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The Pioneer Press. "HERE SHALL THE PRESS, THE PEOPLE'S RIGHTS MAINTAIN, UNAWED BY INFLUENCE AND UNBRIBED BY GAIN." ESTABLISHED 1882 From Far-Off South America My dear Editor:—I have been watching with much interest your political procedure in all factions and phases of politics, such as it can be seen from a distance. I am not surprised however, yet I am awfully sorry to see that all people seem to bid for what they want, while the poor Negro only waits to hear what has been decided upon by others, so that he may join only in the chorus. And even when that brave editor, hero, banker and statesman, Mr. John Mitchell, Jr., is making such energetic attempts to lead his people in the sure path of success, instead of you all who have been clamoring for a leader, calling him into a conference where you can exchange ideas and profit by some of that wonderful advice which he and several others seem so able to give as to how Negroes should direct a charge against their political and social foes during this campaign, why, we find Mr. R. H. Ball, one of the most faithful of his race, accurring this champion in favor of an enemy of your race. I know however, that Mr. Ball meant no harm, but good, instead, and for this reason, we simply refer to him as an example. I hope that it is not necessary that I should treat this matter in detail, that I may be understood. But here is a sample of what I bad in mind last year when I said that a leader could not expect the proper support from colored people in the United States. A man needs physical support and the counsel of wise and brave followers. I wrote again very strongly against would-be-leaders, so that they, too, might not take advantage of their poor, weaker brothers and raise the needed support by means which would forever after jeopardize the race in some future attempt. Then you can see that I am speaking for many, spurring the slothful, encouraging the timid, instructing the honest ignorant, engaging the enemy and holding the ambitions in check at the self same time. And please allow me to say right here that I know full well that you need leaders while I am none the less aware of the dangerous risks you run in naming them in that loose manner in which you generally do things. Order is what is greatly needed among colored people all over the world. And it is this to which I have been calling your attention, and since this article is intended to treat upon Psychology for future benefit, I hope that the above remarks may serve as a proper preface to my discourse, which may be reprinted as many times as it is necessary to have me generally understood by the colored population in the U. S. A. Now I beg to call your attention to a subject of no small importance to the average parent, and especially to the colored people. It is "Psychology," which means in plain language science or knowledge of the soul, (or inner man.) Thus it provokes the saying "Man, know thy-self!" But I say to know thyself is but the beginning of the work and should add, and by this, know all else. I have said that I was not surprised at your actions, yet I speak about them in a strain of deep concern. You do well to note this: because I always speak with more than one point in view. I am speaking from a psychological point of view when I say that I am not surprised at certain inactivity on the part of colored people in great struggles for their own good. And as the mind is generally known as the soul, or psychic being, we shall bring the subject down to these bees so that all might understand me, since I hope by this time you all know that what I do or say is more for the benefit of future generations than for my own. I hope that you will duly appreciate the reason I always refer to present blunders. This is in hope that we all may recognize the importance of our subject, for it is thus I cry for liberty and better environments for future generations, which means social, mental and spiritual progress. Now the question of superiority or inferiority greatly depends upon this condition known as the "Psychic" Upon this condition rests fear, hate, love, pleasure sorrow, doubt or assurance, and all other temperatures of the mind, which are the motives of all human actions. These said conditions are all created by suggestions when the mind is in an impressionable or receptive state. This is generally the state of the mind of a child, or any inquiring individuality and the child or person becomes satisfied of certain things which have repeatedly occurred to it more or less in the same way. If it thus becomes fixed, set or positive, since all minds are active, they must be either receiving or giving off suggestions. Thus the negative or positive state must exist for all matter which concerns the mind. For this reason alone, if no other exists, parents should use the utmost care in speaking to their children. The child should never be frightened or taught to be afraid of anything but what we can best describe to it as God. It should be ever taught to be respectful to all, and to regard others only as it would like to be regarded. A mother should never in a rage suggest to her child that it is a lazy, dishonest, false or any other undesirable character. Neither should it be told that it shall meet with anything but the best of success. It should not be told that anything is impossible, only when it is not right. Everything is possible when conditions are right. The child should always be careful to know when conditions are right. It should be taught that ignorance is man's greatest enemy. And although it was born with man, it is the main one which man must strive to overcome. Ignorance is the producer of all other unhappy conditions, and it is this which has held the colored race back so much. Ignorance predominates over the man because of suggestions made to the mind when it was in its most impressionable state. Ignorant parents are the most liable to make these erroneous suggestions to their children. Some of them do all in their power to frighten their children. This is wrong. It should always be remembered that a good start is the preparation for a good end. A child should be taught to fear nothing when it knows that it is in the right; not even death. It Continued on second page. UNIVERSITY Live Matters of Interest at the West Virginia State University GREAT INTEREST IN DAIRYING Farm Demonstrations and Agricultural Improvements—Helping the New Students—Social Events of the First Week Were Enthusiastically Successful and Enjoyable. Morgantown, W. Va.—Mr. P. B. Bennetch has assumed his duties as associate professor of dairying and dairy man of the Experiment Station. Mr. Bennetch is a graduate of Pennsylvania State College, where he was formerly assistant in the dairy department. Subsequently he had charge of a large farm for a steel company in Washington county, Pa., and for the last three years has been instructor in animal husbandry in New York State School of Agriculture of St. Lawrence University, at Canton, N. Y. Mr. Bennetch has taken charge of the dairy herd, and plans are now being made for disposing of part of the herd and securing several well bred Holstein cows. It is proposed to make the Holstein the principal breed in the herd; but several good cows of each of the other dairy breeds—Jersey, Guernsey and Ayrshire—will be unintained in the herd. Mr. Bennetch will at once commence a study of the dairy industry throughout West Virginia, and will outline plans for future work in its development. Farm Demonstrations G. M. Johnson has assumed his duties as professor of farm management in the College of Agriculture, and will investigate farm management through out West Virginia in cooperation with the office of Farm Management of the United States Department of Agriculture. Professor Johnson will have charge of surveys which will be made in various parts of the state to determine the methods of management now being pursued by our farmmen, and determine what methods are most probable. He will also have general supervision of the county farm management demonstrators. One of these demonstrators, Mr. B. B. Bzell, has already commenced work in Kanawha county, with headquarters at Charleston. Another demonstrator will be located in Ohio, Brooks and Hancock counties, with headquarters at Bethany. It is hoped to locate another demonstrator in Wood county, with headquarters at Parkersburg. One-half of the salary and expenses of theze county demonstrators is paid the United States Department of Agriculture, and one-half subscribed by local business men and farmers. These county demonstrators are making a careful study of the methods of farming in their counties, and, after becoming acquainted with the farmers in their territory, will arrange cooperative demonstrations with them. These will include such things as the introduction better seed corn and other grains; testing of plots of alfalfa; cooperative tests of lime and commercial fertilizers; demonstration work in truck gardening and small fruits, etc., etc. The county demonstrator will also attend farmers' meetings, assist in the formation of agricultural organizations, aid in organizing boys' and girls' agricultural clubs, and in every way possible aid the local people in developing the agriculture of his district. Such work has been of immense value in other sections where it has been carried on for several years, and it is believed that these county demonstrators will be the connecting link between the work of the College of Agriculture, the State Agricultural Experiment Station and the U. S. Department of Agriculture, in bringing to our farmers the results of the scientific work of these institutions which may be of immediate practical value to them, and in The beautiful natural phenomenon now opens us to its creative glory. gradually securing their adoption of methode which will aid in more profitable crop production. Circular on Lime. The Experiment Station has in press Circular No. 6, on the use of lime on the farm, by Professor B. H. Hitter Station Chemist. During the last year or two there has been greatly increased interest among the farmers of the state upon this important subject, and the circular is prepared to answer numerous inquiries for information. It includes a discussion of how lime improves soil texture, the growth of grass and clover, and promotes beneficial soil bacteria. It discusses how lime makes plant food available, and how it affects sour and worn out soils. Directions are given for the application of different forms of lime; and a list of dealers in lime from whom West Virginia farmers may purchase it is appended. This circular will have wide distribution, and will be sent free to all those applying for it who are not now on the station auditing list. Agricultural Improvement Several minor improvements are being made in the plane of the College of Agriculture. The greenhouses are being thoroughly repaired, and new beds are being installed. A cellar for storage of fruits is being built in connection with the barn, where fruit for class work may be stored during the fall and winter months. The north-cultural department is erected a small packing shed on the farm; and a steel corncrib is being set up to house corn and small grain seeds of this year's crop for when no other room is available. The station is arranging to build a feeding shed for conducting feeding work with steers during the coming winter. The hay crop on the Station farm is so abundant that, although much of it has been bailed, a large port will have to be stacked in the field. It is hoped that before another year the College may have sufficient barn facilities to adequately house its livestock and orga. White Lechhorn Fayla for Farmers The Agricultural Experiment Station at Morgantown by the inspection of one notice in the newspaper of the state, received applications for 542 cockerels. These have been sent to those who made request and were sent out on the following terms: 1. To farmers who live on a farm. 2. To farmers who agree to keep no other breed of male birds with their hens for two years, unless the hens kept with the male birds of other breeds be penned separately during the breeding season. 3. The farmers to pay fifty cents for each cockerel ordered. (This amount pays the cost of crating delivering to the express office and a small price for the sow.) 4. The purchase price must be sent with the codes. 8. The firm must pay the one pressage from Morgantown. 9. Requests will be filled in the center they are received at the Experi- ment Station. PREPARED FOR BUSINESS. College Record of Young Physiologist Indicates Bright Future. Fresh from college, capable and ambitious, Dr. L. T. Delany goes forth from the medical school of the University of Pennsylvania to shoulder the responsibilities of life in the business world. He has shown great adaptability for his chosen profession and has prospects for a bright future. He made a brilliant record while in school, taking high rank in gynecology, surgery and pathology. While a student at the University of Pennsylvania Dr. Delany made a study of the hospital facilities at the Mercer and Douglass hospitals in Philadelphia, acting in the capacity of resident physician. Thus he gained a considerable practical experience. Dr. Delany is a native of Raleigh, N. C., whither he will return to begin his professional career. Before taking up his studies in the north Dr. Delany graduated from the medical school of Shaw university. He is also an alumnus of the St. Augustine Normal school. VOL. 31. NO.30 Anecdotal Literature Anecdotal Literature BY W. G. THE CANNON ROARED. While campaigning in his home state, Speaker Cannon was once invigilated into visiting the public schools of a town where he was billed to speak. In one of the lower grades an ambitious teacher called upon a youthful Demosthenes to entertain the distinguished visitors with an exhibition of amateur oratory. The selection was "Byron's Battle of Waterloo", and just as the boy reached the end of the first paragraph, Speaker Cannon gave vent to a violent sneeze. "But hush! hark!" declaimed the youngster—"a deep sound strikes like a rising kaell! Did you not hear it?" The visitor smiled, and a moment later, the second sneeze came with increased violence, which the visitor tried in vain to hold back. "But, hark!" bowled the boy, "that heavy sound breaks in once more, and nearer, clearer, deadlier than before! Arm! Arm! it is the cannon's opening roar!" This was too much, and the laugh that broke from the party swelled to a roar when "Uncle Joe" exclaimed — "Put up your weapons, children, I won't shoot any more." LAUNDRESS VERSUS DOCTOR. Turner—"I see your family are all back from their Summer trip." Major—"Yes." Turner—"I hear your wife is confined to her room, what says the doctor." Major—"We haven't employed a doctor. The Laundress promises to have her out in about four days." A farmer, hearing a great commotion in his chicken-house one dark night, took his revolver and went to investigate. Opening the door, he demanded sternly,—"Who's there?" No answer coming, he repeated the demand, and added, "Answer, or I'll shoot!" A trembling voice from the farthest corner answered: Deed, sah, day ain't nobody hyah, ceptin, sah, us chickens." A DREAM A young man had this remarkable dream: He dreamt that the richest man in town came to him and said: "I am tired of my house and grounds, come take care of them, and I will give them to you." Then came an honored judge and said: I am weary of going to court day after day; I will give you my seat on the bench, if you will do my work." Then a doctor proposed that he take his extensive practice, and let him rest. At last, after having offered him other positions, up shambled an old drunkard, and said; 'I wanted to fill a drunkard's grave, but have come to you to see if you will take my place in the saloons and on the Continued on third page. AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE MORAL, RELIGIOUS AND FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF HUMAN- ITY. 9 months 400c. Pay for all advertisements is due in advance unless advertising is run by yearly contract, in which case the advertiser pays every three months. J. R. Clifford, Editor & Proprietor Drawer 869, and Bell Phone, 60K Martinsburg, W. Va. SATURDAY, SEPT. 28 h., 1912. A CUALLENGE The editor of this paper challenges any Negro Taftite—office holders preferred,—meant for Johnson, Tyler, Napier et al; the audience to act the part of a jury, decide which has the better of the contest. And, be it understood that the defeated party is to pay rent of hall or church and all incidental expenses thereupon. Subject: Resolved, That, Theodore Reosevelt is a better man for the American Negro to support in the pending contest for Chief Executive than William Howard Taft, or any of the other candidates. J. R. Clifford, President of The National Independent Political League. No one can, or aball mistake Clifford for anything but a Rooseveltite and this state started out on the same basis but cowards who flopped their wings and crowed are now flanking. The editor of the Pioneer Press wishes it distinctly understood that he wants nobody, anywhere, to befriend any person or persons who claim they are friends of his. We give this notice because some sharp(?) rascal has been working, a "skin game" on acquaintances and friends of ours in various sections of the country. There is, as we see it, as much sound sense in taking straw votes, which keep the other fellows awake to out do it, as there is in having the investigation as to who gave money in the last campaign. The very rascals who urged and profited by it are now combined to foist it on Theodore Roosevelt. Be men and not worse foes to humanity than was the witch of Endor. Take note that the course of a feather tells which way the wind is blowing, and so did the hesitated muddle the Taftites were in the delayed selection of a man to face Mr. Straus, and what is true of Mr. Straus is true of the whole make up of the Progressive Party, except a few lily whites of Dixie—the devil's tribe in all avenues of life—even the son of God had one in a selection of 13, but He won a record as earth's only perfect man and gentlemen, so will Mr. Straus in the great state of New York except it has other gentlemen. Attorney Fredrick L. McGhee, of St. Paul, Minn., one of the best known colored lawyers in the Northwest, is dead, having succumbed to an attack of pneumonia at his home in the above named city the other day. Mr. McGhee was very successful in the practice of his chosen profession, and was the especial pride of his friend and benefactor, Archbishop Ireland, of St. Paul, Minn. It is a pity to think that fate decreed the death of a man of Mr. McGhee's caliber, but it did, and more's the pity, because the race has sustained a severe loss as a result of his demise, he having been highly intellectual, as well as a real moral force in the community where he resided. Why not be men, why not give credit where it is due? I witnessed in Chicago in 1884 Theodore Roosevelt standing almost alone in that great convention hall for over three hours fighting for John R. Lynch to be made temporary chairman of that convention and he finally won and that was the first and only Negro that ever held so important a place of honor. When Governor of New York and Harry Burleigh, our famous human mocking bird, sang one night in Albany, and the hotels refused him accommodation, Gov. Roosevelt hearing it, sent for Mr. Burleigh, gave him the guest chamber of the Executive Maneion of New York, fed him at his table and published it to the world: when the Ecumenical Congress met in London England and the hotels there drew the color line President Roosevelt dined with Booker T. Washington in the White House, for no other purpose than to teach the world that if the president in the nation's capitol could eat with an ex-slave any hotel on earth could lodge and feed Negroes. He stood firmly by Miss Cox and Dr. Crum and will be truer in the future than the past, because age always gives force to character when the ideal is aimed at. Whose business is it if I see fit to give a friend a million dollars to help him or his cause along? The only reason why it is being done now is for the purpose of deceiving the poor, unreadable electorate, when, in truth, the ring leaders of the expose, are spending more money—maybe twice as much as the progressives are. Why not fight the devil with his own fire and win? Don't you know they and the Democrats have the shrewdest Negroes in this country trying to corral Negro voters, and they are doing it? That and that alone accounts for so many Negro newspapers bleating for Taft, who turned all the Negroes in office—in the South out; who said in North Carolina, or advocated their disfranchement, and two days later, condemned it in New Hampshire; who advised Southern Negroes to,—in substance—obey their former master; who said the Negro is a distinct being and should be so treated and educated, and segregation took root; who investigated the Brownsville episode, found the Negro soldiers guilty and did not only recommend their discharge, but said afterward—it is said—that the punishment was not severe enough; who warned a committee of colored men in Ohio as to their danger of supporting democracy because of the liability of democrats being appointed on the U. S. Supreme Court, and when he got in appointed only Democrats. Did he open his mouth in condemnation of the Atlanta riot? Has he done anything to stop disfranchisement, jim crowing and other outrages perpetrated by the South. No! and no again!! but has absolutely encouraged them, and so help us God, if all the money in the U. S. Treasury was offered to the editor of the Pioneer Press to support Mr. Tatt he would not do it. South America should be made to understand that death is like sleep; sweet and good when a hard day's work has been earnestly wrought and one is tired from his toil. Every man should be ready to die doing his duty. And that it is his duty to make the world better by his being in it. Children should always be given some problem which best suits their dispositions to work out. And they should be encouraged to produce problems of perplexing natures which they may well understand, but which will puzzle others to find out. In short they should be taught to always ascertain and fix their ultimate powers, and when they find that in any way they are weak, they should be taught to do all in their power to overcome that defect. In fact, children should be encouraged to indulge in all high aspirations, but always keep in perfect harmony with the highest universal principle at the same time. In play children should be taught to work, and they should be taught that their work is but another kind of play in which they must seek a pleasure while they hold themselves in perfect harmony with their task or tasks. Whether at work or play, they should always do their best and watch every point of interest, as everything which comes to them in their lives should serve as a lesson from which they are expected to profit. Had the present generation of Negroes been so taught we should have been very much surprised if they had not introduced a Negro plank in some of the political platforms. It is truly very hard to expect the best from any people so badly handicapped as is the Negro race in America. I say therefore, that Jack Johnson is a psychological phenomenon, and say this for any man or woman of color who can by sheer force break the bonds of social suggestions which are heaped upon the American Negro from every side. As the white American so commonly boasts of his racial superiority, let him imagine that he was in the place of that Negro with the whole world opposing him, and I think he would soon find in himself a very inferior being. Again, I say that if the white man feels sure that he is a superior person, why not give the Negro an equal opportunity to qualify himself too? Can you not see something weak in this boast? I feel sure that I am superior to the lower animals, therefore I am not jealous of anything which they can do, nor would I prevent them from doing any good thing. But I am not so sure of this when treating between the Negro and the white man. There is no getting away from it, the Negro is stronger and harder for his inches and pounds than the white man, and we learn that a strong mind depends greatly upon a strong body; thus it may easily be concluded by the white man's dictum that he is the weakest subject and is really afraid to stand on equal terms with the Negro. When he has become sober enough to admit this fact, he must admit that it is necessary that some substantial remedy must be applied to bring about an equilibrium at least among the American people, or else the stronger race will surely overcome the weak. And the best way that I can see to do this, is to almsgamate the American races, because, if we kill the strong, it does not make the weak any better to defend themselves from another stronger foe at some future day. Therefore it would seem logical that the white man reinforce his blood by taking from that of his darker brother and at the same time bring the dark skin neighbor down to his equal. But after all, the strength, intelligence and fellow feelings will be preserved to combat with a I. S. Moore. P. S. Negroes, just like any other people or race are subject to their environments and former suggestions. Some white American men have suggested that they are better than their black brothers, but when we ask for a scientific reason they are lost. If they are driven closely for an answer and judged closely, their ideas are based upon suggestions which they likewise received in their own childhood, and the reason why these autocratic suggestions were first instituted was to forever hold a gulf between master and slave, or between countryman and alien. But these days are those of democracy because the world has outgrown those monarchial suggestions of old, for, in all things social, we only advance when aware of the suggestions which we receive from our predecessors. The white Americans of the South are not progressive because they are subject to those non progressive suggestions of their parents. The North is more progressive because of the suggestions which they received from their predecessors contrary to those of their Southern brothers. When a suggestion is lodged deep enough in the mind of a receptive individual he may go where he will and do what he will, but death will gladly be accepted rather than part from the way provided in the suggestion. He just cannot get away and this is why men have men to bless them which is nothing more or less than suggestions. Now let us ask ourselves, why is it that no man ever had the courage to make and possess the wealth that John Rockefeller has? It was because they were living under a contrary or different kind of suggestion. We are all our lives struggling for freedom and trying to enter a heaven built by a higher suggestion probably than that made by ourselves. My object in these writings is to give to you the word of deliverance, and suggest freedom, progress and fellowship, but, as in all pathological suggestions, the mind must be induced to a state of willingness, so that the word can be properly ingrafted, and if it is once received and nourished, it will bring forth much fruit of its kind just as sure as it is planted. Some people are constantly sowing the seed of crime and every kind of wrong doing by the suggestions which they lodge in the mind of the receptive child. Others are planting retrogression, degeneracy and every species of immorality, and much of this is done when the operator is least thinking. If you have noted well you may have seen that my aim has been mostly to dislodge certain inferior suggestions under which I know that you are constantly living, and even if I can not quite liberate you, I hope to prevent the following generations from being so bad off. I remember one time when I tried to show a Baptist minister of color, an American, the use of a clear knowledge of psychology, and he thought that it was one of the arts of the devil. This was a good many years ago, and before Madam Edir and others had made such names and money in the practice of the art. I admit that the first real conception of the science came from reading the Christian's Bible. That was very natural however, because he had never heard of a white minister studying Psychology and thus he thought it evil. That was the effect of former suggestions which he had received, and I knew it, because I had also talked with many medical doctors upon the subject as a curative science. Most all of them objected for one or the other reason, as they put it, but I knew that they were entirely unable to dispel the old suggestions of former generations. I have also seen a work of Prof. DuBois's on "Psychology of the black folk," or some such name, and it was for this reason that I was compelled to speak after his letter in 1910. He should have known better, but you see he had not been made free, either. I hope some day to be in condition to write some book on practical psychology, which I know will do the world a great amount of good. This is the science held by priests and kings in old times to govern the masses. It was known to many as the "majestic art." It is as old as man. It is the science or power of the word. I. S. M. Entered in Post Office at Martinsburg W. Va., as Second Class Matter Rev. and Mrs. George S. Lawrence, of Middletown, Va., visited friends in Martinsburg and vicinity for a couple of days during the week. Mr. Monroe Taylor, Martinsburg's well known real estate man, attended the Carlisle Fair for several days the past week. Thompson and Thompson are in reality the hustlers of bustlers in the clothing line and their stock is up to date in style and shades. So much interest was manifested in the preaching at Ebenezer Baptist Church during last week by Rev. J. H. Reed, of Luray, that he came back again this week. The last of the seven seals was opened on last Sunday night by Rev. S. Aiken Lewis, of Harper's Ferry, and the preaching he did was of a high order. Miss Irene Dewberry, of Aberdeen, Md., is visiting Mr. A. L. Miller, wife and mother. She is a pleasant lady and we hope she will enjoy her stay in our city. Follow the crowd to Fletcher's West End Grocery. Everything nice and in a sanitary condition, Phone 287K, P. R. Fletcher, Proprietor. Mr. Samuel Wood, the well known attache of the United States Marshall's office when Federal Court is in session here, made a flying trip to Washington the other day and reports a royal time. Mrs. S. B, Jackson, of Alexandria, Va., visited in Martinsburg on last Sunday, and while here she was the guest of her brother, Dr. George W. Baylia. She is well informed, and gives evidence of being exactly what she is—a woman of refinement. People hereabouts hope she will not make her visit of last Sunday the final one to our city. You should be at the Great Colored Educational and Industrial Fair, Inwood Park, Wednesday and Thursday, October 2nd. and 3rd.. 1912. 3 Bands of Music, Good Speaking, Merry-Go-Round, Foot Racing, High Jumping and Great Horse Show. Regular trains and Special train at 130 P. M. Thursday. Rate, 30c. Round Trip. Baltimore & Ohio Rail-Road LOW RATE-ONE WAY Colonist Fares TO MANY POINTS IN California, Colorado, Alberta, Arizona, Idaho, British Columbia, Mexico, Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington. TICKETS ON SALE DAILY FROM September 24th to October 9th, 1912. Inclusive. FULL INFORMATION AT TICKET OFFICES. WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS IT? 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No 18 Daily except Sunday at 6:30 p.m for Washington and Baltimore and all intermediate stations, Connects for Fre- rick. G. W. SQUIGGINS, Gen. Pass Agent. R. S. BOUIC Ticket Agent. 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 16 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 professors. Kelly Alder, A. M., Dean. THE TEACHERS' COLLEGE THE TEACHERS COLLEGE. Special opportunities for teachers Regular college courses in Psychology. 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Modern laboratories and equipment. Connected with new Freedmen's Hospital, costing half million dollars. Clinical facilities not surpassed in America. Post-graduate School and Polycinic. Edward A. Balloch, M. D., Dean, 5th and W. Streets N. W., W. C. McNeil, 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. For catalogue and special information address Dean of Department. Anecdotal Literature Continued from first page. streets as a lofer.' The young man woke up in horror. READ THIS. Prsrvypfctmavikptthispreptsn. To show the importance of the "vowel e." in all writings—one needs only to refer to the above heading, an inscription over the declogue unread for two hundred years. In insert the letter "e" in the proper places and it will read: "Preserve, ye perfect men; Ever keep these precepts ten." REUNITED. Mary had a little lamb Its fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went, The lamb was sure to go. The lamb fell sick, unhappy day, And Mary sadly cried; But Papa made haste to sell it quick, Before it really died. Some weeks went by, then Papa bought Some Beef Trust potted pie; Now Mary and her little lamb Together buried lie. REV. FIELDS. OF ELKINS, RAPS TAFT AND "TEDDY." Mr. Editor:—News comes to me that the seventy thousand colored voters of Pennsylvania are casting their lot with the Socialists which I think is the right thing for them to do, since the Bull Moose candidate for President has made it known to the black man that he need not apply for membership in his party, Brother S. H. Norwood to the contrary notwithstanding. We as a race have marched long enough at the behest of our enemies and when the Bull Moose candidate struck at the liberty of my brother in the South, he struck at mine, for he is as much responsible for the condition of the colored voter in the South as his dear brother Taft, for what the Southern democrats did, it was connived at by the Republicans, so Republican Bull Moosers and Democrats all look alike to me, and if we are to believe Mr. Roosevelt, why Mr. Taft is unfit to be President, and if we are to believe Mr. Taft, why Mr. Roosevelt is unfit to be President. Now which one of these men are we to believe? Ah! when I think of Brownsville, Texas, and Roosevelt's special message to Congress in 1907 bearing on the same, I am forced to say no thank you, I have a plenty, and as for Mr. Taft, who counseled 'the Democrats at Greensboro, N. C., to disfranchise the Negroes of that state for 12 years longer. Oh! don't mention his name, for he never expected to be elected President for a second term when he made that speech. And as I see it and yea, thousands of others see it, men and women of both races, we had better think for our own good, independent of the old parties. It is not office that we are seeking, but seeking to better our condition by ceasing to be only wards of the Republican party. Whether you live in the East, West, North or South we are all one, so let us, in the name of Lovejoy, Garrison, Douglase, Lincoln and John Brown, register a kick on the 5th. of November by voting for Debs and Seidel for president and vice. PERSONALS. Mr. R. J. Crawford is quite sick at his home on Second Street. Rev Thomas H. Allyne, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, left for the annual conference which convened in Clarksburg last Wednesday. The Elkins Fair commenced on the 24th. Mr. Earnest Green of Huttonsville, was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hall on Sunday. Mr. Willie Davis, brother of Mr. T. B. Davis, left today for the Institute to prepare himself for greater usefulness. Rev. and Mrs. Graham left for Conference Tuesday. Rev. N. H. Fields. BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD. Corrected to May 26th, 1912. EAST ROUND. Mortinsburg, W. 1g THE ACADEMY. THE SCHOOL OF LAW. BIOGRAPHY OF EMINENT NEGRO MEN AND WOMEN OF EUROPE AND 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 top. 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 J. R. Clifford, Esq. Editor Pioneer Press. 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Such earnest testimony from those who have tried it, surely proves the great value of this vegetable, tonic medicine, for women. Cardui relieves women's sufferings, and builds weak women up to health and strength. If you are a woman, give it a trial. It should help you, for it has helped a million others. It is made from pure, harmless, herb ingredients, which act promptly and surely on the womanly organs. It is a good tonic. Try it! Your druggist sells it. Write for: Ladies' Advice House, Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn., for Special Instructions, and 64-piece Book, "Home Treatment for Women," sent free. J 56 Mmc. M. L. JOHNSON GRADUATE SCALP SPECIALIST AND HAIR CULTURIST Manlouring, Facial, Sculp Message and Scientific Sculp Treating. THE MAYOR OF NEW YORK The above out represents Mme. Johnson as she is today, with her own NATURAL HAIR cultivated by the use of our own Hair Remedies. She can do for you what she has done for herself and thousands of others in every part of this country. Use Johnson's Hair Food, for growing Hair on bald heads and bare temples. It makes hard, dry hair; soft, moist, glossy and luxurient. Per Jar, 50c. Use Johnson's Hair Grower, for Invigorating, Strengthening, Nourishing the Roots and Stimulating the Hair growth. Per Bottle, 50c. Use Johnson's Dandruff Cure. It cleans the Scalp of gum, grit, dandruff, scales and dirt, and leaves it healthy and pure. Per Jar, 25c. Use Johnson's Itch Cure. It will stop that Itching Scalp. Per Jar..... 15c. Use Johnson's Shampoo Cream, for shampooing the scalp and hair. It cleanses and beautifies. Per Jar..... 25c. Use Johnson's Medicated Soap, for the complexion, shaving, shampooing and skin diseases. Per Cake..... 25c. Use Johnson's Cream of Camphor. It beautifies the face, hands and neck. Relieves headache and neuralgia and will gradually lighten the skin. Per Bot. 50c. Use Johnson's Sure Hair Dye. Changes the grayest hair dark after a few applications. Per Bottle..... $1.00 We are the Pioneer manufacturers of Scientific Hair Preparations in the United States. We also make Wigs, Switches, Pomps, Coronet Braids, Puffs and front Parts to match your hair. Best workmanship. Lowest prices. Send 10c for a large sample jar of Johnson's Hair Food and terms to Agents. Write your letter to 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. PRAISES DOCTOR H. D. HATFIELD His Sterling Character and Citizenship Are Justly Extolled SPLENDID INDIVIDUAL MANHOOD Glowing Tribute to a Manly Man By Ex-Governor Wm. A. Mas-Corkle, Acting For His Senatorial Colleagues. Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Senate: In this wonderful country of ours there is one thing which surely betokens the eternity of our institutions. That is, sir, amidst the strenuosity of our political life we can touch one another in that personal contact which brings men together along the lines of high personality, splendid character and kindness of feeling one to the other. This characteristic of our government is the one great predominant feature of American life. This marks the difference between the democracies, the old free governments of Rome, Athens and Italy, and the republican government of our country. This characteristic which allows us, amidst the conflict of political life, amidst the absolute contrariety of opinion, to see in our opposege high character, puro patriotism and kindly personal traits is the great feature which will preserve this republican government as the chiefest and best heritage which has ever fallen to man. It is pleasant, sir, to understand that amidst the marvels and wonders of earth and mountain, grander and more splendid than our wealth of valley, higher and better than all of the wealth which flows from the bosom of our state, there is something superior to all, and that is, the high and splendid character of our citizenship. I repeat, sir, it is absolutely essential to the preservation of republican institutions. The great governments of other days have looked too often to the concrete idea of great wealth and the magnificence of material power. The American government is founded upon the one supreme ideal, the character of its manhood. It is a great, a splendid manhood. It is a more essential element in the preservation of free government than all the wealth of Golconda, all the oil which flows from the bosom of our rich state, and all the diamonds which glisten on the African mountains or Brazilian valleys. Other governments have founded their life upon the elements of material wealth. The hope and life of the American government is upon the splendor of its individual manhood. It gives me pleasure, sir, democrat as I am, to speak these words to you, the leader of the opposition in this senate. These words come not from the lips, and I believe that representing my party associates on this noor, they come from our hearts. If you will allow me a little touch of the personal element, I wish to say that being chosen by my associates to address you to-day brings more than ordinary pleasure to me. I was your father's friend for a quarter of a century, and in the olden days when I rode the circuit he called me "Mac" and I called him "Ellas," and if to-day my old friend was here and could witness this testimonial to the courage and character, the splendid manhood of his son, the tears of pride would course down his checks, and his old heart would throb with conscious pride that his son has arisen to the position where the words of encourium of his follow members in the highest legislative body of his state could be so faithfully spoken. Surely, wore he he would be touched with the For cleaning, dying and pressing clothes. Mr. C. E. Cordoran has one of the best outfits and does the fines-guaranteed work of any one in the state. Place of business. Winchest-Ave. P. O. 609.-Both Phones. Wanted—Cosmopolitan Magazine requires the services of a representative in Martinsburg to look after subscription renewals and to extend a citation by special methods which may prove unusually successful in safety and commission. Previous experience desirable but less so. Whole time required. All references, H. C. Cosmopolitan Magazine, 1783 Broadway, New York City. fact that amidst the contrarieties of political life, his son has arisen to the high position where his character can be honored alike by democrats and republicans. Sir, there is one thing that all of us love—a man of character. He is supreme in our life, and when I think of it my mind goes back to the days of old Rome, and I am reminded that when the Romans came to Cornelia and said, "Oh, Cornelia, give us your jewels." Holding her sons out in front of her she said, "These, oh, Romans, are my jewels." And so here, today, we of West Virginia, present to the world the highest and best product of our institutions—a manly man. We on this side, and, I believe, those on the other side, can say that above the temptations of politicized desire, above the strenuous feelings evoked by this most exciting session, that in the high position you occupy, the second highest position in the gift of the state, that you have been fair, honest, capable and courteous, and if there is any one in this senate who can compile of any unfair treatment or ruling or discourteous act which you have committed in these days in which you have predeided over this senate, I have never heard a reference to it. I do not believe that any one feels that you have been otherwise than the many man, the dignified presiding officer and the courteous gentleman in everything which you have done and said in this session. I do not know, in my somewhat long experience in these matters, where a presiding officer has had a more trying experience than have you in this session. A senate evenly divided, differing in thought and opinion, naturally on the one side expecting things which they should not have said on the other side anticipating action which, submitted to cold, calm reason, could not be permitted. I know of no one better than yourself who could have fulfilled the duties of honestly and fairly presiding between these, evenly balanced powers. And now, Mr. President, as a token of the high regard in which you are held by the members of this senate, republican and democratic, I am asked by them to present to you this silver salver, and, if you will allow me to say, sir, it is a very beautiful one. It is composed of solid silver. From the very beginning of time, when men loved each other, the highest testimonial they could give of their love and affection was solid silver and gold, which was enoblastic of the purity of spirit of those who gave and typical of honesty of the one to whom it was given. Allow me to present to you this beautiful salver as a token of this esteem, and with it the heartfelt hope that it will always be filled with the good things of this life, and that you will send it down to your children's children as a testimonial of how men regarded their father who presided over the senate of West Virginia in the year of nineteen hundred and eleven. I present it, sir, not with the ordinary formalities and lip service, but with the heartfelt kindness and the universal respect of the twenty-nine men who esteem and honor you, and who wish you that happiness and success which your character, your ability and your kindness of heart and your courtesy so highly deserve. FARMER GETS LESS, BUT— He Has to Pay More Por What He Doesn't Raise. The United States department of agriculture has just announced that notwithstanding the increased cost of living among the people as a whole there was a greater decline in the prices paid to farmers from Aug. 1 to Sept. 1 this year than there was last year. The average farm prices of the important crops (corn, wheat, oats, barley, rye, flaxseed, potatoes, tobacco, cotton and hay, which represent about three-fourths of the value of all the country's crops) declined 7 per cent during the month, while in that time last year they declined in price only 4.4 per cent, and during the last four years the decline in price averaged 3.8 per cent. The average of farm prices on Sept. 1 was 2.8 per cent lower than on that date last year. Prices paid to farmers on Sept. 1 this year, with comparison of prices paid on the same date last year, follow: day letter is received. We ship C. O. D. on approval. All orders shipped same day letter is received and found them strictly as represented. You do not pay a cent until you have received. If only costs a postal fee from anyone until you know the new and tendered we are making. WHY NOT MAKE $200.00 A MONTH - - That's you were piloting them through our factory. Men appointed as salesmen receive advice and instructions for selling sales, giving them important points. It is imperative for a prospective customer to deny. Why don't you be able to supply free training before someone else goes the territory? We can favor only one salesman out of each identity. Pays for the New York Tribune Twice-a-Week from NOW until after election (up to November 15) This period will cover the entire Presidential Campaign and extend over the election several weeks. THE TIBUNE issued on Tuesdays and Fridays contains ALL the latest cable and telegraph news of the world up to the hour of going to press, as well as all the latest reliable POLITICAL and general news. It is a complete and satisfactory newspaper for the buey man. SPECIAL OFFER Any person sending in the names and address of FOUR subscribers, accompanied by $1 40, will receive a copy of the paper sent to his own address for 34 months free of charge. In other words, FIVE subscriptions will be sent at the price of FOUR, provided the five names and addresses accompanied by the cash are received at the same time. Make remittances in some form of draft, check or Money Order and always address THE TRIBUNE, Tribune Building, New York City. WANTED--A RIDER IN LAS VEGAS TOUR and district to ride and exhibit Razer bicycles furnished by us. Our agency requires no money required until you receive a bicycle. We ship to anyone anywhere in the advance, given a allow TER DRIVE which time you may ride to allow our paid if you are then not perfectly satisfied your bicycle at back to us at our expense and FACTORY PRICES. We furnish the highest possible to make an natural factory cost. You save $60 to $5 mids for direct to the manufacturer's bicycle. DO NOT EYE a bicycle or a pair of prices until you receive our catalogue and feel satisfied. Remember special offer on FOR WILL BE ASTONISHED when fullly borne prices we can afford this year. We sell less money than any other bicycle this year. We sell second hand bicycles. We do not work properly second hour on hand to help by our Chicago retailers. Taxis we ranging from $8 to $80. The scripted bargain lists marked free. We wholesale imported cotton and a good equipment of all kinds. All the prices we understand for your bicycle under your own SECOND HAND BICYCLES. COASTER-BRAkes $100 Kedgehorn Puncture-Press Self-healing Tires A SAMPLE. The regular retail price of these tires is $10.00 per pair, but it is worth will sell you a sample sale for $4.00 each with price $4.55. NO MORE TROUBLE FROM PENTOUSSES NAILS, Trucks, or Sizes will not fit the sir out. A hundred thousand inches sold in year. Made in all sizes. DESCRIPTION: Is lively and easy riding, very durable and lined inside with a special quality of rubber, which never becomes porous and which closes up small we bring the air to escape. We have hundreds of letters satisfied customers stating that their tires have only been pumped once or twice in a whole season. They weigh an ordinary tire, the puncture-resisting qualities being greater by several layers of thin, specially prepared rubber. The regular price of these tires is $10.00 per pair, but for existing purposes we are making a special factory price for the order of $24 day letter is received. We ship G, O, R, D. have examined and found them strictly as represented. We will allow you discount of 6 percent (thereby making the price $6.65 per WITH ORDER and change that discount to your payment. You run no risk in sending us returned at OUR exposure if for any reason you are unable to examine and money sent to us is safe as in a back. If you order a pair of shoes you have we know that you will be so last longer and look thinner than any tyre you have you will be so last longer than any tyre you have you will be so last longer than any tyre you have you will be so last longer than any tyre you have IF YOU NEED TIRES don't buy any kind at any price until price quoted above; or write for our big tire and Dunny Cycle Co which descr DO NOT WAIT but write for a postal today. DO NOT THINK OF only costs a postal to learn every thing. We will not J.L. MEAD CYCLE COMPANY, ON WHY NOT MAKE $200.00 A MONTH $50.00 a Week, almost $10.00 图 Selling Victor Safes and fire-proof boxes to merchants, doctors, lawyers, dentists and well-to-do farmers, of all whom realize the need of a safe, but do not know how easy it is to own one. Salesman declare our proposition one of the opportunities ever received, money-making opportunities experience YOU can duplicate the success of others. Our handsomely illustrated 200-page catalog will enable you to present the subject to customers in as interesting a manner as though THE CITY OF NEW YORK OUR MAGNIFICENT PROPOSITION Proof $ 4.80 PLE PAIR BUDGE ONLY ```markdown ``` Notice the thick rubberbread "A" and puncture strips "B" and "B" also rim strip "H" the present rim cutting. This rim is not used, any other make- -SOFT, ELABYTIS and EASY RIDING. pair. All orders shipped same u do not pay a cent until you LBS per pair) If you send FULL CABN ing an order as the tire may be examination. We are perfectly willing tire, you will and that they will ride u have over used or seen at any price. you will give us your order. We want until you send for a pair of Hodgethorn land trial at the special introductory describes and quotes all makes and OF BUYING a bicycle or a pair of and wonderful offers we are making. CHICAGO, ILL. MONTH - That's 0.00 a Day ```markdown ``` The 25th anniversary of our company was celebrated by erecting the most modern safe factory in the world. Wide-sweep men who received our special training, induction rendered it necessary to double our output. We are spending many thousands of dollars enlarging our sales organization, to but learn all particulars, it will cost you only the price of a postal card. Ask for Catalogue 16 T. THE VICTOR SAFE & LOCK CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO ```markdown ``` For Thirty Years THE PIONEER 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 fanciess 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 condined 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 made forth as a brilliant example of successful modern newspaper methods.