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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-05-04
Mr.. Napicr'S RcSnOnSc-

MIR. Napier, always felicitous in
speech, never spoke more earnestly
nor more to the point than in re-
plying to the high compliments paid
him by the gentlemen who preceded
him. He felt unworthy Of the hon
ors showered upon him, but recog-
nized tho responsibility which. they
entailed. He has no other object
in accepting the post at Washing
ton than to serve his country and
his people to the limit of his ability.
Whatever influence he possessed or
could bring to bear would be cheer
fully extended in behalf of those
who were struggling to go forward
He knew the value Of cooperation
when great issues are at stake; he
would take counsel with his bre-
thren; he would ask their prayers
and their SUBSTANTIAL support, to the
end that the best results might be
attained for all. Mr. Napier declar-
ed himself to be an optmist "The
skies may be dark today, but there
is fairer tomorrow ahead. All
nations and all races have their
ton They have overcome them by
keeping their hearts clean, their
spirit strong and their faith unim-
paired-thcy have never lost conf
dencc- -inthemselves or their future"
'Thc Negro has more friends at
the South than he realizes" said Mr..
Napier. We must not permit our
selves to be deceived nor frightened
by the noisy demonstrations Of the
enemy, and permit ourselves to lose
sight Of the great host of ready help
ers and sturdy we'll wishers among
the intelligent and progressive white
people Of the South, who believe in
the industrious and law-abiding Ne
gro and who arc willing to accord to
|him all that is due a citizen and a
PfodnetiNe-for -the-nplift- the
Southland. This element is rapid
| ly coming back to it's own in the
affairs of Dixieland, and with them
at the helm the Ship Of State will go
granGly on, and the black man will
| go along with them. The South is
the natural home Of the Negro, and
it is there that he will yet make his
worth mad power most largely felt
and there he Will work out his high
est destiny"
! Mr.. Napier could not find words
strong enough to express his aD-
probation Of the gracious sentiments
voiced by men who stood for the
best possibilities Of the race, and all
he could promise was that he would
do his level best to live up to some.
thing near the mark that had beer
ip1aced for him to attain. He coulG
Isucceed here as q public servant only
by their sympathetic aid. When his
work was ended in this field, how.
ever, he would return to his ole
home in Tennessee, to labor agair
lamong his friends and neighbors
hoping to close his career with tht
reflection that his good fortune hat
enabled him to be Of some service
to humanity in his day and genera
ton. Mr.. Napier was accorded al
ovation when he finished his ad
dress.
The Toasts and The "TOaSters."
The tOaSt& were in eXcceding1y
happy vein, and program was as fol
lows:
"The Negro in Politics"--Pro
Kelly Miller.
"Thc Negro in the Army"--Gen
A. s. Burt, u. S. A.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-05-04
1T STARTED THE WORLD.

first made for Buckfen's Arni0a
Salve, but forty years OF WONDERFUL
cures have proved them true, and
everywhere it is now known a8 the
best salve on earth for Burns, Rofks,
Scalds. Sores, Cuts, Bruises, SpTaigaas
|Swellings, Eczema, Chapped baHsas,
Fever Sores and Piles. Only 2So ~
all druggists, 9~A24k.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-05-04

Mr. Settles also made a strong
talk IN sHpntlt Of the carol that
prohibits any parish Or mission
from paying the expenses OF dele
gates to any conterenca o, the
Church. He made the point hat ary
man in an :f;e like this who WIS lot
.Ao!a and wiling to serve the "aus Q
Of tie Gnu, ch without hXy!nj: t.
mamucrs tf'eI TO pay his eXper ses
to tn" Church convocations, WAS not
fit t" y" delegate and slanlG not
DC chosen The spirit Of his uttc.-
an 'cS vas ccncurred in by all the
delegates at the :.tonvocat,rn., 49,. ,>..s..
-,-~rhe Rev. Father r. H. W..;scr ami
Nj. ,Noith were unanimously ?hC".n
tn r1r"osent the colored convocG. ion
in the u ocean Convention DL Ten
ncssce TO De he'd early in May at
Ciarksvlir Tic Diocesan [o1ren-
|tion -of-the Protestant Episcopal
Church is the most representative
and highly educated body. Of Church
men and Clergy to meet during the
year in the state of Tennessee.
At the closing business session
Wednesday, Mr.. Keith introduced a
resolution to have the convocation
take steps in promoting a General
Conference Of the COlored Church
men of the South. He thought it
was about time that some steps were
taken to bring the colored church
men of the South into closer touch
with each other that they might see
Just where they stood and work out
l.plans for q larger development OF
the work among the colored people
Mr.. Keith said he thought 1T would
provide a large opportunity FOR ex-
changes Of ideas and study that
would no doubt add considerably tC
the strength and growth Of the
work. Archdeacon Hildebrand and
Dr.. Mercer p. Logan representing
the white congregation Of st. Anne
of Nashville were heartily in favor
of the resolution offered by Mr.
Keith. The Rev. Father Demby, OF
Memphis, indorsed it highly and sec
londed the motion for the appoint
ment Of a committee to take step!
for the promotion Of the conference
Mr.. Settles also made I vigorous
speech in favor OF the resolution tina
was finally endorsed unanimously by
the convocation Archdeacon Hi
| debrand appointed the Rev. Fathe
Dcmby Of Memphis and Mr.. Keltf
to confer with Bishop Gailor anc
himself in working out the plans fo'
promoting the proposed conference
The convocation concluded with
missionary meeting at Holy Trinit!
Church Wednesday night. DR.. Lo
gan delivered the Missionary address
He made a definite impression OF
the communicates and visitor
present on the occasion and 1t wa
readily agreed that his address wa
one Of the bright features Of the ses
/ sion. The sixth convocation will D.
| held at Mason or Jackson.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-05-04

NEGRO BANKEfS INDICTED.

Richmond, Va, May Reuben T.
Hill, Negro, missing Cashier Of tbe
True Reformers' Bank, was indicted
today on FIVE counts Of grand lar
ceny. The total Of the counts amount
to more than $4,000. Agnes ID.
Reese, a bookeeper in the institution.
was indicted on six counts for maxi
ing false entries.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-05-04

work successfully among the color
ed people, then the Church as 4
missionary influence among the nep-
pie is either failure or the colorali
people, as q race. are not fit for the
hpiseoEal Church, Mr., Keith made
the point that there ought to- be
some form OF Bishop to conduct the
WORK among the. colored people of
the South. He telt that such a de-
paisure from the past traditions OF
the church would mean much for
the elevation Of the race and the
prom otdon Of the Episcopal work
| among the colored people. =
Mr.. Settles made a vigorous ad-
oress censuring the Denominat6onal
preachers, editors and writer's who.
nave lately been devoting theirutgF'1s vs.
ana space to reviews and cE&ss
vi the colored people in thXssssxx.ysa
latlon to the Episcopal Churc K#SSsgEsS
auoress In this particular
fuature of the convocation. He %SSS
phaslzed the fact that the Chm MN
nao given to the Negro clergy iEN
leading light in the person of Alex&
"ii"oi Cluiulnel anG out Of the EDiS-
coral Church had come the foremost
scholar of the race-a man whom
men OF learning the world over
agree has one Of the brightest minds
or 'hls century and is the brightest
intellectual star of his race. The
Eplscopalians, said Mr.. Settles"
nave men and women among it's
cohmun.cants who can take rank
With the people of brigfl. lest :l;n:is
ana highest character anywhere IN
this lead land Of ours, whether
they are black or white, and It is
.;hu't til"e the truth was ~imotesstd d
u!on thei- small minded editors and
''pElpIt Clitita'' wherever anil when
ever they slow themselves. He re-
Vl"WCh somewhat the achie, pments
ana education Of the men and wnn;-
CT foremost in the activities OF tie
CHURCH, 0Hd made comparisons be-
tNcen these and some of ih,se e;:o
were continually worrying about the
colo:ed EpiscoDalians who, le: sa d,
are quite f.ttt: to take care Jf them
selves in their relation to the chnrch
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-05-04

The Negro5fn s"--Thomas
j. Galloway. .',. e,
The Negro In the Professions''--
Prof. Roscoe c. Bruce. .f%.
"our Guest" A. c. Garner,
ID. D. -E.S y
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05
MAxIMs TO REMEMBER.

Every towns success depends
upon the success of its people.
Extravaganza in school ex-
penditures is commendable
virtue.
Labor should be dignified,
intelligent, and above all, well
fed.
Driven to the wall of wealth,
the poor often accept vice as an
alternative.
Cultivate n patriotic spirit in
the young. Let the stars and
stripes, and if need be, the notes
of the tin horn float on every
breeze.
The enterprise of a town may
be accurately gagged by the
appearance of its parks.
Whatever advantages n viii
lage or city may possess, the
citizens should co operate with
the existing forces to stimulate
what otherwise must prove a
slower, even though inevitable,
growth.
Cast about wherever you will
and discover that within a
comparatively limited area
there is an incalculable wealth
of earth's treasures, the trans
actions in which even for day
are beyond measure.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05
Or. Kings New Life Pills
Tho best in the world.
VIRGINIA & TENNESSEE
TELEPHONE COMPANY
Something OF It's Policy.

We want our subscribers and
the public generally 20 know
all about the details the inside
workings of the Telephone
Business The spirit of our
organization is one of frank
ness, courtesy and corporation
Our policy Us To give a square
deal and to furnish efficient
Telephone service nj reasonable
rates
Thirty years experience in
the Telephone business has
given MS an insight into the
needs of the public. 1t has
equipped MS to anticipate and
meet the demands of the public
for "A comprehensive Telephone
system furnishing universal
service. Each Of our exchanges
has the benefit of this eXper.
liencei 1t is part of this great
indispensable system of inter.
communication.
IL is essential that our rela
ltions with the public be such
that we have the cooperation
of our patrons and the telephone
using community. Through our
/ operators we come into personal
contact with the public thous
Iands of times every day.
Practically every person who
uses the telephone is in hurry
and in frame Of mind 20 be
easily irritated
Every possible precnuiioa is
taken, not only to maintain our
service at the highest standard,
but TO keep our plant in perfect
condition, to direct our en-
lployes so that every patron will
be treated with courtesy and
consideration, to find the weak
spots and correct them before
the public is aware of them, to
reflect, in the confederate treat
ment of our employ es, the policy
of the company toward the
public.
In order to succeed we must
not only give efficient service.
We must meet the larger de
mands of the public by proyid
ing the most modern means for
Filling the general as well as the
individual needs. We fully
realize this. We have a con,
prehensive knowledge of the
duty we owe the public. Our
time, money and energy are all
directed toward fulfilling thi.
duty
Help us by your Co operation
Let us know when YOU hav,
trouble. 1t will enable us t.
know aud to improve. We can
not make our service perfect
but with your cooperation w,
can keep it to high STANDARD
of efficiency. l2.l-
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Harrell ARE
having a handsome brick resi-
dence erected on Seventh Ave.
which will, when completed, be
occupied by them. Mr.. and
Mrs Thomas h. Leslie are also
planning TO build a residence
on this avenue at an early date.
This street, which is Just east
of Windsor evenue, commands
an excellent view Of the noun
tains, and is one of the most
attractive short streets i'm the
city Bristol Herald Courier,
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05
EASTER EGGS.

The Ladies of the Episcopal
Guild will take orders for Easter
Eggs. Fresh, hard boiled eggs,
dyed solid colors and Mother
Goose pictures. Price 30 cents
a dozen. Delivered Saturday
before Easter. Send in orders
early to Mrs, John Chalkley.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05
NOTICE

Bids arc invited for the franchise 81 the
rights proposed 10 be granted in the fore
gong ordinance. said bids are TO be in
writing and delivered to the Msyor in the
Council Chamber OF said town. on the
Si'h day OF April. 1911, at 0 O'Clock A .
NJ; AT whieh time and place the same
by law
Mich e9-iS-16
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05
Sale ofLighting
Franchise.

BE ordained that the Council of tho
.oMn of Zig Ntoue Gap. Wise Comfy.
Virginia, shall oilcr for sale Dos franchise
Tor lighting and furnishing electricity to
SAID town and to ths end 90 authorize
the purchaser Go erect iolcs wires. ur
other cunduiis along and over thc Streets
avenues houlcylrd> and ALLEYS of saii
town aud that said ordinance De iu THE
words and figures following
SECTION q
Bo Sc ordained by the Town Council of
Big stone Cap. Virginia, that
tmupanl
De and Dc is hereby, authorized tn cNcr
cisc q franchise DO the town of Bic Stone
Gap for The purpose of furnishing lights
and electricity 10 the said town ANA DO
the citizens thereof ana for this uurpnss.
10 shall have the right i0 erect poles along
and over The streets alleys and puhlic
places ot the said town and to string ,y irc,
thereon nr lay underground conduits
along and under Nli streets. alleys and
public places as it's business fum time do
time require and to do AN other acts
incidentally necessary TO carry oui such
franchise
SECTION 10.
The period OF the duration of the FRAN
chise hereby granted shll be thirty
years from and after the final adoption 6l
this ordinance as provided hy law
SECTION m
The poles, wines and other materials
used by he said company in exercising
It's said franchise shall be drsi-clas, In IN
respects The poles used shall De symctri-
cnl. and an wires used Shall be carefully
insulated and an work Of wiring build
ings and maintenance OF wires and liuhts
Ia streets and public places shall be dOue
IN a careful and workmanlike manner and
the system of wiring and lighting shall
az all times bc maintained in q high lie
gree of safety and proficiency The
work OF constructing and maintenance
under this ordinance shall be done under
the supervision of the engineer of the
town, or Of the Street Committee of The
Council of said town, As may Ice deter
mined 10y the said Council from time Ia
time, and the said company shall replace
and properly relay any sidewalk %,
street that may be displaced by reason of
the erection OF poles or by reason of pla.
cling condutis under ground
SECTION ".
- FAtN f--tNt COMPANY hlltli lAlis Atftl
twenty days notice in writing by III,
Mayor, Engineer OF proper committee o
the Council OF the said town, To rcplac,
or relay any sidewalk or street that may
be displaced 10y reason of the erection ot
poles thereon, OF putting down OF con.
dnits nuder ground then the town ma,
make such repairs and collect the costs 5,
incurred from the said company.
SECTION V.
said company shall st all times be sub
iect TO the ordinances OF the said tow,
now in existence or which may heroafte
be passed. not in conflict with this orlin
ance relative to the use OF the pnhii
streets of the said town by electric light
ing companies.
SECTION vi.
In consideration of the rights an,
privileges herein granted. the said com
pany shall, upon demand. provide on
cross-arm on each pole upon which th
town of Rig Stone Gap may desire 20 at
taeh either fire alarm, telegraph or polic
telegraph wires for the free use OF the po
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05

April Z, Mt four o'clock, in the
Federal Court room. 1t is very
much hoped that all members
will be present, as it is expected
at this meeting to make plans
for the spring aud summer work
to be done by the League.
The chairman of each com
mittee is asked to call meet
ing before that date to formu
late plans for this years work
Especially do we urge the
presence of all new members,
as several matters of great
interest will be discussed and
the Constitution read.
The Press committee OF the
League wishes to ask that the
chairmen of all the committees
having reports to be printed
will send these reports to Mrs.
II. ID, Morrison, the working
member of our committee, by
noon on Wednesday of each
week, as Mr.. Knight. our
worthy editor, who so kindly
gives this space to the League,
finds it necessary to have the
copy in his hands by Thursday
morning. The committee also
wishes to ask all members of
League to cooperate with it in
the work done through the
weekly column and send in
items pertaining 20 the work, or
of interest to the members, to
Mrs h. ID. Morrison, who will
include them in her weekly
report. Any items left with or
'phoned to Miss n. s. Baum
gardner will have Mrs. Morri.
sons attention
The Private Homes commit.
tee wishes to remind the general
public that the householders'
cleaning-up day is drawing
near. The committee is making
it's final arrangements for the
observance of this day, the
exact date Of which will be
announced in our next issue. IL
persons will thoroughly clean
their premises and haze their
trash whore it can be conven-
icntly handled, the League viii
undertake to have it hauled
away. Let every one enter into
the spirit of this general house
hold cleaning
The League wishes 10 thank
Messrs, Fox and Peck, through
this column, for their Kindness
in surveying and laying of
/ places for the shade trees. as
well as the Town Council for
their work towards providing
suitable protection for tho
young trees along the new road
The Junior League has by no
means been idle since its organ
lization. The school house fence
has been nicely whitewashcd
land the school yard cleaned OH
during the past week and guam.
titles Of loose rock, paper, and
unsightly debris removed
The outside grounds are also
receiving attention under Mrs.
Ncsbirs capable direction, and
she has also written the Con
stitution and BY. Laws for the
government of the Junior Civic
League.
\ fountain is to be erected in
Glencoe cemetery as memorial
to the school children, and they
will defray the expenses for the
fountain, as we'll as for other
school improvements, with the
proceeds from number of
entertainments which they
expect to give in the near
future.
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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05
Sherlock Holmes Stories Free

Great will be the Joy of thous.
ands to learn that, commencing
next sunday, series Of stories
in booklet form, the adventures
of the worlds greatest detcc.
tive, Sherlock Holmes, will be
given free with copies of the
New York Sunday World.
Next Sunday the story will be
"'rhe Adventure OF the Empty
House. The following sun
day "The Adventure Of the Nor
wood Builder" will be given,
and so on for thirteen weeks.
Sunday World readers will re-
ccive different Sherlock Holmes
booklets containing as many
highly exciting adventures OF
this greatest of all detectors of
crime. Get the set. Start by
ordering next Sundays World
in advance.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05


SECTION VII.
S,id c,r,,.,n,. .1,.lt i.,,.,o
,ro,,u or M, So c'' .'''.',.! WV
a..r,n, nh ii5iili,ics for ,,,5, 1in'' , 1''
,,,,, '.'r'''',',s .'' ,'nii'nses "lle1
town nom any injury TO nerso , ar T' pro s.
criy from tine doing of any work herein
authorized OF trom the operation OF said
electrical plant, or from the neglect of
said company or amy OF It's employes lo
comply with any ordinance of the said
town relative 20 The Use Of the streets
thereof, and the acceptance hy the saId
company Of this ordinance shall he 600
agreement hy 10 io pay TO the said town
aus sum of money for which the town
may hccnme liable from or By reason of
amy such injury
SECTION VIII
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t.r ,,,-.n,f,... 1tl, N"N, ",,,'' N'-
.tr,et ,,,.i ,,...,..,. ~ 49,. ~.
d,,..., ti,o iic. us
maintain i'm gnol o.i.. i.,.i',i, qua
clr,trirs1 t.n ,,,n..;isl E'HE 1'N'
.r.li,,,,,.. ,,.i c,,ril
inr .,.r,io,. ID, if,, t1,,,, nr a. 81
Nirthii,. ANA it, .i,iynu.
a,,,,,,,,,,,
0hN l'N IN
ns granting any exclusive right To the
said company nor as 800 any manner pre-
venting the said town from granting
similar privil7s cs 10 any other person OF
company
SECTION Y
Iro,. icrp,i,,,t,,, o,i,.
u,adc IA, m. All c,,,,,, ,' a', "v.'ol
wen as the properly Of t6e rrnntee in he
streets, AMENITIES and other public placea
oi TIE said town shall be and become the
property OF the said town upon the pay
ment oi iiii valuation therefor, aud II
the SAID town and the said company can
noi agree upon sucl fair valuation tile
same Shall hc determined by arbitration;
The town To- select one arbitrator and the
sa.d company another, and The two thus
chosen shall select ihc third or If they
can not agrec upon third arbitrator
within I'D days then such third arbitra-
tor shall be- appointed by the then judge
.o9i the Circuit Court of Wise County, and
tne award I'D writing. of the majority ~
the board thus constituted shall be bind
me upon both parties as 10 the valuation
~ lne S'iG properly but the said com
HH
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05

Canadian reciprosity h n s
been carefully groomed for the
special session of Congress.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05

The services at the Christian
Church were very interesting
last Sunday. The congregation
at night services was large.
One addition. If you were not
there, you missed n spiritual
upiift Don't miss that series
of sermons that is now being
preached. The theme for next
Lords day night is. The Great
Commission. y welcome awaits
you.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05
SUBSCRIBERS nre enrnestly re

SUBSCRIBERS are earnestly re-
quested to observe the date
printed on their address slips,
which will keep them ut all
times posted as to the date
of the expiration OF their sub
scription. Prompt and timely
attention TO this request will
save all parties a great deal of
ANNOYANCE.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05

1t is coming to be understood
that John Hays Hammond was
selected to represent the United
States at the coronation of King
George because he looks well
in knickerbockers.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05

Some OF the alleged hoodlers
in Illinois must have wretched
regulations as regards yeraoity,
since the jury will not believe
theEa after they nave confess.
"a.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05

England also wants a slice
of reciprocity" All right. The
tariff knife has been whetted
and ought TO be ready TO cut
her off big chunk when she
says "where and when"
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05

a Chicago ball player, 80
years old, has been released be.
cause of old age, which shows
that in baseball, anyhow, the
good really do die young.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05

If some of those progressive
real estate men in Texas do not
capture good business from the
soldiers they may feel that they
have wasted an unparelled OPP
portunity.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1911-04-05

The next time he gets mixed
up with "white mans home"
it might be a good idea for
Booker Washington to sound a
hurry call for Jack Johnson.