The Advocate

AND STATE AUDITOR DARST OR ATCRS AT LINCOLN DAX MEMORIAL EXERCISES. Mitchell Presides Lessons Drawn from Life of the "War President" to Encourage Descendants of "Those front, Whom He Struck Shackles and Set Free The second of a series of meetings commemorative of events graven deep on the minds of the people of the nation was held at the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church, Tuesday night, when the one hundred and first anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln was celebrated. The meeting was presided over by Chas. E. Mitchell business manager of the West Virginia Colored Institute, whose felicitous expressions and ease of manner were as pleasing to a large audience as they were surprising to his friends, none of whom suspected that Mr. Mitchell possessed among his many other accomplishments, those of a master of ceremonies. Mr. Mitchell sounded the key-note of the meeting with a short but eloquent tribute to Lincoln, praising him not so much for his liberation of the slayes, a way measure, but for the consummate skill and patience with which he met and solved the difficult problems arising during the critical period of the civil war. His remarks were frequently interrupted by applause and their conclusion was the signal for a demonstration accorded only to those speakers who have touched the popular chord. State Auditor J. S. Darst was next introduced and spoke at some length, earnestly and forcefully, about the great War President. He held him up as an example of what could be accomplished by one who works honestly and with might at what his hands finds to do. He rapidly sketched the trying circumstances which he was compelled from the crudio to the grave, and pointed out how he had met and surmounted each in a manner which stamped him as a marvel. Mr. Darst expressed the belief that his hearers could best honor Lincoln by emulating his example, they could best show their appreciation of the opportunities afforded them by the government Mr. Lincoln did so much to preserve by taking advantage of them. "Nothing is gained," he said, "by complaining of one's race. Nothing is accomplished by bewailing one's unfavorable environments. Lincoln's handicaps were enough to discourage any man, yet he rose to the heights and won for himself a place in the hearts of his countrymen unequalled in the world's history." He enforced his point by a short reference to some Negro playmates of his own who rose to places of prominence in spite of unfavorable early environments. J. Edwin Campbell, J. McHenry Jones and J. M. Hazlewood, residents of the then "Bloody First," the tough, ward of Pomeroy, Ohio, where Mr. Darst was reared, were cited as examples of men, well known to the audience for whom the future apparently held no promise, but who, by application and courage had risen above the masses. The speaker made no mention of his own successes, but in passing it might be well to add that Mr. Darst, too, might well feel proud of his record. A member in the legislature of both houses for twelve years, assistant Tax Commissioner, and State Auditor, from an obscure beginning, unsided, and retarded by lack of early educational opportunities, he is now a recognized factor in the affairs of the state of his adoption. Much enthusiasm was evoked by the Auditor's references to Campbell, Jones and Hazlewood and he received an ovation he has regained his seat. "When a great party was split in twain and its defeat all the polls was an assured fact, unless the breach could be closed by the selection of a man upon whom the warring factions could agree, there was chosen from among ten or more compromise candidates a man to whom all looked to lead a re-united Republican party to victory. How well he accomplished the work thus thrust upon him, is a matter of too recent history to require recapitulation. That man is with us this evening; and I have the very great honor to introduce to this audience Hon. William E. Glasscoch, chief executive of the state of West Virginia," were the words with which Master of Ceremonies Mitchell presented the next speaker who was accorded a hearty reception by the audience. In his exordium, Governor Glass- cook sought to disabuse the minds of those present who entertained the belief that Lincoln had lived and wrought solely for the Negro race. Equally erroneous, he said, was the imputation to the "Rail Splitter" of many sayings, which are famous wholly because of their supposed origin. He cited as example of the latter the maxim "You can fool part of the people all the time; you can fool all the people part of the time; but you cannot fool all the people all the time," which, there are now good reasons to believe, originated with Phiheas T. Barnum, the great show man. Mr. Glasscock exhibited no hesitancy in saying that Mr. Lincoln belonged to all the people, south as well as north, white as well as black. The chief aim of the President was to avert an armed conflict if that were possible. Failing in that, he sought to preserve the Union. "No man," continued the Governor, "lives for himself or for any particular race or people. Booker T. Washington, whom I admire and respect, does not belong to you alone; he belongs to all the people of this country. The work which he is accomplishing, the ideas which he is incalculating are universal in their application and affect us all equally, benefiting one as much as the other just in proportion as we put them into execution. In Lincoln, what impresses me most is the common sense exhibited by the man. He was not what would now or even then be regarded as a learned man. There is not a boy in the city whose opportunities are not an hundredfold greater than those open to Lincoln. When he had arrived at manhood his education extended but little further than the ability to read, write and figure. Even up to the time of his famous debates with Douglas he had shown but few, if any, evidences of superiority. His term in Congress did not mark him as being above the average member, but at the crisis he showed himself the man of the moment, fitted to grapple with the complex questions arising on every band." The Governor saw much in the life of Lincoln to encourage those whose lots are not cast in pleasant places, who are struggling against hardships, unhappy situations, impressed upon his hearers the necessity of making the most of the advantages thrown around them by the state for bettering their condition and urged them to live higher, nobler lives. A rising vote of thanks was tendered the distinguished gentlemen for their words of encouragement and Rev. J. W. Waters, the pastor, was highly commended for his thoughtfulness and efforts to have them present. NOTES GATHERED BY ORGAN IZER OF THE NATIONAL NE- GRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Summary of Banks Shows the Sixty Savings Institutions to be in a Healthy Condition and Reposteries of Much of the Wealth of Negro Race, Says Nashville Globe. The following interesting information appeared recently in the Daily News, (white) Greensboro, N. C., from its staff correspondent in Durham, N. C. Durham, January 25.—At a meeting of the stockholders and directors of the Mechanics' and Farmers Bank here, the Negro bank organization, John Merrick, vice president was chosen to succeed R. P. Fitzgerald, reigned on account of ill health. This institution manned by Negro men without a particle of help from the whites has done a million dollars worth of business the past year, and its place in the colored colony has become fixed. It has one of the younger men at its head now. Fitzgerald is the richest North Carolina Negro, but Merrick has risen from the barber shop to the livest business man of his race here, and is the second richest man in his race here. The Negroes have a magnificent block here and both insurance companies, financed in part by the bank, are dealing deeply in real estate. In the Nashville Globe of February 18th, there will appear the most complete directory of Negro banks ever attempted by any newspaper in the country. It will even surpass the splendid researches of the several Banker's Registers. The sta- CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE. HAS THE BILL AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT EXPO. COMMISSION. Washington Speaks Before Senate Committee and Makes a Favorable Impression with Strong Argument for the Passage of the Measure.—Commission Personnel to be Considered Next. Washington, D. C., February 16.—The outlook for the passage by Congress of the bill providing for the feasibility of a semi-centennial exposition of Negro progress, grows brighter every day. The admirable speech of Congressman E. L. Taylor, Jr., in the House has opened the eyes of all who have felt inclined to doubt the wisdom of such an undertaking, and assurances have come to him from many quarters of sympathy for the measure and promises that it shall have their vote when the matter comes up for final settlement. The project is not looked upon as a racial institution, pure and simple, but one in which the entire country shall have a share, because of its commercial, educational and historic advantage to black and white. not only is America concerned, but the world will be given an opportunity to witness a spectacle that will be an international inspiration. On Wednesday last, Dr. Booker T. Washington, to whom Congress and the friends of the bill all over the country are looked for leadership, appeared before the Senate Committee on Industrial Arts and Expositions of which Senator Jones, of Washington, is chairman, and delivered a strong argument in favor of the measure and won plaudits from every member present. A tacit agreement seems to have been reached that the committee will report the bill favorably, and that definite action will be taken as soon as the House has voted upon it. As stated last week the House committee has recommend Up to this time the full strength of the friends of the exposition project has been placed upon securing the passage of this measure, with its necessary $5,000 appropriation, and little thought has been given to the personnel of the Commission that is to be created. Even as yet no promises have been made to any one, and no hint has been given as to who will constitute the body that will inquire into the basic ideals upon which the enterprise must rest. It goes without the saying that in order to secure the confidence of the country and guarantee the success of the great enterprise, the commission that is to formulate the initial plans and justify Congress in granting an adequate appropriation to finance it, will have to be made up of the most representative men of the nation, and include strong and capable members of both races. It is more than likely that when the measure is adopted a quiet canvass will be made among the forces that have evinced a constant interest in the development of the Negro and, who will stand up for an exposition worthy of the fifty years' history that it is to portray, and that they, together with a group of trusted colored leaders, will be asked to serve as commissioners. It is hinted that the announcement of the names that some close friends of the project have in mind, will occasion no small degree of surprise. From what can be learned at this early stage of the proceedings, the people will enthusiastically endorse the program that has been tentatively mapped out. Bishops' Council CONTAINS A GOOD REPRESENTA- TION OF NASHVILLE CITIZENS. Met at Vicksburg, Miss., to Outline Method of Procedure for Church This Year. Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 16.—During the past week the Bishops' Council of the A. M. E. church was in session at Vicksburg, Miss. The plan of the meeting is to outline the method of procedure for the whole of the church for this year. The general officers and editors submit their reports to the council and the progress is commented upon and plans made for an increase and growth. Nash- ville is well represented in the council this year, having one bishop and four general officers in attendance. Bishop Evans Tyree, and Prof. H. T. Kealing, editor of the A. M. E. Church, Review, Mr. Ira F. Bryant, secretary-treasurer of the printing house of the denomination; Dr W. A. Lewis, secretary and the Preschlers' Ald Society; Dr W. A. Caldwell, secretary of the Christian Endeavor department. Tomorrow evening at Meharry Audtiorium, Mme. E. Azalia Hackley, the celebrated soprano will appear before a very select and large audience. Judging from the remarks in other papers, Mme. Hackley's program will be a classical delight to the music lovers of Nashville. After extensive European study and travel, Mme. Hackley stands out prominently as the greatest living exponent of voice culture in the Negro race. While in the city Mme. Hackley will be entertained by the Wednesday evening Musical Club at the home of Miss Hattie Caruthers. The program, both vocal and instrumental is to be from selected Italian music. The prominent and influential Negroes of Nashville are breathing a sigh of relieved suspense since the unanimous exoneration by the Supreme Court of Mr. J. P. Rhines, the well known attorney of this city, Mr. Rhines was indicted by the grand jury for misappropriating a sum of money which had been entrusted to him for individuals more or less scruppulous in financial dealings, Mr. Rhines' case was heard in the Supreme Court and the whole hearing was a beautiful tribute to the integrity and ability of the defendant at bar; not one of the witnesses attacked his character. The final outcome of the case has brought a deal of rejoicing and conscious pride to the friends of Mr. Rhines. Mr. Rhines' difficulty is but one of many and is typical of the Negro attorney. It is not the first time in this district that a lawyer has been indicted for some offence, all largely imaginary. If Mr. Rhines had not been a man of courage, of stability, of character and of influence in his community, his path would not have been of such triumph. Young lawyers, his fabula doctet. OCCASION. FOR AN ABOUTURE ORATORIC HAIRFORT ON PART OF DR. MORRIS. Baltimore, Feb. 17.—That this country offers a fine future for the Negro was the assertion made by Rev. Dr. C. S. Morris, of New York, in an address on Abramam Linecoln and Frederick Douglass at Sharp Memorial M. E church Monday night. He also praised the colored voters of Maryland for their efforts in successfully retaining the balloons for themselves, declaring that the denial of the ballot meant persecutions for the Negro on every hand. After reviewing the early struggles of Douglass in this state to get an education and of Lincoln's early struggles, he said: "The Dutch slave ship that landed at Jamestown with 20 slaves in 1619 brought over the Negro problem. It brought over a crown for Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and such champions for the race as Lovejoy, Phillips, Garrison and Sunner. Slavery has been the means of every great race, God's chosen people were in bourgey for 420 years, and God told Abraham that I will make you a blessing unto all the earth." The proud Anglo-Saxon was lettered too and today he stands the lonely Anglo-Saxon. He once wore the Roman collar and Cicero said: "I hope you will not bring over any of those stupid Britons to Rome." Henry Clay once said that 250 years of bondage for the Negro had sanctioned and sanctified the right of slavery. Bishop Turner said the Negro must remain a hewer of wood, drawer of water if he remains in this country, and that he is the modern Moses to lead them out. If he will go to Baltimore, Charleston, or some other seaport, and with rod in hand, as did Moses of old, but the waters to part and the dry land to come forth, then I am willing to follow him to Africa. We came to this country 300 years ago, and that without solicitation on our part, and got in on the ground floor. If the white people go back to their various European homes, I am for the Negro staying here at least six months thereafter and then probably we may take charge of things." He then said that during the civil war the south said this was a white man's country, while the north declared that it was a white man's war, but that it was not until the black soldier came singing, "We are Coming, Father Abraham." 200,000 strong, that victory was achieved by the north. He concluded by advising race cooperation and thrift. Dr. Morris was introduced by Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, pastor of the church. Memorial Exercises IN COMMEMORATION OF LIN- COLN AND DOUGLASS HELD BY MU-SO-LITS.. Terrell on Douglass And Vernon Pronounces Eulogy on Abraham Lincoln, Whom He Characterized "America's Foremost Man". Others Praise. Two Great Figures in History. Washington, D. C., February 16. In fitting fashion the "Mu-So-Lit Club" made up of seventy of the leading factors in the social, musical, litterary and official life of the nation's capital, celebrated the birthday, anniversaries of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. The meeting was held in the assembly rooms of the club in the Washington Conservatory of Music, and the audience that gathered there was one of the most brilliant that the District has seen in many a day, and one that could scarcely be duplicated among the Negro people in any other community in the world. Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court, delivered a carefully-prepared address on "The Life and Character of Frederick Douglass" and he told the story of the strivings, yearnings and labors of that immortal genius for the freedom and uplift of his race as it has probably never been told before in this vignette. He quoted liberally from the stirring anti-slavery speeches of the great agitator and drew the lessons in bold relief that the Negro of to-day must learn in order to vitalize the work that Douglass left for posterity to do. Register of the Treasury W. T. Vernon pronounced the eulogy upon "Abraham Lincoln," and revealed the world's most noted emancipator in lights that were more inspiring than ever to the people who the broad, statewide policies and tender sympathies for the appressed. Tracing step by step the rise of the rugged youth from the Kentucky cabin to the White House, Register Vernon pronounced Lincoln "America's man." Washington hears both Judge Terrrell and Register Vernon often and upon many subjects, and they always give a good account of themselves, but their admirers confess, in all candor that neither has ever appeared to better advantage than on the occasion of the "Mu-SoLit Club's" joint celebration in honor of Douglass and Lincoln. The opportunity was a great it and each made the most of it. Supplementary speeches were delivered by Judges M. W. Gibbs, of Arkansas; Leibut. B. O. Davis, United States Military Attache for the Liberian Republic; Dr. John R. Francis and Recorder John C. Dancy. In the absence of President Curtis, Vice-President W. H. Clifford, of Ohio, occupied the chair and made a fine impression as a presiding officer. A significant feature of the evening was the presence of Major Charles R. Douglass and Haley Douglass, the son and grandson of Frederick Douglass, who being called upon, voiced their deepest gratitude for the appreciative sentiments expressed concerning their illustrious kinsman. The March meeting of the Mu-So-Lit will be devoted to a memorial tribute to Paul Lawrence Dunbar and the life of Phyllis Wheatey will also be reviewed. The Mu-So-Lit Glee Club, a new organization just formed by Mr. Charles G. Harris, will make its initial bow. MONEY NEEDED TO COMPLETE WORK ON BAPTIST INSTITUTION. Material on Hand but Funds Must be Hud, Says President Arter, Else Work Will be Delayed. A united and determined effort over the state is now being made to raise by May 29 the largest sum for educational purposes ever yet raised in the history of the state work. We are pulling on every legitimate string and making every edge cut that will do this worthy end and to meet the pressing and growing need of the situation. The bitter cold weather is against us and has added to the crisis. All work on the building has been absolutely blocked, lea ilvyhitstaoinshrduemf blocked, leaving the building still without roof and otherwise exposed to the weather. But the structure is built for hardship and stand- staunch and strong, looming u ward the sky like a mighty ra "the monarch of the forest." are very hopeful. The shining double-dipped metal, interlock "Monarch" (fity squares) are the ground at a cost, including the freight, of $365. One hundred dollars and freight have been paid. Most all the doors, sash and glass are on the ground at a cost of above $500. A good payment on these has made. The lumberman as the livering the sheeting for the roof and every indication seems to promise that the weather will be sufficiently moderate for the carpenters to resume work today (Tuesday.) Two weeks of fairly open weather will enable us to roof and enclose the building. Pray for us and work hard. Again, I would call your attention to the plan of conducting the rally and to the rally roll. Please, do not forget that we, trustees and officers of the school, have asked that one hundred persons subscribe and pay before or on May 29th, $10 each, that two thousand persons in the same way are asked to pay as much as $1 each, and one thousand as much as 50 cents each and one hundred churches, Sunday schools and societies, to egaleach retainshrd and societies together, are asked to pay as much as $5. Please bear in mind too that we have asked you to be practical in this matter, remembering that our expenses are going right on and that we must have money to meet them; that $1 paid now is worth $1.68 paid on May 29th. We are glad to note and to record that some are acting on this principle. The Ladies Missionary Society of Bancroft, through sister Mae Jones, sent in $5 last week for the Seminary, and sister M. A. W. Thompson, president of the Woman's Convention, sent $3.05 after deducting the postage, from the Woman's Missionary Society of St. Albans. She also returned the check for $2 sent her by her humble servant for her rally of January 29, and the Missionary Society of Hill Top, raised on that day $3.70. This and all other money sent to the Seminary is carefully recorded by our secretary and deposited in the bank to the credit of the Seminary Building Fund. The school closing will take place on the 19 and 20 of May. We are hoping to have a great time. There will be a sale of lots lying around the Seminary farm on the afternoon of both days. The financial record of all money contributed in the rally by both races from now to that time will be read on that occasion. Let us swell the rally roll rapidly. J. M. Arter, Chairman of the Building Committee. WILL MARK TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS PASSTOR'S SERVICES. Recalls Her Active Interest and Assistance in Church Affairs.-B, & O, Seeks to Secure Site of Home for Aged and Infirm Negroes. Franklin F. Johnston Baltimore, Feb. 17.—The twenty-fifth anniversary of Sharon Baptist church and its pastor. Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander will be the occasion for next. The church was organized in 1885 by Dr. Alexander with nine members and has steadily grown in numbers and influence. Dr. Alexander was born in Fredericksburg, Va., in 1855, and has resided in Baltimore since 1870. He was graduated from the old Wayland Seminary at Washington. D. C., in 1882, delivering the valedictory address. During his pastorate here he has been deeply interested in a number of public movements, including the fight for the admission of colored lawyers to the Maryland bar, the successful campaign for colored teachers in the city schools, and, as president of the Suffrage League of Maryland led the successful fights which resulted in distranchlement being twice defeated in Maryland. He has been corresponding secretary of Lloyd Carey Foreign Mission Baptist convention for a number of years and has raised over $30,000 for African missions. He was one of the delegates to the Republican National Convention that nominated Taft for the presidency. CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE. (By Horace D. Sutter) Alcorn College, Alcorn Miss, Feb. 8th. The insistence of the Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College, in the greater degree by the State of Mississippi is one of the vacuous incidents of southern life that the traveler does not always understand. peculiar in that, there is no single state school in the colli- land that is quite as well equipped as is the Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College. There are about thirty-five buildings on the grounds, including about sixteen nice, neat and commodious cottages for teachers' families for the others, there are several dormitories for boys and one very large one for young ladies. All the buildings on the grounds are equipped with water connection's heated by steam and lighted by electricity, all of which generated at the plant owned by the Institution. The moss hall, a beautiful and commodious structure of modern design and finish sits right in the middle of the court that is formed by the school buildings. A significant fact that is connected with the work here is that the chapel and main recreation room was used for the same purpose in ante-bellum days as a portion of Oakland College, a famous school for white girls, maintained by the Presbyterian church. Much of the real prosperity and latter day prominence of Alhore College is due to the persistent and conscientious efforts of President L. J. Rowan, a young man, who for five years has managed the destiny of Since Mr. Rowan has been at the head of the institution it has been singly free from any of the discussions and internal disturbances that formerly characterized its work. It is supported in a fairly liberal manner by the State of Mississippi, and Prof. Rowan is recognized as one of the best educators in the south. His story is that of the pernicious young man, he is verily a man of the new school, and he has been able to make himself fit in this southern life to the manifold good of his people in a surprising manner. He received his education at Alcorn Colutor, step by step, to the prominent position which he now holds. The work done by the institution is of the very highest class, and its young men and women stand well in every calling in which they are engaged. It is easily the first school in the State for Negroes and ranks well with other schools of similar character. The annual appropriation for the institution is about $30,000 while the legislature frequently makes other appropriations for special purposes. All of these results to be obtained from Southern men in the legislature that has been frequently of late worked up to fever heat over the color question shows that a remarkable kind of diplomacy has been used, and stamps Mr. Rowan as one of the most successful executives. He is assisted in the administration of his affairs here by an able corps of assistants, who are given ample time for research and preparation for their work, and paid commensurate salaries. Alcorn College has an interesting history. It was established in 1888 under the leadership of Joronish Chamblain as Oakland College or Southern Presbyterian institution for the education of white boys. Owing to the general grash in industrial conditions brought on by the war between the states, the property become involved, and in 1871, the grounds and buildings were sold to the state and the name changed to that of Alcorn University and dedicated to the higher education of the colored youth. For a number of years the state of Mississippi appropriated as much as $50,000 per annum for the support of the university, but bankruptcy, overtaking the state, owing to the conditions that prevailed throughout the south soon after the war, the legislature in 1871 re-organized the school and again changed its name to that of Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College to comply with the Act of Congress of July 1882. The faculty of Alcorn College is present consist of L. J. Rowan, president; J. R. Ramsey, professor or mathematics; J. H. Powell, assistant professor and W. W. Blackburn, Tutor; J. C. Bullen, professor de CORRESPONDENCE KEYSER. “The Ricbardgon New th Work "OWib met and was entertisinew a thy home of Mrs, Lillian Waliot. 7S Water “siren Ga Wedieti, Hel vuary, 9th, Mis Ollie Parner, tiation WhO 'HAS DEEN Lhe pleasam Surst o MB, SL. AL Davis tar tes its 4 days returned home Wo Ineste * Wile here she enjoy ata ph Mine Several cocin) fmme iene + yeypeotally viven in ber hones by ots a Chesney sto ots a Nlelgel Figg ve. who has ten Ng weele Ie sumesetat atsyavel ‘at this writine forthe soci ltehl py dhe stew Rd stownrdessis of Desriek Ci I on Thestay evening. February 36) was weil attonted and ae fectuy aaven by Rey. OT. Davis, ihe pats tor. in Comiinetion with it wats en: Jovgak bs all. A heat sum was realized tor ite pastor . For two Sabyaths and sever! “week days, Rev 0. T. Davis has sheen in Cumberland, Md. sosistity Rev. Be. Tyler, of the AME vehureh in his revival serviess i hig absence a loca! minister in the Raptist church, Cumberiasd, bas filled chis pulpit on Savbsibs, AL though “he has only bees fn the fiekd ashort time, he gaye seine practi eal and mteresting Gosye! sotrions which were enjoyed by all, Gn February 2nd. the Extro: ‘dery Club, of whieh Mrs, Mary Grey in president, met at the home of Mrs. Lizzie MeDonald, en Linco!n street. and enjoyed a very. jyiersant afternoon during the hours of work and later a very sumpiuous spread sat which the pudding and sauce wey not tie loast items. ‘The invited swMORES were Mrs, Rebecca Fiidter, ‘Mrs. Parker and Mrs. 0. T. Davis HINTON. On, last Thursday evonins about “seven o'clock Aaron Koberson was summioned by his maker. Mr. Reb- ‘erson was One of Hintoa’s old and esteemed citizens, and one of the pillows of the M. BZ chureh, He was about fifty-eight years of age, but one -wowld judge from his youthful ways that he was very much young: er. He leaves two daughters and a son’in this town, and two brothers and mother in Virginia ro weep ter the departed dead. ‘The tunerat took place from the M. EB, churen Sundsy at 2 o'clock: The Odd Feliows had charge of the services. Rev. Reid his pastor, officiated, assisted — bs Rey A, D. Lewis, of he Second Baptist churen. The riurch — wes crowded lo overflowing and ihe flo- rul tokens cf sympathy were violets, The cause of tha death was acute sneumonis of the left tng ‘Phe Sunday School of the Second Baptist churen was suspended San- day afterneon on accoant of Mr. Roberson’s fune-al Misses Booth and Cheistian wer hostesses to they “Merey Makers’ Monday evening, the Th, at the san iiarium, The evening was spent in whist and fortane telling. Miss L Smithers and M. Booth won the lau vels from Miss Vo Warren and De GW. Holley Phe ame was a Interesting ope Miss Zelda Anderson is (ouching schoo! at Lawton, Tes absence much regretted by the “Mery Mak ers," The selturiume is well filed ane has been for the past three week ‘There are ihre surgion ind ihre medical patients, AM ave doin: -well Lar Grioys his twil sway in Htatos évervhods i Conmlainiue, BUCKHANNON, jo Tae Martha Washington elub of Psimpson MOB. Chureh will sive an Centeriaingiens on the 22nd Miss Merriet Walker who was Anite HE reeeutty. is mach beiter at Unis time w) Presiding Hider Rev. do 1 Aecoo “held quarierly mectine at Thill's ‘Chapel A. Mok. enaren, Sunday { Chas. Smith spomt Satusiay with his mother an Weston Miss Malinda: Hunter enteriained MWe Silver Lear Chil Friday nigat Tat her home on Laanbes stveet. Vr fer the usual business ol thy sueiey aias tramected. delicious refresh MENS Wate Served by he hostess. BW. Jones spent several hours w Weston Saturday, J Miss Reia Mumter is on tie sick Migs Core Taytor. who tas been in Fairmont tor some time, returned Shome recentis 2, The Willing Workers of the A.M B. chureh met wird Mrs. Join Wale ‘ker, Thursday ovenins, A yleasant Aventng was spent. Apperizing ree freshmenta were served in tie apse Tess. 7 Rev. AL. Smoot of the Ao at ts ehureh, returned | Wednestay —riain Madison. accompanied by ty. pawvits They were met ar the parsouicee in Bome of the ladies of his coneresia tion, who had prepared sayy et them Mrs. ‘Thornton davkson was coon siddenty Mi Masi Wednesday nivnt but is much better at this tim Joln Keuncy is HM with ba crise ST. ADBANS, Miss Gordelia Wanter, of Charles. UH ie spending a tow daa with her nt, Mi6i loved AVaddy, who. hot ae aS mt weeks, Rey, Daniel Strazica tilled the pal: bit tor Rey, R. W. Robinson, the pastor, Sunday nigct | tienderson Davis is somewhat ine Missosed an this wrins Mes Ruffner Overall, student a fie West Virginie Colored Institute, sow Sunday with her parents Hy osbody is thinking about the iy WN Will on the fifth Sun- fs un Mays at wate tite an effort Will be made te Hawaktte the entire diel os the ehuren Miss ONie Paylor cause down from Now River Saturday so spend some tine with her srandsother, Mrs, Rey Wilson, Ee Ransom was in town Monday sdiness, CEDAR GROVE. . Joc Hasion, of Mammoth, was in own last week, Mrs, Me Beamer is very i with In erippe this week. Miss Mary Williams and S. 3. Ad- sms. of Ward, were here Sunday. Mrs, Whitlow, of London, passed tareugh enroute to Ward Wednes- Mrs, Minnie Minnns, of Charles- Ton. was the gues: of her sister, Mrs. C. HL. Jones. Little Callie Beamer is kept out of school on the account of illness. W. HH. Laey, of Mammoth, attend- ed religious services here Sunday, D. C. Adams was visiting friends and relat‘ves here Sunday. He gave an excellent talk at the church Sun- day evening. Harvey Phillips was the guest of his mother last Sunday. Miss Mildred Austin returned from Handley Sunday. Misses Peters and Meadows were guests of the teachers at Longacre Monday evening. Geo. Dingess entertained at a birthday party Tuesday evening. Games and music were the diversions of the evening, after which refresh- ments were served. SOUTH CARBON Mrs. Nannie Young was taken to the hosphal Monday for an_ opera. tion. Mrs. Gusste Martin returned from the hespital Monday with her eyes muck improved Mrs. “ASW. Alston and Mrs. Alice Booker were visiting at Wevaco Teesday, guests of Mrs. Rotan Als- ton. é Mrs, Lizzie Lease, who has been visiting Mrs. Nannie Young the last iow days re‘urned to her home. at Ceredo Wednesday. Jolin, Saepuerd, of Elk Ridge, wag here a few hours Wednesday, the guest of Mrs. C. A. Wormley. H. M_ Reed is confined to his bed with grip at this writing Samuel Perry went to Red Warrior on business Wednesday J.T. Mitchell went to Dekota Saturday on business. PAIRMONT. Mis. A. H. Williams, of Fairchance has heen quite ill with grip at the home er her sister, Mrs. E. L, Mor- ton Mrs. Harrison Jones has been suf- fering wish grip, Mis, Arch Meade was a charming hostess to the 4 o'clock Needle Club Feiday atternoon. After work. and business ivansactions, a very dainty Incheon was. served Kev. Geo. Curry, distriet superin- tendant. preached a very able and instreetive sermon Sunday morning at Monroe street church. He left Sunday aticrnoon to preach at Mor- santown Sunday night, Miss Florence Cobb has been in- disposed with a severe cold and grip. Rev. JL. Wanzer preached in Cartsburg at the Baptist church Sunday aticrnoon The Ladies Aid Socicties Nos. 1 and 2. are preparing to hold a ba. zany lasting one week at the M. E. churen Mrs. dural West presented a beau. {ul silver communion service to the vhureh ar the Sunday morning ser- view RED STAR. Rew Re oD. We Meadows was a week end visitor, Mra, James, of Virginia is the Siest of her daughters, Mesdames Davis and Banka. Dan Wilson's shanty was destroy- ed by fire Sunday night, Kev. D.C. Hunter filled his reg: Mar appointment here Sunday, Mrank Wughes is ill. “LO. Melver is quite ill, Nos Chivtor, of Rush Run, visit- cd bi parents Sunday, 1 Mists Eva Hill and R A, Munroe See out of Lown shopping Wednes- de Robt. Jones. of Glen Jean, was coling on triends here last: week, Mes Chante Qualia, of Sun. was tne eres of Mrs. Mollie Oglesby, Sirnata ‘incohn Day was celebrated at the West Virginia Sentinary and Col- Iie Felday by an appropriate pro. tan Refreshments were served Jaume Austin attended (he Minis- fees’ and Deacons’ anion at Claires mount last week, Venghing Water Conneil No. X, Doughters of Pocahontas, gave gp weceesfil supper on the 4th De Washington went ty Lattin Creek Tueeday on busines ORME’ Improvement — Leake SW mest with Mpg. t dD. Price Thursdav, HUNTINGTON. Prot. B. A, Viney went to Dar- boursville Tuesday to conduct his class in instrumental music. Thursday evening the Pansy Blos- som club of the Sixteenth — street Baptist church ‘rendered a very nice Mterary and masical program after whick Hghkt retreehments were sery- gu. + Qwing to the Inclemency of the weather Friday evening the enter- tinment-of the Rising Sons and Daughters club of the First Baptist church was not so well attended. ‘John Mickens, who spent several Weeks, ot the bedside of his mother, in Lexington, Va. has — returned, leaving his mother a little improved. Rev. 1. V. Bryant spent last week with his fwmily at Bidwell, Ohio, dur- ing which time he was £o ill as to be under the care of a doctor and though far from well, he filled his pulpit here Sunday, . George H. Barnett came home from Holden Monday evening on ac- count of illness. Mrs, Helen Shater, was hastess to the Willing Workers’ Club of the M. E. chureh Thursday evening, at her home on Artisan Ave. Rev. J. W. Robinson — passed through oar city Sunday evening en rowe to his school at Point Pleas- ant. sRobert Mangrum is at home With his parents, after an absence of over a year in Ohio. Miss Cora McDaniel is ill at her home at S26 Sth Ave, Richard Taylor is indispesed this week. Arthur Vaughan, a young man just entering manhood, died Monday morning. having been fll but a short time with pneumonia, The griet stricken mother has the sympathy of the people in this community. The Marriage of Mr. Henry Wood and Miss Bertie Hoffman occurred at the A. M. &. Parsonage Saturday afternoon. The ceremony was per- formed by the pastor, Rev. Bell. Miss Lula Bolling is out again, having been ill a few days. An enjoyable evening was spent at the A. M, E. church Thursday evening. Those present expressed their delight at the excellent pro- gram rendered. s | One of the most delightful events of the season was that given by the Youngs sentiemen-of-the-Derby Club under the energetic management of Edward Carter at the handsome new) residence of T. J. Liggins on Artisan avenue, Friday evening. The ladies, handsomely gewned in delicate shades. looked like pretty flowers against a background of gentlemen in full dress suits. The reception hall. parlor and dining rooms were beautifully decorated with flowers. The Epps’ orchestra furnished music for tie evening. Those present gt this happy event were: Misees Resa ts a Rejellar Carter, Lillian Mills, Katie Pack, Margaret Edmonds, Blanche Smith, Edna Price, Marcella Manggrum and Lena Lewis. Messrs. Leonard, Albert and Chester Lewis, Leo Loar, Robert Manggrum, Langs- ton Manggrum,° Edward Carter, Thomas Ra.usey, Cline Liggins ,Hen- Ty MeClain, Albert Still and Shelly raat After the usnal time spent in various amusements the guests were ushered into the dining room where the delicacies of the season were served. To all present the ev- ening will be a pleasant memory. Rev. Booze and daughter, Mary, were the guests of Mrs. Meadows, oa Artisan avenne one day last week, while en route to their home at Beck- ley. Room No. 10 at the Douglass school is now a laboratory for the class in chemistry Through dona- tions from patrons and friends of the school Principal Scolt has been enabled to fit it up very nicely for BANCROFT. Mrs. William Simms. of Raymond Was the suest of her sister, Mrs, Geo, MeKenney. of — Betsey. one day last week Rev. P. P. Holland filled his reg: ular appointment here — Sunday. breaching doth morning and evening The Missionary society met Sunday a1 4 o'clock and discussed from the topic cord the subject. “Be ‘Thou Faithful.” by Rey. P. Pp. Holland, Dr. M. T, Sinclair and Mr. Homer Phillips, atter which was the calling of the roll and collection of dues, Mrs. Hale Dickerson, who has been somewhat indisposed for the past two weeks, is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Harris’ Little fon. Cophus, who has been -sick- is better at this writing, Fred Jackson, of Middleport, Ohio, Js the guest of friends at Plymouth this week, Mrs. Join Jenkins and Mrs. Jack- son Roberts were shoppers in Betsey Monday. Mr. Williams, of Glouster, Ohio, bas arranged to move his family to Plymouth this week. There was a supper given at the School house by the colored band Saturday night. Notwithstanding the Inclemency of the weather a large crown responded to their eall of need as the procecds were for the pur bose of helping them to finish pay- ing for theiy new inatruments, There were several choice select- ions rendered by both the band and orchestra and their leader, Philips Shanks, received many compliments for the careful manner in witch thay had been trained Dave Lovett, of Hugheston, spent A few days here last week, the guest oF Wenry Hin, The Missionary Soctety held an in- teresting call meeting at the homo of the vice president, Mrs. Wale - South Charleston — -. * PEOPLE INSOUTH CHARLESTON'NOW ee THERE APRIL 1, 1907 _.. ere, ‘ re 5 a . cS s t : A 2 FACTORIES EMPLOYING OVER 400 MEN’ Dunkirk Window Glass Co. . tes ' Banner Window Glass Co. 1 ; Kanawha Chemical Engine Mfg.Co. Kenton Iron & Steel Co. nncsempamens ae Hemlock. Lumber Co. _ 125 houses and other buildings in South Charleston. © Church, School House, Concrete ‘Sire Walk, Sewers, under constuction, Natural Gas, Everything. es _ Bridge now completed and soon the trolly cars... BS Buy now before the prices.go up. ‘They go up when: the Car's go in. oe : Terms: 1-10 cash, balance in monthly payments to’ suit.: re _ _ Discount for all cash, ; oe Kanawha Land Co. : Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building Sg Bell Phone 780, Home Phone 1214 | : > . he ~! : Dickerson, Monday, laying plans by which they can raise means for the reimbursement of their treasury. Mr. Hatchett was seriously burned about the face Monday morning in the Getsey mines. . He was taken to the Charleston hospital ——— INSTIEUTE. Mis. Rovert Pack was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mra. ZT. Brown Saturday and Sunday R. L. Brown returnéd home from Baltimere Sunday morning. Miss Virginia Cleveland made & business trip.to_ Charleston, Wed- nesday. Prof. Byrd Prillerman and A, W. Curtis attended the Agriculture Con- vention in Charleston Friday. Mrs. Roscoe C. Howard spent Sat- urady and Sufday visiting her hus- band. Miss Minnie Carr was the week end guest of Miss Mollie Robinson, Mrs. 8. H. Guss was confined to her room several days this week be- cause of Hines. Mes. Joseph Lovett was hostess, to the Home-Maker’s Club Thursday evening. Mrs. Solomon Brown visited home folke Saturday. and Sunday. C. EP Mttenett-and -J.~ Ms —Canty made a business trip to Charleston Tuesday. Mrs. Josephine Randolph returned to her home in, Richmond, Va., Tucs- day. ‘The model seb'ol of the West Vir- sinie Colored Institute under the dt- rection of Migs Fannie C. Cobb, ren- dered an excellent Lincoin Day pro- «ram Friday afternoon in Hazlewood Assembly Hall. Chorus—Flag ‘ Sons—School. Quotatibns. ~~ Recitation — “Lincoln's Favorite Poem=—Wm. Spriggs. Jr. Recitation—My Shadow— Mildred Jackson, # Recitation — “George — Washing- ton’s Hatchet-—Goldie Friend Rocitation — The Richest Com- monwealih—Grace Harris. Reciiation — Late For School— Myrtle Woody. Chortis—-Sallor Song—School, Recitation - Lincoln's’ Religion —Andrew Jordan. * ‘. Recitation=The | Little Mata. Jacob Johnson! Recitation—"If"—fva Bruce, Chorus—Marehing Song—Scbool. Recltation—How a Flaw was Made Romeo Ferguson Recilation—Lottie Bass | Recitation "| Lincoln's Farewell Adiiress—Lawrence Priflermar Recitation— Lincoln's Gettysiurg Speech---Conloy Jones. Willlam Freeman; Master of Cere- monies, + | te SYLVIA. G. W. Andérgon was out of town Sunday and Monday on business, | Rev. D. C. Hunter preached two Abie sermons on the first Sunday, Both were attended by good crowds notwithstanding the weather was very bad. = A number of Elks, with thelr wivos and friends from Sullivan spent a few days in our town last week Among those sick this week are Mrs. Brooks, Henry Anderson and Mrs. Bernie Sherrin, We are glad te report the im- proved condition of Mrs._ Martha Kinley. The Pride of Beckley Lodge No. 148 L. B. P.O. EB, of W. held me- morial service on the 6th of Febru: ary in St. John’s Baptist chureh in the presence of a large audience. From the hall to the church the Procession marched and at 2:30 at the sound of the gavel the house was cailed to order by Dr. H. C. Har- grove, the Exalted Ruler and the fol- lowing program was rendered Opening Ceremonies, Opening Ode—Lodge. * Prayer by Chaplain. Short Address—James Toney Paper—Dr. H.C. Hargrove+- “Priendship and Brotherly Kove.” Sermoy—Rey. P. A. Harris. | Collection, * Prosontation-of the Cup of Soffow by Dr, Hargrove to Miss Mable An- derson, | | Closing’ Ode—Lodge. | Benediction Ons the following Monday night the lodge gave a neat little spread in Gummerson’s Hall, for thé pleas- lire of the IIk's wives and sweet- hearts, at whien time Dr. J. §, Ses- soins, of Charleston, Grand Organ- izer, was present and entertained the andience for a’ short while with a very Instructive-address. Everyone left the hall well pleased with the hours spentand Hlkdem has heen Ming the atmosphere wil over Syl- vie ever since, The lodge ix pro- grevsing rapidly YPSITANTI, MICH. Revival mectings are still in prog: reas at the A. M. BK. chureh with Rood success. ‘There are several con. verts, The meetings are conducted by te noted evangelist and singer, of Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. McDowell. Services as usual at both churches Sunday. Lee Freeman, who is qnite il with pneumonia at this writing, is report- ed some better. George Goins dicd al his residence on south Washington street Thurs- day and funeral was held Monday 2:30 p.m. from the M. & church. Age 17 years. He was a bright young man, very popular with his comrades and will be greatly missed in the community. He leayes a moth- er and sister to mourn his death. Elmer Johnson, late chet at Haw- king house, is very ill at his home on upper Ellig street, ONETURADAY, TIMORRUA RY <27)- 4610, 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage Si GUT UN EN Ft Be vera. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular kinds of , | Cheese PERRO STEVE TED TTL TI RTL TTT BENS LTTE We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when‘ you want it most. J a SPRING 1910 WAISTS Made from Sheer White Lawn yoke embroidered fronts, bargain at $1.50, just for a little advertising at.....98c FirstShowingSpring 1910 Suits WE GIVE YOU A SPECIAL INVITATION TO COMB HERE AND LOOK AT OUR LINE. $12.98 to $75.00 PICK YOUR SUIT EARLY OUT OF IT. DO NOT OVERLAST LINE MISSES 14-10-18. WE LINE OF 6-8-10-12 YEAR OLD SHADES. Are You Worried Or is Your Money? If you are working and saving it in a trunk or hiding it somewhere, if you are working and saving day and night whether you are working for you. The Pythian Mutual Invests the money we could save together Capitol Square in Charleston. We main business streets in the city of the largest daily newspaper publication while the hirtd floor is a large as Charleston building had been occident. Stock is still on sale at $1 agent in your locality about it or Let Your Money Pythian Mutual Investments L. O. WILSON ADDITIONAL CO PT. PLEASANT. YOUR SUIT EARLY AND GET DO NOT OVERLOOK. WE CAN ES 14-10-18. WE ALSO CARE 18-10-12 YEAR OLD IN ALL T You Working for Your Money W are working and saving your money look or hiding it somewhere about t are working and saving your money whether you are working or not, or You. Bethan Mutual Investment Association could save together and then put in Charleston. We have just pu streets in the city of Huntington. Only newspaper published in that sa floor is a large assembly and to hiding had been occupied only eight still on sale at $10.00 per share locality about it or write to this c Your Money W Man Mutual Emment Assoc . WILSON, Presi NATIONAL CORRESPON PICK YOUR SUIT EARLY AND GET THE GOOD OUT OF IT. DO NOT OVERLOOK. WE CARRY A FULL LINE MISSES' 14-10-18. WE ALSO CARRY A FULL LINE OF 6-8-10-12 YEAR OLD IN ALL THE SPRING SHADES. DE MARIA Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep it in the bank or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working 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 ee 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 stockholder 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 Miss Agnes Stevens of Spillman who has been the guest of Miss Luelia Roberts since Sunday left for her home Wednesday. Misses osella and Mithue Colston entertained the reading club Thursday. After the usual reading, a very dainty junch was served. Mrs. George Jordan spent Sunday of last week in Pomeroy, the guest of Mrs. C. Morton. Mrs. Joseph Jordan, who has been spending some time in Gallipoli with her sister, Mrs. Chas Harris, returned last week. Ladies-Aid and Ephworth League, M. E. church gave a valentine entertainment Monday evening. Besides the appetizing supper and display of aid work, a great deal of merriment was had from the valentine post office. $14.05 were the receipts of the entertainment. John and Tom Davis will enter- AND GET THE GOOD BOOK. WE CARRY A FULL ALSO CARRY A FULL AND IN ALL THE SPRING King for Money's Money Working for giving your money and putting it in a ba where about your house—You Are giving your money and investing it in a working or not, and making you at least ment Association was organized in or and then put it to work. The above have just purchased a splendid thre of Huntington. The first floor is occu phed in that section of the state, the se assembly and lodge hall. This buildi applied only eight months our stockho 0.00 per share, either paid up or on write to this office. Money Work For Y ual Association. N, President, Weston ORRESPONDENCE tain the Tuesday evening Whist Club this week. James and Clyde Colston and Pearl Johnson apent a few hours in Gallipolis Sunday. John Hoggett, of Charleston, is the guest of his family here this week. On Feb. 4th, Fort Springs Reading Circle was held at Maple Grove school. Visiting teachers from Monroe and Fayette counties were in attendance and some very interesting papers were read pertaining to uniform teaching. Superintendent Crawford and President Price of the School Board addressed the meeting. Every teacher left inspired to do greater work and to improve themselves for the demand of the hour. Prof. Edmonds spared no pains to make the meeting a success. Rev. Scott, of Clifton Forge, preached here Sunday. It in the Factories, Tell It in the Offices, Tell It in the We can't give too much publicity to or throw too much light on this sweeping offer. Secco Silks, Immitation Rajah, Foulards Changeables in all shades and 35c vd money? ing for You? If in a bank where you get no interest, You Are Working For Money. Bring it in a safe way, where it will you at least six per cent. interest— ized in order to give us an opportunity the above is a picture of our building. Would three story block building or it is occupied by the Huntington estate, the second floor is used for its building is sure to pay us well stockholders were paid a dividend up or on the installment plan. For You on. Weston, W. Va. RONCEVERTE For You? ask where you get no interest, keep Working For Money. safe way, where it will be working six per cent. interest—Your Money. order to give us an opportunity to put is a picture of our building on the story block building on one of theided by the Huntington Herald, second floor is used for office rooms, is sure to pay us well. After the owners were paid a dividend of six per installment plan, Ask your You a, W. Va. Henry Morton, who has been sick for the past week is improving. Henry Brinkley visited Nickell Mills last Friday. Phillip Smith, of Huntonaville, is visiting here. Mrs. Hattie Pryor, of Marlinton, was the guest of Mrs. Sallie Holland last week. Mrs. Edna Woods gave a lunchcon Thursday evening to the Ladies' Aid Society. Covers were laid for Meadames Maggie Embank, Mary J. Brinkley, Mary E. Brinkley, Gracie D. Sheffley, Rachel Perkins, Etta Green, M. L. Hickman, Mary A. Brown, Lutitia Cousins, Flossie Scott, Misses Edith Wood, Hattie Scott, Minnie V. Allen, Lena Hopkins, Alice Brackenbridge, John Ward and Roy, Jefferson. Mrs. Rosa Cochran visited Mrs. D. R. Hickman Sunday. MT. CARBON. The latter part of last week brought us quite unexpectedly the severest blizzard that has been seen here for several years, it practically paralized work for a few days. 12 Yards French Nainsook Patterns Positively imported materials retails elsewhere at 50c per yard, special at $2.95 a pattern. LOOK AT OUR TREIMENDOUS LINE OF MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. JUST A TRIFLE LOWER IN PRICE THAN OUR COMPETITORS. $4.00 AND $5.00 MESSALINE WAISTS TRIMMED IN LACE GO'D DURING THE NEXT FEW DAYS AT SILK RUSTLING SKIRTS. JUST A FEW LEFT FROM OUR $3.00 STOCK ON SALE AT $15.00 AND $20.00 DRESSES IN SERGE, BROAD CLOTHES AND PRUNELLA CLOTHES ON SALE AT ODDS AND ENDS IN CUICTAINS, BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS. JUST 1/2 OFF. NO TWO PAIR ALIKE. WE HAVE A Few FALL SUITS LEFT THAT CAN BE BOUGHT FOE JUST 1-3 OF THEIR ACTUAL VALUE. Joseph Branch, of Page, was the guest of the Coleman family the first of the week. Master Nathalel Williams, who has been very slick with fever is much improved. Rev. S. E. Williams filled his regular appointment here Sunday by preaching two able sermons. Our Sunday school is getting along fine under Master William Vaughan as superintendent. Great credit should be tendered Rev. J. J. Turner, our teacher, for the many excellent students he is sending from his school. Miss Ethel Bryant was a business visitor at Montgomery Saturday. KANAWHA CITY. Mrs. R. B. Ruffner was a business visitor to South Ruffner Saturday. John H. Woods, was called home Saturday on account of the illness of his mother, Mrs. J. W. Woods Miss Annestine Johnson, of South Ruffner, was the pleasant guest of Mrs. R. B. Johnson last week. W. H. Jackson was visiting his mother here last week. J. H. Wood's condition remains about the same. Rev. Eugene and Aquilla Page were guests of their parents last week. T. R. Johnson and W. W. Lewis visited their families Saturday and Sunday. G. L. Jackson returned, from Prince last Monday. Miss Ivory Woods was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Johnson Sunday. CHILLICOTHE, O. Carl Winslow died Friday night at his home on Mechanic street of paralysis of the brains. He had been confined to his bed for ten weeks. He leaves a wife. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the residence. Mrs. Kate Gray of north High Street fell on the ice Friday and brike her leg. She is resting as well as could be expected. Rev. W. E. Walker and G. W. Hackley went to the country Thursday and Rev. Walker baptized Mrs. Sarah Winfield, who is very sick and not expected to recover. Miss Lenora Williams, of Circville, O., spent the week end the guest of Misses Mabel and Irene Gatliff on South Walnut street Mrs. Oscar Newby, of Columbus, is visiting her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. William Gatlin on south Walnut street. At a special club meeting of the members of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church on Wednesday night, the plan for remodeling of the church was unanimously accepted and the following were elected for a building committee: Dr. S. S. Jordan, Messrs George Hicks, Phillip Harrison, Fisher Sutton, G. W. Hackley, Arthur Redman, W. H. Stoward D. H. Taborn and James Lucas. The committee will meet Tuesday night to consider the plans and specifications. Two new cases of small pox developed in the city last week. One colored man on Fourth street and a whip man on Western avenue. James Redman has opened a cleaning and tailoring establishment on south Walnut street to which he invites his many friends. BRADFORD, PA. Lincoln's birthday was celebrated Friday evening at the A. M. E church with the following program: America—Choir. Invocation. Opening Address—Rev. Walter L. Bennett. Selection—Appolo Orchestra. Recitation—"Barbara Fitchle,"—Ollie Waller. Violin' Solo—Robert Raglan. Emancipation Proclamation — Genevieve Brown. "Battle Hymn of the Republic."—Choir Address—"Life of Lincoln"—Rev. D. E. S. Perry, D. D. Selection—Appolo Orchestra. "Lincoln's Address at Gettyaburg." Myrtie Logan. Address — "Comrade" — William Dobei "Auld Lang Syne"—Choir. Closing Selection—Appolo Orchestra. Benediction. Miss Martha Marshall is very ill at her home, 23 Kennedy street. Mrs. George M. Scott, of Franklin, has taken up her residence in Bradford. She is a great church worker. Mike' Myers, of Ridgway, was in Bradford looking after his real estate. A. M.E. Church, Rev. P. H. Williams, pastor, held quarterly meeting on Sunday. Rev. J. J. Morris preached at 10:30 a. m., and 8:00 p. m. At 3:00 p. m., Rev. J. O. Vick, of Olean, N. Y. preached. Mrs. Ila Tuff spent Sunday in Jamestown, N. Y., with friends. Frank Trump spent Sunday in Jamestown, N. Y. The A. M. E. School had a sleigh party Wednesday evening. After the sleigh party was over they attended a banquet at Mr. and Mrs. George Brownson's, Pine street. There was an enjoyable sleigh party given by the Enty family to Duke Center Sunday. The guests of honor were Mr. Lagland, sister-in-law, Miss Sue, Orbersgam, Robert, Larkland, and Miss Fannie Shelton. Dinner was served by Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, assisted by Mrs. Burges. Edward Bringham entertained a large and appreciative audience on Tuesday last, by the rendition of Tennyson's "Bnoch Arden." On February 15th a lecture will be given in Anthony Hall, entitled "Three thousand miles in South America." The lecture is to be given by Mr. BaXter, ex-chief of the Bureau of Agriculture of Argentine Republic and promises to be very interesting. The baseball squad of Storer organized last week and, elected C. A. Meyers as manager and W. S. Mossatt as temporary captain. Several games are scheduled and spring practice will begin as soon as the weather permits. Miss Ella V. Smith delivered a delightful and wholesome talk on "Purposes" Thursday afternoon to the student body. The delightful two-act comedy, "A Rice Pudding" was presented by the Junior class Friday night in Anthony Hall. Cast of Characters. Mrs. Richards .. Miss Trulia Jones Miss Richards, a piece. Miss Elia Phillips Mr. Richards .. Layton Wharton Dr. Twalte .. Fred R. Morris The play was spicy and full of fun and very much enjoyed by all. The young ladies and young men enjoyed a "Tucker Party" in the lecture room Saturday evening, given by members of the Storer Sentilboard. The college band made its first public appearance of the season and rendered music for the occasion. The band, under the direction of Col. J. W. McKinney, is making rapid improvement and expect to fill several engagements the coming spring. An enamulation program was rendered at the Bolivar Baptist church under the direction of C. A. Arter Saturday night, February 12. Several interesting numbers were on the program and were enjoyed. The student body attended and enjoyed a delightful evening. CLARKSBURG Mrs. G, L. Biglow and Mrs. S. P West are ill with gripp. There was a valentine social at Trinity M. E. Church. Miss Margaret Meade, of Brigdeport, also Moers, Taylor and Miller attended the entertainment at Pride Chapel Monday night. John Burnes was called to Winchester, Va., on account of the serious illness of his mother. Mr. and Mrs. Banks Farmer entertained quite a number of their friends Monday night. A delightful evening was spent. J. A. Gray is slowly recovering. On Sunday, Rev W. T. Kenney, former pastor at Emerson, Ohio, was installed pastor of Zion with appropriate ceremonies embracing the following program: Installation Sermon—Rev J. T. Wanzor, D. D. of Farmmont. Welcome address on behalf of W. Va. Baptists; Address for the A. M. E. Connection—Rev S. P., West. Charge to the church—W. H. Crawley, D. D., of Monongah. Fastoral Response. Collection—Deacon Robert Hewett of Monongah. At 7 p. m. there was praise service and at 8 p. m. Dr. Crawley delivered the closing sermon. On Monday night there was a valentine party...picture match social and banquet. Mrs. Annie Freeman and Miss Inez Tuck are all this week. The Douglass banquet given by S. S. Class No. II., known as the anti-can't club was a decided success from every point of view. An immense crowd was in attendance and after listening to a pleasing program, an excellent supper was served. Brown's orchestra furnished music during the supper. The following program was rendered: Musical Selection—Mrs. Elizabeth Henderson. Recitation—Miss Bessie Lomax. Vocal Solo—Miss Velma Snyder. Reading—Master John McDowell. Solo—Miss Lillie Robinson. Duet—Misses Patton and Kenney. Selection—Miss Inez Tuck. Bass Solo—Mrs. B. N. Turner. Corbett Brown, colored, was sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary for stealing three chickens from Mrs. Chaney Jett on Monticello avenue February 8, at the mock trial held Thursday night at the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church on Bem street as an entertainment. All those taking part in the trial executed their parts cleverly and a great deal of amusement was provided. A nice sum was collected for the church. Racial Progress CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. tistics are being compiled by Mr. Henry A. Boyd, manager of the Nashville Globe, who has made a thorough study of Negro banks. In this article he ventures the assertion that there are sixty (60) Negro banks and institutions doing a banking business in the United States. He gives the name, state and city in which fifty-two of them are located; and also gives the names of these different institutions in their alphabetical order by states with the authorized capital of each bank. A summary shows that Virginia, the Old Dominion State, leads all the other states in the Union, having thirteen banks to her credit. Mississippi comes in for second place with eleven. Virginia leads a second time by having a city operating four banks, namely, Richmond. She also leads in the capital stock. Mississippi, however, forges ahead in notoriety and activity, having a State Negro Bankers' Association. Mr. Boyd says that four of these banks in different parts of the country have $100,000 of capital each; nine of them have $50,000; one, $35,000; twenty-one, $25,000, and seventeen, $10,000. He further states that a careful estimate shows a total of $1620,000 as the authorized capital upon which these fifty (50) odd Negro banks are doing business, and that when the returns are all in, they will show a clearance, on money handled, of about $20,000,000 for 1909. Miss Hattie Taylor. Courts street, is ill. Special Eervices CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. Mrs. E. J. Gerd. Dead. Mrs. Mary M. Gregg, wife of Rev. Dr. E. J. Gregg, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church died suddenly last Friday morning from an attack of acute indigestion. The deceased was born in Georgetown, S. C., in 1869. She was one of the most active missionary workers in the A. M. E. church and was favorably known to a large number of ministers for her many kindnesses to them. She is said to have been largely responsible for the success of the A. M. E. General conference held at St. Stephen's A. M. E. church, Wilmington, N. C., in 1896, where her husband was then pastor. While her husband was general secretary of the Allen Christian Endeavor League of the African Methodist church, she was especially active in mission work. Besides her husband she is survived by seven children, three of whom are in college. The funeral took place at St. John's church Monday afternoon, Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines, pastor of Trinity A. M. E. church, conducting the services. Railroad After Home For Aged. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is after the property of the M. E. Home for the Aged and Infirm on Lee street, and a deal will probably be closed within the next few days. The home is Supported by the Washington conference of the Methodist church and probably will be located hereafter in the uptown residential district. City Miscellany. Rey, C. S. Morris, of New York City, was the principal speaker at a Lincoln-Douglass anniversary celebration at Sharp street Memorial M. E. church Monday night. John Henry Smith, one of the best known residents of this city, is recovering from a brief illness. The Quarterly Meeting of the Grand Pasture of the Grand United Order of Nazarites was held Tuesday night. It is probable that the legislature will grant liberal appropriations for the establishment of a hospital for the insane and for a farm where the victims of tuberculosis may be treated. Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, pastor of Sharp Street memorial M. H. church, began a sorrel of 3 sermons on "Sampson" Sunday. Peculiar Incident CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. English, I. T. Hall assistant professor and W. R. Wiley, tutor; R. A. Gorden, professor of natural science. A. D. Snodgrass assistant professor and chaplain; J. H. Moseley, professor of agriculture; E. R. Corr. instructor in carpentry; T. B. Dhelm, blacksmithing; W. M. D. Douglas painting; M. W. Craig, shoemaking; Mrs. Pauline Jackson, matron; Mrs. Saddle Miller, domestic science; Miss Alice G. Laws, sewing; Miss Victoria Whittaker, nurse-training; R. A. Gorden, college physician and superintendent nurse training; Georga W. Comfort, steward; Miss 'Anna C. Snodgrass, laundress; Milton Johnson, engineer. More Money For Colored People This is one of the objects of this great Beneficial and Protective organization and Protective organization and Protective organization, the condition, in a financial condition, as well as morally and industrially, of every member, colored as well as white and black. Self Betterment Equal Opportunity, Self Betterment Equal Opportunity, among the things for which our members will be engaged in the semen of the Chartered Co-operative Society in every season of the year. We, the Grand Lodge, encourage your occupation, be you married or single, employer or employee, be greatly to your advantage. The Lodge, Grand Lodge, and their unemployed brothers and sisters to accuse them of being black or disabled, and where death occurs in the family. Big Cash Benefits At death of member, $100 cash is paid to beneficiary. At death of wife, or other beneficiary, memorial or of baby, $5. There are many other benefits not included in the organization. Membership includes both sexes, including boys and girls over 18 years old. No discrimination against women and girls. Religion. Over 80,000 men and women already joined our ranks, having found this new opportunity. We are committed to institution in existence. We living you to join. Send lc for copy of official paper, the *L-I-L Hume*. If you join promptly, we will give you authority to represent us in your local office. If you join promptly, we will give you members, for which we will pay you liberty. We also need a Traveler Rep._sentients who can assist you in your travel. We include traveling expenses. Write at once. 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CO. 13. Advocate is epered in the real office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. Three months ..... $0.50 Six months ..... 1.00 One year ..... 1.50 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1910. WAKE UP: To choose of us who have looked to Washington, the capital of the nation, for all that is great, good and proper, it comes with a distinct stock to learn that try as we may, we are still far behind in the great procession. In matters political, the outside world has never had the temerity to think itself on par with the past matters to whom a view of the White House is an every day occurrence, yet we pride ourselves on knowing the primer of the game. Socially, Washington, it is generally conceded, has the Negroes in other cities, towns and villages "beat a block", still they come to the barrier once in a while with a bark, banquet or sairce. But on the subject of funerals, we find contests our absolute ignorance. Here Washington stands in a class all to itself; it is suf generus, vara avis, e pluribus unum. In God We Trust. Here we have been contentedly jogging along in the old rut, speaking of all our dead as having "lived consistent Christians and dying in the full triumph of the faith", and hastening to the cemetery after an hour or two at the church. An hour or two! We blush to confess it, yet it is the bare, naked, unadorned truth. One hour and fifty-nine minutes have seemed to us overly long to listen to the rites over the remains or a United States senator, an ex-governer or lesser State official. But, alas and alack, how far are we behind the procession! Didst know, sweet reader, that the style in funerals now is to take thy lunch with thee and appease thy hunger while twenty-five speakers consume six golden hours—three hundred and sixty minutes—in extolling the virtues of the deceased? Didst know it? Not so that one could see it with a high power telescope. Yet you thought yourself in the swim. Arise, awake or be forever fallen! On the occasion of the Lincoln memorial services at his church, the Rev. J. W. Waters made a suggestion which, it strikes us, might be adopted and acted upon to its credit by this city. Rev. Waters thought and said that, instead of leaving it to the churches, the people, through some of their civic organizations, should arrange for and celebrate these public occasions. In this, as in many other instances, The Advocate agrees with him. In respect to civic pride we have not kept pace with many other communities. We have no Emancipation celebration no general observance of natal days of men who have contributed to our general welfare; we give but few, if any, exhibitions of having any interests outside of those which affect us personally. In this we fall short of the general. With the endorsement of the pulpit, we venture again to suggest the serious consideration of plans for an Emancipation celebration next September. The date is six months off but there is none too much time if anything credible is to be undertaken. WHAT'S WRONG WITH US? In any other city than Charleston the appearance of the Governor and State Auditor at a Negro church would have been the occasion for an outpouring which would have taxed the capacity of the ellice. At Simpson M. E. church Tuesday night, there was an audience of fair dimensions, but nothing like the occasion and the speakers warranted. What's the matter with us? What's the matter with us? We have more Negroes than are to be found in any other city in the state. We have more schools, more teachers, more preachers, more doctors, more lawyers, more physicians, more dentists, more editors and more every thing and every body else than interest in things essential to race uplift. It is this lack of interest which, perhaps, accounts for the lead of other cities to the ownership of real estate and other evidences of unity of purpose. ·The Advocate is loath to concur in the judgment that we are top heavy that we have run to brain (or is it seed), but unless some other evi dence is presented soon, we shall be compelled to confess the truth. The final consideration of the joint resolution authorizing the President to appoint a commission to decide as to the advisability of holding an exposition to commemorate the semi-centennial of Negro freedom in this country will soon be up to the Congress. The House committee has already reported the resolution favorably and it is now under advisement in the Senate committee. No opposition worthy of note has yet appeared, but the people most interested, the Negroes, should not rest in fancied security and allow themselves to be taken unawares. Much toward assuring the passage of the resolution in both houses can be accomplished by urging your Senators and Representatives, by letter, to support it. If they see that it is the universal desire of the race to mark the historic occasion by holding an exposition, but few of the legislators will offer any serious objections. There will be those, like Tillman or Jeff Davis, who, for political effect, will oppose the expenditure of public funds for the benefit of the Negro, but their number will be too small to jeopardize the success of the measure. Write your Congressman and Senators today, asking them to support the resolution referred to above. If they refuse, you will have lost only six cents and a little time, but the chances are that they will not refuse. It is worth while to try at least. Buck up! Sitting around whining about your down-trodden condition may afford you temporary relief, but it neither pays the grocery bill nor encourages your friends to make a loan. The chronic Jeremiah with his lamentations receives but little encouragement these days; so, buck up! Get a smile on your face and assume a cheerful mein, even if the flour barrel is empty the rent is due and the furniture installment should have been paid months ago. How times do change! Five years ago the speaker who intimated before a Negro audience that Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was primarily a war measure, would have been hung, drawn and quartered without due process of law. Now, we hear it on every hand without so much as batting our eyes. Mr. Glavis' charges against Secretary Ballinger are not, totally unlike the man's dislike for Dr. Fell; "I do not like you Dr. Fell, but the reason I must not tell; but this I know, and know ful well. I do not like you, Dr. Fell." Now that a record breaking winter has impressed upon you the wisdom of our observations on the necessity of saving up for the rainy day, you may be prevailed upon to begin now for next winter's snows. Telling what the dear departed said is not near so consoling to the widow as ah accounting of what he left. Here again we have a proof of the saying that "actions speak louder than words." On a recent visit we observed that the word "Pull" is printed rather conspicuously upon some of the doors of the Capitol. The Ballinger-Pinchot controversy will fill that uncomfortable void between now and the baseball season son. MORGANTOWN Erv. S. Christian, pastor of A. M. E. church is very sick at his home No. 1973 Water street. The revival services at the A. M. E. church, which have been in progress for the last four weeks closed last Friday night. Rev. L. P. West of Clarkburg, who assisted Rev. Christian in his good work returned to his field of labor Saturday morning. There was a wedding on Jones' Chapel N. E. church, Chestnut street Tuesday evening. Mr. John Dumbler of Grensburg, Pa., and Miss Loganiana Richardson, of Morgantown were his principals. The American Union held at Jones' Chapel M. E. church Sunday was successful; preaching was held three times and the collection amounted to $14.25. A Young Men's Christian Association will be organized in Hunt's Hall No. 124 Beechhurst avenue Monday evening. The United Order of Truth Reformers will give a game supper in Hunt's Hall Friday evening of this week. All are invited to attend and enjoy games of the season. Supper, 25 cents. The Sunday School in Jones Chapel M. E. church is progressing nicely. The second quarterly meeting will be held in the A. M. E. church, beechhurst avenue, Sunday. Rev. J. H. Aceoc, P. E. of the Chickahung district, will be present. All are invited. The fourth and last quarterly meeting will be held in Jones Chapel M. E. church, Chestnut street Sun- day, Rev. Curry, P. E. of the Cumberland district will be present. All are invited. The Martha Washington Tea Party and Bazaar will be held in the First Babist church, Sabraton, commencing February 22nd and continuing up until the 26th. Miss Mattle Prouty, our teacher, spends Sunday with her parents, family and friends at her home, Brownsville, Pa. Miss Emma Ellis and Miss Madeline Bruce were Sunday visitors in Brownsville, Pa., at Miss Mattle Prouty's home. Prof. R. Garner, Urvel Crawford and Okey Ogden have organized a mandolin and guitar club. SUMMER SCHOOL AT INSTITUTE. For the first time in the history of the state, a summer school, especially for colored teachers, will be held under the auspices of State Superintendent Shawkey, at the West Virginia Colored Institute. The necessity for such a school has been long felt, and it is with favor that the teachers of the state will welcome the innovation. Superintendent Shawkey has given the matter his best thoughts, and the plans evolved, if highly appreciated, will do much towards bettering the quality of the teaching profession. No better location could have been chosen in all the state for the session of such a school. This institute in the summer time, is like a park. Velvety lawns, shady groves, sparkling waters spacious buildings and a vicinity filled with the hospitality and chaste environments, are a few of the attractions that make it an ideal chatauqua center. The school will begin Monday, June 27, and will continue for six weeks. A regular teachers' institute will immediately follow the closing of the school and this will be presided over by lecturers of more than local repute. The course of study contemplated will cover the work of the Upper Grammar grades and that of the High School. For this to be accomplished thoroughly, the superintendent is negotiating with the most competent teachers of the state, and elsewhere to secure their services. With such an opportunity in view there are but few reasons to advance why there should not be two hundred eager knowledge-seeking teachers in attendance in June. The time has come when the state educational authorities are very weary of having their offices beseed by the tearful unfortunates who on account of mythical sick wives, families or relatives, or accidents by flood and field have been unable to make the grade. Opportunity to ring the death knell on such frivolous excuses is now at hand. Let us better our conditions through this or get out of the work. The place is institute, and the time is June 27, 1910. The maximum expenses for the whole term, including board, tuition and teachers' institute, will not exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00). Remember that the classic Kanawa ha is unequalled for boating, and it washes the Institute's southern bounds. The finest tennis courts in the state and croquet levels for those who do not revel in the more strenuous game. For further information write Supt. M. P. Shawkey, Charleston, W. Va.; Prin. R. P. Sims, Bluefield Colored Institute, Bluefield W. Va.; or Press. Byrd Prillerman, Institute, W. Va. REV. PROTHER Announces His Candidacy for Chaplaincy of Colored Regiment. Baltimore, Feb. 16.—According to a well defined rumor a prominent Baltimore pastor may be appointed to the vacant chaplaincy in one of the colored regiments. This minister is pastor of one of the largest churches here, and has exceptionally strong endorsements from prominent white and colored men the country over. Dr. John W. Prother, who holds a prominent position in the United States Immigration service, passed through the city en route to his post in Montreal, Canada. He denies the rumor that he has been demoted declaring that he holds the same position he was appointed to six years ago. GRAND COURT. Order of Calanthe is Instituted in New York by Mrs. Jessie D. Robinson. New Rochelle, N. E., Feb. 14. Mrs. Jessie D. Robinson, of the Supreme Worthy inspectri; of the Order of Calanthe, woman's branch of the Knights of Pythias, N. A. S. A. E. A. A. & A., commissioned to visit the state of New York, instituted a grand court for the state and conferred degrees upon the qualified members of the jurisdiction last week. Mrs. Robinson convened in session the several subordinate courts of the state of New York at New Rochelle, and after conferring the degrees upon the past worthy counsellor's, organized the Grand Court Order of Calanthe for the state of New York. Mrs. Robinson has been elected biennially since 1902, to the position of the supreme inspectrix of the Supreme Court Order of Calanthe, auxiliary to the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, and has filled the position honorably and credibly to the Supreme Court, Missouri, and herself; and by her meritorious work has received this honor and unsolicited recognition from the Supreme Worthy Counselor, John W. Strauther. Huntington, Feb. 15. — Huntington members of Bent Keden Temple of Shriners have hit upon a novel plan to attract attention at New Orleans where the Imperial Council will be held. Charleston members of the Temple will take along the snow white mulk "Dixie" and the Huntington members are trying to make arrangements to secure the "pleainham band" from the colored orphans' home at Huntington. In case this permission is granted the band boys will be placed at onde under a competent instructor for training in some of the latest and most popular music. With a little training such as is proposed, added to the ability already possessed by the young musicians, they would undoubtedly be able to attract attention, even in the rush and hurry of New Orleans, during the Imperial Council. This, however, is not the end of the scheme. The projectors have hit upon the idea of dressing the pickinniennes after the manner of "the twing" who have been made famous by the advertisements of the manufacturers of the washing powder. This company has been appraised of the idea and has been asked to contribute costumes in return for the advertisement. In speaking of the plan the men who have this thing in mind argue that it would not only prove a diversion to the Shriners but would enable the band to make an unusually large amount of money. WHITE WOMEN Quit Work at Ludlow Plant Because Firm Employed Colored Women. .Cincinnati, O., Feb. 11th.—Twenty white women employed in the Rheinstrom plant in Ludlow. Ky., decided to strike yesterday because Negro women are employed at the place. They also allege that they have to ride on the street cars every day when a large percentage of the passengers are Negroes and they will not stand for this. When Superintendent Walter Bodman learned of their grievances he explained that he could not secure enough white women or girls of working ages to fill the positions, and so was compelled to put the Negro women to work to get out his contracts. He proposed to allow the white women to quit work half an hour earlier than the Negro women, but the white women balked on this; however, and quit work. Superintendent, Bodman expects that some of the women at least will come back to work today. "We are paying the women and girls no less than $5 per week for 52 hours' work," said he. "The Negro women are entirely separate from the white women. They have their own check clerk, paymaster and dining room, the coffee of which we furnish them gratis and their own linen dresses." We are short 100 people and from appearances employees are hard to get. We would naturally rather give employment to white persons if we could get them." RACIAL PROGRESS McAlester, OKla., Feb. 10.—The Oklahoma Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, by unanimous vote here today, severed its fraternal relations with the New Jersey Masonic Grand Lodge until such time as the latter repudiates its Negro membership. Mississippi Masonic Grand Lodge recently severed its relations with the New Jersey Grand Lodge for the same reason. Additional Chillecottie News The Assembly Club, of St. Mark's church gave a masquerade party and supper last Tuesday night in the basement of the church, which was well attended. Revs. J. W. Carter and W. E. Walker and Miss Jennie Doll were judges. The first prize for being most comically dressed was awarded Miss Lizzie Phillips; second prize, Miss Alice Johnson. Mrs. Lizzie Rideout's Bee Hive will give a play by 10 girls in Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church Thursday night. The name of the play "Business Meeting." President, Miss Irene Gatliff, secretary, Miss Lena Marshall, Members, Miss Vesta Scott, Esta Scott, Florence Gatliff, Esther Walker, Lucy West, Geneva Ross, Helen Carter, Elsie Butler. Rev W. E. Walker pastor of Quinn Chapel, preached the funeral of Mrs. J. C. Woodson, who died in the hospital at Columbus, Ohio, and was brought to this city for burial on Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. m. at the residence of Mrs. Woodson, on 6th street; Mrs. Lillian Banks, of Mechanic street, will give, at the First Baptist church, a Martha Washington social on February 23rd. There will be a baptizing at the First Baptist church on the First, Sunday in March. All the candidates for baptism, are requested, by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Carter, to be ready. 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. 1-13-31. HOW COLORED SCHOOL TEACHERS CAN EARN EXTRA MONEY. If you are a teacher and want to earn some extra money after school hours, write A. R. Steward, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 1-13-31 IIII BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA On the main line of the N. & W. R. R., and easy of access from all points of the Virginian Healthful location, the very best of school comforts, and excellent advantages in the way of Library, Laboratories, Student Societies and a strong earnest Faculty. Regular Normal and Academic Courses, also courses in Music, Sewing, Cooking and Laundering. FREE BOOKS TO NORMAL STUDENTS BOARD, FUEL, LIGHT AND FURNISHED ROOMS $8.00 PER MONTH. A Model Graded School in which Normal Graduates are given the necessary experience in teaching before beginning their regular work. For Further Information Address the Principal REPAIRING DEPARTMENT BROKEN ring—broken heart; broken watch—broken engagement; broken eyeglasses—untold annoyance; indented silver—injured pride. All these fractures and dents pass out of existence when they pass through our repairing department—the injured articles returning as good as new. Final Bargain Prices on COATS AND SUITS In order to make room for the New Spring Suits, Coats, Dresses and Skirts, the final prices must move the winter goods. Every foot of space will be needed for new spring stock. A few LADIES' SUITS that were formerly priced up to $22.50. Closing out now at special price of $5.47 Another lot of LADIES' SUITS which were formerly priced at several times the figures now asked. Offered now at. There are a limited number of BLACK COATS $ _ { 4 } $ but the most of them are the popular mixtures. A few military collars. The rest are in the usual coat style. Formerly priced at $ 25.00. Very special priced for a quick clearance 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 Call on or Address - - J. R. SMITH, Mgr. CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE - HOT SPRINGS, ARK R. P. SIMMS R. P. SIMMS Owner John I. Taylor of the Boston Americans says he has "another Speaker" in Duffy Lewis, the California outfielddr. THE CRYSTAL Owned and Controlled by the America, South America, Europe Attendants' Fees $3.00 $1.50 $7.49 INSTITUTE VIRGINIA R. R., and Virginian of school ages in the student So- ulty. Courses, Cooking STUDENTS BURNISHED with Normal ary exper- ning their Principal President Tom Lynch of the National League, who managed the New Britain club of the Connecticut league last season, says the Highlanders coped as winner in Raymond Fisher, the Hartford pitcher. BATH HOUSE e Knights of Pythias of Northope, Asia, Africa and Australia. The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heated throughout. PRIE OF BATHS: $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certi- cates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. 00 per course of 21 Baths 50 per course of 10 Baths - J. R. SMITH, Mgr. - HOT SPRINGS, ARK- f A) Y, ie | TRE] aA: TT ; TE: = INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA ————. 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EUGENE COLE °**°*Rs (SUM Gieawane aun Press. i Cn 12 East Washington-St., Bradford, Pa. ._ ’ tas HOWARD UNIVERSITY DECIDES TO WITHDRAW Its REQUEST KOR A PART OF MORRILL FUND APPROPUSATION ON ADVICE OF JUSTICE JOHN M, HARLAN, Kemous School Will Also, Modify Cettrses in College of Avts and Keiences, Abandoning System of Kigctives for that cf Groups.—Miss Burs roughs Returns from a Successful Tour of the South.—Washington (o Have a Large Theatre Backed by While Capital for Negroes. Se sie - : a oa Saat tae 5: cso ae saul MAM he Ge Sag i ho i ied ie Bi Os é i Sean si A Si eR i 38 at aa en egy MHURSDAY, PEDAL A RY, E Washingion, D. (., Fob. 16.—The Board of Trustees of Howard Unt- PA ap te Bien eee ates ar a 2 Ce versity held an important scasion last Wednesday . Among those present were Justice Job Barnard ,president of the Board; Justice Anderson, of the District Supreme Cqurt; Chief Justice Stanton J. Peelle and Justice G. W. Atkinson, of the Court of Claims; Dr, BE. M, Gallaudet, presi- dent of Gallaudet-CoHege; President W. P. Thirkleld, of Howard Univers- ity; Dr. A .H. Richards, of New York; Dr. Booker T. Washington, of Tuske- see Institute ;Dr. J. Hy N, Waring; Di. J. E. Moorland, Dr. John-R. Fran- cis, Prof. E. L. Parks, Prof, George William Cook and Mr, Henry E .Ba- ker. Justice John M. Harlan, of the United States Stipreme Court, was present and after his cleancut éxpla- nation us to why the George pe ingtonf University should recei¥o: the benefits: conferred by tne extension of the Morrill Fund {o the District of Columbia, the Board reached the con- ¢lusion that it would be the part of wisdom for Howard, University to withdraw its request. for a share in this appropriation for the study ‘of scientific agriculture . The opinion was freely, expressed that Congress had been particularly lMberal in as- sisting Howard Gniversity, it would be unwise at this time to show a dis- position to insist upon sharing in the appropriation under ‘the Morrill act. Dean Kelly Miller, of the College of Arts and Sciences, had made a strong flght for participation in the allot- ment, and while the issue was not pressed finally; the eloquent presen- tation of Howard's claims upon the purse-strings of the, nation, bids fair to bring forth frult at some subse- quent, date, At this meeting the trustees of Howard University decided to-mddity the course-of studies iti the College of Arts and Sciences with tie begin- ning of the next academié year, The system of free electives is to be aban- doned at the close of the preseat year, when the group system will be adopt- ed. ‘The electives, it is asserted, fail to afford the training tor which the college system should stand, Under the group system, ‘Howard students WIN purste a proportionate amount of prescribed work each year, with the privilege of electing the remain- dor of the courses. The electives in- crease in the junior and senior years, Phe ‘Board authorized the mainte- tance ‘of a correspondence schol of theology to assist Negro ministers, This branch of instruction will be conducted by Rev. Frank C. Wooa- bury . President Thirkield reporte* all departments in-a flourishing cor- dition. with an Increased attendance over last year, bgtween 1.200 and 1,3000 students Weing enrolled, _ Perhaps the most notable action taken by this session of the Howard University board was the election of Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Mu- nicipal Court, as a lecturer in the Howard Law School, a ling of work for which he is especially adapted. Judge Terrell is an alumnus of the law department of Howard, and has a lively interest in all things that tended to increase its officlency, and General welfare . As a professor he wi have larger opportunities to la« hor In tts behalf, and with his. rich legal learning, he will be sure to ele- vato the standard of the law school to & point equal to that of the best in the land, The cholce is an excellent one from every angle, and both How- ard University and the Judge are be- ing congratulated upon thelr mu- tual good fortune. The selection is in keepihg with the cuatom in vogue throughout tho inw schools of tho District of utilizing the judges of the te Ont ee. neem sme <) HR ADVOOAM Tareas as lnstrietors. ~ Just tices Harlan and Brewer, of the Unit- e¢ States Supreme Court: Justices Wright’ and Gould and othera‘ét tha District Supreme Court and Court of Abpeals,.all occupy chairs in the gerd eral law sehools and are making Waphington the Mecca for. young men Who ‘desire a legdl'education at the'hunds, Of (he world’s fost Jearn- ed jurists in this work, Judge Ter- rell can be relied upon to do, his full share. phe fumeral of the jate Rey, Geo. -W. Lee lest Thursday wag:beld for Bix sontipnons hours at the-Vermoat Avene Baptist Church ..The house was packed:,und many. brought thelr lunches ‘with them in anticipation of the’ Jong service . The.;stredts | were Jammed and a detail of “police; in cliarge of Capt, Doyle,*of the :8th breeinet, required to keap'the” thor: oughfayes ‘surrounding thd” church fopen—to- trate. “De M- WI DY"Nor= man's serfifon was a touclifiig one and his stofy of the cdunttess' bene: factions rendered by the good mat brought forth wails. of anguish trom the bereaved congregation that were caught ap in a sympathetic wave by these.oh the outside. It is said that tweptyefive pastors took part in the eulogies which followed the sermon, For-the-suecession-at pastor_at Ver: mont “Avenue Baptist church, Rev. William Willis .who has been serv- ing for some iime as eo-pastor, is mentioned . He is said to be a young man of marked ability and that Dr. ‘Lee had trajned him for ‘the: thinis- try with a view of having’ him take the pulpit at his death’. Dr. D. Web: ster Dayis, the popular Richmond di- vine, ig. also-said to be in ‘mind for ‘the place. The Hiawatha Theater is easily the favorite playhouse conducted by our people in the nation's eapi- tal. It is ideally located, is coninio- dious, bright.and cheerful and within Its walls one meets just the people he wants to see. The management consists’of S.A. Keyes, president; F. M..-Morris Murray, secretary and Lewis: W.' Basley, treasurer. , They are all affdble gentlemen and také pains to make it pleasant: for: thelr host “of patrons . They are-exceed- ingly Mberai’in their dealings:.:With- in~ the “past—two- nionths “they~ have thrown open their doors. to ‘the /ehil- dren of the various courte,'in re- sponse to the’suggestion of prominent ladies.who-are maintaining social set- tlements for the benefit or these uns fortunates, “So far, four éritertain- ments of this charactér have’ been given. by thé Hiawatha: managers. In helping the Jadles and offéring’'a’ su- berb treat for the little onés of the “aubmerged -fenth,’: Mekers: Keyes; Murray ‘and tay tee qline an inspiring example which, might. well be followed by/other theatrical man- agers of the city. So successful has this house been that there ia’ talk to the effect that» the -eempany will lease the Maceo, another ‘pretty theater across, the street, in order to accommodate .thelr overflow pat- ronage. The Macea is closed for the present, on account of the ill-health of its owner, Mr. James F. Child. The move looks like a good.one. That sterling comedian, Mr. , Spencer Fin- ley, is now in his fifth month. of un- abated success, and is a fixture for the season. : Rector T. J, Brown, of St, Luke's P. ¥. Chureh, has declined the call extended by St, Mark's P, E. Chureh, of Wilmington ,N:'C."" Hé'is a worthy successor to sich ministerial chief- tains as the Rey. Aleaxnder Cram- mell and Rev, Owen Meredith Waller, and Is well- liked by his.congregation and vestry. x Arthur Leo Curtis, son of Dr. A. M. Curtis, and well-known as “Doe” himself, was severely injured about the face in the recent basket-ball game between une YM. C.UA. team. of-which he is a star member, and the Academy (eam from Moward Unt- versity, The cut required three su- tures, and he was confined at home for several days. “Notwithstanding his battered condition, he insisted upon playing in the game against the Smart Set from Brooklyn, New York, ag his team-mitter were apprehensive about the result if he remained out “Doe" Curtis helped to “clean-up” the “Smart Sct” to the tune of 24 10 15, playing a brillant game as left forward, leading for the first goal that took the wind out of the Brook- lymites for the rest of. the evening. Mrs. E. C. Williamne, wife. of Prof, Williams, principal of M Street High School, addressed the quarterly mvct- ing of the Colored Young Women’s Christian Association a few evenings ago at Lincoln Temple on, “The For- ward March of Women.” She ar- gued with charming logic that the de- velopment of woman along’ literary and similar lines better prepare her for the peculiar duties of homosmak- {ng. Mrs, Willams has been hora bit a short time, comparatively ,but is identifying herself with the uplift- ing activities of the community and Is a social factor of prommence. The appointment of Judge Robert H, Terrell as a professor in the How- ard Law School, ie chargeable to the influence and far-seeing sagacity of Dr. John R, Francis, one of the most useful members of the board of trus- tees. | A movement te ‘on foot to place a statute of John Brown, the famous Abolltionist .in the Hall of Fame at the United States Capitol The plans were laid at a recent meethig of the Indopendent League of the ‘District 9f Columbta ,of which Rey. 8. L. Core rothers, pastor of Gulbraith A.M. BR. Zon church, is president. Lawyers L, M. King and J. W.-Pat- terson: ably represented. the local lodge of Elke at the recent love-teast, field “at Wijmington, Del, Messrs. King anc.Patterson say they are well- pleased with the outlook for their oxder, “now that the warrtng fac- tions have reached an amicadle un- derstanding . The suits against the order. by the whites will be defended to the bitter end and they are con- fident-that heir contention will ul- timately be sustained by the Supreme Court of the United States, “Douglass Day”-was celebrated in all of the Golored public schoo!s last Monday . The day was observed in the evening by Howard University studentsh-in-Andrew-Renkin- Memo= rial Chapel’and on Tuesday evening by Bethel Literary and Historical As- sociation. * The stock-bolders-of the Odd Fel- lows’ Hall Association have re-plect- ed all of the officers of the previous year {to ‘goitinue their painstaking service. They are: President, Thos. ‘H. Wright; vice-president. Lawrence Clark; secretary Samuel W. Watson; treasurer, Joseph W. Scott, Henry P. Slaughter, James Langhorne, W, 0. Davis; auditors, Richard F! Williams. Alexander S. Howard and David War ner. “The allegorical poom read by Prof W. A. Joiner, at the’/!Mu-So-Lit Club's" celebration of Douglass and Lincoln's anniversary,” Was a. classi¢ and deserves wide’ publication, Prof, Joiner is president of “The “Wilber- forelans” and an instriictor in one of ‘the departhents at’ Heward’ Uni- versity. Arrangements shave been made by “him, in conjunction with President L .G. Grégéry ,of Bethe’ Literary and Historical Association to hold a special “Wilberforce Night” early in Mareh, at which time Presi dent William Howard ‘Tatt is ex pected to. deliver the address . tt will be one of the “red-letter’ events in the: history of Wilberforce Univer- sity’ . Miss Nannie H. Burroughs,--presi- dione of the thriving National Train- img School for Girls at ‘Lincoin Heights, has returned to tho city after a whirlwind campaign of Texac and other southern states, She re- ports a succesful tonr and was able to stir up much enthusiasm for the great institution she is building for the,colored girls and women who fin their work in the arena of domestic Mfe—and there-ts where 95-per cent fof them ‘do find fi. On Lincoln’ Day takes beantyy,)the pletire et Abrahan Lineoin were sold throughout the ciy’by: a committee: of fifty women interested fn the training school and a'targe sale is reported. Miss Bur- roughs authorizes the announcement that thé Women’s American Baptist Home Mission Association (white), is eXtending material aid to the in- stitution ,paying a teacher as dean of the ‘missionary: training dopart- ment. Attorney J. Alexander Chiles, prosecuting a syit for damages against the Chesapeake and Ohio filed a demurrer to the prayer of the failroad for a dismissal of the case this week before the Supreme Court of the United States. The action came up from the State of Kentucky, where the alleged discrimination took blace, and Mr. Chiles has been push- ing the matter with ‘vigor, believing that a square-toed. decision trom the highest tribunal in the land will Knock the bottom out of the whole ‘jim crow car’, system. The unique seriptural tone of the demurrer at- tracted considerable attention at the hands of the court’ officials, President ‘Taft sent a check for $50 to aid im the rebuilding of Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga., which was recently destroyed by fire. ‘The President said: “T was sorry to hear of the burn- ine of the Morris Brown — College, but 1 am glad to know that you are strugsling to rebulldyit, herewith vend a check for $50 as a contribu- Hon to this fund. This is a small cheek, but I have a great many calle,” The headlines. “After Dancy's ace.” ave working overtime in thé foeal dailies, but the good-humored Recorder of Deeds gives himself no Unexsiness about the matter. Doubt- ‘ess, be “knows something.”* ‘The National Amusement Gompany 4 corporation of Hallimore capitalists, (white,) have taken out a yermit for the erection of a $75,000 building on T street, near 7th, to be used as a firetcldss theater for colored pat- rons. ft is to have a seating capacity of 1.600, with a stage large as any in the city, and dressing rooms swit- able for any of the traveling com- panies. The theater is located in the heart of the section where the best colored people Nve and it will doubtless fill a Jong fell want, as colored companies of the Bert Wil Hams, 8. H. Dudley and Cole-& John- son type have been ftnable to secure reputable houses in Washington. Our people have been compelled to jour- ney to Baltimore to see their favor- ite actors. The bullding is to have a frontage of 85 feet on T street by a depth of 120 feet. It” will be con- structed of Pompeian brick, with In- Ginna Mmestone tritimings and a granite base. With # skeleton of steel and all floors, balcony and stops cw erteeenteertinieae meaeemeeimmtiatetetitt BO a ATTEN a ee ie als) A. Ceftbination | ra s ar Rene te Lean une ‘Hard:to:Beat oa i u 1 Mae Wo] - ay. 9 Jo Some dealegs sh HOST Pi SW: solely on the 'strerigth of some one particular feature /*'4 ey yg » tttyle, or service, perhaps)? ‘ . i ‘There isn’t a good point 3 x& “Js about any other shoe that’? “ee ls isn’t contained in full mea. | ’ ig . sure in me ye i "Wala Over “a tC Yr shoes. And in addition «| . sper,“ you-get_many--other--ed 3 & ah able ‘qualities you oe ou ; tice buy the shoes for. * ell 4 7 S., Ra. | convince you.if you'lk gine d e ay us half a chance. It a 4 BVIDENT SUPERIORITY ‘ Preeti ¢, Palmer & Thomas. a we aS e. Ne I AT isc sani ot . pti Why Not Make Use of Your, -.. Spare Time? | . nas ovhgiter Wd 1, ‘TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE, Soyer ite ie 2. TO INCREAS YOUR USEFULNESS. 0000) 3. TO INCREASE YOUR SAti ie The Afro-American School of C orrespondence, facorporated;> Rh L. Jones, L,'L. B., President and W. Bishop Johnson, D,"D.,. Linke Dee Secretary, will do those things nnd m ore for. you. It’ ts the only, of its kind for colored people and is conducted by experienced | ‘educt torg. * i 2 It provides a course in English, Theology, Lai and Special Academie) College. and" Business Courses. Bes “It will:make a course especially for you, of the things you neg@st know and-teach you privately. and confidentislly and you will lose no time! from work, studying at home or where you are employed, when it 1s eon venieht, and recito to us whenever you get ready, $50.00 will pay for courses, payable al. $3.00 per month, nntil that amount is.paid. oa We furnish text books and theré are no other charges, We give yaw five years. to finish and graduate you. sista ane We teach by iiuil. If you Know how to ¥ead “and wilte we can helpp you. “Send for catolog, or stop In our office and get inforimalibh.. Dod now. , Pee a W. BISHOP JONSON, D. D., "86 Box 2384 Station Go. ee Be? “a Office at-Second’ Baptist; Church, ‘Third Streot, belweow Hangar Sj Now ee eT of "reinforced Concrete the building will bé as near fireproof as it is pos- sible {6 make a structure . The doors will he thrown open, to’ the uitblic on September 1, gl SPORTING * NOTES Jim Goffroth “has arrived *home from Kurope “and is busy arranging the scenery for the Abe Attell-Jim Driscoll bout. ‘ ~ Norman Eiberfleld played — under Manager George Stallings.1n _ three different cities, Philadelphia, Detroit and New York. of 1 “Bugs Raymond says he has en- gaged a seat, on the sprinkling cart and will help “Ruber Waddell work the hydrant. ‘ During the ten years Christy Mathewson has Deen a big leaguer he has won 237 and lost 109 games pitching for the Giants. Mebsrs, Rudderham, Carpenter, Moran, Fitzsimmons and Phenninger will do the umpiring in the Southern Leagife the coming season. Ut was 11:30 and the Bore sitowed no signs of intending to depart, al- though Nellie and Bess were both yawning and mother’s head was nod- ding dangerously. Finally, perhaps with the idea of varying the monotony by induciig ip Bore to turn his back, Nellie asked: “Won't you play something for us, Mr. Stayer?” “What chal i: be?" the accommo dating man asked. Mother, who had not-said a word for half an nour. She roused ier= self by an aiiost superhuman. effort ana sable “Hol's live saat beautiful ola se- lection entitled. “Good Night, La- fies.” Ani sie added, as the Bore walked (owiri the -phino, - “please omit the tirst and Jast stanzas,” A SLIGHT MISUNDERSTA NDING “T haven't ony use for these -high livers.” “Nor (1 Why. only yesterday L told John that 1 guessed w'd have to eat cheaper meat.” LIGHTING THE FIRE « “But what is to be done when a@ wo- REO ELE nit man’ loses the last spark of hen aie fection for @ man?” the: platntitt yee divorce stitvasked: "40 SPS “Well.” said the judge as He aljuse’g ed the ermine on his left’ ‘stonidang: “under those circumstances) E jwquldl advise the husband to-try, the ¢ftects of a strong draft.” ‘ ea SA oe ee oe 7 can Jack Bingham Has. Neck Sawed Inta’ ti : OSs Jack Bingham, the Chésapéakd’ andy Ohio detective, known to many. as’ they “Human Punching Bag,” is off duty ges present owing to an operation’ whieh “i has been performed on his }'ne akg ‘The operation was necessary: ovr . Injuries he recelved “at | Thurmond} some, months ago when he: was, eights in w wrecks. In the wreck Ro’ wae. fd) jured about the neck and, wad "Tigi up for several weeks. Recen shift neck began swelling and It was neces. sary for an operation to relleve:hint. 1g Freddie Frickie Gets | # : aa The Real Knack-Out: Freddio Fricke, the lttié ' Hunting: ton boxer, who {a well) kngwit Charleston, was knocked out in“) fifth round of a bgut at Newport; Ken; tucky, the other night, by’ Batt Schulz, of ‘Toledo. Tt was’ the. «tnitrs tler's “second victory Ver Prickey: Schulz having beaten the. Huntington’ boy_at-Columbus-onge- Detdee tata rounds, , Battling Schulz comes ‘trom Toleda, and has been fighting only a tew* months. He is yet in hig teens and li: believed to be the coming feathery Weight champion, Ho fights on the, same line as Terry MeGovern. Tho! local sports regret that Frické lost his; tight. a ee ; INDIANA-MIOHIGAN LEAGUE, South Bend, ind.. Reb. 17<-The pro moters of’ the Indiana-Michigan. Bie ball league met in conference hergte 7 day to discuss further steps”'toward the proposed orgdtnization. — The ¢fr- » cuit will probably comprise Hatmond, Wikhart, Gary, Michigan ity, Goshen and Niles, with a possibility of St. Jos: / eph and Benton Harbor, Michigan, be / iitg added to mako an organitatiou: of , ‘alacht eduta: DO YOU wart te Wears’ to restives old mirrors and make: new | ones? Pleasant casy work... Prowte five dollars a day. Sample and, Ea ‘ewlars free. THE CRQWN, OOy" TABZ S St. Washington, De Qe eT 1-27-3 m, of RN CCE , Oth St. a4 Penn Av. CODE werent segtashy inc tie Mi ectiing selounggy pear Be cot cont Abi eae ea eee aig Cork Loa tees O° ” © ARN JeNeINGy, CAs on By THE TALK OF THE TOWN THE BARGAIN EVENT OF THE YEAR We Are Now on the Second Month of This GREAT CLOSING-OUT SALE OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, RUGS, STOVES, RANGES AND GENERAL HOME FURNISHINGS AT THE LOWEST PRICES EVER NAMED FOR DEPENDABLE QUALITIES. IN VOLUME OF BUSINESS, IN CROWDS, IN RUSH, CRUSH AND ENTHUSIASM, IN EVERYTHING THAT GOES TO MAKE SUCCESSFUL SALE, THE PAST MONTH HAS BEEN THE GREATEST IN OUR HISTORY! AND WE KNOW THIS MONTH WILL SURPASS IT, FOR LAST MONTH'S CUSTOMERS ARE TELLING THEIR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS ABOUT THE WOODERFUL VALUES THEY SECURED, THE NEWS IS SPREADING LIKE WILDFIRE. IT'S THE SUBJEST OF CONVERSATION IN THE HOME, ON THE STREETS, IN THE CARS, WHENVER PEOPLE MEET. IT IS WITHOUT EXCEPTION, THE GREATEST SALE OF HOME FURNISHINGS EVER HELD IN CHARLESTON, AND THE PUBLIC IS WIDE AWAKE TO THE IMPORTANCE AND EXTRAORDINARY MONEY SAVING OPPORTUNITY THE EVENT OFFERS. OUR EXTREST STOCK MUST BE CLOSED OUT AND WE ARE NAMING PRICES THAT WILL DO IT. READ THE LIST OF VALUES. The condition of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Joel son, was stricken with tubercular n. englitis a few weeks ago, is reported to be extremely grave and its death is expected at any time. Seven or eight physicians have been called into consultation, but none could give the parents any hopes for the little fellow's recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus Wright have returned from a visit to South Carolina and have rooms at Hotel Brown. Mrs. M. O. Mitchell is able to be out after a week's illness. Robert Harding is seriously ill at his home on Donnally street with consumption of the acute type, and his family and friends are alarmed at the rapidity with which the disease is gaining ground. Mrs. S. V. Wright, of St. Albans, is the guest of Mrs. Frank Johnson of Lee street. The Misses Merritt entertained the Lifters' Club, of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church, with a dainty lunch Thursday night of last week. Mrs. Robert Simpson continues ill at her home on Washington street. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lewy were guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Pfland, at Institute, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Lillian Starks has as her guest her sister, Mrs. Edward Berry, of Athens, Ohio. Rev. R. R. Downs, pastor of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal church, left yesterday morning for Bellaire, O., where he will spend four or five days visiting his family. Rev, R. R. Reed, of Springfield, O., has accepted the pastorate of the First Baptist church and will assume his duties the second Sunday in next month. He preached to a large congregation here Sunday, and returned to his home, Tuesday, to arrange for the removal of his family and household effects. Mrs. Mary Lewis has removed from North Rand street to 712 Ballitn street. Edward Huffman, whose illness from tuberculosis has been reported from time to time in these columns is gradually growing worse. Miss Pennie Mallory is convalescing. The Majestic theatre offers this week one of the best shows which have appeared in that popular house. The Brooklyn Trio has made a distinct hit. Beautiful hair braids and pomps at Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol street. Miss Willie White, of Red Sulphur Springs, is spending some time here visiting her aunt, Mrs. Benjamin Anderson. South Side. $16.00 BRUSSELS DRUGGETS ..... $10.00 $25.00 VELVET DRUGGETS ..... $19.00 $35.00 AXMINISTER DRUGGETS ..... $21.00 $45.00 WILTON DRUGGETS ..... $32.00 45.00 TERKISH ROCKERS ..... $30.00 $20.00 MAHOGANY ROCKERS ..... $21.00 $90.00 MAHOGANY DAVENPORT ..... $60.00 $20.00 BOSTON LEATHER COUCH ..... $13.00 3.00 LINOLEUM SQUARE ..... $5.50 $1.50 LINOLEUM, INLAID, PER YARD ..... $1.15 65c. LINOLEUM, INLAID, PER YARD ..... 45c 40¢ MATTING, PER YARD ..... 25c $35.00 SIDE BOARDS ..... $28.00 $16.00 EXTENSION TABLES ..... $10.00 4.00 DINING ROOM CHAIRS ..... $2.25 40.60 BUFFETS ..... $32.00 PRICES ON ALL OTHER GOODS REDUCED IN PROFORTION. ```markdown ``` The friends of Will Houston will regret to hear that he is seriously ill. Arrangements have been perfected to send him to his father at Danville, Illinois, but severe hemorrhages set in yesterday just before train time and his leaving soon is out of the question. In fact, the chances are all against his recovery and his relatives have been advised of his serious condition. Henry Spinner has purchased the Hotel Jackson, formerly owned by the late Sidney J. Jackson at Montgomery, and will open it for the accommodation of the public after some changes have been made. An excellent program was render- on at St. Paul X M. L. Chadwick Tuesday night before a small but appreciative audience. The features of the evening's entertainment were the readings of Mrs. R. L. Jones who gave two numbers which exited much favorable comment. The program was: Introductory remarks—T. G. Nutter, chairman. Selection—The Harmonic Club. "My School Day Recollections of G. T. Washington"—A Former Pupil, Reading—Mrs. R. L. Jones. Selc—Miss Nina Clinton. Beginning Monday next the dining room at Hotel Brown will be open until 11:30 each evening. Mrs. Nancy Robinson, of Longacre, who was taken to the General Hospital suffering with pneumonia, died at the hospital Sunday. The body was sent to the Steelé undertaking establishment and from there was sent to her relatives at Longacre for burial. Mrs. Robinson was 38 years of age, was a widow and the mother of a large family. Lewis (Dump) Hill, aged 29, died at his home Sunday on Hansford street, from paralysis caused by being shot in the spinal column 29 months ago. Lewis suffered untold agony from the wound and for the last five days before his death never spoke a word. The deceased leaves two brothers and two sisters. The funeral was from the home Wednesday at 3 p.m. Rev. J. W. Waters, of the Quarrier street Methodist church conducted the services. Interment at the Spring Hill Cemetery. The Saturday Bridge Club was entertained Saturday afternoon by Miss Cornelia Davis on O'Connor street. Miss Alpha Brooks was the guest of the club. The next meeting will be with Miss Esther Falks on Jacob street. Dr J. R. Whipper and Miss Jessie F. Embry, of Institute, were in the city Tuesday. S. M. Davis visited his family Saturday and Sunday. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Chas. Stephenson is ill at her home on Bibby street. Lathert Jefferson accompanied Billy Comby and troup to Cinquinhail, O.. Sunday, where they are engaged for the week. Mrs. Gertrude Mickens is ill at her home on Bradford street. Miss Virginia Goins, of institute, visited relatives in the city Monday. Miss Lizzie Whitaker was called to Middleport, O.. Tuesday, because of the death of her mother. The pastor preached at both hours last Sunday at Simpson M. E. church. The Sunday School was again numerically strong. The Lifters had charge of the finances last Sunday and on Tuesday, might served a splendid supper in the basement to a large crowd. Next Sunday the Thursday night Aid will have charge of the finances. Tuesday night, February 22nd, Washington's birthday will be celebrated. Ex-Governor W. A. McCorkle and Secretary of State, Stuart F. Reed will be the speakers. You can't afford to miss the rare treat of hearing these gentlemen. Prof. J. M. Canty, of institute, will be master of ceremonies. The Thursday night Aid will also serve refreshments in the basement of the church. The evening hour next Sunday will be given to a special program of an inspiring nature. The Woman's Loyal will postpone its meeting Monday night next to Monday evening, the 28th, at which time they will meet with Mrs. Rlee, Brooks St. Monday evening the members of the First Baptist church will give a complimentary banquet, in the assembly room, to Rev. H. B. Rice, acting pastor since retirement of Rev. S. R. Bullock. The committee with which the movement had its inception and who have the affair in hand are: Mrs. J. E. Henly, Mrs. Fannie Thomas, Mrs. Maryland Dawson, Mrs. Martha Lovely, Mrs. Helen Campbell, Mrs. Annie Taylor, Mrs. Mattie Hastings, Mrs. Matilda Parker, Mrs. Lida Hawkins, Mrs. Maria Alexander, Mrs. Fannie Gertie, Miss Neva Parker, Frank Henly and George Smith. The indications are that many will avail themselves of this opportunity to express their appreciation of Rev. Rice's valuable services to the church. West Side. Mrs. Melissa Hammond, who has been confined to the house with a grippe for two weeks is convalescing. Mrs Anna Jones, who has been visiting relatives at Jeffersonville, Ind., has returned home. Richard Weathers is at his post again after a few days illness. THE ABOVE OUTPUT CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES: BED ROOM—1 DRESSER, 1 WASH STAND, 1 CENTER TABLE, 1 ROCKER, 1 STRAIGHT CHAIR, 2 PICTURES AND DRUGGET, DINING ROOM—1 EXTENSION TABLE, SIDE BOARD, 4 CHAIRS, 2 PICTURES, 1 DRUGGET. KITCHEN—1 STOVE, 1 KITCHEN TABLE, 2 CHAIRS, 9 YARDS OIL CLOTOH. G. P. Lucas is contemplating accepting a position in the acythe department at the aye plant. The pole department is now working full time at the aye plant. Native and Foreign Born Citizens and Census Data Native and Foreign Born Citizens and Census Data Washington, Feb 16.—What the census-enumerators are required to learn regarding the place of birth of native-born and foreign-born persons, and other personal facts concerning the latter class, in taking the Thirteenth United States Census, beginning April 15 next. Is fully set forth in the printed instructions prepared by the United States Census Bureau to guide them in filling the population schedule. It is pointed out that, all the questions relate only to conditions existing on April 15, the "Census Day." On the subject of place of birth of a native-born person the instructions state that if the person was born in the United States the enumerator is to give the State or Territory (not the city or town) in which born. A person born in what is now West Virginia, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Oklahoma should be reported as born, although at the time of birth the particular region may have had a different name. Relative to conjugal condition, the enumerators are to report whether the person is single, married, widowed, or divorced. Married persons are to be asked if they have been married before. If the present marriage is the first, the fact is to be indicated by the sign "M 1;" but if it is the second or subsequent marriage, then the enumerator is to write "M 2;" meaning married more than once. The question calling for the number of years of the present marriage is declared by the Census Bureau to apply only to persons reported as married, and the answer should give the number of years married to the present husband or wife. Thus a woman who may have been married for 10 years to a former husband, but has been married only 3 years to her present husband, should be returned as married 3 years. The number of years entered should be the number of completed years. A person who on April 15, the "Census Day" has been married 3 years and 11 months should be returned as married 3 years. For a person married less than 1 year, the entry is to be "0." meaning less than 1 year. In the case of persons speaking Polish or reporting that they were born in Poland, which is no longer an independent country, the enumerator is to inquire whether the birthplace was in what is now known as German Poland, or Austrian Poland, or Russian Poland, and he must write the answer accordingly as Poland (Ger.). Poland (Aus.) or Poland (Russ.). If the birthplace reported is Canada, the enumerator is required to ask whether the person is of English or French descent and write Canada (Eng.), or Canada (Fr.), according to the answer. The question calling for the year of immigration to the United States applies to all foreign-born persons, male and female, of whatever age. It should be answered, therefore, for every person whose birthplace was in a foreign country. The enumerator must enter the year in which the person came to the United States. If he has been in the United States more than once, the year of his first arrival is to be stated. The inquiry whether naturalized or alien applies only to foreign-born males 21 years of age and over. It does not apply to females, to foreign-born minors, or to any male born in the United States. If the person was born abroad, but has become a full citizen either by taking out second or final papers of naturalization or through the naturalization of his parents while he was under the age of 21 years, the enumerator is to write "Na" (for naturalized). If he has declared his intention to become an American citizen and taken out his "first papers," the enumerator is to write "Al" (for alien). The inquiry as to the ability to speak English applies to all persons 10 years of age or over. If English is spoken, the enumerator must write "English" in the proper column. If the person enumerated is not able to speak English the enumerator is required, in such cases only, to write out the name of the language spoken, as French, German, Italian, etc. If more than one language is spoken by a person who, however, does not speak English, then the enumerator is to write the name of that language which is his native language or mother tongue. TACT She was very angry. But he was tautful. She had just stamped her foot--not with one of Uncle Sam's two-penny photogravures, but with vigor "But you could never emphasize a point in that manner," the man protested: "I couldn't? I'd like to know why not?" "Why," the man said in his sweetest tone, "because it's such a very dainty foot." And then he smiled. "AN EXCITING MOMENT" "It was a most embarrassing situation! I felt my face getting red——" "Getting read?" "Yes, and then suddenly he dropped his eyes——" "Horrors!" "And I lost my equilibrium and——" "Swooned?" "No! Took up his glance!" MAKING UP HER MIND "I'd like to find some method of as for two reasons. We intend to close out every winter suit in our store. To do so we offer them at One Third Their Real Value Suits Worth $13.00 to $20.00 ONLY $7.00 Suits Worth $22.50 to $25.00 ONLY $10.00 Suits Worth $27.50 to $35.00 ONLY $12.50 Sahley, Georgia DRY GOODS AND L ENTRANCES: 11 CAPITOL ST HENRY T. M'DONALD, President STORER Y, George and Bs MARY GOODS AND LADIES FURNISHING 11 CAPITOL STREET AND 720 KA N. M'DONALD, President N. C. BR Treasurer STORER COLLE Sahley, George and Bsharah DRY GOODS AND LADIES FURNISHINGS. ENTRANCES: 11 CAPITOL STREET AND 720 KANAWHA ST. HENRY T. M. DONALD, President N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer, STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va More than 400 men and women school in the state for Colored stu dent high. Remarkably healthful. BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR lar faculty of sixteen highly educa assistants. Our Library catalogued accord the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE BERS OF THE GRADUATING CLAS TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUC in its faculty and student body. In living. Literary Societies, Christi Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State For illustrated catalogue and 400 men and women have graduated here for Colored stud ents. Magnificent, markably healthful. Ample buildings. ING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. Eighteen highly educated, earnest teachers. by catalogued according to the Dewey State. MADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE ON THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is in residence and student body. Its whole influence is by Societies, Christian Organizations, Athletics. Academic, State Normal, Industrial, licensed catalogue and other printed matter. The Pr More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored stud ents. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academie, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to certainting what the fashions will be about five years in advance of their coming." "Five years! Why so long?" "Because I've discovered that by the time my wife decides what style she DOWN and Bsharah DIES FURNISHINGS. EET AND 720 KANAWHA ST. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. COLLEGE have graduated here. The oldest ents, Magnificent location. Eleva- Ample buildings. THREE NEW PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu- ed, earnest teachers does not include ng to the Dewey System, is one of S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- SES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TION. Storer is interdenominational whole influence is toward Christian n Organizations, Musical Clubs, Formal, Industrial, Music other printed matter write to The President wants to follow in making a new dress, it's out of style." It is said that that "Doc" White, the southpaw, pitcher of the White Sox, has refused to sign a contract unless he receives a boost in salary. ALE ```markdown ```