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THE ADVOCA WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME X. OF THE NATIONAL LIBERAL CLUB OF LONDON DR. WASHINGTON WILL BE. Touring Europe to compare "man farthest down" there with "man farthest down" in America is the eminent educator. Tuskegee, Ala., Sept. 24—As has been generally announced, Dr. Booker T. Washington, of the Tuskegee Institute, has gone to Europe for the purpose of studying social and labor conditions. He will compare "the man farthest down" in Europe with "the man farthest down" in America. In the interest of his studies, Dr. Washington has visited, or will visit successively, London, England; Edinburgh, Scotland; Berlin, Germany; Prague, Bonhemia; Vienna, Austria; Budapest, Hungary; Belgrade, Servia; Sofia, Bulgaria; Constantinople, Turkey; Catania, Italy; Naples, Italy; Rouen, France, and Copenhagen, Sweden. Dr. Washington spoke in Prague, Bohemia, the week of September 4, and will speak in the Palace of Arts, Berlin, September 30th. On his return to London, October 6th, he is to be the special guest of Honor at a dinner to be given by the National Liberal Club, and on Friday evening October 7th, the evening before he sails for America, he will speak in Livepool before one of the important business organization. Although sir, Washington went to Europe to secure a much needed vacation, the foregoing itinerary shows that he has been and will be unusually busy. A summary of his trip will appear in a series of articles in The Outlook Magazine, of New York City, under the general title, "The Man Farthest Down." Excellent Condition IN POINT OF FINANCES AND NUMERICAL STRENGTH IS GOOD e. SAMRITAN ORDER. Thompson's National News Bureau, Washington, D. C., Sept. 28—The forty-second general session of the Independent Order of Good Samaritans concluded its deliberations last Friday night at the Third Baptist Church in Alexandria, amid universal rejoicing over the successful outcome of the plans of the leaders and their friends. The convention was welcomed on the opening day by all of the ministers of the city and a remarkable sermon was preached by Rev. W. H. H. Brown, of Washington, D. C. Although eighty years of age, his memory is as clear as that of a man twenty-one, and without opening the Bible or reading a line from notes or manuscript, Dr. Brown delivered a discourse and powerful that held his audience spell-bound with its natural eloquence and powerful reasoning. The reports of the officers indicated that the Order is in excellent condition, in point of finances and numerical strength. From a hand-full of members which met at the call of George Platt in New York City sixty years ago, the Samaritans now boast of an enrollment of not less than 5,000, and own property valued at fully quarter of a million dollars. Kentucky alone has holdings worth $52,000 or more. Fourteen states were represented in this year's convention by upwards of two hundred intelligent and progressive delegates. An important feature of the proceedings was the revision of the laws, several significant amendments being adopted, looking to the improvement of the workings of the Order. Announcement was made that the indebtedness that had been hanging over the body for the past fourteen years had been entirely obliterated, which was quite a triumph for the administration of National Grand Chief, Rev. J. E. Wood, D. D., of Danville, Ky. In recognition of his strenuous and successful efforts in behalf of the Order, the convention suspended the rules and re-elected Dr. Wood as National Grand Chief by an unanimous vote. Dr. Wood is a man of wonderful resourcefulness and almost unmatched versatility. He is pastor of the First Baptist Church at Danville, Ky., is editor of the Torch Light, a newspaper of influence in THE ADVOCATE. the blue Grass State; manages the Torch Light Printing Company; carries on a prosperous undertaking business; is chairman of the executive board of the insurance department of the Odd Fellows' of the State of Kentucky, and is active in the political and educational affairs of the State. He enters upon his second term as N. G. C. under unusually favorable conditions. The other officers elected by the convention are as follows: Associate National Grand Chief, Mrs. Susie E. Ross, of Baltimore, Md.; Grand Secretary, Mrs. Eliza P. Piggs, Leesburg, Va.; Grand Trigurer, Mrs. Mary E. Washington, New Albany, Ind. The executive board is made up of Rev. J. E. Wood, chairman ex-officio, Kentucky; Mrs. M. E. Washington, Kentucky; Capt. I. D. Oliver, Maryland; A. L. Fain, Ohio; and E. E. Simmons, Mississippi. As a tribute to the faithful and efficient services of the retiring of secretary, Mary M. E. Washington, who has filled that office with rare credit and distinction for a number of years, she was presented with a beautiful silk umbrella, with a gold head, inlaid with pearls, valued at $25. The next session of the Good Samaritans will be held in September, 1912, at McKeesport, Pa. National Grand Chief Wood and Mrs. Washington were the recipients of many social courtesies while in the vicinity of the capital. Dr. Wood was the guest of Rev. Luke D. Best, pastor of the Champlain Avenue Baptist Church, and Mrs. Washington stopped with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, of 1918 11th street. Dr. Wood preached on Sunday evening at the Second Baptist Church, by invitation of Rev. W. Bishop Johnson. They were the especial guests at a delightful dinner tendered by Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Shaughter, 2236 13th street. In the general reception that followed, Mrs. Shaughter was assisted in receiving by Miss Lucile Hamilton Nooks, of Wilberforce, Ohio, and Mrs. R. W. Thompson. Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Washington addressed a large audience at the John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, the occasion being "Woman's Day" of the Zion connection, with which Mrs. Washington is prominently identified. TO THE B. M. C. ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ITS DISGRACEFUL CONCLUSION. They assure Asbury of their support in any steps he may take and many openly declare for an order nearer principles. Philadelphia, Pa., Sept. 24—Letters that have been coming from all portions of the country from prominent delegates to the recent Biennial Movable Committee of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows prove conclusively that the country is in no wise satisfied with disgraceful conclusion of the memorable session at Baltimore. Many of the best and most sensible men in the order have written J. C. Asbury, editor of the Odd Fellows Journal, protesting against the shameful manner in which he was treated and declaring in unmistakable terms that they are ready to follow his lead in any step he wishes to take with reference to the matter. Many openly declare in favor of setting up an order that will exemplify in practice the principles it advocates. Mr. Asbury as yet is non-committal, only saying that he is giving the situation in all its phases the most careful consideration, and that nothing will be undertaken until he has had a conference with friends and representatives from different portions of the country. Many of the leading Negro papers make editorial comment on the recent meeting of the B. M. C., and only a few of them complimentary to the machine. ADVOCATE A SEPARATE PARK. A Member of the City Council of Richmond is the Father of the Infamous Measure. Richmond, Va., Sept. 23.—Geo. McD. Blake, a member of the City Council from Monroe Ward, is advocating a park for the exclusive use of colored people. The suggestion is being vigorously opposed by residents here. John Mitchell, Jr., editor of the Richmond Planet, is a resident of the same ward with Blake. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1910. PULL TOGETHER BUSINESS LEAGUE ESSENTIALS BUSINESS EDUCATION POLITICAL LEAGUE THE CHURCH NIAGARA MOVEMENT The Present Situation Protestant Episcopals BOLD TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF CHURCH WORKERS THIS WEEK. Many papers of interest to the connection are read and conference seems inclined to take stand against suffragan bishop movement. Cleveland, O., Sept. 28.—The twenty-sixth annual conference of Episcopal church workers began here yesterday at St. Andrews' Protestant Episcopal Church and will continue until Friday, when the Women's Auxiliary meets. Addresses of welcome were delivered by Rt. Rev. William Andrew, Bishop of Ohio; Rev. R. W. Bagnoll, pastor of St. Andrew's Church, and others. "At the session to-day papers were read by Rev. D. L. Ferguson, of Louisville, Ky., on "The Future of the Episcopal Church for the Negro"; Rev. Alfred H. Lealtad, of St. Paul, Minn., on "The Church's Work in the Mississippi Valley"; Rev. W. E. Gilliam, of Toledo, O., who spoke on "Some Phases of the Church's Work in Ohio"; Rev. E. George Clifton, of New York, who spoke interestingly on "Can the Negro Be Left Out of the Church's Councils Without Destroying the Catholicity of the Church?" A number of important papers will be read and discussed to-morrow and Friday. The conference seems to be strongly in favor of the stand taken by the secretary of the Conference, Rev George F. Bragg, of Baltimore, who delivered a memorable address against suffrage bishops for the colored work before the Mary land Diocese Convention last spring. Rev Henry L. Phillips, of Philadelphia, is president of the Conference Messengers Appointed BY STATE BAPTIST EXECUTIVE BOARD AND OTHER BUSINESS TRANSACTED. Committee will revise the constitution and plans were adopted looking to greater financial interest in religious and educational work. The Executive Board of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention held a meeting at the First Baptist church Tuesday night. The following members were present; President, Rev. C. N. Harris, of Fayetteville; Treasurer, Rev. D. C. Hunter, of Sylvia; Recording Secretary, Prof. H. B. Rice; Statistical Secretary, Rev. J. W. Robinson, of St. Albans; Corresponding Secretary, Rev. J. J. Turner, of Mt. Carbon; Rev. J. R. Caul, A. P. Straughther, of Hinton; Rev. S. E. Williams, of Mt. Carbon and J. V. Bryant, of Huntington. Corresponding Messengers were appointed to bear greetings of the Convention to the various annuals next year. Rev. I. V. Bryant was chosen as messenger to the State Sunday School Convention; Rev. D. C. Hunter to the New River Valley Baptist Association; Rev. D. C. Hunter Mount Olivet Baptist Association; Rev. J. P. Caul, Woman's Baptist State Convention; Rev. B. R. Reed, Woman's District Convention; Rev. W. C. Clements, Flat Top Association; Revs. W. W. Hicks and R. D. W. Meadows, Tygart Valley Association; Revs. R. D. W. Meadows and I. J. Turner, Mt. Zion Baptist Association; Revs. J. W. Robinson, R. D. W. Meadows and J. J. Turner. Plans were formulated looking forward to creating a greater financial interest in the denominational educational work in the State Society. H. B. Rice was instructed to prepare and distribute circular letters setting forth the work of the Hill Top School and appealing for regular monthly contributions. Revs, C. N. Harris, H. B. Rice, R. D. W. Meadows, J. J. Turner and J. W. Robinson were appointed as a committee to revise the constitution of the State Convention so that it will cover the great scope of the Baptist work of the State. NEGROES OPPOSE TAFT They Retain Control of Republican Organization in South Carolina. Columbia, S. C., Sept. 26. — The much heralded plan to wrest control of the Republican political organization of South Carolina from the Negro did not materialize at to-day's meeting of the party's state convention which was overwhelmingly controlled by Negroes opposed to the national administration. Although the "Lilly White" element was conspicuous by its non-representation for the first time in several years. A resolution endorsing the administration of President Taft was not even proposed. Of the ninety odd delegates present there were less than a dozen white men. TO DEFEAT GRANDFATHER CLAUSE. Negro Leagues of Oklahoma Hold a Joint Convention This Week. THREE DOLLARS Was the price charged Negro minister for cup of coffee and crabs but he refused to pay it. Baltimore. Sept. 28—Rev. Dr. Charles H. Moosell, who was released on $500 bail two weeks ago on the charge of attempting fraud because he refused to pay a white lunch room proprietor $3 for a deviled crab and a cup of coffee, has been freed of the charge. Feeling a little hungry Dr. Moosell went into place and ordered the food, which a waiter told him would cost him 35 cents. Later the proprietor told him it would cost $3 which the minister said he would pay if a receipt was given. The receipt was refused and the minister's arrest ordered. The preliminary hearing was held before Justice Grannan, who gained some notoriety some time ago by discharging United States Senator W. J. Stone for slapping a Pullman car porter. LOCATION AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL IS DISCUSSED WITH UNABATED VIGOR. Many Advantages Are claimed for the site owned by Howard University which could aid in the way of attendance and uplifting influences. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., Sept. 28—The agitation over the location of the new Colored Normal School continues with unabated vigor. A site that has met the approval of the Engineer Commissioner of the District, Major W. V. Judson, is owned by Howard University. It comprises a small tract of land, between Fourth Street and the reservoir, disconnected from the campus, on which two old residences stand. This has been offered by special action of the Board of Trustees of Howard for a normal school site for between $38,000 and $40,000, the latter being the maximum allowed by Congress for the purchase of the necessary ground. Let it be said, in fairness to the Board that this offer was made with the conviction that it would be a benefit both to the University and to the Normal School to have this building adjoin the University campus. It is claimed that such an arrangement would give opportunity to some students who come from a distance and who could take special courses under the fine advantages offered by the Normal School and would therefore, obviate the necessity of having such a preliminary course at Howard. This, the authorities say, would also increase the attendance at the Normal school, which is greatly desired, as the cost per pupil is very high, according to the figures furnished by the Board of Education. The selection of this site, it is argued, would also bring the students of this Normal School into the uplifting and inspiring influence of the University life, and open to them the facilities of Howard's splendid library, Science Hall, public lectures, etc. It is understood to be the policy of President Thirkield's administration to part with land under ordinary conditions. More land has been acquired in the past four years than in the past forty years' history. By purchase, a half block has been completed north of Clark Hall; on the north of Howard Place, the General Howard Mansion and grounds and three other residences have been secured and are held by the University; on the south side of Howard Place, the school purchased over 35,000 square feet this summer, including the open space, for fear it might fall into the hands of parties who would build a factory or put up undesirable buildings on it. This land is of great value to the institution, but unfortunately there are no funds available to pay for this last purchase. If the authorities could raise just now about $40,000 from the sale of land not needed for school purposes, the University could be relieved of this indebtedness and other plans could be consummated that cannot now be described in detail as the public knowledge of them at this time might endanger their success. While there is a wide divergence of opinion locally as to the wisdom of locating the Normal School on any of the sites so far proposed, it is but fair to President Thirkied and his associates to have it known that there is no disposition on their part to reduce the landed area of Howard University, nor to tender this spare tract to the Board of Education without feeling that the advantages accuring would be evenly divided among all concerned. Colored Tenants IN CERTAIN BALTIMORE SECTIONS ARE OBJECTABLE TO WHITE RESIDENTS. City Council is urged to impose a jail sentence and fine Negroes who cross the line restricting their residence. Baltimore, Sept. 27.—Riot and every other means of intimidation were hinted at in a hearing before the City Council on Police Jail yesterday by white people who were there to favor an ordance confining colored people to certain streets almost wholly occupied by colored people. The ordinance proposes a fine and a jail sentence for those who violate its provisions, and also permits colored people to own property in white neighborhoods and vice versa, but does not allow them to live there. Within the past ten years colored people have bought or rented much desirable property, especially along Druid Hill Avenue, that has either been idle or thrown on the market. A tempest in a teapot arose a few weeks ago when colored people moved into property on Dolphin street and on McCulloh street that whites (not aristocrats) had occupied. A number of white persons made specious arguments for the measure, which is not on the statute books in any city in this country. The colored people who moved into the property, the better element of the race and the white people who sold or rented the property to them, were declared to be unscrupulous. A number of colored citizens were on hand to oppose the reactionary measure but they were told that they and others would be heard at another meeting next Monday. WRECKED BY DYNAMITE. White People Were Jealous of Prosperous Negro's Fine Residence. Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 22.—The very handsome $5,000 new residence of Matthew Anderson, which was nearing completion, was wrecked by dynamite a few nights ago. It is said that the white people of the vicinity were jealous of a colored man's being able to build such a nice home and caused it to be blown up. THE ARVOOATE ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED OUR COLUMNS BRING SULTS. TRY IT. NUMBER VI. Racial Progress AS REPORTED IN NATIONAL NE- GRO BUILDING LEAGUE IS ENGLAND. Charles Get a high rating in national organizer and Montgomery Negroes are also reported to own much valuable property. The Local Business League of Waterbury, Conn., incorporated with $10,000 capital stock has put up a thirty-six-room flat for the accommodation of six families. It is located in a very desirable part of the city. The building is not only a very substantial one, but it is also furnished with the most modern appointments The company, or league is planning to build another flat soon, as the present one is found to be such a profitable investment, paying 5 per cent. dividend twice, within the past two years. W. F. Miller is the president and J. E. Kefford, secretary and manager. The Local Business League of Cambridge, Maryland, consists of about twenty-five (25) members, whose aggregate wealth is over $75,000. They handle business to the amount of $175,000 a year. Their business chiefly depends upon the commerce in sea food. There is a colored oyster packer here, who operates six vessels, has his own packing house and employs from twenty to thirty men the year round. His name is P. H. Slocum. The People's Grocery Co., of Charleston, West Va., installed on the first floor of the magnificent structure of the K. of K., costing $50,000, does a hustling business, annually of $30,000. W. H. Parker is the manager. Mr. J. M. Hazlewood, is the proprietor of several prosperous business enterprises here. He is estimated to be worth between $25,000 and $30,000. Mr. C. H. James has, for quite a number of years, managed successfully a wholesale commission house, dealing in vegetables, fruits, chickens etc. His trade isn't local altogether, but more or less extensive, amounting to over $50,000 a year. Charleston can also boast of two first-class hostelries, the Virginia Hotel, 504 Capital St., Messrs. Holmes and Pack, proprietors, and Hotel Brown adjacent to the Virginia on the same street, F. C. Brown, proprietor. The Texas Negro Bankers' Association was formed in the month of July, when the State Business League met in the city of Houston at that time. The Association is-composed of five banks, viz.: Provident Bank and Trust Company of Fort Worth; Oregon, Banking Company, Houston; Farmers and Citizens' Bank, Palestine; Penny Savings Bank, Dallas; Farmers' Improvement Society Bank, Waco. These banks have an aggregate authorized capital of $125,-000 with a paid-up capital of $50,-000 and carrying deposits of $250,-000. In Montgomery, West Va., is a well appointed hotel, owned by Mrs. S. J. Jackson. It is valued at $20,000, with an annex costing $8,000. The hotel is located on the main street of the city, near the railroad station. Nearby the Odd Fellows own a splendid three-story brick building, worth about $12,000. The first floor is rented out for store rooms, on the second is a hall for public entertainments, while on the third floor are the quarters of the different secret fraternities. Mr. J. S. Noel and Matthew Buster are both engaged in prosperous business enterprises here and each one is said to be worth between $5,000 and $8,000. ALABAMA NORMAL Gets $15,000 from Andrew Carnegie for Library building which Pittman will plan. Montgomery, Ala., Sept. 28—Andrew Carnegie has given $15,000 to the Colored Normal School here for the erection of a library building. The plans are being drawn by W. Sidney Pittman, the Washington, D. C., Architect. Misses Clara Brown and Alice Whittaker and Frank Taylor and Fred Morris left Sunday for Harper's Ferry. er PRE aey fe (CORRESPONDENCE PAGE two PT, PLEASANT. Mrs. GH. Jordan and grand daughter, Helen Williams, came home from Fairmont, Saturday where they had been visiting Mrs. Jordan's daughters, Mrs. Chas. Uam- Alton’and Mrs, Edward Morton. Mrs. George Williams and daught- er, Miss Georgiana, of Jackson, are guests of Mrs. Chas. Johnson aud Mrs, Lewis Craig. Tho Ladies Aid Society of the M B, church met with Mrs, Joseph Lin: coln, Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Armsted Mrs. Samuel Craig and Samuel Me Gee spent Sunday in Henderson, the Buests of Mrs. Judia Williams and family. Mrs. Mary Rickmond and daughter Miss Salena Cobb. of Columbus spent a few days of last week in town the guests of Mrs. Rickmond’s Aunts, Mrs. G. H. Jordan and L. J Colston. Mrs. George Williams and daught- er, Miss Hazel, left Monday for their home in Jackson. Miss Georgiana remained to be the guest of Mrs. Chas. Johuson for the next few days. Mrs. J. F. Henderson laid covers for the following guests Saturday, at dinner; Mr. and Mrs. BE. C. Berry. ‘Athens, O.; Mr. and = Mrs. Osear Nuby, Columbus, O.; Mrs. Carter and daughter, Miss Helen Marie. and Mrs. Jones, Gallipolis, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Henderson and Prof. J. G. Patterson. Little Miss Ethel Lee, of Hunting- ton, was added to the enrollment of primary room in Langston school. Mrs. Joseph Alexander and grand- son left for Red Star Friday to be the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Washing- ton. Mrs. Chas. Johnson is quite ill at this writing. Miss Marie Lincoln left Tuesday, for Wheeling to visit her sister, Miss Lucy, for the next few weeks. Miss Mary Gordan, of Farchance. Passed through here Thursday en- route to W. V. C. I, While in town she was guest of Mrs. A. Hl. Wil- Hams, Joseph Jordan received a very Painful cut on the bottom of his foo! Monday. It is feared he will not be able to walk for sometime. Among the number that attended the 22nd celebration at Gallipolis Fair ground were; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lincoln, G. H. Jordan and daughter, Mrs, A. H. Williams, Mr and Mrs. Arthur McFeters and daughter, Miss Anna Green, Mr. and Mrs. Frark Henderson and quite a number of other young ladies and gentlemen Miss Hadassa Jones, of Gallipolis, spent Friday and Saturday in town the xuest of Miss Salena Cobb and Miss Mcsella 11. Closton. Mrs. Sarah Washington, of Win- field, was in town Tuesday guest of Mrs. Fred Roberts. HUNTINGTON, Mesdames Lena Gillard, ©. I, Payne and T. R. Jenkins attended the Home Coming and Emancipation celebration at Gallipolis, Miss Rosa Carter is visiting Sriends in Ironton A number of our people attended the Ordination service of Rev, D. W. Perdue at Guyandotte, Sunday after noon. Angus Carter. accompanied hy re latives. attended the | Emancipation celebration in Washington, D.C. Miss Revella Hughes left Tuesday to resume her studies at Hartshorn College in Richmond, Va Miss Ethel Lewis left Saturday evening for Kaymoor to teach school. Miss Ophelia Daniels, who has ‘een the gnest of Miss Hazel Pack, Feturned to her home in Hinton, Monday, Mrs. Susie Meadows and two chil- dren are visiting relatives in Vir~ gina. J.D. Fulton. of Columbus, is in the city on business, ‘The sick this week are Mrs. Sylvia Hill, of Cottage Grove, Mrs. Oneda Hayden, of Artisan Ave, Mr. Me- Norton, of Sixteenth street, ang, Mrs London at the residence of | Mrs Eliza Cobbs, Eighth avenne. Dr BL OF. White, Dr. Smith Mesdames Brooks, and McGhee were visiting the Orphans’ Home Sunday Mrs. Anna Starks spent Sunday with friends in Charleston. Mesdames Kate Colley, Mf. 0. Mit chell and Tina McDaniel syent the 22nd with friends in Cincinnati Robert Thomas, of fronton, wa calling on friends here Sunda Rev. W. H. Thomas has pureiased the house he now ocenpies on sti avenue recently owned by My ond Mrs. Gus Epps Miss Leora Woody, of Hluctield, is visiting her uncle, Rev. CE. Me Ghee John Brown, of Giatto, is in the city. ‘Mra. Parks. of Asttand. was the guest of her brother, Dan Mortis, of Artisan avenue, Sunday. f | Mr. and Mrs, Agustus Epps, have moved (o Wheeling tor permanent residence. Miss Mary Davis is suffering: trom a sprained ankle, Mr. and Mrs, Hunter, of Coyine- ton, Va, are visiting Mrs. dS. Hott Dro RL White was called to Montgomery Sunday nisht Mis, Anna Arrinston was the pleasing hostess at dinner” Sunday afternoon in honor of her guests Misses Freize, of Columbus, an Rawlins, of Cincinnati, Besides the nests of Ronor others present were Miss Lavinia Norman, Josie Barnett and Prof. J. W. Scott. | Misses Edna Cunningham, of Lan- canter, Rettig and Stella Stewart, 0 Gallipolis, were calling on friends Saturday, Mrs. John Page lett Monday morn: ing to join her husband in New York where they intend to reside in the Tacure Misdames Anna ‘Turner, Helle winston Hannah Lewis. Le Scott, Messts George Seoti and C. ‘Turner were entertained at dinner Thursday in Ironton by Ms. Luey King. Misses Ada Rawlins and Freize. who have been visiting Mrs, Anna Arrington a few days, returned home Monday. Dr. Smith, of Washington, D.C. is in the city. TY. R. denkins spent Thursday in Gallipolis, Master Frank Dixon has returned home after a visit to relatives at Natural Bridge, Va. Mrs, Bessie W. Johnson left Sat- urday to begin her school at Lee- wood Monday. Clarence Harris is employed in the Rex pnarmacy on Eighth Ave. INSTITUTE. Miss Ethel Jones, of Rendville. 0., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Jones this week, Mis, Roscoe Howard is quite ill. Jefferson Jordan is ill at his home in upper Institute. ‘There seems to be ho chance for his recovery Mrs, Ro L, Jones and Mrs. Julius Carrol were the guests of Mr, and Mrs. Wmi. A. Sprigzs Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Plummer and daughter Bes- sie, of Penscola, Florida, visited Mr and Mrs. Joseph Lovett, Friday and Saturday, Tne cee ieee W. Scott Brown and Z, Taylor Brown spent Tuesday in Charleston: Dr. E. J. Bowles, of Chicago, UL, and Rev. BE. W. B. Curry, president of Curry Institute, Urbana, ©., were distinguished visitors of the West Virginia Colored Institute last week. ST. ALBANS. The debate given at the church Thursday night “resolved that the Negro should emigrate to Africa’ was called a draw by the judges: Dr. BE. Bell and Jocl Taylor. The affirmatives was discussed by Prof. Leroy Hall and Dr. J. A. Hopkins. negative, Rey. J, W. Robinson and RAL Neal. Fred Price, Elbert Davis, Golden Smith, Bernard Jones, and Oscar Williams were in Charleston Wed- nesday Fred Price and Elbert: Davis lett Sunday for Columbus where they Aiave employment Amos these who attended the Fomneipation celebration at Baw croft ‘Thursday, were Misses Lilian and Clara Bunker, Ida Wilson and Mrs, Alice Morton, Kenton and Os- car Williams, Golden Smith and F Hl, Marshal Henest: Priew returned — Monday, after spending a few days with his parents at Malden. BANCROFT. The citizens of Plymouth, Ban- croft, Betsy, and Raymond City, held the first Bmancipation Celebration that has ever took place in this see: tion of the State. As early as @ o'¢lock the crowds began to assemble, and before nine there was a large number upon the grounds, At 10 o'clock the first ball game was celled. Raymond ‘Ti- xers vs. Plymouth Clippers. ®rhe vie- tory went to the Tigers. score 3.10 HAD 1 pom, there was speaking atthe park, ‘The speakers were Rev LV Bryant, Dro M. T, Sinclair and Prosecuting Attorney G. C. Knapn Rev. Bryant never appeared to better advantage than on this occasion. He discussed at joneth the past condi- Hons. present surroundings, and the future possibilities of the Negro of imevica, Dy, Sinelair, in a brief MM WE peobared speeeh dest main I will celation ef the Negro to. the American vovernment, — Proseeuting Mtorney © (Knapp landed thei hapid progress dneing the last forty even vent ‘The Emancipation Proclamation was read by Mrs. Homer Phillips. Haves Kyle, of Columbus, was the pleasant guest of Mr. and Mrs, J. W Ssowrvers, of Betsey, Friday. a \ Poison, of Raymond, attended services here Sunday. Deo M.-P. Sinclair made a profes: sional visit, to) Raymond ‘Thursday and Sunday. The Ladies’ Improvement League Was entertained last week by) Mra, Elijah Stevens, of Plymouth. At- ter the seneral routine of business, an excellent program was rendered by members of the League. ‘They have changed their mectings from the fiyst and third ‘Thursdays to the fivst and third Saturdays of cach month T. G. Nutter of Charleston, was here Sunday in the interest of the Elks, While here le was the guest of Dr. and Mrs, Ml. ‘T, Sinclair, Mr and Mrs. Tibbs, of Raymond, were visiting Mr. and) Mrs, Edw Hicks Sunday Mrs. Josie Scott and Mr, Kaw. Robinson are visiting friends at Wine itvede this week, Mr. and Mrs, Simon Woods, of Betsey, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Brooks of Plymouth. T. 1, Male, the tailor, of Charles- ton, is visiting our rown on business Mrs, Hale Dickerson was a busi- hess visitor in Betsey Monday Cephus, the little son of Mr, and Mrs, Charles Harris, or Retsey, ran & nail im his foot ‘Thursday Mrs. William Mickens avd Miss Stella Smith, of Plymouth, have kone to Virginia to visit. relatives and friends A large number from St. Albans and Raymond attended the Emanei- pation Celebration here Thursday, Mrs, Malinda Forman and Mrs. Richard Smith are sick this week, Mrs. Charles Dickerson, of Bid- Well, Ohio, and Tittle danghter Lit. lian. are visiting her husband at Plymouth this week. Mrs. J, W. Sawyers, of Betsey, spent Monday the guest of Mrs. Eaw. Hicks of Bancroft. Mr. and Mrs, Elijah Stevenson, of Plymouth, attended the Emancipa- tion Celebration at Bidwell, Ohio, last Thursday: Francis Harris, of Betsey, left for Charleston ‘Thursday, where he will enter school, Miss Viola Smith, of Plymouth, left last week for Institute where she will attend the West Virginia Col ored Institute. Rev. J, W. Crosby, of Raymond, filled the pulpit of Mt Zion Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening, preaching two very. instructive sere mous. While here he was the guest foLatr, and Mrs, Homer’ Phillips. Airs, Spencer sniith, of Plymouth, is visiting friends’ in Gallipolis this week, Rev, Graham, of Cedar Grove, the A.M. KE, minister, preached F-iday night here | Mrs. ©. W. Harris, of Betsey, was calling on friends in Hanerott Sun- day LEWISBURG, The musicale and recital given by Miss Sunbeam Gooden and Co., at the ME. Chureh was a rare treat to our people, ‘The playing of Miss Lillian Lewis, the clocution of Miss Sara Lewis were above the ordinary and rounds of applause greeted them. Benton Houston, of Wheeling, spent a few days with his mother Mrs. Jennic Houston last week. He left Monday night for Wheeling. Born —to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Re- mer, a fine Uwelve-pound boy. Moth- er and child are doing well Mrs. BV. Deams, who has spent several weeks as the guest of the Bollings, returned. 10 Parkersiure ‘Tuesday, accompanied py her nerea, Miss Kana Rolling, who will spend the winter with her District Superintendent Hughes held the Quarterly Conference at the Mo church Monday night Samuel B. Nightingale came trom Wheeling, Sunday, to spend the win- tor Bdward Williams and Miss Hallie Haynes were quietly married at Cov- ington last ‘Thursday Win, Bigleston was a business vis- ior in town Friday Mrs. Jennie Houston gave a social Saturday evening in honor of her son, Benton, A most enjoyable even- ing was spent Prof. and Mrs, James Gardner left Saturday after spending a few days with relatives. Mrs. Andrew Robinson and Mrs. Oscar Johnson were visiting Brushy Tidge Sunday Miss Lydia Seams, who was the suet of Miss Florence Bolling last week, returned to White Sulphir Saturday Mrs. doseph Tayes entertained Mrs. HV. Deams, Misses Florence ind dna Bolling and Edward Boll ing at dinner Sunday HINTON, Ree Campbell, of Pnion, preached 4 Kood sermon Sunday evening at Fight o'clock in the Second Baptist chuveh. ‘There was a good erowa present and the sermon was enjoyed by all A very pretty supper was kiven MME ADVOCATE in the basement of the 2nd B.C. ‘Tuesday evening, conducted by Miss Harriet Ritman, ALP. and Mrs, Straushter had as their guests on a drive to Lowell last Friday, Mrs, Mary Johuson, of bitts- burg, Pa. and Mrs, Nathan ‘Trent, wes, otauRhter prepared a most de- Hieious Iunch and Mr, Straushter se- lected a pair of good horses for their trip of about twenty-tive miles. ‘The ladies returned pertectly charmed with their days’ outing, and laden with beautiful wild towers. The “Progressives’” met with Mrs, Ela Bennett, Monday. Me. and Mrs, Arthur Kyle return- gd last Tuesday from Lexington, Ky, "rhey will soon leave for Cincinnati, Ohio, for the winter A few friends were entertained “at the Sanitarium last Friday evening in honor of Mrs, Johnsen, of Pitts. burg, Pa. ‘Those present were: Mr. and Mrs, Nathan Trent, Mr. and Mrs Arthur Kyle, Misses Louise and AL feeda Seithers and Dorthula Pack, Mrs, Pack left Saturday for het Home, i ‘There are six patients in the San- itarium this week, All are doing well Mrs, Reuben Mickens gave a very pretty reception on last Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs, Robt. Lewis and her son, Leroy, of Richmond Virginia, ‘The evening was a great success, Mrs, Lewis and son left Thursday morning for Richmond. MARTINS BURG. Rey, Mitchell, of Darkesville, con- ducted a camp meeting at Inwood Park for 10 days. Much good was done spiritually and financially. Miss Jennie Carsey, of Maple Ave., who has been quite sick for the past week, is much better. Harry Scott has started a new cab line which is in every way up to date, and bids fair to eclipse any oth- er in the city. Grand Master H. B. Handley, of MUHope, has granted a dispensation to ML. Pisgah Lodge No. 3, A. F, & A. M, empowering that Lodge to lay the Corner Stone of the church be- ing erected by the Ebenezer Baptist church of which Rey, Geo. H. Car- ter is pastor. Mrs, Emma Turner spent two days in Hedgesville last week as the guest of Mrs. Embroy Miss Nannie Scott, who has been dite sick at her home in W, Mar- Uinsburg. is now much better. Miss Gertrude Briscoe of Gerards- town, spent Sunday with Mrs. Nan- nie Ross. « - Miss Bettie Jackson is visiting friends in Auantic City. Chas. Cook is spending a week in Harrisburg vsiting friends. Born—to Mr, and Mrs, Chas. N. Johnson, of Washington, D. C., a daughter. Chas. N. is very happy. James Scott left Sunday night for ‘Harpers Ferry, where he will attend Storer College, The whist Club was entertained by Mrs, Bessie Busey, S. Church St Miss Bertha Braxton captured thc first prize, Mrs. Ley Winters, formerly of this city, but now a restdent of Pitts: burg, Pa. is visiting her friends in this section, Miss Miltona Peyton, of Parkers burs, one of the faculty at Store: College, passed through Martinsburg Monday to resume her duties. Rev. S$. M. Beane preached al Dougliss Grove, Sunday morning Miss Carrie Scott, of Pittsburg Va. is visiting velatives in the cits and vicinity MP. CARBON. Rev. S18, Williams returned trom New Orleans very much enthused ever the work of the National Bap- list Convention to which he was a delegate, Willie Vawshan and ‘Thurmond Straughter, who graduated from the public school here, have matriculated at the West Virginia Colored Insti- tute. Miss Ethel Bryant has opened her school at Kimberly with a good en- rollment. MH. Hill was in Montgomery Wednesday attending a meeting of the Board of Education, Jobn R. Gillerson, who has been spending a few days with his family a! Bidwell, 0., returned to his place of business on Armstrong Creek Fri- day Rov, IJ. Turner heid services at Gamley Tridge Sunday. POWELETON. The churey Aid Society met last Thursday in its regular session at Mrs, Ro J, tarvey's, and after the Inecting delicious refreshments were served Mrs. Laura Coleman and ehildren were out of town a few days visiting friends a1 Boomer, Mies Gertrude B, Johnson, who has heen sick with appendicitis, is better at this writing. Chavlic Mills and little daughter, Lanra, were in Montgomery Friday, Mrs, Clemmy Garrett, of Louisa, ‘Va., was the guest of Mr. and Mis! Chas. Mills last week. wt Moses Wood was in Charleston Priday to visit his brother in the hospital. ‘Tom Carter is able to walk around again, Ka. Dawson is In the city visiting his sister, Mrs, Agnes Lewls, Henry Coleman has returned from his trip to Virginia. Mrs. Mittie Erby and sister, Mrs. M. Price, have returned from Vir sinia and report a pleasant tip,” Frank Wren is able to be out again. , PRINCETON — George Robinson, of Red Sulphur, veturned here last week after an ab- sence of several months, for an in- definite stay. Born, to Mr. and Mrs, John Perry, Monday, a boy. Miss C. B. Milehell left for Blue- field Institute Monday to take the post graduate course, accompanied by Miss Wilmer Gardner, who en- ters for her first tine, Alex, Franklin and family moved here last week from Welch and have begun house-keeping in their recent- ly bought property. Nelson Lewis, of Graham, was a business visitor to our city last Tues- day 1 The Odd Fellows have bills out for a banquet Saturday, Oct. 1. Attorney Parker from North Fork was among the recent visitors bere. ‘The death of Gordon C, Madison, on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 18. was a shock to his many friends, al- though he had been a sufferer from asthma for a number of years. The deceased was among the oldest citl- zens here, and a“ pioneer teacher, having retired about four years ago. He leaves a wife and son and a host of friends to mourn his departure. Funeral services conducted by Rev R, W. Hill; interment at Oakwood cemetery. Joe Smith visited “relatives and friends at Williamson a few days last week. Rey. W. R. Berger and N. H. Hill were on business Thursday and Sat- ‘urday2at: Bluehelas PARKERSBURG. Miss Rebecca Brown entertained Tuesday at five o'clock dinner in honor of her guest, Mrs. Lizzie Jack- son, of Pittsburg, Pa. Those pres- ent were: Misses Esther Colston, Lena McClung, Joanna Maston, Mary Peyton, Bernardine Peyton, Mrs. Emma Custis, Mrs. Clora AVile liams, Mrs, Jackson. / Miss Mable Willlams returned, last week, from Columbus,0. Mrs. Winnie Fish returned, last week, from Springfiled and Cohimbus, ©, She was accompanied by her Mother, who will visit her. Miss Maud Williams left Friday for Columbus, Miss Frances Martin spent a few days in the city, the guest of Mrs Clara Jefferson. She was en route to her school. in Morgantown. Emancipation Day was fittingly celebrated at City Park, A good crowd turned out to hear the speak- ing. Matthew Obie, of Clarksburg. was here to play in the K. of P. Band, Emancipation Day. A crowd attended the dance, in Belpre, given by McClung’s Orches- ira the twenty-second Mrs, Phyllis Hayes has returned from points in Connecticut. Rev. Pierce, of Columbus, 0.. de- livered the Emancipation address, at City Park. Rey, Pieree was former- ly pastor of the W. Church here. Miss Clandia Watkins has returned to Storer College. Farl Goodin, Geo. Washington and Harry Moates have gone to Howard University. Miss Alice Whittaker. of Charles: ton, spent a few days with Miss Mar- tha Brown, Miss Whittaker was en route to Storer College. Mrs, Junius Johnson spent the 22nd in Huntington, Misses Emma and Rosa Lewis have returned from Huntington, where they visited several weeks. Miss Rebecca Brown and her guest, /Mrs. Jackson, were shopping in Ma- rietta, Saturday. Mrs, Wm. McClung, who is ill at her sister's in Cambridge, O., is no better. ' Miss Demby of Roston sang at the Baptist Church, Sept, 20th, assisted by local talent, ‘The program was as follows: Wifth Nocturn ..MeChing’s Orchestra Recitation—Columbus .,Mary Dodd Solo—The Bobolink .. Miss Demby Recitation—Selected ..Miss Colston | Solo seeceeee es. Miss Demby Reading ...........Prof. Jeferson Violin Solo ....Mr. Jack MeChing Duet-—Croasing the Bar— Mrs, Clora Williams and Mixs Esther Colston Salo wmv Miss Demby Mes, Clora Williams, accompanist. Mrs. Sib, Smith, who has been con fined in St, Joseph's Hospital. has heen removed to the home of her nother, Rev, Toney, and ts improy- ‘tae: GO TO - I. E. NICHOLS ad FOR THE ICE CREAM HATT ASTES LIKE M ORE Either Plain or in Brick Special Prices “ates 20 ‘ apitol Street. Both Phones . i i a 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. ARRESTS RLM ILLS TLD FT ENTE Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage | OUR OWN MAKE, ELLE TLL TT NTR IEEE, Try cur machine sliced Hams and Bacn SY SC SS HSER OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY TT TT TAT, I TST BESTS The best qualities in all the popular kinds of Cheese DLL EL I ELIT TET SE ETT RET RETO V REO EON RO We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want more , Mrs. J. W. Shelcroft, Who hay been Vory sick, Is now able to be out, Charley Wells has returned homo from Gallipolis, O.. where he has been employed. Mrs, Lizzie Jackson left, Tuesday, for Pittsburg. Mfs. Emma Willlams went to Ma- rietta: Sunday, GUYANDOPPE, Mrs. Mattio Davis, who has been slek for quite « while, is able to be out again, Mrs, Susan Garden has been with her sick daughtor, Mrs. Anna Plesent tor the past week. Isaac Reynolds has been very sick but is slightly better, Miss Louise Smootz returned home last Sunday, from Keystone, where she-has been for a few weeks visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Parsons. | Mrs, Violet Slash and Miss Jenet Jayne returned home, Wednesday, from Caperton, where they have veoh visiting their brother, Albert Layne. | A number of our people attended Emancipation celebration, at Camden Park, ‘Thursday Sunday is the day set apart for the ordination of Rey. D. W. Perdue. ‘The council was composed of pastors and deacons of the following church- es: First and Second Baptist churen- es, of Huntington; First Baptist jchureh, of Proctorsville; First Bap- Ust church of Rarboursville. Servi- ces were opencd with singing by the choir, Seviptwe reading by Rev. J. W. Rogers. pastor of the Proctors- Ville chureh. Prayer, By Rev. Mc Lane, of Huntington, Music by the choir, Ordination sermon, Rey. R. D. W. Meadows, State Missionary. Charge to candidate, Rev. 1. V. Bryan pastor of the First Baptist church, o! Huntington. Ordination prayer Rev. J. W. Rogers. Head of fellowship, Rev. S.A. Thurston, pastor of See- ond Baptist church, of Huntington. Collection, W. B. Johnson, of Hun- rane Amount collected $10.30, Benediction, Rev. D. W. Perdue. - THURSDAY, SEPTEMREH 29; Tt0, anne ee eT oe a Rey, D. W. Perdue, preached Sun- day night. s. TT ORAVENIK: The “Rally at the Baptist church Sunday was a success both spiritual. ly and Maancially. Rev. 8. G. Hole comb was Installed as pastor. ‘The installation sermon was preached. by Rev. Ro HL MeKoy. At evening services Rey. MeKoy, ayain address the people. Bight members were iso received in the church, As, Sarah “Catum has returned home after a pleasant visit. with friends at Welch. The cholr rendered some excel- lent musie Sunday led by Prot, Wormly Our public school has opened anit progressing nicely with B.D. Ruek- er as principal and) Miss Amanda Jones assistant. Jake Sounders, who has been slek for a year, continued very low Mrs, Nettie Urice was in Bluefield last week for medioal treatment. Airs. ella Russel_and Mr, and Mrs. J.P. Hairston, of Susanna, were Sun- day guests of Mr, and Mrs, Tom Hairston, Joln Hutchingon of Davis, was here Sunday visiting relatives and friends, i: ‘The new machine shop and sand mill which is being put up here will make an improvement to this place. HOW GOOD NEWS SPREADS. “Lam 70 years old and travel most of the time,” writes B. F. Tolson, of Klizabethtown, Ky. “Kyverywhere 1 go 1 recommend Electric Bitters, be- cause | owe my excellent health and Vitality to them. ‘They effect a eure everytime.” ‘They never fall to tone the stomach, regulate the kidneys and bowels, stimulate the liver, invigo- rate the nerves and purify the blood. "hey work wonders for weak, run- down men and women, restoring strength, vigor and health that's « daily joy. Only 50c. Satisfaction is positively guaranteed by all drug- gists. 9-15 THE HOTEL Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? it in a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be 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 Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Let Your Money Work For You Pythian Mutual Investment Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE CEDAR GROVE. T. W. Hale, of Charleston, was here, Sunday. Miss Encll Fortner, of Mammoth, and Miss Florence Williams, of Ward, were in town Sunday. J. A. Shields, of Wevaco, attended the Emancipation Celebration here, last Thursday. Miss Ophelia Kates, of Ward, passed through here, last Sunday, en route to Storer College, Harpers Ferry. Prof. E. W. Curry., of the Curry Normal and Industrial School, of Urbana, O., was here on Emancipation Day. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Martin. The Emancipation Celebration here, on Sept. 22nd, was one of the greatest attractions in the history of this town. Mrs. W. H. Lacy, Norman Lacy and W. H. Lacy, Jr., of Glouster, O., witnessed the Emancipation Celebration here, Thursday. While here they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Martin. Mr. Edward Phillips attended the reception of Miss Ophelia Kates, of Ward, Saturday night. Newton Buster and wife, of Boomer, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. For Sale Houses and Lots Water, Shade Trees on residence lots. For Terms Address J. E. Adams Princeton, W. V Box 81. Thomas Buster, Thursday. Fred Strudwick visited Miss Ida Brown in Charleston, Sunday. D. E. V. Jordan, of Clarksburg, was here Sunday on business. Rev. W. W. Scott, of East Bank, was in town last week on business. Mrs. Georgia Lewis, of Longacre, was here last week HOLDEN Miss Cornelia Spears, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Lucy Jackson, is in town, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Smith. Robert Brown made a business trip to Charleston, Monday. A party of young people, with Mrs. J. D. Johnson and Fannie Smith as chaperons, went to Logan, Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Smoot, of Madison, returned home, Friday. Henry Newel returned from Huntington, Tuesday where he has been taking a treatment, at the Hospital. Owing to the failure to get the benches, the school will not begin until Oct. 2. Rev. Scott closed his revival here, Sunday night, and left for Ronoake, Monday morning. George Henderson made a business trip to Logan, Saturday. George Watkins and wife were visiting relatives, at Coal Branch, Sunday. Miss Alberta Johnson, Marian Bass and Clarence Wilson will leave for Institute, Monday, where they are expecting to enter school. The friends of Mrs. Katherine Johnson will be surprised to know that she and Mr. Neal Fitch were married in Albany, N. Y., Sunday, Sept. 18. BOOMER The publis school has opened with Miss Sessie Jordan as teacher. We are having revival services at the First Baptist Church, Rev. J. W. Williams officiating. Among the many who attended the Emancipation Celebration at Cedar Grove were Mrs. Mayme Woods, Miss Carolyn Buster, Mr. and Mrs. Newton Buster, B. B. Waynesboro, Miss Maud Robinson and Floyd Buster. Mrs. Mattie Parks was shopping in Montgomery, Saturday. Mrs. Rosa Reeves spent Sunday visiting friends at Boomer. Mrs. Coleman, of Powellton, was visiting Mrs. Gus Washington, last week. Miss Georgie Keaton, of Longacre, was the guest of Miss Mattie Harris, Sunday. A Republican Club was organized at this place, last week. Elias Hatfield was elected president; C. C. Woods, Secretary. Mrs. Ruby Saunders was shopping in Montgomery Monday. MT. HOPE. Rev. S. A. Lewis, of Ronceverte, W. Va., conducted the quarterly meeting, at the Mt. Moriah Methodist Episcopal church, last Friday afternoon and evening. Mr. and Mrs. Banks, of Red Star, were visiting in town, Sunday. Mrs. Annie Taylor, of Turkey, was visiting Mrs. H. A. Johnson, Sunday. Miss Carrie Jones left, last Monday, to resume her studies, at the W. Va. Colored Institute. Mr. Chas. Williams, has returned from Virginia, where he has been visiting. Miss Loraine Robinson has gone to the Red Sulphur Springs. A number of young men are contemplating a trip to Columbus, Oct. 1st. F. L. Taylor is visiting friends in Virginia. Mt. Hope played the Winona team, last Saturday week, and was defeated by a score of 14 to 12. Addition costing $10,000, is dedicated with appropriate ceremonies by leading officials. Baltimore, Sept. 27—The handsome new $10,000 addition to the Galilean Fishermen's hall was dedicated last night. Addresses were made by Supreme Ruler Columbus Gorden, State Ruler, J.T. Evans, and others. 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. --- THE ADVOCATE W. S. Howard, of Richmond, Va., Dan Cyrus and Anthony Powell, celebrated Emancipation day at Cedar Grove Thursday. Misses Kitty and Channie Ross, of Crown Hill, and Miss Lee Logan, of Hansford were Wednesday evening guests, of Miss Jennie Foster at the residence of Mrs. T. W. Holmes. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cyrus were visiting in London Sunday. T. W. Holmes made a business trip to London Sunday. Fred Foreman, Oscar and Willie Holmes, Miss Lillian Booker attended a supper at Hansford Saturday, night. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Hill were the week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Holmes. Anthony Powell spent Sunday at Hansford the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Powell. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Holmes entertained Sunday their guests John Murry, of Hugheston, Thos. M. Holmes, of Handley, C. R. Rollins and Mrs. Hiran Brookins. Mrs. C. R. Rollins and Mrs. Dan Cyrus were shopping in Montgomery Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Green, of Hansford were seen on our streets Menday. Miss Jennie Foster has been indisposed for a few days but is able to be out again. Mrs. H. C. Washington, of Hugheston, was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Washington last week. Hiran Brookings has returned home after a week's visit with his mother at Handley. Mrs. Sam Banks, of Burnwell spent Wednesday with Mrs. Hiram. W. S. Howard started for his home in Richmond, Va., Monday. DAVIS. Mrs. Terrill, of Dobbin, is visiting Mrs. Howard Clark, and is having her two grand children transferred to Davis school. Mrs. Juanita Lane entertained several of her lady friends from Thomas Sunday. Miss Jennie Wheeler entertained at Sunday dinner Mr. E. B. Black, Mrs. L. D. Coleman and Mr. Coleman. The Church and Sabbath School seem to be in good condition, yet the people have been without a pastor for several Sundays. It is hoped some arrangements may be made by which this defect may soon be remedied. The Emancipation Celebration was a grand and most successful event. This was the first celebration ever held in this section. Davis and Thomas united, Thomas coming to Davis, and meeting at the school house, from thence to Blackwater Falls, a place of natural beauty. Everybody was served without cost. At 2 p. m., Presideet Malone called to order and a program was rendered as Song—Battle Hymn of Republic—Thirty Voices. Invocation . . . L. Hill Song—America . . . Choir Reading of Emancipation Proclamation and Address. B. R. Hill tion and Address—E. B. Black. Song ..... Choir Lincoln's Gettysburg Speech—Willie Burly. Reading—Lincoln's Second Inaugural address—Mrs. Virgile Lee. ral address—Mrs. Virgie Lee. Life of Lincoln ...Bernard Campbell Song ...Choir Recitation — Captain, Oh, Captain! Miss Jennie Wheeler. Reading ...Mrs. Jennie Lee Address—Forty Years of Freedom, C. R. Black. Song ...Choir Selection ...Davis Colored School Reading—Selection from Paul Lawrence Dunbar—Mrs. E. Jones. Song ...Choir Reading—Mrs. John Bloff Song—Flag of Uncle Sam—Mrs. L. D. Coleman. Selection ...Thomas Colored School Duette ...Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Underwood. Noted Sayings of Lincoln—Twenty Children. Song ..... Mrs. Austin Harris Address—Hon, W. J. Thompson, or- ator of the Day. Song ..... Choi WAKE FOREST. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Scott are the proud parents of a son. G. L. Allen and J. N. Miller were at Marmet Saturday on business. John Richardson, who has been ill for sometime, is able to be out again. Miss Mamie Hopkins, of Charleston, opened school Monday. Mrs. Spearman and Mrs. McBride were in Montgomery last week on business. Rev. W. W. Scott preached a very able sermon at the Baptist church Wednesday night. Rev. Richard Hughes preached two able sermons Sunday. W. H. Harris, of Montgomery, gave a very interesting talk at the Literary Tuesday night. Mrs. Carrie Alston, of Wevaco, The Charleston National Bank A savings account stands for thrift, industry and independence; for freedom from the cares of the present and uncertainties of the future. It represents economy and self-denial and, moreover, that the possessor has taken advantage of an opportunity. We offer you this same opportunity now if you will deposit $1.00 or more with this bank. We pay 3% interest, compounded semi-annually, on savings, and welcome small accounts as well as large. CAPT, J. R. SEAL, H. L. PRICHARD, J. D. FOSTER. was caling on Mrs. A. G. Scott Thursday. A. G. Scott was at Leewood Sunday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Scruggs left for their home in Salem, Va., a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. William Edinburgh were at Cedar Grove the 22nd to the celebration. Mrs. Joe Lenore, who has been visiting relatives in Ronceverte, returned last week. H. M. C. Reed, of South Carbon, was at Berlin on business Saturday. T. W. HALE. H. & TAIL CLEANERS, PRESSERS AND M Phone 1386X. And disfranchisement will be the Negro's portion if the Democrats are elected. In his paper, The Weekly Courier, George Byrne to whom above all the credit should be given for the insertion of the jim crow car and disfranchisement planks in the platform of the state Democratic convention assembled here two years ago, says: I see there are a number of Negro clubs in this city, organized for the purpose of helping to elect the democratic county ticket. I am glad to see this, for I believe the success of that ticket is vital to the interest of the community. It shows that the colored people are alive to those interests, and willing to help forward them. It shows that they have come to see the truth with respect to the matter of disfranchising those members of their own race who are not fitted for the exercise of the franchise, for they know, of course, that the democratic candidates for the legislature will vote for a disfranchising amendment, if elected. They are pledged to do this by the democratic platform, and impelled as well, doubt, by their personal predilections. STORER Harper's F —Founder More than 400 men and women school in the state for Colored studu- tion high. Remarkably healthful. BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR lar faculty of sixteen highly educa- tors assistants. Our Library catalogued accordi- the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE BERS OF THE GRADUATING CLAS- TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCAC- in its faculty and student body. Its living. Literary Societies, Christian Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State N For illustrated catalogue and THE CRYSTAL Owned and Controlled by the America, South America, Euro I believe the future good of the colored race will be best served by taking the franchise away from the members of that race at present, and making its return a matter for the citizens of the future to deal with. The organization of these Negro clubs means to me that the Negroes themselves see this matter in the proper light, and are acting accordingly. The democratic candidates are also in favor of a separate coach law, and will no doubt give their support to such a measure, if they shall be elected, which now seems assured for with the Negro votes taken away from it the republican party in Kanawha county will be absolutely helpless. Thus do all things work together for good to them that serve the Lord. And the democratic party has been faithful in the service. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Under authority of Deed of Trust made by Alice Roberts and Thomas Roberts, her husband, to the undersigned Trustee dated January 18, 1910 and recorded in the office of Clerk of the County Court of Kanawha County, West Virginia in Trust Deed Book 35, Page 574, given to secure payment of a note therein described to Biddie Fogarty; default having been made in the payment of said note, and being thereto requested by said Biddie Fogarty, I shall on Saturday, October 22d 1910 at 10 a.m., at the East Front Door of the Court House of Kanawha County, West Virginia, on Court Street in the City of Charleston, proceed to sell the property conveyed by said Deed of Trust, to the highest biddier, for cash, the said property consisting of a house and lot known as Lot 6 of Attendants' Fees $3.00 $1.50 Call on or Address CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE JIM CROW CARS. Block 27, West Charleston, which lot fronts 25 feet on 4th Avenue and runs back 120 feet to an alley, and being the same Lot. No. 6 of Block 27, which, was conveyed to Sarah J. Brewer by the West Charleston Company, a corporation, by Deed dated the 14th day of July, 1905, and recorded in the County Clerk's office of Kanawha County, West Virginia, in Deed Book No. 98, Page 178, and recorded the same lot of land conveyed to said Alice Roberts by Sarah J. Brewer by Deed dated September 25, 1908, and recorded in the office of LE. B. H. H. H. & H. TAILORS S, PRESSERS AND MAKERS OF MEN'S C 1380X. Shop: 428 State CLEANERS, PRESSERS AND MAKERS OF MEN'S CLOTHING. Phone 1386X. Shop: 428 State Street. CROWN AND BRIDGE WORK A SPECIALTY Dr. James B. Brown Dental Surgeon Office: Room 1, K. of P. Bldg HENRY T. M'DONALD, N. C. BRACK President Treasure STORER COLLEG Harper's Ferry, W. Va —Founded in 1867— More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored students. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. on 400 men and women have graduated here state for Colored students. Magnificent loo- markably healthful. Ample buildings. BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers de- mary catalogued according to the Dewey System the state. TRADE CERTIFICATE S ARE GRANTED TO THE GRADUATING CLA SSES WHO ARE RE- TEE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is inter- tent and student body. Its whole influence is to mary Societies, Christian Organizations, Mine Athletics. 5. Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Musi- trated catalogue and other printed matter w 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 CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDING TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to CRYSTAL BATH Bath Controlled by the Knights of Pytha South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and THE CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE Owned and Controlled by the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. A dants' Fees $3.00 per course of 21 $1.50 per course of 10 Address J. R. SM BATH HOUSE HOT SPRI Attendants' Fees $3.00 per course of 21 Baths $1.50 per course of 10 Baths Call on or Address J. R. SMITH, Mgr. CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE HOT SPRINGS, ARK. T. W. HALE, Bank ce; for freedom from the cares of my and self-denial and, moreover, 00 or more with this bank. We come small accounts as well as CHARLESTON President. Vice-President. Cashier. Clerk of the County Court of Kana-wha County, West Virginia, in Deed Book 114, Page 189. L. E. McWHORTER, 9-14-4t. Trustee. COLORED VOTERS ASSISTED. Portland, Me., Sept. 21.—It is said that 3,000 colored voters, disgusted with the Taft administration, voted with the Democrats in the recent election in which they turned a Republican majority into a Democrat's majority of 8,000. & H. LORS LAKERS OF MEN'S CLOTHING. Shop: 428 State Street. HOURS: 8:30 TO 1:30 P.M. 2:00 TO 9:00 P. M. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. COLLEGE Berry, W. Va. d in 1867— have graduated here. The oldest students. Magnificent location. Eleva ample buildings. THREE NEW PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu red, earnest teachers does not include ing to the Dewey System, is one of S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- SES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED. Torer is interdenominational whole influence is toward Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs formal, Industrial, Music. other printed matter write to The President BATH HOUSE The Knights of Pythias of North Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements Experienced attendants. Steam heat ed throughout. PRICE OF BATHS: $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 cans per single bath. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certificates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. 00 per course of 21 Baths 50 per course of 10 Baths - J. R. SMITH, Mgr. - HOT SPRINGS, ARK. $1,000,000.00 $1.250,000.00 --- Asst. Cashier B. H. HANKINSON. Home Phone 429. THE ADV OATE PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE PUB. CO. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. EAGLE 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. DEMOCRATS AND NEGROES The Charleston Gazette, the organ of the local Democratic party and generally understood to be partially the property of former Governor MacCorkle, Democratic candidate for State Senator, denies that Jim Crowism and Negro Disfranchisement are issues in the present campaign. It recalls with evident pride the stand of the local Democrats against the insertion of those planks in the platform here two years ago and is at much pains to state that equality of citizenship rights is assured to all in the platform adopted by the congressional convention at Hinton. This is the bait to catch the gullible Negro vote. In his paper, The Weekly Courier, George Byrne, who lead the fight for Disfranchisement and Jim Crow cars in the Democratic State convention, says: "the Democratic candidates for the legislature will vote for a disfranchising amendment, if elected. They are pledged to do this by the Democratic platform, and impelled as well, by no doubt, by personal predilections. The Democratic candidates are also in favor of a separate coach law and will no doubt give their support to such a measure." This is the plain, unvarnished truth. If you doubt the Courier and are inclined to believe the Gazette, put yourself in the place of the Democratic candidate, if they win in November. Would you not adopt any measure to continue yourself and your party in power? Most assuredly, and so will those who now disclaim any intention of passing laws discriminatory to the Negro. Among the first bills acted upon favorably will be one providing for separate coaches on the common carriers. They will redistrict the state in such a manner as to gain and retain control of the senate. They will propose for ratification by the people a disfranchising amendment. Sussexin in all this, and their chances were never so good as they are now, Mr. Littlepage, Mr. MacCorkle and their friends would so entrench themselves that the work of a quarter of a century would not dislodge them. Negro voters, do not be deluded by the specious arguments and false promises of those who have time and again plainly expressed their determination, if once given the chance, "to put you out of business" politically! Do not think that because some one Democrat has assisted you personally in time of trouble, that he will be deterred by his friendship for you from enacting laws hostile to you and your race. The Southern Democrat has no love for the Negro as a race. His regard is confined to individuals. He boasts of his love for his old black mammy. He would imperil his life to save or protect a faithful servitor, but the race as a whole is to him an abomination and a curse, to be educated industrially but to be deprived of all political rights. If you yet believe your civil and political rights are secure in the hands of the Democrats who pose as your friends, ask them to make a signed statement that they will not. It elected, vote for any measure having a tendency to curtail your present privileges. Mr. Littlepage will not sign such a statement. Mr. MacCruie will not sign such a state- ment, nor will any other candidate on the Democratic ticket. The duty of the Negro, then, to himself and to his race is to stand pat, to vote straight, to support the Republican ticket by voice till election day and then to cast his ballot for the party which has never been known to discriminate in legislation against any man on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. Do not allow your thirst for whiskey, the curse to the race, to influence you in supporting that party which will give you whiskey in one hand and with the other take away your manhood rights. That were too dear a price to pay for the return of the evil which has long retarded our onward march. Intoxicants, if they must be had, may be purchased at a price much nearer their true value. A BIT OF HISTORY. For: the enlightenment of the few Negroes who are looking with favor upon the election of former Governor MacCorkle, The Advocate recalls a significant incident in his administration as chief executive, C. H. Payne, now counsel at St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, accompanied by a number of other representative Negroes, called upon the then governor at his office and asked to be appointed a notary public. Notaries public, mind you, at that time were as thick as flies in August and commissions were given to all applicants who had the price. Governor MacCorkle turned down Mr. Payne's application, telling him that he did "not believe in Negroes having the power to arrest white people." The records do not show that any notaries had been making arrests; consequently, the governor's refusal differs little from the reply of a present Democratic official, who when asked to endorse a Negro for a state appointment, said he did not approve of Negroes holding office. Governor MacCorkle may have experienced a change of heart since then. He may have seen the error of his way and departed therefrom, but what assurances does he give to that effect? When and where has he ever said he was opposed to Negro disfranchisement and would vote against a Jim Crow car line? Will some of his Negro henchmen answer? Then consider the attitude of Mr. Littlepage toward the Negro. We have heard much of his friendship for the black man and grant that the writer and the race are indebted to him for many kindnesses, but those kindnesses were not of that magnitude to warrant our support forming our liberties by voting for him in return for them. Like his friend, the former Governor, he is alright, but —. We have not forgotten how he had urgent business in the cloak room when a Jim Crow car bill was on vote a session when he was a State Senator. He saw that it had not a ghost of a chance to win and rather than go on record as either a friend or ofe of such legislation, he "ducked." This is a bit of history dealing with the records of two gentlemen whose candidacy is being supported by a few Negroes. Of course they are getting "theirs"; in consequence, they do not care what the future brings forth. The mere fact that they advocate the election of such candidates brands them as unfit for the guidance of a people enjoying now too few of those privileges guaranteed by the national and state constitutions. The Negro who thinks even a moment will have none of either white or black Democrats. YET THEY ARE REVEREND DOCTORS. A colored correspondence school at Washington conferred the Doctor of Divinity degree on two Pittsburg Negro preachers a few days ago. It's dollars to doughnuts that neither knows the difference between a Greek root and a sweet potato. As for the language in which the Old Testament was originally written, it WHAT IS IT? Ten year Combination Distribution Certificate of Membership as devisedby the American Workmen Fraternal Insurance Company, of Washington. D.C.. one of the most liberal. strongest and reliable fraternal institutions in the field. For further particulars see D. E.V. JORDAN, GEN. AGENT FORW.VA. Room 2. K. P. Building. CHARLESTON, W. VA. 9-8-4t. is safe money that neither would recognize it if he should meet it in the middle of the road at noon day. The current Storer College "Record" is devoted wholly to letters and telegrams expressing the grief of former students and friends of the institution at the death of the late Dr. N. C. Brackett, founder, and for many years president. The Advocate acknowledges the receipt of an invitation to be present on Tennessee Press Association Day, Friday, at the Applachian Exposition and regrets its inability to be represented. Judging from the unsavory odor which it lett, it would be wise to say that there was something rotten in that Old Fellows' national meeting held in Baltimore a few weeks ago. THE TEST OF THE SOUP. To those of our Negro brethren professing to believe that the Democratic nominees for the Legislature from this county will not vote for disfranchisement and jim crow cars, if given the opportunity, The Advocate suggests that they get written statements to that effect from them. Do not be deluded, kind reader, in believing disfranchisement and jim crowism are dead issues in West Virginia. George Byrne, who is more out spoken than the other members of his party, tells the truth when he says the Democrats are pledged to enact these laws and will do so if given the opportunity. Mrs. Drucilla Hill entertained a number of friends at her home on Clay street. Wednesday evening in honor of her sister Mrs. Brooks, of New York. The evening was pleasantly spent. Jesse Scott, of Washington, D. C., is visiting his niece, Mrs. Robert Sedwick. Miss Mayme Demby, the mezzo-soprano soloist, delighted her auditors at Pride A. M. E. church Wednesday evening. Every number rendered by Miss Demby called forth much applause from the appreciative audience. It is rare that Clarksburg ers have the pleasure of listening to such a talented artist as Miss Demby. Misses Bulah Patton, Dolly Kenny and Hannah Davisson also rendered selections. Miss Mabel Rone left Wednesday for Flask University, Nashville, Penn. Miss Rone will make her home with her uncle Prof. C. C. Poindexter, who is a member of the university faculty. Misses Mary Gordon and Lillian Guss passed through this week enroute to the W. Va. Institute. Misses Ophelia Washington, Amelia Lowry and Master John McDowell, left for Institute to attend school. Mrs. Grace Brooks, of New York, who has been visiting her sister Mrs. J. W. Washington and Mrs. Drucilla Hill, left Monday for her home. Rev. and Mrs. S. P. West and Miss Ira Ross left Wednesday for Monongahela, Pa., to attend the wedding of Miss Euphemia Jones and Mr. Rollins, of Cuba. They will also visit other points in Pennsylvania. The social given by the missionary society was a success. At Mt. Zion Baptist church Thursday was the Emancipation Proclamation Celebration. A large number attended and a pleasing program was rendered. Miss Jenny Littleton has returned from Buckhannon where she visited her sister, Mrs. James L. Davis. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson gathered at the home of Mrs. Waddy and repaired to the home of the young couple who have recently gone to house keeping and gave them a miscellaneous shower. A very delightful evening was spent and many useful gifts received. Mrs. M. W. Grayson has returned from Washington, D. C., where she spent three weeks visiting Dr. J. R. Whipper. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hall entertained, Friday evening, a number of ERNST ERNST The Jeweler and Manufacturing Optician Has Moved to 208 CAPITOL STREET Charleston, W. Va. Our beautiful NEW STORE is more commodious than our former room, enabling us to serve you better; we have a new and INCREASED STOCK, offering you better selection, but the same old REASONABLE PRICES, DEPENDABLE GUARANTEE and COURTEOUS TREATMENT will be found at the new location as prevailed at the former place. Our beautiful NEW STOR former room, enabling us to se and INCREASED STOCK, offering same old REASONABLE PRICE and COURTEOUS TREATMENT as prevailed at the former place Old friends and new ones ERNST The Jeweler and Manufacturing Optic 208 CAPITOL STREET Charleston, W. Va. 208 CAPITOL STREET Charleston, W. Va. TRUST THEM NOT. CLARKSBURG From Union Comes Strength No matter where you live or what you do now, you can still be a member of the International Advantage of Membership in The International Liberty Union of the World. Over 1,000 Unions instituted more than 6000 members, and the By LEAPS and BOUNDS, and An Injury to One is the Concern of All A small sum each month will carry a full membership with 250 benefits for DEATH, 8100,000,000 on drugait at State as to safeguard many interests. A suitable membership for every person, high as Member Representatives Wanted In every community to interest their friends in spare momenta. No previous experience required. Seniors and women between 15 and 60 will find it gratifying to their advantage to become members. This appointment will pass you with. Besides giving you protection for yourself and having a good time. First application from your District gets the agency. 80 HURRY. JOURNAL Magazines three months, also complete plans and directions for securing a Beneficial membership with agency appointment. Address: INTERNATIONAL LIBERTY UNION 320 THE WORLD Union Temple, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A. 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. "I contracted a stubborn cold," he writes, "that developed a cough, that stuck to me in spite of all remedies for years. My weight ran down to 120 pounds. Then I began to use Dr. King's New Discovery, which completely cured me. I now weigh 175 pounds." For Coughs Colds, L. Gripp, Asthma, Hemorrhage, Hoarseness, Croup, Whooping Cough and lung trouble, its supreme, 50c. $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all drug- friends in honor of their sister, Mrs. Daisy Mitchell, of Wheeling, and Miss Elva Hall, of Fairmont. Those Present were Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. John Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Beaner, Mrs. Mandy Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Crawford, Mrs. Mary Shaw, Mrs. Mamie Jones, Mrs. Jenny Hall Wood, Mrs. Daisy Mitchell, of Wheeling, Misses Lucy Ford, Lizzie Hall, Elva Hall, of Fairmont, Messrs. D. Coleman, Simon Turner, Wm. Jennings, Henry Ford, John McDonnell, B. Carter and Mrs. Crawford. Music was furnished by Simon Turner and Wm. Jennings. A delicious lunch was served at a late hour. Rev. J. L. Davis, the moderator of the Tygart Valley Association, was a business visitor here Saturday and called an extra session of the executive board to transact the unfinished business of the association. Mr. Cleeves, of Clarksburg, was the guest of B. P. Beasley, Sunday, enroute to Shaw University. Lathan Philipot left Saturday for Montgomery to visit his brother, V. Davis, who has been ill for some time. John Ross is visiting his mother, Mrs. Irene Ross, for a few days. B. P. Beasley has been indisposed for several days: Mrs. Bertie Carter was calling on Mrs. and Miss Turner Sunday. Mrs. Frank Sheppard, who has been sick, is improving. Mr. Rodgers spent Sunday in Wheeling. Mrs. M. V. Turner, has been quite ill for a few daws. 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. Department of Music, vocal and instrumental. IV. Literary Branches. Academic and Collegiate. V. Commercial Department. VI. Department of Industry. Young men and women, to a limited number, who are worthy will be helped. All applications for admissions must be made by September 15, 1910. Regular school term begins October 12, 1910. For further informations address the president. National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C. 7-21-3m. 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Gas Ranges and Gas Heaters Best on Earth We Do Heating, Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Sheet Metal Work of Every Description, Roof Repairing and Roof Painting. We Can Furnish Repair Parts and Repair Any Gas Range in the City Our Motto: Merit every purchaser's patronage by selling him more for his money than he can get elsewhere. STANDARD HEATING & PLUMBING COMPANY 228 Capitol Street, Charleston, W. Va. Bell Phone 752, Home Phone 886 A We Cord the I UNION. The third quarterly conference met, Thursday afternoon, September 42, with Rev. S. A. Lewis, as District Superintendent pro tem, Rev. Lewis is one of the early Pastors of this charge, having been sent in the spring of 1881 and served two years. This was his first visit in twenty six years. Miss Rosa Baily and J. I. Armstead, two employees of the Sweet Chalybeate Springs, came home, Saturday. Rev. M. W. Clair, D. D., of Washington, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Ollie Smalls. Miss Fannie Triplette, of Washington, D. C., is spending a two DIV Millinery Opening Friday and Saturday, September 30th and October 1st Also displaying the Correct Fall Styles in Dresses, Suits, Coats, Dress Goods and Trimmings week's vacation with her mother, Mrs. Harriet Triplett. The Ames M. E. church will begin their village camp meeting, tonight. There will be a number of pastors on the Staunton District to assist Rev. R. S. Reid. It is hoped that this village camp will do much toward reviving the church. Rev. George W. Lewis, pastor of the First Baptist Church, preached two able sermons yesterday. Rev. Lewis is a graduate from the Normal department of the West Virginia Colored Institute, and the Theological department of the Union University, Richmond, Va. Mrs. Rosa Jameson, who has been THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1910. COMPANY STORE" New Opening on Saturday, and October 1st playing the styles in Dresses, Dress Goods mmings vite to Attend in the Hinton Hospital, undergoing an operation, is rapidly improving. By Argument of Negro Lawyer Sets Precedent in Georgia. Atlanta, Ga., Sept. 22.—For the first time in the history of Georgia a colored lawyer got a commutation of sentence for a client whose application had been acted upon adversely by the Prison Commission. Mr. J. H. Kingle, of Savannah, is the lawyer, and in an argument lasting nearly three hours he convinced Governor Brown that Eugene Roberts, a young man, should not be hanged for murder, and the sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. NDS ESKEW, SMITH & CANNON (wy" ARE NOW READY TO SHOW WY) many Styles of Gas Heating and . Cooking Stoves. Our Heaters are Attractive in Ap- pearance, they are Economical in the use of gas, and we can furnish them in sizes to suitany rom... ...0.. =. 2% _ NOVEL OLIVE, ECONOMY AND PENINSULA Gas Ranges with High Oven, Low Oven or Both E’RE HEADQUARTERS FOR EVERY- O thing imaginable to make your : house and kitchen work easy. , Useful and beautiful articles in Copper Bress and Nickel. CHAFING DISHES COFFEE MACHINES TEA & COFFEE SETS CASSEROLES & BAKING DISHES ESKEW, SMITH & CANNON “Everything For The Kitchen” Charleston West Virginia PRE CIEAS, CAPITO, A.S, ALEXANDER, President : Vice-President BE. A. REID, Cashier, W. A. CRACRAFT, Asst. Cashier. sii Capital Stock / $250,000.00 Surplus and ‘Profits $150,000.00 pets cesses perenne ee eee ls NR SETLIST SE TET TEL MR TOES ETO T TROT National Bank AEE ESET I SITE ETP TR RTE OE Ta OTE TT POSIT OF CHARLESTON, W. VA, 3 PER CENT INTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS DEPOSITS i DIRECTORS: Geo. S. Couch A. S. Alexander, BE. C. Coleord . Charles Capito, K. A. Reid J.P. Bedell W. EF. Mohler, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1910. MONTGOMERY, Rey, V. Harriday is conducting a series of meetings at the M. Ey. chureh, Miss Mattie Willis of Lonisa, Vir- Kinia, is here the guest of her bro- ther, V. M. Willis. TH. Norman, of Washington, D. ©.. who has been here several weeks returned home Friday. Miss Lizzie Washington is teaching at Burnwell, instead of Beckwith as slated last week Mrs. Warner Brown is teaching at Manaley this year. Dr. W. ©. Lawrence was a busi- ness visitor to Charleston last week Oliver Perkins, of Quinnimont, stopped over here Saturday on his way to the Paint Creek Hospital to visit his Mother, Mrs, V. 8. Buster. Dr. Olando Hodge has returned home from a business trip east Little Miss Dorothy White contin- ues ill at the home of her mother Mrs. Eunice B. White. Rev. E. C. Page filled his regular appointment at Donwood church Sunday. Mrs. L. D. Hodge is in the north- ern end of the State in the*interest of tite True Reformes tod ge. Mrs. GW. Gough and daughter ‘ave guests of relatives in Charleston, ee yanee Dyson, jak Felunaed home from a months visit to relatives in Dr, Kdward Bowles, of Chicago, was here last week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Archie McKinney. Dr. B. F. White, spent the week end here the guest of his family also looking after his business. interest here. Mrs, Mamie Williams, atrs, Hattie Saunders and Miss ‘Tinnie Mason of Longacre, were shopping in town Monday 3 | Mrs, Rebecea Willis, of Orange, Va., is here the guest of her danght- er, Mrs. Mammie Jackson. Edward Burton, of Longacre, was here on business Monday. ante Jomephine Hardy spent Sun- day at Gled Ferris with her daughter Resa, r | Miss Lizzie Washington left Sun- day for Burnwell, where she will [teach school this fall Mrs. Ema Jones will leave next month for Chicago and other points west and return to St. Louis where she will attend Summer high school Mrs. Ruth Henderson, and Rev. V. Harviday, visited Mrs. Kate Fields who is very sick at the Paint Creek Hospital. Mrs, Mamie Jaekson, Mrs. Rebecea Willis and Samuel Buster went te the Paint Creek Hospital Monday to see Mrs, Buster. She is improving, Programe, 1. Opening song, 2. Bible reading Ps. 95. 3. Prayer. 4, Song. 25. Reading—Miss M. H. Demby | 7. Recitation—Miss Mary Noel 8. Miss M. H. Denby. 9 Reading—Miss Etta Hall. THE ADVOCATE 10. Instrumental solo—Miss Wy. sor Watson, 11. Miss M. H. Demby. 12. Reading—Mr, Silas Marks. ‘The above is the program render- ed at the Hall Monday night, Miss Demby the noted Soprano singer of Boston, ++ THE CANAL MUST BE FORTIFIED iNew Orleans Picayune.) An evidently inspired announce- ment from the president's summer quarters at Reverly states that Pres- ident Taft will recommend in his message to congress this winter that an appropriation of $2,000,000 bo made for the commencement of the work of fortifying the Panama Ca- nal, the total cost of which is ec- pected to reach $14,000,000, It Is also announced that the presidem will recommend that congress au- Hinorize the construction of — twe dreadnaught battleships each year until the canal has been completed and is in use. ‘The same recommendation -as~to lige fortification of the canal was made during the last session of con- gress, but certain members of the house made objections that were suf- ficient to obstruct action for the time being. It is evident, however, that if the canal is to be fortified and Properly protected the work — mitst commence i:nmediately or the water- way will be finished and opened to trafic before the country is prepared to protect it Some objections are made to the fortification of the canal on the theory that the Hay-Pauncefote treaty with Great Britain, which dis: placed the former Clayton-Bulwer treaty, contemplated the neutraliga- tion of the canal, becanse it was agreed that all nations should a permitted to uso it on equal ter These objections wil not bear fhe lest of logic, as the fortification ‘ot the canal in no sense interferes with its free use for commercial purposes: by all nations, without diserimina- tion A mere agresment between this, country and Great Britain in fe sense insures this valnable property | against the attack of other nations with which the United States might some day find itself at war, It fs Preposterous '0 suppose that fhe United States will be willing to pers mil an investment of probably $500,- 900,000 to go undefended and be- come che easy prey of any enterpria- | - (oe ===} INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA ————— The only Industrial Institute for colored students 1 wt Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentry and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Paint- ing and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundering, Printing. 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It would be nothing short of Madness, therefore, to consent 10 the neutralization of the canal. 1 ought fo be fortified as strongly as possi ile, and the work of constructing. the Yortifications should not he delaved a single day longer than is almotntes ly necessary et » State Banking Commissioner 8. V. Matthews left this morning for Hunt- ington to look after business con- nected with his office. He will re- turn as soon ag he gets throngh with the work of inspection, [( Eyes Examined, Glasses, Spectacles Fitted ond Duplicated, Specialists in the \ ‘Treatment of All Disensed Eyes. So) SG FP : Dr. D. Edward Bell, Eye Specialist Office Hours: 9 A. M.to2P.M.,3 P.M. to7 P.M. Sunday en? Other Hours By Appointment. Home Phone 14%3x, K. of P. Building, Rooms 5 an? 7. \ Cor. Wash. & Dickinson-sts., Charleston, W. Va. THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL, DUR. HAM, N.C. offers an unusually strong course for young men who are preparing’ to en. ter the Christian Ministry. There is always an inviting field for the train. ed minister: a Lectures by distinguished men wit! de delivered throughout the entire course. It will be thorough in every particular, 11 will seek to combine the cardinal principles. of religioa and work. One Hundred young men are dé sired to enter this particular Depart- ment. # The regular school ierm opens October 12, 1910. All applications for admission muag. he made by September 15, 1910. 3 For further information allress, The President, 2 National Religious Train-” ing School, Durham, North Carolina: 7-25-3m. 4 Fitted and Duplicated, Specialists in ak I Diseased Eyes. oon ll, Eye Specialist }P.M.t07 P.M. Sunday end Other ppointment. P. Building, Rooms 5 an? 7. 1-sts., Charleston, W. Va. We have furnished throughout many of the happiest homes in Charleston because we make a specialty of doing just that thing. Our fall stock was selected with the sole idea of making it helpful fromthe view point of those who are about setting up housekeeping. Especially do we wish to get in touch with newly married couples because our fair prices will meet their ideas of economy without sacrificing quality. It doesn't make a particle of difference to us whether you pay cash or desire credit, for in either case you will receive courteous atten- Newly-Weds tion. The main point we would like to impress upon you is that, having done such a large business in the complete furnishing of homes, we feel that we are better equipped than the majority of dealers to be of real service to newly married folks. We are always ready to advise if advice is wanted. Remember----cash or credit, whichever you desire. Price Savings on Every Pieace in Our New Fall Stocks. Woodrum Home Outfitting Co. Kanawha and Court Streets Kanawha Banking AND Trust Company Charleston, W. Va., Capital Surplus--$450,000.00 3 Per Cent Interest Paid on Savings Accounts Charleston To Erect Business Block.—A meeting of the Directors of the Odd Fellows' Mutual Investment Association was held Thursday evening of last week at the law office of E. R. Carter, 604 1-2 Kanawha Street. Reports were made by the president, secretary and treasurer, all showing the association to be in a flourishing condition. The association has purchased and paid for a lot and expects, in a few days, to begin the erection of a business block thereon, the plans for which have been prepared. The board was unanimous in its commendation of the services rendered by its attorney, E. K. Carter. After the reading of the reports and the transaction of the routine business, the following officers were elected: E. R. Carter, president and attorney; J. P. Caul, vice-president; P. F. Hale, secretary; Allen Deltonne, treasurer. Ten Commandments.—Pastor J. S. See Our Three-Room Outfit $98.00 Carroll of Simpson Methodist Episcopal church conducted the usual preaching services Sunday. He will begin a series of sermons at the morning hour next Sunday on the Ten Commandments. He began a series of talks at the prayer meeting Wednesday night of last week on the Articles of Religion. They contain the doctrine of the church and the pastor hopes that every member will hear them. Mrs. Mitchell to Play.—Mrs. Chas. Michell, who recently finished one of the courses at the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass., will have charge of the pipe organ at the Simpson M. E. Church, Sunday both morning and evening. Mrs. Mitchell is a pianist and organist of exceptional ability, and the church authorities are being congratulated upon having secured her services for this occasion. Dr. JORDAN to Lecture.—Rev. L. G. Jordan, D. D., secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Bartist Convention, will speak at the First Baptist church, Washington St., Friday evening. Rev. J. Menze, the South African contralto singer, will assist Rev. Jordan in the evening's entertainment. Next Sunday afternoon the church will celebrate the Lord's Supper. In the evening the pastor, Rev. Reed, will give a report of his trip to the National Baptist Convention at New Orleans. To all of the services members and friends of the church are invited. Mrs. McGhee Entertains.—Mrs. Amanda McGhee served six o'clock dinner Sunday at her home on Sentz St., complimentary to Prof. E. M. B. Curry, of Urbana, Ohio. Besides the guest of honor covers were laid for Rev. R. B. Reed, R. C. McIver and Mrs. Fannie Lewis. New System of Service. On or about October 10th F. C. Brown, proprietor of Brown Hotel will introduce a new system of service. Meals will be sent any distance from one block to three miles by street car or other conveyance in his food warmer. WE FURNISH YOUR HOME COMPLETE To this end he has scoured the services of Frank Brown an experienced chef. Another innovation is the sale of twenty-one-meals tickets at $4.00, beginning October 3rd. New Enterprise Proposed.—A. L. Garrett, of Mt. Sterling, Ky., was here yesterday with J. E. Johnson with the view of joining him and others in opening an undertaking and embalming business here. Both gentlemen are experienced in the business and after looking over the field expressed the belief that Charleston and adjacent territory offers an excellent opportunity. Waffle Supper.—The several aid societies of Simpson M. E. church will unite in entertaining the public, Monday night, at the parsonage on Brooks St., with a waffle supper for which a charge of twenty-five cents will be made. Other refreshments will be on hand to which any one not desiring supper will be served. Personals and Locals. Miss Olivia D. Lovelace, who is teaching at Lawton, was in the city on business. Tuesday. Mrs. Sophia Spencer returned Tuesday from an extended visit to the east. Miss Henrietta James, who has charge of the Eagle school, was a business visitor here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lacey, of Glouster, O., passed through the city last week. Mrs. R. B. Colbert and little son are visiting relatives at Lewisburg this week. The Art Club will meet with Miss Lillie Bowles, Caroline Ave., October 4th. Miss Hattie Taylor, Court St., is indisposed. Miss Maggie Barnes had as her guest for dinner, Sunday, Miss M. H. Demby, of Boston, Mass. Miss Anna Roach will leave Sunday to attend the National Training School at Washington, D. C. Miss Lillie Holmes left Sunday for Storer College, Harper's Ferry. The Friday Night Aid of Simpson M. E, church will be entertained by Mrs. Amanda Cooper, at her residence on Brooks street, to-night. A. G. Purvis, of Charleston, S. C., spent the week-end here as the guest of Phil. Waters. Mr. Purvis was en route to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor to complete the last year in the medical course. Mrs. A. P. Porter and grand-daughter, India Jennings, spent the latter part of the week in Gallipolis, O. Mrs. Booker and daughter, Vioia. of Cedar Grove, were shopping in ten Tuesday. Mesdames Sherman Guss and A. W. Curtis, of Institute, were in the city Tuesday. Miss Ethel Jones, of Rendville, O., passed through the city Wednesday en route to Lawrenceville, Va., where she teaches millinery in the St. Paul Normal and Industrial school. While here she was the guest of Miss Aristis Johnson. Lewis Callender and wife have returned from Cleveland, O., to the city after an absence of 20 years. Miss Lydia Ward is ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen DeHoney on Lewis Street. Mrs. M. O. Mitchell returned home Friday after a pleasant visit to friends in Cincinnati, O. Mrs. Horace Brown is paralyzed at her home on Hansford St. Mrs. Geo. Woodley has as her guest Mrs. Easton Burns, of Columbus. O. Mrs. Burns will visit friends in Talcott and Hinton before returning home. Miss Hattie Peters spent the week end with relatives at Institute. W. H. Hale was in Boomer a few days last week on business. Prof. Byrd Prilerman and son, Delbert, were visitors to the city Tuesday. Mrs. Ballard Brooks continues ill at her home on Elizabeth St. Miss Lillie Davis was taken to her home in Dunbar seriously ill Monday afternoon. Ashton Crawford, of Alderson, was the guest of Mrs. Fred Huskins on Summers St. Saturday. W. A. Spriggs was a business visitor to the city Monday. Miss Mary Williams passed through the city Saturday en route from Ward to Maybeurry where she will teach this year. Miss Gertrude Campbell left Sunday for Clarksburg where she will spend a few days before entering Storer College at Harners Ferry. A. C. Wilcher, Clarence Burks, E. L. James and Charles Payne spent Sunday at Institite. Mrs. C. L. Terry returned home Thursday of last week from a pleasant visit to friends in Cincinnati, O. She was accompanied home by little Lillian Spurlock of that city. Bernice Viney has been ill at her home on Jacob street. Mrs. Anna Collins is ill at her home on Wall street. Walter Banks left Friday for Michigan where he will attend school. Mrs. Mollie Parker had as her Out of the High Rent District 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. PATENT Prize Offers from Leading Makers Book on patents. "Hints to inventors." "I "Why some inventors fail." Send rough s search of Patent Office records. Our Mr. Gr Acting Commissioner of Patents, and as such the U. S. Patent Office. 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Lodging 35c and 50c- 500 CAPITOL STREET, CHARLESTON, W. VA. One Block From State House. New Phone 1098 SPECIAL RATES BY WEEK OR MONTH guests this week, Misses Lillian Robinson, Page, and Robinson, from McDowell county. They were en route to Institute, where they will attend school. Rev, E. L. Curry, of Urbana, O., conducted the services at the First Baptist church Sunday and lectured Gears STUBBORN AS MULES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1910 Taylor Holmes, who plays Sammy Fletcher in James Foibes' comedy, "The Commuters," now running at the Criterion theatre, is regarded as one of the most versatile actors in the profession. His ideas of what constitutes versatility are worth reading. On being interviewed on this subject, Mr Holmes, among other things, said: "We often hear the expression, 'He is a versatile actor,' meaning in the sense that the actor is capable of playing well different types or characters. Versatility is best exemplified in the actor's ability to read lines. For instance, two actors are playing a scene, and each scene is made up of a series of uncompleted and then completed thoughts or more simply expressed questions and their answers. "No scene is successful in which a problem or the sidelight on a problem is hot raised and then answered, or partially answered, so as to bear on the biggest theme in the play. The play as a whole, to find itself, must take complete form as a unit, and to have accomplished this, the actors must know exactly what the result will be of each line read and in the forming of a play, that is, during the rehearsals and the first performances, the versatile actor must be able to read his lines so that the tones he uses, and the inflections, will be in complete harmony with the lines read just before his part or after. "Should an actor, in trying to find the best effect, or the truest ring to a line, constantly vary his inflections or his emphasis, nothing but experience can help those playing with him to suddenly rearrange their readings to definitely bring out the truth of the thought being expressed In farce this is very much more difficult to do, owing to the fact that the majority of farce writers have learned that the best place for a point word is usually at the end of the sentence, and therefore the actor has also constantly to keep in mind the fact that the point word or words must be more carefully emphasized in order to give it its fullest value. 'One often hears an actor say, 'Oh, it's impossible to read a line exactly alike at each performance, without becoming mechanical.' He forgets that the greatest art is not to give a great performance occasionally, but at every time the play is given. Until an actor can produce the same effect with each performance, regardless of any outside interest, depression or physical unevenness, he has not full control of his art. When an actor varies in the slightest measure in the handling of his part, he influences everyone else in the cast with whom he comes in contact, which naturally influences the entertainment qualities of a performance. "The reason why Mr. Joseph Jefferson played to capacity houses, even during the last few years of his tour, was almost entirely owing to the fact that each performance of any part which he gave became, after the first few times that he played it, an absolute cameo, neper varying the slightest degree. "Parents who have enjoyed him when they were young took their children to see him when he and they were both old, and were astonished to find their children enjoying him for identically the same reasons which had prompted their pleasure in their youth." GARDENING IN THE FALL Have you been envious of the gardens of your friends this summer and determined that another season will see you with a garden? If so, you may be planning big things you will do next spring and be quite unaware that fall is now the accepted time for garden making. From now to the middle of October, and even later if bulbs are to go in, you can be just as busy as you please putting in perennials—that is, plants that grow from year to year without replanting—setting out vines and planting your hyacinths, tulips, narcissi, snowdrops and other spring blooming bulbs. Though you may want to have only an annual garden, there is yet room for activity, as the garden can be made in the fall and allowed to settle and get in good condition for early spring planting. This preparing the garden is most important of all your preparations. Flowers can go in later or can be set out as growing plants, but nothing you do will thrive unless the soil is in condition. Most yards that have been neglected need to be entirely remade. You can do this yourself with the aid of a small boy to do the heavy spading, but it is cheaper in the end to en- gage some one who is up in the business of getting the proper soil. The beds should be dug to the depth of two, preferably three feet, all stones and debris must be removed and the space filled with layer of well-rotted manure, then rich loam and on top a layer of finely crumbled soil. The drainage of beds must be good and the exposure such that it gets the morning sun and does not suffer from stagnant water or the glare from back walls. If you can afford to go to a landscape gardener you will be sure of the best start, one suited to your surroundings. Make up your mind how much you can afford to spend, then see what can be done for your price. Go to the right person and the beginnings will be such that they are but the first step to bigger things hereafter, not a makeshift that must be discarded when money is freeer and interest keener. If you really want a garden, not imagine you want one, it will be well to sacrifice something else and put all the money you can into getting a good start. ATTENTION SCHOOL TEACHERS If you are a school teacher in a town, village or rural district and desire to use your spare time profitably, it would pay you to write Mr. A. R. Stewart, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama for particulars. 9-22-3t. TAILOR WANTED. WANTED—a man to work in tailor shop, one who has had some experience in the business, for further information address, M. B. BROCKMAN, Tallors, Mt. Hope, W. Va. 9-22-3t. PLAYS AND PLAYERS May Vokes will be one of the principals in "The Pet of the Petticoats." Grace LaRue has been engaged for the cast of "Madame Troubadour." "Ishmael" is making a tour of the South with Virginia Howell in the leading part. The title selected for W. H. Thompson's new one-act play is "In the Cardinal's Garden. Elsie Ferguson has started her tour in "A Matter of Money" in the New England States. Rehearsals are under way of a new version of Eugene Walter's old play, "Sergeant James," now renamed "Boots and Saddles." A translation by Charles Recht of "The Clouds," a Bohemian drama in three acts, is soon to come from the press of R. G. Badger. Elsa Ryan and Corinne have been engaged for "The Aviation Girl," to be produced by the Shuberts. Miss Ryan will play the title role. Charles Frohman has secured the right to produce all of Arthur Wing Pinero's plays, both in this country and in England in the future. Antoinette Walker, who has been with David Warfield in "The Music Master" for several years, is now a member of Belasco's "The Lily" company. E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe will open their joint starring tour in Boston next month. The feature of their Shakespearean repertoire will be "Marbeth." Gladys Hinson will be Fryle Biller's leading woman in "The Serdal." She was leading woman with him last season and was formerly with E. H. Sothern. Frank Curzon and Gerald Du Maurier are to produce a costume play in London with the scenes laid in the time of Queen Anne, the Duke of Marlborough and Lord Bolingbrooke being among the characters. Emily Stevens has been engaged by the Liebier company to play the leading part in a play called "William," which is to be produced next month. The previous season Miss Stevens was leading woman with George Arliss. Marie Tempest is to appear in this country in "A Thief from the Night," which was produced in London under the name of "A Bolt from the Blue," with Irene Vanbrugh in the leading role. It is said to be very strong. Max Rogers, formerly of the Rogers Brothers, and C. William Kolb, formerly of Kolb and Dill, are to be co-staff under the Shubert management. The two comedians are reported to be working exceptionally well together. Mrs. Channing Pollock, who is known professionally by her maiden name of Anna Marble, is writing an one-act play, to be called "The Lightwcight," for George Thatcher the minstrel. Mrs. Pollock is a daughter of Dan Marble, the comedian. Painela Gaythorne, an English leading woman, has been engaged for the principal feminine role in Butler Davenport's new play, "Keeping Up Appearances." Miss Gaythorne has played for the last ten years in London with Cyril Maude, Arthur Bouchier, Oscar Ashe and other prominent stars. "WEIGHT OF THE SOUL" English Authority Ridicules Alleged Demonstration. "There is a popular notion that the weight of the living body is less than that of the dead one," says a writer in the Lancet. "In a recent issue of the Pioneer Mail a correspondent discusses this question in connection with the behavior of a crocodile which he shot dead while it was basking asleep on quicksand. "When shot the crocodile began to sink and almost disappear before it could be reached. The correspondent is clearly inclined to accept the popular notion of an increase of weight at death, but for the fact that recent experiments undertaken by some learned authorities in America have proved that a dead body was lighter than a living one. From this they (the learned authorities) deduced that the soul had a definite weight in pounds avoidduplos. "It is possible that some of our readers are unfamiliar with the experiments which the correspondent of the Pioneer Mail refers. They were made and recorded a few years ago by Dr. Duncan Macdongal", of Havrhill, Mass. Patients were weighted in the act of dying. The scale used recorded an increase or decrease beyond the fifth of an ounce—not a particularly delicate instrument for estimating the weight of that part of the living body which is usually regarded as immaterial and imponderable. "In the first of a series of six experiments Dr. Macdougall placed a man dying from pulmonary tuberculosis on the scales. The patient lost weight at the rate of one-sixteenth of an ounce per minute until the moment of death, when the beam end dropped with an audible stroke, showing the "sudden decrease of three-quarters of an ounce in weight. What was the cause of the sudden decrease? Dr. Macdougall, after excluding the loss due to escape of breath and fluid contents of the body by evaporation or other natural means, concluded that the marked and sudden decrease was due to the escape of the soul substance. In this particular instance the soul was evidently a very material one, weighing three-quarters of an ounce. "The experimenter extended his observations to dogs, but the results gained were negative. At the moment of death the dog's body refused to show any alteration in weight. We are of opinion that the correspondent of the Pioneer Mail in seeking to explain the disappearance of a shot crocodile in a quicksand need not take his learned authorities too seriously. Dr. Macdougall's observations are to be explained by a peculiar bias on the part of his scales, or on the part of the friends who assisted him. At least the scales used by the other investigators have refused to reveal any sudden diminution in the weight of the body at death. "In the usual acceptance of the term death occurs when respiration and circulation have ceased, but he a more strict sense the death of the body is gradual, the muscular system, for instance, being really alive some hours after the apparent death of the individual." EXTRAVAGANCE RUNS RIOT Ninety Dollars for a Hat and $150 a Day for An Automobile. Advices from Buenos Ayres are that each United States delegate to the Pan-American Conference was assigned to a reception room of his own, which adjoined his sleeping room, so that he could appropriately receive visitors from the other delegations or such other persons as he wished. The entire arrangement proved very satisfactory to the Americans, and also to the hotel management which thereby enriched itself $400 a day from the $100,000 appropriations made for the delegation by congress, says the Boston Herald. To infer for a moment that this price was exorbitant would be merely to misunderstand that Buenos Ayres is living up to its reputation THE ADVOCATE. of the most expensive city in the world. Exposition prices are fanctul in many places, but when one gets the combination of exposition prices and Buenos Ayres prices the result can be easily understood. room and bath is to be $11 or $12 a day you make a rapid mental division by 100, multiply by 44 and reason that since it is less than a $5 bill it is not very much, especially in view of the accommodations you are getting. About the first thing you do after reaching the hotel is possibly to take a carriage ride about the city after leaving clothes for the presser and laundry for the wash. You return, perhaps, after two hours and the "cochero" tells you to give him what you like. You give him $5—about $2 gold—and he clearly shows his delight. Then you go in to dinner in the brilliant and artistic dining room, with the orchestra in the gilded balcony above and the tables far apart, and the prices do not frighten you. The dinner is $5, which seems reasonable when you have eaten it, but here you notice that there are some little trimmings which begin to send the price up. The waiter expects at least $1 for a tip, and you have found that the rarest thing in the dining room is water. A story is going the rounds about Lamar C. Quintero, who went into a cafe for lunch, following it with a cigar and a cordial. The lunch was $1, the cigar $1.50 and the cordial $2.50. But the delegates did not really find out how expensive Buenos Ayres was until they had begun to settle down. One member went out to get a new top hat and hat box about the second day in the city. He found what he wanted, price $90. Meanwhile Lewis Nixon had been making arrangements for an automobile. He found one that would do, but decided not to take it. About this time John Bassett Moore returned from a walk downtown with two books under his arm. They were ordinary paper covered books that he had neglected to buy in New York before leaving. He seemed delighted to have the books, "but," said he, "what do you suppose they charged me? Ten dollars gold apiece! And quite ordinary volumes!" "Why, that's just what I paid for a derby hat, $10 gold," answered Cabot Ward. "Who was it said this place was not expensive?" The laundry bills were coming in to the delegates marked $10.50, $24, $27.80 and the bills for clothes pressing were pretty well keeping apace. One of them in the party had a tear half an inch long in a coat, such a matter as would prompt one to give a tailor a cigar in New York, for drawing together. "That'll be at least sivin dollars," said the Argentine Hibernian maid when asked to send it to the tailor. "Any kind of sewin" here is viry expensive." What a new suit of clothes would cost no one dared to inquire. BAPTISTS CELEBRATE Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 29.—The continennial anniversary of the establishment of the Baptist denomination in this section is being observed here this week. The forty-five churches of the Buffalo Baptist Association participated in special exercises in the Prospect Avenue Baptist church today. The celebration will continue over tomorrow. FOOTBALL GAME FOR TODAY Georgetown (Ky.) University vs. Wabash College, at Crawfordsville, Ind. The program of questions demands not the statement of principles, but the results obtained in different countries, of the application of legislative measures for first offenders. Statistics alone can not give these results. Though the data may be accurate there must be in addition an investigation of a moral and sociological nature. I shall confine myself to a consideration of the character of conditional liberation and the manner in which it has been regulated and applied in Italy. The evolution of the idea of penalty has not yet reached the last limit of progress, but it is approaching it by the acceptance by legislation of principles, like that of conditional liberation, which confirm anew the principle maintained by Cesar Beceria that the essence of the penal system should be placed within the limits of a legitimate defense, and that one of the checks to crime should not be the cruelty of punish- ARE YOU wondering where to buy your fall and winter Clothing? If you are we can answer the question for you. Come to us. Our line is complete.' We can sell you a suit that you will be proud of, one that you depend on, and one that is in every way up-to-date, all the new shades and styles made by the best clothing houses in the country are now on display. Our line of shoes is complete. If you need dress shoes, try a pair of REGALS, $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00. Our Royal line for men at $2.50 and $3.50 cannot be beat. Every pair guaranteed to be made of solid leather and to give reasonable wear. Boys' all leather school shoes $2.00 up. QUALITY THE BEST. PRICES THE LOWEST ment, but the certainty of its application. The principle that punishment in its application should look to the moral improvement of the culprit is of social importance and the mitigation of penalties for certain offenders and making it sharper for habitual criminals, is a truly social duty. It is certain, long experience has demonstrated it, that short sentences, applied without distinction to juvenile delinquents and first offenders, for certain kinds of misdemeanors, have not always produced good results either as measures of prevention or repression. As preventive measures they fall to deter from crime because they do not take away the hope of escaping with impunity, which is the great incentive to wrong doing. As repressive measures they do not impress the one who submits to them in such a way that he is more disposed to yield to social requirements. A law has only a theoretic value unless it is for social advantage. Problem Has Two Parts. The problem may be divided into two parts. On one side, that which concerns juvenile offenders, the victory won for the principle that in dealing with them it is not a question of a true penalty, but measures of discipline, and education, through the intervention of special courts, and institutions of a social and beneficent character. It is to be desired that there should be an even wider substitution of educative for repressive measures for these cases. The triumph of modern social ideas will be reached when the day comes when minors shall be entirely exempt from the action of penal codes and brought under a regime which shall have no appearance of punishment. For minors I believe we should not speak of conditional sentences, but that the efforts of legislators and philanthropists should be concentrated in securing extra-penal methods—purely and simply educative. As to first offender, or delinquents who are not first offenders, who by their character, their antecedents, and the nature of their crimes awaken no grave apprehension, the attitude of the public toward them should be different. For these in particular reformatory methods are suitable and should be applied according to the different traditions and customs of different countries. There are offenders who may be called criminals of passion, and of occasion, for whom the first sentence may prove effective, especially as a deterrent. In these cases the punishment is personal, if I may so express myself, rather than social. Here the idea of chastisement is of the first importance. But if crime can be prevented without personal suffering that is sufficient, provided the ends of society are met. A principle is just in so far as it is actually necessary. The human application of penalties is necessarily imperfect and for some cases absolutely dangerous, because it is practically difficult, not to say impossible, to so distribute penalties that they are adapted to each particular individual. Now, if the conditional sentence is opportunely applied the feeling of justice and beneficence which inspire it produce a feeling of gratitude and a feeling of solidarity between the criminal and society. That is the great benefit which may be derived from it, but it must be applied with prudence and humanity, sinning neither by too little or too much. The social task of the judge is a delicate one. He must be a jurist to determine the objective elements; and a psychologist to appreciate the subjective conditions and a sociologist to have them conform to the environment. The Italian Law The Italian law of 1904 did not accept the system of the suspension of sentence which was accepted by the legislatures of America, Australia, England and the canton of Neuchatel but it accepted that of delay in the execution of the sentence after judgment has been passed, which has been accepted in various European countries, Belgium, France, Portugal, Norway, etc. In pronouncing the sentence the judge announces the period during which the execution of the sentence may be suspended. The delay may not be less than that prescribed in the sentence nor more than five years. This then is the Italian law, which does not differ essentially from others of its type. I think that in Italy, at this juncture and with the present conditions of criminality, it would be imprudent to apply the more accentuated system of suspension of sentence, except for juvenile delinquents. For the class of criminals in our population it would be very dangerous and would be especially difficult because it requires a probation system for which at present there is no suitable organization and no individual initiative. (Tables follow giving the statistics, for three years, of the number of criminals who have had the benefit of a conditional sentence—about 25 per cent in 1908, a number called by the writer, "vulnerable excessive". There are also tables giving the crimes for which the conditional sentence was given. He continues:) I. who make a daily study of the judicial life of my country, say that there is danger of preventing this method. Crimes of violence, blood and resistance are the chief crimes in Italy. One must also desplore offenses against order, against the family, theft, swindling, fraud. But in too many cases the conditional sentence has been applied to cases which should meet with prompt, decided and severe treatment. Again the benefit has been applied too largely to persons condemned to imprisonment with hard labor, rather than to those who show less perversity. One must reckon also the number of calls. That number is constantly increasing. In 1905, 1.717 persons had the suspended sentence PAGE NEVER revolved. In 1907 there were 5,148 such revolutions. It is important to see if the number of recidivists has increased during these years, that one may see how the suspended sentence affects recidivism. The number has increased. It can not then be said that the first three years of the application of the suspended sentence has exercised the beneficial effect on recidivism that was expected. That is why I maintain that if beneficent measures are to be considered as the result of a rational development of a penal system, it is equally necessary to maintain the principle of repressive, intimidating and defensive measures, as a means of education and of social protection. I would say that besides benevolent social justice for first offenders there should be rigid and severe measures, with an indeterminate sentence, for habitual criminals, who are a permanent social danger. The Conditional Sentence. The conditional sentence is a measure of social justice which may be used for delinquents whose crimes are less serious, who do not show dangerous tendencies and who have violated the law under conditions that permit indulgence, so that it may be believed that after the admonition of the judge they may be trusted to return to free life and mingle with honest citizens with safety. At the same time social security would be shaken to its foundation if it were believed that every first offender should be excused. It is against this danger that all countries should guard in adopting the suspended sentence as an act of justice. Conclusions: 1. In Italy up to the present time the conditional sentence has been applied too often to crimes and to delinquents who were not worthy of it. 2. In a great number of cases its application ought to be subordinated to an equitable indemnification and the payment of the cost of the trial. 3. For juvenile delinquents even the conditional sentence should be excluded and every form of penal procedure and measures of moral reform should be substituted for them. 4. Legally the function of the judge ought not to be confined to the consideration of legal objective conditions, but he should be law be compelled to take into consideration the psychology of the criminal, the quality of the offense and the conditions of criminality. 5. The solemn and public admonition of the judge in pronouncing a conditional (sursis) sentence ought to be considered as the confirmation of that sentence. 6. It is not necessary to admit suspension of sentence. 7. To benevolent measures admitting delay of executing sentence for first offenders, there should be added severe measures for residivists and habitual criminals. fall and win- e can answer to us. Our all you a suit one that you in every way s and styles houses in the ete. If you of REGALS, $50 and $3.50 guaranteed to give reason- es $2.00 up. THE LOWEST ER & CO. Sign of the Big Hat FOR OCTOBER FOR OCTOBER. Copyright 1910 by C. H. Rieth. O. T. Roosevelt has come back to the West ! Of all the Rough Riders his luck was the best. He rode from Dakotah to San Juan Hill. And he found him the Spaniards he wanted to kill. Shouting. "Into em, Teddy, And, into 'em deep!" And the men of Granada Went down in a heap. He rested his broncho and fed him his fill, and then he rode yelling up Capitol Hill. He wasn't expecting or asking a thing, but he landed right in the political ring, shouting "Into 'em, Teddy, and into 'em plump!" and the poor politicians went down in a lump. He watered his pinto and fed him some oats, And then he remounted and hunted for goats. He found him some people who didn't agree With all of his notions, and gave a whoop-pee. And he knocked them all into The pittomless bot. He hobbled his charger and gave him some grass, and then he went after someone in his class. He put up a lion with blood in its eye, and he clapped on the spurs with a ter- rible cry, saying "Into 'em' Teddy, an' into 'im Hard!" and the lion passed on to his final reward. He breathed his good mustang and looked him around. But further adventure was not to be found. So he pulled up his trousers and pulled down his vest. And slowly rode back to his olden- time West. Shouting, "Back to 'em Teddy, An' back to 'em proud!" And they gathered about him And solemnly blowed. He rode in his saddle, and rode on his head, and he put all the tender- feet under the bed. He dashed to the East, and he dashed to the West, and he halted before them expand- ing his chest, saying, "Three cheers for Teddy, the pride of the West!" and they took a great pleasure in doing the rest. October is from the Latin octo, meaning eight, and it was formerly the eighth month of the year. This brought the football season around at a time when there was grave danger of being suffocated before the ball was even put into play, and there was a great deal of dissatisfaction at the old Greek and Roman universities. A change was frequently talked of, but it remained for Numan Pompilius, who was one of the early friends of education, to do anything about it. In 713 B. C. he moved October along to the present place in the calendar, and now the quarterback on a football team always says before snapping the ball. Numa, Numa. B. C. Come seven. One, three. After which the rooters who reached a very high state of proficiency in the latter days of Numa, recite, Numa, Numa. Boomalooma. Come seven. One, trree. B. C. Whoopee! Siwash! Numa, Numa, B. C. Come seven, One, three. After which the rooters who reached a very high state of proficiency in the latter days of Numa, recite, Numa, Numa, Boomalooma, Come seven, One, three. B. C. Whoopee! Siwash! or whether the name of the school is, an you may hear them doing any time this month by following the riot wagon when it passes. Until 23rd of the month. October will be under the influence of Libra, the Balance, which is the seventh sign of the Zodiac. This will enable everybody running for office to keep on the fence pretty well as to the real issues of the campaign, but when the sun passes out of that constellation on the following day they will begin dropping on oe side or the other, and it will be easier to make out who the true friends of the people are. After the 22d we will be influenced by Scroplo, the Scorpion, which is almost meaningless now, but in early time typified the manner in which the north wind stung the old Greeks, who were in the habit of going until very late in the season without having on any wear to speak of, either over or under. A bit of Fall is as nice a thing As I know anything about When the pumpkin pie is ripening. And the time is opportune for kraut. When the hunter gets his trappings out Awakened by the time of year. And the farmer, furious without. And hot within, begins to shout, "Get ou-u-u-u-u-t of here—dadblame your skin!" Ah, that's the proper time to sigh When the squirrels gets his goodies in Against the winter by-and-by. When the bending reaches of the sky Are very soft and very near, And the farmer, with a watchful eye, Begins to hop around and cry, "Get ou-u-u-u-t of here!" Get ou-u-u-u-u-t of here—you blanky-blank!" "Ah, that's the season of them all— When winter hangs upon the flank Of the wild goose passing in the fall. When the plaintive quall begins to call Across the golden fields and sere. And the farmer, bursting from the tall With leaps and bounds, begins to ball. The melancholy days will come, and the pheasant will intone his drum upon the sad and drowsy wind in the solemn manner of his kind. The blooming frog will sniff the breeze and fall to digging on his knees, and the buckwheat cake will take a crack at this fool thing of coming back. It may be Jeffries and his strain are never quite themselves again, but the pickled pig's foot and the rest are always equal to the test. They never dissipate a bit, but spend the summer prime and fit, and let the frost succeed the dew, and they're there, you bet, as good as new. The doughty oyster on his shell, the chitlin looking strong and well, and clear and resolute of eye, the hardy brands of winter pie. The applebutter, juice and flake, the same that mother used to make, and the cracking of our youthful lot the cock and captain of the pot. The football season will revert, and the center rush will paw the dirt He'll wake the natives with his roar, and bawl for victory and gore. The pileup dying and the dead will mass against his butting head, and he'll spin the planet in his rag just like a squirrel in his cage. Alas for those who calmly sit devising to denature it, and all the college renegades who think to temper it for maids! The students and the teachers howi, and the rooters and the bleachers yowl, and damnd be he who does not rise and kill somebody twice his size. The aeroplanes will cruise the air above the old-time county fair, and the lucky winner will be he who wins the best two falls in three. The farmer in his limousine will tool around upon the green, and the hired man will seize the chance to wear his other pair of pants. The softer weather will defy The blandishments of June. And the month will give us by and by The officehunter's moon. A chop will cost four bits a pound. And beef a buck a bite. And the wolf will wear a groove around The cabin every night. The 118th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus will be celebrated on the night of the 14th by the seven Guggenheim brothers. Mr Roosevelt will be stage manager again this month. The villain will be the Demon Rum. Mr. Bryan will be the father of the stolen child, and Mr. Cannon, who made the password Hell last month, will change it to read Hell-p! And then November will return With cold and chilly draft. And the wild goose going down the line With winter biting aft. AN AWFUL ERUPTION of a volcano exites brief interest, and your interest in skin eruptions will be as short, if you use Bucklen's Arnlea Salve, their quickest cure. Even the worst bolls, 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. 9-1-5t BALTIMORE & OHIO R. R. LOW RATE—ONE WAY COLONIST FARES TO MANY POINTS IN California, Colorado, Alberta, Arizona, Idaho, British Col- umbia, Mexico, Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming, Nev- dada, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington. For selling dates and full in formation call on or address Ticket Agents, Baltimore and Ohio R. R. At the Nation's Capital Washington, D. C., Sept. 28th. Capt. Silas H. Johnson, chief of the Fire Department of Denver, Col., a man of force and a master of his calling, was in the city last week, on route homeward from the B. M. C. at Baltimore. He was the guest of Mr. John Paynter, of the Internal Revenue Office, Treasury Department. Rumor has it that Attorney L. G. Gregory, of the Treasury Department and former President of Bethel Lifterary and Historical Association, may enter the ministry as an exponent of the Bahal faith. As a pulpitter, Mr. Gregory would be a power. He is earnest, impressive, convincing and indefatigable in the pursuit of a purpose. These are the qualities that make for success in the presentation of a gospel. The enrollment in the colored schools is estimated to be about 1000. The canvass of the Normal School graduates resulted in bringing in many that would not otherwise have been reached, but still the classes are not full enough to give employment to the number of teachers that the Board of Education had hoped to make places for. Very few of the class of 1910 can be given permanent work, and the authorities are reluctantly suggesting to the large number on the waiting list that they seek places in the schools of Maryland and Virginia, until a call is made for them. The present normal school enrollment is about 170, nearly as large as that of the whites, yet representing only one-third of the population on the basis of race. Miss Lucy E. Moton, principal of the Normal School, has not yet arrived from her extended tour of Europe, but is expected next week. In the mean time, Miss Jessie Wormley is acting as principal and is getting the classes in workable shape. Mr. Neval H. Thomas, of the M. Street High School, is at home again, after a trip to several of the European countries. During his absence, he wrote a series of letters descriptive of the places visited by him, and they proved to be one of the most entertaining features of the Washington American. Mr. Thomas took advantage of his opportunity to study social and industrial conditions in foreign lands and in a carefully prepared address before Bethel Literary, at an early date, he will give Washington's citizens the benefit of his observations and conclusions. The Washington Conservatory of Music opened last Saturday for its seventh year with an impromptu recital by Mr. Carl F. Diton, a promising violin virtuoso, who leaves shortly for special study in Europe as the beneficiary of the annual fund developed by Mme. E. Azalia Hackley of Philadelphia. Mrs. Hattle Gibbs Marshall is principal of the Conservatory and she is turning out each year classes of talented musicians, who are making their impress upon the country. The political situation, as far as the colored brother is concerned, is "in statu quo." There's "nothing doing." Rumors are heard daily that wonderful things are just about to happen, but evidently these miracles get side-tracked, for they fail to eventuate. Dark hints are thrown out to the effect that several juicy federal plums are about ripe and will fall soon, but "hope deferred maketh the heart sick," and the colored leaders have stopped making predictions. Like the rank and file, they are simply "marking time," waiting for the call bell. Visitors come into town, hungry for news; but they get the same old story: "We, who are here at the very door of the pantry, are just as much in the dark as you out 'in the sticks' as to when the grand opening is to take place." Mysterious conferences are being held in divers and sundry places, and the wisely look as if they wish to create the impression that they "know something, and dassent tell, until the word to reveal is given. All eyes are turned toward Now York, to see what "Teddy" is going to do. President Taft reached here last Sunday, and it is in the wind that negotiations for engagements are under way for several colored delegations from the pivotal states, who have been waiting for the psychological moment to put in a plea. Something less than a month from the congressional elections, and the colored brother is not yet in the running. To the uninitiated, it looks as if there's a screw loose somewhere. Lieut. Walter A. Pinchback, a clerk in the office of the Recorder of Deeds, has resigned, to give his entire time to his growing business, which he has built up while carrying on his official duties. He is one of the oldest and most capable attaches of this THE ADVOCATE. historic office, and is the younger son of Former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback. The vacancy has not yet been filled by Recorder Johnson, although there is an abundance of aspirants in and out of the office. The resignation of Lieut. Pinchback offers an opportunity to decisively test the mooted question: Is the office of the Recorder of Deeds under the civil service regulations or not? It has been generally supposed that the office was placed in the classified service by President Roosevelt, upon the recommendation of Recorder Dancy. This is now disputed by excellent authorities and it is stated that Recorder Johnson has the right to name any man he pleases for the place, and there will be no kick made by the Commission, as there is no executive order giving the Commission control. No eligible list has been prepared, as none has been needed thus far, as the office was filled much beyond its legal quota, and when vacancies have occurred, the position was permitted to lapse. It is known that Recorder Johnson would like to have his hands untied, giving him freedom to appoint some of the friends who have worked faithfully for the party, and to whom he feels personally obligated. Col. Johnson is a firm believer in the merit system, but is unmindful of the fact that the worker is worthy of his reward, and that those who make victories possible should be among the first to taste of their fruits. Just what course the Recorder will follow in filling the Pinchback vacancy is not known, but it is certain that he will be guided by a judgment that will be reached after a thorough canvass of all the facts is made. He has the welfare of his assistants at heart, and this winter Col. Johnson will ask for authority to increase the salaries of the entire force and to create a number of additionl helpers, among them a private secretary, at a living wage. During his stay in Washington, Henry Lincoln Johnson has practically revolutionized the political and social conditions which he found upon his arrival and the plain people of the District are stronger and better for his coming. Howard University has opened with an enrollment of 1,500 students, the largest number in its history. The entering freshman class this year is more than twice as large as the entire college enrollment the year before the beginning of the present administration. The faculty is stronger the facilities are more ample and the curriculum is more practical than at any time since the founding of the University. Prof. E. E. Just, instructor in biology at Howard University, has discovered that the butterfish sold in the Washington markets contain parasites that develop into tape worms. The matter is being investigated by the pure food authorities, as well as by experts from the Department of Agriculture and Fish Commission. Col. James Lewis, one of the last of the "Old Guard," is in the city this week, shaking hands with old friends. He has been attending the Grand Army at Atlantic City, and is on his way to his home in New Orleans. The last public office held by Col. Lewis was Surveyor-General of the State of Louisiana, by appointment of President McKinley. He was legislated out of office a few years ago. --- Judge M. W. Gibbs, another distinguished representative of the disappearing "Old Guard," has returned from a vacation. His daughter, Mrs. Ida Gibbs Hunt, wife of W. H. Hunt, consul at St. Etienne, France, is here, visiting her father, sister and friends. Mr. John C. Gilmer, the "live wire" editor of the Advocate, at Charleston, W. Va., spent a day or so in town last week. He conferred with the local leaders, Judge Terrell, Auditor Tyler, Register Vernon and others, and had an interview with Senator Scott, of his own State, at the New Willard, of which the country may hear later. Mr. Gilmer was greatly pleased with the New Howard Theater, which was especially lighted up for his inspection, and was pleased with the excellent restaurants of the city, owned by colored men of enterprise and business acumen, such as Messrs. James W. Gray, W. W. Martin and A. J. Gaskins. Mr. Gilmer would be tickled to death if the federal administration would do something handsome for our mutual friend, the eloquent "Phil" Waters, the "Boy Orator of the Kanawha," who has been highly endorsed for Assistant Register of the Treasury or "something equally The Kanawha Valley Bank Resources Over $3,000,000.00 Offers its Customerr Every Facility Consistent With Sound and Conservative Banking Capital, Surplus, The Ka Resources O Offers its Customerr Eve JOHN Q. DICKINSON, President JOHN L. DICKINSON. Cashier. as good." Mr. Gilmer is State Librarian of the State of West Virginia and is a political factor of influence and sagacity. While here he was in the general charge of R. W. Thompson, who showed him a few of the "sights." A determined effort will be made to pass the Freedmen's Bank bill at the meeting session of Congress. In order to show the earnest desire of the colored people to have the depositors of the former government bank reimbursed for their losses, every voter this fall should make it a point to urge the congressional candidate in his individual district to vote for it and endeavor to line up the entire Congress for the measure in advance of the session. Last spring the bill was reported favorably by the committees of both the House and the Senate and only failed to become a law because of the rush of other matters at the close of the session. It now looks as if President Taft would name Justice John M. Harlan as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. This would be an appointment that all America would approve, and over which the Negro would be especially jubilant. Justice Harlan has always been sound on the great questions affecting human rights, and never has lost an opportunity to dissent from the views of his learned colleagues when they seemed to yield to the popular clamor against the equality of all citizens of the United States, and to twist the constitution to suit prevailing prejudices. Let it be Chief Justice Harlan, by all means. --- Mr. George W. Hall, of Savannah Ga., a delegate to the B. M. C., has been spending the week in the city. He is secretary of the republican organization in the First district of Georgia and was for years a trusted lieutenant of the late Col. J. H. Deveaux. He is a practical marine engineer and is one of the few Negroes in the country holding a license to operate the machinery of large vessels. Until recently he was in the engineer department of the United States government, but resigned to take up educational work. He is considering an offer to serve as an instructor of engineering and kindred sciences at Livingstone College, at Sallisbury, N. C. Grand Master W. L. Houston, of the G. U. O. of O. F., left for Chicago last night, after a week in the city, recuperating from his arduous labors at Baltimore last week. J. Frank Blagburn, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, where he served for a long time as market master, has been elected a lay delegate, to the A. M. E. General Conference, which meets in Kansas City, Mo. May, 1912. He made a fine race, and won over Prof. John T. Layton, one of the most popular men in the connection. Mr. Blagburn has also been placed in charge of the Sunday School work of the District, having been elected general superintendent a short time ago. Mr. Blagburn's colleague is Mr. G. W. Hilliard, of Baltimore. It is pretty generally understood that the Baltimore Conference will suport Dr. John Hurst for the Bishopric at the coming conference. There more probation officers will soon be appointed for the reformation work inaugurated in the police court by Judge Pugh. One of them a will probably be a colored man. CHARLESTON W. VA., Over - - - - Every Facility Consistent servative Banking nt. JA JC J. W. CR1DER, Ass't C is essential that this work be commenced right and no chances should be taken with an untrained officer. The best man for the place conceded to the Negro, if what influential people are telling the judges is correct, is Prof. William Jenifer, one of the race's cleanest and most tactful characters. He will probably be appointed. Boley, Ark., Sept. 23. — A joint convention to adopt plans to bring about the defeat of the recently adopted "grandfather clause in the election law will be held here Tuesday under the auspices of the Constitutional League and the Negro Protective League. GENERAL CHARLES KINGS LIT ERARY REMINISCENCES General Charles King, the distinguished soldier-author, has written his literary reminiscences, covering the past three decades, for Lippincott's Magazine. They will be published in two instalments, the first of which appears in the October issue. General King has depicted the American soldier and army life in general, with his pen as faithfully as did the late Frederic Remington with his brush. He began his career as a writer when a subaltern, shortly after the Civil War. Some time later he was retired for disability, owing to a wound received in action, but he emerged from his retirement in 1898 to go to the Philippines as a brigadier-general of volunteers. General King's first and perhaps most famous story, "The Colonel's Daughter," was written on the spur of the moment for the United Service, a military monthly. "Written utterly haphazard, penned or pencilled mouth by month when the magazine needed copy, and never before, the story went prayerfully on," says General King, "without one definite idea in my head at the start what was to be their lot at the close, or their career in between times the characters were sent on their way, and the author chased after as best he could. The only romance or work I ever began without previous plan and study, The Colonel's Daughter" set a pace, so say the critics, that left its flock of successors far in the year. For 30 years have I been trying—trying hard—to write something that would seem to interest as many people, but the first to appear was about the last to lose its hold on the reading public. The 'Daughter' has outsold, cuttled, the all. "Sixteen months, I think, it ran through the columns of the United Service. 'Campaigning With Crook' had netted me a little over a month's army pay. The long serial was, of course, an experiment, and the terms for its payment, as originally offered by the editors of the magazine, were these: On its completion as a serial the publishers would bring it out in a paper binding, to be sold at fifty cents the copy, yielding me ten per cent of the wholesale price. In other words, my share was to be three cents on each copy sold. If it sold a thousand copies in course of a year I might look for thirty dollars. "But better fortune was in store for it. The magazine was printed for its publishers by the J. B. Lippincott Company, of Philadelphia. The story had caught the eye of the head of the house, and before it had run its course as a serial, there came a finer offer. The Lippincotts would publish and issue it in book form THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1910. $400,000.00 $485,000.00 Valley $3,000,000.00 With Sound and Con- S. F. BROWN, Vice President. MIN C. MALONE, Ass't Cashier. Cashier. and pay me ten per cent on the wholesale price. My share would thus be nine cents on every copy sold. I gratefully accepted, and their check for some ninety dollars when the book was about a year old was the first financial result to me of that fortunate publication. "For the first year 'The Colonel's daughter' found few readers outside of the army. For the work of an unknown author, it had received, however, rather remarkable good notices, most of them so delightful that they were presently collected and reprinted in a little pamphlet of their own. The Lippincott's pushed the story. The field was new and almost unrodden, and presently, as they expected and as I did not, it took a start, after its year of languishing, and began to sell."—October Lippincott's. TEMPERANCE CONVENTION Augsburg, Sept. 29.—An international temperance convention opened here today with delegates present from many of the leading countries of Europe and America. Tomorrow has been designated on the convention program as "Pollard Day," when Judge Pollard of St. Louis will explain his pledge system for the reformation of drunkards. ON VISIT HERE Harry and Joe, Misrach are in the city from Washington, D. C., and points East, the guests of Mose Dolinsky and friends for a few days. The two boys will leave for their home in Cincinnati about the middle of next week. CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET Chicago, Sept. 29. — Wheat closed at 94 1-4, corn 51 1-4, oats 31 3-8. After getting an enormous amount of testimony in the famous case of Moxham against Sherwood Company of West Virginia, the attorneys have returned to this city. The case is one involving 78,000 acres of mineral lands in Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties, as well as the ownership of the Iron Mountain and Greenbrier railroad. Special Commissioner George A. Henderson, of the United States court, and Attorneys Gordon Mathews, D. C. T. Davis and others were on the trip. They went to Pittsburgh and from there to New York and other eastern cities to obtain the necessary evidence. The value of the properties involved is in the neighborhood of $2,000,-000. The case is one of the most important of those to be heard before the federal court here. The testimony of persons in the east will be continued and the attorneys will make other journeys to obtain it. Chicago, Sept. 29.—A party of twenty leading workers of the American Purity Federation, including prominent members of the organization in many parts of the United States and Canada, left Chicago today to begin a notable tour in the interests of the fight against the white slave traffic, and the general suppression of vice. The tour will last one month, during which time the crusaders will travel more than 7,000 miles. Among the cities in which they will conduct meetings are Minneapolis, Winnipeg, Regina, Cregary, Vancouver, Spokane, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, San Jose, Tucson, Houston, New Orleans, Memphis and St. Louis. ---