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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10

Millions of Catholics. in the thou,
sands Of churches In every nation.
The ceremony Of sprinkling the
ashes on Ash Wednesday has come
down through the ages from the days
when none but sinners submitted to
public penance were allowed to re-
ceiVe them. They presented them
selves at the churches before the
mass on Ash Wednesday, avowed
their faults and then were covered
by the priests with sackcloth OF pom
ance, sprinkled with ashes and SOL
EMMY driven from the church doors
TO return 40 days later on Holy
Thursday. From this comes the we'll
known term In sackcloth and ash
es." After the abolition of publfs
Penanee, tho present ceremony wo,
adopted.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10
Negro Workers
i. Summer School

Religious training at the summer
school at Durham, N. c., for Negro
religious workers Of all kind promis-
es to be Of unusual interest.
+. Among those already engaged to
conduct classes are the following: .
Miss Laura C. Faucet, Pittsbure,
Pa, teacher Of. domestic science.
Prof. G. g. O'Kelly, Principal Stat
er Normal School, Winston, N. C. -.
Miss Grace; Hsmming#ay, Indiana.
l. Pref. G. #. Boyer, St. Augustine
school, Raleigh, N. G. y" ''' '.'~S'
DR.. D: Webster Davis, Richmond,
Va,
Prof. T. A. Long, Biddle Universe
ty, Charlotte, N. G.
Or: John E. Ford, Jacksonville,
Fla. -,
Archdeacon George w. Ayant, New
Bern, N. G. .,-.:
Rev. DR.. NJ: w. Gilbert, New York
City.
Prof. P. w. Dawkins, Durham, N,
Rev. DR.. Jesse l.. Hurlburt, New
ark, N. J.
Prof. w. II. Hannum, Livingston
College; Salisbury, N: C. ..
Prof. p W. Moore, State Normal
School; Elizabeth City, N. c., and
others. .- . .- -... ... ..--' -
Preachers here may obtain re-
newed inspiration; evangelists will be
sure to get additional lights. Mis-
slonaries, deaconesses, Y. NJ. c.. A.
and Y. w. G.. A. Workers will receive
instruction having direct bearing on
their work. Besides these, classes
will be formed In domestic science,
arts and crafts, needleworll and
shorthand. In these latter, eminent
teachers have been, secured SO that
teachers may be instructed in normal
methods along these lines.
All students will have the
benefit Of about 200 public lee
lures, entertainments, ETC., at a cost
OF about IL cents each.
Negroes haNe-never- had before so
rich q literary treat provided for
them. The president, Dr. James e.
Shepard, of Durham, N. c., is espec-
tally fortunate in securing such q
high order Of talent
Applications should be made to the
president for admission.
2-1O-4t.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10
BEGINNING OF LENT

Today is Ash Wednesday and
marks the beginning Of the season Of
Lent and the day will be observed by
the Catholics and Episcobalians the
world over Following the old GUS
tom of sprinkling the people with the
ashes at the beginning Of the Lenten
season the foreheads Of the Catholics
throughout the world will be marked
with ashes In the sign Of the cross
and Cath oltez priests today. will pro-
nouhca tho words Remember, man,
that dust thou art and to dust thou
shalt return" over the heads of many
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10
Abolish Negro
Secret Societies

A bill Is soon. to appear - In the
House and Senate which will prevent
the use of names Of established secret
orderS being. used bYA other persons
than the SUCCESSORS to the persons
who founded them
For instance, there are many or
ders which have been chartered by
the national or state governments,
and since. that time, colored fraternt-
ties using the same name have come
into existence. ST..
The law will be a copy Of the Geor-
gia law On the subject. and will be
rigid Ia It's provisions. --Richmond
Va, Journal.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10
THE JIM GROW NEGRO.
(Waahington Bee.)

Have YOU ever seen Jim Grow"
Negro? - If" you have not stand out
side those motion picture shows on
Seventh street and watch the Jim
crow" NeEo enter the side door and
take his. scat: In. separate. depart
ment made for him. Stand on the
outside ofithe Academy and watch the
Jim Grow" Negro purchase admiss
sion ticket8, for the. pea nut gallery.
The Jim Grow" Negro may be, found
anywhere in town. He would rather
eat from q slop can used by white
firm than sit at first-class table pre-
sided over by, his own: people The
Bee has said time and time again
that there are two up-to-date moving
picture. theatres, far superior to those
who Jim Grow" the Negro, but It
seems that this i'm Crow. Negro
prefers to appeal to the white ticket
seller, for admission and be refused.
The 'Jim Crow Negro lie, not only
among the lower classes, but you will
find them among, the, more. intellie
gent colored. Americans. A delega-
ton, Of eolored; women set out to
boycott a certain, moving picture the
atre because they heard that the coll
ored man was running 1t for a white
man, and" yet these self same individ-
uals would rather take a seat in a
Jim Grow" theatre conducted by a
white man. The Jim Grow" Negro
is not only an idiot, but he lacks
Tcommon decency. Whenever you see
a "J1m Crow" put a stamp on him
fie should be- marked and discarded
from decent society. The Bee pro-
poses to make~knoWn the Jim Crow
Negro. If the white man wants the
money Of colored man let the COL
ored man be given the same consid-
GRAFTON that is given his white pat
irons. Let the churches, societies and
all other organizations spot and os-
! tracise the Jim. Crow Negro. 49,.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10

H. =. -. -. ....
Il. Re. Republic |
-----~----.--. - -
WILL BE PLACED ON SOUND FL.
.NANCIAL BASIS IF KNOX
g.. .. HAS HIS WAY.
Secretary. Of State Proposes Wise
Plan for the Rehabilitation or
, w., . CSiifhtaYs Affairs. 'r"r' ~

CThompson National News Bureau
Washington, D. c., Feb. 9.-The
plan adopted by Secretary Knox and
approved by President Taft for the
rehabilitation Of Liberia Is regarded
by the people OF this country as the
Wisest step. that could have. been TAX
en- under existing conditions. Nego-
tiations are In progress looking to
the taking over Of the entire indebt-
edness Of the ,Liberian Republic by
Wall Street, capitalists, and further
moneys may be provided for the de-
Velopment Of the rich natural resour-
ces OF that delightful garden spot Of
the Dark Continent. 1t Is known that
there are countless fortunes tied up
in the lumber, cotton, coffee, rubber
and other industries, and the gold,
copper and. iron mines contain wealth
that would stagger a count Of Monte
Cristo. 1t is understood that the
American authorities, acting under
the clause IN the treaties permitting
the United States to exercise it's good
offices IN behalf of Liberia when call
upon, have arranged to have the
iinanciers furnish the necessary funds
for the payment Of the national debt
and guarantee the safety Of the loan
as-Was done. in the caset Of Sante Do
mingo. The recommendation Of the
Llberian commission, Of which. Mr..
l3mmet J. Scott was the colorad men,
hcr,-are~ to he followed very c1usely.
Some OF the very practical suggest
ions Of this commission are that the
country detail a number Of army Of
tic4rs for the training Of q frontier
police. and 4 good start has been
made in this direction by the sending
Of Lieut. 3. O. Davis to Montovia aa
Military AttachC, to report on thel de-
STABILITY Of such policy; second,
there should be an agricultural ex-
pert on the ground, to assist In the
development. Of the farming industries
on scientific basis. As the United
States assumes large financial obliga-
tons in this connection, it will be the
privilege Of this country to place In
charge a collector Of customs. With
the plan here outlined 90 practically
agreed upon, speculation is rife as to
who will be named to fill thd i1npor-
tant posts thus created Without
doubt all Of the officers to assist in
building up 4 COnst0bulary, the agri-
cultural expert and the collector Of
customs. with their necessary help
ers, will be members OF tho Negro
race. Who will be the lucky ones?
The collectorshiD will naturally come
IN for the largest measure Of discuss
ion, and as there must be number
Of well-paying dcDutyships, clerk
ships, and aids Of varying degrees of
authority, the anxious ones all over
the land are perking up and taking
notice OF this Liberian melon" that
Is likely to be cut at an early date.
The particulars will be reportAd to
the senate as soon as they can be
worked out and we shall know just
where Eve are at"
F., - ~ . |
Charles Banks, cashier Of the Bank
Of Mound Bayou, was in consultation
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10
West Side Briefs.

Mrs. N. M. Rurdette, of Mink
Shoals, was in the city yesterday
visiting friends. ~ w
: c.. p. Harold and James SnSdeH
left yesterday for Hinton on business
Miss Lena Shaver, of Glenwood
Heights, was in the city today On
shopping trip.
Miss Maude Stanley, of'Dapa, who
has been visiting friends in the cfgy5
for q few days, has returned to+her.
home. ....a, ~.
Mrs. E. A. Meyer, Of Tenpessee
avenue, is i'll at her home today st''@s
The Young Ladies' Aid OF Calyafy
church met last evening at the R6nds
Of Miss Katherine Holstejn, often
nessee avenue. .,.G ,,a4 I..,
. Mrs. d. II. Pierson, Of Red Sal
phur, is in the city for q few dayB
visiting her daughter, Mrs; John
Ramsey. 80
Miss Clara Woods Sf6ft W. ay,
for a visit TO friends In CintinnatiY2t
Charles Fisher left yesterday for
Columbus on short busipess trip, q
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10

Captain Jamea DowsiB&. has rev
turned from a bnainess trip III the.
New River field, ana while He asys
1T is pretty hard luck to, return To
Charleston and find that hfs ROb6R
has been destroyed by FIRE, ,takeas no
matter philosophicaliy. Capt Dawy
sing lost all OF his. household effects
when his house burned o few days
ago He held no insurance. : :" % e
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10
WHAT Constitutes A NEGRO.
CF'rom the Odd Fellows Journal.

Nrlou. LHe oqu fellOW journal. J
The Supreme Court Of the State of
Louisiana has solemnIy declared that
in contemplation Of the. law "a Ne
gro Is person having a pereeptible
mixture Of Negro blood" The court
makes the train conductor, the hotel
keeper and most any old lout the
judge of what is "perceptible mix
ture.' There are liable to- be as ma
ny differences as to what constitutes
"a perceptible. MIXTURE" as there are
white people in the south, AS we
all know, there are many people who
have. no mixture OF Negro blood who
are much darker in complexion than
some others who have, The railroads
have to be protected from suits aris-
ing from, the: mistakes .of. conductors,
Hence this peculiar opinion.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10

second wife survive him.
/. At present no suggestion Is made
as to who will succeed DR.. Lee as
pastor at Vermont Avenue Baptist
church. 1t Is certain that the con-
gregation will look far and wide be-
fore a decision is reached.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10
Senator SCOTS: Announcement
Wheeling, w. Va, Feb. Sth, 1910
To My Constituents:

Wheeling, w. Ia,
To
hope to be returned the United
term to During have had the
done utmost the ulsbudng
business interests My political the
elected to the City Wheeling
present time is book
ally by Il shall
snail ABUSE hope
could wound Is
candidacy the
Ing to fear from the Republicans Of WestVi
Leaving
Yours respectfully.
N. B. SCOTT.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10
GIRL
WINS PRIZE
Fonfteen Years of Age She Wins
Over 10000 Whites and Was
Awarded Coveted Medal.

New York, Feb. 4.--Estelle II.
Gibbs, a Negro girl. fourteen years
old, Of Hoboken, y. j., received today
the first pyle, gold medal at the
graduating exercises Of the Hoboken
public school pupils.
She had the highest average Of any
public school scholar in the city
SO 1-3 per cent on six subjects. The
medal was presented by Mayor Con-
zelos.
There are 10000 white pupils In
the schools and only is Negroes.
Only il Negro families live in Hobo
ken. Estelle is the daughter Of q
Pullman car porter.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10

Occasionally law m"',.'e ~ With
the early bird that is served at O..
M with o cold bottle.
There is something wrong with the
Wnman who isn't rs anxious TO make
pence as sho Is to start rough
house.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10

Charles Banks, cashier Of the Bank
Of Mound Bayou, was in consultation
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-02-10

=, Religious training. at the summer
school at Durham, N. c., for Negro
religious workers Of all kind promis-
es to be Of unusual interest,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-12
The Best Musical Event Yet

Saturday and Monday nights. under
the auspices of the Congregational la
dies aid society, was staged the best
home talent musical entertainment of a
vocal nature ever enjoyed by our peo-
pie. To give special mention to each
of the seventy-five participants would
be impossible, but we voice only the
sentiment of the audience in declaring
that there were no weak spots in the
entire program.
Mrs. Anne Hooking Smith, under
whose direction the entertainment was
given and to whose ability and enthusi-
asm may be attributed the complete
success of the project, says that Viro-
qua is far above cities of its rank in
population as regards vocal talent, and
it is her intention to return in a few
months and present a more elaborate
and difficult vocal treat. Through her
twenty years of experience in this
work, she is eminently qualified to pass
on what constitutes merit in her work,
and we should accept her statement as
very decided complement to our mu-
steal development. If that is possible,
we predict larger houses for her return
engagement than those enjoyed by her
first appearance here.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-12

WINTER, Oct. S.-The final chapter
in the Dietz story was written today.
The outlaw surrendered at 3:20 this af-
ternoon, after his cabin had been sur
rounded by thirty five deputies, under
command of Sheriff Madden, aud under
fire since morning The end did rot
come until one deputy had been killed
and the ear of another shot off DietZ
himself was shot in his left hand
Oscar Harp, aged 80, deputy, was
found dead on the hill behind the Dietz
home. He had been shot through the
head while crawling toward the lumber
piles. Chef Colpitch, another deputy,
returned to camp after the surrender
with his right ear shot off.
Dietz has a serious wound through
his left land and scratch on his face
from the flying chips
Il surrendered at the pleading of my
wife who is about to become a mother.
said Dietz, after he had been handcuff-
ed.
II was afraid my wife and children
would be killed. We were huddled in a
conner behind boxes and you can so in
the house there and see the bullets on
the floor.
FIRST SHOT FIRED
The first shot in the battle was fired
at 9:45 O'Clock. At that time Leslie
Dietz was out in the clearing after the
cows. He was an eighth of mile from
the cabin and each step was bringing
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-12
CHURCH NOTES

Aid society of Catholic church will be
entertained at the home of Mrs. John
Devlin on Wednesday, October 10. All
are welcome.
Young peoples society of Synod
church meets at Louis Solberg's next
Sunday at 800 p. m.
Congregational aid society will hold
its annual rummage sale in the Rice
building on Friday and Saturday, Ccto-
her q and %. All goods are guaran-
teed TO cosTie from clean homes and
will be sold at very low rates.
The four days. mission meeting of
the United church held at Westby last
week, reached its climax last Sunday
when mission services were held in all
congregations of Rev. Sybilrud' 8 charge
in the forenoon, while in the afternoon
all the visiting missionaries and pastors
assembled at Westby and delivered
closing speeches, interspersed with
songs by the choir. The mission offer
ing placed on the altar at Westby
amounted to $3.50. In the OF er
churches total of about 1915 was Of
fered. About $50 was cleared by the
ladies of the church through sale of
lunches. This makes total of about
ing. The United Norwegian Lutheran
church is an active missionary church.
1t has two foreign mission fields; one
in Madagascar with about 300, 900 heath
ems and the other in central China with
about 3, 1000, 600 of heather. The home
mission field is mainly in Canada and in
the western and northwestern states.
This church body spent last year about
$3.50, 600 for missions.
Rev. D. T. Bergen, president of the
Red Wing district of Hauge's Lutheran
church, will preach in the Synod church
in Viroqua tomorrow Thursday even
ing at 7:30 o'clock.
Services will be held on the Spring
vile circuit next Sunday as follows:
Springville, preaching service and Sun
day school at 1920 a. m. and II 80 a.
m, respectively; Brookville, preaching
300 p. M; Liberty Pole, preaching 7:90
p. m. Bishop Branch tomorrow (Thurs-
day. evening.
The ladies of the September and 0c-
tober division of the Methodist aid so
ciety will give a progressive tea on the
afternoon of Friday, October IA, from
to o'clock. The first course will be
served at the home of Mrs. James
Treseder, second course at the home of
Mrs. P. H. Oftedahl, and third course
at the home of Mrs. N. d. McLees.
Price for all three courses, Is cents.
The usual Sunday services will be
held at the Congregational church next
Sunday. The pastors morning topic
will be ''The Breadth of Jesrs and
the evening subject '"The True Appre-
ciation of Small Things f."
Confirmation services will be conduct
ed at the Synod church next Sunday at
1920 a. m An offering will be taken
for the "Home mission" fund of the
Synod. In the afternoon the Young
Peoples society will meet at the home
of Louis Solberg on Belgium Ridge.
Election of officers for the following
year will be held. All welcome.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-12
A SuccessfuI Meeting

The series of meetings now in pro
gress at the Christian church are prov
ing very successful both from the
standpoint Of attendance and in the
number of conversions which have TAX
en- place. Already nearly score have
been added to the church. Evangelist
Henderson, delivers his message with
earnestness and power and it will not
be his fault if anyone is not a Christian
when he leaves the town. Great crowds
are listening nightly to the forcefui
sermons aud many are talking earnest
" of preparing for the future life. On
Sunday evening difficulty was expert
enced in accommodating the large au-
dience, but more seat room will be pro-
vided. If you have not attended these
services yet, you are missing a great
deal. Day aud night services both will
probably be neld next week. Watch
for further announcements.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-12

Ole Frederickson has been notified by
Congressman Kopp that he will be
recommended for the appointment to
the vacancy existing in the Westby
postoffice caused by resignation of +.
G. Bratlie. There was a spirited rival
ry among six gentlemen and their
friends for the succession. The candi-
dates are all competent and worthy
men, but only ore could win. Mr..
Frederickson is well qualified and
worthy and will make Westby postOffice
patrons an efficient servant.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-12
MARRIED
sAuER- HARTIE

His numerous friends in this city
were surprised to learn that Mr.. S. j..
Sauer had quietly journeyed to Austin,
Minnesota, and become united in mar
riage to Miss Kathryn Hartje Of that
city. The ceremony was performed on
September 18th.
Mr.. Sauer is member of the hard
ware firm of Anderson a. Sauer and
during his several years residence in
this cit, has gained the friendship of
all with whom he has come in contact.
The newly wed couple have already
taken up housekeeping duties in the
Seaton residence in Second ward.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-12

The above cut shows the Synod Kick
apoo church near Folsom as it was re-
dedicated on Sunday, October 2, by
Rev. II. Halvorsen of Westby, assisted
by Reys. Chr. Hjermstad of New Lis
bon, o. X. Ramberg of Whitehall and
Smeby of this city, who is the present
pastor of the congregation.
The main body of the church was
dedicated October II, 1898, by Rev.
Halvorsen, then bishop of the eastern
district of the Norwegian Synod; the
church then being his charge. Since
that time a steeple has been added; al
so a chancel, sacristy and mothers
room" have been added to the main
edifice, which, together with new fur
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-12
wATERMAN-NoRRIs

At the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Norris, on Wednes-
day of last week, occurred the marriage
of their only daughter, Miss Mae, to
Mr.. Ray Waterman Rev. C. +. But
tiers officiating. Only the immediate
relatives and few friends of the con-
tracing couple were present. Both
bride and groom were reared in the VII
cinity of this city and are numbered
among our best young people. Mr..
Waterman is a valued employe in the
grocery department of the Lindemann
store
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-12

Members of the Viroqua gun club
have scores to date as follows: Fifty
shots, Butt 425. Parker 40e; forty shots,
Aulsebrook 800, Hayes 326, Byers 3l3,
Speilum 292: thirty shots, Honaker 253;
twenty shots. Davis 153. Ellefson 141;
ten shots, Weber IS, Overton q, Riley
81, Hook 65.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-12
Teachers Institute

A two-day teachers institute will be
held at the high school building in this
city on Friday and Saturday of this
week. The conductors will be Profess
Ors w. H. Cheever, w. p. Colburn, a.
z. Smith, Superintendent Gardner and
Miss Ella Wilson. Similar Institutes
will be held later at La Fargo and
Hillshoro.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-12
Short News Stories of Interest
Up by Censor Reporters from, varlou. Source.
INDIAN SUMNER

These Is lnJun summer days,
Mornin's there's a s0rter haze
In the air. an evenin's tool
An the sunset shinin' through
Makes the air look sorter pink.
Til feller'd sorter think
Thet all heavens angel hands
Had took roses in their hands
An had sqnoze 'em till the red
Had come out of EN- an spread
Thinnin' as it spread from where
They was down an thro' the air
Til thesworld was pink-and now
I'll 90 milk the cow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1910-10-12
Injured in a Runway

Last Sunday evening as Mr.. and Mrs.
N. A. Swiggum, Albert johnson and
wife were approaching town, having
spent the day at Robert Robertson 8,
the team they were driving took fright
on the hill east of Ananias Halls, and
ran some distance before being checked.
Mrs. johnson was either thrown or
jumped from the vehicle, sustaining a
broken ankle.
Blanket bargains at the Fair Saw
ings Store.
Fountain pens from 75c t., S1.50 at
o. E. Davis drug store.