The Pioneer Press

"HERE SHALL THE PRESS, THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS MAINTAIN, UNAWED BY INFLUENCE AND UNBRIBED BY GAIN." STABLISHED 1882. We print on the front page of this week's issue some resolutions passed by a large and enthusiastic meeting recently held in New York,—a beated protest against the abiding humiliation of the United States, which has been well called the "lynching mania." The resolutions presented were adopted by a unanimous vote. Preceing the resolutions the meeting was addressed by Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of the Evening Post, John Lovejoy Elliott, of the Ethical Culture Society, Mrs. Florence Kelley, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois and John Haynes Holmes. One wearies of presenting the personal protest or listening to the disjointed groups of individuals. No great wrong is ever righted except by co-operative effort, and no great radical wrong against humanity can be explicated by individual discipline or punishment. Our president, governors, legislators, both national and state, have gone mad over economic perplexities, questions of trusts and tariff, of taxes and tolls. This unit of concern is ever increasingly the dollar, whereas, by the verdict of history as well as the logic of philosophy and religion, a human being, his rights and his wrongs, constitute the true concern of the social compact. These horrible lynchings, which, alas, are not confined to any geographic section or to racial lines, indicate how far short of the true functions of government we have fallen. "The brutality of the mob," of which we hear so much, implies always the more humiliating imbecility of officers. The root of this disgrace, as well as the remedy of it, lies in the depravity of the sheriff and his posse, the officers and the representatives of the law above them and around them. And this inefficiency rests more often in a degraded estimate of the office, a coarse theory that sympathizes with rather than condemns the butchery, or a fear of those higher up today and those lower down on election days, rather than in physical cowardice. Every time a victim is burned or hung, a sheriff ought to be deposed and distraught or a governor impeached for malfeasance in office. The question of the rights of the Negro and his status under the law is one of which both the great parties are ignominiously evading. The Republican party has vacated its sacred trust, belied its history, mumbled the inspirations of its prophets and its leaders. The Democratic party has never shrived itself by frank confession of its horrible Antebellum fallacies and Post-bellum disloyalties. The political leaders of both the great parties have tried to busy themselves with questions of property, corporations and physical improvements and justify thereby evasion of the fundamental rights of a human being. In their hands the Declaration of Independence has become a thing to be denied, apologized for, the Emancipation Proclamation a military necessity to be regretted or forgotten, and the poor, tattered, befuddled "Constitution" a shield behind which wrong-doers skulk, an excuse for a lack of moral indignation, an evasion of eternal justice and a stumbling block to righteousness. Mobs argue a depravity not of individuals, but of the state. Lynchings are not accounted for by a few men brutalized by whiskey and infuriated by prejudice, but by a state corrupted with "graft" and perverted by "bosses," stupefied by the opiates offered by "wealth, "prosperity" and partisan power. For this reason we print the New York Regulation and join in the call for state action and national initiative. What is a president for, what are armies for, and the horrible Devil ships of war, if the whole machinery is inadequate to protect a fugitive from the base assaults of a few score of drunken men, no matter how venial the crime or degraded the criminal? Law exists and governments are organized for protection. Lynching parties, whether they be found in South Carolina, Pennsylvania or Illinois, represent not so much the feverish condition during the critical moment at the storm centers as the sub-normal temperature of the state; the vitality of the commonwealth is low; chill, and not fever, is the true diagnosis of such a state. Where these atrocities obtain, the fundamental sanctities of civilization are violated. If there were not other arraignment of the old parties sufficient to prove them defunct, dead to the inspirations of civilization, these unchecked lynchings, unpunished murders would be enough to prove them dead and rotten and to demand prompt burial. New issues there are that need to be beaten out on the public stump and at the ballot box, but the old issues, the eternal landmarks of justice, the inalienable rights of the individual, the sanctities of life abide, and if need be let there be new party arguments along the fundamental demands of the Decalogue, the Beatitudes and the Golden Rule.—Rev. Dr. Janken Lloyd Jones, in Unity. PLOW COTTON STALKS UNDER Should Be Cut Into Pieces and Turned Under at the Very Earliest Possible Moment. Now is the time to plow the cotton stalks under good and deep. Cut the stalks into pieces and trun them under at the earliest possible moment. In the boll weevil territory it may be necessary to cut and burn the stalks. Outside of the weevil territory it is a shame to burn the stalks at any time. In the weevil territory it is not necessary to burn the stalks where large plows and strong teams can be had and the land is comparatively clear of roots and tsumps. Plow under the stalks as soon as the cotton is picked out and plant winter cover crops. STALLS FOR HORSES. Where a number of horses are kept in the same barn the sides of the stalls should be low enough to allow them to see each other, as all horses love company. LEARNING DAIRY BUSINESS: The man who imagines he knows all there is to know about dairying without attending the short courses for dairying, at the agricultural colleges, or without reading a reliable farm paper, is making a great mistake, because no man can hold all there is to know about the dairy business. Anecdotal Literature THE JEWEL AND JEWELER. The car was crowded, and mostly by women; who were bent on shopping. There were only three or four men in the car. Three more women got in at the next stop. One of the men, a young business man, rose to offer his seat to a lady who was young and very pretty. "You are a jewel," said she, as she smiled and thanked him. "No madam," he said, "I am a jeweler and set jewels." And, in a short time, married her. Politeess paid." A well known minister, in visiting a state prison, came across a prisoner whose features seemed familiar to him. "What brought you here, my poor fellow?" he asked. "You married me to a new woman a little while ago, sir," the prisoner replied with a sigh. "Ah, I see" said the parson, "and she was domineering and extravagant, and drove you to desperate courses sir." "No," said the prisoner, "my old woman turned up." NEAT REPLY. Papa (to little tot). Are you papa's little girl?" Tot (kissing him), yes sir. Papa. Are you mamma's little girl? Tot, Yes sir. Papa—But how can you be papa's girl and mamma's girl at the same time? Tot, (after a moment't reflection.) Well, can't a nice carriage have two horses? Wife—Why George dear, what is the trouble? Husband—Oh, there was something I was going to worry about, and for the life of me, I can't think what it was. THE CHALLENGE An Irishman and a Jew were dis cussing the great men who belonged to their race which resulted in a beaten argument. Finally the Irish man said: "Ikey, listen; for every great Jew ye can name ye may pull out one of me whiskers, an' for ivory great Irishman I can name, I'll pull one of yours. Is it a go? They agreed, and Pat reached over, got hold of a whisker, pulled, and said—Robert Emmet. "Moses," said the Jew, pulling one of Pat's whiskers. "Dan O'Connel," said Pat and took another. "Abraham," said Ikey, and helped himself again. "Patrick Henry," returned Pat, with a vicious yank. "The Twelve Apostles," said the Jew, taking a handful. Pat emitted a roar of pain, grasped the Jew's beard with both hands and yelled, "The Ancient Order of Hibernians!" \* \* WHEN THE WORM WON'T TURN. Sam—"Look heah Lize, you're going too far wid me. Doan yo' Press. know dat if yo' tred on a worm it will turn?" "Lize—"Dat's all right; but if yo' eber gits dem feet ob yourn on one it won't. WINTER COURSES Short Courses January 3d to March 27th—Farmers' Course From February 1st to 16th. The College of Agriculture of West Virginia University has just issued an attractive announcement of the winter courses, which are arranged for those who can leave the farm only during the winter months. The short course runs through the winter quarter from January 2 to March 27. It is arranged to be completed in two winters; the first being devoted to general agriculture, and the second winter being spent in specializing upon animal husbandry, dairying, or horticulture. Upon completion of the two terms' work a certificate is given. The farmers' courses occur February 1 to 16, and cover general agriculture, horticulture and dairying. The first three days of these courses will be largely devoted to poultry in connection with the annual show of the Monongalia County Poultry association, which will be held in the University armory. Prof. J. As, E. Rice, of Cornell university, and Prof. Horace Atwood will both lecture on poultry. In addition to the regular instructors of the College of Agriculture, the following experts have been engaged to assist in these courses: Dr. H. P. Miller, of Delaware, O., on "Live Steek;" Prof. F. E. Bear, of Ohio State university, on "Soil Fertility;" Mr. J. H. Arnold, of the United States Department of Agriculture, on "Farm Management;" and Mr. S. W. Moore, of Elwell, W. Va., and S. H. Fulton, of Sleepy Creek, W. Va., on "Fruit Growing." During the week of February 12 to 16 the domestic science department of the university will give a one week's women's course in household economics, to which the women of the state are invited. The work will be given mostly by Miss Anna Barrows, instructor in household art in Columbia university, who has a national reputation as an authority upon this subject, who will take charge of practice work in the preparation of foods and will give demonstrations each after noon. Full information regarding these courses may be secured by dropping a post card to The College of Agriculture at Morgantown. THIS WOMAN KNEW HER RIGHTS. Charles Smith, Negro, forty five, expressman living at No. 1045 John street, and Emmagee Shifton, white, twenty-five, the man of Cincinnati, applied the other day for a marriage license. The woman had every appearance of refinement. "Where is your home?" asked the marriage clerk, Mr. Falk. "Columbus," she replied. "You will have to go up there to get the license." Falk told her. The woman had evidently secured a legal opinion, for she replied "Yes, I am a white woman, but I have made inquiries and know what my rights are. I can get a license to marry this man and in this country. The law says a woman's home for marriage purpose is wherever she is staying at the time she makes the application. The woman was right and Falk finding he could not legally bar her tried to dissuade her from marrying the Negro. "Have you considered what you are about to do," he then asked her. "Yes. I have thought of it a hundred times," she answered in a light hearted manner. The marriage license was then "Columbus," she replied. The Prince Of Peace It is a beautiful tradition that on the night on which Jesus was born angelic voices were heard singing of peace. Ever since that unforgettable night, men in increasing numbers have been trying to reproduce on the earth the song of the skies, but, alas! it is a difficult tune to carry. We live in a quarrelsome world. The air is filled with discords. Society is torn by dissensions. Every city is a scene of strife. Every village has its turmoil of squabbling and wrangling. The fountain of bitterness is always flowing. The temple of the god of ill-will is crowded evermore. It is just the kind of world that has need of Christmas; for Christmas brings to mind the song of the angels, and makes vivid the figure of One Who says, "My peace I give unto you!" Many of us pray every day, "Iby kingdom come," and Christmas nudges us with the query, "What are you doing to bring it?" Christmas comes then, with a clear and penetrating message. It has an urgent word for all querreleome girls and fighting boys. It speaks admonishingly to husbands and wives who have allowed a quick temper to spoil the year, and who find themselves slowly drifting apart. It lays its hand on masters and servants, and endeavors to draw them closer together. It reminds employers and employees that they are not foes, but brethren. It chides Labor and Capital for fighting. It whispers a sweet remembrance into the ears of all who carry in their hearts resentments and grudges. It reproves those who think diedainfully of fellow mortals who belong to another class or circle. It begs all who have become estranged to wipe out the old scores, to get rid of the old misunderstandings, to begin life over. It proclaims once more to all races and peoples that God has made of one blood all the nations of men. Christmas comes with a personal message for rulers and statesman, for diplomas and the makers of laws. It repeats to them the old message of God's love, and reminds them of a kingdom of whose increase there shall be no end. Christmas is a good time to think of international duties and responsibilities, and of what it is possible for America to do in creating a world-wide and enduring peace. Surely a Christian nation ought every year to take a new step along the road of conciliation. A Merry Christmas! Thus we speak to one another every Christmas morning. The words have music in them only when they come from a heart touched by the spirit of brotherliness and good will. This spirit was incarnate in Jesus of Nazareth, and it is through Him that God makes peace. Each succeeding celebration of the anniversary of His birth ought to spread His gentle and gracious sovereignty over wider areas of life, until the whole round earth shall sing at last the song of the angelic host; Glory to God in the highest. And on earth peace among men in whom He is well pleased. Rev. Charles E Robinson, D. D' issued. The couple were later married by Squire Domont.—New York Tribune. AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE GLOBAL, RELIGIOUS AND FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN RY. Pay for all advertisements is due in advance unless advertising is run by yearly contract, in which case the advertiser pays every three months. Advertising 1 inch one time 75c. Standing 50c. J. R. Cufford, Editor] & Proprietor Davies 869, and Bell 'Phone, 60K. Martinsburg, W. Va. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, '11. Next in order will be New Year resolutions. We wish all of our enbscribers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. To deny Morse a pardon, paralyzed and suffering as he is, with no possible chance to get well, is blacker than the crime he is charged with committing. Now that Harriman is dead and no one to speak for him, a tale is being told that that $250,000 gift to Teddy's 1904 campaign was not for him, &c. Too late. If Mr. No uncott will send the Pioneer Press the $500.00 out of his first month's salary he made it lose eight years ago, it will address him "Hon." Enoch Northcott while he reigns in Venezuela as this country's representative. In accordance with our usual custom, we will issue no Pioneer Press next week. We do this because we want to give the poor weary printers a chance to eat turkey, drink wine and sample cake—that is, if they have the good fortune to run across any of the good things above mentioned. The officers of this town, led by Prosecuting Attorney Allen B. Noll, swooped down on Martinsburg's reputed soft drink establishments last Saturday night, and when the raid was over, and results had been fully investigated, it was found that Martinsburg was really not such a "dry town" after all. We don't claim to be a seer, nor the son of one, but we have done a little quiet investigating on our own hook, and from what we have learned, we are of the opinion that all persons who are interested in the political situation to warrant personal observation, will do well to keep their eyes on Theodore Roosevelt, of Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, Long Island, State of New York. The gist of talk is that the closing of saloons is the cause of poor Christmas sales. Not so, and the talk emanates from a saloon intrigue to befuddle the voters in coming months. If the town must depend on the sale of whiskey for prosperity, let the immense wealth of Berkeley County; its millions and billions of dollars in lime stone, fruit, soil and pure water supply to millions of human souls, to say naught of its farming power, sink into oblivion. "Consistency thou art a jewel." How absurd it is for Congress to pass laws abrogating the editorial mileage book, given in return for advertising the railroad time tables and other necessary reading matter, in the face of the very fact that the men who proposed and passed that bill, get and have been getting, in addition to their seven thousand and five hundred dollars a year salary, twenty cents for every mile they travel on railroads, and it is safe to say all got free passes in other days, and many, no doubt do now and the 20c mileage thrown in. The Yule Time. It is not the purpose of the editor to tell a new story of Christmas. That has been tried a thousand times, and a thousand times failed; and the subject is not exhausted, but editors have been, and are. They have said a thousand times all they know of it, and yet, there is a sweet inexpressibly glory about the assumed of a few and real by the many, of the birth of a genuine Son of God. Destroy law; destroy philosophy; destroy science, and still there exists an inkling to protect both. Why? The real God is behind both. If the Yule time can fortify the true growth of God's decreed humanity, the world will be better. If, however, the real Christ-birth can make brothers of men, how glorious. Be it as it may, we believe in the real birth of the Son of God, and our candid conviction is that the churches misrepresent Him. They are icebergs in keeping with His life, death and brotherly love, from man to man. We say: Glory to God in the highest—peace on earth, good will to man. There is Arnold C. Schers, and what's the matter with him? Did Swisher crush his German manhood out of him? Hope not. Come out, old friend! You have more backseats now than ever before. Swisher can't get the nomination, and if he could, he could not be elected. It will be cowardly in you to go into a fight to purify rotten politics, and wilt when you can. Be thou faithful unto death, and a crown of glory shall be there. Just as we predicted, W. Morgan Shuster, the American who has been serving as Treasurer General of Persia, will have to give up his post. This is so, because Russia is a much stronger nation than Persia, and for that reason it behooved the Persians to accede to her demands or be practically annihilated. It can be said to the credit of Shuster and the Persians that both he and they have conducted themselves with wonderful fortitude, and they will go down in history as men who were as brave as brave could be. Hon. George A. Laughlin, former editor of the Wheeling Intelligence, and one of the best known and most influential Republicans of the Northern Panhandle, has announced his candidacy for the Republican Congressional nomination in the first district. Mr. Laughlin is a fine man, a brilliant journalist, and a Republican of note, and if it be possible for him to secure the honor he seeks, we hope he will be triumphantly elected. It is just such men as Mr. Laughlin who are needed in Congress, and the sooner its personnel is made up of his kind the better it will be for the general populace everywhere. Just what the wool business means to the farmers of eastern Ohio and West Virginia may not be entirely appreciated by some people. The wool clip of Carroll, Stark, Tuscarawas and Jefferson counties is over 2,500,000 pounds annually. Ohio, Brooke, Hancock and Mareball counties of West Virginia will produce nearly 2,000,000 pounds a year. If the tariff bill framed by the Democratic House of Representatives had become a law, the value of every pound of this wool would have been reduced at least six cents. That would have meant an annual loss to the farmers of this particular section of nearly $300,000,00 a year. The veto power in the hands of Wm. H. Taft was the only thing that prevented that bill from becoming a law. —Intelligencer. Every word our good friend Editor Ogden says is absolutely true, here comes the whipped cream in a republican form of government—must the farmer's wealth be looked after, to the exclusion of the millions of poor hard working men and women? Forbid Almighty God! God's farmer is only entitled to enough of land to live happily on, and that hap pineses should inspire and thoroughly imbue him with the love of the "golden rule." Political economy should not protect and enrich the farmer with his stock on a thousand hills, but help and protect the poor fellow who has no farm and a large family to support. There is so much tomyrot about the cure and destruction of consumption nowadays. Its poverty's and wealth's disease. The latter bring it on by dressing, dancing, going to theatres, &c., and the former get it for the want of good homes, clothes, beds and food—every minute something belonging to this poor class, too often their huts, are being sold for taxation. Remedy these evils and wonders will have been done to alleviate the dregd of this disease. Fashions strictly complied with, are cursing the world,—causing many forms of disease. Think of the high heel shoes with a base less than an inch in diameter and many other foolish customs. Until the fashion crazed people go back to nature's rules of law for health, all that can be done, against theills of life, will be futile. THE REV. IRL R. HICKS 1911 ALMANAC. The Rev. Irl R. Hicks Almanac for 1912, that guardian Angel in a hundred thousand homes, is now ready. Not many are now willing to oe without it and the Rev. Irl R. Hicks Magazine, WORD AND WORKS. The two are only ONE DOLLAR a year. The Almanac is 35c postpaid. No home or office should fail to send for them, to WORD AND WORKS PUBLISHING Co. 2201 Locust St., Saint Louis, Mo. BIOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES. Adapted to the use of Students of race history, and of Negro youth. A valuable and handy reference book with questions and answers. Is printed on heavy paper in good, large clear type. And compactly bound in boards. A copy of this book should be in every Negro home. Price one dollar per volume—$1.00 Cash must invariably accompany all orders postage paid. Good live agents wanted for West Virginia. No sample outfits. Stamps not accepted. For further information and terms to Agents, Address, John E. Bruce Grit, Author and Pub Sunnyslope Cottage, Yonkers, N. Y. Refers to I. R. Clifford, Feg Refers to J. R. Clifford, Esq., "Four doctors had given me up," writes Mrs. Laura Gaines, of Avoca, La., "and my children and all my friends were looking for me to die, when my son insisted that I use Electric Bitters, I did so, and they have done me a world of good. I will always praise them." Electric Bitters is a priceless blessing to women troubled with fainting and dizzy spells, backache, headache weakness, debility, constipation or kidney disorders. Use them and gain new health, strength and vigor. They're guaranteed to satisfy or money refunded. Only 50c at all druggists. WILLIAM SPEARS' BICYCLE REPAIR SHOP. Repairing wheels of all kinds putting in new crank hangers, &c. &c., is my specialty. Don't bother with old hangers, come to Spears and get them at reasonable prices, also tires and other sundries. Second hand bicycles bought and sold. I now have on hand 10 second hand bicycles, good as new. In addition to bicycle repairing, I do repairing of all kinds, and am the only man in town who repairs Racycles. Warning: Pay no money for the Pioneer Press to any one except the editor himself, who will spend the month of December calling on his subscribers, who will do him a favor by preparing for the call, and that means to have the money ready. Very truly yours, J. R. Clifford. Baltimore & Ohio THE SHORTEST ROUTE VIA WASHINGTON TO FLORIDA ALL TICKETS PERMIT STOP OVER AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL. ASK TICKET AGENT FOR FULL INFORMATION REGARDING 3 SPECIAL TOURS JANUARY 30, FEBRUARY 13 AND 27, 1912. PROTECT The health of yourself and family Pope's Herb is prepared to provide a dependable household remedy, based upon the principle of purity of blood insuring freedom from disease. It is a medicine for maladies such as Rheumatism, Liver Complaints, Constipation, Fever and Ague. Female disorders, Indigestion, Lumbago, Kidney Derangements, Catarrh, Sick and Nervous Headaches, loss of appetite and all ailments arising from inactivity of the Liver and Kidneys. It is a purely Herba, Barks and 'Roots Compound. It is put up in chocolate coated Tablets pleasing and easy to take (or can be dissolved in water.) Mrs. J. C. Meade of Hyattsville, Md. says: "For years I have suffered with Backache, Headaches, Neuralgia, and Nervousness and extreme Fatigue. I tried many remedies without relief. Four months ago a grateful friend induced me to write to Pope Medicine Co., Washington, D.C. for a box of Pope's Herb Compound Tablets, the very first dose of two tablets gave me relief. I used not quite a $1.00 box and I am entirely cued of the pain in my back and have no more headache." Dr. J. V. Hennecay, a prominent Physician and Surgeon of Albany, N. Y. in part says: "As a Blood Purifier, Liver, Kidney and System regulator I prescribe Pope Medicine Co.'s of Washington, D. C. Herb Compound, as I have done for the past 20 years, and I have found it to be a great remedy, which seldom if ever fails. There are thousands of letters from users of Pope's Herbs, that have been benefited and cured by its proper use. Pope's Herb Compound Tablets are put up 200 in a box, "six month's treatment", and will be sent post-paid on receipt of $1.00. Each box contains a printed guarantee binding us to refund the purchase price if the remedy fails to benefit, also full directions. Guaranteed by the Pope Medicine Co., Inc., under the Pure Food and Drugs Act. June 30, 1906. No. 34956. FOR TERMS TO AGENTS IN UNOCCUPIED TERRITORY, ADDRESS: POPE MEDICINE CO., INC. Pope Building, Washington, D.C. For cleaning, dying and pressing clothes, Mr. C. E. Cordner has one of the best outfits and does the finest guaranteed work of any one in the state. Place of business, Winchester, Ave., P. O. 609 - Both Phones. I. W. Skelton has opened an up-to-date grocery and provision store on South Raleigh Street, opposite the County jail. His prices are very reasonable, and his treatment to all customers as nice as can be. Any one needing things in his' line will do well to call and see him. OVER 65 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketches and description may quickly ascertain our open-minded invention is probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. HANDOUT on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Munin & Co. Munin & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms. $3 a year, four months, $1. Sold by all new dealers. MUNN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 25 E. St., Washington, D.C. HOWARD UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, D.C. WILBUR P. THIRKIELD, D. D. PRESIDENT. Located in Capitol of the Nation. Campus of over twenty acres. Advantages unsurpassed. Modern scientific and general equipment. New Carnegie Library. New Science Hall. Faculty of over one hundred. 1382 students from 37 states and 10 other countries. Unusual opportunities for self-support. No young man or woman of energy or capacity need be deprived of its advantages. THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. Devoted to liberal studies. Courses in English, Mathematics, Latin, Greek, French, German, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Philosophy, and the Social Sciences, such as are given in the best approved colleges. 16 processors. Kelby Miller, A. M., Dean. THE TEACHERS' COLLEGE. Special opportunities for teachers. Regular college courses in Psychology, Pedagogy, Education, &c., with degree of A. B.; Pedagogical courses leading to Pn. B. degree. High-grade courses in Normal Training, Music, Manual Arts, and Domestic Sciences. Graduates helped to positions. Lewis B. Moore A. M., Pn. D., Dean. THE ACADEMY. Faculty of 13. Three courses of four years each. High grade preparatory school. George J. Cummings, A. M., Dean. THE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE. Courses in Bookkeeping, Stenography Commercial Law, History, Civics, &c. Business and English high school education combined. George W. Cook, A. M. Dean. SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES. Furinches thorough courses. Six instructors. Offers four-year courses in Mechanical and Civil Engineering, and Architecture. Professional Schools THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY. Interdenominational. Five professors. Broad and thorough courses. Advantages of connection with a great University. Students' Aid. Low expenses, Isaac Clark, D.D., Dean. THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. FORTY-NINE professors. Modern laboratories and equipment. Connected with new Freedmen's Hospital, costing half million dollars. Clinical facilities not surpassed in America. Post-graduate School and Polychronic. Edward A. Balloch, M. D., Dean, 5th and W. Streets N. W. W. O. McNeill, M. D., Secretary, 901 R. St., N. W. THE SCHOOL OF LAW. Faculty of eight. Courses of three years, giving a thorough knowledge of theory and practice of law. Occupies own building opposite the court house. Benjamin F. Leighton, LL. B., Dean, 420 5th street N. W. catalogue and special information address Dean of Department. SALTIMORA COUNTY BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD. No 55 Daily at 11.18 a.m for Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Louisville and St. Louis. Connects for Romney except Sunday and at Grafton for Wheeling daily. No. 55 Daily at 11.18 a.m for Grafton, Pittsburg and Chicago. No 5 Daily, at 3.17 p.m for Grafton, Pittsburgh and Chicago. No. 7 Daily 7.37 p m for Wheeling, Columbus and Chicago. No. 1 Daily at 6.16 p m for Cincinnati, Louisville and St. Louis. No 3 Daily at 2.10 a m for Cincinnati Louisville and St Louis. For Cumberland and way Stations, No 39.5.44 p. m. No. 9 Daily at 11.28 p.m. for Pittsburg No 15 Daily except Sunday at 6.30 a.m or Cumberland and intermediate stations. Connects to Berkeley Springs. EAST BOUND. No 16 Daily except Sunday at 12,15 p m for Frederick, Baltimore and all intermediate stations via old line. No 18 Daily except Sunday at 6.30 p m for Washington and Baltimore and all intermediate stations, Connects for Frederick. G. W. SQUIGGINS, Gen. Pass Agent. Entered in Post Office at Martinsburg W. Va., as Second Class Matter Christmas entertainments will be held in the various churches during next week. Thompson and Thompson are in reality the bustlers of bustlers in the clothing line and their stock is up to date in style and shades. Miss Marchiel Briscoe, a teacher in the Harrisburg, Pa., Schools, will spend the Holidays with home folks at Kearneysville. Mr. James H. Levy, of Baltimore, Washington and Martinsburg, was visiting friends in the last named city during the week Miss Emily Rector, of Markham, Station, Va., has returned home after visiting her brother, Mr. Samuel Rector, and the latter's family in our city. Mr. J. H. Redmond, of Heigresville, and a man of great worth in his community, circulated among friends and attended to business in Martinsburg on Monday last. Thompson & Thompson have the largest stock, the best material and sell under the best guarantee of any clothing house in Martinsburg, test it by trying it. Mr. Daniel Compton, of Chambersburg, Pa., accompanied his wife this far en route to Uniontown, Pa., on Friday. He looked well, and many old friends here were glad to see him. Mr. J. Frank Biscoe, the well known headwaiter of the Berkeley Hotel, butchered a hog the other day that weighed three hundred and fifty pounds. A fine porker that, and a demonstration of Frank's ability to raise hogs that are hogs. Mr. William Roman, 75 years young and one of the epryest men in this country for his age, will leave there for Charles Town and other points in Jefferson County on Sunday morning. Some say he is going to see his girl, but we can't vouch for that part of it. J. Frank Thompson's clothing stock is second to none in Martinsburg. He is widely known and is generally liked and does a rushing business because he sells the best guarantees fits and material or refunds the money. Give him a call. Mrs. Hannah Veney, widow of the late John R. Veney, was united in marriage to Mr. John Lee Veney, of Lunay, Va., on Wednesday night last. The wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Corsey, on Burke Street, and the ceremony was performed by Rev Wm. Craven, of Charlestown, assisted by Rev. R. R. Thompson, of the same place. Messrs. William Roman and George Oliver have started a cab line, and are desirous of securing a share of the public's patronage. The driver of their cab is Charles Harden, who is well acquainted with the town, and knows how to cater to the cab trade. The new church edifice for the Ebenezer Memorial Congregation will be ready for occupancy on Sunday, and services will be held therein at that time. This is a source of much gratification to the above mentioned church members and their friends, and we congratulate them on possessing and being ready to enter one of the prettiest churches in town. Mr. R. T. Wheeler, originally of Norfolk, Virginia, but now a resident of Washington, D. C., who is representing the Eagle Stationery Company of St. Louis, Mo., is in our city selling the products of his company. He is a pleasant little gentleman and he sells a nice combination package of stationery, pencil, pen and jewelery for the small sum of 15 cents. STEVENS The Number 520, Six-Shot Repeating Shotgun at $25.00 is a hammerless gun with a solid frame. Easier to operate—quicker and smoother action than any other. It never bulks and is perfectly balanced. Detailed description of any of our guns is in our 100 Page Free Catalog. Send for it TO-DAY If you cannot obtain STEVENS RIFLES, SHOTGUNS, PISTOLS, TELESCOPES through your dealer, we will ship direct, express prepaid, upon receipt of catalog price. J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL COMPANY P. O. Box 6003 CHICOPEE FALLS MASSACHUSETTS Wanted—Honest Virginia girls (colored), for good homes. Address Mrs. C. Murphy, 1718 Union Ave Altoona, Pa. THE KEYSER, MOOREF IELD AND PETERSBURG Runs daily except Sunday. Persons wishing to travel in the direction mentioned will find it a great convenience and very cheap—the round trip only $3, and the distance being to either place and back, 87 miles. Persons traveling it once, will never forget the kindness of the proprietor Mr. George Shank. INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY THE MERRIAM WEBSTER The Only New unabridged dictionary in many years. Contains the pith and essence of an authoritative library. Covers every field of knowledge. An Encyclopedia in a single book. The Only Dictionary with the New Divided Page. 400,000 Words. 2700 Pages. 6000 Illustrations. Cost nearly half a million dollars. Let us tell you about this most remarkable single volume. Write for sample pages, full particulars, etc. Name this paper and we will send free a set of Pocket Maps G. & C. Merriam Co. Springfield, Mass. Are You a Woman? TAKE CARDUI The Woman's Tonic ```markdown ``` THIS election is of supreme importance to you. The whole country is divided. On one side the progressive Insurgents, on the other the Conservative Standpatters. Both parties will promise many things. You will have to judge their claims and their fitness to carry them out. In these stirring times is a necessity to the busy man or woman who values being up to date. In a hundred ways its editors, its character sketches and its timely articles will help you make your choice. It gives you the best, clearest and most accurate, non-partisan and unprotected news that money can buy. It is the great monthly newspaper on which intelligent people everywhere rely for their news, and you get this news almost as promptly as it is given in the great daily newspapers of the country. Pains All Over! "You are welcome," says Mrs. Nora Guffey, of Broken Arrow, Ohio, "to use my letter in any way you want to, if it will induce some suffering woman to try Cardui. I had points all over, and suffered with an abscess. Three physicians failed to relieve me. Since taking Cardui, I am in better health than ever before, and that means much to me, because I suffered many years with womanly troubles, of different kinds. What other treatments I tried, helped me for a few days only." Do not wait, until you are taken down sick, before taking care of yourself. The small aches and pains, and other symptoms of womanly weakness and disease, always mean trouble in fallow, unless given quick treatment. You would always keep Cardui handy, if you knew what quick and permanent relief it gives, where weakness and disease of the womanly system makes life seem hard to bear. Cardui has helped over a million women. Try it. Women in Medical Adherence Dept., Chattanooga, Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn., for Specialty and 84-page book, "Home Treatment for Women," sent free. J51 POSITIONS GUARANTEED WE WILL GUARANTEE you a position if you write us real soon. We need many more students at once to supply the enormous demand for our graduates. As soon as we get the required number of students this offer will be withdrawn, we write at once for particulars. Bryant Spallon BUSINESS COLLEGE INCORPORATED GEO. W. SCHWARTZ PRINCIPAL ESTABLISHED 1864 LOUISVILLE, TN ATTORNEY AT LAW, MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA Practices in all the Courts of Va., the Supreme Court of Appeals of the United States Courts. "AS WE SEE IT." Is the Title of a Book whose author is Robert L. Baring, Esq., 609 F. Street Northwest Washington, D. A. It is excellent, and is destined to do incalculable good. In fiction it gets at facts as they exist, and outlines the real bulk of the causes of the trouble and friction between the two races. It is bound to be read the world over and will serve well its purpose. It took a strong mind and a fertile brain to plan and write this book which Henry Watterson, the great editor says is phenomenal, and will be read by as many white as colored people—just as it should be, for the real and proper settlement of the so-called problem, is interdependent—one upon the other. It is written in a time as ripe to make it almost as popular as did the period that immortalized Uncle Tom's Cabin. Get the book and read it. It only costs $1.60. Address the author as given above. WHAT IS IT? Ten year Combination Distribution Certificate of Membership as devised by the American Workmen Fraternal Insurance Company, of Washington, D. C., one of the most liberal, strongest and reliable fraternal institutions in the field. For further particulars see D. E. V. JORDAN, GEN. AGENT W.VA. ROOM 2. K. P. BUILDING CHARLESTON, — W. VA. RENOVATION OF THE WORN-OUT ORCHARDS OF THE WEST VIRGINIA FARMS. Theories Advanced By a Practical Man, Wm. H. Alderman, Professor of Horticulture, West Virginia University. Of the many causes that contribute towards the downfall of an orchard old age is the one most often ascribed, for it is an elastic term and, like charity, covereth a multitude of sins. As a matter of fact the apparent age of an apple tree depends so intimately upon the care it has received that it is impossible to say even approximately how many years an orchard may be handled with profit. Close Planting. In many cases too close planting has been the cause of an untimely end to the orchard. The trees at maturity become crowded, the branches interlock, the supply of air and sunlight necessary for existence is shut off and the lower branches die. The trees grow upward towards the open air, as in a forest, and more lower branches die, until finally the orchard resembles a huge green canopy supported upon bare poles. This struggle for existence has not been confined to the branches alone, for the roots, in their search for food and water, have wandered far and wide, until by necessity they have become trespassers upon the feeding ground of their neighbors. It is difficult to fully rejuvenate such an orchard, for the remedy—taking out alternate trees—should have been applied years before. After the branches begin to touch, to put off the thinning out of the trees means a steady falling off in the orchard's income. Pruning. The dead and decaying wood—ideal turking places for dangerous insects and fungi—should be cut out, as well as the water sprouts, crossed branches and parallel limbs. To round the tree into a symmetrical form and to stimulate growth it may be well to cut back some of the sound branches. Spraying. A policy of careful and systematic spraying should be carried out. The first year spray the dormant trees with a very strong solution of copper sulphate—say 12 pounds to 50 gallons of water or with commercial lime and sulfur at the rate of one gallon to five of water. This spray is to clean off the fungi and lichens that may be on the tree and may be omitted after the first year. Subsequent sprayings for scale, scab, codling moth, etc., will be discussed in a later article. Fertilizers. Frequently worn-out orchards will respond to fertilizers, where well-cultivated ones will not. During the first few years of regeneration, at least, it would be advisable to feed the orchard liberally with either a high-grade chemical fertilizer or barnyard manure. Shaping up an Old Tree. By far the most important thing is to place the orchard under a thorough system of cultivation. Stirring the soil sets free plant food that has before been locked up. The old soil which has been a drain upon the soil should be destroyed, so that the trees may secure all the available nourishment. In normal seasons there is only about rain enough to properly develop a crop of apples, and in years of drought the moisture has to be guarded as jealously as a miser would hoard his gold. As long as the surface of the soil is kept loosened and mellow by working, the water below will not evaporate, but let a crust form over the surface and the water will draw up and escape, as oil is drawn through a wick. Cover Crops. No system of cultivation is complete without a cover crop. This should be planted the first of August, so that it will grow and form a protecting mat over the ground during the winter. It takes up the surplus plant food in the soil instead of allowing it to waste in the air; it checks the growth of the wood and ripens it up so that it will not be injured during the winter; it returns to the soil, when plowed under in the spring, the food it borrowed in the fall and returns it in the form of life-giving humus, which in turn loosens up the soil and makes it more mellow. Cow peas, vetch, crimson clover, or these mixed with oats, rye or cowhorn turnips, make excellent cover crops. At this time young orchards are being planted throughout West Virginia by thousands of acres, but their promise is only for the future. Would it not be wise, while waiting for these newer plargings to come into bearing, to pay some attention to those old hillside orchards which for time and labor invested would yield immediate returns in fruit for home and market? POTATO GROWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS INDUSTRY. By W. W. Sproul, a Noted and Scientific Potato Grower of Middlebrook, West Virginia. Among the corps of speakers which accompanied the Agricultural Special Train, recently run by the College of Agriculture over the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad from Huntington to Durbin, was W. W. Sproul, a noted potato grower of Middlebrook, Va. Mr. Sproul's remarks were full of valuable information. By comparing the average value per acre to the principal crops grown in West Virginia, he showed that the potato was by far the most valuable. Crop Values Per Acre in 1910. Corn ..... $17.68 Wheat ..... 12.75 Oats ..... 12.60 Buckwheat ..... 17.72 Potatoes ..... 61.63 It will be seen from these figures that the average farm value of the potato is nearly four times that of any other chop. This being the case, why should not the potato become the leading crop of this state as well as the most profitable? The potato may be grown as cheaply here as anywhere; its quality is of the best and the local markets can not be surpassed. Mr. Sproul called attention to the fact the potato requires a soil rich in humus or organic matter. He suggested that the best way to incorporate this important constituent in the soil is to plow under a crop of clover, cow peas, soja beans, or to apply a liberal coating of barnyard manure. The manure should be applied to the crop immediately preceding the potatoes, as it will cause scab when applied directly to the potato field. Emphasis was laid upon the necessity of using good seed, free from scab. He suggested that it would be most profitable to the grower to devote a small parcel of land to the breeding of better seed. In order to get the best results from any seed the tubers must be carried over, the winter in a cool place where there is no danger of freezing. If the seed potatoes are allowed to sprout before planting their vitality is greatly diminished and the yield will be lessened. An excellent method of storing seed potatoes is to dig a hole about twelve inches deep in well-drained soil; put in the potatoes, mounding them up; cover well with straw, then with a light coat of earth; after the first light freeze cover with another coat of earth, and, when this is frozen hard, cover the whole with two feet of straw or chaff. This will keep the tubers from sprouting until planting time. Mr. Sproul begins cultivating his crop before it comes up, following the rows by the ridge they make. The first cultivation is made deep to keep the soil between the rows loose. This is followed by a smoothing harrow. As the plants begin to come up a weeder is used. From this time until the vines are too large the cultivations are frequent and thorough. It is desired to keep the surface of the soil in the form of a dust much to prevent the escape of moisture. Because of the ravages of the potato beetle and the prevalence of blight, spraying is absolutely necessary for best results. Bordeaux mixture of the 5-5-50 formula is used, to which $21\%$ pounds of arsenate of lead is added as a poison. The first spraying should be applied when the vines are eight inches high, or earlier, if the bugs make an appearance. About four sprayings should be applied. The poison need not be added after the bugs have disappeared. The College of Agriculture at Morgantown will be glad to advise with potato growers as to best methods for this state and to furnish information in regard to breeding better seed, fertilizers, spraying, etc., to all who apply. When China awakes the whole world will appreciate her true greatness. ```markdown ``` for twenty-eight Years PRESS Has been the leader in this State and Nation for the grand and noble fight that is being waged for the amelioration of the condition of the Negro. The PIONEER PRESS was never known to lag or trifle in any matter where the interest of the race was involved. For this characteristic, THE PRESS should have the unswerving support and encouragement of Negroes everywhere. It contains reliable news, interesting editorials and clever special articles. It is safely recommended to you as a perfect newspaper for the home and family. IT LEADS in the quantity of original matter which it furnishes its patrons. IT LEADS in its spicy editorials and fearless sayings. IT LEADS in its general, local and miscellany pages. TAKEN all in all, we don't feel that we are exaggerating when we state that The PIONEER PRESS is one of the best all around weekly papers in this country today. WE ARE not alone in making this statement, for some of the best and most prominent men of the United States have done likewise. These persons above referred to were not conned to one particular race, either, but to both. THE PIONEER PRESS Has the LARGEST city circulation— The LARGEST Foreign circulation— The LARGEST domestic and general circulation— The LARGEST county and rural circulation of any Negro newspaper in the United States— Has the LARGEST Anglo Saxon circulation— WHY IS THE ABOVE SO? BECAUSE it is the pioneer of this section in blazing the way for truth, honesty, piety and frugality and all other requisites that are necessary for the making of manly men and womanly women of all races. BECAUSE it merits support and gets it is proof positive that people know a good thing when they see it. BECAUSE of its unique and original qualities the PIONEER PRESS has a noticeable exclusiveness enjoyed by no other paper in the class wherein it circulates. The Pioneer Press With its generally large and intelligent circulation will bring ABUNDANT AND PROFITABLE RETURNS TO ITS ADVERTISERS. Viewed from the standpoint of news merit, circulation or advertising power, THE PIONEER PRESS is the peer of its competitors and stands forth as a brilliant example of successful modern newspaper methods. It has encircled the Globe and satisfied 85,000 users. A record unprecedented in the history of typewriters. The only typewriter you CAN'T WEAR OUT, and it does ALL the work of ALL other Machines. Ten years' experience proves this. The only things that can possibly happen to it from nardest usage are mere trifles which can be fixed for a few cents while you wait. The machine proper never wears out. Think it over and send for descriptive catalogues. Prices Only 35 and 50 Dollars MOORE BROS., General Agents, 1307 F. Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Wanted—Cosmopolitan Magazine requires the services of a representative in Martinsburg to look after subscription renewals and to extend circulation by special methods which have proved unusually successful salary and commission. Previous experience desirable but not essential. Whole time or spare time. Address, with references, H. C. Campbell, Cosmopolitan Magazine, 1789 Broadway, New York City. The Oldridge SEWING MACHINE: ROLLER BEARING. HIGH GRADE. Automatic Lift. by buying this reliable, honest, high grade sewing machine. STRONGEST GUARANTEE. National Sewing Machine Co. Babylon How Are Your Kidneys? Dr. Hobbs' Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills. Sample free. Add Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or N. Y. THE BLICKENSDER TYPEWRITER It has encircled the Globe users. A record un- history of typ- The only typewriter you it does ALL the work of A years' experience proves this possibly happen to it from na- which can be fixed for a few machine proper never wears o for descriptive catalogues. Prices Only 35 a MOORE BROS., 1307 F. Street Washi GO YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communications actually prohibited by NATIONAL Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terms, 33 a year, four months, $1. Sold by all newdealers. MUNN & Co. 361Broadway, New York Brauch Dines, 625 F. St. Washington, D. C. We Ask You to take Cardui, for your female troubles, because we are sure it will help you. Remember that this great female remedy— WINE OF CARDUI has brought relief to thousands of other sick women, so why not to you? For headache, backache, periodical pain, female weakness, many have said it is "the best medicine to take." Try it! OUR MAGNIFICENT PROPOSITION ```markdown ``` --- flying Ahead of all Competitors. obe and satisfied 85,000 unprecedented in the typewriters. You CAN'T WEAR GOT, and ALL other Machines. Ten uses. The only things that can hardest usage are mere trifles new cents while you wait. The out. Think it over and send and 50 Dollars General Agents, Seet, N. W., Washington, D. C. PRESCRIPTIONS CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED. In our prescription work we use the bestquality of drugs and chemicals that we can obtain, taking great care to see that every one is of standard strength. We use every possible precaution to insure exactness and efficiency in compounding each prescription. Our prescription department is well equipped with modern facilities for doing the most thorough high-quality prescription work. Our prices for putting up prescriptions and household recipes will always be moderate. GILBERT'S PHARMACY 40-PREMIUMS FREE! Return this "Adv." and remit us $4.95, the Special Price we make you on 2 Boxes of our 6 and 10e Cig-rs. Averted Brands, which we want to introduce quickly to 10,000 new customers, and we will send you some leakage 1's & W. M.d. Double Action Nickel Plated prices. Recv.r.r. worth $7.00; 1 Stem Wind and Set old Plate Watch, value $1; 1 Hollow Ground Keen Pricing Rizing Steel Razor, priced $1; 1 Set (6) Triple Price. Hand Tea Spoons, worth $1; also 44 other Big-size mediums which we have not space to men- If you are not pleased with this price, this will not appear after we enroll $3,000 now. Give time of your Expense Office and see the 7024.0. References Southern Express Co.