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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

President Taft will rise into greater
popularity if he will but swiftly APP
ply the boats to a whole lot Of federal
Judges who at this time are leaving
toward Capitalization.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

Speaker Cannon can afford to smile
over the demonstration that hr is
more popular than the rules.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

The newspapers that knowingly as
sert that the publication of insurance
statements is bride are acknowledge
ing their price even lower than we of
a higher order Of morality had even
guessed it was. -Tyndall Tribune.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

1t is reported a ferry across the
Missouri river will be Installed at
Mobridge this season.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

Beresford Republic: 1t is wonder
full how many places there are which
contain the richest soil on earth. ;"
We were told that North Dakota Of
fered the greatest opportunities on
earth; then Canada was held out as
the Ell Dorado; then came the asser-
ton that the sand hills Of Nebraska
had of sudden become fertile plains
and that the Lone Star state was not
only the biggest but the best. Now
Cuba IS described as having the rich
est soil on earth The writer has
been i'll Dakota twenty -nine years,
and while watching the work of ell
thusiasts for this or that country has
become more than ever convinced
that for the healthy, active man Of
moderate means, South Dakota is TIL c
best of them all.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

John Connors, passenger conductor
on the Chicago q Northwestern, is
out of the service, having been in the
company's employ for thirty-two
years The company has placed his
name upon their pension roll.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

This is the season of the year when
the farmer begins to plan about his
crop and is probably now figuring ON
getting his fields ready for the pillow
In great many cases straw piles dot
the stubble fields aud are in practi-
cally the same condition as they We're
when the threshers pulled away from
them last fall. A great many farmers
especially in the southern part of the
state, do not keep stock enough to
work the straw up their only means
of disposing Of these straw stacks is
to burn them. Their fires can be seen
from now till seeding time every
night in every direction.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

The Department of Agriculture es
timated that the quantity of wheat
in farmers hands March was about
l.6 per cent, equivalent to 143, 692 900
bushels of last years crop, and corn
1913 per cent, equaling 1,047, 1853 bush
els of last years crop.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

The state auditors Office is sending
ont to the county auditors over the
state the cali for meeting OF such
officials With the state equalization
board on the 23rd of this month. 1t
is suggested that the auditors attend
the meeting and ask the counties TO
pay for the expense, as their coming
is for the benefit Of the counties, and
it is for the interest Of the counties
to have representation At the meeting
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

Annual municipal elections were
held in large number Of towns in
South Dakota on Tuesday. Local Of
tcers were elected, and a vote was
had upon the question of license and
no license. Ina greater number of
towns the proposition to license sa-
looms carried by maiorities somewhat
reduced.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

Edward Payson Weston, the walk
er, started from New York postot1ice
building at 4:30 clock Monday after
noon on a 4, 300 mile walk to San Fran
cisco. Weston was II years old Mon
day. Postmaster Morgan started him
off and entrusted to the old ped a
message of greeting to the postmaster
Of San Francisco
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

The directions for reaching JAY
Vile in any country, are quite sim :
pie. Following the bad roads on the
wrong side, and keep turning to the
left until you reach a dilapidated set
Element that boasts of being entire
Iy free from bonded debt" and the
merchants refuse to advertise in the
local paper. Then hitch to one of the
wooden awnings, because you are
There.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

w. l.. Merrick, Of I.aBeau, has been
appointed by Judge Garland, of the
federal court. to the position Of United
States commissioner, with head
quarters at LeBeau. The appoint
ment will prove of great convenience
to residents Of that part Of the state,
who will be enabled to transact their
United States land Office business
through the new commissioner, and
thus save them journeys to the dis
trict land office.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

The government Indian school
buildings at Chamberlain have been
sold to Dr.. FarnsWorth, of that place,
for s24 900, which is considered an ex-
tremely low price for such fine build
ings, as they cost Uncle Sam several
times that amount. 1t is rumored
THAT Dr.. Farnsworth, who is the
leading figure of the Chamberlain
sanitarium, will use it for summer
home for the sick and also have a
Seventh Day Adventist school in con
nect1on.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1909-03-18

On or about April the event
which will mark the completion of
the Chicago, Milwaukee 81 Puget
Sound railway, will take place. At
about that time the golden spike will
be driven in the vicinity of Missoula,
Mont, in the Bitter Root country
President Earring of the Chicago,
Milwaukee x st. Paul road, President
Williams of the Puget Sound line and
many other men high in the COM
pany's service will be on hand to
witness the ceremonies.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-30
MUTE
BUT ELOQUENT TOKENS OF LOVE
AND RESPECT.
Were the Wreaths, Clusters and 9th
er Floral Designs Surrounding the
Bier OF the Dead Educator.

The flower which surrounded the
bier of the late ]. McHenry Jones as
they lay in state in the embly
hall Of the school over which he had
presided, and served as a covering
oyer his final resting place, we're
mute but eloquent tokens of the love
and respect in which he was held by
loving relatives and admiring friends.
~ The mourning dove, the broken
wheel, the bleeding heart, the wreath
the cluster and the cross were there
broken hearts and faltering tongues
refused to say. Most touching of all
was q cluster of simple flowers, I'M
touched by the culturist's hand,
which q sorrowing neighbor brought
from the birthplace of the dead edu
Gator on the banks of the Ohio, and
most magnificent was the large blan-
ket of roses with which White Lily
Lodge and the Household of Ruth of
Gallipolis showed the high regard in
which they held j. McHenry Jones.
Among the floral tributes received
were those from the following or
CARNATIONS and individuals:
Bpworth League, Simpson NJ. E.
church, Wheeling, w. Va; Alumni
Association, Lincoln High School,
Wheeling; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Halle
wood; Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Mitchell;
Mr.. Ashley Jeffries; Mr.. J. c. Gill
mer; Miss Margaret Patterson; Fac.
'ulty OF the West Virginia Co1ored In.
stitute; Class of 1912 of the West
Virginia Colored Institute; Sub Com
mittee Of management, Grand United
Order of Odd Fellows; West Virginia
Teachers Association; Home Makers
Club; Glass 1910, West Virginia Col
ored Institute; Charleston City
Teachers; Hanen Club; Classes of
1913, 1914, 1911, West Virginia
Colored Institute; Mr.. J. B.Clark;
Charleston Woman's Improvement
League; Glass of 1903, West Virgin,
ia Colored Institute; Miss Charlotte
Campbell; Mrs. Chas. f. Mitchell;
Wheeling Patriarchie; Misses LEV
'ellyn Spriggs and Virginia Cleveland;
Mr.. J. A. Jackson; Mrs. Mary Starks
and Mrs. Ballard Brooks; DR.. and
Mrs. r. l.. Jones; DR.. /. r. Whtpper;
Commandant and Mrs. w. H. Lowry;
Miss Laura Wells; Miss Bessie Y.
Morris; Ohio District Grand Lodge;
White Lilly Lodge No. 1870 and
Household of Ruth No. 239; Council
No. 121 and Patriarchie No. TO; Mrs.
Maud Jackson and Miss Fannie G..
Cobb; Valley Pool Lodge No. 2499;
Alumni Association Of the West Vir-
ginia Colored Institute; Capitol City
Lodge No. 1, K. Of P; Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. H. James; Mr.. and Mrs. B. Brown;
Charleston Household of Ruth; Ka-
nawha Light Lodge, Of Charleston;
Miss Jennie Porter.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-30
SHEPARD !. ! /
GIVES SOME VALUABLE STATS
TICS OF HIS WORK.
Founder OF tho National Religious
Training School Tells New York
Audience of, his Enterprise.

New York, Sept. 27.-Before a rep
resentative audience Of white people
of Newark and the Oranges, DR..
James E. Sheppard, Of Durham, N.
e., President Of the National Relig-
ious Training School and ChatauQua,
delivered a strong and forceful ad-
dress on The Religious Education Of
the Negro" at the Washington Street
Baptist Church, Orange, n. j., Sun
day morning. DR.. Shepard spoke on
a special invitation and the big audi
ence gave rapt attention to his ad-
dress. A wonderful impression was
made by his words, which carefully
weighed emphasis being placed upon
the religious training of the Negro
as paramount to any other kind.
The mission of the National Relig-
ious Training School and Chautau-
qua, Of which DR.. Shepard is the
prime mover was fully explained and
some valuable statistics were given
to show the necessity of the work
he is attempting to do. DR.. Shop
ard showed that while the Negro
population of New Jersey was only
per cent. that the same Negro pop
ilation furnished 80 per cent of the
criminal population, against Is per
cent native white and As per cent
foreign. He declared that a relig-
ious education reduces crime, stops
idleness, and puts the boys and girls
to work, emphasizing the fact that
religion and work go hand in hand.
I'VE need to teach our people the
religion of restraint, the religion of
service" said he. land not a purely
emotional religion. There is no ed:
ucation worth while that does not
come from within. Industrial edu-
cation does not teach morality. Men
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-30

must be taught not to steal. not only
on account of the laws. but because
OF the principle within. IL ~. -. g. i
we do not under estimate the i'm
portance Of any Kind of training.
and In our plans give, ample place
for the best literary and Industrial
training, but we do mean to let it
be known that none Of this training
Is worth while that does not have
for Its foundation life founded
upon the correct moral truths for a
basis = w. ~,
DIR. Shepard fills important en-
gagements In interest Of his work in
Cleveland. Ohio. and vicinity all
next week. and will speak at a mann
moth mass meeting at the Sharp ST..
Memorial Church, Baltimore, Mon
day, October 18th. The advisory
board, composed Of some Of the most
prominent men of both races OF the
north and south, will meet in Dur
ham, N. c., October 14th, to devise
plans for the furtherance of the
work.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-30

Now that frost time is here and cold
weather is approaching 1t will not
be long until parties Of boys, girls,
men, women and, in fact, all sizes and
sexes Of people will be securing the
hills and woods in this neighborhood
In search Of nuts. -, z
The crop Of this sort of fruit, prom
tses to be fair. There have been lar
ger crops than there will be this year
but this falls supply WIFI not be very
snort and there will be plenty Of nuts
for everybody that viii go after
them. ~;.. ...... =
The kind of a nut that is most
plentiful, in: this district is the com
mon walnut. They can be found al
most anywhere around this section
or the country, and there are always
plenty Of them. They seem to be- the
as more Of them are gather
ed than OF any other variety that
grows In this part of the United
States. -, -
The hickory nut ranks second in
the nut crop of this country and they
are somewhat scarcer than the wal
nut. They are nearly as popular as
the walnut, but they are harder to
find and it takes much trouble to get
them. Chestnut trees are not as
plentiful In these parts, but there are
a few to be found within a short dis.
lance Of ssCharleston. Beechnuts,
butternuts and small variety OF Pc
cans are among the squirrel food that
may be found In our section of the
map. .>..'... .-.r.. ...
Soon every Saturday many parties
will be seen in the woods and on the
hills having fall -picnics and hunting
for their supply of nuts to eat during
the long cold nights in the winter
time. g. y.t'
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-30
TAFT TO SPEND NEARLy
TEN DAYS AT SEATTLE
VISITING THE FAIR

Seattle, Wash, Sept. 29.-~Ar~
rangements Of an elaborate character
have been completed for the racep-
ton and entertainment Of President
Taft In Seattle. In anticipation Of
the coming Of the nations chief ex-
ecutiye the city is profusely deco~
rated and Is rapidly filling with Wis
itors. e.. q
Upon his arrival at the King st.
station tonight the President .is to
be met by reception committee Of
tative6 Of the Alaska Y uk on Pacifln
state and city officials aud represen.
exposition. The night is to be spent
at the Washington Hotel. ....
Tomorrow will be celebrated an
Taft Day at the exposition. The
President will depart for the fair
grounds at 9 o'clock, escorted by ex.
position officials. He will be taken
through the various buildings until
noon, when he is to be the guest Of
honor at an informal luncheon at
the Exposition Club in the New York
building. . .... .....
In the afternoon the President is
to deliver an address In the natural
theatre. At the conclusion of tho
exercises he will be escorted through
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-30
RAYMOND.

Rev H. B. Good preached a good
sermon at the Mt. Hermon Baptist
church, Sunday night.
Mrs. Cornelia Coles entertained
the Missionary Society at her home
on College Hill, Friday evening The
following officers were elected; Miss
Florence Coles, president; Mrs. En-
ma Printiss, vice president; Miss
Lucinda Coles, secretary; Mrs. G..
Good, treasurer. After the routine
of business lunch was served.
Mrs. Lucy Ann Massie, spent few
Mrs. AdZonia Corey and Mrs. Cora
days in Bidwell, Ohio, last week.
Simms were In Charleston last week
Miss Mittie Hayes left Monday for
She was accompanied to Charleston
by her mother, Mrs. Ida Williams.
Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey was an out
Of town visitor Monday.
Miss Abbie Friend and sister, Of
Institute, were visiting friends here
last week.
Pocataltco Lodge No 436 will give
a banquet in their hall Oct. 18th. All
Masons and their friends are invited
to come.
Mrs. G. Good is confined to her bed
at this writing.
The Tigers played ball at Pt. Pleas
ant Sunday. The score was 5 to 8 In
favor Of the Tigers.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-30
CUTS RUSTY SHELL WITH
AN AXE; AND YETL|VES.

Washington, Sept. the
lshes of her little home at 467 l.
street southwest, Mrs Bridget Math-
;ws yesterday found an old shrapnel
she'll, rusty With age, but apparently
.eady for business. Not knowing
lust how one. of these deadly little
"eapons is constructed, Mrs. Math-
:Ws hacked 1t open with an ak, dis
closing the many little bullets which
IRE supposed to scatter when the
she'll explodes- in the midst of the
'nemy. But years of repose in the
amp earth had caused the powder
20 lose its power and no explosion
followed. -
Mrs. Mathews has lived in the
little house under which, the shell
vas buried, for many years. She
knows that the !house dates back to
a period long before the civil war
and Is sure tha& this she'll which she
has just discoyered was one of the
missiles. sent Into the capital city
when the British entered during the
War Of 1879. - ~. -.... =
" The shell Is about six inches long
and has about rs bullets, each half
an inch In thickness, concealed with
in it, >. -
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-30
Eongaer And iss'n, swliliamss. the

"
J I'ongacr and NH. Williams. the
pastor. ,,s v s$S ~ ~, Is. Il n
Mrs. Mamie Gooch, or HARDWOOD
and Miss Carolyn Buster. of Boomer.
contested for sthe prize. Mrs. Gooch
raised $40,60.sM Buster 376,76.
The total amount Including Sundays
collection. was ,$148. 40 which win 70
toward the building of the new
church. Ss - -.
A NUMBER sot out-ot-town people
attended the grand rally. at Hare
wood. II # '., ~.
Basil Grey spent Sunday at Nor
ris Creek with his brother. w.
Mrs. Ethel Ayers, OF Canelton,
spent Sunday with Mrs. Julia Buster.
;, G. G. Woods was visiting friends
in Charleston. Tuesday.
Mrs. r. CT Mbore, Of Columbus,
Ohio. returned to Boomer Monday
afternoon having attended the nun
eral OF J. McIenry Jones, at Insti-
tute. .As5JN 49,.
Mrs. Mamie Carter, of Hughston,
spent Monday with Mrs. Phyllis Fish
~
er. r,'S%S
Miss Carolyn Buster and Newton
Buster entertained at lunch, Mrs,
Rose Lee, Miss Amanda Perkins and
c. G. Woods. Monday evening.
Miss Beatrice: Holmes, of Mont
gomery, spent Sunday with the
Misses Hunt and Ellen Banner. .>
Mrs. Madeline Lewis, of Smithers,
spent the day with Mrs. Bette Hunt
Tuesday. >@,.- =.
Mrs. Emmer Smith, of Canelton
is spending few days with rela-
lives. ~.
Mrs. Rosa Lee, Mrs. Ruby Saun-
1ers, Miss Carolyn Buster and Stan
lord Buster were shopping In Mont
somery Tuesday.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-30
- 1ffse-------
The Major and 1lga Gas Tax
(From Wheeling Now.

NH1OA w uSSlIuR news.
In an interview United States
Marshal c. d.. Elliott Is quoted as
talking this way: , ,..,f...,..
We may tax gas-tax: it heavily
and the direct state tax of six
cents may be, abolished, and new
school houses may flourish, new
roads be built, and other dream-like
plans forecasted be realized, but I
have my very serions doubts. Rath-
or, what We will probably see will
be Most of new offices created and
reckless extravaganza predominant
Experience teaches me that. But
should all these things come to pass
no direct state tar, new school
houses, new roads and desirable i'm
provements Of that kind galore-all
from imposing heavier taxation on
gas, what's going to be done when
the gas Is gone? Going to re-im-
pose direct state tax ON the peo-
pie? Rather hazardous undertaking
chat. Shall we then turn to coal?
OIL will be pretty we'll gone, too, by
that time. There won't be any tim
Der left to, speak, of. Of course.
there are the big iron, steel, glass
AMI pottery interests In the Wheel
ing district. It is suspected that
5hey don't pay what they should
based on their immense capitaliza-
ton" " .". s.- ,.
If the iron, steel, glass and pot
terry interests Of the Wheeling dis
trict do not pay their share of
taxes, the state should see to 1t that
they do. However, Judging by the
percentage Of the states revenue
that comes from Ohio county we in
cline to the opinion that they are al
ready paying their share. Further
more, the making Of iron, glass and
ceramic products is q creative, not
destructive industry like the pro-
duction of natural gas. The gag
that Is produced tS lost to the state
forever. 1t can never be replaced.
The making of glassware, pottery
and iron and steel products ex-
hausts none OF the states natural
resources. Every item of that sort
Of ware produced is that much add
ed to the public wealth without
corresponding destruction. More
over, steel plants, glass works and
potterics and their products are clear
and tangible properties whose values
can be readily assessed. A produc-
ton tax no more applies to them
than to the industry Of raising pota~
toes or that Of digging ginseng.
AS to what will happen when the
gas is gone and there ts none left
TO tax, the News believes is no good
cause for worry at this time. The
TACT that there win be a day when
there is no gas to tax Is poor argn-
ment why we should not tax 1t
while 1t Is here. @@s,o
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-30
THE MYSTIC CHAIN !.
MEETS At: PARkERSBURG

'" Petersburg, w. Va, Sept. .2s.--
Between thirty and forty delegates
from over the state representing
subordinate castles from practically
all parts Of the state, are here for
the annual meeting Of the select
castle Of Ancient Order of knights
Of tho Mystic Chain Of West Vir-
ginia. Most all Of the delegates had
arrived Monday evening and the
greater portion are CHARTERED at the
Commercial hotel. E|".
The meetings began Tuesday at
10 O'Clock, the sessions being held
In the A. o. u. w hall on Market
street The delegates we're officially
welcomed by Mayor Pedigo, after
which they got down to business.
The meeting will end today. The
last business will be the election Of
officers. The order has about 800
members in this state. Following
nre the present state officers:
Select Chaplain. G. Baker, of
Select Commander-F. w. Rose,
Piedmont.
Select Vice Commander--W. L.
Price, Berkeley Springs.
Select Recording and Correspond
ing Secretary-4George Hopwood, Of
Warrington. a>
Select Treasurer--John Cordona,
Wheeling ># go. ."1-
Select Marshal-H.l G. Rice, of
y Y
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-30
BOOMER.

The First Baptist Church, of
HARDWOOD, had their grand rally on
Sunday Three good sermons ching
preached by the Reverends c.. H.
Taylor, Of Boomer, F. E. Smith, Of
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-30

- Select bss.a. Inside aaasd- Rish-
Select Outside Guard--J. w. Ar
Mold. Wheeling. = Z, & "a :s5, Eh.2} Z,
Supreme Representatives. 3. : r.
LAWYER, berkeley Springs, and 81 : r..
JohnsolH, Piedmont, Z . IA 4 N"~Hn'
Last night at. the a, o. u, W. hall
the ladies of the order gave al ban
quet for the visiting delegates. - :.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-30
Taxes and Investments
(From Wheeling Intellig6ncer

(From Wheeling Inte1]igencerD
As might have been expected the
democratic press has seized eagerly
upon the kick OF J. v. Thompson,
the Uniontown millionaire, ageinst
paying his share of taxesE in West
Virginia, as proof OF their assertion
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1909-09-30
The Pay Streak, returning to his hotel

the Pay Streak, returning to- his hotel
ia Tune to prepare for the dinner to,
be given in the evening at the Wash
1ngton state building. Friday morn
Ing the President ia expected to pay
another visit to the exposition and
will also be taken on a drive about
the city, In the afternoon he will
depart for Tacoma. ~ - =
PRESIDENT AT NORTH YAKIMA.
North Yakima, Wash, Sept. .29.A--
thousands Of cheering people gather
ed about the station and greete j the
presidential special upon it's arrival.
here at 500 o'clock this morning.
When the President. had concluded
breakfast the special car was board
ed by a reception committee consists
Ing OF United States Senator Wesley
l.. Jones, Congressman e.. o. Meigs,
Mayor Armbruster' and others.
While a company OF militia kept the
crowds in check the distinguished
visitors was escorted to waiting
automobile in which he was taken ON
a drive through the gaily decorated
streets of the city and out into the
surrounding country to inspect the
fruit ranches. After q reception ut
the Commercial Club rooms, the
President delivered a brief address
irony a stand lin the main street,
where thousands of people greeted
his appearance with cheers. At-3
o'clock this afternoon the journey to
Seattle was resumed. -. -