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--- How The Delegates to the Chicago Convention Are Lining Up. Mr. Hitchcock Says "It Will be Taft on the First Ballot"—Administration Not Catering to the "Lilly-Whites" But Managers Insist Upon Discipline in Organization—Brownsville Soldiers to be Restored With Back Pay—Gen. Keifer, Taft's Friend, Helping Ex-Lieut, Flipper to Secure Vindication—Booker T. Washington Again Urges Action in Raising Douglass Homestead Fund—Why Not Set Apart a Day For National Collection?—Prominent Colored Newspapers Saying Good Things of Secretary Taft and Administration—Interstate Commerce Commission After the Southern Railroads With Big Stick—Miscellaneous. THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING RESULTS TRY IT. VOLUME VII. NO. 26 AT THE NATION How The Delegates to tion Are Mr. Hitchcock Says "It Will be Taft tion Not Catering to the "Lilly- Discipline in Organization—Breat With Back Pay—Gen. Keifer, T per to Secure Vindication—Book Action in Raising Douglass Hour Day For National Collection?— ing Good Things of Secretary state Commerce Commission Afte Stick—Miscellaneous. (Staff Correspondence.) Washington, D. C., March 25.—The atmosphere in this vicinity is heavily surcharged with politics, and the warmth is becoming more and more pronounced as the time for holding the national convention approaches. The local politicians are worrying themselves over the election of the two delegates and two alternates, holding largely-attended meetings nightly—and heated arguments on the corners, in the cafes and barber shops during the day. Both of the two tickets in the field are said to be for Foraker, but there is a rumor afloat that when the final roll is called, the ballots will be found recorded for some one else, no matter which "slate" pulls through. The candidates are evenly divided between the races, one white delegate and one colored, one white alternate and the other colored. Ticket No. 1 includes H. H. Fletcher and R. I. Hurt and John W. Patterson for delegates, with a mixed group for alternates, in which B. L. Gaskins and F. K. Raymond seem to be the prime factors. The national leaders are taking no serious stock in this local fight, but are "out for blood" hunting for delegates in the states, where real battles are fought and won and where votes for the nominee are to be had next fall. It is regarded as a safe bet that the District of Columbia, which is the pet ward of the national government, will be lined up in solid phalanx on the 16th of June for the man who seems most likely to carry off the prize. There is nothing sentimental about the gents who manipulate the politics of this "neck-o'-the-woods." When they have settled their little "scrap" among themselves, the "big leaders" may begin to look-them over and see "where they are at." Mr. Frank H. Hitchcock, who is taking care of the interests of Secretary Taft in a most able fashion, has given out a statement of the status of his candidate, which, if accurate, indicates that, "all is over except the shouting." He figures out 552 votes for Mr. Taft on the first ballot, which are 61 more than the number required to bring about his nomination. There will be 980 delegates in the convention, with 491 necessary to a choice. Although much stress has been laid upon the help that Mr. Taft would have to ask at the hands of the south, Mr. Hitchcock's table calls for only 128 sure votes from that section, with 66 additional ones in doubt. Possible contests are being allowed for, but the Taft delegates will be regarded as "regular" and will go to Chicago with certificates. There is said to be no truth in the report that the Taft managers are "tying-up" with the "illy-white" element in the south. Those in touch with the situation make the point that where the usually strong colored men have "lost out," it was because they antagonized the regular organization, and thus became "insurgents," amenable to the discipline so essential to a systematic and orderly campaign. The condition of affairs is being gone over with great care by Mr. Hitchcock, and those who know him say there isn't an ounce of race prejudice in his make-up to influence him against colored men who show themselves loyal to the machinery under his control. This is likewise true of the other organizations now contending for the mastery in the section below the Mason's and Dixon's line. It is told in confidence that the Foraker, Fairbanks, Cannon Knox and Hughes people have their watchers on guard, and no man whose fealty is suspected, will be allowed to "get by." The Taft managers are surprising "some of the prophets by placing the brunt of their campaign elsewhere than in the south, and disposing very largely of the allegation that federal patronage is being used in so-called "written boroughs" to advance the cause of the administration candidate. The following summary given by Mr. Hitchcock shows the location of the delegates claimed for Mr. Taft at this time: Northern states, east of the Mississippi river, including New England, Ohio, etc., 150. Southern states, east of the Mississippi, 128. States and territories west of the Mississippi, 270. Outlying territories, Alaska, Hawaii, Philippines, etc., 4. Total, 533 New York, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, conceded to the "favorites sons", cast a total of the "favorite sons", east a total of timates will stand by Messrs. Hughes, Fairbanks, Cannon, La Follette and Knox not longer than through the first ballot. With the nomination of Mr. Taft practically assured, there will be no effort made to interfere with the complimentary program outlined for the pre-emptied states, the feeling among Mr. Taft's friends being that in the event of any shortcomings on the first ballot, enough "second choice" strength will be found to "bag the game" on the second. The colored supporters of Mr. Taft are handling themselves and the situation with coolness, poise and dignity, interposing no obstacles in the path of the men who prefer other candidates. They offer no counter-demonstrations at public meetings, and in the papers and correspondence controlled by them, they exhibit a spirit of fairness toward even those who impugn the honesty of their motives, and suggest only that there should be a proper respect for differences of opinion and regard for conflict of opinion between Negroes just as there is between factions of white men. The increased strength of the war secretary among the thinking classes of the colored people grows and more apparent with the developments of the past ten days. The suffrage plank in the Ohio platform, for which Messrs. Taft, Roosevelt and their colored allies in the Buckeye state, are primarily responsible, has bitterness engendered by the Brownville episode, and the generous attitude of the president with reference to the re-enlistment of the soldiers has restored confidence in his disposition to do the right thing by all concerned. Secretary Taft's broad-gauged speech at Brooklyn in praise of Hampton institute and of the character and capacity of the Negro race was also a forceful factor in promoting the "era of good feeling" that has come to pass. Highly significant of the growing sentiment for the secretary's nomination is the number of influential Negro journals that are saying complimentary things about him and giving him full credit for the square-toed and patriotic stand he has taken on the great questions of the day—questions that involve not only the welfare of the Negro, but which vitally concern every citizen beneath the flag we all love to honor. Prominent among the race papers talt are disposed to treat the war secretary with the greatest consideration are the New York Age, the Indianapolis Freeman, the Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate, the Cleveland Journal, the Topkinsville (Ky.) Morning News, the Florida Sentinel (Pensacola), the Western Enterprise (Colorado Springs, Col.), the Chicago Conservator, the Newport News (Va.) Star, the Cincinnati Argus, the Rising Sun (Kansas City, Mo.), and others of the highest standing in the world of politics and literature. The men behind them have character, influence and are potent in business and religion. Many others, including in the first rank, Fortune's Freeman, edited by the nestor of Negro journalism. T. Thomas Fortune, have announced that Mr. Taft should have a "square deal," and that they would cheerfully support him if nominated. The word "bolt" has lost caste with practical-minded colored men everywhere, and there isn't the slightest doubt that as far as the Negro voters can control the matter, the nominee of the Chicago convention will be the next president of the United States. Senator Warner has introduced the "administration bill," providing for the re-enlistment of the discharged soldiers of the 25th infantry. All who can satisfy the president that they had no part in the affray at Brownville will be eligible for a return to the army, with pay to commence at the time of their discharge; just as though the re-enlistment had been made at that time. The bill Continued on page four. THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, MARCH 26, 1908 Of Tuskegee Meets With Cordial Reception Men and Women of Every Walk of Life Greet the Foremost Negro the Century—The Gospel of Hope His Prevailing Theme. Washington, D. C., March 23.—An immense throng, which packed every available inch of space in the great auditorium of the Metropolitan A.M. E. church, assembled last Wednesday night to hear Dr. Booker T. Washington lecture on "The Advancement of the American People." For hours before the opening of the doors, the streets were filled with people hurrying in the direction of the edifice. Standing room was at a premium in a few moments, and hundreds of late comers were unable to secure admission at any cost. Fully 3,000 persons heard the "Wizard", and half as many more were turned away. The coming of the well-known exponent of industrial education and principal of the famous Tuskegee institute had been heralded far and wide for a number of days, and all classes of our citizens, from the highest officials to the humblest worker, were all agog to greet him and make him welcome in the nation's capital, where his visits are always an absorbing event. He came upon the invitation of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church and its allied organizations, the latter including primarily the Bethel literary and historical association the most noted organization of its kind in the country. The committee in charge of the arrangements consisted of Mr. Henry Lassiter, who so successfully managed a similar affair four years ago; Rev John H. Welch, pastor of the church, and Miss Marie A. D. Madre, president of Bethel literary society. Dr. Washington's triumphal reception of 1904 was more than duplicated on this occasion, and his visit, was, al lithnigs considered, the most satisfactory he has ever made here. The affair, by reason of the manifest interest taken by the president of the United States, the cabinet, supreme court, members of congress and diplomatic corps, took on not only a national, but an international aspect. Again the Gospel of Self-Helpfulness Dr. Washington's address of one hour and a half was listened to with the closest attention, and his many salient utterances on the gospel of self-helpfulness, how races may solve their problem by solving individual problems, how principles endure when issues have had their day in the foreground of human interest, the beauty of hopefulness, of refusing to become embittered by temporary disappointments and trials—all clustering around his masterly story of the rise and development of Tuskegee institute down in the black belt of Alabama—stirred anew the fires of ambition, of optimism and courage in the breasts of his hearers, and every man, woman and child went away better in heart, better in the spirit that makes for achievement and more determined than ever to live up to the lofty teachings voiced by this wonderful character. Repeated demonstrations of hearty approval were indulged in by the great audience, and his apt anecdotes illustrative of the peculiarities of the race, and the quaint recital of the strivings of the humble folks of the south to get up by their own might, evoked no end of laughter and applause. He was never in better humor, and scored a big hit when he told a joke, somewhat at his own expense to the effect that there must be a conspiracy afoot to make him learn a new speech, as several different subjects had been announced for him at various points without consulting him, and he could place but one interpretation upon such a series of coincidences—the managers were giving him a hint that he ought to get a new speech. He made the bargain—a fair one, he thought—that he would get a brand-new speech when the people whom he loved and worked for would indicate by their lives and results that they were living up to the doctrines of the old one. At any rate, Dr. Washington said much that was new and much that was old—but it was all good and squared with the principles and ideals that have been his text throughout the years of his consecrated leadership. At the conclusion of his magnificent effort, the audience arose amid tumultuous cheers and gave him the Chautauqua salute, and hundreds crowded the costrum eager to get a change to grasp his hand and extend congratulations. Scenes and Incidents. Dr. Washington reached the city. Wednesday, at: 4:15 p. m., coming directly from New York, where he had been speaking in conjunction of Hampton and Tuskegee. The "Wizard" was met at the Union station by Mr. Lasister's committee, and accompanied by his secretary, Mr. Emmett J. Scott, was conveyed in an automobile to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lassiter, 17th street, where he was guest during the major portion of his stay in the town. At 5 o'clock an exhibition drill was given on 17th street, from M to Rhode island avenue; by the entire battalion of the Colored High School cadets, comprising the four companies from the M street high school and the Armstrong Manual Training school. The young men in their spick and span uniforms presented a handsome appenance, and the difficult evolutions called for by the manual were skillfully executed under the general supervision of Major Arthur Brooks, military instructor in the colored public schools, assisted by Major S., Fields and Captains E. Gray, F. Coleman, Joseph Bruce Evans and Russell Carroll. The "firing" of the battalion was especially well done. Dr. Washington reviewed the drill and complimented both officers and men upon the precision and grace of their movements. At the conclusion of the military program, a sumptuous dinner was given in honor of Dr. Washington and his immediate study by Mr. and Mrs. Lassiter. The beauty of the table decorations, the dainty and toothsome menu reflected unspeakable credit upon host and hostess and Caterer Emanual Murray. The invited guests who witnessed the drill and to meet Dr. Washington, included beside himself and his secretary, Mr. Scott, the Rev, and Mrs. J. H. Welch, Mr. and Mrs. W. Sidney Pittman, Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Miss Marie A. D. Madre, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Tatum, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lassiter, Dr. Robert Reyburn, Mr. R. W. Thompson, Hon. W. T. Vernor, Major R. R. Moten, Major Arthur Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Simms, Mr. L. G. Gregory, and Mr. Nathan Hunt, of Tuskegee institute. At the conclusion of the dinner, Dr. Washington was escorted to the Metropolitan church by the cadets and full corps of officers, where upon his arrival a demonstration ensued, the like of which has seldom been accorded a member of the Negro race by a company of such twisted men and women of affairs. Distinguished Persons on the Platt form Many eminent representatives of the national government were unable to be present, owing to unexpected demands upon their time. Among these were: Secretary Taft, Ambassador James Bryce, of Great Britain; Senior Nabuco, ambassador from Brazil; M. Jusserand, ambassador from France; Justice John M. Harlan, of the supreme court; Baron Mayer des Planche, ambassador from Italy; Secretary Garfield and Attorney General Bonaparte. The platform, nevertheless, was graced by such noted friends of the race and of the cause represented by Dr. Washington, as Congressman P. P. Campbell, of Kansas; H. B. Madden, of Illinois; and J. Warren Keifer, of Ohio; Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkeld, of Howard University; Dr. Robert Reyburn, dean of medical school; Commissioner H. B. F. Macfarland, Dr. A. T. Stuart, superintendent of the Washington public schools; Capt. J. F. Oyster, Dr. B. W. Everman, of the board of education; Mr. and Mrs. Ellen Spencer besides Justice and Mrs. Robert H. Tefrell, Dr. and Mrs. Mussey, Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Prof. Kelly Miller, Register W. T. Vernon, Recorder John C. Daney, Miss Lucy E Moten, Prof. R. C. Bruce, assistant superintendent of schools; Major R. J. Scott, of Tuskegee institute; Audit R. Moten, of Hampton; Mr. Emmett ralp Ralph W. Tyler, Lewis and Charles Douglass, Dr. W. Bruce Evans principal of Armstrong manual training school; W. T. S. Jackson, principal of M street high school; Miss Maria A. D. Madre, president of Bethel Illerary; Mr. R. W. Thompson, of the National Press Bureau Whitfield McKinley, Mr. John A. Lankford, president of the Washington Business League; Rev. J. H Welch and others. Congressmen Madden and Gampbel Sneak Out. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lassiter, and after prayer by Rev. J. H. Welch, Congressman Martin B. Madden, of Illinois, was introduced as the presiding officer of the evening. He made a happy speech, expressing his sympathy with the progress of the Negro race and declaring his belief in a governmental policy that assured to every citizen, whatever his color, the full enjoyment of all the rights and privileges guaranteed to any other class of citizens. Congressman Campbell, followed in a similar train, and both received enthusiastic evations. Besides these addresses, and that of Dr. Washington, the program included splendidly rendered musical selections by the Lyric orchestra of Howard university. The church was attractively draped in the American colors. Managers of Secretary's Campaign For Presidential Nomination Claim Easy Victory, But Several States Have Them Worried. Facts and Figures About Republican Convention. Necessary to nomination, 491. Delegates elected t odate, 224. Instructed for Taft, 144. Delegates elected to date, 224. Instructed for Fairbanks, 26. Instructed for Cannon, . Uninstructed, 18. Contested, 28. Total number of delegates, 980. Washington, March 21.—There have been elected up to date 224 delegates to the republican national convention, almost one-fourth of the total number of 980. The gain during the past week was 40, of which 24 were instructed for Taft, making his total strength of instructed delegates up to date 144. For Speaker Cannon 8 delegates were elected and instructed. There were 8 uninstructed delegates elected, 4 from Virginia and 4 from Iowa. The following table by states shows the number of delegates elected and their alignment: Alabama, uninstructed, 4; contested, 4. Florida, contested, 8. Illinois, Cannon, 8. Indiana, Fairbanks, 26. Iowa, Taft, 22; uninstructed, 4. Kansas, Taft, 18. Kentucky, contested, 2. Louisiana, contested, 4. Maryland, Taft, 4. Michigan, Taft, 2. Missouri, Taft, 24; contested, 6. Nebraska, Taft, 16. North Carolina, Taft, 2. Ohio, Taft, 36; contested, 2. Oklahoma, Taft, 10; uninstructed, 2; contested, 2. Tennessee, Taft, 4; contested, 2. Virginia, Taft, 2; uninstructed, 8. New Mexico, Taft, 2. Philippines, Taft, 2. Total, Taft, 144; Fairbanks, 26; Cannon, 8; uninstructed, 18; cont- tested, 28. Iowa Convention Important. The principal event in the elections of the past week was the state convention in Iowa. The claims of the Taft managers were made good and the delegates at large were instructed to vote for the secretary. All of the district conventions in that state have been elected and put in the Taft column, although two districts did not instruct, the Sixth and Ninth. Mr. Taft was indorsed in these, however, and, with all other delegates instructed, that means the solid vote of the state for him. Another development of the past week, which is considered very encouraging by the Taft people, was the announcement that National Committeeman Hill, of Maine, had come out for the secretary. This, coupled with the fact that Senator Frye has all along been friendly to the Taft cause, leads the managers to claim at least one-half of the delegates from that state. They now claim 52 of the 82 delegates from the New England states. The Taft campaign made some progress in Virginia, where one district, the Third, instructed for the secretary. This is not as much as had been hoped for, however, the managers having claimed that the Old Dominion would land in their column without any trouble. Four other districts have held conventions there without voting instructions. The Taft claims of great gains in New England are hotly contested by the "allies." Senator Crane has shown in the past week that his hold on the party in Massachusetts has been strengthened rather than weakened, and his state is not likely either to instruct any of its delegates for Taft or pass resolutions indorsing the latter's candidacy. Illinois for Canno. That Taft sentiment has made no inroads in the "favorite sons" states was evidenced in Illinois, where four districts have strongly indorsed Speaker Cannon and instructed their delegates to vote for him first, last and all the time. In the Twentieth district a resolution declaring Mr. Taft to be second choice was tabled by the committee on resolutions by a unanimous vote. There has been a good deal of talk about a stampede to Taft in some of the Illinois districts, but so far nothing has occurred to warrant the prediction. Reports from Ohio during the past week have been rather alarming. The defection of several prominent republican pppers. like the Toledo Blade, has caused some anxiety as to the result in that state should Mr. Taft be nominated. The report also that the delegates elected last Thursday in the Eleventh district would vote for Foraker, although instructed for Taft, caused some little un- casliness in the Taft camp, until information was received that they would obey instructions. Senator La Follette, of Wisconsin, who is likely to get the support of his state at Chicago, was in the line-light during the week, occupying the time of the senate for two or three days in discussing the currency bill. Much of his speech was of a campaign character and will doubtless be used in furthering his candidacy. He promptly denied a rumor early in the week that he was to be the candidate of the Hearst independence league. He maintains that he is a republican and that he expects to accomplish his reforms through that organization. Progress Against Taft. There has been a great deal of quiet work going on in some of the southern states recently, and the anti-Taft element is said to be making good progress. Reports have been received here that indicate that Senator Knox will have a considerable following in some of these states. It is maintained by the anti-Taft people that the secretary's boom has about reached its zenith and from this on there will be contests in states and districts where other candidates have been putting in their work. * Up to this time, owing to the tactics of Mr. Taft's managers, the election of delegates has mainly been in states and districts that were regarded as certain for their candidate. From this on there will be "sure" districts of other candidiates heard from. Illinois will play a prominent part in the field next week when her state convention will meet and declare for Speaker Cannon, and several of her districts will take similar action. Two district conventions will be held in that doubtful state will probably become apparent. Rhode Island will hold her state and district conventions next Thursday, and the result may show whether the Taft claims in New England are well founded. A state convention will be held in Tennessee next Wednesday, and Porto Rico will declare its choice next Saturday. WHEN A PERSON USES RAILROAD TRACKASFOOTPATH WHEN A PERSON USES RAILROAD TRACKASFOOTPATH "A person using a railroad track as a footpath for his convenience, elsewhere than at a public crossing, and injured by a train while so doing, cannot recover damages, unless the company is guilty of gross and wanton negligence," finds the supreme court in the case of Melton, administrator, against the C. & O. R. R. Co., in an appeal brought up from the circuit court of Kanawha county. "Signals or lights or watchmen are not required on a backing train elsewhere than at a public crossing to warn trespassers using the track for their own convenience as a footpath." The case in connection with the foregoing was that of the administrator of the late Peter Myers, killed by being struck by a train on the C. & O. Judgment for $2,000 was given in favor of the plaintiff, and the railroad company took an appeal. The presumption is that Myers was killed at a public crossing. Calhoun County Goes for Scherr Reports received in the city last night are to the effect that Auditor Scerrer got the delegates to the state convention selected yesterday in Calhoun county. A mass convention of the republicans of Calhoun was held at Arnoldsburg and the eight delegates were named. One of the Scherr leaders reported by phone last night that the convention adopted instructions that the delegates vote for the auditor for the nomination for governor. Colored Club The colored people of London and Hugheston have organized a club known as the Protective Independent club of London and Hugheston. The club has a membership of 31 and will grow rapidly. The following are the officers: President, S. B. Graves; vice-president, A. L. Schaver; treasurer, James Brown; secretary, C. T. Burke; assistant secretary, Wm. Brown and master-at-arms William Holmes. With money to burn, any fool with both eyes shut can find matches in unlimited supply. THE ADVOCATE WE CHLERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWSY NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 YEAR RESTRICTION Of Suffrage in S Upheld by A man President of Uni- lversity of Virginia Thinks Suffrage Constitution in Virginia and Elsew- Has Been Wise. New York, March 22.—An optimistic view of conditions and affairs in the southern states was taken by President Edwin A. Alderman, of the University of Virginia, who addressed the Clivic Forum at Carnegie hall last night, President Alderman's topic was "The Growing South," and he traced the progress of education and the impressive self-reliant effort of the southern states to "transform the economic and social life, to master the weapons of an industrial civilization and to breathe easily the spirit of twentieth century Americanism without sacrificing their deepest political and social institutions." In discussing the Negro question the speaker cited John Morley, who said that the problem could not be solved and admitted that Morley might be right, but insisted that it was a problem that practical men must face. It was an American question, he said, in a very concrete sense. He defended suffrage restriction, adding: "When all of its ragged edges and incidental injustices have been worn away the suffrage regulations of the south in the last decade will be seen to have been wise and philosophical." Mr. Alderman gave six premisses regarding the regulations of the Negro in the south. The first was that the white man must be in control; the next, absolute social separation; third, the determination to develop the Negro in manual and industrial arts; next, the determination that no form of slavery shall creep into the new form of southern life; fifth, that it having been settled that the Negro has humanity he shall be trained to citizenship in the best condition and that the south is the place where his training shall be conducted most intelligently. The sixth was that the south should investigate the Negro problem in all its aspects, with an intelligent interest in the development of the individual. M'Clintic Returns Much Pleased With the Outlook Attorney Geo. W. McClintic, candidate from Kanawa county for judge of the supreme court of appeals, has just returned from a trip to the central portion of the state, where his candidacy was given much encouragement, and Mr. McClintic returns home very well satisfied with his prospects to secure the nomination for the office to which he is aspiring. Since the announcement of his candidacy several months ago, Mr. McClintie has been the recipient of many warm proffers of support, coming from friends in every section of the state, so at the present time it is almost conceded that the Charleston attorney will secure the nomination. With the judicial and delegate convention at Parkersburg only five weeks away, it looks as if it were certain that Mr. McClintie's name will be found on the next republican state ticket as one of the candidates for judge of the supreme court of appeals. The manner in which the press has portrayed his candidacy to the people of the state makes it an evident truth that his ability is recognized throughout the whole state, and further that he is entitled to the recognition at the hands of the republican party, which he has served long and well. TRAINMEN. Enforcement of "Jim Crow" Law is Causing Conductors Much Guthrie, Okla., March 1. "Who is a negro." This question is bothering conductors on all of the railroads in Oklahoma since the "Jim Crow" law went into effect. Many of the conductors contend their inability to distinguish between the different colored races. Some of these passengers are allowed to ride as white people, while others are put in the Negro cars. Fearing damage suits, the conductors refuse to disturb persons regarding whose condition of birth they are in doubt. It has been suggested that the only solution of the difficulty would be the passage by the legislature of a general law excluding all persons other than caucasians from the white man's car. --- CORRESPONDENCE DIXIE MINSTRELS CORRESP HUNTINGTON. The greatest reception of the season was given by Eureka Lodge, No. 131, of Elks, at the K. of P. hall, Friday evening, March 20th. Between 300 and 400 persons were in attendance. The hall was beautifully decorated, ferns and palms made the building look like a vast tropical garden. The dignity and the refinement of the guests was like that displayed at social functions at the White House. W. O. Terry, of Charleston, was in the city, Friday, to attend the Elks banquet. Rev. S. R. Bullock, of Charleston, exchanged pulpits with Rev. S. A. Thurston, Sunday. Mrs. Eva Edmonds was taken suddenly ill, Sunday night. Billy Kersands and troupe were guests of the Elks, Friday evening. The reception given Rev. Venture at the M. E. church, Monday night was quite a success. Mrs. C. C. Barnett and her grand mother, Mrs. Katherine Viney, are relatives at Gallipoli, Ohio J. W. Mahanes made a flying trip to Virginia this week. McKENDREE Mrs. Sarah Johnson left Friday night for Baltimore to attend conference. Mrs. Lucy Nicholas, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah Johnson, has gone to Clifton Forge Va., to visit her aunt, Mrs. Mattie Moody. James Johnson has gone to White Sulphur Springs, to visit his sister, Mrs. Mamie Crawford. Nishell Young left for Washing ton, D. C., Monday, for a two weeks vacation. Scott Smith, who was badly burned, died at McKendree hospital March 23, after two weeks' suffer ing. Mathew Pickles also died at McKndree, and was taken to Virginia for burial. Thomas Martin, of Thayer, was a visitor at McKendree last week. Robert Young was very much indisposed last week from acute indigestion. David Davidson, of Sanford, was calling on Miss Annie Johnson, Sunday. FAYETTEVILLE Miss A. M. Rotan was guest of her parents, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. J. W. White, of "Itd Star," is the guest of relatives this week. D. W. Calloway, teacher at Cotton Hill, was seen in our town, Saturday. Mrs. E. M. Dandridge, of Quinnimont, made a flying trip to our town, Friday. W. H. Wilkerson was in town on business last week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Rotan, March 17th, a boy. Rev. J. H. Anderson left Tuesday for Baltimore to attend conference. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Harte were made happy by the arrival of a daughter March 16th. Mrs. J. B. Washington and son Homer were guests of Mrs. B. F. Turner and family, of Kaymoor Sunday. INSTITUTE Born, to Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Burgess, a daughter. John Riddle made a business trip to Charleston, Thursday. Miss Hattie Peters spent several days at Institute during the past week, the guest of her uncle, Byrd Prillerman. Misses Minnie Burk and Aristis Johnson, of Charleston, attended the Y. M. C. A. entertainment at the West Virginia Colored Institute. Miss Minnie Carr, of Marietta, O., registered at the West Virginia Colored Institute. Thursday. She was accompanied by her mother, who spent the day visiting the various departments of the school. The Burlew DIY MINST Best All Star Watch for the Parade at Noon Alexander Henderson paid Institute a short visit, Friday afternoon. Miss Lillian Culumns left for new home, Thursday. President J. Mellenury Jones left for Baltimore, Tuesday. Miss Hazel Dillard was the guest of Miss Amelia Lowry from Friday to Sunday evening. Miss Ruth Banks returned Friday. Miss Ethal Jones and Mr. Andrew Brown were entertained at 6 o'clock dinner, Friday, by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lowry. F. D. Cambric, Mason Burke and E. D. Law were among the out-of-town guests who attended the Y. M. C. A. entertainment, Friday evening. Miss Rosalyd Friend spent Sunday at home. Miss Henrietta James registered at the West Virginia Colored Institute, Monday. Miss Ethel Jones left for her house in Rendville, Ohio, Saturday. Elmer Williams left for Wheeling, Saturday. Bayer Lee returned from Jane Lew, Monday morning. Rev. J. J. Tarner preached at the Baptist church, Sunday morning, and at the West Virginia Colored Institute, Sunday evening. E. M. Burgess and W. A. Spriggs spent Sunday evening in Charleston. CLARKSBURG. Mrs. Lottie Brown is greatly improved in health at this writing. The St. Patrick's social, given by the B. W. Arnett club, was largely attended, and proved a decided success, both socially and financially. On Sunday afternoon, Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins preached to the Morning Star club has proved itself a very church. The choir of Trinity M. E. Church furnished music. The Morning Star club has proved itself a very important factor in the financial affairs of the church. A liberal collection was lifted. Rev. O. T. Davis, of Buckhannon, preached three excellent sermons at Tride A. M. E. chapel, Sunday, the occasion being the regular quarterly service of the church. Goodized congregations were in attendance throughout the day, and the high-water mark, both spiritually and financially, was reached. The following excellent program was rendered under the auspices of the missionary society at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Sunday evening: Singing, choir. Prayer. Mrs. Sylvia Kent. Paper, The Wise Use of Time Mrs. Frances, Quarles. Duet, Miss Pearl Robinson and Maggie Lewis. Paper, Woman as a Missionary Dr. L. R. Whipper. Solo, Miss Adelie Wilkinson. Select reading, Mrs. Mattie Hill. Solo, Miss Virgile Farmer. Select reading, Miss Manie Johnson. Paper. Miss Julia Scruggs. The exercises were highly enjoyed by the large congregation. Rev. Jenkins' year of work here was crowned with unprecedented success; $2,186 was collected this year for all purposes, while the spiritual side of the church has been kept up equally as well. The large crowd in attendance attested to the popularity of Rev. eJenkins. During the serving of the supper, the junior orchestra furnished excellent music. The stewards and stewardesses of Trinity M. E. church gave a farwell reception in the lecture room of the church in honor of their pastor, the Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, who is closing out the work of one of the most successful years that the church has experienced during its entire history. An appropriate and interesting program was executed in the auditorium of the church to a large audience, consisting of the pastors members and friends of all the colored churches in the city, who were present to show their appreciation of Thursday, April 2 XIE TRELS Negro Show Bigger and Better Than Ever the very valuable service which the Rev. Dr. Jenkins has rendered, not only to his own church and people, but to the entire city. The Rev. J. E. Prior, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church, was master of ceremonies, and the happy manner in which he presided gave complete satisfaction. All the different departments of the church were represented. The following officers made some timely remarks: Aaron Wilson, on behalf of the stewards; William Fagan, on behalf of the board of trustees; Guy Ruffin, the Sunday school, and Nellie Wilson, the Junior Epworth League. Short addresses were made by Dr. W. S. Turner, Rev. G. T. Smith, pastor of Pride's chapel, A. M. E. church; Prof. J. W. Robinson, and the Rev. J. Edward Prior, of the Mt. Zion Baptist church. All spoke in the highest terms of Dr. Jenkins' work since he has been in our city and of their high appreciation of him as a man who stands for the best interests of all the people, regardless of denomination. The church choir rendered very excellent and appropriate music for the occasion. After the rendition of the program the audience retired to the lecture room, where a most delicious supper was served to a crowded house. The stewards and stewardesses, as well as the officers of the other departments of the church, need to feel proud of the splendid record they have made under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Jenkins. The entire people of Clarksburg are unanimous in their desire that the Rev. Jenkins will be returned to this charge, for he has proven himself a man among men. On Monday night a banquet was given by Clarksburg Star Lodge, K of P. A large crowd was in attendance. A sock social will be given at Pride A. M. E. chapel, Thursday evening. Jno. Lee, of Monongah, spent Sunday here with his family. Miss Sarah Bowman, who just closed a successful school term at Shinnston, spent Sunday here with friends, and left. Monday morning for her home at Massillon, Ohio. Mrs. Lee Turner, of Shinnston, spent Sunday here with relatives. Miss Mary Bowman, who teaches at Lumberport, spent Sunday here with friends. Jno. Burns is quite ill at this writing. Instead of regular preaching, there will be a temperance program at Pride A. M. E. chapel, Sunday evening. The following program was presented at the High School literary society, Friday afternoon: Singing, by the society. Quotations, all the society. Recitation, Anna May Washington. Solo, Ophelia Washington. Essay, The Emigration of the Mormons to Utah and the Result, Cora Gales. Recitation, Mary Jette. Singing, by the society. Esasy, Progress of the American Negro, Marie Miles. Debate, Resolved, That boys are more useful than girls. Affirmative, James Washington, Myledus Walker; negative, Lillian Jackson, Jennie Walker. Negative side won. Eagle, Jennie Walker. Critic, Cora Gales. Attendance honor roll of Water street high school for January; James Washington, Anna Washington, Ophelia Washington, Jennie Walker and Mitchell Wilkinson. Scholarship honor roll: Estella Walker, Cora Gales Mabel Rone, Lillian Jackson, Jennie Walker. ST. ALBANS. Miss Rhoda A. Wilson, teacher in the Garnett school at Charleston, spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs. Emma Buckingham and Mrs. Ora Brooks, of Winfield, are guests of Mrs. F. W. Morgan. Ed Straughther was somewhat indisposed last week. Miss Bessle Hare, of Winfield, spent a few days here last week with her cousin, Wyoma Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. Brown, of Charleston, came down, Tuesday, to visit the latter's mother. While here their home, with its contents, was totally destroyed by fire. The Rising Sun club gave an entertainment at the parsonage, Friday night, for the benefit of the church. D. A. Lipscomb spent a few days last week at home. J. W. Price was at Huntington on business Thursday. George Hare, of Winfield, spent Saturday and Sunday with Frank Morgan. Lon Wilson was home a few days last week, on account of sickness. Rev. D. Stratton, D. D., and Frank Harris are at home for a few days. Anderson Wilson, who has been at home sick for a few weeks, has sufficiently recovered to return to his work. CANTON, OHIO. Carnation Lodge. No. 71, K. of P., will hold its third annual thanksgiving services, Sunday, March 29, at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Rev. H. F. Fox presiding. Jno. Polley has gone to Franklin to visit relatives. Under the direction of Mrs. W. H. Adkins, assisted by Miss Ida Jackson, the St. Paul's Sunday school is preparing a splendid Easter pro- THE ADVOCATE. BEST FOR THE BOWELS If you haven't a regular, healthy movement of the bowels any day, you'll ill or will be. Keep your bowels open and be well. Force in the shape of violent physio or pill poison, in jangorous. The smoothest, easiest, most perfect way of keeping the bowels clear and clean is to take CANDY CATHARTIC Bacarets THIS WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good, Do Good News, Slacken, Weaken or Grime; 10, 25 and 50 cents per包. Write for free sample, and booklet on health. Address 433 Storling Romney Company, Chicago or New York. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN gram. The young people's choir, under the direction of James B. Titus, is doing efficient work. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Grimes and their daughter Sylvia entertained the Nonpareil musical and dramatic society at their beautiful home, on Springfield avenue, last Friday evening. A fine program was rendered. The society had as guest of honor, A. M. Park, state agent for the Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Co., of New York City. Mr. Park delivered a very able address, which was highly appreciated by all. After the program, a very tasty repast was served. The Syndicate social club will give its third dance and reception at Johnston's hall, on the evening of the 31st inst. Mrs. C. W. Richardson and D. A. Hall are on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Pemberton are no wquartered in their own home, now quartered in their own home, Mrs. Philip Hall has returned from a very pleasant visit to Washington, D. C. Mrs. A. H. Haith is convalescent. J. W. Liggins arrived from Zanesville, Monday morning. Miss Alice Liggins is training the Zion Sunday school at Massillon for Easter. C. W. Richardson, president of the Excelsior literary society, is making great success in the literary field. He announces many good things to follow. PARKERSBURG. Mrs. Isaac Custis entertained last Monday night, in honor of her guest, Mrs. Lynch, of Huntington. Mrs. Lynch was also entertained, Wednesday night, by Misses Rebecca Brown and Grace Wells. A. C. Alford, of Marietta, Ohio, and J. B. Fleming, of Rendville, Ohio, were pleasant visitors to Summer school last Monday. Both are old teachers, and expressed themselves as being highly pleased with their visit. Mrs. Sarah Griffin gave a surprise party in honor of Mrs. Wm. Ferguson, last Friday night, at the home of Mrs. Ferguson. A number of friends was invited, and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all. Mr. Monroe, of Belpre, Ohio, died quite suddenly, Tuesday evening of last week. He was interred in Rockland cemetery last Thursday afternoon. A call meeting of Vendetta Court, No. 5, O. O. C., was held Saturday afternoon, for the purpose of passing upon several applications for memborship. Vendetta is steadily increasing in membership. Jack Wilkinson, secretary of the State Teachers' Association of West Virginia, and a school book man of note, in company with our superintendent, made Sumner school a pleasant visit last Thursday morning. Under the management of Zach McClung and Mr. Dawson, a meeting was held last Thursday night, to perfect the organization of a brass band. From the calibre of musical men, they are getting together, it promises to be a grand success. H. D. Hazlewood returned Monday night from a visit to Clarkshburg schools. He reports a pleasant and profitable visit. Miss Bernardine Peyton, who was out of school, Monday and Tuesday of last week, on account of illness, was able to resume her work, Wednesday. Miss Virginia Madison, a member of the senior class, taught Miss Peyton's room very acceptably last Monday, during Miss Peyton's absence. The literary society of Summer high school rendered an excellent program last Friday afternoon. Quite a number of visitors were present. A copy of the Advocate can be obtained each Saturday from Harry Jefferson, agent, for 5 cents. Mrs. Wm. Ferguson left Tuesday for Baltimore, Md., to attend conference of M. E. church. Mrs. Jackson Berry, of Cambridge Ohio, is visiting her sisters, Mrs Wm. McClung and Mrs. Emma Dykes on Avery street. Mrs. Edward Roane, of Clarksburg, who was in the city-a few days last week, returned home. Saturday afternoon. In the will of the late Mrs. Monroe Jackson, $100 is left to Logan M. E. church. Rev. Warner preached a very able sermon at Logan M. E. church last Sabbath morning. At a call meeting of Vendetta Court, No. 5, O. O. C., held at the K. of P. hall last Tuesday afternoon, a number of applications were passed upon and the candidates were initiated Thursday night. 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 physic 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 Saturdays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. COVINGTON, VA. The Booker T. Washington club played East Lynne at Lowmoore, March 18, and Clifton Forge, March 19. At each place they had a full house. They are working in interest of the new church. Dr. Johnson spent Wednesday in Lowmoore, where he accompanied the Booker T. Washington club. Thomas Mason, of Wrightsville, who has been ill with consumption for some time, died of the dripped disease. Sunday evening, about six o'clock. His funeral was prescheduled at the residence of his parents. Monday, at 3 o'clock, by Rev. W. J. Hackett. His wife died of the same disease about three months ago. James Jackson, who has been ill, is convalescing. Mrs. William Neusome was indisposed. Sunday. A leap year banquet, given by the ladies last Tuesday evening, was quite a social affair. The color scheme for the occasion was green, with favors of shamrock. The carriages began running at 8 o'clock, and made their last trip about 3:30, when the last couples left very reluctantly. Music for the evening was furnished by Miller's orchestra, which was seated on an elevated three-cornered platform, hidden behind a bank of evergreen. The costumes of all were beautiful, and each lady vied with the other in being courteous to the gents. There were about 170, consequently it would be inconvenient to give the names. The menu consisted of ham, chicken, potato salad, slaw, deviled eggs, cheese, pickles, olives, ice cream, cake, oranges, black coffee. Mrs. Julia Mitchell is preparing to organize the Daughters of Pocahontas. T. T. Anthony visited his wife, Monday evening. Sterry, Robert, Ruth and Fred Smith visited their father at Hot Springs, Sunday. Sherman Smith spent Sunday at Hot Springs. Miss Sophia Mills is very ill in West Virginia, near Gary, where she has been teaching school. Her father hopes to bring her home this week. Mrs. Lucy Jackson and daughter Etchel were Sunday guests of Mrs. S. H. Denson. Mrs. Millie Patterson spent several days in Lowmoore this week. R. A. Smith, of Hot Springs, was guest of his family, Friday evening. Mrs. Burke, mother of C. R. Beale, spent a week visiting friends at her home in Natural Bridge. Rev. W. J. Hackett, C. R. Beale, and J. H. Walker were in Clifton Forge, Thursday, to see East Llyne. Mrs. Lula Grant and Rev. Anderson spent some hours, Sunday, with Mrs. Lizzie Rucker, on Allegheny avenue. MASILLON, OHIO. About 50 friends gathered at the home of J. H. Lowry, 105 S. Canal street, in honor of his 40th birthday. Price Holley and Ephraim Slaughter were the toast masters. Mr. Lowry responded to the toast St. Patrick. In the meantime a delicious supper was being prepared; Turkey, chicken, oysters, cake, ice cream and champagne was the bill of fare. Many nice presents were received and letters and telegrams of congrat- FORED INSTITUTE d, W. Va. Normal Institute for stud at Bluellfield town of the south on the Norfolk 5 miles east of Ken FIELD INSTITUTE Buildings, Beautiful es Pleased rooms, a reading room sup- pared at a good library, and a physical the surroundings. Board $8.00 per ents, rates very low to non-resident unequalled opportunity for young can always find profitable empo- holidays and on Saturdays. nation, write the Principal. R. P. SIMS. ulations. J. W. Johnson, deacon of the Shiloh Baptist church, announced, Sunday, that within a few more months Massillon will rejoice in the purchase of a Shiloh Baptist church property and building. The church property is located on Charles street, south of Main street. Deeds have been made and preparations are under way for construction. The ladies 'auxiliary of the A. M. E. Zion church gave a social and library program. Thursday evening. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Leave your order for the Advocate at N. C. Hawkins, confectionery and news stand. Mabel Loyny and Mrs. M. L. Smith a Select readings, lington Thompson, Solos, Mrs. L. L. trud, Meyera, Mrs. Refreshments was attendance was pro sum raised. A boom has been number of admiring way of political p HOTEL Rev, Puller, D. D., LL. D., of Rochester, Pa., assisted by the Rev. W. Nelson, of Beaver Falls, Pa., ordained Rev. J. H. Smith, of the Shiloh Baptist church, Thursday evening, t 7:30 o'clock. Benjamin Raimey, deacon, was also ordained. Rev. Smith stood an average of 95 percent. The ordination sermon was preached by Dr. Nelson; Dr. Puller delivered the charge. A reception was held at the home of the Rev. J. H. Smith, 35 N. Mill street in honor of the occasion. An excellent entertainment was given, Monday evening, at 7:30 o'clock, at the Shiloh Baptist church, by the ladies aid society, in honor of Rev. J. H. Smith. An interesting literary program was arranged and conducted by Mrs. M. 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Both Phones Prof. and Mrs. Cook spent several days in town last week. Mrs. Lucas Dennis was called to Rippon last week by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Carrie Herbert. The remains of Mrs. Amanda Keets was brought here last week from Hedgesville, W. Va., for interment. Mrs. Frank Ryan, of Norfolk, Va., was the guest of Mrs. Brady on Sunday and Monday of this week. Rev. Samuel Bean, of Martinsburg, has made several flying visits to the Ferry recently. POWELLTON. B. F. White, M. D., was seen in town, Monday, the 9th. Mr. Lacy, formerly of this town, was here last week, representing the Globe Association. Miss Cornelia F. Spears closed her school, Friday afternoon, the 13th, and on the following evening she gave an entertainment for the benefit of the school library. She raised $11.45. Our regular church meeting was held on Saturday evening, the 14th. Our pastor filled his pulpit on the third Sunday at the usual hours in the morning and evening, with two very interesting sermons. Music was furnished by the choir, with Eldridge Harvey, organist. J. V. Coleman, of Mt. Carbon, was here last Wednesday, in the interest of his candidacy for justice of the peace. The church aid met with Miss C. F. Spears, Thursday, 19th I. S. White and James Willis, tailors of Montgomery, were in our town Saturday. The church aid was the instigation of a leap year party, which took place in the hall, Saturday night, 21st. It proved to be quite a success. The hall was nicely arranged by the ladies, and their part of selecting company and entertaining was well played and greatly enjoyed. The luncheon was very dainty and nicely served. A good sum of money was taken in for the benefit of the church, which seems to be the main object and greatest pleasure of the lady workers of Powellton. The sum taken in was $56.87. We enjoyed the presence of I. S. White, of Montgomery, in our Sunday school, Sunday. Mrs. Lillie Fairfax is indisposed at this writing. ALDERSON. J. M. Trice, F. W. Hopkins and James Hargrove were in Ronceverte last week, to arrange for the interment of a deceased brother of the G. U. of O. F. Mrs. Emma Crawford is on the men, after an illness of several days. The entertainment given by the ladies of the M. E. church, in honor of the pastor, Rev. A. Beck, on Tuesday, was well attended and quite a success. Mrs. Chas. Lewis, of Ronceverte, was in our city several days in the interest of the Order of Pocahontas. She was the guest of Mrs. Jesse Smith. Mrs. Daisy Carter entertained the church aid last Thursday evening. The attendance was large and the members spent one of the most delightful evenings of the season. The M. E. church was occupied by a large audience on Sunday evening to hear the farewell discourse of Rev. A. Becks. The sermon was replete with wholesome advice and was very impressive. Rev. Becks left for conference with full salary and a handsome suit of clothes, a present from his congregation. Since he has been pastor here he has done noble work, and leaves behind a record as an earnest church worker and exemplary Christian. J. S. Hargrove, who has been quite ill with the grip, is able to be out. Walter Banks has returned from Fayette. Cary Carter and Lewis Banks left Tuesday for Baltimore to attend the annual conference. FAIRMONT Mrs. Mound Harris returned, Friday evening, from Pennsylvania, and is on the sic list. Mrs. Harry Jennings, of Wheeling, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. W. L. Scott. Mrs. E. L. Morton entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Rev. B. B. Martin and Mr. B. P. Ryalls, of Norfolk, Va. Rev. B. B. Martin preached his farewell sermon, Sunday, and left for conference, Tuesday. Rev. Martin has had a prosperous year here, and has the wish of the entire congregation and community for his return. Rev. Coleman preached in the afternoon. Chas. Nelson and Chas. Fletcher were business visitors to Pittsburg last week. Marlon Lodge, No. 40, K. of P., initiated eight members into the fraternal mysteries on last Wednesday. The musical and supper given on last Wednesday by Mrs. Ella Allen, for the benefit of the M. E. church, was a decided success and well attended. Harry Williams and James Taylor are convalescing at this writing. WINONA. Cary Jones is on the sick list. Mrs. Sallie Agee is still on the sick list. Albert C. Caul was In Fayetteville, Saturday and Monday, on business. 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. GEM PHARMACY Corner Washington & Dickinson Streets. CHARLESTON W. VA. THE ADVOCATE. T. L. Sweeney is meeting with great success in his school work Stanley McNorton was in town last week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ellison are guests of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Jones. The missionary club rendered the following program last Saturday afternoon: The relation of Christians to the world, Matt, 5:1-16. Select reading, Mrs. Rosa Hale. Essay, Mrs. A. C. Caul. Recitation, Mrs. Minnie Young. Music, Beulah Land. Declamation, Rev. E. Bowles. Music. Benediction, by Rev. J. E. Bowles. PAGE. Sam Dandridge was here, Saturday, visiting his brother, J. W. Dandridge. James, the son of Mrs. Henry Henderson, is quite ill at their home on 8th street. H. H. Washington, R. W. Snead and J. W. Dandridge spent Saturday in Montgomery. The B. Y. P. U. held their monthly program, Sunday, as follows: Scripture and prayer, by R. W. Snead. Quotations, by the members. Singing, America. Recitation, A Kiss to Mamma, Sedolia Jones. Recitation, The Whistle and Hoe, Miss Lola Washington. Singing. Recitation, What Will Mother Say? Gladys Jones. Recitation, Don't Give Up, Miss Margaret Walker. Recitation, Violets, Virginia Bolden. Singing. When is a man qualified to preach? J. W. Dandridge. Closing song, by the choir. Calvin Curtley, B. Harris and Ernest Calloway are absent from town this week. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Earley returned home, Saturday. Joe Hunter spent Friday and Saturday in town. L. Miller and Scott Henley, of Eagle, were in town, Saturday. Geo. Lewis is on the sick list. WINIFREDE Mrs. Jas, I. Thomas spent the week in Charleston, visiting friends and relatives: J. A. Graves has gone to his home at Greensboro, N. C. Little Virginia Giles has been ill the past week. Miss Mattie Brook, of Charleston, is spending a few days here, visiting relatives. B. B. Allen is able to be out again after a short illness with grip. Mrs. E. M. Francis entertained a few friends. Thursday. Those present were: Miss C. L. Stewart, Messrs. Robert and Frank McDaniel and H. A. Pennywell, of Pittsburg. Miss Sallie Hawkins, of Malden, spent Saturday and Sunday here, the guest of Miss Estella Mitchell. Mrs. Alice Thomas has returned from Charleston, where she spent a few weeks. J. H. Watt has been ill the past few days with grip. H. E. Harris, of Decota, passed here, en route to Cabin Creek, Saturday. Ed Robinson has been confined to his bed the past week with grip. WESTON. Mrs. Robinson and daughter, of Clarksburg, were here last Sunday, calling on friends. Mrs. Violet Smith entertained at dinner on last Sunday. The following persons were present: Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Griffith, Mrs. Mary Hubard, Misses Ollie Lee and Maud GEM PHI and see our Alex Bailey left last Tuesday for ployment. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lacy and children were guests of Mrs. Caroline Lacy, of Haleville, last Sunday. Mrs. Lily Green, of Clarksburg, spent a few days of last week here with her mother. The waffle supper at the parsonage on last Monday night was well attended and heartily enjoyed. Thomas Wellman, of Latrobe, Pa., was the guest of Mr. Eajley several days last week. Russell Moulton, of Buckhannon, spent Sunday here with his parents. Miss Mary Smith was quite sick several days last week. Nelson Perkins, of Sutton, spent the latter part of last week here with his mother. He was on his way to Toronto, Canada. BUCKHANNON. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lewis visited Weston friends last Tuesday. Rev. O. T. Davis went to Clarksburg, Saturday, to assist Rev. Smith hold quarterly meeting. Miss Georgia Sutton is on the sick list. Rev. J. A. Reid preached his farewell sermon, Sunday night, and left Monday to attend conference, which is to be held in Baltimore. Died, at her home, March 18, Mrs. William Lyda. Mrs. Lyda's death was caused by pneumonia, and came as a shock to her many friends. She was a loving mother and a devoted wife, and loved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and four children, her mother and a host of friends. The ladies 'aid society met with Miss Jeanette Powell, Friday afternoon. After the business of the society was over, a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. Miss Cora Taylor was hostess to the whist club last Tuesday evening. Miss Gayetta Johnson, of Fairmont, is visiting relatives here. Waldo Smith and Edgar Williams are working in Newberg. MT. HOPE R. E. Hill has returned from Charleston, where he had been under treatment for his eyes. Mrs. Nannie Hill is visiting relatives at Aledrson. George Ware spent Sunday at Hinton. H. A. Johnson left Monday for Piedmont, where he will spend a few days with his brother, and from there he will go to Baltimore to attend the Washington annual conference. The condition of Mrs. Minnie Greene remains about the same. The order of Red Men is preparing for a grand time on April 9th. We are glad to announce that Mrs. Julia Hundley and Garrie Garland, who are patients at Sheltering Arms Hospital, are convalescing, and will be able to return in a few days. Rev. Deans preached at Macdonald Sunday. Rufus Bailey, age 26, died, Monday, at Kilsythe of a week's illness of fever. The community at large is sorry to know of his sad demise. His remains were conveyed to his home in Virginia. CARBON A number of our people attended the supper at the Red Men's hall, Saturday night. Rev. Meadows was with us last Thursday night, and preached an excellent sermon. The band gave a supper, Saturday night, which was well attended. G. W. Dickerson left for his home in Ceredo last Tuesday, to be gone a few days. Sunday evening, after Sunday school, we organized a choir—T. G. Agnew, leader; A. J. Woods and J. A. Wilson, instructors. 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 depo young men an military educ they can get way, thus m better and citizens. this department men are re rery education can get in thus making and more ns. 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 widows, daw sisters of Kn ited for the poses of life. s the wives, laws, daughts of Knight, or the comin 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 deceased Knight If there is no locality, confer utility Grand Chanc district or write Charleston, W. V upon which a lodge s department ing out thou is annually news and hei d Knights. is no lodge confer with d Chanceilo r write S. W on, W. Va., f which to 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 Cabell Republicans Are Harmonious In a convention that was remarkable for its harmony and enthusiasm, the republicans of Cabell county, yesterday afternoon, passed resolutions instructing the delegates chosen at the meeting to the congressional nominating convention and the Parkersburg delegate and judicial convention to vote for the nomination of Hon. James A. Hughes for congress and Judge E. S. Doolittle of the Cabell county circuit, court for judge of the supreme court of appeals. WHO are the patrons of our SAVINGS DEPART 1 Breadwinners, striving to accumu- provide for old age. 2 Boys and Girls, learning practical and dimes in one of our home ba- 3 Those with idle funds awaiting o 4 Those who want some ready cash, desire that cash to be earning so If YOU belong to any of these cla- open an account at the KANAWHA BANKING tons of our US DEPARTMENT striving to accumulate a fund age. learning practical economic one of our home banks. the funds awaiting other ent some ready cash always a h to be earning some income to any of these classes, let at the A BANKING & T 1 Breadwinners, striving to accumulate a fund to buy a home or provide for old age. If YOU belong to any of these classes, let us explain how to open an account at the Charleston, W. Va. --- PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS Copyrights &c. Anyone sending a sketch and description are quickly ascertain our common free whether an inventor is probably patentable. Communications suitably confidential. HANDBROOK & Co. sent free. Oldest agency for occurring patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handcomly illustrated weekly. Largest collection of any scientific journal. Terns, $2 year; four months. $1. Sold by all newdealer. MUNN & Co. 361Broadway, New York Branch Office. 625 F. 51st, boston, D. C. RTMENT? mulate a fund to buy a home or local economy by saving nickels banks. other investments. or always at hand, and yet who come income. classes, let us explain how to NG & TRUST CO. --- FOR SHERIFF. I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. Your support is solicit ed. S. P. SMITH. FOR SHERIFF. I 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. R. B. CASSADY. FOR ASSESSOR I hereby announce myself as a candidate for nomination for the office of Assessor of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary, to be held May 16th. A. M. WOOLBEDGE FOR COUNTY CLERK FOR COUNTY CLERK. I hereby announce myself as a candidate 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 JUDGE. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Judge of the Intermediate Court of Kanawha county, subject to the Republican primary to be held May 16th, 1908. HENRY K. BLACK. CLERK OF COUNTY COURT. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for Clerk of the County Court of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the republican county primary to be held on the 16th day of May, 1908, and respectfully ask the voters of the county to examine fully into my record before casting their votes. MARSHALL A. MORRIS. FOR CIRCUIT CLERK I am a candidate for clerk of the circuit and intermediate courts of Kanawha county, subject to the action of the republican primary to be held May 16th. E. E. HOOD. FOR CIRCUIT CLERK I desire to announce my candidacy for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the voters of Kanawha county at the republican primaries to be held on the 16th of May. IRA H. MOTTESHEARD. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for the position of Judge of the Intermediate Court of Kanawha county subject to the republican primaries to be held on May 16, and respectfully solicit the support of my friends. CYRUS T. HALL. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF FAYETTE COUNTY. To the Votess of Fayette county: I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Fayette county, subject to the republican primaries. GEORGE LOVE. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY To the Voters of Kanawha county: I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Kanawha county, subject to the republican primaries to be held May 16, 1908. FRANK C BURDETTE CLERK OF THE COUNTY COURT I hereby announce my candidacy for Clerk of the Kanawha County Court, subject to the decision of the primary election to be held May 16 1908. The support of my friends is carnestly solicited. Respectfully. L. C. MASSEY. March 7, 1908. THE COMING OF WILLYUM. Sunday night, William Jennings Bryan, the Peerless, the Boy Orator of the Platte, the Poo Bah, the Great I Am of the Democratic party, spoke in the opera house in this city and thereby hangs a tale—one of the villian-still-pursued her, heart throbb from the rise of the certain till the going down thereof kind. Upon the announcement of the coming of the bell-wether, the black sheep of the flock donned their holiday attire—even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these—extended their chests and joined the ever-increasing crowd at the door, ready to extend unto William the glad hand. Conspicuous in the vast throng were the colored democratic officeholders—the two sanitary police officers and the hostler of the fire department—the courish ward boss and his satellites. The doors were opened, then—but why publish their humiliation? But in a more serious vein. We wonder what thinks the Prince of Peace? the subject of Mr. Bryan's discourse, of the meeting Sunday night. Here was held a meeting for His their disappointment to a hard-hearted, jeering world? Sympathy forbids our least mention of the fact that no Negroes—not even the sanitary officers, nor the hostler, nor the ward boss, nor his satellites—were admitted. What cared the blue-coated minion of the law, who guarded the portals, that the sanitary officers wore their livery of servitude, that the boss was surrounded by the goods which he delivered on election day at five dollars per head? "Get the hee hence! Avaunt! No Negroes allowed!" tell from his stern lips and the colored contingent of the democratic party slowly and silently 'sled away, unhonored, unwept, unsung. Brethren, we sympathize with you, we even weep for you, and in your hour of despair we advise you to stop monkeying with the buzz saw, glory and honor under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association. The speaker dwelt eloquently upon the persecutions of the Master, so we are told, and deplored the scarcity of men willing to sacrifice their lives for the upbuilding of His kingdom in heathen lands. At the very moment human beings were standing outside, denied admission simply because of the accident of birth. Among them were lives to be bettered, souls to be saved; voices to add to the pean of praise of Him who died on Calvary's cross. Is there ahy wonder that those we are wont to call heathens look upon our proffered aid with suspicion, when they hear that we draw the color line even when we assemble to worship the Most High? That a black man can not sit in the same building with a white man to learn the lesson of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. Are they not justified in thinking that this solicitude for the welfare of the heathen on Greenland's icy mountain or India's coral strand a mere sham? simply hypocritical buncomb? "Go ye into all the world and preach my gospel," said the Master, How far Mr. Bryan and the local Young Men's Christian Association have drifted from primitive Christianity their Sunday night meeting shows. BACKSLIDINGS Notwithstanding there has been and is yet a most unusual and we may add graftying unanimity of the race press in standing by Senator Foraker, yet the voicelessness of one of the claim-it-all press bureaus which is serving another presidential candidate, especially since Foraker apparently lost out in the Ohio primaries, has caused a few of the thinner-blooded editor-friends of the senator to "weaken a little under the strait" Mr. Roosevelt said of the colored troops at San Juan Hill, and (quoting him still further, from memory) they are "drifting towards the rear." The Charletson (W. Va.) Advocate is one of these. In all probability it is somewhat influenced by both the attitude and the motives of its patron saint, Booker T., of whom it says: "Mr. Washington is conservatism personified, and will know, beyond the shadow of a doubt, which way the procession is headed, before he gets into the band wagon." As our German friend used to say: "Birds mit one fedder likes to schiepe on one roost."—F. H. M. Murray in the Horizon. Suppose, simply for the sake of argument, the Advocate "is somewhat influenced by both the attitude and the motives" of Booker T. could it follow a better leader? Mr. Washington is one of the few who have done big things. Can as much be said of the Horizon, Mr. F. H. M. Murray, or any of his ilk? Our acquaintance with Mr. Murray is very limited. We know him only as the editor of a little patent-back sheet—the Home News of Alexandria, Va., which ended a precarious existence some years ago. We have heard that he holds down a stool in the war department, where he never winks without leave, and is a prominent member of the Niagara movement. We know that he is a winer, a give-me-liberty or give-me-death sort of fellow, who engages in such foot stunts as walking around John Brown's fort in his bare feet. But what has Mr. Murray done that men should fall down and worship him, or even be influenced by his mouthings? As to our attitude on the question of the republican nominee for the presidency, we stand flat-footed upon the same grounds we have always held. We shall support the nominee, whoever he may be. We entertain as kindly feelings toward Mr. Foraker as do those whose protections of fealty have been much longer and louder than ours, but we are not indulging in any pipe dreams nor shall we give aid and comfort to the candidate of the party, every representative of, which in the lower house voted for Jim crow cars in the District of Columbia, where Mr. Murray lives and has his being. WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH ELSE? The Negroes of this district must have a representative in the state legislature, and that man should be one who is interested in his people enough to bring something to pass that will be of some account to his constituent'. Hon. T. L. Sweeny, of Fayetteville, is possibly the best man who can be named for that position. He is a deep thinker, a ready writer, and scholar. The manner in which he conducts his legal business recommends him to the people for their support. Since he has announced his candidacy, let us see that he is elected with the understanding that he is to carry out the wishes of his constituents.—The Sentinel. We ask to know, as Togo would put it, what's the matter with J. M. Ellis. Of course, the Sentinel does not say that there is anything wrong with the gentleman from Fayette county—the sole representative in the legislature of the Negroes of West Virginia, but it is as plain as the hair on a dog's tail that he has tor, in a manner to win, if he does not conducted himself, as a legislator merit, the unanimous approval of his constituents, according to the Sentinel. It's no star chamber secret that Mr. Ellis was not the leader of the House, nor, in fact was any other man, for the House had no leader. But on measures which affected the Negroes of the state in general and those of Fayette in particular, he did as much as any Negro could do. His services were invaluable in defeating the iniquitous Evan's James Crow bill. He was largely instrumental in securing the same privileges for Negro normal graduates as are accorded those from white institutions, and he voted with the party on all other questions affecting the commonweal. The Advocate has no knowledge of his part in securing the appropriation for the West Virginia Seminary and College, the vetoing of which may have given rise to the Sentinel's thinly veiled hostility. In the absence of any other information, it appears that some one is "sore" for reasons which are mostly personal. So, again, we ask, what's the matter with Ellis? FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS TO GARNETT SCHOOL TEACHERS. Last week we issued these instructions to the Garnett school teachers: In case of fire the Garnett school teachers will march their pupils from the building as orderly and expeditionally as possible, proceed to the third floor of the Mercer school building and descend the fire escape. These instructions having met with much adverse criticism, they are hereby annulled, cancelled and withdrawn. Instead, they will conduct their pupils with the aforesaid order and expedition to the Union school building and have them slide down the stair-rails. Says the Parkersburg Dispatch-News: Honestly, the Haitian situation is hardly less barbarous than if the turbulent little republic were a section of the lynching belt of the United States. This great and powerful government ought to step right in and restore civilized conditions. Restore civilized conditions where? in Hayti or the lynching belt? It would seem to be more consistent to clean our own back yards before launching out into a general scavenger business, but it's dollars to doughnuts the Dispatch-News does not look at it in that light. W. E. Burghardt DuBois, editor of advises the Negroes to vote for the one of the three Looks in the Horizon, democratic nominee, if Taft is nominated to lead the republican hosts. Would it be presumptuous of us to ask the professor if he will take the medicine he prescribes? If he has yet qualified to vote. The last report from Atlanta was that he was still numbered among the unregistered. Don't answer in blank verse, please. A litany will satisfy us. With regret we announce that Senator Benjamin Tillman's condition is such as to cause grave doubt whether he will be able to return to Washington during the present session of congress. If an Allwise Providence should see fit to remove him from our midst—— A man in a western state, last week, pulled his wife's tongue out by the roots because she talked too much. A rather heroic treatment, but who doubts its efficacy? BARROURSVILLE. Mrs. Lillie Smith and daughter, Goldie, returned home, Saturday, from a several days' visit to her brother, in Huntington. Mrs. Mary Beckly remains quite ill with la gripe. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Martin attended the banquet given by the Elk lodge in Huntington, Friday night. Misses C. Layne and Louise Smootz were guests of Miss Mary Hill, Sunday. Miss Bessie Hicks is able to be out again, after a severe attack of la gripe. Mrs. Annie Hill entertained Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hicks at dinner, Sunday. L. X. BROWN, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER, WILL GLADLY FURNISH ESTIMATES ON ALL STYLES OF BUILDINGS AND GUARANTEES SATISFACTION. IF YOU INTEND TO BUILD, WRITE ME AT INSTITUTE. W. VA. 1-2-161 THE CHARLESTON MAIL At the Nation's Capital Continued from page one gives the men one year from the time of the approval of the act in which to establish their innocence. Under this bill every right is restored, no salary is lost and the only requirement exacted is within easy reach of any man who is willing to give the president some reasonable assurance that he was not connected with the shooting-up of the now historic town of Brownsville. Since the guilt of no individual has been established, the logical outcome of the measure will be that reinstatement of practically every soldier who chooses to return to the fold. At last, it seems that a solution of this vexations problem has been reached, and the country can now turn its attention to other issues of pith and moment. The interstate commerce commission is hotter and hotter after the railroads of the south which are refusing to comply with the regulation providing that the accommodations for both races shall be equal. A recent investigation secretly set on foot by the commission developed that colored passengers are shamefully discriminated against by the transportation companies, being denied equal service in Pullman sleepers, diners and packed off into coaches scarcely fit for a dog to travel in, and that the colored waiting rooms are a disgrace to civilization. It is understood that the railroads, despite the carefully collected data presented by the commission, are denying each and every allegation, yet pleading in confession and avoidance, that the expense of furnishing equal accommodations is too great for them to meet, in view of the small volume of paying business supplied by the colored people in that section. It is given out, rather confidentially just now, that the commission is impatient over the disrespectful attitude of the railroads and that a hint has come from the White House to push things. This is to be done in the shortest possible time, and from what we can gather, some intensely interesting results will grow out of the situation before the sun is much higher in the heavens. If the administration and the interstate commerce commission can make race prejudice too expensive for the "crackers" to indulge in, we can get along all right with the better classes of southern white people. If the railroads and their bourbon accomplices must have separation based on color, let them go down in their greasy pocket books and pay the price demanded by the law. Lawyer W. H, H. Hart has been out in Oklahoma helping the valiant colored men and women of the new state to throttle the Jim Crow car. At the risk of his life he traveled up and down the country gathering evidence and made a masterly plea before the highest court at the capital, placing the matter in such a satisfactory state that, in his judgment, it will be little short of a miracle if the supreme court of the United States falls to side with him. Mr. Hart, who is the legal adviser of the National Afro-American Council, says the Negroes of Oklahoma are not content to compromise on separate cars, even if equal in all respects. It is their purpose, he says, to "kill jim crow, to exterminate him root and branch," and that no half-way measure will be acceptable. They will be satisfied with nothing short of the constitution of the United States, "from kiver to kiver." Dr. Booker T. Washington is still urging the masses of the race to bestir themselves to raise the balance remaining due on the mortgage hanging over the magnificent estate of the late Frederick Douglass at Cedar Hill. Anacostia, D. C. It is proposed by the Douglass Memorial Association to convert, the place into a national retreat and memorial hall—to be to the Negro people what Mount Vernon is to the whites, and the project is worthy of the race in whose name it is undertaken—worthy of the great man whose labors for his fellow men have earned for him the immortality of heroes. Dr. Washington is assisting the association to raise the emoney yet needed—something over $3,000—and as an encouragement, he has circulated a document showing the donors and the amounts they have given up to date. It is a roll of honor and the name of every Negro should have a place upon it. A small sum from each individual would wipe out the indebtedness in a day's time. Who is there among us that cannot or will not make a slight sacrifice to pay off the comparatively insignificant mortgage on so valuable a piece of property? Your correspondent suggests that a given Sunday be set apart within the next month and that a collection be taken in every church in the country, and that the amount, however small, be sent at once to Dr. Washington at Tuskegee. Let 20,000 Negroes contribute to the fund, and see how little each will have to give to make up the total. Let us "get busy" at once and bring this long-delayed duty to a respectable tending. Gen. J. Warren Keifer, of Ohio, has introduced a bill in congress for the relief of ex-Lieut. Henery Ossian Flipper, who graduated some years ago with honors from the West Point military academy, but who was "cashiered" out of the army on some MILITARY CENTER ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? an worker and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working for money, The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholdings were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write t othis office. LET YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU Pythian Mutual Investment Associaion --- Mr. C. J. Pickett, of the Capitol, is as popular as ever, and sees more lipolips, Saturday, to fill an appoint- people in a given amount of time, meet there, Sunday. than any other attacke of the big palace on the hill. He is indispen- spent Saturday and Sunday here the S. W.STARKS, President trivial charge, under circumstances strongly suggestive of race prejudice. Lient. Flipner has been laboring for nearly a generation to secure vindication, and it is earnestly hoped he will succeed this time. He is a skilled civil engineer, and has been engaged in business with great success for a number of years in the far southwest, making his headquarters at Nogales, Arizona. He is a gentleman of fine qualities, and the army will be the gainer by having him as a member of it. Simple justice demands his reinstatement. --- In recognition of his phenomenal work in adding 9,911 members to the Washington division of the United Order of True Reformers, Chief W. R. Griffin was given a grand reception last Thursday evening by the Chief's Aid Club of the district. Music was furnished by the Lyric orchestra of Howard university, and a genuine "love feast" was indulged in. Announcement was made that Mrs. M. E. Fennell, who has been secretary of the division for a number of years, had been promoted to the important post of private secretary to Grand Master W. L. Taylor, and will be stationed at Richmond. She was given a farewell testimonial, Saturday evening. Mrs. Sarah F. Lewis, of Anacostia, D. C., succeeds Mrs. Fennell as secretary: She has served most acceptably as correspondent for the Reformer, and is fully informed on every detail of the order. The suite of roonies engaged by Auditor Ralph W. Tyler for the convention period at Chicago are located in the Keystone hotel, and are the finest in that elegant hostelry. The Keystone is conducted in up-to-date style, by Mr. J. L. Fry, and his charming wife, who was formerly Miss Myrtle Hart, the noted harper, assists very materially in making its guests comfortable. Mr. Tyler's apartments will be open to all colored friends during the sitting of the great body at Chicago next June. sible to the well-being of his friend, and patron, Senator Cullom. Since it is known that the National Baptist convention is not to be held in New York, the feeling among Washingtonians is that it should go to Louisville, where it should have gone in the first place. Louisville is centrally located; it is in the heart of the Baptist territory, and the people are the most hospitable on earth. They have commodious churches, ample rooming facilities, and can take care of such an organization in a manner commensurate with its magnitude. It would be a miracle to carry the National Baptist convention to any small city, much as sentimental considerations may suggest such a course. Horace D. Slatter, the well-known correspondent, has gone to Pittsburgh to continue his journalistic labor, after a stay here of several weeks. The "out-of-towns" are numerous this week. Register W. T. Vernon has gone to Nashville, Tenn., to deliver the commencement address for the Meharry medical college. Auditor Ralph W. Tyler is on an important business trip to Ohio and West Virginia. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is off for an extended lecture tour of the south, and Clarence Cameron White is working toward Tuskegee, where he appears next week in conjunction with Mme. E. Azalla Hackley. The ministers of the M. E. church are attending the annual conference in Baltimore. The S. Coleridge Taylor choral society of 100 voices, under the direction of Prof. John T. Layton, will render "Hiawatha" at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, April 23. The premier soloists will be T. Willcott Swann, tenor, and W. H. Richardson, baritone, of Boston, and Mme. Kathryn Skeege, soprano, of Cleveland. PT. PLEASANT. THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1908 FOR MONEY FOR YOU? bank where you get no interest, keep-working For Money. a safe way, where it will be working six per cent. Interest—Your Money perer to give us an opportunity to put a picture of our building on the story brick building on one of the occupied by the Huntington Herald, second floor is used for office rooms, is sure to pay us well. After the ers were paid a dividend of six per the installment plan. Ask your agent K FOR YOU ual sociaion Charleston, W. Va. guest of her mother, Mrs. L. J. Colston. Templeton Green, of Brosia, spent Sunday in town, the guest of friends. Mrs. Chas, Bell took seriously ill, Friday, but is very much improved at this date. Rev. A. Peck has kindly consented to fill the pulpit at the M. E. church each Sunday until conference sends a pastor. Mr. and Mrs. John Stribling, who have been visiting in Columbus for the past two wesk, returned Saturday. Mrs. Caroline Banks, who has been quite ill for the past six weeks, is improving rapidly. Mrs. Clara Robertson, of Gallipolis, spent a few days of last week in town, the guest of relatives and friends. A number of young people gathered at the home of Mrs. L. J. Colston's to an impromptu affair, Friday evening. Various games of cards were tried in turn. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Flem Craig, of Wellsville, Ohio; Misses Agatha Alexander, Augusta Rison, Ida Craig; Joe Alexander, Charles and Julius Settles, Pearl Johnson and John Adams. Miss Lena Briggs spent Sunday in Gallipolis, the guest of relatives. HENRY SMITH'S NEW STORE NOW IN ORDER But a few finishing touches are needed before Henry Smith will have one of the most commodious and best appointed clothing stores in the city. His new rooms on the first and second floors of the Bradford building—the ones formerly occupied by Coyle & Richardson—are commodious and admirably adapted for the display of the immense stock of clothing and furnishings with which the tables and cases are filled. The best modern cases and fixtures for the protection of the goods, have been installed and Mr. Smith is well equipped to satisfy the increasing business of which the move is a good evidence. He has in stock the very latest in spring clothing for men and boys, and extends a cordial invitation to old as well as prospective patrons to visit his new quarters. --- ‘THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1908. SWE RMN K KEANE CECH ECR CY We have , a new line af GAS : ; STAND ‘LAMPS Come in and: - look them | over . 5 COFFEY | Plumbing Co. | Quarrier St., near Capitol | baeaseseeasenseaessasasens CHURCH AND LODGE DIRECTORY nee First Baptist Chureh, Rev. S. R. Rullock, pastor.— Services Sunday at 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday schoo}, 2:30 p.m.; B. ¥. P.U., 6:30 p. m.t Communion the ‘first Sunday of exch 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, Chureh, Rey. J. W. Waters, pastor.—Services Sunday at 11:00 a, m. and 7:30 p, m.; Sunday school, 2:30; Class, 4:00 and Bp- worth’ League, 6:30 p.m; Class meetings, Monday, Tuesday and Fri- day at 8:00 p.m: Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8:00 p. m.: Young People’s prayer meeting Tuesday at 8:00; Chureh Aid No, 1 meets every Thursday; Chureh Aid No. 2 meets Fridays: “The Lifters and Willing Workers meet Thursday evening, Knights of Pythias, Capital City Lodge No. 1 meets the fivst and third’ ‘Thursday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall UB. Rice, ©. 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.; H.R. Carter, K. of R&S, Uniform Rank, Carlon Ca.Nq.. 1, and, Mauptain State Co. No. 50 meet the second and fourth Friday nights at the K. of P. Mall. Wa Jackson, Capt, Co, No. 1; William Jefferson,’ Recorder. M.A. Holmes, Capt. Co,’ No. 20, Order of Calanthe. Phyllis Wheatley Court No. 1 tects the second and fourth Tuesday nights of each month at the K. of P, Hall. Mrs. Mattie Moss, W. C.; Mrs. M. J. Hazlewood, 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. AKA WM. Washington Lodge No. 6, A. FP. & A. M., meets the first and third ¥Fri- | day nights of each month at the K. of PL Hall, J. HW. ‘Taylor, W. M.; | William Wright, See'y. | GU, 0. of 0. ¥. Kanawha Light Lodge No. 1637, G. U. O. of O. FP. meets at Franken- berger K. of P. Hall the first and Inet Monday higits of exch month N.C. Walton, N. G.; EL BL Rice, P. 8. Houschold of Ruth, Household af uth Nov Ls. meets, the first and third Tuesdays of each month at tha Frankenberger Hall. | Allen DelHonney, M. N. G.; Mrs. Liz- Ae Warnebore one = CHURCH AND LODGE DIRECPORY Independent Order of St. Takes | eotlannes Conn No Tete meatal the second and fourth Monday nights | AU ine ke of Wille” mere Te Gare ter, R. W. P. ©.; 0. A, Wells, Secy Independent Beneficial Order of Elks Kanawha Lodge, No. 130, meets the second and fourth Friday nights ot thw montheat the Kea Pal W. O. Terry, Exalted Ruler; Levi’, Campbell, Sees | Negro Killed By | Night Riders in Ky. Hopkinsville, Mareh 24—A band of thirty night riders dragged Tom Weaver, a negro in the employ of the ‘Tobacco Association at Golgen Pond, Trigg county, from bed and when he refused to run fired at him, ‘Two bullets penetrated his body and he was found this morning in a dying condition, WANTED—Salesmen for your state for remarkable fuel and labor sav- ing device for poliers welling for $50. Over 20,000 in use In the United States and Canada. Also hardware salesmen to carry as side line our wonderfnl newly patented spirit level. Diamond Power Specialty Co., Detroit, Mich — WANTED At Once, Jeffrey Chain Machine men and coal cutters s- ing other machines. ‘Ths Nationat Employment. Agency, Ine. new Coyle & Richardson Bldg., fourth floor. 3 CHARLESTON on als way to Baltimore, Md., to at- tend the “annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal ehuren, Ernest Law, of Glen Jean, Alex Henderson, of Mt, Hope, and G. B. Dolley, Edward Baskin and J. Hf Rives, of Keystone, were here Friday and took the civil service cxamina: Hons, the first two for departmental clerkshin; the others for the. rail- way mail’ service Mrs. 8, M. Prancis and Mr. Hl. A Peunywell, of Pittsburg, who spent the past week as her guest at Wini- frede, were here Priday visiting Mr and Mrs. J. 1, ‘Taylor. Miss JIsthel Spriggs, A.W. Curtie and J. Metienry Jones, instructor: at the West Virginia Colored insti- tute, were business visitors here Thursday of last week. Rev. J. J. Turner, who is pursuing A special course at’ Ohio. university, Athens, O., was a caller at the Advo- cate office” Monday. Rev. ‘Turner was enroute to Mt Carbon, where ‘he will preach the Thanksgiving ser: ‘mon to the Knights of Pythias, Sun- day. W. 0. ‘Terry attended the Bus banquet and ball at Huntington last week, J.-M. Jones left Tuesday evening for an extended trip in the east. Be fore his return Mr, Jones will visit New York city and Washington, D C.. He will take in the annual con- ference at Baltimore and spend 9 few days vitising an uncle at Roan oke, Va. - Ralph Tyler, third assistant audi tor of the navy department, spent ¢ few hours in the city, Monday, the Suest of Mr, and Mrs, 8. W. Starks Great interest is being manifested in the revival now in progress at the St. Paul A. M. B. church, Court street. Rey. KE. H, O'Brient, of Park crsburg is rendering effective service in conducting the meeting. ‘Tonight the subject of his discourse willbe “Prayer in Hell heard but not an swered.” He preazhes his farewel! sermon Friday night. The annual thanksgiving service: of the Knights of Pythias and Order of Catanthe will be held Sunday af ternoon at 2:00 in the K. of P. hall corner of Washington and Dickinson streets. Rev. S. P. West, presiding elder of this district of the A, M. B church will deliver the sermon and music will be furnished by a choi under the direction of G. 1. Cuzzens, A cordial invitation is extended the public to be present Rev. W. E, Walker oes Saturday lo Winifrede where, on Sunday he Will address the local KK. of P, lodge. Rev. J. W, Waters and [.-C: Cab. bel. nastar and delegate, respectively of Simpson M. H. church, have gone to the annual conference of their con nection, which convenes at Baltimore this week. Rev. 8. P, West preaches at the St. Paul A.M. B, church at 11.00 a.m. and 7:30 p,m. Sunday, Solomon and Richard Brown, in- structor in wheelwright and engineer respectively, at the, West Virginia Colored Institute, were in town Tues- day. ‘The latter will leave the end of the week for Hot Springs, Ark., with the hope of being: benefitted ‘by the baths, | Miss Ollie Meadows, of Institute, wsa the Saturday guest of friends here. | Mrs. Anna Gamble suffered a. re- lapse last week and her condition is again causing her family and friends some anxiety, ‘The [Improvement Leagne was en. tertained last Friday by Miss Nina Clinton. At the conclusion of the business session, “The Negro in the North" was read and discussed. The meeting tomorrow will b © held with Mrs, Fannie DeHonney. Lewis street Miss Gertrude Washington, who. in company with her father, J. 7 | Washington, of Tuskeger, is visiting folatives at Malden, was the guest of Miss F.C, Cobb, Saturday, | Mrs. Mattic Jackson was hdstess to the Ladies Aid socicty of the Baptist chureh, Thursday of last wok. 1. M. Carper entertained with a [Pirthday, Wedsnesdas evening, at hi slags, Wednesday cvening. at his home on Bradford strect, in honor Of his 39th birthday. Covers were laid for 16 guests. “The table, deco: rated with fragrant flowers and la: den with the delicacies of the sca- son, was a thing of beanty. A num ber of the gentlemen present offered toasts. After supper, the evening Was spent in discussing the present igsucs. At a'late hour the guests ler wishing the host many happy. re: (urns of his natal day ‘The fneral of Mrs. Lucy ‘Tinsley wife of Steptoe Tinsley, was con ducted Friday afternoon, at the family residence by Rev. SR. Bul lock. Mra. ‘Tinsley had been a sut ferer more than two veare wilh cancer, She was a Christian woman, ;a@ devoter mother, and though a con. sient attack of diptherta, which con- fined them to thelr rooms last week. ‘The excelstor club bas issued Invi- tations for a dance to be given at the KK. of P. hall April Ist, Miss Minnie Burks was the Sun- day guest of Miss Jennie Brown at Institute. Mrs, wteve Edens, of Sentz street, is very fl, Mrs. Malinda Ford, of Ashland, Ky., is here in attendance upon her mother, Mrs, Amanda Campbell, whose condition is reported as being far from favorable, Mrs. Lizzie Waller and children, of Ronceverte, were in the city Sun- day, Electric combs at Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol street, Mr. and Mrs, P. H, Nelson enter- tained at dinner, Sunday, at hotel Brown complimentary to Rev. Walk er and O'Briont, Covers were laid for twelve and six courses were serv- ed. ©. EB. Jones, of Covington, Va. is in the city on business, Mrs. Nina Brown-Booth has re- turned to her home at Kalamazoo, Mich.. after spending the winter here with her mother, Mrs, Brown, of Young street. Alex Henderson has returned from, » visit'to his home at Charlottesville, Va. Mr, Henderson entertained a ew frionds, Friday evening, at the home of Mrs, Mary Lewis. Covers were laid for six, Mr, and Mrs, Scott passed through tne’ city last week from Huntington, on route to their home at Charlottes- ville. While here they were guests of Mrs, Mary Lewis, “Grandma” Cramp is reported as veing very iM at er home on Court street. Miss Della Brown has returned to he city, Mrs, Angeline Fuqua is seriously Wat her home on North Rand street fer niece, who resides at Chicago, sat her bedside A. J. Moris celebrated nis 38Ut virthday at the home of King Jack- son, on Tnesday evening. by enter- taining a few friends at dinner, Cov- ers were laid for: Miss Bennie Mal- tory, Mrs, Mattie Jackson, Mrs. Ella Waldov, Mr. and Mrs King Jackson, . Q. Hil, Gilbert Beane. and J. A! handler, The Loyal Union met Monday with Mrs, Porter on Elizabeth street, ‘The ext meeting will be held with Mrs. tice on Brooke street. ‘The Union as made preparations for a public meeting the first Monday in April. Program. Singing by the Union Recitation—Mrs. Mattie Thomp- son. Solo Mrs, Rosa ‘Taompson. Revitation— Mrs. Luey Rice. Solo—Mrs, Francis Mays, Resitation— Airs. Mary Lewis, Solo—Mrs. Mary Anthony. Recitation—Miss Jane Jonnsen Duct—Mrs, “Cal and Thoripson. Recitation—Mrs, Mattie Perter. Solo—Mr. Edward Scales. Journal—Mrs, Lil Davis, There Will be a sacred concert at the Baptist church Sunday evening siven b y the Misionary society to which the public is invited. GARNETT SCHOOL ITEMS, The First grade has improved con- siderably in punetuatity and daily at- teudance. Erehine Hardy, Quintice Davis, Willie Courtney and Mattie Saunders were absent a few days this month on account of illness, Mich interest is being taken in the daily recitations. ‘The lower or B. section of the First’ grade is im: proving rapidly, Mildred Randolph, Thomas Roberts, Naoma — Humbles. Mamie Minor, Lillian Widridge and Aaron Robertson are tie members of the B section that lead in numbers this month, The members of the A section that lead the class in all recitations are Naney Carr, Mattie Saunders, Cora Clarkston, Rosetta Melton, | Chris Scott and = Carl Warner. Naomi Humbles, Chris Scott, Carl Warner Mary Gortggs and Mildred Randolph are the best readers in their grade [The members of the First grade wil render a short program Friday eve- ninx at school from 2 until 2:30 o'clock, The G. HLS. literary society wil render the following program Maret Instrumental solo-—Myrtle Irving Select. reading—-Maude Viney. Solo— Dorcas Wanzer Recttatton—tannie Davis. —- Instrumental solo—Naola Farrar, Paper —Gurnett. Ferguson, Clarionet solo—H. Roy James, Recitation—Hazel Lucas, Instrumental solo—Hazel piliara All_parents and friends are invit ed. The program begins promptt at 1:30 and endg at 2 p.m. SEWEDL. A very snccessiul revival closed ove, Thursday night, witht fifteen vr baptism and eleven reclaimed. Mrs. L. B. Noel spent several days ut Venetta, the guest of her husband, Mrs. %M. Johnson and’ Miss W. \. Freeland were shopping in Thur: and, Friday G1. Jackson made a flying visit to Clifton Forge last week. L. E. Ellis. of Huntington, was vis- Hing friends here last week Rev. E. C. Page came here, Sun- day. but had to return home on ac- count of the continued illness of his wite. Mrs, Bliza Bennett and daughter, Miss Lizzie, were business visitors to Fayetteville, Monday Mrs. Nellie Vanhook returned to Page, Monday Miss Vanilla Noel is visiting her aunt. Mrs, P. A, Harris, at Payette. Edward Winston” returned home ‘ist week, after spending several veeks in Chazleston, . SALE Hundreds of yards of new desirable WASH FABRICS, including WHITE GOODS, NOV- ELTIES and STAPLE WASH GOODS, all at SALE PRICES WHILE THEY LAST. Some- thing new in bargains each day. WHITE Goops. A very unusual offering so early in the season. Manufacturers’ short ends, suitable for waists, children's wear, ete, ete. These are regular Be to 35e values, now priced at 12 %e sale. LAWN DIMITIES And Printed novelties, made to sell for ae to B5e. Sale price 12 %e to 6 3c, MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. Corset Covers, finest. embroidered front and back,'44e. Large line of Corset Covers '24c while they. last. High grade best White Petticoats. $1.44, one lot $1.50. Petticoats only Sie, (Gowns reduced to 44c, 94¢ and $14 LACE CURTAINS Some 200 pairs, small lots of each style in Irish Points, Heru, and new- est Nottinghams, all at one-half former price. Big values in Sash Curtain materials, DRESS FABRICS. hy far the best bargains you have sceu for many a long day on substan- tial, staple Dress Goods, for suits, skirts and misses wear.’ Altman’s voiles $1.50 everywhere, now $1.00. High grade blaek or novelty Dress ues from 75e to $1.50 for 69c. Val- ues from 75¢ to $1.50 for 60e, Val- ues from 35¢ to Tbe, now 24e to 3¥e. come in and look them over. ‘Trim: mings at prime cost. ‘16 Capitol Street 1 « «Charleston, W. Va. Addresses Crowded House Sunday . Night Audience Composed Entirely — of White Citizens Hear The Peer- Tosncon: the “Prines of ence ‘ No Negroes Were Admitted, Before a crowd of men numbering from 1500 to 2000 at the Burlew opera house, Hon, Wm, J, Bryan, of Nebraska, orator and ‘statesman, talked for one hour and thirty min- ‘tes. Sunday night, having for his theme a relixions subject. “The Prince of Peace,” and the same magnetism Which has charmed thousands of lis- teners in this country was again in evidence Sunday night, when the great Nebraskan cast aside a discus: sion of th eprinciples of government and devoted his time entirely to the discussion of a religious topic’ with the ilfe of the Nazarene as the guid. ing star, With only 21 hours in whieh to ar- range for the mecting, the twice dem- oeratic nomince for Presldént of the United States, was greeted with a crowd that filled the Burlew opera house from top to bottom, Sunday night, while hundreds were unable to enter Saturday evening the Nebraskan telephoned to the Y. M,C. A, officials at Charleston that he had Sunday evening open ad they at once made arrangements to have him come here and lecture under the auspices of this organization, \ir, Bryan arrived in a spectal car on No, 2 over the Ches. apeake & Ohio wSnday night and im- niediately after taking dinner at the Kanawha hotel went to the opera house where he was greeted with a packed house. It was a vast sea of faces that was turned to meet. the speaker, who has been the principal fignre in one of the great political parties of the country for the past twelve years. Many who were pres- ent had heard him discuss the princi: ples of government, but few there were who knew he could be so inter esting and so carnest with a relist ous subject. But the man whe came out of the west twelve years ago and in one specch placed hin: self at the head of a great. politica party could also acquit himself well ‘along other lines and when he had conluded there was not one, but whe claimed that-it had been a great ser: ‘mon and # great lecture, | -Previoiie torene-entranes’ fot art Bryan to the opera house the large audiences was entertained by sever al selections by the Glendale chorus. Mr, Bryan arrived accompanied by Secretary W. C, Moraine of the ¥. M. CA. Hon” W. K, Chilton and Major J. Coleman Alderson, As he stepped out upon the staze he was given a loud ovation. Secretary Ploraine introduced Mayor Holley. who welcomed Col. Brean to Char: leston and said that it was felt. by everybody that there was no place on this great American continent where Mr, Bryan was not welcome. Seeretary Floraine then introdue- ed Governor Wim. W. 0. Dawson, who introduced Mr, Brean. Govern: or Dawson was loudly applauded as he stated in his introduction of the Nebraskan that Col, Bryan had been one of the foremost figures in. the country in attempting to solve the problem of whether this was a gov- ernment for the many or the privé leged few Col, Bryan opened his iecture by thanking the Mayor for his welcome to the city and what he termed “the more than generous words of your Rovernor."” fle stated he was ylad to speak under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Assocfation as he believed they were doing a great and Important work. He had deen a member of the YOM. COA since he was @ young man and took a great interest in its work in his home city of Lincoln, Nebraska Miter his tribute to the YM. ¢. A. Col Brean took up his subject and handled it inthe able manner which has won for him a ranking position among America’s leading orators. His remarks wore directed toward the skeptics! young man and the seoffer who imagined they were impressed with the teachings of clence. The life of the young man Begins THURSDAY, contin- uing for 10 DAYS. DRY. GOODS on our main floor--- DISHES on our 2nd floor and Specials from CARPET floor. PERCALES, GINGHAMS. ETC. Short ends Madras printings, ete., never sold under 25¢, now 12 %e. 2,000 yds Indla “Linons, Persian Lawns, ‘ete., reduced to 8 1-3c, 14¢. MUSTINS, 4,000 yds. fine brown, full yard wide, Se. Fruit of Loom and stan- dard muslins, 9e. A good yard-wide muslin, 14 yards for 31.00, while it lasts. TABLE TANENS, DAMASKS, NAP- KINS. Absolutely fast Turkey red dyes in the best styles, all 50 values, 36¢. White Satin Damask, $1.00 value, Gc. Wide Satin Damask, 44¢ and 59e. Heavy, good Table Linen, 24e, Napkins at sale price. 1,000 ‘pairs towels, sale 9c and 2tc. Extra large and heavy Turkish bath towels, 25e. 500 large fringed spreads, worth $2.00, to go for $1.25. Spreads for 98c. EMBROIDERIES, LACKS, REB- BONS, CORSET TRIMMINGS, Small ‘lots at a fraction of their value, SKIRTS, WAISTS, BTC. Spring Skirts will be offered at cost of ‘material. Satin Petticoats, Heatherbloom and Silk Skirts at prime cost, at college, he claimed, was the most things that we did not know. critical time jn his whole life, for at] way of illuscration he told of } this time he knew more than “he ever | once he had purchased a plece of ¥ would know and had a mistaken im-/ermelon and had saved a few se ‘pression about his own strength, computed that it would take 5, Taking up the formation of the] of these seeds to make a pound, | earth and the beginning of life, Mr.| “ten realized that each of these se Bryan procecded to discuss the the-| Was capable with sunshine and sh eries of the sclentists in a very in-|¢? Of sending forth a vine witl teresting manner. Back of the very|™elon weighing forty pounds | first germ of life, he claimed, was] ¥et he did not know. Again, the hand of the Creator, and al-| lw of gravitation was clearly de though he would not discuss the| cd, but picking up a glass fron auestion with those who believe |t#ble, he said, he had suspen they are descended from the ape and| this law, and who could tell w were exponents of the Darwinian] !@ws the more powerful arm of theory, he wished it plainly under-| Creator cowld suspend? stood that it was very undesirable Civilization, Mr. Bryan defined for tuose persons to connect their] the harmoniou3 dévelopment of fimily trou with his, human race, mentally, physically Once when a young man, Mr, Bry-] morally and a higher civilization | an said, ie had written the late Col.| te higher average of the harmé Robert G. Ingersoll, and had recciy-] 0US development of mankind, ed in reply a Ietter from his secre a tary enelosing a pamplet in which] Even the most expert member Mr. Ingersoll had said “1 do not say| tne profession balks at the job {here is no God:t do not know." The} charming a “snake in the grass.” lecturer then proceeded to tell of the} dustries at Tuskegee institute. ' many and wonderful and simple’ phin street, Mobile, Alabama, 18 5 County Swisher Scherr Hearne Kanawha trreeerrenr arene FD Clay... ees, teneeneee 7 Barbour eases flag ; Tyler... Sng sea ee eRe + 15 Wirt ‘ Fee th iceempncuorem 7 1 4 Upshur See aea oes AO, 1 5 a Total supesmcenccet 416 8 6 oy | SWISHER PLEASED wITH OUTLOOK,’ | “It would have to be mmantmons tofor me, 1 liave to date over 160 dele- be ans bette declared Secretarykates out of tie 175 chosen. When’ ‘of State Charles W. Swisher, Satur-the Contest in Roane is settied, 1 ox [day night, upon his return trom inePect te be able to count more. jae ne At Secretary Swisher was in Upsiah' central part of the state, where hecounty for a few days last week, still spent a few dass in behalf of his can-is well pleased with the numbet:ot Aidaey for governor, “have nearlydetegates to the state convetition He ‘all the deiccains selected to date, andhas received trom that section of the, , Nil continue to get them. — Todaystate. Mr. Swisher declares he 18 well, “Tyler instructed for me, and { willpleased with the outlook in Calhoun, have ten or more of the sixteenJackson and Nicholas, where dele: chore in Upshur. Counting the 43eates will be selected this week. He in Fayette, which will be absolutely gays he will get most of them, ON OUR CARPET FLOOR Where we are always busy wo have Some specials demanding your in- spection, We make prices that are beyond quostion the lowest in this city tor the quality of Room Drug- gets, Rugs, Carpets and Mattings we will show. 500 new Hearth Rugs at one-half usual cost, viz. 75e, 98¢ and iad Iexamiue our Roam Drug- gels, will put prices within. the reach of all, 4,000 yards small lota of Ingrain and’ Brussels Carpets to close.” Buy our 4-yard Linoleums. Avoid ergeks and get the best. qual- ity impbried. Shades to order. Awnings made to order. Send for estimates, MEN'S WEAR. Hig values at more than reduction prices, 300 Men’s French satin shirts, 4c, Boy’s best black satin shirts, 33¢ this sale, 600 assorted work shirts worth 60c to 7c, for 33c. 500 prs. overalls, 47¢ to 74¢ for the best dollar values. 20 doz. inen's suspenders, 5e, 1h¢, 25¢. Hos- iery at prime cost. ' All wool over- shirts at cost. Men’s sample hats 50c to $1.00, worth more than dou- ble. Best pongee Shirts this sale 50¢ and $1.18. Sale on umbrellas at prime cost. ‘Trunks. satchels, suit cases all at sale figures, things that we did not know. By way of illustration he told of how ‘once he had purehased a plece of wat- ermclon and had savéd a few seeds, computed that it would take 5,000 of these seeds to make a pound, and then realized that each of these seeds was capable with sunshine and show- er of sending forth a vine with a melon weighing forty pounds and yet he did not know. Again, the law of gravitation wag clearly defin= cd, but picking up a glass from a table, he said, he had suspended this law, and who could tell what laws the more powerful arm of the Creator could suspend? Civilization, Mr, Bryan defined as the harmonious dévelopment of the human race, mentally, physically and morally and @ higher civilization was the higher average of the harmoni- ous development of mankind, —— Even the most expert member of {ne profession balks at the job of charming a “snake in the grass.” dustries at ‘Tuskegee institute. The phin street, Mobile, Alabaina, {s pas-. PAGE FIVE.’ READY FOR BUSINESS New Goods In a New Store Our immense and steadily growing stock and business have compelled us to secure larger quarters. In the commodious and beautiful rooms formerly occupied by Coyle and Richardson, in the Bradford Building, which we now occupy, we are enabled to display our goods to accommodate our customers as has hitherto been impossible. We cordially invite all our old friends and new ones to drop in and inspect our new home and new stock. HENRY SMITH 222 CAPITOL STREET For Men and Young Men Nobbiest Styles Latest Patterns Best Workmanship Lowest Prices We are really showing the most attractive line of suits we have ever had. Call for your spring suit while the selection is still good. Remember we carry the ALFRED BENJAMIN s u its the finest made in New York. 222 CAPITOL STREET THE BAUER MEAT & FISH COMPANY 8 AND 30 CAPITOL ST Beef, Veal. Mutton, Pork Fresh Pork Sausage and Weiner Our Own Make CAPITOL STREET AUER MEAT COMPANY 30 CAPITOL ST. Al. Mutton, Pork, Pork Sausage and Weiner Your Own Make Theatrical a Good Search night go werse tha ble moun Land' of of color. es. Only mercial s colleague the rare criticism, plied the can' musu The m gars of St meaning, gro, who money, him to so cicas Wes crafty men is an surely an Weber an more an comedy i seems be big man superior er and 222 CAPITOL STREET 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal. 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Only their popularity and commercial success saves them and their colleagues from being dragged into the rained air of really literary criticism. Certainly they have supplied the most interesting "American" musical comedy of the year. The massive, Williams takes the part of Skunkton Bowsr, a big, well-meaning, easy-going, illiterate Negro, who has fallen heir to a lot of money, which his self-appointed guardian, Bud Jenkins, is helping him to secure. The sheriff, vivacious Walker impersonates the clever, crafty Jenkins. Each of these men is an artist in his own vein, and surely not since the palmy days of Weber and Fields has there been any more amusing and realy legitimate comedy in a musical play than the scenes between these two, with the big man compelled to trust to the superior worldly wisdom of the other, and yet always vaguely aware that he is being "done." The scene is laid just outside a town in northern Georgia, and the droll sincerity of the authors' point of view is suggested by the fact that the piei hinges on a Negro corporation's plan to buy up a desirable tract of land and turn it into a park for colored people, in the hope that the white folks will gladly buy them out at several times the original cost. The first meeting of the corporation is held in the back yard of Amos Simmons, the owner of the property, and the members struggle in one by one, leaning on canes, complaining of rheumatism, each with his few words of greeting. This is all sung—ragtime ingeniously turned into a sort of recitative much after the fashion of "grand" opera—the whole chorus naturally falling into a song about the weather, "Taint Gwine to be no Rain," when all are assembled. 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