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"HERE SHALL THE PRESS, THE PEOPLE'S LOCAL MAINTAIN, INWEAVE BY INFLUENCE AND UNBRIBED BY GAIN" The Pioneer ESTABLISHED 1882 PRAISE FOR MAJOR MOTON. George Gordon Battle Believes Washington's Successor to Be Safe Leader. George Gordon Battle, the well known New York lawyer, in speaking of the capability of Major Robert E. Moton, the successor of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington as principal of the Tuskegee institute, pays a high tribute to the major. He also speaks with courage and optimism concerning the future of our race. Mr. Battle says As a man of southern birth who is deeply interested in the future of the Negro in the south I am much gratified at the selection of Major Robert K. Moton to take charge of the Turklegee institute as the successor of the lamented Booker T. Washington. I am sure from the antecedents and record of Major Moton that he will preserve the traditions of his predecessor and will continue his great work of developing his own race, while maintaining the friendly relations which now exist and should always exist between the white and the colored men of the south. I remember very clearly the apprehension with which the work of Booker T. Washington was, at its inception, viewed by the white people of that section. They greatly feared that the result of his efforts would be to send out from Tuskegee young colored men and women hostile to their white neighbors and unfitted for success in their native land. This would have been, of course, a consummation devoutly to be dreaded by both races. As the work at Tuskegee proceeded and as both the white and colored people of the south grew to learn and to appreciate the wisdom, the moderation and the true Christianity of the remarkable man who was at its head these apprehensions were disbelieved. Booker T. Washington was nowhere more highly esteemed and respected than among the white people of his community. Indeed, his funeral was notable for the grief displayed at his loss and the tribute to his memory by the white men and women of Alabama and of other southern states. Undoubtedly he has done more than any man of either race to inspire hope of an ultimate and happy solution of this great problem. For this achievement he deserves and has received the gratitude and the respect of all the people of this country. Major Moton will find it difficult to reach the standard of his predecessor. He was, indeed, the bow of Ulysses. As I have said, however, Major Moton's views are formed along the lines of his great preceptor, and I hope and believe that he will be equal to the task of carrying forward the work which has been so nobly begun. I also hope that Tuskegee institute, Hampton institute, Manassas Industrial school and other like institutes throughout the south will continue to be not only centers of education and improvement for the colored race, but growing and continuing sources of that mutual good will and respect which will enable the two races to pursue their friendly and honorable destinies. PREPARING FOR SERVICE Hampton Students Show Pluck at Plumbing and Steamfitting Trade. From city and town there go to Hampton intelligent Negro and Indian boys, who, after careful choosing and planning, enter the plumbing and steamfitting department, there to work inconspicuously and faithfully, early and late, whether in damp trenches or on hot roofs, in underground passages or at dizzy heights. Some of these boys have already dabbled with machinery or puttered around some plumber's shop. All are "green" so far as scientific plumbing and steamfitting are concerned. All need systematic and hard training. All are put through the mill of regular work under careful supervision. Boys who attend the Hampton trade school have a purpose. At plumbing and steamfitting, for example, the new boys go with an earnest desire to learn how to lay pipes and do the thousand and one thought compelling tasks which find their way to a practical mechanic. The aim of the Hampton institute trade school in training a limited number of carefully selected, ambitious Negro and Indian boys as plumbers and steamfitters for mechanics who can do both good plumbing and good steam-fitting work) is to turn out at the end of a four year course reliable and efficient year—students whose characters have been developed, strengthened, refined; men who can tackle hard problems and work them out successfully to a finish; men who love their work, even though so much of it is out of human sight and is not subject to the immediate criticism of every passerby. Hampton, in short, makes men as well as mechanics whom the public respects rather than ridicules. Zoar M. E. Church Over a Century Old. The big event at the Zoar Methodist Episcopal church in Philadelphia for December was the observance of the one hundred and twentieth anniversary of its incorporation. The Rev. Dr. F. H. Butler, minister of the church, with the hearty cooperation of the members, arranged an appropriate program for the celebration which included many notable speaker and singers. Hundredth Anniversary of Methodism Throughout America, in parts of Africa, Bermuda and the West Indies the churches of the African Methodist Episcopal denomination are beginning preparations for the general conference to be held in Philadelphia in May. This gathering will mark the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of the A. M. E. church by Richard Allen. Tyler to Handle Life of Washington. The publishers of the memorial edition of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington's life have appointed Ralph W. Tyler of Columbus, former auditor for the navy, general agent for the book. This work is the only authentic story of the life of Dr. Washington. It was written by Dr. Washington himself and contains a sixty-four page supplement by Albon L. Holsey. This is the only story of the life of the late Dr. Washington that has the approval of Mrs. Washington and of Emmett J. Scott, who for eighteen years was the doctor's secretary. New Post For Dr. William H. Pickett. The recent appointment of Dr. William H. Pickett to the staff of the City hospital in Louisville, Ky., is another evidence of the friendly relation which exist between the races in portions of the south. Dr. Pickett is the first colored physician ever appointed on the staff of the Louisville City hospital. Increase In Farm Acreage in the West. The latest farming statistics credit the colored people in six states of the southwest with owning and efficiently cultivating 6,000,000 acres in farm products. They are increasing their farm equipment from year to year, and in some states cattle and stock raising form a large part of their industry. Cynical. "Is he a good after dinner speaker "If there is such a thing as a good after dinner speaker I presume you'd call him one."-Detroit Free Press. Naturally. "I saw Mabel buying rouge the other day." "That gives color to the report that she paints."—Baltimore American Man's Adventurous Side There is always a temptation to cross a bridge which has been condemned, man being an adventurous guss at heart.—Atchison Globe. The confidence we have in ourselves gives birth to much of that we have in others.—La Rochefoucauld. Tree Leaves and Water Ash leaves are capable of making up more water than those of most other trees. In a hundred pounds of ash leaves are eighty-five of water, in the same weight of beech leaves seventy-five, of maple sixty, of pine fourteen and of fir ten. "She's been so conceited since they managed to get a player piano." "Well, dear, player piano owners do as a general thing put on airs."—Baltimore American. BIG EVENT AT CHARLESTON. Citizens of West Virginia Metropolis Observe Thirteenth Amendment Day. The recent celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the constitution into law of the thirteenth amendment of the United States constitution by our people at Charleston, W. Va., was a most interesting event. The occasion was very helpful as well as instructive, as the speakers referred to the struggles and achievements of the race since 1855 and showed what can be done through organization and individual effort to further our progress. As to individual success, Professor Byral Prillerman, principal of the West Virginia Collegiate institutes at Institute, W. Va., was referred to as a good example. Professor Prillerman was born a slave in Franklin county, Va., Oct. 10, 1850. He walked over the Allegheny and blue jibbon mountains with his parents to Kannawina county, W. Va., in the mouth of March, 1868, and retreated on a farm near Sissonville. As the Prillerman family were the only colored persons living in Poca district at that time, it was not until Byral was thirteen years old that he had the opportunity of attending even a rural school. He says that the state of West Virginia has expended upon him for his education about $14 and that he will more than repay this four times in taxes this year. By diligent study and close application Mr. Prillerman secured his first certificate to teach school in July, 1879, and began to teach his home school in the fall of the same year. He has taught each year since, notwithstanding he spent several years since that time in college. He has received degrees from Knoxville college, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Westminster college, New Wilmington, Pa. After Professor Prillerman's graduation from college he taught in the city schools of Charleston until the West Virginia Collegiate institute was opened in May, 1892. So well did he perform his duties as teacher in this institution that he was promoted to the presidency Sept. 23, 1909, upon the death of the late President J. McHenry Jones. Under Mr. Prillerman's administration the attendance of the school has increased from 225 to 274 the present year. Thirteen acres of land have been secured and a new dining hall erected at a cost of $42,600. The industrial department has been strengthened, and special emphasis has been placed on the teaching of agriculture. Such a stimulus has been given to thorough preparation that fifteen graduates of the school are now pursuing college courses in various institutions of this country. Most of these are taking vocational college courses. At the last session of the legislature the school was authorized to do college work. Seventeen young men and women have been enrolled in this department. THRIFTY BUSINESS CONCERN How the National Benefit Association Has Grown In Usefulness. Washington.—The National Benefit association in this city has had published in one color and then by hand and placed on a de luxe mount, with card hanger, a handsome jumbo calendar for office use (1916) of the Shaw monument, in Boston. The inaugural commemorates the valiant deeds of the officers and men of the Fifty-third Massachusetts, the first Negro president sent from the free state during the civil war. The title leaf harring over the top of the jumbo tells the story. There is also a fitting inscription, "Our Forgotten Heroes," under the picture. The calendar for home use is produced from a living model. It is a most beautiful and original effect, as well as a marvelously beautiful back-ground design. The picture is of a young lady seated at a window. The subject appends to one's aesthetic taste. The graceful pose, etc., need only to be seen to be instantly appreciated. The sentiment expressed is pace, sweet and wholesome. It is appropriately entitled "Sweet Memories." This subject was reproduced direct on the mount by the offset process, newest process in lithography, which gives it a softer appearance. There is a special gray border, gray calendar pad, with motto on top leaf and punched hole at the top. The picture is that of Miss Vivian Thompson, a member of the clerical force of the association. The third calendar is got out for the use of the members of the concern. It is of a de luxe mount, buff tops with a genuine hand colored photograph, which is a very expensive process. The color scheme is both delicacy and satisfactory, and the design is exquisite. The mounting is rich and tasteful. It is a very fine reproduction of the subject. Miss A. L. Coston of the record department, Miss B. I. Busill of the bookkeeping department has named it "Toy dreams." In the preparation of these designs the company has been guided by a careful and comprehensive study of the popular taste. They merit the crowning achievement of calendar correct. They all exactly suit the purpose for which they have been devised and will grace me well. The whole constitutes a very valuable collection and contribution for the race. Their exclusiveness, combined with their perfection of quality, gives them an added value. The National Benefit association was founded by S. W. Rutherford about sixty years ago with little more to begin with. It is now one of the largest concerns of its time among our people in the world. Its employees number over 700 young men and women of the race. INDIAN SUMMER The Term May Have Had Its Origin in the Far East. The origin of the term "Indian summer," like that of the word "blizzard," has been the subject of much research. It has been traced back only as far as the latter part of the eighteenth century, and it did not become common until after the first decade of the nineteenth. Many explanations of the name have been offered, all of which assume that the term "Indian" used in this connection refers to the American Indians. A recent note in the Monthly Weather Review ends attention to a totally different use of this term, in which the reference is not to the American Indians, but to East India. Under the British board of trade regulations one of the load lines marked on ships bears the initials "I. S." this being the maximum depth to which vessels can be loaded for voyages during the "Indian summer" i.e., the fine reason in the Indian seas. How long has the term "indian summer" been used in this sense? It is not recorded in any dictionary nor apparently in any work on meteorology. Is it possible that our autumnal Indian summer was so named by sailors or travelers who saw in it a resemblance to the fine weather attending the northeast monsoon in India? THE SECRETARY BIRD. It Kicks Like a Mule and Can Swallow a Snake Whole. The rarest and most valuable birds in the New York zoological garden are the strange pair of secretary birds quartered in the ostrich house. "Secretary birds" they are called because of the crest of long dark plumes that rises from the back of their heads, giving them the appearance of a clerk with a bunch of quill feathers behind his ear. It's an aristocratic name, but the thing that makes the secretary bird valuable is not his looks. The natives of South Africa love him because he can kick like a mule. Toss into his cage a snake, no matter how vicious, and the fight begins immediately. The bird cantiously approaches the snake with wings widespread to escape the sudden lunges by flight if necessary. Once, twice, three times perhaps the snake lunges. The bird darts back, wafting his chance, At last it comes, and one of those long, hard legs shoots out like the hoof of a mule, landing squarely on the snake's head. It reels and falls back stunned to be knocked out completely by a second blow. And then its victor proceeds to swallow it whole. In South Africa the birds are regarded as a great protection. They are affectionate mates and always travel together. When pursued they spread their wings and make off over the ground with the speed of a running horse.—Every Week. AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP. Views of the Late J. C. Price on Race Question In the South. The late Dr. Joseph C. Price, who was for many years prior to his death president of Lovingstone college at Salisbury, N. C., was one of the foremost men of our race. He was not only an educator of note, but a good preacher, great lecturer and fearless advocate of legal justice to the colored race in the United States and especially in respect to the full protection of the law as citizens and the right to exercise the elective franchise without being molested. He was both conservative and optimistic with regard to the future of the colored people of the south and throughout the country. The following from an address delivered in New York by Dr. Price in 1853 on "The Race Question in the South" may furnish food for thought and sober reflection for those who are engaged in the great task of human uplift and freedom for our people from unjust laws, race segregation and such like. Dr. Price spoke under the auspices of the Nineteenth Century child and in part said. "It is admitted that ignorance is the great cause of objection to the exercise of the eleventh franchise by the Negro. "If this admission be direct, and we do not doubt it for a moment, then Intelligence is the remedy for the evil. It is my opinion, therefore, that education is to be the great means in removing the evil which causes in the southern situation, for in education we find a fitting response to all the leading objections raised against the Negro as a citizen. If the colored man is unprepared to exorcise aright the high prerogatives of American nationality it is imperative that he be prepared for the same. And this is equally true of ignorant white men, for the safety of our republic, the perpetuity of its glory and the stability of its institutions are commensurate and only commensurate with the intelligence and morality of its citizens. "I am not forgetful of the thought that it may be said that even when it is admitted that it is possible for 'ignorance to struggle up to intelligence,' and out of the corruptible to come the incorruptible' even then the Negro may be objected to as a political factor. "I am willing to trust the future as to this result, and I have no fear in so doing. I have too much faith in Christian civilization and the progress of human rights to believe in the coming of such a day. The time will never come' in the history of this country when intelligence and character will not be passports to all the rights and privileges which are the constitutional heritage of American manhood. "May a gracious Providence deny America such a realization. The rising sun of such a day may we nor our children ever behold, in whose light we shall discover in the advance of our civilization that intelligence and character are not universally recognized as constituent elements in American citizenship, whether that citizenship represents our tanned brethren at the equator or the sons of men bleached at the poles. "The nations of civilized Christendom have ever recognized intelligence as a prime force in citizenship. Any country or section, therefore, denying to men of intelligence and character their rights on the ground of race identity puts itself in a position to invite and entitle itself to the ridicule and condemnation of the civilized world." Hampton Institute's Big Celebration The fifty-third anniversary of the emancipation proclamation was fittingly celebrated at the Hampton (Va.) institute on Saturday, Jan. 1. Over 1,500* colored men, women and children were in attendance. The following program was rendered with good effect: Reading, "The Emancipation Proclamation," Mrs. Mamie Robinson. Singing, "Oh, Freedom!" and "My Country." Prayer, Rev. J. T. Johnson. Introductory remarks by the president of the day, Mr. A. W. E. Bassette, Sr. Welcome address to the celebrators, Dr. H. B. Frissell, principal of Hampton institute. Addresses by students of the Hampton institute, Miss Grace B. Stewart, Phoebus, Va., and Mr. Eli Bird (Cherokee Indian). Oration, Mr. William M. Reid of Portsmouth, Hampton 77. Benediction by the Rev. J. T. Johnson. (Que es ihe Dien. wresgs —— Devoted to the Moral, Religious and Finanolal Development of Humanity. RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION: 2 oyear 2.2.2.2... eee. $1.60 © monin: ..... see ee eee. The. B Montag... ee eee eee MOC. Puy tor all advertisements is due in a@dyancs unless advertising is run by yearly contract, in which case the ad- vertises pays every three months. Advertising 1 inch one time 7c. Reduced Rates to Clubs. fend for Sample Copies. M@atered tm Post Office at Martins- erg, W, Va. 15 Becond Class Matter. @. K Chfford, Editar and Proprietor. Beewer 869, and Bell ‘Phona ¢0K, Martlasburg, W. Va. SATURDAY JANUARY 22. 1916 It would be an excellent thing for this city if Judge J. M. Woods would move about every six months judging from the good his living in the vicinity of Burke and Charles streets has done. Good erder has taken the place of rowdyism and a concrete pavement laid for a block. Wish there was a fine house on the corner of Charles and Martin. When the war begins here, by all means we should be ready. As we see it the Atlantic const is safe, but what about the Pacific Coast?) There is where our danger lkes, and there is where the brain and force of America should center for ourdefense and protection The Western Negro Press Associ- ation advocates a division of Negro votes among the various political parties That may have been well and good in the Western states in off years when men are up for con gress, or when state officers are to be elected, for had it not been for the democrats elected from that section and the North woeful would have been our condition. But in the face of wholesale dlsfranchise- ment and lynchings in the South, on Presidential elections, we are a Douglass in that, ‘The Republican party isthe suip, all else is the Bea.’’ Of all the countries onearth, we believe Switzerland is the wisest and best. They are honest, indus. trious, economical and brave men and women. Their banking system has lived four hundred years in thrift, peace and honor. While they are not and never have had a burning fever for war, they can and will fight if forced to do it. If Americans were as united, and treated allher subjects as royally, as the Switzers do theirs, and every one of ushad his military rifle at home and knew how to use it, as the Switzers have and dotheirs, no nation on earth would dare impose onus. It isbecause and only be- cause of their power in prepared- ness, that she is neutral, though surrounded by battles and blood- shed. For years Martin street between Raleigh and Charles, was actually aduckand goose pond and often have we seen girls and boys skating in front of the school house. When the late Anthony Staubly was nom- inated for the council, we waited on him with a pledge of support if he would fix upthis street. With athud of the hand on the table, and an emphatic German I will, his act after election was to start to work ‘on this street. When done, it was the finest street in the whole city and every colored person should remember and revere his name, and why it should be allowed to be washed into gulleys by temporary hydrants adjacent to theside walk, the people who live in this section are anxious to know - Added to the statement above its a shame for the city to allow the people to walk in) mud when pavements were ordered put down a year ayo. Once of the best laws ever enacted that effects the poor man was the compensation act. It lifts the la borers out of the killing and maim- ing of channel of mules and hors es,and endears human beings to our lawmakers. Let us call this legislative act the poor man’s brother. There is another, we would like to see go into effect asa law, and if it be, they can call it sister, it Isthis. Ifvery poor labor- er needs his money he works so hard for and needs to care for his family, weekly, Instead he not only gets it monthly but is foreed to deal on time and if they need and must have money, are compelled to give 10 cents on the dollar to get it Added to the above beginners as arule get their first pay after work ing six weeks, then two wecks’ pay iskept back. Make a Jaw that laborers shall have their pay week ly. ‘The party who does it can stay ‘in power indefinitely. Whenever humanity will learn that heaven and earth are friendly and thatscience and religion arc twins, and that God and the soul are ucighbors, better results will obtain in the redemption work of man for man. Nothing of a spas modic nature will ever solve the great problem of this life The main concern is not death, and what lies beyond it. Towork out this life to its intended glory is your province and the living it. is) yonr duty. When a boy Iwent to the mourner’s bench. Would not do iLnow, but stand upand look up, with a strong divine will to know God better and better, by loving and cultivating the growth of my own soul. While the men are at the front fighting and the women hard at work at home and on the farms, the youngsters, says a German professor andthe most efficient expert in criminology, are rapidly becoming depraved by drinkiug, and to. stop it, adecree has been made and will be rigidly enforced that German boys shall not visit saloons, or mov- ing picture shows, orto loaf about the strects during the evening, smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages. If their mothers and fathers were at home, no such a adecree would be needed. What a Icsson for our home stay ing christian mothers and fathers, whose children do all that the Ger- mans can and have stopped thoug! they are on the battlefield and their wives on the farms and in the shops FRIENDS URGE GREATER HELP FOR NEGRO RACK. CONDEMN PREJUDICE. That Friends were not active enough in their work for the Negro was the attitude taken by the speak- ers at Wrightstown Friends’ associ- ation yesterday. We speak of the colored race as being apart and not as fellow beings and brothers,” declare James Harold Watson, one of six members of the Philadelphia Association, who furnished the pro: gram for the day. It was this alo: f- ness he felt, which prevented the real knowledge and understanding necessary todo the good possible. He spoke especially of the char- acteristics and needs of the race, and mentioned the childlikeness, quick imitativeness, loyalty and faithfulness and the religious na- ture inherent and felt the trust they had for the white race had led them to adopt) the meaner qualities. Vhe topic for the mecting was the “Colored Question’ and different phases were discussed. Sarah W Knight of Somerton, was the first speaker and touched upon what the Negro had accomplished since emancipation, piving statistics in various lines of activity. Arabella Carter dealt with “Organized Work forthe Colored People’ in which she spoke of the Pennsylvania Ab- olition Society with its 140 years of service and declared slavery had not been wholly abolished until the white race had freed itself from tbe bondage of prejudiee and tradition in which it was bound, regardiniy the colored race. Martha W. Moore spoke of the “Social Work for the Negro” and told of different ave- nues through which this is being done in the city. In conelusion Anna G. Roberts of Riverton, gave readings from Paul Lawrence Dun- bar's work illustrating the Negro character. Joseph Parry presided with Bulah Atkinson as secretary. No Hope. “Your digestive system is all out of order,” said a doctor, after examining A pauent. “The best advice I can eive yon ta to discharge yenr cook and get f wew one.” “Tt can't be done, doctor,” anawered the patient sadly. “Tin merrtod Ut ber!” HIS COOK WAS LOYAL. He Stuck by Prince Buclow and Wor tho Title “Misery.” Some years ago, when Prince Bue. low was retiring from the ambassa dorship at Reme to return hotae and fake up the post of chanceior of the German empire, he sunmuened his cook, & veritable cordon bleu, to tell him of the change. “We shall not live in our present grand style.” he said, “but on a duueh smatier seale. Per haps, therefore, you would) prefer to find another place.” The cook, doubUess imagining that financial disaster was impending, re- mained silent’ for a few moments, then, with the air of one about to per form a sympathetic act, replied: “Well, exeelleney, 1 am grieved at hearing such melancholy news, but I shall re- iain in your serviec, Whatever may happen to you, | would not for worlds Yave it suid 1 had deserted vou in your time of misery.” At dinner one evening the prince told the story ty the kaiser, who bad had personal experince of the culinary Chef's skill, and was highly amused at the prince's anecdote. So interest od, Indeed, Git the emperor feel in the cook that shortly afterward he sent the worthy fellow a handsome gold watch, on the lid of which was en grayed the one word “Misery,” by which name his majesty ever after- ward laughingly spoke of and address ed him.—Dundee Advertiser. Ancient Britons! Sweet Tooth. Mention of the German custom of eating a compote of wild strawberries with roast pork reminds us that our ancestors in England had a decidedly sweeter tooth than we have. In Tudor times it was the general practice to pour honey over the meat, and, indeed, honey or sugar was used in so many dishes (to say nothing of being min- sled with the wine) that ft fs on record that the teeth of most people were Mack in consequence. Most of our an- cestors’ dishes would be too rich for us today, for surely even the most accom: plished diner out would shrink from oysters stewed in wine, pigeons stuff- cd with gooseberries, grapes boiled in butter and mutton stuffed with oysters. —London Tit Bits, Verv Unkind. “Ladies and gentlemen.” said) the manager before the curtain, “it is my unpleasant duty to iuform you that Mr. Dust. the star comedian, owing te ie ness, Will not be able to appeat to wight. Iiis system bas had a very se. 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Re s syle 309 Ce ee ‘ i go yi RAT SORE Ss Si ei ae Stonchance: No sooner had woe Set foot on thy first swell of plain thin 1 became aware of what looket se a herd of elephants, hal? ac quile sdaead. ‘They Gid not move, and stewly it dawned upon me that this was Stonehense. A few minutes lator, seated within the circles of those enormous stones, | was asking myself the old questions that so many travelers have asked. For Worship, at least, these ride masses were erected: that seems fyirly corttin, And to commemorate a tattle, If one may Judge from the barrows that crown the neighboring hillocks. Reli- lon and war—the two powers that have charmed and rited amd tortured the world. So mysterious bt ie whole of Hife, alike moral and plies eal that the haunting wonder of Stonehenge was neither inereased nor lessened by what then I saw. -Seribner's. hiany Sueciea of Bours. he bancra as a su ur the Pelulo Would buve one Geiwinek. Tt has beon found that tho ho live Miainly upon this aptioe of clot sacs tend to heeome what is poliieiy entles Me! Pi Manse With wideliows are WT familar ys omy dne of Many useful species. Cochin @hins produces a single fruit that is an ample meal for three men, and in East Africa an in- tosicuting drink is made from the na- tive banana. —London Chronicle. The Reason. “phe first yer of marvied life 1s al ways the most troublesome. After a couple passes that safely the great danger of separation is over.” “Why do you say that?” “It usually takes a man a year to learn the futility of arguing with his wife “—Detroit Free Préss, A Ressian Ad. ‘The reason why I have heretofore been able to sell my goods so much lower than anybody else is that I am a bachelor and do not need to make a profit fer the rintntensnee of a wife and cahdren, ti is uew my duty te iiform the public that this advantage Wil shortly be withdrawn from them, as Tain about to be married. They will therefore do well to. make their Purchases ai onee at the old rate— Petrograd Otozoloski. LOCAL NOTES. Mrs. Amanda Recter is suffering with the grip and will be taken to the hospital. The home of Mrs. Louisa Middleton was destroyed by fire 19th. inst. Mr. John Myers of Gerardstown and Mr. James W. Walker of Inwood circulated among friends here this week. On going to press news comes of the death of "Blind Frank" noe Franklin Pierce, one of the best known and most unique colored persons of this state, more about him in our next issue. Mrs. Emma Murphy wife of Mr. Richard Murphy was stricken while attending service at the Mt. Zion M. E. Church, Wednesday evening and died in a short time at her home on Charles St. without regaining consciousness. Mrs. Murphy was born and reared near Harrisonburg but located in this city a good many years ago where she has since made her home. She was a good wife, a loving mother and a consistent christian and being of a kind and courteous disposition she had many friends among all classes. A devoted husband and two children Helen and Eugene, survive her. SALFSMAN WANTED to ock after our interest in Berkeley and adjacent counties. Salary or Commission. Address The Harvey Oil Co., Cleveland, O. --- WANTED-A live solicitor and collector for Health and Accident Insurance in Martinsburg and vicinity. Address; Moores Agency, Room 1100 Kan. Nat. Bk., Charleston, W. Va. FAMOUS SIKH TEMPLE. Most Costly and Ornate Place of Worship In the World. You have seen some costly and beautiful churches, especially if you have traveled in Europe. You may perhaps have gauged the religious devotion of a given sect by the money it has lavished on its temple, and if this is your standard do you know who are the most devout religionists in the world? The Greek church in Russia and the Roman church in Italy reveal great devotion, but their plenty, measured by the above standard, is trivial when compared to that of the Sikhs, disciples of Nanak Shah, in the Punjab, now British India. At Amritsar, about thirty miles from Lahore, where Edwin Lord Weeks painted his wonderful oriental pictures, there is a Sikh temple that is without a peer in the Christian world. It was built when the politico-religious organization was at the pinnacle of its power and all the wealth and splendid decorative feeling of the orient were at the disposal of the builders. The temple itself, which was at one time served by 600 priests, is sixty feet long and about half that width. It is surrounded by a deep depression, which is called the "Fount of Immortality." The bridge leading across this to the entrance of the temple proper is floored by plates of engraved silver, each twelve feet square. The bridge is illuminated by gold lamps on marble pedestals. The walls of the temple are marble, inlaid by marvelous mosaics. The roof is composed of three glided domes, surrounded by small golden cupolas, and the doors are of solid silver. All this is but a setting for the most costly and ornate altar in the world.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat. SEE WASHINGTON, D. C. FOR 25 CENTS. 30 Interesting Post Card views of the Nation's Capitol, 25cts. Thornton-Washington Novelty Co. 1807-9th St, N. W. Washington, D.C. Send 5cts. in postage stamps for 1916 Calendar. M. Largest Mail Order House of its kind in America. All kinds of Toilet Articles for sale. Human Hair Goods of the finest quality. Our Hair Food and Skin Food never fail. If the trouble is with the hair, scalp or skin, we have the remedy. We guarantee a remedy to make hair grow on bald spots and bare temples. Send 10c. for a sample and catalogue. Send for our terms to agents. Address Mme. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden Street, Boston, Mass. 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When it came time to leave he held out his hand, saying gallantly: "Goodly; I've had a good time"—and then, right while his young mother was beaming her approval, he added honestly—"a whole lot better time than I expected to have."—Indianapolis News. Why We Draw Back. Our human intercourse is constantly being thwarted by our consciousness of our experiences. It is especially the ease when we are young. Young people feel that they can hardly have an intimate conversation without its ending in a promise to correspond or an invitation to visit. If we keep this attitude we grow older the consciousness that a moment's intimacy may entail so much makes us pause before taking the fateful plunge. How often do we draw back in a moment of excitement because we reflect, "Shall we feel the same way tomorrow or next month?" How many friendly impulses do we restrain because we are afraid something more will be expected of us!—New York Telegram. Puzzled Him. Uncle Ben, a very careful old darky, was a witness in a shooting case. "Were the shots simultaneous, uncle?" inquired the prosecuting attorney. "Well, boss, you see, hit wuz dis way," replied the witness, with great deliberation. "Dem shots come so close togedder dat I can't be sho' ef dey wuz or not."—Argonaut. NA FLORS HAIR DRESSING THE KING OF ALL HAIR DRESSINGS GROWS HAIR-REMOVES DANDRUFF AND TETTER. BUY IT-TRY IT-TEST IT. ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR IT- DEMAND / IT HE HAS NOT IT WILL SEND IT FOR POSTPAID. NA FLOR DRUG CO. EDENTON, N.C. HENTON PAPER MONDAY ADVANCE The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or graphics. It appears to be a grayscale background with no discernible features. This photo shows a set of German war trophies collected by the French soldiers. It will be noticed that champagne figures conspicuously in the collection. ON BOARD A BRITISH TORPEDO BOAT The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text or details. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a building interior with a large window. The focus is on the window and the interior view, but no specific text or details can be discerned. It will be seen from the above picture that there is no rule or regulation in the British Navy against drinking. Britannia rules the seas and the scene depicted is in direct contrast to the recent prohibitory measure inaugurated by Secretary Daniels of the U.S. Navy. COST OF PROHIBITION. A dispatch from Aberdeen, Washington, to the Portland Oregonian says: Taxes in the principal towns on Grays Harbor will be from 20 to 50 per cent higher in 1916 than they were this year, due largely to the loss of saloon licenses. Aberdeen, which has the lightest levy of any town in the county, will pay at the rate of 43.33 mills. A part of the increased levy is due to a small increase in the Adsessor's valuation. The loss of saloon licenses, however, has cut a deep hole in all city budgets. Aberdeen alone losting $36,000 from this source. Generally people are not lamenting the fact, however, that the state has gone dry. The assessments in the various towns are as follows: Hoquiam will pay a levy of 45.43 mills in 1916, as against a 39.48 mill levy this year. Eliam will pay a levy of 47.95 mills, as against a levy of 38.58 mills in 1915. Montesano will pay a levy of 55.05 mills in 1916, as against a 45.8 mill levy this year, 28 mills of this being for city purposes.