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THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING RESULTS TRY IT. VOLUME VII. NO.27 Selected to Entertain Baptists Blue Grass City Wins From Many Competitors in a Spirited Contest for the Honor of Holding Big Convention. From the Nashville (Tenn.) Globe. The executive board of the National Baptist convention disposed of an important question at its meeting, Thursday morning March 26. The meeting was called to order by Rev, E. C. Morris, D. D., of Helena, Ark. who is president of the National contist convention. The large attendance that was expected did not materialize, although some noted men were present, and quite a discussion and a lively debate over the proper place for holding the 1908 session took place. After considerable deliberation Lexington, Ky., was selected by a vote of 13 to 9 as the place for the next convention. The proposition of the supporters of Lexington that appealed to the committee was that the convention would be held in Chantauquah hall, one of the largest in the country, free of charge, and that the citizens would donate the sum of $500 towards the expenses of the meeting. When the votes were announced, a motion was made to make the selection of Lexington unanimous, which was accordingly done. The cities that were in the race were as follows: Kansas City, Mo.; Columbus, Ohio; Pittsburg, Pa.; Savannah, Ga.; Boston, Mass.; Louisville, Ky.; Lexington, Ky.; New Orleans, La.; Indianapolis, Ind., and Nashville, Tenn. Up to the convention of the meeting the Nashville supporters were almost confident that that they had a majority of the votes in the committee. But Savannah sent in a strong-request signed the Ministers' Union of that city, by a committee of ten, representing with a set of resolutions setting forth why the 1908 session should be called there. They declared that Savannah is practically the birthplace of the Negro Baptists in America and that in this city stands the first building ever erected for the exclusive use of any Negro denomination in the United States. It is known as the First African Baptist church. The corner-stone in the church shows that it is 135 years old. This, as well as other forcible arguments, was urged by Savannah. Kentucky, of course, united its forces in favor of Louisville, and then changed to Lexington. Then Nashville saw that it was impossible to capture the convention, the Tennessee delegation, assisted by Arkansas and Alabama, joined the Kentucky forces in favor of Lexington, leaving Boston and Indianapolis with practically no support. The supporters of Savannah were contented with the promise that at another more opportune time they would have an opportunity to entertain the convention. Among those present with their respective positions and boards were the following: Rev. E. C. Morris, D. D., Helena, Ark., president of the National Baptist convention; Prof. R. B. Hudson, Selma, Ala., secretary of the National Baptist convention; Prof. T. O. Fuller, Memphis, Tenn., assistant secretary of the National Baptist convention; Rev. Robt. Mitchell, D. D., Bowling Green, Ky., auditor; Rev. T. J. Searcy, D. D., Memphis, Tenn., vice president of the National convention; Rev. W. J. McMichael, D. D., Memphis, Tenn., member of Home mission board; Rev. W. W. Whitton, Memphis, Tenn.; Rev. J. P. Robinson, D. D., Little Rock, Ark., chairman of the Home Mission board; Rev. R. M. Caver, Little Rock, Ark., superintendent of missions; Rev. H. C. Clark, D. D., Nashville, Tenn., chairman of the Publishing board; Rev. L. G. Jordan, D. D., Louisville, Ky., secretary of the Foreign Mission board; Rev. R. H. Boyd, D. D., Nashville, Tenn., secretary of the Publishing board; Rev. A. A. Cosey, D. D., Mound Bayon, Miss., secretary of the Ministers' Benefit Association board; Rev. E. J. Fisher, D. D., Chicago, Ill., member of Publishing board; Rev. W. S. Ellington, B. A. Nashville, Tenn., editorial secretary; Rev. Thomas W. Cook, Dixon, Tenn.; Rev. J. C. Lott, Nashville, Tenn.; Rev. T. J. Townsend, Nashville, Tenn.; Rev. W. Haynes, D. D. Nashville, Tenn., Publishing board; Prof. J. A. Johnson, Nashville, Tenn., president of Roger Williams university; Rev. E. M. Lawrence, Nashville Educational board; H. A. Boyd Nashville, Publishing board. Telegrams and letters were pouring in all the morning from various members and officers, expressing their inability to be present, giving their proxy to other members. Dr. Morris stated that with the proxies in hand a full representation of the boards and the officers of the convention were present. THE ADVOCATE. Two Horrible Examples of Bryanism Take Wind out of the "Bolt Taft" Cry Heflin's Unwarranted Shooting of a "Negro and the Burlew Opera House Episode Were Two Bad "Breaks"f or Democracy—The Washington Bee Sees the Light and Is Converted—What Was Actually Done by the Bishops—Unequal Railway Accommodations Get Another Rap—Cobb Makes a Good Record as Assistant U. S. Attorney. There was a distinguished gathering of divines and laymen of the National Baptist convention in session in this city yesterday, they came from all parts of the United States in response to a call by the president of the National Baptist convention for the purpose of deciding where its 1908 session will be held. These actions were necessary on the account of New York City withdrawing its invitation to entertain this great body of Baptists in their next annual convention, which was to have been held at the Abyssinian Baptist church in September. COOPER OPPOSED Jim Crow Bill Says Duty in Letter to First Named. By the request of Hon. John T. Cooper, a member of the house of delegates from Wood county, the following letter is published: Pennsboro, W. Va. March 10, 1908. Hon. John T. Cooper, Parkersburg, W. Va. Dear Sir:—In regard to the Jim Crow bill will say, that every republican on the judiciary committee of the regular session of the legislature repeatedly opposed this bill, and I remember distinctly that whenever a vote was taken you and I always voted against it, as did every other member of the committee who was a republican, except Evans. Vice Chairman Judiciary Committee. Rev. E. E. O'Brien returned from Parkersburg, Monday, to assist Rev. Walker in the revival service this week. AT THE NATION Two Horrible Exam Take Wind out Taft' Heflin's Unwarranted Shooting of an Episode Were Two Bad "Breaks" Bee Sees the Light and Is Conver Bishops—Unequal Railway Accom Makes a Good Record as Assistant Washington, D. C., April 1. Things have not been "breaking well" in the past few days for those alleged "race leaders," who insist that the Negro vote will "bolt" to Bryan in the event of the nomination of Secretary Taft at Chicago in June. Two incidents involving the color line have happened, and because of their flagrant and inexcusable character, the indignation of our thoughtful colored people has been aroused to such a pitch that they are in no mood to consider, even remotely, such an absurd proposition as giving aid and comfort to the probable choice of the element responsible for the insults that have been heaped upon them within the past fortnight. Twice inside of ten days has General Grant's prediction as to the capacity of the democratic party to blunder at the right time been vindicated, and William enings Bryan is again the victim of his tool friends. The first "bad break" tending to arouse local resentment was the refusal of the managers of Bryan's lecture engagement at Charleston, W. Va., to admit colored people to the Burlew opera house, on Sunday evening of last week, to hear the distinguished orator discourse on "The Prince of Peace." According to the report which reached us almost immediately, hundreds of orderly and intelligent members of our race presented themselves at the outer door of the theater, but were met by a cordon of blue-coated policemen, who informed them in tones none too gentle that no Negroes would be allowed to enter any portion of the auditorium. The drawing of the race in this instance is all the more aggravating to previous generosity of the best white citizens of the place, who have for many years past shown themselves exceptionally friendly to the advancement of the Negro people in every particular. So heartily and sympathetically have the whites co-operated with the colored fellow-citizens that in no city of its size in the country is the more thrifty in business, or more strongly developed in intellect and morals, or have fewer political and civil restrictions. It is likewise deplorable that the Bryan meeting was held under the auspices of the Charleston Y. M. C. A., and the contemplation of a Christian organization that will so far forget its basic principles to deny respectable colored people an opportunity to listen to a discourse upon the Master we all profess to serve, is not pleasant, to say the least. The incident redounds seriously to the detriment of the standing of Mr. Bryan among the colored CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, APRIL 2. 1908 Falls into S. Laing Williams' Mouth Is Appointed Assistant District Attorney in Charge of Naturalization Work for Northern District of Illinois. Special to the Advocate. Washington, D. C., March 30. President Roosevelt today announced the appointment of Mr. S. Laiing Williams, of Chicago, as assistant United State sattorney for the northern district of Illinois, in charge of naturalization. This is the third appointment of the kind made by the present administration, the other persons similarly recognized being Mr. William Henry Lewis, of Boston, Mass., and Mr. James A. Cobb, of the District of Columbia. Mr. Williams is a man of large experience in the practice of the law, standing in the front rank at the Chicago bar, and is a prominent factor in the business and civic life of his home community. He is peculiarly fitted for the special duties appertaining to the office to which he has been assigned by the department of justice, and the appointment will be particularly acceptable to the best members of his race, not only in the state of Illinois, but in the entire country. Some interesting details connected with the appointment will be made in our next issue. TON'S CAPITAL Samples of Bryanism out of the "Bolt 'Cry Negro and the Burlew Opera House If or Democracy—The Washington ted—What Was Actually Done by the modifications Get Another Rap—Cobb t U. S. Attorney. people everywhere, for it is felt that he is cognizant of the doings of his agents and is held responibile for them in equal measure. "Bad break No. 2," which causes Bryanism to sink many notches lower in the esteem of the race, was the inexcusable shooting of a Negro on a Washington street car last Friday night by Representative J. Thomas Heflin, the unreconstructed rebel who disgraces the Fifth congressional district of Alabama. Heflin will be remembered as the fellow who tried to have adopted an amendment providing for "jim crow" street cars in the District of Columbia, claiming that separation was the only way to avoid race friction on the traction lines of the capital. His measure was benoten to a pulp, but only by a united stand of the republican members of the house, who had to meet a solid democratic vote in favor of the proposition. Sore over his failure to engraft upon the district the narrow bourbonism of Alabama, this burly "bluffer has long been in a mood to give an illustration of how difficult it is for the local authorities to preserve the peace on the street cars when Negroes and "po' white trash" are compelled to ride in the same compartment. On the evening in question, Heflin thought he saw a Negro trying to take a drink out of a small flask, and without calling the attention of the conductor to the matter, proceeded to personally rebuke the black man, winding up the altercation by kicking the Negro off the car and then firinga number of shots after him, one of which wounded the Negro about the head and the other hit a bystander in the calf of his leg. The story has doubtless been told in detail in the daily papers, but the bitter comments of the colored people on Heflin and the party he represents have not been so recorded. If Mr. Bryan could hear them, he would pray to be delivered from his "bum" following, and the little coterie of misguided Negro leaders who say they prefer Bryan and his gang of Heflina, Tillman, Vardamans, and the like, would hide their heads in shame. Here is a "nice spectacle." A member of congress—a lawmaker God save the mark!—breaking the law with impunity, both by carrying a revolver and by shooting with intent to kill a man with whose conduct he had nothing to do, as it was the duty of the conductor to keep the peace, if there were disorder to be quelled. Heflin says he was on his way to deliver a temperance lecture. Going to deliver a lecture on temperance—with a revolver in his hip pocket, and giving vent to a volcanic display of temperamental intemperance—or his vitriolic state of mind may have been caused by the other type of indulgence. It is also worthy of note in this connection that the only man this temperance champion could find to go on his bond, after beating the bushes for three hours, was a Negro-hating saloon keeper by the name of Driver. The sequel of it all is yet to be told—but there is enough in this incident and that which happened at Charleston to indicate the intense hatred entertained for the Negro on the part of Bryan and his cohorts. In the one instance, religiously-inclined Negroes are turned away from a lecture, wherein Bryan himself is the central attraction; in the second, a leading member of Bryan's party and the promoter of the laws which that party would make, had it the power, assaults and attempts to murder a Negro, whose chief offense consisted in riding in the same car with a white tough from Alabama. It is the opinion of the best-informed politicians hereabouts that these two "bad breaks" have thoroughly dicered the alarmists who would frighten the unsuspecting Negro into the Bryan camp as a haven of safety in the event of the nomination or the "awful" Taft at Chicago in June. It is stated most emphatically by the reliable leaders who come here from every section of the country that there will be no bolt from Taft to Bryan or any other anti-republican candidate. It is best predicted that Secretary Taft will be nominated on the first ballot, and asserted with confidence that he will poll 99 per cent. of the Negro vote. The Washington Bee, edited by W. Calvin Chase, one of the original advocates of the nomination of Senator Foraker and the first to carry the name of the Ohioian at its editorial masthead, in a significant "leader" this week, practically retires its erstwhile candidate from the field. Mr. Chase says, among other things: "The Bee has made a gallant and consistent fight for Senator Foraker. We challenge anyone to dispute this statement. Nothing that we can do or say for him now can alter his status as a presidential candidate. As a presidential quantity, Senator Foraker is out of it." We regret to admit this, but it is a fact, nevertheless, and even his warmest supporters now admit it; and the senator, too, by his silence, also admits it. * . * * "The Negroes of this country, from one end to the other, have loyally stood by Senator Foraker, and hoped for his elevation to the presidency. The sentiment of the rest of the country, however, as expressed in the several state conventions thus far held, clearly demonstrates—even to the most ardent Forakerites—that the country, is for Secretary Taft. * * * If the republican party says 'Taft,' and if the Negroes of the country perfer the republican party to the party of Tillman, Vardaman, et al., there is nothing left for us to do but to join in the general acclaim, and by so doing, and by lending our support to the success of the party, place the race in a positio to share in the success the republican party achieves. "The Bee recognizes that the party is greater than any man, and that the tail cannot wag the dog. We cannot wag the republican party. As the party is greater than the creature, so are the interests of the race greater than the interests of one man. The Bee, because of the accursed and relentless opposition of the democratic party to our race, must, of necessity, stand for the republican party. And there is where the Bee will stand—with or without Secretary Taft as the nominee." The revision of the attitude of the Bee is in keeping with the changed sentiment rapidly pervading the race press all over the country, and is a further indication of the resistless trend of national favor toward the nomination of Secretary Taft. Editor Chase is shrewd and far-seeing, and detecting the location of the band-wagon, is not slow to place himself and the race in a position where both may taste of the fruits of victory. Honorable success is the life of politics, just as it is the life of business; and politics and business have much in common with those who have cut their wisdom teeth. The latest bulletin given out by the managers of the Taft campaign states that thus far 27 per cent. of all the delegates to the Chicago convention have been chosen and that the secretary has already to his credit more than 40 per cent. of the number required to nominate him. They say that allowing in full all the claims of his adversaries, and not counting contested delegates, Mr. Taft has at least one-third of the strength necessary to land the prize; 264 delegates out of a total of 980 have thus far been chosen. Of this number, 196 are claimed for Taft, 162 of whom are uncontested. He gained 20 votes during the past week, 12 of whom are uncontested. Continued on page three. SEN. SCOTT Commended by his Constituents Wheeling Negroes Endorse His Attitude on Brownville Affray and Thank Him for Support of Negro Soldiers. March 24, 1905. A mass meeting of colored citizens of Wheeling was called for Monday evening, March 23, to commend Senator N. B. Scott for his manly stand on behalf of the soldiers who were charged with shooting up Brownsville. The meeting was called to order by Austin Jackson, who was elected chairman; W. L. Jones, secretary. Speeches were made by Rev. Snothers, Geo. Booker, E. Palmer, D. Daney, Squire Norris, John Jackson, of Steubenville, Austin Jackson, W. L. Jones and others. A committee on desolutions was elected as follows: Thos. Norris, H. B. Clemens, Rev. Snoothers, Chas. Yates, Brown Berry, who reported the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted and ordered printed in the daily press, also in the Advocate, and a copy sent to Senators Scott and Foraker: **Prelude.** The colored citizens of the city of Wheeling, W. Va., held a large and enthusiastic meeting to commend the course pursued by Senator N. B. Scott in his endeavor to procure for the First Battalion of the 25th U. S. infantry a fair and impartial judgment with reference to the shooting affray at Brownsville, Texas. The following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, A shooting affray occurred in the town of Brownsville Texas, on the 13th-14th of August 1906, and the colored soldiers of the First battalion, 25th U. S. infantry were charged with the commission thereof; and Whereas, A military investigation was held by Gen. Garlington and only ex_parte testimony was heard from the citizens of Brownsville, which resulted in placing the guilt of the shooting upon Companies B, C and D, of the First Battalion, 25th U. S. infantry, and thereupon Gen. Garlington recommended the discharge of said soldiers from the U. S. army without honor and to be prohibited from future re-enlistment and employment by the government in any civil capacity; and Whereas, The president of the United States endorsed the recommendations of said Gen. Garlington, based solely upon the ex parte testimony of the citizens of Brownsville, and issued the sweeping order summarily discharging, without a hearing, from the service of the United States, the soldiers of the First battalion so accused; and Whereas, By resolution of the U. S. senate, the committee on military affairs was empowered to investigate the said shooting at Brownsville, and thereby fix, if possible, with a degree of certainty, the guilt of the perpetrators; and Whereas, After a thorough investigation, testimony being heard from the accusers and the accused, it was clearly shown that the said soldiers had no connection whatever with the said shooting affray: this view being emphasized by the failure of a grand jury of Brownsville citizens, interested in the indictment and conviction of said soldiers, to find sufficient evidence to even remotely connect the soldiers with the shooting affray; and Whereas, The president has publicly proclaimed his strict adherence to the doctrine of "Fair Play and A Square Deal," and on many occasions vouchsafed his influence and power in favor of even-handed justice for the humble and exalted alike; therefore, be it Resolved. That we earnestly condemn the summary dismissal of sald soldiers, who have ever been loyal and patriotic as unfair, unjust and subversive of the policy of "Fair Play and a Square Deal." Resolved. That the subjoined bill to the supplementary report signed by Senators Warren, Lodge, Wm Warner and H. A. Dupont, is but a partial step in the proper direction toward restoring to the soldiers the rights of which they were summarily and illegally deprived. Resolved. That we heartily commend and applaud Senator N. B. Scott, of Wheeling, W. Va., for the broad and statesmanlike position taken by him in defense of the honor and integrity of the soldiers of the First battalion, and that we, his neighbors and friends, extend to him our sincere appreciation for his endeavor to remove from the record of the Negro soldiers who had served their country long and served it well, the badge of dishonor and shame so arbitrarily placed upon them. Resolved. That we also feel grateful. ful to Senators Foraker, Hemmenway and M. G. Bukeley for their efforts in securing for the colored soldiers a fair and impartial hearing and their endeavors to secure for sold soldiers their full restoration to the privilege of the army from which they were discharged. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to Senators Scott, Foraker, Hemmenway and Bukeley. THOS. NORRIS, Ch., REV. SNOTHERS, H. B. CLEMENS, CHAS. YATES, B. BERRY, Committee on Resolutions. W. L. JONES, Secretary. AUSTIN JACKSON, Chairman. NEGROES TO HAVE ORGAN The Weekly Fairplay to Uphold Interests of Colored Parkersburgers. From the Parkersburg (W. Va.) Dispatch-News. A weekly newspaper, "The Fairplay" by name, devoted to the interests of the Negroes of Parkersburg, will begin publication in this city on April 9. Professor B. S. Jackson, formerly the principal of the Summer high school, will be the editor of the new publication, which is to have its office at 529 Avery street. The paper will be republican in politics and will likely have a large circulation among the colored race. It is not the first paper of this character in the state, a predecessor being the Advocate, of Charleston. CAUSES OF THE ANTI-SALOON MOVEMENT. The present temperance upheaval is the revolt of the American conscience against what it considers to be wrong. The American saloon can blame itself largely for the presentposition to it; it is essentially bad. Aside from the inherent danger of the business under the wisest possible restraints, the liquor dealers of the nation have set themselves to do their very worst to provoke alarm. The saloons are the breeding place of all kinds of vice and crime. In them the thieves, the murderers, ballot-box stuffers, graffers, purchasers of law, and the debanched find their education and protection; and from them the lawless hordes go forth to prey upon society. The only wonder is that the people have stood this menace to our civilization as long as they have. While it is not universally so, it is too often the case that the saloon fosters and promotes the social evil. The public sentiment is greatly outraged at the intimate relationship between the saloon and the disorderly house. The public is very angry because so many drinking places are gambling hells. Another thing that has stirred the public against the politician and the saloon. No feature of American public life is abominable and discouraging as this open and notorious co-partnership of the liquor traffic with politicians of all parties in the business of crime. It is an astounding fact that most of the great cities of the country are ruled by rum, and have been for a generation or more. Every privilege for every kind of crime is bought and sold for money. Fabulous corruption funds and thousands of the criminal classes are organized to hold up the public and compel it to deliver. Three saloon keepers of Chicago have absolute authority in Wards One and Eighteen, where the traffic in vice is maintained; and men of their stripe rule in some other wards; so that the political complexion of Chicago is determined by the saloon influence. In New York City a large proportion of the Tammay leaders who determine the policy of their party in the city and state are or have been saloon keepers. In Philadelphia and in some other cities the connection between the saloons and the political leaders of the opposite party is just as marked as it is in Chicago or New York.—From "The Nation's Anti-Drink Crusade," by Ferdinand Cowie Iglehart, in the American Revie wof eRviews for April. WATERS Brings Charges Against Cummings for Interfering in Sale of Simpson M. E. Church. The subjoined clipping from the Baltimore Afro-American's write up of the Methodist Episcopal annual conference will prove interesting to local readers. It will be recalled that Rev. Cummings preceded Rev. Waters in the pastorate of Simpson M. E. church. Says the Afro-American: "Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor of Simpson M. E. church, Charleston, W. Va., preferred charges against the Rev. C. G. Cummings, presiding elder of the Alexandria district, for interfering with the sale of a church not in his district. The charges were referred to a committee of fifteen, which was appointed to try the case. Dr. D. W. Hays was named as the defendant's counsel. THE ADVOCATE WE CHLERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWSY NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS ; SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 YEAR OUTLOOK For Secretarial Craft Very Brief According to R. B. from Head- quarters He Named Over 40 Per Cent, of Delegates Necessary to a Choice. Washington, March 28.—The following statement was given out tonight from the Taft headquarters: "Thus far 27 per cent. of all the delegates to the Chicago convention have been chosen. Secretary Taft's supporters claim that already he has elected more than 40 per cent. of the number required to nominate him. Accepting at full value the claims of adversaries, without laying claim to a single delegation contested against him, the war secretary has already one-third the strength necessary to nominate. "Thus far 264 delegates, out of a total of 980, have been chosen. Of this number 196 are claimed for Taft. Uncontested Taft delegates number 162. This is a gain of 12 uncontested delegates for the week, or a gain of 20 delegates, 8 of them contested, as claimed by the Ohio man's supporters. "Speaker Cannon, by virtue of Illinois conventions, added 14 delegates to hi slist, those from Illinois at large, and from the Second, Third, Eleventh, Eighteenth and Nineteenth districts, all instructed for him, except those from the Second and Third districts. Secretary Taft added the New Mexico delegates, those from the Second and Fourth Tennessee, the Second and Fifth Virginia, and Sixth Kansas, to his collection. These are uncontested, as the contests in the Second and Fourth Tennessee districts are among Taft partisans. The friends of the war secretary, also claim the Tennessee delegates at large, the Third Tennessee and the Eighth Mississippi, all of which are contested. "Rhode Island elected delegates at large and delegates from the two Rhode Island districts uninstructed. The Eighth Michigan, better known as Congressman Fordney's district, which held an irregular convention prior to the issue of the call of the national republican committee and instructed its delegates for Cannon, had to do the work over again last week, and bowing to Michigan sentiment, favorable to Taft, chose uninstructed delegates. "The conventions scheduled for next week are the state convention of Indiana, which will swell Vice President Fairbanks' strength to 30 delegates, the First, Fourth, Twelfth and Fourteenth Illinois, which will give Speaker Cannon 8 more, or a total of 28; the Tenth Virginia, Sixth Maryland and Porto Rico." GRATEFUL TO FORAKER For His Defense of the Discharged Soldiers Are Dayton Negroes. Dayton, Ohio, March 27.—Several hundred colored people in mass convention here tonight, after a spirited discussion, adopted a resolution protesting against "the admission to the union of states, carrying such a constitution as Oklahoma, with its jimcrow provisions and constitutional limitations concerning franchise," and declared their "unalterable opposition" to the sophistry of such planks as that adopted by the machine convention recently held in Columbus, advising the reduction of representation in congress and the electoral college in proportion of the number of votes cast in the southern states, a virtual recognition of the policy of disfranchisement of the Negro voters. The resolution further declares: "We are grateful to the senior senator from Ohio and others, who defended that battalion of brave soldiers, summarily discharged without honor upon the recommendation of an army officer, whose statement on the witness stand that he would not believe a Negro soldier under oath, and that by the chief exponent of the doctrine of a fair chance and square deal for every man under the law." REPUBLICAN CLUB AT FAYETTE VILLE. On the 25th of March, 1908, the voters of this place organized a club known as the Fayetteville and Kaymoor Consolidated Republican club, with a membership of 25. B. P. ROTEN, Pres. H. PIERCE, Secy. Duncan McRa has been appointed office deputy by County Assessor Marshall A. Morris, and will have charge of the office work, while Mr. Morris will give his personal attention to outside work. Mr. McRa has had considerable experience in work of this nature, and it may be taken for granted that his administration of the affairs of the office will be satisfactory to all having business to transact with him. CORRESPONDENE DIXIE MINSTRELS Best All Star Negro Show POWELLTON. The colored republican club was organized, Tuesday evening, with a good number to start with. The following men were elected as officers: Silia Coleman, president; S. H. Fairfax, first vice president; Wm Branch; second vice president; J. H. Graves, recording secretary; R. J. Coleman, financial secretary; Joseph Robinson, treasurer. The club is likely to entertain any speaker at any time, when properly notified. R. J. Coleman, Thos. H. Carter, J. L. Early, J. W. West, J. S. Harvey and T. L. Thompson were sent by the K. of P. lodge to Huntington last Wednesday, to accompany the remains of Joseph Edmonds, who was killed at Ward last Tuesday. Mrs. Lillie Fairfax is on the sick list. Dr. B. F. White has made several calls to see her. 14 Armistead Early was very ill last week, but is much better at this writing. 15 Alfred T. Fairfax left for Eagle Rock, Va., last Tuesday. 16 Mrs. Ellis Jones is a visitor in our town. 17 The men of this place have had a few days' suspension from work, on account of the month of the mines falling in. 18 Mrs. Bettle Ward was taken to the Sheltering Arms Hospital for treatment. 19 Rev. Barnett arrived here last Friday and remained over Sunday, and preached at 11 o'clock. At 2:30 the K. of P. thanksgiving services began. Rev. Barnett preached a beautiful sermon on Pythianism and made it very plain. An after collection was lifted for the Hill Top school, in the afternoon and evening. Mrs. Ludilla Woods is indisposed at this writing. WINIFREDE. Mrs. E. M. Francis entertained Mrs. Lucy Thomas at dinner, Sunday. R. G. Green was a business visitor to Charleston, Thursday. Will Tunstill was a business visitor to Lewiston, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Dean entertained Misses C. L. Stewart and M. Riddle, and F. and R. McDaniel at dinner, Sunday. G. W. Perkins was a business caller to Charleston, Friday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tucker, a boy. Miss C. L. Stewart spent Friday at Cedar Grove. She was accompanied home by Miss Elmira Riddle. Mrs. Wm. Robinson spent a few days here this week. N. V. Bacchus, Floyd Adams and B. B. Allen spent a few days in St. Albans on business. Mrs. Jeff Smoot and Mrs. Joe Smoot, Bob and Frank McDaniel, Walter Dowell, Bruce Smith, Austin Bralock and Joe Smoot were business visitors to Lewiston, Saturday, Jubilant Lodge, K. of P., and Queen Esther Court had their annual thanksgiving sermon preached, Sunday, at 11 o'clock, by Rev. W. E. Walker, of Charleston. His sermon was very good and much appreciated by memebrs of both toodges, and he also preached at night. CARBON Mrs. Hattie Young, who has been sick all winter; is able to be out again. C. H. Martin and Miss Cora Dickerson were in Charleston, Saturday on business. G. W. Dickerson returned, Thursday day from Ceredo, where he has been for the last week. The Excelstar orchestra was called to South Carbon, Saturday night Horace Martin, of Red Warrior was calling on friends here last week. Isaac Alston was in Montgomery last week on business. J. H. Price, of South Carbon, was calling on the young folks here last week. PAGE. Miss Lula Lipscomb is visiting Miss Georgia E. Banks this week. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hendey have returned from Virginia. The Burlew DIY MINST Best All Star Watch for the Parade at Noon Mr. Brown, of Montgomery, was here, Saturday night, to address the republican club at the Kincade school house. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dandridge are visiting at Mt. Carbon. H. H. Washington and J. W. Dandridge leave, Wednesday, for Hinton. The people of our little town were shocked to learn of the death of Scott Smith, who died at McKendry last week. Mr. Smith was well known here, and liked by all who knew him. Miss Georgia E. Banks and Joe Branch attended the closing of Misses Lola Lavender and Elmira Riddle's school at Celar Grove, Friday night. Alex Crow spent Sunday with his family. Luther Dues is on the sick list. Frank Stanley has returned home. George Wilcher returned, Saturday, from Charleston. SYLVIA The K. of P.'s annual sermon was preached, Sunday, by Rev. Gregory. A large crowd gathered to the church to witness the turnout. Much interest is being manifested in the preparation for the 9th of April celebration. Many visitors are expected, and, we trust, each may enjoy the day. Our school closed Friday with appropriate exercises at the building. The term was a successful one, and we hope to have Mrs. Anderson another term. The Wright Brothers have opened a restaurant in their new building in West Beckley. Joe Harris, of Whittensburg, is visiting his sister, Miss Eva, this week. Madams Claybourn and Jamison were shopping in Beckley, Friday. Madams Lewis and Hale, of Winona, are guests of Mrs. Topery. Rev. C. C. Booze preached at Sprague, Sunday. BUCKHANNON Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith spent Friday with Weston friends. Mrs. O. T. Davis, who has been on an extended visit to friends and relatives in East Liverpool, Ohio, Pittsburgh, came home Saturday. Miss Beulah Wright spent Friday in Wetson. Mrs. George Williams is visiting her mother, Mrs. Anna Bauchman, at Pickens. Waldo Smith came home from Newberg, Saturday, to spend Sunday with his wife. Miss Lota Fulcher, who has been visiting friends in Clankaburg, returned home Friday. Master Smith Jones will deliver the Advocate every Saturday to anyone wishing it. Mrs. Taylor, of Salem, Va., who was called here to attend the sickbed of her daughter, Mrs. William Lyda, whose death was noted last week, left Saturday for her home. She was accompanied home by her grandchildren, Florence, Willa and Clayton Lyda. Mrs. Amanda Brown, who was here last week, returned to Clarksburg, Saturday. Mrs. Marie Ennis, who has been very ill, is slowly improving. Clayton Howard, who was the guest of relatives here for the past month, left for his home at Salem, Va., Saturday. Mrs. Charles Dickinson and Miss Susie Jones were in Grafton, Saturday. Miss Ruth Mumford, who was quite sick for several days last week, is much better, and will be able to resume her duties at school in a short time. Rev. J. T. Reid, who left last week for conference, has closed a very successful year's work. Money has been collected and expended as follows: Traveling and moving expenses, $36.13; presiding elder's salary, $40; interest on money, $37; improvement on parsonage, $5; paid on debt of church, $200; minister's salary, $298.01; for benevolence, $25; for sexton, $29.92; for fuel, $2.44; incidental expenses, $11.50; in bank, $15; total amount, $700. Rev. Reid has done efficient work during the past year, and we trust Thursday, April 2 XIE TRELS Negro Show Bigger and Better Than Ever he will be with us for the coming year. The Ladies' Aid Society was entertained by Mrs. Esther Martin Friday afternoon. A special program was rendered. Singing by the members of the society. Church reunions. A paper, by Mrs. Mary Jones, was read, and discussed by the society. After which, Miss Jeanette Powell sang in her usual brilliant manner, "When Dreams Come True." An instrumental solo by Miss Davis was heartily enced by the ladies. At the close of the program, refreshments were served by the hostess, consisting of salad, rolls and creamed chicken, coffee, and cake. Mrs. James Wade was hostess to the Whist Club last Tuesday evening. The Silver Leaf Club was entertained by Mrs. Florence Ball, Friday evening. William Hightowel, of Elkins, is in the city. Miss Gayetta Johnson, who visited friends here last week, has returned to her home at Fairmont. BLUEFIELD Wm. C. Penn, who was shot by an unknown white man, Monday night, while in discharge of his duty as head brakeman on C. V. train No. 86 is improving. He has been under the care of Drs. Edwards, Dickenson and Banfield. Dr. Kingslow, of the firm of Kingslow and Green Drug Co., left last week for Plainfield, N. J., where he was called to the bedside of his sister, who was not expected to live, and we learned later that she passed to the great beyond shortly after his arrival. Mrs. Davidson, the gospel worker who has been conducting a three weeks' revival at the Raleigh street M. E. church, preached her farewell sermon last night to an overcrowded house. Mrs. Davidson is from Harrisburg, Pa. She was influenced to come here by Dr. Lomax and wife, they being her personal friends. During her three weeks stay and Christian work among us she has won for herself many warm friends. This has been the most successful revival that has been in Bluefield for years. This church is pastored by Rev. P. P. Brooks. Wm. Harmon, one of D. A. Fudge's clerks, is very low with pneumonia fever at his home in Jones Hollow. In obedience to a proclamation promulgated by Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks, Donglass Memorial Lodge, No. 7, and G. W. Hayes, No. 80, of this city, held their annual thanksgiving services in manner ordered. Services were held at Mt. Zion Baptist church, and a most eloquent sermon for such an occasion was rendered by Rev. P. H. Edwards, of Scott street. The house was filled to its full capacity, and Rev. Edwards was at his best, saying many good things to the Court of Calanthe, as well as to the Pythians. The Pythians won for themselves honor. Miss Louisa Brown, who came to Bluefield about one year ago, and stopped with Mrs. S. A. Bennett, was taken sick about three weeks ago, suffering with rheumatism of the heart. She died Monday about 4 cclock. HUNTINGTON. The sad intelligence of the death of Joseph Edmonds in the mines above Charleston, reached here Tuesday morning. The body was received here Wednesday, the De Esprit de Corps and Prosperity Lodges of K. of P.'s taking charge. Interment occurred at Spring Hill, Thursday, the body being accompanied to its last reting place by his heart-broken wife and daughter, both lodges, and a large number of *friends. The K. of P.'s Prosperity Lodge and Esprit De Corps held their annual services at First Baptist church, Sunday afternoon. A full membership of both lodges turned out, and were well pleased with an eloquent sermon delivered by Rev. I. V. Bryant. Mrs. E. W. Johnson, who has been quite ill, is much better at this writing. Isham Scott, who was called home to Virginia by the illness of his father, sends back the sad intelligence of his death, which occurred a few days after the arrival of Mr. Scott to his bedside. Lee Monroe has returned from a brief visit to Cleveland. Mrs. A. D. Brown, of Bluefield, who was in attendance at the funeral of Joseph Edmonds, returned home, Sunday night. The Y. M. C. A. held a reception at their rooms last Friday evening, which was well attended. Samuel Monroe left last Wednesday to attend conference, convening in Baltimore. Mrs. A. D. Brown was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Barnett at dinner, Sunday. Miss Cora Troyman left for Caperton, Thursday, to be the guest of her sister, Lottie Justice. Miss Mina Stewart attended the closing exercises of her sister's school at Winifrede, Friday evening. Mrs. Annie Johnson has been very much indisposed the past week with la gripe. H. J. Gillard spent Sunday in Charleston and Montgomery. The leap year supper, given by the Benjamin Tribe, at First Baptist church, last Thursday evening, was largely attended and quite a snug little sum realized. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bromley, of West Huntington, is quite ill. THE ADVOCATE. E. A. Vinay, who spent several days at his home in Lancaster last week, returned Wednesday and resumed his work. Mrs. A. D. Lewis entertained Mrs. A. D. Brown at dinner, Friday. Mrs. Jordan, of Artisan avenue, who was painfully injured by a cow last week, is recovering. Chas. Foster, whose illness was reported last week, is improving rapidly. The many friends of Mrs. Mellissa Bryant will be pained to hear of her death at her home in Burlington last week. INSTITUTE Miss Lula James visited friends in Charleston, Friday evening. Mrs. George Hunt was quite ill during the past week. Dr. H. F. Gamble made two professional trips to institute last week. R. L. Brown left for Hot Springs Ark, Wednesday. President J. McHenry Jones returned Tuesday from Baltimore, Md. C. E. Mitchell, E. M. Burgess, C. E. Jones, Roger Thurston, G. W. Eldridge, B. H. Jackson, C. C. Lewis, C. V. Harris and Luther Jefferson spent Friday and Saturday in Charleston. James Wade, Emmet Saunders, James Hardy and George Holmes spent Saturday and Sunday in Montgomery. Mrs. W. A. Spriggs and daughter Lou Ellen are on the sick list. John Riddle left for home, Monday. J. M. Canty was a business caller in Charleston, Monday. RAYMOND CITY. Hanibal Woods met with a very serious accident Monday evening. He was caught in the cars and was very badly bruised. Miss Cora Gaurlan, of Florence, Colorado, was called here last week by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Lydia Shores. Mr. Branham, of Montgomery, was called here, Tuesday, by the illness of his brother, H. Woods. Mrs. Emma Dickerson, of Bancroft, and Mrs. Ossie Sawyers, of Black Betsey, were visiting in our city last week. Miss Abbie Friend, of Institute, spent Sunday here, the guest of Mrs. C. Good. Miss Frances Coleman left Saturday for Challeston, after spending several days here with her mother. Mrs. Ada Gatewood was in Charleston last week. Winston Coles spent Sunday at Bancroft. Mrs. Martha Dickerson was a business visitor to Plymouth, Saturday. Mrs. Cornelia Coles and Mrs. Ada Price were visiting in St. Albans last week. A. J. Pierson and C. E. Saunders spent Sunday in Charleston. The Missionary Society met at the First Baptist church, Friday night. A small number was present. Program for next meeting: Opening hymn, No. 573; prayer by W. H. Wilson; opening address by H. B. Good; solo by Mrs. Emma Prentiss; address by H. Coles, subject, What Are We Doing; select reading by Miss Florence Coles; recitation by Carrie Payne; song by A. J. Pierson; closing address by Giles Dickerson. BARBOURSVILLE. Mrs. Ada Kilgore and daughter were shopping in Huntington, Tuesday. Homer Mullins and Charley Hill, of Guyandotte, were in town, Monday. Mrs. Mary E. Hicks was in Huntington, Tuesday. Edward and Luke Hicks made a short visit here, Wednesday. George Hill was a pleasant visitor to relatives, Sunday. Rev. Scott preached two able germons, Sunday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Handler, a boy. J. A. Hicks was a business visitor to the city, Monday. A pleasant social was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hill. Saturday evening, by Messrs. Frank Goode and John Hill. Those present were: Misses Maggle Dickson, Estel Radcliff, of Huntington; Cleopatra Layne, Louise Smootz, of Guyandotte; Mary Hill, B. Irene, Virginia and Hattie Hicks; Messers. F. Goode, Erwine Fliggens, Willie Smith, Moses Hicks, John Hill, Will Goode and Otis Jackson. The evening was spent in music and games after which a delicious luncheon was served CANTON, OHIO. It was a noble body of men that met at Pembleton's barber shop and formed a line on last Sunday evening and marched to St. Paul's A. M. E. church, where with great interest they listened to one of the ablest Pythian addresses ever delivered in this city. Rev. H. F. Fox, on this auspicious occasion, was never in better form. He took for his text, Proverbs 20: 29, subject, "The glory of young men." The very efficient committee, which had the affairs in charge, did themselves proud in making perfect arrangements for the occasion. A mixed quartette, composed of C. C., W. R. Smallwood, Mrs. Z. A. Hunter; M. of A. Robert Hughes and Sylvia Grimes, rendered several selections, as follows: "Blest be the tie," "God, be merciful," "O. Lord, most merciful," "Light of the world," "O. Lord, how manifold are thy works," "I will extol thee," and "Qnward, Christian BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Bluefield, W. Va. A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia. on the Norfolk and Western railroad,205 miles east of Kenova BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Splendid College Buildings, Beautiful Grounds, Dormitories for male and female students; furnished rooms, a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library, and a physical and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Bluefield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at school, during vacation, holidays and on Saturdays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. soldier." Invocation was offered by Prelate C. W. Richardson. A collection of $17.40 was taken. After ADVOCATE—Galley 12. AB-m the benediction had been pronounced a snap shot photo was taken of the audience, and the third annual sermon to Carnation Lodge, No. 71, K. of P., has passed into fraternal history. Eugene Crawford, who is at the Alterman Hospital, is reported improving. R. Hughes is on the sick list. J. R. Mackey lost the horse that was struck by the South Market street car, a few weeks ago. Mrs. Mary Christian, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Hall, is in the city visiting her parents, Mrs. Christion has just received $500 from the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. for insurance carried on her husband, who died while in their employment The Ladies' Aid of St. Paul's A M. E. church met at the parsonage Thursday afternoon, and was entertained by Mrs. Fox. COVINGTON, VA. William Mills returned, Sunday night, with his daughter, Miss Sophia, from Pageton, W. Va., where she has been teaching school this past winter. Miss Mills is quite ill with tuberculosis and very little hope is entertained for her recovery. Mrs. R. N. Smith spent Monday at Hot Springs, the guest of her husband. Kings Daughters held a meeting Monday, with Mrs. A. B. Brown president. They will meet, Monday with Mrs. Anna Rounds. James F. Jackson, who has beer quite ill, is about well and hopes to resume his duties on Hot Springs road soon. Mrs. Clemine Garrett spent Sunday here, the guest of her sister Mrs. Lawrence Pollard. Mrs. Garrett is from Louisa. The K. of P's had their annual sermon preached Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, at the First Baptist church. Quite a number was in line, also the Courts of Calanthe, Rev W. J. Hackett preached an excellent sermon. Doc Shepper, of Hot Springs, spent Monday in town. Miss Blanche Burks, of Clifton, was the guest soverai days this week of Mrs. C. R. Beale. Willie Paterson, of Clifton Forge was the guest, Sunday, of Master Coleister Brown. MT. HOPE Mrs. R. E. Hill was called to Charletson, Saturday, on account of illness of her husband, who is there for medical treatment. Rev. Abner Vernon, white, preached an excellent sermon at M. E. church, Sunday night. Mrs. Jula Handley has returned from Sheltering Arms Hospital very much improved. Rose of Sharon Lodge, No. 15, K. of P., rendered an excellent program at aMedonald Baptist church, Sunday. R. D. Robinson, who has been sick several weeks, is about well, and has resumed work. Rev. D. Stratton is conducting revival services at Macdonald school house. Anthony Thompson, of Cranberry, was here in attendance upon his FORED INSTITUTE field, W. Va. Normal Institute for tated at Bluefield town of the south on the Norfolk 5 miles east of Ke HELD INSTITUTE buildings, Beautiful es finished rooms, a reading room sup- ; a good library, and a physical time surroundings. Board $8.00 per ents, rates very low to non-resident unequalled opportunity for young can always find profitable employ- n, holidays and on Saturdays. mation, write the Principal. P. SIMS, Bluefield W. Va. lodge, A. F. and A. M., Thursday, 26th. The series of meetings, which were conducted by Rev. J. Thornton, pastor, at Kilsythe, closed last week, with several candidates for baptism. The entertainment given by the Willing Workers, Monday night, realized a neat sum. Attorney T. L. Sweeney, of Fayetville, candidate for legislature, was in town the first of the week, looking after political affairs. Miss M. E. Calloway, of Glen Jean, spent Sunday here with relatives. J. C. Swan, who has been quite sick with rheumatism all year, was taken to Paint Creek Hospital, Tuesday. CLARKSBURG. Mrs. Lula Brown is quite ill at this writing with typhoid fever. Miss Florence Green, of Fairmont, spent Sunday here with Mrs. Lulu Brown. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. William Brown, a daughter. Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, Burwell Dangerfield and Mrs. Floyd Robinson attended the M. E. conference at Baltimore last week. Mrs. Mary Kirk was called to Springfield, Ohio, Sunday by the serious illness of a relative. Vieva, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scott, died, Sunday afternoon, of pneumonia fever. M. W. Grayson, D. H. Kyle, John Wilson, Freeman Lowry and Misses Lilly Allen, Amelia Wilson and Willa Lee attended the closing exercises FRUITS, CANDI Families F Ice Cream, O ment solicited. We make prompt deliver day orders. I. E. Ni STORER Harper's Ferry, Coun Academic, State Normal, Bibl Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithi Husbandry, Cookery, Serving S, CANDIES ICE C milies Furnished ream. Orders for solicited. e prompt delivery of Cream and E. Nich ORER COLLE ber's Ferry, FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM Families Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for shipment solicited. We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sunday orders. I. E. Nichols STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, West Va. Courses Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening and Husbandry, Cookery, Serving and Dressmaking. Equipment Ample Buildings, Beautiful Car- braries of over 6000 volumes, Hennery, Dairy, several acres Hot Beds. Expo Books, Room Rent and Tuition essary Expense not over $6.5 buildings, Beautiful Campus, Laboratory, T f over 6000 volumes, Commious Barr Dairy, several acres of gardens, Cold Ample Buildings, Beautiful Campus, Laboratory, Telescope, Libraries of over 6000 volumes, Commissious Barn, Piggery, Henney, Dairy, several acres of gardens, Cold Frames and Hot Beds. Expenses Books, Room Rent and Tuition free to West Virginia. Necessary Expense not over $6.50 per month to State students Special Features Eight valuable scholarships and Athletics, Band, Literary Society entertainments, Musical Clubs, Y Storer is a Non-Sectarian, For Illustrated Catalogue se uable scholarships and six prizes awarded Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lectur- ants, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. Illustrated Catalogue send to Eight valuable scholarships and six prizes awarded annually. Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lectures and Entertainments, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. Storer is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. For Illustrated Catalogue send to HENRY T. McDONALD, Pres. THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1908. INSTITUTE Va. Institute for col- Bluefield, the the southern Norfolk and east of Kenova Beautiful ing room sup- and a physical board $8.00 per to non-resident city for young fitable employ- turdays. cipal. IS, I W. Va. of the school at Monongah, Friday evening. Mrs. Ida, Roberts spent several days last week at Fairmont. Miss Ello Colston, who has been quite ill with grip, is improving slowly. Anita Lodge, Clarksburg Star Lodge and W. S. Kearney Court of Calanthe assembled at Mt. Zion Baptist church, Sunday afternoon, and listening to an excellent thanksgiving sermon by Rev. J. W. Robinson. Quite a large congregation attended and excellent music was furnished by the Baptist church. At Pride A. M. E. church, Sunday evening, was given to the discussion of temperance. After remarks by the pastor, a very interesting paper on "Sowing and reaping," was read by D. H. Kyle. Duet, "Who hath sorrow?" Mrs. Turner and Miss Lee. Mrs. Margaret Miller lies seriously ill at her home in Carlisle Court, and very little hope for her recovery is entertained. One of the very delightful social events of the week was the surprise party given in honor of Miss Wilha Lee's birthday. Although taken completely by surprise, Miss Lee made all the unexpected guests welcome. Delightful refreshments were Continued on page six. WANTED—At Once. Jeffrey Chain Machine men and coal cutters using other machines. The National Employment Agency, Inc., new Coyle & Richardson Bldg., fourth floor. IES ICE CREAM Furnished with orders for ship- ery of Cream and Ices for Sun- ichols COLLEGE : West Va. rses Local, Vocal and Instrumental ing, Practical Gardening and and Dressmaking. mpus, Laboratory, Telescope, L- Comm Tious Barn, Piggery, of of gardens, Cold Frames and six prizes awarded annually. lies, frequent Lectures and En- M. C. A. Christian Institution. end to THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1908 W CLE AN pR EVERY BUT TH WE CLEAN AND pRESS EVERYTHING BUT THE BABY Will be Pleased to Do Your Work GUS SCHNU The T 708 VIRGINIA ST. BOTH 708 VIRGINIA ST. - CHARLESTON BOTH PHONES At the Nation's Capital Continued from page one. Vice President Fairbanks will have 30 when Indiana's quota is filled this week. Cannon is credited with 28. The situation with reference to Knox Hughes, LaFollette, etc., remains unchanged. In the south, Mississippi comes forward with a number of contests, but the preponderance of the work seems to be located at present in the north and west, leaving the south to catch on when it can. The colored brother is hustling every moment, but is thinking two moments at a time, and the developments of the next thirty days threaten to be of sensational interest. In order to clear up what seems to be a hazy situation, let us say a word about what was done at the recent bishops' council in Washington. The bishops' council held its sessions in Metropolitan A. M. E. church. That is a fact. The council as a body did adopt an address to the country—a remarkably sane and well-poised statement of the principles of the churches represented, and treating in a dignified manner the vital problems which confront the race. These are additional facts. The council formed a federation of bishops, framed up a basis for connectional federation, agreed upon a ritualistic form and a common hymn, talked informally of the condition of the church in general, sang the doxology and adjourned in good order. These are concluding facts. The council, as a council, did not pass any resolutions denouncing the administration, or endorsing the candidacy of any man for the presidency. The address to the country did not touch upon politics, and this was the council's only official utterance. A series of resolutions was prepared, but the council refused to consider them, and when an effort was made to hold a meeting of individual bishops and ministers in the basement of the church to adopt a paper in accord with some of the denunciatory addresses of individuals delivered at the public sessions, Bishop Derrick came down and put a stop to the proceedings, declaring that politics and vehement utterances could have no proper place in a deliberative religious body. After the final adjournment of the council, it is a fact that a number of ministers, in their personal capacity as citizens and not as the official representatives of the council, did hold a meeting and pass the resolutions that purported to emanate from the bishops' council. The statement given out by the local press was misleading and the country has been having a hard time to distinguish just where the council left off, and the citizens' body began in this matter. The explanations of- URMAN Tailor - CHARLESTON HONES fered by Bishops Grant, Hood, Clinton, Tyree and others, are entitled to credence, and their denial that the bishops took any action against the president or in favor of any candidate, is in absolute accord with the facts. Many of the speeches, interviews, etc., said to have been voiced by the bishops were garbled by instructed reporters, and so twisted in their meaning as to be unrecognizable by the persons who are said to have been their authors. We make this report upon the testimony of an eminent churchman, who was cognizant of the entire proceedings, and the record will bear out its correctness. Mr. T. P. Mahammitt, editor of the Enterprise, Omaha, Neb.; Mr. Nick Chiles, editor of the Plaindealer, Topeka, Kansas, and Mr. J. W. Jackson, a prominent business man of Denver, Col., have been the guests of Register and Mrs. W. T. Vernon during the past week. They have been lavishly "wined and dined," and made an excellent impression upon the people of the capital city. They are all typical western "hustlers." Mr. J. A. Cobb is making a magnificent record as Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. His division of the work of the department includes the prosecution of violations of the pure food law, and the first important case under this act came under his charge a short time ago—that of the United States vs. R. N. Harper, a local druggist. The defendant was indicted on the charge of having prepared and offering for sale a medicine alleged to contain harmful ingredients and improperly labelled. The papers in the entire case were prepared by Mr. Cobb, and the district attorney scored a conviction in one of the hardest-fought cases ever contested in the district, covering nearly a month. The case and its result attracted the special attention of President Roosevelt, and he is known to be greatly pleased with the verdict secured through the painstaking and capable labors of Mr. Cobb. The state department has received a report from Rev. Ernest Lyon, American resident and consul general to Liberia, saying Liberia intends to send two commissioners to the United States to endeavor to enlist the aid of this government in its boundary and other disputes with France. The prosecution of the campaign against unequal accommodations on the railroads of the south continues with unabated vigor, and the outlook for improved conditions seems very promising. A delegation of influential colored men from several southern states waited on the president last week to bring further evidence of discrimination to his attention, and they received a cordial welcome at his hands. Assurance was given that he would ascertain at once what could be done to afford relief. The gentlemen did not endorse the separate coach law, nor did they see any necessity for it, but since it was the law they did not discuss its legal aspect, insisting simply upon equal accommodations for the same fare. The delegation was composed of Dr. J. W. E. Brown, president of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga.; Rev. R. E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La.; Rev. C. C. Jacobs, secretary Freedmen's Aid and Sunday Schools of M. E. church, Sumter, S. C.; Rev. I. L. Thomas, secretary Church Extension and Home Missions of the M. E. church; Rev. I. Garland Penn, general secretary of Epworth League, M. E. church, Baltimore, and Rev. W. W. Clair, pastor Asbury M. E. church, of this city. The spring examinations for candidates for appointments in the consular service of the state department will be held in this city April 7, 8 and 9. More than 30 persons have been designated for the examination. The name of no colored man appears on the list for this examination, although it is understood that three or four are preparing for the next examination, which occurs some time this summer. The tests are considered quite rigid, most of the candidates "falling down" on the languages and international law. The coming examinations will be the fourth in the series held under the reorganization scheme of the consular service. There are said to be 11 vacancies now in the corps. The rank and file of the Elks of the country are anxiously awaiting the result of the conference held a few days ago between the exalted rulers of the rival factions, B. F. Howard, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and W. E. Atkins, of Hampton, Va., held at Washington, Pa., relative to uniting the two grand bodies into one. The order is not being helped by the continual wrangling, and the public is heartily tired of seeing the long and pointless arguments that have been encumbering the valuable space of the newspapers for several years. Few people read them and nobody outside of the debaters care anything about the differences that are keeping good men apart. A little unselfishness and a bundle of hard common sense on the part of the exalted rulers and the arbitration committee will settle the controversy in short order. Senator Ben Tillman has so worm himself out fighting the Negro race that he is now in a dangerous condition physically. It is almost certain that he will not appear on the floor of congress this session, and a trip to Europe may be necessary to insure his recovery. It is not Christian-like to say mean thinings of those whom the Lord has stricken, but it is noticeable that no Negroes are praying for the recovery of the apostle of the pitchfork, and should providence finally decide to have him join the other wielder of the pitchfork, the race may feel justified in saying in chorus: "The Lord giveth: the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord!" The postoffice department announces the letting of the contract to carry the mails from the Lexington (Ky.) postoffice to the trains to Mr. Jordan C. Jackson, a well-known undertaker and livyerman of the blue grass metropolis. This is the first time in the history of Lexington that such a contract has been awarded to a colored man. Mr. Jackson is a member of the executive committee of the National Negro Business League and one of Kentucky's most potent factors. Mr. Isaac Hathaway, the talented sculptor, is here from Lexington, Ky., arranging for the casting of a number of busts and statutettes. While in Tuskegee recently he secured a mask of the features of Dr. Booker T. Washington, which is said to be a striking likeness. Mr. Wade H. Carter, of Lexington, is also here, having been appointed to a position in the United States weather buerau. SECRETARY JORDAN'S NOTES. As I write these notes, we have just received a sight draft for $2,900 from Rev. D. E. Murff. We are sorry, oh, so sorry, we could not honor this draft; but the Lord willing, we will get this to him out of the first money from our Easter rally. Brother Murff has baptized 42 persons since returning to Africa. Rev. Brother Chilembwe, in East Central Africa, reports splendid success in his field. He has recently had a large baptizing. With his congregation, he is praying for Brother Cheek's return. At no time in the history of our work has there been wider-spread interest in having all mankind know the Lord Jesus, whom to know aright is life eternal, than this very year. Our Easter effort promises to be the best ever known. We are reaching at least 4,000 of the 14,000 Negro Baptist schools. We take this method of asking all who have not ordered programs for the third Sunday in April, commonly known as Easter Sunday, to send to us for them at once—FREE. Dr. Parks, of the A. M. E. church. THE ADVOCATE. is asking his churches and Sunday schools for $50,000 on Easter Sunday. They number only 8,000 members, while we number nearly 2,500,000, and we are asking for only $10,000. We are more than five times as large as they, but we are asking for four times less. We are praying to see the day when Negro Baptists will give in proportion to their great numebr, rise in their might, and unitedly obey their Lord's last loving command: "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature." We are beseechying every pastor, whose church and Sunday school will not unite in giving our missionaries a collection on Easter Sunday to send us at least $5. Rev. J. F. Thomas, of Chicago, ill., says: "I will be one of 1,000 pastors who will send $10 on Monday after Easter Sunday." Will you join brother Thomas? Let us hear from you as to what you will do to help us raise the needed monies for our work in foreign fields. Let every Chirstian unite in earnest prayer to Almighty God for means and men to save benighted Africa. Pray for our rally. Prayer and faith will do anything. Yours in His name, L. G. JORDAN. 726 W. Walnut st., Louisville, Ky. AHEAD IN THE RUNNING Is Taft, According to the Report of His Columbus Bureau. Columbus, Ohio, March 27.—After tabulating the results of conventions held to and including Friday, for the selection of delegates to the republican national convention, the following statement was today issued from Taft national headquarters here: "Secretary Taft now has over 200 of the 491 delegates required for his nomination by the Chicago convention. Of 264 delegates now selected, 194 are under instructions for Taft. There are 26 uninstructed delegates, at least one-third of whom have publicly declared their purpose to support Secretary Taft. "There are 42 votes instructed for other candidates; 26 from Indiana for Mr. Fairbanks and 16 from Illinois for Mr. Cannon. Four delegates from Illinois, from the Second and Third districts (Chicago), were selected without instructions. Of the 28 uninstructed delegates, 10 are from Virginia, 8 from Rhode Island, 4 from Illinois, 4 from Louisiana, which will be contested by a later state convention, and 2 were selected this week from Michigan. The latter represent the district in which an irregular convention, held last November instructed for Speaker Canno. "There are now 42 contests reported. Four are from Oklahoma, and 14 from Tennessee. In these 16 contests none but Taft delegates are involved. Fraud Order Stops Trade Of Watch Firm Washington, April 1.—A fraud order has been issued against the Monroe Jewel Company, 80 West Madison street, Chicago, Ill., by the postoffice department. The company advertised that a handsome gold watch would be given as a prize for disposing of twenty pieces of jewelry at 10 cents each to advertise the firm. The manager admitted that the watch and the entire collection cost him only 95 cents. In order to force remittances, the company would send printed circulars setting forth the punishment of minors, with whom the business was mostly done, for using the mails for fraudulent purposes. As a further reminder, a notice would be sent purporting to come from the Adams Collection Agency, stating that the person would be prosecuted by a traveling agent of the company. A fraud order has also been issued against E. Winn, 1816 First National bank building, Cincinnati, O. who advertised to pay well for writing postal cards at home, information to be supplied on receipt of 10 cents. He would send a formula for face cream and a formula for a pain killer, with a suggestion to write letters to others advertising these remedies. Water Main at Huntington Was Broken By Flood Huntington. April 1. — Heavy rains during the past forty-eight hours have brought a flood stage in the Guyandotte and Big Sandy rivers and smaller streams in this section. Many thousands of logs have broken loose. The main of the Huntington Water Company across the Guyandotte river was broken by the rush of logs cutting off all water supply east of the river. Much damage to property was done in the valleys. Indianapolis. April 1. — At international headquarters of the mine workers today. Vice President Lewis succeeded John Mitchell as president of the organization. SCALE COMMITTEE OF MINERS NOT READY TO REPORT Huntington, April 1. After effecting a temporary organization, the joint conference of operators and miners of District No. 17, which met at the Hotel Frederick at 10 o'clock this morning, adjourned to meet Thursday at 10 o'clock. Joint committees on credentials and on rules and order of business were appointed. The adjournment was taken because the miners' scale committee was not ready to report. About 65 delegates representing the miners of District 17 are in attendance, and some of them have been here in conference since Monday evening. The operators are well represented, a large number having come on a special train from Charleston last night. This morning at 9 o'clock the miners met in the Trades Assembly hall, and at 10 o'clock the joint conference was called to order at the Frederick. J. M. Craigo was elected temporary president, and D. C. Kennedy temporary secretary. The following committee on credentials was appointed: The following committee of rules and order of business was appointed: For the operators—E. O. Dana, W. A. Carver, R. W. Edmunds. Several reasons have been given why the conference adjourned over until tomorrow, but it is known that the miners, especially their scale committee, are not ready and wanted more time. This committee consists of John Wiseman, Dow Platt, W. M. Bannister, D. E. Lovett, Will Jarvis, P. F. Galtman, and the officers of the district. The committee nor none of the officers will give out anything whatever as to what they will demand of the operators in tomorrow's conference. The conferences of the miners are being presided over by J. M. Craigo, whose term of office as president of District 17 expired Tuesday night at 12 o'clock. The new president, Ben Davis, is expected here tonight from Indianapolis, where he went on business. National President Tom Lewis is expected to arrive here Thursday night, and it is not expected that any agreement will be reached until he comes. This afternoon there are several private conferences being held. Lexington, April 1.—A heavy rain has been falling almost continually for thirty-six hours and has caused the worst flood in years in central and eastern Kentucky. All the streams, including the Kentucky, Big Sandy and Red rivers are overflowing their banks. Much damage has been done. In Lexington, the northern and southern sections of the city are submerged. Many families have been driven from their homes. Charges Against Day Ruled Out New York, April 1.—The charges that he had defamed President Roosevelt preferred against Chancellor Day of Syracuse university, by Rev. George A. Cooke, were ruled out of court by Bishop Moore at the opening of the New York Methodist Episcopal conference today. Senator Scott as Presiding Officer Washington, April 1.—Tonight's talk among the West Virginia republican visitors in Washington is that Senator Nathan B. Scott will be the temporary and possibly the permanent chairman of the convention at Parkersburg which will select the delegate at large, tour of which are to be chosen to represent the state at the republican national convention to be held at Chicago in July. A member of the state committee who was recently in the city declares that the chairmanship will be offered Senator Scott within a short time and that he will be urged to accept it. There is a feeling among many of the politicians who have been here recently that the honor belongs to Senator Scott and every effort will be made to have him accept it, if possible. In the office of the clerk of the county court the following transfer has recorded: S. T. McCellan and Lora F. McLellan to Hazen Lacy, 1 36-100 acres on right fork of Ferry branch, 400 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 dep young men an military educ they can get way, thus m better and citizens. 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, daughters of Knights for the poses of life. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of life. ENDOWMENT In this depart paying out dollars annu 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 Chanceilor of your district or write S. W. Starks, Charleston, W. Va., for terms upon which to organize a lodge 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. Home Phone 923. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three months $0.50 Six+ months 1.50 One year 1.50 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. WOQLJREDGE. FOR COUNTY CLERK 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 CLEKER OF COUNTY COURT. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for Clerk of the County Court of Kanawa 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 FOR CIRCUIT CLERK. I desire to announce my candidacy for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the vengers 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 Voters 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 earnestly solicited. Respectfully. L. C. MASSEY. March 7. 1908 ANNOUNCEMENT I hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination for county commissioner, subject to the decision of the republican primary, May 16th. BEN B. HALL. For Prosecuting Attorney of Fayette County. I am a candidate for renomination for the office of Prosecuting Attorney in the county of Fayette, subject to the republican primary to be held April 25th, 1908. E. G. PIERSON. For Sheriff of Fayette County. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination for sheriff of Fayette county, subject to the action of the republican primary. April 25th. R. H. DICKINSON. For County Clerk of Fayette County. I announce myself a candidate for the nomination for Clerk of the County Court of Fayette county, and earnestly solicit your support at the primary to be held April 25th, 1908. S. T. CARTER. M. N. BROWN, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER, WILL GLADLY CORNISH ESTIMATES ON ALL BUILTURES OR BUILDINGS AND WARRANTIES SATISFACTION. IF INTEND TO BUILD, WRITE STITUTE, W. VA. 1-2-161 THE COMING OF WILLYUM, ONCE AGAIN. The Gazette, the organ of the local democracy, was not at all pleased—and neither were we after the make-up finished his work—with what we had to say in the coming of Willyum, its patron saint. Says the Gazette: "There are some busy bodies, (who still think they are in politics), who are attempting the old dodge of inflaming the Negroes because only white people were admitted to the Bryan Lecture last Sunday evening. It has been called a Jim Crow meeting, and both the Mail and the Advocate have attempted to make political capital of it. The fact is, that Mr. Bryan was here as the guest of the Y. M. C. A., and politics had no part or place in it. But it is becomes laughable, when it is recalled that Governor Dawson presided, and introduced Mr. Bryan. Now does any one mean to accuse Governor Dawson of presiding at a Jim Crow meeting? The Gazette regrets this effort to make politics of a Y. M. C. A. lecture, and while it is not the defender of Governor Dawson, who has been thus attacked from the rear, it depreciates a partisanship so blind as to lose sight of the best interests of a great religious organization and so stupid as to fail to comprehend that the ridicule intended for political advantage, stung a republican governor, if any one." The Advocate pleads guilty to the count of having made political capital of the meeting, but the Gazette does us a serious injustice when it intimates that we called it a Jim Crow affair. Oh, no. There was nothing Jim Crow about that meeting. It did not bear the label, "For Colored," nor did the glaring sign, "For Negroes Only." invite the brother in black to enter the sacred precincts of the Burlew opera house. The Gazette's announcement of the coming of Willyum did not state that it was to be a "Lily White" affair. The result was that several Negroes, conspicuous among whom were the tew who have affiliated with the democratic party for revenue only, applied for admittance. They never dreamed that a "great religious organization," such as the Young Men's Christian Association, would think its best interests conserved or promoted by debarring, because of color, any human being from a public meeting, the object of which was to further the cause of Christ. They, as well as the writer, failed to understand that brand of Christianity which makes flesh of one race and fish of another, and their amazement and indignation were increased tenfold when the order was transmitted through those with whom they had worked, on election day, for the continuation of the rule of the party of corruption and extravagance. The Advocate holds neither Mr. Dawson nor Mr. Bryan responsible for this latest public exhibition of race prejudice. We know Mr. Dawson and think Mr. Bryan are both incapable of aiding or abetting any attempt to draw the color line up to the gates of heaven. Reduced to its final analysis, the situation hinges upon the source of instructions to the polecemen at the doors. Were they obeying the orders of their chief or the Young Men's Christian Association? And the Gazette has the nerve to accuse any one of inflaming the Negro! Angels and ministers of grace defends us! How long, pray, has it been since the Gazette ceased to be the mouth piece of Vardaman, Tillman, Dixon & Co.? When did it discontinue the publication of editorial comments upon the God-given supremacy of the white race and the utter worthlessness of the black? The Gazette has been, till now, synonymous with rabid race hatred. It has never lost an opportunity, in fact, it has gone out of its way more than once, to stir up the fires of race prejudice. Now it possess as a friend of the race. Why? A prominent candidate for the democratic nomination for governor is the candidate of that faction of the party which controls the Gazette. This candidate occupies a seat in the state senate because he has succeeded in pulling the wool over the eyes of a large number of Negroes, and he hopes to ride the same horse to the governor's mansion. Ergo, the Gazette is called off till, John T. McGraw and the people of West Virginia being willing, he reaches the height of his ambition. Then, ye poor, deluded Negro simpletons comes the reckoning. Your chances of possessing thereafter the franchise rights so lightly valued now will not be worth three hurrahs in hades. The Gazette will throw off its transparent disguise and again appear in its true light—the advocate of Jim Crow cars, of Negro disfranchisement of the forcible discouragement of the black man from aspirations higher than the ditch. Now, will you stop monkeying with the buzz saw? OUR CANDIDATE FOR DELEGATE AT LARGE That was a capital suggestion of the Pioneer Press that the Negroes of West Virginia make a determined effort to secure full fledged representation at the Chicago convention, and the Advocate takes pleasure, not only in seconding the mo tion, but also in placing in nomination a candidate for the honor. But once in the history of the republican party in West Virginia has it seen fit to send a Negro to a national convention in any higher capacity than that of alternate—an empty honor. Though, during its darkest period—for years and years—the black man constituted the bulk of its strength and is even now the deciding factor in all state and many municipal and county elections, one district delegate to a single national convention has been the only recognition he has received. For President Roosevelt there were cast in West Virginia, in 1904, 132,620 votes; of these, placing the Negro population at 55,000—a conservative estimate—there were 13,000 Negroes who voted the republican ticket. Allowing for the large democratic vote, which Mr. Roosevelt undoubtedly received, it would be safe to assume that the republican party in West Virginia is one-tenth colored. Inserting the probe a little deeper, what would have been the fate of the state ticket, if the Negro vote had been cast solidly for the democratic instead of the republican ticket? The governor of the state would now be a democrat; the majority in the legislature would be democratic; and the vote for the other state officials would have been so uncomfortably close as to have made it child's play for a democratic legislature to call two "twe"—abbreviation for twelve—and count in their whole ticket. Since this state has a delegation of fourteen in the republican national convention, is it too much for the Negro to expect at least one? Can the party—if there be any thing at all in its protestations of a square deal—afford to ignore this modest request? To the dominant portion of the party goes every state office. No county official—barring, of course, justices of the peace and constables—is a Negro. No man of color holds even a clerkship in a city or county office, and in the state government we have but six places, all appointive, above that of janitor; while three of these six are members of boards. And, yet, "muzzle not the ox which treadeth out the corn." Having set forth, we hope, clearly, the causes which impel our request and the justice of our position, we ask, not as a favor but because we deserve it, one representative among the big four. For the benefit of those who think we aim too high, in addition to the reasons above stated, is cited Kentucky, which, with conditions almost paralleling those in this state, concedes a Negro delegate at large as a matter of course. Maryland has her Negro delegates, and the states from further down are represented by delegations of equal proportions of white and colored men. The Advocate does not ask this honor for a curbstone politician nor for one of the peanut variety. It has a decent respect to the opinions of mankind. The man it proposes is of our best. He lacks neither in culture nor refinement. He is a son of Yale and has given of his time and means for the success of the republican party as much, in proportion to his ability, as other men claiming the same or higher honors. Dr. H. F. Gamble, of this city, for whom we ask the support of the delegates to the state convention and the party at large, has received no favors at the hands of the party and that is one of the reasons we name him. Then, again, we know that he, whether honored or not, will support the Chicago nominee as unselfishly as he has all others. His position is not such that he can not afford to take an active part in the campaign, lest he jeopardize his personal interests, and if he enters the fight he may be depended upon to keep the faith till he finishes the course. FOR SHERIFF OF FAYETTE, R. H. DICKINSON. In this issue of the Advocate Mr. R. H. Dickinson announces his candidacy for the republican nomination for the office of sheriff of Fayette county, and asks the support of our Fayette readers at the primary to be held the 25th of this month. Our neighboring county does not boast of a more active worker in the republican vineyard than Mr. Dickinson. In the years when republican principles had but few supporters and fewer advocates, Mr. Dickinson gave of his time and means for the advancement of the grand old party. Feeling some years ago that his labors were deserving of some reward, he sought the nomination for the office to which he again aspires. Defeat was his portion, but no man gave the nominee more loyal support than he. He is a successful lumberman and contractor of his community, and, should the party in Fayette honor him with the nomination, a strong factor would be added to its forces for the coming battle of the ballots S. T. CARTER The republican primary in Fayette county on the 25th of this month THE CHARLESTON MAIL. has brought out many of its best and most prominent citizens, conspicuous among whom is Mr. S. T. Carter, candidate for the nomination for County Clerk. Mr. Carter is too well known to the people of Fayette to need any special commendation from the Advocate, but it might not be out of place to remind them that the most deserving should be given preferment in the distribution of rewards. Mr. Carter has always been a staunch republican, one of the kind who puts party above personal ambitions Should he be nominated, the party would be strengthened and its majority greatly increased by the votes which he would receive from the opposition, where he has almost as many friends as in his own party. PIERSON FOR PROSECUTING AT TORNEY E. G. Pierson, who is now serving most acceptably as prosecuting attorney for Fayette county will submit his claims for the nomination to succeed himself at the primary on the 25th. Mr. Pierson's administration of the office has been such as to call forth the commendation not only of his political friends, but of his opponents as well, and it is but justice to him to state that as a prosecutor of law breakers he has no favorites, hailing before the bar of justice the rich and poor, black and white, who violated the statutes. Since he assumed the duties of prosecuting attorney but few guilty ones have escaped merited punishment. No mistake would be made in casting your ballot for Mr. Pierson. COME GEMS CULLED FROM THE GAZETTE. "If I were governor, I would throw a condon of troops around the state, and welcome the invading horde (of Negroes) with bloody hands to inhospitable graves." "It is the duty of this convention (city democratic) to nominate A good, lean, white men to be voted for by the good, clean, white citizens of this city." It comes hot from the bat that no member of the Y. M. C. A., unless it was Boss Chilton, who entertained him, got near enough to Bryan to see the color of his eyes. Yet the Gazette says he was in the hands of the Y. M. C. A. Editor W. Calvin Chase knows how to get in out of the war. He throws up the Foraker sponge in last week's Washington Bee, and admits that Taft has the best of it. He announces that he is for the republican party, with or without Taft. If it is the Alabama style to address a temperance meeting with a pistol in one hip pocket and a bottle of whiskey in the other, the people of the country at large are indebted to Mr. Heflin for the information. A current rumor permeates the atmosphere of the Kanawha valley that the redoubtable T. Thomas Fortune is again shooting editorial thunder boils into the columns of the New York Age. If Bryan ever had a "look-in" for the Negro vote of West Virginia that Burlew opera house incident has destroyed every vestige of it. Mr Bryan needs a new manager—or better still—a new party. The President has appointed another Negro to a lucrative federal position. We wonder why none of these luscious plums ever fall in West Virginia. While one element of our citizenry is engaged in yelling "Remember Brownsville," another might take up the refrain "Remember Heflin." The nominee of the Chicago convention will be the president of the United States. You may bet on that Read our Washington letter, if you would know what is going on at the nation's capital. MR. HEARNE WILL DO JUSTICE TO*THE COLORED VOTE (From the Grafton, W. Va., Sentinel.) Hon. William H. Hearne called at the Sentinel office this morning to request the Sentinel to say for him that in case of his election as governor he will see that the members of the colored race, who gave such loyal support to the republican party, will get their fair treatment, and will not be discriminated against in executive matters. Mr. Hearne is a friend of the colored men of the state and when it comes to the consideration of that class of voters under his administration, should he be nominated and elected, that they will get their just dues so far as party favors are concerned. Mr. Hearne, in company with Virgil T. Handley, e-delegate to the legislature from this county, is making a trip through the county today. He expects to visit Webster, Simpson, Flemington, Tyrcounnell and return by way of Pruntytown. Rev. S. P. West, P. E. of the Wheeling district, left Tuesday for Weston. CENTRAL HOSPITAL ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? If you are working 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 and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest—Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in o'reer 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 stockholders 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 W.STARKS, President PYTHIANISM BOOMING IN PENN SYLVANIA. Chester, Pa., March 23, 1908. Eastern Pennsylvania is yet to be considered a factor in Pythianism, the work is progressing rapidly under the leadership of Grand Chancellor B. G. Gollier, Grand Worthy Councilor W. H. Freeman, and Brigadier General A. M. Burriss, with their councillors. New lodges and members, new courts and members, a new regiment and new companies to the Uniform Rank, and a greater order is the word in every real Pythian's mouth, and on to Kansas City is perched on many banners in the Keystone State. Gen. A. M. Burriss, commanding the Brigade of Pennsylvania, from instructions received from headquarters, issued orders for the companies of eastern Pennsylvania to assemble in the city of Philadelphia, on the evening of the 5th of February last, for the purpose of organizing the Second Regiment of the U. R. K. of P. of Pennsylvania. Gen. A. M. Burriss, accompanied by Col. J. H. Cook, were taken to the Keystone Cafe for lunch and a few hours rest. Col. W. H. Freeman, who was chairman of the reception committee, had ample arrangements made. The General and his associate were taken to Maj. R. T. Miller, at 322 Brown street, where an elegant supper was prepared by the Major's wife and one of her Calanthe sisters. They repaired to Light Star hall, 1227 Pine street, where the different companies had assembled. Gen. Burriss and Col. Cook were introduced and made welcome by Col. Freeman. The meeting was called to order, and Col. Freeman was made temporary adjutant. After the meeting was opened, by the instructions of Gen. Burriss, Col. Cook stated its object. A roll of officers of the several companies was called and when completed it was found that there were not enough present to enter into an election of officers. After a few interesting remarks by Gen. Burriss, Col. Freeman and Col. G. H. Truit, prayer was offered by Col. C. C. Jones, and the meeting was adjourned by the Brigadier General until the following evening. At eight p. m. the companies had assembled, some in full dress and some in fatigue uniform, as orders had been given that an inspection would be held. Gen. Burriss called the meeting to order at 8:50 p. m., and the business of the evening was announced. The roll of officers of the companies was called, and then Gen. Burriss made an address on the qualifications of a Sir Knight, and the organization of a regiment. At the conclusion, the election of a commander and two majors was held, and the following officers were selected: Col. W. H. Freeman, commanding the Second Regiment, Maj. R. T. Miller, commanding the First Battalion. Major, George Russum commanding the Second Battalion. After the election Col. Freeman, with his able reception committee, had prepared a smoker, with a heavily laden table of refreshments. After the organization of the Second Regiment, the officers showed the General the city. G. C., B. G. Collier made it very pleasant for the Collier and his assistant. Col. Freeman has recommended the following names for officers on the Regimental Staff: Surgeon, Dr. L. H. Jones, of Philadelphia. Adjutant, W. A. Davis, Philadelphia. Quartermaster, J. H. Welch, Chester. Assistant Surgeon, J. T. Timberlake, Philadelphia. Commissary, H. Robinson, Philadelphia. Chaplain, G. A. Landin, Chester. Sergeant Major, H. Hammond, Philadelphia. Quartermaster Sergeant, L. Jackson, Chester. Commissary Sergeant, W. H. Green, Boothwyn. Color Sergeant, Wm. Frazier, Chester. Hospital Steward, Thomas L. Fultz, Chester. From the present indications the regiment will give a commendable account of themselves in July next. There is a new company almost ready to be mustered in, which will create a new interest in the order and the department. Although just lately launched we are determined to make a creditable showing on the 17th of May. It is true we have a great many officers to equip and THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1908. FOR MONEY WORKING For Money on a safe way, where it will be working at least six per cent. interest—Your Money a career to give us an opportunity to put thesis is a picture of our building on the three story brick building on one of the occupied by the Huntington Herald, the second floor is used for office rooms, being sure to pay us well. After the olders were paid a dividend of six per on the installment plan. Ask your agent WORK FOR YOU mutual association Charleston, W. Va times have been very hard, yet we expect to be dressed according to regulation on the second week in July. We remain yours for success. W. H. FREEMAN. Chester, Pa. WHOLESALE DEALERS Of New York, Contribute to Tuskegee in Honor of Anderson, the Internal Revenue Collector New York, March 21.—Ninety wholesale dealers of the Second internal revenue district of New York City have just sent a check for $900 to the Tuskegee Institute, as a volunteer contribution to the school and in honor of Hon. Charles W. Anderson, collector of the Second internal revenue district. These wholesale dealers have been led to show this token of respect to Collector Anderson because of the fact that he accepted checks from the dealers during the entire financial disturbance, and was perhaps the only internal revenue collector in the whole country who did so. The check for $900 was accompanied by a strong letter of endorsement of the business qualities of Collector Anderson and in entire approbation of his rare tact in handling the delicate situation which developed during the financial disturbance of October and November. MT. CARBON. Sparkling Light Lodge, No. 13. Rebecca Court, No. 9, had their annual sermon preached, Sunday, by Rev. J. J. Turner. Among the out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dandridge, of Page. Mrs. James Stoke was the guest of her mother and husband this week. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows filled our pulpit last Wednesday evening. Miss Josie Jackson was at Montgomery, Saturday, shopping. Work remains very dull. Mt. Carbon colored club organized with M. H. Hill, president, and Will Nichols, secretary. Kimberly colored republican club was organized with John Cash, president, and Rev. Johnson, secretary. M. H. Hill was in Charleston on business last week. = rR ; Mey Pe ee Q LCR ee eee TN Re a BS oie 5 ick a F ‘ SE ERT ROE SPN P| SO ee Mean eR EEN I: eee ins an ee a Esai , PUES TR ae eS OES NC aed ee REESE Oey nga sit on RAR eNO EH Ne wey 5 aaa) . OS ee THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1908. SENT eer renee eee We have . anew line of | : GAS 7 STAND LAMPS A Come in and: s lookthem | over COFFEY: 4 . ; Plumbing Co. ; , Quarrier St., near Capitol ; 0505858805005 5ee sa se0d CHURCH AND LODGE DIRECTORY Churches. First Baptist Ghureh, Rev. S. R. Rullock, pastor.—Services Sunday al 11:00 a, m. and 7:30 p. m.: Sunday school, 2:30 pom. BR. ¥. PLU. 6:30 p.m: Communion the ‘first Sunday of each month; Choir rehearsal, Wuesday evening: Prayer meeting, Weduesday evening; Ladies’ Aid, ‘Thursday ‘afternoon; Young People’s meeting, Friday evening; General Missionary meeting the first Friday of each month, Simpson M.W. Chureh, Rev, J. W. Waters, pastor.—Services Sunday at 11:00. m. and 7:20 p,m. Sunday school, 2:30; Class, 4/00 and _ kp- worth” Leagne, 6:30 p.m: Class meetings, Monday, Tuesday and ri- day at’8:00 p.m: Prayer meeting, Wednesday fat 8:00 p. m.: Young People’s pri&er mocting Tnesday at 8:00; Church Aid No, 1 meets every ‘Thursday; Chureh Aid No, 2 meets Fridays; ‘The Litters and Willing Workers meet ‘Thursday evening. Knights of Pythias, Capital City Lodge No. 1 meets the first und third ‘Thursday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall H. B. Rice, ©, C.; C. W. Boyd, K. of Rs, West Virginia Lodge No. G0 meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the K, of P. Hall, J. W. Chappelle, C. Cj B. . Carter, K. of R&S, Uniform Rank, Carlon Co, No. 1, and Mountain State Co. No. 20 meet the second and fourth Friday nights at the K, of P. Hall. Ea Jaekson, Capt. Co. No. 1; William Jefferson, Recorder. M.A. Holmes, Capt. Co.’ No, 20. Order of Calanthe. Phyllis Wheatley Court No. 1 meets the second and fourth Thesiay | nights of each month at the Ix, of P, Hall. Mrs. Mattie Moss, W. C.: Mrs. M. J. Hazlewood, W. R! of Deeds. Rureka Court’ No. 85 meets the first and third Monday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall, Geo. Railey, W. C.; William Peters, W. R. of Deeds, ALB. & ACM. Washington Lodge No. 6. A. PL & A, M., meets the first and third Fri- day nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall WL ‘Taylor, We Mi Witliam Wright, See’y, G. U0. of OF. Kanawha Light Lodge No. 1637, GU. 0, of 0. M, meets at Pranken- horger KX. of P. Hall the first and third Monday nights of each month: N.C, Walton, No G.; HL BL Rice, Ps. Houschold of Ruth. Household of Ruth No, 162 meots the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Frankenberger Hall Allen Dettonney, M,N. G.z Mrs, Liz vie Waynesboro, See'y. CHURCH AND LODGE DIRECTORY Independent Order of St. Larke's. Providence Council, No. 756, meets the second and fourth Monday nights atthe K. of Po hall, Emery R. Car ter, RL W. P. C.: O. A. Wells, Sey. Independent Beneficial Order of Elks Kanawha Lodge, No. 130, meets the second and fourth Friday nights of the month at the Ke of 2. hall W. 0. Terry, Exalted Ruler; Levi © Campbell, Sey. WANTED Salesmen for sour state for remarkable fel and labor sav, Ing device for boilers selling for $40. Over 20.000 in use in the Unites Slates and Canada, Also hardware Salesmen to carry as side Tine ont wonderful newly patented spirit level, Diamond Power Specially Co., Detroit, Mich bess be yeAngt NBA, EXPE RIENCS ee TT i Wey BEE eance Manns Anronosaning «eles arent inven oti ds oratnnis: grlenia untae Cretan Nylons Gidea neare¥ cht aur pata mead cat tee acres (eae Scientific American, ihn Con MLM CasCSh cetetantes 36 12roRdmay, 74 INN & Co,20'2%= New ors Another View of Secretary’ Tat, Choice of Commercial Travelers i Rig. aan AES RF Se a ener ak Reranean ac ee Laan ara yarn rae ERP Paper area es pea en . 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Oana SERENE ie a en, Rape smut urs a Bie ae ee a ae a ieee ae Gh PSE NSE ees Sethe pe ° en LS eeenertyae gee Bo RI Sig sa ik be ere Riss Se tia Res ne ee ai CaS Pease vest Bean ty Roig eens hs § este ye BE sa eaee von time tae a eee ae ROI CA Te eel Tn been ) Ede hee ROBERT LEE DUNN. We are a nation of travelers, ‘The mere delight’ of being transferred from place to place is charactorisiie of the American above any other na- (ion, A Burope calls us “Phe Globe ‘Trotiers,” and we are rightly nicknamed, Bur the really earnest travelers among us ave he men who sell goads on the road. Commezcial travelers they gre called. ‘There are between two hundred thousand and three hundred thousand of Knighis‘of the Grip in this country and they are, perhaps, the shrewdost erities of na- lional affairs in ihe nation. (tis, therefore, one of tle most interes! ing evidences of te trend of public opinion thal these men are almost, withant exception, in favor of Wile liam Noward ‘Tats jor President. Close Reitied (he Flag. ‘The saying thot “Trade follows the fag would be even more aceu vate if it were rendered Phe com- mercial ‘Fraveler follows the fas. for about the first ting that occurs after the flag gos up anywhere is the etl for the exierprising gentle men who wants to develop business, Hawaii, the Philippines, the Far’ ts- lands of the Sea, each will testify to the striking fact (hat no sooner are conditions reasonatly safe tor trade than the advance axent of trade comes smiling over the hill ‘These plucky wen have brought the United Stites meh of iss mar velous success in tette, They have heen ubiqnitions in seckins owt openings for business, ‘Thor have introduced the Yaylee reaper on to the wheat fields oy siberta, the Yan kee sewing machine inte Me missio: schools of the Convo. the Yankoo lo comotive on to te railroads of ty Chitian Andes ait a thonsand eter American speckiios inte all ihe cor ners of the earth, “They have sir ed trade relations te ween New Ve and Australia, Chiessn and Kia J niero, Boston and Capetown. Pars eMerprise and fier coeinss bust A gacity has hee the jioteeriays caer in the developnten: of esers Ameri ean dndustry worst: nein These same coi fal travelers are the keenest Inciness men of the age, Wide travel, extensive oppor tnnity for tndsins the conditions at fecting individual crerprise, sharp competition and the peressity of sts ceeting Improvet methods and new Hdeas sharpen theiy faculties, and quicken every reseuren They are prosperous thenisecces sail thes ar almost invariably snecessfwl aut living esamples of hopefulness and ‘optimism, You cannot lead them blindly or deccive them by pretty promises or specious arguments. ‘They know that real success is based ‘on legitimate and solid foundations, that prosperity cannot be attained by repudiating debts, nor maintained by scaring capital intoa closet, No PotiGies Amang: Thom, ‘The commercial travelers prohably have the sualiest amount of whet wold he called political preferonces of any class of men in the country, ‘Generally they are not bownd to any special leader or party or politi- cal creed, but swing (heir influence and their vote from one scanaigpte to another in gecordance with theft own strong conviciions concerning public holies and vations! ned. ‘They do hot seem to cere a rap abont favorite Kins OF The rest of the political phraccotogy OF the lime but Grey are desperately interested in the man of the paris which sands for. sanity ned Sense in national affairs, The commercial travelers refuse to heliove that Chere has hoon anything polities! in the recent financial sorm. ‘They do not charge the pres- cot administration with the responsi- Lilly ini the event. They are agreed, Falmos; to a man, that the recent pane was the result of the action of so-cated (rints ond large corporae Fintevesis indirectly violating — the Ispirit. Hf not the letter of the law of “the American people whieh is the in- fcxrmation of honesty and fair deal- ing. # I has sometines been said that the commercial travelors are against the tensis, This statement, however, nok trae. The conmmerstal travel: hcoare nether lor nor against trusts al they de deamrmd that the trast, 8 Well ay Every ather organization Sofie business in this country, be Inpetied to Hive uy ty tite haw of the [i stand within the buundry limit of Casnesty wad ttprisht dealing: that [Mies he eonsvetted te eomdaer their jaffairs i the sais honorable and hires Whe way which ie reqaived POF every individual whe has respect [far nd fear af ie fave | And itis worth noting. (oo, tat in ihe potitteal activities of the com Tmeveial traseters there is no: even [hint of any retina save the indi Heel one whieh comes through ins evensed bneiiest and larner promper His. Phes ask on poltieal favors and no offices and inthis they are in Mewsant contrast te the politica! Modies who have fear applicants for very office, ‘They have no members +f their organization slated for cabi- THE ADVOCATE. esti! fon. et se OOF ROGHOR, but will be Mhorousbly satisfied and re- warded if through their etlorts a harger volume of trade and better conditions of wade, are brought about. In this respect they fiirnish one of the sast ereditable examples 66 loyal amd disinterested work. in the interests of public welfare which the political lire in the country. al- fords, ‘Their ‘Tremendous Intluence. ‘elers of the comtry in shaping pub- ie opinion is a phase of nationad life whieh veldom comes in for con- sideration, sei which is of the most Far reaching; charactor, 5 Wis probably fair to gay that hest Ho the influeses of the press, noth- ink equals ile timpress. which. the commercial Wavelers Teave, Always fon the go, eniosing unsurpassed op- hortinities for cathoring impressions Of the needs of the nation, the state and the community, often in very cofidential velations “with the trade Which he serves, generally ready of speech, and fond of argument, the Commercial traveler, by the very facts of his personality and work, is one of the mest influential men in the country. \nd when (hese men, as a body, eulorse the candidacy. of Beerelary Tat. it means that the See- revary gets Te benefit of Bome of the strongest ely which could be amis tered to his hanners. Hundreds of Vhousands or missionaries of the genie War Sceretary! What an army of gand follows and what may. Iniicent “yevnits they will, necom Hiei tors sd eHee ig h periigs” ag (heir slogan goes! | The copnacrelal travelers had mite to ds sii the election of Me- | Kinin Hh organized and work: 6d only ss a commercial traveler [ Knows how fe work and the resntt, Jas history choses, beat the expects [tions of the most Sanguine MeKintes cnthusiasis, "There is good reason [te teller thst even “more remark Halste regis it follow the work 6l Hie enaviners et travelers tints sini liner and ta " ming. more strongly [essai they wore al thi ine iad the remot financial dist res: [hits stiived chem la stronger efforts Liisi anid aee rose, Taft the Travelers" Candidate, The Seer are Of War ig an idea! Candidite for he commercial travel ors and te have: promptly. erin ined Tat) ctalis all over the eonntr Ohio leads at present but Mino: which is the home of so many com- meretal travelers, and New York State are not far behind, Secretary Taft is (he groatest tiaveler the public life of the coun try has ever produced. Not many salesmen cover two hundred and fifty thousand miles in five years. All over the round world has he Kove, the advance agent of Ameri- can prosperity and good will, Like the sirewdest of commercial travel. ers he seems to talrly radiate the atmosphere of success. Le has thade a success of oxery job he ever undertook, and now he is being in- viled by ‘the shareholders. of this great big co-operative enterprise We call the United Stites of America fo step into the White House and be President for a while. ‘The commercial travelers have niade a wise choice, Secretary Tart is the best piece of American man- hood in sight for this job. He is the wisest, (he most far-seeing, the san- est and the best friend of honorable and upright business to he found among; presidential candidates of the hour. Long judicial training har xiven him a mind which approaches, 2 difficult subject without prejudice, and tremendous physical vitality and resource makes it possible for him to maintain sueh a program of daily accomplishment as would send most men to an early grave, A generous tate has provided him with such a wealth of experience in public affairs as has never come to anyother presidential candidate since the nation was founded, while high ideals, purity of personal tite, warmth of heart and buoyant good fellowship Fender him the one incom. parable choice of the maiority of Gre three hundred thousand knights of the grip and the sample ease, Cleverest Crook Dies in Poverty Spent Fortune London, April 1.—Richard Ben- ham is dead. ‘Phe police say he was the cleverest crook of modern times. de was hiding in humble lodgings in Soho when he died. Detectives were seeking him at the time for complicity in a bogus bank business. Whether or not he left much money is still uncertain, He made enor- uous sums, but was a royal spender. Henham was a thorough thief when he set out to rob a man he was hever satisfied with a part of his victim’s money. There was no let up until he was drained dry, Richard was a law clerk’s son, His father died penniless and threw him on his own, resources. He began his career in 1NTS by telling a hard- headed bank manager such stories of his wealth and landed estates that the man Jent him $750, Renham went to Brussels with the money, spent it, raised more on a se- ries of bogus cheeks, was arrested and literally argued his accusers ont of prosecuting him, ‘They lost. their money, too. In 1884 he opened the Western Bank of London. It collapsed. six months later. ‘The bookkeeping was s0 loose no one ever knew definitely how mueh its promoter made. Ben- ham compromised with his creditors for a shilling or two on the pound and. escaped prosecution, Two years later he began horrow- ‘ing money from the London and General Bank on the strength of a bogus will, He kept this up for sev- en years, and obtained, altogether, $250,000. While carrying on this frand, Ben- ham maintained handsome establish- ments in Piccadilly, Brighton, and Tunbridge Wells, "and borrowed money from everybody who would lend Vor his frands on the. London and General Rank, Benham got a tong term of imprisonment. He was mach broken when released, and, although he continued his eareer along the old lines, never attained such. remarkable sucecss as marked his earlier efforts, ve heen a wicked man and a terrible liar.” he told a friend whe lodyed with him, “but it’s all over ‘how,! EVANS TO LEAVE THE FLEET Washington, April 1.—Admiral Bvans, commanding the American bettleship fest, will leave the fleet on board the tgship, the Conneeti- NL, as soon AS That vessel completes hey target practice in Maxdalena hay and will sail up the coast 10 Paso Robles, From there \dimizal Evans Will take a (rain for San Dike Obie. po. to reccive treatment in the: hot mineral spvings abomuline there. As xoon as Admiral ivans loaves The Connectiont she will rejoin the Neot at Mesdalena bay. Admiral Thomas will ran his Mag to the top mist ak commander of the fleet as soon as \diniral Evans depar's, and wi bring fhe fleet my the coast as far as San Diezo, where Admiral Foams will meek it pon its arrival and reennae commie . Health Is No Worse, | Admiral Evans asked permission 16 take this course by wireless tele seraph to the Navy Department yes ents, and it was Immediately sented, Since the departure of the Hoot from fampton Roads, he has been the commanding officer in the fullest sense of the word, and has di- rected all movements: withont inter- ference. Hefore leaving, Admiral . pA ORR. oh + Py “ FR E baie * J to the person maiing the most words from the fetter# in the name J. CHARLES ERNST and writing the best article on “WHY I NEED A WATCH" i See the watch on,exhibition in our store, Auy, words appearing in Webster's International Dictionary will be accepted, but letters should not be used more times in any word than they appear in the name J. CHARLES ERNST. Contest Closes APRIL 18, A DISCOUNT OF 10 Per Cent will be allowed every person entering the contest on any wateh + bought from us before June 18. Enclose your answer in an envelope addressed to yourself and mail or bring It to the store of Jeweler & Mfg. Optician. J. CHAS. ERNST Sxsedtt'sccutne = = Charleston, W. Va. tN 7 OO Eee is a fairly comfortable, but by no means popular institution, 4 Any vet. how few people consider the unpleasantness of resi-\4 dence there until it stares them In the face. NOW is the time to prepare for old age and infirmity, while you vel have your fll vigor and strength, q saved each week and deposited in our n 5 SAVINGS DEPARTMENT? will provide for the dreaded “rainy days.” 4 Drop us a postal or call at the bank and we will tell you how to” avoid danger, it is easy, 4 KANAWHA BANKING & TRUST CO. | - Charleston, W. Va. Peo —Ci‘i Evans will undowbtedly place in Ad- miral Thomas’ hands tullest, instrn;- tibns. He already has mapped ‘out the itinerary for the fleet up the coast, and completed all the detailed arrangements, It Is not believed at the Navy Do- partment that Admfral Evans" heaith is any worse. His journey at San Luis Obispo is looked upon as 2 short rest to pnt him in good shape for the big reception and review at San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, in extreme southern California, is one of the most beantiful and health giv- ing spots in the world. It has a infld, dry climate, that seldom var- ies, and in some instinces the min- eral waters have worked marvels. It is resplendent with orange groves and all of the many species of flow- crs known to southern California, al of which are in bloom at this sea- son. It is expected that Admiral Kv- ans will be in the best of health when he joins the fleet at San Diego on the afternoon of April 14, Fleed to Divide, )" Announcement was made by the Rurean of Navigation yesterday that the fleet would divide after leaving San Pedro, one squadron going to Santa Craz, and another to Monte- rey, on the way to San Francisco. ‘The same will be done at Ton Ange. Jes. ‘The ships will be aivided among the ports of Venice, Redondo, Santi Monica, and San Pedro, It has practically been decided by the department 10 send the fleet to Auckland, New Zealand, on its way from Samoa to Sydney, Australia ‘This ‘stop is calenlated to work. to advantage in the coating itinerary, and it was adopted for this reason. ‘There is an ample supply. of ood coal at Auekiand, and to. fill the bunkers there will expedite the ernise to the Philippines and Japan a Will als show the appreciation of the American Government for the prompt and cordial invitation receiy- ed from the New Zealand authorities, | The following schedule for. tho fleet on the southern coast of Cali- fornia was minonneed by Secretary Motealf dust night ‘The battleship feet will arrive at San Diero at 2:30 p. m., ‘Tuesday, April 14, leave at 6:80 a, m, Satur. day. tine Esth “Arrive ai san Pedro at 2 p.m. “The following day the second die vision will co to Lone Reaeh, the third) to Santa Monaea, and) the fourth to Redondo, The fleet will reagsemble and proceed th santa Marbara at 8 tote Aprit ‘The remainder of the itinerary ta San Francisen Is not yet completed. Avril VS San Dies, Cab, April 1 the battteship Connectiont having on hoard Admiral Evans, arrived — off Coronado tis morning. After putt: ine \eanival Evans ashore the Con necticut will return to. Magdelena bay. PAGE FIVE, SEIS HOTEL BROWN EUROPEAN West Virginia’s Popular Hotel : for Colored People. Re 35 Rooms ae 35e., 50c., 75¢. and $1.00 per diy pecial Rates by week or an month, ea Accomodations for 75 People |; Rooms in wite, $1.50 te $2.00. | Per Day. ee | New Phone 1098 a Z C. Brown, Prop. i 4 | CHARLESTON W. Wao ek |. BOWELS |. Kegon haven aronnley hay moromento wioony obeuited eh sageeatysa ibe semogee. CANDY * (@ catrarric : 1 Ove veer I ed B Ek Ua a EAT ‘BM LIKE CANBY 4 encarta tel CR Ae ie, Good, Never sicken, Weakon or Gripe: 10, 28 a ics meaner roeeamnie and 2 Sterling Remedy Company, Chicago or New Yorks KEEP YOUR BLOOD. GLEAM GOOD BREAD.|| contain amnne eaten eR aisteossing thing. but there's alvrays Cruse, Nino tries out of tou 1s OB Secon of to tour | Dewey’s Best Flour } ines aveay with such complains, if | ou'ean hake. a¢ al sou ceun have SHE 1} ¥eoaat tack" with ie It is aeote ith fein ‘Mado of best whestarinane ] ersins.“eround by ‘e supertet prec | &ix"Sine‘uilor that mates Tt kaowrm| fey. ER: Try a tack and s60 SEMI wil valteronce here fo PSB ill vo in your bremd, BG Bei) pics "en dae "adae leg te te, Seaee om WP eMEY Ko vloosn't bate li, be nie TaN TE ona | THE DEWEY BROS. C0., mittors, |B ‘ Bianohestor, Ohio, ~ ronan a Mi H Vibe ais ii ee FOR THE PEOPLE Our store in the Bradford Beilding, 222 Capitol Street affords the best place in the city for all classes to buy Clotning and Gent's Furnishings HENRY SMITH ONE PRICE CLOTHIER Beef, Veal. Mutton, Pork Fresh Pork Sausage and Weiner Our Own Make The Best Qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage, for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. PAGE SIX FOR T Our store in the B fords the best p Clotning a SPRING SUITS. We have the finest line of Men's and Young Men's Spring Suits ever shown in Charleston. All the latest effects in Stripes and Checks. Perfect fit. Best quality and Workmanship. Lowest Price. HEN ONE I Bradford Building Correspondence Continued from page two. served. Dr. L. R. Whipper, as mistress, called on different ones to contribute something to the evening's amusement. Dr. Turner, M. Miss Lilly Allen and Mr. Richard Lowry responded by giving Miss Lee a very timely advice. Mr. A. D. Dangerfield and Mrs. Little Tusk worked. Miss Lee, Messers, Arthur Ormes and Bishop Turner sang solos. Miss Grayson and Mrs. Bishop Turner rendered piano solos. The most delightful feature of the evening was a handiarchief shower given by the ladies. After wishing the loss many happy returns of the day, all departed at a late hour. Those present were: Miss Grayson Grayson, Estella Cumbie, Corn Gales, Martie Jones, Lilly Allen and Dr. L. R. Whipper; Mesdames Cumbie in Grayson, Ashby, Oaken, Turner and Tuck; Messes, A. H. Dangerfield, A. C. Ormes, Bishop Turner, R. H. Lowry, Wm. Mason, Dr. Turner and Rev. Smith. PT. PLEASANT Wm. H. Green was a business visitor in Middlesex, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Flem Craig, who have been guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tobe Craig, for the past two months, left for their home, in BOY'S AND CHILDREN'S SUITS. In this line we have the largest stock and the best values ever seen in our store. We make this line a specialty and lead all competitors. RY SM PRICE CLOT g Welksville, Ohio, Monday. Misses Linda Craig and Moselle Colston accompanied them as car as Mason City. Miss C. Brandy, of Mildport, is in town, the guest of friends. Miss Elizabeth Wilson, teacher in the primary grade of Lansing high school, took very ill Wednesday, and has been confined to her room since. Miss Virginia and Rihla Wilson were called here on account of the illness of their gister. Elizabeth, Miss Rhoda is filling the vacancy in L. H. S. Dr. H. E. Gamble, of Charleston, was called to town, Friday, to attend Miss Elizabeth Wilson. Miss Katie Craig, of Charleston, was in town, Sunday, the guest of parents and friends. John Hare, of Winfield, spent Sunday here the guest of relatives. Watson Smith spent a few days of last week in Gallipolis, the guest of Ms. sister, Mrs. Wm. Holmes. Mrs. Jake Settles is reported quite it. John Henderson, who is attending school in Gallipolis, spent Saturday and Sunday in town, guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henderson. Mrs. Jennie Kolley very handsomely entertained a new young ladies and gentlemen, Thursday evening. Those present were: Misses Agatha Alexander, Augusta Rison, Mosella Colson, Messrs. Wallace Smith, Clyde ER MEAT HATS. Our $2.00 SPECIAL is proving the most popular hat we have ever sold. It is good and "makes good." Our $3.00 SPECIAL and the new spring STETSONS are certainly leaders. Our hats will please you. MITH THIER 222 Capifol Street and James Coston and Chas, Settles. A daily and appetizing lunch was served. Rev. G. R. P. eKinney filled the pulpit of the First Baptist church, Sunday. He preached two very able sermons during the day. Eva Burton, who was badly burned some weeks ago, is able to be out again. MOXTGOMERY. Enge Light, No. 6, K. of P., had its annual thanksgiving sermon preached, Sunday, by Rev. E. C. Page, who is a member of the lodge, Sir R. E. Burrell, marshal, formed the line of march at 1:30 p. m., in front of the halls Lincoln company, No. 5, accompanied by a visiting company from Smithers, headed the procession, led by the Engle K. of P. Land. At the command of the marshal, the procession marched east to Ferry street, thence north on Ferry street to Fourth avenue, thence west on Fourth avenue to Champ street, thence south on Champ street to Front, thence east on Front to the opera house, where the services were conducted. Sir S. M. Dawes, C. D. G. C., acted as master of ceremonies. After devotional, he introduced Sir H. H. Bailey, G. K. of R. and S., who delivered the address on Pythianism. The address was pointed and instructive, showing the great growth of the order, both court and the lodge, in membership, as well financially. The choir of the First Baptist church, which furnished music for the occasion, sang one of its beautiful anthems. After which the master of ceremonies introduced Rev. E. C. Page, who praached the annual thanksgiving sermon. He preached an excellent sermon. All who heard it were highly pleased. The lodge was more than usual to have one of its own members to preach such a sermon. Rev. Wallace Page, of Kanawha City, and Sir A. P. Straughter, on Hinton, ssa on the stage, the latter assisted the chick. Misses Ada E. Burke and Carr, of Charleston, attended services here Sunday. Aguilla Page, of Kanawha City, attended services here Sunday. George Holmes, James Hardy and Misses Wysor Watson, Bernice Carter and Ada E. Wright, all students at institute, are home to attend the Japanese party given by the Household of Ruth on Monday night. Messrs. L. P. Scott, of Sewell; S. S. Boyd, of Rush Run, and A. B. Elkins, of Fire Creek, were business visitors to town this week. Rev. Warren Brown filled his pulpit at the First Baptist church on Sunday. He has been recalled by the church for another year. Rev. C. X. Harris, of Roneoverte, was in town on Monday. Revs. S. R. Bullock and L. V. Bryant passed through town Monday, en route to Hill Top, where they are to hold a board meeting. Mrs. H. H. Railey, who has been quite sick, is much improved at this writing. Mrs. E. C. Page is able to sit up. A number of persons attended the closing exercises of Eagle school on holiday night. They all report a very excellent program. Mrs. Etta Hall, teacher at Fayette, was home to attend the party given on Monday night. H. B. Branham was called to Raymond City last week, to see his brother, who was hurt in the minis. The Montgomery Protective Leanne will meet in the Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday night, and arrange the meetings to salt the conveniences of most of the members. A Japanese leap year fete was given by the ladies of the Household of Rath, Monday evening, the 30th. The ladies were elaborately gowned, and showed excellent masculine ability in the manner in which they treated the other sex. The color celinea was purple and pink, and with the many Japanese attractions made one feel they were in faraway Japan. The souvenir table was beautifully decorated and contained rich and rare gifts, which played heavily with the masculine sex in return for THE ADVOCATE. honors paid them. The menu was as follows: Joseph Buster, who has been quite ill for a few wakes, is slowly improving. G. W. Gough is improving from an attack of smallpox. PARKERSBURG. Miss Susan Berryman, who has been a very pleasant guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Garner, of Green street, returned to her home at Clarksburg Saturday. Rev. Mr. Grayson, of Bridgeport, Ohio, was a visitor in the city for a few days last week. On Thursday evening he delivered a very able service at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. The Young Men's Star Club of the Baptist Church rendered a special program Monday evening. Mrs. Nancy Dickson is seriously ill. Mrs. Lovey Brown, who has been sick for some time, is in a very serious condition. Mrs. Sophia Farley is quite ill at her home on West Tenth street. Mrs. Archer remains quite ill at her home at 1402 Juliana street. Carey Williams returned home week before last from Huntington. Mrs. Pulia Amiss Russell, of Wheeling, spent two weeks in the city, visiting her relatives and friends. Household of Ruth No. 32 met Tuesday evening. Peter Brook is improving after an illness of several months, and it is hoped by his many friends that he may soon be seen on our streets. Miss Helene Jackson left Thursday for Detroit, Mich., to visit with her sister a few weeks. The Willing Workers Club met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Henderson, on Clay street. Rev. A. J. Jones preached at the Wesleyan Methodist church, Sunday, at eleven o'clock. The thanksgiving exercises of Macao Lodge No. 16 and Blennorhassett Lodge No. 77, K. of P., and Vendetta Court No. 5, O. O. C., were held at Bethel A. M. E. church last Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The sermon was interestingly delivered by Rev. E. E. O'Brien, the pastor, and the management of the affair was in the hands of Sir Wm. A. McClung, who acted as master of ceremonies. Besides the members of the court and lodges, a large and appreciative audience was present and the church was taxed to its utmost capacity. Buy an Advocate each Saturday from Harry Rupert Jefferson, agent. Copies may be obtained for 5 cents. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jefferson are having their home remodeled and improved at $13 Swan street. The program of Sumner High School Literary Society last Friday afternoon was an interesting one. Miss Esther Colston was out of school one half day last week on account of illness. She is now convalescent. Dr. J. W. Shellcroft is having extensive repairs made on his home property on Tept street. he following new members were added to the roster of Vendetta Court No. 5, O. O. C., last Thursday night: Mrs. James, Watson, Mrs. Sam'l Brown, Mrs. Twyman, Mrs. Chas Pierce, and Mrs. Sam'l Moats. This gives Vendetta Court a membership of over fifty. Rev. E. E. O'Brien returned Saturday from Charleston where he spent a very successful week conducting a revival for Rev. Walker, pastor of the A. M. E. Church of that city. Rev. S. P. West left last Monday week for his work as P. E., after spending a very pleasant week in this city. Vendetta Court No. 5, O. O. C., will give a banquet and program soon. Watch for the date. Wade Sheffey was made host of a surprise stag dinner given by Mrs. Sheffey in honor of his birthday, last Sunday evening at his home on Eighth street. After drinking to his health the guests partook of a lucious dinner, such as none other than Mrs. Sheffey can prepare. Mr. Sheffey proved himself a most genial host, and the guests will remember this evening as one of unallowed pleasure. Those who enjoyed this happy affair were: Wade Sheffey, Clarence Sheffey, Chas. Brown, Doward Brown, Geo. Willis, Herman Newman, Carey Williams, Sam Jenkins, Chas. Pierce and Zack McClung. The following Sir Knights came home Sunday to attend the Thanksgiving services of the K. of P.'s: Herman Newman of Wheeling, and George Willis of Charleston. A large number of Knights and Calanthes of this city attended the thanksgiving services of the Pioneer Lodge and Court of Calanthe of the order of Knights of Pythias at Marietta. O., last Sunday night. The list is too large for insertion. A number of friends and members of Knights of Pythias and Calanthes was in the city Sunday from Marietta, Ohio. CHARLESTON The Missionary Society of the First Baptist church takes this method of extending thanks to the Loyal Union and Improvement League for their donations to the Hill Top school. Andrew Hall is very ill at the West Virginia Colored Institute INSTITUTE, : : : : WEST VA. 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Miss Rhoda Wilson spent the first of the week at Pt. Pleasant, having been called there by the serious illness of her sister, Miss Elizabeth. Miss Wilson is too ill to be removed to her home at St. Albans, but some improvement has been noted in the past few days. The Excelsior Club dance at the K. of P. hall, last night, was very well attended. Rev. J. W. Waters has been returned to the pastorate of Simpson M. E. church by the annual conference, which was in session at Baltimore last week. Rev. Waters returned to the city yesterday. Mrs. Simpson and brother, of Bluefield, are here on account of the illness of their sister, Mrs. Floyd. The Ladies' Aid of Simpson M. E church was entertained. Friday evening, by Mrs. Jane Lewis, The revival at St. Paul A. M. E church is still in progress. cluition is still in progress. Rev. Walker will leave Monday for Buckhannon, W. Va., to attend the district conference of the A. M. E. church. He will preach the annual sermon before the conference on Tuesday night. The Loyal Union met with Mrs. Rice, Monday night. After business the hostess served ices and cakes. Arrangements were made for the following program at the Baptist church Monday night: Song, by the Union. Recitation, Mrs. Mattie Moss. Solo, Mrs. Rosa Thompson. Recitation, Mrs. Lucy Rice. Solo, Mrs. Frances Mays. Recitation, Mrs. Mary Lewis. Solo, Mrs. Mary Anthony. Recitation, Miss Jane Johnson. Duet, Messrs. Thompson and Caul Recitation, Mrs. Mattie Porter. Solo, Edward Seales. Mrs. Mattie Moss, Mrs. Minnie Samuel and Miss Bessie Taylor will leave Monday for Buckhannon as delegates to the district conference and Woman's Mite Missionary convention, which convenes April 7th. Jefferson Davis and Mrs. Mary Cureton were united in marriage at the residence of the bride on Court street Sunday morning by Rev. W. E. Walker, pastor St. Paul A. M. E. church. The ladies aid of St. Paul A. M. E. church was royally entertained at Mrs. Mattie Moss' by Joe Bell of Cleveland, Ohio, last Thursday. Mrs. Annie Barnes was the guest of the aid and Mrs. Lettie Johnson acted as toast mistress. Phone for the "Merry Widow" sailor, 500 Capitol street. Mrs. Mary Thompson, of Boomeran, was here this week on business. Miss Virgile Burns was hostess to the Willing Workers of Simpson M. E. church at her home on Lawrence avenue last week. Miss Virginia Gilmer leaves this evening for Philadelphia, Pa., where she goes to act as bridesmaid at the marriage of a friend. Rev. S. P. West, presiding elder of the A. M. E. church, preached a very excellent sermon to Capital City Lodge No. 1, West Virginia Lodge No. 60, Kailights of Pythias and Phyllis Wheatley Court No. 1 and Eureka Court, No. 35, Order of Calandre, at the K, of P. hall Sunday afternoon. The lodges and courts were out in full strength and, with their friends, taxed the seating capacity of the hall. Music was furnished by a chorus under the direction of G. E. Cuzzens and acted as master of ceremonies. ANTI-SALOON MEN FIGHTING LICENSE IN CHARLESTON Before the Kanawha county court one hundred citizens appeared Tuesday afternoon to hear the officials of the Kanawha Anti-Saloon league present to the court the resolutions passed at a mass meeting of citizens and the league about a week ago, commending the court for its action in refusing to grant licenses to saloons in the country districts and further petitioning the court to abolish a number of them placing the licences in the hands of those who are the most responsible. At the close of the meeting Judge Grant P. Hall thanked the officers and citizens for their many complimentary remarks in reference to the action of the court in declaring it to be their purpose to refuse licenses to saloons in the country districts, and stated that the remarks of the speakers would receive due and careful consideration at the hands of the court. In the absence of Senator Geo, E. Price, Dr. J. L. Stump, president of the anti-saloon league presented to the court the resolutions passed at the mass meeting, and in a few remarks asked for the elimination of the saloon, attacking the business as an evil that would be abated only with the saloon amolished. He made the statement that officials of the county and city had told him that 90 per cent of all crimes punished in the courts were attributed to whiskey. Judge Henry C. McWhorter of the supreme court of appeals was present and made a talk in which he stated that his sympathy was entirely with the movement to eliminate the saloon. He argued that prohibition did prohibit or the liquor 'dealers would not want license to sell an article more of which they could sell without a license. Attorney J. M. Payne called attention to the seriousness of the problem and advised the court to take every detail and give it careful consideration. Mr Payne thought at least some of the dives in the city should be established. City Auditor John M. Collins made one of the most impressive speeches of the afternoon asking the court to wipe out all the saloons in the city and county and claimed that eventually this would be done if not at the present time. Dr. T. C. ohinson, of the Baptist Temple, expressed his thanks to the county court for their refusing to grant licenses in the country districts and asked that the order be extended so as to include the city Judge Grant P. Hall closed the meet- THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1908. ing by stating that the court would give the remarks of the speakers due and careful consideration. $1.00 A week ```markdown ``` SPRING CLOTHING Men, Women and Children! We clothe them in the most stylish, up-to-date SPRING styles, on most liberal terms, at cash store prices. Maker to Wearer MEN'S SUITS All New Spring Styles $1.00 a week. $10 to $22 S RAINCOATS, TOP COATS, HATS. 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