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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15

The mother of Rev. John Hurst.
financial secretary of the A. M. E.
Church, is dead, having passed away
at Port-au-Prince few days ago
The deceased was the daughter Of
the late John Gordon, Of Philadel-
phia, and was seventy-six years Of
age. Mrs. Hurst had recently re-
turned to Haiti, after visit Of near
ly year to her son, between whom
there had existed the deepest attach
ment. She was active In religious
work and was beloved by all class
es OF Haitians. The sympathy Of
the entire country goes out to Hurst
in his hour Of sad bereavement.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15

influence across the water OF no
small proportions and -his-report
will no doubt be of great value in
opening the eyes and generating a
warmer friendship for the race in
quarters where such interest may be
valuable. Though identified with
tho economic and literary life of
England, Mr.. Barker is native Of
Germany
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15
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paintings, the work of her distin-
gulshcd and talented husband. Mr..
Tanner isl the son of Bishop B. u.
1anner, OF the A. NJ. T.. Church. and
r-manY-YcarS- has made his-hqme
in Paris, France. Several of his mas
terple~es have been honored with a
place in the French Academy of Fine
Arts and have attracted internation-
al attention.. 1t is said that the Cor
coran Gallery has secured this eXhi-
bltlon after years of effort. 1t is ex-
pected that the art-loving colored
people of Washington will turn out
en- masse to view Mr.. Tanners work.
Last week that illustriOus son of
Kentucky and the most beloved Of
lurists, Justice John Marshall Har-
Ian, of the Supreme Court, celebrat-
ed the close Of thirty-three years of
service on that bench. Justice Har-
M deRhed THE 'ern1ine, of the high
est tribunal in the land December
10, 1877, at the age Of A years. FTe
is past seVenty-seven now, but is hale
and hearty, and seems good for sew
eral more years Of active service.
His decisions have always been on
the human side of the great cues
tons affecting the Negro, and his in
dependence Of the narrow view of
the American people on the civic
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15

ing sincere congratulations. His
Nashftlfe- aaniifers are to give him q
rousing "send-off" on the eve Of his
departure, to become Register of the
Treasury.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15

Charles II. Stewart, of Indianapo-
lis, Ind, has resigned his position as
clerk In the Census Bureau, and will
probably return to the Hoosier CAPT
tai to resume his newspaper work.
For number of years Mr.. Stewart
was advertising manager on the In
dianapolis Freeman, and has been
active in the political affairs Of his
state and county.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15

Il. w. Easley, manager of the Hia-
watha Theater, surprised. his friends
last week by dropping over to Balti-
more and getting married to one of
the society bellies of the Monumental
City. The happy couple are spend
ing their honeymoon in Boston, and
will be at home in a short time on
18th street, between and T streets.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15

Prof. Kelly Miller will be the
speaker at the Y. NJ. C. As Sunday
meeting for~men, December IS. On
christmas Day special services will
be held In the main auditorium Of
True Reformers't Hall, and num-
Der of well-known divines will take
part. %sf,,., - MiAMi NH!
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15

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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15

j. Ellis Barker, of London, Eng
land, is in the city, and is making a
close examination of educational, So
Geological, and industrial conditions,
with a view of incorporating his find
ings in a comprehensive report for
the instruction and guidance Of the
people Of Great Britain and the
world. He has been in several south
ern states and ha s given the race
problem considerable study. Mr..
Barker's address before the Mu-so-
Lit Club last Friday evening indi-
Gates that he is anxious to secure a
clear understanding of the relations
existing between the whites and
blacks, and admits that he has been
agreeably surprised to discover that
the Negroes Of this country are not
the half-savages that so many mis-
Informed foreigners conceive them
to be, from the fa1lacious stories
printed in the bourbon newspapers
OF America. He possesses political
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15

Mrs. Carrie w. Clifford, formerly
OF Cleveland, Ohio, has inaugurated
a series of literary Conversations
at her beautiful home, 1914 9th
street, northwest. At Mrs. Clifford's
latest assembly, Prof. E. E. Just, of
Howard University, led the conversa-
ton on "Robert Louis Stevenson"
the popular English author.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15
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Miss NanniessH Burroughs, presi-
dent Of heH:;National Training School
FOR Girls at.tLincoln Heights, is en-
pected home" for the Christmas
holidays, She is getting things in
line for the erection of that $4,000
building at her school.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15
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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15

| A report comes from Liberia that
Lieut.. B. O. Davis, the United States
military attache, is making crafty
ing progress in the organization of a
L1berian Constabulary, and that such
"a force will prove very helpful in
preserving order within the republic
and in repelling foreign invasions
when necessary.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15

Mrs. II. 0. Tanner has made all
or the necessary arrangements for
TIC exhibition in the Concoran Gal
lcry Of Art of a collection Of fine
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15

At the risk of trespassing upon
the realm of the advertising man
ager. 1t is but fair to say that the
display Of holiday photographs now
being made by Addison N. Sour
lock, at 18th and II streets, and by
Daniel Freeman, at 1888 18th street,
are the finest specimens of the art
that have been seen anywhere men,
bers Of the race have invaded this
| splendid field Both have been
trained in the best schools Of pho
Biography and have had ample ex-
perience. It is a pleasure to note
that these favorite artists are being
strongly supported by the best peo-
PIE Of the capital and by the many
visitors who come this way.
Ford Dabney's very meritorious
bill this week includes Susie Sutton
and Leona Marshall, charming SOU
brettes, and Lewis A. Mitchell, the
versatile impersonator and grotesuue
dancer. Erb Robinson is holdine
things down admirably on the man
agerial end.
Mrs. II. 0. Tanner has made all
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15

BY order of the Navy Department,
the cruiser uDes Moines, now at Glib
raltar, Will proceed to Monrovia to
Investigate political conditions in
the African Republic, preliminary to
returning to the Boston Navy Yard.
The Des Moines was in Liberian Wa
tiers not long ago, and was sent to
Gibraltar for a change Of air.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-12-15

The Athletic League in the COL
ored schools is blooming" under the
energetic direction of f. b. Hender-
son, who has charge Of the physical
culture work of the boys. -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-12
SCHOOLS NOT CLEAN
 ENOUGH SAYS BEEDE
Higher Standard of Janitor Service Requisite As Well As Better Ventilation and Heating in New Haven Male Teachers Are Need ed. 5

New Haven, Feb. 12.-"If a higher standard of janitor service could be set up so that schools might be swept, dusted, washed and cleaned when they need it, is one of the statements made by Superintendent Beede in his annual report which caused considerable dis cussion at the meeting of the Board of Education last night. Continuing he says: If an adequate system of ventilation could be installed in the schools, if furnaces could be provided which would heat the buildings on the coldest winter days-to render the school room a pleasant place for teach CTS and pupils to live in, a new era of school renovation would begin" These things, in most cases. could be done without large expense, claims MT. Beede.
 He also claims that there is a lack of male teachers in local schools and that large number of boys and girls go through the primary and grammar schools who never come under the in struction of man teacher and who, practically, are not reached by male influence.
 eff masculine personality is of any importance in bringing up boys and girls no further statement is needed to show that our schools are lacking in men teachers continued Superin- tendent Beede. He questioned whether for the proper training of both boys and girls especially those in the upper grades, the influence of both men and women is not necessary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-12
Mission Sunday
 Tomorrow In Local
 Evangelical Churches
John Callahan to Speak at First M. B. Church
 Other Speakers

From time to time the columns of this paper have told of the progress of the Bridgeport Cristian Union, an organization incorporated under the laws of the state for mission work in this city. The Board of Directors is composed of some of the leading young business men of the city and a few of the pastors.
 A few weeks ago the old Wilson House on Bank street was leased and is being altered to suit the needs of the work. Under the direction of Mr. Simpson the work is progressing quite rapidly, and it is expected that the first meeting will be held about the end of the month.
 The organization is the outgrowth of the Preachers Association which felt that a work was needed in that part of the city to which they could give hearty support. The plan is to have the churches finance the work. No offerings for the work will be taken tomorrow. it simply being the plan to get the work before the Chris tien people of Bridgeport. To this end it was thought beat by the Union to get some speakers of note from out of the city to occupy as many as pos sible of the churches. Of necessity, some of the churches could not enter into this plan for tomorrow because of previous arrangements. At a later date Mr. Simpson will speak in these churches.
 The following is the list of churches and the speakers:
 At the First Methodist church in the morning MT. John Callahan who has charge of the HaGley Rescue Hall on the Bowery, New York.
 First Baptist, at 10:30 Rev. J. G. Hallimond, D. D.. superintendent of the Bowery Mission, the Christian Herald work in New York
 Peoples Presbyterian church at 10:30 MT. John H. Wyburn, who is at the lead of the Old Jerry McAuley Water Street Mission, New York
 First Congrega tional church, 10:30, MT. B. B. Knowles, president of the board of directors of the Bridgeport Christian Union.
 South Congregational church at 10:30 MT. Louis J. Bernhardt, superinten- dent of the Yale Hope Mission New Haven.
 Olivet Congregational church at 1o:3O Rev. Charles W. Simpson of Bridge port.
 Second Baptist at 7:3o MT. E. B. Knowles
 Washington Park Methodist at 7:30 Rev. Charles W. Simpson. z West End Congregational at 7:3O, when the Memorial Baptist and Grace Methodist churches will unite and Chaplain George Sanderson of the Tombs Prison, New York, will be the speaker
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-12
LUCKY IMITATION.
An Experience With the Russian Au-
 tocrat Marshal Gourko.

IOSI aI "dTSnSt SlOuThOs
 Marshal Gourko, the famous Russian general, was terrible autocrat. On one occasion an impersonator of cele- brated men was performing at a thea ter in Odessa. One evening he receiv- ed mysterious message, which read, "Study General Gourko." In Russia it is better not to inquire into matters that one does not understand. and so the artist spent an hour in privately 'impersOnating the autocratic Russian.
 Just as the evening performance was about to commence an order of arrest signed by Gourko was presented to the impersonatOr, and without explanation he was led through the streets to the marshaPs palace and into an apart. ment where the terrible man was seat ed. "They tell me that you imper- senate celebrated men," he roared. "Impersonate mer'
 y Giving hasty look at Gourko, the performer turned to the mirror to make up." It was an anxious time, for if the marshal should take excep- tion to the representation he had un- limited power to infict punishment. The impersonator dragged himself to- gether and turned to the marshal a copy of his own face and overbearing manner. Gourko burst into a roar of laughter, and the dangerous moment was over
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-12
EELS IN JAPAN.
The Restaurant Cook Catches Alive the Fish the Patron Selects.

The Restaurant Cook Catches Alive
 the Fish the Patron Selects.
 Entering a Japanese resta urant, a guest who wishes broiled cells and rice is led to a tank of squirming fresh water eels and bidden to point out the object of his preference, says writer in the Delineator. The cook, who stands by, selects the wriggling victim of his choice, strikes its head smartly upon wooden block and, squatting by it, graspS the creatures neck, in serts a knife in the left side of the vertebrae and dexterously runs it down to the tail, then, rapidly applying his instrument to the other. side of the backbone, repeats the process, leaving the eel split open.
 Then, chopping the f1attened eel into three inch lengths, the pieces are plunged into boiling water to make the skin tender. long bamboo splints used as skewers are thrust through them, and they are then placed on rods over glowing charcoal and broiled brown, being plunged from time to time into a vessel that contains old soy of the color and consistency of mofasses. These preparations concluded, the steaming eels again are drained and placed in red lacquer boxes with rice and set before the customer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-12
FAIRFIELD

A large and interesting meeting of the teachers of the town was held. yes rerday afternoon, at the school room in the post office building, the occa- sion being the first one on which Supt. Graham has had the opportunity to meet the teachers in a body.
 There will be special exercises in the schools on Lincoln's birthday.
 Yesterday a team of six of the liar grove school boys, with Prof. Saunders, went to New Rochelle to play a game of hockey with a local team.
 The Green Acre Kennels of this town took first and second prizes for Chow Chows at the show of the Westminster Kennel Club. at Madison Square Gar den. which closed yesterday.
 The case of Leonard Kawalski charged with assault, has been post pcned for another week.
 There will be a further hearing Thursday, relating to the estate of the late Mary J. Wiggins, on the claims of creditors.
 The health of Postmaster Pickett continues to improve.
 Fred L. Jennings and family have arrived safely at Battle Creek, Mich
 The Ladies' club, of Greenfield Hill gave a valentine supper a few even- ings ago.
 pr. Ryder's lecture at the Pequot Thursday, drew a good audience and is highly spoken of by those who at- tended
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-12
RICHARD CROKER TO RACE
 HIS HORSES IN AMERICA
Especial from United Press.)

(Spoclal rom OnlCeQ PreSS.)
 New York, Feb. 12.-The Yale Blue and Gold of Richard Croker, the old Tammany leader, are to be seen on the turf in this country during the coming season, according to a report about the local race courses today Croker, who is now in Florida, wants to gain back the laurels that were his when sDobbins and other high class cracks were sweeping all before them and with this in view he is con- sidering buying a couple of seasone d racers and bringing some of the get of Orby. his Derby winner, from the other side.
 Croker withdrew from active racing in England last year because of a feeling that he could hardly expect square show on the big courses there. He has a couple of good oIes at his Irish farm at the present time and there are good grounds for the belief that he will try his luck on this side rather than in England. Croker has always been a good sport so far as the racetrack is concerned and with turf affairs in this country in bad shape the suggestion that he vii! again become prominent on the turf i.ere has delighted race fans. There has never been a man on the race course who has been so willing to spend his money as Croker.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-12
BUILDING PERMITS.

The following building permits have been issued during the week:
 Charles Mueller, repair frame fac tory building east side of Coleman St.
 c. L. and M. E. Gaylord, frame ad- dition to barn, east side of Colorado avenue.
 Mrs. Catherine Klein, brick chi&- ney, south side of Ogden street.
 Christian and Anna Eisenman, one- family frame dwelling east side o1 East Main street
 E.. J. Hawley, frame garage, west side of Hough avenue.
 Francis F. Leeds, frame addition tc dwelling south side of Boston avenue W. R. and N. M. Murhead, two- family, frame dwelling, east side o1 Brooks street.
 Mountain Grove Cemetery associa- tior. memorial gate, south side o1 North avenue.
 :. H. Wheeler, remodel store fronts est side of Main street.
 F. M. Judson new front in store north side of Wall street.
 Berger, Connor and Berger, one- story frame store building, west side of Main street.
 George Wold, two-story cement block for stores and tenements, north side of South avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-12
The Phonooraph.

One need not be afraid of operating a machine too constantly, as there is little danger of wearing it out, and the motor will give better service when used frequently than when al- lowed to stand unused. In all cases avoid winding the spring too tightly. Stop when it offers strong resistance. In many cases it is specifically stated that the needles should not be used more than once, and these directions should be observed. Not to follow them means almost certain damage to the records. The machine should be kept we'll oiled; otherwise it's mo- tion will become sluggish. Sewing machine oil may be used for that pur- pose. The records should be kept free from dust, as dirt clogs the sound wave grooves and tends to give a scratchy sound to the reproduction. A good record cleaner may be made by gluing a small piece of velvet carpet to a wooden block. Such cleaner al- ways should be used on dusty records before they are placed on the machine. Suburban Life.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-12
GEORGE GOULD ATE
 OUT OF HIS HAND
Governor Stubbs of Kansas Makes MissOuri-Pacific
 Come to Time
Sioux City Tribune.)

Gov. Walter Roscoe Stubbs of Kan SaS has George J. Gould, railway pO- tentate, eating out of his hand. Some time ago the Governor who is a rail- road contractor of many years exper- fence, served an ultimatum upon MT Gould that unless the roadbed, sta- tions and service on the Missouri Pa ciftc. within the borders of the sover- e1gn State of Kansas, were improved materially. he would direct the Attor- ney General to bring action for re- ceivership, and that the receiver, when mprovements.
 The Governor did not stop there. He concerned himself about prospec- tive bond issue of the Missouri Paci- fife, and issued another ultimatum to the effect if guarantees were not fur nished that due proportion of the proceeds thereof would be spent in making the desired improvements ill Kansas, he, as executive of the Sun- flower State, would enjoin the afore- said bend issue in the courts.
 Mr. Gould wasted no time.. He hast fly dispatched one of his minions to Topeka to assure the belligerent Gov ernor that his wishes would be com piled with to the minutest detail. Cor respondence followed. and MT. Gould's promises were reduced to writing. The Governor expressed himself as Satis- fled and Kansas let out a yell of ex- ultation.
 Gov. Stubbs was in New York a few days ago, and as became a Kansan. stopped at a ''swelP' hotel While he was there MT. Gould called at the ho- tel. sent up his card, and was duly admitted to the Stubbs presence. He assured the Governor of his dfstin- guished consideration. and asked him if he had any further suggestions to make about the improvement of the Missouri Pacific.
 The Governor had one suggestion to make and he made 1t; it was that man representing the company be sent over the entire line in Kansas, to stop at every station. there to confer with the patrons of the road and ascertain their wishes as to improvements in service and depot accommoda tions. To this MT. Gould assented with heart mess, saying: "We'll make it the best road in Kansas Hitherto the su- preme rottenness of the Missouri Pa cliffs service has been a joke for vau- devillans all over the West.
 Kansas threatens to send this man Stubbs to the United States Senate as the colleague of that other insurgent militant, Joseph L.. Bristow. There will be something doing when he gets there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-12
ALLIANCE FRANCHISE.

A lecture is announced for next Tuesday evening at the Stratfie1d on "Le Movement Feministe." The lec- ture is to be given, not by M Charles Le Verrier, Conferencier Official, but by Mme. Le Verrier. MT. and Mme Le Verrier arrived in New York from Paris a short time ago, and during their stay here they are discussing 2 questions of the day. Both are said to be equally gifted as writers and as speakers. The fact that Mme Le Verrier is the first lady to appear be- fore the Groupe and that her subject is one of the great questions through out the civilized world at the present time will doubtless make the meeting next Tuesday evening one of the most interesting in the history of the GrOupe.
 A short business meeting will be held before the lecture to announce to the members the result of the en- tertainment for the benefit of the sufferers from the floods in France.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-12
Fooled the Town,

University students have long enjoy. ed reputation as practical jokers, but there has been nothing quite so sue cessful as the famous sultan of Zan- zibar hoax of some years ago at Cam bridge. One day the mayor of the town received the following wire from one Henry Lucas, Hotel Cecil, London: "The sultan of Zanzibar will arrive Cambridge at 4:27 for short visit. Could you arrange to show him build ings of interest and send carriage! The mayor rose to the occasion, and in due course four dark complexioned gentlemen with turbans and volumi- nous trousers arrived at Cambridge. The mayor and corporation entertain ed them right royalty, but to their chagrin they discovered few hours later that the interesting orientals were simply a quartet of undergrad uates who had played an immense practical joke upon the town.-London Spectator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-02-12
A Dismal World,

"Why are you sad, my dear? You ought to be supremely happy. Here, I've just inherited fortune, and ev- erything looks rosy. l can't under stand why at such a time as this you should look so dismal. What is it? Have you heard bad news from home?"
 ''No, no; it isn't that. I'll try to throw it off. suppose I'm foolish not to be thoroughly happy. Let us not mention the matter again"
 But I insist on knowing what 1t is that so depresses you. If it's anything that l can help 1 shall'-
 "Well, if you must know, I've just heard that the SnObleighs next door are going to move away, so she'll not be here to feel jealous of me when we begin to put on style after you get your money."-Chicago Record-Herald.