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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

interests will be beseiged by knowing
ones who can tell them just how ia
vorltaS can win out by big margin
at the Chicago convention. The
tact that the coming campaign offers
the first chance for real contest
that the republican party has had in
many years, has brought about a re-
crudescense Of all the fine workers"
whose occupation, like that OF Othel-
10 $. has been gone for some time.
Ihey are now riding into town. boot
ed and spurred, with lances shining
and courage full up to the sticking
point, ready 10 follow wherever way
es the white plume Of their Henry
OF Navarro. The ragged line that
was produced by the retirement Of
the Roosevelt is fast closing up as
the battalions wheel into their
lie" arguments. The arrival
fSecretaTy Taft upon the
scene has unnue:tiOnaDIv st-engthen-
cd his forces, and they say they have
III hand Il superior brand Of field
glasses which enables them to detect
the framework Of the band wagon
!rO mthis great distance. The friends
81 Fairbanks, Cannon. Knox. Hughes
and Of COrtcly0u and IaFollette
claim 10 have keen ears and think
theE catch the strains Of the music
J o. ~" trombone and bass drum far
! INTO the bient. And 80 the storl
goes
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

The final steps in uniting the Mary
land Grand Lodge Of Pythians with.
the Supreme Lodge Of Knights Of
Pythiag, North America, South Amer
lea, Europe, Asia, Africa and Austral
ia were taken few days ago in;
Baltimore. Articles Of incorporation
were filed by Attorney Harry S. Cum
m1ngs This was the outcome OF
special meeting of the Maryland
Grand Lodge, held October 31st. at
which a majority. of the lodges Of the
state voted to secede> from the SUI!
preme Lodge, Eastern and Western
Hemispheres, and to unite with the
regular wing. In this bencfciGnt
work of unification and consolidation
Supreme Chancellor s. w. Starks has
proven a tower Of strength. Ne he's
shown himself onN THIS and other
critical occasions toy b3 pre,-em iienti
~ the man for the emergency. ~
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

DR.. Booker r. Washington Is now
a Mason Of high standing The de-
grees OF the worlds most impressive
order were conferred by William
Lloyd Marshall, Grand Master Of the
Prince Hall Grand Lodge A. F. and
A. NJ. Of Massachusetts,. in Boston on
the evening Of the 18th, the cere-
monies being held at the apartments
Of the order, 446 fremont street.
The work performed in a lodge speci-
ally convened for that purpose, and
constitutes very unique departure,
as only men Of mark are selected for
this honor, which can only be CON
ferred by the Grand Master II. G..
Binford, Grand Master OF the Grand
Lodge Of Alabama, In whose juris-
dIction Or. Washington resides, gave
his official sanction to the granting
Of the degrees, and sent letter Of
congratulation. Similar letters have
been received by DR.. Washington
from prominent Masons in Washing
ton and all over 'thc country.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

| il n the cOnteHding hosts renew
| me engagement. after the HOLIDAYS.
IN" Wj?c-acres hint that the theater
! of immediate activity will be the
| South. although there is a strong ten
| dehrE in more than one of these
states t. fall back until the Mort n
mas sounded the keynote by which
lhcy may act with a greater knowl-
cage Of the location Of the precious
pahd-"agDn. Nevertheless, there
VIII be some tremendous hust]ing
during The next month or 50 in Geor-
@1a, Alabama. Tenn assee, Mississippi.
texas. Arkansas; Florida and the
Naro!inaS. and 1t is a question who viii
Toit most in this preliminary skir-
injEh. At this writing. It IS any
DodH'S battle. In tnc meantime
interest c"nters about the state Of
ONO, and The result Of the primaries
Their" ";ll be- watched With consuming
anxiety. ~ there is no doubt that
~" outcome OF the RI ft-FOraker
HUnFAi" VIII afTcct mort vitality the
situation in III" South and every
Wb"r" rlS". when the bell taps for
;r''HN. we N"ErO will take his place
III vie E"rr1"d ranks. and deridn #
- We may. MS attitude toward the
%"y"r;j candidates will bp factdr
'"a' must D" r"rkOncd with. and Of
Ter" study more puzzling than that
'N"bjFh"d DY any other element in
ne political equation Of the day
a9ld" rom NE masters Of the finan-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

-. A bill,> which is destined for a
speeedyAjourney toy the waste basket
has been; introduced in the house: 1T
Is designed to prosecute and punish
persons OF the Negro or Mongolion
races who may happen to marry white
persons-a measure to prevent mis-
cegenatfon, in short 81,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

Mrs. Carrie ". Clifford, formerly
Of Cleveland, Ohio, spoke Tuesday
evening before Bethel Literary and
Rhetorical association on Some
Thoughts ON the Great American
Problem.' She handled in vigorous
fashion the jim-crOw car law, color
restrictions in theaters, restaurants,
etc, and the Grass Indifference Of
the colored lears to the open vio-
latiODs Of the federal constitution
right here in the nations capitol,
where the President has undisDuted
Jurisdiction. and where he has at
his back the power of the army and
navy If he wj8hpS 10 enforce the law
Of the land. \ lively discussion was
prccipitatcd. led by, Mr.. r. W..
Thompson, by invitation OF the pres
ident. Miss Mari" Nd. Madre, fol-
lowed by Mrs. Daniel Murray, Mr.. &.
II. Shorter, Mrs. r. n. Horner, At
tornoy PERT F'risby and others. Mrs.
CliRord'S speech was an excellent one
she mas long been prime mover
IN thc club Iifc Of the Buckeye state
an active worker In the National
Association Of COl0red Women, pres
ldcnt Of the OHIO Federation OF wo-
mems clubs and editor of a sprightly
littl2 paper called queens Gardens"
published under Boston date line,
AND subscribing 70 the motto, Deeds
NDt Words" ~
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

Arrangements have been complet-
ed for the meeting of the joint coun-
|!cil OF the Bishops OF the A. NJ. E.,
c. N. E., and A. NJ. f. Zion connec-
lions. The date Is February II, and
the place Is the Metropolitan A. M.
=. church. The ecclesiastical, .relig-
ious, civil, political and. sociological
conditions Of the Negro race at this
time will be soberly considered, and
it Is thought that an address to the
country, Of an extraordinary .charac-
ter will be sent out from the body,
The bishops who will be present,
speak for organizations embracing
over 100000 persons Bishop Tur-
ner will preside at the opening ses-
sion. An invitation has been extend
ed to President Roosevelt, and it is
thought he will attend, IL not prevent
cd by pressure Of public business.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

Mr.. Edward E. Cooper, formerly
editor OF the Coiored American, is
confined to his home on 9Th street
by serious attack, due to oVerwork
and the ravages OF the grip. He is
improving under the care Of DR.. r.
y. Wiliston. Mr. Cooper is one Of
the races foremost newspaper men
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

The many friends Of Emmett J.
Scott are rejoicing to learn that he
is rapidly recovering from the effects
Of the recent operation for appendi-
ciHs, and viii soon be hack in the har
nees. Z. Nj, Scott 10 one Of the raee's
most useful FORCES, and 1t Is pToyiA
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

for photographs and to A. c. New
man for an electric, block signal and
to the Armstrong Manuel Training
School, for furniture, iron work,
drawings and sewing; bronze medals
went to Prof. Kelly Miller for a sta
tistical chart ON Negro progresses
and to Daniel Freeman for photo
graphs.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

DR.. and Mrs. r. l.. Jones. who
are spending the holidays here with
the parents Of Mrs, Jones, Dr. and
Mrs. Walter H. BROOKS, Of Corooran
street, are always welcoh1e Visitors
at the national capitol. DR.. JoGe3
is young man Of Exceptional talents
aud is making a name for himself
at Charleston, w, Va, twhere he is
loved and respected because Of bis
productive labors. He was among
the invited guests at the Medic6s-
Chirurglcal society, which celebrated
the golden anniversary Of DR.. Robert
Reyburn in the practice Of medicine,
and brought an inspiring rhessaee
from the profession in West Nirgif}ja
Mrs. Jones is a, young lady Of thrc
refinement and culture and her. man
friends, who remember her sat,abie
services in o1r public schools, have
been more than pleased to have amor.
Rortunit&eto, Il gfeetshsg.s ! e sz2ss. Z I. ss
T.. . r.. y R. w. THf(NspSS AZ 49,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

Mr, Ralph ". Tyler has been con-
"''n"d a" auditor Of the navy depart
meat. Wi" worthy man needs no
lDlrodHction 90 III, nation. As edi-
Tor Or several iirSt-cla8S race publjca-
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

gold medal has been awarded by
the jury Of awards Of the Jamesto wn
exposition 20 \. y. SnnrfoGk for ah
exhibition Of III, photographic art;
silver medals went to O.. A. Turner
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

lions, and in the. Office Of the Co
lumbus Dispatch, central Ohio's
leading moulder, of sentiment, he rose
By sheer merit from messenger to
private secretary to the President Of
the corporation, and has successfully
filed assignments att the principal
editorial and news desks on that
great paper His Dizziness instinct
and keen organizing capacity is
shown in the headlines with which
he took hold o. the intricate accounts
Of the navy department. Mr.. Tyler's
annual report, just made public,
shows the Office to be, in the best
shape that it has known in its his
tory. Not only has he efficiently ad-
ministered the trust imposed upon
him by the government, but he has
not been unmindful of the welfare
Of his race. He has been instru-
mental in securing promotions for
number Of deserving assistants, and
has advanced others by the transfer
method, and is still pushing forward
the good work. Mrs. Tyler, his charm
ing helDmect. has made herself much
loved in Washington society by her
gracious coTdiaIity Of manner, and
Vies with her talented husband in
personal popularity. as/well as in the
work Of charity and benevolence to
which each has contributed most
helpfully, Mr.. Tyler made his way
upwards strictly on his merits, and
By a sturdy determination to do his
full duty, ne has largely offset the
disadvantage cntailed by color.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

dential that he has been spared TO
keep Hp his good, work for has. peo-
pie. '<%,;y&% ,"x'e$]. r Nv ~ ,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26
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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-12-26

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You neenot bother about loha that Won oof
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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-12-20
Telephone Directory

The Recorder job office is prepar-
ing to publish a Directory OF The
Highland Mutual Telephone Com
pany, which will be an attractive
little book, and will go into the
hands of hundreds Of persons. We
have several pages of advertising
space and would like to make it a
sort of trade DIRECTORY as we'll. we
have not time 70 personally solicit
the mechanics, merchants, profess
sional men, etc.. but call their at
tention to the fact that this will be
a most excellent medium for reach
ing the people-right in their
homes.
Our rates, too, are reasonable:
Half page advertisement. %; space
for large number Of cards, III EACH
If you want place in the direc-
tory, come to see us or write bY
first Of the year.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-12-20
Fried 10 "Pizen"- Locked up.

Dn Tuesday evening last Consta-
blsCrowley, of Mcdowell, brought
Hlnah Hoover to Monterey and
nd her locked up on a right serI-
ous,barge.
She kthe wife Of Felix Hoover,
of Brushyfork. near the line be:
tween HighlRd and PendleIon, and
is accused by he, husband Of an at
tempt to lake hisfe.
The first public animation of
trouble in the family Ncame last
court when Felix appeared before
the grand jury, carrying undei his
arm sample of laurel juice WIZ
which, he claimed, his wife had at.
tempted to ''pizen" him,
The case, at that time' was allow.
ed to 20 by, as the State had beard
nothing and did not have witnesses
present.
On Wednesday, however, the
woman was arrested upon a war
rant sworn out before Justice
Jones, of Mcdowell, and was given
a preliminary trial.
The charge, which it is said, the
evidence seemed to sustain, is thai
white powder was placed IN
Hoover's coffee, which he refused
to drink, detecting something
wrong. The boiled cabbage was
then doctored and Felix got sick
The accused proposed making him
some "bona set tea" but, instead
boiled down some laurel leaves and
dosed him on that. He claims tt
have been made very sick, and is
still stiff in his limbs.
The prisoner was Smith before
her marriage to Hoover. she II
the mother Of three or four Gull
dren.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-12-20

The educational meeting held
last week at Monterey proved to be
very interesting one, and, we
have. reason to believe, profitable as
we'll. There was a fairly good at
tendance Of teachers at the day ses-
sions, and MIR. Thomas drew an au-
dience Of perhaps $50 at the night
meeting y
Mr.. Thomas is ahame with en-
thusiasm along educational lines.
and the great pity is that more
persons do not make it point to
hear him. As a rule, the persons
who need to hear certain points
settled in their minds are the ones
who fail to 20 to hear these able
eyponents of educational matters.
During the day Superintendent
Jones called a meeting of the coun-
tY Board, and the district Boards OF
Stonewall and Monterey, respec-
lively, were given authority to sell
certain school property in their
districts.
Friends of the proposed Crabbot.
tom High School were in attend
ance, and the new enterprise was
permanently launched.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-12-20
Clerks Office Notes

On the 10Th inst. a marriage
license was issued to Cameron w
Hoover and Miss Bette S. SNYDER,
of the Doe Hill neighborhood.
They were married on the 9Th by
Rev H NJ Roane.
Since last issue the following
county and district officers have
qualified before the Circuit Clerk,
viz: J A Jones, Treasurer, w II
Vance, Supervisor for Stonewall
dist, L b WAINWRIGHT, Supt. OF the
Poor and Joseph Jones, Overseer OF
the Poor for Monterey district.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-12-20
rasOnic Banquet

The members of Monterey Lodge,
No. ITO, A. F. & A. NJ, are hereby
requested to be present at their
hall on the occasion Of the Festival
of st. John, the Evangelist, Fri
day, Dec. Is, 1907.
The committee has formulated
the following programme:
Members to assemble at Hall at
10 am. promptly.
At II o'clock, a sermon to the
fraternity will be preached by Bro.
A. A. Walker at the Methodist
church, mem bers in regalia to at
tend in body. The public cordial
" invited to attend this church
service.
At 1:30 pm, at Hotel Monterey
oysters will be served to members
of the Lodge and their invited
guests-each member being allow
ed one guest.
Note-The committee is making
an effort to have fitting festiva
as we'll as an enjoyble and protita
BILE time, and all members shoult
lend your presence.
Committee has arranged FOR en-
tertainment Of guests at Hote
Monterey before and after ban
quet.
Apply to committee for tickets
Friday morning at Lodge room.
]. CLIFF MATTHEW, Sec'y.
J. LUNsFoRD, W. M.
/ A. L. JONES
l. H. TRIMBLE Com.
H. F. SLAvEN
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-12-20
BADLY MIXED UP

Abraham Brown, of Winterton,
N Y. had a very remarkable expsr-
fence; he says; doctors got badly
mixed up over me; one said heart
disease; two called it kidney trou..
BILE, the fourth, blood poison; and
the fifth stomach and liver trouble;
but none of them helped me-, so
nv wife advised trying Electric
Bitter, which are restoring me to
perfect health. One bottle did
me more good than all the five doc
tors prescribed" Guaranteed to
cure blood poison. weakness and
all stomach. liver aud kidney COM
plants. by all druggists. SOC.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-12-20
Santa Claus:

Santa Claus:
Sweetheart:
Friend: No matter what your
role, call at H M Slaven's. Here
are a few things you will find
bright, new, seasonable: Watches,
clocks, ladies and gents chains,
the best silver plated ware-knlves
and forks, spoons, "tea" and sta
ble," butter knives and sugar
shells, chafng dishes, and line
toilet and manicure sets. Plain
gold and signet rings in latest
styles and best quality. Brooches
and pins of all kinds, cuff links
and other jewelry novelties too
numerous to mention. Christmas
books in attractive holiday bind
ing, late books, booklets and Xmas
and New Years post cards.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-12-20
RECORDER HONOR LIST

New And Renewal Subscriptions
Since Our Last Issue
New-F R Davis, Soldiers Home,
Richmond, Va.
Observation-Disclosures Price, w Il
Wilson, Doe Hill, Stanley New
man, Crabbottom, Harry Moore,
Dunmore, W Va, Addison Crum-
NETT, Mcdowell, Ed Woods, Hun
tersville, w. Va, Jno M Doyle,
Long Glade, "A A Murrill, Waldorf
Md,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-12-20
nILL GAP

Mill Gap. Va, Dec. 16.--As you
have heard nothing from our quiet
village we will write few lines.
]. w. Bird has been on the sick
list. hut is slowly impro'ing.
Our hustling merchant, VIM. y,
unH has lots Of Christmas goods
and the boys can find something
nice for their girls.
JIG. Bird is building a fine barn
for Sam'l N. Dever.
w Il Hiner and sons, who nave
been saving on little Back Greek,
came home Saturday through snow
and sleet very much fatigued.
Mr.. Wellington is saving at } U
Wade's place, with Guy kalston as
fireman,
Mrs W Fl Wilson and little son
Meade, have been very much com
planning but are much better.
"Grandma" Woods is right teeoi'
now. She is in her 93rd year.
good old age.
&c Tidd has bought farm, AM
contemplates moving soon.
I Jacob Lightner came from foca
hontas recently.
VII Wilson has gone to Bait
county to take charge of a sehoo
Why should our teachers 20, whe'
we certainly need them9
We wish the editor and everyon
a merry Christmas and happ
VIOLET.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-12-20
"Important"

/ will positively sell follow;
ing at 10 per cent aoo) ac'oa'
cost: an. co,l,
oyercoats, fleece lined 4rwear
for men, boys, women andld r 2
in in all sizes, tapestry Curta - Bed
B Blankets, Comforts, outin|Wool
Undershirts, fancy and stapress
Goods, Rugs from 25c to I
Will make you prices wa you
call, Yours r. Wy W. TO-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-12-20

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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-12-20
FROrl rlcDOWELL

Mcdowell, Va, Dec 1e.The Attn
Quarterly Meeting for McDo~ell
circuit, NJ. E. Church, South was
held at Mcdowell Dec. 18th,
Presiding Elder, Rev. q. Dorsey
White, was present and preached a
most appropriate sermon from
James LIST, 9th verse.
A fair representation was pres !.
emit from the churches OF the
charge, and after the usual busI'
ness was considered, it was shown
that the general condition OF same
was good. Church property mas
been improved at some points, and =
all is in good condition. The u
nances Of the charge are in al
vance Of former years, and It i
confidently expected that all cia'm'
will be met this year.
The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year; for stew
ards, A e Jones, G s Peterson ct I
NJ Propst, Chas M Pullin, 4 D
Rodgers, DIR H H Jones, } M J'n e
.lohn Il Blagg, L M Pope, A A.
R Hiner. sam'l A Jones', J Wesle
Simmons, Joseph p Armstron
and Benz G Wooddell; for SUNDAY Ind!
school superintendents' ) . y H en- e
c M Pullin, j M Propst. ID M Site
DR. H Fl Jones,
Rev. A. A. Walker preached a
excellent sermon on the followln
SUNDAY, in the absence of the pr
siding elder, followed by the sacr'
mept Of the Lords supper.
81. M. R.