The Advocate

Machine Smashed AND WEST, VIRGINIA REPUBLIC CANS DEMAND NEW ONE FOR FUTURE USE. Only One Survivor Of the Standpatters Survives the Big Storm and Even He May be Made to Walk the Plank—New Moses Wanted. In last Sunday's Cincinnati Enquirer, Col. Jesse V. Sullivan, local correspondent, says of the present political situation: "To Your Tents, O Israel!" sang the warrior of old, and today the command is re-echoed by the leaders of the Republican party in West Virginia, following the worst defeat the Republicans have suffered since the state deserted the solid South some 11 years ago to cast her Electoral vote for the martyred McKinley. Extremely disappointing to the Republicans and surprising even to the most sanguine Democrats was the magnitude of the Democratic victory won on last Tuesday in the Panhandle State. Even that species of the unterfiled in which hope springs eternal would not forecast and could not foresee how a State Legislature, with a Republican majority of 60 on joint ballot, could be reversed into a Democratic Legislature, with a majority of 40 on joint ballot, but that was one of the surprises of the avalanche which routed the West Virginia Republicans and sent the warriors of old to their tents, defeated and crestfallen. From Ohio County in the upper panhandle to the mountains of Mercer on the Virginia line, and from the rolling hills of Jefferson in the eastern panhandle to Wayne county on the Kentucky line, the Democratic victory was general. Counties where Republican majorities have been increased for a dozen years, regular in their devotion to Republican policies, were swept by the landslide, local tickets going down with legislative and congressional candidates. Only one member of the standpat congressional delegation was re-elected. Congressman James A. Hughes, of the Fifth District, has a majority on the face of the returns, but his opponent, Rankin Wiley, threatens a contest, which will be carried before the house of Representatives, and the Republican leaders have a predilection that Hughes will be ousted in that event. The crushing defeat of Republicans means a reorganization of the party, the old machine, rusted and broken, to be sent to the political junk pile and a new model put on the track. Even the Democrats concede that the victory was not intended, as a rebuke to the present state administration, which has held to the faith and catered to the public interests. While many reasons are advanced the one most prevalent in the public mind for the cause of the landslide was the failure of the last Republican Legislature to redeem those pledges in the party platform which the leaders had promised. In seclusion the Republican leaders are trying to fathom the reasons for a Democratic victory in a state where the administration was meeting with popular favor. A majority of the leaders attribute it to the factional disturbances in the party which have become general throughout a large number of the counties, the voters refusing to submit to committee domination at home when there was a national revolt in the land. Lack of leadership is also credited with having been responsible for the Republican reversal. Senator Ellings has been ill for several months, Senator Scott has been a candidate for re-election, and former Governor William M. O. Dawson, by far the wisest and most astute of the Republican leaders of West Virginia, was no longer the directing hand behind the State Committee. Nominally Governor W. E. Glasscock was the leader of the party, but ill health and the duties of the executive offices prevented him from directing the campaign. Probably the biggest contributing cause to the disaster was the general belief existing in many counties that nominations were not tendered by the Republican voters, but by county, district, congressional and state committees. In many counties they were two local committees, and while in some instances one of the committees was labeled regular by THE ADVOCATE. the State Committee the regularity did not appeal to the voters. In Marion County the rump candidates polled 200 more votes than the regulars. Only a complete reorganization of the party committees in state, counties and districts can restore prestige to the Republican party, say many of the leaders, who were disappointed at the result of the recent election. No longer can the party leaders express their displeasure with some zealous patrol whose ideas of equity and justice run counter to their own and read men and factions out of the party at will. There was a combination of causes which led to the defeat of the Republican party in West Virginia after 14 years of power and restored the Democrats to the pie counter. The seed for a Democratic victory was two years ago, and this year came the harvest. The party, in the Legislature, had left a trail of broken pledges; nominations had been secured at the hands of committees and factional flights had rent the dominant party until it was weak and fell an easy victim to a united Democratic party. West Virginia was not redeemed from the Republicans by the Democratic warriors without a slashing contest, in which the latter were well supplied with the sinews of war, Oil, gas and coal operators contributed heavily to the victory. They were afraid of legislation in the ensuing Legislature which might separate them from some of their revenue, and consequently they sought safety among the Democratic brethren. Some months ago it was announced that a fight would be made in the forthcoming session of the Legislature for a production tax on natural gas, billions of feet of this fuel being pumped from the state every day. It was contended by the Governor and others of his administration that it was just that the producers should pay a fair share of taxes to the commonwealth. The talk of a production tax on natural gas scared the oil operators, and the coal men in almost every section of the state believed that a production tax on coal would follow. They did not care to pay increased tax burdens, and threw their support to the Democrats and contributed heavily to the victory. While the Democrats in their various platforms never failed to condemn the new system of tax laws in West Virginia, it is a fairly good prediction to say that these laws will not be disturbed by the Democratic Legislature, except being amended in a few particulars. The system will not be changed. Under the present laws the direct state tax has been almost wholly removed, and during the past year not more than $50,000 collected directly from the people was used by the state for governmental purposes. The greater part of the revenue; in fact, nearly all of it, for the support of the state government and the state institutions, is paid by the corporations, in license taxes, insurance taxes, charter taxes and etc. In this respect the new tax laws have proved that they have met the expectations of the people. The office of the State Tax Commissioner has been ruthlessly attacked by the Democrats from the stump and in the party platforms, and the attitude of the party towards that office during the next session of the Legislature will be watched with interest. The same office has jurisdiction over the Bureau of Public Accounting. That the office cannot be abolished is certain since the State Senate will be a tie, with 15 Democrats and 15 Republicans, but the Republicans contend that the Democrats would make no effort to abolish the office if they were in complete control. Some months ago the people of the Panhandle State were treated to an enjoyable little contest between Senator Nathan Bay Scott and Congressman William P. Hubbard for the senatorial toga now possessed by former, but the battle between Hubbard and Scott is going to pale into insignificance since the Democrats slipped one over on Nate and Bill, for the "Colonels" are coming to meet in another clash for the coveted hat. No one in West Virginia can remember when John Thomas McGraw and William E. Chilton did not meet at each session of the state Legislature and demand the honorary indorsement of their party for the Senatorial toga. Now with the big plum in sight, would either retire gracefully for the benefit of the other and for the honor and glory of his party? Not by a jugful! The Senate of the United States can hardly do without a Democratic Senator from West Virginia, and there CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, NOV. 17, 1910. Thousands of People ATTEND THE CROSSING DAYS OF THE NEIGHBOR STATE FAIR ASSOCIATION. Were Exhibits Showing Industrial, Educational and Commercial Progress of the Race in South Carolina. Columbia, S. C. Nov. 14—Through the untiring efforts of Rev. Richard Carroll, president of the Negro State Fair association of this State, the greatest Negro fair ever held in this state was the event that brought thousands of people from every section of South Carolina and points in Georgia to this city last week. The pertinent features of the fair were the exhibits showing the industrial, educational and commercial progress of the Negro in South Carolina. The interest manifested by the people in the rural districts of the state to show the substantial progress made by the Negro was quite significant. The exhibits of the various schools were highly creditable. The book occupied by the North Carolina Mutual and Provident association, of Durham, N. C., the largest Negro insurance company in the world, had exhibits revealing, wealth growth of this company and reflecting credit upon the Negro people for having men in the race capable of mastering large affairs in the life insurance world. The Durham Textile Mill, of Durham, N. C., had exhibits of their products. The activities of Negroes in an unusual field of industrial pursuits occasioned commendable comments from prominent white men of South Carolina who attended the fair. Governor Ansel, spoke to 3,000 or more people at the fair grounds Friday morning. At least 21,000 people passed through the gates of the fair on last Thursday. Among the prominent Negroes attending the fair from North Carolina were Captain J. E. Hamlin, of Raleigh, secretary of the North Carolina Industrial association, that holds big fair annually; Dr. M. T. Pope, of Raleigh, a member of the same association; Dr. A. M. Moore, president of the Durham Textile Mill, and secretary and treasurer of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident association, of Durham; Prof. J. M. Avery, assistant general manager of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident association, of Durham. Key, Carroll, stoutly refused to allow his name to be used again for the office of president of the association, but the influential white citizens of the city and all the leading Negroes in South Carolina urged him to continue as president of the association, and, despite his protestations to the contrary, he was unanimously re-elected. The other officers re-elected are Dr. W. D. Chappelle, Columbia, vice president; A. Robertson, Columbia, secretary; Dr. J. H. Goodwin, Weston, superintendent; A. T. Williams, Newberry, treasurer. The executive board composed of members from various sections of the state were re-elected. HIGH WATER MARK REACHED. Enrollment at The West Virginia Colored Institute now equals That of Last Year. The registration at the West Virginia Colored Institute has already reached the high water mark of last year. There have been registered here 251 students from the states of West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Massachusetts, Alabama, Tennessee, Missouri, and Africa. The upper classes are pretty well crowded. The lowest class in the school is the smallest. This shows that the work in the public schools is being much more effectively done. The institution has been visited by many prominent persons this fall. Among them were: Rev. L. G. Jordan, Louisville, Ky; Mrs. George Lonsbery, Charleston, West Va.; Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, Huntington, West Va.; Mr. J. O. Rankin, of the United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.; Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Washington, D. C.; and Mrs. Maggie Moss, Knoxville, Tenn. Among the later improvements of the school is a requisition to fit up a first class hand laundry in McCorkle Hall for the young woman. This laundry will be equipped with 36 tubs. With hot and cold water, laundry stove, hot water heater, washers, and ringers. Baltimore, M. D., November 9. The colored citizens of Maryland are still quietly congratulating one another on the magnificent decision rendered by Judge Morris, in the United States Circuit Court by which the validity of the Fifteenth Amendment and the right of the race to vote under it were upheld. Just as soon as the excitement of the Congressional elections are over the Democrats will get ready to have Judge Morris' decision tested in the United States Supreme Court. This is the first time any court has directly and adversely passed upon the question of race disfranchisement, and as Judge Morris has had nearly all of his decisions sustained by the Supreme Court, a favorable outcome of the matter is confidently looked for. This will mean the end of race disfranchisement measures in the Southern States. Foreign Missions Will Receive a Goodly Sum From the Methodist Episcopal Church and Africa Will Share. Baltimore, Nov. 9—John H. Murphy, editor of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, was in Washington a few days ago, and had a conference with Charles Dyer Norton, secretary to the President. It is said that the conference was not sought by Mr. Murphy, and while his press nature has not been revoked, it is said to have been regarding matters affecting the race and the Taft administration. Mr. Murphy has time and again criticized the attitude of the present administration toward the race. According to current rumor conferences have been held at the White house with a number of leading colored men lately, and a change in the attitude of the administration toward the race is predicted. The Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which has just concluded its annual session here appropriated $50,000 for mission work in Africa. Of this sum, $15,000 will be for Bishop Scott's work in Liberia, Prof. R. S. Levingood, president of Samuel Huson College; Dr. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate; Rev. W. W. Lucas, of Mississippi; Dr. M. C. B. Mason of Cincinnati, O.; Rev. George H. Cooper, of Orangeburg, Mississippi, and Rev. B. F. McEwen were among the few colored men in attendance. Bishop L. J. Coppin preached at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday morning. ROUSTABOUTS. Decline To Ship on Boats, Although Offered $120 a Month. Memphis, Tenn. Nov. 2.—Although offered wages at the rate of $120 per month Negro deck hands, or roroutabouts, as rivermen call them, have refused to leave Mississippi River ports for any price. As a result many boats were tied up in the harbors along the east and west shores commencing Monday and continuing through today as a result of the non-union strike of the colored labor, which seems to be unanimous from Cairo to New Orleans. Those few boats that succeeded in getting away have but a few deck hands and consumed double the scheduled time in making their trips, owing to the heavy cargo this time of year, and owing to the scarcity of roroutabouts to load and unload. The heavy shipments of cotton and strenuous time required from the roustabouts, who are not given any time to sleep except between stops of the boat, is advanced as the cause of the strike. Memphis officials have tried to come to the rescue of the steamboat officials by threatening the arrest of all Negroes caught lofting, who will be charged with "vagrancy" and be given a rock-pile sentence, but the roustabouts have taken refuge in the cotton fields, going out as pickers rather than enlist as deck hands. Pilgrimage Sidelights AFTERMATH OF REMARKABLE EDUCATIONAL TOUR THROUGH NORTH CAROLINA Cities of Old North State vie With Each Other in Doing Honor to the Great Exponent of Industrial Education. (By R. W. Thompgon.) The tour was "the best yet!" "The Wizzard" was never in better voice nor in better humor throughout. The management of Bishop Clinton, and Messrs. John Merrick and C. C. Spaulding was superb. There was not a hitch anywhere. The glory was pretty evenly divided, each getting his full share of the "spotlight." Charlotte, Durham and Greensboro were warm rivals for first honors, but as each city visited had some distinctive feature that gave it an individual prestige, no invidious comparisons were permitted to mar the serenity of the tour. In personnel the party was an "all-star" aggregation. It embraced eminent churchmen, physicians, lawyers, capitalists, journalists, farmers, educators, mechanics, architects, federal office-holders, business men, fraternity directors, artists and musicians. As some one remarked: "All had earned a reputation that could not be gainsaid—every man was educated and qualified for leadership. It was a group of hightoned gentlemen, whose coming was an inspiration to the people of both races in the State." Hon. William H. Lewis, the very capable Assistant United States District Attorney at Boston, and prospective Assistant Attorney-General of the United States, made a happy impression everywhere, and was a notable addition to the party. He enlarged his host of friends and strengthened himself materially with the masses in a section which he will particularly represent in the councils of the nation. Mr. Lewis is a native of Virginia, but comes of fine old North Carolina stock, and found quite a number of his relatives in and about Rocky Mount. As an orator, scholar, philosopher and all-round "good fellow," Mr. Lewis proved that he was "there with the goods," and no one can doubt that he will win deserved laurels in the wider field promised to him. A heated political campaign was in progress, but it made no difference in the welcome accord to the Washington party. However men may have disagreed on other issues, all were united on the proposition that there should be sympathetic cooperation between the races and that common-sense education, thrift and industry were the crying needs of the hour. Immense crowds greeted the "Wizard" at many points not down on the schedule, and the train officials kindly made additional stops so that the people might hear the Tuskegeeans message of hope and cheer. School children strewed flowers in the pathway of the "Wizard" at Reidsville, as the band played "Hall to the Chief." It was an unique and thrilling spectacle. James City, across the Neuse from Newbern, populated entirely by Negroes, was shown by Isaac H. Smith, a wealthy Negro who got his start as a merchant in this anti-bellum settlement. Its picturesque log-cabins offered a decided contrast to the beautiful modern homes of the colored people of the city of Newbern. The commercial activity of the colored citizens of Durham made the visitors open their eyes in amazement. The textile factory presented an elegant pair of hose to each of the party as a souvenir, and the enterprising North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association gave a handsome paper-weight, carrying a portrait of its office-buildings. The Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company offered a tasteful watch-fob. The office of the Durham Reformers was a model of neatness—an all-too-race quality found in a printing office and where Edgar W. S. Young knows his business. The North Carolina dallies were ADVERTISING PLAICE ADVERTISMENTS PLAICE OUR COLUMNS BRING SULTS. TRY IT. exceptional generous in sentiment and in the amount of space granted. The reports furnished by Horace D. Slatter and George F. King, both experts in the art of news-gathering, were given choice first-page positions and Dr. Washington's speeches evoked complimentary editorial attention upon every hand. Major R. R. Moton's plantation melodies were a pleasing feature of the tour. His witty introductory remarks prepared his hearers for the musical treat that was in store, and he never failed to "bring down the house." He sang "I Want to be Ready to Walk into Jerusalem Just Like John" most frequently, because, as he said, "It almost made Dr. Washington get happy." An educational tour without "the sweet singer of Hampton" present would be as barren as the tragedy of Hamlet, with the "melancholy Dane" eliminated. There were banquets galore. The party literally"ate its way through North Carolina." Durham was reached on Halloween, and a beautiful feature of the banquet in the spacious dining hall of Dr. J. E. Shepard's National Religious Training School were the fantastic goblins and other characteristic decorations, show in a subdued light. At this magnificent banquet, and at those given in Wilson and Washington, the tables were set to form the letter "W". John W. O'Daniel, who for thirty-six years has been employed as florist and landscape gardner on the estate of Gen. Julian S. Carr, a noteworthy friend of Negro education and material advancement, at Durham, attracted much attention. Greensboro furnished the largest audience—because it was fortunate enough to possess the largest auditorium. The Hippodrome was donated for the occasion, and 8000 people turned out—one third of them white. The special Pullman, the "Uniola" owned by the Southern Railway, was used for the entire tour, and the party spent the nights abroad of her when early morning starts were to be made. Mr. H. H. Overton, of Atlanta, was in charge, and he proved to be a most gentlemanly and obliging caretaker. He was handsomely "remembered" by the "Wizard" and his associates. Emmett J. Scott, private secretary all the time, and for a period the stellar figure on the United States Commission to investigate conditions in Liberia, was the cynosure of all eyes, because of his expert knowledge of affairs in the Black Republic, now an issue of intense importance to the people of the South. He was frequently asked to speak on "Our Fatherland," and his contribution to the fund of history was justly regarded as authentic and valuable. At Wilson Mr. Scott met rev. E. E. Smith, Minister to Liberia under Cleveland, and Rev. O. L. W. Smith, Minister under McKinley, and the exchange of Liberian experiences placed the trio of African explorers in the center of the stage. Senator Boyden's tribute to the fidelity of the Negroes to white people during the dark days of slavery, amid the crash and din of an awful civil war, was cloquent and sincere. It brought tears to many eyes at Salisbury. Former Mayor Battle, of Rocky Mount, carried all before him when he told of the constructive labor of Dr. Washington for the uplift of his people and for the commercial regeneration of the South, and stated that "had the nation been blessed with the sane counsel of Booker Washington, the horrors of the reconstruction era might have been avoided. The Ex-Mayor said that on every occasion when he had asked the suffrages of the people, with good government as an issue, he never failed to secure the united support of the colored voters of the vicinity. Many beautiful homes are owned by North Carolina, colored people, and there are more schools and colleges to the square inch than can be found in any other state in the South. They have immense farms, raising great crops of cotton, corn and tobacco, and are given lucrative employment in the mills and factories operated by the whites. The aggregate wealth of the Negroes of the State is estimated at $25,000,000. There has been an increase of 300 per cent in the past decade. Isn't that "going some" for an alleged "down-trodden" race? Dr. Washington's powers of endurance are simply wonderful. He delivered from three to five and contributed to Pam Siva. Severely Chrised ARE SOME PRIVATE CHURCH LIFE AND LAND ARE RESPONSIBLE Want Negro Shop Amniversary Week at Holy Trinity Occasion for Expression of Opinions Auent Denominational Masters of Moment. Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 14—The happenings of anniversary week among the Episcopalians are pretty good signs of deep seated unrest among the churchmen of the Tennessee Diocese. It is sure to grow and may go further than Tennessee. It has been reported that Prof. Kelth, who presided at the Anniversary Banquet, supported by other laymen, has been going after the Episcopalians in general for their inaction. He has denounced the policy of confirming members who have become dissatisfied in other chur hes. Furthermore, he has deferred them for showing a tendency to "classify" themselves and at the same time shirk the responsibilities which they should feel duty bound to shoulder. He thinks the Negro members of the Episcopal churches too easily satisfied. At the banquet where he presided as toastmaster, he let his spirit show itself. He openly criticised the policy of his church to tack "dancing and other foolishness" on to the entertainments. He said, before introducing Dr. Morrow, "many of them seem to know nothing, care nothing for the duties of Christian men and women. If it fell to our lot to support ourselves as a part of this great church our attempt would be diagraceful if our present efforts are to be taken as a criterion. I feel personally, that if the colored Episcopalians continue in their present state of inactivity and seem assisted in it, they are not fit to be in the Episcopal church or any church for that matter. Mr. Morrow, pastor of Uniort Cong, Church, Fisk University delivered a fine address. His subject was "Signs of the Times". His address was mainly a strong and very forceful treatise of the social disorders, economic problems and church movement of today. Bishop C. H. Phillips spoke in his usual happy and pleasing way, regarding the outlook of the Episcopal church and all other churches disposed to unite in the work of uplifting mankind. Bishop Phillips is well thought of by the leading men of the Episcopal church who feel that he is a broad type of the Christian man and gentleman fully able and competent to fill his station as the leading Bishop of the C. M. E. Church. In some circles it is thought there a growing disposition among Colored Episcopalians to organize a national convention of colored Episcopalians and press the question of a Negro Bishop at the next General Convention of the Episcopal Church Rev. A. G. Coombs, Rector of Holly, Trinity Church is now serving his fourth year at the charge. Holly Trinity is among the most beautiful churches of the entire South. It is rapidly becoming a center of spiritual power in Nashville largely due to the impression the priest has made upon the congregation and the community in general. The convention of colored workers will meet at Holy Trinity in February. Some stirring questions are likely to arise regarding the work in Tennessee. This largely depends, however, upon the choice of delegates selected to represent Holy Trinity Congregation. There is a progressive element in the church. They are going to hold on to their determination to get things moving in the right direction and they may have opposition but it will have to give way finally. Those leading it are looking for ahead. Rev. A. L. E. Weeks, president of the Newbern Industrial Institute, which bids fair to become one of the most substantial schools in the State, was given a merited endorsement by Former Mayor James A. Bryan, of his home city, who is taking an active interest in the development of this promising institution. Dr. Washington was likewise impressed with the work Dr. Weeks has mapped out, and will send him some able talent from Tuskegee to set things properly in motion. CORRESPONDENCE Notice to Correspondents THURSDAY NEXT BEING A HOLIDAY THE ADVOCATE WILL BE ISSUED A DAY EARLIER. CORRESPONDENTS ARE REQUESTED TO MAIL THEIR LETTERS TO REACH THIS OFFICE. MONDAY. Miss Ada Wright, who is assisting in making the uniform dresses for the girls at the W. Va. Institute, is home for a few days visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Wright. Dr. and Mrs. B. F. White, have moved to Huntington for future residence. Their many friends here regret to see them go. Rev. Jeremiah Menze, who lectured at the First Baptist Church last week will, render a program at the Odd Fellows Hall, Tuesday evening, assisted by some of the home talent. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, of Huntington, was here several days last week. Misses Minnie Carr, and Mauda Robinson, of Boomer, were the week-end guests of Miss Etta Hall. Mrs. J. J. Noble, who was operated on at the Paint Creek Hospital a few weeks ago, returned home Friday very much improved. Rev. Wallace Page, of Kanawha City, was the guest of his sons here Saturday. Miss Carrie Fairfax, of Powellton, was the guest of Miss Mary I. D. Neel Friday and Saturday. Miss Katharine Brown, of Elk Ridge, spent the week-end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Brown. The teachers of Kanawha District attended institute at the Montgomery Preparatory school Friday. Ralph W. White, was here several days last week. Rev. L. C. Page filled his regular appointment at Sewell, Sunday. Miss Gertrude Johnson, of Powellton, spent Friday and Saturday here the guest of Miss Ethel Brown. Robert E. Burrell, is unable to be at his Barber shop because of eye trouble. Joe Buster, of Lawton, is here on business. Mrs. Ernest Brady has returned home from a business trip to Huntington. Floyd Rogers and son Niel were in Charleston last week to consult an eye specialist. John Tyler who was killed in the mines at Gauley Friday, was buried here Sunday by the K. of P. Lodge. Funeral services at the First Baptist church, by the pastor. Rev. J. J. Turner, of Mt. Carbon, was in town Friday. James Johnson died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Amanda Hawkins. He had been sick for about six weeks. He leaves to mourn their loss, one daughter Mrs. Hawkins and one son, Charlie, of Charleston, three sisters, and a host of relatives. Wm. Cannady, of Charleston, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gough, Monday. Mrs. Florence Clark, of Donwood, was the guest of her sister, Miss Ruth Watson, and Neomia Kennedy last week. G. W. Gough, who is employed on Cabin Creek, spent the week with his family. The names of all subscribers in arrears a year or more will be dropped December 1st. Remit by registered letter, express of P. O. money order direct to The Advocate, Charleston, W. Va. On December 1st, The Advocate will revise its mailing list, dropping the names of all those in arrears a year or more. All subscribers dellinquent should remit direct to The Advocate, Charleston, W. Va., by registered letter, express or P. O. money order. Rev. P. P. Holland filled his regular appointment here Sunday, both morning and evening. Both sermons were very interesting and instructive. Miss Laura Smith, of Plymouth, who has been visiting friends at Pratt and Handley the past two weeks, returned home Saturday. Mrs. Edw. Hicks, who was seriously ill the past week, is much better at this writing. The supper given by the Sunday School, at Plymouth, Saturday night, was well attended and a neat little sum was realized. The Advocate will discontinue the papers of all subscribers in arrears a year or more December 1st. Remit by registered letter, express or P. O. money order direct to The Advocate, Charleston, W. Va. Rev. E. D. Wallace, of Glen Farris, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Jones, of Plymouth, Friday. Mrs. Amanda L. Brown, teacher at Plymouth spent Saturday and Sunday at Institute. Mrs. John Jenkins is sick at this writing. MONTGOMERY. BANCROFT Wm. Mickens, who was hurt a few weeks ago by falling state in the mines, is able to be out again. H. A. Jones, of Plymouth, spent last Tuesday in Gallipolis voting and seeing old friends. Madames Dickerson, Cogle and Coleman, of Raymond were the Tuesday guests of Mrs. Hale Dickerson, last week. Mrs. Simon Wood, Mrs. Chas. Harris, and Mrs. J. W. Sawyers, of Betsey, were callers in Bancroft, Thursday. The Improvement League was entertained last Saturday by Mrs. J. W. Sawyers, of Betsey. They decided to suspend their meetings until early Spring. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Surgoins resent Sunday the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sawyers. D. E. V. Jordan, and T. H. H. were business visitors here Saturday and Sunday. On December 1st, The Advocate will revise its malling list, dropping the names of all those in arrears a year or more. All subscribers delin- quent should remit direct to The Advocate, Charleston, W. Va., by register- ed letter, express or P. O. money order. Presley Alexander, who has been spending some time with his sister, Mrs. H. C. Washington, of Red Star, came home Tuesday. Rev. Brown, of Washington, D. C., preached a very able and interesting sermon at M. E. Church Sunday evening. James Jones, of Cincinnati, is spending a few days here with his mother, Mrs. Emila Jones. The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church met with Mrs. Joseph Lincoln, Monday evening. Miss Ida Alexander, teacher at Scarbro spent a few days in town last week. Frank Hunter, of Detroit, Mich., is here visiting his family. Mrs. John Hoggsett laid covers at dinner Sunday for the following guests: Mesdames Jennie Kelley, Mary Steele and Lucy Colston Lewis Craig spent Tuesday in Spillman, with friends. The Willing Workers Club of First Baptist Church met with Mrs. James Toles, Monday evening. Ralph White and Dr. Orlando Hodge passed through here Wednesday of last week. Isadore Lincoln, who has been employed in Wheeling for some time, is home. John Davis spent a few days of last week in Middleport and KerrsRun. Alfred Banks, of Zanesville, is home on a visit. On December 1st, The Advocate will revise its mailing list, dropping the names of all those in arrears a year or more. All delinquent subscribers should remit direct to The Advocate, Charleston, W. Va., by registered mail, express or P. O. money order. Mrs. Alice Thomas has returned from Charleston, having spent several days there with relatives and friends. Rev. N. A. Smith, the pastor, ended a week's meeting here Wednesday night. The meeting would have continued longer had it not been for the serious illness of Rev. Smith's wife. Mrs. L. D. Hodge, was here on business last week. Miss Amanda Williams departed a few days ago for Institute where she entered school. The Sunday school has commenced to prepare for a Christmas Tree. It is hoped that each one will join in to help make it a success. Rev. T. A. Torrence preached two very interesting sermons. Sunday. Rev. Alexander Hannah has been confined to his room for several days on account of rheumatism. Mrs. Alexander Hannah made a business trip to Red Warrior last week. M. M. Miller, who has been sick for some time, has recovered and has taken his place in the blacksmith shop. The names of all subscribers in arrears a year or more will be dropped December 1st. If you are behind in your payments, remit direct to The Advocate, Charleston, W. Va. by registered letter, express or P. O. money order. On December 1st, The Advocate will revise its mailing list, dropping PT. PLEASANT. WEVACO. the names of all those in arrears a year or more. All delinquent subscribers should remit direct to The Advocate, Charleston. W. Va., by dedicated mail, express or P. O. money order. Public school opened two weeks ago, with a large enrollment. Chas. Hall, of this place principal, and Miss Mary Sneed, of Christianburg, assistant. Indications point toward a successful term with these able teachers. N. H. Hill and Rev. R. W. Hill, have opened a grocery store at Dry Fork, Va. The Odd Fellows are preparing for a gala day Thanksgiving. Sermon parade, and end with a banquet. Mrs. Lavelett Meadows is again confined to her bed and is in a dangerous condition. Miss Cleoda Mitokell, accompanied by Misses Wilmer Gardner and Eugene Burks, all of the Bluefield Institute, attended the marriages of their sister, and cousin. George H. Carter has returned from his home at Pulaski, Va., and left for North Fork, to visit the Council of St. Lukes. Mrs. Ellen Harriston, of Cabin Creek, is here for an indefinite stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Scott. Miss Scott continues ill. Albert Scott is home on a visit to his family. On December 1st, The Advocate will revise its mailing list, dropping the names of all those in arrears a year or more. All delinquent subscribers should remit direct to The Advocate, Charleston, W. Va., by registered letter, express or P. O. money order. HOLDEN Mrs. Lillie Cary, little Floyd Bass and Tom Page are on the sick list this week. The First Baptist Church has organized a choir. Wm. Smith is the choister. Miss Eva Lesley went to Virginia Tuesday on a visit. Giles Gills, of Draper, was a business visitor in town Tuesday. The names of all subscribers in arrears over one year will be dropped from The Advocate mailing list December 1st. If you do not wish your paper discontinued remit by registered letter, express or P. O. money order. The public school will have a parents day exercise Friday afternoon. All the parents of the school are invited. Skelton Ray, of Carbon, is making his home here again. Mrs. Wm. Jones was the guest of Miss Comelia Spears Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Martha Bass has moved down on Logan Avenue. On December 1st, The Advocate will revise its mailing list, dropping the names of all those in arrears a year or more. All delinquent subscribers should remit direct to The Advocate, Charleston, W. Va., by registered letter, express or P. O. money order. RAYMOND CITY. Charlie Alexander and Mrs. Adzonia Cary spent a few days in Charleston. A. D. Williams spent a few days at Institute, last week. A. J. Pierson has moved his family here to spend the winter. Jerry Womack has moved his family here again. Mrs. Ida Williams is able to be out again. L. R. Printiss was a business visitor to Charleston last week. BUCKHANNON. Mrs. Kate Wilks made a business trip to Weston, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Ennis are the proud parents of a baby boy. The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church met with Mrs. Georgiana Wright. Friday night. Revival services began at Simpson M. E. church, Monday night. Miss Maud Tyler and Company have opened a hair shop at No. 13 Franklin street. Jess Lewis, of Clarksburg, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Geo. Williams. Miss Effie Lowry, of Clarksburg is the guest of Miss Beulah Smith. E. W. Jones, principal of Victory Street School, was the guest of Clarksburg friends Saturday and Sunday. Georgie Lewis, and Hortensia Mumford, who have been ill with fever, are better at this writing. Miss Brady, assistant teacher of Victoria Street School, was at Clarksburg, Saturday. The Mite Missionary Society me' at Hall's Chapel, A. M. E. church, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Eliza Mumford entertained the Willing Workers of the A. M. E. church Thursday night. PARKERSBURG. Mrs. John Carter entertained a number of her friends at the country club Saturday evening. Whist was enjoyed until a late hour when refreshments were served. The musical given at the Ann St. Hall Tuesday was a success. Some of the best local talent took part in the program. Mr. Ben Jackson and Miss Grace Julius were quietly married at the M. E. parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson left immediately for Washington, D. C., where they will reside. Mrs. Jennie Johnson spent a few days in the city at her home on 8th street. Thanksgiving dinner will be served at all the churches Thanksgiving day. The teachers of Sumner school will attend the teachers association at Clarksburg Thanksgiving day. On December 1st, the names of all subscribers in arrears a year or more will be dropped. Those who are dellinquent should remit direct to The Advocate by registered letter, express or P. O. money order, if they wish their paper continued. INSTITUTE. Miss Amelia Wilcher, of Charleston, was the guest of Miss Charlotte Campbell, Sunday. Miss Amanda Gamble spent Sunday in Charleston. Mrs. Moss, of Knoxville, accompanied her son John to Institute where he entered the West Virginia Colored Institute as a student. Mrs. George Collins was hostess to the home makers club Thursday evening. Mrs. Lucy Lowry has been somewhat indulged a few days. The members of the Senior Normal class gave an entertainment Friday evening for the benefit of the football team. Mrs. C. E. Mitchell favored the audience with a piano solo which was well received. Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson delivered an excellent address to the students of the West Virginia Colored Institute November 7. W. Scott Brown is erecting a two story building to be used for store and lodge room. R. H. Lowry has moved to Institute. James Bennett has moved into the house recently vacated by L. W. Brown. GRAFTON. District superintendent Rev. Geo. E. Curry held quarterly conference at the Warren M. E. church, Thursday evening, and preached on Friday. Rev. S. A. Monifee, of the Second Baptist church, started revival service Monday evening. Rev. M. D. Willis preached Sunday at Chestnut Ridge. B. P. Beasley is indisposed at this writing. Mrs. Matilda Jackson, who has been indisposed, is better. Geo. Stant is more. Geo. Stout is very ill. Mrs. W. P. Dabney entertained at dinner Friday Rev. Geo. E. Curry, Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Muse. Ilet Philpot left this week for Fairmont where he will be employed at the B. & O. Station. Leonard Stout, of West Union, is visiting his family on Railroad St. On December 1st, the names of all subscribers in arrears a year or more will be dropped. Those who are delinquent should remit direct to The Advocate by registered letter, express or P. O. money order, if they wish their paper continued. FAIRMONT. Miss Frances Morton, teacher at Morgantown, spent the week end here with her brother, E. L. Morton, and family. Mrs. F. H. Jackson spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Parkersburg on business connected with the Household of Ruth. Mrs. Wm. Washington has been very ill at her home on Cedar St., but is reported better. Mrs. Josephine Miller, of Chicago, who spent two weeks here the guest of Mrs. Chas. Hamilton, returned home last week. Wm. O. Armstrong was the guest of friends in Clarkesburg from Friday until Sunday. Rev. T. J. Menzor spent a few days with his family at Braddock, Pa. H. N. Meade is quite ill with typhoid fever. The chicken and waffle supper at the M. E. church was a financial success. Mrs. F. H. Jackson and Miss Florence Cobb spent Sunday at Grant Town with friends. Henry Bailey and family have returned here from Washington. Geo. Whiting, of Washington, has employment here. 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Smith begins at Cannelton, Sunday. The Smithers uniform pany, 21 turned out at the Will Tyler in Montgomery. Mrs. Lula Taylor was the guest of Mrs. H. Jones. The Advocate will discuss paper December 1st, of allers in arrears a year or more mit by registered letter, ```markdown ``` BANNER is the only store in the City Selling On Credit At Cash Store Prices Selling on Credit at Barcoats for Men $10 to $30 FURS, DRESS MILLION POINTERS NORTH HEEDING IN AMOUNT INDENCE . . . try between you and you best to be on the safe side ments in the hands of a FRANKENBERGER & CO. with an iron-clad guarant thing, Hats, Furnishi n and Boys'. see their Exclusive Style appreciate the great value lic this season. They w to you at any time. enberger One-Price Head-to-Foot Rev. F. E. Smith begins his revival at Cannellton, Sunday. The Smithers uniform rank company, 21 turned out at the funeral of Will Tyler in Montgomery Sunday. Mrs. Lula Taylor was the Sunday guest of Mrs. H. Jones. The Advocate will discontinue the paper December 1st, of all subscribers in arrears a year or more. Remit by registered letter, express or It is cold, you need an Overcoat or good heavy Winter Suit or your wife needs a Suit, Furs or Coat. You hesitate because you have not the ready money to spare to pay cash, and because you have never heard of a real good store, like the at Cash Store Prices 24 CAPITOL ST. OPEN EVERY NIGHT BIDING d your merchant, but e side, and put your of a firm who enjoy & CO. backs your guarantee of faultless nishings and Regal Styles and Patterns values they are of- they will be pleased er & Co. -Foot Outfitters. --- Boy's Clothing and Overcoats P. O. money order direct to The Advocate, Charleston, W. Va. Mr. Frank Jones and Miss Abble Friend, the teacher of Longacre, were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Daulton. Col. Smith, of Kimberly, was the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Watt Smith. Hair goods at Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol St. =FOOT-BALL= West Virginia Colored Institute vs Kentucky State Normal School At Institute, Friday, November 18th ADMISSION 25 CENTS Special Train will leave Charleston at 2:00 P. M., returning Immediately after the game. IN SELECTING THE BEST SHOES. AS IN VOTING FOR THE BEST MAN AT ELECTION TIME—ITS A SAFE RULE TO CONSIDER PAST RECORDS RATHER THAN HIGH SOUNDING "PROMISTS." THE PAST RECORD OF "MAY'S SHOES" IS ONE THAT INSPIRES CONFIDENCE—YEARS OF UNINTERrupted LEADERSHIP DUE TO HONEST VALUES AND SQUARE DEALING. PEOPLE ARE BUYING "MAY'S SHOES" IN GREATER NUMBER THAN EVER THIS FALL BECAUSE PAST EXPERIENCES PROVE THAT YOU WILL BE MOST FASHIONABLY, MOST COMFORTABLY, MOST DURABLY SHOD. ALWAYS WEAR "MAY'S SHOES." ```markdown ``` ONE OF THE SEASON'S MOST POPULAR STYLES IN BUTTON OR BLUCHER—SHORT VAMP, FREAK TOE, HIGH ARCH AND HIGH MILITARY HEEL, IN ALL LEATHERS, TAN OR BLACK, $4.00 AND $4.50. MANY OTHER NEW AND STAPLE LASTS AT $3.50 UP. SHOWN AT MAY SHOE COMPANY "FITTERS OF FEET" 203 CAPITOL STREET Sunday was regular preaching day at Hawks Nest. Rev. Lockett delivered two sermons. Miss Dora Clayborn is visiting her sister, Mrs. Brooks. Rev. J. J. Turner, of Mt. Carbon, visited the Sunday school Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Taylor entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. Frances Jackson and the Misses Freeman, of Ansted. Mrs. Martha Page, visited relatives and friends on Loup Creek last week. The newly organized Sunday school is progressing nicely. All seem deeply interested in the work from officials to the smallest children. The superintendent Mrs. Laura Taylor, is due much credit for her wise leadership. The little village of Ansted was suddenly shocked Thursday by the sad news that Willie Reed had been seriously injured in the mines. He was conveyed to his home where a physician was summoned, who reported the case not serious. Walter Randall have been confined to his bed for several days. Miss Mattle Bell Reed, of Page, is visiting friends here. Rev. Turner preached an inspiring sermon Sunday. Frank Syder visited his mother Sunday. Miss Cora Reese has a severe case of tonsilitis again. Miss Mary Woodridge, who has been confined to her bed for many days, is able to be out again. Henry Rogers is confined to his bed, and the doctor reports a severe case of typhoid fever. PRITT. James Johnson died in Montgomery Sunday, and was buried here Monday. Mr. Johnson was a well respected gentlemen, and had been here a number of years. Among the many friends to follow his remains to its resting place were Dr. C. H. Payne and Mrs. B. H. Farley. He leaves a daughter, son, two grand sons and a host of friends. D. E. V. Jordan, general agent of American Workmen, and C. H. Jones, of Cedar Grove, were here Monday and Tuesday in the interest of the Insurance Co. While here they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Holmes. George Washington, Sr., is slowly improving from a painful accident received by falling from a fence. Mrs. Elliza Jones, who has been sick for several weeks, is slowly improving. Mrs. Julia Lucky was visiting in Cedar Grove last week. The revival at Hansford, conducted by Rev. Brooks, of Charleston was a great success, about 20 were added to the church. Ten will be baptized the 1st Sunday in December. Mrs. Chas. Ross, Jr., was in town Monday. Ed Lewis made a business trip to Montgomery Tuesday. Master Edward Jones, of Handley, is visiting his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Holmes. Mrs. Hiram Brookins and Oscar Holmes are on the sick list this week. H. C. Washington, of Hugheston, was the Sunday guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Washington. Rev. Brooks, of Charleston was calling on friends here Friday. Miss Jennie Foster, Wm. A. Powell Fred Foreman, T. W. and Will Holuces, C. R. Rollins, attended church at Hansford Sunday. DR. CANNADY REMOVES OFFICE. Dr. Cannady's office removed to Bogg's. Building, first. floor o. ver Capitol City Bank, corner Virginia and capitol Streets. Both office phones 1499. .11-3-6t. Is Conquered by Fisk in a Slashing Game, Kindle, King and Upshaw Starring. Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 14—Coach Bullock's machine from Atlanta Baptist College went to pieces on Bennett Field Saturday. The husky "Sons of Watermelon Growers" traveled the 271 miles from the capital city of Ga., to Nashville to receive the worst drubbing a foot baal team has had since they smothered Fisk in Atlanta four years ago. "Big King" has been "bore" since that day and longed and hoped for his revenge. He had it Saturday. He was one of the bright stars of the game dashing through the Baptist Boys like a thing of terror. On the defense he bore down upon his old conquerers as a giant of old and the boys from Georgia never had a chance while King was in the game. The game was called promptly at 3:30. Ransom of Minnesota, now coaching Meharry, had the whistle. Fred Randalls was umpire. Jackson the former brilliant A. B. C. quarter, now coaching, Roger Williams and Cree of Fisk were the time keepers. About two thousand persons were present. The Fisk "co-eds" in the gay colors of old gold and blue were there in full number. The usual crowd of yelling, hurly-burly medical students were there in their fancy hats and suitings. Tally-Ho parties saddle horses and stylish traps. The general opinion by many was that the Atlanta boys would repeat the trick they have performed twice before when they took Fisk into camp. Not so, however, for although Johnson the Atlanta captain expected his team to touch down in two minutes, it took Fisk just a little more than five minutes to place the ball behind the Atlanta goal posts twice, although Upshaw failed in both of his tries for goal. They simply drove the Atlanta boys into championship oblivion during the first quarter of the game. Atlanta kicked off to Fisk. Upshaw received the punt and ram the ball back fifteen yards and was downed. Then immediately after trying A B C line once Upshaw's toe was put to work for a, try at Johnson who, as was expected, could not handle a punt. Kindle and Payne, the two rifle shot ends who are on guard, were both on Johnson before the ball had hardly landed in his arms. The Atlanta quarterback made a miserable fumble, Payne fell on the ball and it took only the work of a moment, it seemed for Fisk by two swift and dazzling end plays—around the same end at that—to put the pigskin just where the Atlanta boys thought it would never get—behind their goal posts. Now Kendall the new star in the Fisk firmament is some right-end and then some more. At the second kickoff the Fisk full-back received the punt and ran the ball back five yards and was downed. Then Fisk began a bewildering series of end runs that the Atlanta boys couldn't get into their think-tanks. It was the new game burned on with full force. It was the beginning of the end and out into the limelight flashed Kendle giving the greatest exhibition of offensive and defensive play at end ever seen on a Nashville foot ball gridiron. From that time on to the end of the game he was there with the goods. His spectacular run through entire Atlanta team without interference for the second touch-down of the game was a hair raiser and settled the battle for sure. Atlanta made one touch-down in the third quarter after King left the game and one in the last few moments of play when it was too dark to see the ball. In fact, the ball was on the ground six seconds before a member of either team could find it. After that the game was called because of darkness. Fisk 15 Atlanta Baptist 10 Kindle R. E. Brock Suggs R. T. Vic Turner McBeth R. G. H. Thomas Warren Center Kemp Howell L. G. C. Statham Powell L. T. W. Hannon. Payne L. E. W. Davis King L. H. J. B. Walker Merchant F. B. R. M. 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The names of all subscribers in arrears a year or more will be dropped December 1st. Delinquent subscribers, wishing their papers continued, must remit before that time by registered letter, express or P. O. money order, direct to The Advocate, Charleston, W. Va. THE TYLER INTERCOLLEGIATE PRIZE ESSAY. Through the generosity of the Hon. R. W. Tyler, Washington, D. C., Fifty Dollars ($50.00) as a prize for essay writing is offered to colored students members of junior and senior classes in American Colleges. The conditions which govern the competition are as follows: 1. All competitors must be students, bona fide juniors and seniors in attendance at some American College. 2. Essay must not exceed four thousand (4,000) words in length, must be typewritten on but one side of paper twelve (12) inches by ten (10) inches with a margin to the left of the page of at least one inch. No essay must in any case bear the name of the competitor. Each essay, however, should bear a number. This same number should be written on envelope within which is a sheet of paper bearing the name, college and post office address of the contestant. The whole essay and envelope, should be forwarded to Prof. Kelly Miller not later than March 1st, 1911. 3. The subject of the essay contest for 1911 will be: "The Negro's Place in the Present Industrial Development of the South." 4. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, Judge R. H. Terrell and Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr., will be the judges. Those intending to take part in the contest should send in their names before January 1st to Prof. KELLY MILLER, Howard University, Washington, D. C. The papers of all subscribers in arrears a year or more will be discontinued on December 1st. Those who wish their names continued on the mailing list should remit direct to The Advocate, Charleston, W. Va. by registered letter, express or P. O. money order. AN IDEAL HCSBAND is patient, even wit', a nagging wife, for he knows she heeds help. 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Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certi- ficates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. $1,000,000.00 $1,200,000.00 N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. ROOSEVELT AND THE FUTURE. To attribute to Col. Roosevelt, as some are doing, the responsibility for the defeat of the Republican party both in New York and the nation, appears to The Advocate as a case either of the wish being father to the thought or of crass ignorance of the conditions which obtained before the landslide of the eighth inst. Before it was definitely known which cause—the regular or progressive Republican—the Colonel would espouse, there were unmistakable evidences of disaffection great and widespread within the ranks of the once dominant party. Foss wiped out a substantial Republican majority in a Massachusetts congressional district. A New York district, long regarded as safely Republican, had deserted to the enemy. The De Armond Missouri district elected his successor with an increased majority and Maine, the bell-wether of the Republican flock, had broken from the fold. The position that Col. Roosevelt was responsible for any of these defections is not tenable. There was and is an almost nation-wide belief, however erroneous it may be, that the tariff written upon the statute books by the last Republican Congress, increased the cost of living. Looking about for some relief from conditions rapidly becoming intolerable, the common people hit upon the Democratic party as a panacea for their lilies as well as a club with which to emphasize their hostility to stand-pat Republican policies. Whether or not the Democratic party offers a solution is largely a matter of speculation with all signs pointing to the negative. It is neither traitorous to the Republican party nor defamatory of the Democrats to say that capital largely controls the policies of both. A group of seven men, J. Pierpont Morgan, William Rockefeller, James Stillman, Geo. F. Baker, Henry G. Frick. Daniel G. Reid and William G. Moore, whose combined fortunes aggregate about a thousand million dollars—have the "say"—the final "say" in determining the attitude of either of the great parties toward questions of national import. They control the funds essential to the successful outcome of national campaigns, and it is reasonably safe to state that those funds will not reach the treasury of any party which is not subservient to the wishes of the givers. Mr. Roosevelt recognizes this dominance of the few over the many and seeks through "New Nationalism" to restore to the people their rightful power. In his doctrines, capital sees a curbing of its influence over legislation and has thrown its weight, for the time, in the Democratic side of the scales. If the regular, or stand-pat, wing of the Republican party is in the ascendency before the next national election, the Republican party will get capital's support; but if that rapidly growing faction represented by Col Roosevelt is in the saddle, the moneyed interests will flock to the Democratic standard. In the latter event it follows that unless the common people arise to the occasion they will find that they have simply changed masters in name but not in fact. As The Advocate sees it the hope of the masses lies in progressive Republicanism or in Socialism, preferably in the former, because it is safe and sane while the latter presents too many vagaries to tempt those who fear to venture far from the ancient land-marks. New Nationalism, or progressive Republicanism, is the hope of the masses. It offers to them participation in public affairs and is pledged to conserve to them those interests which belong to all the people. As between old-line Republicanism and rock-ribbed Democracy it is the safer course, safer because it is nearer the right. ```markdown ``` Because it is nearer right, its immediate future is the darkest. But, being nearer right, and right will finally prevail, its final and continued supremacy is more assured. Prognostications are neither profitable nor conclusive; nevertheless, we venture the prediction that, unless one or the other of the two great parties adopts and adheres to platforms giving the people greater protection from the wealthy few, a new party will come into power either that of which Col. Roosevelt is the acknowledged leader or that which claims Debs for its own. Else, the fulfillment of the prophecy of the sainted Lincoln who said, "I see in the near future a crisis approaching that unnerves me and causes me to tremble for the safety of my country. Corporations have been enthroned, an era of corruption in high places will follow, and the money-power of the country will endeavor to prolong its reign by working upon the prejudices of the people until the wealth is aggregated in a few hands and the Republic is destroyed." Had the regular organization adhered to its policy of providing for a Negro nominee for the House of Delegates, it would have had the support of the Negroes to a man and assured itself of success. Failing to do so and, thereby, laying itself open to the charge of wishing to eliminate the black man as an office-holder, it went down in defeat. The Negroes of Fayette county are to be congratulated upon having stood up so manfully against the effort to deprive them of the representation which had been long accorded them. THE FAYETTE COUNTY RESULTS. If there has been any wailing and gnashing of the teeth outside of the ring in Fayette county because of the victory of the Independent Republicans it has not been audible through a stethoscope. If our ministry would devote less time to describing the pearly gates and golden streets of the New Jerusalem, and preachments against dancing, and more to right living here on earth and infractions of the Ninth Commandment they would add more stars to their crowns. A Pennsylvania man has bought a wife for $76. It is another instance of the high cost of living. In the old days a few pounds of tobacco or just a little taffy was the regular price. Announcement that the gates of the Panama canal weigh 92 tons each calls to mind the Twenty-fourth Psalm. "Lift up your heads, O ye gates, and ye lifted up, ye everlasting doors." Mexico is teaching us a lesson in economics. She is to own her own sleeping cars on the railroads, and the price of the upper berth is to be lower than a lower one. The Advocate in indebted to the West Virginia Colored Institute for a bunch of beautiful chrysanthemums raised by the agricultural department of the institution. There is fear that affairs will reach such a state that germs will be allowed to monopolize milk as an article of diet. China may realize, now that we have loaned her $50,000,000, that her integrity is pinned on a good deal safer than it was before. Ten generals of the Haitian army have been killed. First thing you know, somebody will slay the private and Haiti will be left defenseless. We shall not believe in the utility of the aeroplane in case of war until they get a Red Cross flying machine to attend to the wounded. South Carolina has discovered a hen that sings. Joyful over the increased price of her output, probable LITERARY NOTES. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's tableaux of history which are appearing in Scribner's Magazine under the title, "Through the Mists," are entirely different in method from Kipling's "Pueck of Pook's Hill" stories, and yet both authors are successful in making vivid significant historical movement of centuries ago. In the Christmas Scribner Conan Doyle's sketch has to do with the coming of the Saxons to Great Britain. John Fox, Jr., contributes to the Christmas Scribner a story of the Kentucky mountains entitled "Christ mas for Big Ame." It has the pathos and the dramatic quality which have made him one of the leading novelists in this country. General Funston, in his fourth paper on his Cuban experiences, in the Christmas Scribner's, upsets the accepted American view that the Cuban insurgents were poor fighters. He says "For swift marching and almost continual fighting, there was nothing in the American Revolution that approached Maximo Gomez's great march of more than six hundred miles from east of the Cauto River to the very environs of Havana, striking column after column of Spanish troops sent to intercept them. There was more fighting on that one march than in our whole War of 1812". A feature of the Christmas Scribner will be the reproduction in colors of four drawings by Jessie Will- pox Smith, representing favorite children in Dickens' hotels, such as Tiny Tim, David Copperfield, Paul Dombey, and Little Nell. The return of Richard Harding Davis to short-story writing this past year has shown a decided advance in his capacity for a form of fiction in which he has always excelled. The comment on his recent volume of nine stories, "Once Upon a Time," has been most enthusiastic and, in the Christmas Scribner, he has a story "The Consul," which for fine feeling and dramatic intensity he has not surpassed. Thomas Nelson Page, in the Christ mas Scribner, has a story directed at the insincerities of fashionable religion. In a short story, "The Bonnet with Lilacs", by Katherine Holland Brown, in the Christmas Scribner, the founding of Antioch College by Horace Mann is depicted. The story has to do with the succeeding dark days of the Civil War. It is seldom that an array of writers of fiction so notable has appeared in one number as is announced for the Christmas Scribner. The authors include Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Richard Harding Davis, Thomas Nelson Page, John Fox, Jr., F. Hopkinson Smith, and Katharine Holland Brown. Every article is illustrated, among the artists being N. C. Wyeth, Lucius W. Hitchcock, Jessie Willcox Smith, Frederic Dorr Stelle, James Montgomery Flagg, Blendon Campbell, A. I. Keller, Fred Pegram and F. C. Yohn. Charleston Mr. Jackson Entertains. Assistant State Librarian J. A. Jackson was the host at a well-attended dinner Sunday at his residence on Elizabeth St. Covers were laid for Phil Waters, J. C. Gilmer, J. C. Campbell and Dr. J. B. Brown, all of whom were present and shared Mr. Jackson's hospitality. Dr. Gamble Injured.—Tuesday evening, about eight o'clock, Dr. H. F. Gamble was struck by a trolley car on Washington St., a few yards from his home, while attempting to cross the street in front of a up-bound car. He was badly bruised but no bones were broken. The bicycle which he was riding was completely demolished. He was carried to his home by passersby and received prompt medical attention. His condition is reported not serious. First Baptist Church.—At the services last Sunday morning, Rev. B. R. Reed, pastor of the First Baptist church, discussed "The Church of Christ, the Temple of God". His subject for the evening was "The Lost Child." Both of them were handled in able manner, implying careful preparation and a wide knowledge of theology. His subject for next Sunday night will be "After the Ball." The young peoples meeting was intensely interesting. Their subject for discussion was "The Diety of Christ." The Hamilton Literary society held its regular meeting Monday evening, at which time current events claimed the attention of the speakers. "The Outlook for 1911" is on the program for the meeting next Monday night. The public is invited to be present. Simpson. Church.—Rev. Carroll, pastor, preached from the Sixth Commandment at Simpson M. E. church, Sunday. It was another strong link in the series of sermons he is preaching on the Commandments. At night the World's Temperance Day was observed by the rendition of a special program prepared by the Temperance Commission of the M. E. church. A special collection was taken for the temperance cause. The drama "Followed by Fate" will be staged by local talent at the church, Friday night. Thanksgiving Services. — Union services will be held at the First Baptist church, Thursday morning of next week, in which the congregations of the St. Paul A. M. E. church, Simpson M. E. church and the First Baptist church will participate. Music will be rendered by the combined choirs of these churches and Mrs. Chas. E. Mitchell will direct. The Thanksgiving sermon will be delivered by the Rev. R. R. Downs, pastor of the St. Paul church. Mrs. Jones Honor Guest.—Mrs. Lella Jones entertained at dinner, Thursday evening of last week, in honor of Mrs. Lucella Jones. The dining room was tastefully decorated with ferns and dahlias. Covers 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 were here for Mrs. and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hackley, Mrs. Thomas Mickey, Mrs. Patterson Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hawkins and J. T. Hortman. Mrs. Jones lett for Pittsburg. Saturday evening. Delinquents to be Dropped.—On December 1st the names of all subscribers in arrears a year or more will be dropped from the mailing list of The Advocate. This step is made necessary by the postal regulations. Persons knowing themselves to be delinquent will kindly call at the office and settle before the end of the month. taking Far South.—J. M. Hazlewood, chairman of the finance committee of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias, leaves Friday for Greenville, Miss., to supervise the auditing of the accounts of the late Jno. W. Strauther, Supreme Vice Chancellor of the Order, Mr. Hazlewood will visit the Negro town, Mound Rayou, Miss., before returning home. He expects to be absent a week. St. Lukes Install. — Providence Council No. 657 Independent Order of St. Luke installed the following officers, Monday night: E. R. Carter, D. C.; Geo. E. Wanzer, W. C.; Mrs. Lula Johnson, V. C.; Miss Cordella Wanzer, R. S.; W. H. Parker, F. S.; Grant Jones, W. P.; Mrs. Alice Wanzer, W. M.; Miss Martha Harris, K. of R.; Robert Lewis, W. T.; Miss Nellie Merritt, W. A.; Miss Kate Thomas, F. C.; Miss Cora Green J. C.; John Price, O. C.; Aaron Yancey, I. C. Addresses were delivered by Dr. J. B. Brown, Prof. J. F. J. Clark, Rev. J. S. Carroll, Mrs. A. F. Davis, Miss Eather Fulks and Byrd Prillerman, president of the W. Va. Colored Institute, A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, district deputy, had charge of the installation ceremonies. Art Club Meets.—Mrs. Estella Foy was hostess to the Art Club, Friday evening, at the home of her mother, Mrs. C. H. James, Summers street The following members were present Misses Mary Williams, Lucinda Williams, Hazel Lucas, Cornelia Davis, Aristis Johnson, Virginia Gilmer, Maude Viney, Esther Fults and Msdames Chas. Preston, B. P. Brownley and Russell Forney. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Forney, Sentz St., Thursday evening. Personals and Locals. Marshall Jones and Taylor Brown, the latter of Institute, are serving as jurors for the U. S. Circuit Court now in session here. J. H. Campbell, guard at the State prison, passed through the city yesterday on his way to Fayette county to get a number of prisoners for the institution with which he is connected. W. H. Wright, who has been ill the past week, has sufficiently recovered to be on the streets again. W. O. Terry is spending the week in Greenbrier county hunting. He left the city Tuesday night, and expects to absent a week. Ralph White, of Washington, D. C., and Dr. Hodge, of Montgomery, spent a few days here last week. The Ladies' Art club will meet next week at the home of Mrs. Moses Hawkins, North Rand street. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Julian Thomas, Donally street, a baby girl. Herbert James, of Institute, who was injured in a football practice scrimmage, last week, is confined to his room at Hotel Brown. The Loyal Union met this week with Mrs. Matilda Mitchell. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. H. B. Riee, Brooks street, Monday night. The Ladies' Aid society gave a unique entertainment at the Baptist church, Thursday evening. Pink souvenirs were given each guest. Miss Emma Barnett, of Weston, passed through the city this week. Mrs. M. A. Plerson, of Piedmont St., left last week for Raymond City to spend the week with relatives. Dr. J. B. Brown spent yesterday at Institute putting the finishing touch WHAT IS IT? Ten year Combination Distribution Certificate of Membership as devised by the American WorkmenFraternalInsurance 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 CEM.ACENT FOR W.VA Office: Room 2, K. P. Building. CHARLESTON, + W. VA. 9-8-14. ess on the football team which plays Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute, Friday, at Institute. Garland Henderson, who has been sick for several weeks at his home, is reported much improved. J. C. Campbell Teft Sunday for Washington after spending several days in the city. Miss Mattie Hale, of Roanoke, Va., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hale, Southside. Mrs. Sallie Campbell entertained a few friends Tuesday evening at her home on Senta street complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Washington. Mrs. Dolphia Preston was the hostess of the Tribe of Rueben Tuesday evening at her home on Sentz St. Mrs. Mary Bicy, of Mt. Carbon, is the guest of Mrs. Ida Scott, Bradford St. Miss Amanda Ganble, of Institute, was in the city Tuesday. Miss Maude Viney was ill a few days this week at her home on Jacob Street. WEST CHARLESTON. The King's Daughters had an entertainment Friday night at Mrs. Mattie Hammond's. The Red Men will give an entertainment Monday November 21, at Island School house. Every body is invited. Admission free. Our Detroit friends are doing well Others are expected to leave soon. Machine Smasked CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE are several eminent gentlemen who believe they are fitted for the job. At this end of the line it looks like Chilton had the best of the argument. His friends claim that he has 41 votes—more than enough to control the Democratic caucus, and it will be an unusual thing for the Democrats to break away from their party caucus. They do it sometimes, but not often. Chilton's lead was secured through his activity early in the campaign. He was a Democrat who did not believe that the last national Congress left a sweet taste in the mouth of the voters, and the contest between Scott and Hubbard, he believed would unhorse the Republicans in West Virginia. So he set out to capture the Democratic nominee. He went out of his district into almost every section of the state and induced friends, who he elled would be friendly to his interests, to become candidates for legislative offices and then he took an active part in the election of these candidates. This has given Colonel Chilton the lead over Colonel McGraw, the National Committeeman from West Virginia. To maintain this lead will require all the sagacity and organizing ability which the Southern man can muster, for McGraw is one of the most resourceful of the West Virginia politicians and is never beaten until the roll is called. There is a sentiment extant in some sections of the state for John W. Davis, the brilliant Clarksburg lawyer, who beat Charley Carrigan in the First Congressional District. Davis has not been engaged in factional warfare in his own party, but the sentiment which would make Davis the successor of Senator Scott is largely confined to those who will not have a vote in the Democratic caucus. Clarence Watson is the mysterious man in the contest for the United States Senate. No one has accurate knowledge of his position. In the past his relations with McGraw have been very cordial, but he is said to have deserted the Grafton leader when McGraw threw him down at the last state convention, over which McGraw had complete control. Now it is claimed that there has been an understanding between Chilton and Watson by which the latter will support Chilton for the seat now occupied by Senator Scott. As soon as the official canvass has been made and the results certified to the Secretary of State the contest for the Senate will be on in earnest. The latest returns show that the State Senate will be a tie at the next session of he Legislature. The Republicans have elected four members of that body out of fifteen. They had 11 hold-overs in the Senate, and some doubt is expressed over the ability of the Upper House to organize, as each party will have a candidate for President of the Senate. Unless some Democrat consents to a Republican President or some Republican Senator is willing for a Democrat to preside, the Senate may not organize. Senator Robert F. Kidd, of the Tenth District, the oldest Senator in point of service, will preside until the Senate is properly organized, but there will be no business transacted until both Houses have announced they have organized. A similar situation was never confronted before by either party in this state, and the outcome is still in doubt. 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We bought them for cash at a low price, so we cut the price to you, as follows: $15.00 Suits Only $12.50 $18.00 Suits Only $15.00 We can't tell you all the good qualities of these suits, but Examination Will Convince you. Come in Over 1000 in use in Charleston. Sold on 10 days' trial. With or without flue connection. If not satisfactory we will cheerfully refund your money. If there were better stoves we would sell them. West Virginia Heating & Plumbing Co., opposite Capitol Annex Kanawha Banking AND Trust Company Charleston, W. Va., Capital Surplus -- $450,000.00 3 Per Cent Interest Paid on Savings Accounts The local committees performed Charlotte, and wound up there with a their work admirably. The faithful "love feast" at the close of the pil-service rendered by the ladies at grimage. Charlotte set a warm IRON FURNACE That is why it is THE IRONTON STOW Over 1000 in use in Charleston satisfactory we will cheerfully refund West Virginia Heating Kanav Trust Capita Surplus 3 Pe Pilgrimage Sideli hts CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. sometimes seven speeches of varying lengths per day and never showed the slightest sign of fatigue or hoarseness, despite the fact that he frequently addressed crowds in the open air, amid a chilly breeze. His last speech at Laurinburg was delivered with as much vim and in as happy a vein as his first utterance at Charlotte eight days earlier. The meeting between Dr. Washington and Vice-President Sherman at Salisbury was one of the delightful events of the itinerary. The local committees performed their work admirably. The faithful service rendered by the ladies at grie Gas---Once the heat with half the Gas. They have a PERFECT COMBUSTION BURNER, taking the cold air from the floor, passing it through the burner and reflecting it back to the floor. When you have PERFECT COMBUSTION there is nothing more to COMBUST. PUT A BRAKE on your GAS METER Ironton Gas Stoves Gives the Gas---Once the heat with They have a PERFECT COMB cold air from the floor, passing flecting it back to the floor. W BUSTION there is nothing more it is an Oderless Stove. We STOVE - - - - THE leston. Sold on 10 days' trial. With hund your money. If there were better ing & Plumbing Co., opp nwha Bank AND st Comp Charleston, W. Va., digital plus--$450,000 Per Cent Interest Pa Savings Accounts every point must not be overlooked. It was a daily remark that "No state in the Union can boast of a greater number of beautiful, intelligent, cultured and tastefully attired ladies than North Carolina. Conservative statisticians estimate that Dr. Washington addressed directly not less than 50,000 persons during the week. Through the press and other sources, the persons reached and influenced might easily be placed at a figure not far short of half-a-million. The opening of the banquet sea son took place at the beautiful Episcopal residence of Bishop Clinton in Charlotte, and wound up there with a "love feast" at the close of the pilgrimage. Charlotte set a warm A BOSS twice the heat with same with half the Gas. BUSTION BURNER, taking the ing it through the burner and re- When you have PERFECT COM- more to COMBUST. We sell two lines THE JEWEL STOVE on or without flue connection. If not better stoves we would sell them. opposite Capitol Annex inking company 0.00 laid on s pace and made everybody hustle to keep in sight. Florida and Texas are next on the list for a "Washington Tour." Meroney's Theater, at Salisbury, used for the first time for a meeting under Negro auspices, employs a colored orchestra throughout its regular season. Wilmington is the home of R. R. Taylor, director of mechanical industries at Tuskegee, and he gets a big "hand" from his home folks when his work was praised by the "Wizard" at that place. Prof. Isaac H. Smith was the whole show at Newbern. Dr. W. H. Goler gives it out freely major Motton has convinced the people of both races in the South that the Negro of consequence is not ashamed to sing his own songs and that he can sing them better than anyone else can render them. W. T. B. Williams, field agent for the Slater fund, was in great demand by all of the college presidents. His speeches on every subject are entertaining and informing. Bishop Clinton was the mouthpiece of the party, and right nobly did he play the part. Messrs. Spaulding and Matrick handled the "business end," and to the harmony and singleness of purpose of these three leaders, the monumental success of the tour is due. Prominent members of the party spoke on Sunday morning at the churches in Winston-Salem. The Immanuel Lutheran College, a fine institution, with handsome stone buildings, housing 250 students, was a pleasing surprise. Colored Lutherans are comparatively few in number, but this great denomination has awakened to its duty to the "man furthest down." The Star of Zion "spread itself" on the report of the tour, and its efficient force showed great enterprise and public spirit in getting out the "galley proof" for the colored press, under embarrassing odds. Editor George C. Clement was the happiest man in the party, and made no secret of the pride he felt in the extendid showing made by his beloved "Old North State," Business Manager F. K. Bird, of the Zion Publishing House, placed the party under deep obligations by his painstaking labor in connection with the report of the doings of the week. Dr. J. Blmer Delinger, Greensboro's leading physician, and a former officer in the 3rd North Carolina Volunteers during the Spanish-American War, was the tallest man in the party. He stands six feet four inches in his stockings, and is built in proportion to his height, being considered the handsomest man in Guilford county. The cooking along the road was so uniformly fine that the services of Dr. J. A. Kenney were not seriously needed. J. H. H. Washington was the wit of the itinerary, being as full of wholesome fun as an egg is full of meat. Farmer C. W. Greene acknowledges that he had "the time of his life." Architect W. Sidney Pittman, besides being the best in his line of business, attracted attention as "the son-in-law of Dr. Booker T. Washington." Stenographer Nathan Hunt was "on the job" every minute. This useful young man has grown to be an indispensable factor in the life of the "Wizard" and Tuskegee Institute. President J. B. Dudley, the affable head of the Greensboro A. & M. College, gave dignity and weight to the aggregation. He made many warm friends by his geniality and wholesouled manner in meeting all classes. Mrs. A. L. E. Weeks, of Newbern, presented a song and chorus, dedicated to Dr. Washington, which the latter highly appreciated. The ladies regretted that such a few of the gentlemen were "unattached." The meeting with Vice-President Sherman at Sailsbury was a happy incident. The crowds at the station grow in size as the news became more generally distributed that the party was coming. The National Religious Training School at Durham, founded by Dr. J. E. Shepard, evoked many compliments. That such a massive plant should have been developed almost overnight is a significant testimonial to the marvelous executive ability of Dr. Shepard. There are five substantial buildings, thirty acres of land, a faculty of nine, 127 students. The plant is valued at $60,000, and is capable of indefinite improvement. Dr. Shepard's faculty and students are intensely loyal to him and the institution is destined to become one of the most notable schools in the entire Southland. The musical numbers rendered by Mrs. Nell Hunter and Miss Pearl G. Reid at Durham were among the very best of the series. Miss Julia Badgwar, at Wilmington, Mrs. Annie Nelson at Greensboro, Misags Mamie Beckley and Mary Jones at Wilton, and others were deservedly praised for their excellent solos. Business was generally suspended The address of Prof. C. L. Coon, superintendent of the public schools at Wilson, was awaited with interest, because of the strong stand taken by him for Negro education, and his zealous contention that the Negro really supported his own schools. His speech and that of Congressman E. A. Woodard were of an unusually high grade. The letters from former Governor and Senator T. A. Jarvis, Mayor Wootten, and Judge H. C. Connor, regretting their inability to attend the meetings in the Eastern section of the state, abounded in words of cheer and encouragement. The St. Paul School Band, from Lawrenceville, Va., under the direction of Prof. Fred Gray, rendered yeoman service at Wilson, Rocky Mount and other points. The automobile used by Dr. Washington at Greensboro was placed at his disposal by Mr. Caesar Cone, one of the city's wealthiest men, and a similar honor was conferred by Mr. J. S, McNair at Lanninburg. Active Already in Tennessee and Many Arrests are Being Made of Alleged Law Violators. Special to The Advocate. Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 14—Now that Tennessee is in the grip of "the law and order forces," the courts and officials are falling in line with the new departure. They are not even waiting for Gov. Elect Hooper's inauguration or the settlement of any questions regarding election frauds. The Democrats have been crying out "Steal! Steal!" but the cry is a hope less one. The Fusionists are in full possession of both the Executive and Legislative branches of the government and mean to hold fast to what they have won honestly. The fun has begun and things are expected to happen from this time on. The temperance advocates are pressing already for an enforcement of the temperance laws and the officials who have been "winking", as long as Patterson held the reins, are making a desperate effort to get on the safe side. Wholesale arrests have been made of saloonists and others charged with violation of the temperance laws. By noon of Nov. 12, fifty or more had been arrested. It is expected that the campaign of running in the alleged offenders will be kept up until things get straight. J. West Bostick, Vice President of the One-Cent Savings Bank of which Hon. J. C. Napier is Cashier, "Mota" Dwiggins and Albert Watkins were among those arrested. Bostick is the most prominent of these because of his business association with J. C. Napier, the newly appointed Register of the U. S. Treasury. Bostick was among the men who accompanied Booker T. Washington on his tour through Tennessee which was managed by J. C. Napier. Belleving Booker T. Washington to be a staunch temperance advocate many people wondered why Napier had included a saloon keeper among the "prominent and distinguished" who made the trip over the state of Tennessee with the "Tuskegee Wizard". The best Negroes of Tennessee are intelligent and they believe in the right thing. They may be in the minority but they have influence. They failed to see just the connection between "Booker Washington's Educational Tour through Tennessee and J. W. Bostick, the saloon keeper. The Political Situation of The Negro. The colored vote is not the balance of power in Tennessee now. It may never be. It has weight in some parts of the State. No Negro in the State of Tennessee has the influence to lead the majority of the voters any one, way. Napler has been called "a power in his State." This is an error. The majority of the people have no faith in his leadership. The election returns are always witnesses to these facts. P. F. Hill and his Independent Republicans can testify to it. The editorial columns of the Nashville Globe, The Union Headlight, the Nashville Clarion, and other race papers, also bear witness. But none of these agencies single handed could influence a majority of the Negro vote. The Nashville Globe and The Nashville Clarion are dominated by Baptist Influence. The Union Headlight is fostered by the Methodist. The men behind them are friendly to each other, but differ widely in their political ideals. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want more 29 Capitol Street. The Independent Colored Republicans led by P. F. Hill are tired of Napier. They did not see enough in it with him as a leader. Napier seemed to get all "the glory" and reap all the benefits so it appears that Hill and the other Independents, seeing it did not pay dividends to follow Napier rebelled against his leadership. There is some jealousy and envy behind the opposition to him. He is accused of being selfish. He is a man of unusual ability and has had honorable ambition always. Like all politicians who are successful, Napier seems convinced that a man is his own best friend and the closer he sticks to himself the safer and better will be the outcome of his career. Any observer who has followed the doings of the man, met him personally and heard him talk will agree readily that he is qualified and always eager to look after the interests of J. C. Napier in politics or money matters. The real Independent Colored Republicans or "Democratic Negroes" are never found at the counsels of either P. F. Hill or J. C. Napier. They are a silent force. They take no part in political gatherings or meetings of any kind. They know how to vote, for whom to vote and what to vote for. As citizens they influence and are teaching men, young and old, the duties of citizenship and the sacredness of the ballot. They are not interested so much in parties as they are in men and measures. They are no longer concerned in advancing the political fortunes of any one man but are anxious to vote for the best welfare of all men. For these reasons the signs point clearly to the passing of the present day type of Negro political leader in Tennessee politics. was Susie—climbing trees and fences, jumping ditches, whitling, always getting scratches, cuts, sprains, bruises, bumps, burns or scalds. But laws! Her mother just applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve and cured her quick. Heals every thing healable Bolls, Ulcers, Eczema, Old Sores, Corns or Piles. Try it. 25c at all druggists. LION FONDLES A CHILD In Pittsburg a savage Lion fondled the hand that a child thrust into his cage. Danger to a child is sometimes great when least regarded. Often it comes through Colds, Group and Whooping Cough. They play thousands that Dr. King's New Discovery could have saved. "A few doses cured our baby of a very bad case of Croup." writes Mrs. George B. Davis, of Flat Rock, N. C. "We always give it to him when he takes cold. Its a wonderful medicine for babies." Best for Coughs Cola, Grippie Asthma, Hemorrhages, Weak Lungs. 50c. and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by druggists. Twelve hundred school teachers from all parts of Luzerne county, Pennsylvania, have voted to unionize and join the American Federation to Labor in an effort to obtain higher wages and better conditions. They seek a minimum salary rate which shall be uniform and also demand that after five years' service their positions shall be permanent. After July 4, 1911, no child under 16 years may be employed at night work in New Jersey factories. OPENING C FINEST COMPARATIVELY FEW CITIES IN LATES THE TEMPERATURE AS DESI BY WHICH ICE IS MADE AT A FACTO BY THE OLD METHOD OF REDU A MARKET COULD BE MADE COOL B BY THE NEW METHOD OF REDU TION SYSTEM, WE CAN REGULATE T ING TEMPERATURE JUST AS WE PL ED BY A METAL PIPE. WHAT TH THAT MEANS THAT NOT ONLY TH AT A SANITARY DEGREE OF COLD, B PRODUCTS IN OUR INSIDE DISPLAY O ALL, KEPT, ALL THE TIME, AT SUCH TOUCH THE PIPES SURGUNDING FRIGERATION PLANT MEANS TO YOU AND EXPLAIN FULLY ITS WORKINGS. WE GIVE WE SELL WE MAKE Sperre LIKE E AND W TION T WHICH Meat OF EVEN AT THE AND HE Fish THAT I PERFEC Suppli AND M Spec WE WO IS NO L PRODU POUND ABLE T OPENING OF WEST VIRGINIA'S FINEST MARKET HOUSE COMPARATIVELY Few CITIES IN THE COUNTRY CAN ROAST A MEAT MARKET WHICH REGULATES THE TEMPERATURE AS DESIRED IN EVERY PART BY PRECISELY THE SAME METHOD BY WHICH ICE IS MADE AT A FACTORY. BY THE OLD METHOD OF REDUCING THE TEMPERATURE, BY APPLYING A PIECE OF ICE, A MARKET COULD BE MADE COOL IN SPOTS ONLY, AS IN THE REFRIGERATOR ROOM. BY THE NEW METHOD OF REDUCING THE TEMPERATURE BY A COMPLETE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM. WE CAN REGULATE THE DEGREE OF HEAT OR COLD UP OR DOWN FROM FREEZING TEMPERATURE JUST AS WE PLEASE IN ANY PART OF THE MARKET THAT CAN BE REACHED BY A METAL PIPE. WHAT THAT MEANS TO YOU THAT MEANS THAT NOT ONLY THE PRODUCTS KEPT IN OUR COLD STORAGE ROOM WILL BE AT A SANITARY DEGREE OF COLD, BUT THAT THE PRODUCTS SHOWN IN OUR WINDOW, THIS PRODUCTS IN OUR INSIDE DISPLAY CASE, AND EVEN THE PRODUCTS ON OUR COUNTER, ARE ALL KEPT, ALL THE TIME, AT SUCH A TEMPERATURE AS TO BE FREE FROM INFECTION. TOUCH THE PIPES SURROUNDING OUR COUNTER AND YOU WILL REALIZE WHAT OUR REFRIGERATION PLANT MEANS TO YOU, OR, BETTER STILL, LET US SHOW YOU OVER THE PLANT AND EXPLAIN FULLY ITS WORKINGS. WE WILL TAKE PLEASURE IN DOING SO. WE WOULD KEEP A BETTER BRAND IS NO BETTER MADE. WE MIGHT KNOW PRODUCTS, WHICH WE COULD OFFER POUND, BUT WE PREFER TO GIVE YOU Able PRICE. OUR LIST OF REGULAR PATRONS INC. MOST CAREFUL BUYERS OF CHARLES VALLEY. WE ARE PROUD OF THE PATMEN WHO Know What They Buy and What They WE FIND IT EASIEST TO SATISFY SU THE LAEORING MAN'S SILVER IS, COVABLE TO US AS THE RICH MAN'S GO Uniform Price and Uniform Courtesy DEFINES OUR POLICY. A CHILD'S OR CAREFUL CONSIDERATION THANTHA YEARS AND JUDGMENT. OUR ONLY METHOD OF SECURING IT OUR METHODS GIVE HOLZ MEATS, FISH, O 713 VII GIVE US A TRIAL Z BROTH SH, OYSTERS AND GAME VIRGINIA STRE 713 VIRGINIA STREET PAGE AIX NEW YORK METRO 50 YORKTOWN OUR PRICES WE WANT YOUR TRADE KENT & WESTMARK 10 YEARS OLD 1929-1939 NEW YORK CITY The Keystone Grand Chapter Of Royal Arch Masons Elects Officers, Takes Steps to Assist Fraternity Buildings and Hears Favorable Reports of Growth. { Chicago, Ill. Nov. 7 — R. D. Foster at 3524 Armour Avenue, a prominent colored railroad man, who has been employed in the Pullman Car Company for 10 years, died last Wednesday. Mrs. Hoggatt and daughter of Benton Harbor, Mich., were in the city last week on a visit and while here were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Pitts, 3225 State St. The Bethel Standard Literary Society opened for the season last Sunday at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, B. W. Pitts was elected president. Mrs. Jackson was elected secretary. The Keystone Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the State of Illinois and Masonic jurisdiction met in this city on last Monday with John G. Jones, 33, presiding as Most Excellent Grand High Priest. The delegates from 14 subordinate Royal Arch Chapters were present. Much important business was transacted. A committee consisting of George Mopre, Samuel Lockwood, Robert H. Johnson was appointed to aid and assist in raising funds to assist with the Order of Daughters of Sphinx in se Sperry & Hutchinson Green Trading Stamps LIKE EVERY OTHER RETAILER, WE APPRECIATE CASH TRADE, AND WE KNOW NO BETTER WAY OF SHOWING OUR APPRECIATION THAN BY OFFERING THE GREEN STAMPS, THE VALUE OF WHICH IS SO WELL RECognIZED WHEREVER THEY ARE KNOWN. OF EVERY KIND, EVERY PIECE OF WHICH, BOTH ON FOOT AND AT THE ABBATOIR, HAS PASSED THE MOST RIGID INSPECTION AND HAS BEEN HANDLED IN THE MOST SANITARY MANNER. Fish and Game THAT HAS BEEN PROTECTED DURING SHIPMENT BY THE MOST PERFECT MODERN METHODS OF REFRIGERATION. Supplies, Including Vegetables, in Season, Butter, Eggs. AND MANY PICKLED, CANNED AND BOTTLED PRODUCTS WE WOULD KEEP A BETTER BRAND IF WE COULD, BUT THERE IS NO BETTER MADE. WE MIGHT KEEP SECOND OR THIRD RATE PRODUCTS, WHICH WE COULD OFFER AT A FEW CENTS LESS PER POUND, BUT WE PREFER TO GIVE YOU THE BEST AT A REASONABLE PRICE. OUR LIST OF REGULAR PATRONS INCLUDES THE NAMES OF THE MOST CAREFUL BUYERS OF CHARLESTON AND THE KANAWAH VALLEY. WE ARE PROUD OF THE PATRONAGE OF MEN AND WOMEN WHO Know What They Buy and What They Pay For It WE FIND IT EASIEST TO SATISFY SUCH CUSTOMERS. THE LABORING MAN'S SILVER IS, COMPARATIVELY, JUST AS VALUABLE TO US AS THE RICH MAN'S GOLD. Uniform Price and Uniform Courtesy DEFINES OUR POLICY. A CHILD'S ORDER RECEIVES EVEN MORE CAREFUL, CONSIDERATION THANTHAT OF A PERSON OF MATURE YEARS AND JUDGMENT. Meat Specialty of Star Ham and Bacon curing money to build their National Home at Staunton, Va., for the aged and infirm members of the Order. The following grand officers were elected John G. Jones, Most Excellent Grand High Priest, P. D. McFarland, Deputy Grand High Priest, H. W. Schoefield, Grand King, B. R. Sutton, Grand Scribe, D. A. Hall, Grand Treasurer, A. A. Hodges, Grand Secretary, D. L. Lance, Grand Master of the First Veil, Samuel Prather, Grand Master of the Second Veil, N. W. Knight, G. M. of the Third Veil. A committee was also appointed consisting of five members to aid and assist the Masons and members Temple. The indication is from reports made by the Deputy that 20 new Royal Arch Chapters will be organized within a year. A tourist club was also organized by a number of the members of the Order for the purpose of attending the session of the General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the United States that will meet in Boston, Mass., July 1912. George Jeffries, who for many years conducted a billiard parlor on State St., near 30th, St., died last week. The National Defense League of Colored People of the United States will met in this city next week. Mine E. Azalia Hackley will arrive in the city next week. George W. Ellis, formerly of Monrovia, Liberia, is in the city on a visit. Miss Helen McElwee, of 3230 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 25 CENTS 1900 TIMES & WORLD CENTER IN FOSSIL STATE WILLIAMS FOR THE WEST Forest Avenue is recovering her usual health after undergoing an operation at the Provident Hospital. Teachers' Association Of Northern West Virginia Presents an Excellent Program for the Meeting at Clarksburg the 24 and 25, inst. Welcome Address — Miss Estella Walker, Clarksburg. Response — Miss lotie Lomax, Monongah. Best methods of securing regular attendance and minimum tardiness"—Miss Jessie Hale, Middleport, Ohio, and Mr. L. R. Jordan, Clarksburg. "Distinguish between teaching and drilling"—Miss Esther Colston, Parkersburg and Mr. C. M. Louistall, Clarksburg. "Who should teach"—Miss Mattie Prounty, Morgantown, and Prof. Henry Rainbow, Wheeling. "The need of a business education"—Mr. W. J. Jones, Parkersburg. "What can we do to minimize crime among Negroes"—Attorney T. L. Higgins, Clarksburg. "Social life of the teacher"—Miss Francis Morton, Morgantown, and Mr. Clark Hafris, Elkins. Discipline in school how obtained" —Miss Theresa Parker, Peidmont CAPITAL CITY BANK Charleston, W. Va. CAPITAL STOCK, $250,000.00. We solicit the accounts of firms attention to out of town deposito on savings accounts and invite view in regard to opening an acc Accounts with this bank can b der. Express Money Order or Re same careful attention as if atte PATI Prize Offers from L Book on patents. "Hints to i "Why some inventors fail." search of Patent Office records. Acting Commissioner of Patent the U. S. Patent Office. accounts of firms and individuals of town depositors. We pay three ounts and invite correspondence or to opening an account. In this bank can be opened by Post- money Order or Registered Mail, and attention as if attended to in person PATENTS offers from Leading Manu- patents. "Hints to inventors." "Inve- nctors fail." Send rough sketch ent Office records. Our Mr. Greele, missioner of Patents, and as such, ha- nt Office. REELEY & McINT We solicit the accounts of firms and individuals and give special attention to out of town depositors. We pay three percent interest on savings accounts and invite correspondence or personal interview in regard to opening an account. Accounts with this bank can be opened by Post Office Money Order, Express Money Order or Registered Mail, and will have the same careful attention as if attended to in person. PATENTS Prize Offers from Leading Manufacturers Book on patents. "Hints to inventors." "Inventions needed." "Why some inventors fail." Send rough sketch or model for search of Patent Office records. Our Mr. Greeley was formerly. Acting Commissioner of Patents, and as such had full charge of the U. S. Patent Office. PATENT ATTORNEYS WASHINGTON, D. C. and Mr. C. W. Florence, Grafton. "My hardest problem"—Miss Sadie Mays, Grafton, and Mr. Chas. Page, Moundsville. "Dullards in school, the remedy"—Miss Elizabeth Carter, Kearneysville, and Mr. Fuller, Keyser. "The daily preparation of the teacher"—Miss Hannah Davidson, Shinston. "Best methods of creating interest in literary work"—Mr. E. W. Jones, Buckhannon and Mr. H. D. Hazlewood, Parkersburg. "Kindergarten in our schools"—Miss Beunadine Peyton, Parkersburg, and Mrs. R. P. Johnson, Kimbal. "How to prevent disease in our schools"—Dr. E. L. Youngue, Clarksburg. The literary program will excell any of previous years, because of the presence of Dr. D. Webester Davies, of Richmond, together with Prof. J. W. Hughes, of Wheeling, Mr. L. O. Wilson, Weston, Mr. J. R. Jefferson, Parkersburg and Music furnished by Miss Mand Davis, Buckhannon, Hiss Florence Cobb, Fairmont, and Mrs. Clara Williams, Parkersburg. Raleigh, N. C., Nov. 12—The Howard University foot ball team gave the aggregation representing Shaw an unmerciful drubbing here this afternoon and won without effort, by a score of 21 to 9. Howard made the first touch down three minutes later the game had begin. Shaw kicked to Allen who ran the ball back to the 40 yd. Lt. Brice, Howard's quarters-back colted on Ferry for a straight line plunge which netted 10 yds. through tackle and guard. Allen repeated the performance through the same hole. On a cross-buck Gray hit the game spot, broke through with Terry and Allen as defense, and scored the first five points. Finding that they could easily hold Shaw, Howard kept to straight foot ball and in the third quarter put subs in the entire back field and on both ends. The other touch downs were made much as was the first, by terrific line plunging. The game was characterized by much unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of the Shaw student spectators. They crowded the field so Howard could not make an end run. One threw a long stick at Terry when he started around end, and another struck Smith as he came across the goal line. Jones, Shaw's star perhaps chagrined because of his poor showing, was guilty of the serious breach of foot ball entiquette of refusing to give the ball to the victors at the conclusion of the game. This and the unseemly conduct of the student spectators have strained the heretofore very amicable athletic relations between the two institutions. TIMBER LOANS TIMBER LOANS Loans on timber tracts and timber bond issues negotiated. C. M. WELCH, 11-4-tf Athens, Ohio Gear CITY BANK and individuals and give special ers. We pay three percent interest correspondence or personal inter- mount. e opened by Post Office Money Or- gistered Mail, and will have the ended to in person. ENTS leading Manufacturers inventors." "Inventions needed." Send rough sketch or model for Our Mr., Greeley was formerly s, and as such had full charge of & McINTIRE MILITARY WEDDING San Francisco, Nov. 16.—The presence of many officers of the army and navy in full dress uniform added brilliancy to the wedding today of Miss Lalla Wenzelberger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Wenzelberger, and Lieutenant William Henry Shea, U. S. A. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents and was followed by a large reception. 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