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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-29
ANlNrHrE,

Mrs. Matte Davis, who has been
sick for quite Il while, is able to DE
out again.
Mrs. Susan Garden has been with
her sick daughter. Mrs. Anna plesent
for the past week.
Isaac Reynolds has been very sick
but is slightly better.
Miss Louise Smooth returned home
last Sunday, from keystone, whero
she has been for a few weeks visit
ing her sister. Mrs. Parsons.
Mrs. Violet Slash and Miss Jenet
Layne returned home, Wednesday,
from Caperton, where they have
been visiting their brother. Albert
Layne.
A number of our people attended
Emancipation celebration, at Camden
Park, Thursday.
Sunday is the day set apart for the
ordination OF Rev. ID. w. Perdue.
The council was composed of pastors
and deacons Of the following church.
es: First and Second Baptist church.
es, of Huntington; First Baptist
church, Of Proctorsville; First Bap-
fist church Of Barboursville Scrvi-
ces were opened with singing by the
choir. Scripture reading by Rev. ].
w. Rogers, pastor of the Proctors-
Vile church. Prayer, BY Rev Nc
Lane, of Huntington. Music by the
choir. Ordination sermon. Rev. r.
D. w. Meadows, State Missionary
Charge to candidate, Rev l. V. Bryan
pastor of the First Baptist church, Of
Huntington. Ordination prayer Rev.
j. w. Rogers. Head of Fellowship,
Rev. S. A. Thurston, pastor Of Sec
ond Baptist church, Of HUNTINGTON.
Collection, w. B. Johnson, Of Hun
tlngton. Amount collected 5000.
Benediction, Rev. d. w. Perdue.
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" NE ADV OCA TIE

In the basement Of the End b. G.
Tuesday evening. conducted by Miss
Harriet Ritman.
A. +. and Mrs. Straughter had as
their guests on drive to Lowell last
Friday, Mrs. Mary johnson, of Tits
burg, Pa, and Mrs. Nathan Trent.
M's. >traughter prepared Il most de-
hcious lunch and Mr.. Straughter Sc
lectcd pair Of good horses for their
trip OF about twenty-five miles. The
ladies returned perfectly charmed
with their days outing, and laden
with beautiful wild flowers.
The "Progressives" met with Mrs.
ELLA Bennett, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Kyle return
ed last Tuesday from Lexington, Ky.
They will soon leave for Cincinnati,
Ohio, for the winter.
the Sanitarium last Friday evening
in honor Of Mrs. johnson, Of Pitts
burg, Pa. Those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Nathan Trent. Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Kyle, Misses Louise and AL
t:eda Settlers ard Dorthula Pack.
Mrs. Pack left Saturday for her
home.
There are six patients in the San
ltarium this week. All are doing
well.
Mrs. Reuben Mickens gave a very
pretty reception on last Wednesday
evening in honor Of Mrs. RObt. Lewis
and her son, Leroy. of Richmond,
Virginia. The evening was a great
success. Mrs. Lewis and son left
Thursday morning for Richmond.
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HUNTINGTON.

Mesdames Lena Gillard, G.. II.
Payne and T. r. Jenkins attended
the Home Coming and Emancipation
celebration at Gallipolis.
Miss Rosa Carter is visiting
friends in Ironton.
A number of our people attended
the Ordination service Of Rev. D. w.
Perdue at Guyandottc, Sunday after
noon.
Angus Carter, accompanied by rc-
iatives, attended the Emancipation
celebration in Washington, D. G..
Miss Revella Hughes left Tuesday
to resume her studies at Hartshorn
College in Richmond, Va.
Miss Ethel LOWS loft Saturday
evening for Kaymoor to teach school.
Miss Ophelia Daniels. who has
been the guest Of Miss Hazel Pack,
returned to her home in Hinton
Monday.
Mrs. Susie Meadows and two chill
dren are visiting relatives in Vir-
ginia.
J. D. Fulton, Of Columbus. is in
the city on business.
The sick this week are Mrs. Sylvia
Hill, of Cottage Grove, Mrs. Oneida
Hayden, Of Artisan Ave-. Mr.. Nc
Norton, Of Sixteenth street, and Mrs.
London at the residence Of Mrs.
Eliza Cobbs, Eighth avenue.
DR.. B. +. White. Dr.. Smith.
Mesdames Brooks, and McGhce we're
visiting the Orphans Home Sunday.
Mrs. Anna Starks spent Sunday
with friends in Charleston.
Mesdames Kate Cooley, VI. O. Nit
chell and Tina Mcdaniel spent the
22nd with friends in Cincinnati.
Robert Thomas, of Ironton, wa=
calling on friends here Sunday.
Rev. w. II. Thomas has purchased
the house he now occupies on 2th
avenue recently owned by Mr. and
Mrs. Gus Epps.
Miss Leora Woody. Of Bluefcld. is
visiting her uncle, Rev. G. +. Nc
Chez.
John Brown, Of Giatto, is in the
city.
Mrs. Parks, OF Ashland, was tho
guest Of her brother, Dan Morris. Of
Artisan avenue, Sunday.
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PRINCETON
again.

George Robinson, Of Red Sulphur,
returned here last week after an alb
sence of several months, for an in
definite stay.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Perry,
Monday, boy.
Miss c. B. Mitchell left for Blue
field Institute Monday to take the
post graduate course, accompanied
by Miss Wilmer Gardner, who en-
ters for her first time.
Alex. Franklin and family moved
here last week from Welch and have
begun housekeeping in their recent
ly bought property.
Nelson Lewis, Of Graham, was a
business visitor to our city last Tues
day.
The Odd Fellows have bills out
for banquet Saturday. Oct. /.
Attorney Parker from North Fork
was among the recent visitors here.
The death of Gordon G.. Madison,
on the morning Of Sunday, Sept. IS,
was shock to his many friends, al
though he had been a sufferer from
asthma for number of years. The
deceased was among the oldest citi-
zens here, and pioneer teacher,
having retired about four years ago.
He leaves a wife and son and a host
of friends to mourn his departure
Funeral services conducted by Rev
r. w. Hill; interment at lakewood
cemetery.
Joe Smith visited relatives and
friends at Williamson a few days
last week.
Rev w. r. Berger and N. II. Hill
were on business Thursday and Sat
urday at Bluefeld
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INSTITU TIE.

Miss Ethel Jones. Of Rendville. o.,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. C. E.
Jones this week.
Mrs. Roscoe Howard is quite i'll.
Jefferson Jordan is i'll at his home in
upper Institute. There seems to be
no chance for his recovery.
Mrs. K. l.. Jones and Mrs. Julius
Carol were the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wm. \. Spriggs Friday and
Saturday.
Mrs. Plummer and daughter Bes-
sic, Of Penscola. Florida, visited Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Lovett, Friday and
Saturday. '-'-' a.
w. Scott Brown and Il. Taylor
Brown spent Tuesday in Charleston.
DR.. +. J. Bowles, of Chicago, ILL.,
and Rev. E. w. B. Curry, president
Of Curry Institute, Urbana, O., were
distin guished visitors of the West
Virginia ColOred Institute last week.
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ST. .AIIANS.

The debate given at The church
Thursday night "resolvcd that the
Negro should emigrate to Africa"
was called a draw by the Judges,
DR.. f. Bell and Joel Taylor. The
Alternatives was discussed by Prof
Leroy Hall and Dr.. J. \. Hopkins.
negative, Rev. J. W. Robinson and
r. a. Neal.
Fred Price, Gilbert Davis, Golden
Smith, Bernard Jones, and Oscar
Williams were in Charleston We'd
neSday.
Fred Price and Gilbert Davis left
Sunday for Columbus where they
have employment.
Am"ng those who attended the
Emancipation celebration at Ban
croft Thursday. were Misses Lillian
and Clara Bunker, Ida Wilson and
Mrs. Alice Morton. KentOn and Os-
car Williams, Golden Smith and f.
H. Marshal.
Ernest Price returned Monday.
after spending few days with his
parents at Maiden.
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Rev. ID. W.. Perdue. preached Sun
day night -.- ---.. &C.,.
ISERWINN.


The "Rally" at the Baptist church
Sunday was success both spiritual
~ and financially. Rev. e. G.. Hol-
comb was installed as pastor. The
installation sermon was preached by
Rev. r. III. Mckoy. At evening
services Rev. McKoy. again address
the people. Eight members were
also received in the church
Mrs. Sarah Tatum has returned
home after pleasant visit. with
friends at Welch. ''~
The choir rendered some excel
lent music Sunday led by Prof.
Wormly. ..'..t.
Our public school has opened and
progressing nicely with f. d. Ruck-
er as principal and Miss Amanda
Jones assistant.
Jake Saunders. who has been sick
for year, continues very low
Mrs. BETTE Brice was in Bfuefield
last week for medical treatment.
Mrs. ella Russell and Mr.. and Mrs.
j. II. Hairston, of Susanna, were SUN
day guests of Mr., and Mrs. Tom
Hairston.
John Hutchinson Of Davis, was
here Sunday visiting relatives and
friends.
The new machine shop and sand
mill which is being put up here will
make an Improvement to this place.
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pT. PLEASANT.

Mrs. G. II. Jordan and grand
20 daughter, Helen Williams, came
home from Fairmont, Saturday
where they had been visiting Mrs.
Jordan's daughters, Mrs. Chas. Ham
ilton and Mrs. Edward Morton.
Mrs. George Williams and daught-
= er. Miss Georgiana, Of Jackson. are
guests of Mrs. Chas. johnson and
Mrs. Lewis Craig.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the Nj.
Il. church met with Mrs. Joseph Lin
coin, Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Armstcd
Mrs. Samuel Craig and Samuel Nc
Gee spent Sunday in Henderson. the
guests Of Mrs. Judia Williams and
family.
Mrs. Mary Richmond and daughter
Miss Salena Cobb. Of Columbus
spent a few days Of last week in
town the guests Of Mrs. Richmond
Aunts. Mrs. G. II. Jordan and l.. J.
Colston.
Mrs. George Williams and daught-
er, Miss Hazel, left Monday for their
home in Jackson. Miss Georgiana
remained to be the guest of Mrs.
Chas. Johnson for the next few days
Mrs. J. F. Henderson laid covers
for the following guests Saturday. at
dinner; Mr.. and Mrs. +. G.. Berry,
Athens, O.; Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Nuby, Columbus, O.; Mrs. Carter
and daughter, Miss Helen Marie, and
Mrs. Jones, Gallipols, Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence Henderson and Prof. j. G..
Patterson
Little Miss Ethel Lee, of Hunting
ton, was added to the enrolment of
primary room in Langston school.
Mrs. Joseph Alexander and grand
son left for Red Star Friday to be
the guests Of DR.. and Mrs. Washing
ton.
Mrs. Chas. Johnson is quite i'll at
this writing.
Miss Marie Lincoln left Tuesday,
for Wheeling to visit her sister, Miss
Lucy. for the next few weeks.
Miss Mary Gordan, of Farchance
passed through here Thursday en-
route to w. V. G.. I. While in town
she was guest of Mrs. A. II. Will
liams.
Joseph Jordan received a very
painful cut on the bottom Of his foot
Monday. 1t is feared he will not be
able to walk for sometime.
Among the number that attended
the 22nd celebration at Gallipolis
Fair ground were Mr. and Mrs
Joseph Lincoln, C. II. Jordan and
daughter, Mrs. A. II. Williams, Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur McFeters and
daughter, Miss Anna Green, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Henderson and quite a
number Of other young ladies and
gentlemen.
Miss Hadassa Jones, OF Ga1liDolis,
spent Friday and Saturday in town
the guest Of Miss Salena Cobb and
Miss MCsella II. Closton.
Mrs. Sarah Washington, of Win
field, was in town Tuesday guest of
Mrs. Fred Roberts,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-29

Va, was the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. Mills last week, ~ ~ -
Moses Wood was in Charleston
Friday to visit his brother in the
hospital.
Tom Carter is able to walk around
again.
ED. Dawson is in the city visiting
his sister, Mrs. Agnes Lewis.
Henry Coleman has returned from
his trip to Virginia.
Mrs. Mittie Erby and sister, Mrs.
Nj. Price. have returned from Vir-
.ginia and report a pleasant trip. -
Frank Wren is able to be out
again. -..'"-
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BANG ROFT.

The citizens Of Plymouth, Ban
croft, Betsy, and Raymond city, held
the first Emancipation Celebration
mat has ever took place in this sec
ton Of the State.
AS early as o'clock the crowds
began to assemble, and before nine
there was large num0er upon the
grounds. At 10 O'Clock the first
ball gam" was called. RAYMOND III
gers vs.. Plymouth Clippers. pThe vic
tory went to the Tigers. score 3 TO
|. At | p. m, there was speaking
at the park. The speakers were Rev.
l. '. Bryant. DR.. W. r. Sinclair and
Prosecuting Attorney G.. G. Knapp.
Rev. Bryant never appeared to better
advantage than on this occasion. He
discussed at length the past condi-
tons, present surroundings, and the
futur" possibilities Of the Negro Of
America. Dr.. Sinclair, in brief
ana we'll prepared speech dealt main
T. Wtth 'elatjOn Of the Negro to the
American government. Prosecuting
Attorney G. G. Knapp lauded their
rapid progress during the last forty
seven years.
The Emancipation Proclamation
was read by Mrs. Homer Phillips.
Harry Kyle, Of Columbus. was tho
pleasant guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. W.
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HOW GOOD NEWS SPREADS.

II am 70 years old and travel most
Of the time" writes B. F.. Tolson, Of
Eitzahethtown, Ky. 'EverywhereI
go | recommend Electric Bitters, be-
cause | owe my excellent health and
Vitality to them. They effect cure
everytime." They never fail to tone
the stomach, regulate the kidneys and
bowels, stimulate the liver, invigo-
rate the nerves and purify the blood.
fhey work wonders for weak, run
down men and women, restoring
strength, vigor and health that's Il
daily JOY. Only soc. Satisfaction is
positively guaranteed by all drug
gists.
9-1(-5t
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lawyers, of Bctsey, Friday.

SawNors, of Betsey, Friday. k,
y. Person, of Raymond, attended
services here Sunday.
DR.. NJ. 7. Sinclair made profess
H0nal visit to Raymond Thursday
and Sunday.
lhe Ladies, Improvement League
WAS entertained last week by Mrs.
Elijah Stevens, Of Plymouth. At
ter the general routine of business,
an excellent program was rendered
10y members Of the League. They
nave changed their meetings from
the first and third THURSDAYS to the
first and third Saturdays OF each
month.
/. G. Nuttrr Of Charleston, was
here Sunday in the interest of the
ElkS. while here he was the guest
of Dr. and Airs. NJ. r. Sinclair.
MIR. and Mrs. Tibhs. Of Raymond,
were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edw.
Hicks Sunday
Mrs. Josie Scott and MIR. Edw.
Robinson are visiting friends at VIM
ifrCde this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Woods, of
Betsey, were Sunday guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Brooks of Plymouth.
t. II. Hale, the tailor. Of Charles
ton, is visiting our town on business
Mrs. Hale Dickerson was bust
ness visitor in Bctsey Monday.
Cephus, the little son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Harris, or Brtsey. ran
nail in his foot Thursday.
Mrs. William Mickens ard Miss
Stella Smith, Of Plymouth, have
gone to Virginia to visit relatives
and friends.
y large number from st. Adams
and Raymond attended the Emanci-
patton Celebration here Thursday.
Mrs. Malinda Forman and Mrs,
Richard Smith are sick this week.
Mrs. Charles Dickerson, of Bid
we'll, Ohio, and little daughter Lii
liam. are visiting her husband at
- IL tllS W eeh.
Mrs. J. w. Sawyers, of Betsev,
spent Monday the guest of Mrs. Edw.
Hicks of Bancroft
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Stevenson, Of
Plymouth, attended the Emancipa
ton Celebration at Bidwen, Ohio,
last Thursday.
Francis Harris, Of Betsey. left for
Charleston Thursday, where he will
enter school.
Miss Viola Smith. Of Plymouth
left last week for Institute where she
will attend the West Virginia Col
ored Institute.
Rev. J. W. Crosby, of Raymond,
hlled the pulpit of Mt. Zion Baptist
Church Sunday morning and evening,
preaching two very instructive SER
mons. While here he was the guest
ofsAlr. and Mrs. Homer Phillips.
kMrs. Spencer Smith, of Plymouth,
is visiting friends in Gallipolis this
week.
Rev. Graham, of Cedar Grove. the
a. NJ. f.. minister, preached F:iday
night here.
Mrs. c. W. Harris, of Betsey. was
calling on friends in Bancroft Sun
day.
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EITTON.

The church Aid Society met last
Thursday in it's regular session at
Mrs. r. j. Harvcy's, and after the
meeting delicious refreshments were
served.
Mrs. Laura Coleman and children
Wcr" out Of town q few days visiting
friends at Boomer.
Miss Gertrude T.. Johnson. who has
been sick with appendicitis, is better
at this writing.
Charlie Mills and little daughter,
Laura, were in Montgomery Friday.
Mrs, Clcmmy Garrett, Of Louisa,
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PARK ERSBCRG.

Miss Rebecca Brown entertained
Tuesday at five o'clock dinner in
honor OF her guest, Mrs. Lizzie Jack
son, Of Pittsburg, Pa. Those pres
ent were: Misses Esther Colston,
Lena McClung, Joanna Maston,
Mary Feyton, Bernardine Peyton,
Mrs. Emma GUSTS, Mrs. Clora vWihr
lams, Mrs. Jackson. :
Miss Mable Williams returned, last
week, from Columbus,O.
Mrs. Winnie Fish returned, last
week, from Springfield and Columbus,
0. She was accompanied by her
mother, who will visit her. -.-
Miss Maud Williams left Friday
for Columbus.
Miss Frances Martin spent few
days in the city, the guest of Mrs
Clara Jefferson. She was en- route
to her school, in Morgantown.
Emancipation Day was fittingly
celebrated at City Park. A good
crowd turned out to hear the speak
ing.
Matthew Obie, Of Clarksburg, was
here to play in the K. of P. Band
Emancipation Day.
y crowd attended the dance, in
Bclpre, given by Meetings. Orches-
ira the twenty-second.
Mrs. Phyllis Hayes has returned
| nniptc
! Rev. Pierce, Of Columbus, O.. de-
livered the Emancipation address, at
City Park. Rev. Pierce was former
ly pastor Of the w. Church here.
Miss Claudia Watkins has returned
to Storcr College.
Earl GOOdin, Geo. washington and
Harry Moates have gone to Howard
University.
Miss Alice Whitaker, Of Charles
ton, spent a few days with Miss Mar
tina Brown, Miss Whitaker was en-
route to Storer College.
Mrs. Junius Johnson spent the
22nd in Huntington.
Misses Emma and Rosa Lewis
have returned from Huntington,
where they visited several weeks.
Miss Rebecca Brown and her guest.
Mrs. Jackson, were shopping in Ma
rietta, Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. McClung, who is i'll at
her sisters in Cambridge, O., is no
| better.
Miss DENNY Of Boston sang at the
Baptist Church, Sept. goth, assisted
by local talent. The program was
as follows:
Fifth Nocturn meetings. Orchestra
| citation--COlumbu Mary Dodd
SolO-The Bobolink Miss DENNY
! Recitation--Selected Miss Colston
| SOLO .,........... Miss DENNY
| Reading ..'.... Prof. Jefferson
| Violin Solo $3.50. Mr.. Jack McClung
Duet--Crossing the Bar--Mrs. Clora
Williams and Miss Esther Colston
Solo .............. Miss DENNY
Mrs. Clora Williams, accompanist.
Mrs. Sib. Smith, who has been con-
| fined in St. Joseph's Hospital. has
been removed to the home Of her
brother, Rev Toney, and is improy-
; ing.
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Mrs. ]. W, shellcroft. who has been
very sick. is now able to be out
Charley Wells has returned homo
from Gallipolis, o., where he has
been employed.
Mrs. Lizzie Jackson left, Tuesday,
for Pittsburg.
Mrs. Emma Williams went to Ma
rletta; Sunday. >,.,
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HINTON.

R"T Campbell, Of Union, preached
good sermon Sunday evening at
eight O'Clock in the Second Baptist
church. There was a good crowd
present and the sermon was enjoyed
by all.
very pretty supper was given
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-07-29

Louis on election day. Her first
glimpse Of the excitement of an cleo
ton came with her arrival In St. Louis.
When the returns began to come in
she was more anxious. even to assist
In directing an election. and this year
her ambitions are to be gratified.
When the Democratic organization
established Its headquarters. several
months ago. at Broadway and Olive
street, and placed Claude T. Jarvis In
charge as assistant to Secretary A. L.
Harty Of Bloomfield, the committee au-
thorized Jarvis to employ an assist
ant. 1t was then that Miss Bubb be-
came attached to the Democratic head
quarters.
Not only is Miss Bubb an assistant
to Jarvis. but when be Is busy with
other matters, and when Executive
Chairman w. H. johnson OF Montgom-
cry City is In St Louis. 1t Is to the
young lady to whom the state leaders
turn for detail of the headquarters
Since the press headquarters have
opened In the same suite of offices the
woman has been Of invaluable service
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-07-29
An Easy FIT.

A number of years ago there lived
in northern New Hampshire a notori-
GUS woman-hater. 1t was before the
day of ready made clothing. and want
ing new suit. he was obliged to take
the material to the village tailoress.
She took his measurements. and when
she cut the coat, made liberal al
lowance on each seam.
The mans dislike of women in gen.
eral prevented his having a fitting.
He took the finished garment without
trying 1t on. 1t was much too large.
and his disgust was apparent in the
answer he made to the friendly loafer
on his first visit to the post office.
when he wore the despised article.
Got a new coat. Obed?" said the
loafer.
No. hain't." said Obed. I've got
seven yards OF Goth wrapped round
me."-Youth's Companion.
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Ne ceyemawaIef QaxsecysN1oN g
BARN DOOR RECORDS

Following an inspection trip made
by Mayor Busse's milk commission. al
companied by DIR. Evans and depart
mental associates-a trip made by au-
tomobile and which included the Wis
itation of many farms. large and small.
between Evanston and Palatine-
health officials told of the measures
that have been adopted to raise the
standard of the dairies supplying Chi
cago
How well one should be satisfied
with what was seen the other day de-
pends altogether upon the point of
view," said Commissioner Evans. I'm
the first place the trip showed i'm
provement over the past. Such i'm
provement is going on constantly and
1t Is encouraging. But to say that all
that should be accomplished has been
accomplished would be far from the
fact.
Chicago has six inspectors, whose
territory extends $50 miles from Chi
cago. and includes 10000 dairies We
must have more inspectors. but In the
meantime we are going what can be
done with the six that we have
"One fact that | thought of some
significance was that when we stopped
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-07-29
Car Boy. Goes to Philippine
Islands.

London.-Sir Clifford Robinson. the
"tramway king" has gone to the Phil
ippines on secret mission for the
Speyer brothers, who financed the un-
derground railways of London. To
what extent British capitalists are
planning to build trolley lines in Ma
nila and elsewhere In Luzon has not
been made public. but the belief In
banking circles is that the Americans
will have to hustle to get a trolley
footing in their insular possessions,
as Sir Clifford is a man of quick ac-
tion. aggressive. of the Yerkes type.
and widely known as builder and an
organizer.
He has had an unusual history
When boy of twelve he collected
fares on one of the first English cars
which George Francis Train, the
American eccentric genius. introduced
at Birkenhead as novelty in 1860.
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WOMAN A GOOD POLITICIAN
Miss Clara Bubb is Ably Assisting
the Democrats Of Missouri In
Campaign.

st. Louis. Mo.-The history Of cam
paigns In Missouri for several years
has shown the guiding hand Of a wom-
an in the planning and executing of
political fights. Itewas so two years
ago. when both the Republican and
Democratic committees employed
women in confidential capacities. and
1T is true this campaign, at least with
the Democratic state committee, which
has a woman in its headquarters In
the Commonwealth Trust building.
Two years ago Miss Clara Bubb. who
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-07-29
Two Cent? Paid as Tax.

Salem, Ore-The state treasury's
office has Just received the smallest
remittance ever received under the
gross earnings tax law-two cents.
The pennies came from o. Dieck-
hoff, general manager of the Valley &
Coast Telephone company, who makes
affidavit that the gross earnings of his
company for the year ended December
81. 1909. we're 80 cents. The exact
amount for the state was 1.S cents.
To collect this tax the state sent
two notices to the company. and after
the remittance arrived the receipt was
mailed-a, total of six cents for potage
alone. The company expended the
price of one two-cent stamp in addi-
tion to the cost of its stationery and
affidavit