The Advocate

VOLUME X. MEET IN THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION TO REVIEW LABORS. All Parts of State Represented by Delegates and Messengers, Largest Proportion Coming from Kanawha and New River Valleys. Bluefield, Aug. 30—The West Virginia Baptist State Convention, which has under its supervision all of the Baptist interests of the State, held its thirty-second annual session here Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week, with the Scott Street Baptist Church, which is under pastoral charge of Rev. S. R. Bullock. There were delegates and messengers from all parts of the State, but the section traversed by the Cheesapeake and Ohio railroad was represented by the largest delegation, which came over the Virginia and the Norfolk and Western railroad in special cars. More than a hundred arrived Tuesday afternoon and found Rev. S. R. Bullock, and his good people ready to entertain them in the most satisfactory manner. The Trustee Board of the Hill Top School held a lengthy meeting Thursday night to prepare its annual report for the convention. There were some changes made in the faculty, however Prof. J. M. Arter was retained. Prof. Thomas Jefferson will take the chair of language and history, and Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, who stands in the front rank of the pedagogical profession will be installed as matron. Early Wednesday morning the pews of the Scott Street Baptist Church were filled with representative men and women greeting each other with words of cheer. At nine o'clock, president Rev. C. N. Harris, appointed Revs. H. C. Gregory, and H. M. C. Reed to conduct the devotional exercises. They opened the session by singing "I Love Thy Kingdom Lord" and reading the eighty-fifth Psalm, which was followed by invocation. The president in a few advisory remarks declared the thirty-second annual meeting of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention open, and appointed the usual working committees; on finance, Revs, Dabny, J. J. Turner, D. C. Hunter and J. H. Robinson; New bodies, Revs. R. S. Gordon, S. R. Bullock and W. C. Clements; registration, Revs. W. W. Hicks, D. Stratton and Mrs. Julla Williams. Editor, M. S. Malone was introduced and delivered an address on "Our Newspapers", Mr. Malone mentitled the leading newspapers throughout the country and endeavored to show what they are doing toward the general uplift of the race. Rev. J. J. Turner, Superintendent of missions of the West Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention spoke of that department of work and said that race papers should be read in all homes and that they should also be supplied with well selected books, such as are being published by the Culporter Department of the Sunday School convention work. At eleven o'clock a very helpful introductory sermon was preached by Rev. C. N. Harris, who used as text Psalm, 46:1, "God is my Refuge and Strength, a very present help in Trouble". The speaker impressed his hearers with the fact that God always comes to the rescue of those who trust Him when the worldly support is with held. President's Address. After the usual opening devotionals in the afternoon by Revs. R. S. Gordon and Wm. Jackson, some time was spent in routine work in which Prof. B. Prillerman, Revs. D. Stratton, J. W. Robinson and R. D. W. Meadows, took an active part. The president delivered his annual address in which he pleaded for closer organization of the woman's departments of work and that the whole State try to follow the same plan of operating missionary and educational work. This address was reported to a committee composed of Revs. I. V. Bryant, G. H. Carter and J. W. Arter who, in their report, advised that the churches endeavor to follow such plans as are laid down by the president. After the usual devotional exer- CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR. PRESIDES OVER WEST VIRGINIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE HERE THIS WEEK. Gathering Finances And Reports from Charges Consume Most of First Day, a Little Time Being Devoted to Mild Criticism of Pastors. The West Virginia Annual conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church is in session here this week at the St. Paul A. M. E. church, of which Rev. R. R. Downs is pastor. Bishop W. B. Derrick of the third episcopal district comprising the Ohio, Pittsburg, West Virginia, Bermuda and Nova Scotia conferences is presiding. The bishop is accompanied by two ministers of Pittsburg W. H. H. Butler and S. A. Anderson, the former us.h's secretary and the other representing the Book concern. Some speculation was indulged in as to the presence of Dr. Butler in such a capacity, causing a little buzz, with attendant interest of those near by, in a spirited undertone. It was evident that a conflict of some kind was being urged with the bishop and pastor Downs as principals; but finally it came to a laughing close. The Ladies Aid had quite a nice little program of welcome to the minsters, with T. G. Nutter making the principal address, remarks by Wm. O. Lee, and Grant Jones. Rev. S. P. West replied on behalf of the conference. The opening devotional exercises of the conference were interesting. The Lord's supper was administered. Upon the completion of organization the bishop submitted some criticisms of those who led the devotions. The ministers who read, used the term "chapter" instead of Psalm; another, in prayer said; "Jesus, the fountain of guilt and sin." The bishop explained—"This is done, not to ridicule, but to cause our brethren to exercise more care in their public ministrations." The most of the day was spent in hearing reports from charges and gathering in the finances. One brother reporting from Simmons, an educated man, twenty-five cents for Christian education from two different points, was questioned for cause for such little interest; another, reported a salary of five hundred dollars but only ten dollars for the conventional support, explained, that, "the white people gave me that money, to go away," because I was sick. Being both elderly and reverent in manner, his explanation was good humourly accented. The Bluefield pastor Rev. S. F. Boston, reported having received a salary of only twenty-five dollars. The Bishop said to him: "I sympathize with you." a man of your education and culture. I will send you to another place and if you then fail I will hold you responsible." The bishop also took occasion to give his opinions of the minister, who was paid for doing political service and that no matter how great the sum paid, the church could have no claims upon it as salary. He also spoke at length of the value of the ministry, in general to Negro uplift and progress and commended Mr. Nutter's frank admission as to the worth of the Negro ministry. Upon being informed that Governor Glasscock, who was to have addressed the conference was compelled to leave the city on account of illness, and spend some time at Hot Springs, the bishop called the attention of the conference to their duty in not only showing sympathy but to pray for the recovery and 'preserving of so valuable a life. Rev. Downs, upon motion caused the conference to order the secretary to send a telegram to the governor. The bishop, in speaking of men who were friends to the cause of the oppressed said that "the Negroes should erect, at Charleston, West Virginia, a memorial, no matter how small, to John Brown." Mansfield, Sept. 7.—Twenty passengers were injured, some seriously, when an interurban car on the Cleveland and Southwestern road jumped the track and turned on its side at the city line today. Nor that they see so little in you, against their. To take in themselves. You are doing much in wielding them employment. Take their from them what have they? The nation responds you the more because of your adversary and your witness here. YELLOW NEWSPAPER MIOS (LIMITED TO MIDDLE LIC) MOKE-SMITH of GEORGIA TILMAN of SOUTH CAROLINA of MISSISSippi VARDAMAN of VIRGINIA TOM DIXON of VIRGINIA They have called me idle, wanton, profligate, without ambition. They have written and spoken about it, faults, yet of my virtues, all are silent, in spite of the mightiest of them, this is my OFFERING. THE NEGRO CONTRIBUTION TO THE NATION'S WEALTH 50,000,000 ANNUALLY Sir Henry Adams AMERICAN SYNDICATE CO. Before the Speakers in the Gallery White Race Will Be Dragged Down by the Negro Unless Latter is Taught Higher Ideals, said Preacher. Cincinnati, O. Sept. 2—The white race must lift up the Negro or he will drag it down. We rise and fall together. On the basis of men, to say nothing of patriotism, philanthropy and humanity, we must elevate this race, or their diseases will find us out and their ignorance debase us. The attendants at the Methodist Conference of the Cindlmnati district at the Walnut Hills M. E. Church listened last night with the greatest attention to these conclusions of Dr. Patrick J. Maveety, of the Freedmen's Aid Society, who has spent his life in a study of the Negro problem. The same stand was taken by Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkield a few moments after... Dr. Thirkield is President of Howard University at Washington, D. C., a school for the higher education of the Negro. "The North judges the Negro by its worst representatives", declared Dr. Thirkield. "The Negro has proved himself,worthy of help by what he has accomplished. He has made greater progress than the Russian serf freed before him, and the degree of illiteracy among the blacks is lower than among the natives of Spain. "It is beyond us to reach the masses of the blacks. They are too many and we are too few. We train the leaders, we educate the preachers, the teachers and the physicians." SUICIDE ATTEMPT NO BAR. Negro Retained in Position as School Principal. Trenton, September 5—The Trenton School Board has decided to retain Spencer P. Irwin, of Philadelphia, as principal of the Lincoln School, the city's only Negro public school. Irwin is a colored man, and just after the closing of the schools last June attempted suicide in Philadelphia. Following this act the pastors of a number of Negro churches in this city petitioned the school board to dispense with his services on the ground that the knowledge of his attempted suicide would prevent the maintenance of proper discipline among the children. The board heard the report of two physicians of an examination of the man for the purpose of determining his mental condition, which showed that at the time of his attempted suicide he was passing through a period of great mental depression, induced by grief for the loss of near relatives, but that his present condition mentally is normal, and that he is able to fill his position of principal satisfactorily. BEING PLAYED BY SMART SET CO. AT WASHINGTON'S LEADING THEATRE. S. H. Dudley Star Receives Strong Support from Aida Overton Walker, the Dancing Comedien, and other "Top-Liners" of the First Magnitude. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., Sept. 7. "The Smart Set," the races leading road attraction of the season, is playing a phenomenally successful engagement this week at the New Howard Theatre. The company embraces forty talented people, and are presenting a revised version of Edwin Hanford's musical comedy "His Honor, the Barber." With S. H. Dudley as chief fun-maker and music by James T. Brymm, together with artistic stage effects by W. H. Lytell, the piece is full of snap and go, and is bound to be one of the best drawing cards of the year. Mr. Dudley's effervescent humor is constantly on tap, and he has never appeared to better advantage than in his unique character of "Raspberry Snow," whose chief ambition in life is to shave the President. He has several splendid musical numbers and his comedy is of a brand peculiarly his own. His interview with the donkey_x, "Patrick," continues to be a taking feature. Assisting the star are three or four "top-liners," who are entitled to the rank of "stars" likewise. Mrs. Alda Overton Walker, the best dancing comediene on the stage, received an ovation at every performance. She has three strong numbers: "Golly, Aln't I Wicked;" a turn in child's dress, pleasingly reminiscent of "Pickaninny Days," a beautiful terpsichorean specialty, "Porto Rico" in the second act; and a picturesque masculine impersonation. "That's Why They Call Me Shine," in the third act. All three of these productions are by that popular and accomplished song-writer, Ford Dabney, who came down from New York to see that they were properly put on and that the orchestra was all that it should be. From the repeated encores at the hands of the delighted audiences, and the finished interpretations of the selections by Miss Walker, they bid fair to be the musical hits of the show. Miss Ella Anderson as "Caroline Brown," scored heavily in "Consolation Lane" and "Merry Widow Brown." Her CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR. Program Completed For the Third Annual Exhibition of the Tennessee Colored Fair Association. Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 6—The Rev. Preston Taylor, general manager of the Tennessee Colored Fair Association, has announced the daily program and order of exhibition for the third annual meeting of the Colored State Fair, which will be held here Sept. 27 to Oct. 1. The two previous meetings of the association have been highly creditable to the Negroes of Tennessee, and its is said to be the aim of the management to make this year's meeting far excel those of the two former meetings. Daily exhibitions of livestock, races of all kinds and open-air horse shows each night will be of the highest order. In addition to these band concerts will be given throughout the meeting, and a grand livestock parade on the first and last days. In the floral and agricultural hall will be seen all kinds of flowers, potted plants, fine arts, children's and women's work, table luxuries and farm products, all the production of Negro brain and brawn, and in the different classes will be offered larger premiums than has heretofore been awarded by the association. The track program includes daily races and parades of livestock on the track. The purses equal those of other fairs. SUNDAY SCHOOLS Requested to send in their contributions to superintendent. Dear Sunday Schools: In keeping with the plan of the West Virginia Baptist School Convention all the schools were asked to set apart the second Sunday in August as general missionary rally day. The plan for conducting this rally was mailed to all Sunday school superintendents by your State Superintendent of missions. To this appeal some of our schools responded promptly with creditable amounts; still there are several that have not sent up the much needed amount. All schools that have not reported are hereby called upon to take the subject of Missions under prayerful consideration, and act in the spirit of our prayer. It is the will of the Lord that the work be pushed vigorously; therefore, we cannot afford to let the cause suffer, when a little sacrifice of our means will add so much to its success. In God's name send in your missionary contribution at once. Yours for success, J. J. TURNER, Supt. of Missions. Republican Convention WILL ELIMINATE NEGRO IN SOUTH CAROLINA, IF PLANS WORK OUT. Deas to Be Ousted And Blinkock Elevated to the Chairmanship of the Executive Committee, Assuring "Lily White" Supremacy. Columbia, S. C., Sept. 6—Special The ousting of the Negro from the Republican party in this State, the improvement of the personnel of the party, a general observance of the policies of President Taft toward the Negro, and the election of a "lily white" to the State chairmanship are several of the issues that are expected to be fought out when the Republican State Convention meets in Columbia on September 26. There were sixteen out of twenty-four of the State committee present yesterday. Of the sixteen members there were but three white Republicans, others being Negroes. John Capers, the national Republican committee-man from this State, was not present at the meeting to-day, as has been his custom in the past. L. W. C. Blalock, one of the best known Republicans in the State was in the city, but did not attend the meeting. The other white members of the committee stated that they did not know why Mr. Blalock was not present. The meeting of the State executive committee was a tame affair, there being nothing out of the ordinary to take place, although there was much discussion after the meeting as to what will be done at the State Convention. E. H. Deas, who has been State chairman of the Republican party for the past several years, was present yesterday and provided. He has been It is known that there will be a strong concerted effort to displace Deas from the State chairmanship, and those in a position to know say that L. W. C. Blalock will contest for the place in the Convention. This leads to the conclusion that the white members of the Republican party intend to oust the Negro from his stronghold in the party, and thus start a new regime in Republicanism in South Carolina. "I would like to see more white men in the Republican party in this State, for I am lonesome myself" said R. R. Tolbert, a member of the State executive committee from Abbeville, when asked concerning the meeting of the committee. "There will be plenty of action at the State Convention," said Mr. Tolbert, "and questions you have been asking me now, you will find out the answers to then. The meeting of the committee today was very quiet, there being nothing decided upon except to hold the State Convention on September 26." Tolbert said that there would be at least one hundred and thirty delegates to attend the Convention. When asked if there would be concerted effort to displace the Negroes and follow out the policies of President Taft with reference to the Negro, Tolbert said that he could not answer, because all that he knew he "had read in the newspapers." The leaders of the Republican party in this State are of the opinion that it is time for the Negro to go if the party ever hopes to make any headway. This opinion was freely expressed by members yesterday. FIRST BALE OF COTTON. Is marketed at Orangeburg by Negro and brings $69.75. Orangeburg, S. C., Sept. 3—The first bale of cotton for this season was brought into this city Monday afternoon and sold to Mr. John F. Newbone, a local cotton buyer. The bale was good dry cotton and was rated as good middling. It sold for 15 cents per pound and brought $69.75. This cotton was raised by Mr. Shedrach J. Murphy, a colored farmer of this county, who marketed the first bale here last year on August 19,—eleven days earlier than this year; and at 2 1-2 cents less per pound. LANGFORD WINS. Boston, Mass., Sept. 6—After 15 rounds of gruelling fighting Sam Langford defeated Joe Jeanette, both colored, at the Armory Athletic Club tonight. The decision of the referee was concurred in by all. NUMBER 1 Fight for Senatorship WILL BE NED TILL AFTER ELECTED ADHERENTS OR DATES. Truce declared Should West Virginia regain its Republican, the Senate for United States Senatorship Will be in a Finish. Col. Jesse V. Sullivan, local correspondent, had the following to say in last Sundays' Cincinnati Enquirer on the political situation in this state: "Anyone here seen Bill Hubbard or Nate Scott?" The aforementioned gladiators in a senatorial combat, who a few weeks ago were clutching each other in a catch-as-catch-all bout for the honor of representing the state in Washington, have made complete a disappearance as did Dr. Cook after his Copenhagen friend insisted upon still further proof. And it is probably well for the grand old party. Further activity upon the part of the two insurrections for the senatorial toga, pending the general election in November, would not have been conducive to peace and general harmony in the dominant party, and while in some spots harmony does not appear in Republican ranks, yet there is a prospect of a general elimination of the bad feeling before the time comes for the election of a Legislature. Be it known, however, that Senator Nathan Bay Scott and Congressman William Pallister Hubbard are still in the senatorial race up to their necks, and while the former's older bureau has the place enclosed for the return of the Senator, the Wheeling Congressman has a hand on the trigger and the battle will be fought to a finish before the Legislature. And what a battle it will be, my countryman. Of course, all of our prediction is based upon the probability of the next Legislature being of Republican completion, and some of the big guns in the Democratic party quietly admit that they have only a fighting chance to wrest the control of the Legislature from the Republicans when the latter have 11 of the hold-over Senators in the State Senate. With the exception of several counties where there are two local tickets in the field, there is a general disposition between the Hubbard and Scott supporters to postpone their arguments until the election is over, when there will be a general stampede after those who were successful in effort to go to the Legislature. In counties like Mason, Marion, Clay and Wetzel, where there are two Republican tickets in the field, it is very likely that Democrats will be sent to the Legislature. In Fayette County, there is no Democratic ticket. The Republican insurgents of Fayette placed an independent ticket in the field in an effort to put a crimp in the majorities. Sam Dixon, the coal baron, has been running up for the Republican ticket and the Democrat, realizing they have no chance to win, indorsed the Republican insurgent ticket. There are some indications, after Frank Tyree, the United States Marshal, and John W. Perry, of Huntington, had pelted each other with some verbal shot, that the Republicans of the Fifth Senatorial District will get together on the Candidacy of a State Senator in that district. Some of the Republican lead ers are now working on a solution. The party is not in the best of shape in the Fifth Congressional District. Trouble is pending in Mercer, Raleigh and Wyoming Counties, while the Republicans of Cabell, Lincoln and Putnam are rent over the senatorial squabble, and Mason County has two Republican tickets. This leaves McDowell and Mingo Counties to come across with the majorities to return Congressman Jan A. Hughes for another term. McDowell has never had a real live test and the politicians assume that she can deliver just what will be really necessary. Most amusing of all the preliminary battles prior to the real opening of the campaign has been the contest in Kanawha County and the Eagle State Senatorial District, being waged on a wet and dry platform. The first skirmish was the effort to oust Judge Mottesheard as a member of the Kanawha County Court. He had voted to banish the salome from the court. Ciliates ie. rex asveadha aaa anemia yr Kpeetagrommenntacmmee:| Festttientat gto atin TORRES PONDENCE) OO | eee “HUNTINGTON. ° ‘And faintly. Syedohn Martin, of Martina, was a hess visitor in our city this ; ae MAfthix Finley, of Ironton, Gs r faipanied by her daughter Pearl, bending a few days wither ai futer, Mra. Cora Mya. of Penth BMA Lydo Lee was indisposed iis week. Harry Bryant, of Columbus, was mE on friends in the city last fj Mesdames Banks and Hall, of plumbus, spent Sunday here as Giests of Mrs. Matilda Liggins, of priigin Ave. MY¥s. Ossie Taylor spent a few ys with her mother in Bradrick, hio. BNfr. Hawards, of Unioiitown, Pa., Rim thé city in interest of his un- Gkrtaking establishment, which is colfittia py Fred Smith, a young “wmmitrany qualified for the business. Mf#.,. Mattie Collins, of Ironton, @pent Sunday with Mrs. James Tay- Jatyiof Tenth Avenue. Mire: . Ettex Woodfin visited her Meether James Jackson, of West Huntington, this week. iis. Nannie Meade and children aré' viditing relatives in Virginia. _. wk dawn fete was given at the home of Mrs. W. H. Craney by the Sun- Qy:,Sehoal of the Sixteenth Street Baptigt Church, Friday evening. “Mies. Wynema Hickman and cous- y of Columbus, spent last week with meron ha Mrs. Reese Thompson. caag2? White has returned from a Mon trip to Montgomery and Mt. one. Rev. P. A. Boswell, of Ironton, ‘Wiis'tn’ the city on business Friday. .N¢{Mra.-“Moliie Mickens met with a very .painful avcident Friday. She fell and cut a gash in her head which “ehused: several stitches to be taken. y,@eorse Bryant and son Wesley, of *) tan, (were guests at the Perkins fe this week. ., Miss Blanche Miller has gone to Youngstown, 0., to visit her aunt, Mrs; Rosa B. Holmes. ;,Mys. Emma Ewing and neice Miss Justice, were calling on friends Sun- @ay while enroute to Columbus trom Louisa, Ky. \_Mrg,, Minnie Frye, who has been Hie House guest of Mrs. Virginia Dil- ‘Igrd. several weeks, returned home saturday. ~Miss Stella Stewart spent a eOuplé of days here enroute to Galli- = fab, toon Cincinnati. yoy’Phe annual officer's banquet of the Sixteenth Street Baptist church was “given Monday evening. «a;Migs Ada Burke and Mrs, Maria »Brown spent Sunday with friends in Cincinnati, ‘Mrs. Martha Woodson entertained jn, a most delightful manner Mon- ~-Gay,.evening in honor of her niece, “Miss Eva Sammons, of Charlottes- ville, Va. Others’ enjoying the hos- Pitality of the hostess were: Misses Marcella Manggrum, Hattie Johnson, Adella Taylor, Rejelia Carter, Lula James, Rosa Carter, Messrs. John Lee, Langston Manggrum, Albert StI], Leonard Lewis and Otis Woods . The sick this week, are Mesdames j[ylia Chappelle, Ractiéf "Farrow and ‘Sallie Venerable. >, Bishop Derrick and wife are guests of Rey. and Mrs. W. H Thomas, of Wighth Avenue. The Bishop will preach at the A. M. E, ehuyeb Sunday. Miss Bessie Vinson, of Burlington, Q., ig visiting mrs Mae Bromley, of Avtisan Ave. , Mrs. Allen Leftwicli has returned from a pleasant visit to Washing- ton, D. C. The sad and impressive funeral seryices-of Mrs. Fannie Wright were .senducted Wednesday afternoon by Rev. I. V. Bryant. The deceased Aekgey @ husband, three children, ‘ me brethere, two sisters, a neice, a “grandmother and a nowt of friends to “adourn their loss.” _Mrs. Jane Wilkins, gave a dinner ot very pretty appointments Friday fWvening. Covers were laid for Mr. and. Mrs. Walter Smith. *“\S"Born to Mr. and Mra. Jack Nelling oy) | PR. PLBASANT. Mitees Idavand Mary Craig, Anna Green, Mithue Colston and Ona Léwis bpént Sunday of last week in Middleport,.and Pomeroy, the guests Of Mises Jess Hale and Frances Merton. ‘* We 'védital giver’ at M. EB. church by Misses Sumbeam Gooden and Rosa Céwts, of Parkersburg, proved to be A sudceas. There were many com- ents upon the excélent recitations ANY Well rendered solos. igbaniton wehoor opened Tuesday ABS. 2) PHeverson N16) j principal, Miss Mosella H. Colston, assistant, ata MAS. H. Williams, music teacher. The attendance was good And prospects are bright for a very successful year, Mrs. G. He Jordan and little grand-daughter, Helen — Williams, will leave for Fairmont Saturday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Chas, Ham- fiton and Mrs, B. L. Morton Miss Lucy Lincoln, who has been visiling her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Lincoln, for past two weeks, left for her home in Wheeling Sun- day of last week. Mrs, Joseph Jordan spent the [Week end in Gallipolis with her sis- ter Mrs. Chas. Harris. Mrs. Chira Payne and son Charles A. and daughter Mrs.-Mary Smith, of Penn., are guests of Mrs. B. ‘Taylor. Miss Mosella H, Colston spent a few days of last week in Middleport the guest of Miss Jess M. Hale. Among the number that attended campmeeting at Chesire Sunday of last week Were; F. Henderson and son, John, Mrs. Mary Roberts and daughter Luella, Misses Marie, Vir- sinia and Jessie Lincoln, Lena Bates, Robert Johnson and Frank Bell. Ona Lewis, of Kanagua, spent Sunday here the guest of her cousin, Miss Ida Craig, John Davis spent a few days of last week in Middleport, and Pome- roy visiting Miss Jess M, Hale and ie 8. Wells. Walace Smith, who has been here with his parents for past week left for Zanesville to visit his sister, Mrs, E, Jackson Ladies Aid did not have its usual meeting Monday evening on account of the recital given by Misses Good- jen and Lewis, of Parkersburg. The annual outing and picnic of the First Baptist Sunday school was postponed on account of inclement weather. Mrs, F. Henderson and sister, Miss Bess Jones, who have been on an ex- tended visit to Niagara Falls and other pcints, returned Saturday. Mrs. R. A, White left Friday for Red Star where she will be the Zuest of her sister Mrs H. C. Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Henderson spent Sunday in Langster. RONCEVERTE. | Rey. S.A. Lewis has returned home from the conference, after visiting Staunton and other eastern points, con - Miss Bettie Williams returned home last week from Va., where she visited relatives. John Slaughter visited Alderson, Sunday. : | Wm. Grove visited his family at Organ Cave last week. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Brown have re- turned to the city after spending a week at Cincinnati, attending the exposition. Jake Anthony returned to Thurm- ond, Monday. Revs. J. W. Waters. and Wm. Free- man were visitors here Friday. J. B. Williams, of Lewisburg, was a visitor here last week. Mrs, Debby Terry, gave a party to a number of iner friends Friday night Games were played, refreshments were served, and all had a pleasant time. H, T. Moore, J, M. Ftench and D, R. Hickman attended grand Council of Red Men at MeDonald last week. Mrs. Kate Eldridge, who spent lat week at Clifton Forge, has re- turned home. Rev. Terrell avd wife have re- turned home from Bluefield. Clarence Davis, A. L. Slaughter and P. H. Woodfolk were in the city last week attending the annual meet- ing of the Christian League. The annual meeting of the Christ- ian League was held “Tuesday 30th, at their hall on’Main St. Charles H. Brinkly, founder of the organization, made a very able and stirring wel- come address. Delegates from various fraternal societies were Present. and spoke, ‘The Christian League was organized in 1893 and by good management and strict at- tention {o business they own prop- erly assessed at $2000, have an en- downment policy that gives a jood premium at death, and they have a ood bank account, A banquet was served at night to 60 guests and all had an enjoyable time. MONTGOMERY. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Mundiey, of Mt. Hope, were guests of relatives here Monday, Wm. Green and Sam Lustus, of Mt Hope, were here on business Mon- day. Doc. Scott, of Burnwell, was here Monday looking after his property The Hugheston and Montgomery Bands furnished music for the Labor Day celebration. Fredric and Charles Parrish, of Bluefield, are here visiting their parents, Mr. and Mra, Wesley Par- rish, on Cresent Hoights 4-Rev. N. A. Smith, of Iron Gate, | Rev. V. A. Harrlday filed his regular appointment at Snow Tilt Sunday, J.C, and John Taylor, of Ward came up Sunday. The latter left Sunday night for points In Va. Rey, B.C. Page filled nis regular Appointment at Institute Sunday, Mr. oand= Mrs. Claude Hurt, of Cedar Grove, spent Labor Day here. Dr. D. C. Deans preached at the First Baptist chureh Sunday night in the absence of the pastor Rey. Warn- er Brown, 3 Win. and Acquilla Page, of Kana- wha City, were here Monday, Mrs. Marie Shelton Woody, of Uluetield, who has been — spending some time at Lawton with her sick mother, Mrs. Samuel Buster, spent the week end with Mrs. Howard H. Railey and left Sunday for her home, Little Dorothy White is sick at the home of her mother Mrs. B. PF. White. . Mrs. Virginia Shelton Buster, of Lawton, was taken to. the Paint Creek Hospital Sunday by Dr, W. Cc. Lawrence and will be operated on Tuesday for Cancer of the breast. Mrs. Ellen Allen was in town Monday. Mrs. L. D, Hodge returned Satur- day from Bluefield and has as her Suest’ Miss Mattie Mason of that town, Mrs. I. S. White and Miss Ruth Watson left Thursday for a two weeks’ visit in Virginia and Wash- ington, Miss Tessie Jordan, of Staunton, Va., is here the guest of Miss Etta Hall. Mrs, Maria Thomas has returned home after spending some weeks at Winona with her son Dick ‘Thomas. Leonard Crawford was bitten by a black rattle snake Monday and is in a serious condition. Mr. and Mrs. John umes, of ‘Standard, were shopping in town Monday, J. S. Harvey, of Powellton, was a business visitor here Tuesday. PAIRMONT. iE. L. Morton and L. 0. Wilson spent Thursday at Morgantown, where they were honorary guests at ‘a banquet given by the K. of P.'s Thursday night, Miss Hazel Dillard, of Charleston, and Lillian Guss, of Instituce, spent 4 few days here last week the guests of Mrs. Chas, Hamilton. They were enroute to Fairchance to visit Miss Mary Gordon, } “1s. On--Wilsonywof Weston, spent two days here the guest of E. L. Morton. Miss Florence Cobb, of Columbus, primary teacher in Dunbar school, arrived here Sunday, Aug. 28th, she Was accompanied by Miss Hélen Meade who was her guest for three weeks, Mrs. Fannie Shelton, of McKees- Port, Pa., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hattie Fortune, and daughter, Miss Mary Shelton. Miss Mary Shelton entertained a number of her young friends at the home of Mrs. Helen Crenshaw Tues- day evening, it being her birthday an- niversary. A pleasant time was spent by all and she was the recipi- ent of many beautiful presents. Mrs. Chas. Nelson ig ill at this writing. Mrs. Addison Bumgarder has re- turned home after a pleasant visit with relatives at Buckhannon. Mrs. Susan Turner, of Pittsburg, is the expected guest of Mrs. Arch Meade, Mr. Mitchell has moved his fam- ily from Cherry Ave. to Spring St. Miss Mary Jackson has been quite ill the past week, The drama, —“The Ugtiest of Seven" was played at the echool hall on Friday night by local talent un- der the direction of Mrs. K. L. Mor- ton. ‘The play was splendid from start to finish. Howard Meade as Ernest Helwald, and Miss Pearl Washington as Ernestine Ambrose, were stars in their role. All played their parts splendidly and were heartily commended, Proceeds for the building fund of M. EB. chureh. PARKERSBURG, George Edmondson, who has been quite ill, is able to be out again. Mrs, Sarah Griffin and daughter, Joanna will leave for St. Lonis, Thursday to visit her daughter, Misses Anna Evans, Mildred Bell and Lillian Hebron left Wednesday for their home in Baltimore, after spending some time with Mr, and Mrs, William Ferguson. : William = MeGhing spent a few days in Cambridge, O., last week. Rev. S. A. Lewis, of Ronceverte, visited his family last week Miss Buelah Draper returned to the city Sunday after spending some- time in the East, Miss Mae Giles will leave Thurs- day for Pittsburg, Pa., to epénd sometime with relatives. A parlor social and lawn fete was given at the residence of Mra, Lucy MeChing by the Sexton Club of Log- an M. B. Ghureh. ‘The following program wage rendered: . _ZUSOTEMORTAL: + B6lo——Miss = Mavte ‘Solo—=Fhith- BTA. — Recitatton—Magzy Washington. Solo—Mandesté Williams. Instrumental Solo— Martha Brown Recitation—Lillan Hebron. Instrumental Solo Mildred Bell. Mrs, W. M. Ferguson, President, Mrs, Clara Jéfferson, Secretary. Rov. F, H. Alleyne left Thursday for Charleston tovattend conference of the A. M. B, ehureh. Prof. H. D, Hazlewood spent a Tew days in the vity last week en- route to Cambridge, 0 Rey. D. D. Dancey, of Wheeling, preached at the Bethel A.M. B. chureh Sunday morning and eyen- ing. Misses Helen and Ruth Smith, who are visiting Mrs. Dora Smith, Quiney st..Swill Iouve Thursday for Wheeling. Mrs. Andy Burton left: Thursday for Atlantic City to spend several weeks. Miss Hazel Williams, who has been the pleasant guest of Miss Mary Washington, left Monday, for het home in Jackson, O. + PRATY®r. ge Wa Molmes, secompanied ye her two little daughters, Eunice jana Sallie, went to Montgomery last Tuesday to meet her husband on his return from a yisit to relatives in ‘Virginia, Miss Julia Francis is visiting in Pennsylvania, Miss Kate Luckey, of North Caro- lina, has become a resident of our town. Mrs.M. A. W. "Thompson is back from Bluefield where she went to at- tend the W. Va. Baptist State Con- vention. Edward Lewis is back from the hospital at Clifton Forge, mueh im- proved in health, Mrs. Mary McClure is visiting friends in Charleston this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Washington, of Hugheston, spent Wednesday with their parents, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Washington, William Murray, of Mahan, was calling on friends’ here Saturday. Misses Jeanette Powell, Martha Billups, Nannie Jones, Lillie Booker and Lewis Green of Hansford, were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. 'T. W. Holmes. Joe Morris is home again after a pleasant vacation in Virginia, Miss Edith A. Thompson made a business trip to Hugheston Thurs: day. T. W. Holmes, Oscar Holmes, Wil lie Holmes, Fred Méreman, Mrs. Dave Cyrus and Mrs. ‘CHks. Rollihs spent Labor Day in Montgomery: Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson spent Monday in Mucklow with Miss Ra. chel Milburn, and Tuesday with Mrs. Alice Franklin at Standard, Mrs. P. S. Woods, Field Mission. ary of the Woman's Convention spent the first of the week with Mrs ‘Thompson. Misses Sallie and Eunice Holme: had as their guest Monday, Miss Minnie Williams, of Handley. RED STAR. Prof. J. M. Arter attended the Teachers’ Institute last weck at Charleston. Mrs. Mamie L. A. White, who graduated from W.Va. Institute this spring. arrived Friday to visit her sister, Mrs. H. C. A, Washngton, for a few days. She will open school at Sun on the 12th. Miss Annie Smith left Tuesday for an indefinite stay in Virginia. The pastor of the M. . Church will hold a rally on the third Sun- day, _ Miss Ida Alexander and sister, Mrs, Mamie White, were at MeDonald Monday on business. _ _ Frof. Thos. Jefterson preached at ‘The Hill Top Baptist Chursh Sun- day. : | Miss Rachel Munroe, of Thurmond, who has been the guest. of her unele, tu. P. Munroe, returned to her home Sunday accompanted by Mrs. Nellie ‘Munroe and children. | Miss Ida B, Alexafider opened her school at Searbro Tuesday, The Odd Vellows celebrated their anniversary Saturday and continued the festivities Monday. Several young people attended the ball game at Glen Jean Monday. Mrs. R.A, Penn made a business trip to Thurmond Monday. The 5th Anniversary Sermon was preached on 41h Sunday by Rey, A A. Spencer, of Buchanon, Va. A large crowd Was present. ' ‘On Monday night they Kate a ‘Tom Thumb" wedding, contracting parties, Little Miss Cassie Dandridge, of Greenstown,, and Master Lois Warhington, of Hill Top. Master Let- cher Grey. of Greénstown officiated and Master Harry Madison played the wedding mareh, Dr. S.A. Washington was on Lau- ral Creek last week, STANNAFORD. Rey. Pm. Smith filed his regu- lar appointment here, Sunday. Thotias Peck, R, BE. Peters and {W. H. Chamberg attenqagiiiial TerUng ot TOY nt Gea Fe ‘ast_week.. 20 SENG WW. K. Crite, and ‘THOR METTDG Were business visitors to Beghiby. on ‘Saturday. + ee) Ke | Mr. and Mts; Com pis, ‘ot Sylvia, were guests of WS, Bs, ‘Clayborn Siinday, + ee | Miss H. J. Roberts arrived in town Monday to teach the pubile. school which will begin Tuesday. Clovelgnd Richardsan accompanied het. .\\S, | ‘Thomas Peck made trip to@len Jean Monday. / Mra, Minnte Winston has aen spending a few days with friends on Loup Creek this week. W. M. Winston made a trip to Loup Creek Saturday and returned Sun. day. ; R. E. Peters was in Beckley Mon. day on business. t Mrs. Ethel Peters, who has been spending a few days out of town, returned Monday. é Miss Hester Ferguson, who-has been absent some weeks, has return- ed. Mrs, P. E, Eubanks fs indisposed this week, Mrs, Ada Cousin has returned from a lengthy stay in Virginia with her husband's mother, Mrs, Minnie Walker is aick this Week. SMITHERS AND LONGACRE. ‘The new church building will soon be ready for services. The Sunday school has changed trom 2:30 p, m. to 9:30 a.m, Master Willie Saunders and Mattie B. Manns, have returned home from their visit to Virginia. Rev. Dan Lipscomb, of Hughes- ton, was visiting friends hore Sun- day and Monday. Mrs. G. A. Lewis is rehearsing a company of girls and ‘boys for an en- tertainment for the benefit of the new chureh building, Monday night, Sept. 12, B. B. Daulton will leave for Rich- mond, Monday, to attend the Grand Fountain. Mrs, Peggie Daulton is sick. Mrs. L. B. Daulton, was in Mont- womery, Monday, on business, Mrs. Elvin Oatneal, of Ward, was calling on friends here Sunday. _ Mesdames Lottie and Mary Clay- ton were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Smith last week, |B. B. Daulton ewnt to Falk View Monday and secured a school for Smithers this term, } Mrs. Hall was in Mt. Hope last week attending the Red Men's grand lodge. “3 Miss Sarah Dayis, of Charleston, Was calling on Miss Dora Smith, last week, ‘S. Graves, of London, was calling on Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Dauiton, Mon. day, s Miss Lula Edmonds is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Saunders, this week, OEDAR GROVE. _ The citizens of Cedar Grove are Preparing to have a grand celebrat- fon on September 22, Emancipation day. Mrs. Lucretia Austin was the hos- tess at six o'clock dinner at her home Saturday evening. Those sharing her hospitality were. Mra. Caroline Mar- tin, Miss Emma Leniona and Mr. Edward Philips. Rev. Richard Hughes, of Berlin, preached here Sunday to an apprecia- tive audience. J. H. Dingess was on Cabin Creek last week on business in connection with the Emancipation celebration. Miss Ema L. Meadows, of Insti- tute, was here Wednesday on bust- ness. Powhatan Waddy left for Lynch- burg, Va., last weer, Miss Nannie Lawson, of Kanawha City, is here visiting her sister, Mrs Carrie Anderson, Misses Kittie and Mary Strudwick, of Mammoth, were here Sunday. W. M. Beamer and W. H. Lacey, spent a few days at Thurmond, ana adjacent towns last week on busi- ‘hess in connection with the Emap. cipation celebration, | Mrs. George Lewis, of Longuaere, was here Friday. J. W. Riéhmona continues sick. Joe Walker is improving slowly. BANOROWT, The Improvement League veld its regular meeting with Mrs. Simon Weeds, of Betsey, Thursday after- neem. A large saumber being pres- ent. After the business was over they were served to ice cream and cake by the hostess. Fred Jackson. of Middleport, Ohio, spent Sunday as the guest of hig mother, Mrs, Jackson, of Plymouth. H. A, Jones is on the sick list, this week ied Mr. and Mrs. Elijah, , Steavenss have returned from Bldwoll, bsg, where they have been visiting «the, former's brother. a4, awed Mrs, H. A. Jones has, retupnad af- ter spending a few days in Gapipalia last week. have vist] Mrs. Littie Shores, of Raymond, GOTO _ I. E. NICHOLS oo FOR THE ICE CREAM THAT TASTES LIKE MORE | Either Plain or in Brick special PFicés ‘“Sha'beners 20° Captor strevt>---—: tk oe Both Phones THE BAER MEAT 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork, Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams* and Bacon ii Hii wists Haat iia ae bine OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular ‘ kinds of Cheese We want your patronage for wehave complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want more pi Astew hours here last ‘Thurd the -guedt-of-M¥s—Hale-Dicker- eon. ood. W. Cyrus was a business caller 4g, Charloston, Monday, ¢ ‘, Miss Viola Smith, of -Plyimduth, Who has been spending the. simmer at Charleston, hag -retutned “home, Where she will FentatN'Tox two weeks ‘before resuming her studies ut the WyiV. C. Institute, FAL. EB. Lovett, of Hheteston; was HE Wweok-cnd guest’ oF Mr. and Mrs. H.-H. Hill, of Plymotth. | Mrs, Zenia Williams and daughter Margaret visited ttlends in Ohio last week, f -_G. W. Haris, of Hetsey, was eall- lig on frionde in Banerott Sunday, |. Afthur Holt, of Paint Creek, ts ‘spending a few days here the guest of Réward Robinson. Mr, and Mrs, pet Woods and John Taylor, Sts. Betsey, ~- visited friénds In Charleston Sunday, Mrs. J, W. Senpere sand isaularen, of Betsey, spent, fonday the guests of friends in Bantrott. Airs. Richard Smith, of Plyinouth, was shopping in Bancroft Monday. s ° PRINGRTON, > George Webster, wite and ‘baby, of Coaldale, spent the week-end’ as the guest of Mrs. Webster's father Wil- Mam Clark. + | Mrs. John Penn left Sunday for Franklin, Va., for an indefinite stay with relatives, __R. Thomas Berger hay completed a fie residence in the August Addi- tion and will move in this week. While here his family are visiting Rev. and Mrs. Borger, _ Mrs, Lee Holland retirnedsto her home at Kimbal Saturday after spending a pleasant week here with her sister Mrs. Mary Hunt. Albert Scott was a business visitor to Bluefield Saturday. Charles McKoy went to Tip ‘Top, Va., Smmday to visit relatives and friends. Mrs, John Mitehel and _ little Minnie Perry are convalescent. PRURSNAY > spew heee hb bola. Tavitattohi are fegued to: thie Gmc toanth bil Warigebt- una Weiler: Gaxandr, off September Sth, at whiten time Miss Gardnor makea-her debut. » Roy. R. W, Hill and Charles. Bean returnéd Friday-trom. the Grend Lodge of Red Men, which conyened ut Mt. Hope and @fpressed thenigely- es a8 greatly benefitted by the sea sion, and enjoyment the hospitallty ef the good peoply:® » John Kdwards Siig. Fathily movea to Norfolk, Va., where He tg: employ- ed as, a machinist by hel Virginia Company, we i oe GUYANDOTTE, Mrs. Oleopatra Twyman adn T.'Q. Agnew took dinner with Mrs. Patsy Agnew Monday, |: ‘ Mrs. “Emma Jackson has been quite sick, but is better at this writ- ing. wt ‘The Infant son of Mr. and Mrs, Charles'Slash has been very sick, but Is better at this writing. Miss Mary Dickergon,: of Hunting- ton, spent Saturday night and Sun- day with Mrs. Patsy. Agnew, A number of people attended the Libor Day parade: In. Huntington Monday. - : J. A. Layne is spending a few days with his parents in Burlington, O. + WARD. . An enjoyable time was spent. at the-home -of Mrs. 8, J) Kates, Mon- day night. ‘Those taking part were Mixsos..Gertrude.Jobason, Elnora Burgess and Ophelia Kates. Messrs, Hdward Philipps, John Fréeland and Charlie Garter, é Mrs. Nellie ‘Patum and daughter Rinora, of Winona, are visiting rela- tives here. * Miss Ophelia Kates left ‘Friday for Powellton for an indefinite stay. Miss Ophelia Kates made a flying trip to Montgomery Wednesday. Miss Gertrude Johnson left for her home at Powellton, Friday, ° Mr. Tabren made a trip to Paint Creek and Montgomery, Wednesday. MILITARY CENTER Aer You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? ing it in a trunk or hider it some where about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest—Your Money is working For You. The Purchase Mutual Insurance The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block-building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the htrd floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Let Your Money Work For You Pythian Mutual Investment Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. Charleston Death of Infant.—Charles Rufus, son of Charles Walker and wife, of 1409 Fifth Ave., West Charleston, died Friday night after a two weeks' illness. The funeral was held Sunday morning at ten o'clock from the residence of the parents. To Finish Course at Howard.—Mrs. Wm. O. Lee, who spent her vacation here with her husband left Monday of last week for Washington, D. C., stopping enroute at Beckley. While here Mrs. Lee, as usual, was active in church and social circles and, though regretting to see her leave, her friends wish her success in this her senior year in the medical department of Howard University. A Narrow Escape.—India, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jennings fell from the second story of their porch, Friday, and narrowly escaped serious, if not fatal injury. A physician was called and immediate examination showed that the little girl had suffered no broken bones, though badly shaken up. Rev. Carroll Sick—Rec. J. W. Carroll, Jr., pastor of Simpson Methodist Episcopal church, was not able to conduct the services Sunday, on account of illness. Rev. J. W. Essex substituted for him. Although the For Sale Houses and Lots Water, Shade Trees on residence lots. For Terms Address J. E. Adams Princeton. W. V Box 81. reverenied is expected to be able to preach Sunday the probabilities. are that his pulpit will be filled by one of the ministers here in attendance upon the annual conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church. Baptist Church Musical.—A musical will be given Monday night at the First Baptist church by the Hamilton literary society. Miss Denny, of Boston, Mass., will render several vocal selections. She will also sing at the Sunday evening services. Bluefield Editor Here—Among the prominent delegates to the A. M. E. conference is Rev. S. F. Boston, pastor of the Bluefield church of that denomination. In addition to pastoring a church, Rev. Boston is State superintendent of the Allen Christian Endeavor League, Managing editor of the Voice of Churches, published at Bluefield, and president of the Bluefield Negro Business League. Baptist Church Notes—Services at the First Baptist church, Sunday, will be conducted by some of the A.M. E. ministers here attending the conference. Extensive preparations are being made for the memorial services for William Smith, the fourth Sunday. All Sunday schools are invited to participate. Dr. Brown Opens Office.What is undoubtedly one of the best appointed dental parlors has been opened by Dr. J. B. Brown in the K. of K. building, second floor front. Dr. Brown's implements and furniture are of the latest designs, his chair being of white enamel with fountain cuspidor and sterilizer, drills and lathes being run by electricity. His office hours will be from 8:30 to 1:30 p. m., and 2:00 to 5:30. Home phone 429. Entertains at Whist.—Friday evening, Miss Bessie Campbell gave a whist party at her home on Lee St., in honor of Misses Jennie Warner and Gertrude Parrish. Those playing were Misses Warner, Parrish, Lena Rice, Mary Williams, Mamie Hopkins, Bessie Campbell, Dr. Bell, Charles Burks and C. B. Patterson. Picnic at Garnett.—A picnic was given at Garnett, Wednesday, complimentary to Miss Inez Burbridge, of Rendville, O. Mrs. Nan Poindexter chaperone. In the party, in addition to those mentioned were: Miss Alice Board, Sue Chandler, Maude Wanzer, Ivory Woods, Carrie Chandler, Jennie Warner, Cordella Wanzer, Ella Woods, Virginia Wanzer, LeotaHardy, Gertrude Melton, Maggie Woods, Sadie Woods and Morris Lynch, Asa Broder, Clarence Hardy, John Garrison and Miles Webb. Miss Rice Entertains.—Miss Lena Rice gave a dinner party at her home on Brooks St., Friday of last week, the honor guests being Miss Jennie Warner and Miss Gertrude Parrish. Covers were laid also for Misses Hopkins, Bessie Campbell and Mary Williams. PERSONALS. Drs. Gamble and Jones performed a successful operation upon Mrs. I. C. Cabell, Saturday. Her condition is reported as satisfactory. Mrs. Ellen Flagg is ill at her home on Bradford St. Miss Llewellyn Spriggs, who spent the past two weeks visiting relatives at Washington, D. C., passed through the city yesterday, returning to her home at Institute. The condition of Mrs. Rachel Smith, who has been ill for several days is much improved. Mrs. Daniel Crump and Miss Iona Webster were united in marriage, last week, at the home of Mrs. Almeda Poore, Court St. Adolphus Wright has gone to Columbus, O., on business. Miss Alice Curtis and Mr. Goode Board, of Page, were married at Hotel Brown, Thursday. Accompanying the bridal party were Misses Beatrice Caul, Carrie E. Jones and L. Shotts, all of Page. G. E. Smith has returned to the city from Washington, D. C. Mrs. Carrie Simmons, of Huntington, is a guest at Hotel Brown, this week. Morris Lynch, of Middleport, O., who spent the week with Fred Wanzer, leaves for his home today. Miss Ivory Woods, of Garnett is here visiting Miss Cordella Wanzer. Miss Lena Rice left Monday to open her school at Glen Jean. J. A. Jackson, page of the Supreme Court of Appeals, left Sunday for Charles Town where the court convened this week. G. L. Cuzzens is attending the teachers' institute at Huntington this week. W. O. Terry, J. M. Hazlewood, Bassom Smith and T. G. Nutter attended the opening of the Elks' building at Huntington, Monday night. A plenic and boat excursion to Montgomery was given on the Str. Dickinson, Thursday of last week, by Mrs. Thos. Whittaker, Miss Cornelia Davis and Mr. Rufus Penn. The party was composed of thirty persons. Miss M. Blanche Jeffries, who is attending the teachers' institute at Huntington, this week, was so unfortunate as to lose her purse containing a considerable sum of money. Her temporary embarrassment was relieved by friends who happened to be present in the city. J. F. J. Clark, principal of Garnett High School, has returned from Chicago where he spent the summer in attendance upon Chicago University. Miss Virginia Cleveland spent Sunday with Miss Amelia Wilcher. Misses Eva Duckett and Lucy Davis left Thursday for their homes at Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. W. O. Terry entertained Wednesday evening in honor of the visitors. Dancing and cards were the diversions of the evening. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Wilcher, a daughter, Thursday night. Mrs. Cora Campbell and grandson Campbell Byrd spent the first part of the week in Ashland, Ky. Miss Sallie Burks left Saturday morning for Springfield, O., to attend the wedding of Miss Bessie Burks. Mrs. Kate Colley, of Huntington, is visiting Mrs. M. O. Mitchell, Sentz street. Miss Della Williams returned Thursday from Old Sweet Springs. Mrs. Jas. Merriweather left Friday for her home at Washington. Miss Carrie Dehaven left Wednesday morning for Wilberforce, O. Harry Williams has returned from Old Sweet Springs. James Carper left Monday for Granville, O., to resume his studies. Mrs. Ida Scott has as a guest Miss Alice Banks, of Alderson. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson was shopping in town Wednesday. Katherine, the daughter of Mrs. Ida Scott has returned home. Mrs. Pearl Smith Woods was shopping in town Wednesday. Mrs. M. O. Mitchell and guest, Mrs. Kate Colley, leave Thursday for Cincinnati to visit Mrs. Rebecca DeLionney. Mrs. B. R. Reed leaves Sunday night for Springfield, O., to spend a few weeks with her daughter and son. J. E. Johnson an undertaker, of Toledo, O., is visiting Mrs. Anthony. Mrs. Trousseau James, of Thomasville, Ga., passed through the city Wednesday. WEST CHARLESTON Mrs. Luther Wagner is sick this week. Flemmings Martin, who has been sick for the last two weeks, is able to be out again. Mrs. Flemmings Martin, who has been visiting relatives in Va., has returned home. Mrs. Mollie Hammond had as guest for dinner Labor day Rev. and Mrs. Reed, Rev, and Mrs. Downs and Mrs. Julia Hendley and niece; Geo. Crozier, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is improving Mrs. Roberts is sick. Mrs. D. D. Davis, who has been sick, is better. Mrs. Bickett, who has been sick, is out again. Mrs. Hattie Lucas is sick Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Patterson a daughter. DAVIS. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Marks are visiting relatives at Capon Bridge and Mardensville. Prof. E. B. Black was the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lee, Sunday. The Moonlight picnic Monday night for the Sunday school was a very enjoyable affair. The citizens of Davis are preparing to celebrate the Emancipation proclamation. Benj. Douglass left Tuesday to visit relatives at Wardensville. Little Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lee, is very sick at this writing. Sandy Lee has returned after spending some time with his parents in Virginia. He reports a very pleasant time spent in the old dominion. QUINNIMONT. Rev. J. R. Clark, of Laurel Creek, was the Sunday guest of his son. P. D. Davis, who was seriously ill, is very much improved at this writing. Miss Beatric Booker spent Labor Day in Charleston. Peter Carter left Friday night for Washington, D. C. Carter A. Bradley, of Harvey, visited his parents Sunday. Anderson Rotan, of Fayetteville, was the guest of J. D. Shelton Sunday afternoon. He matters where you live, or what you do you should investigate the many important matters that you have to deal with. The International Liberty Union of the World. Over 1,000 United Institutions more than 1,000 members of the United Nations have led the by LEAPS and BOUNOS, and An Injury to One is the Concern of All A small sum each month will carry a full membership of each member. BICKERB. ACCIDENTS-INJURIED and members of the United Nations. A suitable membership for every person, high or low. In every community to interest their Injuries. We provide experience required. Every man and woman between 18 and 25 years old, should bring in a member. This appointment will be the advantage to become member. This appointment will be the advantage to become member. This appointment will be the advantage to become member. Write QUICK. Exclude I/e (cin or stemp-for the UNION JOURNAL. Requests for memberhip. Use complete plans and directions for securing a Beneficial membership with Agency appointment. Add/add a International Liberty Union 32U Union Temple, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A. Walter Tenny has returned with his bride. J. D. Shelton attended the grand Council of Red Men at Mt. Hope last week. Miss Jessie Perkins has returned from Lawton, where she visited relatives and friends, for several weeks. CLARKSBURG. Miss Mary Brent has returned from Keyser where she visited the Misses Beane. Walter Dangerfield and Cavaness Dean left Wednesday for Atlantic City. Mrs. Cain and daughter, of Columbus, who have been visiting Mrs. Chas. Dangerfield, left Saturday for home. E. W. Jones, of Belpre, O., was calling on friends here Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Jones left Saturday for Buckhannon, where he has charge of the schools. Miss Malcoma Brady, of Harper's Ferry, passed through Friday enroute to Buckhannon where she will teach this year. While here Miss Brady was the guest of Miss Willa Lee. Miss Hannah Meade, of Bridgeport, passed through Saturday enroute to Sutton where she will teach school this term. Mrs. L. J. Robinson, Mrs. Allen, and Mrs. Julia Ross are on the sick list. Mrs. M. W. Grayson left Sunday morning for Washington, D. C., to visit Dr. I. R. Whipper. Mrs. Aron Wilson and daughter and Burrel Dangerfield have returned from Washington, Pa., where they attended the district conference. Queen Esther Club was delightfully entertained by Miss Mary Miller, Friday afternoon. Mrs. Anna Scott and children have returned from an extended visit to eastern cities. Mrs. S. P. West and children returned Thursday from a visit to her parents at Brownsville, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Quarles entertained Rev. and Mrs. S. P. West and family, Sunday, at dinner. Miss Mossie Clay has gone to Pittsburg, to take lessons in manicuring. On Monday evening the Stewards and Stewardesses of Pride's Chapel, tendered the pastor, Rev. S. P. West, a reception prior to his departure for Charleston to attend the annual conference. The following program was carried out: Opening chorus—Choir. "A word from City Churches"—The Rev. J. W. Colbert. Vocal solo—Mrs. W. T. Kenney. Recitation—Miss Marie Jordan. Address, 'A Word from the stewards."—A. E. Lee. Plano solo—Mrs. B. M. Snell. "A Message from Clarksburg Citizens"—The Rev. Mr. Yates. Master of ceremonies—J. W. Strange. Guests of honor—The Rev. S. P. West and family, The Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Colbert, Mrs. W. T. Kenney and daughter, Miss Dolly, and the Rev. and Mrs. Yates. Ushers—J. Webster, C. C. Jones and Harry Green. A very pleasant evening was spent. Rev. West has worked earnestly this year and success has attended his efforts. More than $1,200 dollars was reported collected this year. The Queen Esther Club will meet this week with Mrs. James Brown, Monticello Ave. RAYMOND CITY Rev. P. P. Holland filled his regular appointment here Sunday. He preached two inspiring sermons. Mrs. Cornelia Coles was called to Charleston Saturday by the death of her nephew little Rufus Walker. Prof. Kyle, of Clarksburg, was a business visitor here Sunday. A large number of friends from Plymouth attended the picnic here Labor Day. Music was furnished by the band. Miss Gretta Roberts spent Sunday and Monday here. Alzonia Carey and Susie Wunzer were in Charleston last week. Charlie Williams, Jr., is reported very ill. The Missionary Society will meet at the church Friday night and an excellent program will be rendered Mrs. M. A. Peirson, of Charleston, is spending some time here with friends. NOW GOING ON You Can Buy Dry Goods Now at 20 to 50 Per Cent Off Original Price THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL, OF DURHAM, N. C. Offers the following courses: I. Religious training. This course is especially adapted to those who desire training as settlement workers. Deaconesses, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. secretaries, evangelists or home workers or visitors. II. Training for Christain Ministry. In this department young men will be trained especially in practical theology, the art of reaching and saving men. This course will be very thorough. The teachers have been selected with great care. III. 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Box 2384 Station Office at Second Baptist Church, Third St The Afro-American School of Correspondence, incorporated, Truss L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bishop Johnson, D. D., L. L. B. Secretary, will do these things and more for you. It is the only school of its kind for colored people and is conducted by experienced educators. School of Correspondence and W. Bishop Job things and more for you. people and is conducted in English, Theology, La- courses. are especially for you, of sately and confidentially a home or where you are ea- whenever you get ready, per month, until that a- cks and there are no other graduate you. If you know how to read stop in our office and g W. BISHOP Box 2384 Station G. Church, Third Street, bea WALD, N. RER COLL Harper's Ferry, W. V. School of Correspondence, incorporated. The and W. Bishop Johnson, D. D., L. L. D. is and more for you. It is the only school and is conducted by experienced educa- lish, Theology, Law and Special Academa specially for you, of the things you need to and confidentially and you will lose no time or where you are employed, when it is con- ever you get ready. $50.00 will pay for our month, until that amount is paid. And there are no other charges. We give you ate you. You know how to read and write we can help in our office and get information.. Do in W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. D., Secy. 2384 Station G. ch, Third Street, between H and I Sts., N. W. It provides a course in English, Theology, Law and Special Academic College and Business Courses. It will make a course especially for you, of the things you need to know and teach you privately and confidentially and you will lose no time from work, studying at home or where you are employed, when it is convenient, and recite to us whenever you get ready. $50.00 will pay for our courses, payable at $3.00 per month, until that amount is paid. We furnish text books and there are no other charges. We give you five years to finish and graduate you. We teach by Mail. If you know how to read and write we can help you. Send for catolog, or stop in our office and get information.. Do it now. W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. D., Secy. Box 2384 Station G. Office at Second Baptist Church, Third Street, between H and I Sts., N. W. HENRY T. M'DONALD, President N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va. ER COLLEGE er's Ferry, W. Va STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va. —Founded in 1867— More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The school in the state for Colored stud ents. Magnificent location. tion high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The ln faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not i assistants. More than 400 men and women have school in the state for Colored stud ents. tion high. Remarkably healthful. Ampli BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PL lnr faculty of sixteen highly educated ed, ea assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S ARR BERS OF THE GRADUATING CLA SSES TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCA TION in its faculty and student body. Its whol living. Literary Societies, Christian O Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, For illustrated catalogue and other p THE CRYSTAL B Owned and Controlled by the Kn America, South America, Europe, A The U receive United and women have graduated Colored stud ents. Magn healthful. Ample buil DED TO OUR PLANT T highly educated, earnest to ued according to the De TERTIFICATE S ARE GRAT ATING CLASSES WHO OF EDUCATION. Storee t body. Its whole influ es, Christian Organiz s. State Normal, Indust ologue and other printed The STAL BAT led by the Knights America, Europe, Asia, A women have graduated here. The oldest ed stud ents. Magnificent location. Elva- ful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The rega- educat ed, earnest teachers does not include according to the Dewey System, is one of MICATE S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- ING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational y. Its whole influence is toward Christian Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs. State Normal, Industrial, Music. and other printed matter write to Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLA SSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. 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Sample and particulars free. THE GROWN CO. 1432 S St., Washington, D. O. 1-27-3 m. 3. TO INCREASE YOUR SALARY The President The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heated throughout. PRICE OF BATHS: $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certi- tificates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. THE REPUBLICAN TICKET (Election Next November.) For Congress. Third District: JOS. H. GAINES. For State Senate: GRANT P. HALL. For House of Delegates: J. W. DAWSON, JOHN A. THAYER, W. W. GRAHAM, W. B. SHAVER, W. F. SHIRKEY. For County Commissioner: W. S. MOTTESHEARD. For Superintendent of Schools: JOHN L. GILLESPIE. B NATIONAL BAPTIST KITCHEN. In the Mission Hearld, edited by L. G. Jordan, Secretary of the National Baptist Convention, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, secretary of the Women's auxiliary, brings a strong indictment against the methods of procedure in the main body. She is outspoken in her condemnation of "the noisy, walking, talking, eating, courting gang" which disturbs the sessions of the conventions to the extent "that even those speakers with good lung power, and who know how to use their voices can not be heard," and "the president's voice becomes husky after the first day's session because he has to try to talk loud enough to be heard above the rabble that hasn't respect enough for God, the church, nor themselves, to be decent in conduct in a place dedicated to His service." Miss Burroughs protests vigorously against the practice which now obtains of turning "the place of meeting into a kitchen and dining room where selling, eating and drinking are not even suspended during hours of session. Continuing in the same strain, she says: "Not many of us would put on our Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes, and then go into our kitchen and sit to have them thoroughly sented with bacon, cabbage, pig-feet, fish, onions and coffee, before going to church, and yet we sit up in the NATIONAL BAPTIST KITCHEN for five days and nights, and not only have our meeting disturbed, but our clothes thoroughly sented up by a committee that hasn't enough grace to stop frying pork-chops long enough to listen to a prayer. This Commercial Crowd causes the confusion, and though they make much during the week, they do not even show their gratitude by giving an offering to the convention." Miss Butroughs may complain against these evils till she becomes of a Nile green complexion and reaches the age of Methuselah, and then she will find she has made no impression nor changed matters for the better, unless the National Baptist Convention reduces its membership about seventy-five per cent by changing the basis of representation. It is the height of absurdity, to use the mildest term, to expect a convention composed of anywhere from four thousand to six thousand Negroes to be anything else but a mob. The Advocate has held all along that the National Baptist Convention, as now constituted, and held, has outlived its usefulness, and should be either abolished or reduced in membership and placed on a systematic basis. It is glad to see that a woman so high in the councils of the denomination as is Miss Burroughs agrees with it in part, if not in whole. THE B. M. C. But a few days now and the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, the largest fraternal organization among Negroes, will meet in its fifteenth biennial convention. The Advocate would warn the delegates in general and particularly those going from West Virginia to think long and well before casting their ballots for any set of candidates. They should consider carefully the charges preferred from ocean to ocean against the present administration and exercise unusual care in selecting its successor. This warning is not sounded because The Advocate is especially in- l interested in the candidacy of Mr Morris, or of Mr. Jones or of Mr Asbury as individuals, but because of the platforms upon which they stand. One side is fighting a continuation of the high-handed methods which have characterized the conduct of the order's affairs during the past four years; the others are stand patters. One would perpetuate the slip-shod, unbusinesslike manner in which the finances of the Odd Fellows have been handled; the other asks for the installation of a system by which others outside of the chosen few on the Sub Committee of Management may know what disposition is being made of the funds, why the Philadelphia building produces no income, and the reason for the continued payment of six per cent. interest to a prominent member when the loan could be placed at a lower rate. Then, too, there is much dissatisfaction with the administration's method of revising the minutes to suit its convenience. Those who are opposing Mr. Houston and Mr. Houston's candidate resent the treatment of the late J. McHenry Jones, who was prevented from inaugurating and conducting the national insurance department as he was elected to do by the delegates assembled at the 13th B. M. C. They contend, and justly, that if the small coterie composing the Sub Committee may revise, amend or annul the acts of the national body, it were needless expense to spend three or four days discussing and adopting propositions. It would be far cheaper to meet, elect officers and adjourn, leaving to the Sub Committee the enactment and promulgation of such laws as it desires. MR. CHIEF JUSTICE HARLAN. No class of citizens in this country would be more pleased than the Negro people if the plan on foot to elevate Mr. Justice Harlan to the chief justiceship of the United States Supreme Court should reach its full materialization. In point of service Justice Harlan is the oldest member of the court, having been appointed in 1877. During these thirty-three years of service he has invariably shown a disposition to temper justice with mercy, placing manhood rights above vested interests. On all questions affecting the civil and political rights of the Negro under the national and state constitutions he has stood for a strict construction, holding that no man shall be deprived of his right to vote on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. On all questions affecting franchise rights or privileges on common carriers he has decided, though often dissenting from the majority, with the weaker side because he thought they were in the right. He has the first time to concur in opinions upholding the disfranchising constitutions of southern states and their laws separating passengers on common carriers because of their color. Justice Harlan, if promoted, would have but a few years to serve should he avail himself of his rights, nor would his voting strength on cases to be decided by his tribunal be increased, but his elevation to the chief justiceship would be a just recognition of his services to the republic services which have endeared him to all right thinking Americans. ROSCOE SIMMONS AT THE HELM. Those who read the editorials in the National Review before its untimely end and, at an earlier period, editorials and special articles, signed Roscoe C. Simmons, in The Advocate will notice such a close similarity in style and diction between these and the editorial writings now appearing in New York Age as to be justified in the belief that Simmons, if not editor in name, is editor in fact of the race's leading newspaper. The evidence is all internal, to be found within the writings themselves, but it is there in large quantities that a new pilot is guiding the destinies of The Age, a pilot who has a better knowledge of the rocks and shoal of southern politics than his predecessor, a knowledge possessed only by those who have studied the subject on the grounds. And this knowledge is expressed in words and phrases peculiar to but one man in the Negro newspaper fraternity, Roscoe Conkling Murray Simmons. Mr. Simmons, we are so sure of the correctness of our discovery that we state it as a fact—has entered into his work with the thoroughness of the veteran that he is, and those who have been longing for the day when The Age would return to the tearless tone of its palmy days under Tom Fortune may now rest assured that the far will fly whenever the necessity requires. THE HIGH COST OF LIVING The findings of the many national, state and municipal committees appointed to inquire into the reasons for the high cost of living remind one of the report of the committee appointed by the Tame Kilb club to ascertain and inform the members why there was a secrety of apples. The committee found, after having carefully read the weather reports, the reports of the geological survey and a dream book, that the reason why apples were scarce was that the trees did not bear as many as usual. It develops that Scott Bond, the alleged Arkansas "Millionaire" who performed for the amusement of the National Negro Business League, is worth about $40,000, instead of that $4,000,000. The National Medical Association, at its Washington convention, sat down hard on Mr. Bond's pretensions, and would have none of him, which radical, but timely and appropriate action met the approval of every delegate present. Those who talk gibbly of "the limitations of the federal Constitution" with regard to "the scared powers of the States," should not overlook certain important "guarantees" encouched in that great document touching the rights of citizens to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness and the protection of property, together with the non-abridgment of the right of suffrage. Charles Stewart, the veteran correspondent, in an address before the Press Convention in New York, warned young newspaper men against the peril of strong drink. Right. The very fellows a budding Journalist takes his liquor with will be the first to give him a black-eye about it when his name comes up for consideration for a mission requiring fidelity, sobriety and reliability. Tom Watson, Georgia's champion "fire-eater," after declaring that "a white face and a set of tax receipts are all the requirements that should be asked of a voter," fell into a faint. "The judgments of the Lord are just." Tom isn't the only bourbon who is finding that the job of eliminating the Negro is not conducive to good health. The press is giving Mrs. Mary Church Terrell hearty support in her movement for a national observance of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Harriet Beecher Stowe. The date of the celebration is June 14, 1911. Let everybody help to do honor to the memory of the immortal author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin." In view of certain decisions which have not seemed to square with the Negro's idea of the Constitution, there are those of us who believe with Col. Roosevelt that the Supreme Court of the United States is not infallible. That august tribunal is composed of "mere men." The National Medical Association had the good sense to treat the newspaper men generously at their Washington meeting. No cause ever loses anything by "handing out a few" to the men who tell the news and mold public sentiment. The anxious public has seen no mention of any farewell banquet tendered Architect John A. Lankford by Architect W. Sidney Pittman upon the departure of the former to take that professorship at Wilberforce University. They say that Chairman McKinley, of the National Congressional Committee, will get around to the Ne- THE ADVOCATE that of course, is another story and not particularly interesting at that. Senator Warner, of Missouri, is not to stand for reelection. Here is another chance for that rising young legal light, the Hon. William Clarence Hueston, to come to the front. Why not "Senator Hueston? The administration is the loser in permitting such an able member of the "Old Guard" as Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback to remain out of the public service. "There will be an eclipse of the moon in November," says the Rochester Times. Also several bright and particular. Congressional stars may go into eclipse about that time. It is a problem whether a bright young man from a progressive state who secures a little federal job in Washington is to be congratulated or commiserated. No self-respecting black man or decent white man ever pronounces "Negro" as if it be spelled with two "g's" and a short "i". There are those who believe with Col. Roosevelt that the Supreme Court of the United States is not infallible. Maybe it is the intention of the Nebraskans to keep backsetting Mr. Bryan till he goes way back and sits down. Why not give the precipitation of aviators in the daily weather report. It would be funny if, after all, Speaker Cannon would have to join the insurgents to save himself. A writer in the National Magazine compares Roosevelt and Ceasar. Who the dickens was Ceasar? Not yet having consulted his lawyer, Dr. Crippen is undecided whether he is crazy or not. The Joe Bailey presidential boom does not seem to be spreading like wild fire, exactly. Good bye Corea. There's no come back for you. King Menelik has been sick again, but did not die again this time. "Man efficiency" is the proper goal of education. AN AWFUL ERUPTION of a volcano excites brief interest, and your interest in skin eruptions will be as short, if you use Bucklen's Arnica Salve, their quickest cure. Even the worst boils, ulcers, or fever sores are soon healed by it. Best for burns, Cuts, Bruises, Sore Lips Chapped Hands, Chilblains and Piles. It gives instant relief. 25c at all druggists. Baptist Workers cises in the evening session by Revs. W. T. Kenny and S. M. Menifee, Mrs. P. H. Edwards was introduced and delivered the welcome address on behalf of the Scott Street Baptist Church. This address was responded to by Prof. Byrd Prillerman who endeavored to show the citizens of Bluefield that in receiving the Baptist State Convention as guests they were entertaining the most intelligent as well as the most useful body of people in the State. Committee Appointments. Committees were appointed on State Missions, Rev. P. P. Holland, R. D. W. Meadows, N. A. Smith, F. W. Board, B. A. Brooks, N. B. Trent, H. H Hale, Mrs. S. L. Tillman, Mrs. M. L. Willis, J. P. Paul and T. W. Carter; temperance, Rev. Wm. Jackson, J. W. Coleman, J. W. Carter, Warner Brown, Mrs. Julia Williams, Mrs. Belle Russ, Mrs. M. E. Green, and J. L. Hickland; education, Prof. J. D. Coleman, M. S. Malone, Rev. W. H. Mitchell, Rev, J. W. Robinson, Prof. B. Prillerman, Prof. J. M. Arter and Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson; Foreign Missions, Revs, S. A. Thurston, R. M. Mayhew, Wm. Jackson, D. Stratton, A. S. Philips, J. P. Caul Mrs. P. H. Woods and Miss Sidney J. Dayls. The evening session was concluded by an excellent sermon on "The Joy of Giving", by Rev. J. W. Robinson, of St. Albans. Revs. Robt Daniel and N. A. Smith conducted the opening exercises on Thursday morning which was followed by the report of the committee on new bodies which recommended ten new churches for membership whose delegates were given the hand of fellowship and seated with the regular delegation. Rev. D. C. Hunter, president of the trustee board of the Hill Top school, made an urgent plea for support of the Sentinel which was followed by comments by Revs. W. W. Hicks, R. H. McKoy, D. Stratton, Wm. Jackson, R. D. W. Meadows and Robert Daniel. The discussion was closed by a resolution offered by A. P. Straughter, recommending the organization of a news joint stock On the invitation of Prof. R. P. Sims, the convention held its afternoon session on Thursday in the auditorium of the Bluefield Colored Institute. After a fervent prayer by Rev. L. Dabney, Rev. P. P. Holland read the report on State Missions which was discussed by Rev. W. T. Kenny, of Clarksburg, Rev. S. M. Minifee, of Grafton, Rev. H. C. Gregory, of Winding Gulf, and Rev. Geo. H. Carter, of Martinsburg, Prof. J. D. Coleman read the report of the committee on education in which the State of West Virginia was commended for providing so well for the education all of its citizens. The churches were asked to tax its members ten cents a month to be used toward liquidating the debt on the denominational institution at Hill Top. Prof. B. Prillerman delivered an address on education in which better methods were pointed out for managing the public schools. This session was concluded by a rich musical selection by Miss Mary H. Demby, of Boston, Mass. Mrs. Thompson Speaks. At eight o'clock in the evening the delegation reassembled in the Scott Street Baptist Church. Mrs. M. A.W. Thompson, president of the Woman's Baptist State Convention, delivered an excellent address on the woman's work in the State. Her address was fittingly closed by presenting a check of $603.77 for the educational work at Hill Top. Mrs. M. E. Green, president of the Woman's District Convention of the Flat Top Association followed. She has by hard, continuous effort built up a strong auxiliary to the State Convention which promises to equal any in the State. She presented a check for one hundred and three dollars for the Hill Top school. The audience was treated to a sermon on "Biblical Sanctification" by Rev. I. V. Bryant, who treated the subject in a scholarly manner from the text "The path of the just is as a shining light which shineth more and more until the Helpful Day". Miss Sidney J. Davis read the report on foreign missions which was discussed by Rev. A. S. Phillips of the West Indies. Committee's were appointed on Home Missione, Revs. G. H. Carter, G. W. Woody, R. H. McKoy, B. P. Anderson, W. C. Clements, Tyler Dudley, L. A. Wadkins, Miss Mariah Waldon, Miss Kathrine Booker and Mrs. Rosa Williams; resolutions, Revs. S. E. Williams, J. H. Hatter, J. E. Pryor, H. J. Smith B. R. Reed, S. A. Thurston, Mrs. Ada R. Thurston, Matt Jordan and R. P. Simms; subjects, speakers and place of next meeting Revs. J. H. Hatter, J. W. Robinson, Robt. Daniel, Mrs. Ellen Banks, Rev. J. B. Evans and Prof. S. L. Wade; introduction of visitors, A. P. Straughter and Rev. S. A. Thurston; revising credential blanks, Revs. H. C. Gregory, Wm. Jackson and Warner Brown; obituary, Revs. R. M. Mayhew, N. A. Smith, Miss Sidney J. Davis and Samuel Clay. Praise Service. An interesting and reviving praise service was conducted Friday morning by Revs. J. B. Evans, B. A. Brooks and Wm. Jackson. The report of the committee on temperance was read and discussed by Rev. D. Stratton, W. T. Kenny and Mrs. M. E. Green. Miss Sidney J. Davis read the report on obituary and the life of the deceased mentioned therein, R. D. Robinson and C. H. Toles were eulogized by Revs. D. C. Deans and J. J. Turner. Rev. L. A. Watkins, of Powhatan, preached a good sermon using for his text "Phil. 2:1. The afternoon session on Friday was spent largely in hearing reports. Rev. G. H. Carter read the report on Home Missions which was ably discussed by Revs. R. H. McKoy and W. W. Hicks. Officers Elected. Following the report of the committee on permanent organizations the following were elected as officers: President, Rev. C, N. Harris, of Fayetteville; First-vice President, Rev. R. H. McKoy, of Elkhorn; Second-vice President, Rev. H. C. Gregory, of Beckley; Clerk, Rev. H. B. Rice, of Charleston, Treasurer, Rev. D. C. Hunter, of Sylvia; Statistical Secretary, Rev. J. W. Robinson, Saint Albans; Corresponding Secretary, Rev. J. J. Turner, Mt. Carbon; Executive Board Members, Rev. L. V. Bryant, Hintington; Rev. G. W. Woody, Maybeury; Rev. L. Dabney, Freeman; Rev. W. W. Hicks, Bluefield; Rev. J. P. Caul, Charleston; Rev. S. E. Williams, Mt. Carbon; and A. P. Straughther, Hinton. The elected officers were installed by A. P. Straughther who pointed out to the officers their duty. The closing sermon was preached by Rev. S. A. Hurston, pastor of the 16th Street Baptist church, of Huntington, which was followed by a song by Robert Sisusa a native of Transkle, South Africa. Mr. Elsus is a student at the West Virginia Colored Institute and will graduate from the Normal Department next year. The convention closed with greeting from Prof's. S. L. Wade, Hamilton Hatter, Rev. Robt. J. Terrell pastor at Ronceverte, Rev. Wm. Jackson returned messenger from the Berean Valley Association, Rev. D. C. Deans from the re-dnion at the Providence Association, Rev. I. V. Bryant brought a good report from the National Baptist Convention. The report of the committee on finance showed that $1,400.00 had been sent up for all purposes. The work of the thirty-second annual meeting of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention is now a matter of history, the record of which the Baptist should be proud. The reports of superintendent, R. D. W. Meadows, shows that the missionary work is being successfully conducted. The educational work as gleaned from the Trustee report was never in a more hopeful condition. The meeting of nineteen hundred and eleven will be held with the First Baptist church of Winona. Revs. R. D. W. Meadows, A. S. Phillips and Robert Sisusa were left in the city to conduct missionary meetings at the churches and at the Bluefield Colored Institute. The delegation from the Flat Top section returned to their various fields and the delegation from the Chesapeake and Ohio section left for their homes on special cars furnished by the Norfolk and Western and the Virginia railway companies. Fight for Senatorship Charges were fled against Motteshead by the wet element and this week Circuit Judge Burdett, handed down a peculiar opinion in which he lambasted Alex C. Lawrence, who was the head of the liquor monopoly, and dismissed the proceedings against Motteshead after he had stated that he did not know whether the defendant was innocent or guilty. Some years ago Lawrence was the head of a wholesale house which had a monopoly on the licensed saloons in Kanawha County, and in the city of Charleston. In the impeachment proceedings it was alleged that Lawrence had paid Mottesheard as a member of the Court to assist him in the control of the traffic. Two other Judges resigned several years ago when threatened with impeachment. Mottesheard was instrumental three years ago in turning the county dry, and followed this action several months ago by voting out the saloons in the city. Then the impeachment proceedings were brought and Mottesheard did not follow the course of his predecessors and resign but fought the charges, with the result that they were dismissed. The drys charge that the proceedings were brought to influence public sentiment against Mottesheard, and they claim that the dismissal of the charges, for lack of proof, has aided the dry cause. They assert that Mottesheard is with them now, and that they will line up solidly behind him. During the trial of Mottesheard an effort had been made to drag the name of Grant P. Hall, the Republican candidate for State Senator, into the proceedings, but, in the opinion of Judge Burdett, there was nothing brought out to implicate Hall, whose name, the Court said, had been dragged into the proceedings for an obvious purpose. Scott Withers, of Calhoun County, has refused the tender of the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Fourth Congressional District against Congressman Harry C. Woodyard. Withers advised the Democratic Convention when it was in session that he could not accept a nomination, but he was believed to be one of the strongest men in the district and the proffered gift was refused. The Democratic Committee will fill the vacancy. In the Third District, Senator Adam B. Littlepage pursued a different course. Littlepage was nominated by the Democrats at Hinton, and this week publicity announced his acceptance of the nomination in a letter to the Democratic committee. Littlepage announced that he was willing to make the fight against Congressman Joseph Holt Gaines, the West Virginia member of the Ways and Means Committee. Colonel John Thomas McGraw, Democratic National Committeeman from West Virginia, will allow the next Democratic State Convention to select his successor. McGraw offered a revolution at the meeting of the committee at Parkersburg last week by which that body will incorporate such action in its next call, while another resolution offered by McGraw, and adopted, provided that the committee in its next call take some a candidate for the United States Senate. While McGraw and Joe Chilton chatted pleasantly at the Parkersburg meeting and denied there was anything but the best of feeling prevailing between the two factions of the party, yet the action of McGraw indicates that he had some knowledge of the agreement between William E. Chilton and Clarence Watson, mentioned in these columns a week ago, by which Chilton was to secure the indorsement for United States Senator at the hands of his party and Watson was to succeed McGraw on the National Committee. Successful Engagement gowns were stunning, and she looked every inch the part. Andrew Tribble, a Washington favorite, plays "Babe Johnson," "Snow's affinity," with a naturalness that stamps him as the best impersonator of female comedy roles in the business, and the house was in a constant roar all the time he was on the stage. His costumes were up-to-date, and his "hobble skirt" was a wonder to behold. Mr. Tribble was given a big "hand" nightly as he made his first appearance, and shared honors with Mr. Dudley throughout. A surprise was the singing of Miss Lillian Brown, of Philadelphia, who possesses a voice of pure prima donna quality, and sang a difficult solo, "Isle of Love," with an ease and grace that made every body predict for her a brilliant future. Miss Brown is working in the chorus, but there is no doubt that stellar honors await her. Miss Alberta Ormes as "Ella Wheeler Wilson," Miss Lottie Grady as "Lily White;" James Lightfoot as "Willington White;" William Ramsey as "Mose Lewis;" and Will Grundy as "Capt. Dandellon," filled out a cast of exceptional dramatic and musical merit. Miss Grady's rendition of "Rubbernecking Moon" merits especial mention. Mr. Dudley's single song, "You Needn't come at All," was a tremendous hit, and gave his unctious comedy full play; but there is an insistent demand that he retain in his repertoire that happy "get-a-way hit" "Old Black Crow," of which his friends never weary. The lion, the bear and the monkey, played by Messrs. Will Everly, George McClaim and John Warren respectively, were true to life, and made much fun out of their situations. The great strength of the "Smart Set" of the 1910-11 season lies in its chorus, which is well-balanced, and sings with a blend that delights the lover of fine music. They work with clock-like precision with the soloists and each of the climaxes is a positive triumph of melody. The stage management was in the competent hands of Mr. James A. Harris and Mr. J. T. Brymm directed the orchestra in unapproachable style. The show has drawn capacity house all the week, and the heart of that splendid manager and prince of good fellows, Mr. William H. Smith, has been made to overflow with joy. The engagement was the best that the "Smart Set" has played here, and has established the New Howard as a permanent fixture in the dramatic and social life of the nation's capital. GRAFTON Scott Martin left Sunday for North Carolina to visit his old home. R. J. Lee, of Washington, D. C., who has been visiting his parents, Rev. and Mrs. John Lee, of Berrysburg, for two weeks, was the guest of Rev. M. V. Turner and family, Monday, enroute home. A. W. Watkins, of Elkins, was the guest of Rev. M. V. Turner, Tuesday, between trains enroute to Fairmont. Alonzo Jones, of Elkins, passed through the city Tuesday morning, en route to Clarksburg. Miss Ada Stout continues to suffer with her eyes. Rev. Geo. DeYoung, of Buckhannon, was the guest of Rev. G. W. Muse, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Coleman, and Miss Lucy Ford returned home Saturday from Virginia, where they attended the funeral of Thomas Mosby. B. P. Beasley returned home Saturday from a visit to relatives and friends in Virginia where he spent two weeks. The Misses Blues, of Pennsboro, are visiting their uncle, Chas. Smith, of Lincoln street. Mrs. Minor and Ira D. Huston, who were guests of Rev. Peter Roy, left Monday for Columbus, Ohio. STUBBORN AS MULES are liver and bowels sometimes; seem to balk without cause. Then there's trouble—Loss of Appetite—Indigestion, Nervousness, Despondency, Headache. But such troubles fly before Dr. King's New Life Pills, the world's best Stomach and Liver remedy. So easy. 25c at all druggists. 9-1-5t WE ARE NEVER SATISFIED UNTIL OUR CUSTOMERS ARE. Ernst Jeweler and Manufacturing Optician Corner Virginia St. & Arcade. All standard makes from our own guaranteed "dollar watch" to the famous HOWARD. We can please you in style and satisfy you in price. Millions of Dollars Spent on Vacations Millions of Dollars Spent on Vacations SPECIAL TO THE MAIL. New York, Sept. 7.—Many millions of dollars have been spent solely on vacations by New Yorkers during the summer just closing, according to the calculations of hotel and transportation men in this city who are today summing up the results of the season. More than one million dollars has been left in European resorts by the wealthier voyagers from this island, it is estimated, while hundreds of thousands in money have been scattered about the summering places of almost every neighboring state that boasts cool woods or shore. In vacation transportation alone, it is shown that the people of this town have together spent a vast fortune from the Fourth of July up to the present week. In board bills, rent and special summer living expenses several million dollars more are calculated to have been expended by the returning vacationists. Though slim seasons are reported from some summer resorts, it is known that Gotham never took more vacation or paid better for it. Social Smugglers. Plotting to expose vast smuggling frauds, which they believe are perpetrated each fall by returning members of the highest social set, the Custom House authoritieis of this port are today preparing to use heroic measures in stripping and searching everyone whom they have reason to suspect. For months before the recent seizure of jewels among the Adriance party, secret service men are now known to have been scouring foreign fields of purchase, striving to unearth clues to the widespread smuggling schemes which they assert are entered into by many of the most prominent people. Before the army of foreign tourists is finally disembarked on home soil, it is strongly intimated by Uncle Sam's sleuths that several society lights may be turned low as the result of their activities. Stations Spread. With the opening of the second mammoth terminal depot to connect the heart of Manhattan Island with the tracks of all the continent, New Yorkers are today for the first time in history seeing real railroad trains enter the island by burrowing beneath the Hudson and East rivers. Close to both bunches of tracks thus tied together from every end of the continent, the whole web of street car lines of Greater New York is already prepared to focus and bring the traveller from the most distant point direct to his very doorstep. For the same far that the railroads collect for the last few miles of his train journey, the arriving passenger can soon ride over this town from end to end from the great mouths of the new railroad postals to the country. Pastor's Day. That scores of ministers in this metropolis are paid over $5,000 a year is an announcement of the government statisticians, that has today surprised everyone here. While $15,000 a year is paid in some cases to spiritual shepherds of Fifth avenue flocks, the records show, salaries of several thousands are not at all uncommon, while the country's average ministerial stipend of $663 is here the exception rather than the rule. Offers of $16,000 and even $18,000 a year have been made for preachers by the wealthier congregations from time to time, while investigation shows that houses, horses, pensions and even automobiles are often added to such inducements. According to this startling report Gotham pays her spiritual advisers better than any city in the world. Still Striking. No more persistent strike has ever paralyzed any line of business here for a longer time than that of the 50,000 cloakmakers who are today threatening to drag out their fight for some time to come. For two full months this labor struggle has kept the East Side in a turmoil, and even the efforts of a dozen of the most accomplished arbitrators in the country have apparently failed to push it toward settlement. As bloodshed and violence are breaking out constantly while this sorry strike wears on, it is not unlikely that the author- We can save-you money on Diamonds, Diamond Rings and Diamond Jewelry. Our stock is large, quality high and price based on cost to us before the recent rise. ities may soon be compelled to bring both employers and employees to terms. THE OKLAHOMA BANK GUARANTY LAW. The State banks of Oklahoma had $18,000,000 of deposits when the Oklahoma law went into effect Feb. 14, 1908. Since that time, 163 State banks were chartered, including seventy-three conversions from National banks to State banks up to the report of June 23, 1909. The number of State banks has increased from 470 to 662, to Nov. 16, 1909, and the individual deposits in State banks increased from $18,000,000 to $49,775,000. The National banks, February 14, 1908, were 312 in Oklahoma. On June 23, 1909, there were 222, ninety National banks having converted and liquidated since the guaranty law went into effect. The average reserve held for the State banks, November 16, 1909, was 49.7 per cent, about as substantial a reserve as is held by the Bank of England. The National banks have not increased in deposits to any substantial extent, the National banks having had $38,298,000, February 14, 1908, and $38,111,000, June 23, 1909, but are entitled to credit for $7,000,000 of deposits transferred from the National banking system to the State banking system by the conversion of National banks. The State of Oklahoma has the best banking system in the United States. It protects the small depositors and gives him confidence and when there is loss due to mismanagement, the loss is distributed in such a manner that it is not felt by any of the contributing banks. It is after all, merely a mutual insurance plan, the insurance fund being administered by the State. I established the First Nat'l Bank in Oklahoma and was president of it ten years, and I admire the record of the National banking system of the last ten years as far as the safety to the depositor is concerned. Yet, one cannot forget the violent disturbance to commerce and the injury to bank depositors which followed the embarrassment of the National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City, in 1907, a fine institution with deposits of $35,000,000, which paid in cash over $17,000,000 before closing its doors. This tragedy was due to a suspicion and a run, excited by a circular letter of an oil company, advising against taking drafts on this bank at the time of the panic. The Walsh failure, in Chicago, and the Morse-Heinze failures in New York, greatly disturbed the country when there was no sufficient reason to justify it and when an insurance fund would have made such a catastrophe impossible. It is unfortunate that the enormous power of the great central banks should be encouraging the opposition to a system so wise and so sound as the bank depositors' guaranty plan—a mutual insurance plan; one hundredth part of one per cent, of the deposits would suffice for insurance and the stability of the banking system of the country would be greatly promoted by this method applied both to State and National banks. The banks require customers to give security for a loan. The State ought to renquire the banks to secure their deposits. It will be better for the depositor and better for the banker, but what is of more importance, it will be better for the stability of the commerce and the business interests of the peole of the United States—U. S. Senator R. L Owen in Norman E. Mack's National Monthly for September. THE "FIRST WOMAN: From Ogdensburg to Boston is a far cry in the experience of the National Education Association. When Ella Flagg Young first attended the association it met at Ogdensburg and the women present sat in the gallery and looked down upon a meeting in which they had no part. Then a woman was not thought to be eligible for the principalship of a public school. Now in Boston this woman is elected president of American educators, defeating the man officially by a vote of two to one from the floor. And her nomination was suggested by the fact of her appointment to the superintendency of the Chicago public schools, in which there are more than one hundred women serving efficiently as principals. But Mrs. Young's election to the presidency was not due to this fact, for the woman who nominated her said to the women who elected her. "We are presenting her not as a woman but as the best human being for the presidency of this association. She combines the human touch with the most self-exacting standards of thoroughness and reality. Her spare from, her grave face pale with the "cast of thought," and her womanly dignity of carriage—are all lighted up by a gentle yet incisive eye, a friendly but very direct manner, a considerably deferential attitude, which is yet firm, independent and fearless. "Superb common name and breadth of human kindness" sum up a well considered appreciation of her. "I of the mainspring to which her tireless energy is due, she says herself, it is "love of my work. Teaching is a passion with me. I never tire of it." "Of course there are times when body and mind get tired. Then I go away where I can mingle with people who will give me new perspectives—to be a human being with human belings."—Prof. Graham Taylor, The Survey. Mexico's National Centennial Will be an Interesting Event CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. 7.—All Mexico, from Sonora to Yucatan, has donned holiday attire in honor of the grand national celebration of the Republic's Centennial of Independence and, according to the program of the celebration, the whole country will continue to wear its holiday attire during the entire month. In honor of the great national celebration practically the whole country has undergone a remarkable transformation. Everywhere, from the national capital to the smallest of the cities in the interior, the authorities took pride in having things put in shape for the occasion. The streets, of which many were repaved for the event, were thoroughly cleansed and scrubbed, public and private buildings put in repairs, whitewashed or painted and elaborately decorated in the national colors. Naturally, the federal capital surpassed all other cities of the republic by the magnificence of its preparations and decorations and visitors who have not seen this city for some time would scarcely recognize it in its scrupulous cleanliness, brightness and splendor. Decorations are everywhere in profusion, triumphal arches span the broad avenues and picturesque streets of the ancient city and hundreds of thousands of electric lights are strung through the principal thoroughfares, along the public square and parks and trellised over the facades of the public buildings and some of the principal churches, so as to shed brilliant light upon the festive scenes at night. Visitors there are from every part of the world. Every nation of the world, save three or four, has sent official representatives to convey the congratulations and best wishes of their respective governments to the Mexican nation upon this glorious anniversary of the establishment of its national independence. The American delegates, consisting of Governor Guild, of Massachusetts, acting as personal representative of President Taft; Senator Guggenheim, Senator Crawford, Senator Overman, Representative Foster, of Vermont; Representative Fassett, of New York; Representative Howard, of Georgia; Justice Gerard, of the supreme court of New York; ex-Governor Franklin Murphy, of New Jersey; Col. C. A. Rook, of Pittsburg, and H. J. Shanly, of Vermont, arrived here a few days ago and are luxuriously quartered in the Cobian palace, on Calle Bucarelli. Like all the other foreign representatives they are treated with princely hospitality. Horses and carriages, automobiles and a small army of servants are at their disposal at all times and almost every possible want is anticipated. The grand national celebration will not reach its climax until September 15, the anniversary of President Diaz's birthday and on the two following days, which mark the beginning of the era of Mexico's national independence, but the preliminaries of the celebration have already begun. Today the school children of Mexico celebrated by holding flag parades in every city of the republic. From now on to the end of the month every day will bring its features of celebration. Among the principal events in the federal capital will be the dedications of several monuments, federal department buildings and schools, excursions for the foreign delegates to points of historic interest, a grand civic parade on the day before the President's birthday anniversary, the dedication of the monument to Benito Juarez, the unveiling of a commemorative tablet to Morelos at Cludadela; the dedication of the national university; the laying of the corner stone of the new legislative palace; a great sham battle and many other interesting features. Other cities also will have special celebrations marked by the inauguration of educational institutions, water works, market houses and other public institutions. The principal days of the celebration will be Sept. 15, 16 and 19, when the magnificent historic pageants will take place. The preparations have been made on a scale of remarkable magnificence and thoua ands of men and women, dressed in costumes to the present day, will take part in the magnificent pageants. Every State will be represented by a flato representing some important event in its history and the federal district will have three floats. At night there will be fireworks and a grand illumination of the whole city, free theatrical shows, balls, banquets and bull fights and on September 19 there will be the grand banquet and ball given by President Diaz in honor of the foreign representatives attending the festivities of Mexico's first centennial celebration. Teachers Appointed And Promoted to all Vacancies in Baltimore Colored Schools are of High Grade. Baltimore, Md., Sept. 7.—At the meeting of the School Board last Friday a number of vacancies in the colored schools were filled; the appointments were: Walter Harris, a graduate of the Baltimore Colored High School and of Brown University, to be teacher of English in the Colored High School. Miss Carolyn B. King, a graduate of Atlanta University, to be an instructor of English in the same school; W. A. F. Gilles, of Fisk University, to be instructor of gymnasium in the High School to succeed W. H. J. Beckett, who goes to the Sumner High School St. Louis; W. M. Hinton, of Roxbury, Mass., a graduate of the Lawrence Scientific School, Harvard University, to be instructor in biology, succeeding T. W. Turner, who goes to the Sumner High School, St. Louis, and Miss M. Edith Cooper, promoted to be supervisor of practice in the elementary schools. Kanawha Towboats to Be Moving This Week Nearly all of the Kanawha river towboats will be in operation this week, for there is a great deal of coal along the stream that will be taken to the mouth of the river where it will be in waiting for the time the Ohio river affords enough water to permit of the shipment of loads to points south. All the local boatmen have been offered places on the boats and can have work for an indefinite time if they care to accept the positions offered. Work Progressing at Parkersburg Plant Gratifying progress is being made on the work of installing the Smith water works system in Parkersburg, according to the statement made this morning by Col. L. E. Smith, the inventor who has the contract. He has been looking after the work himself for some time and came back here for a few days to see after his local interests, he being proprietor of the Kanawha hotel. "Parkersburg is enjoying the greatest week of its history," said Mr. Smith this morning. "It is centennial week there and there are thousands of visitors in the city. Nearly every home there is the visiting place for some 'home-comer,' and the characteristic hospitality of the city is being shown on every hand. I don't believe as many visitors ever assembled in the city as are there now." Young Woman Slays Young Manto Protect Her Honor, She Says Claiming she did the shooting in the protection of her honor, Lilly Chapman, of near Buffalo, is being held for the killing of Jule Hanly. The young woman, who is of a well known family of Putnam county, was with Hanly, it is said, Sunday night and Monday morning up until about four o'clock at which time the shooting took place. Two hours later the victim died, having been found by neighbors of the Chapman's and was given every possible attention. He was shot in the abdomen with a 32-caliber ball which penetrated and cut his intestines in a number of places. When found, immediately after the shooting, Hanly was only partially dressed and was lying near a lumber pile. Near him was a basket in which there were several bottles of beer. Friends here of Hanly claim to have advised him some time ago not to go to Chapman's home any more or he would get in bad with some of the members of the family, but he made the usual call Sunday night with the result indicated in the foregoing. He was a popular young man and had a number of friends here. WEST VA. COLORED INSTITUTE INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentry and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundering, Printing. A Complete Course in Military Training to Cadets Rooms, Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students: and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers. Board only Eight Dollar a month. 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The opening session will be held at Center Market Hall. Addresses of welcome will be delivered by Governor Crothers, Mayor Mahool and Councilman Harry S. Cummings. The oration will be delivered by Rev. Dr. W. A. Creditt, of Philadelphia. Excursions down the Chesapeake Bay and a big ball at the Lyric next Thursday night will be among the social diversions. The election of officers next Friday promises to be a most interesting affair INSTITUTE, West Virginia LD COLORED INSTITU COLORED INSTITU MIELD, WEST VIRGINIA The main line of the N. & W. R. R. of access from all points of the Virgina ful location, the very best o s, and excellent advantage Library, Laboratories, Stud and a strong earnest Facul Normal and Academic C courses in Music, Sewing, C undering. BOOKS TO NORMAL ST FUEL, LIGHT AND FUEL $8.00 PER MONTH. All Graded School in which es are given the necessary teaching before beginni work. Further Information Address the Pr WEST VIRGINIA of the N. & W. R. 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Courses, Cooking STUDENTS BURNISHED ch Normal ary exper- ning their Principal The Hague, Sept. 7.—The Century-Old Fisheries dispute, the source of constant diplomatic friction between the governments of the United States and Great Britain, Canada and New Foundland, closed today with the award of the international court of arbitration. The award largely favors the United States. The American government is sustained on points 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, out of a total of seven points in which the issue was framed. Great Britain wins on questions 1 and 5. itted and Duplicated, Specialists in the Diseased Eyes. All, Eye Specialist P. M. to 7 P. M. Sunday and Other appointment. C. Building, Rooms 5 and 7. sts., Charleston, W. Va. Friendly Relations BETWEEN THE RACES WILL BE STRENGTHENED BY NEGRO EDUCATIONAL CONGRESS Jefferson Thinks West Virginia Delegate Gives his Impressions of the Meeting at Which Over Five Hundred Delegates were Present. Appointed by President Taft and the Governors of the various states some of the leading negro educators of the country met in St. Louis, Mo., August 25-27, to discuss matters of vital importance relating to moral and educational uplift of the two races. Over five hundred visiting delegates from almost every state in the union were present and participated in the meetings. This, the first annual meeting of the National Negro Educational Congress has been pronounced by those in attendance to be one of the most significant gatherings of negroes ever held in this country. The large auditorium of the St. Paul A. M. E. church, where the congress opened Thursday morning, was packed almost to suffocation, there being standing room only. The meeting was opened by an address by Prof. J. Silas Harris, of Kansas City, Mo., who outlined briefly the purpose of the meeting: he said that the time was at hand when the Negroes must get together in order to better their condition and to devise plans that would place the white and black race on closer terms of friendship. Acting Mayor E. A. Rombauer, Speaker of the House of Delegates, delivered the welcome address. He paid a glowing tribute to the congress and its effort. He commended the race for the gant strides it had made during the short time of freedom and gave assurance that the sincere and sympathetic cooperation of many of the white race would not be wanting in its effort at uplift. Prof. Inman Page, former President of Lincoln Institute responded in a very eloquent manner. At this junction Gov. Herbert S. Hadley, arrived. He was greeted with deafening cheers, the entire audience rising to their feet, ladies waving their handkerchiefs while the men vociferously applauded. Prof. Harris in a few well chosen words introduced the distinguished guest. The Governor said in-part: "This meeting which is to take up vital questions affecting the Negro race should be one of great consideration and that the responsibility of solving the vexed problem rests upon your shoulders, many states have adopted the Jim Crow car laws and grandfather clauses and the question of dealing with this kind of legislation must be eliminated and dealt with by the Negro himself. The Negro must establish his own status in society. The burden of race advancement rests upon its teachers and pastors. History shows that the solution of the German Empire was through its teachers." In conclusion the Governor assured his audience that he would lend his endeavors to keep the door of opportunity open for them. Attorney W. C. Hueston, of Kansas City, responded. His eloquent address was freely punctuated with hearty applause. The most eloquent speech of the session on behalf of the congress was made by Dr. Henry A. Attaway, of Jacksonville, Fla. Dr. Attaway is one of the few good speakers of the race and ranks as one of the leading citizens of the Palmetto state. Prof. Frank L. Williams, who delivered the commencement address to the graduation class of Summer High School of this city, in June, 1908, and who is now Principal of the Sumner High School in St. Louis, introduced Assistant Superintendent of Schools W. C. Bryan. Mr. Bryan extended an invitation to the congress to visit the new $500,000 high school building, the finest and most complete institution of its kind for colored people in the United States. The afternoon was taken up with the appointing of committees and effecting a permanent organization. The rest of the session was devoted to the discussion of the topics outlined in the program. Prominent among the speakers during the session were: Dr. J. T. Castor, Jefferson City, Mo.; Prof. J. Rupert Jefferson, Parkersburg; Hon. Geo. Hoagland, Bloomington, Ill.; Rev. J. W. Hurse, Kansas City, Mo.; Dr. J. W. Jackson, Hubbard and others. West Virginia was represented by Prof. J. R. Jefferson, Principal of Sumner High School of this city, having been commissioned to go as a delegate by Governor Glasscock several weeks ago. Prof. Jefferson took an active part in the meeting and served on the committee with Pres. Dudley, of A. & M. College, North Carolina; Pres. Scaraborough, of Wilberforce University, and others who drafted the "address to the nation." In addition to his participation in the sessions of the congress Prof. Jefferson has been unusually active in educational work during the summer. He served as one of the instructors in the summer school at Institute, W. Va., and received merited praise praise for his excellent services. In speaking of the work of the Educational Congress Prof. Jefferson said: "I know of no gathering of Negroes in recent years that is calculated to do more toward bringing about a more friendly relation between the races. I most heartily appreciate the consideration accorded me by Governor Glasscock in appointing me as a delegate to that meeting." In response to an urgent invitation from Gov. Shafroth, of Colorado, the next session will be held at Denver in August, 1911. Full Attendance Is Expected at the Beginning of Fall Term at West Virginia Colored Institute Sept. 21st. The Fall Term of the West Virginia Colored Institute will begin Wednesday Sept. 21st. From the list of new applicants a full attendance is expected. The President and two or three teachers have made a canvass of the state which will no doubt result in an increased attendance at the institution. The buildings are being thoroughly renovated and everything is being done to have the best sanitary conditions for the opening of the school. There have not been many changes in the Faculty. The only new teacher is J. B. Bragg in the department of Blacksmithing. He is a graduate from both Tuskegee Institute, and Taladega College. After graduating from Tuskegee some ten years ago, Mr. Bragg worked at his trade for one year; went to the state school at Tallahassee, Florida where he taught Smithing four years. But feeling that he was not as well educated as a teacher should be, he went to Taladega College and completed the College Course graduating with the degree of A. B. Last June Miss Fannie Cobb, who has been taking a summer course at Columbia University, New York, is now at her home in Charleston resting a few days before the opening of school. Mrs. J. McHenry Jones, music teacher, who has traveled extensively in Europe this summer, is expected to return to school about the middle of the month. Two of the teachers, Messrs. Spriggs and Collins have built themselves a new home at Institute this summer, which they expect to occupy by the opening of the fall term. These buildings were erected by student labor. Many people of the state are making a mistake by not having their children avail themselves of the special educational advantages offered at the West Virginia Colored Institute. Every student of good moral character who has graduated from the institution is today employed at some useful occupation. Many are in the profession of teaching, law, medicine, and the Gospel of Ministry. Others are working at their trades of carpentry, masonry, smithing, painting, printing, agriculture, dressmaking, cooking, millinery, and still others are laboring as bookkeepers and stenographers. The demand for persons to fill positions in the above named trades is far greater than the institution can supply. The terms are reasonable and any able bodied young man or woman should be able to obtain an education in this institution. Brooklynites Excited Brooklynites Excited Over Report of Sale of Home of Sisters of Precious Blood to Negroes for School Use. Philadelphia, N. Y., Sept. 7—Residents in the neighborhood of Putnam Nostrand and Bedford avenues, Brooklyn, are excited over the rumor that the nunery formerly occupied by the Sisters of the Precious Blood at the corner of Putnam and Bedford avenues will be sold to Negroes to be used for a boarding school for young Negro women. The sisters moved to a new home at Forty-fourth street and Fort Hamilton avenue last May, when they failed to secure several frame build- lags adjoining the nunnery for an annex. Nine thousand dollars, it is said, was offered for the frame buildings, and on this being refused the Sisters put their property in the hands of a real estate dealer for sale. A report became current in the neighborhood recently that the agent for the property had been approached by Negroes and several property owners in the vicinity visited the Mother Superior. She admitted that negotiations were under way for the sale of the building and grounds, but said that nothing definite had been done as yet. It is known that the Sisters stipulated when they moved that the property should not be sold for use by any other religious organization. Residents of that neighborhood say they will appoint a committee to wait on the Sisters to protest against the sale of the nunnery to Negroes. THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS HAM. N. C. offers an unusually strong course for young men who are preparing to enter the Christian Ministry. There is always an inviting field for the trained minister. Lectures by distinguished men will be delivered throughout the entire course. It will be thorough in every particular. It will seek to combine the cardinal principles of religion and work. One Hundred young men are desired to enter this particular Department. The regular school term opens October 12, 1910. All applications for admission must be made by September 15, 1910. For further information address, The President. National Religious Training School, Durham North Carolina 7-25-3m. CHILLICOTHE. OHIO Miss E. R. Walker returned Tuesday from Boones Mill, Va., where she spent several weeks with her parents. Miss Ellen Dowdy, of West Main street, returned from her vacation last Sunday night and will enter upon her duty as teacher in the Southern Building at once. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson, of Portsmouth and Misses Cordelia and Genivieve Carnute are the guests of Mrs. Nora Harris, Mill street. John Biggs, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed through the city Monday and was the guest of Miss Mae Medley while here. John Ramsey, of the State Library, is spending his vacation in the city the guest of his wife's parents. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Leeper, of Marsville, Ohio, will give a supper and entertainment for Quinn chapel A. M. E. church on Thursday, in Marsville. Rev. W. E. Walker has been invited to deliver a lecture for the occasion. Rev. Dr. C. S. Gee, will hold the fourth quarterly conference for Quinn Chapel Tuesday night. Mrs. Ross, of Tanglewood, visited Wheeling, W. Va., last week for four days and was the guest of Mrs. Reuven Norris, while in that city. Miss Irene Gatliff is visiting her sisters in Columbus, Ohio. Misses Mabel and Florence Gatliff are visiting in Cincinnati, Ohio, and attending the Ohio Valley Exposition, Rev. W. E. Walker, pastor of Quinn Chapel will preach his final sermon for this Conference year Sunday, September 11. The Ladies' Aid of Quinn Chapel will give a fish fry and ice cream social Friday the 9th, at Mrs. Sadie Garnes' a Mechanic street. Mrs. Lucy Lucas met with what might have proven to be a fatal accident Sunday morning while leaving church by falling down the steps from the old library building. Fortunately she was only bruised a little, and is able to be about her work as usual. The city schools opened in full Tuesday morning. The Southern building, where the most of our people send their children have for teachers this year, Mrs. A. J. Hays, principal and teacher, 7th and 8th grades; Mrs. F. D. Williams, 5th and 6th grades; Miss C. B. Medley, 3rd and 4th grades; Miss Helen E. Marshall, 3rd grade; Miss Ellen Dowdy, 1st grade. The body of William Swan, who was electrocuted on Friday for the murder of Mrs. Jackson and the baby of William McKinley, was brought to the city for burial, Monday morning. THE "OLD GUARD" IN NEW YORK REPUBLICAN POLITICS. REPUBLICAN POLITICS. The so-called "Old Guard" would seem to have remained in a slight majority in the membership of the New York State Republican Committee. But precisely what happens these days to a member of the "Old Guard" when the people have a chance to get at him, is the thing that happened in the Rochester dis- THE ADVOCATE tried to George W. Aldridge when he ran for Congress at the special election in April. At a preliminary meeting on August 16, the State Committee decided that it would not ask Mr. Roosevelt to act as temporary chairman of the convention and deliver a "key-note" speech. It decided instead to ask Vice-President Sherman. This plan was carried through by Messrs. Woodruff, Barnes, Aldridge, Ward, and several other organization leaders, who were said to be acting in close consultation with Vice-President Sherman and with President Taft at Beverly, Mr. Sherman's good qualities and personal popularity are not to be gainsaid. They will not be brought into question in these pages. But the merest tyro in politics knows that if Mr. Sherman were this year running for the Governorship of New York,—in view of the things he is recently quoted as having said,—he would be beaten by a larger majority than that which he received two years ago when he ran on the Presidential ticket. If it is true the New York "Old Guard" had been taking orders from the summer capital at Beverly, then it is a sad pity that Beverly should be so badly advised. The country, must not be in haste to believe that Mr. Taft has been spending his muchneeded summer vacation in cementing the bonds that bind him and his political destinies up with the bosses and reactionary groups that are so completely disowned and rejected by the plain masses of Republican voters. Mr. Roosevelt had no ambition to be temporary chairman of the New York convention, yet he would willingly have served in that way if the State Committee had so required. The "Old Guard" may have its reasons for wishing to see the Republican party in New York defeated at the autumn elections. But it is hard to see why it would be for the interest of Mr. Taft to have his party crushed all along the line after two years of his leadership.—From "The Progress of the World", in the American Review of Reviews for September. HINTON. Rev. A. D. Lewis returned Saturday, Sept. 3, from his vacation. He is in fine spirits and reports a delightful vacation. Mrs. Nathan Trent entertained last Tuesday evening from eight to twelve in honor of Mrs. Mary Johnson, of Pittsburg, Pa. The house was beautifully decorated and the evening was spent in different games and pleasant conversation. A delicious repast was served and every one present declared they had spent a most pleasant evening. There are a great many visitors in town. Hinton becomes more popular all the time. Miss M. S. Booth has resumed her position as head nurse at the Holley Sanitarium after a two months vacation spent in the mountains of Vermont. Mrs. Lucy Lewis was called to Hinton Friday on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Ollie Smalls. Rev. M. W. Clair, of Washington, left Thursday for his home after a two weeks' stay with his sister, Mrs. Lucy Lewis, of Bluff street. Mrs. Mattie Strange entertained at dinner last Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Mary Johnson, of Pittsburgh, and Rev. Mr. Clair, of Washington, D. C. Mrs. Ellen Richardson, of Hinton, and Mrs. Wiley Morton, of Thurmond were operated on at the Holley Sanitarium Monday. They are both doing nicely. Mrs. Frances Wood, of Ronceverte, William Haden, of Pence Springs, Russell Woods, of Talcott, and Jas. Penn, of Sylvia, are also patients in the Sanitarium. Miss Goldie Wilmore, of Philadelphia, graduate nurse of The Dixie Hospital, Hampton, Va., is now assistant nurse at the Holley Sanitarium. Nathan Trent and A. P. Straughter attended the meeting in Bluefield, August 23-26. Lott Carey Baptists Raise Over $35,000 for Educational and Missionary Work. Secretary Reports. Lynchburg, Va., Sept. 3—The Lott Carey Baptist Convention, which has been holding its fourteenth annual session heer at the Eighth Street Baptist Church, since Wednesday, ended last night. The annual address of Rev. C. S. Brown, of Winston-Salem, N. C., the president of the convention, was well received by a large audience Wednesday night. The corresponding secretary, Rev. A. M. Alexander, of Baltimore, in his annual report, reviewed the missionary efforts of the convention, which he said, had raised over $35,000 for educational and missionary work in Africa. The next session will be held at Wilmington, N. C. In Honor of Joe Gans Held by the Knights of Pythias and Eiks of Baltimore. Baltimore Sept. 7. — Memorial services for the late Joe Gans, formerly lightweight champion of the world, were held Sunday at Epworth M. E church. Hannibal Lodge Knights of Pythias and the Monumental Lodge of Elks, to which the dead fighter belonged, will hold memorial services at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday night. Addresses will be delivered by George A. Watty, Grand Chancellor of the Maryland Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias; J. Frank Wheaton, of New York, Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks; Robert G. I. Brown, Exalted Ruler of Manumental Lodge, and City Councilman Harry S. Cummings. A number of the admirers of the dead champion are raising a subscription to have a life-sized bust of Gans made from his death mask. The same to be unveiled at the Gold field Hotel on Gans' next birthday, November 25. A WORD WITH OUR FRIENDS. We have just opened a first-class ice cream parlor at the People's Grocery store in the K. of P. Building, where you will receive the very best of service. Our cream is the best in the land, guaranteed to please you. Hours for Sunday: 4 p. m. to 11 p. m. We will be open every night during the week W. H. Parker, Manager. WEVACO J. M. Johnson who has been in the Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa., for about one month is better and will return home this week. Mrs. H. E. Harris went to Winlfrede Friday to see her people. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Woods a fine baby boy, Friday night. Jas. Graham is in Salisbury, N. C., this week. Rev. Alex Hanner has been sick for a few days. Mrs. Lucy Thomas, who has been sick for sometime, will start this morning to Charleston to undergo an operation. John Williams was a business visitor to Charleston Monday. Mrs. T. T. Alston was visiting Mrs. Rotan Alston Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Alice Booker, was calling on her daughter last week. Rev. N. A. Smith filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached two excellent sermons—morning and night. HOW GOOD NEWS SPREADS. "I am 70 years old and travel most of the time," writes B. F. Tolson, of Elizabethtown, Ky. 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In his address to the Hampton Trustees President Taft said: "I am not a millionaire, and I have never had the feeling of one, but some time one's imagination takes life and you wonder what you would do if you han income of $5,000,000 or $10,000,000 a year and had the ordinary feelings of a man who wished to help his fellow-men. It seems to me that one would like first to find those things to which he could be certain he might give his money and get a return of good to human kind, and in looking about I am very sure that he could not find a place in which he could, for the benefit of human kind, invest his money with more certainty of returns than in Hampton Institute. "Education is the solution of the race question when it is directed toward giving the Negro a self-respect and a belief in the dignity of labor PATENTS Prize Offers from Leading Manufacturers Book on patents. "Hints to inventors." "Inventions needed." "Why some inventors fail." Send rough sketch or model for search of Patent Office records. Our Mr. Greeley was formerly. Acting Commissioner of Patents, and as such had full charge of the U. S. Patent Office. GREELEY & McINTIRE PATENT ATTORNEYS WASHINGTON, D. C. No. 4 Special Buggy only $65.00 HIGHEST GRADE A Value Unequaled. Sold on $1.00 Profit Margin. FROM FACTORY TO USER Write for prices and other styles. Send for Catalogue. C. R. PATTERSON & SONS, GREENFIELD, OHIO. LARGEST NEGRO CARRIAGE CONCERN IN THE UNITED STATES. HOTEL BROWN F. C. BROWN PROPRIETOR =A Popular Hotel For Colored People= 35 ROOMS 50c., 75c. and $1.00 Per Day. Lodging 35c and 50c 500 CAPITOL STREET, CHARLESTON, W. VA. One Block From State House. New Phone 1098 SPECIAL RATES BY WEEK OR MONTH Gear Literary Congress Held to Raise Funds for Kittrell College, and A. M. E. Church School in North Carolina. Baltimore, Md., Sept. 7.—A literary congress was held at Trinity A. M. E. Church last Wednesday. The congress was given under the auspices of the Baltimore Conference and was for the purpose of raising funds for Kittrell College. During the day addresses were delivered by Bishop John Hurst, Levi J. Coppin, Revs. John Hurst, B. F. Watson, I. N. Ross, L. M. Beckett, Miss Mattie Bowen, of Washington; Prof. W. A. Joiner, of Wilberforce, Ohio; Prof. W. H. J. Beckett, of St. Louis, Mo.; Prof. J. R. Paul Brock, of this city, and Prof. John R. Hawkins. About $550 was raised during the day. The public schools will open next Monday. About 12,000 pupils will be enrolled in the colored schools. PROMINENT WOMAN BURied Wife of the Mutual Benefit Society is Laid to Rest. Baltimore, Md., Sept. 7.—The funeral of Mrs. Eliza A. Wilson, who died here suddenly last Saturday, took place yesterday at Perkins Square Baptist Church. She was the wife of Harry O. Wilson, president of the Mutual Benefit Society. Two children also survive. Thomas A. Jones, grand master of the Maryland Grand Lodge of Masons is quite ill at his home, 1204 Argyle avenue. Notice Extraordinary New Orleans, La To all Baptists and Friends: The Thirtieth Annual Session of the NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION will be held with the Baptists of this city, in the WASHINGTON ARTILLERY HALL, Saint Charles Street, and our WOMAN'S AUXILIARY in the Austerletz Street Church, Sept. 14-21, 1910. Every arrangement is being made for the comfort of the delegates and friends. If you are coming, send us YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS at once, so we may secure you a good home and NOTIFY YOU before you LEAVE YOUR HOME. Reception Committee: Rev. E. D. SIMMS, Chr. Rev. A. HUBBS, Sec. 2005 Louisiana Ave. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1910 ENTS ading Manufacturers inventors." "Inventions needed." " send rough sketch or model for Our Mr. Greeley was formerly. and as such had full charge of & McINTIRE TORNEYS ON, D. C. Gears Elks Open Home Order at Huntington Opens House of Swell Appointments With Appropriate Exercises. Huntington, Sept. 5—The Colored Elks of this city formally opened their building here tonight with appropriate exercises. It is no exaggeration to say that few if any Negro lodges of this fraternity have better equipped homes than that thrown open to the public here for the first time tonight. On the first floor are a cafe and barber shop. The buffet, dining room and parlors are on the second floor, while the third is given over entirely to the lodge room. The appointments of the building throughout are first class, the furniture in the lodge room being of the finest leather and quartered oak. Dr. C. C. Barnett is the moving spirit in the organization and it is largely due to his efforts, ably seconded by his seventy fellow members, that the order is on such a substantial basis. It is understood that the building, now owned by Tom Tarrar, a colored business man, will, at no distant date come into the possession of the Elks by purchase. POPULAR YOUNG LADY. Charlottesville, Va., Sept. 2—Miss Susie Buckner, the only daughter of A. T. Buckner, one of the wealthiest colored men of this city, died this morning after an illness of several months' duration. Miss Buckner was very popular and the esteem in which she was held was attested by the large number present at the funeral which was held at the First Baptist Church, Sunday. There were many floral offerings. The decedent is survived by her father, a brother and a number of relatives here and in Charleston, W. Va., the Gilmers of that city having been her cousins. SAVED A SOLDIER'S LIFE Facing death from shot and shell in the civil war was more agreeable to J. A. Stone, of Kemp, Tex., than facing it from what doctors said was consumption. 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