The Advocate

THE GOVERNOR DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE LEGISLATURE AS NOW, IN SESSION. Joint Committee Of notification is told that he has a message to communicate to the legislature but he will send it only when the legislature is properly organized. What the Governor Said to Committee "I have a communication to the legislature which I shall be pleased to deliver to it when the legislature is duly and legally organized." Gov. Wm. E. Glasscock Wednesday morning refused to recognize that the West Virginia legislature is in session. When the committee of the Senate and the House, provided for in a concurrent resolution, composed of Senators Preston and Silver and Delegates Glikeson, McCauley and Miller, waited on the Governor and advised him that the legislature is in session, and ready to receive any messages or communications from him, the Governor replied that he had a message to deliver whenever the legislature has legally assembled. Promptly upon receiving the report of the committee, both houses adjourned until this morning at ten o'clock. The action of the Governor in refusing to recognize the legality of the claimed organization of the legislature, by reason, no doubt, of conditions existing in the senate, had been apprehended by both Republicans and Democrats who were at all familiar with the proceedings of the two branches of the legislature had in the past few days, or since the date of the opening, Wednesday, January 11th. That the illegal organization of the senate will endeavor to proceed with business of legislation is expected, but that the Governor will be no party to such transaction is now definitely illustrated by his action of Wednesday morning. Routine of the Senate. Senate called to order at 10:20 by Senator Kidd, presiding officer, and Rev. Webb offered prayer. Following the reading of the journal which was corrected in a minor instance, and at 11 o'clock Senator Hland reported that Senate Committee had notified the House that it was organized and ready for business. Senator MacCorkie informed the Senate that he had notified the House of the action of the Senate on the passage of Concurrent Resolution No. 1, that a committee of two from the Senate and three from the House wait on the Governor and notify him that both houses were organized and prepared to receive any message he may be pleased to make. Mr. Gilkceson from the House informed the Senate that the House had concurred in Senate concurrent Resolution No. 1, and that Delegates Gilkeson, McConley and Miller were appointed by the Speaker as members of the Committee. President Kidd named Senators Preston and Silver as the senate members. Senators Preston and Silver reported that they with the House members had called on the Governor and informed him that the legislature had organized and was ready to receive any message from him, and that the Governor replied he had a message and would deliver it whenever the legislature was legally organized. On motion of Senator McIntire the Senate adjourned until Thursday morning. West Virginia Ranked Third AMONG GRAND LODGES CONTRIBUTING TO PYTHIAN EMERGENCY FUND BEING RAISED TO PROTECT ORDER IN SUITS BROUGHT BY WHITES. New Orleans, La., Jan. 18.—S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, has issued an itemized statement of the receipts and disbursements of the Emergency fund covering the period from Jan. 1st to June 30th, 1910. The total amount collected was $2,198.03, nearly one-half of which was expended in protecting the Order in the suits brought against it by the white Pythians of Georgia, Tennessee and Mississippi. West-Virginia ranks third among the Grand Lodges contributing, the amount from that state being received, $235.10. Mississippi lent in $300 and South Carolina $237.90. Subordinate lodges in the British West Indes, Hawaiian and Philippine islands were among the contributors. Will Blow Themselves NASHVILLE NEGROES DECIDE ONE DOLLAR PLATE SUFFICIENT FOR BANQUET. Public Announcement Sets forth plans for feed for Napier in which the "peepul" will be allowed to participate on payment of one plunk—"Dicty" element overruled. Chattanooga, Tennessee, January 16. The people of Nashville have brought the Napier Banquet to earth at last. The onslaught upon the pocket books of "the faithful and foolish" suggested by H. A. B. Aoyd was a failure. It was more than that. It was harmful because it dampened the enthusiasm of many friends of the Naplers who would have been easily interested in such an affair. The Five-Dollar plan of the "few" gave the impression that the banquet on such a scale would be a kind of worthless luxury instead of a sensible and respectable tribute to a worthy citizen. Furthermore, many thought the use of young Langtons name as Treasurer was poor form, and might embarrass the Naplers to whom he is related. The more thoughtful of the influential men of the city came together and after some discussion decided to call the citizens together and have the details of the banquet worked out in an orderly and intelligent manner. This was done. The result is that the prospects of a nice affair are more encouraging. The Committee of Fifty is composed of the most influential men in Nashville. Their occupations cover all phases of activity in the Church, School, professional business and industrial life of the Nashville Negroes. They ought to be able to uproot the prejudice created by the first "Dickty Plans" and proclamation sent abroad. It is expected that they will succeed and make a great occasion of the affair. They have gone about it in a most sensible manner as the following public announcement will show: Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 31, 1910—The citizens of Nashville are proud of the distinguished honor conferred upon Hon. J. C. Napier in his selection by President Taft for the position of Register of the Treasury, the highest conferred upon any member of our race. It was decided at the Mass Meeting recently held at the First Baptist Church that a Committee of Fifty of our representative citizens would arrange a popular banquet to Mr. and Mrs. Napier before their departure to the National Capitol. It is the idea to make the occasion cosmopolitan and democratic. The distinguished citizen and the occasion demands that the people, the citizenship—and not the selected few participate. At the committee held Thursday night Dec. 29, it was unanimously agreed that every worthy citizen be invited to participate. That it shall be at the popular price of ($1.00) One Dollar per person, per plate. This is in the reach of all and it will pay for menu, hall rent, music and decorations: in fact, all the expense. There is to be no free list. Every participant is to pay $1.00. All are equal. Equal in pay and in participation of arrangements in every respect. You and your friends are asked to participate. The following finance committee was appointed to receive the money, which you will pay to any of them at once. Within a few days, all who have paid will be called together to make the arrangements. That is to say, there will be no cut and dried arrangements by a few at the people's expense. Each person who pays the dollar will be called in a meeting where each will be equal in the choice of place, time, making out program and deciding on what shall be done and by whom it shall be done. The committee has been careful not to make out any program to elect any officers but only to invite those who wish to participate and when they have been given a chance to pay, then to have an equal voice in all arrangements. It is an earnest desire to make the occasion the most democratic and cosmopolitan in the history of Nashville and we ask you and your friends co-operation with the assurance that you shall have equal representation for equal taxation. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, JAN. 19, 1911. Crisis in Tennessee INAUGURATION OF GOV.-ELECT HOOPER BEING DELAYED INDEFINITELY. Republicans at Sea Are not profiting by their alliance with Regular Democrats who are masters of the situation—Negroes interested in final result. Knoxville, Tenn.; January 16.—The term of Gov. Patterson will empire Tuesday, January 17 but the signs now are in favor of his wetting only when the Regulars wish. They hold the whip in Tennessee politics now. These same Regulars kept the Legislature from organizing and finally permitted it to go to work on the terms they dictated. They have succeeded in having the inauguration of Hooper postponed until January 26 and the delay may go further than that. If both Houses finally concure in the amendment fixing January 26 as the date. As things appear now, Hooper may never be Governor of Tennessee. In such a case the crown would fall on Nat. Baxter who is a Democrat. It is not impossible for the matter to be finally settled that way. Now comes the eternal question: "Why?" Republicans and Democrats are strange bed-fellows anywhere and under any conditions. The independent Democrats are not such fools as Tennessee Republicans believe they are. They are playing the game of politics for profit. They want the fruits of victory. That explains why they have decided to be political foes and jumping jacks. They are the disgruntled and disappointed element of the Regular Democracy. They were "the outs" and could not "get in" on the distribution of patronage. Because they are so uncertain to deal with, if would be no surprise to see them finally frame up some sort of combination or trade with the Regulators to send Hooper to the Senate in Frazer's place. That would give Tennessee another Democratic Governor and the Democrats control of all branches of the State Government. They had rather have control of Tennessee than a U. S. Senator and would willingly make the sacrifice. Time will tell. You can't change the spots of a leopard. Good Democrats and loyal Republicans are marked like the beast. They are true to their faith. It seems weak at times, but rises high when the bulwarks are threatened. Self-interest appeals to the job-hunting element of both parties sometimes but when they get "the bone" for which they have been waiting, looking and longing, they take their places again in the old "line up." The Negroes are interested in the final result of the Impending crisis. When the State Republican organization dumped J. C. Napier from the Executive Committee wagon last August, and put a white man in his place, it settled the future of the Negro as a part of the State organization and inaugurated the rule of the Lily Whites. The "sop" they throw out to Mr. Napier in the nature of a job as Register of the Treasury means nothing in comparison to the principle of the Negroes of having a voice and vote in the councils of the regular organization. It was the poorest kind of exchange and looked like snatching a baby's rattler and giving him a milk bottle to keep him from crying although he would be a nicer infant if he had both at the same time. The Tennessee colored Republicans saw the point They wanted Mr. Napier to be rewarded for his years of faithful service to the party but they also wanted some voice in the party organization. They cried out at the ballot-box in November and negotiated their protest against the color-line in the Republican party. Their undivided support would put the G. O. P. on the safe side entirely. It is hard to fool Negroes now and "poor white folks" as well. They are beginning to see the commercialism of the North advancing on the South. They see the corporate interests gradually urging the party in power to side-track the Negro in order to build up sufficient strength in the South to control affairs. The poor white man sees it also. He is not much of a fool now-a-days and knows when his welfare is in greater danger. He is not hating the Negro so much as before. He sees the real "nigger-in-the-wood pile" and his hatred for him is growing. "Socialism and The Greed of Corporate Interests" are the themes of his every-day talk on the corners and in the public square of Louisville, Birmingham, Nashville, Atlanta and nearly all the large cit- les of the South. He is scattying the pamphlets of his doctrine in the homes of the Poorer Negroes and using every means possible to convince colored people that poor whites and Negroes are threatened by one common enemy—the weaty cass. Their work is being quietly but effectively done and I kept up will put them in close sympathy with each other in political matters. Dancy Gets Presidency FORMER RECORDER HEADS RE ORGANIZED LINCOLN MEMORIAL BUILDING CO. Washington, D. C. Jan. 19.—Former Recorder of Deeds John C. Dancy has just accepted the presidency of the Lincoln Memorial Building Company, a corporation organized a year and a half ago in this city, with the primary object of erecting a theater for colored patrons. At the last annual meeting of the stockholders of the company, held on January 2d, new mate-dal was added to the Board of Directors, including Mr. Dancy, Thomas W. Gallaway and Walter A. Pinchback, who have become president, general manager and secretary of the company, respectively. Since the election of the new board of directors some radical changes have been made in the plans heretoterm adopted, and it has been decided to build the "Lincoln Arcade," a building with a large auditorium for conventions, concertas reception, stores, shops and offices, lodge rooms, etc. all to be surmounted by a roof garden of fine appointments which will be reached by a series of modern elevators. The southwest corner of Tenth and U streets, N. W., diagonally opposite the Garnet Public School has been purchased as the site for the Arcade, and the location is regarded as ideal. U street is now the leading Negro business thoroughfare and promenade in the city and the point selected is accessible by two car systems and is in the heart of the section which will readily support such an enterprise. The structure is to be of buff brick, stone and terra cotta, and will rise to the height of four stories. The dimensions will be approximately 80x100 feet, with main entrance on U street. The company promises to complete the building in time for the semi-centennial celebration of emancipation in 1913 and for the inaugural ceremonies of the President of the United States in that year. The corporation is peculiarly fortunate in the personnel of its executive directors. Mr. Dancy has been a success in both politics and business and is now following the trend of the wise men of the race from politics to constructive commercial pursuits. He is safe and sane and can be trusted to handle the interests of the masses with the same conservative judgment that has brought success to his own career. Mr. Calloway has had large experience in managing great enterprises, as his brilliant career in charge of the Negro Exhibit at Jamestown and the Negro collection at Paris will testify, and the thriving Negro town of Lincoln, Md., founded by him, is a monument to his resourcefulness, business courage and capacity for leadership. Mr. Pinchback is a live young man, a lawyer, business man and federal official who has "made good" wherever placed. The other members of the corporation are well-known to the community as reliable men of affairs and there will be no difficulty in disposing of the stock of a concern which spells prosperity at the outset. Shares are now $10 each, but will be advanced to a premium shortly. The entire directorate is as follows: John C. Dancy, formerly Recorder of Deeds, D. C., and collector of Customs at Wilmington, N. C.; Thomas J. Calloway, law and real estate; George F. Collins, Attorney at Law; William A. Bowie, secretary Laborers and Mechanics Realty Co.; Dr. S. G. Elbert, of Wilmington, Del.; J. L. Forbes, Portsmouth, Va., builder; Dr. Charles L. Marshall, physician; W. A. Pinchback, law and insurance; W. Silney Pittman, architect; George W. Reimson, junk dealer; and L. H. Singleton, druggist. LANDS ON CRUISER'S DECK San Francisco, Jan. 18 — Aviator Ely, starting from the Selfridge field, twelve miles south of this city, landed on the dock of the cruiser Pennsylvania, anchored in San Francisco bay. OF NEWBERN COLLEGIATE INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE FOUNDED 8 YEARS AGO. Best People Backers Institution has as sponsors leading whites of community and is attracting national attention— Washington is interested and has promised aid. Washington, D. C., January 19.—An institution that is attracting national attention because of its unique location and the unusual promise it offers to the race is the Newbern Collegiate Industrial Institute founded eight years ago at Newbern, N. C., by Rev. A. L. E. Weeks, a graduate of Shaw University and a minister of the Baptist faith. The school is in the center of the "Black Belt" of the State, the population of which region, according to the last census, was 370,101. Of this number 259,071 were colored, living within a radius of less than 60 miles. This radius includes twenty counties of the State, and parts of adjoining counties, bringing within easy reach of this institution a total Negro population of more than 300,000. The school was incorporated under the laws of the State of North Carolina in March, 1902, and the first session was held, in the fall of that year, opening with a faculty of three teachers and an enrollment of 35 pupils, and possessing facilities of the crudest character. After eight years of incessant struggle, gathering strength by sheer morit, the Institute had one double-story frame building, 40x65 feet, with assembly rooms and four class rooms and one double story church building, of brick, 42x72 feet, with an ample auditorium and provisions for additional class-rooms. These buildings and grounds, as they stand, are worth $12,000. W. D. Pedipher, a well-to-do colored man near Newbern, has donated twenty-ve acres of wooded land, the timber from which will bring a goodly figure, after which it will be useful for farming. A short time ago the Board of Trustees purchased 1,000 acres of excellent land on very reasonable terms, and great emphasis will now be placed upon the agricultural phase of the training to be offered here. Dr. Weeks has succeeded in interesting Dr. Booker T. Washington in his work. During the recent tour of the "Washington Party" through the State, the Tuskegee educator was convinced by personal observation that the development of the Newbern Collegiate Industrial Institute meant untold good to the thousands of Negroes in Eastern North Carolina, and gave assurance that he would extend substantial aid in bringing it up to the standard desired by its promoters of both races. "Dr. A. L. E. Weeks and his wife are trying to do in this community the same thing I am trying to do at Tuskegee, and they are worthy of your support" said Dr. Washington to the great crowd of whites and blacks which gathered in the Opera House at Newbern on the 3rd of last November. As an evidence of his interest, Dr. Washington tendered to Dr. Weeks a pressing invitation to come to Tuskegee to study the methods in vogue there. This Dr. Weeks did and to marked advantage, following which the "Wizard" recommended a Tuskegee graduate, Mr. W. W. Hayes, as the fittest man he knew to take charge of the farm at Newborn. Although Mr. Hayes was holding a lucrative berth at Clark University, Atlanta, Ga., he saw great possibilities in the undeveloped Black Belt of Eastern North Carolina, and promptly accepted the assignment. The present enrollment at the school is over 200, and since its establishment nearly 1,000 well-trained workers have gone out to carry the touch of enlightenment to their less favored brethren. The faculty numbers nine and will be increased from time to time. As nothing succeeds like success, good luck seems to be following the institution day by day. The plan of correlating the intellectual training with the industrial, with provision for the moral and spiritual needs of the race, has met the heartiest approval of the most influential white citizens of North Carolina, and many of them are actively serving on the institute's board of trustees, interesting others in its welfare. Former Mayor James A. Bryan, president of the National Bank of Newborn, Mr. J. J. Cooke, Hon. A. D. Werd, Attorney at Law, Hon. E. H. Meadows, Hon. T. A. Green and U. S. Enator F. M. Simmons, all of Newbern, are members of the Board of Trustees, giving the school a "home endorsement" that cannot be discounted. Other members of the Board, who need no introduction to the nation, are Rev. R. S. MacArthur, Rev. H. L. Morshouse, M. W. Gilbert, and Mrs. Elizabeth B. Graunis, all of New York City; President C. CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR. Increased Strength IS GIVEN FOR WORK. BY MARRIAGE THINKS HEAD OF BAPTIST SCHOOL. Pleads for Funds President Arter issues circular letter to members of the denomination setting forth needs of institution and outlining plan to raise money. Hill Top, January 17.—In a letter, issued to-day addressed to all those interested in education, especially of Baptist faith, Pres. J. M. Arter, of the W. Va. Seminary and College, calls attention to the pressing needs of the institution and outlines a plan by which much needed funds may be raised. The school is owned and controlled bp the Baptist of the State and has had since its foundation some years ago by the late Rev. Perkins, a hard struggle for existence. President Arter says in the letter: "We would call your attention with emphasis to the fact that we have entered upon a new year and have a great work before us. More than two years have passed since our building was destroyed by fire. That event brought to us sympathizing friends; as a result we have a foundation laid for a splendid institution. We have been struggling more than 15 months to have our new building ready for entrance, but in this, so far, we have failed. "Prudence in expenditures puts it beyond our hopes to be able to get it ready this school year. But we have the strongest and brightest hope that we shall have it in prime shape for the opening of school, this coming Fall. We realize to accomplish this, there is a great task before us, and every friend of the work should and is expected to do his duty. The plan has been set before you in several issues of the Sentinel. This plan will only aid in making more effective any and all other plans. This plan as you know is to secure six or eight men of wealth and influence to pledge us the gift of $2,000, for education, on condition that we raise $3,000 by September 1st, 1911. Brethren and friends, we can do this, we ought to do it and we must do it. But to accomplish this, we must begin now; begin with earnestness and let no opportunity pass by between now and September 1st. Brethren and friends, push the 10c system; yes, push every good system. "The President of the school has strengthened his hands by marrying a splendid wife. He realizes at once that increased strength has come to him and to the work, through the noble, experienced and willing companion he has secured. Brethren, pray for the work and us." Wife Dead and Husband Dying BISHOP ABRAHAM GRANT'S WIFE PASSES AWAY AND NOTED PRELATE IS REPORTED TO BE NEAR DEATH'S DOOR FROM AN AFFECTION OF THE HEART. Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 17.—Mrs. Lulu Grant, wife of Bishop Abraham Grant, of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, died at her home here Sunday after a long illness. One pathetic feature of her demise is the fact that the bishop as seriously ill from an affection of the heart. The deceased lady was twice married, her first husband being the late Bishop Armstrong. She was a woman of deep religious convictions and beloved by all. Bishop Grant's death is expected at any time. He was born in Florida 63 years ago. About 40 years ago he entered the ministry of the African Methodist Church, and rose steadily until his elevation to the bishopric in 1888. He is chairman of the financial board of the A. M. E. Church, a member of the combined board of trustees of Jeanne's Rural School and Slater Funds, and is chairman of the board of trustees of Western University, Quindale, Kan. Chicago, Jan. 17 — Success has been won by the Negroes in Chicago in their ten day campaign to raise $50,000 for the construction of a Negro Y. M. C. A. building. At a banquet in Odd Fellows hall, 3335 State street, last night, it was announced that $6,024.33 had been pledged. The general association has pledged itself to give $2 for every $1 contributed by the Negro citizens of Chicago. This provides for a building to cost $150,000. At the banquet a contribution of $25,000 toward the building fund was made by Cyrus H. McCormick. Mr. McCormick agreed to give this sum at the time like gifts of $25,000 were made by N. W. Harris and Jüris Rosenwald, but announcement to that effect was held back until the finish. Negroes at once determined to raise $50,000. Of the $100,000 to be given by the central department $75,000 is now in hand. As soon as the additional $25,000 necessary is subscribed the Y. M. C. A. will be organized and the site for the new building selected. It is expected work on the building will begin this year. It will be built somewhere between Thirtieth and Fortieth streets. Scenes at the "Finish." There were stirring times in Odd Fellows' hall when the total amounts secured by various teams were announced. The team leaders made speeches, pastors, of colored churches delivered addresses, Negro lawyers and Negro politicians unfurled the banner of the nation, reached up and plucked a few twisters, and announced that kingdom come was nearer than ever. Campaign for-funds was conducted along the lines by which the central association raised a large sum for association work last year. Negroes of the city were divided into fifteen teams, each with a captain. Aside from these teams, made up generally of the young men, there was a "citizens" committee," composed of the older Negro citizens of Chicago. This "citizens" committee, of which B. H. Johnson was the chairman, raised by subscription $12,051. Team No. 1 turned in $10,034. Frank R. Stark was captain of this team. Second place in the contest was awarded to team No. 11, whose contribution was $51-310. W. H. Terrell was the captain. Congressman Martin B. Madden gave $100. Contributions of $1,000 each were made by Mrs. T. B. Blackstone and James H. Tillman. McCormick's Gift Is Announced. Letters from Mr. McCormick and N. W. Harris to L. Wilbur Messer, general secretary of the Central Y. M. C. A., were read. Mr. McCormick's letter said: "I am glad to learn the plans for a new department of the Young Men's Christian association in Chicago, for the special benefit of colored men, are progressing so favorably, and to confirm my verbal offer to contribute $25,000 to the proposed fund. "This gives me an opportunity to express my deep interest, not only in this particular effort, but in the great cause of the intellectual and moral betterment—the widening of the opportunities for self-improvement—of the colored men of our country. I always have felt great personal sympathy for and interest in them, and am glad to do what I can to increase their ability to improve their conditions in life and to stimulate in them the ambition to do well whatever they undertake, whether the task be humble or great. Negroes Praised by Harris. N. W. Harris, in his letter to Mr. Messer, said: "Hearty congratulations to the colored young men of Chicago and to Mr. Moorland, who has so successfully led in raising the 250,000 for the new Y. M. C. A. building. I knew you could do it. Money counts and actually demonstrates your ability. You set an example to the colored men of other cities as to what they can do for themselves. "This example of what the colored men have done for themselves here in Chicago is of inestimable value to your race in all America. Again I congratulate you and the colored people of Chicago and of our country." Record for Chicago Negroes. "This is the greatest thing ever so." (Continued on page five.) ~_PAGE TWO ae Soe ame eee a eS SATHE ADVOOATR — oh a pumberrof tienda, at ther bpd, pf tae, wieh GERM and Mrp. Stmay ay - SPO CE eureeereertenda as eae a oad. of Mame Tait vga [ato Cc : N N delightfully speat’in various amaee |. Rinabt Alemanier, of Raymphd,tbirtt ments.- oe oalledvon frigittis at Betsey and»Ply--tlne : Mrs..Marla Jones, who ‘has-been | mouth Monies. ‘ [gues MARTINSBURG. ~ jconfined to her bed for the past. few | ¥isiting relatives here jeft Mbnday) ~Mrs> ohh Yeakins and “\rs- Geo Mr: Aaron T. Johnson has for some time been suffering with an attack of Indigestion Dr. Samuel Gray went to Harris- burg Tuesday and returned Wed- nesday. The Hon. Jno, J. Metzel spoke Bunday evening at Mt*Zion M. E. chureh in the interest of Local Op- tion, Mr. Ietzel is a fluent speaker and has) a wonderful’ influence among the colored people. It is safe to predict ‘success where such men as Mr, Hetzel champion the cause. Mrs. Hattie Carter was called to Martins Ferry, Ohio, where — het mother Js critically ill, Rey, Geo. 1. Carter, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist chureh, discussed the Epworth League tople Sunday evening in a pointed and masterly way. Among other speakers were Prof. Fred R. Ramer and Prof. W. 0. Forner, Dr. Gray, who was lately elected president, seems to have in- fused new life into the League and its progress is marvelous. HH. N. Hopewell was in Washing- ton, D. C., Tuesday on business. J. Franklin Walker, teacher — at Gerrardstown, was in Martinsburg on business Saturday. James B. Scott was home from Storer College Sunday, He expects to graduate with honors. Mrs. Arthur Williams, who — has Deen sick at her parents’ home neat Kearneysville, will return home next week Mrs. Florence Kirk, of S. Maple Ave, is sick with the grip. LEWISBURG. Mrs. Charity Robinson, who has been visiting relatives in Charleston, returned home Friday. Miss Fidella Freeland is visiting friends in Raleigh, Andrew Morris, of Charleston, who has been visiting his niece, Miss Nicy Morris, left for his home Mon. day. ~ Mrs, Etta-Hamttron, who has been sick, is much better at this writing. Miss Mina Lewis, who has been attending school at the Institute, came Saturday night to spend the rest of the winter with her aunt, Mrs, Agnes Lewis. C. ©, Lewis, of Charleston, was here on a visit Saturday and Sun- day. Mrs. Caroline Morris, who _ has been visiting her daughter in Riley, returned home Saturday night, Mrs, Jessie Linsy and Miss Peart Simpson spent Saturday in Hinton Miss Ida Jackson, who spent sev- eral days in Ronceverte with Mrs Lula Moore, returned home Tues day, E J. A, MeQuila, of McDonald came here Saturday night and lef Sunday morning. Misses Lillian Lewis, F. A, Bol ling and Henry Cooley spent Sun. day in Ronceverte with friends an¢ relatives. . Alex Perkins, of Dacota, is here visiting friends and relatives. Allen Scott is ill at this writing. MONTGOMERY, J. §. Noel has returned from a business trip to Philadelphia, where he went to be installed as a member ot the Sub-Committee of Manage- ment of the G, U. 0. of O. F. in Amer- ica, M. D, Buster was reelected Counciiman by the largest vote re- ceived of any colored mau in the city, Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Buster, of Lawton, are here at Mrs. W. C. Law: rence to receive treatment from Dr. Lawrenee. Dr. LB. FP. White, of Hautington, was a business visitor here Satur- day HH. TL. Railey went to Nuttall Sat- day, returning Sunday, John L, Wilkerson, of Philader phia, is here visiting his parents, Mr and Mrs, 0, 'T. Wilkerson, Mr. and Mrs. William Wilkesson have moved into the house recently vacated by Rev. Warner Brown, Miss Sadie Ward has returned from a visit to relatives at White Sulphur Springs, The men are preparing to enten tain the ladies of the town with banquet Thursday at the Hall, Miss Eliza Woods, studont at thy W. Ya. Institute, is home because ot illness. Mrs. B.C. Page continues dll at hei home with lagrippe. Mrs. Kitty Miller, who is sick a the home of her daughter, is not an; better, Mrs, Charles Kennedy was a Crown Hill on business last week, Charles Johnson, of Chanieston was the week-vnd guest of his sister Mrs. Amanda Hankins. Madame McCoy and Boone, o Donwood, were shopping here Mon day. Mrs. Henry Wood, of Handley was shopping bere Monday WINTFREDE, Mrs. Joe Smart, of Clothier, js spending the week here visiting rel- atives and friends, HP. Day spent Saturady and Sunday at Montgomery. H.C. Miller spent Saturday and Sunday in Charleston visiting his family, F. F. McDaniel spent Sunday in St. Albans visiting hia aunt, Mrs, R H. Allen. Mre. Annie Mosley, who has been confined to her bed for the past. few days, is able to be out again, J. D. Wiseman went to Mont- somery dl business Friday. Misses, Pauline and Norah Thom. as, of Cabin Greek, left for thelr home Saturday, after spending a few weeks here visifing their sister, Mrs. C.-A. Allen. Rev. KB. Smith filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached two very good sermons, Queen Esther eourt installed the following offers: Mrs, Magele Per: kins, W. C.t Mrs, P. L. Alexander, W. Inx.: B. B. Allen, W. 0.; Mrs. M. A. Randolph, W. R. of D.:Mrs Y. F. Wiseman AV. R. of A.; Lee Johnson, W. R, of D.; Mrs. Elle Stielter, W. E. RAYMOND CITY. Rey. P. P. Holland preached at eleven o'clack an able sermon at Mt. Hermon Baptist. chureh, “The Lord's supper Was administered in the afternoon, Rev, Holland at 7:3¢ preached an interesting sermon. The missionary sermon will preached Sunday by Rey. H. Coles Roberts, of Bancroft, spent Sun. day here. Mr. and Mrs, Dave Coles. ot Charleston, spent Sunday here They were accompanied home Mon- day by their sister, Mrs. Minnie Mav Coles, _ Willie Thornton, of Pittsburg, i visiting friends here. ——+-___ PRATT. Mrs. C. O. Hill, of Handley, and D. E. V. Jordan, of Charleston, were week-end guests of Mr. ant ates. 'T. W. Holmes. Miss Jennie K. Foster, who has been sick for several days, is able to be out again, D. P. Jones, of Mucklow, spent Sunday and Monday here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Holmes. Edward Lewis received a very bad burn on his face while at work, Chas Rollins, Fred Foreman, and T. W. and Oscar Holmes were in Montgomery, Saturday evening on business. Wm. A. Powell, Misses Jennte Foster, Sallie Holmes, Willie and Oscar Holmes and Fred Foreman attended church and Sunday school at Hanford Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rollins made a business trip to Montgomery last week. | Misses Channie and Mabel Ross, of Crown Hill, were the Friday Jkuests of Misses Eunice and. Sal lie Holmes, ———_ | GRAFTON. John Coleman and Wm. Jenning were indisposed.last week. Abe Scott, of West Union, were visiting friends in the city Satur- day. Miss Beulah Revles, of Wheel- ing, was the guest of Miss Ada Stout Saturday and Sunday en route home from West Union, Mr, and Mrs. Richard Davis, of Parkersburg, arrived in the city Sunday. Mrs. Hattie Beaner — entertained Saturday evening with a bridge whist party in honor of her guest, Mrs, Georgia Hutchinson, Mrs. Bruce Hall was hostess to a number of friends Saturday even. ing. Rev, M. D. W4llts made a busi ness trip to Tunnelton, Friday, Little Joseph Jackson has beer very iil for the past week, but is improving at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Beaner, Mrs Georgia Hutchinson, | Messrs. Sher. man Crinkle, Roy Wright, Rober: Cobbs, attended .the dance in Fair. mont Thursday night. RONCEVERTE. Jas. Johnson, of McKendree, was % business visitor here last week. Samuel Perry is confined to bed with the grip, Rison Wilson, who hag been sut- fering with his eye for some time. is much improved Rey. S, A. Lewis. who assisted in vonducting a revive) at Hinton Jast week returned hee Saturday ana filled his usual appointment at Mt F. Church Sunday, Misses Loda Johnson and Minnie Allen entertained a number of their ‘riends at flinch last Wednesday night. Refreshments were served, and all had an enjoyable time. ‘The guests were Misses Edith Wood, Tronett Brown, Vera Roland, Clara and Evelyn Slaughter, Lula, Eva and Fanny Tinekly: John Ward, tobn Park, Robt” Young, — Lawrence Haynes, Clarence and Rrnest Miller. Chas. and Henry Brinkley, Clarence Jobnson and W. T. Alten. Rev. S.A. Lewis and wife wore inner guests of Miss Edna Woods Sunday CLARKSBURG. Kev 3. P. West spent Wednesday an Weston, assisting Rev. Newsome in his revival The revival continues at Mt. Zion Raptist churelh and) many persons Have been added to the Church M.f. Obte. of Fai mont, spent Sunday here Mr and Mrs. B, Le Morton and ehit- ren. of Fairmont, passed through Wre Sunday en route home. from Wien S\irdes evening January tub the \Misses iuttin entertained a Rumber of #riends. ab Chee DRA delightfilly spedt’in various amg ments.- : iru Mrs..-Maria, Jones) who "hew-been visiting relatives here left” Mnday for her home in MeKegaport,:Pa. Mrs, Aune Lacy, one of ou oldést and highly respected .nesidente, hes seciously i at St. Marys ‘Nospital with ppeymonia. ef ~The W. CT. U. held its Brat. wh. lic meeting at Mt, Zion Baptist church Sunday afternoon and was largely attended... Presiding: Elder Curry, of Cumberlayd District, de- livered an e:cellent address. A well prepared paper was 1gad by Miss Eva Green. The Household of Ruth held a public tustallation of its officers fol- lowed by a social session Friday night, Tho affair was well attended and quite enjoyable, . ae , CHILLICOTHE, 0. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the elocutionist and impersonator of Washington, D. C., will recite at Quinn Chapel A. MoE. ehureh ‘Phurs day night. . Mrs. Hulda Ann Simmons died al hes home on 7th St, Sunday morning She had been a member of Quint Chapel for 50 years. She leaves twe children, The funeral was conduct led from the church Tuesday at 2:00 P.M. by Rev. W. E. Walker. Mrs, Alice Butler died last Friday in Omaha, Neb. Her remains wen taken to the home of Mrs. ‘George Farrow on West 6th St. Sho is sur vived by a husband and three chil: dren who came with the remains ‘Te funeral was held Wednesday from Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church. Revs Walker and J. W. Cater, officiating Misses Jennic Burrill, of Kingston, and Miss Mae Medley, of Chillicothe, are the contestants for the prize which will bo given away by the Main Street P. E. District of the Mock Conference which will he held at Quinn Chapel on Febraary 2*th. Mrs. Alonzo Harris, of Elin St, is confined to ker room suffering with an affection of the lungs. Rev. C. S. Gee, PE. or the Cire nati Disuict, will hola the Second Quarterly meeting at Quinn Chapel, Pebruary Sth. Mrs. Jennie Donaldson, of the 7th St. District, Mrs. Lizzie Ridout, Wal nut St. District, Miss Helen E. Mar- shall, 6th District, and Mrs. Sophia Bunch, Mechanics St, District, are getting things in line for the mock conference at whch time they hdpe to raise the $500.00 for the new church. ‘A Sacred Musicale will be given and a pipe organ recital on Sunday night 29th by the choir at Quinn Chapel Rev. + Jo Wy Carter: returned home Tuesday from Toledo; O., where he preached Sunday Mr. and Mrs, Jas. Hammond re- turned home Friday from Cleveland, ©., where they spent the holidays. Miss Davis, of Slato Mills, was the guest of Miss Edith Banks Sunday. CEDAR GROVE. | Rey. Graham, Pastor of the A, M E. church here, has moved his fam. ily to Madison, Boone connty, for permanent residence. ' Mrs. Georgie Lewis, of Longacre was hove last week. J. H. Dingéss, Ellard Dingess Bartley Dingess, John Reed were at- tending Court in Charleston las\ week Mrs, Lila Bruce has returned te her school at Eskdale after a months absence on account of sickness. The following officers were electec to conduct the Sabbath School fo1 the ensuing year Joel Walker, sv: pe.intendent; M, Beamer, assistant superintendent; Henry Smith, ad vance teacher; W. F. Martin, Pri mary Teacher; Mildred Huston card class teacher; Alice Polly, sec retary; Esther Philips, assistant. sec retany; Viola Crews, treasurer; .O3 car Crews, librarian. W .H, Lacey has organized = choir, ‘Those taicing part are Misse: Vangie Camm, Viola Crews, Bsthe Philips, Alice Polly, Mildred Austit and Hattie Walkes; Morris Jones James Wilson and William Martin Miss Carrie Buster, of Boomor was here last week the guest of Mr and Mrs, Thomas Buster. Rey. Richard Hughes, of Liang preached here last week Mrs. Rena Jones, Mrs, Marthe Cloxton, and Isaac Bingham are sick VANOROR®, Spencer Smith, of Plymouth, hag been uite sick the past week, but is improving at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Jones enter tained at dinner Sunday complimem tary to Dr. and Mra. M, T. Sénclatr and litle son Terry. Harry Alexander, a young bust. ness man of Gallipoli, was the gues! oF Howard and Douglas Jackson, last Sunday Mes, Geo, Brooks, of Plymouth, was a shopper in Bancroft Satur. day : Miss Laura Smith, of Plymouth. celebrated bet eighteenth birthday With a re¢eption to her friends, Mon. day night. t _ Sherley, the little son of Mir, and Mrs. Edw. Stevens, whe waa reported AI last week, is improving. J. Jackson. was indisposed few days last weck Edw, Webste, of Charleteon, was ‘Rho BUCS OLSM and . Simo ond. ‘of BEER, itt were ai tinat *Al@anter, of Raymphd, calledson frida at Betsey ang »Ply- mouth Moniey. . . Mrs, John Jenkins and “rs, Geo: Reed ‘and UU fn Elmer, made a business typ ho Raymond, Thursday. Mr. and Mis. Hale Dickerson call- 6@ on friew#@-tn Plymouth Sunday, -Wm, Mitkans, of Plymouth, was siebtlying¥rad jin the eye Satur: day by oles falling slate in the mines. S01 ‘ . Mra, Lenod Stevens, of Plymouth, Was a shopber jn Bancrott, Monday. Mrs. C. W,;Harris, of Betsey, was somewhat itdigpored last week. PrideMaketson, of Raymond, Spent Mondfy..with his mother, Mes. Charles Dickarson, of Plymouth. Grates ) Se ee ee Mrs. Carroll’g-iMuess, , Rey. Carroll was, unibte t6 Yall his “usual Sunday morning apBointment, Rev. J. W. Essex preaching a very creditable sermon in hig stead. The special revival meetings are being continued this week, pesmi Sutonea Home.—Samuel ‘Brice, for.’some time an employee at Hotel Ruffner, died Tuesday at a local hospital. ‘The remains were shipped to hig former home in Vir- ginia, where the funeral will take place. The ‘decédént was a member of Capital City Lodge No. 1, Knights ‘ Pythias, and’ had been ill a num- ber of months with neuralgia. Mason to Leéture—Dr. M. C. B. Mason, Senlor “secretary of the Freedmen’s Ald society of the M. EB. church, will deliver his famous lec- ture on “Africa in America and Across the Sea’ at Simpson chureh, February Aitby + Dr, Mason is classed among the most~eloquent of ‘the race’s orators and usually draws a large crowd wherever he is billed to speak. . =. _Helping the ‘Needy.—Mrs. Clara Flagg led a Benefit for Mrs. Alice Powell, Friday. night, Mrs, Powell has been unable for some time, to work..Her-daughter Hattie has been shut in-several weeks on ac- count of illness, and her son Harry has been an invalid for years, Miss Jeffeléd Marrie@.—No little excitement wes created Tuesday afternoon by the ‘receipt here of an- nouncements of the marriage of Miss Maria Blanche Jeffries and Mr. Ullyses Grant Tyler which was vuiet- ly performed in Baltimore, Med., De- cember 29th. Miss Jeffries has been principal of thg -Washington school since its cstatgtfiment and is very prominent in “pdb dneational -and club circles throughout the state. ‘Mr. Tyler is a practicing attorney at the bar.of Bafponor, where they win reside’ after: Mrs; Taylor's school closes, Intimate Friends Entertained.— Mrs. Cora Cagpbell entertained about forty of fier jntimate friends ai the home of ‘ier son, John Camp- bell, Court St.--#riday from 3 to 8 An excellent lunch. was served and a very pleasant. time was had by those present. Marriage Anniversary.—Invita- tions have been’ teeglved here to the celebration of the twenty-fifth an- niversary of the marriage of Mr, and Mis. John H. Washington, of Tuske- gee Institute, Ala., the event to take place on the evening of the twenty- first vost. Both principals are well known to the older, residents of this city, Mts, Washington, who was Miss Susie Ferguson, having been reared on the Séuth Side, while Mr. Washington. spent his boyhood at Malden, to which h¢ makes yearly Visits, 7 Celebrates “Birthday—Chas M, Preston’ entertained with a stag Thursday evening 4n celebration of his twenty-elghth, birthday. Dr. J. B, Brown acted ag toastmaster af- ter the table had-peen~cteared~ arid cigats had been, (lighted. Among those responding with expressions of wishes for many. happy returns for the host were: W. H, Burke, Chas. Stephenson, Rugse]l Forney, Millard Ulen, W. B. Preston, Harry Preston, T./ Ward Radolph, Thomas Mitchell, George Reaveley, Abner Smith, Luther Jefferson and Henry Smith, Ir. se epi Saunders-Winéton _Nuptials,—At the residence of-her.” sister, Mrs. Amanda MeGes, 420 Bentz St, Mrs. Lucy Winston and “Mr. Calvin ©. Saunders were united ‘in marriage by Rev. B. R. Reeds pastor of the First Baptist. The houge was filled with friends of the dontracting par- ties who were garved light colla- tion at the oonchugion .of the cere- mony. wie 2 Bt, Paul Chureh—The subject for dscussion ‘at the ‘Morning gor- vice at 6t. Paw, Av M, B. chureh. Sunday, is “Dréime and Dreamers,” Rev. R. R. Downs, the pastor, an- nounces. The Sunday School and evening service will be held at the naval hours. ae Change of —Management.—Mrs. Willie Peters has charge now of the dining room at Hotel Brown. She makes @ snecialty of Thursday and Annday dinners, serving chicken, slaw, cranberries, home made pies, day eveting of last. . thie, occa ston delng the celebration of a birthday abn! ry. ry time was spent, by “'the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Chas Byes, te and Mee." Ruagell sForkey,— Mr: and My. 1, We. Hele, » dames Mary Maude Hale, peace ae in, Mimes Virgle Rose, Estella James, Cornelia Davis, Hazel Lugas, Maude Viney, Virginia" Glimer, | Aristis Johnson, Beasle Taylor, Hattie. Pe- ters, Ethel Spriggs, Lillian: Taylor, Rhoda Wison; Mesars; C, Q. Lowry. ls G. Nutter, E. L, Jamies, George Reayely, Clarence. Burks, » Charley Dayne, B. P. Brownjey; @ A. Stuart} T..W. Randolph, J.B. Brown. | | Get Representation—The black and tan element of Kanawha De- mocracy and Fayette insurgency has tecetved its much desired “repre: sentation” at the hands of the House of Delegates. Walter Harris, of this olty, and Steve Spears, of Fayetteville, have beon appointed cloak room keepers. Their ‘selec; tion was somewhat of a shock to ihe big chief, Allen DeHonney, who was confident that one of the plumé would fall in his hands. He :has not abandoned hone, however, as he is making strenuoug efforts to land the gallery doorkeepership by means of a resolution. Planuing Celebration.—The Ter- psichorean club, which lays claims to and has the credit for giving only very swell social functions, 1s. plan: ning for a Washington's Birthday celebration on a lavish scale, At) p meeting held Monday night, cont- mitiees were appointed to carry out the plans adopted. It has leaked out that the collation to be served will take on evry much the charac- ter of a banquet and: that the deco- rations and favors are expensive items on the list, It ts expected that many out of town guests will be present, LOCALS AND PERSONALS. Virginia, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W.. Waker, 1017 Young St., is seriously {11 at the home of her parents. Mrs. Mabelle Simpson is recover- ing from a recent illness. Mrs_S_A_Colhert left. Monday. tor Columbus, O., for an indefinite stay. Pru@te DeHonney ig but ttle. i any improved, and her parents, Mr Afat Mrs; Aen DeHonney; are some: what alarmed at her protracted 11 ness. . Miss Moss Clay arrived’ in the city Sunday from Pittsburg, where she pursued a course in hair dregs. ing and manicuring. She has taken charge of the Palace parlor. | Mrs. Rosa L, Slaughter and Ine: Bowe are ill with the grip. | Mrs. B. P.° Brownley returned returned yesterday from a visit tc relatives In Washington and Nev York. She was away from the cit) about four-weekgirs sev sins uy oss ' Mrs, M. A. Viney entertained the Married Ladies’ Whist Club Thurs day afternoon at her home on Jacol street. 7 S Mrs, W. D. ‘Terry returned home Friday from Cincinnati, O., where she visited relatives. Misses Esther Fulks and Virginia Gilmer were entertained at Edge- wood.by Mrs, Mary Maude Hale Monday evening. Mrs. Ballard Brooks was hostes: to the Improvement. League Frida3 of last week. The next meeting wil be with Miss Ida King at the home of Mrs. Lucy Carter, Bradford St. Miss Lillian Taylor will entertair ‘The Priscillas this week at hei home on Washington St. Mrs. Mildred Randolph was strick en with paralysis Wednesday of las week and is now yery ill at he home on Jacob St NEGROES NOT SEEKING “SOCIAL, . EQUALITY.” Dr, Booker T. Washington Gives ‘True Picture of the Self-Respecting Col- ored Men and Women—Racial Bet- terment Their Aim." “The average white man in the United States,” says Booker T. Washington, in the January World's Work, “has the idea that the average Negro spends most of WIZ time be- moaning the fact that he ts not ‘a white man, or in trying to devise some way by which he will be per- mitted’ to mingle, in a purely social way, with white people. ‘This is far from the truth.. “In intercourse with all classes of the Negro, North and South, it is a rare occurrence when the matter of getting away from the: race, or of social intermingling with the white people, is $0 much as mentioned, ft is especiaily true that the intelligent Negroes find a satisfaction in social intercotirse among themselves that is rarely knewn or understood by any one outside the Nogro race, In their family. life, In the secret socleties and churches, as well as other orsan- izationa whee colored people get to- gether, the most absorbing topte of conversation {invariably relates to some enterprise tor the betterment of the race.” eae LIPHRARY NOTES. Price Collier's articles, now, ap: pearing in Scribner's Magazine, ate remarfable for thelr trenchant ob. servation, They clear up much ot the nonsense that has been written about English rule in India. In the February Scribner he gives an ac: vount of his visiting fon several weeks the Governor of Bombay. He outlines the broad plan ‘by which England governs India, and pays « high tribute to ite efficiency, 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. ; ‘i a Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage. : OUR OWN MAKE. SS Try our machine sliced. Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular kinds of ——. ~ ... Cheese” ; ee ee ee” We want your patronage for we have complete stock: in our lines and you can get it when you want more ."E. "NICHOLS: FOR THE ICE CREAM THAT TASTES LIKEM RE Either Plain or in Brick Special Prices sum 20 Capitol Street. Both Phone "Prize Offers from.Leading Manufacturers: __ Book on patents. “Hints to inventors.” “Inventions needed.” | “Why some inventors. fail.” Send rough sketch jor model for search of Patent Office“records. Our Mr. Greeley was. formerly. ' | Acting Commissioner of Patents,-and as.such had. full charge of the U. S, Patent Office... GREELEY & MSINTIRE AVES 5 © (OES, parent ATTORNEYS i ee WASHINGTON,.D. C. : John La Fargo was not only a[Genjamin Brooks in the Febru: great artist but a writer of unusual Seribner, style and fine discrimination. In the February Scribner will ve published] 1, Hopkinson Smith's serial. “Ke an essay by him, entitled “The Teach-|nedy Square,” in Scribner's has. py ing of Art,” which is a summing up| ven itself one his most successful 8 lof his antistic creed. SaceS ree | Bente tae Se opener It will be a surprise to most Amer- jeans to know that the German rail- ways, under government. regulation, are given the privilege of jrantiny spectal rebates, Ciscriminating, rates, and individual. preferences--all these with a view to national prosperity: In short, they do everything which is forbidden to American railways, but the motive is the industrial and commercial supremacy of Germany. All this is explained in an article on ‘German Rallway Policy.” in the February Scribner, by Elmer Rob- orks. Professor J. Laurence Laughlin will have, in the February Seribner, an article entitled “Women and Wealth,” which outlines the dangers that luxury and selfishness havo brought about in the attitude of wo- man toward her position in life. The romance by which the new transcontinental raitzoad found ita way across the Sierras is oullined by THURSDAY, “JANUARY 46) i911. Benjamin Brooks in the February Seribner, | ¥. Hopkinson Smith's serial, “Ken nedy Square,” in Scribner's has. pro- yen itself one his most successful ato~ ries, Tt ts a wonderfully, realistic picture of the ideals of the old South In the fifties, Sir Rennell Rodd, who used to bo attached to the Eritish Embassy in Washington, and who is now Trit- ish Ambassador to the Court of It aly. contributes a poem to the Meb- ruary Scribner eytitied “Nina the picture of a ruined city. Ernest Thompson Seton concludes the account of his adventures in “Tho Avetic Prariies," in the February Scribner, with a description of “The Land of the Musk-Ox." Including » vivid picture of the narrow escape which he and his party had in tho Tapids of a great. river owing to the jupsetting of his canoe, +4 BLOODSHED IS AVERTED, Port Au Prince, Haltl, January 17—The diMcuity between Haitl and Santo Domingo has been ame= liorated by a reciprocal convention Betton the two republics, 7 ey + a be Het ee Ps) ei te thas ed See. ip Reda mel. ag FS Ra eee ig Re ee RS MME reese Ap ee Aone Se ae ih rey TE a Etc ety dati rsa anes eS oc eee En ee ea PSNR a rete ie pte tte Seok se Dae eae eae SEER Sane FLA nce Soe TN ee er amr em, Rana SS ; fe. JANUARY 19/4010. a St al Srph ess a eR ADVOCATE = PP ey By ep oe. reeds BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE : rg SITUATED AT— ~ BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA : On the ‘math line of the N. &-W. R. R., and . easy of access from all points of the Virginian ‘ Healthful location, the very best of school comfort, and excellent advantages in the way of Library, Laboratories, Student So= cieties and a strong, earnest Faculty. Regular Normal and Academic Courses, also: courses in Music, Sewing, Cooking and Laundering. FREE BOOKS TO NORMAL STUDENTS BOARD, FUEL, LIGHT AND FURNISHED ROOMS $8.00 PER MONTH. : A Model Graded School in which Normal Graduates are given the ecessary exper- ience in teachig before beginning their regular’work. : For Further Information Address the Principal RR. P. SIMMS Capital RECEIVES MANY INVITATIONS TO EDITOR MURPHY BAN- QUET AT BALTIMORE, a Mu-so-tits’ Officers Elected for ensuing year.—Leading officials of Odd Fellows make Plans for future after deciding to remove their paper from Phila- delphia. oe Washington, D, C., Jan, 19.—At the annual session of the Mu-So-Lit Club last Friday night at Martin's Cafe, 11th and U streets Northwest, the following officers were elected fon the ensuing ycar: President, Dr. Arthur S. Gray; vice-president, Ar- thur C. Newman; corresponding sec- vetary, Shelby J. Davidson; financial secretary, W. H. Haynes; recording secretary, Oliver Randolph; treas- urer, Dr. C. Sumner Worniley. Jvage M. W. Gibbs, of Arkansas, and Prof. W. A, Joiner, head of the—Normal Department of Wilberforce Universi- ty, were olected honorary members and Professors 13. E, Just and W. 3. Decatur, of the faculty of Howard University, were added to the active roster, Dr. Clarence Wright ,a guest of the club, delivered an {mpressive address. The “Mu-So-Lit” Club,—- an abbreviation of “musical, soctal and literary," was organized about seven years ago, and embraces a membership limited to seventy-five representing men prominent in the educational, social, professional, business and official life of the race in the national capital. A place on the rom is anxiously sought after and its monthly meetings, as well as its formal functions, are stellar events in this locality, Over one hundred invitations to the Murphy banquet in Baltimore on the 30th have been sent to Wash- ingtonians, and the attendance from here promises to be large and rep- resentative. The banquet will be held at the Nazarite Hall, 534 North Calvert street, and will begin about S p.m. to enable the program to close in time for the ovt-of-town guests to catch the midnight trains. Baitor Murphy has a host of friends here, who will be dolighted to honor him and wish fon him seventy more years of usofttiness, if the fates would Bo ordain it. Mrs, James , Buckner, of the Cameron Aparfments, gave a birth- day party Monday evening. Dr. J. 8. Jackson, financial seere- tary of the A. M. E. Zion church, was In the city this week and gave ne a pleasant call. Dr, Jackson says this js Zion's best year financially and that all the departments of the church ave in a flnorishing condition. The District Commissioners, re- porting on the Clark bill to provide for “jim crow” street ears for the Distiict: of Columbia, stated that there is absolutely no sentiment for Such a regulation “and” nearttly—ats- approves of any such legislation, On last Mondey evening, Miss Viv Jan Lucile Thompson, -daughter Mr. and Mrs, k. wW. Thompson; entertain- ed a party of young people at an amateur whist social eandy-pulling at her residence, 1648 Florida Ave- nue, N. W. The parlon and dining- Toom were beautifully decorated and a delightful luneheon was serv- ed. The games went off very enjoy- ablygand the.gandy worked admira- bly-—for those who knew how. Be- aides. the hostess there were present: Misses Frances Ruffin, Mary Chaney, Evelyn Lacy, Benjamin Jones, Sam- nel B, Taylor, Walter Brooks, Her- bert Bryce and William Jones. Miss Mary Frances Ennis, who was to have been joint hostess with Miss ‘Thompson. was detained at her home in Delaware City, Del. where she spent the holidays with her parents. Mr, Addison N. Scurlock, Wash- ington's favorite photographer, not enly has a “corner” on the lion's share of the patronage of our col- ored citizens, but is frequentiy call- ed in to do fine work for the most aristocratic white families of the cap- ital. A few evenings ago Col, R. M. Thompson, who lives in 23rd street, in the heart of the Sheiran Girele sroup of millionaires, had a select dinner party, given in honor of the Admirals of the United States Navy, and Mr. Scurlock was engaged ‘to make a group photo of the distin- guished Company. The work proved highly satisfactory to Col. Thompson and his guests and Mr, Scurlock is wp to his ears this week trying to fill the big order given him for copics of the group. A large indoor Athletic Carnival Is nlanned for march 11 at Convention Hall. The event is to be under the auspices of the several athtetic leagues of the oily and the Teachers’ Benetit and~* Anuuity Association. Basket ball and track events will be participated in by erack athletes of Washington, New York and the Mid- dle states, There is but one white woman in the District jail—one Florence Ben- nett Knotts, charged with woriing the “badger” game, The same re- port chows the presence of 30 col- ored women. Is this a reflection on the colored women of the District, or does it strikingly illustrate the triv- iality of the canses that lead to the arrest of colored women? The Odd Fellows have been having a big time here this week. Grand Master 14, HH. Morris, Deputy Grand Master Henry Lincoln Johnson, At- torney-Genoral Harry S$, Cummings, Editer HH. P, Slaughter, and Retiring Grand Master W. L, Houston are all on the ground, holding sweet con- verse and marking out pans for the future. Former Grand Master Hous- ton has returned to Washington to stay. He is now Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the G. U of O. F., and the duties connected with this position and the law practice which he will speedily develop, will keop bim busy the year round. There is a rumor afloat that the plant of The Odd Fellows’ Journal may be removed hece from Philadelphia, a» his is Editor Slhughter's home, andy there is no-very good reason-why the official organ should. be held in the Quaker Clty.. Washington fs a splen- did distributing canter, and as a matter of fact, would be the bese place forthe headquarters of the Or: der. This view is being taken by, very influential Odd Fellows, and it would surprise no’ one if the Phila- delphia establishment stiould_ be used for local purposes and «:-mam= moth international head-otfice erect~ ed here. yen now, Washington. hae one of the best Odd Fellows’ Halls in the country, worth $75,000, and ample for all the needs of a natlonal headquarters for a number of years, Dr, George C. Clement, editor of the Star of Zion, passed through the city Friday, en route from Charlotte, N. C., to Carlisle, Pa. where he is holding a series of revival meetings for kev, George M. Oliver pastor of the A. M. BE, Zion eburch at thac place. The friends of Dr. Clement have inaugurated a healthy boom for him for the Bench of Bishops, and there is a strong probability that he will be chosen to fill one of the two vacancies now existing on the Bench. His selection would give general sat- isfaction to the church, urd University Journal. ‘The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J, Frank Blagburn in Ana- costia a few days ago and left a bouncing baby girl, Mr, Blagburn, who is now cashier of the office of the Recorder of Deeds, was at one es market master at DesMoines lowa, He is to be one of the dele- Gates from the Baltimore .Confer- ence to the A, M. EB. Genral Confer- ence at Kansas City in 1914! Mrs. Blagburn is a vocalist of brilliant at- tainments and is prominent in the work of the Order of St. Luke. The many friends of Bishop Abram Grant are praying for his speedy ines toration to health. His passing would be a severe loss to church and state, J.. Finley Wilson, advertising. manager of the Journal and Guide, Norfolk's eating race- poyer, came up last week to attend the annual promenade of the Council of Upper Classmen of Howard University. Mr. Wilson is a hustler, has abundance of tho right kind of “nerve,” and knows the advertising business from A, to Z. J. B. Andérson, for several years in the grocery bueiness here, has lo- cated in California, where he has gone to accept a position as stewara with the Happy Hollow Mining Com- vany, & gieat corporation which handles both gold and coal. Mr, An= derson’s family remains here for the present Mrs. Bessie B. Anderson is grand Deputy of the District branch of the Order of St. Luke, ft seems queer that Washington oes not maintain a first-class local Negro Business League. Now that all of the discordant elements have been gotten rid cf, there ts no rea- son why the commercial and profes. sional forces should not get togethes and make the League a power in the comnuinity. Lawyer Robert Lewis faring is president of the Locals Bugy—heving—deleated W, Calvin Chase for the qiseor last summer by an overwhelming majovity, Since that time Chase has not appeared at @ meeting. With:Chase and the row- rajetug spirit of “Chase-ism” elimi. nated, the solid business men have a chance to build up @ creditable or- ganization. 5 W. Preston Bayliss, of the Census Office, a young man of «unusual ver- satility and enterprise, who has writ- fen much excellent matter for the curreat p:ess, will probably return to Ohio for the purpose of launching a race paper in the State.—It is quite likely that Springfield will be cho- sen as the most promising spot for the headquarters of the journal, Mr. Allen, of Wilberforce University, will be asgoglated wilth Mr. Bayless in the Ventures # © . Frot, Joseph: H, Douglass, the em- inent violinist, opens an extended tour of the South Monday evening at Richmond. Va. He has been in the clty for the holidayd; and while hero filled a number oflocal engagements at the various churches, | The resident munager of the New Howard Theater ts Fred Faulkner, a young man of rare tact and who is ubsolutely free from taint of race prejudice in his dealings with ou: veople. He greets all classes with uniform cordiality and does his level best to serve them satisfactorily. His able corps of assistants is made up of L. A. Rice, tfeasurer; Miss F. L. Tyson, assitant treasurer; Wiillam H, Vodery, musical divecton; ‘Lew ‘W. Henry, stage manager; and O. L. Garrett, electrician. All of the en: ployees named, except Mr. Rice, are olored, and it is the inflexible policy of the house to utilize colored “help” in every capacity whenever the race can supply the right peréons. 9 SAVES TWO LIVES. “Neither = my sister nor myselt might be living today, if it had not been for Dr. Kirig’s New Discovery” writes A. D. MéDonald of Fayette-| ville, N. C. R. F.-D. No. 8, “for we both_had_trightful coughs that no other remedy ‘could help. We were told my sister had consumption, She’ was very weak and had night sweats but your wonderful medicine completely cured ws ‘both. It's the best I ever used on'heard of." 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That James West, the Negro charged with detaining a fourteen- yearotd-white-gir) -and—the— marr whose life was most sought by the white lynchers, has eseaped, now is certain, Wade Patterson, the other Negro held for attacking — white women, came near making his es- cape, but was brought down, only by a chance shot of one of the Ne- gro lynchers. These facts were brought to light by the investigation of Coroner Bul- lock, and torAght the cultured and refined residents, who, for the most part, make up the citizens of Shelby county, are nursing their shame and literally begging that the true facts shall not be published. Wugene Marshall, who had vio- lated the Jaw against one of his own race, and whose crime incensed the Negroes of his town at the time of {ts occurrence, was found hanging to a girder of a railroad bridge. Just how the man,whose life was mainly sought by the crowd, man- aged to evade them cannot be un- derstood. Citizens declare that members of the mob were irrespon- sible; that they had gathered in a bar-room in the wee hours, and the flow of the cup had not ceased un- til they were past the point of de- liberation. Others think that Ne- groes predominated, and the two Negroes, Wade Patterson and Jim West, were turned over to the whites, who were not equal to the task Jaid out Coroner Pullock renewed — the search for the hody of West. Four men with a drag rowed up and down the crook, but could not find the body. Capital, Surplus, Undivided Profits - - $1,000,006. . y wn eae ant Resources - - - - - = $3.300,000:00; e ares on ; i SS a What It Means “a A savings account stands for thrift, industry and independence; for freedom from the cares: of”) the present and uncertainties of the future. It represents economy and self-denial and, moreover, that the possessor has taken advantage of an opportunity. | ‘We offer you this same opportunity now if you will deposit $1.00 or more with this bank. 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It seems that it was the in- tention of the mob to burn West at the stake, but that in his despera- tion, and as a last chance for life and liberty, he broke away and now ‘isa free-man, a “I had no difficulty in locating the body of Patterson,” said Coroner Bullock: ~“But-T-ean-get-no-inkling of what has become of West, save that which I found by the footprints in the cornfield. 1 have dragged the creek near the waterworks, but find no evidence that the mob was Hear the water." The coroner says tthe ground in the region of the creek is soft, and if the body had been thrown into the stream he would haVe found evidence of it. “I believe the man escaped,” he said. The ‘story is afloat, ana Is: given pretty genera! credence, to the ef- fect that the Negro contingent — of the mob, as prearranged, took charge of Eugene Marshall, the mur: derer of Lizzie Spruce, colored. Soon after the mob left the jail the Ne- groes marchedsto the bridge across the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, where a one-inch rope was produced and Marshall wes put to death. The hanging, so the story goes, caused both Patterson and West to lose all hope, and they in despera- tion began to struggle. Patterson was struck many times op the head and body, but at last gotiaway and |aartea across a common. He was folowed by the mob and shot through the brain. He was chen dragged (o another bridge, at least 600 yards from the one that was to have been his gallows, and there hanged on a rdpe-that was tov irail to hold his body, It is thought that his body then dropped into the creek where it was found. 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CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE - HOT SPRINGS, AB waterworks, took advantage of his chance and darted away, The mob, being depleted by the excitement over the attempted escape of Pat- terson, was not equal to the wiles of West. He darted away, and in the shadows evaded his pursuers, ——_++-__ | OBITUARY. = Mt. Carbon, W. Va.,Jan. 17-—Mrs. Mary Day was ‘born on a Virginia plantation in Diawiddie, Virginia. When approaching womanhood she came to West Virginie, “She was married to Robert Day in 1884 and the following year mov- ed to Mt. Cw.bon and was a resident here until 1902. She professed faith in Christ at the New Hope Baptist church in the pas- torate of the Rev: R. D, W, Mead- ows and lived a peaceful Christian life. During the last seven years of her life she was a faithful member of Rebecca Court No: 9 of the Order of Calanthe. After the death of he) husband in 1904 she made her home at Long- acre, surrounded. by & host of friends ‘iATter.a Met iNness of ‘four week: che succumbed to the grim monster that knéws no defeat December 14, at the General Hospital in Charles- ton, of ‘a complication of diseases for which the physicians could’ find no vemedy. Her funeral was preached at the New Hope Baptist church by Rev S. E. Williams, assisted by Rev. J J. Turner, Her remains were lat¢ to rest in the Mt, Carbon cemetery under the direction of Rebecca Court No. 9 of the Order of Calanthe, ~ ‘Therefore, be it r Resolved, Since it has pleased the Supreme Chancellor of the Universe to remove from among us otr be- loyed sister, that we in obedience to Him who saith, “I am the ressuree- (ion and the life” endeavor to me stain tears and bow in humbie sub- mission to His will, jat the same time extending to ‘her son Willie, all the, comfort we .can, pleading with Rebecca Court No. 9 not to sorrow as those without hope looking for- ward to the great Re-mion at the last Great Day. _ acc MARY S. REID. EMMA WILLIAMS, + , ROBERTA COLEMAN, and J. J. TURNER, Committee + . ADAMS COUNPY HAS NO MORE NEGRO VOTERS, West Union, Ohio, Jan. 13.—-In- quiry to-day developed that one hun- dred colored men have been disfran- chised because of vote selling. There are not more than five other Negroes of voting age in Adams county. After passing sentence on 50 vote- sellers, Julge Blair to-day adjourn- ed court ‘.ntil January 23. ‘These half handved make a total number of 1,500 who have been sentenced and disfranchised, almost one-tourth of the voting strength of the county, PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE PUB. CO. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. Three months ..... $0.50 Six months ..... 1.00 One year ..... 1.50 THE EDITORS' CONFERENCE. The suggestion offered by the McDowell Times that the editors of the several Negro papers of the State confer upon plans best adapted to thwart the alleged designs of Senator French upon our rights on common carriers, strikes the writer as untimely. The position of The Advocate is based upon the uncertainty of Mr. French's introducing any such measure, the known antagonism of leading Democrats to legislation tending to stir up Negro enmity against the party at this time, and dependence upon the Republican half of the Senate to protect our civil and political rights. If such a conference should be called before an overt act had been committed by Mr. French or any other member of his party. The Advocate would feel duty bound to have a representative in attendance and would yield to the opinion of the majority, but it sincerely hopes no hasty action will be taken in the matter. Granting that it is Senator French's intention to introduce a "Jim Crow car" bill, in the event that the upper House is legally organized, the chances for its passage, as we see it, are extremely slim. More and more it is becoming apparent that the Democrats of the opinion that they can not perpetuate themselves in power by class legislation are increasing in numbers and in influence. This is not a discussion of motives, but of facts. They want Negro votes. They need Negro votes, for without Negro votes they would not have some of the offices which they now hold and can not get some upon which they have their eyes set. But, going further and conceding that all the Democratic legislators are bent upon depriving us of our present accommodations on the railroads, steamboats and other carriers, are the fifteen Republican senators not a cross upon which we may cling? The party which they represent needs the black vote even more than do their opponents, and they would, therefore, be even less inclined to support such discriminatory legislation. The sledding for our party will be rough enough two years hence without its throwing additional obstacles in the way by gratuitously insulting a potential factor of the organization. If the hypotheses underlying our conclusions are all incorrect; if Mr. French intends to introduce the measure; if the Democrats mean to support it; and if any Republican senator has determined to ignore his party's pledge; even then would The Advocate raise its voice against a conference which could only hope to accomplish the near-impossible During the past campaign the Negro newspapers of the State, with one possible exception, rendered yeoman service for the Republican party. None of these can justly expect any favors from the Democrats, but all can and should look for protection to those under whose banners they fought. If they place the proper valuation upon our services we will get that protection without the asking. If they do not, would we not present a sorry spectacle begging it of the Democrats? THE BLACK MAN'S BURDEN The seventh annual financial statement of the principal and treasurer of the Utica, Mississippi. Normal and Industrial Institute lies before us. It is so full of significant, cheering information as to make it really a task to call attention to any portion of it as the most deserving of comment. Read what Principal Holtzclaw says of the aims of the school and how nearly they are being realized "From the beginning the aim of the institution has been to make itself a power for good in this community and throughout this section of the country, not only through the medium of its students, but by reaching the people directly as far as possible. That this aim is being realized in greater and greater measure is shown by the changed conditions throughout this section; for wherever the influence of the institution has been felt there are clearly noticeable a higher moral tone, marked religious changes, and greater material progress. For example, six years ago men and women, in not a few instances, were living together as man and wife, without a semblance of a legal tie, and rearing children, but today no such conditions can be found any where in this community, and public sentiment would not tolerate them. "Six years ago every church in this community had to close its doors before the sun went down, not daring to attempt religious services at night on account of the character of their congregations; today services are held in all the churches at the pleasure of the worshipers. Six years ago, there were few, if any, men in this community who owned a home; today more than 4000 acres of land is owned by Negroes, and many of them are erecting comfortable cottages, planting fruit and shade trees, and making real homes for themselves and their families. "The relation between the races has grown better year by year; no violence of any kind has resulted from the friction between the two races during the history of the school; on the other hand there seems to be an unselfish, friendly rivalry, to determine which race can serve the other to the best advantage." But few institutions can show a better record for influencing the moral and material welfare of the community in which they are located, or a greater necessity for their existence. The conditions existing before the establishment of the institute are incomprehensible to many who read these lines, but they are none the less correctly described. They are a horrible indictment against this enlightened age and country, but thanks to such characters as Washington, Weeks, Holtzclaw, Buchanan, Shepard, the lamented Councill and the philanthropic white people, North and South, they are being ameliorated slowly but surely. Another interesting feature of the report is the amounts of and sources from which it derived its donations and subscriptions, the total of which was near $18,000. The single $5,000.00 donation stands out in marked contrast to the dimes and quarters which appear with a regularity which would be amusing, if one did not consider what these mites may have meant to those whose names precede them. The Utica Normal and Industrial Institute is but another example of that self help which will eventually prove the Negro's salvation. It shows that he is bearing his burden with increasing willingness and that he is no longer satisfied in being a hewer of wood or a drawer of water. BLESSED ASSURANCE A Washington dispatch has it that Edward H. Morris, Grand Master of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, in company with other high officials of that organization, called upon President Taft and assured him of the support of 750,000—count them—750,000 members. Assuming the report to be true, Mr. Morris is either that much-desired, long-sought Moses, or he was telling a—but to be more elegant—giving the President a bit o' blarney. If Mr. Morris or any or all of Mr. Morris' fellow officers, or any 750 members of the Odd Fellows can assure anybody that the entire organization will support any man or measure, he is an ichthyornis or some other rare species of bird. The idea even is absurd. In the first place there are not 750,000 Odd Fellows. It is doubtful if there are as many as 300,000. In good standing, but if there were the number stated in the press dispatch, all of them could not be depended upon to support the Man from Bethlehem, not to speak of President Taft. It strikes The Advocate that this assuring somebody of the support of their organization is being overdone by the heads of our fraternal and religious organizations. The president, or whatever the chief officer is called, is no sooner inducted into office than he packs his imitation-alligator grip and hikes off to assure somebody of the support of the body over which he presides. In no case does the constitution or bylaws prescribe this as one of his duties. None of these organizations is on record as having authorized the bearing of such assurance. What matters that? The President is assured howsoever and notwithstanding. May be he he believes it and may be he doesn't'; but is is a safe bet that the vanity of assurer is satisfied and the thinking members of the Order wonder how their chief gets so many votes in his vest pock. WASHINGTON'S AWAKENING. The intelligence that the Negroes of Washington have at last awakened and are about to place themselves on record with the progressive members of the race elsewhere, is very pleasing, even if it is late. It has not been to the credit of our people at the Nation's Capital that they have been long content to wear fine clothes, ride in automobiles, attend swell social functions and look with disdain upon those who do not live in Washington. In 250 Students registered at the West Virginia Colored Institute in the Fall term of 1910. Ten States and Africa were represented. he Winter Term Begins Jan. 4th, 1911 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. their mad rush to put on a "front," to make a parade, they lost sight of the things that count and all but sacrificed their opportunity in the sad delusion that they are the salt of the earth. The ninety or more thousands of them were blind to the fact that they had not among them a bank, a decent grocery, a clothing store of any kind, a shore store which could be found with an astronomical telescope, and could only boast of drug stories which are duplicated, if not surpassed, in most any town of size south of the Potomac. The provincials have looked with amusing tolerance upon their assumptions of superiority and idly wondered upon what meat they fed that they grew so great, but in the meantime these same provincials have been gradually acquiring choice bits of the Lord's footstool, knowing that in the final analysis "unto him that hath shall be given." The "Lincoln Arcade" is a start in the right direction and we, "way down south in Dixie," congratulate the Washingtonians upon their wise, if belated, acceptance of the standards by which all peoples are measured. The Advocate is advised that a man whose calling presupposes the possession of the highest ideals of morality and the practice of the lessons taught in the sermon on the Mount, is, under the guise of that profession, guilty of breaches which may not have been committed with criminal intent, but are none the less reprehensible. We serve notice that any repetition of these reports will call from these columns a publication in full of the facts, substantiated with names and places. Under circumstances almost parallel, this paper was silent some years ago, but conditions have changed and it does not purpose again to suppress facts, the general ignorance of which brought about the most deplorable results. PUSH THEM OFF THE EARTH. A subscriber propounds the question, "If fifteen white Democrats can cause fifteen white Republicans to flee the State, what could the same number of white Democrats do to an equal number of black Republicans?" Not having a conundrum department, The Advocate refers the problem to its readers for solution. The whites are not the only ones who can have a chief justice and associate justices of the Supreme Court. Witness the Negro Odd Fellows. Remarkable Growth CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. F. Meserve, of Shaw University, Raleigh N. C.; Hon. S. M. Binson, superintendent of public schools, Newbern, Rev. A. C. Schuler, Newbern; Rev. A. W. Pegues, Raleigh; Hon. E. A. Johnson, attorney and historian, New York City; Rev. E. W. Moore, Philadelphia; R. T. Batts, William M. Stokes, and W. H. W. Johnson, of New York city, are also members Institute, West Virginia The 1,000 acres of land recently required are estimated to be worth $50,000, and is in a high state of cultivation. Three additional buildings have been purchased by experienced agriculturists. A vigorous campaign is now being waged to secure more money for tuition of students; $10,000 to establish a brick yard and stock-raising department; $50,000 for dining-hall and kitchen; $5,000 for a system of drainage; $15,000 for two dormitories and $25,000 for the thorough development of the industrial system as planned. Dr. Weeks will not rest until an endowment fund of at least $500,000 is in hand. He will feel that he has at last "The Tuskegee of North Carolina. The enthusiastic faculty supporting Dr. Weeks is made up of Mrs. Annie E. Weeks, wife of the founder, who is giving her life to the work, and is a living inspiration to the young women of the community. Like her husband, she is a product of Shaw University. There is Mr. Hayes, from Tuskegee, a farm expert and master of the soil; Mrs. Julia A. Foster, of Syracuse College; Miss Nina B. Wilson, of Elizabeth City, N. C. State Normal School; J. L. Cooke, of the Newbern Collegiate Institute; Miss R. A. Williams, Miss Carrie E. Waugh Miss Lillian Louise Battle and Mrs. Clara C. Cooke, each eminently capable of handling the branches included in the several departments. The comprehensive courses embrace normal, industrial, theological, musical, and literary instruction, together with domestic science and agriculture. Dr. Weeks belongs to that class of true Christian gentlemen who conceive of no higher duty than to serve humanity, and with his ability to impress the generous men and women of the nation with the good that can be done through it to the darkened souls in Eastern North Carolina, the continued growth of the Newbern Collegiate Industrial Institute is assured. Washington, D. C., Jan. 16. A committee of Negroes, headed by Edward H. Morris, of Chicago, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, to-day called on President Taft and pledged to him and his administration the hearty support of the 750,000 members of their organization. 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SS SS ee Oe ee SSS bd A 4 “y ji rei PTH ent ay “Be S Pie S J STR te NRORSBARY “O THRIR RETURN OM VODUNTARY EXTER SAY SENATORS. To Escape. Arrest WMfieon Republican’ Senators Pee to Cincinnati; and Democrats orga- nize upper. house by. unseating one Of, the ‘fugitives, ‘With the intention of escaping ar- rest and avoiding the trouble which would “hayg followed such action, 16 Republican Senators, apprised Monday night that an effort would be made: today to compel, their- at: tendance in the Senate cliamber, left Charleston at an early hour Tuesday ‘morning and are now quar- tered at*the Sinton Hotel. in Cin- einattl. : Learning of the absence of thé Republican members, the 15 Demo- cratic Senators met the same morn: ing ‘and, after declaring that C.F. Caldwell, of Wheeling, had estab: Ushed-aprima- facie—right—to- the right to the seat in. the Senate oe- cupied by Julian G. Hearne, elected on the face of the returns, induct: ed Caldwell into office, and, with 16 members wears, elected Senator Robert F. Kidd President, and in- formed the House of Delegates that the Senate had organized and was ready to, transact business to come before it. Published by AMERICAN MELODY 2o New York, _ Betore NOON’ two alirpriees | were *PRBAS 1D fre contest-pyer the orgR- Was ant humrled departure of the Re publiesn ‘séhators and the other was the attempted organtzatton of . the Senate by the unseating Of Senator J. G@. MWearno, of the ifat‘dteiriet. » Filght Unexpectel. ° : The fight of the Republican Son- atgrs into Ohio was unexpected, but {t was stated by the Republican loaders that such a course Was nec- essary if trouble was to be avolded, ‘They charge that the. Republican Senators were told by one, of “the Demecrattc members ae an. effort to compel ‘their attendance through arrest would be made... Por'more than a wedk the situas tion has been tense. It, was real- {zed hy the leaders’ that ‘it would take but ‘Uttle to incite” a — riot among the partisans gathered here and it was agreed at an early hour Tuesday morning among the Repub- Hean leaders and Senators that the members should leave the city. ‘The 15 Senators are Jullan @: Hearne, W. C. Grimes, C. P, Craig, J. ©. Shinn, Ben A. Smith, D. Be” Smith; M. Z. White, H. Dp. Hatfleld, T. England, W. 8. Johnson, Charles G. Coftman, Howard Sutherland, J. W. Flynn, O. A. Hood and,W. S. Mere- ditt. ‘The Democratic members of the Senate met in the Senate chamber at 10- o'elook, When theydiscavered that the Republican members.of the body had left. the city, Senator Sam V. Woods, of Barbour County, of- fered a resolution reciting that a contest Nad been filed against the seat of Senator J. G. Hearne by C. F, Caldwell, and, whereas Hearne had made no protest and had failed to appear In the Senate, the resolu- tion declared. that Caldwell had es- tabiiehed “a prima tacte right to th seat which te tga gentested. - phantAtiolocs aati ene The resolutions, further directed thay Caldwell,be-sworn in as Sena. }tor.” The. resolution waa _ adopted, one Democratic Senator, Jake Fish- er, of Braxton County, recording. his vote in the negattve, Fourteen Dem- eratic. memkers supported it. With the oath administered to Caldwell there were 16 Senators present and the Senate proceeded with the orga- nization, Senatgr Robert F, Kidd, Demo. erat, Was eleéted President, and John T. Harris, Republican, Clerk of the Senate since 1898,. was ye- elected. Following the organization of the, Senate, Senator Woods of- fered another resolution which nul- Ifled the McIntyre resolution passed last Friday, when the arrest of. the Republican, absentees was ordered. Beyond the adoption of a resolp- {lon authorizing a joint committee to wait upon the Governor and’ in- ‘form him the Legslature was in ses- sion and providing for the appoint- ment of a committee on rules, noth- ing further was attempted owing to the early adjournment of the House of Delegates. The Lower House adjourned with- out recognizing the validity of the action of the State Senate in com- pleting its organization. Governor Holds Conference, Governor Gyasscock would make no statement. He has had in con- ference with him today some able lawyers, Including C. W. Dillon, of Fayetteville; M. G. Sperry,” of \Clarksburg; U, G. Young, of Buck- hannon; former Speaker James H. stricktine, of Huntington; Congress- man Joseph H. Gaines; — former Governor William M, 0. Dawson and Malcobn Jackson, of _Chareston. ‘These Republicans have insisted that the action of the Democratic mem- bers of the Senate in vacating the seat of Hearne without ‘reference to the committee was null and void, and they insist that there is yet ne organization of the Senate, The Democrats are insistent that their’ actiqn was legal. They gay they have the advice of splendid counsel and that there is precedent to. Justify the course they have tak. en. In Race For Funds ——SeNTIUHD pHoM aon Own, complished by colored men of the nation,” said Mr. Messer, “The same thing .was tried in Washington, D. Cc. and in thirty days they raised $25,000. Chicago Negroes have raised more than $50,000 in one- third that time, We are grateful to a Do ee CE PE Ue: Dae ee ————_&__E 1 = ee SS srs nis = = open Ae ee. = = eens nae eee ee eee = SS et ee = Se meet - ing,........ ~ Love lends them a light! Moon - light will shine for them, {| Sch’ Wolly eve wie bald ists ge ~ macht! 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Bg Love Finds Out the Way, app-2 p, wv vi all’ who" neve ja” in the move. ment The, | frig should.” be Durchage \gf. the ite end the g@dgptton or plans is contingent upon the securing _ of Another $25,080)! the ngSpots Hew building is’ to have a 50x80 Hoot -gymnasium, a suspended funpiig track, a swim- ming tank. 26250 fect, ‘a dozen shower baths, fayr bowling alleys, billiard. and péo¥*room, restaurant fifty sleeping rooms, reading room and library,’ class room for night and day schools, tecture rooms and assembly hall. The plan is to model It after the Hyde Park branch of the association:” Phe building and site will cost: $290,000. The Cedar Grove Improvement Company, a Coaporetion created and organized undef the laws of the State of West Yorgipt. will on the 24th day of Jabua¥y, 1911, betweon the hours of -7 @nd 9 o'clock P, M., hold their annual meeting at their Hall at Cedar Grove, “Kanawha County, West Virginia, for the elec- tion of officers and the transaction of any and all ‘business that may come before this meeting. ° "B. B. WAYNESBORO, President, | T. W. MARTIN, Secretary. 1-5-3t —++-+___ Jaek Johnson And Langford TO MEET BERORE JACK O'BRIEN'S NEW WIGHT CLUB IN A SIX ROUND MILL FOR A PURSE OF TEN THOU- SAND . DOLLARS. — NELSON WIL, ALSO APPEAR. Philadelphia Penn., January 16,— Jack Johnson will meet Sam Lang- ford before the American Athletic Cluy ef Philadelphia within the next six weeks, Lat last night Jack O'Brien, who. rung ithe club,, got the men lo agree 60a six-rourid mill. While the figures have not been given out, it is understood that the men will fight fora ten-thousand4lolax burse, and that each will be required to deposit $2,600 within the next week, Se ey _ The match is &, direct outcome of slohneon'sdef-mage- at-the-ringside last night, when he declared he would fight Langford for a ten- thousand-dolay hie O'Brien im- mediately got busy, and with the as- sistance of his millionaire club friend, “Tony” “Biddle, guaranteed the. purse. . Auother match signed up to-day is the “final appearance of Battling- Nelsou.” The Dane has agreed “to fight before O'Breén’s elub’ on St. riek’s.. Day. The contrast 1 signed in blank, so far as the name of Nelson's oponent is conce ned, ‘the Only stipulation the former cham- pion making is that his opponent be good enough to give him a thorough six-round go so far as possible. This fight will decide as to wheth- ler Nelson will ever don the Bloves again. If he makes good he will make another effort to win his lau- rels. If he loses, he will start a cafo in either New York or San Francisco, SANROIE De Ban Chief Justice And Associates ARE THE HIGH-SOUNDING = TI- TLES TO BE BORNE BY WH JUDGES PRESIDING OVER THE SUPREME COURT OF THE GRAND UNITED ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS IN, AMERICA, Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 16.—rhe newly-iustalled sub-committee of management of the Grand United Or- dre of Odd Fellows which met here last week, elected Benjamin Je Da- vis, of Atlanta, the retiring grand easurer chief justice, of the newly- vrganized supreme court of the or- der: — William —L-- Houston, the retir- ing grand master, was elected an as- sociate justice for the eight-year term ,and William R. Morris, was elected an associate for the two-year term, City Councilman Harry §, Cummings, of Baltimore, was clect- ed attorney general of the order, It was decided to moye the head- quarters of the Odd Fellows Journal from Philadelphia to Washington, ———____ ; CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere and heartfult thanks ¢o our relatives and friends for the sympathy and kindness extended to us in our sad bereavement in the loss of our dears ly beloved husband and father, An- thony Fate. Especially do we thank Rey, Carroll for his consoling words at the house and chureh, We also wish to thank our friends for the many beautiful floral offerings, and Mr. P< Shirpson-tor-the—cmt= elent manner in which he conduct- ed the frmerate——— ane THE BEREAVED FAMILY, nano ceeitis WHITE RESIDENTS Object to the Proposed Negro School in Louisville Suburb, Louisville, Ky., January 12.—The proposed establishment of the Indus- trial school for Negroes at Anchor- i) rr 4 | aa ioe BY oa @, Yt ei ' STATO eter ree c Tae CORSETS a q elit Bibi Shae é HE Nuform is a popular priced Cea corset, modeled.onrlinies that pers” fect your figure. If defines grace- : ful bust, waist and hip lines and fits as “Yat the back. Gece aii’ __ The range of shapes is so varied, every 4 Aas) figure can. be fitted with charming result. 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Makers, 34th St. & Brondway, New York r age, ote of Louisville's suoet ‘fash- fonable sabwibs, has met with a storm of objection, and residents in. that seetion propose to prevent, i they can, the building of such a school, the ground for which the Ne- kroes are sald io hold in option on, A protest committce appointed by the white residents and a committer representing the blacks, who now have a school located in Louisville, will meet Saturday morning and try to reach an adjustment PROMINENT Pastor. Tenders His Resignation, »nd Viola tions of Segregation Law Continue, Paltimore, Janua.jy 18.—Rev. Dr. W. M. Alxander, one of the best known ministers in the city, has ten- dered his resignation as pastor of the Sharon Baptist Church, Dr. eet Alexander’ foitnded ths*“ehureh-26- years ago. . ~ Violations of the West. ond{ngnge- confining colored. people to cartain neighlerhecds still continue, and it) IS exp toe hat “he Cuiminal Court Wil have tere then a dozen. cases on ibs calen hur heforg the end/of the week : re NEW YORK BANKER ON TRIAL “New York, Jan. 19—witliam, R. Montgomery, former president — oF the.Hamilton Bank and —for_many. years prominent in New York’ -fil- nancial cireles, was arraigned’ for trial today before Judge Rosalsky In’ the Court df General Sessions. “The defendant Is under five indictments. charging him with grand larceny. and forgery in connection with the financial troubles of the Hamiiten’ Bank, during the panic in 1997, FACH SIX Idleness Condemned IN A STRONG, COMMON SENSE ADDRESS TO NEGRO FARMERS' CONFERENCE. Resolutions Passed Were vigorous and forceful and expressed the real septiment of progressive Negroes who were largely represented at Holtzclaw's meeting. Utica, Miss., Jan. 13.—A strong common sense address to Negro farmers by William H. Holtzelaw principal and founder of the Utica Normal and Industrial Institute, remarkable stories by individual farmers who told of their efforts to purchase land and educate their children and a sane conservative address by the farmers and visitors assembled were the principal features of the seventh annual Farmers Conference at the Institute yesterday In his address to the farmers which began the exercises, Prof. Holtzclaw explained the object of the conference to be an honest effort on the part of the institution to be of service to the people of the community and gave some pointed advice to the people of the race. Shifflessness, idleness, being always in debt were strongly condemned by the prominent educator, and on the other hand he told his audience that if they wanted to enjoy prosperity they must get it just as other people. The price of success is industry, thrift, economy, and morality, he said. With these you must mix a good degree of foresight. For nearly fifty years you have been renting land and you have worked it until you have literally worked it to death. Yet there are some in this house today who are not worth one cent more than they were forty-eight years ago. We get into the habit of believing that the world is against us, that the white man is making an effort to keep us down. I have never found one white man, whose opinion was worth anything in the community that was opposed to Negroes being respectable and progressive citizens. On the other hand, I know them by thousands who have helped Negroes to buy homes and attain respectable places as citizens. The personal experiences of many of the unlettered Negro farmers, who have been inspired by the institution in its efforts to relieve their condition formed by far the most interesting portion of he conference program. Several hours were taken up in hearing these impromptu speeches, and among the farmers who gave interesting testimony were Pleasant McCadney, Isaiah Marshall, Daniel Lee, Daniel Griffin Henry Samples and many other farmers who have struggled hard until they are now in comfortable circumstances. Significant resolutions prepared by a committee composed of Prof. T. J. Johnson, F. G. Smith, Mae Dixon, C. S. Kelley and M. B. Anderson were read and adopted unanimously. The resolutions were vigorous and forceful and expressed the real sentiment of the progressive Negro. The Negro was commended in all efforts to be law abiding, to acquire property, to raise the moral status and industrial education was held up to be of the greatest possible benefit to the masses. 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It is better for him, for the white man and for our country, that for the present at least, he should remain to a very large extent in the rural districts. We beg therefore, that the officers of the law and public sentiment generally make it possible for the Negro to receive the full protection of the law and an opportunity to educate his children in the same proportion on the plantation that he would if he were in the large cities. It can not be expected that the Negroes remain on the farm from year to year, receiving scant wages, only once a year, with no educational opportunities, because their teachers are poorly paid. This can be changed to a very great extent. The Negroes of the State of Mississippi make up fifty-eight per cent of the population, yet they receive only twenty-four per cent of the money for education. We do not even suggest that the white children should receive less than they already receive for education, but the best interests of the state demand that the Negro shall have more. A large number of prominent men from various sections of the state attended the conference, among them being Rev. W. S. Pleasant, Hazelhurst, Rev. J. J. Morant, D. D., Vicksburg, Dr. J. M. May, Natchez, and others. Prominent Speakers on Subject of Reciprocity Montreal, Jan. 19.—Reciprocity, immigration and other leading questions of the day are to receive attention in the addresses at the annual banquet of the Montreal branch of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association at the Windsor Hotel tonight. The annual dinners of this organization are among the most important events of the kind in Montreal, and that of tonight promises no exception. The organization always musters notable speakers and distinguished men around its board, and utterances that have moved the policy of the government have been made on three occasions. This year the list of eminent speakers includes Hon. Rodolphe Lemieux, postmaster-general of the Dominion, who has just returned from a visit to South Africa; Sir Byron E. Walker, president of the Canadian Bank of Commerce and one of the foremost financiers of Canada; Robert L. Borden, leader of the opposition in the Dominion house of commons, and Charles M. Hays, president of the Grand Trunk Railway. Taft to Speak at Lincoln, Nebraska Springfield, Ill., Jan. 19.—One of the few public engagements that President Taft will fill outside the national capital during the remainder of the congressional session will be his visit to this city next month to attend the annual banquet of the Lincoln Centennial association. Definite word of the President's coming has been received here and a committee is at work on plans for his reception and entertainment. The banquet will take place in the State arsenal, where covers will be laid for 600 guests. In addition to the President the chief speakers will be Baron Rosen, the Russian ambassador at Washington, and Hon. Robert T, Lincoln of Chicago. Dr. Jordan Urges Peace Propaganda Palo Alto, Cal., Jan. 19.—Dr. David Starr Jordan, president of Leland Stanford, Jr., University and one of the foremost among American educators, received congratulations from friends throughout the country today on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday anniversary. Dr. Jordan was born in Gainesville, N. Y., January 19, 1851, and was educated at Cornell University. Prior to becoming president of Stanford University at its opening in 1891 he had served for six years as president of Indiana State University. At the present time he is devoting much attention to the subject of universal peace and the agitation for an international court of arbitration. He is chief director of the board of the worlds peace foundation which has control of the expenditure of the million-dollar fund offered by Edward Ginn of Boston, for the peace propaganda. Naval College at Halifax Opened Halifax, N. S., Jan. 19.—Another definite step in the program for the establishment of a Canadian navy was taken here today with the for- nual opening of the new Naval College for the training of naval cadets. Hon. Louis P. Broudeur, Minister of Marine and Fisheries and of Naval Service, and a number of other public officials attended the opening. The college starts with a class of twenty-one cadets, chosen by competitive examination from all parts of Canada. The class next year will consist of twenty-three cadets, which will bring the attendance of the college up to forty-five. The college faculty consists of a corps of competent instructors headed by Naval Constructor B. S. Hartley, B. A. Overlooking New Church Enterprise Rev. C. H. Cox, D. D., of Cottageville; Rev. J. C. Warner, of Huntington, and Rev. J. T. Foster, of Buckhannon, members of the local church erection board of West Virginia conference, United Brethren church, were in the city yesterday looking over the new enterprise undertaken in this city by their church, and express themselves as being well pleased with the location for the church building and the rapid progress the work is making. This congregation is growing rapidly. A splendid and rapidly growing Sunday school meets at their regular place of worship each Sunday morning. WHAT ARE YOU DOING It may be your father, your mother, your grandfather or your grandmother who is very dear to you, but it is sad to see them lose their interest in life because their strength is fast ebbing away and they seem doomed to the weak, feeble and decrepit conditions of the aged. Now is the time for you to come to their assistance. Call at our store and get a bottle of Vinol, our delicious cod liver and iron tonic, without oil, and see what a change it will make in your dear ones. A case is recorded in Litchfield, Ill., of a man 72 years of age who seemed to be getting old and feeble, suffered from indigestion and a nervous trouble. His druggist asked him to try Vinol at his risk. He did and says he is better and feels younger than he has for fifteen years. We wish every feeble aged person would try a bottle of Vinol with the understanding that their money will be returned if it does not give perfect satisfaction. C. A. Potterfield, Druggist, Charleston, W. Va. Will Regulate All Kidney Disorders Kidney disease is the most dangerous, because the first symptoms are seen in other parts of the body before anything wrong is noticed with the kidneys themselves. Some of the symptoms, though, cannot be mistaken; for instance, sick, unhealthy kidneys cause thick, cloudy, offensive urine, full of sediment, irregular of passage or attended by a sensation of scalding. The back aches constantly, or there is dull misery in the sides and tolns, headaches and dizzy spells may occur, nervous twitchings, disturbed sleep, inflamed or puffy eyelids, weakness, bilious stomach, heart palpitations of the sufferer is often weighed down by a feeling of languor or fatigue. The time to cure kidney trouble is while it is oily trouble—before it settles into Diabetes, Dropsy, Gravel or Bright's disease. The moment you suspect the slightest kidney, bladder or urinary disorder begin taking Pape's Diuretic as directed with the knowledge that there is no other medicine, at any price, made anywhere else in the world which will effect so prompt and thorough a cure. Dont be miserable and remain in danger another moment because of a lame back or clogged, inactive kidneys or bladder or urinary misery; all this will surely go after you take Pape's Diuretic for a few days. Your physician, pharmacist, banker or any mercantile agency will vouch for the responsibility of Pape, Thompson & Pape, of Cincinnati, Ohio, who prepare Pape's Diuretic —50 cent treatment—sold by every druggist in the world. January 19 1807—Gen. Robert E. Lee born. Died October 12, 1870. 1908—Edgar Allan Poe, poet, born. Died October 7, 1819. 1812—British under Wellington stormed and took Ciudad Rodrigo, in Spain. 1865—Lord Monck opened the last Canadian parliament. 1874—President Grant appointed Morrison R. Waite, of Ohio, chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. 1886—Senator Hoar's Presidential Succession bill passed by congress. 1887—Charles H. Farwell elected United States senator from Illinois. 1910—Southern Health Conference organized in Atlanta to fight the hookworm disease. THIS IS MY G2ND BIRTHDAY (Albert P. Earling.) Albert J. Earling, president of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railway, was born in Richfield, Wis., January 19, 1849, and received a common school education. In 1866 he entered the employ of the railroad with which he has been connected even since, rising from a humble clerkship to the presidency of the system. For six years he was a telegraph operator, frequently working both day and night in the years he worked equally hard as a sending of messages, and for five train dispatcher. The latter position he filled so well that the company made him assistant superintendent, then general superintendent, and, when he was 40 years of age, general manager. Ten years later the former telegraph operator was elevated to the presidency of the road, which under his direction has been developed into a great network of lines extending from Chicago to the Pacific coast. "Sauce for the Goose," which Grace George will present at the Burlew Tuesday, matinee and night, is a comedy that is at once an affirmation of woman's rights and a declaration that neglected wives are no longer going to suffer in silence or be satisfied with verbal protests. Hence it cannot but attract the suffragist or even suffragette. What is yet more assertive, it holds the mirror up to mere man and teaches him that when the situations are reversed, he just as readily responds to the original inclination of his heart as does the proverbial woman. Here the author touches a chord that will redress the old awry balance and may help towards a better understanding between gay husbands and revolting wives. Fortunately for the present play, conjugal harmony has only been disturbed. There is real affection on both sides and the wandering man is recalled to a realization of his real happiness before the breach becomes too wide to be repaired. John Constable, who is writing a book, thinks he has found a woman possessing more grey matter than his wedded wife, in the person of Mrs. Alloway. His wife, too, has an admirer, Harry Travers, of whom he is somewhat jealous. On the third anniversary of his marriage he is placed in a dilemma between his wife and his affinity and chooses to dine with the latter. His wife goes to the opera with Travers, and later dines with him, carefully leaving a note for her husband in advance. As a result, there is meeting, revival of love, acknowledgement of error and ultimate reconciliation with the prospect that past experience will resolve itself into appreciation and real unity of life. Miss George makes the role of Kitty Constable one of absorbing interest. Her Interpretation, always so highly artistic, is full of delicate touches that always appeal to the eye and the ear. The play itself is thoroughly refined and artistic and is up to high standard that her former plays have set. The stage settings, to use theatrical parlance, are all interiors, which gives Miss George an abundant opportunity to display in several gowns the artistic ideas of some of the greatest of the French dressmakers, and those who have seen her in former plays appreciate with what dainty grace and charming effect she wears these effective creations. Harry Bulger in Mort H. Singer's "The Flirting Princess," the latest of the unique musical comedy entertainments, will be seen here at the January 27 and 28, coming, as it is, after a run of one year and the record for same in Chicago the past season, should be welcomed heartily. Manager Singer is sending a complete cast of "all stars" in support of Mr. Bulger in "The Flirting Princess," Mr. Singer will present an original creation in the Vampire dance with Eulalie and Chas Morgan in the same also the Apache dance, with Maude Emery and Mr. Morgan. Both of these dances have created a furore during the past theatrical season and have received much newspaper discussion pro and con. The famous "barefoot chorus" and the handsomest chorus ever sent on the road. A very pleasing reception was given Tuesday evening at Odd Fellows Hall by the ladies of Myrtle Rebekah Lodge No. 97. In honor of Miss Jennie W. Hutchinson president of Rebekah State Assembly of W. Va. The entire lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs gathered together with noted celebrities in Odd Fellowship throughout the State. Mr. Joseph Schwabe of Kanawaha Lodge, No. 25, acted as master of ceremonies. The program opened with the singing of the Rebekahs opening ode. Miss Cora Littleton presiding at the piano, followed by a fervent prayer by Rev. O. D. King. Solo—Miss Golden Coney, accompanied by Miss Margaret Coney. Short Talk—J. A. Wilkinson, grand secretary. Piano Solo—Master Wm. Hardibarger. Progress of Myrtle Rebekah Lodge—J. Chris Thomas. Odd Fellows Home—By Hon. Septimus Hall. Piano Solo—Miss Margaret Coney. Odd Fellows Motto—Mr. Thos Livesage, L. L. Price, grand patriarch of the encampment of West Virginia, and a member of Elkhurst Rebekah Lodge, gave a very interesting talk and congratulated Myrtle Rebekah Lodge on being so ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY? OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? 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Richmond', Va., Jan. 19.—A parade of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, the Richmond Howitzers and other local military organizations was the principal features of today's celebration of the 104th anniversary of the birth of Gen. Robert E. Lee. The Lee monument and also the statue of General Jackson were decorated with flowers by the Richmond chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Lee Camp of United Confederate Veterans. Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 19.—Montgomery, the first capital of the Confederacy, observed the birthday anniversary of General Lee today as a public holiday. Public offices, banks and many mercantile establishments remained closed. Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 19.—Florida observed the birthday anniversary of General Robert E. Lee as a legal holiday. A feature which marked the day in many places was the distribution of crosses of honor to the Confederate veterans by the Daughters of the Confederacy. Charleston, S. 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