The Advocate

TO ASCERTAIN THE FEASIBILITY OF NEGRO CONFORTENNIAL EXPOSITION. An Eloquent Presentation of the Reasons for the Passage of the Measures from Representative Taylor, of Ohio. (Thompson National News Bureau.) Washington, D. C., Feb. 9.—The very able and comprehensive address of Representative E. L. Taylor, Jr., of Ohio, last Thursday in the House in support of a commission of seven to discuss the feasibility of holding a scenic-centennial exposition in 1913, demonstrative of the progress of the Negro since emancipation, leaves little room for doubt as to its adoption by the Sixty-second Congress. Many favorable expressions were voiced by prominent members of the lower House following Mr. Taylor's eloquent presentation of the reasons for the passage of the measure, and when the full committee of expositions and industrial arts met a short time afterward, it was decided that the bill should be recommended for adoption by Congress. This indicates a triumph for the energetic and intelligently directed efforts of Auditor Ralph W. Tyler and Emmet J. Scott who took up the matter with Congressmen Taylor and Rodenberg immediately following the recommendation of the project by Preside[it] Taft in his annual message, and secured their consent to introduce the resolution upon which a favorable report has now been ordered. A similar resolution has been presented in the Senate by Senator Jones of Washington, and it is understood that hearings upon the matter will be granted this week. This is the enterprise inaugurated last summer at the Louisville convention of the National Negro Business League and represents the activities and plans proposed by Dr. Booker T. Washington and supported by the President of the United States and leading statesmen and superpowers of both races, north, east, south and west. The outlook is that the commission will be created by Congress at an early date, after which the personnel of the body will be given careful consideration. It goes without the saying that the men selected will be experienced in exposition management, well-known to the country at large and in whose judgment and sympathy for racial uplift the people have full confidence. The places pay no salary, but the bill carries an appropriation of $5,000 for expenses. The commission will be required to report its findings on the first Monday in December, 1910, at the opening of the next session of congress. Advocating the passage of the bill along the lines recommended by the President, Mr. Taylor, whose friendship for the Negro and whose interest in all that tends toward his advancement has been exhibited on many previous occasions, said in part: "The year 1913 will mark the fifteenth anniversary of the emancipation granting freedom to the Negro, and for the first time putting him on a basis where he must go into the world and be self-supporting. A great exposition showing the tremendous strides this race has made in fifty years, both in agricultural, industrial, commercial, business and professional life, would be of great benefit and of great educational value, not only to the Negro, but to the white race throughout the country. "I am glad to say that this movement has not only met with the approval of the prominent Negroes, but has been encouraged and will be encouraged by prominent white people and by the press. Men of the south are as much interested in an exposition of this kind, and have shown as much, if not more, encouragement toward the project as any other section of the country." "I hope and believe that this resolution, now pending before the committee to which it has been referred, will be favorably reported and passed by both the House and Senate of the United States." "What more valuable purpose could be served than to teach the world the progress of the Negro in his fifty years of freedom in an educational, moral and religious direction? To be a success it must not be left to the Negro people alone, but should be a matter in which the whole American people, white and colored should take an active interest. There have been many expositions held during recent years, and there may be a feeling that there have been too many, but an exposition of this kind, which serves such a laudable purpose, should be encouraged, particularly when it will teach the world a lesson, showing how it is possible for two races to live together in peace and helpfulness." Mr. Taylor further recounted the history of the Negro and his relation "I approve of a commission of prominent men, first to determine its advisability, and second, to lay out a plan for its consummation. It seems to me that the first question before the commission is, will such an exposition benefit the colored race? If this commission determines that it will, there can be no valid objection from any section of this country to such an exposition." Delving delap and effectively into statistics, showing the marvelous progress of the Negro people in all the arts of civilization, lands, religion education, professional equipment and the productive industries, Mr. Taylor emphasized his belief in the good that would flow out of a monumental display of these praiseworthy achievements—that the exposition would tell a story of intense human interest. Said he in conclusion: "It would be the only one of its kind, and would, therefore, be, by its novelty, and its laudable purpose the center of attention of all thinking people of the country. It would give inspiration to Negroes of the better clauses; it would stir in the breasts of the whites a spirit of resolving in a success to which they had loaned their efforts. It appeals to progress; it appeals to prosperity. It would appeal to any man who had the best interests of the country at heart, who believes in progress, prosperity and posterity." (Prolonged applause.) Mr. Taylor is being warmly congratulated upon all sides for his brilliant argument in support of this meritorious measure and the broad-minded member from Ohio's 12th district has won a lasting place in the hearts of the Negro millions in America. WAS NEGRO COACHMAN AFTER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS' CONTINUOUS SERVICE. Saw Service in the Civil War and Now Enjoys Well-Earned Rest on Maryland Farm. Thompson National News Bureau (Washington, D.C., Feb. 8.) A rare but most gratifying form of reward for the faithful performance of duty was adopted recently by Mrs. E. C. Hutchinson, a wealthy white lady, of 1619 Massachusetts Avenue, northwest. She has retired with pay for life her former coachman and confidential man, Joseph H. Downs, after thirty-six years of efficient and entirely satisfactory service. Mr. Downs' record was absolutely without a blémish and he richly deserves the ease and comfort that now comes to him and his amiable helpmeet in the afternoon of their long and useful career. They are resting quietly at Sifka Farm in Maryland, full of years and honors. The hospital home in D street is closed, and the daughters, Mrs. Florence Downes Garner, Miss Blanche Downes, and Mrs. Sitka Downes Thomas are in their beautiful new home at 1341 T Street northwest. Mr. and Mrs. Downes divide their time between the T street residence of their daughters and their country seat at Sitka Farm. Mr. Downes has a war record in which he takes a pardonable pride. He saw vigorous action in the civil conflict as a member of Company K, 29th Regiment United States Colored Troops, and draws a pension for disabilities incurred in the historic campaign of General Ben Butler against. New Orleans. For several years he was connected with the staff of Gen. Butler when the latter had his headquarters in the big stone mansion near the capital, now the home of the Marine Hospital Service. Mr. Downes is a highly respected citizen, and is a member of several fraternities, including the Royal Arch Masons and the Banneker Relief Association. He has been prominently identified with many movements looking to the betterment of racial conditions in the District of Columbia. Negro Women Asked to Join New York, Feb. 6.—Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont has invited the Negro group of this state to join the Political Equality Club, of which she is president. Ultimately they may form suffragette associations of their own, but for the present as many as wish will be admitted to the Political Equality Club. Porty enrolled today at a meeting addressed by Mrs. Belmont in a West Side Negro church. Mrs. Belmont came quickly to the point. "I feel," she said, "that unless this cause means freedom and equal rights to all women of every race, of every creed, rich or poor, its doctrines are worthless and it must fall." Business Activity he is ably assisted in his business by Mr. C. B. Minon, John Harris and Miss Mabel Z. Ollison. Miss Mabel Z. M. Ollison is the most acceptable little mannips woman one will see in a country. She holds the post of cashier in the Lincoln Savings Bank in a business like manner, and is the Supreme, Messurer of the Gold-A Eagles, one of the strongest tracerial organizations in the state. She is more than an assistant to her National Capit OF VICKSBURG NEGROES FOR SUPERIOR TO THAT OF OTHER CITIES. CRISP NOTES OF PEOPLE PROMINENCE, ARRANGED RUSY READERS Oldest Bank There Short Sketch of W. E. Mollison, its President. Secret Organizations Doing a Good Work in Advancing Racial Interests. (Hoppe D. Slatter.) Vicksburg, Miss, Feb. 7.—Special. —Here in Vicksburg is found the oldest Negro bank in the state, from which successful operation was gathered much of that inspiration that makes this state lead all others in the successful operation of these financial concerns. To be exact, there is more business activity among S. H. HIGHLAND Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, Vicksburg, Miss. the Negro people of this city, and in other cities of its size in this state than will be found in larger cities in other communities. For example, while this is not necessarily inpeded as a criticism upon the Negroes of the city of Washington, it is well to call attention to the fact that there are more Negroes in the city of Washington than there are people in the three largest towns in the state of Missisippi, and in either of these towns there will be found more activity in every direction than is true in Washington. As little as one would think of it, it is sometimes above the ordinary for a city with a population of not hardly 15,000 Negroes to maintain successfully two banking institutions and yet that is what Wicksburg and the vicinity of Warren county do. Here will be found executive offices for a large number of the fraternal insurance organizations in the state, and here will be found solid business and professional men, who are to all intents and purposes some of the best and strongest men of color in the South. The Lincoln Savings Bank was organized eight years ago, with the well known W. E. Mollison at its head. Mr. Mollison has ever since presided over its destinies and has made it not only the oldest but the strongest bank among the colored people in the state. The bank possesses total resources of nearly $100,000 and has an immense clientele. The present officers of the Lincoln Savings Bank are W. E. Mollison, president; B. F. Lacey and P. C. Copeiain, vice presidents; Miss Mabel Z. Mollison, cashier. The executive committee is composed of W. E. Mollison, C. B. Minor, B. W. Currie, W. B. Jones and E. P. Jones. Besides his work at the Lincoln Savings Bank, Mr. Mollison is best known perhaps by reason of his preeminent standing as a lawyer, practicing in a community where all the officers of the court, from judge to jurors are white men. He is a brilliant and forceful speaker, and in addition, what is in many cases more important, knows the law. In the foseate days gone by, Mr. Mollison served as superintendent of education of Isaquena county, and was successfully clerk of the Chancery court for a period of eight years. His party nominated him for secretary of state in 1889, but unfortunately the Republican ticket was beaten that year. A distinction attained by no other colored man in the state has since come to Mr. Mollison, in that, since the adoption of the new constitution in 1890, Mr. Mollison was appointed by a Democratic Judge District Attorney, pro tem of his county. This happened in 1892 and he served during the whole term of court. Since those days, Mr. Molliason has lost none of his influence and in many of the affairs affecting Negroes in the state his fine hand can be seen smoothing the way for them. He regularly goes to the Republican National-conventions and his advice is always sought and respected in various ways with reference; to Negro affairs. Mr. Molliason occupies a handsome suite of offices upstairs in the Lincoln Savings Bank Building where he is able assist in his business by Mr. C. B. Minow, John Harris and Miss Mabel Z. Olson. Miss Mabel Z. M. Ollison is the most acceptable little mistress woman one will see in a country. She holds the post of cashier in the Lincoln Savings Bank in a business like manner, and is the Supreme treasurer of the Goldia Eagles, one of the strongest fraternal organizations in the state. She is more than an assistant to her father in all his work, and is at one and the same time a companion and a partner in his varied interests. Thus, in her post in the Golden Eagles, she is able to take off his mind many of the little details that would otherwise harrass him in his office as Supreme Counsellor of the Golden Eagles, and gives him valuable assistance in the administration of the affairs of the Colored Woodmen, of which organization Mr. Mollison is at the head. The Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias is represented in this city by S. H. Highland, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. Next to the Odd Follows and Masons, the Pythians rank in this state, and Mr. Highland's office is a very busy one. There can be no discounting the real good these organizations are doing for the Negroes in the south. In increasing the fraternal spirit among their members and in relieving distress among them they play a big part, but yet the more important factor is to be considered that they do give employment to hundreds of young men and women in the conduct of their affairs and put into the Negro bank and into circulation among the people money that without them would go into the coffers of the other people. In Mr. Highland's office the semi-annual dues for the Grand Lodge come, all the emergency funds and the former tax for the Pythian Temple, making a total aggregate of more than $10,000 annually. Besides this work he is secretary-treasurer for another order, and is a successful and extensive planter, having a large farm at Fitter, Miss. Mr. Highland, too, has a record in the olden days of which he might well be proud. He entered politics in 1890 and was the successful assessor of Isquam county for two terms. He was an alternate to the Republican National convention that nominated Harrison for the second term, and is a respected member of the Grand Lodges of the Masons and Odd Fellows in this state. He represents the Supreme Lodge in Indianapolis and the new district manager of the Mississippi Industrial Insurance LIBERAL PATRONAGE Is Received by Negro Hostelry Which is Fully Equipped in all Respects to Serve Traveling Public. (Horace D. Slatter.) New Orleans, La., Feb. 4. The problem of proper accommodations for the people of the Negro race seems to have been adequately solved here in New Orleans by H. E. Braden in the maintenance of the Astoria Hotel which to all intents and purposes is a real, first-class hotel. Constant travelers bemoan the fact that it is extremely difficult to find a public place, even in our largest cities, where comfortable accommodations can be had with the security, freedom, and yet absolute privacy furnished in well regulated homes. Mr. Braden deserves special commendation for the effort he is making here, and it is well to note that he receives liberal patronage from the traveling public and the people of the city. The cafe, private dining rooms, and all lodging compartments are all that could be desired. Telephone connections, baths, respectful attendants go to make up that particular service that is gratifying to the traveler, who, so to speak has "been up against it" in the average colored lodging house. The cafe is the general meeting place for the New Orlephus society people, and here, on frequent occasions, private parties, theatre parties and many of the best people of the city entertain and are entertained. Mr. Braden's success is a remarkable example of what good and courteous treatment and splendid service will bring to a man in business, catering to the Negro trade. A CHATAUQUA FOR NEGROES. Negroes are to have a Chatanque at Durham next summer. President James E. Shejard is now engaged in booking talent for the occasion. Several persons of eminent qualifications or national reputation have been tentatively secured. As soon as contracts have been signed, they will be announced. The main fact now is that the colored public may have a national center to which they may go in the summer to study, to hear great lectures, to listen to great music, and to enjoy a sensible vacation. This is an opportunity which. If Durham were not a good size city, might tax the greatest provialons to take care of the people. 2-10-14 CRISP NOTES OF PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE, ARBANGED FOR BUSY READERS. And Fetcherizes the Lint on Various Topics. Register and Mrs. Vernon Entertain Friends at a Dinner Party. (Thompson National News Bureau.) Washington, D. C., Feb. 9.—Dr. Sumner A. Furniss, of Indianapolis, Ind., a leading practitioner of the Hoosier state and a factor of great prominence in the political life of that picturesque battle ground, spent a few hours in the city last week, enroute homeward from the New York meeting of the executive committee of the National Negro Business League, of which he has been a highly useful member for seven years. Dr. Furniss was the guest of Rector T. J. Brown, of St. Luke's P. E. Church. The genial Hoosier talked interestingly of the political, social, and industrial conditions of his locality and of the country at large, and thought that the colored people had a promising future, if they would stick closely to business, handle their political power scientifically, and give an eye-single to the greatest good to the greatest number, and be loyal to one another in all their dealings. He paid a high compliment to Senator Beveridge and felt sure the Negro voters of the state would stand by him in his coming fight for re-election. He had to hurry home on account of the meeting of the district convention, to which he was a delegate, and thus could not remain for the reception and banquet tendered by the Washingtonians in honor of his colleague on the executive committee of the League, Charles Banks. He was quite enthusiastic over the prospects of the Lincoln Memorial Hospital, of which he is chief surgeon and executive head. The institution, designed to afford careful and skilled treatment for colored patients dations elsewhere, has now a fine, modern building in a desirable section of the city of Indianapolis, with service and equipment for over thirty persons at one time. The consulting staff of physicians is equal to the best in the community, and the opportunity thus afforded aspiring young men in surgery and high-class practice, as well as offering openings for a corps of colored trained nurses, is heartily appreciated by all lovers of race progress. Dr. Furniss is a graduate of the Indiana Medical College at Indianapolis, and was the first colored physician to be appointed an intern$^a$ in the City Hospital. He enjoys the confidence and esteem of the leading forces of both races, and is faithful in the administration of every trust committed to his keeping. He is a brother to Dr. H. W. Furniss, Minister to Haiti, and his father is superintendent of the special delivery division of the city postoffice at Indianapolis. Dr. Furniss wants no political office for himself, but is always willing to help a friend whose taste leads him towards the public service. The country will hear more of this brayny and unselfish young leader. Dr. A. M. Curtis, the newly elected president of the Mu-So-Lit Club, has selected as his executive committee, or cabinet, Arthur S. Gray, chairman; Judge Robert H. Terrell, J. E. Walker, Dr. H. W. Freeman and Willis B. Mitchell. Preparations are being made to fittingly observe "Douglas Day," and W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, has been invited to deliver the principal address on that occasion. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is well pleased over the report which has reached this city of the big meetings of the friends of woman suffrage in the Oliver Baptist church, New York, at which time Mrs. O. H. P. Bolmont crossed the color line and welcomed the co-operation of colored women in the movement for universal suffrage. She was especially happy over the participations in the proceedings of Mrs. Henry Villard, the daughter of William Lloyd Garrison and Mrs. Ella Hawley Crossett, the gracious and liberal-minded president of the New York State Woman's Suffrage Association. Mrs. Terrell, who is conceded to be the race's premier platform speaker, is to be the orator of the Lincoln-Douglass celebration on the 14th at the Bethel A. M. E. Church in New York. Miss Lulu Vere Childers, who has been indisposed for some time, has resumed her duties as choreist of the talented vested choir of the Howard University. The "Watermelon Trust," Sherman Coates and Sidney Grundy, with their accomplished wives were the topliners last week with the Sam Devere Company, which appeared at Kernan's Lyceum Theatre. As usual, they carried off the lion's share of the honors and responded to repeated encerces, nightly. To your corres- pendent, Messrs Coates and Grundy confirmed the rumor that they would probably head a musical comedy aggregation next season, the quartet being written in all 28 stars. The piece has not yet been fully decided upon, but the ideas are pretty well worked out and it is on the cards that the show will be under the personal supervision of Mr. Harry Martell of the firm of Whalan & Martell. Miss, Cora B. Hawkins, of Chicago, who was acknowledged to be the most rapid typewriter in the Forestry Bureau, has been transferred to the Census Office. Several new colored clerks have made their appearance in this bureau. Rev. L. A. Carter, a Baptist minister of Knoxville, Tenn., is pushing his claims for the vacant chaplaincy in the 10th Cavalry, caused by the retirement of Major W. T. Anderson on account of ill health. Representatives Brownlow and Austin, of Tennessee, brought the case of Rev. Mr. Carter to the attention of the President last week. Clarence Cameron White, who has been absent for nearly two years in England, taking a special course in violin study, is to return to Washington early in the spring. He has studied with marked success and proficiency under M. Zacharewitsch, the great Russian violinist. His first appearance here will be May 9, at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, when a grand "welcome concert" is planned in his honor. On this occasion Mr. White will be assisted by Mr. Harry T. Burleigh, of New York, and other artists of national renown. The Register of the Treasury and Mrs. W. T. Vernon were hosts at a dinner party Monday evening at their handsome home, 420 T street, northwest, Le Detroit Park. They had as their guests the following gentlemen: Major Arthur Brooks, Dr. W. Bruce Evans, Dr. A. M. Curtis, Prof. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, Dr. E. D. Williston, John C. Dancy, Ralph W. Tylet, J. A. Cobb, W. H. Clifford, Charles E. Hall, Prof. E. C. Williams Gov. P. B. S. Plnchback and Judge Robert H. Terreil, Dr. W. Bruce Evans made a most felicitous toastmaster and some scintillating speeches were made, testifying to the openhanded hospitality extended by Register and Mrs. Vernon. Daniel Murray denies that he is a candidate for the office of assessor for the District of Columbia. Mr. Murray has been for many years an assistant librarian of Congress. Charles M. Thomas, teacher of science, hygiene and gardening in Norman School No. 7, is working to influence the training or teachers to isolate and treat their school problems. His scholarly brochure on "Special problems in the training of African-American Children" has received favorable comment from many leading educators, to whom it has been submitted. His second excerpt on "Teaching from the stand-point of pupil need," is in press. Mr. Thomas is distinctly a product of our local institutions, and his hard and well directed study of the educational problems of the day are bearing fruit of the utmost practical character. Bishop G. W. Clinton, of the A. M. E. Zion church, was in the city Thursday, en route to his home in Charlotte, N. C., from New York, where he had been to bid Bishop Walters farewell prior to the departure of the latter for his field of labor in Africa. The bishop is preparing for the forthcoming tour of Dr. Booker T. Washington through the state of North Carolina, which is to take place in March. The tour is to be under the general management of the bishop. The scholarly prelate is much satisfied over the strong demand for his new and exceptionally well written book, "Christianity Under the Searchlight." President Taft will assist in the dedication of the new $50,000 Carnegie Library at Howard University. The dafe has been tentatively fixed for March 10th, but may be changed to suit the convenience of distinguished guests who are expected to be present. It is hoped by President Thirkield and the faculty that the school's great benefactor, Andrew Carnegie, will be able to attend. Is the Verdict of all Who Have Seen Pictures of "Big Jim" by George Collins. A remarkably well executed painting of "Big Jim" the Kentucky thoroughbread racer owned by Mr. Redmond of the local firm of Redmond & Nash, has been completed by George Collins, Instructor in painting at the West Virginia Colored Institute, and is now on exhibition at the home of Mr. Redmond where it has been seen by many local horsemen and pronounced a wonderful likeness. "Big Jim" was bred from the sire "Strong Boy" and Dame Marquette. He was entered in some of the events at the Kanawah Horse Show at Dunbar last summer and carried away all the prizes in his class. "Big Jim" is seven years old and is said to have good prospects. He was-trained by William H. Woodson, who for years had charge of the race horses at the John D. Lewis stock farm, and last year developed a speed of 2:22. LEADING EDUCATORS VIED WITH ONE ANOTHER IN DOING HONOR TO AMERICAN, NEGRO VISITORS. Shepard and Ly Guests of President of and Are Accorded H President and Other Officials. (Geo. F. Kirk Jacksonville. Fin. Dr. James E. Shepherd, president and founder of the Religious Training School and Chataquia for the Negro race, now in course of erection at Durham, N. C., who has just completed a tour of the several southern states and Cuba, being accompanied by a party of representative financiers, and professional men of the race, has caused an effective propaganda of the gospel of self help and certain educational awakening among the people who heard him on this tour. The lecture at Bethel Baptist institutional church, during this tour, on "Egypt, Her Past, Present and Future," was one of the most philosophical, historical and comprehensively lectures on a subject, that revealed such facts proving the Egyptians to be of African origin, ever delivered in this city. A number of educators, prominent white citizens and tourists were among the colored audience, then gave Dr. Shepherd an ovation upon this occasion—one long to be remembered in the annals of the city. He forcefully narrated the achievements of the Negro during the time that he was contributing products essential for the progress of man, during the early age. The lecture has so simulated the colored people of this city that numerous movements of higher tendenza among the race are already doing more effective work to make the Negro realize what his people of early ages have contributed for man's uphlift and the part the man of color on today must take in making his mission truly beneficial to all mankind. He has been breaking a saint. Negro in Cuba, hence the invitation by Senor Moria M. Delgado, president of the Cuban senate, to him and his party was cordially accepted. He was received in a manner by the officials of the island which was a marked distinction. President Goven accorded him and his party recognition befitting men of their calibre. -Dr. Shepherd met the leading educators of Havana and his mission was fully discussed, and indication was that his visit will prove of inestimable value to the Cubans who are connected with the educational work on the island. The receptions, tendered him and his party were many and varied. Senor Delgado, personally spent a large sum of money in entertaining the party. He gave a reception in Havana in their honor that was a notable event. Before the reception a delegation of Masons called upon Dr. Shepherd, who is a high Mason, and was profuse in their appreciation of having among them such representative Afro-Americans. A party of prominent Cubans, headed by Senor Delgado, accompanied Dr. Shepherd and his party to Manzanza, where a delegation of the leading officials headed by the mayor of the city met the party and bestowed upon them the hospitality of the city. Owing to the national popularity of Senor Delgado the visit of these gentlemen was one continuous occasion. Senor Gualberta Gomez, of Havana gave a reception for the party, which was an elaborate affair. La Lucha and the leading papers gave interesting accounts in a detailed manner of the visit of Dr. Shepard, Hon. John Merrick, Dr. A. M. Moore of Durham N. C., and Rev. Dr. J. E. Ford, of Jacksonville, Fla. Will Operate in Kentucky, if Measure Recently Introduced, is Written in Statutes. Louisville, Ky., Feb. 5.—The Louis- ville Railway Company, and other public service corporations in the State of Kentucky, are interested in House Bill 330, introduced at Fran- fort last week by Representative, J. H. McWaters, of Marshall con- trol. This is the bill which if enacted into law, will extend the "Jim Crow" law to cover street cars and internships in this state. At present the Kentucky law requires railroad trains, and information lines operating wholly within the state, competitive with railroad trains, and provides that there must be separate compartments for white and colored passengers. ‘(CORRESPONDENCE PAGE Syo a ANSTED Robert Moseiey and Miss Mary Powell were happily united in holy Banjritapoy Thursday nisi fs8-Lena Eldridge is visiting het grother.at Morris Crevk Wille Glenford was carried to the Paint Creek Hospital Sarurday Bin areas carried 10 tbe hos: pital “Thirsday with mcleria reve Bnd diet Sunday. His relatives ure unknown. Many friends mourn hn Carol Poe, is confined to his ho with symptoms of fever Mies Sallic Jones is visiting her sis- ter, Mise Mary Gourant, of Page Carry Stuart's condition ren.ins “the: same. Perey Seaborn is quite il with 3 phoid fever. Lena Forts is confined to her bed She is greatly missed by her teacher and class maics Mrs. Pogue's danghter, of Mont- gomery. spent Saturday and Sunday in our town Charley Randall has been indispos- ed bat is conyalescing. . BRADFORD, PA. ‘Mrs. Mike Myers of Ridgeway Wits state, who was & former resident of Bradford, spent several days in te ty iast week visiting friends, °Mi and Mrs. AL S. Wright and adiughter, of Dubois, Pa.. are guest: of Mi. and Mrs. Frank Price, ot Bank street, city Mr. and Mrs. Perron Reed. of 61 Whishington strect. entertained a few fifends Tuesday evening with music ghd cards. A very pleasant evening Was Spent. “Rey, P. HW, Williams, of the A. M. B, church held quarterly meeting in Kane last Saturday. “Rev. Price, pastor of the Univer- salist chureh of this city, preached the, Hest sermon of a series of revival méétings ‘on Monday nisht at the A. fh E, church, The Bradford minis- Sey assisting Rev. Williams in his ailags as follows: — Wednesday. Qtick, of the Free M. E. chureh; Arsday evening, Rev. Wm. Carson, era First Baptist church: Rey. Walters of’ the First M. E. charch, Kylday evening. The :neetings are Interesting and will be continued at éaat through next week. yitiiesday evening last, a ministers neating was held to discuss the ques- ion. “Christianity vs. Socialism.” 18. discussion was interesting. #Geo. Brooks, of Orlean. N. Y., is a pigitor in the city. ,°The Sewing Circle was organized on, ‘Thurstday evening and will un- Wdoubtedly prove a. grand! success! i a RONCEVERTE estes. Lula Grant and Mrs. Erma ety. of White Sulpuur visited here fast week. Henry Morton is confined to his fea pith a slight attack of pneumo- ‘nia. Mrs. Susie Morton wa’s called home paddenly last week from, Richmond -Va.. on account of the illness of her husband Ladies’ Aid Society of M. E. church met at the residence of Mrs. D. R. WMiekman Wednesday evening, The usual business was attended to and fofreshments served. Those present Mrs. Hulda Spotts, Mrs. Etta Green. Miss Edith Wood, Rev. Jefferson. Miss Mande Goodman of Clifton Forge, is visiting friends here Miss Rosa MeVey, of Lewisburg, is ‘spending a few days with her cousin ‘Mrs. Susie Morton. , Misses Kate Chapman and Hattis Slaynes. of Union, were visitors her: fast week, & Mrs. Harriet Johnson. of — Prubt Ridge, was here visiting friends Mon day “ Mrs, Rosa Cochran visited friend: at Union last week Mrs. Ed. West, who has been th: lest of hor sister, Mrs, Louise Holl) Yeturned home Saturday MORGANTOWN « The revival serviees will continue nother week at the ALM. E. church Peechurst avenue. Rev. 3. Christian Ms dog good work in saving souls to the knowledge of Jesus Christ Rev. S. P. West. pasior of the A M.E. chureh at Clarksburg, was here Bhree days last week helping to carry mothe revival. Rev. West retmrned a; his charge last Saturday morning 2 Rev. J. A. Hunt, licentiate preach: FP Of the First Baptist charen, Sabra- ton, preached « good sermon at the gh M. EB. chureh Sanday evening E Urvel Crawford was in Connelavilte Pa. Sunday visting friends. fe re- Surned the same evening E Miss Mattie Prouts. teacher in this @ity. was in Piisinry Saturday. at. tkending to important jeeal tnsiness ho returned home Sunday evening Rev. Ac d. Payne. pastor of the Ifst Baptist churen. Sabyaton, will lommence his week of prayer and ye vai at his chureh about tie fire reek in Mareh, B The Angelican Union Grand fall HAI be held at Sones Chayel A f hurch, Chestmt street Sunday. Fen aary Lath. Three serviers will ty eld on that day The diver Leaf Clu wilt jue londay evening of wach week ai A Wight's cafe, Chesinny <i A Martha Washington tea jst id bagear will be held at the Fix aptist church, Sabraton, —conunenc & February 22nd and will continis EH he 2G. ALT yasivis, conse nH and frignda of all color urohes in the eity are invited, ati! exeMont program and gon she rendered the evening } lazaar. Rev. and Mrs, 3. W. Bruce are ill at their residence on Spruce street. There Wi be a Valentine social siven at the A.M, E. church, Beech- ust avenue, on Monday evening, FPebouary Lith, AT pastors and con- sresations and frignds among our churehes in the eity are invited, Miss Blizabeth Lewis, of Clarks- bars, bas employment in the city. - Rey A. 7. Payne witl be in Clarks: burg ow Sunday where he will preach to instalation, sermon inthe See- oad Baptist churek in that city. The lidies andsmembers of the H. VM. Society of’ the Baptist church held their Woman's Day last Sunday, An excelent program was rendered and a large audience was present ee STUART | a vecent_ election W. W. Hall [was elected couneiiman for Stuart. | Charley Snilth who has been sick ‘for severai months, died last Tuesday snd was Suried at Carlisle. SOM. Jordan, of Mt Hope, who Is Meaty for the Red Men was in Suiart recently and held a mocting of che Rod Men lodge. Miss Dorsey attended the Fayette- ville District Teachers’ Institute at Oxk Hill Saturday. She reports a very helpful session. The Drnbar Lyceum at its last messing rendered the following. pro- gram: Prayer, Solo--Mr, Gilmore. Budset—F. Johnson. Debate-—"Resolved, That Woman Should have the Right of Franchise.” \ilivmative, Miss V. Dorsey; Nega- tive, W. W. Hall. The judges decided in favor of the negative. Richard Lewis, of Oak Hill was in Stuart last week. Mrs, W. W. Hall was very sick last week, but is much improved at this writing Se ALDERSON The Baptist church Aid Society Was entertained Thursday evening by Mrs. H. E. Freeman. Jessie Smith who has been ill for three weeks with quinsy, is very much improved but not able to resume his work -There is no improvement in the condition of Mrs. Jennie Wilson. Walter Banks, of Fire Creek. visit- ed his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L Banks Friday and Saturday. Miss Alice Banks is visiting friends in Charleston this week Mildred Hopkins celebrated his twentieth birthday Thursday. large number of his friends were present and many presents were re ceived. Thére was plenty of music anc fames after which the guests repaired to the dining,room where a delightfu menu was served. J.B. Banks and Miss Cornelia Paxe. teachers here, attended — the reading circle at Ronceverte Friday ‘The Baptist Literary Society met at the Odd Fellows Hall Friday even. ing. A very nice program was ren. dered ——_++-____ CHILICOTHE, oO. Misses Cora B. and Mae Medley en- tertained the Fine Art! and Needle- work Club Thursday afternoon at thei residence on South High street. Miss Ellen Doudy entertained the Culture Club Wednesday afternoon at her residence on the corner of West Main and South High streets. Miss Ann Cox, of West Fourth street spent the week end in Colum- bus visiting friends, Mrs, Susan Roberts of Mechanic street, was taken very ill Saturday night with the congestion of — the lings. Dr. S. S. Jordan spent the most of the Sabbath at her bed side. She is on the road to recovery at the present writing Rev. Walker, of Quinn Chapel is alking Bee Swarm for ihe 6th of March and the Bees are humming. On February 14th there will be siven at Quinn Chapel ALM. EB church a masquerade and supper by {wo of the Queen Bees, Mrs, Eliza- beth Medley and Mrs. Ellen Williams. Tie social part of the entertainment is under the charge of Misses Mar )Mediey and Christine Wiliams, A jvrize will be given to the one most comically masqued and also the per- SON KHessing Most correctly the names of those who are masqued. Judges for the occasion: Mrs. Carrie Hicks, Mrs, Hannah Davis and Rev. W. E. Walker Miss Mabel Marshall's Bee Hive had their entertainment Friday nigh: in Quinn Chapel. A large crowd was in attendance, Miss Mabel Fairrow held the hicky number 104 and re cetvea the beautiful rocking chair Which was given away. Thirty-nine dollars was realized Miss Marie Ross was indisposec |Suitay and had to remain indoors, | Wes. Anna J. Hayes, the prineiph lor the Soutorn Building School ha | vorn confined to her room on accoun Jof ines, but ig mow able to be a [her post of duty, | George Ticks, one of the trustee of Quinn Chapel and a leading eiti \7 of Chillicothe, has been in th jtallroud postal service for 20 years [Taming betwe en Cincinnati, Ohio an: Gratton W. Va. RAYMOND CITY. iv 1 1, Holland fiied iris puipii here Sunday and preached two most exeelient sermona, Mis. M. A. Plergon, of Charleston, i spending a few days here with her husband, J. H. Lewis has returned home after spending some time. up the river. : \ ‘Mrs, Lucinda Coles had a narrow escape from being severely burned, Wednesday while emptying ashes her clothing caught on fire. The sick of our community are able to be out again, Miss Lillie Woodson hag returned heme atter spending some time in Columbus, Onio. -\. Massee will preach at Mt. Her- mon Baptist. church Sunday night. ee BANCROFT The Improvement League met with Mrs. H. A, Jones, of Plymouth, Sat- urday afternoon. They arranged to piece a quilt. After the business was over, a delinghtful repast was served by the hostess, after which they ad- journed to meet with Mrs. Richard Smith February 19th, enry J. Hill, of Plymouth and Mrs, Hale Dickerson, of Buncrott, are ill. Mrs. Charles Surgoins is suffering from an attack of indigestion. Champ Hill of Handley, spent a few days Inst week visiting his wife, Mrs. Hattie Hill, who has been spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Richard Smith, of Plymouth, return- ing home Friday. Dr. M. T. Sinclair visited our school last Thursday and gave his second lecture on physiology which covered. digestion. The lecture was full of interest and was fully appreci- ated by the class and also the visiting patrons, Those present were William Mickins, Mrs. H. A. Jones, Mrs. Phil- lips Shanks, Mrs. H. Phillips, Mrs. Richard Smith, Mrs. Champ Hill and Hale Dickerson and J. W. Saw- yers our trustees. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Jones enter- tained at dinner Sunday in honor of Dr. and Mrs. ‘Sinclair and little son Terry. Mrs. J. W. Sawyers and Mrs. Emma Dickerson made a business trip to Charleston Thursday. Frank Good, of Betsy, is visiting friends at St. Albans this week. Simeon Woods, of Betsy, spent Sunday in Charleston, the guest of his wife. Mrs. C. W. Harris, of Betsy, was calling on friends in Bancroft Mon- day. FAIRMONT Mrs. Mary Staley is improving from a recent attack of Bronchitis, Mrs. A. H. Williams and children of Fairchance, Pa., are guests of her sisters, Mrs. Chas. Hamilton and Mrs E. L. Morton. Mrs. Cora Taylor left Friday for a prolonged visit to her home in Buck- hannon. Wm. Mayes spent a few days in Cumberland the past week. ! Chas. White has returned home frdin Virginia after a lenghty visit to his parents. He was accompanied home by his little sister who will at- tend Dunbar school. Perey Hayes remains very low at the home of his sister, Mrs. Robert Smith. Mrs. KE. L. Morton was hostess to the 4 o'clock Needle Club Friday af- ternoon. A very pleasant evening was spent and an appetizing lunch- eon served. The musical given by Mrs .Flor- ence Cooper for the benefit of M. E. church was a splendid affair. Misses Blanche and Mary Moxley will leave Monday for Ohio to make their. home. Everett, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Bailey, was quite ill last week, suffering from spasms. Mrs. BE. L. Morton had as guests at supper Friday evening Mrs. Florence Washington, of Columbus and mother Mrs. Mariah Jones. John Arnold, of Braddock. Pa., Was the guest of his brother, Rev, James Arnold, last week. A colored company grocery store has opened in Union building on Jackson street. It is a splendid start and people of the community should endorse the corporation by their pat- ronage. Mrs. Arch Meade was indisposed a few days last week Rev. C. C. Gill has returned from a business trip to Sharpsburg, Pa. MONTGOMERY Rey. S. E. Williams of Mt. Carbon, was a business visitor here Friday, T. L. Thompson, V. M. Willis and HH. Rafley were business visitors to Fayetteville Saturday. Dr. B. F. White has returned trom Godfrey, where he went on business. Rey. Warner Brown will preach a special sermon to the ladies next Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson are the proud parents of a baby girl, J. Hardy, of Oak Hill, is here the guest of his parents. Miss Ethel Brown was a visitor to Page Saturday. | Mise Ethel Bryant was the week end guest of Miss ‘Wysor Watson. The social given Monday evening by the Ladies’ Aid of the M. B. church complimentary to the teachers of Montgomery and vicinity was a most enjoyable affair. ‘The pastor and Ladies’ Aid took this means to show their appreciation of the efforts of the teachers in helping them in their church entertainments. Born to Mr. and Mrs. William Giles Thursday morning a girl. Rev. C. B. Page spent the week ond at Kanawha City, Charleston and In- |stitnte, William Hale, of Charleston, wae up Saturday on business. Owen Moss, of Fayetteville, was a viniioe ig cits iowa Bdiurdad Miss Lila Holmes, a student al Storer College came home last week Storer College, came home last. week | Rev. V. Hartlday filled his regular appointment at Snow Hill Sunday, South Charleston : PEOPLE IN sos ston NOW THERE APRIL1,1997 ~~ = FACTORIES EMPLOYING OVER 400 MEN cs Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. = Kanawha Chemijcal_Engine Mfg.Co. ss. 3 Kenton Iron & Steel Co. ’ nae Hemlock Lumber Co, ’ 125 houses and other buildings in. South Charleston.. Church, School House, Concrete Sire Walk, Sewers, | under constuction, Natural Gas, Everything. - Bridge now completed and soon the trolly cars. Buy now before the prices go up. They go up when the cars go in. ae : Terms: 1-10 cash, balance in monthly payments to suit: Discount for all’cash. care Kanawha Land Co. | Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building Bell Phome: 750;: Home Phone 1214 = iL nt % : Rey. M. L. Fairfax, of Eagle Mount Va., preached at the First Baptist church Wednesday evening. O. T. Wilkinson was the Sunday guest of friends. at London-Hughes- ton, Mrs. Mayme Jackson, and Mrs. Lucy Whorton were business visitors to Charleston Tuesday. Woodson Jones*is sick at his home on 3th Ave. i 0. 'T, Wilkerson hada letter Sun- day from his brother, Thomas Wilker- son he had not’ heard from him for over forty years, He lives in Win- chester, Nd. sas £ eo SOUTH /OARBON Mr. and Mrs. J, H. Dickerson left Monday for their home at, Hunting: ton after spending a-few days with G. W. Dickerson, the former's father, Mrs. Nannie Young remains very sick. Miss Libbie Holmes, of Wake For- est, was a visitor here Monday. Ms. C. A. Wormley went to Mont. gomery Tuéday on business. Mrs. P. J. Parham and Mrs. Mary Miller of North Carbon, were visitors here Tuesday. Rey. C./H. Carter is confined to his room with rheumatism at this writ ing. Winston Railey went to Decota or business, Friday. Mrs. Lettie Saunders arrived her: Friday from an extended visit to rel atives at Reidsville, Va. Rev. J. L. Green filled the pulpit here Sunday night. Alex Montagpe.da on the sick lis at this writing. ———— PP. PLEASANT Mrs. Clarence Henderson, who haé been on an extended’ visit to her mother, Mrs, Cattof, of Gallipolis, re- turned Saturday: The Willing Workers’ Cinb of the First Baptist church met with Mra. Margaret Craig’ Monday ‘evening. tT. F. Davis, Jr.,.spent Sunday in Gallipolis the guest of Mrs. Grace Carter, ee B. and J. Buckingham were visitors in town a few dayé last week John and Topi Davis entertained the Reading Club’ Phurkd4y evening. Miter reading, a very dainty lunca Was served x - George Hare and Clarence Wash- ington, of Winfleld, wero guests of relatives here Saturday. | Miss Ida Craig will be hostess to the Whist Cinb Tuesday evening. All the Teddy Bears have signed contracts for 1910 except 1b Wilson and Catcher Colston. ‘They are ex- pected to sign soon. They are stars a ai aud $n the Meld. Joe Jordan and Fred Thomas were calling on friends {n GalMpolis Fri- day, J. W. Robinson spent Saturday and Suiday with tis-family in St.Albane. HUNTINGTON. Henry Burke of Artisan avenue is quite ill. Daniel Bundrant. who has been in the service of the U. S. army for sev- eral years, is at home with relatives and friends. Mrs, Anna Arringtor was the charming hostess at six o'clock din- ner Friday evening in honor of Miss Faunie Cobb of Institute. Other par- ticipants of her hospitality were: Misses Mary Dill, Luvinia Norman, Lula James, Josie Barnett and Prof. J. W. Scott: : Alex Davis, of Columbus, was visit- ing friends in the city last week. Miss Carrie Turner continues very ill at her home aj 1409 Ninth avenue, but her friends are more hopeful of her recovery. Marshall Poindexter, of Bignth Ayve., ig also on.our sick list. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Derrickson, from Columbus, are spending their honeymoon at the Perkins boarding house. Mrs. Harriet King is indisposed this week. - Miss Ella Winston is able to be out again after an illness of several days William Turner, of Burlington, O., [wae calling-onhig brother, Ben, last week, | Miss Fannie Cobb, of Institute, was the pleasant guest of friends in the | city for a few days. While here she visited the training school at Marshall College and primary department at the Buffington public school and the Douglass school. She expressed her appreciation of the courtesy shown her by everyone and of the energetic and earnest efforts manifested by the schools above mentioned, Friday afternoon Miss Cobb gave a very in- structive and inspiring address to ‘thé pupils of the High school and up- jper grades which was as seed gown in good soil. After a very delightful little visit Miss Cobb left for her home in Charleston Saturday on No. 2. The baptismal services which was announced to take place last Sunday morning at the Sixteenth street Bap- tist church had to be deferred on ac- count of some defect in the plumbing until evening. The impressive ordi- nance was observed by a ‘vety large and attentive audience. Ten persons were baptized after which the hand of fellowship was given and communion administered, James Dickerson, of Cottage Grove who was called to the bedside of his father at Carbon has returned Friday afternoon the parents of the puplis of the third and fourth grades are requested to meot the teachers in consultation at the school building at 3p. m. It is hoped that this re- quest will be heartily responded to on that day. ‘The mite supper at Mre. “M. Ut. Manggrum’'s Friday evening was a success both socially and. financially. F wee age SRE oe aN THE BAUER MEAT & FISH COMPATY 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. SENN Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage Fe OUR. OWN-MAKE | Try our machine sliced _ Hams and. Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular kinds of Cheese We want your patronage for we have an get ie when. gu wast R mowe THE HOTEL Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep it there and hide it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest—Your Mopes is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Let Your Money Work For You Pythian Mutual Invesmtent Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE PAGE Miss Ethel Brown, of Montgomery, was up Saturday to install officers in the Pocahontas lodge. Mrs. Bettie Hauger, of Red Star, was down to meet her lodge, also to visit friends. Mrs. Josephine Stanley has been ill for the past week, but she is improving now. Mrs. William Dandridge returned to her home in Beckley after spending a few days with her mother. Joe Franklin made a business trip to Montgomery last evening. Miss Salle Claytor, of Ansted, is down visiting her sister, Miss Mary Claytor who has just returned from Washington, D. C. MT. HOPE. Rev. Daniel Stratton, pastor of the First Baptist church, preached two excellent sermons despite the inclement weather! M. J. Wayne, of Beckley, met Shawnee Tribe here Saturday night. Rev. Lazarus Smith preached for Rev. Thornton at the Kilsyth Baptist church Wednesday night, the 2nd. Robt. Parks is about well of his recent illness. Edward Booker has returned from Virginia where he accompanied the remains of W. H. Pollard, who was instantly killed two weeks ago in the Kilsyth mine. The Elks' entertainment January 31st and Feb. 1st, was a grand affair as usual. Wm. Edmonson is sick with the grippe. Rev. Frank was in town Monday enroute from Raleigh county where he has a charge. WINIFREDE Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Britton, of Montgomery spent a few days here the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wiseman T. R. Johnson spelt Saturday and Sunday at his home in Kanawa City, Miss E. L. Meadows was in Charleston shopping Saturday. Joe Smoot was a business visitor to Montgomery Saturday. J. F. Moseley lost all of his household goods Monday morning by his house being set on fire by the electric light attachment. He had stopped out, his wife was in the kitchen preparing breakfast. The main part of the house was in a manner burned down before she discovered it being on fire. SEWELL M. J. Jones and Ernest Van Hock were business visitors to Thurmond Sunday. William Cowherd, of Finlow, was visiting relatives here Saturday and Sunday. Hart Turner and Booker Washington, of Fayetteville were guests of R. O. Cary 'Saturday. The friends of Miss W. A. Freeland and T. S. Taylor will be surprised to know that they were quietly married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. L. Phillips, Feb. 2, 318 South Wheatland avenue, Columbus, Ohio, by Rev. Dr. Chandler, pastor of the Second Baptist church. THOMAS Mr. and Mrs. Hormes Randolph and Miss Eva Clarke, of Davis were calling on Miss Mary Thompson last Sunday. Jas. Washington, of Elkins, spent the week end as the guest of Miss Mary Clifford. Henry Carter, of Frostburg, returned home Monday after spending a few days in Thomas. Mrs. Johnson, of Harper's Ferry, who was reported all in these notes a few weeks ago, is much better at this writing. The smiles have returned to the face of W. F. Thompson, his wife having returned from Virginia where she spent several weeks with relatives. The people of Thomas have not signed the pledge against the use of meat, because of the high prices, but they have greatly reduced the consumption thereof. PAGE. Peter Bawmer, who has been away on a business trip, has returned and reports the outlook for work splendid in various parts of the state. Mrs. Jennie Lee, who has been quite sick, is much better at this writing. Mrs. Henry Harris, teacher in the Sunday School, who has been sick for some time is able to be out again. There is to be given a festival at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on the 12th inst. The main feature will be a chance well. Each draught will be 10c. Miss Virgile Lee, the efficient church clerk, is to be commended for her accuracy and neatness in the discharge of her duties. Rev. W. S. Pettigrew, of Lewis- burg, filled our pulpit Sunday taking as his text Sunday morning, "Come, for all things are ready." Sunday night the subject of his discourse was "The way to Heaven." Andrew Lane has gone to Boston, Mass. Miss Cora Jackson, of Piedmont, is very sick at the home of her sister, Mrs. Tattie Perry, on Blackwater, avenue. Sunday will be communion day at the Mit. Zion church. Mrs. Hallie Grandison and daughter, Mrs. Marie Denmark, were visiting at Thomas Friday. Clyde, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lee, is ill with pneumonia. ST. ALBANS. Mrs. Robinson, who has been carrying on a series of meetings at the A. M. E. church, left for points on the Kanawha Thursday. Rev. A. J. Smoot passed through the city Monday, curreto to his homet at Madison. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Payne, who live on B street, a fine baby boy, Saturday morning. Mother and child are doing well. Samuel Williams and Mrs. Charles Fukery are ill at this writing. Mrs. Fannie Minter was hostess at six o'clock dinner, Friday, at her house, in honor of Mrs. Emma Cowser and Mrs. Ida Scott, of Charleston, Mesdames Lake Washington and Mary Crawford. A very pleasant time was reported. Miss Golden Preston, who has been visiting at Handley and Elk Ridge for the past week, returned Tuesday. Mrs. F. W. Waddy has la gripe Dr. James A. Hopkins is attending her. Mrs. Sarah A. Price, who has been very sick is much better at this writ- ing. NASHVILLE, TENN. NOTES The annual surgical clinic for the seniors of Mehary Medical College were held under the direction of Dr. Daniel H. Williams as chief surgeon and clinical instructor. Dr. Williams is of the Provident Hospital of Chicago and has a national reputation as a surgeon. Thirty-six operations were performed, twenty-one of which were of major importance and every one did well. Dr. Williams was assisted by Dr. R. F. Boyd, superintendent of Mercy Hospital, where the clinic was held, C. V. Roman, F. A. Stewart, H. T. Noel, J. A. MacMillan, J. H. Hale, and H. T. Geeder, of this city, and a number of visiting physicians, among them Dr. J. A. Kenney, resident physician of Tuskegee institute. Dr. Williams returned to Chicago Saturday and stated that he was highly pleased with the work being done here; he also was gratified to hear of the efforts put forth to build a new hospital and spoke encouragingly in that line. After a few week's stay with his family and after a pleasant sojourn among his many friends, Bishop I. B. Scott of the M. E. church, sailed for Africa from New York, Jan. 28th in company with Bishop Waters and Mt. Peyton, of New York. Mr. Scott returns to resume his missionary work in that field. While in Nashville, Bishop Scott held audience spell bound with his exposition of his work in Africa and especially that of Liberia. In turn, the bishop was royally entertained by his friends. He expects to be gone eighteen months. Madame Azalia Hackley, the well known soprano, is to appear in Nashville, Feb. 18th, at the Meharry auditorium. Madame Hackley comes from London with her voice in superb condition after a study of the song masterpieces of French. Last year she sang at Fiske and consequently she is no stranger to the people of Nashville, who expect to give her a royal welcome upon her appearance. STORER COLLEGE The Woman's League rendered the following program Friday night, February 4th. Solo—Virginia Crawford. Reading—Maud Hunt. Dec.—Nellie Beech. Solo—Alice Whittaker. Rec.—Bennie Galloway. Descriptions—Miriam Green. Dec.—Clara Woods. Instrumental Duet—Carrol and Bernard Dennis. Reading—Miss Barney. Current Events—Mary Whimba. Friends of Rev. N. C. Brackett, who has been undergoing treatment at the Episcopal Hospital in Washington, will be pleased to hear of his rapid improvement. T. S. Lovett, proprietor of the Hill Top House, has returned from a trip through the south. Several interesting talks were given to the students last week by members of the faculty; among those were the readings of Tennyson's "Enoch Arden," by Prof. McDonald Dickens; "A Child's Story of a Star," by Miss Anthony; Recollections of Mrs. Doolittle by Mrs. Lighter and a talk on "The White Coal of Switzerland," by Prof. Saunders. "Three thousand miles in the heart of South America," is the subject of a lecture to be given here soon by E. M. Baxter, ex-Chief of Argentine Department of Agriculture. The college is in possession of the new photos taken by photographer Smith, of Martinhas, some time ago. Among them are the '09 football team and several of the college buildings and grounds. "Memoirs of General Grant" was the subject of an interesting talk given by Mrs. Emily Jenness to the student body Monday afternoon. "The Rice Pudding," is the subject of a two-act comedy to be given in Anthony Hall Friday, February 11 by the class of 1911. The young men's annual party is to be given here this month. Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice" is to be presented soon by the students of Storer College. CLARKKSBURG The revival at Mt. Zion Baptist church has closed and Rev. Payne, of Morgantown, who assisted Rev. Kenney has returned, home. The meeting was well attended, much interest evinced and many accessions were made to the churca. Missionary programs were rendered at Trinity M. E. church and Pride A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Nellie' Ogden was hostess to the W. M. M. Society Thursday evening. Mrs. Freeman Lowry entertained S. S. Class No. 2, of Trinity M. E. church at her home Thursday evening. The evening was very pleasantly spent and the members of the class departed at a late hour with nothing but words of praise for their teacher who proved herself an excellent hostess. Ernest Dean, a member of the Tenth Cavalry, U. S. A., is home on a furlough after three years absence. Mrs. Geecer, of Monticello avenue, Mrs. Frances Thomas and Mrs. Sarah Green, of Mechanic street are ill. Rev. S. P. West returned Saturday from Morgantown, where he assisted Rev. Christian in his revival ser- Miss Janie Morris entertained a number of friends Tuesday evening, the occasion being her seventeenth birthday. The evening was delightfully spent and Miss Morris received many pretty gifts. Star Lodge No. 69, K. of P. gave a banquet and ball on Hughes street Tuesday night. The affair was well attended. Miles Banks, who was called to Charleston, has returned. His sister came with him and is now enrolled at Water street school. Carl Green is able to be out again after an attack of grip. Mrs. Hanks, of Parkersburg, in the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wells, on Jesse street. A mock trial will be held at Trinity M. E. church Thursday night. G S. Bizelow is able to be out after being indisposed for a few days. Miss Margaret Smith, of New York, is suing for $25,000 for one kiss. If she had spelled it plain Smith, no doubt the price would have been much less. THE MUSEUM Sound Body Sound Mind THE LATTER DEPENDENT UPON THE FORMER PROF. MILLER TELLS Y. M. C. A. Howard Professor Addresses Baltimore Audience on Importance of Building up Bodies of Young Men and Young Women of the Race. (Franklin F. Johnson.) Baltimore, Feb. 9th—That the colored young men and women must have a sound body and a sound mind in order to successfully compete with other races in the economic struggle of the day was the view taken by Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University, Washington, in a mass meeting held under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association, Sunday afternoon. At the outset of his address, Prof. Miller viewed the economic problems that began with the invention of the steam engine and the cotton gin and other labor-saving devices. Product of labor, was evenly divided. Nowadays there is a conflict between labor and capital to prevent the captains of industry, from getting a too large share of the produt of labor. China is now nearer us than Boston was near Alexandria, Va., in Washington's time. The products of machinery have brought this about and all races and the ends of the earth have been made closer thereby. In the great fight between labor and capital for the adjustment of conditions," said Mr. Miller, "the Negro is part and parcel of this movement which is world wide. Those who are on the outside count for nothing, while those on the inside reap the harvest. You and I are fortunate that attention is being focused upon us and we can play a prominent part in the industrial and economic conflict. "In 1790 only two or three percent of the people lived in cities. Now one third of the people in this country live in cities. The Negro has not lagged behind in this migration to the city. In Baltimore you represent the helpful as well as the distressing condition of crowding to the cities. With the coming to the city as come the problem of health. Some statisticians say that the Negro in this country will be extinct in ten generations. Pneumonia, consumption, plumary weaknesses and even the hookworm are responsible for this view. There is some excuse for this view when we notice the lazy, indifferent and hesitant way in which some look toward life's problems. "We need strong men physically if we would successfully compete in the economic struggle with other races. It is of great importance that we build up on the physical side. Civilization imposes a heavy tax upon those who would go forward in open rivalry, and the young men and women of the race must today be imbued with a proper sense of service if they would enter the large area of usefulness." OYRUS FIELD ADAMS Assistant Register of the Treasury since 1894. He concluded, arguing the erection of a modern Y. M. C. A. in this city where the physical and moral side of the young men of Baltimore could be looked after. Famous Caterer's Wife Dead. The recent death of Mrs. Mary Ann Jakes brings to memory when the Jakes brings to memory the days when her husband, the late Henry Jakes, was Maryland's most famous caterer. In the days preceding and following the civil war, Mr. Jakes, was leading caterer in Baltimore, no dinner parties given by families of aristocratic birth being voted a success without Mr. Jakes having charge of the same. Mrs. Jakes was born in this city of free parents over ninety years ago. In her girlhood she attended school at the Oblate Sisters of Providence, an order of colored Catholic sisters. She was one of the founders of St. Frances Xavier Catholic church, this city. Order of Moses Banquets. The annual banquet of the board of directors of the Grand United Order of Moses was held Monday night. The invited guests included a number of prominent citizens. Toasts were responded to by Rev. J. A. Holmes. Rev. D. W. Hayes, Rev. W. N. Alexander, C. C. Fitzgerald, Georgia W. F. McMechen and J. H. Murphy, editor of the Afro-American Ledger. The board is composed of the following, well known, citizens: Solomon Bond, John Bailey, Dennis Hall, Abraham Briscoe, W. H. Lively, William Roane, Thomas P. Nelson, James Harris, James M. Seward and A. A. Springgs, Sr. Churches May Unite. It is most probable that St. John A. M. E. church will unite with Bethel A. M. E. church when the la- ter moves into its new house recen- tly purchased for $90,000. A committee appointed to consider the matter has already voted in favor of the project. A pre-lenten dance for the benefi- t of Provident Hospital was given last Friday night. The dance was atten- ded by the elite of the local soflic circles. The annual Lincoln Day services at Morgan College are being held today. Tomorrow anniversary exercises for Frederick Douglass will be held, and a portrait of the dead statesman unveiled. CAR COMPANY IN LOUISVILLE Says No to the Proposed "Jim Crow" Ordinance—Not Needed Louisville, Ky., Feb. 6.—An informa- nal meeting of the railroad committe- tee of the lower board of the Generat- Council was held on Monday night, at which the proposed "Jim Crow" legislation was up for discussion. The street car company was represented by Fred Forcht and William McClure. Mr. John J. Telford, chairman of the transportation committee of the Board of Trane, was at the meeting and listened attentively to the informal discussion. Councilman J. A. Snyder, who introduced the resolution in the lower board calling for the preparation of a "Jim Crow" ordinance, has had prepared an ordinance without waiting for action on his resolution. Dr. Snyder says the resolution was introduced as a "feeler" of public opinion. The measure which Dr. Snyder has prepared calls for separate cars for colored passengers at certain hours of the day where the white and black traffic is sufficiently to warrant it. And at other times and on other lines where the traffic of the two races are about one to three. Dr. Snyder's ordinance proves that the whites and the blacks fill up the car from each end. The Negro pastors who oppose the law on the ground that it is uncalled for and would be a constant source of hundiliation to the Negro race are headed by the Rev. C. H. Parrish, the Rev. C. C. Bates and the Rev. John Fitzgerald. Prof. Albert E. Meyzeck, principal of the colored High School, is also taking a strong hand against the "Jim Crow" law. "Rather far-fetched" was ex-Mayor Seth Low's effort at a recent Carnegie hall, New York city, "Tuskegee" meeting, to give Gen. Armstrong (deceased.) former president of Hampton Va., institute, credit for the building of the great industrial school in Alabama. Dr. Booker T. Washington, has there an institution such as, Mr. Armstrong never dreamed of. "Give even the devil his due." Mr. Low, whether he wants you to or not, Tuskegee is Booker T. Washington creation, pure and simple, and Gen. Armstrong certainly did not "light with his torch the torch of Booker T. Washington" in this matter of Tuskegee, Ala., Normal and Industrial institute. For goodness' sake, stop taking from the Negro, credit, full credit, that is his and his only. Gen. Armstrong and the race he belonged to, don't need it, either—Cleveland Gazette. 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Come in and ask all the questions you wish about the Watch or about any other Watch, or anything else in our store, and we will gladly try, to answer them to your entire satisfaction. We have Watches worth from $1.00 for our own special guaranteed watch, to $135.00 Howard Watches, the size. Howard Watches, the incomparable and reliable timepiece, from $35.00 to $135.00. All standard makes of Watches at reasonable prices. Let us show you. Ernst JEWELER AND MFG. OPTICIAN Corner Virginia St. and Arcade Charleston, West Va. (By Paul Laurence Dunbar.) Hurt was the nation with a mighty wound. And all her ways were filled with clam'rous sound. Walled load the south with unremitting grief. And wept the north that could not find relief. Their madness joined their harshest tone to strife; A minor note swelled in the song of life. Till, stirring with the love that filled his breast, But still, unfinishing at the Right's behest. Grave Lincoln came, strong-handed, from afar— The mighty Homer of the lyre of War! Twas he who bade the raging tempest cease. Wrenched from his strings the harmony of peace. Muted the strings that made the discord wrong. And gave his spirit up in thundrous song. Oh, mighty Master of the mighty lyre! Earth heard and trembled at thy strains of fire; Earth learned of thee what Heaven already knew. And wrote thee down among her treasured few! ABRAHAM LINCOLN Saturday, the twelfth, marks one hundred and one years since the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Lincoln was, without exception, the most remarkable man America has produced. His whole history reads like a romance. Every age has produced men who seemed to have been divinely created to do the work which they accomplished. These men have usually come from humbler walks of life, have worked up from the ranks and, by sheer force of character, have lifted themselves above the rest of mankind. The fact of their humble birth is not more remarkable than the singular tragedy which usually accompanies their death. They are born among the humble, struggle up to eminence through the most trying circumstances, and, finally developed in the refiner's fire, go out like a flash and leave an immortal name joined with the united blessing of the world. Their memories are revered and time excuses their errors and places their names in the sacred keeping of the gods. Ingersoll says the name of Washington is fast fading away and now he is simply a steel engraving; that his name will be forgotten finally, as he was one of those who gave his countrymen partial freedom, but Lincoln will be remembered in all lands where the humble plead for the better chance and the cry of the poor is heard beneath the heel of the oppressor. Lincoln was distinctively the hero of the common people, in all his sympathies, the poor, the humble, occupied the first place. He courted the favor of neither the masses nor the classes, his only care being that he might do the right as God gave him to see the right. THE ADOVCATE never loses an opportunity to keep the memory of this great man ever fresh in the minds of its readers. It believes that in proportion as we exemplify in our own lives the patience and long suffering exhibited by Abraham Lincoln, in the same measure we may hope to be successful. It is, therefore, a real pleasure to think about Lincoln in these days when men are seeking to be popular by doing what they know to be wrong, when it is a fad to decry men Lincoln thought good enough to be free men in a free land. It is also a pleasure to know that only those names live in history whose owners have really helped mankind to a higher life. FREDERICK DOUGLASS February is honored in the calendar, in that during its short term it saw the birth of three great Americans; Washington, the father of his country, the brave soldier and constructive statesman, was born February 22nd; Lincoln, the emancipator and preserver of the Union, was ushered into the world February 12th; and Frederick Douglass, the most distinguished Negro the past generation produced, first saw the light of day in February. Passing over the lives of the first two, we wish to re cord a word or two concerning the merits of the third. Mr. Douglass, was, if anything, an agitator. To this he was born and bred. He loved to be on the firing line and give and manfully receive blows in the cause of freedom. It is true that he was only a talker, but what a talker! It is talk after all that moves the world to action. It was the unanswerable logic of the anti-slavery agitator, that prepared men in mind for the sacrifices of the terrible internecine conflict. Mr. Douglass' talk was always right. He called a spade a spade. His defense of his race was always clear and indisputable. He did not know how to fawn for office; he was unskilled in the ways of the sycophant. His policy all the way through was like American diplomacy — rugged but straightforward. What he knew to be truth he said, and his clarion voice rang out clear and true for full and complete liberty for all men. His eyes had grown dim in the service of his race and he, therefore, could not see that there are some rights in a republic that a Negro cannot hope to attain. He was old-timed enough to believe in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendmentsto the Federal Constitutions, and was not one of those to submit quietly to disfranchisement. His was a great life and his like we shall not see again soon. MR. SCOTT AND THE PRIMARY. The objection offered by Senator Scott to a primary to decide upon his successor, on the ground that it would not be binding, rather weakens the Junior Senator's assertion that he is not worried by Mr. Hubbard's candidacy. Granting, as Senator Scott holds, that there is no state primary law, the fact still remains that if the two gentiemen should agree to be governed by the result of a primary, there would remain only the question as to whether they would keep their word, a contingency not to be dreamed of. Then, why not submit the choice to the people. The present method of legislative election has long since fallen into disrepute, though sanctioned by the Constitution. More than two-thirds of the legislatures themselves have gone on record as favoring the direct election of Senators by the people. The state senators and representatives appreciate at their full worth the repeated charges of bribery and corruption made against them and would clear their skirts of further suspicion of complicity in sending to the upper House of Congress men whose wealth was a considerable factor in their election. Mr. Scott is willing, he says, to submit his candidacy upon the record he has made, and he feels that he has nothing to fear from the Republicans of West Virginia. That being the case he can no longer object consistently to a primary. LET 'EM VOTE. Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont's invitation to Negro women to join in her campaign for womanhood suffrage places the movement under the ban in every state where Negro men are denied the right to vote, but it exhibits in Mrs. Belmont and her associates a catholicity of spirit, a desire for right remarkable in these days of discrimination on account of color. We have never yet been able to see the justice of holding from women the privilege of voting. It is often held against them that they are ignorant of the simplest matters pertaining to civil government, but nothing is said about the lack of inducement. Their intelligence is such that they can surely grasp in time the peculiar knowledge of affairs of state possessed by the average male voter, and, where the innovation has been given a trial, it has been demonstrated that women exercise the right of franchise with as much, if not more, wisdom than do the lords of creation of a corresponding class. Let the women vote, if they wish. Their advent into the political game may tend to free it from the venality and corruption so alarmingly rife in this year of grace. KENTUCKY REMEMBERED Associated Press dispatches from Washington on the 7th were to the effect that Representative Langley, of Kentucky, has been given assurances that at least one good position would be handed out to the colored Republicans of Kentucky by the National Administration. They further state that as W. D. Johnson, of Lexington is regarded by President Taft as one of the most capable Negroes of the state, it is thought he will be named for the place, and the Record-orship of Deeds for the District of Columbia has been mentioned in this connection. It has long ceased to be a question that Kentucky Negroes deserve recognition at the hands of the Washington authorities. In solid phalaxx for years they have cast their ballots for the Grand Old Party at national elections, only to be shoved aside unceremoniously when the time came to distribute the plums. Other states much less deserving have reaped the fruits of Kentucky's toil, just as they have profited by the labors of West Virginia. President Taft has seen the injustice of the old method and has announced his intention to give the loaves and fishes to those states where the Negro is a factor in the national conventions and at the polls. LIBERIA'S FUTURE. The Washington Administration's plan for the rehabilitation of Liberia must meet the hearty approval of all who have the destiny of the African Republic at heart. Without this or some other assistance from the United States, Liberia will be gobbled-up soon by the greedy powers by whose possessions she is surrounded. Her need is urgent, her case is desperate. She must accept relief upon any terms whatsoever, or be forever fallen. Mr. Scott and his associates on the commission have recommended, and their recommendations have been adopted, very excellent plans based upon first hand in formation of the needs of the Black Republic. They would have American financiers take over Liberia's indebtedness, the same to be guaranteed by the Republic's customs receipts. They advocate American instruction in military affairs, agricultural, mechanical and normal training. If these suggestions take well here, Liberia's future is assured. If our capitalists refuse to invest in Liberia's securities, Liberia is doomed. A THOUGHTFUL TRIBUTE A prophet is sometimes honored in his own land. The bandmasters of the four colored regiments have united in presenting to Emmett J. Scott a loving cup of beautiful design and made of solid silver. This highly appreciated gift was in recognition of Mr. Scott's persistent and successful efforts in securing from President Roosevelt an order providing that the bandmasters of the four Negro regiments shall be colored—thus making up a new and profitable avenue of service for competent musicians of our race. Mr. Scott fully deserved the tribute and it is creditable to the bandmasters' broad sense of the fitness of things that they took this lasting method of expressing their gratitude. HOWARD DESERVES A SHARE. Howard University should have a well equipped department for the study of scientific agriculture. Its students unite brain force with brawn. They carry light into every corner of the Western hemisphere and can exert a far-reaching influence in making the soil produce better results for the 85 per cent of Negroes who must live by agricultural pursuits. To promote this important industry, Howard University should be permitted to share in the Morrill fund, allotted by Congress to the States for the development of agricultural schools. TAYLOR'S SPEECH Congressman Taylor's speech in the House last week, in advocacy of the Negro semi-centennial exposition in 1913 was a masterly effort, and full of encouragement to every class of citizens under our flag. In his opinion, such an exposition would prove beneficial to both races in this country. The bill, for an advisory commission of seven and an appropriation of $5,000.00 for expenses is sure to pass. THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE There is absolutely no rhyme nor reason in the effort to unhorse Register Vernon. He has made good in every test and is entitled to another term. His official record, his party services and his loyalty to the personal fortunes of President Taft all warrant his retention for a second four years. The people want Vernon where he is, and it is our guess that he will stay there. ONE OR THE "TOYHER." There is a triangular fight among the "heavyweights" of Kentucky with Albert S. White, Dr. E. E. Underwood and W. D. Johnson in the points. The Blue Grass State is entitled to honorable recognition and one of the honorable gentlemen will doubtless "land" somewhere in due season. With such seasoned maternity to choose from, the President is not likely to make a mistake. WHO WILL LAND. Now for the seven "good men and true," who are to constitute the 1913 Exposition Commission. Dr. Washington's voice will doubtless be potent in making the selection. He will see to it that experienced and unselfish commissioners are chosen, and that the church, the school and the press, the traternities and the industries are suitable represented. The Washington Commercial Council, though young in point of age, has become the leading local building organization of the nation's capital. In handling the Banks-Mound Bayou meeting on the 28th ult., the promoters of the Council showed what can be accomplished when men work together in harmony, imbued with a spirit of mutual helpfulness. Nothwithstanding the high prices demanded for foodstuffs in Washington, it seems to be the best place in the country to pull off a big dinner. We now serve notice that we shall expect a "feed" of generous proportions when we look in on the folks in that burg. The Tuskegee Farmers' conference was an "eye-oneer." The tillers of the soil went home with new ideas, new courage and new ambitions. The Negro farmer is learning how to increase the productive power of his acres and how to get the best values for his crops in the open market. Only a narrow-minded, short-sighted and renal editor holds the view that the dependable citizens of a community "do not want a clean newspaper." Heads of families desire a journal that they can safely leave around the house for their wives and daughters to read. The press and the public are unanimous in their demands that Dr. Booker, T. Washington accept the post of Director General of the 1913 demonstrative exposition. The call is so spontaneous and insistent that he cannot decline to serve. Louisville, Norfolk, Atlanta, Nashville, Baltimore and Chicago are a few of the many cities which are asking for the semi-contennial exposition. Get your bids ready, gentlemen. Mound Bayou, Miss., was the best advertised town in the country last week. 'Charles Banks and his friends of the press know the value of expert "team-work." Has the Mardi Gras struggle for the Assistant Registryship of the Treasury narrowed down to West Virginia and Indiana? Our editorial of last week on "What's the matter with Vernon?" is said to have "stirred the animals up" in Washington. Senator La Follette may be the greatest demagogue of the age, but the fact remains what he is preaching and teaching is good for the general uplift of mankind. The death of Rev. George W. Lee, of Washington is a loss to the entire race and nallon. He was an honor to the cloth he wore. Perhaps the suggested grand triumphal return trip from Africa to Oyster Bay via San Francisco, is a Democratic contribution to the Republican harmony. Mr. Taft believes that the President should be at the head of his party. There's one Roosevelt policy that has not become impaired. All eyes are turning toward Liberia. Is this little republic destined to be the black man's Eldorado? Definition of insurgency: The act of being something the Speaker of the House doesn't want you to be. "Cast down your bucket where you are." The time-honored injunction still holds good. The world is ready to help the fellow of any race who strives to do his level best. Nobody has anything against the individual who wants no office. It is the character in a newspaper that counts. The 10th Cavalry chaplaincy is still unfilled. It is a terrible thing for a preacher to stand in his pulpit and preach that which he knows is not true. If he is up to date in thought, he has no faith in our winter revivals, nor in the scare-crow theory to get sinner to the "mourners' bench." No sensible preacher believes in a literal hell; then why preach it? Simply his flock believes it, and to preach otherwise would be offensive. Not only are preachers doing themselves harm, but educating the children to believe and do as their parents do. By all means, keep out fear, for it is brutal to teach a child the terrible thing ignorance believes, and cunning practices. I think nobly of religion, but despise a false theology. No man or child was ever benefitted by the advocacy of a hell, and he who preaches it, is a blind prophet leading the blind, and would be better if a millstone were tied to his neck, and he cast into the depths of the sea, than to continue such twaddle.—Pioneer Press. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION 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 State 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 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. after fully discharging all such debts, habilitiés 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 Sald Corporation. Attest: ABE LOEWENSTEIN, Secretary. ORDER OF PUBLICATION State of West Virginia, Kanawha County, ss: AT RULES held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, on the first Monday in the month of January, 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 225 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 fled, 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 Corsee 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 Goth, the Best Natural Life 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. Olmsted, at No. 212 Eleanor Street, in the City of Kalamazoo, Michigan, we will take the depositions of J. C. Hatfield and others, to be used as evidence in be- 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 R. P. SIMMS half of plaintiff in the above entitled cause. If from any cause, the taking of sald depositions is not commenced, or if commenced and not completed on sald day, the taking of the same shall be continued from day to day, or from time to time, until the same are fully completed. KALAMAZOO CORSET CO., By H. C. & L. E. McWhorter. Atorney. Kanawha 'County, ss: AT RULES held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court, of Kanawha County, on the first Monday in the month of January, 1910. 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 Hale Street, together with the improvements thereon, being No. 230 Capitol Street, now occupied by the defendant J. W. Solof, as a business house. This day came the Plaintiffs, by their Attorneys; and on their motion, and it appearing by affidavit filed, that the Defendants Gus Loth, George K. Johnson and John W. Hamer, the last two named, trustees, are nonresidents of this State, it is ordered that they do appear within one month after the date of the first publication hereof, and do what is necessary to protect their interests in this suit. Teste: IRA H. MOTTESHEARD, Clerk. H. C. & L. E. McWHORTER, Sols. THE CRYSTAL H Owned and Controlled by the K America, South America, Europe, The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. Attendants' Fees { $3.00 p $1.50 p Call on or Address CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE NOTICE TO TAKE DEPOSITIONS. The H. Stratemeyer Co., a corpora- 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 Atas Bank Building, in the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, we will take the depositions of Giles A. Smith and others, to be used as evidence in behalf of plaintiff in the above entitled cause. If from any cause the taking of said depositions is not commenced, 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. TEACHERS' REVIEW COURSE. The Teachers' Review of the English Branches will begin at the West Virginia Colored Institute, March 21st, 1910. Board two dollars ($2.00) per week. For further information address, Byrd Prillerman, President, Institute, W. Va. 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. Steward, Taskegee Institute, Ala. 1-13-3t. 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A Complete Course in Military Training to Cadets Rooms, Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students: and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers. Board only Eight Dollar month. FOR CATALOGUE AND OTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS Byrd Prillerman, A. M. President OF classes' and Children's Ready-to- ents, Millinery and Dress Fabrics our Prices as usual the lowest that handise. Le's Store "That Popular Trading Place." CHWAB, Prop. St., CHARLESTON, W. VA. PERITY VERB RIGHT HAND IS INDUSTRY, AND HER GALITY." man who deserves it, and the man from every pay envelope is never a account which draws Compound SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Baking & Trust Co. "You Can Depend Upon." BUTTON. W. VA. OUR DIPLAY OF Ladies' Misses' and C Wear garments, Milline Is the largest in the City and our Prices a can be made up-to-date Merchandise. GIVE US A CALL The People's Store JOSEPH SCHWAB, 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St., C PROSPERITY ROVERB No. 3—"PROSPERITY'S RIGHT HAND IS LEFT HAND IS FRUGALITY." PROSPERITY is for the man who des- who regularly saves something from every p calamity howler. $1.00, or more, opens an account wh Semi-Annual-Interest in our SAVINGS DEP Kanawha Banking & "The Bank That You Can Dep CHARLESTON. W. 'Misses' and Child- ing garments, Millinery and our Prices as usu- sual Merchandise. People's Store PH & CHWAB, Pr Anderson St., CHAR GOSPERIT OVERB 'S RIGHT HAND IS IND US FRUGALITY.' For the man who deserve something from every pay penis an account which our SAVINGS DEPART Banking & T That You Can Depend ERLESTON. W. VA Scott's Annou Ladies' Misses' and Children's Ready-to-Wear garments, Millinery and Dress Fabrics Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. PROSPERITY PROVERB No. 3-"PROSPERITY'S RIGHT HAND IS INDUSTRY, AND HER LEFT HAND IS FRUGALITY." PROSPERITY is for the man who deserves it, and the man who regularly saves something from every pay envelope is never a calamity howler. $1.00, or more, opens an account which draws Compound Semi-Annual-Interest in our SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Kanawha Banking & Trust Co. Senator Scott's Ann s Announcement Senator Scott's Announcement Senator Scott's Announcement Wheeling, W. Va., Feb. 5th, 1910. turned to the United States Senate for another. During the eleven years I have had to stay Virginia in that distinguished body I have up-building of the State and advancing his political record from the time I was full of Wheeling, thirty years ago, until the book for the people of West Virginia to res- ceive, then I shall hope that they will stand to no unseemly scramble for this high office. I hope no friend of mine will say aught tha- who is opposed to me. I am willing to sub- record I have made, and feel that I have not publicans of West Virginia. the United States Senate for another ing the eleven years I have had the nia in that distinguished body I have liding of the State and advancing her al record from the time I was first Wheeling, thirty years ago, until the or the people of West Virginia to read. I shall hope that they will stand loy- seemly scramble for this high office, no friend of mine will say aught that opposed to me. I am willing to submit have made, and feel that I have noth- ns of West Virginia. I hope to be returned to the United Sct term to succeed myself. During the eleventh honor to represent West Virginia in that did done my utmost for the upbuilding of the business interests. My political record froc elected to the City Council of Wheeling, this present time is an open book for the people of If they approve my course, then I shall hope ally by me. I shall make no unseemly scram I shall abuse no one, and I hope no friend of could wound any man who is opposed to me. my candidacy upon the record I have made, aing to fear from the Republicans of West V I hope to be returned to the United States Senate for another term to succeed myself. During the eleven years I have had the honor to represent West Virginia in that distinguished body I have done my utmost for the up-building of the State and advancing her business interests. My political record from the time I was first elected to the City Council of Wheeling, thirty years ago, until the present time is an open book for the people of West Virginia to read. If they approve my course, then I shall hope that they will stand joyfully by me. I shall make no unseemly scramble for this high office, I shall abuse no one, and I hope no friend of mine will say aught that could wound any man who is opposed to me. I am willing to submit my candidacy upon the record I have made, and feel that I have nothing to fear from the Republicans of West Virginia. Leaving my cause in your hands, I am. Yours very respectfully. BEGINNING OF LENT BEGINNING OF LENT millions of, Catholics, in the thousands of churches in every nation. The ceremony of sprinkling the ashes on Ash Wednesday has come down through the ages from the days when none but sinners submitted to public penance were allowed to receive them. They presented themselves at the churches before the mass on Ash Wednesday, avowed their faults and then were covered by the priests with sackcloth of penance, sprinkled with ashes and solemnly driven from the church doors to return 40 days later on Holy Thursday. From this comes the well known term 'in sackcloth and ashes.' After the abolition of public penance, the present ceremony was adopted. Today is Ash Wednesday and marks the beginning of the season of Lent and the day will be observed by the Catholics and Episcopalians the world over. Following the old custom of the people with the ashes at the beginning of the season the foreheads of the Catholics throughout the world will be marked with ashes in the sign of the cross and Catholic priests today will pronounce the words "Remember, man that dust thou art and dust thou shalt return," over the heads of many GIVE US A CALL Capital $250.000. To My Constituents: Insttute, West Virginia Surplus, $185,000. N. B. SCOTT. Negro Workers' Summer School Religious training at the summer school at Durham, N. C., for Negro religious workers of all kind promises to be of unusual interest. Miss Laura C. Faucett, Pittsburg, Pa., teacher of domestic science. Prof. C. G. O'Kelly, Principal Slater Normal School, Winston, N. C. Dr. D. Webster Davis, Richmond Va. Prof. T. A. Long, Biddle University , Charlotte, N. C. Dr. John E. Ford, Jacksonville, Fla. Archdeacon George W. Ayant, New Bern, N. C. Rev. Dr. M. W. Gilbert, New York City. Prof. P. W. Dawkins, Durham, N. C. Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Hurlburt, Newark, N. J. Prof. W. H. Hannum, Livingston College, Sailsbury, N. C. Prof. P. W. Moore, State Normal School, Elizabeth City, N. C., and others. Preachers here may obtain renewed inspiration; evangelists will be sure to add additional lights. Missionaries, deaconsesses, Y. M. C. A. and W. Y. C. A. Workers will receive instruction having direct bearing on their work. Besides these, classes will be formed in domestic science, arts and crafts, needlework and shorthand. In these latter, enlistment teachers have been secured so that teachers may be instructed in normal methods along these lines. All students will also have the benefit of about 200 public lectures, entertainments, etc., at a cost of about 2 1-2 cents each. Negroes have never had before so rich a literary treat provided for them. The president, Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C., is especially fortunate in securing such a high order of talent. Applications should be made to the president for admission. 2-10-4t. NO WEST POINT CADETSHIP FOR COLORED YOUTH Passed Competition for West Point But Failed at Entrance Examination—Ollie Smith Deprived Of Chance. Washington, Feb. 6.—Ollie Smith, of Cheyenne, the colored boy who passed second in a competitive examination for Cadet at West Point and received the designation as first alternate from Senator Clark of Wyoming, will not enjoy the privilege of entering the academy. At the competitive examination, three boys took the examination; Robert Dillman, white, who passed highest; Ollie Smith, colored, who passed second and received the appointment as first alternate, and Joseph Palmer, white, who passed third and received the appointment as second alternate. The report of the examination was received at the war department, and the fact was disclosed that Joseph Palmer, who passed third in the competitive examination at Cheyenne, was the only one of the three who was successful in making the entrance examination. Robert Dillman, who had been designed as principal and Smith, the colored youth, both failed. JOHN H. HARRIS FREDERICK DOUGLASS. Preacher Of Renown WAS REV. GEORGE W. JEE. WHO PASSED TO THE BEYOND. SUNDAY. Pastored Vernon Ave. Baptist Church for Twenty-five Years and Was Prominent in Politics. (Thompson National News Bureau.) Washington, D. C., Feb. 9.—Although not wholly expected, the death of Rev. George W. Lee, pastor of the Vermont Avenue, Baptist church, which occurred last Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, came as a shock to his host of friends all over the country. For eight months he had been a sufferer from asthma, and this affliction with other complications, hastened the end. The sad news was announced from nearly every pulpit in Washington before the close of the morning services and immediately hundreds of members of his own and other churches throughout the city hurried to the family residence, 1928 11th street, northwest, to assure themselves of the dreaded truth and there were many visible evidences of the grief they felt over the demise of this splendid man of God. The body of Dr. Lee was taken to the Vermont Avenue Baptist church at nine o'clock Wednesday morning, where it lay in state until 11 o'clock Thursday morning, the hour set for the funeral. Arrangements were made by which Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the -19th street Baptist church, conducted the services, assisted by Rev. M. W. D. Norman, of the Metropolitan Baptist church, and Rev. W. Bishop Johnson pastor of the Second Baptist church. The memorial tributes were masterpieces of eloquence and the sorrow expressed was sincere and universal. The spacious edifice did not begin to accommodate the crowd, which lined the sidewalks for several blocks. The poll-bearers were selected from members of the congregation and from the Masons, the Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, the St. Luke's and the True, Reformers, with all of which orders Dr. Lee was connected. The interment was at Paynes cemetery. Dr. Lee was one of the most widely known divines in America, and was unquestionably one of the ablest and most influential. He was born fifty-nine years ago in Bertie, North Carolina, in slavery. He was self-educated and was ordained a minister of the Baptist church at Plymouth, N. C. In 1885 he came to Washington, as pastor of the Vermont Avenue Baptist church, and had been there ever since. The congregation is one of the largest in the United States, having about 5,000 members. He was identified with all of the denominational work of the National Baptist convention. At the last annual con session of the convention at Columbus, Ohio, he was appointed a delegate to the ecumenical conference of 1910 at Edinburg, Scotland. He was active in politics, and stood up strongly for suffrage for the District of, Columbia, making several hotly contested races for delegate to the republican national convention on that issue. He was noted for his skill as a fisherman. As a hunter he was considered a crack shot. He was a man of thrifty habits and leaves a comfortable fortune. Dr. Lee married Miss Henrietta Phelps of Bertle county, N. C. She died in this city December 22, 1906. He married his second wife, Mrs. Roberta Whiting, of second wife survive him. At present no suggestion is made as to who will succeed Dr. Lee as pastor at Vermont Avenue Baptist church. It is certain that the congregation will look far and wide before a decision is reached. Liberian Republic WILL BE PLACED ON SOUND FINANCIAL BASIS IF KNOX HAS HIS WAY. Secretary of State Proposes Wise Plan for the Rehabilitation of Country Affairs. (Thompson National News Bureau.) Washington, D. C., Feb. 9.—The plan adopted by Secretary Knox and approved by President Taft for the rehabilitation of Liberia is regarded by the people of this country as the wisest step that could have been taken under existing conditions. Negotiations are in progress looking to the taking over of the entire indebtedness of the Liberian Republic by Wall Street capitalists, and further money may be provided for the development of the rich natural resources of that delightful garden spot of the Dark Continent. It is known that there are countless fortunes tied up in the lumber, cotton, coffee, rubber and other industries, and the gold, copper and iron mines contain wealth that would stagger a count of Monte Cristo. It is understood that the American authorities, acting under the clause in the treaties permitting the United States to exercise its good offices in behalf of Liberia when call-up, have arranged to have the financiers furnish the necessary funds for the payment of the national debt and guarantee the safety of the loan as was done in the case of Santo Domingo. The recommendations of the Liberian commission, of which Mr. Bummet J. Scott was the colored member, are to be followed very closely. Some of the very practical suggestions of this commission are that the country detail a number of army officers for the training of a frontier made in this direction by the sending of Lient. B. O. Davis to Montovia as Military Attache, to report on the desirability of such a policy; second, there should be an agricultural expert on the ground, to assist in the development of the farming industries on a scientific basis. As the United States assumes large financial obligations in this connection, it will be the privilege of this country to place in charge a collector of customs. With the plan here outlined practically agreed upon, speculation is rife as to who will be named to fill the important posts thus created. Without doubt all of the officers to assist in building up a constabulary, the agricultural expert and the collector of customs, with their necessary helpers, will be members of the Negro race. Who will be the lucky ones? The collectorship will naturally come in for the largest measure of discussion, and as there must be a number of well-paying deputyships, clerkships, and aids of varying degrees of authority, the anxious ones all over the land are perking up and taking notice of this Liberian "melon" that is likely to be cut at an early date. The particulars will be reported to the senate as soon as they can be worked out and we shall know just where "we are at." Charles Banks, cashier of the Bank of Mound Bayou, was in consultation with Mr. E. Dana Durand, director of the 13th Census, while here last week and the Mississippi situation, in its relation to the Negro, was gone over pretty carefully. Mr. Banks has been designated by the government to assist the Mississippi supervisors in selecting and organizing the colored enumerators who are to take the census of the colored people in the Black Belt of the state. There are four hundred and eighty-sixteen appointments to be made, and the voice of Mr. Banks will be potent in making up the list. Great care will be exercised, to the end that the bilt and most competent will be chosen for this important work. Upon their fidelity and efficiency will depend the showing that the race is to make in the most significant census year that this country has ever known. Mr. Banks was one of the two Negroes selected by President McKinley as supervisor of the census of 1900, and his record was second to none upon the roster. THE JIM CROW NEGRO. (Washington Bee.) Have you ever seen a "Jim Crow" Negro? If you have not stand outside those motion picture shows on Seventh street and watch the "Jim crow" Negro enter the side door and take his seat in a separate department made for him. Stand on the outside of the Academy and watch the "Jim Crow" Negro purchase admission tickets for the pea nut gallery. The "Jim Crow" Negro may be found anywhere in town. He would rather eat from a slop can used by a white firm than sit at a first-class table presided over by his own people. The Bee has said time and time again that there are two up-to-date moving picture theatres, far superior to those who "Jim Crow" the Negro, but it seems that this "Jim Crow" Negro prefers to appeal to the white ticket seller for admission and be refused. The "Jim Crow" Negro is not only among the lower classes, but you will find them among the more intelligent colored Americans. A delegation of colored women set out to boycott a certain moving picture the theatre because they heard that the colored man was running it for a white man, and yet these self same individuals would rather take a seat in a "Jim Crow" theatre conducted by a white man. The "Jim Crow" Negro is not only an idiot, but he lacks common decency. Whenever you see a "Jim Crow" put a stamp on him. He should be marked and discarded from decent society. The Bee proposes to make known the "Jim Crow" Negro. If the white man wants the money of a colored man let the colored man be given the same consideration that is given his white patrons. Let the churches, societies and all other organizations spot and ostracise the "Jim Crow" Negro. WHAT CONSTITUTES A NEGRO (From the Odd Fellow's Journal.) The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana has solemnly declared that in contemplation of the law "a Negro is a person having a perceptible mixture of Negro blood." The court makes the train conductor, the hotel keeper and most any old lout the judge of what is a "perceptible mixture." There are liable to be as many differences as to what constitutes "a perceptible, mixture," as there are white people in the south. As we all know, there are many people who have no mixture of Negro blood who are much darker in complexion than some others who have. The railroads have to be protected from suits arising from the mistakes of conductors. Hence this peculiar opinion. Abolish Negro Secret Societies Abolish Negro Secret Societies A bill is soon to appear in the House and Senate which will prevent the use of names of established secret orders being used by other persons than the successors to the persons who founded them. For instance, there are many orders which have been chartered by the national or state governments, and since that time, colored fraternities using the same name have come into existence. The law will be a copy of the Georgia law on the subject and will be rigid in its provisions.—Richmond, Va., Journal. NEGRO GIRL WINS PRIZE Fourteen Years of Age She Wins Over 10,000 Whites and Was Awarded Covered Medal. New York, Feb. 4. — Estelle B. Gibba, a Negro girl, fourteen years old, of Hoboken, N. J., received today the first prize, a gold medal at the graduating exercises of the Hoboken public school pupils. She had the highest average of any public school scholar in the city— 99 1-3 per cent on six subjects. The medal was presented by Mayor Gonzelos. There are 10,000 white pupils in the schools and only 15 Negroes. Only 11 Negro families live in Hoboken. Estelle is the daughter of a Pullman car porter. Occasionally a lazy man is up with the early bird that is served at 1 a. m. with a cold bottle. There is something wrong with the woman who isn't as anxious to make peace as she is to start a roughhouse. REPUBLIC OF EQUALITY CURA NEGROES' MOTTO Havana, Feb. 5. The organ of the Partido Independent De Color (In- dependent Party of Color) prints the newly constructed platform of the party which contains these sig- nals and cant provisions. "The Independent Party of Color shall be organized throughout the whole territory of the republic, with a national charter to maintain the equilibrium of all Cuban interests. "The republic of equality, sover- eign and independent, without race discrimination and social antagonism, shall be our aim." To what extent the promoters of the new movement may be successful remains to be seen, but there can be no manner of doubt if the organiza- tion of the Negro race as a political party should ever be effected it would rule the republic. Fears of a race conflict, growing out of the recent disorders resulting from the refusal of the management of the principal American hotel in Havana to entertain Negroes, have in a great measure abated, and the powersibilities of further trouble from this particular source have practically disappeared. That the difficulty, for the present, at any rate, was successfully smoothed over is due mainly to the personal efforts of President Gomer. NIGHT RIDERS IN GEORGIA (From the Atlanta, Ga. Independent) The Independent hails with delight the investigation instituted down in Columbia county by Governor Brown to inquire into the conditions prevailing down there between the races. It seems from press dispatches and other information furnished the independent that the lawless element of whites, under cover of night, are burning down Negro school houses, churches and lodge rooms, and expelling lawabiding and property-holding Negroes from the county. The Independent has been informed by Negro secret order men that a certain element of whites in the county has made life unbearable, and that they are forced to leave their homes and families and flee from the county for safety; that they have been ordered not to meet in their lodge rooms or churches or assemble together. Why these conditions obtain there seems to be no satisfactory explanation. Columbia county is largely agricultural settlement, where the white farmers depend most largely on employed labor, and why the law prohibits white men allow the shiftless element of their race to impose upon murder and expel from the community the only class of labor they have law question the Independent can not answer. It is earnestly hoped that Governor Brown will go to the bottom of it, and not have Kentucky and Tennessee conditions obtain in Georgia. There is no question about the efficiency of the law; the law is ample and strong enough to remedy these conditions, if the officers of the law have moral courage enough to do their plain duty, as they have the light to see it. The Negro is a citizen; he is law abiding, he is passive, he is obedient and humble, and is entitled to the protection of the law. The Governor of Georgia and the authorities of Columbia county owe to every citizenample protection to life and property and it is earnestly hoped that Governor Brown will afford the helpless Negroes in Columbia county, protection to life, liberty and property. These are constitutional rights that the state vouchsafes to the citizens, and there is no element in Georgia so all-powerful that the constituted authorities can not suppress it. The Independent, believes that the good white people of Columbia county are as much opposed to lawlessness and rioting as good white people in other parts of the state, and if the authorities will do their duty and call upon the law-abiding element to assist them in the suppression of crime, they will receive all the cooperation necessary to bring these bloody murderers and night assassins to justice. Every citizen, be he white or black, is vouchsafed the right to peacefully assemble for mutual, social and religious benefit, and the Governor of the state, the commander-in-chief of the military forces, ought to use his good offices and authority to protect every citizen in the enjoyment of these inalienable rights. Captain James Dowslag has returned from a business trip in the New River field, and while he says it is pretty hard luck to return to Charleston and find that his home has been destroyed by fire, takes the matter philosophically. Capt Dowslag sing lost all of his household effects when his house burned a few days ago. He held no insurance. West Side Brixton. Mrs. N. M. Burdette, of Mink Shoals, was in the city yesterday visiting friends. C. P. Harold and James Snyder left yesterday for Hinton on business. Miss Lena Shawyer, of Glenwood Heights, was in the city today on a shopping trip. Miss Maude Stanley, of Dana, who has been visiting friends in the city for a few days, has returned to her home. Mrs. E. A. Meyer, of Tennesses avenue, is ill at her home today. The Young Ladies' Ald of Calvary church met last evening at the home of Miss Katherine Holstein, of Tennesses avenue. Mrs. D. H. Pierson, of Red Sulphur, is in the city for a few days visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Ramsey. Miss Clara Woods left yesterday for a visit to friends in Chelsea; Charles Fisher left yesterday for Columbus on a short business trip. i) a + - * Vo SE AT CN te ay eaten ks Ree a Meee Rear tenes game - : ANS POE HD nabs. ru K ve : . onriwans ; , jractgn te eee Pale APYOGATE. we Tee WHURSDAY, YOBRU ANY 10, 1010." eT TT ean ten eererentem senate to RAD AY, FD Y - oe See LL en be ‘ A 5 TO PROSPECTIVE New is the time to make your : home more comfortable and con. 5 venient with a very small outlay of cash. Prindles are closing out their entire stock of new and up-to-date Home Furnishings at Less Than Manufacturer’s Cost | Sis ake tae Sree, Castes . great Opportunity to buy Furniture : au Bactory . Prices and supply all Next Week, Beginning Monday, February 7 sion welling, ances pe Old Stock or - is usually the case in a sale, ng . i every Dresser in our store is included alse. Two Diece Sets. Dressers and Oiff to match. We are showing fifty lect from in all the different finishes, such as Qt. Sawed Oak, Mahogany in Tuna, Dall and Bright Finish, . Cireassian) Walnut and Bird's Kye . Maple, We also wish to notify you e suarantecd Box Springs with 35-fect mattresses to match with prices at- tached that will make them interest- 4 tig Cor, you. Buy now save the dif- | : ' | ‘ Will Continue to Sell on Easy Payments Until Further Notice THE PRINDLE FURNITURE COMPANY 209 CAPITOL S!REET SEE WINDOW DISPLAY ALL SPORTS National League Managers. Fittsburg .......,..Fred Clarke Philadelphia .,... Charles Dooin Chigago .........Frank Chance Brooklyn. - William Dahlen NeW York 2.0000. John MeGraw St. Louis ....,, Roger Bresnahan Cinciunati ........Clark Griffith Toston seeeesss Pred Lake American League Managers Petroit .........Mugh Jennings "New York. George Stallings Ybiladeiphia ......Connic Mack Cleveland -) 2 .James MeGuite Chicago ...........Hugh Duffy St Louis... James O'Connor Boston ........Patrick Donovan Washington... |. James McAleer American Association Managers, Loujsville .........Heinie Peitz — Indianapolis .......Charles Carr Minneapolis... ..Joe Cantillon St. Paul ....... 1) Michael Kelly Milwaukee ...John J. McCloskey Kansas City 2/2/11", Daniel Shay Columbus ........William Friel Toledo... ...Willlam Holmes astern League Managers, Rochester .........John Ganzel Newark... -Joe MeGinnity Buffalo .......William A. Smith Montreat’ |)!!! /award Barrow Providence .....James J. Collins Jersey City. 2/1, 2 Jack Ryan Baltimore... +..Jack Dunn Toronto Too... doe Kelley Central Association Managers Quincy: tosses: Bade Myers Burlington ++ -Philip Geier Hannibal ........ William Prout Monmouth seen. Lew Dritt Keekuk ..- -Frank Belt” Kewanee William Connors Ottumwa 22.06. Bean Galesburg +... Bert Hough New England Managers, Worcester .....Jesse C. Burke Lynn William R. Hamitton ~hawrence s.....James tl. Bannon New pedrord ‘Thomas J. Dowd Lowell oo... 0... .James J. Gray Fall River John Hl. O'Brien Haverhill ......Thomes Ficming Brockton... 1.18, D, Hlanagan Wisconsin-Minois League Managers. Madison ..,.. Howard Cassaioin: Green Bay... 0... Jack Pickett Racine ...... William Armstrong Oshkosh, Edward Burwell Appleton «2... Bemis viercs Rockford“... George Bubser Pond du Lac ....Thomas O'Hare Aurora ALS. Kennedy Southern League Managers. Atanta ...........Otto Jordan” Birmingham ......€, Molesworth Mefophis .........Charles Babb. Chattanoosa teesseed. Dobbs Nebr Orleans .....Charles Frank | Montgomery 110122757771 Dobbs Naghville ......W. H. Bernhard Mobiie seeeesessGeorge Reed as Three} League Managers, Roek Island «+ -Jack ‘Tshe —— tloomington ........Joe Keenan Dubuque .......Charles Buelow pansille + Jack McCarthy Peoria ............Dave Rowan Sivingfield .........Diek Smith Waterloo «4.0.5... . Frank Boste Davenport 1.0. Gharles Shafter fe Minnesota-Wiseonsin League Manacrs. buddth ... 2A, W. 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Fab. 9. byery wrising train today brought ity quota NW dedeeidtes and visitors to tie animal onvention of the National Editorial AssOCiGtIM, Which is to begin its § sions in New Orleans tomorrow, ‘Th convention this year will be in the hature of a silver jubilee celebration, a6 it was just twenty-five years ago that the association was first orean. ized at a inceting held in this cif THE WEST VIRGINIA CORPORATIONS ARE DILATORY ON TAX West Virginia corporations are slow in complying with the provis- ions of the corporation tax imposed ‘by act of congress last summer. Ac- ‘cording to advices from Parkersburg {rom the offices of Internal Revenue Collector George KE. Work, only about 200 of the 4,200 corporations operating in West Virginia. have ‘taade the prescribed return of 1 per cent over their net income of $5,000. Unless such return {s made. prior to Mareh 1, 1910, each delinquent corporation 1s Hable to a fine of from $1,000 to $10,000 assessed by the federal government, West Virginia corporations having a net income of Tore than $5,006 must pay the e:- cise tax by March !, the tax being duc on that date. in compliance with the corporacion tax law enacted on August 5, 1909. isrorance of the federai statute is believed by Collector Work to be ré- svousible for the scarcity of returns among the corporations. Section 38 of the act states “that every corporation, joint stock com- pany or association, organized for profit and having a capital stock represented by shares, and every in: surance company, now or hereafter orpanized under ‘the laws of — the United States or of any state or ter ritory of the United States, or unde) the special regulation of Alaska o: {he District of Columbia shali_ by subject to pay annually a special tay equivalent to one per cent upon th antire net income over and abov. $5,000 received by it from al Sources during such year, exclusive of amounis received by it as divi Jonds upon stock of otier companies The penalty provision is as follows “If any of the corporations, join stock companies or associations, o insurance companics aforesaid, shal refuso or neglect to make a returi ‘v the time or times hercinbefor jspecified in each ycar, or shall ren [Ger a false or fraudulent return jsuch corporation, joint stock com | bans or association, or insurane H ompany shall be liable to a penalt jor not less than $1,000 and not ex leceding $10,000." DEATH OF BABY Charies W., son of John Smith, of No. 9 Summers stre@t. died. this morning at 6 o'clock. His death wae caused by morasmus. ‘The little hoy was just two months old. ‘The body was iaken to the Steele undertaking eptablishment and will be sipped this afternoon over the K. & M. rail road {9 Poca and will be interred in the Poca burying grounds, Charleston Miss Loutee: Mfnor chtertained a party of friend@'at her home on Vir- Rinia street, ‘last week. in honor of Mrs.-Le Ry “Hof ‘of-Hot Springs, Va. Mrs. .M. O..Mitehel! and Mrs. Tuck Sentz street, arq i with the grippe, Mies’ Bessle Campbell has oponed a kindergarten ang private school af her home on Lee street, and a num- ber of puplls have been enrolled. Mrs, Mattie Rorter. of Blizabeth street, is MM. Mrs. Daidy) Nelson bas returned, from. Waghington.D. C., where she spent several months. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson are stoppthg with Mr. and Mrs. Julius Thomas on Court street. Hair Switches ah Airs. Brown's, 500 Capitol street, Mrs. Louisa Collins. Court street, is reported ill. Miss Lenori#R. Holt, of Hot Springs, Va.. was the honor guest at a reception at. the home of Mr. and Mas. Jas.” Allen, Virginia — street, Thursday night. Rev. A. J. Smoot and wife passed through: the city this week. ‘Mrs;-Phomas Napper has recovered from a recent Mlnese. The Woman's Loyal Union was en- tertained by Mré, Matilda Parker Monday evening, who served lunch after the business session. The vis- itors present were: Mrs. White, Mrs, Mills, Mrs, Woodgon, Rev. and Mrs. Umbles, Mr, and Mrs. Harris, Misses ‘Susie Preston, Fanny and Mary Girty, Lena Alexander, Nina Booker, Cora Howard, Hthel ,Smith; and John Branch, M. L.Rairfax and Mr. Har- ris, of Chicago. Airs. Drucilla Knox is suffering from a sprained ankle. The Camatteddind gave a banquot at Hotel Brown, Tuesday evening. This is a new orggnization of twenty girls for social purposes with Miss Ethel Staunton, president. Covers were laid for thirty who were served six courses, after which games and musio were the Qjvertisements. The club meets Thursday of each week, Miss Cynthia Holmes. of Virginia strect heiag the: hostess this week. | Dr. Sessoms has retrned from Svivia where he-sbent Staday on pro- fessional business, — : | Rev. R.R- Downs, pastor of St. Paul A.M. E. ghurch, is il this week. oe Ia | Bayard Grant Was the guest of Miss Julia Irving last week The Utility club of the A. M. BE. church had its regular meeting Tues- day. Miss F. A. Simpson, of' Cincin- nati, O., Was a visitor and favored the club with selections from Dumbar. | ‘Miss Caroline Hairston is able to be out after severaf days illness, Mrs. Mabel. Simpson*<Waehington street, is reported ill. | Mrs. Martha J. Washington, Mrs. Patterson and Miss Cuff entertained a few friends at thelr home on Sentz street, Thursday evening of last week. . Funeral services over the remains of Leovardathe five year old son of Jobn Brooks, were held Tuesday morning at the régidence on, Court street at ten o'clock.- Interment at Spring Hill cemetery. His death, which occurred Sunday. was due to burns received a few days’ before While standing in front of a grate. Passersby extinguished the flames, only -chiidren being in the house at the time, but not before he had re- ceived fatal injuries. In response tv’ ai° appeal by Rev. Waters, the congregation at Simpson M. &. chureh, Sunday night, contrib- uted $9.22 to the Associated Chari- ties Association. 0, far as. reported this is the onfly Body*6t Negrées in the city to contribute to this worthy cause. g" Clayborne Smith is ill Rt his home on Bradford street, ' The Improvement League was en+ tertained Friday by Miss Nina Ly Clinton, on Piedmont street. ‘Mrs, Jane Claire entertained at dinner Sunday Roland Harris, of Chi- eago, D1. Mrs. Rettie Burks is fll with Ja Erinpe. — Roeland Harris, of Chicago, IL, is ‘the guest of Truman Randolph The Saturday Bridge Club met with Mrs. Wstella Foy, on Summers street, ‘The next meeting will be with Miss Cornelia Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Perey Campball are the proud parents of a baby girl at their home on Bradford street. Mrs. Sarah Ward fs {M1 at her home on Bradford street. = Misses Hattie Peters and Ollie Meadows, of Cedar Grove, were in the city Sunday, Miss Virginia Gilmer -was ill a few days last week at fer home on State apace) clalentertaininents have arrabged tts following program for the next five pweeks: “ “Bunday, Feb. 13th, Lifters’ Rally fol: lowed’ dy" Lincoln's “Annivorsary; ‘Tuesday evening, Feb. 15th, address. es will be delivered by Governor W. E, Glasscock and Hon. Adam: B, Lit. tlepage; Sunday Fob, 20th, the Thursday yight Ladtes’ *Atd will con. duct the rally. A sacred concert will De a spoclal feature at the” evening hour; Feb, 22nd, Washington's Birthday, spoakers Gov, W. “A. Me- Corkle and Secretary of State Stuart F, Reed; Sunday, February 27, Fri day night Ald rally and March 1at, inecktlo party in connection with. a juvenile entertainment conducted hy Miss Ora Franklin, | The Friday night Aid will be en- Mertained at the parsonage, 212 , Brooks street tonight. | Mrs. 1. C. Cabell is recovering trom “the effects of a slight operation per: formed by Dr. H. F. Gamble: for the |rearoval- of --polypue—growth: In- the nasal cavity. | Miss Alice Board is again able to be out after several week's. illness, St. Paul A. M. ®. church; Court street, R. R. Downs, Pastor. | As this Is the anniversary (160th) of Richard Allen, throughout the A. |M. . connection a program has been arranged as follows: | Sunday, 11 a. m., sermon by the pastor. Subject—"The principles oF Philosophy of African Methodism.” | 7:45 p. m.—A discourse on Abra- ham Lincoin. Sunday also marke the closing of the rally of six workers, two of the most successful will be presented, by the officials of the church, testimonials of merit, well worth the receiving. Tuesday Night, 8:00 p.m. Program. Introductory Remarks—T. G. Nut- ter, chairman. Selection—The Harmonic Club. “My School Day Recollections of B. T. Washington”—aA Former Pupil. | Reading—Mrs. R. L. Jones. Solo—Miss Nina Clinton. | ‘Addresses, (Ten Minutes,) Prof, C. W. Boyd of Garnett School. Reading—Mrs. R. L. Jones. ¥ Closing Remarks—Rev. | Waters, pastor M. E. church. . Selection—Harmonic Club. ‘Admission free. An envelope col- lection will be taken. A half. dogen fency nen handkerchiefs will be Presented to—the—most—liboral lady siver and a half dozen of equal value will be given to the mosi liberal male giver. . THIS DATE IN HISTORY vino ee oe | 1773—William —ssenry Harrison ninth Prestdent of the United States born in Berkeley, Va. Died in Wasb. ington, D. C., April 4, 1841, 1795—France and Tuscany con- cluded a treaty of peace. 1818—John — Mildredge, gents governor of Georgia and United States ‘Senator, died. Born in Savannah in 1757. 1826—General John A. Logan born in Mlinois. Died in Washington, D. ., Dec, 26, 1886, 1838—Field Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood, famous British commander, bora, 1841—Sir George Arthur, last lentenant govarnor of Upper Canada, retired trom office, 1886—A mob expelled 400 Chinese from Geattler 1.$89—United States Department of Agriculture established as a seba- rate department by act of Congress. 1893—Treaty for reciprocal trade rotations between France and Canads signed at Paris. 1902—Large part of the business district of Patdrson, N, J., destroyed by fire. ‘ 1909—Germany and France con.- clitded an agreement on Moroccan af fairs, ' This is My 45th Birthday. ee an ee he ee Mrs. Patrick Campbell, the eelebra- ted actress was born in London Feb? ruary 9) 1865, Her maiden name was Beatrivee, Stella Tanner and her mother was Luigia Romanini, daugh- ter of a refugee who had played a no- ted part in Italian politics. Mrs, Camp- bell, after receiving her education tr private schools in, England and France, decided upon a stage carebr and made her’ professional debut. in 1889. London saw her first ‘1 1891, when her success in “The . Second Mrs. Tanqueray,” placed her in the front rank of modern English actreas- es. In recent years she has made several successful tours of America, appearing in “Tess of the d’Urber- villes,"" “The Notorious Mrs. lbb- smith,” and other well known plays. In 1884, several years before she be- came an actress, she was married to Patrick Campbell, a British army of- ficor, He was killed in the war in South Africa in 1900. ree SERIOUSLY INJURED Hon. Zimri Ammons, for many years a teacher in tho. Monongalia county schools and a member of tho house of delegates in 1907, was ser- jously if not fatally injured at his home at Cassville, Monday night, when he fell down the steps into his cellar. Te was rendered unconscious by the fall and it fs belleved sus- tained bad injuries. About fifteen months ago Mr. Ammons had his shoulder dislocated in a runaway, After a time it was found that. the bone had not been properly returned to the socket and a severe surgical operation was necessary. Mr. Am- mons hag been montioned as a candi- date for the, legislature from Monon- Kalia county, He : . PS AMI) A Combination Name’ Hard to Beat A 4 ay) y Some dealers sell sho Vv e- solely-on-the strength -of : some. one particular feature ‘ SS —style, or service, perhaps, ‘is There isn’t a good point is ‘about any other shoe that ie fie cant je isn’t contained'in full mea- Koc \s sure in AN |g Wale-Over . Ye shoes. And in ‘addition | ve ‘you get many, other desir- &. gv able qualities you didn’t ae buy the ‘shoes for. We'll Re convince you if you'll give j Sy us half a chance. . BVIDENT SUPERIORITY at fy, Palmer & Thomas ,‘ eS dS Special Sale White Waists Choice.Only Q8e 'Values-Up to $2.00 All Sizes ~ See Capitol Street Windows. 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It will make @ course especially for you. of the things you need to know and teach you privately and confidentially and you will lose no time from work, studying at home or where you are employed, when It is con- venient, and recite to us whenever you get ready. 350.00 will pay for our courses, payable at $3.00 per month, until that amount is pald. We furnish text books and there are no other charges. We give you fo years'to finish and graduate you . We teach by Mail. “If you Know how to read and wefte we can help you. Send for catolog, or stop in our office and get information.. Do It now. : W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D, D., Secy. Box 2384 Station G. Office at Second Baptist Churth, Third Street, bef ween H and I Sts, N. W. 7 Denver. Graham, of Quarrier street, expert roller skater, will leave today for Huntington, where he will give an exhfbition, -after vil gi : which he will 30 (9, Parkoraburg ° Clarksburg and a number of other towns, where he is billed to appoar at the different rinks, Grabam returned a fow weeks ago after an absence of several months on the road intending to quit the bisiness,*but having been asked by managers of rinks in several towns to give exhibitions has consented to go. _Pheabitters win haar with Miss Livia, jJotnson,..upper Elm avenue, GENE AT etee oee nccmagar tT tsk Tio