar Grove and Charleston Sunday on professional business. James Jackson, son of Mrs. Woodson Jones, was taken home from work Friday sick, and died Saturday night. He leaves besides his mother a wife and four sons to mourn their loss. His remains were taken to Hansford Monday and interred in the family lot there. The fourth quarterly conference of the John Wesley M. E. church will be held Saturday January 29th, at which time Rev. G. E. Curry, district superintendent will be present. He will also preach for us on Sunday. All are welcome. Miss Lena Rice, teacher at Glen Jean, was the week end guest of Mrs. L. P. Scott. The five months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Skruggs died Sunday and was buried Monday. Mrs. L. P. Scott and Miss W. A. Freeland were business visitors to Thurmond Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Johnson were quite indisposed last week. Mrs. Mary Harris of South Caperton, was a business visitor here Monday. Miss Fannie Carey is able to be out again after being confined to her room for several days. Mrs. R. A. Munroe went to Thurmond Monday on business. Miss Frances Goodwin went to Minden Friday and remained over until Sunday evening visiting her brother. Dr. S. A. Washington was called to Laurel Creek Saturday on professional business. Rev. Norman Smith, of Iron Gate, was the guest of his brother, Rev. F. Smith, a few days last week. The Woman's Improvement League met with Mrs. H. C. A. Washington last Thursday. Gladys Lewis, of Hinton, who is attending school here spent a few days home last week. J. P. Munroe has gone to Thurmond to work for the C. & O. Railroad Company. Robt. Kelly left Sunday morning for Rochester, N. Y. Clyde Logan, who has been ill for the past week is much improved. Fred Gullman, of Beaver Falls, Pa., has taken up his residence here. Mrs. Collins has returned from a visit to Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. Jackson is home from an extended trip. The Ellis held a social session last Thursday in honor of Henry L. Brooks, Past Exalted Ruler. --- --- THE ADVOCATE Winston Coles was ill a few days last week. The Fifth Sunday is Missionary Day here. The missionaries will have their sermon preached by Rev J. W. Crosby; The choir are doing remarkably well under the careful instruction of L. H. Duckuyler. Dr. T. H. Bryan was called to Charleston on professional business last week. J. H. Chambers spent Saturday night with his family at St. Albans and returned Sunday afternoon. C. E. Saunders spent Saturday night with his family in Charleston and returned Sunday afternoon. A. J. Plerson was a business visit or in Charleston last week. BANCROFT Mrs. John Jenkins, Miss Gretta Roberts and John Cyrus are ill but are better at this writing. Miss Lena Dills, of Charleston, has returned home after spending a few weeks with her uncle at Betsey. John Brown, of Plymouth, was a visitor to Raymond-Tuesday. Mrs. J. W. Sawyers was calling on friends in Bancroft and Plymouth last Wednesday. Mrs. Hattle Smith-Hill, or Handley, is spending a few weeks with her mother Mrs. Richard Smith, of Plymouth. Miss Mattle Woodson, of Charleston, was the Sunday guest of Mrs. J. W. Sawyers, of Betsey. Mrs. Bundy, of Charleston, is visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. C. W. Harris, of Betsey, this week. Edward Hicks was the guest of friend in Betsey Sunday. The Missionary Society has arranged for a rally on next Sunday for the benefit of the Hill Top School. Mrs. C. W. Harris, of Betsey, was called to Charleston on account of the serious illness of her father. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Shanks' little daughter, Grace was indisposed a few days last week. MONTGOMERY Mrs. June Burke, of Huntington, who visited Mrs. Smith Brown a few days has returned home. Mrs. J. S. Noel, was a business visitor to Institute last week. Miss Vanilla accompanied her home. Mrs. Warner Brown is teaching at Martin. R. L. Peters was a business visitor to Huntington last week. Mrs. H. H. Railey was shopping in Charleston Saturday and visited relatives at Institute Sunday. Dr. S. A. Washington, of Hill Top was here on professional business Thursday. Rev. A. F. Henderson, of Mucklow was here last week on business Rev. D. 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Htyou are working ang saving sour money and putting I & bank ghere you gt no nterem, nop tog st arate hiding W sotnowrle "Zour faut J & Beak were You gat no iyo ate working ad tatitg Sout tonya invitee Aa eens, PoE any andl whetbor you are wort of watt auulng 9 Iced esata i be working Pk ee wet ; " : “Ti Fv Mutual inyatment Amoulalon was organized tn orr to lve'ws an opportune vt the money we could save together and then but it to work, The above {s a picture of our building ‘on the? Gupta Sadar tn charieton We'hine fat parched egheeale We cob ats, eft, salen on he main unten tn the siya Hanae te oe ose treh gy SH Vulgate ihe fran Gal netapaee pblahed in enon nace Eat he tonto Hora while tho htird Boor te a large acac mbly.and lodge hall. This buildiiug is“sure to pay us well, “After the’ ‘Charleston building liad been occupied only cight months our gtockholders were pald a dividend of six per a : Stock ts aeiNl OM valo at $10.00 per share, elther pald up or on the tnetaliment plén. Ak your gent in your Jocallty about it or write to this ofes, TE atin ey aes: Pythian.Mutual In'vesmtent Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ; ; (bitin wath’ gmevtionte: “less ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE 2! sthangeens, ame THURSDAY, J4NUARY 97, 1010. CHILLICOTHE, 0. The Fine Art and Needlework Ciud was entertained by Miss Etta Preston fast Friday afternoon. ‘The members present were Miss Cora B. Mediey, Miss Helen Marshall Miss Mac Cox, Miss Mabel Gatltf and Misg “Mac Medley. Light ro Treshments were served = Soveral new cases. of smallpox have doveloved im the elty in. the last week. ‘Tylers on Western aven- Ue and James, Boydston on Delano avonae. 27" ‘The following literary and musical rogram will be rendered at Quinn Chapel A. M. B. church by two of the Bee: Queens! Duet—aAlies Cora B, Medley and Christine Williams. Solo—sitss Ella Hawking. Recitallon—Miss Christine Will jams. Sclo—Misi Julia Jones. Solo—Misu: Trona ‘Coleman, +Recitation--Miss Mabel. Gatlitt Solo—Miss EMlle Lomax. Solo—Emnest. Redrean, ‘Solo—Miss [rene Gatliat Soio—David Lomax. Recitation—Miss Oneta Golden, Solo—Mins Mazel Falrfax. Rocitation—Aliey Wauneda Palr: tax Oration—Henry Burke, br. S. 8. Jordan, our efficient and popniar physician spent the most of the day Simday vaccinating those who have been, exposed to tite small pox. "OQ, my, arm,” now Is tho cry on the atresia. Dr. C. 8..Gee, P..., will hold the second quarterly meeting at.” Quin Chapel A.M. E. church on Sundas, January 30th, He will preach at 10:30 a. m.; hold communion KeFvice at_ 3:00" p. m. and preach again at 7:30. p,m. Revival services at the First! Bap- tist Church closed) Sunday. night after three week's of hard work Five wero added to the church Misy Esther R, Walker is able to be out again after two weeks. in doors with the kip, . Misw Mabel Marshall's fee Hive has a beauty rocker on wWhien they are selling chances at 19 centa each The Bees aronnd Quinn Chapel are beghining to hum James 1. Leas, one of our lead ing citizens has a firm geip upon the coatering bneness among. the. lead: ing citizens in this city. Mr Liteas ie w business man, owns property on Main street and runs @ seven-chatr darver shop and owns. a complete catering onlft sufficient to wt plates for five hundred at once. " Lass, week hy served the annual banquet for one of the largest canning. factories. in our clty—five hundred plotst. He employed thitty of our own. young men and women for this occasion. Such mon is Mr. Gneas are in. de: mand. It fx not a questien of color, but can you deliver the goods is what the business world. {3 seek- ing in this progressive axe, Mr. Hubbard, one of the oldest men, bers of Quinn Chapel, is confined to his home on Fourth street on ac: count of illness, MT. HOPJK. Rey. Robert Weaver preached an excellent sermon at the Kilsyth First Baptist ehureh’ Sunday. Samuel Age has Femoved from Sun to. Kilsyth, Wills W. Thornton, of Viriinia, save an interesting. lecturo. to. ths young people at Kilsyth Wednesday night’ the 19th. Mr. ‘Thornton. has heen a deacon’ for forty years and xave ‘tue tight Inatruction to the young christians of the community. rDrs. Calloway and Anderson were out of town woveral dass last weok professionally M.M. ‘Thompson and Adotphuis Jackson. wore-tuitiated Into the mys lorles of Bikdom the 20th Joshua Evans conuines quite. sick with pleurbsy at hig home on Water atroet, Rev. D. C, Deans closed his series of meetings Sunday nlght whteh has been in progress the. past. three Wwooks. His success wan five con: verts, four reclaimed and a general Jawakening of the church nt large. Some of the best divines of the state assisted him, John Nunnery, of Nelson, Va, is bere for an indefinite stay with his son Bruce. Chester Carter, who came during the Christmas holidays, Jett Sunday for bis home In philadelphia, The entertainment to be given by the Elks Monday night jromises, to be a rare treat, as muse Will be fir ished by Wright's saxaphoue oF ehestra, of Columbus, 0. 8. W. Chilton, of Richmond, was geen om the atrecta lant week Rev, Lazarns Smith, of Levinston, Va., Is visiting friends and relatives here and in the immediate vicinity | Meg. Stella Waddy, proprietress of the eliy: rentaurant spent several days of last week’ with her mother at Fayettville, ° WX. Lenaham was in Hinton a qart et tbe wack, CLARKSBURG. ‘Mrs. Bd Henry and son have re turned to Philadelphia after spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs Thomas Cambric Miss Emma Mekintoy and Mr. Oli ver McCord were united {marriage by Rev. 8. P. West, Wedsesdas even: ing, Janpary 12th. Rov. Bradshaw, of Pittsburg, who lies heen assisting Rey. Kenney” jn tho revival services at the Bantiat chuveh, is quite Mat St. Mary's hos: Se ee re OUD THE APWOCATE. bial with pneumonia. Mrs. Brad- shaw arvived here Saturilay evening |, Bess Be Ae Scott preached a moni clcanent sermon at “Pride. Chapel Weanesday-evening. Key. $. P) West Wag a business vit itor in Weaton Saturday, The Missionary. fen giveh at the home of Miss Sopitin. Leo. Thatadas night, was well attended aud proved 2 Succeus financially. Mosdames Blglow and Turner wit give anusicale at Pride. Chapel Thursday evening. Mi. Pinkus, a bind piantst will play and. the vocat Mumbers will be tendered by. local talents |, MEW. M. A. Rone has built a cottage on Bon strect CW. Thomaa iw qute is Mrs. “Jas. Davis and children, of Buckhannon are visiting her mother Mrs. ‘Maria’ Littleton, on ‘Second street. Tho officors of Household of Ruth No. 3647 wilt bo Installed Fridny eveming. They are: MN. (., Mary Ransall; RN. G.. Nellie Seolt; "pre. late, Lottie Brown; P.M.N-G.. Wine nie ‘Adame; W. G,, Prank Caridad: XN. G,, Jonnie. Miled; Wo As Ley Grant" Chamberlain, Lillian Tits Treasurer Lucy Wilituson: Usher, Geornta Scroggs: - Stewards, annie Quarles, Ada Lowery, Jas. Hi. MeCoy, KEYSER. Mesdames Streets and McDonald and children returned Saturday from their visit to Parkersburg and other points where they spent a pleas fant time since the Yuletide. Tho Ladies’ Embroidery Club met ‘and Were entertained at the home. of Mrs, Sarai Jackson on Lincoln St. jon Wednesday. After an hour spent in work, the business was transacted [when ail were Invited to the dining room and partook of a very toothsome Tayont. The spread at Mrs. Henderson's wan fine and all the ladies agreed that both Jadies were fine entertain morlal Chapel have closed and Rev. moriail Chapel have closed and Rev. 00°. Tavis, the Pastor, has gone to assist Rev. J. N. Stil at Frostburg. Ma, with his meeting. Ne Hamition “who baa gen working at Blaine, has returned’ to Hevser. Aaron Washington has been con- fined to his home for several, days with stomach trouble but In botter at this writing. “Mra. Glimore'’s daughter, Prankte, who as been ill, is somewhat hin proved, oe Mesdames ‘Travis, Williams ™ and Washington entertained Mrs. Rebecca Fiddler and Rev. and Mra, 0. t Davie at ditmer Friday.” My. Plddler was indispoved and could not attend which wan regretted very much ‘THOMAS. ©. R. Black #aw called to Roroney Monday by the death of hin niece Mion Goldie Black ’ W. H. Botts {eon the sick itet. Mis. B. F. Willle tn Indtsposed at Ouia writing. mew Frank Gains preached at the First Bev laaees ts last Sunday and. notwithetanding. the iuclemency of the weather, & goodly number was out to hear him, Rey. Boxdale. preached at Davis Sunday. Mrs. Johnson, of: Harper's Ferry Who ts.,spending the winter with Mrs. Eddie Jones, Ws IN Rov. J. W. Coleman, of Johnstown Pett, Win-in town last week, Nathantel Philpot, of Coketon,-ts disabled by a broken “Dnger. Mrs. W. F, Thompeon. who syen several weeks with relatives in’ Vir xinte, “returned home last Thurs day. a a GHDAR GROVE. Mrs. Murtha Claxton Is convalese- cont. Ira Smoot, of Madison, was a*bush hess visitor’ In town "last week While here he ws the guest of Bart ley Dingess. : Miss Viola Crewe. student at the W. V. C. 1, was called home by the Mines of “her grandmother, Mow duy. Messrs. Smith “and. Adams, of Ward, were In town Sindas, ‘The many friends of T. W. Martin will “be glad to know that ‘he wil goon be able to be out again Mies Hattie Patéis spent the week endin Montgomery, the — guest —o! Mrs. Viola Hardy. Dr. B. F. White, of Montgomery has won a reputation here by th skillful treatment of tte Johanie Fryor, who lay fof several week hovering betweon. Ife and death but 1s now able tobe ‘out agaln We trust Dr. White in’ his ‘broad fleld of work will continue to be suc cesstu! ‘ Br ALDANS” Mrs. Ursula Friend has returfed from Institute where she has. gen visiting ‘relatives and friends for the past week. Fifty-four dollars were taken up at the St Peul Baptist chureh Sun ay. Miss Bmma Taylor made a flying trip to Hurricane Saturday. John Gordon ts fll at this welt ing. ‘Misa George B. Banks spent a fev hours in town Wednesday, ‘The Evening Star Club met at Mrs Waddy's residence, ‘Tuesday night After the regular routine of bust hess, cake and ice cream were serv od to those present, Rev. J. W. Robinson, the pastor preached two very able sermons a the ‘St. Paul Baptist church Sunday Miss Jennie Williams, who ha beon ill for some time is able to: bx out again eg Tuuetitas Mrs. K. A. Dorsey spent Friday and Saturday in Charieston, Brat) W. Whipper as i sovera aye tat. week, ' Mice Wensie Goloman iett TWureday for er home," Wgite. Sulphur Syringe, ie edtra: HH. Raley’ wag the guest o her parents, Mr. and Mrs. %. Taylor Brown, Sattrany’ aud Suatag Goh Mitchell A. We Gaus and 2. Si. Gant eta Tucaday mat in wg ‘Lise Virginia cioveiana SO friends in Charleaton Pridey and Set cae ‘Mim Amelia Wileher of Charjo: ton was the pucet of Misacy Cantal ang Cloveisnd Setarasy Ire, Perey Friends ot) St Aton, tw the guest of Mea, 1°. trina Min BH cues Wee ES is the Home-makers Glue Phusedon ote a eA OSLA A a hot welcome to listen and learn, Gel XoUr people to attend those meetings when you can, and those of sou who are educated should let no opportu nity, pass to make them better fart ers, More jatelligent farmers and More useful citizens. There ts not a planter In the south who would nol welcome a class of honest, thrifty, hardworking tenants, “The south wauts the Negro and the Negro wants the south, and 06 pecially’ the open air life of the plant- ation in preference to the congested life of the city, with ite overcrowded conditions and’ tendeney to tubereu losis. If the tide of Immigration from Europe is ever turned towards the south; ‘you must radteally change your habits, be honest, cconomteal, active and up-to-date farmers, oF you Will be crowded to the wail.” At the evening session held before the entire student body and the vis- itors Bishop Henry M. Turner was ‘the centre of attraction, — He was reeled “with a, rousing, cheer, trom the whole audience, the — student body honoring with the college: yell. In his own fasbion be spoke — for some time, giving boyhood and war Feminiscences and coupling — them arith the remarkable opportunities before the Negro youth of today. Ho paid a remarkable tribute to Dr, Washington In these words: "I heard Booker Washington speak im Atlanta the other day. 1 was honored with A seat on the rostrum and sat tn such an attitnde that 1 could hear him well. T was determined to find out what war the secret of his. auc: cess, 1 analized every sentence, noted every phrave, heard every word. T listened caretully, How fs ithe can carey all the people, north and south, white and black? 1 Found gut.” It was nothing but regu: Jar horae-sense,"” Other addresses wete made by Dr. C. Th. Walker, of Seniors Gas Mise Cornelia, Bowen. Mt. Meigs, Ala; and soveral other farmers from Alabama connttos, The meeting of the farmers closed With, the adoption of the following deeliration to the public Since tie conference atarted ebght eon years ago the number of land owners and the value of farm prop- erty has greatly inerased, At that {ite the Negro farmers of Alabama were paying taxex on $4,000,000 worth of property. Now, the total value of thelr land. snachinery, tools, and buildings in Alabama ts) over $16.000.000 and the same degree of progress has ben made ‘nother stated. We urge upon our teachers nd preachers t encourage in every. Way, possible the spirit of lant own- toy, and that they set the example dy owning land themselves, “The last census showed that we had made temariable progress in Acquiring property and In general im ‘provement, In the coming census [We urge every colored eltizon to male especial effort to assist the Govern: menv’é agente dy giving them the full and ccurate Information as. to the amount of property owned and the number In each family that can readand write, that'we may’ not only kuow Just where the tice stauds, 1 ownerinnp of property and educa: lion, but also what progress has boot. fade In tho tou years since the last census was taken. “Since the most of us live by some form or other of manuel labor, Wwe urge upon every: one to acquire ue wich skit as possible, in whatever form of work he may be engaged, In ordar to be able to hold bis place fn the world of labor, and in order that he may increase ‘his earning capacity and, thereby, not only the more naa iy meet the’ Increase in the price of iiving, but also become able to ac auire property and thoroughly edu- cate his children. We urge the farmer to use, more wach!nery that ‘Ye may raise larger crops and make work on the farm less burdensome and expensive. “The boll weevil is spreading rap- ldly throughout the eotton belt. To Meet thls change we urge farmers to ralse More corn, wheat, oats, and tye and other such crops a8 are. cot mon to the south, taking special note of such hardy vegetables and grains as grow in the gardens and flelds. i the winter months, We would ale urge the raising, of cattle, hogs atid roultry not only to supply our own needs, but to supply the market in our vieluity, “We urge upon farmers the Impor lance of educating thelr children e vectally along agricultural Mnes, a ‘the chief value of money and of al ‘material success les In the Improve ment of the home life, We. ala urge the holding of community ‘nc county fairs as an ald to the ediicn Hon of the masses. We discourag: 38 expensive and demoralizing. th ‘ndigeriminate ‘purchase of paten medicines, cheap pletures, ‘and ‘book: of no reai value, that aro urged upo! the ‘people ‘by ‘agents. “We are earnestly opposed _t lawlesoness of all kinds. and In overs eommunity, where It la necessary We advise the formation of law anc order ieagues and a hearty co-opera tion with officers and eltizens ta th impartial. enforcement of all law and the-speedy trial und. punishmen bt alk ln breakors”” At Nation’s Capital ContixuKe ynom Paon One. one ee ans era of Christ to fight sin with the artillery,’ envalry, Sufantry snd na- vy -of good works and right think. Ing, from. the second: epistle of Paul to “Timothy, wherein thé Apostle oxhorts his ‘brethren to “Fight the good fight of faith; lay hold on eter- pal He." ‘The Bishop's discourse was Instructivé and interesting and fils characterization of the several ‘levominations in military” terms, Yu well-worked ‘out. The muste by the vested “choir of the University was charming. ‘The baritone solo by Mr, Jones and the anthem “tS Waited for the Lord," led by Miss DigKs, soprano, and Miss Davis, tontralto, were pleasing features of he program. Bishop Smith was {n- troduced by President W. P. ‘Thir- kiled, who had Just returned from 1 visit to Tuskegee Institute, whith- ‘the went to attend the Tuskegee iegro Farmers’ Conforence and the Conference-of -Rducatlonal- Workers, of which he spoke in commendatory velu. “On Weduesday afternoon, Dr. drnest. Lyou, United States Minister to Liberia. “addressed the faculty and student-body of the University in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Jollvering his farewell message to tbe poopte of Washington, prior to. wall: ing for his post at Monrovia. He Is achedutlod to leave about the firat of Fobruary, and will be accompanied by Lientenan! Bevjamiy Oliver Da- ris. who Koos to Liberia as the MIII- ary Attache of the United States, ‘he first offlecr of this kind this gov. ernment has ever sent ty the Ute African Republic, Lient. Day will koep the United States tn touch with whatever—miiitary—mancuvers— the foreikn powers may take op the Lk porkan frontir and assist the Libe- Hans jn developing a means of na- tonal defense. Dr. Lyon, who is a most engaging xontieman, called on your corres pondont, in company with Commls- aloner Emmett J, Seott and. Liout. Davis, and gave an entertaining de- scription of Liberia and Its peculiar customs, telling of some of the planw that have been mapped out for the intellectual and tndustrial advance- mont of the natives af that promis- ing land. An Industrial shoo! mod eled after Tuskegee Institute, will be ong of the first projects undertaken With wkill In agriculture, manutac- turing and building, and’ capital to develop the wonderful resources of the Ropublic, Dr. Lyon thinks Libe- Fla will one day become a power in the affairs of the Dark Continent. Dr, Lyon authorizes ws to state that his work Ix in Liberia and for a cloner alliance in every honorable way he- tween the United States and that Re- public. aud that he ig not now, line not been and never will be a cand date for the office of Register of the Treawury or any other place on these shores, ‘The Minister goes away. with The aelaim of his fellow-country- men ringing In his ears, He has heen royally treaed by the people everywhere, and returns to Liberia heartened for the work of hix life. and is prepared to believe that some Prophets are not without honor In their own land, Recorder John C. Dancy has re: turved from another enjoyable trip to the South, He attended the se sion of the Bishop's Connell of the “RESOLVED that I wilt keop overy ongagomont made during 1910; punetually.” In order todo 0 you must have a roliable 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, than which no better wateh Is mado, . We carry all standard makes of watches, ranging v price trom 31.00 to $159.00, and our well known depondable guarantee ts back of every timepiece sala, Our repair iepartment, tod, has an enviable reputation. JEWELER & W’F'G OPTICIAN Cor, Va. Street and Arcade. Charleston, W. Ava: A. M. EB, Zion chpren,*ang thie body very gractoualy. gave him overy con- sideration. he. asked. in connection with the etitorabtp of the Zion Guar. torly Review. Of the $500 allowed for salary, Mr, DaBoy Is to get $300 and Editor Kyles $200, and cach ty to have absolutely’ free swing In his rospective department of the maga: ane, Mr. Dancy spoke foelingly of the departure of Bishop Walters tor Africa, “and expressed the deepest satinaction over the generous dona- Mon of nearly $8,500 which the Zion coimection had given the Kreat Prelate. It may be, remarked in pas aipg that Mr. -Daney a few days axo began’ hiy third term as Recorder. of Deeds for the District of Columba And shows no signe of rolaxing that tenactous grip for which he has be- come famous. He hav Just inaugu- rated a new system of fling official papers and documents, which he been heartily approved by the best business forees In the District ‘Tho death of Hoa. Jobn FP. Cook, which occurred last Friday morning came as a shock to the people here although it had been known for gov: eral months that he was ip poor héalth, ‘The funeral was held Tues: day afternoon at the 15th Street Presbyterian churel of which he ha boon a member for a half century. Kev. F. J. Grimke offlciated, A tre- mendous crowd was in atendance, fund the ediftee-was-unable to- accom: modate hundreds” of sorrowlus friends who strove to witness “the last sad rites over one of the race's moit successful and useful inet, Mr. Cook was a native Washing. tonlan and was seventy-six years of ‘age at the time of his death, He was edueatod at Central College, New York. and at Oberlin, and In early It taught school, Hix pubse career be gan in 1867. when he became a clerk in the office of the Collector of ‘Taxes im the Distriet,: being the. frst col ored man to bold such a position. tr 1868 he became a member of th Board of Aldermen, the old suftrag law belng in force hete then. andi 1869 he was elected register of thi city. Later he was chosen as Col lector of ‘Taxes. wasn member 0 the Board of Education and. wa three timos elected a delagate to th ropublican "national convention Ho was prominont In the legislation which resulted in the adontion of th 18th; 14th aod 15th_amendmenty:t the federal constitution, fought. th “sim crow restrictions under whic! the Negro labored in tho Distrle Street care and on all common cut Hera, and was Instrumental in a0 Curing in Ue carly days hero an ap vropriation for the colored achoo! amounting to one-third of the tote amount allowed for all the schoo: At the Unie of his death he had ‘te Mnquished many’ trusts that’ ha beon committed to his hands, but lesplte falling strength, had held. o As a trustee of Howard University Uke positions In the Board of Tris teen of the National Association. ¢o thet Relfer of ‘Doxtiture Colored We mon and Children and on th boar of trustees for the Columbian ‘Hat Te mane a “he Army and Navy Union of the District of Columbia 1s enjoying an cra of prosperity and harmony and constructive action are the wateh- words of the hour, This was. the Rist of the addrena of Capt. J.C. Jor. Konson, of the President's Own Gar Neon Wednesday night before a largoly mstended meeting of - the James A. Buchanan Gartison, No. 111, held at Masonic Hall in’ 19th street northwert. Delegations from several other garrisons were present to witness the installation of the of- flcers recently elected for the ensu- Ing year. Capt. Jorgenson, aa. In- stalling ollicer, inducted the follow- lug Iulo oftice:” Commander, Samiel T. Henry, reelected; senior viee- commender, Wesloy J. Parnell; jun- lor vieo-commander, James K. Wil: ame; adjutant, Lewis 6. Brown: paymaster, George D. Powell; quat- tormagter, Charles A, Hayman: in- door guard, Andrew Jackson; chap- Iain, Charles Rodgers; officer’ of the day, 8. D. Fryo; officer of the guard, Thomas Gray.’ Commander Henry and others made addresses, urging the ‘mombers to reerult. the tanks and predicting a great future for the organization. Dr. Rooker T. Wash: ington, Fmmett J. Scott, Majon Ar- thur “Brooks, Post - Quartermaster Sergeant B. Davis and R. W. Thomson werr recently elected as honorary members of the. Buchanen Garrison: 2 Foot Notes. Prof. Kelly Miller was given a tine reception at Charlotte, N. C., where he was emancipation day orator, Mr. G. W. Ellis, Secretary of the Legation at Monrovia, Liberia, Is ex: peetad in Amerten in’ the spring. At tho mass meeting and recep: tion in honor of Kishop Alexander Walters Tuesday night at Galbraith Church. the Bishop referred to The odore Roosevelt ax “the man of des- Hny, who would be called from the Jungles of Africa to again take the reins of goveroment of this Repub- eo PAGES lic. “aNd the house’ walle ni HAE cookin qe uct 9 Ps 8 fant Saat Plahon- Welvend: abet es ter such a-eentimeint, but it iy: toi garded aX more significant {hat the Femark-made wuch a favorable. MMe! Dreasion -upon ‘an audionce- (hue -&- year and-a half ago would WBy®! Auathematized the mention of #9. then President. ‘Among thos: whe’ assisted In making the occhalod success were Register Vernon; Re. corder Fancy and Judge Terrell. The. echoes of the late campaign were ate (ued to the pluno key, and every body-—insurgent and. rogular-—wae. happy, and wished the Blahop bon Yoyaxe. Bishop Walters sailed. of. the 26in; to return’ tir June Director of Census Durand 1s well Bieased with the hearty co-operation wiven him by the colored press in his effort to secure recognition. for the race In the appointment of eau- merators. The stat that Mr. Du: rand will name-Will embrace ade of the Very ablest Negro talent, and the showing of the race will be all that fair play and an oxhaustive canvass eau sae te Prot. R. R. Wright, of Gedreti, was In the city Monday, to meét = son, Prof. R. RA Wright, Sree Ame, down trom, Philadeibblas gah important usiness. “It Is.” Wmdbee stood that Prot, Wright bas JOfqed: -hands. with Dr. Booker. T. Waghinge. ton'“In tho 1971 exposition. fae ment. Together they will make: fuvineible “co¥ination, and. the: friends of both factions—-underone banner, 5 28 Hon. J. Milton Turner, ° of 8: Touls,, former Minister to Liberia, th: In the clty, looking. attor some Okia- homa.tand claims, in the Interest of Yndians and half-breeds, Mr. ‘Turner Gisclaims any further’ amhition to hold federal omce and will be antle. fed to round: ott hin career ‘with '® j victory for the nation's wards whose lands aro now in Jeopardy. Mr. ‘Tur- Ner seems to bo oujoying perfect health and bis mellifiluence of diction’ and sllver-vioced periods. show | 0 signs of deterioration with axe A-““uskegeo Society” ts talked of by the hundreds of former sradnates, and teachers who have spent profith-’ ble seasons at the great beehive of ‘industry Ip the South's: Black tran. ‘tev. Thomas J. Brown, who hag: siven ominent satisfaction as’ rector of St. Luke's P. EB. Church here, bas received a call ‘to the St; Mark's =r E, Chureh, Witmington, N,. G,.. but is being urged to decline, the flatbor- Ing offer extended and. mpmaln th Wasbligton. Dr. Brown is oe ‘of the blest nutplt orators of tne Hie: copal church and has been mention= ed ‘in connection with the offte oF suffragen Bishop, suggested by. the last. General Coavention’ of the lchuieh: EE ors: More Mi For Colores Peopie : : : vs Sone Secret hia $s RAE Be a i ane, Be Paes : es ae aes i ceca oe onstrate oe nate, emanaceaes ib eis oar ei See ve ae a ea oe gis aver ee poses ciple ovee Eigse ueee er tn ech bate Sep ree B, a é . 4 adapertts sate a ice aaa relasace shea Re “Scie Finerian, Se enero ae MUNN & Cp.s6 18000200 Now York ```markdown ``` PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE PUB. CO. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three months ..... $0.50 Six months ..... 1.00 One year ..... 1.50 THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1910 There are but few, if any, gatherings of Negroes which effect their welfare so potently as do the annual Farmer's and Worker's Conferences at Tuskegee. In increasing numbers each year for the past eighteen years there are gathered at Tuskegee men and women whose lines have not been cast in pleasant places. On the invitation of Dr. Washington they have come together to relate their failures and successes, to encourage the despondent and to receive inspiration from the more fortunate. The experiences there related give the sum total of the race's struggle toward a higher plane. The privations which many of them have suffered, the heart-breaking fight they have made to overcome almost insuperable obstacles would fill a ponderous tome and make interesting reading. Starting practically with nothing, as most of them have done, hundreds have accumulated what, forty years ago, would have been considered unold wealth for a Negro. Spurred on by the inspiration received at the Tuskegee Conferences Negro farmers of the south are experiencing that prosperity which comes from improved methods. They are coming more and more to use machinery, to diversify their crops, to put in more work days in the year, and to spend less for non-essentials. They are gradually beginning to realize the impossibility of getting ahead when crops, not yet planned, are used as collateral on loans at extortionate rates of interest. Dr. Washington exercised prescience given to but few men when he instituted these annual conferences. The Advocate has had occasion heretofore to speak of other Negro meetings. For many of them there seemed to be neither excuse nor reason. Taken up as most of them are in canvassing for the elecnoaa of officers, they are simply vehicles for the prestige of "nubbins" who wish to be considered full ears of corn. None such is attempted nor would it be tolerated among the earnest, hardworking men who foregather annually at Tuskegee. They come either to instruct or to learn. He who has neither object in view has no place among them. THE SEMI-CENTENNIAL OF FREEDOM Reports from Washington are to the effect that Prof. Wright, of Georgia, will form a combination with the forces headed by Booker Washington to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the promulgation of the Emancipation Proclamation. It required an abnormal imagination to predict success for two expositions—we accepted form of any celebration which might be undertaken. Putting aside the Chicago movement which is not to be regarded seriously, there still remained two factions which, if opposed, would act injuriously one upon the other. Prof Wright's influence in Georgia would most certainly detract from any counter attraction elsewhere, a condition to be avoided where union is so essential. If we are to place before the world by way of an exposition evidence of our progress since '63, we must pull together or the affair will be a farce. For that reason confirmation of the Washington rumor will be hailed with every manifestation of pleasure by those who wish the celebration well. THE DIFFERENCE Not so many years ago that the present generation can not recall, there was an agitation against the Japanese. Politicians who would ride into power on the wave of race prejudice ranted about a "yellow peril" with passion scarcely less intense than that which influences the south when it discusses the Negro. Of late months we hear nothing of the danger which threatens our Pacific coast by reason of an invasion by Japanese laborers. Japan has an army and navy. Since his endowment with the rights of citizenship, the Negro has been the sport of political parties, candidates for office, disorderly collection of citizens and individuals of the opposite race. He is being driven slowly but surely from citizenship to serfdom in the United States and Africa is being parceled out by foreigners. The Negro has neither an army nor a navy. Will the Negro, educated, industrious and thrifty be contented with his present civil status? Will he, taught to believe that color is no bar to preferment, that wealth opens the door closed against poverty, that education throws down the bars erected to shut out ignorance, bend the knee, bow the neck and accept with humility the "place" assigned him by tradition? There are many who regard the generally accepted "solution" as a mere compromise, a truce of indefinite duration. If they are on the right side, what then? With Tillman, Jeff Davis and Vardman in the Senate and Roosevelt in the House the Congressional Record would rival Heearst's yellow journals in heart throbs. Even at the expense of appearing middlesome, we cannot refrain from asking how it happens that Cyrus Fields Adams remains so long unmolested by the horde of office seekers? Is his position impregnable? or do they think he deserves another term for his inestimable services to the party? EXECUTIVE BOARD MET HERE SATURDAY AND PLANS FOR FUTURE WORK. Will Hold Annual Meeting at Hinton and Attempt to Raise $1,500 for School at Hill Top. The executive board of the West Virginia Baptist Sunday School convention held a meeting at the First Baptist church Saturday. The following members were present: President A. P. Straughter, of Hinton; Secretary J. W. Scott and G. W. Winston, of Huntington; Rev. Daniel Stratton, of St. Albans; Monroe Peyton, of Gauley Bridge and superintendent of missions, Rev. J. J. Turner, of Mt. Carbon. At 10 o'clock a. m., president Straughter called the meeting to order and appointed Rev. Daniel Stratton to conduct the opening devotionals. The minutes of the last meeting having been received, he briefly stated the object of the meeting which was to decide on a place to hold the annual setting this year and to make other arrangements relative to the meeting. Communications were received from Mrs. L. V. Wilkerson and Mrs. M. S. Reed which suggested some ideas for the furtherance of the cause. Rev. H. B. Rice, Rev. J. P. Caul, E. R. Carter, Esq., and R. Q. Hill were present during the session and gave the benefit of their ideas for the advancement of the work. After deciding to hold the convention in Hinton, the rest of the time was spent in laying plans for the raising of funds for the convention. The Sunday Schools will be asked to send up $1,500.00. The secretary was instructed to keep this demand before them by circular letters and the superintendent of missions will endeavor to meet the schools in some way and clearly put before them this claim. All the schools will be asked to set apart the third Sunday in April as the big Sunday School convention's Rally Day at which time it is hoped that the required amount will be raised. LIEUT. DAVIS TO BE MILITARY ATTACHE AT MONROVIA, LIBERIA. Will Accompany Minister Lyon. Next Week to the Dark Continent Carrying Governmental Instructions. Baltimore, Jan. 26.—Dr. Ernest Lyon, who has been in this country on a furlough since October, will sail next week for Minerva, Liberia. He will be accompanied by Lieut. B. O. Davis, who has been appointed military attache at the American legation at Monrovia. Mnister Lyon will carry sealed instructions to be opened in middean, regarding this attitude toward the report of the recent American commission that visited Liberia. Since coming to this country Dr. Lyon has spoken in various communities regarding Liberian conditions, which his position as American minister to Liberia gave him first-hand information. VISIT TO PRESIDENT. First Step in a Movement to Get Equal Rights With the Whites. Throughout Cuba. Havana, Jan. 21.—Practically all the Negro members of congress, followed by a large crowd of colored politicians, visited President Gomez at the palace last evening and presented a petition demanding that he take cognizance of the action of the management of the Plaza Hotel at which a Negro demonstration took place recently after a clerk refused to permit two Negro congressmen to be served with liquor, and of the continued discrimination against Negroes requesting lodgings and entertainment. The delegation informed the president that this is the first step of the Negro element of the whole island in a vigorous campaign to secure all the rights to which the race is entitled by virtue of its numbers and its eminent services in behalf of the republic. The president told the delegation that he would do all in his constitutional power to remove the cause THE ADVOCATE Suggestive Questions on the Sunday School Lesson by Rev. Dr. Linscott for the International Newspaper Bible Study Club Copyright 1909 by Rev. T. S. Lindscott, D. D. Golden Text. Be ye therefore perfect even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Matt. 5: 48. Verses 17-20—In what sense did Jesus fulfil the law of the prophets? How many persons can you recall from the scripture or otherwise, who did the perfect will of God other than Jesus? There are those who teach that it is impossible for any man to keep all the commandments of God, what reason is there to suppose that these are among the number whom Jesus calls "the least in the kingdom of heaven"? What was the "righteousness of the scribes and Pharasees"? What are the reasons that lead us to believe, that all God's commandments are reasonable, and keepable by all Christians, and that those who do not keep them are very culpable? Verses 21, 22—Recall the prominent outward sins, and then say, if any, or all of them, can be committed, in God's sight, without the culminating or outward act being committed? Why is a man who, out of an angry, revengful heart, calls his brother a foot, and would like to consign him to the worst of suffering, in danger of suffering himself that to which he would consign another? Verses 23-26—Why cannot a man truly worship God, or enjoy the love and favor of God, while he has bitterness in his heart to another? According to the teachings of Jesus, what is our duty toward a person who is angry with us, either with or without just cause? Verses 38-41—Are these precepts to be taken literally and if not, then of irritation and secure to all citizens irrespective of color, the full enjoyment of equal rights. An extra police guard was stationed last night in front of the hotel TO BE GIVEN VOTE IS LATEST MARYLAND SCHEME. Grandmother Clause, Shutting Out Negro Women, is Talked of by Democrats who Favor Negro Disfranchisement. Baltimore, Jan. 26.—The Democrats are now talking about granting suffrage to white women in the local elections of several cities in the state, and they are also talking about disfranchising the colored voter. The first scheme contemplates a "grandmother" clause, admitting all white women, while excluding all colored women. The advocates of Negro disfranchisement are said to favor a law which will shut out all colored voters, even if it challenges the provisions of the fifteenth amendment. There are some men who say they believe the fifteenth amendment was not legally adopted, and that will give them a pretext at attempting to nullify the same. They point out the fact that Maryland, along with all the seceding states, except Tennessee, did not vote for the ratification of the amendment. A number of the hot-heads are preparing to pass a "Jim-Crow" car law for the cities of this state. The present "Jim Crow" law only applies to traffic wholly within the state on steam railroads and steamboats. CRITICAL MOMENT DURING MR. ROOSEVEL/T'S BUF. FALO HUNT. We crept up the water course until about opposite the buffalo, which were now lying down. Cuningham peered cautiously at them, saw there were two or three, and then led us on all fours toward them. There were patches where the grass was short, and other places where it was three feet high, and after a good deal of cautious crawling we had covered half the distance toward them, when one of them made us out, and several rose from their beds. They were still at least we hundred yards off—a long range for heavy rifles; but any closer approach was impossible, and we fired. Both the leading bulls were hit, and at the shots there rose from the grass not half a dozen buffalo, but some seventy or eighty, and started at a gallop parallel to the swan and across our front. In the rear were a number of cows and calves, and I at once sighted out a cow and fired. She plunged forward at the shot and turned toward the swamp, going slowly and dead lame, for my bullet had struck the shoulder and had gone into the cavity of the chest. But at this moment our attention was distracted from the wounded cow by the conduct of the herd, which, headed by the wounded bulls, turned in a quarter circle towards us, and drew up in a phalanx facing us with outstretched heads. It was not a nice country in which to be charged by a herd, and for a moment things trembled in the balance. There was a preceptible motion of uneasiness among some of our followers. "Stand steady!" Don't run! I called out. "And don't shoot," called out Cuningham; for to do either was to invite a charge. A few Some Laws of the Matt. 5-17-26, 38-48. See Ex. 21:24:25. Lev. 24:20, Duet. 19:21, and say if these laws are in harmony with the teachings of Jesus? Are these precepts of Jesus given as rules of conduct, or as underlying principles and what is the difference in the two ideas? Can you mention supposed cases, where it would be wise to literally carry out these precepts of Jesus, and other cases where it would violate the spirit of Jesus' teachings to do so? What motive would compel a child of God to literally carry out these precepts of Jesus, when, and as often as, the Holy spirit should indicate? Verse 42. What attitude should the Christian always take, in the matter of giving or loaning money to those in need? Verses 43-44—What are the advantages of loving our enemies, and the disadvantage of hating them? What does it imply, practically, to love our enemies, and is it possible of performance by every christian? Verse 45—Why does God treat the evil as well as he does the good, in the matter of sunshine and rain and the similar common blessings of life? Verses 46-47—Which gets the greater good out of life and why, the generous and forgiving, or the harsh and those that render evil for evil? Verse 48—What does Jesus mean by this commandment to be perfect as God is perfect? (This question must be answered in writing by members of the club.) Almsgiving and Prayer. Matt. 61 -15. seconds, passed and then the unwounded mass of the herd resumed their flight, and after a little hesitation the wounded bulls followed. From "African Game Trails," by Theodore Roosevelt, in the February Scribner. Gained by Mrs. Mitchell at Public Recital by Conservatory of Music Students. Boston, Mass., Jan. 25. Bessie Mitchell of Institute, who for some time past has been studying the planoforte at the New England Conservatory of Music, had a place on the program of the students' recital given, in the Recital hall of the Conservatory building January 15. Her selection which illustrated the firm, sure technique that is required for public appearance at the oldest and largest of American music schools, was the "Faschingschwank" of Schumann, a work in which Mrs. Mitchell gained the commendation of a large audience. In Quarter of a Century Negro is to Enter West Point. West Point, N. Y., Jan. 24.—For the first time in more than a quarter of a century West Point is confronted with a possibility of having soon to admit a Negro as a cadet. The Negro, Ollie R. Smith, of Cheyenne, Wyo., has been named as the alternate for the next Wyoming vacancy, which will take place in a few months. Senator Clark, of Wyoming, made the appointment. The older officers here say that the entrance of a Negro cadet into the corps always has occasioned trouble. The moment the Negro enters the academy, he "goes into coventry" effectually ostracised until he is graduated or dismissed. Said to be Interested in the Jeffries-Johnson Match. San Francisco, Jan. 21.—The story leaked out here today that the Mormon church is really interested in the Jeffries-Johnson fight, and it is this interest that makes Tex Ricard speak with so much postiveness. The Salt Air Pavilion belongs to the Mormon church, and this has been leased for a large figure to Ricard. The story current here is that Governor Spry will consent to allow the fight to go on if his political opponents will bind themselves not to make a campaign issue of it. That Spry is positive he will secure this agreement is shown by the utterances of Jeffries since he has reached Salt Lake. San Franciscans are beginning to give up hope for the fight. The chapalaincy of the 10th Cavalry remains unfilled. Chaplain Anderson was retired a short time ago on account of ill-health. NOTICE OF DESOLUTION. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the stockholders of Loewenstein & Sons, a corporation, created and organized under the laws of the State of West Virginia, held at Charleston on the 31st day of December, 1909, the following resolutions were adopted. Resolved, First, That Loewenstein & Sons, a corporation, created and organized under the laws of Stat. of West Virginia, does hereby discontinue business as a corporation, and surrenders to said State its charter and corporate franchises. The Board of Directors will proceed to convert the property chosen in action and all assets of this corporation into cash, and pay off and discharge all of its debts, liabilities and obligations, and COMMENDATION FOR FIRST TIME MORMON-CHURCH BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA 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 after fully discharging all such debts, liabilities and obligations, divide the remainder among the stockholders pro rata with their several holdings of stock, but no such payment shall be made to any stockholder until after the publication of the notice hereinafter provided. Resolved, Second, That the president of this corporation cause notice of the adoption of the foregoing resolutions to be published in some newspaper of general circulation, published near the principal office or place of business of this corporation once a week for four successive weeks, and that he certify these resolutions to the Secretary of State of the State of West Virginia, and deliver to him a certificate showing the publication of said notice as provided by law. Given under my hand this 18th day of January, 1910. JOE LOEWENSTEIN, President of Said Corporation. Attest: ABE LOEWENSTEIN, Secretary. ORDER OF PUBLICATION State of West Virginia, Kanawa County, ss: AT RULES held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Kanawa 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, Defendants. 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 6 o'clock P. M., at that day, at the law offices of F. R. Olsted, 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- half of plaintiff in the above enti- tled cause. NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITIONS. THE CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE Owned and Controlled by the Knights of Pythias 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 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. KALAZAOZO CORSET CO., By H. C. & L. E. McWhorter. ORDER OF PUBLICATION State of West Virginia Kanawha County, gs: 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. Kalamazoo Corset Co., a coporation, Plaintiff, vs. ) In Chancery and on Attachment. Gus Loth and others, Defendants. The object of this suit is to obtain a decree against the defendant Gus Loth, for the sum of $84.27, the amount of plaintiff's claim set 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 Hafe 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. THE CRYSTAL Owned and Controlled by th America, South America, Eur THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD'S LITERATURE Attendants' Fees $3. $1. Call on or Address CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1910. INSTITUTE VIRGINIA R. R., and Virginian list of school stages in the Student So- culty. ic Courses, g, Cooking STUDENTS FURNISHED which Normal sary exper- nning their e Principal IS 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 R. Jordan, at No. 63 Atlas Bank Building, in the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, we will take the depositiones 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 commended, 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. 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. 1-13-8t 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. Stoward, Tuckeee institute, Ala. 1-13-3t. Pole Finder Mat Honson is due to return to the limelight. L BATH HOUSE 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 certificates of good standing in th respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. J. R. SMITH, Mfr. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. THURSDAY, JANUARY, 27, 1910. WEST VA. INSTITUTE The only Industrial Institution Regular Normal, A also Regular Courses in Building. Steam Fitting and Glazing, D A Complete Course in Rooms, Books, Fuel and in addition Unifo faculty of Twenty-two lars per month. FOR CATALOGUE Byrd Prillerman, EAST VA. COLOS INSTITUTE, WE only Industrial Institute for Regular Normal, Academic Regular Courses in Agricu- ling, Steam Fitting, Smithi- and Glazing, Dressmaking Complete Course in Mil- kens, Books, Fuel and Lights addition Uniforms for day of Twenty-two Teach- er month. FOR CATALOGUE AND OTHER Byrd Prillerman, A. M. Pr Ins t WEST VA. COLORED INSTITUTE The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentry and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundering, Printing. A Complete Course in Military Training to Cadets Rooms, Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students: nd in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers. Board only Eight Dollars per month. FOR CATALOGUE AND OTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS Byrd Prillerman, A. M. President OUR DIPLAY OF Ladies' Misses' and Wear garments, M Is the largest in the City and our Pro- can be made up-to-date Merchandise. GIVE US A CALL The People's JOSEPH SCHW 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St., PROSPER ROVER "TAKE CARE OF THE PENNIES AND TAKE CARE OF THE It takes only 100 pennies to start SAVINGS DEPART of the Kanawha Banking Ladies' Misses' and Children's Wear garments, Millinery and Drus lgest in the City and our Prices as usual the made up-to-date Merchandise. The People's Store "The Trac JOSEPH & CHWAB, Prop. awha, cor. Alderson St., CHARLESTO PROSPERITY ROVERB RE OF THE PENNIES AND THE DOLLAR TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES." es only 100 pennies to start a deposit in the VINGS DEPARTMENT of the wha Banking & Trust Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. "TAKE CARE OF THE PENNIES AND THE DOLLARS WILL TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES." It takes only 100 pennies to start a deposit in the "The Bank That You Can Depend Upon." Such a deposit is the first step toward success. growth will soon put you in a way to do bigger things CHARLESTON. W. VA. Capital $250,000. Surplus SUPREME COURT OPINION SYLLABI IN VARIOUS a deposit is the first step toward success. I soon put you in a way to do bigger things CHARLESTON. W. VA. 250,000. Surplus ME COURT OPINION YLLABI IN VARIOUS Such a deposit is the first step toward success. Its growth will soon put you in a way to do bigger things. CHARLESTON, W. VA. SUPREME COURT OPINIONS SYLLABI IN VARIOUS CASES For the second time the Supreme court of appeals, Tuesday, reversed the lower court in the case of Diannah J. Pennington vs. C. D. Gillippe, from Tucker county, and for the second time a judgment for the plaintiff was set aside. Jack Pennington had purchased intowants at the saloon conducted on the railroad after one of his killed. His wife brought suit in the Tucker county circuit court and the first time received a verdict for $5,500 which the supreme court set aside. The second time the case was tried Diannah Pennington received a judgment for $823 and this was set aside yesterday by the court in an opinion written by Judge Miller. In the syllabus, Judge Miller says: 1. Though under the civil damage act, section 26, chapter 32, Code 1906, as construed, by this court, no damages can be given a widow against a licensed retailer of spirituous liquors, because of injury to her means of support by the death of her husband, caused by intoxicants sold her husband by him, the refusal of the court on the defendant's motion to strike out of her declaration certain references to the death of her husband, will not on writ of error to this court be treated as er- --- OF ' and Children's Ready-to- s, Millinery and Dress Fabrics or Prices as usual the lowest that dise. 's Store "That Popular Trading Place." IWAB, Prop. CHARLESTON, W. VA. PERITY ERB AND THE DOLLARS WILL THEMSELVES." start a deposit in the DEPARTMENT the ng & Trust Co. p toward success. Its steady y to do bigger things. ON. W. VA. Surplus, $185,000. T. OPINIONS VARIOUS CASES ror when it appears, as in this case, the defendant was not prejudiced thereby, and that, in ruling on said motion the court announced that the questions presented thereby could and would be acted upon by the court on the trial of the case, and it further appears that on the trial the rights of the defendant were not prejudiced by the judgment of the court on his motion. 2. Whereupon demurrier to a declaration, and to each count thereof, the demurrier is overruled, and it appears that one or more of the counts are bad, and that the demurrier should have been sustained there to; yet, when it clearly appears that no evidence was admitted, or relief given on the defective count, and that the rights of defendant were not prejudiced by the erroneous ruling of the court the judgment will not be reversed solely on this ground. 3. A defendant by introducing his own evidence after his motion to exclude the plaintiff's evidence has been overruled thereby waives his motion to exclude. 4. In such an action by a widow against a licensed retail liquor her person, and other means of support, due to illegal sale of indictants to her husband resulting in his death, she is limited in her recovery Inst tute, West Virginia to damages accruing to her within one year prior to the date of her suit and up to the date of the death of her husband, and an instruction to the jury on this subject should so limit them in their verdict. 5. In such an action by a widow against such retail liquor dealer, proof of the illegality of the sales of intoxicants by him to her husband supplies all the elements necessary in other actions of tort to show fraud malice, oppression or wanton, wilful, or reckless conduct, or criminal indifference to civil obligation on the part of the defendant, justifying the jury in awarding exemplary damages against him, as provided by statute. 6. In such an action if the plain tiff be entitled to actual damages the jury may be told of an instruction that they may also award exemplary damages; but it is error to tell them that they should award exemplary damages. 7. It is a general rule, with few, if any, exceptions, that a matter decided or appeal becomes, in effect, residue in that case; or, as it is frequently expressed, it becomes the law of that case in all subsequent proceedings; but when on a second appeal or writ of error it appears that the position of the parties has not been changed, or their rights infringed by the erroneous ruling of the appellate court on the first hearing of the case, justice or hardship would result from the former decision, and it becomes necessary to reverse the case for other errors, the appellate court may correct its ruling on the former appeal or writ of error, and direct the lower court on a new trial to disregard the first ruling. 8. In an act by a widow under said civil damage act, to recover from the defendant damages for injury to her person, and t other means of support, resulting from illegal sales of intoxicants to her husband, if there is no evidence of any injury to her person, it is error to submit to the jury in instructions given the question of damages to her person. The error for a trial court, having given error in instruction thereon, to refuse to reiterate the same proposition by other instructions to the jury. 10. In an action under said civil damage act it is not error to refuse to instruct the jury that if they believe from the evidence, that the plaintiff's means of support derived from her husband for the year preceding the date of his death was as much and as adequate, as it had theretofore been, they should find for the defendant. The wife is entitled in each year to the best support, consistent with her station in life, that the husband in that year is capable of providing, and she should not be limited in her recovery by any such comparison. 11. And it is in error in such an action to instruct the jury that if they should find that the plaintiff's husband had at all times retained within the year prior to his death properly support her according to her station in life she could not recover. 12. In such an action against him a liquor dealer is responsible for actionable injuries caused, by sales of liquor made by his agents or servants within the general scope of their employment, though the particular sale in question was made without his knowledge or consent, or even in disobedience to his general or specific orders. 13. It is not error for the court in an instruction to the jury on the subject of the weight and preponderance of the evidence necessary to support the plaintiff's case to refuse to tell the jury "that they may arrive at this conclusion not from the number of witnesses who may have testified on either side of the case, hint from the demeanor, character, reputation or credibility of the wit. New York measures." Such an instruction unless of the short some such word as "alone" or of the stock "merely" he inserted after the word from 1 to 5 "not," is calculated to mislead the yesterday. jury, and induces the belief that they have no right to consider the fact of the number of witnesses. 14. it is error in the trial of such an action for the court, in the exercise of its discretion, to refuse to submit to the jury on the motion of the defendant a special interrogatory as to how much they had included in their verdict, for actual damages, or in the alternative, how much was included therein for exemplary damages. It being one of the primary issues in the case, the plaintiff is entitled to know how much was found for actual damages, and thereby to ascertain the amount awarded for exemplary damages, and to be enabled thereby to test the correctness of the verdict on a motion for a new trial. Smith vs. Root, et al. The Roane county circuit court was affirmed by the supreme court in the case of Smith vs. Root, et al., which involved an oil and gas lease in Roane county. In his syllabus, Judge Wilhams says: 1. Equity has jurisdiction of a suit brought by the senior lessee of an oil lease against his lessor, and a junior lessee of the same land, from the same lessee, from the purpose of enjoining the removal of the oil from the leased premises and for specific execution of his lease, and, in such case, the court can settle the conflicting claims of the lessees, and grant such relief to closer claimant on the pleadings and proof may warrant.2. An oil and gas lease giving the lessee the right, for, the period of ten years, to explore for oil and gas and provided that, if a well is not completed on the leased premises withing three months from date of the lease the lessee shall pay to the lessee, in advance, a quarterly cash rental for each additional three months, the completion of a well is and, vesits no title in the lessee to the oil and gas in the place. 3. Such a contract contemplates development of the leased premises within a reasonable time, and the lessee may lose his rights thereunder before the expiration of the ten years by abandonment of the lease, notwithstanding there is no forfeiture clause in the contract. 4. If the lessee has not actually entered upon the land, the relinquishment of his right to do so, or his abandonment of a position of his intention, may be established by proof of such facts and circumstances as evince a voluntary waiver of his rights. 5. A case in which the evidence proves a voluntary abandonment of the lease by the lessee. In the Hancock county circuit court Ida B. Mitchel brought anuit against Malinda Penny, for money alleged to be due the plaintiff by the defendant. The lower court gave the judgement in favor of the defendant and the supreme court sustained that judgement. Judge Poffenbarger wrote the opinion and the syllabus says: 1. On the termination of the guardiaship, without a settlement of the guardian's accounts, and ascertment of the amount due from him, in some appropriate manner, an action of assuampst cannot be evoked by the ward to enforce settlement of the accounts and payment of the amount remaining in the guardian's hands. 2. For the purpose of settlement, the guardiaship is deemed to continue after it has, in law, ceased. THE WINTER CARNIVAL IN MONTREAL IS ON THE WINTER CARNIVAL IN MONTREAL IS ON Montreal, Que., Jan. 26 - The city is rapidly filling with visitors, many of them, from the United States, and the hotels are kept busy to accommodate the guests attracted by the opening, tomorrow of the first great winter carnival in several years held in Montreal. The carnival, will last nine days and end on February 5th. The weather prospects, always a matter of importance with winter carnivals, are favorable and it is expected that this year's carnival will surpass in brilliancy all its predecessors. The ice palace is a magnificent structure and will be brilliantly illuminated every night. Special attention has been paid to the athletic and sporting feature of the festival and there will be championship contests in skating, taboganning, curling, hockey, snowshoeing and skiing. On Friday evening, the ice palace will be stormed amid a great display of fireworks. FRUIT GROWERS OF NEW YORK IN CONFERENCE Rochester, N. Y., Jan. 26—Fruit growers from all parts of the State, especially from the western counties, are assembled here in large number to attend the annual mating of the Western New York, Horticultural Society, which opened the two days' session today. The association is the oldest and largest fruit growers' organization in this State, being now 55 years old. A highly interesting program has been prepared, and scores of subjects of importance and interest to fruit growers are to be discussed by some of the best authorities and experts in the east. In addition to the regular sessions and scheduled addresses there will be separate round table meetings in which matters of special interest to growers of peaches and grapes will be discussed. The exhibits of fruit by the experiment station and private growers and the insect exhibit from the College of Agriculture at Cornell University are attracting considerable attention. January 26. — Scramble to cover, at the opening exchange, forced prices points above the closing STATE GAME AND FISH PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION The movement now on foot by the lovers of hunting and fishing in Wood county to form a state Game and Fish Protective Association meets with great approval among the sportsmen of this city and county and it is probable that in a short time a meeting will be called here and a county association organized preparatory to the forming of one in the State. The Wood County Fish and Game Protective Association are the originators of the idea of a State wide association as the local organization has proved so successful. Their object is to have a state organization of sportsmen with the same general objects as their own. In the immediate future they will name a committee of five whose duty it will be to correspond with sportsmen in each county and possibly organize a county association. After this, will come the formation of the State associations. Besides the protection of game and fish, the association will likely provide a corn for a reward which will be offered for information leading to the arrest of persons guilty of poisoning dogs. This will be for the protection of bird dogs and other dogs of value. It also may prove a means of preventing the poisoning of children as many instances have come to light where children have secured bread or other stuff placed for dogs and serious illness and even death resulting. The Wood county association has now a few hundred members and at each meeting many more are being added which shows the interest being taken. Many counties will no doubt respond to the call of the Parkersburg organization and great results are likely to be the outcome. THREE JAIL-BURNING SUSPECTS RELEASED With no evidence to connect them with the crime, Bernie Huffman, John Mynes and Jim Skeens, three members of the Lincoln county gang which was charged with burning the Lincoln county jail, were released from custody by Justice Milbert at Hamlin on the recommendation of Prosecuting Attorney Steed. The three men were arrested as the result of the work of the Huntsington bloodhounds who took up the trail at some distance from the jail and followed the trail to the homes of the three suspects. Beyond this fact there was no other evidence to hold the three men and they were released. It was also believed that if the suspects were held and no indictment, found against them it would mat-siually weaken the cases against the four men now in the Cabell county jail charged with the burning of the Lincoln county courthouse. There is little doubt in Lincoln county but that a lawless gang burned both the courthouse and jail. It is reported that threats have been made to burn the building belonging to Sheriff Holley which is now being used as a courthouse, inside of three months. FOREST DESTRUCTION WILL BE DISCUSSED Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 26.—The annual convention of the Pennsylvania Retail Lumber Dealers' association began in this city today, with headquarters at the Hotel Walton. President S. C. Creasy, of Bloomsburg, called the gathering to order. Freight rates and forest destruction ate the principal questions to be discussed during the three days' session. GLAVIS THE FIRST WITNESS CALLED IN BALLINGER PROBE Washington, Jan. 26.—At the Ballinger-Pinchot congressional committee inquiry Louis R. Glavis was summoned as the first witness to give testimony. Glavis was dismissed as field agent as the one who preferred the charges against Secretary Ballinger. He sent the charges direct to President Taft who directed that he be dismissed. It was through the preparation of these charges that the late forester, Pinchot, was drawn directly into the controversy. The inquiry is scheduled to start this afternoon. Washington, Jan. 26.—The congressional inquiry into the matters concerned in the so-called Ballinger-Pinchot controversy began this afternoon with Louis R. Glavis on the witness stand. AT ST. AUGUSTINE St. Augustine, Fla., Jan. 26—The International League for Highway ```markdown ``` The management announces that no hold-over tickets will be issued for these performances, which will begin promptly at 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00 p. m. Don't fail to hear the new song, "Come After Breakfast, Bring Your Lunch and Leave Before Supper Time". Moving pictures every night. Extra special attraction Thursday afternoon and night, Johnson-Ketchel fight pictures 3000 feet long. improvements, which was organized a year ago, began its first annual convention in this city today with delegates in attendance from many States. The convention will remain in session two days. STRIKE IS PROPHESIED OF BITUMINOUS MINERS FOR HIGHER WAGES STRIKE IS PROPHESIED OF BITUMINOUS MINERS FOR HIGHER WAGES Indianapolis, Jan. 26. A general strike of the miners in the bituminous coal fields of the United States and Canada will be called if the mine operators of all or any of the districts refuse to sign contracts granting an increase in wages, according to the declarations of many leaders in the convention of the United Mine Workers today. A plan was adopted for a working agreement between coal miners and the Western Federation of Miners. GERMANY DECLINES AMERICA'S REQUEST Berlin, Jan. 26.—The reply of the foreign office to the request of the United States that the application of Germany's general tariff to American imports would be deferred until March 31 is understood to be a non-acceptance of the suggestion for delay. JUDGE THOMPSON DIES IN GINGINNATI Cincinnati, January 26.—Judge Albert C. Thompson, of the United States district court for the southern district of Ohio, died this morning after an illness of several weeks. Senator Wesley L. Jones, of Washington, who is at the head of the committee to investigate the charges against Secretary Ballinger, is a native of Illinois. As a young man he decided to go west and in 1889 landed in the town of North Yakima, Wash., without a copy in his pocket. Today he is one of the leading lawyers of the State, was a member of Congress for ten years and is now a member of the United States Senate. LOAFERS MUST CEASE THEIR LOAFING HERE The members of the city police force were ordered this morning by Chief of Police Al Gull to enforce more strictly, the ordinance against loitering on the streets. The reason for this, the Chief says, is on account of the complaints made about loafers since the gambling houses throughout the city have been closed. The Chief's order covered all points and was especially strong in regard to what is known as "Min horse" gamblers who are inhabiting the streets since the closing of the rooms. Another thing the patrolmen were ordered to do was to watch all suspicious characters as a great many men are wounded by the authorities in the neighborhood, some for their fences of a secluded city, but it is said that a great deal of petit loitering that has been going on in the city recently has been done by heboes. The Chief stated this morning that the unusual large number, of loners now on hand must either get work or leave the city as it had become a nuisance and would be tolerated no longer. If they do not, he says they will be dealt with according to law. Congressman, Gerit, J. Djekma, who has announced that he will be a candidate against Mr. McKenna for the leadership, has long been a prominent Republican leader in Michigan. Prior to his election to Congress he had served for a number of years, in the Michigan legislature and as chairman of the Republican State Committee. Club Holds. Investigation. The Knockers! Club, which is perhaps one of the most unique organizations in the city, will hold a meeting next Thursday night, at which the first member to be tried for in fringing one of the very peculiar minor rules of the club will come up and some highly amusing developments are expected. The following notice has been posted on the door of the club room: David D. Beckner, founder of the Knockers' Club called a special Meeting of the said club to investigate the conduct of William Patrick Coffey, the president. Mr. Beckner, finding him guilty of encroaching upon the rights of brother member of the club has asked for an investigation. All members are requested to meet at the club room at 8.30 p. m., Jan. 27th, for the investigation of the president. ```markdown ``` Mrs. L. R. Holt, of Hot Springs, Va., is a guest at Hotel Brown this week. The Johnson-Ketchell fight picture tures will be shown at the Majestic theatre Thursday afternoon and eve- vidence Friday. Miss Bessie Campbell was hostess to a few friends at her home on Lee street Thursday evening. Let us fill your orders for natural hair. Mrs. Brown, 500 Capitol St. The Hospital Association will meet Monday evening with Mrs. G. P. Porter, Elizabeth街. The Loyal Union will be enter- ture by May Mary bibbion, Quar- tier street, Monday evening. Sherman Watts a former resident of Charleston, has opened a tailoring establishment in Beauna Vista, Va. Miss Hattie Taylor is ill at her Miss Hattie Taylor is ill at her home on Court street. The funeral of Mr. Smith occurred from his late residence on North Rand street Tuesday. The Majestic Stock Company, headed by Billy Cumby, will present the comedy skit The Mysterious Woman's Majestic Theatre next week, beginning Monday night. The Little ten months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wright has been seriously ill at their home on Lewis street. Hold-over tickets will not be issued at the Majestic theatre during next week. Performances will begin promptly at 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. Regular Saturday matinee. Miss Inck Price entertained a number of friends at her home on Virginia Street. Miss C. L. Halstorn has returned from Virginia where she was called on account of the illness of her father. J. E. Clark, of Wettle Ridge, Va. is the guest of his cousin, Miss C. L. Hattraton on Donnally street. Miss. Bortha Holland is a business woman. Mrs. H. H. Railey of Montgomery was shopping in the city Saturday. Mrs. Thomas Whittaker and Mrs. Chris Campbell entertained a few friends Thursday evening of last week at the home of the former on Sentra p. F. F. Malo had a allight attack of indigestion a few days last week. Miss Virginia Cleveland, of Institute, was a visitor to the city Saturday. Mrs. Mary Carr was ill a few days last week. Mrs. Richard Lee has returned to the city after spending several weeks with relatives in Roanoke, Va. The Saturday Afternoon Bridge Club will be with Mrs. Cassie Forney on Suntz street. The next meeting will be with Miss Mossie Clay Jacob street. A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, was a business visitor to the city the first of the week. Little Courtney Preston is ill at the home of his mother on Lewis street. The funeral services of Thomas Smith were held at the First Baptist church, Monday afternoon. Many friends of Miss Alice Board will be able to know more that she is yet unable to leave her home on account of continued illness. She is reported much better at this writing. Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor, preached ably at Simpson M. E. church morning and evening last Sunday. The Sunday School is showing great progress along all lines. The class and prayers meetings are noted for the feast and the spirit at each meeting. The celebration of the Emancipation proclamation was observed Wednesday evening, this week. The speakers were Hon. Philip H. Waters, master of ceremonies; Byrd Prillerman, principal of West Virginia Colored Institute; C. W. Boyd, principal of Garnet school, and Rev. John W. Essex. The music furnished by a company of juvenile voices, directed by R. J. Cabell, and a banquet served in the lecture room were special features of the occasion. The fourth and last quarterly conference of this conference year will meet Friday evening. District Superintendent Rev. G. E. Curry presiding at this quarterly conference full reports of the department of the nomination and confirmation of the officers and committees for the ensuing year are required. The Washington annual conference meets this year in Warren M. E. church Pittsburgh, March 23. This conference is composed of a large treacher who will at the conference in Pittsburgh be appointed by the bishop, H. H. Warren, University Park, Colorado, to their several fields of labor for another year. Next Sunday is quarterly meeting, on which occasion the Rev. R. W. Christian of Ohio will preach at the morning hour and the district superintendent at night. The public is invited to attend all these services and will be accorded a hearty welcome by the pastor and the membership. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Court St. R. R. Downs, Pasdor. The Ladies' Aid will be entertained next Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Johnson. This society promises much larger development both in the matter of membership and obligations to the membership. The endeavor will have to object to a consideration for the sick and those in distress towards its members, both certain and essential. The Allen's Day, the 150th anniversary increases in interest. The rally, with eight workers as solicitors, has opened a competitive effort that is sure to produce good financial results. On the Sunday of February 13th the pastor will preach a special sermon—"Why I Am an African Methodist," at the eleven night program for the night will be announced later. Tuesday night, February 15th, an excellent program will be rendered by some of the most cultured talent and brain of the city. Tickets will be out for the occasion. The pastor will preach at both morning and night services on Sunday; the class meeting on Wednesday night. The Utility Club, Dr. J. S. Sesomsa, president, is giving evidence of their worth in the cleaned floor and seats of our little chapel, besides the building degree to a more comfortable degree. He is also the president of the pastor and officers that, when our little "Take a Hand" rally books are presented that the Christian hearted friends will not turn them away but give something toward helping our little struggling church. INQUIRY ARRANGED ON CIVIL SERVICE Washington, January 26.—A comprehensive inquiry into the workings of the civil service system has been started by the Senate Committee on Civil Service and Retrenchment. The outcome of it is likely to be important, and it may result in material changes in the existing civil service laws. Of chief importance in the investigation of the committee is the question whether a system can be devised which will insure promotion on merit. The criticism of the civil service system that is most often heard during a promotion provision is made to promote the notion that once a person is in the classified service the matter of his promotion depends largely on the good will of his bureau or division chief. Criticism of the civil service on this score has been sometimes heard in Congress. Senator William Alden Smith, about a year ago, had some politic remarks to make along this line. It has generally escaped notice that the statute passed a resolution which permits the committee to go into the workings of the civil service. Inquiry Authorized. Senator Borah had a resolution for an investigation which was introduced last session and referred to the Committee to Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses of the Senate. This lingered along, and the other day a substitute for it was reported to conduct hearings to conduct hearings, to have stoneographers, and makes an investigation possible. The committee consists of Senators Cummins, Perkins, La Follette, Lodge, Clarke, Rayner, Owen and Gordon. On the Republican side, there is a vacancy. The chairman of the committee, Senator Borah has sent out letters to the heads of the departments, the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Government Printing Office, saying the committee will conduct hearings on the question of what changes are needed in the civil service laws. The members of the Civil Service Commission also have been notified that hearings will be conducted by other members of the Civil Service Commission will probably be the first persons heard. Will Probe Deep. It is the intention of the committee to make inquiries concerning the workings of the civil service laws with respect to the entrance of persons into the service; with respect to their promotion on merit after they are in the service; and with respect to retirement. But the matter to which chief attention will be paid will be that of promotion or advancement in the service in accordance with merit. That the hearings will probably bring out much interesting matter concerning the workings of the civil service system is expected. The committee, after investigating the matter, will try to views as to what should be done in changing the civil service laws. The disposition of the committee to probe into the facts in connection with promotion on merit and the establishment of a retirement system is looking on as indicating that the time has come congress is disposed to put the civil service on a higher and better plane. CORNELIUS N. BLISS CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY New York, Jan. 26.—Cornelius N. Bliss, former secretary of the interior and for a number of years treasurer of the national republican committee, celebrated his 77th birthday today. Mr. Bliss is not among the great financiers and captains of industry who believe in keeping in harness until the end. Though still as robust and vigorous as a man of younger years, he is taking stint to relieve himself of all business and good work, the remainder of his days in quiet. On his will retire from the firm of Bliss, Fabyan & Co., the great dry goods commission house of which he has been the active head for the past thirty years. AUSTRALIANS CELEBRATE Sydney, N. S. W., Jan. 26.—The 122nd anniversary of the establishment of the first white settlement in Australia, in the present province of New South Wales, is being celebra- tured throughout Australia today. In all large cities celebrations of an offi- ficial character have been arranged, including, in most cases, banquets with appropriate commemorative ad- resses. DO YOU want to learn to resilier old mirrors and make new ones? Pleasant easy work. Profit five dollars a day. Sample and part- iculars free. THE CROWN CO., 1432 S St., Washington, D. C. 1-27-3 m. LAYMEN'S MISSIONARY MOVEMENT PROGRAM IN HUNTINGTON Much interest has been manifested here in the Laymen's Missionary convention which will meet in Huntington today and will last until Friday. At the supper this evening it is estimated that fully 500 persons will be feasted, according to the way they have been registering at the headquarters of the Laymen's convention, which is at the office of Attorney George R. Heffly, on Ninth street, Huntington. Among those registered are a number from this city. The supper will be furnished by the ladies of the Central Christian church, who have arranged a very tempting repast. The menu follows: Chicken Sandwiches Bread and Butter Sandwiches Waldorf Salad Potato Chips The following is a revised and complete program of the proceedings of the convention: Wednesday, January 26. 6:00 p. m. Supper, Love's Garage building, corner Eleventh street and Fourth avenue. Address: 1. Remarks by the vice chairman of the Huntington Co-operating Committee—Dr. J. D. Meyers. 2. "The Modern Missionary Movement"—Rev. A. S. Lloyd, D. D., Bishop Co-adjutor of Virginia, Alexandra, Va. 3. "Asia, Awake and Waiting"—Rev. C. A. R. Janvier, Philadelphia, Pa. 4. "America's World Responsibility"—Rev. B. Rains, D. D., Secretary Missionary Board Christian Church, Cincinnati, D. Thursday, January 27. 9:30 a. m. First Presbyterian Church, W. B. Anderson, Portsmouth, O., presiding. "The Adequate Missionary Policy" —Rev. W. G. W. Cram, Korea. "The Missionary Committee" —W. B. Stubbs, Secretary L. M. M. M. M. E. Church South, Nashville, Teun. "The Bible and Missions"—Rt. Rev. George Peterkin, D. D. Bishop of West Virginia Diocese, Parkersburg, W. Va. "Systematic Missionary Education." (a) Use of Literature. (b) Conference and investigation. (6) An Educational Campaign- Dr. D. Clay Lilly, Field Secre 1. "The World's Debt to the Missionary"—Rev. R. W. Patton, Dept. Sec'y. Protestant Episcopal Church, Athens, Ga. 2. "The Reflex Influence of Missions"—Dr. Edward Warren Capen, Boston, Mass. 3. "The Call of God to the Men of Today"—Willis R. Hotckiss, Lumbwa, British East Africa. 4. "Business System in Missionary Finance." (a) The Weekly Offering. (b) The Every Member Canvass. (c) Proportion in Missionary Giving. Rev. J. O. Reaves, D. D., Secretary Foreign Missionary Society, Presbyterian Church, Nashville, Tenn. 7:30 p. m. First Presbyterian Church—Hon. H. C. McWhorter, Charleston, W. Va., presiding. Devotional Services. 1. "The Korean Resvival"—Rev. W. O. Cram, Korea. "Africa's Need of Christ"—Mr Willis R. Hotchkiss. 3. "Work Among the Lepers"—Rev. Samuel Higginbotham, India. Friday, January 28. 9:30 a. m. First Presbyterian Church, W. R. Thompson, presiding. 1. "A Traveler's Testimony to Mission"—Edward Warren Capen. 2. "The Larger Life Purpose"—R. O. Reaves, D. D. Nashville, Denn. 3. "The Evangelization of the World in This Generation"—W. B. Stubbs, Nashville, Teen. 4. "Prayer and Missionary Enterprise"—Rev. J. T. Henderson, Secretary L. M. M., Southern Baptist Convention, Bristol. Friday Afternoon. 1. Meeting for all Ministers, 2:00 o'clock. Programs arranged by Mission Boards. Baptist, 3:00 p. m., Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, corner Fifth avenue and fourth street. Christian, 3:00 p. m., Central Christian Church, corner Twelfth street and Fifth avenue. Congregational, 3:00 p. m., Congregational Church, corner Ninth street and Fifth avenue. Episcopal, 3:00 p. m., Episcopal Church, corner Fifth avenue and Eleventh street. Lutheran, 3:00 p. m., First M. E. Church (lecture room) corner Fourteenth and Tenth street. Methodist, 3:00 p. m., First M. E. Church, corner Tenth street and Fourth avenue. Methodist South, 3:00 p. m., Johnson Memorial Church, corner Tenth street and Fifth avenue. Presbyterian, 3:00 p. m., First Presbyterian Church, Fifth avenue near Tenth street. United Brethren, 3:00 p. m., prayer meeting room, Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, corner Tenth street and Fifth avenue. 7:30 p. m., First Presbyterian Church, J. L. Hawkins, presiding. Descriptive Services. Devotional Services "Reports from Denominational Rallies." "Men and Missions"—Rev. J. T. Henderson, Bristol, Tenn. "The Stewardship of Life"—Rev. A. M. Presner, D. D., pastor First Presbyterian Church, Stau- ton, VA. 4. "Writing Adoption of Missionary Policy." Closing Session for Delegates. Closing Messages by Convention. AUTOGRAPHS FILL LARGE VOLUME; A RARE FIND New Bedford, Jan. 26.—There has come to light in this city a collection of antigraphic which is among the most remarkable assemblages of letters and signatures of great men to be found in any collection of Americans in the country. It was discovered by the merest chance and marvelly escaped being sent to the junk dealer. The collection was made by Mrs. William Hathaway, Jr., in 1842, and was stored for many years in the old mansion at the corner of Orchard and Arnold streets. The Hathaways were an old family of great wealth, and Thomas Hathaway, the head of the house, was one of the founders of Albany. The fortune, however, was gradually dissipated. The mansion was sold some years ago for the support of the last line, who has been in a sanitarium for many years, a sufferer from a malady of the mind. The treasures in the way, of old furniture, china and paintings, with which the Hathaway house was filled, have been sold at auction from time to time. Paints Oliver Volumes. Last week Oliver Prescott, the conservator of the estate, told 40 massive volumes, which had been scheduled upon the inventories as scrap books, and, so far as is known, had not been opened for a generation. They narrowly escaped being sold for old paper. However, one of the volumes attracted curiosity and an examination followed. Each of the forty volumes was specially made of large folio size, bound in Russia, especially lettered, with printed title pages, and all are illustrated and skillfully mounted. One of the volumes contains autographs not only of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, but those of the federal constitution. Few names are lacking, and in many cases not one letter, but several, appear. Moreover, many of the letters are long and of great interest, while the extra illustrations of the volume contain many pieces of Continental money. The collection includes a loose signed by John Morton a signer of the celebration from Pennsylvania, as well as numerous pieces of Continental money bearing his signature. Franklin Letter. The following is the Benjamin Franklin letter found in the collection. It is a personal letter to his wife: London, April 28, 1774. My Dear Love I hoped to have on the sea on my return by this time but find must stay a few weeks in common ships. Thanks to God I continue well and hearty, and hope to find you so when I have the happiness once more of seeing you. Your god-daughter, Amelia Evans that was (now barry), is gone again with her husband and children to Tunis, where she is to live some time while her husband, who is captain of a ship, trades in those seas. Inclosed I send the affectionate, sensitive letter she wrote me on taking leave. My blessing to the children, Mrs. Howson's have lately had the small-pox—the oldest in the common way, very full, the youngest by inoculation, lightly, and both are now well. But Mr. Hewson is down with a terrible fever, and till yesterday his life was despaired of. We now begin to hope for his recovery. I shall give you another line by the packet of next week, and am, as ever, dear Debby. Your affectionate husband. B. FRANKLIN To Mr. Franklin, Philadelphia. Favor of Captain Ashmead. He was a shamark of New Jersey, signer of the Constitution, and addressed to Colonel Dayton and written from Philadelphia, June 7, 1782, advises the colonel not to think of resigning, "at least until the general returns, which will not be long." There are also numerous letters from the French Navy very long one regarding the French Navy written by Thomas Jefferson. American Authors. There is a volume of American authors. The completeness of this can be judged by the fact that Mrs. Hathaway made a list of 100 of the most representative and checked the names as she filled her collection. But seven names of the list prepared are unfilled. There are letters signed by Nathaniel Hawthorne, William H. Prescott, the distiller; Nahh Webster, William Cullen Bryant, and Francis Key, the author of "The Star Spangled Banner." There is another volume given up to American statesmen, with letters from Summer and his contemporaries, one to the Presidents, a very complete volume given up to the generals of the revolution, another to the generals of the civil war, one to foreign statesmen, including Letters from Louis XVI, George II, Lafayette, Sir Jeffrey Amberg, James Neeker, minister of finance under Louis XVI, and many foreign representatives to the United States. There is also an interesting correspondence between Lord Darlington and a member of parliament, in which Darlington takes the member to the House of Commons, and then he reminds the member that when he took, him up in his salo would sell his vote on any question he had to answer, him roundly upon decoding.him There are volumes, given to college presidents and famous clergymen, and much else of interest. Family's History. The history of the Hathaway family is full of romance. Thomas Hathaway was born in 1732. His father, John, made a will in which he bequeathed his soul to God, his body to the dust, the use of half the lower rooms in his dwelling, a pary closet half a big closet, two thirties in a big room, the wool of a third of his powder dishes, the wool from six sheep every year, half the apples in the orchard, and "two pairs of stout leather shoes every year" to his wife, Abigail. Thomas was instructed to be "clever to his mother, keep a horse and pillion, and see that she goes to meeting." Thomas Hathaway built ships here until the time of the Revolution. He made much money and built the mission that was later the home of Gibbon Howland, the grandfather of Betty Green. He was a faming Tory, and at the time of the Revolution was forced by public sentiment to leave the town. He went to Nova Scotia, where he dwell in the family of O. Bradford Robert, a relative, and of Bradford Robert, a friend of war. It was the trony of fate that in his absence the British raided New Bedford and a British officer took his wife by the shoulder and shook her, not believing her story, whereby she received such a shock that she died soon after. Sold His Property. Later Thomas Hathaway sold his property and turned it over to the Quaker missionary, Jemline Wilkinson, with whom he went on a proselytizing tour, traveling on horseback into New York, where they founded Albany. Jemima was an austere and tyrannical person, who exerted 'great influence over the people with whom she came in contact, humiliating some for slight misdemeanors, compelling them to wear bells for infractions of her rules. Thomas Hathaway was the mainstay of Jemline and also enjoyed his fortune until his death, when the family brought suit for the recovery of the property. The litigation lasted eleven years, and Aaron Burr was one of the counsel, through whom the fortune was ultimately retrieved. Down through the lineage there were accumulators of all sorts of articles of value, and when the waning fortune of the family compelled the selling of the manslon rare Chippencale and Sheraton furniture was found stored away in the cases in which it had been imported from abroad, while rooms were given over to collections of china, autographs, minerals, paintings, and the attics with trunks of silks and laces. SOCIETY BEAUTY WEDS IN GAY OLD NEW YORK New York, January 26. —The wedding of Miss Blanche Oelricas, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Oelrichs, and Leonard M. Thomas of Philadelphia, took place in the apartments of the bride's parents in Park avenue today. Archibishop Farley had granted a special dispensation, allowing the ceremony to take place at the home instead of the church. Except for the limited number of people present, the surroundings of the wedding were on a splendid scale. The spacious drawing rooms were superbly decorated. Early this morning Mgr. Michael L. Lavelle, who performed, the ceremony, celebrated high mass, the congregation consisting of the party which assembled later at the wedding. The marriage ceremony was performed in front of a temporary alter erected at one end of the drawing room. Miss Cecilia May of Washington was Miss Oelrichs maid of honour. The were no one assigned to little. Miss had been Vanderbilt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt, and Charles Martin, the bride's little nephew, acted as train-bearers. William S. Hitt was Mr. Thomas's best man, and the ushers were Chas. and Harry Oelrichs, O'Donnell Iellus, James Barnes, William Port, Adolph Borie and T. Markoe Robinson. The bride is one of the most interesting young women in New York and Newport society, and her dark style of beauty has attracted much attention. She is fond of outdoor sports and plays a dashing game of tennis. She is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oelrichs, and is known for her beauty and charm. Charles Do Loosey and Harry E. Oelrichs. Mr. Thomas, the bridegroom, is a son of the late George C. Thomas who was a member of the banking firm of Drexel, Morgan and Company of Philadelphia. He was graduated from Yale in 1919 and an attack of the Legation of the United States in Madrid and the Embassy in Rome. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, it is understood, will spend their honeymoon in California. They will return East in time for the opening of the season at Newport, where Mr. Thomas will attend "Quartrefoul," one of the finest cottages on Narragansett avenue. The Democratic leaders of California, recently assembled in conference in San Francisco, decided that Mr. Thomas would attend Southern Pacific rule" should be the chief issue of the coming State campaign. COLLEGE 6th St. and Penn Avo. PITTSBURGH Representative, Commercial, Stenography, Telegramming, Gadgetages and Civil Service. Day and evening training. Good Equipment, Best Location, Excel Catalog, Strong Coverage of Safety, CATALOG FREE JEWELED GIFTS JEWELED GIFTS Of all the rare and beautiful things that nature has given, THE DIAMOND is far in the lead. There is nothing to compare with it---and there never will be. There are DIAMONDS and Diamonds. The former may be classed as such, but the latter are cherished for their beauty, brilliancy and values. We are showing many real gems---the pick of the market, patiently and carefully gathered. "AT SIGN OF THE STREET CLOCK." WINTER IS JUST BEGUN We may expect over two months of winter weather yet, but we must close out our Ladies' Suits and Coats Garments bought now will serve you well the remainder of this season and will be nearly as good as new next winter. Buy For Two Seasons At Half Price or Less Our Suits and coats were recently received direct from a large factory and are high grade and latest styles. Prices $7.50 to $20.00 SAHLEY, GEORGE & BSHARAH Dry Goods and Ladies Furnishings Entrances: 11 Capitol St and 720 Kanawha St HENRY T. M'DONALD, President STORER C Harper's Ferry STORER COLLEGE —Founded in 1867— More than 400 men and women have school in the state for Colored student education high. Remarkably healthful. Ample BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PUBLIC faculty of sixteen highly educated, or assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE MARKED OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION in its faculty and student body. Its living, Literary Societies, Christian Orands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal For illustrated catalogue and other Why Not Make Spare Ti and women have graded colored stud ents. Maga healthful. Ample bu LED TO OUR PLANT highly educated, earnest. cued according to the R TERTIFICATES ARE GRADE- RATING CLASSES WHO OF EDUCATION. Stor it body. Its whole infu les, Christian Organiz es. State Normal, Indu clogue and other prints The Make Use oare Time More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored stud ents. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to Why Not Make Use of Your Spare Time? TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE 2. TO INCREASE YOUR U The Afro-American School of Corrections, L. L. B., President and W. Bisho secretary, will do these things and more f its kind for colored people and is condi- TO INCREASE YOUR SALARY The Afro-American School of Correspondence, Incorporated, Thos. J. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. 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