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THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING RESULTS TRY IT. VOLUME VII. NO. 24 NEGROES Says Kentucky Legislator, in the Debt on a Bill to Change the School System of the Bluegrass State—Measure Meets Much Opposition. --- Frankfort, Ky., March 6.—The Sullivan county school board bill, which will change the entire system of selecting teachers in the state and do away with the old trustee system, was the most important measure before the house today. While the routine business was being disposed of Representative Sullivan called attention to the fact that the county board bill was the special order of the day. He explained the provisions of the bill, which, in substance, are that the county shall be the unit of school government, except that of cities or towns in the counties, or graded and common school districts shall be exempt from the provisions of the act. Representative Wilson inquired particularly as to the graded school districts and Mr. Sullivan explained how the nomination of the members of the board must be made by petition. Mr. Wilson said he regarded the bill one of the most important before the general assembly, providing as it does for a complete change in the educational system of the state. He moved that the house go into a committee of the whole to discuss the measure section by section. The motion was lost. Mr. Wilson offered an amendment providing for a 20 cent tax on each $100 worth of property in the county to support the school system. Wants High School. Representative Hanvell offered an amendment compelling the board to establish at least one high school in each county in the state within the next two years, to be located at the county seat. Representative Beard offered an amendment to exempt school districts which have been created by special acts of the legislature or enjoy special school funds. Representative Frank J. Brown made a strong speech against the bill, declaring that it was un-American and was virtually a system of taxation without representation. Representative Steers replied to Mr. Brown, requesting him to make a more thorough study of the provisions of the bill, and adding that it was a measure of merit and should be passed. Representative Pirtle, former president of Kenyon college at Hodgensville, submitted an amendment regulating the salaries of the teachers according to the attendance of pupils and not the enrollment. Representative Porter said the bill would get the schools in politics and therefore he opposed it, and added that the school system was good enough and should be let alone. He thought the two great questions for the people of Kentucky to settle were the whisky and Negro questions. This assertion brought Representative Sawyer A. Smith, the republican floor leader, to his feet, as he said he wanted to defend the 5,000 Negroes in his district, and said that he would insist that the Negroes of Kentucky get the same consideration as the other citizens. He urged the republicans to stand up for this bill, declaring that they had been elected on the same ticket with Superintendent of Public Instruction Crabbe, and that he, one of the most distinguished educators in the south, heartily approved the bill. No Need for Worry. Representative J. H. Jackson said that Mr. Smith need not worry about the Negroes, as they were better educated than the whites in this state. He made a strong plea for the bill, and insisted that it was not a political measure, as both parties were pledged to do it. Representative W. J. Jackson said his people did not wand the bill, and moved to table the bill and amendments, but his motion was lost. After further debate the bill was passed by a vote of 52 to 23. But the two amendments, those of Representative Haswell, to establish a high school in every county which has not one, within a period of two years, and that of Representative Board, of Shelby, exemitting school districts created by special acts, and having special school funds, from the provisions of the bill, were tacked on to it. Next Sunday's World will contain the words and music of "Dear Heart," as originally produced in the great Broadway musical comedy success, "A Knight for a Day," now appearing at Wallack's Theatre, New York. Beautiful cover design drawn exclusively for this music by Penryn Stanlaws, the well-known pen-and-ink artist. Order next Sunday's New York World today. THE ADVOCATE. Purchase a Sanitarium at Hot Springs Forty Room Building Secured by the Knights of Pythias as a Sanitarium for Members of the Order Visiting the Vapor City for Treatment. Hot Springs, Ark., March 8.—The temple and sanitarium commission of the supreme lodge, Knights of Pythias of N. A. S. A. E. A. A. and A., consisting of Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks, of West Virginia; Supreme Vice Chancellor S. W. Green, of Louisiana; Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal C. K. Robinson, of Missouri; Secretary E. D. Green, of Illinois; C. D. Creswill, of Georgia; R. A. Blount, of Alabama; A. W. Llyod, of Missouri; J. M. Hazlewood, of West Virginia; J. W. Slaughter, of Mississippi; and Dr. C. M. Wade, of Arkansas, has been in session here this week. Commissioner W. J. I. Read, of Indiana, was unable to attend the meeting on account of the illness of his wife. The purpose of the meeting was the purchase of a building or site for the National Pythian sanitarium for the establishment of which the funds have already been raised. The commission went into session on Thursday, at which time many prominent citizens of Hot Springs, including the present mayor and two ex-mayors, came before it, and bade them welcome to the city. The commission was assured that in their efforts to establish a sanitarium for their own people they would have the support of all citizens, regardless of color. The local committee had secured options on a number of properties each of which was visited and inspected by the committee. In executive session on Friday afternoon the commission decided to purchase either the Capitol hotel and bath house or the French flats, which is a pressed brick building of forty rooms. A sub-committee, consisting of C. D. Criswell, of Georgia; A. W Lloyd, of Missouri; J. M. Hazlewood of West Virginia; J. W. Slaughter of Mississippi, and E. D. Green, of Illinois, remains here to close the transaction. The meeting of the commission attracted many prominent Pythianists the city, among those who came were Supreme Attorney S. A. T. Watkins, of Chicago, who, as usual, looked after the legal points involved; Supreme Medical Register Dr. R. F. Boyd, of Nashville, Tenn; Supreme Master of Exchequer Jno. H. Young, of Pine Bluff; Chancellor J. C. Duke, Judge M. W. Gibbs, of Little Rock, and many others. The commission was royally entertained by the local committee, headed by Dr. C. M. Wade, to whose efforts the establishment of the sanitarium is due. In this movement, as in others, the great Pythian order has taken an advance step in race work. It will make it possible for Pythians and future generations to have the opportunity to take advantage of the wonderful healing waters provided by nature. HALF MILLION NEGROES Will Switch their Votes if Taft is Named, Says Corrothers. Wilmington, Del., March 5. A Negro organization was formed in Wilmington today for the purpose of opposing Taft and Roosevelt. The promoter is Rev. Dr. S. L. Carrothers, D. D., a Negro of Washington, D. C., who came here and organized the independence republican league of Delaware. W. E. Grinnage was elected president. Rev. Carrothers who is national organizer of the Foraker independent colored league of America, said: "If Secretary Taft is nominated for the presidency by the republican party there will be some 500,000 voters of the country who will cast their balloons for Bryan. The same will happen to President Roosevelt if he should be renominated. If we are compelled to have either of these men, we prefer Roosevelt to Taft, but our first choice is Foraker." The organizer also said that the Negroes will support either Fairbanks or Hughes, both standing well with the colored race. It is said Rev Carrothers will be elected bishop at the conference of the African M. E. church in Philadelphia in May. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell, of Steubenville, February 28. Three of the babies are dead. One boy and one girl is expected to live. Campbell has four brothers. To the family of two of these, twins have been born, and each of the other brothers is father of triplets. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, MARCH 1X, 1908 Of Industaial Training for Negroes Is Urged by Leading Negroes of the Country Who Petition Congress to Appropriate $100,000 from Unclaimed Pay of Soldiers. --- Washington, D. C., March 8.—Interest is said to be rapidly growing as regards the efforts to establish the national training and industrial institute in the District of Columbia, with an agricultural or farm school in the state of Maryland, for colored boys and girls. The aim and object of the school, it is explained, will be to teach such trades, vocations and callings as may best qualify the students to become independent and self-supporting citizens and of practical help to the communities in which they may reside. The school will be non-sectarian. Its doors will be open to boys and girls from all the states and territories of the Union. The District of Columbia is selected because the school is planned and will be operated upon national lines. The boys will be taught brickmaking, bricklaying, carpentry, tinroofing, tinmithing, painting and paper hanging, blacksmithing, wheelwrighting, wagon, carriage, buggy, and harness making, shoemaking, tailoring, printing, cabinet making, manufacture of brushes, baskets, brooms, etc. The girls will be taught scientific cooking, laundering, sewing, dressmaking, millinery; in short, all the branches of domestic science and productive industry, thus fitting them to become good wives and mothers, as well as efficient servants. Great benefit is expected to be accomplished by the agricultural department of the school by inculcating in the students a love of country life and training them in scientific and progressive farming. A truck garden, dairy farm and poultry raising will be conducted. The academic department of the school will teach such subjects as are usually taught in industrial schools. Names of Promoters. Rev. S. Geriah Lankins, pastor of the Tenth street Baptist church, is the author of the plans to establish the industrial school here. He was born in Roanoke county, Va., attended the public schools of his native county at Bonsacks, Holmes and Roanoke City. He graduated from the theological department of Howard university in 1885 and has been pastor in this city for more than 20 years. He served as a member of the board of education of the national Baptist convention and is at present a member of the board of publication. He is a 33rd degree Mason and a member of the supreme grand council of the southern and western jurisdiction. The school has been incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia with the following trustees: Commissioner Macfarland, Gen. John B. Henderson, John Joy Edson, Justice Ashley M. Gould, Brainard H. Warner, Judge William H. DeLacy, William E. Curtis, Dr. Charles W. Needham, Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkell, Cuno H. Rudolph, Bishop George W. Clinton, Rabbi Abram Simons, Kelly Miller, William V. Tunnell, Rev S. Geriah Lamkins and Thomas Walker. At a recent meeting of the trustees Rev. Mr. Lamkins was elected as its social representative to solicit in its name funds for the permanent endowment of the school. Bills Providing Appropriations. Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, has introduced a bill in the senate providing an appropriation of $100,000 to assist in establishing the school, out of any money that may be due the estates of deceased colored soldiers, sailors and marines of the late civil war. Representative Crumpacker, of Indiana, introduced a bill in the house providing for an appropriation of $100,000 for the benefit of the school. Petitions have been received here from some of the leading colored men of the United States urging the passage of a bill at this session of congress. Some of the signers are Rev. E. C. Morris, of Helena, Ark. president national Baptist convention; Prof. R. B. Hudson, of Selma Ala., secretary national Baptist convention; Bishop Henry M. Turner, of the A. M. E. church; Bishop H. L. Holsey, of the C. M. E. church, both of Atlanta, Ga.; Bishop W. B. Derick, of New York; Bishop C. T. Shaffer, of Chicago; Bishop Evans Tyree, of Nashville, Tenn.; Bishop M. B. Salter, of Charletson, S. C.; Bishop E. Cottrell, of Holley, Miss.; Bishop R. C. Williams, of Augusta Ga.; Bishop C. H. Phillips, of Nashville, Tenn.; Bishop Isaac Lane, of Jackson, Tenn.; Prof. I. Garland Penn, of Atlanta, Ga., assistant gen- oral secretary Epworth, League; Dr. Rufus S. Stout, Little Rock, Ark; general secretary C. M. E. church; Dr. H. T. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pa.; editor Christian Recorder; Dr. Geo C. Clement, of Charlotte, N. C., editor Star of Zion; Dr. J. S. Blackwell, general secretary A. M. E. Zion church; Dr. E. George Riddle, editor Zion Trumpet; Dr. James Edward Mason, financial secretary Livingston college, North Carolina; Dr. F. H. Hill, connectional auditor A. M. E. Zion church, Charlotte, N. C.; Dr. George Harvey Anderson, editor A. M. E. Zion Year Book; Dr. J. B. Colbert, of Michigan, and others. The project is said to have the indorsement of the leading professional and business men of both races in this city. The President Sends Message on Brownsville Washington, March 11.—In connection with the report of the senate committee on military affairs on the Brownsville riot which was made to the senate today, President Roosevelt transmitted a message in which he said the facts set forth in his order dismissing the negro soldiers had been substantiated by the testimony before the committee. He recommended the time for the restatement of the discharged soldiers, which has expired, to be extended for one year in order to permit the president to reinstate any of the discharged men who did not fall within the terms of his dismissal. Senator Warren presented the report of the committee on behalf of the majority, and Senator Foraker the views of the minority. SEPARATE CARS Instead of Separate Compartments Proposed For Negroes By Maryland Legislator. Annapolis, Md., Mar. 8.—Senator Clagett succeeded this week in getting his proposition to amend the "Jim Crow" law in such shape, that its passage is probable. Mr. Clagett's proposition in its present form is to require railroads operating in Anne Arundel, St. Mary, Charles, Calvert and Prince George counties to provide separate cars instead of separate compartments for white and colored passengers. Elsewhere in the state the provisions of the present law which permit a separate compartment to be regarded as a compliance with its object are not changed: Senator Linthicum of Baltimore city is the author of a bill to require interurban electric railways on cars running three miles outside of a large city to segregate white and colored passengers. In the discussion of Senator Clagett's "im Crow" proposition Senator Grenwell of St. Mary county made a remarkably frank allusion to the purposes of the democrats in advocating the disfranchisement amendment. "We are about to take from the Negroes in a large measure, their political rights," he said, "and we should assure them that we have no intention of interfering with their civic rights." He, Senator Clagett, and several other democrats criticised the practice of crowding colored passengers into compartments of inadequate size. STAFF OFFICERS Of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias Appointed by Brig. eGul. Campbell. Brigadier General Jas. A. Campbell, of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, has made the following appointments on his staff: W. O. Terry, chief of staff; W. H. Lowry, assistant adjutant general; Chas. W. Wilson, assistant inspector general; G. W. Fitzgerald, assistant judge advocate general; C. H. James, brigade mustering officer; R. S. Penn, brigade engineer; H. Wood, brigade signal officer; Geo. E. Wanzer, assistant quartermaster general; S. M. Davis, assistant commissary general; C. C. Barnett, assistant surgeon general; Jas. A. Murphy, brigade chaplain; and J. A. Jackson, alde-de camp. APPEAL TO NEGROES TO VOTE FOR FORAKER Washington, March 5.—An appeal was today issued by the colored campaign vigilance committee to voters of the Southern States to secure the election of delegates to the republican national convention at Chicago who will cast their votes for Senator Joseph Benson Foraker, of Ohio, for the presidency. In case of the failure to secure Foraker's nomination, they are urged to unite upon Vice President Fairbanks or Senator Robert M. La Foille, of Wisconsin. They are urged also to oppose the nomination of Secretary Tatt on the ground he was a party to the dismissal from the army of the colored soldiers, involved in the Brownsville incident. Is a Boon to Negroes Says Washington Abolition of the Saloon a Blessing Second Only to Abolition of Slavery, is the Opinion of the Noted Tuskegee Eudicator—Race Is Industrious. New York, March 7.—The abolition of the barroom in the south was a blessing to the Negro second only to the abolition of slavery, was the opinion of Booker T. Washington expressed in an address before the largest audience that ever assembled in the People's Forum in New Rochelle. Two-thirds of the mobs and lynchings, he declared, were the result of bad whisky, used by bad black men and bad white men. He urged the necessity of acquiring property and of absorbing economic ideas. "The great temperance movement which has swept the south." said he, "has been without parallel in history. Now that I have lived to see the whisky shops and open barrooms done away with, there is no telling what other reforms may take place anywhere. Whisky is Scarce. "Today we find only 13 counties in Kentucky where whisky is sold under license; in Tennessee in only four cities and two towns. In Florida there are only 14 counties where saloons and barrooms exist. They are almost extinct in North Carolina. "After next Christmas every barroom in Mississippi and Alabama will close. Every barroom in Georgia has gone out of business, and for the first time in 40 years an Atlanta paper said that not a single black man was in the city prison." The orator was introduced by Seth Low, and we waecompanied to New Rochelle by ex-Gov. Pinchback, of Louisiana. He was heard by 3,000 persons. Nation Within a Nation. "The colored race in this country," he said, "is a nation within a nation. We have 10,000,000 Negroes, a population twice as large as the whole of Canada or Mexico. Of these, 8,500,000 are in the south. "Tuskegee institute was started in 1881 with one teacher and 20 students. We now have 156 instructors and 1,400 to 1,500 men and women. The 2,300 acres and 70 buildings are worth $900,000. "We must improve the economic ideas of the Negro race before we can strengthen their moral instincts. The Negro should remember that the white man has two men working for him, his muscle and his brain. The mortgage he holds on the Negro's property works all day and all night, and when he turns over and snores, that mortgage is drawing interest just the same. When the Negro goes to bed to snore there isn't anything doing. Buy Too Much Jewelry. Buy Too Much Jewelry. "The Negroes are industrious, but the trouble is that a great deal of money gets away from them. They buy too much cheap jewelry, worth only $4 to $5 a bushel. Not long ago I took dinner with a family which had only one fork, yet they had a $60 organ, bought on the installment plan. "The Negro should be taught that the getting of property and money is the real foundation of success. When he can catch up with the American white man in this respect there will not be anyone ahead of him. "The Negroes starting in Virginia 40 years ago had not a dollar. They did not even own their clothes. Today, in Virginia, they own 1-26th of all property. In Georgia they pay taxes on $18652,000 worth of land." Third Ward Republicans The republicans of the Third ward will hold a rally at Slack's hall Thursday night beginning at 7:30 o'clock. The public is invited to attend. Manila, March 11.—Fire destroyed two thousand native shacks in the Samplonic district of Manila. Fifteen thousand natives were rendered homeless. "Raffles" is coming. At least, Gerald Fitz Gerald, the advance man for the company, is at the Ruffner, and he expects to have an engagement for the production at the Burlew at an early date. The show is making a hit all over the east and south, according to what Mr. Fitz Gerald said this morning. "We will give you Charletson people something to talk about for a month after we play here," said he. NATIVES Insurrection in the Cameron Following the Cruel Methods of Rubber Hunters is Predicted by Speaker in the German Upper House. Berlin, March 4.—Herr Erzberger, member of the thereto party and a clerical, spoke before the appropriations committee of the reichstags today on the colonial estimates. He cited numerous government reports regarding the violent proceedings of the rubber hunters in German Kamerun, describing how armed parties herded the natives into their services, levied requisitions on the villages for food and in the name of Germany terrorized wide districts in Central Africa in their efforts to get rubber out of the country. Colonial Secretary Deruburg, replying, said the demand for rubber for cable, automobile tires and other industries had advanced the price and that consequently there had been great efforts to exploit the rich rubber producing regions in Kamerun. The natives had been drawn by the rubber traders from their agricultural pursuits to hunt for rubber. A diminution in the price had caused even greater activity among the rubber collecting organizations Rubber gathering, the secretary wont on, had become nothing less than criminal exploitation in which the rubber forests were being destroyed without the planting of any new trees. In many districts the government had stopped the traffic altogether, and further regulations were being made to protect the villagers along the caravan routes from violence, especially the forcible requisition of food and the destruction of their huts. Continuing Herr Dernburg said that the worst feature of the situation was its economic aspect. When the rubber supplies were exhausted the natives would be obliged to return to their former occupations with which they had become infiltrator. "He declares that all insurrection on the part of the natives was possible in the future, and that the government must undertake full measures to secure their protection. The secretary denied the statements that slave trade existed openly in this region, although in remote districts under the regime of native cultans such conditions might exist, without the knowledge of the authorities. SUBJECTS SUGGESTED By Booker T. Washington, for Discussion Before Local Negro Business Leagues During the Months of March and April, 1. What can be done to extend the influence of the local league? 2. What new business enterprises are most needed in this community? are most needed in this community? 3. In what manner can a larger proportion of the money spent by our people be turned into Negro business enterprises? 4. Is it a practical thing to organize and conduct a Negro bank in this community? 5. Co-operation of the business and professional men. 6. How can the minister help the business enterprises 7. How can the business enterprises help the minister? 8. The importance of having a regular meeting place and a regular date of meeting. 9. Methods of securing the co-operation and assistance of the hard-working, middle class of our people. 10. The work and influence of the National Negro Business League, and the importance of sending a delegate to the Baltimore meeting in August. 11. The importance of securing friendly disposed and successful white business men to deliver addresses before the local league. 12. The importance of our business men buying their business property before the growth of the community makes it impossible for them to do so. 13. What do the Negro schools teach of the history and progress of the race? 14. How can our league co-operate with our various race papers and magazines in spreading important news regarding the race? 15. Is it practicable to establish in our city a reading room and library devoted to the interests of the race? PARADOXICAL, BUT TRUE. "You mustn't mind what Capti Tacken says, Sophia. He's a regu lar rough old salt." "He may be, but he's too fresh." THE ADVOCATE WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWSY NOTES FROM ALL SHOOTIONS BSCRIPTION $1.50 YEAR WORRY Over Negro V High Circ Drives Friends of Taft to Introduce Measure to Restore Standing of the Innocent Black Soldiers, but they Do Not Go As Far as Foraker. Washington, D. C., March 4.—An earnest effort to placate the Negroes of the country, who are wrought up on account of the dismissal of a battalion of colored soldiers because of the shooting up of Brownsville, Texas, in August, 1906, is to be made by the republican members of the senate committee on military affairs, who, with the aid of the five democratic members, recently decided to report that the president was justified in discharging the three companies from the army. These senators—Messars. Warren, Lodge and Warner—have been conferred as to the best method to overcome the Negro opposition to the president and Secretary Taft, and have reached the conclusion that it should be done by authorizing the secretary of war to reinstate any of the discharged soldiers who are able to convine the department of their innocence of participation in the affray. A bill to this effect, it is understood, will be introduced. Soon after the battalion was dismissed the members were given 60 days in which to establish their innocence, but none of them took advantage of the offer. The proposition now is to afford them the same opportunity in the hope of checking the disaffection among the Negro voters and putting an end to the agitation on the part of the clergy and other leaders of the race. Such a bill would not go as far as the one Senator Foraker introduced last week, for his provides for the restatement, without condition, of all men of the battalion, their reimbursement for monetary losses sustained and the restoration of their civil rights. The Ohio senator takes the position that the soldiers were innocent and should not have been dismissed. The three republican senators on the committee mentioned hope to weaken Foraker's attitude by the method indicated. Rev. S. L. Corrothers, pastor of a colored church in this city, left today to canvass the southern states in the interest of Senator Foraker. Mr. Corrothers is undertaking to have a straight-out Foraker delegation from every southern state in the effort to defeat Secretary Taft. Senators were silent. Neither Senator Foraker nor Senator Dick desired to make any comment tonight upon the work of the republican state convention at Columbus, or discuss the ticket or the platform. It is quite likely that one or both of them would have had something to say if the indorsement of the buckeye delegation in congress did not embrace the senators as well as the representatives. Viewed from a practical standpoint, it is regarded here as good politics for the convention to have decided not to ignore the senators, as had been contemplated by some of the leaders of the senatorial opposition. DISPERSED Without Any Excitement After They Had Hanged the Black Murders and Roasted Bodies. Hawkinsville, Ga., March 5.—Two Negroes, Curry Robertson and John Henry, were lynched today near here, and their bodies burned. They were charged with the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hart. One of the Negroes confessed to the crime and said the motive was robbery. Robertson and Henry were arrested Wednesday following the discovery of the body of Warren Hart. His wife was lying nearby in a dying condition. The murders took place near Frazier, the home of the Harts. Mr. Hart had been killed by a blow on the head, apparently made by an ax. Mrs. Hart was seriously beaten and died Wednesday without having regained consciousness. Today the Negroes were quietly taken from the county jail and carried some distance from the town, where they were hanged to a tree. The lynching party consisted of a number of men who concealed their identity with masks. After the hanging the bodies were cut down and incinerated. After this the posse quickly dispersed. There is no excitement in the district as a result of the lynching. COLORED FORAKER CLUB. The colored men of Decota held a meeting, last week, in the Red Men's hall there, and formed a Foraker club. The club starts out with a membership of 67, and will meet every Tuesday night. --- CORRESP CORRESPONDENCE PARKERSBURG The entertainment given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jefferson, last Friday evening, by the Sextons club, was a grand success. An interesting literary program was rendered, after which a delicious repast was served. A large crowd was present, and a neat little sum was realized; which goes in the Sextons club of the Logan M. E. church. The following literary program was rendered: Invocation, Rev. Edw. Moore. Recitation, Almela Brown. Recitation, George Washington. Instrumental Dact, Claudia Watkins and Marthena Dixon. Recitation, H. D. Hazlewood. Recitation, J. R. Jefferson. Duet, vocal, Misses Colston and Butler. The Household of Rath. No. 82N G. U. O. of O. F., gave an entertainment at the K. of P. hall. March 10 Mrs. Ed Smith, of Seventh street was called to Clarksburg, Wednesday, on account of the death of her sister. Mrs. Celia Clark is seriously ill at the home of her daughter, in Franklin street. Paris Blanchett died, Tuesday, and was buried from Logan Memorial church, Wednesday afternoon. The Summer high school team defeated the Pirates in a closely contested game of basketball last week. SPR STY Are No DISP The New Comprise Creations FOOTW Ranging in $2.00 to $5.00 Fitted by e Shoe Men years. BE SH COM 708 STORER Harper's Ferry, Academic, State Normal, Bibli Music, Carpentry, Blacksmith Husbandry, Cookery, Serving PRINT STYLES We Are Now on DISPLAY The New Novelty Emprise - Beauti eations of Artis NOTWEA aging in Price fr 0 to $5.00. . . ed by experienc the Men of m rs. SEL HO COMPANY - - Kanaw ORER COLLE er's Ferry, : : We SPRING STYLES Are Now on DISPLAY The New Novelties Comprise Beautiful Creations of Artistic Ranging in Price from $2.00 to $5.00. Filted by experienced Shoe Men of many years. BELL SHOE COMPANY 708 Kanawha St. STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, : : West Va. Courses Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening and Husbandry, Cookery, Serving and Dressemaking Equipment Ample Buildings, Beautiful C libraries of over 6900 columns, Hennery, Dairy, several acres Hot Beds. Expo Books, Room Rent and Titlite essary Expense not over $6.25 Ample Buildings, Beautiful Campus, Laboratory, Telescope, Libraries of over 6000 volumes, Comm Bone Barn, Piggery, Hennessy, Dairy, several acres of of gardens, Barn Frames and Hot Beds. Expenses Special Features Eight valuable scholarships and Athletics, Band, Literary Society, tertalments, Musical Clubs, Y Storer is a Non-Sectarian, C For Illustrated Catalogue s table scholarships and six prizes awarded Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lectur- ants, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. Is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. Illustrated Catalogue send to Eight valuable scholarships and six prizes awarded annually. Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lectures and Entertainments, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. Storer is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. For Illustrated Catalogue send to HENRY T. McDONALD, Pres. --- AGE TWO. This being the second victory of the Summer boys over the Pirates, they are now the champions. Hen. J. S. Noel, of Sewell, a member of the republican state executive committee, spent several hours in the city last Monday afternoon, returning from Clarksville. Mrs. Julia Amiss Russell, formerly of this city, now of Wheeling, returned here, Tuesday, to spend two weeks visiting friends and relatives James Lacey, having purchased the half Interest of Thomas Mathws, in the Keystone railroad, will engage in that business after April 30. Miss sGordon and Miss Smothers of Uniontown, Pa., spend several hours in the city, Friday afternoon. While here they were the guests of Miss Martha Brown, of Slath street. They left on the afternoon train for the West Virginia Color II Institute. Miss Eva Taylor was the guest of Miss Martha Brown, Friday afternoon. Miss Jeannette Lane, of Guyanette, arrived in the city last Sunday week, and is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles Slash. The children's mission was largely attended by his members and host of well wishers on February 22. Interesting and helpful addresses were made by Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Brady. The mission regrets that Miss Grace Julius has been seriously sick but it is pleased that she is rapid. RING ULES now on PLAY Novelties Beautiful of Artistic WEAR Price from 0. . . . experienced of many LL OE PANY Kanawha St. COLLEGE West Va. rses Clinical, Vocal and Instrumental ing, Financial Gardening and and Dressmaking. I six prizes awarded annually. ties, frequent Lectures and En- Y. M. C. A. Christian Institution. end to C-DONALD, Pres. improving, for she has been greatly missed. The Busy Bee club will give an oyster supper, Monday evening; March 16, at the Zion Baptist church. Admission free. The revival services are still in progress at Bethel A. M. E. church, Rev. W. E. Walker, pastor of A. M. E. church in Charleston, preached all day Sunday. Rev. Walker is an able divine. The revival at W. M. church has been quite successful and a large number have been converted to Christ. Rev. H. C. Pierce, of Columbus, Ohio, filled the pulpit, Sunday morning and evening. Rev. G. W. Jackson preached at W. M. church, Sunday afternoon. Rev. W. F. Jones was called to Ohio last Friday to preach the funeral of Adam Mayle. The choral society, which was organized a few weeks ago, is progressing nicely. The voices are as follows: First soprano, Miss Grace Washington, Mrs. Hatcher and Mrs. Justis; second soprano, Misses Adlie Brent, Lena McClung; first alto, Misses Alberta McClung and Mae Tilles; second alto, Miss Esther Colton and Mrs. Ferguson; Mrs. Shellcroft, pianist; Miss Clora Butler, director. Miss Anna Washington managed the literary part of the thep rogram at the Sextons club entertainment last Friday night. "The Owl" again made its appearance last Friday. The people are beginning to look for it and to enjoy its wholesome and bright company each month. The program of the Summer high school literary society was a very creditable one last Friday afternoon. PT. PLEASANT. J. Carter Lincoln has purchased the restaurant owned by the Greenlee Bros. He hopes in a few days to have in everything fresh. James Adams, of Institute, spent Friday evening and Saturday in town, the guest of his brother John and other friends. Misses Ethel Gordon, of Fairchance, Pa., and Lillie Smothers, of Unontown, Pa., who were en route to Institute, spent Friday and Saturday in town. Miss Mithue Colston, of Mason, City, came home, Friday evening, to attend the leap year dance. Mrs. Kate Roberts and son Elwood, who have been spending the winter in Cincinnati, Ohio, arrived here, Friday, to spend a few months with relatives. The leap year dance given, Friday evening, by the F. J. G. club, was quite an enjoyable affair. The guests of honor were: Mr. and Mrs. Plem Craig, of Wellsville, Ohio; Misses Ethel Gordon, of Fairchance, and Lillie Smoothers, of Uniontown, Pa.; James Adams, of Institute, and Howard Jackson, of Mason. The Jackson orchestra, of Middleport, furnished music. Mrs. Wm. Holmes, of Gallioplis, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Smith, this week. Clarence Henderson is guilt still at Clarence Henderson is quite ill at this writing. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Will Williams, Friday, a daughter. Miss Eldorado Williams, of Henderson, arrived in town, Saturday, to spend a few weeks with her brother. Howard Jackson, who attended the leap year dance, Friday evening, remained over until Sunday, the guest of friends. Eva, the 11-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Smith Burton, came near being fatally burned, Friday night. She received severe burns on her face, hands and lower extremities. The accident was caused by the breaking of a lamp. Mrs. George Jordan has been quite ill for the past few days with la gripe. COVINGTON, VA. Thomas Mason, of Wrightsville continues quite ill, and his parents fear his recovery is doubtful. Miss Bertha Poindexter, of Baltimore, is here visiting her aunt, Mrs Lawrence Pollard. Kings Daughters met in their monthly prayer meeting, Monday, at the residence of Mrs. John McDowell. The hostess served cream and cake. Will hold next meeting with Mrs. Emma Mann. Rev. J. C. Austin, of Lynchburg seminary, filled the pulpit for Rev. E. P. Jackson, Sunday. Miss Jennie E. Perrin spent one week in Clifton Forge recuperating. The little child of Mr. and Mrs Philip James continues quite sick. Little Roger Beale is quite sick with typhoid pneumonia. His cousin, Lila Davis, is also quite sick. Russell Smith left Friday for Staunton, where he enlisted in the U. S. army. He is now stationed in the barracks at Columbus, Ohio. George Hutchinson left Saturday for Hot Springs. Rev. W. J. Hackett is very much indisposed with a very bad cold, contracted during the holidays. James Jackson, of Marion street, is confined to his bed with a slight affection of the kidney. The leap year party will be given March 17th, at Brown and Lomans hall. Suitable favors for the occasion will be presented to all. The teachers' convention was quite a pleasant gathering. In the evening, Rev. Hackett preached on education, W. G. Watson gave a lecture, subject, "How to perpetuate the race." The following teachers were here THE ADVOCATE. in attendance upon the teachers' convention; Mrs. Mary Saunderson, Clifton Forge; Mannie Loving, Iron Gate; Miss Julia Anderson, Clifton Forge; Miss Nannie White, Dunlap; Mrs. C. G. Sellars, Clifton Forge; Miss biggons, Iron Gate; and W. S. Thomas, Clifton Forge. Mrs. Jannie Grasty, a well known and popular citizen of Alleghany county, died at her home, at Dunlap, Thursday morning, March 5, after an illness of one week. Funeral took place at her late residence, Saturday, March 7, at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. J. Hackett, of Covington. She leaves four children, a husband, and one sister, to mourn their loss. Mrs. Grasty was 65 years old at the time of her death. G. G. Grimes was in Clifton Forge and Lowmorp the first of the week in the interest of the Dramatic club FAIRMONT. Mrs. Fanny Fraction, of Berrysburg, is here on business this week. Doris, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Morton, was quite ill a few days the past week. Mrs. Oliver Blue is convalescing at this writing. Mrs. A. H. Williams, of Morgantown, is the guest of her sisters, Mrs. E. L. Morton and Miss Dessie Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Weathers have returned here from Morgantown, where they had employment during the winter. They are now housekeeping at 212 Jackson street. Arthur Notes and Miss Etta Williams were quietly married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Scott, Thursday evening, March 5th. Charley Scott has returned to his home in Wheeling, after spending a few days with his brothers. The condition of Harry Williams and James Taylor is very critical at this writing. Both are at Cook's hospital. The T. C. M. C., which hold their entertainment on last Thursday night, was quite a success financially. The proceeds were for the benefit of Harry Williams. Joseph J. Atwell and W. C. Vance, representing the Peoples Advocate, were here a few days in the interest of their paper. Norval Jackson has moved his family from Fifth street, to the Elks club house, where he has employment. Charles Flprence, teacher at Monongah, was a visitor here, Saturday. RED STAR Sunday was the regular service day here, and the day being much like a warm, bright spring day, enticed quite a number from a distance to come to Hill Top Baptist church to worship. The church was well filled to hear Rev. Hunter preach one of his excellent sermons. Mesdames Banks and Davis were in Mt. Hope, Friday afternoon, on business, also were callers of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, of McDonald. W. H. Claytor, of Glen Jean, was in town, Saturday, on business. Dr. S. A. Washington was at Thurmond, Saturday, on business. Miss H. M. James, teacher at Montgomery, was In town, Saturday and Sunday, the guest of relatives. Mesdames Gregory and Dandridge were shopping at Thurmond, Tuesday. James Austin went to Wright, Friday, the 29th, where he preached, returning on Monday. Prof. Thos. Jefferson went to Charleston last week on business. Mrs. Haydon, who has been at the head of the culinary department at West Virginia seminary and college, has taken the stand occupied by Miss Y. A. Brown. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Carter, a son, Friday evening, and was buried. Saturday. Mr. Davis was a business visitor to Thurmond, Saturday. W. J. Napper was seen in our town, Saturday and Sunday. Dr. S. A. Washington preached at Sun, Sunday night. Messrs. White and Claytor were at Powellton last week on business PAGE. Mrs. Nettie Vanhook returned home, Saturday, from Sewell. Mr. and Mrs. West Melton returned home, Saturday, from St. Albans Rev. Geo. Lewià, of Sewell, filled the pulpit in the absence of Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, Sunday, and preached two able sermons. Miss Holly passed through here. Saturday, on her way from Richmond, Va., to her home at Bramwell. Miss Holly is the daughter of Dr. Holly, of Bramwell, and is a student at Heartshorn college at Richmond. Messrs. Martin and Williams, of Kincaide, were callers here. Sunday The republicans here have organized a club, known as the Theodore Reoseyelt club. L. Miller, of Eagle, was in town. O. L. Diggs was a pleasant caller here, Friday. James Watson, of Matoka, was here, Friday, on business. The seventh grade scholars are preparing to present the drama, "Tempest Tossed," April 3. The primary grades are also preparing a nice program for April 2. Mrs. Mattie Gentry is on the sick list. J. W. Dandridge was a business visitor to Charleston, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jackson were shopping in Charleston last week. C. nAderson has returned to Rush Run. BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Bluefield, W. Va. A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia on the Norfolk and Western railroad,205 miles east of Kenova BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Splendid College Buildings, Beautiful Grounds, Dormitories for male and female students; furnished rooms, a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library, and a physical and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Bluefield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at school, during vacation, holidays and on Sundays. For catalogue and other information, write the Penguin. CARBON. Peter Booker has been confined to his room for a week with grip, but he is much better at this writing. Friday night the Foraker club was called together by the president, A. J. Woods. Speeches were made by C. H. Carter, T. T. Page, and T. T. Alston. Mr. Page, in conclusion of his speech, spoke in the behalf of the Advocate, at which time we gained four new subscribers. Saturday night the band gave a supper, which was well attended. The band rendered some excellent music, L. C. Booker, director. Mrs. T. T. Alston, who has been sick for some time, is much improved at this writing. The Carbon Excelsior orchestra was organized, March 3rd. The following names were enrolled: J. W. Brown, first violin; J. A. Wilson, flute; Mark Ogely, second, violin; Mitchell Jackson, first cornet; T. T. Page, first horn; A. J. Woods, violin cello; Charles Brown, bass violin; S. M. Wray, trombone; Jones Brothers, drums; L. C. Booker, director. Mr. and Mrs. Browder, of Montgomery, spent the latter part of the week with us, delivering goods and taking new orders. Rev. Holland preached an excellent sermon, Sunday night. WESTON. Mrs. Smith and daughter, of near Fairmont, were here a few days last week to see a relative in the asylum. Newton Hutchinson spent a few days of last week in Braxton county on business. Mrs. Anna Lacy's little son Ruel is very sick with typhoid fever. Wesley Lacy is again performing his duties at the asylum after a week's vacation. He spent a portion of the time at Sutton with relatives. Mrs. Harriett Saunders, little Salie Bailey and Daisy Riddle are on the sick list. Mrs. Walter Stricklin left last Monday morning for Hot Springs, Arkansas, where she will permanently reside. Wm. Smith, attendant at the asylum, is somewhat indisposed at this writing. Gilbert Grant was at Parkersburg and Clarksburg the greater part of last week on very important business. Mrs. Bird Keath, of near Clarksburg, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Sallie Jones. The condition of Mrs. Ella Harris is slightly improved over that of last week. RAYMOND CITY. A. J. Pierson has moved his family to Charleston, where he has purchased a home on Pledmont street. Mrs. M. G. Wilson and Mrs. Bertie Nellon accompanied Mrs. M. A. Pierson to Charleston last week. Mrs. Emma Prentiss was at Black Betsey last week to see her sister-in-law, who is ill. Mrs. Ida Williams and Mrs. Martha Dickerson were in Charleston, Saturday. R. W. Williams was a business visitor to St. Albans, Saturday. Mrs. Cornella Coles was an out of town visitor last week. W. Coles was at Plymouth last week, to see his son-in-law, who is sick. Those on the sick list are: Mrs. and Mrs. Abe Coleman, Taylor Tibbs, W. Coles, Mrs. Mary Lee, Mrs. Tyree and little Carl Duckwylier. The condition of Mrs. Lydia Shores is still unchanged. Mrs. Hoppie Jones, Mrs. Adzonia Carey and L. H. Duckwhyleir were indisposed several days last week but are able to be out again. BUCKHANNON. George Tibbs, of Parkersburg, is visiting relatives here. Mrs. Ella Hall, of Elkins, visited friends here for a few days last week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. William Lyda, Sunday, March 1st, a addughter. Clarence Mumford has been on the sick list the past week. Mrs. Mary Jones made a business trip to Clarksburg, Tuesday of last week. The Silver Leaf club met with Mrs. Eliza Mumford, Friday evening. The members of the Whist club were entertained last week by Miss Lottie Smith. The ladies aid society met with Mrs. Mary Jones, Friday afternoon. Miss Susie Jones was the guest of the club. Master Smith Jones is agent for the Advocate and will be glad to deliver to any one wishing it, on Sat urday of each week. Mrs. Susan Madison has the rhen matism quite badly. KIMBERLY J. H. Cook attended the miners' convention in Charleston last week. J. W. Johnson is still on the sick list. J. N. Winbrish and A. Straughter are able to be out, after a severe attack of la gripe. Miss Josephine Jackson spent Saturday in Montgomery. The suspension of work here has caused none to suffer for food or fuel. The much talked of society, called Daughters of Pocahontas, was organized at Mt. Carbon, February 27 to be known as Juniata Council, No 3. We are glad to see the announcement in Montgomery news for Justice, the name of J. V. Coleman, a staunch republican. The Diamond saloon burned last week, the cause of great fire is unknown. POWELLTON. Rev. Edward Allen, of London, preached an interesting sermon at the First Baptist church, Wednesday night. The church aid society met with Mrs. Ida M. Jones, Thursday, March 5th. The society is greatly interested in the new church, which is much needed here. They find many plans to raise money. They were quite successful with their "box party." Saturday night, held in the hall. It caused great curiosity and much fun, and regardless of hard times, raised a reasonable sum of money. Miss C. F. Spears is expecting to close her school, Friday, March 13th, and on the night of the same date a THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1908 INSTITUTE Va. Institute for col- Bluefield, the the southern Norfolk and east of Kenova Beautiful ing room sup- and a physical ward $8.00 per no non-resident city for young affitable employ- turdays. ncipal. IS, W. Va. supper will be given at the school building, and a small donation by the children for the purpose of making an addition of books to the library. WINIFREDE Mrs. Ellen Alexander, of Fairfield, Ark., is here, the guest of her son, N. C. Alexander. Miss C. L. Stewart was visiting in Huntington last week. Misses Agnes, Lillian and Nora Wright, of Chargetson, spent Saturday and Sunday here with their sister, Mrs. Jas. I. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Allen entertained Miss C. L. Stewart at dinner. Thursday. Jas. I. Thomas was a business visitor to Charleston, Friday. The following persons have been confined to their beds during last week with grip: B. B. Allen, Mrs. Ella Means, the child of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Green, Mrs. J. H. Watt, Herbert Bryant, Fred Foreman, Miss Ella Mitt, Bruce Smith, Jas. Scales, Ed. Tate, and Lee Johnson. G. W. Perkins was a business visitor to Charleston, Friday. R. H. Allen spent Saturday and Sunday at his home in St. Albans. W. W. Lewis spent Saturday and Sunday in Kanawha City with his family. H. Allen was a business visitor to Charleston last week. HINTON The Second Baptist church was especially honored on last Sunday by having two prominent preachers in its pulpit. Rev. J. D. Coleman, of Bluefield Colofed Institute, preached an excellent sermon at 11 o'clock. The congregation was held spell-bound throughout the sermon. At 3 o'clock, Prof. Coleman attended the Sunday school of said church, and taught the senior class. At 8 o'clock, Mrs. Annie Brown, the well known evangelist, preached to a crowded house. On Monday night, Mrs. Brown gave one of her well known addresses, subject, "The Negro and the Dollar." It gave food for laughter, as well as food for thought. She left Hinton, on Tuesday morning, for New York City. The whisky fight here is a red-hot one. Who will win? is the anxious question. Mrs. Ellie Miller, of Kilsythe, is undergoing treatment at the Holley sanitarium. Rev. A. D. Lewis spent last week in Huntington with his family, returning to Hinton, Saturday night. SEWELL. The revival is progressing nicely. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows stopped over Friday night and preached an excellent sermon. Rev. P. A. Harris was a business visitor here Tuesday. Rev. G. W. Lewis was out of town on business Saturday and Sunday. G. L. Jackson was a business visitor to Charleston last week. L. P. 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After deprecating the effort making to send pledged delegates from some of the southern states to the republican national convention, and declaring that the Louisiana delegation should defer to the republicans of the northern states in making the republican nominee for president, inasmuch as the states of the far south cannot contribute to the election of the nominee, the state convention of the regular republican party of Louisiana, Wednesday afternoon, in this city, chose as delegates from the state at large to the Chicago convention Walter L. Cohen, Emile Kuntz and Joseph Fabacher, of New Orleans, and B. V. Baranco, of Baton Rouge. They are all old-line republicans. Kuntz and Farbacher are white men. The other two delegates are Negroes. Cohen is registrar of the land office here, one of the three Negroes holding presidential appointments in Louisiana. Kuntz is a retired hotel man, once manager and present owner of the St. Charles mansion and president of the hotel men's association of Louisiana. Farbacher and Baranco are merchants. The convention delegates Wednesday were divided as to color, part of them being Negroes and part of them white men. Many of the delegates, both whites and Negroes, wore Grand Army buttons. The convention chairman was a white man, and a majority of the convention officers were white. The chairman of the resolutions committee was J. Madison Vance, a Negro, but one of the most prominent members of the Orleans parish bar. Approved Roosevelt. The resolutions approved President Roosevelt's national policy, but criticised the war department's action in the Brownsville incident. The Lily white party of Louisiana was denounced for its proscription of the Negro voters. Following the announced policy of the resolutions the convention did not instruct the delegates. Both Indiana and Ohio came in for particular notice. Senator Foraker was warmly commended, National Chairman Harry S. New was indorsed, and the only picture displayed of a living republican, except Mr. Roosevelt, was a portrait of Mr. Fairpanks. the republican organization which found expression in Wednesday's convention traces a direct line of descent from the original organization of the republican party of Louisiana, the organization that was led by Governor Kellogg. In every republican national convention, save one, this organization has been recognized as the legitimate republican party of the state. The exception was in the convention of 1900, when promises made to the national committee by the organization which afterward became known as the "Lily Whites' induced the convention to recognize that party. It was made up largely of ex-democrats, who were attracted to the republican national party on account of the sugar bounty. Promised Big Things. This organization pledged to the national republican committee the election of three republican congressmen and agreed that the campaign should be conducted without asking financial assistance from the national committee. After the campaign was under way, however, the managers of the new organization, which was accepted by the regular republicans because of the hope that a more effective party organization could be made, appeared before the national committee with a request for money to carry on the fight, the assurance being made that with the sum demanded two republican congressmen from Louisiana would be assured. National Chairman Hanna declined to advance the sum asked, but he told the Louisiana committee, which was formed of men of wealth, to return home and raise the money necessary to carry on the campaign, and he furnished a guarantee that the national committee would refund the sum if one republican should be sent from the state to congress. The committee went back to Louisiana, but the election returns showed that the promises made to the national committee had no foundation. The new organization, which proposed to reform the republican politics of Louisiana by eliminating the Negroes from political control, did not succeed in electing a single republican congressman and did not come anywhere near it, although the black republicans gave the new managers their hearty support. Republicanism Declines. Since the organization of the Lily Whites the republican vote in the state steadily has declined, the vote in the last election being but some 3,000, scarcely enough to give the party a standing under the state election law. In fact, the new organization Call on the GEM PHARMACY and see our new line of RUBBER GOODS, SOAP, PERFUMES AND DRUG SUNDRIES Prescriptions accurately filled and all orders called for and delivered promptly. Hot and Cold Fountain Service all Winter. New Phone 1072. Old Phone 897. 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Reduced to its final analysis, the Lily White party in Louisiana is organized to control the federal patronage of the state, and it is just as much in sympathy with the Louisiana determination to suppress the Negro vote as are the democrats of the state. That this combination is successful in controlling this patronage is manifest in the fact that of the 20 presidential appointments in the state outside of the postmasters, al lare white men except three, and these three are offices of lesser importance. The regular republican organization, as opposed to the Lily. Whites, is not exclusively a Negro party. It contains most of the old-line white republicans of the state. In fact, the state ticket nominated by the regulars, with H. Dudley Coleman, of New Orleans, for governor, is composed entirely of white men. The prospective state laws have well罕 eliminated the Negro voter. The educational and property qualifications for voting citizenship are so interpreted by the democratic election officers that few Negroes are permitted to register. A voter must be able to comply with the educational test or show an assessment list of $300 in real or personal property, unless he is protected by the "grandfather clause," which admits the illiterate and impunctuous whites. The Negroes of Louisiana pay taxes on $12,000,000 in real estate, but there are only about 3,000 registered Negro voters, and many of them are not allowed to go to the polls. In the outer parishes the Negroes simply are not permitted to register, whether they are qualified under the law or not. As the white republicans outnumber the Negroes that are registered under the law, it would seem that the few qualified Negroes and the whites ought to be able to work in harmony in the state organization, but such is not the case. Overtures from the regulars made to the Lily Whites proffering to combine forces and make a new state organization under the Louisiana laws, which provide that the state shall bear the expense of the primary elections to perfect party organizations, were declined. Offer Was Ignored. Walter L. Cohen, acting for the regular party, made a formal proposition to Frank B. Williams, chairman of the Lily White, to submit the question of the organization of the republicans of the state to a primary election, under which none but qualified and registered voters could vote, but the offer was ignored. The Lily Whites refuse absolutely to permit the Negro republicans to have anything to do with the Lily White organization. Probably 30 per cent. of the voters in the regular organization are white men. More than one-third of the members of the regular party state committee are white men, and the delegation which will be sent to Chicago by the regulars will be divided equally between the white and the black members of the party. Two of the delegates at large selected in this city, Wednesday, are white men and two are Negroes The regulars' delegation to the national convention at Chicago in 1904 was seated by the convention, and all the committee assignments were made from the regulars' delegation. By the terms of a compromise, however, that was entered into for the sake of party harmony, half of the Lily White delegates were admitted to the convention. At that time a national committeeman was not elected, as both the regulars and the Lily Whites wanted to name the committeeman. Led to Wight's Selection. Led to Wight's Selection. By agreement the matter of chosing a committeeman for Louisiana was left to the national chairman. Mr. Cortelyou did not make this appointment for nearly a year afterward. Then Pearl Wight, of New Orleans, was appointed. It was given out that Mr. Wight would represent both factions. He has, however, allied himself with the Lily Whites, and as the referee in questions of federal appointments he has given practically all of the federal o ces to the Lily White faction. The Lily Whites form the administration party in this state. The federal officers make up the Lily White party. The program is for the Lily White state and district conventions to send a delegation to Chicago instructed to vote for Secretary Taft, although there is some sentiment in the party favorable to an uninstructed delegation. The Taft managers, however, are asking for instructions, and it is probable they will be given. The Lily Whites have no Negroes on their state committee and none on the state ticket, but it is understood that three or four Negroes will be placed on the Chicago delegation. Must Recognize Negro. Must Recognize Negro. The white faction did this four years ago, for the same reason that they will do so this year. To go to a republican national convention from Louisiana with a delegation without a single Negro would be absurd. So some of the minor Negro federal employees will be named as delegates, as was done four years ago, purely for the sake of appearances. Here the Lily Whites snub the Negroes and tacitly are in collusion with the democrats to disfranchise them. The disposition of the vote of Louisiana will depend, of course, upon the attitude of the national convention and the national committee toward the contesting delegates, for there will be two. If the Lily Whites are admitted, the vote of the state will be disposed "as this administration directs. On the face of the situation the regular republican organization appears to have the best of it, and this organization always has been recognized, except on the occasion mentioned elsewhere in this letter. It is the real republican party of Louisiana. To this organization is due credit for every success of any kind that has come to the party in Louisiana. But it is not formed of the present federal office holders of the state. The officeholders are the Lily Whites. Regulars Uninstructed. The e regular delegation will go without instructions, and it is not possible to estimate the preferences of the delegation at this time, for only the delegates at large have been selected. Some of the delegates will undoubtedly be in favor of the vice president, as he is well thought of in this state. In fact, both factions here regard Mr. Fairbanks with much favor. One of the Lily Whites, a prominent federal office, openly advocating the nomination of Secretary Taft, and wearing displayed on his watch fob a big picture of Judge Taft, labeled "Our Choice," said in New Orleans the day of the ARE YOU A K.OFP.? IF NOT WHY NOT? Do you not know that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progressive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows: SUBORDINATE LODCE In this the members are united to care for and protect each other's interest as well as sickness and distress. UNIFORM RANK In this department young men are military educated they can get a way, thus make better and more citizens. this department big men are recdrary education I can get in it thus making it and more ens. In this department our young men are receiving a military education which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens. LADIES' COURT In this the wive widows, daug sisters of Knight ited for the co poses of life. is the wives, mws, daughters of Knights for the comms of life. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of life. ENDOWMENT In this department paying out the dollars annual widows and leased Knights If there is no locality, confer wity Grand Chance district or write St. Charleston, W. Va. upon which to a lodge this department is going out thousands annually to news and heir sied Knights. He is no lodge to confer with the and Chancellor for write S. W. Jon, W. Va., for which to or In this department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. If there is no lodge in your locality, confer with the Deputy Grand Chancellor of your district or write S. W. Starks, Charleston, W. Va., for terms upon which to organize a lodge Announcement We beg to announce to both Republicans that we are g to announce to both Demo ans that we are We beg to announce to both Democrats and Republicans that we are A CANDIDATE for their banking business, an fair dealing is what they want regret placing their accounts Kanawha Nation banking business, and if cou ling is what they want, they w facing their accounts at the wha National for their banking business, and if courtesy and fair dealing is what they want, they will never regret placing their accounts at the Kanawha National Bank regular convention: "We all like Mr. Fairbanks down here. His nomination would be entirely pleasing to the republicans of Louisiana." MONTE Miss Cornelia guest Sunday, he Much difference that would make in the election! Yet the handful of federal office holders there that rounded up the magnificent vote of 3,000 in the last Louisiana election hope to deliver to the administration's candidate for president nearly as many votes in the national convention as the imperial state of Ohio with its 600,000 republican voters, and will do so if the convention accepts the office holding combine as the true republican party of this state. C. G. S. regular convention: ess, and if courtesy and they want, they will never counts at the National Bank MONTGOMERY. Miss Cornelia Page had as her guest Sunday, her sister, Miss Ella Page, Messrs, Mark Holmes, Aquilla Page, of Charleston, and Mr. Edward Rolling of Alderson. Miss Sessie Jordon, of Eagle, was the guest of Miss Wysor Watson Friday and Saturday. Miss Wysor Watson, who has been at home ill for some time, has recovered sufficiently to return to Institute Wednesday. Agnes Humble, a well known colored woman, died suddenly this morning of heart failure at her home near the K. & M. railway. Charleston W. Va. Sa . ” y Sees ens NS. eR eee ee PAGE FOUR. speech neta ee Je E ADV se PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY THE ADVOCATE PUBLISHINGCO., OmMge, Pythian Building, Cnarleston, W. Va. ' Home Phone 923. The Advocate 1s entered In the Post-office at Charlestou, W. Va., as fecond class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATHS: Three months ............ $0.50 & months ..........eeee 10 he Year... eee eee LOO MHURSDAY, MARCH i2, 1808, REPUBLICAN TICKET. Election Monday, March 16, 1908. For Common Counell. z First Ward R.A. TULLEY, Second Ward ERNEST HIGGINBOTHAM Third Ward 7 CHARLES G. HIGH. 5 Fourth Ward es 4 3H. CAIN, 2 Fifth Ward : PHILIP NEARMAN, a Sixth Ward Long Term : c. 'P. Woop. Short Term i WB WILKINSON, “ Seventh Ward i) E. K. BOWERS. 5 Eighth Ward <f 0 DR. J.L. STUMP. Ninth Ward ©. C. TOWNSEND. Tenth Ward J..W. DAWSON, a ene ANNOUNCEMENTS. FOR SHERIFE. I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Kanawha county, subject fo the decision of the Republican. pri- mary election. Your support is solicit: ed. 8. P. SMITH. FOR SHERIFF. 1 am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the voters in the Republican primary, to be held May 16th, 1908 Your support is earnestly solicited ‘ ROB. CASSADY : FOR ASSESSOR. 1 hereby announce myseif as acan- didate for nomination for the office of Assessor of Kanawha cornty, snb- Ject to the decision of the Republi- ean primary, to be held May 16th A.M. WOOLDREDGE. FOR COUNNTY CLERK. 1 hereby announce myseli as a can- didate for the office of County Clerk of Kanawha county, subject to the Republican primary’ election to be held May 16th, 1908 JOHN MOULTON. FOR INTERMEDIATE gtpGEe., f hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of dndge of the Intermediate Court of Kanawha ‘county, subject to the Republican primary to be held May inth, 1908, HENRY K. BLACK CLERK OF COUNTY COURT. Thereby announce myseif as a ean- didate for the nomination for Clerk of the County Court of Kanawha county, subject 10 the decision of the republican county primary to be held on the 1th day of May, i#08, and respectfully ask the voters of the county to examine fully into my record before casting theic votes. MARSHALL A. MORRIS. FOR CIRCUFT CLERK. 1 am.a candidate for clerk of the cirenit and intermediate courts. of Kanawha connty. subject to the ac- tion of the republican primary to be held May 16th EE. 100D. FOR CIRCUIT CLERK I desire to announce my candida cy for Clerk of the Cirenit Court of Kanawha county, subject 10 the de- cision of the voters of Kanawha county at the republican primaries to be held on the 16th of May IRA H. MOTTESHEARD. Thereby announce myself as a ean. fate for the nomination for the po. sitton of Judge of the Intermediate Court of Kanawha county subject to the republican primaries to be held on May 16, and respectfully solicit Ane support of my friends CYRUS T, HALL imenenenontnerteenienretrerenrtonteeetseoseeettn PLEASED WITH RESULTS, Governor Dawson, tn an inter view, gave ont his opinion of the work done by the extra session of the legislature as follows “The special session has done ex- cellent work. fF can recall vo session of the same length that has passed 80 Many important measures as. this one has. U has most amply justified ita existence. It has passed several acts any one of which justifies the atatement, House ill So. 17, lin Ating levies is much more than a mere limiting bill. fs provisions require the light to be thrown in on the expenditures of every counts ‘court, board of education and muni. Jeipal council, it will save next year in economies, preventing raft “and “better transaction of public busi hess, the wHole cost of the session “Another act) which will do the game is that providing for a system sot uniform accounting. This is in. jidged, a most important measure, far igeaching and of the greatest benefit wp the same law in Ohio they Jhave secured already over six hun- dred thousend-dotlars that otherwise | wom have been lost, sud this be- jsktes the direct saving. ‘Too much cannot be sald In praise of this law. | Another law that has been needed for |veurs is that contained in House Bill No, 3. safeguarding and providing |for the investment of sinking funds of counties, districts and cities. 1 ‘provides for a thorough accounting of the funds that they shall be ine [ested in ante Interest heaving. se curities, | “Excelent temperance lexistation is contained in the three bills con- [cerning the penalty for selling whis- key on Sunday, Summary proceed- ings by injunction against the ile aal sale of whiskey and the several ood features of Senate Rill No. 25, ‘or House Bi No. 29, The corrayt practices act Known as Seilate Gill No. 7. ought to bear good fruit and make our polls clean, ‘This measure was started several yoats ago by e:- Senator U, G. Young, ef Upshur coun- ty. When" he was in the state sen- ate a btesident Mebermott's Senate Rill No. 5. is a good law, long need- ed as it prevents one railroad from ‘keeping owt another under certain cirenmstances. It does not go far enough but is an excelent starter in the work of freeing the state from any slavery of railroad dotaination. The Ohio ballot law. Senate Hill No. 26. or House Bill 28.and a fair- iy ood registration law, Senate Rill No. 40, were urgently needed, They ave the result of several years’ ef- fort. ‘The ballot law, is particularly excellent. TC was a long struggle to get the court officers” salary law passed. The diMicutties to frame a law that would meet the very devise conditions in different counties and to defeat the lobby were great. If the law is not quite as good as its Triends hoped, it is equally true that the lobby met severe defeat in the enactment of House Hill No. 36. Tt is a fine starter, “The school people are immensely pleased over the passage of House Mill No. 87, revising the whole of the school law. ‘The bill is substantially that reported by the commission ap- pointed by me in 1906, who got their Dill in too late for the last session.’ ‘The school people have a right to feel good tor they have at last sue-| ceeded in a much needed matter. The special session has been a splendid ee d AN INEVITARLE RESULT. |<, The shooting of several inoffensive Negroes by the “night riders” in Kentucky, Tuesday, is but another evidence of the libervies which the crimipal element will assume when no aXempts are made io check law: cass and called forth the follow- ing from the Salem (Mass.) News: Attention has been directed to the fact that the Kentucky “night rid- ers.” so called, have “revived all the bad practices of the Ku-Klux and added a few of their own.” Under the circumstances, could” anything less be expected? When the Ken- ‘tucky ruffians set out upon their burning and pillaging raids, they en- ‘countered no official resistance. In the meantime, there does not appear to have been any special attempt to bring any of the leading spirits to ac- count. Who are quicker to interpret official incereitude or temporizing as evidence of fear than the criminal classes? It is no wonder when the “night riders” found their way a clear one, they increased the scope of their operations and proceeded io kill, without compunction, The same character has marked the growth of the lynching movement'in the South. At the outset the lynchers rode rough-shod over the processes of the Jcouris, in inflicting death upon. Ne- ‘grees who had committed crimes against chastity. It was represented that public sentiment, aroused by the imminence of attacks upon white girls and women hy certain Negroes, approved of this summary manner of inflicting popular vengeance. It was no: long, however, before the mobs began to hang or shoot black- skinned malefactors for comparative- [ly trivial offendings. Ina number of cases, the mere fact of suspicion With not the slightest. scintilla of evidence, has been sufficient to lead to lynching | ‘The consideration of these factors [sill make plain to readers why there 18 nothing e.ivaordinary in the course of the Kentucky rioters in resurrecting some of the excesses of ithe infamous Ku-Klux. As long as they are suffered to have their way, in pillaging, burning and. killing. there is no reason to look for a ces- sation of their horrible practices un til the ringleaders become weary. of their carnival of crime, and there is no telling when the eraze will termi- nate, A mimber of convictions, with long-time sentencing of “night rid- ers.” where capital punishment is not decreed. would help amazingly in re sloring peace and order, Unhappily, there are no. indiea: fions at present that justice will have a chitace thus to redeem her- self Monday, tie voters of this city must decide whether they will eon- Hinne the present expensive experi- ment at reform (2) government an- der a democratic administration, or place Charleston back into the re: poblican column, where it belongs. An ample opportunity has been at forded the thinking man to judge the partie Led astray last year dy Specions promises of econmoy fn the effy’s alfvirs and moral reforma- tind, many stanneh republicans and Independent sorers cast thelr ballots for the “dean jieket. From. ex travaxzance and corraption, may ihe gos deliver us, if the elty Kovern. Ment of the past twelve months he simples nf reform and economy Gambling was never more open nor was the cost of adminiatering the city's atfiirs ever at so high a figure To this deplorable state of affairs the brother in black contribnted his portion. ‘Ty these who would listen was promised as much as their ered- ulity would stand for, but when the time came for the division of the ‘spoils, they found themselves on the outside and had to rest content with four mental positions or none at all For a policeman and patrolman they were given two sanitary officers who may report but dare not arrest for infractions of the ordinances pertain- Ing to the health department, — tn- stead of w full-fledged fireman, they kot a hostler who hag no standing under the civil service rules, ‘Co the Negro voter it is a matter of vast import that the control of (he city government be in the hands of the republican party: that the party having the appointment of election officials be friendly and not hostile to our interests, It is up to you, Mr. Voter, to say whether this city shall remain a link in the chain whieh the democratic party is weld- ing for your political slavery, or whether you really deserve the right of franchise. Which shall it be? | Marshall A. Morris, who is now serving his second term as Assessor of the upper district of Kanawha county, announces himself in this is- sve as a candidate for the office of the Clerk of the County Court, Mr. Morris was for eighteen years em. ployed as a miner in this county, un- Ul the loss of a leg by an aceident at the mines rendered it impossible tor him to follow longer his regular oc- cupation, He has besn a hard work- ing republican, ever since he attain- ed his majority, He was elected and re-elected (o his present position by flattering majorities after hard- fought contests. and now submits his claims for a more remunerative of- fice, feeling that his faithful service in the position to which the people have twice called him entitles him to promotion. Mr, Morris has canvass- ed the entire county on his crutches, pledging himself that the same bus- iness methods characterizing his present position shall apply to the County Clerkship, should the party decide that he is entitled to prefer- ‘ment. Capt. E. E. Hood announces, in this issue of The Advocate, his can- didacy for the republican nomination for the office of Clerk of the Cireuit Court, and asks the support at the primary election, May 16th, of the readers of this paper Capt. Hood needs no introduction to our clientele. For years he has been a prominent figure in the coun- cils of the party and has rendered in- valuably service in municipal, coun- ty and state campaigns. As to his ability to fill the office to which he as pies, there is no question. As re- ‘corder of this ¢lty and acting mayor, during the absence of the chief ex ecutive, he won the esteem and con- ‘dence of all classes of citizens, re- gardless of party. His popularity in- sures him a flattering vote at the primarygand should he be the nomi- nee of his party, he would be among the strongest factors for its snecess at the November election. Among, those who have announced their candidacy for nominations up- on the republican county ticket, none is, perhaps, better known nor bet- ter qualified for the office he asks than Ira H, Mottesheard, the pres- ent efficient chief clerk in the office of the Circuit Clerk. Mr, Mottes- heard i8 now entering upon the twelfth year in the Cirenit Clerk's office, in which his intimate knowl edge of affairs render him all but indispensible. Having been for so many years “the man on the job," he aspirés to be “the man with the job." If proficiency and experience be considered in selecting the man for the place, the ‘party will go far before it finds a man who excels Mr. Mottesheard in these respects, and he may be expected to give a good ac- count of himself on May 16th, the date of the county primary, OFFICTAL CALL, Republican District Conventions and Primary Election of Kanawha County. Notice is hereby atven that District Mass Convention will be held in the Magisterial Districts of Kanawha County on the 14th day of March, al 2 o'clock, p. m., for the following purposes + 1, "To select 59 delegates to the State Delogate and Judicial Conven- tion called to meet at Parkersburg on April 29, 1908, 2. ‘To select 60 delegates to the Third District Congressional Conven- tion called to meet at Hinton on April 2, 1908. 3, ‘To select 60 delegates to the Third Congressional District Delegate Convention called to meet at Hinton on April 2, 1908, 4. ‘To send deicgates to the Bighth District Senatorial Convention to be held at a time and place hereafter to be called by the Senatorial Commit- tee The said magisterlal district con- ventions shail be held In the various districts as follows. t ig Sandy District at Clendenin School House. Cabin Creek District at Schoo! Honse, Rast Bank. Charleston District at the Court: house, Elk District at Falrview School. honse. Jeferson District at St. Albans. London District at Marmet School. honse. + Malden District at Malden School house, Poca District at — Sissonavilte ‘THE CHARLESTON MAIL. moute. - Washington istrict. at Alum Creek Schoolhouse. ‘The number of delegates to be se- lected by each Magisterial District to the said convention at Parkers- burg shall be as follows: Nig Sandy District 3. Cabin Creek District 14, Charleston D¥gtriet 18. Elk District 5. Jefferson District 8. Loudon District 4. Malden Distrist 3, Poca District 4. Unton District 3. Washington District 2. The number of delegates to be se- lected by said district conventions to the two sald conventions at Hinton shall be as foNowe: Big Sandy District 3 delegates. Cabin Creek District 12 dolegates. Charleston District 20 delegates. wik District 6 delegutas. Jefferson District 4 delegates, Loudon Distrigt 4 delegates. Malden Dist®igt ¥ delegates, Poca District 4 detegates. Union District. 3 delegates. Washington District 2 delegates. Also: 1. ‘That a Primary Election will be held In Kanawha County on the ith day of March, 1908, between the hourss of 8 o'clock an! 6 o'clock p. mn. to take the preference of the legal republican voters of said county for the office of goyernor of said state; and for the eldorsement of any oth: er candidates ftom sald county who may be candidates for nomiantion for any other State office. The can- didate for governor who receives the greatest number of votes cast at said primary may select the delegates from said county to the state nomi- nating convention called to meet at Charleston on July 8, 1908; and the delegates so selected’ as a result of said primary shall be deemed to be instructed to cast tne solid veto of said Kanawha County In sata conven- tion for the sald candidate for gover- nor so receiving the greatest number of said votes. And said delegates so selected are hereby instructed to cast the solld vote of sald county at said convention for the other candidates for other State offices who are resi- dents of said county; and who shall enter said primary in the manner herein provided; but if there is more than one candidate for the same state offiée from said county, then the sat@ delegates are hereby instructed to cast the solid vote of said county for the candidate for said office receiving the greatest number of votes in this primary. 2. ‘The said primary election shall bo held at all the regular voting places in safd county. 3. All persolis’ who are candidates for ‘state offices under this call in said ‘primary designing to have their names printed on the ballot, and to be voted for in. said primary elec- tion, shall sigm-the call and pay the assessment to: be:made by the county committee not tater than 12 o'clock, noon, on the 25%h day of February, 1908. ‘The satd7ealt and the sched- wle of assessment can be found at the office of the ‘Kanawha Banking & Trust Company, In the City of Charleston, on anti‘after the 15th day of February, 1905, where said call niay be signed aad the said assess- ment paid. 4. “The said primary _ election shall be by ballot, which shall have printed thereon the names of all can- didates, as aforesaid, and such in- structions to voters as may he neces- sery; and no person’ whose name is not printed oa the ballot shall be voted for, nor shall any yote be counted for any person whose name is not printed on the ballot. The ballot shall be prepared by the coun- ty committee, and no other than said o.ficial ballot shall be ased in satd election. 5. Only memibers of the republs can party who shall at the next en- suing general election be qualified to vote shall vote at sald primary election, and no person shall be en- titled to vote except at one of the above designated voting places and in the magisterial district wherein he resides, 6. The names ot all candidates to be voted for shall be printed on each ticket under the respective headings of the positions for which they are candidates. ‘The voters shall erase the names of all candi- dates but those of the person or per- sons for whom he desires to cast his ballot. No voter shall vote for more than one candidate for any one state office; and {f any yoter shall vote for more than any one candidate for any one state office his ballot shall not be counted, 7. The primary shall be conduct- ed at the voting places above de- signated by a board consist'ng of three commissioners and two clerks to be selected by the county commit- tee. The comissioners of election shall cause the ballots and poll books and returns of the same to be convey- ed by one of the cominissioners with- in two days after the sald primary to the secretary of the county com- mittee, and the county committee shall forthwith and declare the re- sults of said primary. 8. B. AVIS, Chairman, JH. HBIZER, Bae, Oficial Call For THE REPUBLICAN STATE DELE- eaTE CONVENTION To Be Weld at Parkersburg, W. Va., on April 29, 1908. To the Republican voters of West Virginia: In accordance with established custom, the State Central Committee directs that a Siate Convention of Delegated Representatives of the Re- publican Party, be held at the City of Parkérshurg, In the County of Wood. for the purpose of electing four Delogates-at-Large and four Al- ternates to the Republican National Convention, to be held in the city of Chieago on the 16th day of June, 1998. for the yurpose of nominating candidates for President and Vico- President of the United States, and for the purpose of nominating three candidates for members of the Su- preme Court of Appeals of West Vir- ginia, and for the transaction of any A a Se NG ua Bares de pane Fach CRORES Rae eB io cree oat Sig RM St Fen a al eo Cas a ae Gres | Pe es a po es aE Re ‘ re cy? F Ag a rr Fy ere Oa blk Sa Sa eR eee rd LE as Reet) 84 ak “R Bast 247°. ee IN * i eee sa nc! 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OR IS YUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? other business that may properly come before ssid convention. Said convention shall assemble at one o'clock p,m, on the 29th day of April, 1908. Said convention shall consist of the Delegates from the several coun- ties of the State, appointed as fol- lows: Hach County shall have one (1) delegate in said convention, and no more, for each one hundred and fifty (150) votes or fraction thercof. of Seventy-five (75) votes or more cast in the County for Tneodore Roose- velt in 1904; that is to say: Counties, Votes. gates, Barbour ............ 1864 1d Berkeley 2.000 00.0101 254817 Booue ges caseecssue: BA 6 Braxton 2... .c200. 217715 Brooke oe... eee.) 1180 8 Cabell eee 8778 Calhoun .... 2.2.2.2) 1425 8 Clay eek sohe. ORB 7 Doddridge ....000502 177412! Fayelte wccenceecccee 6510 43 Gilmer 2000000222222 1080 7 Grant Coos cseeceeres IBIS 9 Greenbrier 02222111 2296 © 15 Hampshire 2.0.0.2... 700 6 Hancock «2... .0.11.) 1009 7 Hardy 2.222.021) 638 4 Harrison ......222111 5076 34 Jackson 6.2.2... 26 22 2596 AT Jefferson ....0.22..11 1208 9 Kanawha ........... 8858 69) Lewls ...0.0002.2211 2180 14 Lincoln ve. .cees see. 2080 14 Logan oie. lll 670 4 Marion voc. ....2 0.2 4776 Be Marshall ......000222 3923 36: Mason ....eseeecs css 2983 20 Mercer o.. eee... 012. 8644 24 Mineral oe ee.... 0... R08 12 Mingo... oe... eee 16NT 11 Monongahela. 2.0.12) 5186 24 Monroe .........0.5. 148610. Morgan voi. sess) 1097 i McDowell 2.00.20... 226 85 Nleholas .. 00.22 sc.2. 1418 9 ORo wseiiliccsecces W767 © BB Pendleton ....e....25 926 6 Pleasants oe... ss... 1180 8 Pocahontas oe... 2.2 1167 8 Preston .......- +s... 8933. 26 Putnam 200000000022 2167 out Raleigh “voccccl.c2. 184712 Randolph .........-+ 1891 18 Ritehle ove. 2624 17 Roane oo... li... 2204 15 Summers... .2222052:«17000° AL \Paylor vescccscessss 2887 + 16 Tucker vo..ce eee e ee 1800 12 Tyler lll) e308 45 (Upshur eee se. 2405 16 (Wayne... ..sccss. 2863 | 16 Webster oi. 2s... 2. B84 6 lWetzel 22 00IIIIITD 2493 a7 Witt veccceeceeeces L184 8 Wood wo... cere ie. 4967 83 Wyoming 2.0.1) 1098 7 "No county shall elect: more dele- ‘gates that it is entitled to under the above apportionment. No alternates shall be appointed or elected. No proxies shall be appointed-or admit- ‘ted to the convention. ‘The delegates present from each county shall cast [the whole vote of the county, The naime and post office address of each delegate must be certified to the Secretary of the Republican ‘State Committee, at Clarksburg; at least ten days before the date of the mecting of the convention. All notices of contests and all statements, evidence, ete, relating thereto, printed or typewritten, must be sent to the Secretary of said Committee at least ten days before tie meeting of the Convention, ‘The Republican County Commitice of egch county will cause to be held af- ter at least (30) days’ notice, pub- lished in all party papers in’ the county if possible, a primary elec- tion, ‘conventions ‘or other proper meetings, for the election of dele- gates to said convention, in which all Republican voters, and all other volers regardless of former political associations, who believe in the polt- cies and principles of the Republican party are earnestly requested to par ticipate. No meeting of a county committee to call a county conven- tion or primary election. shall be held withont at least (10) days" pub- Misied notice of stich meeting of the committee, _ H.C. WOODYARD, Chairman, : Postoffice, Spencer, W. Va. VIRGIL 1. HIGHLAND, Seey., Postoflice, Clarksburg, W.Va, February 3d, 1908. OFFICIAL CALE Kighth District, Republican Senatori- al Mail tloce: @visceh nti The Kepublican Senatorial Con- vention of the Eighth Senatorial Dis- trict of West Virginia is hereby call- ed to meet In the elty of Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, on Tuesday, the 7th day of July, 1908, at 2 o'dock P.M. for the purpose of nominating a Republican. candi- date for the Kighth Senatorial Dis- trigh of West Virginia, to be voted for at the genera) vicction to. be held on the 3rd day of November, 1998, and to select one member from each of the counties in sald. district {o compose the Senatorial Commit- tee therefor, and to. transact sich other business a8 may seem to said committee to be proper and for the beat'Intereat of the Republican party. ‘The basis of representation for THURSDAY, MARCH 12,1908. the above named convention shall bo for each county in said Bighth Sena- torial District, one delegate for each one hundred’ votes or remaining fraction thereof of fifty votes or more cast for Theodore Roosevelt tn 1904, that is to say: Dele- " Votes, gates. Boone county .4...... 0 784 8 Logan county ...2111 570 6 Kanawha county ......8,858 89 Said delegates ‘must be selected by primary ‘election or convention duly called and held in each of said counties for said purpose by glving at least thirty days notice of the ime and place of holding the same. By order of the Senatorial Com- mittce for the Bighth Senatorial District of West. Virginia held at Charleston, W. Va., February 47, 1908, S$. EB. BRADLEY, * Chairman, CLEMENT I, HUDSON, 2-19- to 7-8. decretary. MUTUAL REQUIREMENTS. “Bridget, can ye make — good bread?” Sure, Dinnis. Can you supply the dough?” — A. FIAIR-RAISING ONE. “Jinks told me he feit* something like chastising his wife by pulling her hair." “Then he would get ‘rats. | $2.00 HATS Cee EREEEEeaenecaenee ———— A NEW SPECIALTY We hfve secuted the beat hat made and sold for this price. Hats of no better quality are being sold in Charleston every day for $2.50 and $3.50 Special Styles for Young Men. See Our Window Display. 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Robins, of this city, was called to Cabell county to examine a case on Guyan which local physicians has disagreed upon as to its nature, it having been generally considered a case of chickenpox. Dr. *Robins declared it a well pronounced case of small pox. "Elise says she is going to improve her mind and join a Browning class." "What on earth made her think of that." "She has to make some sacrifices, you know, this Lent, and it was either joining the Browning class or giving up chocolate caramels, and she wasn't really equal to that." --- THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1908 DEWEY'S BEST DEWEY BROS COOL PATIO WANTS NEGRO TO BE HANGED; LOW DOWN CUSS Upshur County Man Wants Charles- ton Chief of Police to Hang Big Virginia Negro. Every once in a while the police department comes into possession of an interesting document. The most recent one was received yesterday, addressed to the chief of police, and is as follows: "BuChanan, Va 1908. Dear Sir, "I dont like to Be Bothersome, But at same time May Bea help, if there is a Negro out there By the name of Otho Homes Please to hang him for the Crime that he Done here last fall Before he come out there, you may know that he is an impudent lowlife Negro to come to a white man house with another Big Black Buck Name John Hall at midnight and waylayed him. Hall called I opened Door to see what he wanted and the homes Negro was hid in tall weeds a few Steps off and Jump out and Run and hit me with a leather Billy loaded with lead, a good Size well as I Could tell in the dark, they heard some noise; and Run off, the Otho Homes Negro certainly ought to Be hung No Doubt about that. He has been a midnight Busy Body all of his life he has done lots of harm to Different People and if he is let Run loose it aint the last harm he will do and late in the night at that, he is a midnight Waylayer he is a tall yellow Negro Nappy on head and about 48 years, hoping you will Consider the Case and hang him. Respectfully "L. FULWILER" Just at present the police department has other matters to occupy its attention, and is unable to comply with the requests of its Virginia friend, consequently will not feel aggrieved if some one else takes the job off its hands. KING LEOPOLD OFFERS CONGO. Brussels, March 5.—The text of the new Congo annexation treaty was submitted to parliament today by Premier Schollaert and on his motion sent to committee without debate. According to the terms of the new treaty, King Leopold agrees to abandon the crown domain and the crown foundation of Belgium. Belgium on its part shall not only assume all the Congo obligations amounting to $21,000,000, but undertake also to continue the king's usufruct in the Congo revenues during his life time. Belgium is specifically required to respect the concessions granted to two American companies in 1906, in which Thomas F. Ryan is interested. In spite of the criticisms of the opposition, the prevailing impression in parliamentary circles regarding the king's concessions assure the ratification of the treaty. The king's friends naturally regard the treaty as it now stands as exceedingly magnanimous. Should parliament now refuse to ratify the treaty it is believed here that King Leopold, in order to escape foreign intervention, would offer the Congo to France, which possess a privilege right in case Belgium refuses to annex it. THE PROPER WAY. "How can you take the measure of a man like that great financier?" "I don't know myself, but some people seem to think it ought to be taken by the Bertillon system." WANTED—Salesmen for your state for remarkable fuel and labor saving device for boilers selling for $50. Over 20,000 in use in the United States and Canada. Also hardware salesmen to carry as side line our wonderful newly patented spirit level. Diamond Power Specialty Co., Detroit, Mich. All our Eclipse Brand $1.00 Shirts for 75c $1.50 Shirts for $1.13 LATEST STYLES PRETTIEST PATTERNS Save Money Right Here CHURCH AND LODGE DIRECTORY Churches First Baptist Church, Rev. S. R. Bullock, pastor—Services Sunday at 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; Communion the first Sunday of each month; Choir rehearsal; Tuesday evening; Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening; Ladies' Aid, Thursday afternoon; Young People's meeting, Friday evening; General Missionary meeting the first Friday of each month. Simpson M. E. Church, Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor—Services Sunday at 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 Class; 4:00 and Epworth League, 6:30 p. m.; Class meetings, Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p. m.; Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8:00 p. m.; Young People's prayer meeting Tuesday at 8:00; Church Aid No. 1 meets every Thursday; Church Aid No. 2 meets Fridays; The Lifters and Willing Workers meet Thursday evening. Knights of Pythias Capital City Lodge No. 1 meets the first and third Thursday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall, H. B. Rice, C. C.; C. W. Boyd, K. of R. & S. West Virginia Lodge No. 60 meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the K. of P. Hall, J. W. Chappelle, C. C.; E. R. Carter, K. of R. & S. Carlon Co. No. 1, and Mountain State Co. No. 20 meet the second and fourth Friday nights at the K. of P. Hall. Ed Jackson, Capt. Co. No. 1; William Jefferson, Recorder. M. A. Holmes, Capt. Co. No. 20. Order of Calanthe Phyllis Wheatley Court No. 1 meets the second and fourth Tuesday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall. Mrs. Mattie Moss, W. C.; Mrs. M. J. Hazleywood, W. R. of Deeds. Eureka Court No. 35 meets the first and third Monday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall, Geo. Bailey, W. C.; William Peters, W. R. of Deeds. A. F & A. M Washington Lodge No. 6, A. P. & A. M., meets the first and third Friday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall, J. H. Taylor, W. M., William Wright, Sec'y. G. U. O. of O. F. Kanawha Light Lodge No. 1637 G. U. O. of O. F. meets at Frankenberger K. of P. Hall the first and third Monday nights of each month N. C. Walton, N. G.; H. B. Rice P. S. Household of Ruth Household of Ruth No. 163 meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Frankenberger Hall, Allen DeHonney, M. N, G.; Mrs. Lizzie Waynesboro, Sec'y. COLORED ORPHAN HOME AND INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL Miss Lucy Ware, our assistant matron, was indisposed this week. Mrs. P. J. Blount has been ill for several weeks. C. J. Williams, who has been absent for two months, is again with us. Mrs. C. E. McGhee, our matron, has returned from Bluefield, improved in health. Mrs. P. J. Blount delightfully entertained at dinner, Sunday, in honor of her husband, Rev. J. E. Blount's forty-ninth birthday. All left hoping they would be present at another such birthday soon. Miss Minnie V. Carr, assistant teacher, was ill a few days last week. C. E. McGhee, manager of the orphan home, has returned from Charleston, where he has been in attendance upon the extra session of legislature. CASE OF SMALLPOX INTELLECTUAL IMPROVEMENT You can never be right sure a woman is actually interested in a man till you hear her protest that she isn't. CHARLESTON Thos. Jefferson, principal of the West Virginia seminary and college and editor of the Sentinel, was in the city Saturday in the interest of his institution. Miss Ethel Jones, of Rendville, who has completed a special course in millinery at the West Virginia Colored Institute, spent several days in the city this week with friends. Miss Jones was the recipient of much social attention while here. S. W. Starks, returned Monday from a business trip to Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. E. M. Rollins is reported very ill at her home on Quarrier street. Mrs. E. M. Francis, of Winifrede, came down Monday to attend the Gilt Edge club dance. She was the guest of Mrs. J. H. Taylor Misses Agnes and Lillian Wright spent several days of last week at Winifred visiting their sister, Mrs. Jas, I. Thomas. Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood returned S unday from Pomeroy, O., where she spent a week visiting relatives. The bean shower for the West Virginia Seminary and College at the First Baptist church, last night, was the novel method adopted by that institution to secure some much needed provisions. The Advocate representative was not able to ascertain the exact number of pounds donated, but it would be safe to say that the supply of this staple product will not be exhausted by the students before commencement. Rev. S. R. Bullock, of the First Baptist church will exchange pulpits Sunday, with Rev. S. A. Thurston, of the Second Baptist church at Huntington. Miss Sara Brown, of Dana, was in the city the first of the week visiting relatives. Dr. R. L. Jones made several professional visits to institute last week. The friends of Mrs. H. F. Gamble will be pleased to know that a change for the better is noticeable in her condition, and that, barring complications, a complete restoration to health is predicted by her husband. Miss Laura Wells, of Pomeroy, arrived in the city Tuesday night to spend a few weeks the guest of Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood. Miss Annie Kate Anderson entertained at dinner, Sunday, at her residence on the Southside, Miss Eva Parker and Bruce Clark. Sections three of the Missionary society will meet with Miss Mattie Jackson, Wall street Friday night. The Loyal Union perfected arrangements at the meeting held with Miss Bennie Mallory, Monday night, for the public meeting to be held in the ugar future. At this meeting a donation of $10.90 was made to the West Virginia Seminary and College, Mrs. Matilda Parker will be the hostess the next meeting. The Mite Missionary society of the St. Paul A. M. E. church met with Mrs. Mattie Moss, Monday night, at which time Mrs. Moss elected delegate to the district conference which convenes at Buckhannon in April, and Mrs. M. M. Samuels delegate to the Women's Mite Missionary convention meeting at Oil City, Pa. in July. Arrangements were also made for the Missionary rally to be held at the church on the 29th inst Sixty-three candidates were initiated into the mysteries of the St. Luke organization at the K. of P. hall, Wednesday night, by A. P. Straughter, district deputy, assisted by Mrs. Annie Brown. The officers of the local lodge will be given in our next issue. Mr. and Mrs. James Page entertained at dinner Tuesday evening. Covers were laid for nine. The Gilt Edge club dance, Monday night at the K. of P. hall was the most conspicuous social affair of the week. Thirty couples were in attendance who seemed to have enjoyed each of the twenty-two numbers on the dance program. The remains of Annastine, the three-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wilson, were interred Tuesday in Spring Hill cemetery. The funeral was preached at the residence by Rey, S. R. Bullock. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Stewart, after having spent several months here, has returned to their home at Chicago. S. H. Denson has begun the erection of a business building on his Capitol street lot. Mrs. John Hart and Miss Hattie Foster and Minnie Wright were guest of Mrs. Hare's mother at Winfield, Sunday. Mrs. Drucilla Knox went to Cincinnati last week in response to a telegram announcing the serious illness of her son-in-taw, Mr. Howard He expired before she reached the BEST FOR THE BOWELS If you haven’t a regular, healthy movement of the bowels, keep your bowels open, and be well. Force, in the violent physic or pill poison, in dangerous. The bowels clear and clean is to take. CANDY CATHARTIC Cascarets THEY WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good, Do Good, Snow Glaze, Waxen or Grips, 10, 25 and 50 cents per box. Write for free sample, and hook let on health. Address 432 Stetling Remedy Company Chicago or New York. Bering Remington Lombard Chicago or New York KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN THE ADVOCATE Moving Time In the meantime we are offering 1 GREAT BARGAINS in all lines of Clothing and Gents' Furnishings A full line of NEW SPRING STETSONS Come in this week. You ought to see them. Don't forget the GREAT VALUE offered in our SPECIAL $2.00 HAT Next week we will move to room in the Bradford building now being vacated by Coyle & Richardson. Henry Smith One Price Clothier Cor. Cap. and Kan. Sts. city. Miss Sarah B. Dawson has returned from a six-weeks' visit to friends and relatives at Richmond and Ronceverte. She reports the trip as a very pleasant one. Miss Dawson is now confined to her bed with rheumatism. Miss Minnie L. Burks, entertained at dinner, Tuesday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Page Covers were laid for Misses Elizabeth Donovan and Mary Burks, Mrs. Marie Mason and Messrs. F. D. Cambric, C. W. Lewis, Emanuel Woods and William Wilcher. Miss Ella Page and M. A. Holmes spent Sunday at Montgomery visiting friends. Beautiful creole switches at Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol street. Mrs. Agnes Humbles dled suddenly of acute indigestion, at her home on Court street. William L. Garrison, of Detroit, Mich., was in the city Tuesday en route to Richmond. While here he was the guest of Miss Minnie L. Burks. The Willing Workers of Simpson M. E. church were entertained, Thursday, by Mrs. Jas H. Page, at her residence in Washington Court. CANTON, OHIO. Carnation lodge, No. 71, K. of P., held her second annual banquet, March 5, in their hall, on N. Market street. It was without doubt a grand affair. The committee on arrangements, C. W. Richardson, Z. A. Hunter and Robert Hughes, had things arranged in elegant style. The table was made in an L shape, ode-decked with beautiful cut and potted flowers. It was 9 o'clock when 69 guests sat dawn to the table, and was served in a very neat style. Menu. Escoffoned Oysters Cream Slaw Brown and White Bread Sandwiches Vanilla Ice Cream and Cake Coffee. Rev. H. F. Fox was the efficient toastmaster. After telling many witty stories, he introduced the program as follows: Piano solo, Miss Beatrice Fox. Recitation, Damon and Pythias Mrs. Joanetta Grimes. Benevolence and Brotherly Love Rev. H. F. Fox. Solo, Miss Silvia Grimes. Solo, Mrs. Lottie Hunter. Benefits of Pythlaintism, R. W. Greene. Solo, W. R. Smallwood. "Then blest be the tie that binds" was sung. Benediction, by M. f. Pemberton. The ladies' aid of St. Paul's A. M. E. church met. Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. H. Adking After a pleasant session, luncheon was served. D. A. Hall is on the sick list. Francis Spencer is better. A. Earley has gone to Coshocton on business. H. H. Jeffries left Wednesday, March 4, for Richmond, Va., where his wife has been visiting for the last three months. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Greene, of E. Noren street, entertained the Nonpareil musical and dramatic society in grand style on last Friday evening. A fine program, consisting of a solo, by Z. A. Hunter; recitation, by Carlos Pardy; select reading, by Miss Lila Fields, and a violin solo, by the president, J. R. Mackey, was most efficiently rendered. An elegant repertor had been prepared in the dining room while the program was being rendered, and the gay party was ushered to the beautifully decorated table, where they enjoyed the feast. The society is preparing to give a grand concert in May, with Clarence Cameron White, the noted violinist of Washington, D. C., as the star attraction. The next social session of the society will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Grimes, on Springfield avenue. The auditorium has been secured for the concert. Eugene Crawford was taken to the Altemman hospital, Saturday. Val S. Cook has become sole owner of the Cook and Martin pool room. W. R. Smallwood met his father, of Zanesville, at the Wheeling depot and proceeded with him to Cleveland, where both spent Sunday. CLARKSBURG Owing to the prevalence of small pox all the schools closed Friday morning and will remain so until March 16th. We are glad to report, however, there are no cases among our people. Rev, G. T. Smith returned Friday from Pittsburg, where he attended the Presiding Elders' Council of the Third Episcopal district of the A. M. E. church. D. Shop B. W. Derrick, presided. Mrs. D. H. Kyle and mother left Saturday morning for Uniontown, Pa., where they will visit relatives. The Queen Esther Club gave a pan cake social at Trinity M. E. church Tuesday night. Mrs. Lottie Brown is improving slowly after a serious illness. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moody entertained a few friends very pleasantly Friday night at their home on West Pike street. Music, games and other amusements were indulged in. Delicious refreshments were served, and the guests spent a very pleasant evening. Mrs. Moody proved herself a most delightful hostess. Among the invited,quests were Misses Emma Thomas, Carrie Ford, Hattie Washington, Jessie Brown, Roberts, Ora Ross, Meade, Cora and Lillian Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Blackwell, Mr. and Mrs. James Booker, Messrs. Jones, Wilks, Fleming, Coleman, Jackson, Banks, West, Ogden, and Thomas. The event was in honor of Miss Carrie Ford, of Moorefield, who is a gest of Miss Thomas There was a grand skating and dancing party given Friday night at Smith's garden in honor of the 26th birthday anniversary of Mr. George Wilson, of Baltimore, after which a delightful lunch and pachn was served by the hostess, Mrs. Neal Henderson and Miss Emma George. Mr. Steptoe acted as toastmaster. The following guests were present: Misses Emma George, of Kentucky; Lella Lacy, Ella Lacy, Leonia Evans, Annie West, Eva Lewis, Mamie Johnson, of Mannington; Lizzie Meade, Messrs. Arthur Dangerfield, Frank Hanger, James Gray, Carl Beckwith, Robert Robinson, John Strange, Neal Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Will Brown and Howard Dabney. Sunday afternoon at Trinity M. E. church Rev, G. W. W. Jenkins preached an excellent sermon to the seasons. The Misses Ruffin entertained at whist, Friday evening. Miss Ella Colston is quite ill at this writing. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jones, a son. C. W. McDonald, of Keyser, and Mrs. Margaret Smith, of Parkersburg relatives of Mrs. Beulah Martin, who was hot to death by Frank Johnson at Gypsy, were here looking after the remains which were taken to Keyser for burial. INSTITUTE. John Riddle returned. Monday and resumed his studies at the West Virginia Colored Institute. William Robinson Left. Thursday morning, for his home in Parkersburg. Pres. J. McHenry Jones was ill several days with the grip. Boyer Lee was called to his home in Jane Lew, on account of illness. E. M. Burgess is suffering from a serious cut on his hand. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Friend spent Sunday at institute, visiting their parents. Miss Lucy Friend spent Sunday evening in Charleston. Gibbert A. Beane was a caller among Institute acquaintances. Sunday. Misses Callie Gore, Abbie Friend, Mollie Robinson and Annie Robinson have finished teaching their schools for the year and returned to their homes at Institute. Andrew Chandler spent a few days at institute, visiting his sick daughter Abbie. Misses Ethel Gordon, of Fair- FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM Families Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for shipment solicited. We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sunday orders. I. E. Nichols Popular Books at Popular Prices Our offering is of high-class novels recently published at $1.50, handsomely bound and mostly all illustrated. Now 50 Cents Per There will be a big demand for special price. We have space here to a few of the titles. ALL ARE WINNERS Now 50 Cents Per Volume There will be a big demand for these books at special price. We have space here to mention only a few of the titles. Beverly of Graustark By Geo. 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E.Mitchell was ill several days last week. Miss Ethel Jones was a business caller in Charleston, Monday. Great gloom and sorrow pervaded our city a few days since, when the sad intelligence reached us of the death of two of our former pastors, Revs. J. B. Gibson and W. M. Moorman. Both of them stood well in the ministry. Rev. Gibson was our pastor for six years, and never was a pastor respected and beloved. He was a true Christian gentleman, and as such was as much respected and honored by our best white people as by the colored. The memorial service held at the M. E. church. Sunday night, in memory of these two divines, was very impressive. The John Wesley literary society of the M. E. church is in a most flourishing condition. It always has an interesting program. Mrs. Sarah Freeman, who has been sick all winter, wa sable to attend church. Sunday. William Gardner is still confined to his room by sickness. The Mt. 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The nation's capital is not slow to indicate its appreciation of "the stranger within its gates" when that stranger proves by his daily walk that he has character, capacity, love of his people, a mind to conceive great things and the courage to do the things that make for racial advancement. In demonstration of this fact, one hundred representative men, hailing from nearly every state and territory in the Union, participated in a complimentary dinner Monday evening, the 2d. at Gray's elegant cafe, 1313 E street northwest, in honor of Mr. Ralph W. Tyler, of Columbus, Ohio, the auditor of the treasury for the navy department, to express their hearty approval of his conduct as an officer o f the United States government and of his worth as a man and citizen. Pinchbaek, now of New York who serval as the chief executive Louisiana during the most critical period of the reconstruction era; Mr. J. C. Napier, an attorney and banker of Nashville, Tenn.; Mr. Fred R. Moore, editor of the New York Age and Colored American American Magazine; and Mr. Harry S. Cummings, an attorney and member of the common council of the city of Baltimore. Letter regretting their inability to the present were read from Dr. Booker T. Washington and Mr. Emmett J. Scott, of Tuskegee institute, Alabama; Charles W. Anderson and Jerome B. Peterson, of New York; N. D. Brascher, T. W. Fleming, Welcome T. T. Blue and George A. Myers, of Cleveland, Ohio; C. J. Perry, of Philadelphia; W. T. Vernon, register of the treasury and others. Justice Robert H. Herrill, of the District Court, acted as toastmaster and his ready wit and happy introductions added much to the enjoyment of the evening. The addresses were all of an unusually high character, touching more seriously upon the problems of the hour than is customary upon a festal occasion, but there was intermingled a flow of wit, incident humor and variety of incident that "leavened the whole lump" of didactic political and economic discussion that made the event both profitable and pleasurable. The complimentary references made by each speaker (to the life and labors of Mr. Tyler—his literary accomplishments, his business ability, his long and useful career as a journalist, his efficiency in discharging the exacting duties of his responsible position, his zeal for the appointment, promotion and protection of members of his race, and his own THE BAUE & FISH C 28 AND 30 Beef, Veal. M Fresh Porl and W Our Own Try our ma Hams an OYSTERS, FIS The Best Qu popular kinds o THE BAUER MEAT & FISH COMPANY 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal. 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Not only is Mr. Tyler in charge of an immense bureau, carrying many employees on the rolls, but is entrusted with the responsible work of auditing and certifying to the accounts of the great navy department of the United States, involving the expenditure of millions of dollars annually. It will be remembered that M. Tyler is the second-colored man to occupy this position, the place having been filled during the administration of President Harrison by Major John R. Lynch, of Mississippi, now a paymaster in the regular army, stationed at Manila, in the Philippines islands. It is a notable coincidence that Justice Terrell, the teastmaster on this occasion, was chief assistant to Major Lynch during his term of office and was afterwards his law partner for several years in this city. The wide range of topics discussed by the speakers will be observed by a survey of the following toasts, and their quality can best be determined by a study of the man of national prominence who made the responses. The program included: "The Old Guard"—Goy, P. B. S. Pinchbach, New York. "The Republican Party"—Harry S. Cummings, Maryland. "News from the South"—J. C. Napier, Tennessee. "Our Public Schools"—Roscoe C. Brate, District of Columbia. "The Negro Press"—R. W. Johnson, Indiana. "The Negro in Law"—James A. Cobb, District of Columbia. "The Impending Conflict"—Thomas as L. Jones, Virginia. "Our Attitude on the Issues"— Fred R. Moore, New York. * "The Negro in Medicine"—Dr. E. D. Williston, District of Columbia. "Our Guest"—John C. Dancy, North Carolina. Mr. Charles W. Anderson, collector of internal revenue, New York city, who was to have respired to the toast. "The President of the United States," was unable to be present on account of the serious illnesses of his wife. A silent toast, however, was drunk to the chief executive of the nation, in which all joined heartily, followed by enthusiastic applause. Mr. Tyler, the guest of honor, be ER MEAT COMPANY CAPITOL ST. Mutton, Pork, k Sausage Weiner in Make machine sliced and Bacon SH, POULTRY qualities in all the of ur patronage, for ete stock in our n get it when you ing introduced, was given the Chataqua salute, and a moment later was presented with a mammoth bouquet of Princess Beatrice roses for Mrs. Tyler, the company rising as a tribute of gallant respect to his gracious and beloved helpmate. The roses were of rare beauty, and were specially selected from a leading florist's establishment by Messrs. R.C. and J. C. Powell, who, as his assistants, provide the floral designs for the elite of Washington society. Mr. Tyler delivered an earnest and eloquent address in which he modestly stated that he had come to the national capital to contribute his nitre to the fund of race development, and was deeply touched by the welcome his humble offering had received. He declaimed any intention of assuming the role of leader, but was trying as best he could to do his whole duty to leave behind him a record that shall be splendid because of his loyalty to the government he serves, his respect for the president who appointed him, and his fidelity to the race which he represents. Motive Prompting Race Recognition Among many other significant utterances, Mr. Tyler said: "There is one point that certainly impresses itself upon me, and that is, any and all political representation given to the race must be construed as a recognition of the right of the race to participate in the administration of the laws. Such recognition cannot be attributed to any motive save one prompted by a deep, sincere and helpful interest in the race. "We as a race, have a duty to perform for ourselves. We cannot expect to be the white man's burden any longer. As soon as a child can walk, the parent feels absolved from the duty of carrying the child." "As long as we remain a part of this government and citizens of it, we must be for it. The man who is against his government because of a single act, is too narrow to make a useful citizen. History fails to record a single Negro leader, recognized as such even in the dark days of slavery, who assumed an anarchistite stand against the government." (Applause.) Bitter Denunciation Akin to Anarchy "Bitter and continued denunciations of men whom the great majority of voters have placed in a position to interpret or execute the law do not constitute patriotism, and that unreasonable and violent abuse of men chosen by your peers to execute the laws, is dangerously close to anarchy. There is a wide difference between honest difference and abuse." (Applause.) After pointing out the superior effectiveness of persuasion over threats of violence, and declaring his belief that upright, honest and industrious living will u itimately bring us the rights and immunities we seek, Mr. Tylier continued: "The man who is looking for trouble is always sure to find it. The man who is seeking peace and harmony will always get that which he seeks, and without surrendering one jot of his manhood. President Roasevelt is Fair to Negro Race. I am an optimist, and believe, and know that conditions are brighter for us. We have pessimists who think and say different, but the pessimist lives in a house without windows. We have too many of these. I shall not attempt to defend the president for the good and sufficient reason that his course, so far as it relates to our race, has been so helpful, so consistently fair, as repeated acts of surprising generosity have proven, that it forms its own defense. I sometimes fear that we are more energized in seeking points to criticise, than we are in seeking points to praise. Chronic criticism breeds the pessimist, and the pessimist is an enemy to advancement. Life is such a dependent existence that only by a reciprocal feeling and reciprocal action can we, as a race, bring about the harmony which is so absolutely necessary to a happy co-existence. (Applause.) "I came among you a stranger. I hope, with your help, your cordial assistance, that when I leave, I will go from among you as one who has earned the right by a uniformly upright life and fidelity to every trust, to say: I go from among true and warm-hearted friends who were with me to the end of my stay, and whose friendship and good wishes I will bear with me until life's work becomes a beautiful retrospection." (Tremendous applause.) Altogether, it was a big night for Auditor Tyler, for the race, and for the national administration and the stimulation of pure patriotism and pride in racial achievement. personnel of the Party. Prominent among those who assembled to do honor to Auditor Tyler were: Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback Mr. J. C. Napier, Councilman Harry S. Cummings, Editor Fred R. Moore-Justice: Robert H. Terrell Recorder John C. Daney, T. J. Calloway, chairman of Negro Department of James town exposition: Architect John A Lankford, Whitfield McKnley, Assistant Superintendent Roscoe Conk Ing Bne R. W. Thomason, general correspondent; Cyrus Field Adams assistant register of the treasury; E. D. E. Williston, F. P. Laney and C. W. Cainais, Prof. J. C. Nable Lionetonants W. A. Pinchback and Frank W. Check Attorneys Thomas L. Jones, J. S. Davidson, Z. P. Moore B. R. Pinchback, Robert A. Pelliam, W. J. Singleton, James A. Cobb, assistant district attorney, Messrs. THE ADVOCATE. James W. Gray, R. T. Douglas, W. E. Hope, D. C. Brandon, Eugene Brooks, of the supreme court, T. H. Jackson, Frank H. Christopher, L. B. Carson, John W. Dabney, Edward Green, Elmer Hathaway, R. P. Henderson, John T. Howe, J. Hudnell, Louis efferson, W. E. Mitchell, R. L. Pendleton, R. C. Powell, E. A. Patten, J. C. Powell, John Rice, E. A. Savoy, J. C. Vaughn Todd, R. W. Thompkins, H. D. Williams, R. W. Smith, R. B. Thompson, W. H. McNell, John H. Paynter, H. C. Tyson and others. The postoffice department has reluctantly accepted the resignation of Mr. H. L. Scott, father of Mr. Emmet J. Scott, private secretary to Dr. Becker T. Washington and a letter strongly commending him for efficient service has been ordered written for him. Mr. Scott has been a letter carrier at Houston, Texas, for more than 18 consecutive years, having been appointed by President Harrison, and his record is flawless. It is understood that Mr. Scott will enquire in business. The new Freedmen's hospital is now in full operation. Last week, under the direction of Surgeon-in-chief W. A. Warfield, the 150 patients were removed from the old building and established in the eight wards of the new structure. Two hundred patients can be accommodated in the new institution, which was erected at a cost of $100,000, and there is ample ground for future enlargements when needed. The structure is mammoth in size, and is of the most complete and up-to-date design known south of New York. The buildings are fire-proof throughout and electric power is installed in each section. The operating room is regarded by expert surgeons as one of the best in the country. As is well known, the Freedmen's hospital embraces the medical department of Howard university, and has a staff of lecturing and attending physicians and surgeons msecelled anywhere. Drs. Charles B. Purvis, John R. Francis, Daniel H. Williams, A. M. Curtis and William A. Warfield, the present incumbent, have successively served as surgeon-in-chief of the institution, and each has contributed to the high standard it has achieved. Mr. C. Napier, the recognized leader of the colored forces of Tennessee, the cashier of the One Cent Savings bank at Nashville, and a practicing attorney of note, was in the city last week, attending the banquet in honor of Auditor Tyler. He was en route from a meeting of the Jeanes educational fund, held in New York. It is Mr. Napier's opinion that Secretary Taft will be the nominee of the republican party in June, and he is confident that the Negro voters will give him their cordial support at the polls in November. Mr. Napier referred to Mr. Taft's abolition stock and traditions, his course in the Philippines as indicative of his friendly attitude toward the darker races, and pointed to his repeated declarations of fealty to the "war amendments", establishing the right of the Negro to citizenship. "If made president," said Mr. Napier, "it is my earnest belief that Secretary Taft will use the whole power of his position to influence sentiment in the south favorable to the acceptance in good faith of the 15th amendment." Something is to be done to relieve the tension of feeling brought about by the Brownsville incident. Senators Warner, Lodge and Warren, republicans, are conferring on a measure to be introduced in the senate, which they hope will clarify the situation to a very helpful extent. The tentative plan is to authorize the secretary of war to reinstate any of the discharged soldiers who may be able to convince the department of his innocence of participation in the affray. It is likely that an agreement can be reached on this line, for it is known that Senators Hemenway and Bulkely are willing to do anything to assist the soldiers and a majority of the committee see the matter in the light suggested by the Lodge-Warner-Warren triumvirate. The friends of the administration give out the broad hint that, since only a mere handful could have had anything to do with the "shooting-up," in the worst analysis, it will not be difficult for 99 per cent. of the battalion to establish their innocence through proving an alibi. Politics, they say, has intervened to the detriment of the men, and this is regarded as the best means to bring about the desired result for the soldiers and at the same time rid the subject of any political coloring which might otherwise attach to it. A prominent administration leader states that the president is anxious to dispose of the controversy on lines of justice, and that he may give this measure his endorsement. It is argued that the compromise will be, in practical effect, a reinstatement of the men, but as individuals rather than as a battalion, and this method ought to be satisfactory to all concerned. The protest filed by the Methodist highbops against the filthy, poorly furnished and altogether inadequate cars in which colored people are compelled to ride in the south, is likely to bring about a better state of things, if the matter is pushed with the vigor that its importance The bitter winter has passed, and now open, pleasant weather is promised. 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Under a recent ruling, it is our understanding that any railroad which refuses to provide equal accommodations for the same fare, may be adjudged in contempt of court. If this is true, the railroads should be held to the full letter of the law, and the interstate commerce commission should be allowed no loophole through which it may shirk its responsibility. The bishops, the Afro-American council, the Niagara movement and other organizations of similar character, now have their opportunity to "make good." The coming of Dr. Booker T. Washington, on the 18th, is to be made an international event, according to the plans outlined by the management. Invitations have been extended to the president of the United States, the supreme court and local judiciary, the cabinet, members of both branches of congress and the diplomatic corps. OPEN EVENINGS Acceptances already received indicate that an audience imparalleled in the annuals of the capital will greet the eminent Tuskegeean at Metropolitan church. The Negro department of the Jamestown exposition has secured quarters in the Cox building, where Chairman T. J. Calloway is winding up the odds and ends of the great enterprise. Practically all the exhibits have been returned to their owners. Of the more than 11,000 articles, no losses have been reported. The appropriation granted by the government has been honestly administered, every dollar being satisfactorily accounted for, through the admirable system worked out by Mr. A. F. Hillyer and Mrs. A. M. Curtis, secretary and fiscal agent. Chairman Calloway is being assisted by Mrs. T. J. Calloway, Mr. W. E. Hope and Mrs. Mattie E. Tyler. Mr. Calloway has also placed a book on the market, giving a succinct history of the exposition and its effect upon the well-being of the race. It covers much historic ground, and as a compendium of race achievement, it is a valuable contribution to the literature of the times. R. W. THOMPSON. THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1908. credit promised. In anticipation of this imply, and as a result we are now Men children ow character and workmanship but a state of low finances pre- stances the advantages of trading of weekly payments you close price, satisfaction and merit. Buy ine our prices. They are low for we extend a cordial invitation to other business, only that we are most suited to their pocketbooks. the percentage of those who do d. The credit system is not new. credit. The greatest business firms mners who formerly paid cash for s and get the same grade of goods delay in having their names placed of our extensive and handsome as- IT CO. Home Home 1063 NOTICE. NOTICE. To the voters of Cabin Creek district of Kanawha County, W. Va. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace, subject to the decision of the republican primary or convention when held. I take this method of soliciting your support. In case I am nominated and elected, I promise to faithfully and honestly discharge the duties pertaining to the office, and will endeavor to duplicate the work of my father, who served the people of Raleigh county, W. Va., for over 18 years as Justice of the Peace also was elected to the same office in this district and county twelve years ago at the coming election. New York, March 11.—The first legal steps were taken by the counsel for Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in her contemplated action to secure the annulment of her marriage to Harry K. Thaw. The papers were served on Thaw and Thaw's mother. The papers were served on Mrs. Thaw because Harry Thaw is, legally speaking, dead, and it is necessary to have for the defendant his next kin. Thaw's attorney said Harry would oppose the annulment of the marriage. Institute WEST VA. ---