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THE ADVOCA WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. Radical Changes BEING MADE IN CONDUCT OF FISK, UNIVERSITY BY PRESIDENT GATES. Delivers Fine Talk On Value of Higher Ideals and Standards at "Senior Chapel" When Seniors March in Wearing CAPS And Gowns for First Time. Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 21.—In one short generation, Negroes reared in chattel slavery and their direct descendants can hardly be expected to manifest all the characteristics of the highest Christian civilization. The most of those living today know nothing personally of the past condition of the race but the foremost of them have had teachers mainly from the superior class, not of the immigrating, but the Anglo-Saxon and largely New England Christian people. New Englanders have always stood rigidly by their standards and ideals. These have always been of the highest and best. They are the corner stone of our American civilization and out of them has come all that is noblest and grandest in our national life. They have been imparted to the Negroes and now the standards of New Englanders and the new Negro are identical. Their civilization is the same. ivilization is the same. "It is higher ideals and standards. President Gates of Fisk was born that I want to speak of this morning. President Gates of Fisk was born that I w ```markdown ``` President Gates of Fisk University. and bred in New England and educated there. He appears to have all the dignity of a New Englander and the courage and ruggedness so common among Westerners. He is most certainly a full blooded American of the very finest type. It is evident in all his movements and words. The millions of Negroes throughout this country are yet to know this man and to feel his influence for good in their lives. They are going to feel the strength of his personality in a greater degree than they have ever felt that of any other Anglo-Saxon who has lived and worked with them. Dr. Gates has come among the colored people at a time when they are at their best and are most in need of a man of his race and type to live among them, to see the best there is in them and tell it to the world. Then he can see the other side—the weaker side and can tell it to the Negroes, in order to strengthen and help them in their struggles to embrace the high civilization of this century. He has the ability and courage to do both. He is an American citizen. He feels it, knows it and acts it and he is proud of it. When this man has finished his task at Fisk where he meets face to face the flowers of the Negro race—the representatives of the best there is in the intellectual and home life of the colored people—he will have served his generation and country in a more useful way than he would if he had labored in any other field. The honored traditions of Fisk are being preserved by President Gates, but he is sweeping out of the institutions many of the customs of the past. He is tearing and he is rebuilding. He is doing a needed service in ridding the school of many obstacles in the way of the highest spiritual, intellectual and social de- development of the student body. There were times, now in the past, when Fisk had the appearance more of a winter resort for fashionable folk than of a school of learning. Social activity took precedence over the spiritual and intellectual life of the school. The student body, passing between the buildings, had the appearance of a holiday crowd promenading in a city park. The students seemed to have a lot of time on hand and to be puzzled as to how to use it. Unfavorable comment was heard on every hand. The social feature of the school life at Fisk was formerly stretched to an unreasonable degree. It has a place in every good school, but it should not have such prominence as it has been given at Fisk. President Gates has worked a reform in placing limitations upon it, in that he has shown a high regard for the eternal fitness of things and strengthened the respect of Fisk graduates and friends for his administration. He has lifted the Fisk student body, in one brief year, into a higher realm of culture and scholarly dignity which will extend itself wherever Fisk graduates are found. Friday, November 15th, was the occasion of another new departure. "Senior Chapel" took its place among the honored customs at Fisk. It was an event notable for its dignity, high moral and religious tone, as well as the commendable spirit of appreciation which seemed to pervade the entire student body. The chapel exercises began promptly at 12:15 p.m. There were thirty-six Seniors in the line of march—quite an array of hopeful and ambitious future leaders of the race. The customary prayers and songs were had and then President Gates spoke as follows: "It is higher ideals and standards that I want to speak of this morning. Of course we are always talking about that and we always expect to be talking about that in a place like this. The place has no reason for being except for that very thing. President King, in a recent address to the Oberlin students, called their attention to the fact that many of them come from communities and homes where there is very little talk to be heard about higher ideals. If that be true of a State like Ohio and people like Ohioans, how much more must it be true in homes like those from which many of us come. That is what this place exists for, to hold before those who are here constantly higher ideals. It shows itself in all manner of ways. "I was down last week at a little village (excuse me, a great city), called Durham, N. C. Indeed, it is ten times as big as I supposed it was. I had an impression that it, was a little College town of two or three thousand people; it is nearly 30,000, so I was told. It is a thrifty town built up on tobacco; it is the home of 'Bull Durham;' you have all heard of him and have seen him. I learned the other day of its origin; there was a family there by the name of Bull and so they called the tobacco Bull Durham. They do a lot of good down there with their tobacco as well as a lot of harm. There is a large family there of Dukes. Everybody reads everywhere, from the universal pest of bill boards, advice to 'Drink Duke's mixture of talcated barium powder,' or something like that. Well, that family has been very generous toward the college. We went down there to help inaugurate a new president for Trinity College, a Methodist college for white people, a very strong institution. It was a remarkable gathering of college men (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR) --- THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, NOV. Broader Education IS LINKED WITH INDUSTRIAL TRAINING ON "HAMPTON NIGHT" BY SPEAKERS. A Stellar Event In Educational Life of National Capital When President Frissell, Moton, Williams and President Thirkeld all Score Pronounced Hits. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., Nov. 24—"Hampton Night" at Bethel Literary's special meeting last Friday evening was a stellar event in the educational life of the nation's capital. Spacious Metropolitan A. M. E. Church was crowded to the doors with one of the most representative audiences that has gathered in many moons hereabouts, and the story of the plans, purposes and ideals of Hampton Institute was told in glowing language by eloquent speakers to sympathetic hearers. Ferdinand D. Lee, president of Lee, president of the Hampton Institute Alumni Association of Washington, under whose auspices the educational mass meeting was held, acted as presiding officer and presented the speakers in felicitous language. The object of the gathering was to inspire interest in the work of Hampton Institute and to raise a fund for the establishment of scholar ships for the benefit of worthy young men and women who might not otherwise be in a position to take advantage of the opportunities offered at this splendid seat of practical training. The principal address of the evening was delivered by Dr. Hollis Burke Frissell, president of Hampton. He gave a succinct history of the rise of the historic institution, and described the manual training work carried on there. His laudatory references to Gen. S. C. Armstrong, Hampton's founder, and to Dr. Booker T. Washington, the school's most illustrious graduate, evoked a storm of cheers. The influence exerted by Tuskegee Institute and similar centers of industrial education, which grew out of the Hampton idea and fostered the "Hampton spirit," were warmly praised. Dr. Frissell upheld the so-called "higher education," as understood at Howard, Lincoln and Fisk, but was of the opinion that the hope of great masses of the Negro race lay in the vocational training and fundamental instruction emphasized in the system employed by Hampton. The education of the head, hand and heart was sought at Hampton, and it was aimed to give the average youth the rudiments that would give him a strong start in the battle for existence. The higher education could be acquired by those able to secure it, after the foundation in the art of living had been firmly laid. Dr. W. P. Thirkield, who introduced Dr. Frissell, dealt pleasingly with the cordial relations existing between Hampton Institute and Howard—one being, as he said, the complement of the other. Miss Eloise Bbbb gave a vivid account of the social settlement work now being carried on under her direction in South Washington, where she is doing much to reach the unreached—to make respectable surroundings in what are now slums, and to instil a love for a clean homelife. Prof. W. T. B. Williams, field agent for the Slater educational fund, described the far-reaching character of the work that is being done by Hampton for the elevation of those without the walls of the institution, referring particularly to the Sunday schools, the teachers' institutes, the garden tending, home culture and domestic science features of its extension service. Major R. R. Moton, Commandant of Hampton Institute, delivered a telling speech, defending industrial education, preferring to style the intellectual training as the "broader education," rather than the somewhat misleading "higher" education, and told how the Negro, in command of the" forces of nature, could conquer the exasperating color-line. "The soil, the seed, electricity, steam wood and metal asked not whether the hand that utilized its benefits was black or white," declared he. Interspersed with witty stories and recitals of the effectiveness of the educational tours of Dr. Booker T. Washington through the southern states, Major Moton rounded out a most convincing deliverance in support of the principles upon which Hampton Institute justifies its existence. His tribute to President Frissell was happily put, and he gave to that modest gentleman full credit for the great result that had been wrought by him during his thirty years of earnest effort, following in the wake of the sainted Gen. Armstrong. The singing of plantation melodies by the Hampton Institute Glee Club, under the direction of F. T. Crawley, was one of the most enjoyable features of the evening's program, and the various selections were repeatedly enced, evoking a high degree of enthusiasm, proving that, after all, the Negro is not ashamed of the songs distinctively of Negro origin. The Howard University orchestra assisted in the musical exercises. The meeting was arranged as a special assembly of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association. Prof. Garnet C. Wilkinson, president of the Society, called the meeting to order, and turned the gavel over to President Lee, of the Alumni Association. Prof. Kelly Miller introduced Major Moton when the turn of the Commandant came to speak. Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford acted as secretary. Illustrative of the high character of the audience which gathered to do honor to Hampton and its helpful faculty, there were seated on the platform the following: President W. P. Thirkield, Profs. Kelly Miller, L. B. Moore, I. M. Clark and G. W. Cook, of the various departments of Howard University; Hon. LeGrand Powers and Dr. Thosse Jones, of the Census Bureau; Judge and Mrs. Robert H. Terrell; Dr. Lucy E. Moten, principal of Normal School No. 2; E. C. Williams, principal of M Street High School; Dr. W. Bruce Evans, principal of Armstrong Manual Training School; Miss Eloise Bibb, president of the Social Settlement; Revs. I. N. Ross, of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church and S. L. Corrothers, of Calbraith A. M. E. Zion church; Assistant District Attorney James A. Cobb; Attorney S. J. Davidson; Mrs. Daniel Murray, of the Washington Free Kindergarten; Miss Miss R. Bowen, of the public schools; Prof. J. T. Layton, director of music in the public schools; N. E. Wetherless, instructor in science, M Street High School; and Judge M. W. Gibbs, of Arkansas. An elaborate banquet was served at Martin's Northwest Cafe at the close of the exercises at the church, with Mr. F. D. Lee as toastmaster. Toasts were responded to by Messrs. N. E. Wetherless, Auditor Ralph W. Tyler, R. W. Thompson, Dr. P. W. Price, F. H. M. Murray, W. T. B. Williams, and Major R. R. Moton, who was guest of honor. The local Alumni Association deserves great credit for the success of their first educational meeting, and Hampton Institute, always a favorite here, finds itself stronger than ever before by reason of the inspiration generated from this immense gathering and the wholesoul speeches by the leaders of racial thought and action. The Thomas-Gibson Nuptials. At high noon, Wednesday, November 16, at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. Addie R. Clarke, 1404 Pierce Place Northwest, Miss Eva Blanche Gibson, of this city, and Prof. James Sympson Thomas, of the Baltimore public schools united in the holy bonds of wedlock. The ceremony was pronounced by Rector T. J. Brown, of St. Luke's P. E. church, assisted by Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, pastor of Sharp Street Memorial M. E. Church, of Baltimore. The bride's trousseau was of oyster white satin, trimmed with pearls, hand embroidered, and chiffon. Miss Gibson was attended by Misses Fannie Cromwell and Eslander V. Thomas, sister of the groom. Mrs. G. S. Smith, of Charlotte, N. C., was matron of honor. The bride was given away by Mrs. Clarke. Little Josephine Caldwell acted as flower girl. Prof. P. D. G. Pennington, of Baltimore, was "best man." The wedding reception was held in the evening from 5:30 to 7:30. At 9 p. m., the happy couple left for Baltimore, where they will make their home at 2111 Druld Hill Avenue. Howard "Eats up" Hampton in Foot-ball Game. In a one-sided, but well-played game the Howard University football team last Saturday defeated Hampton Institute team, composed of Indians and colored students, by a score of 32 to 0. The Howard Kentucky Conquered WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE PUTS IT ALL OVER K. N. & I. I. Score 15 to Nothing Fumbles At Critical Moments Mark The Playing of Both Teams, But Those of the Visitors From The Blue Grass State are the More Costly. Institute, Nov. 18—Out-welghed but by no means out played, Institute team defeated Kentucky Normal here this afternoon. Were it not for frequent costly fumbles made by Institute the score might have been doubled. The Institute boys were coached by Dr. J. B. Brown and made an excellent display of up-to-date formations. Institute won the toss and selected to defend the west goal. Goodlow kicked off to Institute's 10-yard line. Wilkerson received the ball and carried it back 15-yards. Pierce plunged through Kentucky's line for 6 yards. Wilkerson circled left end for 6-yards. Harris circled right end 5-yards. Harris was called upon again but fumbled. Wilkerson made a frantic dash into Kentucky's line but failed to make the required gain. It was Kentucky's ball on Institute's 44 yard line. Irwine tore through Institute right tackle for 10 yards. Frazier attempted to go around Institute's right end but failed. Irwine smashed Institute's line for 5 yards. Saunders bore down upon Williams and it was Institute's ball on her own 26 yard line. Harris made an incomplete forward pass which cost Institute 7 yards, Kentucky braced and held Institute down. Kentucky took the ball but failed to make the required gain in 2 downs. Goodlow dropped back and booted the spheriod to Institute 10 yard line. Wilkerson fumbled and Duncan fell on the ball. It was Kentucky's ball on Institute's 10 yard line. Trwine was sent into the line but failed to move the ball. Rowe dropped back and signaled for a place kick. Harris batted the ball down and carried it 15 yards towards Kentucky's goal before he was downed. It was Institute's ball on her own 30 yard line. Harris attempted to punt out of danger but Goodlow with fine interference brought it back and planted it upon Institute's 45 yard line. Irwine was called upon time and again to batter down Institute's line for substantial gains, but his support was too weak to continue the process. The quarter ended with the ball in Kentucky's possession on Institute's 30 yard line. Kentucky waded into Institute's line and tore off 5 yards. A fumble in the next rush netted a loss to Kentucky who still retained the ball. Goodlow punted and the ball rolled out of bounds. It was received by Wilkerson and Harris. Harris kicked to Kentucky's 25 yard line. Goodlow was called upon to punt Wilkerson fumbled and Duncan regained the ball for Kentucky. Williams carried the ball across the field for a slight gain. Kentucky became over anxious and was penalized 15 yards for holding. Goodlow punted to Institute's 5 yard line. Wilkerson advanced 12 yards. Harris booted the ball to Kentucky's 40 yard line; Institute rallied and held Kentucky for downs. Harris punted to Kentucky's 15 yard line, Goodlow fumbled and Saunders snatched the ball on a run and romped across the line for a touch down. Harris missed an easy goal. The quarter ended with the ball on Kentucky's 2 yard line. The second half was opened by Harris kicking to Kentucky's 15 yard line. Irwine received the ball and advanced 20 yards before he was brought down by Ingram. Irwine charged the line for a 5 yard gain. Williams fumbled and Noel fell on the ball. Each team indulged in a series of punts and unsuccessful forward passes. The quarter ended with the ball in Kentucky's territory 15 yards from goal. At the beginning of the fourth quarter Smalls and Kincaid were rent in to replace Parrish and Jones, and Kentucky called Brooks to replace Williams. Institute called for a triple pass, but it died in the arm's of Kincaid, who failed to heave it over the heads of the Kentuckians. Williams fell on the ball. Harris tumbled within 3 yards of Kentucky's goal and Kentucky recovered. Good- low punted from behind his own goal line. The kick was blocked by Institute but Goodlow fell on the ball like a flash and saved his team by a touch back. Goodlow punted from Kentucky's 25 yard line. Wilkerson brought the ball back to Kentucky's 45 yard line. Harris punted, Good fumbled and Saunders fell on the ball on Kentucky's 15 yard line. Harris carried the ball 4 yards around left end, Taylor plunged into the line for three yards, Wilkerson dashed around Kentucky's left end and planted the ball on the goal line for a touch down. Again Harris missed an easy goal. Harris kicked to Goodlow. When Goodlow was down, he had carried Saunders and the ball 5 yards in his desperate effort to bring the ball into Institute territory. It was Kentucky's ball on her own 45 yard line. Goodlow kicked to Wilkerson who was downed in his tracks, Harris punted to Goodlow. An unsuccessful forward pass gave Institute the ball on Kentucky's 20 yard line. Saunders made an excellent forward pass to Taylor who carried the ball to Kentucky's 4 yard line, Taylor was called upon and carried the ball over for a touch down. Again Harris failed to kick goal. W. V. C. I. 15. K. N. & I. 0. Saunders L. E. Duncan Ingram L. T. Ford Marshall L. G. Beatty Noel Center Wilson Parrish, Smalls R. G. Langford Fields R. T. Kinsey Jones, Kincald R. E. Frazier Wilkerson Q. B. Rowe Pierce L. H. Williams, Capt. Harris, Capt R. H. Iroine Taylor F. B. Goodlow [Name] E. D. GREEN, OF CHICAGO, RE ELECTED TO THE LOWER HOUSE OF THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE. Prominent Couple United in Marriage AND MASS MEETING TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN PUBLIC NIGHT SCHOOLS IN BALTIMORE. Baltimore, Mr., Nov. 23—Prof. James S. Thomas, a teacher in the Colored High School, and Miss Eva Blanche Wilson, of Washington, were the principals in a fashionable wedding in the national capital Wednesday of last week. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. J. Brown, pastor of St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church, Washington, assisted by Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, of this city. The bride is a cultured lady and has taught school in Washington and other cities. The groom is a graduate of Wesleyan University, Middlebury, Conn., and has made a specialty of modern languages. He is a son of Rev. Dr. I. L. Thomas, field agent of the Board of Church Extension and Home Missions of the M. E. Church. Prof. and Mrs. Thomas will reside at 2111 Druid Hill avenue, of this city. Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, Washington, delivered a lecture before the students of the Colored High School a few days ago. A mass meeting to stimulate interest in the public night schools was held at Payne Memorial A. M. E. Church Sunday night. Addresses urging that the race take hold of the advantages offered were delivered by City Councilman Harry S. Cummings, J. H. Murphy, editor of the Afro-American Ledger; Prof. G. B. Murphy, principal of a group of local public schools; William H. Lee, principal of one of the local night schools, and others. These public meetings will be continued. And Delivers A Stirring Address the Affairs of National Import to The Negro, Laying Special Stress Upon Civil and Political Rights. Statesville, N. C., Nov. 22—The 20th annual session of the Western North Carolina Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, which convened in this town last week is unprecedented, when its former reports, harmonious sessions, and expediting business are considered. Rt. Rev. Geo. W. Clinton, D. D., a scholar, theologian, race leader and foremost in planning and in making the recent tour of North Carolina by Dr. Booker T. Washington a triumphant beneficial one to othb races, presided over the conference. This conference embraces the Western portion of the state and has five Presiding Elders' districts and about ninety appointments, including missions. The presiding elders, of these districts are Revs. M. V. Marshie H. L. Simmons, S. D. Watkins, M. Blake and H. B. Bennett. In this conference district is located Livingstone college, at Salisbury, N. C., which is this denomination's oldest and strongest institution, has a property valuation of $225,000 and an enrollment of over 300 students. In the same district will be found the A. M. E. Zion publishing house, located at Charlotte, which is probably the best and largest property owned by any Negro publishing house in the United States. The present building in which the principal part of the printing business of this denomination is done was erected this year at a cost of $15,000. There are over 20,000 members in this conference and the churches within this conference have contributed more than $100,000 for general and local church work, of this amount for the year the fund for the general church has reached $10,000. During the year several new societies have been organized and a number of new church buildings have been erected. The church in which the conference is convening is a credit to the Negro race. The conference is composed of representative ministers, many of whom have had the advantage of college and seminary training. Bishop Clinton especially requires that his ministers must have the required training to meet the peculiar needs of their people. The annual address of Bishop Clinton elicited hearty applause. His perennial utterances on affairs of national import revealed his ability to advise sanely. Among his significant statements were: "While we should be concerned about the nation's welfare and should contribute as much as possible to its general development as well as to the good of the local community, there are some matters of special interest to us as a people. The inalien able rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; the constitutional privilege of exercising the franchise; the opportunity, to labor so that we may secure sufficient means to provide a decent living for ourselves and our families; the privilege of enjoying the benefits of a free school system that furnishes adequate primary training for the youth of our race; and the impartial rights promised by just laws fairly administered, are matters about which Negroes should deeply concern themselves at this time. The very fact that our right to enjoy the above mentioned blessings has been curtailed in some sections and denied in others makes it necessary some steps be taken to prevent, if possible, the further curtailment of our privileges along the above lines, and to endeavor to regain ground all ready lost in a measure because of our indifference or inactivity in our own behalf." He met the approbation of the large audience when he enunciated: "I think that I speak advisedly when I say that the Negro who has the best interest of his country and the welfare of his race at heart is willing to welcome any regulation of the franchise which is reasonable, fair CORRESPONDENCE HUNTINGTON. The social event or the season was that of an elegant seven course dinner followed by a reception given in honor of Bishop and Mrs. W. B. Derrick, of Flushing, N. Y., by Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Thomas at their beautiful home, 1929 Eighth avenue, Thursday at six o'clock. The decorations of potted plants and cut flowers were artistically arranged in the home. At the appointed hour the guests were invited to the dining room and seated at a table, which presented a scene of rare beauty. The favors were white carnations. Those responding to the dinner invitations were: Bishop and Mrs. W. B. Derrick, Dr. and Mrs. Brodnax and Mrs. Frank White, of Portsmouth, O.; Mr. and Mrs. John Payne, Rev. and Mrs. S. A. Thurston, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Foes, Mdeses E R. Harvey, G. W. Hughes, H. G. Gillard, G. W. Winston, T. B. Smith Misses Josie Barnett, Clara Stewart Dr. C. C. Barnett and Rev. J. E Jones. Others attending the reception were: Mesdames Lucy Brown, James Green, Maggie Woodson, Eugenia Barnett, Margaret Humphrey, Ella Winston, R. D. W. Meadows, Edward Johnson, Miss Clorena Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Patton, Mr. and Mrs. Pegee, Rev. I. V. Bryant, Dr. B. F. White, Dr. W. R. Franklin, Messrs. George Lee and G. W. Hughes. Mrs. Annie Craddis is recovering from a severe attack of fever at her home on Tenth avenue. C. A. Payne, of Holden, is spending a few days at home this week. Mrs. Addie Luck, of Pittsburg, is at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Annie Craddie. Bishop and Mrs. W. B. Derrick, who have been the house guests of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Thomas for ten days, left Friday afternoon for Washington, Pa. The death of Miss Mary Hill occurred at Cottage Grove Thursday at the home of her brother, Peter Hill. A surprise party was given Monday evening in honor of Prof. E. A. Viney by members of the choir of the First Baptist church and friends. A purse of eight dollars was presented him. Delightful refreshments were served after which the friends returned home having shown in a small way their high appreciation of Mr. Viney's services. Mrs. Fannie Perkins is visiting relatives in Alderson. Mrs. Rutter, of Powhatan, Va., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Baker, on Eleventh street. Prof. E. A. Viney is indisposed this week. Miss Lizzie Nellins is in Barboursville for a few days on professional business. Miss Lucille Fountain will leave Thursday for Fittsburg to spend the winter, during which time she intends to pursue a trade in the Avery College. Madam Denby, of Boston Conservatory, rendered a classical entertainment before an appreciative audience at Young Chapel Monday evening, November 21st. She was assisted by local talent: Ruth Meadows, Mrs. M. A. Thomas, Mrs. Leo Bromly and Clorena Harris. She left the next day to fill an engagement at Gallipolis. Andrew Baker, Noble of the Mystic Shrine of Free Masonry, has organized an order of Daughters of Sphinx, which is growing rapidly and promises to be one of the leading orders of the city. Leave your notes for publication with Mrs. H. C. Gillard, who will correspond with the Advocate for Huntington. Miss Clara Stewart was in from the Orphan's Home Thursday to attend the reception given in honor of Bishop and Mrs. Derrick. Wednesday will be parents day at Douglass School. Both literary societies have prepared excellent programs together with some exhibit work. A joint meeting of the Sunday schools of Huntington was held at 16th street Baptist church Sunday, having for their purpose the suggesting of plans to bring the orphans and indifferent children into Sunday school. CHILLICOTHE. O. The following invitations has been issued: We, the officers and members of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church, cordially invite you to be present at the dedication of our church, beginning Sunday, December 4, and ending December 11, 1910. The church was organized in 1821. First building was erected in 1858. Rebuilt in 1910. The building is forty by sixty feet in the main part with a large tower and beffry risps from the southeast corner where the entrance is made through a roomy vestibule. This leads into the main auditorium which is arranged with an inclined floor and pews arranged in ampitheatre style. The new organ is placed in the northeast corner of the church and the pulpit is enclosed in a circular railing which brings it about in the centre of the north end of the room. In the south facade of the church is a beautiful art glass gothic window portraying the Master and the Sheep, while the other windows are in art glass of geometrical design. As you enter the main vestibule from Main street a flight of stairs leads you down into a roomy basement, which is the same size of the church auditorium except that along the east side space is cut off for a kitchen and furnace room. The furnace room is entirely fire proof and is ceilled with a reinforced concrete ceiling. The basement will be used for Sunday school purposes, and also for social affairs connected with the church. Entering from the rear, on the left, are the pastor's study and the choir room. PROGRAM. Sunday School—9:30 a. m. Dedicatorial Service—10:30 a. m. Preaching—Bishop W. B. Derrick, D. D. L. L. D., of Flushing, New York, Presiding Bishop of the Third Episcopal District. Platform Meeting—2:30 p. m. Rev. C. S. Gee, D. D., Presiding Elder of the Cincinnati District, chairman. The Ministerial Association, Supt. of Schools and Board of Education, Mayor, City Council and Board of Trade are especially invited to be present at this afternoon meeting. Preaching at 7:30—Bishop Derrick. At each of these services music will be a special feature. Monday, December 5, 7:30. The services will be under the auspices of the K. of P. Lodge. Thursday, December 8, 7:30. Preaching, Dr. W. M. Hindman, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Friday, December 9, 8:00 p. m. Musical by the choir. Sunday, December 11, 7:30. Services, 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.—Rev, W. E. Walker, B. D. pastor. Trustees—Dr. S. S. Jordan, treas- urer; Fisher Sutton, Phillip Harris- son, D. H. Taborn, H. G. Stewart, secretary. Building Committee—Dr. S. S. Jordan, Fisher Sutton, Phillip Harris- son, D. H. Taborn, H. G. Stewart, Jas. S. Lucas, Arthur Redman. The ladies and friends of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church held a kitchen shower in the new kitchen of their church on Monday evening. November 21, 1910 Thanksgiving services will be held in the basement Thursday morning, RONCEVERTE. Rev. A. S. Lewis preached two very able and interesting sermons, Sunday, at the M. E. church. Mrs. Alex Brown, who has been indisposed for the past two weeks, is much improved. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Twist, of Salt Sulphur, were here shopping Saturday and was the dinner guest of Mrs. L. B. Johnson at Green Hotel. J. W. Thompson, of Clifton Forge, came over Sunday to spend Thanksgiving with friends. Mrs. Mildred Brown, of Alderson, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Brown, Sunday. Rev. Howard White preached at Hot Springs Sunday. Misses Lillian and Ruth Lewis are visiting at Lewisburg. Mrs. L. B. Johnson has gone to Union to spend Thanksgiving with friends. Mrs. Rosa Cochran returned home from Marlinton Saturday. Rev. A. S. Lewis was the dinner guest of Rev. John Eggleston last Sunday. Mrs. Clark Lewis was a visitor here Saturday. Mrs. Edna Woods, who has been to the country for the past week, returned home Sunday. Dr. Clay, of Lewisburg, was here on professional business last week. R. F. Watkins, of Alderson, was a visitor here last week. Lewis Barnes, of McKendree, visited here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. French visited Gap Mill, Monday. Robt. Young is confined to bed at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Young, Main St. LEWISBURG Miss Nicey Morris and Mrs. M. F. Stewart, were visiting friends and relatives at Ronceverte, Sunday. Jesse Linsey, wife and children returned home after a short visit to Palaski last week. Sam Smith, of Marlington, was here on business last week. The John Wesley Literary Society rendered a fine program last Thursday night. This society seems to be quite prosperous under the leadership of Miss Nicey Morris and will give an entertainment Thanksgiving night. Miss Lillian Lewis, of Ronceverte, was visiting the Lewisburg Graded school last Monday. George Scott and Oscar' Johnson are sick. Mrs. Lizzie Lewis, who is teaching at Arnoldville, was at home Sunday. J. C. Lewis, after spending a week here with relatives, returned to Charleston a few days since. The Lewisburg Colored School has a beautiful iron fence which adds very much to its attractiveness. The Board of Education had a fine concrete walk made from the front gate to the school building, this summer. We have one of the most progressive and liberal boards in the State in their treatment of the colored people. Miss Florence Bolling and Mrs. Lizzie Lewis spent Thanksgiving day with Miss Ella Bolling, who is teaching at Marlington. W. O. Terry and Fred Huskins, of Charleston, were guests of Dr. S. F. Clay several days last week. PRATT Sam Sellars, of Greencastle, Mack McGee and Jesse Hale, of Tombsburg, were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Holmes. Mrs. Chas. Rollins, Miss Jennie K. Foster and Ed. Lewis were shopping in Montgomery Saturday. Miss Lillian Booker left Saturday to visit relatives on Loup Creek. C. T. Burke, of Hugheston, was in town Saturday in the interest of the American Workmen Insurance Co. Mrs. C. O. Hill, of Handley, was the Friday guest of her aunt, Mrs. T. W. Holmes. Lewis Green, of Hansford, was seen our streets Sunday. Misses Rachel Thompson and Jeannette Powell, of Hansford, were the Sunday guests of Miss Jennie Foster. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Washington, of Hugheston, were Saturday guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Washington. Jas. West, of Hugheston, Alfred Colman and Kenneth Brooks, of Handley, Chas. Rollins, Elmer Lawrence were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Holmes. Miss Jennie K. Foster will leave Wednesday for Hinton to attend the Teachers Association. T. W. Holmes attended church at Handley Sunday, Miss Jennie K. Foster, Fred Foreman, Wm. A. Powell and W. P. Holmes attended church at Hansford Sunday night. Mrs. Eliza Jones, George Washington and Oscar H. Holmes, who were reported sick last week are slowly improving. Mrs. T. W. Holmes is sick. RAYMOND CITY The members of the Mt. Hermon Baptist church had their eighteenth anniversary here last week. An excellent program was rendered. The welcome address was delivered by Miss Mattie Curtis. Among those present were Dr. Dr. C. H. Payne, Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, of Huntington, Rev. J. N. Mentz, of South Africa. Sunday at Mt. Hermon Baptist church Sunday School was held at 9:30 o'clock. At 11 a. m, Rev. Dr. C. H. Payne preached an excellent sermon. At 2:30 p. m., Rev. R. D. W. Meadows delivered an instructive sermon. Dr. Payne again at 7:30 preached a soul stirring sermon. A number from Baneroft and Plymouth attended services here Sunday. The total amount taken up was $58.82. Rev. J. N. Mentz delivered an interesting sermon Monday night. Mrs. Susie Wanzer, of Charleston, was visiting relatives and friends here last week. T. T. Alston, of South Carbon, is here visiting friends this week. B. J. Alexander made a business trip to Charleston Saturday. Miss Mattie Curtis is somewhat indisposed at this writing. The entertainment given by the Sunday School Saturday night was quite a success. Mrs. Junius Nash of Charleston, was a visitor here last week. PARKERSBURG J. R. Jefferson, H. T. Hazelwood, Wert Jones, Misses Peyton, Draper, McClung and Esther Colston left Wednesday evening for Clarksburg to attend the teachers' association. Charles Wells has returned from Athens, O., where he was employed. Rev. Harris, of Bridgeport, O., preached two excellent sermons at the Baptist church Sunday. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis will appear at Ann street church in a recital December 2nd. The musical given last week at the M. E. church will be repeated in the near future at Ann street Hall. Mrs. Madison and Mrs. Burton left Wednesday for Clarksburg. Wednesday evening the Uniform Rank gave a dance at the K. of P. Hall which was well attended. Music was furnished by the K. of P. band. Mrs. Clora Williams and daughter India left Wednesday for Clarksburg. INSTITUTE Mrs. Eunice Brown White spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. Taylor Brown. of Pt. Pleasant, attended the football game Friday. Misses Jessie F. Emory and Charlotte Campbell attended the church play in Charleston Friday evening. Miss Hattie Peters, was the guest of relatives at Institute Sunday. Mrs. R, G. Moore, of Columbus, O., was the guest of her daughter, Miss Jessie F. Embry, Saturday and Sunday. George Holmes, of Montgomery, and Robert Johnson, of Mt. Hope, were here Friday. MONTGOMERY. Rev. and Mrs. J./J. Turner, of Mt. Carbon, were shopping here Saturday. Rev. E. C. Page preached at Eagle Sunday. Mrs. Page and children were guests of Mrs. T. W. Wade. Mrs. D. C. Deans, who has been sick, is able to be out again. Thomas Slaughter, who was reported sick several weeks ago, died Saturday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. Virgie Terrell, at Carbondale. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, under the direction of the K. of P. lodge and Uniform Rank of which he was a member. George Holmes witnessed the football game at Institute Friday. Rev. W. W. Scott, of East Bank, was a business visitor here Thursday. Mrs. Andrew Gilmore, of Levi, was a business visitor here Friday. A. W. Slaughter, was in Charleston, Saturday on business. CLARKSBURG. Jackson Robinson is quite ill at his home on First St. Miss Malcoma Brady who is teaching at Buckhannon was the guest of Miss Willa Leo Saturday. W. O. Armstrong, of Fairmont, was the week end guest of Matthew Obie. E. W. Jones, of Buckhannon, spent Saturday and Sunday here calling on friends. Miss Lula West will leave this week for Philadelphia to attend school. Glovenia, the little daughter of Mrs. Anna Scott is quite ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. Anna Scott was called home from Steubenville, O., on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Fanny Hatcher. Revival sermon are in progress at Trinity M. E. Church. Educational day was observed Sunday at Pride A. M. E. church. Twelve dollars was raised by the Sunday school for education. On Friday a social will be given by Sunday school class No. 3, of Pride Chapel, at the home of Miss Willa Lee. ST. ALBANS. The rally held at the Baptist church Sunday was a success, $236.00 being raised. Rev. J. W. Robinson's club led by raising $65.00. Mrs. V. Daniels, of Charleston, was down Sunday visiting her mother. Miss Charity Trent is reported sick this week. Henry Smith, of Charleston, was visiting friends in town Sunday. Clarence Watkins returned home after spending two months in Mansfield, Ohio. John Early is here visiting his mother and friends. A man whose name is not known was killed at Lewis last night by a train. Charles Fukery and Tom Williams were in Charleston Monday. MT. HOPE. Rev. Robt. Weaver, preached at the Mt. Moriah M. E. church Sunday morning and eying. The death of N. J. Jordan, occured Sunday afternoon. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, of McDonald. Rev. Jackson conducted the funeral services. Interment took place in McDonald cemetery. Misses Annie Patterson and Alice Porter and Clegggett Johnson, Cleveland Browling were visiting Mrs. Thos. Sheppard, Sunday. Miss Annie B. Patterson left Tuesday, to spend Thanksgiving with friends at Boomer. J. R. Johnson, attended the football game, between K. N. & I and W. V. C. I. last Friday. STANAFORD. The Praise meeting was well attended Sunday night. Frank Board is spending a few days with Mrs. M. Winston. Mrs. W. Winston is able to be out again. Luther McRaw was in town Sunday. Walter Robinson has the sympathy of his friends in his trouble over his son and nephew who ran away from home a few days ago. He has not been able to locate them as yet. PRINCETON. H. B. Eranham, of Montgomery was here several days last week looking out a business location, also a residence lot. On leaving he ex- pressed himself favorably impressed with this city and its bright business future. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Callender. Miss Wilmer Gardner has returned home from Bluefield Institute, owing to ill health. Mrs. Alice Bowe is sick with rheumatism. Miss Bertie Wade, of Bramwell, is teaching at the East Princeton School. C. W. Paris, of Montgomery, was a business visitor to our city Friday, returning the next day. Miss Mary Sneed, teacher of the primary department of our graded school, spent the week-end at her home, Christianburg, Va., returning Sunday afternoon. WINIFREDE. Mrs. Dean, of Handley, spent a few days here last week on business. Mrs. J. F. Soot was shopping in Charleston Monday. Mr. and Mrs. John Tarence, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Giles, all of Cabin Creek, spent Saturday and Sunday here with friends and relatives. J. R. Randolph and son Oscar, were business visitors to Charleston Saturday. Rev. F. E. Smith filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached two sermons, and conducted a baptising which added seven members to the church. Charleston Girl Badly Burned—Evelyn Hare eighteen years of age, was standing before an open fire at the home of her mother on Piedmont Road last night about seven o'clock, whes her dress caught fire, the flames spreading so rapidly that before assistance could reach her she was badly, possibly fatally, burned about the back arms and lower limbs. The emergency ambulance was procured and the unfortunate girl taken to the General Hospital, where the girl's mother, Mrs. Mary Hare, is a patient, having undergone a serious operation yesterday. Here her injuries were dressed, and at a late hour she was resting as nicely as could be expected considering the seriousness of her burns. It is likely that the mother will not be made acquainted with the condition of her daughter while she, herself, is in so critical a state. Will Have Benefit.—Friday of next week the Anti Tuberculosis League will have a "Benefit" at the Majestic theatre both afternoon and evening. The management of the theatre has kindly donated the use of the house to the organization for that day and the proceeds will be used to ameliorate the condition of those suffering from consumption who are not able to supply themselves with medicines and food. Consul Payne Hore.—C. H. Payne, U. S. Consul at St. Thomas, Danish West Indes, was a business visitor to the city from Huntington Monday, and was the dinner guest of Assistant State Librarian J. A. Jackson. Mr. Payne's sixty days leave of absence expires shortly and he expects to go east about the first of the month and sail for his post of duty about December 14. He will visit Charleston again Tuesday of next week. Surprised at City's Growth.—Dr. R. L. Gordon, of Thurmond, was in the city Saturday. This was the doctor's first visit to the city in five years and he expressed great surprise at its growth. Dr. Gordon is one of the pioneer colored physicians of the state and has built up a lucrative practice in and around Thurmond. Make's a Hit.—"The Fruit of his Folly" scored such a distinct hit at Simpson M. E. church, Friday night, that the local talent producing it was prevailed upon to repeat the performance Tuesday night. The first evening the church was filled to its capacity, even standing room being at a premium, and the audience, it was true of those in attendance Tuesday, was outspoken in its praise of the rendition. The stellar role was handled by Mrs. R. L. Jones, ably supported by a strong caste of all who came in for hearty congratulations after the performances. The cast of characters, was: Jack Dunning—A Victim of his own Folly—J. A. Jackson. Dorothy Dnning—His Wife—Mrs. R. L. Jones. Percy Ogden—A friend of Jack— Mr. Gilbert Beane. Alice Grandon—A Friend of Dorothy—Miss Amelia Wilcher. Ashley Drayton—Man of the World—Dr. J. B. Brown. Malinda-Dorothy's Aunt—Mrs. J. S. Carroll. Polly Flinders—The Dunnings' Servant—Miss Grace Robinson. Hiram Boggs—Owner of Juniperville Farm—Theodore Henderson. Sarah—His Wife—Miss Cordelia Wanzer. William Henry—Bell Boy—Edward Wells. Auto Party to Lock 6.—An auto party, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Smith, spent a pleasant evening last week of Lock 6 as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Poindexter and Miss Sue Chandler. A dainty lunch was served after a few hours devoted to parlor games. Attending Teachers' Association—Misses Rhoda Wilson, Hattie Peters, Aristis Johnson, Blanche Jeffries, ONE FIF From Regula Children Bearskin, Carac cloth, Prices $ For real barg SAHLEY, GEORG Dry Goods and La 11 Capitol St. Flora Wenster, Nina Clinton, Lizzie Hopkins, Amelia Wilcher, Estella Green and Messrs. J. F. J. Clark and C. W. Boyd, of the city schools, in company-with a number of teachers from Institute left Wednesday for Hinton to attend the West Virginia State Teachers' Association in session there Thursday and Friday. Baptist Church Notes.—The pastor of the First Baptist church is making a special effort to impress upon his members the necessity of using the blanks which were distributed some time ago for monthly reports. e is taking this step to work up interest in the grand rally which the clubs are striving hard to make a success in the spring. Dr. C. H. Payne will deliver a lecture for the Tribe of Reuben Tuesday night of next week. The clubs are getting ready for the Christmas Bazaar. Personals and Locus. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Berry, of Athens, O., are in the city visiting the latter's sister, Mrs. Lillian Starks. W. O. Terry and F. H. Huskla returned yesterday from New York city where they spent several days visiting. Lee Johnson, of Winifrede, was a business visitor here Saturday. Mrs. Margaret McClarey, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Beatrice Piper, of Wheeling, are here visiting their parents, the Rev. and Mrs. R. Dowss. Both ladies will remain till the last of the month when the former will be accompanied home by her sister, Mrs. Elsie Baker. Miss Bessie Beck, en route from her home at Lexington, Va., to visit her mother at Columbus, O., is spending a few days here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Whitaker Lee Wilson, of the Pullman Co., with headquarters at Washington, was here a few days last week in attendance upon the U. S. Circuit court. He was the guest of Phil Waters. Mrs. Elsie Baker is visiting friends at Columbus, O., this week. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Crump died Friday morning after a short illness. Dr. E. V. Jordan, general agent for the American Workmen's Insurance Company returned yesterday morning from Cabin Creek where he spent the first of the week writing insurance. He leaves this morning for Clarksburg. Edward Howard, of Chicago, is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Drucilla nox, Court street. Mrs. Mary Dillard left Saturday for Washington, D. C., on business. The Ladies Rrt and Needle Work club will meet with Mrs. Lydia Hawkins, Sentz street, next week. Mrs. John Jefferson is seriously ill at her home on Dickinson street. ill at her home on Dickinson street. Miss Prudie Campbell is at the Charleston General Hospital to undergo an operation. Chignon puffs at Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol street. Miss Charlotte Campbell was the week end guest of Miss Amelia Wilcher. The Art Club was pleasantly entertained by Miss Esther Fulks; Wednesday evening at her home on Jacob street. Miss Hattie Peters spent the week end at Institute. Jno. Davis, of Point Pleasant, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood the latter part of last week. Mrs. E. M. Burgess, of Institute, was in the city Friday. Otha Wells is able to be out after a few days illness. Mrs. Lula Woods has returned from a visit to relatives n Pittsburgh, Pa., and Parkersburg. Mrs. Fred Huskins was hostess to the Improvement league Friday of last week. Mrs. Sarah Johnson and son, Curtis, are spending Thanksgiving with relatives in Ansted. Little Miss Mary Flagg is ill at the home of her grand-mother on Bradford street. Mrs. Alice Wehrle is ill at her home on Washington Court. Edward Ross was ill with tonsillitis a few days this week. ONE FIFTH OFF Edward Wells has returned to the city from Columbus, O., where he was called because the death of his mother. Mrs. R. B. Reed has returned home after visiting relatives in Kentucky. She was accompanied by her daughter, Miss Henri Reed. NOTICE OF BIDS. Bids for the publication of 1000 minutes of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, of West Virginia, will be received at the office of the Grand Chancellor, L. O. Wilson, Weston, W. Va., until the 3rd day of December 1910. The minutes to be composed of the following material etc: Advertisers Covers, Art Fabric Finish, 20 x 25—60 Ib, color, Opal or Clover or both. Book No. 1, S. & O. Book, Basis 25 x 38—601b. Size of printed page 6 and 5-8 x 4, or 24 x 40 ems pica. Right to reject all bids is reserved. GOMPERS MISUNDERSTOOD Did Not Declare He Wanted Negroes Eliminated From Labor Unions. St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 18—The controversy in the American Federation of Labor between the Reed and McNulty factions of the electrical workers' union was before the federation today. Defeating a substitute resolution offered by Thomas L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers, which provided for a convention of both factions, the federation then referred the matter to the executive council. Samuel Gompers in an address said he has been misunderstood regarding his reported declaration towards Negroes and unions. He says he did not say he wanted Negroes eliminated from the unions but did say it was Negroes as a class that made the problem a difficult one. "GRANDFATHER CLAUSE." Fought in United States Supreme Court By Oklahoma Negro. Washington, Nov. 19.—Eleven days after the election Joseph Alwater, an Oklahoma Negro, today filed in the Supreme Court of the United States his appeal from the decision of the Oklahoma Courts, which had refused to enjoin election officials in Oklahoma City from denying him the right to vote on November 8. The petition for injunction was based on the claim that the "grandfather clause," placed in the Oklahoma Constitution by amendment, was invalid, because it would deny the right to vote to a large number of Negroes in the state entirely on account of color or previous condition of servitude. The clause complained of denied the right to vote to those who could not read and write a section of the constitution. It provided, however, that no person should be denied the right to vote if either he or his ancestor had the right to vote in any form of government on January 1, 1866. KNIVES AND PISTOLS USED Dispute Between Negro and White Blue Jackets Develop Into Fight. Cherbourg, Nov. 18—The dispute between the white and Negro blue jackets of the American squadron under Admiral Vreenland tonight developed into a fight in which revolvers and knives were used. The gendarmes arrested a man from the Kansas charging him with stabbing a man from the Louisiana. Two Negroes were severely stabbed. Extra police patrols were asked for. The sailor from the Louisiana died later. Ramen eee Pa RPTL BU Ce PRS RT ME AOC ta bere GER ee ae EE RE NR ey pe SESE NO AU a Rit A SLs a AO * PORRERH Pie Ceo ae 8 lg Nee eee te ee re wi ar eee Sea ar ee es SE et Seep ee PR Cote te peste ili His deg we data ata edoes mo, tans ta roa ee ee shen Rook eee St ei eects atone ‘THURSDAY. NOV O46 19465 a oe I" SHE “AnY6eaen : ME rey 2 - SN SS IN SELECTING THE BEST SHOES, AS IN VOTING FOR THE BEST MAN AT ELECTION TIME—IT'S A SAFE RULE ‘LO CONSIDPR 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 VALUBKS AND SQUARE DEAL- ING. PEOPLE ARE BUYING “MAY'S SHOES” IN GREATER NUMBER THAN EVER THIS PALL BECAUSE PAST EXPPRIENOKS PROVE "THAT YOU WILL BE MOST FASHLONABLY, MOST ©OM- FORTABLY, MOST DURABLY 8HOD. ALWAYS WEAR “MAY'S SHOKS.” 2 * © 7 Aj ® as \, | @ « ALY @ ao ‘ SS eo & » she A 5 ; —_ 3 a te ia id é Ki ff ’ fe five , oO Zp ONE OF THE SEASON'S MOST POPULAR STYLES: IN BUTTON on BLUOHER—SHORT VAMP, FREAK TOK, 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 ee MAY SHOE COMPANY sires, « 203 CAPITOL STREET ee Broader. Edueation- pestlndesideen Deegan team has not, been scored against in ‘the past two seasons, and has shown Splendid form against all competi- tors... In’ Saturday's game, although Hamipton put up a etiff fight, the Visitors were clearly outclassed. The Howard boys, showed themselves to be masters of all the fine points of the game and took advantage of the openings left by. their oppdnenta. in Prof, Marchand, formerly of Wil- ame College, but now an Instructor at Howard, the local boys have a fing coach, and to his superior general- ship a large measure of credit must ‘be givenfor the Talees” showing the boys ‘on ‘the bill have ‘been mak- ing thie season, gOn Thanksgiving Day, Howard meets Lincoln Univer- sity on the latter's fleld, and the con- test will be for “blood.” On the Howard campus, M Street and Arm- strong: Manual, old-time foes, will try conclusions. Seine: Himathdaes Gn Panis. *t is an open secret that shortly After the holidays, when “Register” J. ©. Napier shall have been instal- Jed, and it is hoped that “Assistant ‘Attorney-General? W. H. Lewis will have come into his own, a conference of the principal officeholders and prominent race leaders is being planted for. Now that the elections are over and the line of battle for 1912' must soon be drawn up, It oc- curs to those’ who are lool:»1 up to by the Negroes In the States for @uldance, that there had better be 2 “getting together” to see just where ‘We are “at”. Besides the high-grade officials ‘here in Washington and thelr friends, counsellors aad chro- niclers, it is expected that severai of ‘the party leaders from the outside will come on for the “confab.” ‘Among those who may be included in the charmed circle are Anderson and Pineliback, of New York, Wi- Mams, of Illinois, Cottrill, of Ohio, ‘Cummings, of Macyland, Asbury, of Fenneylvania, Gilmer, of West Vir- ginia, Elbert, of Delawar> and others {f possible, local factionalism is to be avoided; if divistuns are to extst, it Is expedient to find early in the game Just where the parting of the ‘ways is to come and why. ‘The con- ference, it is said. will be behind closed docrs, and that there wiil be xome plain, heart-tc-heart utterances 43 not doubted. Nevertheless, a con- ference of this kind is the thing nered, and those responsible for :t heve struck the nail on the head, Gut cy the meeting, nothin; but 90d Biculd come, ee ee Beginning this week there is a change of management at the New Howard Theater. A white manager, T. A. Faulkner, and a white treas- rer, F. A. Rice, have been installed and a season of dramatic productions with all white performers is to be inaugurated. ‘The character of plays will be much of the same order as those presented at the Academy of Music, which is a part of the ‘Havylin- Stair syndicate. It is a peculiar in- stance that this week, the drama “St. Elmo”, which opens the new administration at the Howard, is al- meng pe ne ak ge Se the Académy has been enjoying an immense colored patronage, confined though it is to the gallery, there are evidences that the two houses aré preparing for a fight over this profit- able Negro contingent. The Academy has started the ball rolling. by re- ducing its prices to meet those in vogue at the Howard—16 cents in the gallery, running to 50 cents in the parquet. ‘Tho Academy will compete only for the gallery trade of Negroes, however, unless the contest grows bitter, when ‘It 48 predicted that the white house will “loosen up” and throw open its balcony as a bait for the colored business, In any event, the proprietors, Rosenthal and Benedict, Baltimore capitalists, were losing money on the Howard and they have decided that some chamge of policy was necessary. to keep from sending more money to the bad. Polite vaudeville proved a failure; then, after “The Smart Set’ had played a week of “capacity” houses, it was decided to try musical comedy, and a stock company was organized, headed by J. Leubrie Hill, “My Friend From Dixie,” a really creditable production, was put. on, ‘but It failed to score, and last Sat- urday night saw the company resolve itself into its original elements. Now, melodrama is to be tried, and it re- mains to be seen what success at- tends this new experiment. The booking offices said’ the Howard could got secure first-class attractions with a colored manager, and Rosen- thal and Benedict concluded to part with William H. Smith, who had come on from Chicago, with a fine record as a manager, having piloted the Pekin to fame and fortune for Manager R. T. Motts. The policy of vatering to “the people,” regardless of color, will ibe continued, although the attractions will be all white. It fe said that the company got- ten together by Leubrie Hill will be placed on the road, -but, as yet, nothing definite has been decided up- on. Inthe meantime, some of the members, notably Leona Marshall and Lewis Mitchell, have accepted engagements at Ford Dabney’s and other minor theaters. ‘Manager Smith’s plans have not been announce ed, but it is rumored: that he has something sensational to spring pretty soon. The next attraction at the New Howard will be Clara ‘Turner, a strong emotional actress, in “Anita, the Singing Girl.” President ‘Taft’ was ‘the’ guest’ of Governor Mann, of Virginia, yester- day at a hare banbeeue at Richmond The meal was prepared by an old col- ored “mammy” who has long ‘been in the employ of the Mann household and whom the Governor says is the best cook in the South. President Taft is said to be very fond of old- fashioned southern cooking. “The Crisis,” the new magazine pwhlished by the New Forward Move- ment, has made its appearance here. It is edited by a syndicate, headed ‘by Prof. W. E. B, DuBois, Kelly Mil- Jer, J. Max Barber-and others. It has absorbed “The Horizon,” and the subscriptions paid to the latter will be carried by “The Crisis.” As to the strength if the new comer, there is quite a division of opinion. ‘There is a clearness of statement and freedom trom race or petty person- alities, however, that commend it to favor. ~ Garnet C. Wilkinson, as president of Bethel Literary and Historical Aesociation, is reviving the old-time Teputation of” this splendid organt- zation. It has had excellent meet- Ings all this year and there has been @ reunion of the factions that split off from the parent body a few years ago over certain problems of govern- ment. ‘The new alliance was signal- ized Friday night by the appearance of Former President Shelby J. David- son on the platform, and on Tues- day night the amicable relations were clinched by the reading of a paper before the regular meeting of the body by Former President L, M. Hershaw. These, with Prof. J. W. Cromwell, constituted the back- bone of the so-called “insurgents.” Mr, Hershaw presented an excel lent review of the picturesque career of “Joan of Are,” and threw some new light upon the spirit that moved the “Mald of Orleans” to the patriotic fervor that led to her untimely taking off. President Wilkins has a num- ber of every strong attractions for the remainder of the season. | Col. Henry Lincoin Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, will ask permis- sion of Congress to make a number of reforms in the conduct of his of- | fice. He wiehes, among other things, ‘a private secretary, and ‘Terok) the opinion that. an increase. of salary throughout the office would.be a ft ting recognition of the effictency of his force. The clerkship lately held by Lieut. W. A. Pinchback remains vacant. Hon. J. C. Dancy has been on a lec- ture tour, and reports that large houses have greeted him everywhere. Mr. Dancy delivered some convincing speeches in Pennsylvania during the recent campaign, and the Chambere- burg Repository spoke in the highest terms of his ability as an orator and logician. Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, de- nies that he is opposed to the pres- ‘ence of Negroes tn the labor unions, and says he was misquoted in an interview which gives out that im- pression. <A fuller statement than any he has given’ out yet in support of the Negro as a labor unionist, will be required ‘before Mr. Gompers position is satisfactorily understood by the rank and file of the Negro race. Prof. E. BE. Just, of Howard Uni- versity, delivered a scholarly address on “Heredity” at the last meeting of the Mu-So-Lit Club. = Register W. ‘T. Vernon recently matriculated in the Law Department of Howard University, but has been too busy to pursue the study of Blackstone, He has been filling lecture engagements in Illinois this week, : A banquet in honor of Dr. A. M. 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Dr. Gertrude Curtis, the first col- ored woman to qualify as a dentist in the State of New York, has wyjtten James C. ‘Waters, Jr. resident as the Council of Upper Classmen of Howard University, offering $5,00 as a prize for excellence in dentistry. Dr. Curtis’ generous offer will be ac- cepted by the Council, and the prize formally tendered to the University through President 'Thirkield. It is now definitely given out that a Tuskegee Alumni Association ia to be formed in this city. Dr. S$. L. Corrothers, pastor of Galbraith A, M. EB. Zion chureh, spoke on “The Significance of the Recent Elections” this week at his church. Dr. Corrothers is the head of the local branch of the Independ- ent Movement. “Aunt Daphne Whitlow, as she was called, @ Murse of note, died last Thursday at Freédmen's Hospital, at the age of 112 years. She had been connected with the Hospital since it was founded, and when she grew too old for work, about twenty years agor she was taken under the care of the institution, “Aunt Daphne” was a nurse in the camps of the Civil War and had a history that is full of in- terest, FORMER SLAVE. Gives Site for Negro ‘Tuberculosis Sanitarium in Colorado, Colorado Springs, dolo., Nov, 22— James K. Polk ‘Taytor, a former slave, 71 years old, and his wifo, it was announced today, have given 480 acres of land at Calhan, 40 miles east of Colorado Springs, to the Charles Sumner Tuereulosis Asso- ciation as a site for a national tu, bereulosis sanatorium for colored people. It is understood $300,000 will be spent on the sanatorium. PRESIDENT SCARBOROUGH. 'TBLL OF SCHOOL'S NEEDS, Civculates Addresses in Which Wants of Wilberforce are Set Forth. Wilberforce, O,, Nov, 23—A gift Of $13,000 to Wilberforce University from an English woman was announc ed at a welcome reception to Miss Hallio Q. Brown, the — elocutionist, who has Just returned from Europe. President W. 8. Scarborough ts engaged in acquainting prominent People with the needs of the univer- sity. To that end he is circulating an address delivered by him at a meeting of the District of Columbia Braduates of the school over ‘a year ABO. AN IDEAL HUSBAND 's patient, even with a nagging wife, for he knows she heeds help. She may be so nervous and run-down in health that 4rifles annoy her, If she is melancholy, excitable troub- led with loss of appetite headache, sleoplessness, constipation or faint- ing and dizzy spells, she needs Ilec- tric Witters—-the most wonderful remedy for ailing women. ‘Thou- sands are suffers from female Woubles, nervous troubles, backacne and weak Kidneys have used them and become healthy and happy. Try them. Only 500 Satisfaction guaranteed by all druggists. 1-3-4. + A MAN WAN'T ‘TO DID. only when a lazy liver and sluggish bowels causes frightful despondency. 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SMITH, Mgr, i CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE ~» HOT SPRINGS, ARK: By proclamation of President Taft and Governor Glasscock, we are keeping this day as a day of thanksgiving, expressing our gratitude in hymns and prayers to the Giver of all good for the many blessings He has conferred upon us during the past year. Each of us can look into his own heart and call up some special blessing dropped into our lives by the beneficience of Providence. If we have had health and strength, it is through the goodness of God. If sickness, has visited our homes, we may be thankful that we have had the strength to bear it hopefully. As a community we have much to be thankful for. We have schools for our children and the right to worship God in our own way, for which the men who held the first Thanksgiving had to cross the perilous ocean. Looking out over the state, we can congratulate ourselves that the repressive laws which hinder our brethren to the south of us do not exist in West Virginia. Our people are free to come and go without molestation. Class legislation is here unknown, for here all the people are allowed to take part in choosing the law-makers. We ought to be thankful because not only the letter of the law, but the spirit of the law looks to the preservation of all the natural and political rights of the citizens without distinction, and that the spirit of fair play has been and is still dominant among West Virginia-ians. Throughout the nation prosperity reigns and our readers have shared the harvest of good things which prosperity gives. Seed time and harvest time are early and later rains have fallen from the finger of Go in hounteous plentitude. In the main, our country has been well governed. True, here and there plague spots of meanness and injustice abound, but we must thank God that our condition is no worse, and look to the future for the correction of the annoyances. No country is perfect, but as countries go, ours is the best of them all. It is the best in principle, and we must labor and pray that it may be ideal in practice. Filled with thankful hearts, forgetful of all that could mar our happiness from without, let us ask the good God to correct our faults and make us worthy of the blessings that the fullness of years brings to us. With joy and Thanksgiving let us spend the day. O give thanks unto God, for He is good, for his mercies endureth forever. YE PEDAGCGUES. Today there are assembled at Hinton and Clarksburg state associations of men and women whose influence in molding the young of the Negro race is second to none, unless it be the clergy. It has fallen to the lot, or, to come nearer the truth, it has been the choice of the members of the West Virginia State Teachers' Association and the Northern West Virginia Teachers' Association to direct the steps of the youth of the race along the rugged path of knowledge. Many there are who are inclined to the belief that the majority of our pedagogues elected this profession because of the social distinction it confers, the case which it allows and the remuneration out of all proportion to the physical and mental exertion employed. That such an opinion is gaining ground, the teachers have only themselves to blame. There is no denying the fact that the majority of the profession, like those in other walks of life, are looking to the main chance. They are concerned not so much with the good they can accomplish in any community as with the salary that community pays for the grade of certificate they hold. This, however, is not true of all our teachers. There are among them many who have a full realization of the responsibilities of their profession and are giving to the work full and extra measure for the pay they receive. Many there are who are striving conscientiously to lift the pall of ignorance, to inculcate in the youthful mind high ideals and a desire to better their conditions. It is to these noble minded men and women, whether they be many or few, that we must look for improvements in their own profession and the consequent moral and mental betterment of those intrusted to their care. They must take the initiative in settling higher standards of proficiency along all lines. They must take steps to protect themselves and the children from the appointment of incompetent and, in many cases corrupt, trustees. Theirs it is to lead the fight for the repeat or amendment of the law which, by exempting graduates of normal schools from examinations, has weakened the uniform teachers' examination act by granting certificates to those who have repeatedly failed to secure them otherwise. AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SELF HELP. The gift of 480 acres of land by a Colorado Negro as a site for a tuberculosis sanitarium for colored people recalls to mind the suggestion made by this paper some years ago that the Negro fraternal organizations are overlooking an excellent opportunity for self-help by not undertaking a similar movement. At Colorado Springs, Colo., the international Typographical Union (white) has erected and maintains a home for its members unsurpassed by anything in its line. The cost of erection and expense of maintenance was met wholly by taxing each member an insignificant sum annually. What the typos have done, Negro fraternal societies either united or singly could do and should do, for their need is as great if not greater. That they can do it has been demonstrated by the Knights of Pythias who, by an annual tax of twenty cents upon each male member and ten cents upon each female, were enabled to purchase a magnificent business block in the city of Chicago and a commodious bath house at Hot Springs. Ark., with the collections of five years. The necessity for our societies making some move to protect themselves from the inroads consumption is making among their members grows with each passing year. The proportion of those dying of this insiduous disease continues to increase with alarming rapidity and "death benefits" and "policies paid" are giving the treasurers much concern. Both would be considerably reduced and a great saving would be effected at the same time if the organizations would but adopt the remedy which lies to their hands. ANYHOW, WE GOT THREE. There is some satisfaction in the knowledge that the number of Negro legislators was not very much reduced by the Democratic victory of the eighth. W. H. Bass will represent a Philadelphia district in the Pennsylvania legislature, being the first of the race to be so honored. R. J. Willis, of Detroit, will sit among the Michigan lawmakers, and E. D. Green was returned to Springfield by his Chicago admirers. That's not so bad when you come to think of it. Booker T. Washington went to Europe and told our cousins across the sea that the condition of the Negro in America is improving. DuBois counters with a much-signed statement denying the truth of Washington's assertion. Which reminds one of the spectacle presented by a number of ants ferociously attacking; the left hind leg of an elephant which had disturbed their home while at its mid-day meal. The elephant never noticed. The announcement of the candidacy of Watson, the millionaire, for the seat soon to be vacated by Scott in the United States Senate has raised a storm of protest from those who think brains should be given the preference. Odsbodikins! Hast forgotten that it were as hard for a poor man to get into the United States Senate as it is for a rich one to enter the kingdom of heaven? The best thing the two Negro teachers' associations in this state could do would be to get together One association is enough for the white teachers whose number is ten times that of the Negroes and if would be for the latter if some few of the leaders could get the office holding bee out of their bonnets. For the first time in many years Republican legislators will not cut much of a figure in the selection of a United States senator, but what fun they will have watching the other fellows make their choice from McGraw, Watson, Davis and a few others yet to announce their candidacy. Wonder if the announced purpose of President Taft to appoint Lewis and Cottrill was simply a bait for the Negro vote or an expression of genuine intention. 250 Students registered at the West Virginia Colored Institute in the Fall term of 1910. Ten States and Africa were represented. WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE Is the largest and best equipped school in the state for the education of the Negro Youths. 14 courses offered. The school is in the most flourishing Negro community in the state. Healthful climate. No Saloons. The highest ranking officer in the Mexican army is said to be of Negro extraction and of very dark color, if he has a yellow streak the developments of the next few days will make it evident. Radical Changes CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. from all over the country. President Judson, of Chicago University, was there, and Dr. Lowell, of Harvard, I went to represent Dartmouth and Fisk. There were interesting exercises. Mr. Duke has given so much to that institution that they have erected a statue to him in the front yard there. The boys made a joke on the motto of the institution. The motto is 'religio et eruditio.' The boys thought it ought to read, 'religio et eruditio et tobacco.' It certainly is appropriate there. "I found on one side of a good street, not some back street or back alley, a whole row of buildings taking up nearly one side of a whole block, owned by our people. There was a bank owned by Negroes, run by Negroes, a large and strong life insurance company, employing large numbers of young men and young women, keeping their books and accounts; a millinery store, a shoe store and a dry goods store, and a grocery store. A Negro was making a speech about Negroes in business. He said, 'I opened a grocery store and my own people wouldn't patronize me.' I saw him afterwards and visited his store. I said, 'Will you give me leave to speak plainly with you?' He said, 'Yes.' I said, 'Look out, for I am going ahead. You complain that your neighbors and friends do not patronize your store. I should like to say that any self respecting Negro that would patronize your store ought to have a threshing for it. I tried to buy a certain article and you said it wasn't good enough for me, yet it is good enough, you think, for your neighbors. You ought to fail and I hope you will fail. You don't need to have expensive goods; you can have good goods at moderate prices. Clean up your store. Look at the rubbish around, the shelves covered with dust. I don't blame people for not patronizing you, in fact, I would blame them if they did.' He was gentleman enough and intelligent enough to thank me for speaking that way. He said, 'When you come to see me some other time you will see a different store here. I was glad to see that the city of Durham has taken strides in advancement of this kind among our people. Those stores looked clean and trim there were good goods there, goods that any of us anywhere would be glad to look over with a view to buy ing. I asked them if they were under mortgage or debt and they said 'No.' They have a knitting factory there. I talked with the young women working at the machines. I looked into 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 THE ADVOCATE students registered Virginia Colored In 1910. Ten States are Term Begins THE MINIA COLORED largest and best equip- ate for the educati- nals. is offered. The scho- rishing Negro com- munity Healthful clima information address PRILLERMAN Institute, their faces to see if they looked starved or overworked. They did not, they were bright and singing, as usual. You can't keep our people from singing, thank the Lord for that. They were fairly well dressed. It was altogether an encouraging view that I had of that simple beginning of manufacturing interests owned and managed by Negroes. I bought one box of their socks; or I tried to buy them, but they said my money was no good; I am going to see them again. I was interested in another thing. I said, 'What wages do you pay these girls?' 'Five cents a dozen for knitting these socks.' 'How much can they make?' 'Well, four to eight dollars a week.' 'How does that compare with the wages paid in other knitting mills?' Then he told me this: 'The wages throughout the United States, and I have taken pains to inquire and find out, are four and one-half cents a dozen and we pay five.' I said, 'That way lies progress.' Let that be the note wherever our own people are setting up institutions of that kind; let us pay a little better wages than are paid elsewhere. Let us hold our standards a little higher than our neighbor's, never contenting ourselves tagging along behind. So long as it is a fact that wherever our people shall start enterprises of that kind, that they hold up the standards of good hours, fairly good pay, a little better pay than anybody else gives to their employees, that is supreme encouragement. That was the best thing I struck in the town of Durham, the difference between four and one-half cents and five cents. Just here this morning we are thinking of other standards. We call this Senior morning. This morning we recognize that these young men and women of our Senior college class have taken one step upward so far as position and recognition of place is concerned; this little ceremony says nothing whatever about whether their ideals are higher than they have been before or whether they intend to maintain them higher; we hope that, we believe that. It stands for a step upward. Sometimes we think it means Senior privileges. Yes, that is true. What is the greatest Senior privilege? Not to have liberty to do this and that that the other students can't do; that is a small and worthless matter. I wouldn't give much for a student that is fretting and chafing all through his college course because he is denied this liberty or that or the other and is looking toward his Senior year with the hope of getting out from under some terrible restrictions. There are Senior privileges. What is the chief of them? This, the privilege of laying higher emphasis upon all regulations about the institution; that whoever else fails to stand up to the ideals of the institution we Senior will not be found failing. So that in regard to the little details of regulations which we have about here, the little don'ts which we all hate (I wish we never had to say don't, many a boy has been sent to the Devil by that need), we shall measure up to the standard. The main thing is, do is to fill our lives with so much to do that we have no time to bother with the don'ts. Senior privilege is to see to it that in regard to these simple regulations about our campus a Senior will not be found breaking them or cracking them or rubbing --- up hard against them: He is way out where there isn't any obedience to a rule because a rule does not exist to a senior. I do not mean by that that a Senior shall not obey the rules; the reverse of that is true. He obeys the rule so well that it is no rule at all. It isn't restriction but enlargement of life that we are always looking for. The Senior privilege is giving us larger liberty and larger privilege at the point of making larger contributions than members of the faculty can to the student body, because they live right among the student s. The kind of life this institution shows between now and next June will depend quite largely upon the Senior class; it was so last year, always is. Let the Seniors join the Faculty in every right and sense. And if we put that dignity upon you you must on your part stand up to it. Let us do our part then and hold these Seniors by what we demand of them up to that high standard of conduct. It is the last chance they will get to make a contribution to Fisk University in high conduct and bearing, in direct touch upon the student body. Hold them up to it so that one will not dare to let down from the best conduct, the best ideals, the best talk, the best spirit that students in Fisk University can show. There is a word that says: 'Let not him that putteth on the armour boast himself as he that taketh it off.' You are just putting it on. When you come in next June the Faculty as well as the students will rise to greet you on the completion of your course. 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Va., Capital Surplus--$450,000.00 3 Per Cent Interest Paid on Savings Accounts A. M. E. Zion and equally applied to all classes. I do not think that any Negro should desire especial legislation on account of his color or previous condition, and I am sure it is unfair to him and discreditable to him that the state or nation to make him the victim of laws which can be operated so as to place him at a disadvantage and entail upon him humiliations and sufferings which not only militate against him as a citizen entitled to equal treatment at the hands of the law, but are to a large extent inimical to his comfort and health." That the Negro must use his vote for the best interest of the community in which he resides rather than to allow a party that does not consider his personal interest to control him, was a significant conclusion of the bishop's address. Dr. W. H. Coffey, secretary of church extension board made a strong appeal to members of conference to stand for an intelligent preparation of all ministers to meet exigencies they are to master. Prof. S. G. Atkins, secretary of education created a deep interest for education movements in the denomination. Bishop J. S. Caldwell, assisted Bishop Clinton in presiding, and made an interesting marration of the events during the period his denomination was closing a deal on a handsome church now known as Varick Memorial Temple. A substantial amount of money was raised by the ministers and laymen of the conference. Rev. W. H. Goler, president of Livingston College, Profs. J. E. Aggrey, J. W. Wallace, W. O. Carrington, Revs. W. J. Walls, H. J. Medford. Dr. George Clement, the able editor of Star of Zion: Dr. F. K. Bird, R. B. Bruce, W. L. Lee and M. D. Lee, general officers, inspired the conference by their talks. Mrs. Geo. W. Clinton, the accomplished wife of Bishop Clinton, acceptably filled the positions of four general officers at the conference. The conference adjourned Sunday night to convene the 2nd, Wednesday of November, 1911, in Soldier's Memorial Church, Salisbury. Tuskegee Conference Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Nov. 19—The twentieth annual session of the Tuskegee Negro Conference will convene at Tuskegee Institute on Wednesday and Thursday, January 18th and 19th, 1911. On Wednesday the first day, the Tuskegee Negro Conference will be held. Among the topics to be discussed are: Making Farming Pay; Successful Truck Farming; Fruit Raising, Live Stock and, Poultry, Cotton Raising; How to Successfully manage a large Plantation; How to Make a Living on a Small farm. A number of prominent white planters are expected to be present and the question of making tonant farming more profitable both to the landlord and to the tenant will be discussed somewhat at length. On Thursday, the annual Worker's Conference will be held. On this occasion an unusually large number of persons directly engaged in Negro education from the schools of the South especially, interested in the uplift of the Negro are expected to be present. Among the subjects that will be taken up at the Worker's Conference is the following: How can Ministers, Teachers and Business Men assist the farmers to make Agriculture more Profitable, particularly by assisting in teaching farmers more efficient methods of farming, and also to develop the business side of farming. The indications are that the coming annual Tuskegee Negro Conference will be the largest and most successful of all the Conferences held at Tuskegee Institute. A REGULAR TOM BOY 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 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. Railroads' Relation to Country's Prosperity New York, Nov. 23.—Martin A. Knapp, chairman of Interstate Commerce Commission, delivered an address last evening at the annual dinner of the Railway Business Association. He said in part: "If our country is to grow and prosper we must have railway earnings sufficient for three things: "First. A return on railway investments of such amount and so well assured as to attract the necessary capital to improve existing roads and construct thousands of miles of new lines in fruitful districts now destitute of any means of transportation. It is a matter of common knowledge that the output of traffic for the fiscal year 1907 exceeded our entire carrying capacity on land and water. Since it is our national policy—and long will be, I trust—to rely upon private capital and private enterprise to provide these great highways of commerce, must we not in the larger public interest, whatever may be thought by this or that shipper, make the business of furnishing railroad transportation so desirable to the investor that the necessary funds for betterment and extensions will be forthcoming, and so attractive as a vocation that the highest ability will be employed in its management? Otherwise, must not our country come measurably to a standstill and face a future of comparative stagnation? "Second. The payment of liberal wages to an adequate number of competent men. This not only to insure increasing skill and reliability, but also because of the great influence of railway wages upon compensation of labor in private employment. The fundamental social problem is to provide without radical action or injustice, for a more equable diffusion of the wealth which the earth produces. "Third. The betterment of existing lines without unnecessary increase in capitalization. Every dollar borrowed to improve a road now in operation involves a permanent addition to the interest charge which the public is required to pay." Land Office Day in County Clerk's Office Sarah E. Rucker to George Rucker, two lots in Big Sandy district; consideration $1,000. W. L. Savage and wife and S. C. Savage and wife to William Thompson, lot in Kanawha county; $50. Benjamin S. Smithers and wife to Robert B. Nelson and J. K.Nelson, lot in Kanawha county; $3,000. H. H. Parsons and wife to J. H. Harding and wife, two lots in Kanawha county; $5.00. S. V. Morris (guardian) to John Coleman, three lots at Lewis Station, Kanawha county; $375. D. E. Baird and wife to Marion Fletcher, two lots on West Side; $1 et al. S. H. Montgomery to Mrs. Mary Newby, ot in Montgomery; $1,000. H. H. Parsons and wife to J. H. Harding and wife, tract of land on Coon Creek; $340. J. A. Holley and wife and Samuel Stephenson and wife to W. C. Flanagan, lot in St. Albans; $185. James F. Garten and wife to Elizabeth Belcher, parcel of land on Morris Fork of Blue Creek; $1,000. Frank Livey (special commissioner) to B. A. Crichlow, lot in the city of Charleston; $1,100. Trotter Will Not Succeed Townsend It may be asserted on presumed good authority that Prof. James Russell Trotter will not be selected as state tax commissioner. The reports which have been circulated to the effect that he would likely be selected by the governor for Mr. Townsend's job have been an injustice both to him and to the governor. Mr. Trotter is giving very good satisfaction as professor of law in the State University and it is not believed to be the intention of the administration to reduce the efficiency of the university faculty. There is no likelihood that Mr. Townsend, although his term ends with this month, will relinquish his duties until after the next session of the legislature. The appointment of his successor will likely not be announced before the first of the year. Bucklen's Arnica Salve and cured her quick. Heals every thing healable—Boils, Ulcers, Eczema, Old Sores, Corns or Piles. Try It. 25c at all druggists. Program for Shoot at the Rifle Range Thanksgiving Day Lieut. Burdette, of the adjutant general's department, will demonstrate with the machine gun at the rifle range tomorrow, according to arrangements made this afternoon. The work with this gun will be one of the features at the Thanksgiving shoot. The following program has been announced for the shoot: Novice Match. Open to all militiamen who did not make marksmans in record practice this year. Distance 200 yards. Two sighting and 10 shots for record. Prizes: Winner, large turkey; next highest winner, medium turkey; third highest winner, chicken. Marksman's match. All militiamen who did not make sharpshooters this year. Distance 200 yards; 2 sighting shots and 10 shots for record, and 500 yards; 2 sighting and 5 record shots. Prizes same as novice match. Sharpshooters' Match. Open to all militiamen who wish to enter. Distance 200 and 600 yards, and 200 rapid fire; 2 sighting shots and 10 shots for record at 200 yards; 2 sighting and 5 shots for record at 600 yards; 10 shots at 200, rapid fire. Prizes same as novice match. Skirmish Match. One skirmish run for all who wish to enter. Prizes game as novice match. All Comers Match. All Comers Match. Open to all. Distance 200 and 600 yards; 2 sighting and 10 shots for record at 200 yards; 2 sighting and 5 shots for record at 600 yards. Prizes same as novice match. Pistol Match. Open to all. Distance 10 and 15 yards. 10 record shots. Prizes, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Three chickens to be given. Arms. Rifle: U. S. Magazine, Cal. 30, model 1903. Pistol: Any make, cal. 38. Entries to close at noon. Telephone Messages Become Telegraph Messages Instanter Another important step in the use of the telephone as a supplement to the telegraph has just been announced. Under this new arrangement a telegraph or cablegram may be sent day or night, no matter if the local telegraph office is closed. To perfect this method the Western Union has established al night offices in various sections of the State and when the local telegraph office is closed the messages may be transmitted by Bell Telephone to the nearest "All Night" telegraph office. The magic word "Telegram" spoken to a Bell Telephone operator will secure communication with the Western Union. When the local telegraph office is closed telegraphs may be telephoned to the nearest "All Night". Western office by the payment of a small charge for the long distance telephone message. In a like manner telegraphs will be dictated over the telephone by the Western Union to Bell Telephone subscribers, when the local telegraph office is closed, if the telephone toll charges are accepted by the recipient of the message. This new method makes every Bell telephone in the city or on the farm practically a telegraph station, and telegraphs may be sent from small localities at night, on Sundays or on holidays. Telephone users whose names are in the Bell telephone directory may also have telegraphs charged to them. Charleston is an "All Night" office and is the telegraph center of a large section of West Virginia at night. The following cities are tributary to Charleston when their local telegraph offices are closed: Beckley, Clendenin, East Bank, Payetteville, Madison, Mason City, Montgomery, Oak Hill, Point Pleasant, Spencer, Sutton and Thurmond. Rich Oil Territory, Struck 'Tis Said, By Charleston Man It has been reported here that M. W. Donnelly, of this city, who has been operating for oil in the upper Ohio territory, has struck some rich territory and that he and his business associates are getting rich quick. The last well is on Bear Run, near Marietta and near Payne Station, on the Muskogum river. The strike was made in a well that had been drilled into the Cow Run sand more than one year ago. There was a showing of oil in that stratum but it was not sufficient to pay the operators, so the well was abandoned. The hole was recently drilled into the Keener sand and a 25 barrel well is the result, according to reports. The well is on the King farm, and another will be drilled at once. It is believed that in the King holdings there is a considerable pool and the Donnelly interests expect to fully test the territory. 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, Croup and Whooping Cough. They slay thousands that Dr. King's New Discovery could have saved. "A few Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon The best qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want more 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 Colds, La-Grippe Asthma, Hemorrhages, Weak Lungs, 50c. and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by druggists. 11-3-4f Justice of the Peace In Malden District; What Returns Show The following communication answers one appearing in this morning's Gazette: Charleston, W. Va., Nov. 23, 1910. Editor Majl: My attention having been called to a communication in the Gazette of November 23rd, dated Malden, W. Va., Nov. 21st, and signed by James V. Rhodes, in which he claims to have been elected Justice of the Peace, Malden district, by majority of 11 votes. In order that the public may know the truth in connection with this matter, I give the vote by precincts, taken from the official returns. Precinct. Rhoades. Shrewsbury. Snow Hill . . . 27 . . . 16 Danaville . . . 66 . . . 48 Malden . . . 81 . . . 160 Valley Grove . . . 52 . . . 31 Putney . . . 66 . . . 52 Shrewsbury's majority. 15 This vote was canvassed in the presence of a number of leading Democrats, among whom were Judge D. A. Brawley and Capt. John Baker White, whom I know will testify to the correctness of the above statement. If Mr. Rhoales or any of his friends has any doubt as to the correctness of the above statement, I shall consider it a pleasure to have him call at the county clerk's office, and see the tally sheets, signed and certified to by the election officers, of the various products of Malden district. Respectfully submitted. L. C. MASSEY, Clerk Kauawha County Court. His Navigator's Eye Still Keen as Ever His navigator's eye has not yet failed Captain John Henry Faudree, of this city, for he very successfully commanded the packet steamer Leroy! the Ohio last week, after having been off the water for several years and engaged in the insured business. Capt. Faudree took the place of Capt. Chares Stadler and made a round trip on the fleet, steamer for that old time ryer man. Capt. Faudree in former years was in command of a number of different boats on the Kanawha river, including the Speedwell, the Columbia and the Lexington. He likes the river work but makes more money looking after his insurance business. His Hoodoo Car Inner loop car No. 13 has been a hoodoo car for a number of the men who have had it in charge during the past few weeks. The last victim of the spell was Jack Giles, motorman, who was stricken suddenly ill yesterday. He was compelled because of his condition to leave the car and go to his home. He recovered soon, however, and is able to be on duty again today. May Blaney will play the Hen Pheasant in Maude Adams' company when "Chantecler" is produced. By request of the managers of the Keith vaudeville circuit, Valerie Bergere has revived "His Japanese Wife." Marion Abbott is to be in William Gillette's company, and will play Madge Larrabee in "Sherlock Holmes" this season. Ethel Barrymore is to appear in a revival of "Trelawney of the Wells," made famous some years back by Charles Frohman. $ Mrs. Patrick Campbell is to make a tour of this country under Charles Frohman's management in Henrif Batalille's "Foolish Virgin." $ The. Concert., which Mr. Belasco is presenting in the Belasco theatre, New York, is to be taken to England by Charles Frohman. OPENING OF WEST VIRGINIA'S FINEST MARKET HOUSE COMPARATIVELY FEW CITIES IN THE COUNTRY CAN BOAST 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 FREZING 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. 713 VIRGINIA STREET NEW YORK MUNICIPAL TERRITORY STAMP NEW YORK Women Promote Settlement Work ARTS AND CRAFTS ASSOCIATION WILL WORK FOR THE BET- TERMENT OF CONDI- TION OF NEGRO CHILDREN. Bloomberg 118 No Written Preference Memphis, Teen., Nov. 21.—News has been received here of unusual activity among the women of Nashville interested in the welfare of the children of the race. They have taken a determined hold on the unfortunate conditions under which Negro children are living in large cities of the south and have made careful plans for their betterment. They began planning for the work last spring and the facts have just become known through their activity in Nashville and the pressure of their influence into the cities of Memphis, Chattanooga and Knoxville. The moving spirits are among the teaching force of the Nashville Public Schools. They are reported to be some of the best and most practical young women of Tennessee. They give evidence of their sincerity and carnestness by their complete elimination of anything which would give the Arts and Crafts Association a "society side." They went to work to do things and, if reports are true they are succeeding in a remarkable degree. The women at the head of the organization are Misses Elenor Beaden Emma J. Cockrill, Cornelia S. Bailey. Sperry & Hutchinson Green Trading Stamps LIKE EVERY OTHER RETAILER, WE APPRECIATE CASH TRADES, 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 KANAWHA VALLEY. WE ARE PROUD OF THE PATRONAGE OF MEN AND WO-MEN 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 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 A BLE PRICE. OUR LIST OF REGULAR PATRONS INC. MOST CAREFUL BUYERS OF CHARLES VALLEY. WE ARE PROUD OF THE PATRON WHO Know What They Buy and What They WE FIND IT EASIEST TO SATISFY SU THE LABORING MAN'S SILVER IS, CONVABLE TO US AS THE RICH MAN'S GO Uniform Price and Uniform Courtesey DEFINES OUR POLICY. A CHILD'S OF CAREFUL CONSIDERATION THANTHA YEARS AND JUDGMENT. OUR ONLY METHOD OF SECURING IT IS GIVE US A TRIAL Z BROTH H, OYSTERS AND GAMES VIRGINIA STRE Laura B. Coleman, Addie Hendley. Mary Frazier and Sarah E. Flagg. They are being heartily supported by parents of Nashville children and the ministers of the various churches. The women of the organization have organized neighborhood clubs which belt the city and have a membership already of nearly 500 children thoroughly organized and at work each week learning the essentials of every life and being taught how to do and make many things to make home life more attractive to themselves and their parents as well They have an instructor in vocal music and are learning music now to be rendered at their first annual music festival to be held in the large Ryman Auditorium for the benefit of their settlement work. They are expecting to have Mr. Harry Burleigh, Mr. Clarence Cameron White and Madame Hackley as special attractions on this occasion. The concert is the first of its kind and purpose ever held anywhere by our people and will no doubt be the largest and best single effort ever made by the women of Tennessee for the social betterment of the children of the masses. In Nashville Rev. G. B. Taylor, Rev. J. C. Filds, Dr. C. H. Clark, Rev. Preston Taylor, Rev. R. Page, Rev. John Shaughter and Rev. A. G. Coombs are enthusiastic over the movement. They see in it large possibilities for promoting the Christian faith and look upon the neighborhood circles as auxiliaries in their church work. The first club in the neighborhood circle was organize SINCE 1853 MIDDLE EAST PARK STATE PARK 50 at Payne Chapel, of East Nashville. This work has assumed the form of church and school extension. It is reaching out and gathering in many boys and girls heretofore beyond the reach of the influence of either agency. A chapter of the Arts and Crafts Association is soon to be organized in Memphis and the organization will have chapters in both Chattanooga and Knoxville soon. No "essays and theories are being read and explained and there are no teas at the meetings of these women. They are said to be a determined and faithful band of workers who believe that the only way to help people is to lay aside most of the usual preliminaries and to proceed to do things necessary to be done in the most practical and helpful way. AFRO- AMERICAN ORDER OF OWLS. Receive Complimentary to Their Organizer Who Will Institute A Subordinate Lodge. Baltimore, Mr., Nov. 23—A reception to Hiram Soorell, organizer of the Afro-American Order of Owls, was given here Sunday afternoon. The reception was tendered by a number of those who have joined a club, which will shortly be set aside as a lodge of the order. The corner-stone of the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Church was laid here Sunday afternoon with impressive ceremonies conducted by the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Rev. J. Harvey Anderson is the pastor of the church. Prominent Men Address Y.M.C.A. IN CONFERENCE CONDUCTED BY SPECIAL WORKERS FOR THE NATIONAL BOARD AT NASHVILLE. Nashville, Tenn., Nov. 21.—The Kentucky, Tennessee and North Alabama sectional student Y. W. C. A. conference held a three days' session in Nashville, beginning last Friday. President Geo. A. Gates, of Fisk University; Dr. M. C. B. Mason, general secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society of the M. E. church; Dr. J. A. Kumler, president of the Walden University and Prof. J. W. Johnson, president of Roger Williams University were the most prominent of the speakers on the program. Prof. G. E. Haynes, of Fisk and Mrs. W. A. Hunton, also delivered addresses. The special sermon of the occasion was preached at Fisk by Dr. C. W. Morrow. Two sessions of the conference were held at Walden and two at Fisk University. Mrs. J. F. Lane, Lane College, Jackson, Tenn., Miss Mary Spence; Miss Dora A. Soribner and Miss G. Lowry, of Fisk, Misses Edith Yates and Marguerite Melden, of Walden Ulsiversity and Mrs. J. C. Napier also had parts on the program. The conference was conducted by Miss Elizabeth A. Ross and Cecelia H. Holloway, the most active workers of the W. Y. C. A. on the program. Mrs. W. A. Hunton is the wife of Secretary Hunton, of the Y. M. C. A. She is an old Virginia resident. Miss Elizabeth Ross is an Alabama woman and Miss Cecelia Holloway is from South Carolina. They are both Fisk graduates who were formerly successful teachers in Alabama. Their present headquarters are located in New York. The young women of the cities of the south need the Y. W. C. A. There is a place for it in their lives. Those who are out of the schools need it more than those in the schools where they are surrounded with every good influence. The streets and back alleys of the cities of Louisville, Lexington, Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville and Birmingham offer a rich harvest to the Y. W. C. A. The judges of the city and criminal courts in these places have been doing "the harvesting." The growth and character of the work done by the Y. W. C. A. will be watched with interest for there is a field for it. It is hoped that its promoters can think out some plan to place the work of the organization near the peal needs of the girls and women of the race. Then its influence will be felt more than it will in schools and colleges where the organization in many instances is beginning to duplicate the religious work of the schools. Only a few days before the opening of the Nashville conference, women, young and old, were arrested in great numbers for frequenting the saloons and soft drink dives of that city. Similar incidents are transpiring in other large cities. The Y. W. C. A. has a call to reach the "unreached" of these cities in some practical way. Samuel Huston Celebrates Annual PROMINENT MEN OF BOTH RACES TAKE PART IN TENTH ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES. Austin, Tex., Nov. 23—Exercises incident to the 10th anniversary of Samuel Huston College and of the incumbency of its president, Prof. R. S. Lovinggood, began here yesterday and will continue until Friday of next week. The school is under the control of the Methodist Episcopal Church and has done a very valuable work for the race. It has property valued at $80,000. 18 teachers and over 500 students. The exercises incident to the celebration will be participated in by Governor Campbell, Mayor Wooldridge, Dr. M. C. B. Mason, Bishop Moore and other prominent personages. A campaign to raise $10,000 for a boys' trade school will also be waged. President Lovinggood was born in South Carolina 46 years ago. After graduating from Clark University, Atlanta, Ga., he edited the Atlanta Times. He gave up active newspaper work to become principal of one of the public schools of Birmingham, Ala. For the five years previous to his becoming head of Samuel Huston College, he was professor of Latin and Greek at Wiley University Marshall, Tex. He has been a delegate to several conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The World's Work for November contains the second of Booker T. Washington's articles, entitled, "Chapters from my Experience." It is a chapter dealing with the so-called "intellectuals" of the race, and explains in detail the point of view of the Tuskegee educator with regard We solicit the accounts of firms attention to out of town depositors on savings accounts and invite our view in regard to opening an account. Accounts with this bank can be der, Express Money Order or Re same careful attention as if attent PATI Prize Offers from L Book on patents. "Hints to "Why some inventors fail." search of Patent Office records Acting Commissioner of Patent the U. S. Patent Office. GREELEY & PATENT A WASHING posits of coal and our waters for irrigation and power purposes." He declared that "We in turn, should unceasingly labor with our agriculturists and our farmers and impress upon them the importance of intelligently rotating their crops and the necessity of making their fields, year by year, more productive and our farm life more profitable and attractive to our young people." "The speaker also urged a conservation of high standards of manhood ARE YOU WORK OR IS YOUR MONEY? If you are working and saving your money it in a trunk or hiding it some where. If you are working and saving your money and night whether you are working or Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association the money we could save together and then the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have of the main business streets in the city of Herald, the largest daily newspaper publishing office rooms, while the third floor is a large well. After the Charleston building had been dividend or six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share agent in your locality about it or write to --- ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY? OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it some where about your house—You Are Working for Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest—Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend or six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. LET YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION L. O. WILSON, PRESIDENT to the talented gentlemen who compose the "intellectuals." The world's Work is making much of these articles, well illustrating them, and giving them wide circulation. The next chapter to appear in the December number, will be even more interesting in its discussion of the cleavage between the teachings of the Tuskegee educator and those of the ones who are disposed to find fault with his educational program. "Cheap Labor," Most Costly Experiment, Says the Speaker "Cheap Labor," Most Costly Experiment, Says the Speaker San Aotonio, Tex., Nov. 22.—"The cry of 'cheap labor' is a selfish cry, and it is infinitely better to have our broad acres owned an occupied by self-respecting American citizens, yes a thousand times more preferable, than to have them tilled and worked a lot of low-class pauper labor of Old Europe or Asia, who are illiterate, ignorant, without pride in ancestry, and without hope for posterity." Such was the declaration today of John M. Parker, president of the Southern Commercial Congress in his discussion of "A Most Important Conservation" before the Trans-Mississippi Congress, in its twenty-first annual session here. Continuing Mr. Parker said: "Let any one of my hearers visit the congested section of the civilized eastern states and spend a few days going through the foreign settlements in those cities and he will come back home thanking God that he is from the south or from the west where the sake of the "Almighty Dollar" has not yet tempted men to sell their souls and hard human beings infinitely worse than cattle or hogs are treated in our country." "Go there at election time and see how they are voted in droves. Personally see the infamy of the men who do not understand the English language, do not who is the President of the United States, governor of their own state, or mayor of their own city, voting and often repeating at the dictation of their boss. "Sooner or later this sore is going to break out with a virulence beyond control. When that happens the Nation will look to the west and to the south for that broad, honest, patriotic and vigorous response, which we will gladly give for the salvation of our country." The speaker paired a tribute to Gifford Pinchot, declaring that future generations would owe a debt of gratitude to him for "Zeanou patriotism displayed by him in behalf of the people." He has ably and vigorously fought for the protection of our forests, our minerals, our de- President. Vice-Prests., Lightwell, Cashler. TAL CITY Charleston, W. V CAPITAL CITY BANK CAPITAL STOCK, $250,000.00. the accounts of firms and individuals of town depositors. We pay the accounts and invite correspondence into opening an account. In this bank can be opened by Post Money Order or Registered Mail, attention as if attended to in person. PATENT offers from Leading Manu patents. "Hints to inventors." "In inventors fail." Send rough sketches Office records. Our Mr. Green missioner of Patents, and as such a patent Office. REELEY & McINN PATENT ATTORNEYS WASHINGTON, D. C. 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. 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. NC FOR MORE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1910 CITY BANK n, W. Va. and individuals and give special ers. We pay three percent interest, correspondence or personal inter- mount. are opened by Post Office Money Or- registered Mail, and will have the ended to in person. EENTS Reading Manufacturers Inventors." "Inventions needed."" Send rough sketch or model, for Our Mr. Greeley was formerly s, and as such had full charge of R & M' INTIRE ATTORNEYS TON, D. C. Bruce McRae, who is playing the leading part with Blanche Bates this season in "Nobody's Widow," is to be a Belasco star next season. It is now reported in New York that Jane Hading may come to this country for a tour under the management of William Hammerstein. Mrs. Alphie James, the widow of Louis James, has been engaged for a part in Richard Harding Davis' new melodrama, "The Seventh Daughter." R MONEY? NG FOR YOU? ink where you get no interest, keep-are Working for Money. safe way, where it will be working ast six per cent. interest — Your er to give us an opportunity to put e is a picture of our building on three story brick building on one er is occupied by the Huntington ate, the second floor is used for This building is sure to pay us ths our stockholders were paid a the installment plan. Ask your FOR YOU VESTMENT WESTON, W. VA. { L. M. LaFollette J. C. Morrison