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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-11-16

and q common-sense view of the
needs of the army which makes his
letters models Of strategic sugges
ton.
In the outset Mr.. Lincoln en-
countered the difficulties that fall
to the lot of any responsible head
of government, difficulties which
are intensified by the greatness OF
the issues at hand, but which all
have the same characteristics when
they arise from the overzeal of
moral reformers
Those who had wished slavery
abolished felt toward Mr.. Lincoln a
greater degree of hatred and con-
tempt during the two years of his
administration than even the rebels
themselves. Brooking no delay, .ac-
ceptlng every excuse as a mere pre-
text, they -pounced upon Mr.. lincoln
with emphatic denunciation and Bit
ter attack but he knew better than
they what was necessary before he
took the step of emancipation they
were suppressing.
lie knew better than they the
loss OF support he would suffer In
Inc border states. He knew better
than they that he must delay until
the emancipation proclamation
could be issued, not to break up
slavery, but to effect a constitu-
tlonal amendment, but only for mil
ltary reasons, and with military
purpose, and SO he barred his
breast to the shafts Of criticism,
from the most important element O.
the republican party and waited.
No man in public life was ever
so much abused as Lincoln. The
contrast between his position in his
tory today and the description OF
MIN by his friendly critics during
| the civil war can hardly be cred
| tied.
| The great reason for the present
| memorial is the constant reminder
1t furnishes of the unexplained and
uneAplalnable growth and develop
ment, from the humbIest and homli.
| est SOIL OF -Lineo1n's genius
lect, heart and character that hav,
commanded the gratitude of his
countrymen for the good he worked
with them and awakened the love
and devoted admiration of the
! world.
| Veterans of both Union and Con.
federate armies, notables of states
and nation, representatives Of the
army and other government DEPART
ments were here in numbers anf
twenty special trains brought peo
pie who had assembled in I,ouis.
vile.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-11-16
LITERARY NOTES.

Mrs. Wharton will contribute to
the Christmas number Of Scribner's
satiric story filled with humor,
entitled "Xingu," in which one
type Of the modern woman's club is
ridiculed.
Richard Harding Davis In tho
Christmas Scribner's, under the
title "The Invasion Of England"
describes the amusing features of
4 great war scare in which two Ok
ford undergraduates play an i'm
portant part.
A. e. w. Mason, whose serial
THE Turnstile" IS feature of
Scribner's Magazine will have two
plays in America this season,
Green Stockings" now being
played by Margaret Anglin, and
"The Witness for the Defense
which will appear later in the win.
ter. Mr.. Mason was a member Of tho
last parliament and he has used his
experiences in some chapters in
THE Turnstile."
Four groups Of "D!ckens's Child
rem painted by Jessie Wilcox
Smith, will be reproduced in color
for the Christmas number of Serb
ner's Magazine.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-11-16
THE PRIMARY PLAN.

The Advocate is late this week,
but it's clientele, We feel certain,
will pardon the delay when they are
informed of the reason. In keeping
with our platform of supplying our
readers with all the real, live news
that can be crowded into these col
umns, we are publishing the plan
in full adopted by the Republican
State Committee for the primary
election Of state officers. The manu-
script was late in reaching us; hence
the delay.
In no other Negro paper and in
but few white ones will the primary
plan be found in full. Advocate
readers are urged to study it care
fully and acGuaint themselves with
its contents, because its adoption
means much to the future success Of
the political party with which they
ARE affiliated, and it's general ac-
ceptance will largely affect their
political future
WAS 1T AN OVERSIGHT?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-11-16

Henry Van Dyke, in the Christ
mas Number of Scribner's Magazine,
has new, form of short story, a
sort Of modern fable, which he calls
'Half-TOld Tales" These have a
pertinent application to present con-
uitions.
The construction line of the
Grand Trunk Pacific has furnished
Mary Synon with new setting
tor a number Of short stories that
are to appear in Scribner's Maya
zine. The Christmas number will
contain "Allemande Left" with it's
amusing group OF young engineers.
Barry Benefited is the name of a
new writer who will appear In the
Christmas Scribner with a story of
New York entitled "Oid Johnnie"
He has written also stories Of the
Louisiana bayous which will appear
in later numbers.
e. e. Woodbury., who has spent
most of the year in, North Africa,
has returned to this country. One
or his most striking poems entitled
The Flight" viii appear in the
Christmas Scribner.
Kenyon Cox, in The Field Of Art
or the Christmas Scribner, discusses
the question: HAS our production
in painting sufficient HON ogeneity.
and sufficient national and local &C
cent to entitle it to the name Of
which there is, undoubtedly,
French school and an English
SCHOOL,"
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-11-16
Howard
University
WASHINGTON, u G.

Wilbur II. Thirkicid, L.. L. d.. Pres
Located In Capital of the Nation
campus of over twenty acres. AID.
'"n'ases unsurpassed. Modern, sci,
entlhc and general equipment. New
Narnes1e Library. New Science Hall
raculty OF over one hundred. 1882
STUDENTS from 81 states and 10 other
countries. Unusual opportunities
for self-government. No Young man
ences. Graduates helped to posi-
or woman OF energy or capacity need
oe deprived~of It's advantages.
|COLlAEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
devoted to liberal studies. Courses
In English Mathematics, Latin
Greek, French, German, Physics
Chemistry Biology, History, Philoso =,
phy' and the Social Sciences such as
are given in the best approved COL
leges. Sixteen Professors. Kel)v
Miller, A. NJ, Dean.
THE TEACHERS COLLEGE.
Special opportunities for teachers.
Regular college courses in Psycholo-
sy' Pedagogy. Education, ETC., with
degree of A. B., Pedagogical course
leading to degree of Phi. B. High
grade courses In Normal training
Music, Manual Arts, Domestic Sci
lions. Lewis B. Moore, n. NJ, Phi.
D., Dean.
THE ACADEMY.
FACULTY of 13. Three courses of
four years each. High-grade pre-
paratory school. George J. Cum
m1ngs, a. NJ, Dean.
THE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE,
Courses in Bookkeeping, Stenog-
raphy, Commercial Law, History.
C1vics, Etc, Business and High
School education combined George
VIM. Cook, A. NJ, Dean.
SCHOLL OF MANUAL ARTS AND
APPLIED SCIENCES.
Furnishes thorough courses. Six
instructors. Offers four year courses
in Mechanical and Civil Engineering
and Architecture.
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS.
The School of T:,eology-Interde-
nominational. Five professors
Broad and thorough courses. Ad-
vantages Of connection with a great
university. Students Aid. Low ex-
penses. Isaac Clark, D. D., Dean.
The School Of Northumberland
Dental and Pharmaceutical Collegs.
Forty-niHe professors. Modern lab
oratories and equipment. Connected
with new Freedmen's Hospital, cost
ing half million dollars. Clinical IA
ciiities"'nOt surpassed in America
POSTGRADUATE School in Polytechnic
Edward A. Balloch. NJ. D., Dean, 9Th
and w Streets, N. w, w. G.. Mcneil,
NJ. D., Secretary, 9O1 r Street, n. w.
The School Of Law..-Faculty Of
eight. Courses Of three years, Civ
ing thorough knowledge of theory
and practice Of law. Occupies own
building opposite court house. Ben
jamin f. Leighton, l.. l.. B., Dean,
420 5th st. N. w.
S-3-1 ct
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-11-16

AdVlces received at this Office this
week from the Pythian Supreme
Lodge headquarters at New Orleans
are to the effect that, not having
been invited to be present, the Su-
preme Lodge will not be officially
represented at the unwilling of the
StarNs monument, Monday; if it is
unveiled.
# the failure to invite the officers
TO witness the unyeiling Of the monu-
ment to him who rehabilitated the
knights Of Pythias and made the
Order what it is, was an oversight
1t IS an inexcusable one, and, un-
fortunately, Of class with the short
Slghtedness which has characterized
all the plans for the ceremony.
first, season Of the year when
increment weather is the rule rather
than the exception, Is decided upon:
theh, the Pythians outside the s.ate
are ignored. There could hardly be
Il worse exhibition Of lack Of iudg-
ment, or is it exaggerated ego?
PROBABLY combination Of boCT.
Some Of those who have hoard
now the Supreme Lodge was ignored,
advance as an excuse for the action
the failure Of the Supreme Lodge
10 contribute to the erection of the
monument. How childish. 4 Man
would not have stopped to reven &c
so puerile.
The true reason, very likely, and
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-11-16
POPULARIzING TIRE SCHOOLS.

/
1t is too much, perhaps, to expec
| from the session of either or boil
of the State teachers association
| any plan by which the public schoo
may offer more practical education
TO Z larger number of those FOL
| whose benefit they are supposed t.
be maintained. Each will, it is true
listen to talks on vocational train
ing, but discussions on the best meth,
DDS of educating the head will con,
sumo all but about ten minutes OF
the two days sessions.
And as it is in these gatherings
OF teachers, so it is in their school
rooms. All boys, though eight OF
every ten of them must earn their
living with their hands, must devote
their time to learning that "all Gaul
is divided into three parts, the
capital of Afghanistan is Cabul, or
crowd their head with some other
similar information about as useful
to those whose school life must be
limited as a fifth wheel to a wagon.
This is the course laid down by
the school board, you say, teacher.
True and tits a pity. 1t is a pity
that plant in which so many mil
lions of dollars are being invested
yearly should turn out so little Of
the desired product; that a system
designed for the greater good of the
whole, should in reality tend toward
a goal which only one-flfth of one
per cent who enter the race ever
reach.
Statistics show that forty-five per
cent of those entering the first grades
or our public schools drop out be-
fore they reach the sixth grade, and
only one-fifth of one per cent of
the first grade entrants get to col
lege. And yet the public school
courses, with but few exceptions,
lead only to the college. The ninety
nine and four-fifths per cent. are
left to fit themselves as best they
may for lifes' struggle.
This is why the higher the grade
the fewer the scholars. The white
boy or girl whom necessity COM
pels or inclination leads toward vo-
ton in shops or special institutions.
The colored youth, aware that a
few additional years in the public
school will not command higher
wages as a porter or domestic ser
want, plunges into the wage-earner
ranks at the first opportunity
AS leaders of thought and moulders
Of opinion, the teachers can do much
toward making the system of public
education productive Of larger re-
turns; they can forward the move
ment to populariZe the public School
by paying more attention to the
education Of the hand. The pur-
suit of such a course is not along
the beaten path, but experience has
shown that education for ed'ucation's
sake alone does not appeal to the
masses. They think the four years
spent in high school could be better
devoted to learning a trade To this
opinion the average man will sub
scribe.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-11-16
BALKED AT COLD STEEL

Il wouldn't let doctor cut my
foot off, said Fl. D. Ely, Banatm,
Ohio, although a horrible ulcer had
been the plague of my life for -four:
years. Instead 1 used Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, and my foot was soon
compltely cured" Heals, Burns,
BCils; Sores, Bruises, Eczema,
Pimpfes; orns.-Sures Pile cure,
zoe at all druggists. 11-2-5t
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-11-16

, Rsp0bilEAn AiaVrit 3S1der IN thS
!, last se43ibn or me- asfslak afe. = Il
one OF tho few or 'th0lS feIioiwsiss who
can look a political lob In the face
and turn 1t down, He has been IN
the last two sessions Oh the lerisla.
tare from Marshall County and dur
Ing the week refused q Cuban Con
suiate to form Partnership with
J. b. Handlan. the Ohio County
Prosecuting Attorney. Moore made
| good In the Legislature, and both
former Senator N. B. Scott AMI
+ United States SeaatoE- Milliam-E
chiffon insisted. that he take this
cuban Consulate, but he dosi,ou to
remain On West Virginia soil. His
new partner, Bearnie Handlan, is
one OF the most popula& Democrats
IN the Panhandle having been elect,
ed IN strong Republican county,.
wyoming County - has another
courthouse light. A few years ago
the historic Qceana reluctantly part
cd with the temple OF justice when
majority Of the voters insisted that
IL should go to classic. Pineville Null
lehS Is a new town In WYOMING
county, but it has put on metropoli-
tan airs since it has a railroad and
oahk' and 1t is making the same
oeInand OF P1neville that the latter
niaoe OF Oceana. The County Court
or wyoming was not disposed to hear
the petitioners who desired a reloca.
ZION or the county seat and this week
an appear was made by the support
ers or Muliens in the Supreme Court
or appeals for, writ of mandamus
TO compel the County Court to face
the music. Following Mullens the
Shiocated town. of Lusk will take a |
"hrl at the county seat.
II some of the Democratic breth- |
ern. who would like to sit in the ex-
eeutive' offices of the state govern
lheht' do not take bunch Wylie w.
beall' the Wellsburg banker, is 20.
ing to canter away with the guber-
material nomination. During the
week George I. Neal, Vice Chair
man OF the Democratic State Central |
committee, entertained for the
brooke County statesman at Hunt
lngton, and to the dinner a number
or the representative Democrats of |
Cabell County We're invited. The
ambition of Beall was referred to
several times and Beall, as the guest
or honor, would not deny that he |
mad been stung by the bug. Quietly !
the friends of Beail are forming the
nucleus OF an organization which |
may grow to such proportions that |
Will impress the Democratic leaders,
who are as yet non-committal SO far
as the candidacy of any individual |
Is concerned. The only out-spoken
opposition to Beall has come from
State Senator George w. Bland, of |
Doddridge County, who is prone to
believe that Beall is a corpuient
because he was one of the
first Democratic leaders to sing the
praises Of Clarence W. Watson when
the latter was a candidate for the
United States Senate. The opposi
ton of Senator Bland to Beall ought
not hurt the Wellsburg banker much
with the Fairmont Senator
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-11-16

In the rSSSteAl ~ ~ = j ~ u
uff'tfsy ~ ~; =; -.
cslior on tAsv,fEfS iiiie cf ~ STssss
cessor TO the' FAAt arKAdsd hSnHslIoE
snip That he. had that IN mind
when he oVerioOkei@ the Supreme
Lodge! officers. 1t would be more reaG
sohapie Ito snpposs, az such a selfish
motive Is more In line with previous
emanations from the same source.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-11-16
STARTS MUCH TROUBLE.

If all people knew that neglect Of
constipation would result in severe
indigestion, yellow jaundice or viru-
lent liver trouble they would soon
take DR.. Kings New Life Pills, and
end it. Its the only safe way. Best
for billiousness, headache, dyspep-
STA, chills and debility. Use at all
druggists. 11A2-5t
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-11-16

|dEttH1 8 :. /. St.5 IhufHet-
ant 60. &c ~ SEs Int ignorant the
cK1rSE S6t664ftlS 6an not SO OF
this icxSsstandtnE abuse, They must
know that passessby are frequently
forced to cross the street to avoid
tho crowd OF lounsers. particularly
on Sunday nights, yet no effective
method has been pursued to break
up the practice.
Is 1t a subject for amazement or
resentment that a theatre Is opposed
in the residential section when the
churches tolerate the cause?
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-11-16

Lame back Is one Of the most COM
mon, forms of muscular rheumatism.
A few applications OF Cham berlain's
binim twill give relief, For safe
by all dealers.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1911-11-16
THREE VESSELS DISPLAY
SIGNS Or DISTRESS

Chatham, Mass, Nov. -17.-Thre.
vessels flying the signals of di3.cess
were sighted off Monotony Point today.
Two men were dashed to the rigging
OF one Of them. A heavy gale is blow
ing.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Prospects Favorable

The prospects of Emporium Sc
curing the important industry de-
string to locate here, are favorable.
A committe of three, consisting of
G. Jay Goodnough, Allen Baldwin
and G. S. Felt, were appointed by
the Board of Trade to investigate
and report to the directors. We
do not think it best to make the
conditions public as they exist un-
til the matter be settled one way
or the other. Too much publicity
very often Injuries a project.
When we have the facts for our
readers we will give them.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Harmony With an Axe.

A. A. Mcdonald attended the Demo
cratic State Committee meeting at
Harrisburg last week. 1t was a har-
mony (?l gathering with mighty little
IL. Angus was not caught with chaff,
even if he does come from the woods.
The outs got in-Berry, Mccormick &
Co.-but where are they at Now the
Democrats of this county--the ones
ignored by the organization-wan in
and will call a harmony meeting at
City Hotel next Saturday. If they are
in the saddle-the outs-all will please
them. If not, then howl about ma
chine. 1t makes great difference
whose oxen is gored, with some people.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Parcel Post.

The parsels post issue has excited
much interest with both its opposers
and advocates surveyed from local or
individual effects.
The ability of parsel post can not be
questioned, used as method of con-
veyance, and is highly ratified by the
people in rural districts.
Much opposition is shown by mer-
chant as it will open a way to the mail
order house.
The Express Companies in strenuous
efforts to monopolize the transportation
of all small parcels, have directed their
strong influence in opposition to this
bill. AS it would create detriment in
the transportation department, where
in exuberant profits are now procured
through the application of enormous
prices, with an injurious effect on busi-
ness for the whole community and lack
ing the controlling economic element
efficiency.
Under the poposed system of parcel
post regulated under Government sup
ervision with reasonable rates applied
will be beneficial to transportation
facilities. Thus giving the public their
right of securing the cheapest and
freest conveyance possible, marked by
tendency to excite greater vitality
and benefit in business for the entire
community.
From the foregoing elements it can
be seen an economical principal gov
erns the whole, which applies to the
great multitude of people with the ex-
ception of few individual effects and
their loss or gain must make way for
the general good.
With the majority in favor of parsels
post it will be only a question of time
until its adoption by the government
of the United States.
Viewing the matter from this stand
point there can be no doubt as to the
ultimate success of its Inauguration.
L. r. B.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Surprise PARTY.

j. r. Batchelder, of Sinnamahoning,
was very agreeably surprised one
evening last week, when party of
about forty friends made him a social
visit in honor of his 62d birthday. The
evening was spent in playing games
and eating some of his northern spies,
which he had been keeping for some
such occasion. A lunch consisting of
sandwiches, coffee, ice cream and cake
was served. A large list of presents
were laid on the table by his many
friends. All present had a good time,
and when leaving wished j. R. many
happy returns of the day. Those pres
ent were: r. D. Walker and wife,
Fred Gigh, wife and children, w. J.
Mead, wife and son, Geo. NJ. Mead and
wife, Geo. Batchelder, wife and child
rem, Misses Muriel Bailey, Marjarie
Dill, Rena and Lena Wykoff, Ada Ber-
field, Helen Jordan, Osie Burk, Vida
Housler, Mrs. Mary Burk, Messrs.
John Goss, Clark Miller, Walter Gore,
John Gore, Clarence Bailey, William
Smith, Leroy Walker and Craig Burk.
The evening will long be remembered
by j. r. Batchelder and the many gifts
will keep him in remembrance of the
occasion. "Debse" has very many
friends throughout this county. The
PRESS extends its compliments
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
On the Band Wagon.

Alex. MacDougall, the we'll known
and reliable Fourth street grocer and
meat merchant, plants an "ad" in this
issue, having greatly enlarged his ca
pacity and stock, better than ever fit
ting him to meet the large and rapidly
increasing demands of the public. His
meat maket is always well suppliedwith
choicest of meats and Alex himself be-
ing an adapt in the meat line will
make your Sunday dinners fit for a
king if you give him half chance.
His groceries are fresh an d pure.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
A Popular Conductor

Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Morton, of Sizer
Run, were welcome PRESS callers ON
Saturday. We regret Mr.. Morton has
been confined to his residence for sew
eral weeks, considerably "under the
weather., but we are glad he was able
to resume his position as conductor on
Pennsy R. r., Buffalo division, where
he has been faithful and reliable for
thirty-one years. The Pennsy does
not have more responsible man in
their employ. He is an Emporium
Boy, good citizen and is highly re-
spected by all, who admire him for the
honorable reputation he bears.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Fatal Accident

Last Friday evening, Mr.. Charles
Minter, railroader, while doing work
at Keating Summit met with serious
accident, which cost him his life. Mr..
Minter was crossing the cars and a
sudden break was made when he fell
under the wheels and was instantly
killed. The remains were brought to
Emporium on the evening train, and
taken to the undertaking rooms of Mr..
Bernard Egan, where they were pre-
pared for burial. On Saturday morn
ing they were taken to his home at
Buffalo, N. Y. Deceased was well
known among his fellow workmen
and much regret is expressed that Mr..
Mr.. Minter met such an untimely end.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1911-03-09
Funeral of Hon. N. p. Minard

= NAtNi ca Vi AAOti' 1Ns III al u
Thd funeral of Hon. N. p. Minard.
whose obituary we published in our
last issue, was held at the family home
on the Four Mile last Friday afternoon
and was very largely attended, show
ing the high regard in which deceased
was held. Rev. j. F. Anderson, pastor
of the M. E. Church, conducted SER
vices at the home and paid a high
mark of respect to the departed. A
quartette composed of Messrs. 1. K.
Hockey, j. Paul Felt, George A.
Walker and w. Scoet SGerner render
ed the hymns during the services. The
Matonic order of which deceased was
member attended the funeral in a
body and conducted their beautiful
burial service at the grave. Interment
was made in the Wiley Annex of the
Newton Cemetery. Mr.. G. w. Rishell
had charge of the funeral. All the
children of the deceased were present
at the funeral.