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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01
CEDAR GROVE.

Thomas Buster and family were
visiting relatives at Boomer Sun
day.
James and Carl Bnrks.. Of Mont
gomery, were here Sunday visiting
their brother. Eugene Burlts.
Esther Phillips returned from
Charleston Saturday. some what in
disposed.
Mrs. Hussie Meadows. Of rharlos-
ton, is here the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. II. Jones.
w. II. Lacey was in Charleston
last week on business in connection
with the emancipation celebration.
Miss Viola Crews, was calling al
Hansford Sunday.
Mrs. Maria Richmond was in Char
lesion last week on business.
Mrs. Martha FORMER aid daught
or, of Mammouth, were shopping il
East Bank last week.
. ]. II. Dingess was at Montgomer,
Monday.
REV. Newton, Of Argentena, fllet
the pulpit for Rev. D. d. Davis, las
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01
HOW GENERAL FUNSTON BE-
CAME "A FILIBIJSTER.

l happened to be in New York
City in 1896 and one evening in the
spring or early summer was stroll
Ing past Madison Square Garden,
and impelled by curiosity dropped in
to see the Cuban Fair then in pro-
gress
This fair, promoted by resident
Cubans and American sympathizers
with the cause Of Cuban indepen-
dence, was held ostensibly for the
purpose Of raising funds for the pur-
chase of hospital supplies for the in
surgent forces in the field, but a sub
lsequent acquaintance with what was
being done on the distracted island
justities a suspicion that more of the
money was expended for dynamite
and cartridges than for quinine and
bandages.
The principal attraction at the fair
on the occasion of my visit was a
fiery and eloquent speech by Gen.
Daniel E. Sickles, we'll known to be
one of the most valued friends of
the Cubans in their struggle.
Through mutual friend I OBJ
tanned letter of Introduction to
General Sickles, and, the next day
called on the one-legged old vrteran
at his residence, and not only had a
most pleasant chat with him, but left
with a personal tote to Mr.. Palma in
which the General stated that
though he did not know me personal
| ly, he felt justified in vouching for
me on the strength of the letter
| had brought him. Back to the Junta
different. I was admitted without de-
| lay to the office Of the kindly faced
honest old patriot who afterward be-
came the first president Of free Cuba
Mr.. Palma asked me if / had any
military experience and was told that
l had not. but had read considerably
along military lines and felt that
had it in me to make good. A ques-
ton as to my knowledge Of Spanish
brought out the fact that I had a
fair reading but not speaking ac-
quaintance' with that language. Mr.
Palma then stated that in order as
much as possible to avoid violating
the neutrality laws Of the United
States the Cubans could not receive
applicants into their service in this
country, but that I could be sent
down on one Of the first expeditions,
and might, after my arrival, offer my
services to whatever insurgent chief
in the field I desired. My urbane
but non-committal friend Of the day
| before, Mr.. Zayas, was now sent for
and | was turned over to him.
| From "To Cuba as a Filibuster," by
Gen. Frederick Funston, in the Sep
| TENDER Scribner.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01
GRAFTON,


y. y. B"aSleN attended the funeral
Of his ncice, Mrs. Cora 1Iecuran. at
salem. Va. Sh" was the daughter OF
James II. Prillcrman and niece of
PROF. Byrd Pri]laman, the president
OF the ". Va. {. T., and a sister of
Mrs. Ida Dabncy, Of Grafton. She
died at her aunts. Mrs. James Smith.
at WIZ, Va. Her funeral was at
salem First Baptist church, Of which
she was member in good standing.
ff'V Edwin raffel ofHciatcd. A
number attended.
Mr. and Mrs. John Coleman. wcrr
called to Culpeper, Va, the last o,
the week, on account Of the seriou,
Illness OF Thomas Moseby, Il deacon
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01
MARTINSBURG.

}. Clyton Meyers, who Is visiting
his mother at lnwood, spent Wednes-
day evening in the city.
Sidney Scott, the progressive
young horse dealer spent Sunday in
town, but returned to WASHINGTON,
where he is disposing Of a bunch OF
horses.
Mrs: Mary Johnson, Of Granville,
Ohio, and Miss Mary F. Brisco, OF S.
College ST., visited friends in Arden
and Gerrordstown, Friday and Sat-
urday.
A number attended the dance.
given in honor Of Holmes Johnson.
of Granville, Ohio on last Wednes-
day evening. The Hall was beauti-
fully decorated with plants and bunt-
ing and every one seemed to enioy
themselves thoroughly. Among the
out of town guests, were: II. Wash
ington, Miss Jenkins and Mr.. Jenk-
ms Of Berkeley Springs, Mrs. Elmer
Briscoe, of Winchester, Va, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jno. Sampson, of Cumberland,
Md, and Miss Landolan Briscoe, Of
Washington, d. G.
Mr.. Johnson is a progressive mer-
chant, in Granville, whist parties,
straw rides, and theater parties, have
kept him busy On Friday evening, a
party. in teams, drove him to
Arden, where his mother was visit
ing Tabias Daley and family, those
who accompanied him we're: Mrs.
Mamie Ross. Mrs. Ada Woods, Mrs.
Bessie Busey, Miss Annie L. Roman,
Miss Lawson Briscoe, Miss Landolian
Briscoe, Mrs. l.. Roman. Mrs. Elmer
Briscoe. Harry Myers, VIM Woods,
A. l.. Johnson and ]. Stewart.
Those who have returned from the
District Conference, at Waynesboro,
Va, report a pleasant time.
The services Sunday were conduct
ed by Rev. Jno. Runner, at the M. F..
church, while Rev. Carr preached, at
Ebenezer Baptist church, in the abb
scence Of Rev's. Beane and Carter.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01

The officers Of the Bank, all of
whom are Negroes, are polite, cour-
teous and attentive, and have gain
ed the respect of all who come in
contact with them.
Members Of Clearing House.
The Directors of the institution
have affiliated their Bank with the
Clearing House Association. The
room Of the directorate is located
above the vault Of the Bank. 1t is
fitted up in luxurious style 1t is ap-
ointed mainly in mahogany, with
massive chairs and a huge table of
the same wood. The upholstery is
Of green.
The officers Of the Bank are as
Follows: '"w ',Nw
John Mitchell, Jr., President; II.
F. Jonathan, VicePresident; and
Thomas Fl. Wyatt, Cashier.
Directors: John r. Chiles, Thomas
Smith, John Mitchell, Jr., II. F.
Jonathan, r. W. Whiting, J. J. Cart
er, Thomas II. Wyatt, A. D. Price, f
r. Jefferson, P. B. Ramsey, w. F.
Graham, D. J. Chavers, Fl. l.. Jack
son, John T. Taylor and Thomas M.
Crump, secretary Richmond Va,
Evening Journal, July !, 1910.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01

~ for the benefit ofthe co1ored race.
1t has about 1000 depositors, about
$50 Of whom are stockholders. De
posts of ten cents and upwards are
accepted.
Friends of the President recently
presented him with a handsome silv-
or loving cup, which now rests upon
a marble pedestal above the Bank s
vault. 1t was given as a token of
regard for the work Of Mitchell in
behalf Of the Negro colony Of Rich
mond, the population of which is es-
timated at 10000.
Since its completion the new Bank
has been a source Of much admira-
ton from the white and black alike.
1t has been inspected by many
citizens, including most of the city s
bank officers, who have shown great
interest in the colored enterprise.
During the past week the Bank
has been thronged with people who
live in the community near the
building. A friendly feeling has
been displayed between the races in
going over the new structure. The
institution has acted largely as a
force to bring the cOlored race be.
fore the whites in a pleasant light
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01

OF the High Street Baptist church
here
Miss Sallip Howell, Of Washing
ton. D. G., who has been visiting her
brother, p. n. Howell, for the last
ten days, left Monday night, for
Roanoke, Va. to visit relatives.
Mrs. VIM. Craig left. Saturday, for
Belaire. Ohio. to visit her sister-in-
law.
The basket meeting. that vas
mentioned in the last weeks paper
was given, by Rev. Peter Roy. in
place Of tn" Warren VI. e. church.
McSSrs. Donaldson and son, Jas
left for home, Thursday, a. m, p. u
Howell accompanied them as far as
Parkersburg.
Miss Ada Stokes left. Sunday, a
m, for Hamilton, to visit relatives.
Alb" scott, Of West Union. and
NhaS. lIadon, Of ClarkSburg, were
visiting friends. in the city Sunday
Miss Sadie Mays and G.. w
F'orenr" arc attending the teachers
t'n%titute, this week. School vii
open the 9Th Of Sept.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01

yellow brick and white marble. 1t
is Of semi-fire-proof construction,
wired throughout with electricity
and equipped with elevator service.
1t is heated by steam. 1t was built
cost of $4,000. Carl Ruehr-
mund was the architect, and Daniel
J. Farrar the builder.
An unique feature is a tiled roof,
which will be utilized as roof
garden. The roof is surrounded by
a fringe of incandescent lights.
The banking house occupies the
front part Of the building, extend
ing on the ground floor about half.
way back the length of the structure
The rest Of the first floor consists OF
two stores, which have been leased
for business purposes.
The banking room is finished ir
mahogany, bronze, brass and white
Italian marble with a verd-antique
base. The cost Of the fixtures Of the
bank exceeded $4,000. The vault
in this room is one of the most mod
ern in Richmond. 1t is Of the mOs
improved pattern. 1t is what is
Known as a 1aminated steel, round.
door vault. It is Il by II feet ir
sieze. It is finished in haghIy polish
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01
SAVED A SOLDIERS LIFE

Facing death from shot and shell
In the civil war was more agreeable
to }. A. Stone. of Kemp, Tex, than
facing it from what doctors said was
consumption. II contracted a stub
born cold" he writes, that Develop
ed a cough. that stuck to me in spite
Of all remedies for years. My weight
ran down to 1870 pounds. Then I
began to use DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. which completely cured me-
now weigh 178 pounds" For
Coughs Colds, l. Grippe Asthma
Hemorrhage, Hoarseness, Group
Whooping Cough and lung trouble,
It's supreme, soc, $1.00. Trial bot
tie free. Guaranteed by all drug
gists.
Q-1-St
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01
Office Hold Reception.


Office Hold Reception.
Wednesday night the bank was
the scene Of a reception by the Off
GERS Of the institution in honor Of
their white friends. The guests
deliberately entertained. Among
them were included State and city
officials and some Of the leading
business men Of Richmond.
The idea Of putting up the large
building was conceived by John
Mitchell, Jr., President Of the bank.
lie gained the consent Of the Board
OF Directors and work began last
October. Mitchell is a member of
the American Bankers Association
and the only member of his race
who ever addressed this body from
the floor.
The old quarters Of the bank. no.
81 North Third Street, where the
basement Of an old residence was
utilized as a banking house and
where the institution has been since
it was founded, will be given up en-
tirely before the latter part Of this
week
Two Thousand Dcpositors.
This institution is conducted sole
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01

To promote thrift and economy
among the colored race of Rich
mond, the Mechanics Savings Bank
was incorporated here November 20,
1901. To say that this institution
has been a success would be giving
but vague impression Of what it
has accomplished in less than a de-
cade.
Ehe Bank was founded on stock
subscriptions by Negroes only. 1t
was originally capitalized at $25,-
600, but this vas increased last year
to 100000. The institution has
fiourished steadily since it first be-
gan business
This week has seen the Bank es-
tablished in its new and handsome
home, Clay and Third Streets. This
is the only banking and office build
ing in the United States built en-
tirely by Negro capital and utilized
exclusively by Negro tenants. Most
OF the occupants of the building are
colored lawyers and physicians.
Have Splendid Building.
The building is four stories. the
exterior is finished in white and
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01

Sunday and preached two excellent
sermons.
Rev. s. S. Adkins preached at the
A. NJ. +. church Sunday.
j. ". Richmond continues sick.
30" Walker is improving slowly.
". NJ. H"umcr. Of MammOuth. was
mere Sunday, looking after business
I'm connection with his restaurant.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01
A WORD WITH OUR FRIENDS

We have Just opened a flrst-class
ice cream parlor at the Peoples Gro
Gerry store in the K. Of P. Building,
where you will receive the very best
OF service. Our cream is the best
in the land, guaranteed to please you,
Hours for Sunday: q p. m. to Il
p. m. We will be open every night
during the week
Nv. II. Parker. Manager
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1910-09-01
NEGRO WOMAN SAVES TWO.

Canton, KY, Aug. 27.--D. w.
Crawford and son were saved from
probable death, when their home
burned, by Negro woman who
broke down the door and awakened
them. They had barely reached the
yard when the roof fell. ------------- --.-
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". II. Parker, Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
woodpeckcr and the Duck

prom Judge Library.
 A Woodpecker. looking down from his high perch on a willow, remarked to n Duck. who was preening his feathers and waddling in and out of the weeds.
 T say, what a dull-looking. unattrac- tive little person you are-and so con- ceited,"
 Not conceited, merely contented," re- piled the Duck.
 "How can that be- asked the Wood becker, when you have neither size nor plumage to commend you? Now. look over there at those handsome ducks with the green bodies and red heads-those are what l call beautiful birds,'
 That proves," replied the Duck, "that the only brilliant thing about you is your topknot, and that's on the outside. lf you didn't spend most of your days with your head in a hole and the rest of your time in knocking, you might have ac- qulred sufficient discernment to know that those Ducks, which you so greatly admire are Decoys-mere wooden things painted red and green and staked out there to catch Suckers like you.'
 MORAL.
 There's many d clother's dummy wear ing dress suit and a A chest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
Phone Girls to Go
n the Kansas City Star.

From the Kansas City star.
 It is only 8 matter of time when the day of the "hello girl'' will end, accord ins to o. c. Snider, general manager of the Kansas City Home Telephone com pany. Mir. Snider has returned from a trip taken with committee of the Home company stockholders to see automatic telephone connections.
 We found nothing that could be de- pended on, although several plants were visited, MT Snider said today. Many biz; plants are equipped with automatic connectors, but no satisfactory test has been made yet. The inventions along that line are getting closer to perfec- tion and it won't be many years until girl operators will not be needed The stockholders of the company are eager to give the quickest possible service and to avoid mistakes. Mistakes will be made. so long as human beings work as operators.'
 One of the largest cities which has automatic telephone connectors is Oma- Ina. The system has not been used long enough to show whether fewer mistakes are made by the machinery than by the average hello girl" MT. Snyder said More than one thousand telephone oper- ators are employed ythe two companies in Kansas City. The use of mechanical operators would cheapen operating ex- penses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
THE PARIS APACHE
 IN REAL LIFE Quite Unlike Theatrical Person One Expects to See Ti' CRIMINALS FOR GLORY  In Reality the Young Ruffian Is n Member of the Working Class
 Who Will Not
 Work lEsf;s
CRIMINALS FOR GLORY

From the New York Evening Post.
 Paris-The Paris apache is becoming known the world over. If you believe certain newspapers, we of Paris are lia- hle to be murdered every time we walk out in the street by night American tourists are beginning to ask us to show them an apache, as if the great city had them on tap for it's sightseers. The apache is not quite so easy.
 Apache is a noun masculine and applied 10 males. Paris women are not apaches, even when they wear knife under their stocking or that more modern and dan The apaches are young also, from 15 to 30; you seldom hear of one older. The majority of those who get into the news papers are on the turn to 20 And, what ever may be said of their morals-extant, though peculiar--they are not profession sls of the white slave trade. These are quite too well dressed and well paid to be cpnfounded with apaches living from hand to mouth Also, the apache is not piokpocket, though he may go in for an honorable bit of burglary or violent robbery when occasion offers.
 In fact, 8 Paris apache is little else
 
 classes who has made up his mind not tc work.
 Trenchman might as. reasonably ask to be shown a millioaire in New York as an American expect to have an apache identified for him in Paris. The cap tilt ed back to show the love-locks-"roufla- uuettes' '-plastered down on the fore bead, the short jacket and wide-footed trousers, and the dangling cigarette held between lower lip and gum may be used for theatrical purposes. In art history they belong to the "Alphonse'' or low class woman's bully-and long preceuou the apache age.
 The real apache those who are giving the Paris police so much trouble, avoid theatricals and try to dress and look as much as possible like well behaved young workmen. Their clothes and man. ners may suffer from their determina- tion to live without work, but they are too afraid of the police not to pretend 10 have worked once, and to be looking still for work. Many even work intermit- tently, when they have no other way to raise the wind. or because they are only half-hearted apaches.
 Band Together In Gangs
 As Is natural to the unripe age of apaclles, and toAthe sociahle instincts Of youth, they band together in gangs. Sometimes it is neighborhood, sometimes leader who under better conditions might have become a Napoleon or Roosevelt, that unites the gang and holds it together. Naturally each gang fights las It's girls and wages heroic battles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11

of insurance companies, trust companies and express companies, while conducting
 his enormous railroad and industrial cam
 paigns and every other great captain or
 finance and industry likes to have as big
 bank roll handy as possible. The
 Goulds, were adopts in this field for many
 years. although latterly they have lost
 ground there as elsewhere.
 Judge Gary,s latest sunshine interview
 on the iron and steel situation fell on
 friendly ears, contrary to the reception
 usually accorded the canned productions
 of that eminent publicity agent On tnls
 occasion a majority of steel experts were
 in accord with him in saying that
 slight improvement can be detected in the
 steel outlook-not much, to be sure, but some.
 Bedrock in that industry seems to have been struck at least and what changes are to be detected are in the way of im- provement. After all the iron and steel husiness has not been In such a deplora- He state as many have tried to make 1t appear Production has been of moderate volume, but appears smaller than 1t is because of the large increase in capacity arranged for by the great steel com panes.
 This capacity appears extravagant in the light of present conditions and pres ent consumption, but it will be none too large with a return of prosperity, and things going at flood tide. The great complaint, even as recently as four yeans
 ago, was that construction everywhere was kept bacy and made costly by in ability to secure finished steel and iron. There will be no such congestion on the next big boom. Construction will he accelerated and costly delays will no longer be incurred by reason thereof. Naur Ynrls hanks have been losing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
Band Together In Gangs
Rheumatism Epidemic. Prescription by Prominent Doctor
 Claimed Positive Cure

Those who have tried this say it has no equal for quickly curing chronic and acute rheumatism and back-a ache. Get one ounce of syrup of Sarsaparilla compound and one ounce of Toris com pound. Then get half pint of good whislkey Cor sherry wine if 1t is pre- ferred) and put the other two ingredi- ents into It. Take a tablespoonful of this mixture before each meal and at bed, time. Shake the bottle before using" The good effects are felt the first day. Any druggist has these i'm gredisnts on hand or will quickly get them from his wholesale house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
An Unimportant Blunder

From Judges Library.
 Proud Artist-"Behold my masterpiecel Grass, trees, mountains, sky reflected .n laker'
 sympathizing Friend-"Very prettyl But why do you sign it in -he top left-hand corner?"
 Proud Artist-"Oh. hang if The idiots have hung 1t upside down'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
Auto Suggestions

It's a long road that has no taeks. A tack avoided is a tire repaired.
 The race Is to the swift, provided the constable doesn't telephone ahead
 On an auto honeymoon, love makes the world go round-but the engine de- mands gasoline.
 A honk in time may prevent fine. The loudest horn doesn't always be- long to the biggest car. Motorists swear by their cars pedes- tr.ans at them.
 It's a rare car that doesn't carry more than one crank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
Roasting Ducks

From the National Magazine.
 Ducks should be roasted in a quick oven and be little rare than over done, or the meat will be too dry.
 good filling is made of potatoes, mashed and beaten light and seasoned well with salt, ,and pepper, butter, a little parsley or sage and two teaspoonfuls Of onion juice. This ma&es a delicious filling. I am sure if you will try this way of roasting ducks you will be much r,le
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11
A Strange situation |:
From Harper's Weekly.

From Harpers Weekly.
 "Humor is a funny thing said BinlSs.
 Ut ought to be-" said the Philosopher.
 "Oh, I don't mean that way said Binks "I mean that it Is a strange thing. Now, I can't speak French, but can always understand a French joke. and I can speak English, but I'm blest ie I can see an English joke"
 Most people are,' said the Philoso- pher.
 Are. what?' said Binks.
 "Blest if they can see an English joke,'' said the Philosopher. Tt is sign of an unusually keen vision."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-11

New York banks have been losing