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The Pioneer Press. "HERE SHALL THE PRESS, THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS MAINTAIN, UNAWED BY INFLUENCE AND UNBRIBED BY GAIN." ESTABISHED 1882 Observations Of The 49th SESSION OF THE WASHINGTON ANNUAL CONFERENCE Mr. Editor:—I reminded you in my last letter that before writing again the conference would be over and that the unknown would be known. But you had no promise of being told the unknown. Therefore, you are receiving the unexpected. Here it is. Rev. James H. Jenkins, the only member who had died during the year showed that death had done the least harm it possibly could do during the year. Ten wives and widows of preachers were reported dead, showing that death had a greater record among them than had been written during the life of the conference. In these two respects the conference was unusual. Although strong and earnest speeches were made and a decided vote was cast in favor of the restoration of the time limit, yet the appointments indicate a strong tendency toward a settled pastorate. The brethren talked and voted one way and then settled to work another way. It looks as the changes this year are fewer than ever before. The pastors decided that it was wise to keep what they had until they were sure of something better. Since the conference a very thoughtful layman remarked that the sentiment among the laymen was that if their charge had a good pastor they had better try and keep him as the floaters, the socially inefficient were the ones they saw looking for changes. Though viewing from different attitudes, one can see that the laymen and pastors see this question through the same glasses. Less than ever was the conference inclined to move pastors because of factional opposition to their return. Only in this way can factional opposition to pastors (a cursed thing) be eliminated. In the election of delegates to The General Conference two of the Old Guard were left at home to study the cause of their defeat. Be it said to their credit, they did not stoop to conquer. They went down honorably. In order to defeat these regulars, members with gifts in hand were concentrated upon and rallied around on conditions that the suffragists be locked after in a material way. Again the unusual happens, in three District Superintendents are elected. They could not have been elected five minutes after the appointments were read out. They could not be elected now. The usually fooled have been fooled again, and have returned to their respective charges decided never to be fooled again, and with an increased determination more than ever to preach against the sin of lying. Hear them! 'All liars shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone.' "The first step toward useful knowledge, is to be able to detect falsehood." The welcome addresses were of a high order, especially that of the pastor, Rev. Stewart H. Brown. Like the address of the immortal Doughlass at the session held in Mt. Zion in 1894 it cast a shadow over Department of Archives, G W. Va. E SHALL THE PRESS, THE PEOPLE MARTINSBURG, W all oratorical efforts that followed. The conference has no recollection of such a welcome address during her history. In commenting, she said the stranger in the parsonage inspired it. R districting the conference, an important feature, championed by Revs. John M. Beane, John W. Waters, Sr., and others was smohed in the cabinet. The effort failed, but these champions say the end is not yet. The funny thing about this whole matter was the opposition coming from the D. S's., whose districts, it is said, would be benefited by said redistriction. This might be explained by the fact that the districts might be benefited more than the said D. S's. on those districts would be. It may be a case in which selfish impulses overlaid social impulses, a case in which immediate and not remote ends govern conduct. There were some feelings striving for expression concerning the status of the colored membership in the Church, which manifested itself in an effort to readopt the "Pastoral Letter of 1911." The effort was tabbed indefinitely. The conference seems to be settled down to remaining at home and contending for our rights in practice as well as in theory. The great crowds, morning and noon, day and night, hot and cold, Sunday and Monday, rain and sunshine showed the popularity and strength of Washington Conference Methodism in Washington. I may in the near future contribute more observations on the same session. Sylvester H. Norwood. Baltimore, Md. A PLEA FOR BETTER RECOG NITION BY THE RACE OF ITS TALENTED MEN. There died in Brooklyn last Thursday, March 21, a young Negro landscape painter. Clinton De Villi, whose genius as a landscape artist of more than ordinary ability, contributed toward elevating the tone and character of his race in Brooklyn, N. Y., which permitted him to struggle almost unnoticed by its influential members, and to die as many an other great genius before him has died with a broken heart. The white people owned the force of his genius when inspecting his handiwork. The black people bened and hawed, excused and apologized, when requested to purchase his productions. They were willing of course, to accept them as gifts, promising to frame them and hang them in conspicuous places in their homes. But as for buying—at his prices they could do better in the stores. Mr. Braxton's address over the lifeless form of his dead friend and colaborer, is as touching as anything could well be. It is a sad commentary upon the bossted race love, and patriotism of the Negro race, a race that has a lower estimate of its leaders, of thought and action, perhaps, than any other race in the world. If any readers of the Pioneer Press desire to purchase some of the art work of this young Negro artist and will write to Mr. W. E. Braxton, 1668 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y., he will give them all information, and quote reasonable prices. Bruce Grit. Youkers, New York. [Name] Primary Election, June 4, 1912. A TRIBUTE. By the untimely departure from this life of "Joseph Clinton De Villis," that great lawyer, (Death) has not only robbed the race of an act of unusual ability, but the "world in general, has lost one of its most promising students. I first had the great pleasure of meeting this young artist some years ago, during my student days at the Adelphi Academy which formed or linked a friendship, which lasted unmarried up to the present time. As an artist and contemporary I was familiar with his strength and weakness. But it is as the man that I know him best. For above all he was first the Man, and then the Artist. He was born June 17th, 1878, and died Match 19th, 1912, in Brooklyn, New York. Although the art of drawing, and that inborn love for the beautiful in nature, had appealed to him from infancy which essentially makes the artist, he first began his career by giving his services in the U. S. Navy, a position which not only had honor to him, but credit to his country. It also enabled him to see a great deal of the world in general, and the beauties of other climes and lands, all of which was absorbed and recorded by this young devotee of the arts, and of which, in later years, he was destined to leave upon canvas. How well he has succeeded, was shown by a display of his works at the Y. M. C. A., New York., about a year ago, and the recent cooperative exhibition at the Carleton Avenue Branch in Brooklyn. He first began his art studies under the direction of Prof. J. B. Whistaker of the Aldephi Academy, and after winning laurels and honors there, he adopted Nature as his Master. And his output since has been prolific, his ever ready pencil and brush portraying and recording those verticis and floating beauties of nature with truth, clarity and simplicity. He had those qualities which are so rare, and yet so essential in the shaping of an artist, that inborn love for the beautiful, true sympathy with nature, and the inspiration of the post. He was loyal not only to himself and principles, but to his race which marks him as unique and preeminently places him in that category or sphere of men, whose personality or individuality, has not been warped by the whims or caprices of the public or clamor of the crowd. It is to be regretted that we are ever ready to extend the hand with commissions to the professional man, when the hand of that one is about to be stayed by death as in the case of this young artist, who, like the flower, if it is not nourished, is bound to wither, droop and die by the wayside. In the passing of this young actit, the race has lost one in whom it may justly feel proud, for indeed death has stayed the hand of a genius. Wm. Ernest Braxton. Brooklyn, N. Y. P. S. The art critics have spoken very highly of this young man's works, who is represented in some of the best collections in Brooklyn. WANTED—GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE requires the services of a representative in Martinburg 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. J. F. Fairbanks, Good Housekeeping Magazine, 381 Fourth Ave., New York City, NO. 5 Anecdotal Literature BY W. G. PAPA'S LITTLE JOKE. Passengere on a subway car coming from Brooklyn Sunday afternoon had an experience of a peculiar kind. The car was crowded. On the platform was a middle-age man apparently reputable. On a side seat was a girl in old rose, with cheeks to match. The man on the platform caught her eye for a moment and threw a kiss. The girl first smiled, then blushed. He threw another, and her blush deepened. "That will about do for you," said the guard. "Go home to your wife." This, however, didn't seem to worry the man, but, catching a glint from the girl's eye he threw another kiss. At the Manhattan end of the bridge the girl rose to leave the car. The man who was trying to flirt with her also faced the alighting door. By that time all eyes were on the pair. The guard waa mad all through and several passengers edged dangerously close. But the girl in the old rose took the arm of the apparently respectable man, and said in a silvery voice that all could hear: 'Oh, papa, how could you? Then everybody laughed at the joking father and lovely daughter. THE TAYLOR JUG Dr. Tyng met an emigrant going west. On one of the wagons there hung a jog with the bottom knocked out. "What is that?" asked the doctor. "Why it is my Taylor jug," said the man. "And what is a Taylor jog?" asked the doctor again. "Well, said the man, "I had a son in Gen. Taylor's army in Mexico, and the General always told him to carry his whiskey-jog with a bole in the bottom, and that's it. It is the best invention I ever met with for a hard drinker." RESPECTABLE PARENTS. King Edward was very fond of his oldest grandson, and liked to talk with him. When the little prince was eleven years old, his grandfather asked him what he was studying in his History lesson; the boy answered; "On, all about Perkin Warbeck." The king asked, "who was Perkin Warbeck?" and the lad replied; "He pretended that he was the son of a king, but he wasn't; he was the son of respectable parents." UNSETTLED Skinner—"Good morning Mrs. Hash! Did you ever see anything so unsettled as the weather has been?" Mrs. Hash—Certainly, Mr. Skinner, your board bill." RIGHT THERE WITH THE GOODS Peddler—"I have here something to remove stains from clothing." Servant—Excuse me, please, but we are in great trouble just now; the gentleman of the house has been blown up in an explosion." Peddler—"Ha! nart much?" Servant—"Blown to atoms, only a grease spot left." Peddier—Ah! only a grease spot, you say. Well here's a bottle of my champion eradicator, which will remove that grease spot in two minutes." The Pioneer Press AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVELOPED TO PROMOAL, RELIGIOUS AND FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN- BIZ. Rates of Subscription: 1 year ..... $1.50. 6 months ..... 75c. 3 months ..... 40c. Pay for all advertisements is due in advance unless advertising is run by yearly contract, in watch case the advertiser pays every three months. Advertising 1 inch one time 75c. Standing 50c. Medical Matches to Calbs. Send for Simple Copies. J. K. Cufford, Editor & Proprietor Drawer 869, and Self Prone, 60K Marshburg, W. Va. SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1912 How chickens will come home to roost. Wonder if Mr. Taft thinks votes are growing on trees for him now in West Virginia? The golden rule of politics is to do unto others as they do unto you and oh my! the sugar that is in it. The thing that lent color to the occasion is tied to carry Cesar over the Rumicon. Printers' troubles caused this and the other issue to be late, but think the trouble is ended and things will go on alright hereafter. It would go a long way toward bettering the condition of our race, if the men and women composing it were to zealously support their fellows along every line that makes for real development and general good. It will be a big thing for "Jack," Barkley's fine young man, if he really introduced—"The next President." But "Jack" is already big in heart, rich in goodness, bright in letters, clean in character — in short— West Virginia's young Abe Lincoln The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will meet in Chicago during the latter part of April, and all who can afford to attend, should do so, because this organization is doing its very best to raise the Negro's social, financial and intellectual status, and all who are loyal to their own interests, should aid it in every way possible. United States Court was in session in this city on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, Judge Alston G Dayton, of Parlippi, presiding. The judge's charge to the grand jury was characristic of the man, and got the praise of everybody who heard it. The Citizens, (fusionists), have nominated Edward Rutledge for mayor; the Socialists have pinned their faith to T. G. Smith, and the Democrat will shortly name their man. With these three tickets in the field, the forthcoming contest promises to be an interesting one. The Inter State Commerce Commission is currently engaged in correcting and stopping abuses which patrons of common carriers are incident to. The Commission should send some of its agents to this section of the country, and we believe it could find enough work to keep them busy for weeks. Miss Catherine Leaad, daughter of an Episcopal rector in St. Paul, Minn., is winning laurels in the school which she attends, and has been selected for valedictorian of her class when it graduates on commencement day. This girl's case is no general exception, because every Spring news is published to the world that Negroes of both sexes are eminent along scholarly lines. Why ye editor did not support Tafc. For the following reason: At Greensboro, he advocated white Republican conventions; and party; at Lexington, he preferred a white electorate; in the South he wanted and gave it white office bolderes, in the District of Columbia, he said the colored man "is a segregated race", and the Union over, the cry is "make more blacksmiths of colored men." "The Negroes are a distinct race and should be so treated." Give us a single word of condemnation that fell from his lips relative to the wholesale lynchings, and shooting of men, women and children. What has any one heard of him saying against disfranchisement? jm crowning and lily whiteieem? He is the only man in the United States occupying the Presidential obiway who ever has or ever will stand at the grave of Ulysses S. Grant and refer to him as a drunkard. He was our General—brave, lovable, loyal to his country and his God. Hot time in town Friday. Teddy was here. As a cut in the North American pictured—it really seemed that sleeping cats and dogs were aroused, and Teddy said that J. W. Dodd's fine horse nodded him welcome, and its master on its back tipped his hat in response. Factories working thousands closed, and the same is true of stone quarries. All the old soldiers were out, and bed the place been on fire, or alarmed by an earthquake, don't believe the people could have ruined over the town more than they did. Some velled: "preach it, tell it, and amen!" As he come from the train to the public square—endless processions from open way were coming on foot, horse back, in wagons and buggies, and the same was reversed on his way took to the station, where for thirty minutes handshaking took place, winding up by an old colored man saving, "joat let me touch the heem of his garment." We wound up too quick—for the wind up; took place on Saturday when he carried Berkley County. Dear Old state Where is the girl or boy of the common sense age who hasn't a fond recollection of the slate on which both learned to write, to cipher and doublet write his or hers, the first love(?) note? When a mistake in ciphering, spelling or writing was made, how easily it could be erased and a correction made. Girls and boys were far better writers when states were used, because, in no other way can a child get the necessary movement of the hand to be a graceful and legible writer. To learn to write with a pencil on paper cramps the child for the want of space and fear of making mistakes causes snail like movement, and it is worse when pen and ink are used on paper. But in this extraordinary wise age, mastered by the germ fad, slates along with home production of every thing in food and clothes, which in our days were called home made, are things of the past. We are not sure of the slate, but of the other we are, and it is this, unless this age goes back to the home-made days, woe be to a future day not far off. The slate was not relegated because of the alleged germ theory, but it was because if properly cared for, would last a life time. Not so with tablets, so the slate makes seeing they could make and sell a hundred tablets to one slate, used the germ fad to kill the dear old slate. True the boys and girls often spat on their slates or placed their fingers to their tongues to moisten them, and rub out what they wanted, and suppose they did, if their saliva contained germs, were they not already in it? Is it not true that we are all full of germs, and without them could not exist? If we could see the thousands in every glass of water we drinks scared as the fakes have made the youth of this age, we would condemn it. Why did not those germologists whose ambition was to make and sell tablets, advise children to tie a string to a bit of sponge and use it to crase with? No, they were after making money, and they are doing it by injuring the poor's pocket books and the children's education. TAFT CAMPAIGN ON THE VERGE OF COLLAPSE Reactionary Leaders Now Admit He Could Not Be Elected if Nominated. NEW YORK SUN TELLS TRUTH In a Carefully Prepared Article This Representative of the Interests That Are Supporting Taft Frankly Declares That His Renomination Means Defeat In the November Election. The Secret Schema Uncovered. That President Taft cannot be elected if nominated is conceded by the New York Sun in a carefully prepared article published Sunday, March 31, and sent by the Sun for simultaneous publication in all the newspapers throughout the country which subscribe to the Sun news service. The undeniable importance of this statement by the Sun is due to the Sun's attitude of opposition to all progressives and to Theodore Roosevelt in particular, as well as to the recognition given it as a representative and spokesman of the great business interests which center in New York and of the political organization in New York which recently manipulated the fraudulent and farcical primaries held in the state. It adds to the significance of the Sun's statement that its article, although ostensibly the result of careful Investigation, was withheld until after the organization bosses had put through the fraudulent primary election of delegates, in which they carefully refrained from instructing a single one of the men they claim to have elected for Taft. The investigation upon which the article is based had been completed and the article actually prepared before the primaries were held, showing apparently that at the time the New York bosses were engaged in stifling public sentiment in order to prevent the election of Roosevelt delegates there was what the Sun declares to be a general agreement among the reactionary political leaders that Mr. Taft's candidacy had become a virtual impossibility. It is now apparent that the sole purpose of the machine bosses and the special privilege interests, to whom Mr. Taft is looking for a nomination, have abandoned all idea of supporting him and that their only purpose is to prevent the nomination of Roosevelt, so that a compromise candidate favorable to the special privilege interests and in harmony with machine purposes may be selected at Chicago. Although still friendly to Taft, the Sun declares that the time has arrived when the possibility of electing a candidate has become a "subject for serious consideration on the part of Republicans who believe their party to be of vastly more importance than any man in it, no matter how exalted his station, and who place party loyalty above personal fealty. These Republicans declare that they will take any reasonable step which would seem to insure their party's victory at the polls in November next. "The Republicans who expressed these views," the Sun says, "are believers in season and out of season in the policies of their party. Among this class of Republicans are merchants, importers, business men generally and professional men and the rank and file of small Republican shopkeepers and workingmen." The Sun then says: "Several months ago influential Republicans, some of them very close to President Test, declared beneath their breath that the president if renominated could not be re-elected. While expressing this opinion they hadn't the remotest shadow of a doubt that the president, through the power of federal patronage, could force his own renomination." Among the reasons given by the Sun why President Taft cannot be re-elected the Payne-Aldrich law is cited as of greatest importance. Respecting this the Sun says: "The Republican national platform of 1908 called for an immediate extraordinary session of congress in the event of Taft's election to revise the tariff. In obedience to his party's platform President Taft called the extraordinary session of congress, which produced the Aldrich-Payne law, and the president's troubles and his party's complications have grown and become more entangled from the day he signed that law. That law gave the progressives The Sun declares that leading Repub- lism, by which the Sun obviously means leading reactions, is frankly admits that they do not know and have no means of knowing the full extent of the Roosevelt strength in the dif- ferent states. The same leaders, the Sun says, express doubt if Mr. Roose- velt himself could persuade his follow- ers to support Taft. It is known that what the Sun points out with such clearness is the real be- lief of all the reactionary leaders both in Washington and those throughout the country. The fight has ceased to be one for the renunciation of President Taft and has become one solely to prevent the voters of the nation from controlling the convention and forcing the nomina- tion of Theodore Roosevelt. This is a concession to the rapidly increasing strength of the Roosevelt movement, which indicates the desperation to which the machine bosses and the special privilege interests are reduced. substantial footing for their opposition to the Taft administration and afforded them grounds to go before the people on the question. In addition there have been a myriad other troublesome complications, all intended to weaken the president and to bring about bitter discontent in the ranks of his party. "It has been this discord, these complications, that have led Republicans entirely friendly to the president to declare that, while he could force his own renunciation, it was exceedingly doubtful of he could be re-elected." - "With the assembling of congress in Washington in December last the declarations that the president could not be re-elect if renominated took on a more emphatic tone." MANUAL TRAINING COURSE FOR TEACHERS. With the recent changes in the organization of the College of Engineering in West Virginia University greater emphasis is being placed on manual training courses for teachers and on special courses for mechanics. It is believed that in the past the people of the state have not realized the splendid opportunities which the university affords for training along these lines. The demand for manual training is being met by a number of high schools, but these schools are finding it difficult to secure trained teachers and in most instances such help has come from beyond the borders of the state. It is hoped that the introduction of manual training into the Summer School will result in a large number of teachers specializing in this work and a more general introduction of manual training in the schools throughout the state. WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RECEIVES GREAT HONOR. The annual statement of the Rhodes' Scholarships at Oxford University for 1910-11 has just been issued. In the Final Honor Schools there are but two students reported in the first class. One of these is Thomas Porter Hardman, from West Virginia. The subject in which he received the honor was Jurisprudence. The other first class man is from Victoria, Australia. This is the second time that this distinguished honor has fallen to a former student of West Virginia University, the first having been won by Charles Frederick Tucker Brooke, now a member of the faculty of Yale University. In the list of publications reported in the statement is one by Mr. Brooke, entitled "The Allegory in Llyg's Endimion," issued from the Johns Hopkins Press, Baltimore. ATHLETICS FOR THE WOMEN AT WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY. A much needed improvement in the athletic work at the university this year was brought about by fitting up two rooms in Woodburn hall as a girls' gymnasium. The rooms are arranged with dressing rooms, bath, piano and full apparatus for work. The classes are not very large this year but the work is being thoroughly done. Tennis, tetherball and volley ball are planned for outdoor work for the girls in the spring. SUMMER WORK IN THE GYMNA- SIUM. For the first time in the history of the university there will be given to the Summer School students of the university an opportunity to use the gymnasium and to take Physical Training. Mrs. Chez will give instruction in the Swedish system, play groundwork games, and children's marches, while Director Chez will conduct work for those interested in high school athletics. The square deal victors must try to move all turkey for themselves and buzzard for the balance of power for when they get thoroughly sick so it once, it is nauseous for a long long time. Corrected to December 1, 1941. No 55 Daily at 11.21 a.m for Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Louisville and St. Louis. Connects for Romney except Sunday and at Grafton for Wheeling daily. 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New Cathedral Library. New Science Hall. Faculty of over one hundred. 1882 students from 17 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. 10 processors, Kelly another, A. M. Dean. THE TEACHERS' COLLEGE. Special opportunities for teachers. Regular college courses in Psychology, Petagogy, Education, &c., with degree of A. D.; Pedagogic courses leading to P. B. degrees. High grade courses in Normal Training, Music, Manual Arts, and Domestic Sciences. Graduates impaired postpositions. Lewis B. Moore A. M., P. B., D. Data. 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, Photography, Commercial Law, History, Civics, etc. Business and English high school education combined. George W. Cook, A. M. Dean. SCHOOL OF MANUAL ARTS AND APPLICATIONS. Furnished 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 coats. Advantages of connection with a great University. Scholars Aid. Low expenses, Isaac Clark, D. D., Dean. THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. Forty-nine professors. Modern laboratories and equipment. Connected with new Freedman's Hospital, costing half million dollars. Clinical faculties not surpassed in America. Post-graduate School and Polytechnic. Edward A. Bannon, M. D., Dean, S. and W. Streets N. W., W. C. McNeil, M. D., Secretary, 901 R. S., N. W. THE SCHOOL OF LAW. Faculty of eight. Courses of three yeas, 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 or Department Eatered in Post Office at Martinsburg W. Va., as second Class Matter Martinsburg, Berkeley County's mass convention, favored Roosevelt to Taft by two to one the 6 inst. A number of strangers have been in town during the week attending U. S. Court. Mr John T. Runner, who was so badly hurt by a stone falling on his head—crushing the outside bone, is out, but may be a life long invalid. 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—Bath Phones. Rev. J. H. Reed, editor of the Churchman, Luray, Virginia, delivered an instructive sermon at Ebenezer Memorial Baptist Church Sunday last. His subject was "Self Denial," and he handled it an almost inimitable manner. 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. We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Dr. E. D. Hatfield, of Eckman, McDowell County, for nomination for Governor, subject to the Republican Primary Election, to be held on June 4, 1912. 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 Speare and get them at reasonable prices, also tires and other sandries. 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 own who repairs Bicycles. 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Clifford, Esq. Editor Pioneer Press. A NEW BOOK ON INSECTS. A very valuable book for farmers, gardeners and fruit growers, as well as for the College class, on Insects, Pests of Farm, Garden and Orchard, has just been published by Wiley & Sons, New York City. The author of the book is E. Dwight Sanderson, Dean of the College of Agriculture, West Virginia University and Director of West Virginia Experiment Station, who has written and published several other books on insects. This is a book of seven hundred pages, and contains hundreds of illustrations showing insects, their different stages of existence and their methods of destroying plants. A full description is given of each insect, and farm methods are clearly stated by which insects can be controlled or destroyed. When we realize that over one billion dollars are annually lost in farm products by destructive insects, then we appreciate the fact that a book of this kind should be in every farmer's library. ENGINEERING COLLEGE REORGANIZED. During the year the Engineering College of West Virginia University has been thoroughly reorganized. Heretofore it has consisted of a group of semi-independent allied departments, but by the action of the Board of Regents in placing the entire college under a dean the college has been made a definite unit. The same degrees are to be given as formerly, except that the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering will be given for students taking the electrical course instead of the bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, so that both bachelor's and master's degrees are now offered in civil, mechanical, electrical and mining engineering. SHORT COURSE IN HOME ECONOMICS The Department of Home Economics of West Virginia University has been one of the busiest departments in the University during the week of February 12th to 16th. The Short Course, attended by women from all parts of the state, has been so popular that the laboratory scarcely accommodated the class. The work offered consisted of two series of lessons, a practice class every day in the week, from 9 to 11 o'clock, in which the women actually prepared dishes, and a demonstration class, from 2 to 4 o'clock, in which a demonstrator of national reputation lectured and prepared dishes. A similar course will be given next winter. A UNIVERSITY COURSE FOR EVERY COUNTY. The West Virginia University has a plan to reach every person that cannot leave their home to take a course of study at the institution. One means of doing this is by holding agricultural extension schools, of which thirteen are to be held this year in as many different counties. These schools last for one week and courses are given in soil fertility, farm crops, dairying, horticulture, animal husbandry. Home makers' schools for women have been granted two counties. 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No poison should be added to the winter spray but for summer treatments two and one-half pounds of arsenate of lead should be used to the barrel: Number of gallons of water to one gallon of Hite-sulphur solution: Reading on For Sun-Learn drometer water spraying only summer spraying 33 degrees 8 40 32 " 71½ 37¾ 31 " 71¼ 36¼ 20 " 63¼ 34¼ 29 " 61½ 32¼ 28 " 6 31 27 " 53¼ 29½ 26 " 51¼ 27¼ 25 " 5 26 24 " 41½ 24¼ W. H. ALDERMAN. Professor of Horticulture, Morgan- town, W. Va. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA. Dr. James Morton Callahan, head of the Department of History at the University, is preparing to offer a new college course on the industrial development of West Virginia, to alternate with a regular course on American social and economic history. To this end he is collecting original illustrative materials and local narratives reflecting the life of the people, beginning with the earliest period of settlement and closing with the latest era of industrial achievement. 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