The Advocate

THE PASSING OF MR. STARKS STRICKEN WHILE ENGAGED IN HIS DAILY CHAT WITH FRIENDS But Endured With Remarkable Fortitude and Courage, Only Inquiring After the Health of His Mother The world before this has learned of the death of Samuel W. Starks, Supreme Chancellor of Knights of Pythias, and State Librarian of West Virginia, the first colored citizen of West Virginia, the most widely known product, with no regard for color, and the most beloved leader the Afro-American people have ever had in the nation, recognized here and there and everywhere as the most constructive counsellor in all the lists of fraternity. A mightier chieftain never laid aside his armor! at the door, but did not say, "Good-bye." He thought he would return again. So did they. Cool, collect, calm, he smiled upon the surgeons and took the table. He uttered no fevarish prayer of fear. His life he knew was his best prayer; he filinched not nor winced, but like a Christian soldier, he marched unafraid to his fate. The doctors say his courage and fortitude were reamarkable. Died at 1:30 A. M. His wife and sister took their seats Died on Operating Table. Mr. Starks died Friday morning. April 3, at 2 o'clock, at the Charleston hospital, where he had been hurriedly taken for an operation. He passed away on the operating table. The Supreme Chancellor was stricken. Thursday morning in the Gem Pharmacy, in the K. of P. building. Talking With Friends. As was his custom, he had come directly from his home on Shrewsbury street, and stopped in the Gem Pharmacy for his daily talk and jokes with his friends. He was talking with Mrs. Terry, when he suddenly complained of pain. Accustomed to them, he assured his friends that relief would soon come. Yet those around him agreed that he was suffering more than he cared to admit, if he really know he was suffering as much as he was. The pains that racked and torched him inwardly found outward expression on his face and in his eyes. Physician Called. Immediately Dr. Gamble, Mr. Stark's physician, was called. As soon as Dr. Gamble arrived he saw how sick a man Mr. Starks was. He began immediately to administer heroes. A carriage was called and Mr. Starks was driven to his home, only a block away. Although suffering agony, Mr. Starks left the carriage and walked into the house unseen. Mrs. Starks met him in the hallway, but he assured her he was all right and that he could move about without assistance. Mr. Starks had a rule from which under no circumstances whatever he ever varied. As soon as he reached his home, though filled with guests, as usually it was, he went directly to his mother's room to inquire after her. He did this in the day and in, the night, and he never left his home without bidding his mother a fare-you-well-God bless you. Stumbled to mother's door. As soon as he entered his home, he stumbled to his mother's door to let her know he had returned. Wheeling he walked unaided to his room on the second floor. He was immediately put to bed, where he remained all day under the care of the physician. Every effort was put forth for his relief. Although he was forbidden to see any one, no friend who came to inquire after him was turned away. To each and all he gave a smile and the assurance that he would soon be amongst those who loved him. All day he endured cheerfully unbreakable pains, endured them in silence, never uttering one word of complaint, and referring to them only when some one offered a word of sympathy. His faith in God was written all over his countenance; his thoughts were never of himself, but rather of his mother, of whom he inquired almost every minute. "How is mother," he said. And again: "What is mother doing?" No Relief Camc. After a sleepless and painful day when light came on, he seemed no rearer relief than in the early morning. A consultation of three eminent physicians was held, and an operation for peritonitis was decided upon as imperative. About 12 o'clock Thursday night, Mr. Starks was taken to the Charleston hospital, the doctors agreeing in the decision that the operation ought to be performed immediately. Trusting in God. He was accompanied to the hospital by his wife and sister, Mrs. Brooks. He talked fluently and seemed to be in no fear, nor to have the slightest premonition of the developments of an hour before him. He was in the best and most cheerful of spirits all the way up the long hill leading to the hospital. His sister was consoling him. "Trust in God, Sammie," she said. "Why, Sallie," he answered, "you know I have been trusting in Him all these years. I am not likely to forget Him in such an hour." His fortitude; his faith in God; the indifference with which he moved about, and his concernment for his mother, these marked him. When he arrived at the hospital he was carried directly to the operating room, and prepared for the ordeal. The doctors say he exhibited not a trace of fear or anxiety for himself. He kissed his wife and sister THE ADVOCATE. at the door, but did not say, "Goodbye." He thought he would return again. So did they. Cool, collect, calm, he smiled upon the surgeons and took the table. He uttered no fevarish prayer of fear. His life he knew was his best prayer; he flinched not nor winced, but like a Christian soldier, he marched unafraid to his fate. The doctors say his courage and fortitude were reamarkable. Died at 1:30 A. M. His wife and sister took their seats on the step of the door leading to the operating room. When Mr. Glimer arrived, they joined him in the waiting room. A half hour after the operating door had been closed his soul took flight. Thus passed, away in the city of his birth the greatest son West Virginia has ever produced; the most beloved leader of the Negro race in America. He died as he lived, gentle, brave, simple, faithful! COLORED MEN APPOINTED TO OR CONTINUED IN OFFICE BY PRESIDENT ROOSE- VELT. John R. A. Crossland, of Missouri, minister to Liberia, January 16, 1902, vice Smith, (colored). Ernest Lyon, of Maryland, M. R. and C. G. to Liberia, March 16, 1903. Geo. W. Ellis, of Kansas, secretary of Legation to Liberia, December 10, 1902. Henry W. Furniss, of Indiana, E. E. and M. P. to Haiti, November 23, 1905. (Formerly consul, Bahia, January 14, 1898. John N. Ruffin, of Tennessee, consul Asunción, July 26, 1897. L. W. Lyingston, of Florida, consul Cape Haitien, January 14, 1898. Geo. H. Jackson, of Connecticut, consul La Rochalle, May 28, 1898. (Formerly consul Cognac, July 28, 1897.) Herbert R. Wright, of Iowa; consul-Utila, June 15, 1905. (Formerly consul Puerta Plata, March 30, 1905.) James W. Johnson, of New York; consul Puerto Cabello, March 29, 1906. Wm. J. Yerby, of Tennessee; consul Sierra Leona, June 28, 1906. James G. Carter, of Georgia; consul Tamatave, November 1, 1906. (Formerly consul Slvas, September 6, 1906.) Edmond A. Burrill, of District of Columbia, V. and D. consul, Puerta Cabello, August 1, 1906. (Formerly messenger, department of state.) Treasury. Harry A. Rucker, collector of internal revenue, Georgia. John H. Deveaux, collector of customs, Savannah, Ga., May 15, 1902, reappointed. Robert Smalls, collector of customs, Beaufort, S. C., July 2, 1902, reappointed. W. D. Crum, collector of customs, Charleston, S. C., (vice R. M. Wallace, white). Wm. T. Vernon, register of the treasury, May 18, 1906. Charles W. Anderson, collector of internal revenue, New York, March 17, 1905. Ralph W. Tyler, of Ohio, auditor for navy department. War. Edward N. Baker, Jr., 1st Lieut., Philippine scouts, September 10, 1906. David J. Gilmer, 2d Lieut., Philippine scouts, March 16, 1903. Geo. S. Thompson, 2d Lieut., Philippines, March 15, 1905. Lieutenant Colonel Allen Allensworth, chaplain, retired, April 7, 1906. Major John R. Lynch, paymaster, September 13, 1906. Captain Charles Young, 9th Cavalry, February 2, 1901. First Lieut. Benjamin O. Davis, 10th Cavalry, March 30, 1905. Second Lieut. John E. Green, 25th Infantry, Fort Bliss, Texas, February 2, 1901. Captain Geo. W. Prioleau, chaplain 9th Cavalry, April 25, 1895. Captain, Wm. T. Anderson, chaplain 10th Cavalry, August 16, 1897, promoted to rank of major, 1907. Oscar Jefferson Waldo Scott, chap lain 25th, April 17, 1907. Postoffice. Thos. S. Harris, postmaster at Live Oak, Fla., January 19, 1903, reappointed. Chas. R. Jackson, postmaster at Darien, Ga., February 7, 1902, reappointed. L. P. Piernas, postmaster at Bay CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, APRIL 11, 1908 S. W. STARKS His life was gentle; and the elements So mixed in him that Nature might stand up, And say to all the World, "This was a man!" St. Louis, Miss., February 7, 1902, reappointed. T. L. Keys, postmaster at Ocean Springs, Miss., December 16, 1901, reappointed. Interior. Thomas V. McAllister, receiver of public moneys, Jackson, Miss., December 7, 1903, (vice Montgomery, resigned). Justice W. H. Lewis, assistant United States attorney, Boston, Mass., January 26, 1903. James A. Cobb, assistant United States attorney, Washington, D. C. S. Laing Williams, assistant United States attorney, Chicago, Ill. Notice to Lodges and Courts. By order of the Supreme Lodge Council, the Supreme Chancellor has been authorized to issue a proclamation that all lodges and courts shall drape their halls and altars in mourning for sixty days, and all members of the lodges and courts shall wear a button or pin especially prepared by the Supreme Chancellor and Supreme K. of R. & S., during this period, as a memorial to our beloved Supreme Chancellor (deceased). S. W. Starks. Grand Lodges and Grand Courts will send orders for same to the office of C. K. Robinson, S. K. of R. S., 2308 Market street, St. Louis, Mo. Lodges and Courts not under Grand Lodges and Grand Courts will send orders direct to the S. K. of R. & S. S. K. Bentley, of Clarksburg, quite prominent in Harrison county, is a business visitor in the city for a few days. FLOWERS F Could Speak the Most Elegant Oration the World Has Ever Heard Would Have Been Delivered Over Mr. Stank's Re- The most beautiful floral expression of love and tribute Charleston, or for that matter, West Virginia has ever seen, was that tendered to the memory of the Supreme Chancellor. The broken wheel, the harp with the missing string, the weeping heart, the mourning dove, the soothing cross, the willow weeping with the trembling waters—all—all found form and voice in the rarest flowers earth sends up. Mr. Starks' remains lay in state in the First Baptist church beneath a field of perfumed roses; a wagon in the procession was inadequate to hold these offerings, and attendants on the carriages were pressed into service. Until today these offerings continue to pour in. Among the floral tributes received were those from the following organizations: Grand Lodge of Kentucky, Grand Lodge of Kansas, Grand Lodge of Missouri, Grand Lodge of Tennessee, Grand Lodge of West Virginia, Grand Lodge of Louisiana, Grand Lodge of Arkansas, Grand Lodge of Virginia, Grand Lodge of Mississippi, Grand Lodge of South Carolina, Maceo Lodge No. 16, Blenheimassett No. 77 and Vendetta Court No. 5, of Parkersburg, W. Va.; Gallipolis Lodge No. 37, Gallipolis, Ohio; Anta Lodge No. 19 and Clarkshire Star Lodge No. 69, Clarkshire, W. Va.; Kanawha Lodge No. 139; Phyllis Wheatley Court No. 10, Greenville, Miss.; Capitol City Lodge No. 1, Charleston; Sparkling Light Lodge No. 13 and Rebecca Court No. 9, Mt. Carbon; West Virginia Lodge No. 60, Charleston; lodges of Indianapolis, Ind., Mountain State Co. 20, Charleston; 1st Regiment Band, Charleston, Phyllis Wheatley Court No. 1 and Eureka Court No. 35, Charleston, Lodges and Courts of Lexington, Ky.; Eagle Light Lodge No. 6, Sojourner Court and Lincoln Co., Montgomery; Carlton Co. No. 1, Charleston; Charleston Women's Improvement League. Space will not permit the naming of the individuals who expressed their sympathy for the bereaved family and showed the high regard in which they held Mr. Starks by their offerings of flowers. A num- ber of floral tributes were received without cards. To these and all others who sought by word or deed to temper the sudden blow the heartbroken widow and mother ask the Advocate to express their thanks. LETTERS AND TELEGRAMS Received Upon the Death of the Lamented Chieftain They Come From the Four Corners of the Country—Booker Washington Naming Him Fine, Pure, Useful Character. Sherman, Texas, April 4. J. C. Gilmer, Executive Sec'y: Was away when sad message came. On behalf of Grand Jurisdiction of Texas accept for bereaved family of Supreme Chancellor Starks sincere condolence. A. N. PRINCE, Grand Chancellor. --- Montgomery, W. Va. Mrs. S. W. Starks: Accept my deepest sympathy in your honor of sorrow. H. H. RAILEY, G. K. of R. & S. Augusta, Ga. J. C. Gilmer: Extend my sympathy to Mrs. Starks. Wire immediately when funeral service will be held. Am coming as Georgia's representative. GEO. N. STONEY, Supreme Representative. Mrs. Samuel W. Starks: My sympathy goes out to you and family. Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. S. W. Starks: Have heard with deepest regret of Sir Stark's death. Loss is irreparable. Thomas, W. V., April 3. Mrs. S. W. Starks; Accept heart- felt sympathy in the hour of pro- found sorrow. Continued on page three. STARKS' VIEWS ON "THE PROBLEM" EVERY TWO YEARS THE GREAT LEADER SUPREME LODGE Although the river excursion season has not arrived, quite a number of parties, some of them composed of one or more families, have been taking advantage of the warf weather and are making round trips to points along the river. Quite a number of Charlestonians have made the trip to Pittsburg and back, and quite a number of persons from Pittsburg. Wheeling and other points have come to this city on pleasure trips. The Ohio will have aboard a large party of Pittsburg school teachers when she arrives on her regular trip this week. There will also be several smaller parties aboard. Indulged in That Wholesome and Sufficient Met the Duties of Life and Upon Which Achieved oFr the fourth time I have had the honor of making a biennial report. Each time my endeavor has been to give you a full, frank statement of the condition of the order, as well as an account of my stewardship. As to my services, you are the judge. The heritage which I have always had is still in my possession—a satisfied conscience which comes only, as a result of duty honestly performed. In exercising the power which you have entrusted to me, it has not been used to reward friends nor punish enemies. Our aim has been fairness to all and partiality to none. I have always said and I repeat that my interest in the order is due to my interest in the race. What little I can contribute to the uplift of ourselves I have chosen to do in this way. One of my early and most lasting impressions of Pythianism was that if it could be used by a race with greater advantages than ours for the uplift of itself, it could be used by us for the same purpose. This had been my doctrine and it is still my creed. I do not know what you think of it, but my opinion is that when the great scales of justice are made ready and the decree is issued to the race to come forward and be weighed in the balances, and when the name of the Knights of Pythias is reached on the roll of agencies engaged in the work of elevating ourselves, and when we march forth more than a hundred thousand strong, and lay upon the race's side of the scales the record of the characters we have built, the homes we have saved, the widows and orphans we have helped, our vast resources of nearly a million dollars, the magnificent buildings owned by the order in Chicago, St. Louis, New Orleans, Richmond, Nashville, Jacksonville, Winston, Columbus, Charleston, Huntington and other places, they will weigh heavily in our favor. We have learned to organize and unite. We have proved that we are capable of self-government. Our business is done in a business way: We are surely rising to a position which will in itself command respect. With all of our accomplishments we might stop and rejoice, but this would not do, for our work has hardly begun. What we have done simply teaches us what we can do and the responsibility that rests upon us. If what is called the race problem is to be solved, it must be solved by the race itself, not by making loud speeches and passing resolutions, but by plain, practical foundation work such as we are doing. Let us ever beseech our heavenly Father to give us wisdom and understanding that we may properly use the talents which He has given us; that we may receive more and that our order may continue to be a powerful instrument in His hands by which the curses which rest upon us as a people may be removed. Let me express to you my sincere gratitude for the support and co-operation which you have at all times given me, without which the eminence we have attained could not have been reached. The co-operation, support and oneness of purpose which have characterized our labor are the strongest exemplifications of modern Pythianism and demonstrates the fact that we will work together when fairness, honesty and justice are the guides. May our session be a successful, harmonious and pleasant one, and in all that is done, let us remember that our structure is built upon the eternal foundation of Friendship, Charity and Benevolence. Our principles are those of humanity and religion. Its object is to promote the general good of its membership and to spread abroad the lights of morality and knowledge. With these principles filling our hearts, let us enter upon the duties of this session, and may our acts be such as will augment and further the work we have so well begun that the coming term will be as fruitful as the one we are now closing, and that two years hence, we may again come up from our various jurisdictions, bearing greater sheaves than before, our race and order having the credit and God the glory. Mrs. S. W. Starks: Words cannot describe my grief or portray the depth of my sympathy. The noblest man earth ever saw has passed. The sweetest friend I ever knew has left me. A great light is extinguished only to decorate another world, where all is light. I will be there Sunday. Bear up and be brave. ROSCOB GONNELLY SIMMONS ROSCOE CONKLING SIMMONS. Writes That He Was One of the "Finest, Purest and Most Useful Characters" He Ever Chicago, Ill., Apr. 3, 1908. Mr. J. C. Gilmer, Charleston, W. Va. My Dear Mr. Gilmer:—Your tele- gram stating that Mr. S. W. Starks died this morning has just been for- warded to me from Tuskegee, and I have sent Mrs. Starks the following telegram: "Have just heard of death of your husband. Wish to express my deepest sympathy with you on account of this sudden bereavement, and let you know what a great loss, not only to you, but our whole race has sus- tained in the taking away of so useful a man." I want to express my great regret at the death of this great and good man. He is not only a loss to his family, Charleston and the immediate community, but to our whole race. He was one of the finest, purest and most useful characters that it has ever been my privilege to know. Yours very trly, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Colorado Grand Lodge, K. of P. Announcing by telegram the death of S. W. Starks, S. C. of the World. of S. W. Starks, S. C. of the World. In special session of the Colorado jurisdiction of K., of P. assembly, at the call of W. R. Hardy, Grand Chancellor, to offer resolution of sympathy to the bereaved family and to the entire Pythian world, of Sir S. W. Starks, whose death is a sad thought to the Pythian institution. The wife a loving husband, the mother a loving son, and the Pythians a brave patriot. It is indeed a heavy blow. We scarcely know what to say under these bitter afflictions. His life work is a legacy to all true men. We can say no more. May the higher power guide us all in this hour of our sore distress, is the prayer of this assembly, the Colorado jurisdiction. SIR W. R. HARDY, G. C. SIR C. S. MUSE, S. R. SIR L. L. JAMES, S. R. SIR G. C. SAMPLE, Col. U. R. SIR H. A. HUFF, Med. Examiner. SIR F. W. FOX, G. V. C. SIR LOUIS L. DUNCAN. SIR D. M. TANNAHILL, G. K. of R. & R. SIR S. P. H. WESTBROOK, G. L. Done in Pueblo, Colorado, this 3rd day of April, A. D. 1908. Queen of Rocky Mountain Court. Resolution of respect to our Supreme Patriarch, S. W. Starke. Whereas, God in his infinite mercy has seen cause to remove from his earthly career our heloved brother; therefore, be it Resolved, We, the members of Queen of Rocky Mountain Court, No. 239, of Calanthe, do hereby extend our heartfelt sympathy. Resolved, That words fall to, convey our feelings of sorrow on the receipt of the intelligence of the death of our esteemed brother. Resolved, That it teaches us how crushing must be our affliction, may the Almighty in his goodness console us in this dark hour of our beavement. Our loss is heaven's gain. Yours in F. H. L. SIS. MATTIE HARDY, SIS. VALLEY TAYLOR, SIS. MOLLIE CATENHEAD, Chairman... Committee. Pueblo, Colo.. April 4, 1908. People Like the Restful River Trip ; es gt BC ig. y i ‘ it oe é BS a Sake" Tg ‘ Rt af Raa aa vilage 3 Peg Ae tanh nae ial gn a ae asi vig tae ests SR ie ati eg G'ont cls a ages it als Meal Bert! ali Sa Breh k nae aa SR ERR NEU SN aa Be SS ae AM wae nat We, oR REI te ARE een sate oan Re ors i PATUritte y PRN 11, 1008. + on : . si eee kL eS EARS ae Nocare, © At ‘the Shrine of the Supreme Chancellor and Leader Came From all Sections of the'Country, New York, Colorado, Arkansas and Georgia represented it was impossible to procure a cdimilete Mat of the hundreds who ecameto Charleston to attend the filderal of the Supreme Chancellor, ‘The streets wore lined for (wo days, and on the day of the funeral the streets meeting near his home and the Firat Baptist church were im- padbable. A partial list of those who came from a distance to pay a tribute to their leader follows: Roscoe ©. Simmons, New York Cltf¥; 8 .W. Green, Supreme Vice Chancellor, New Orleans, who sue- ceeds Mr. Starks as Supreme Chan- cellor; John H. Young, Supreme Mas- ter of Exchequer, Pine Bluff, Ark.: C. K. Robinson, Supreme Keeper of Reoords and Seal, and wife, St. Lou- is, Ma.; D. S. Miller, Supreme Mas- ter at Arms, Paris, Ky.; Dr. Ro F. Boyd, Supreme Medical Register, Nashville, Tenn.; S. A. T. Watkins, Supreme Attorney, Chicago; R. R. Jackson, Major General Uniform Rank Department, Chicago; J. L. Jones, Adjutant General, Cincinnati; A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor, St Louis; Dr. C. M. Wade. Hot Springs, Ark.; Jno. W. Harris, Grand Chan- cellor, Meridian; Jno. W. Straughter, Supreme Representative. Greenville; H. C. Wallace, Supreme Representa- tive, Greenville; J. C. Chappelle, edi- tor Delta Lighthouse, Greenville, Miss.; J. H. Wilson, Grand Chancel- lor, Springfleld, Ohio; Dr. Hopkins, Xenia; R. A. Blount, Grand Chancel- jor, Birmingham, Ala.; W. H. Bra- zier Grand K. of R. & S., Mobile, Ala.; J. B, Snowden, Grand Chancel- lor, Lexington, Ky.; G. A. Watty, Grand Chancellor, Baltimore, Md.; J. 8. Fitts, Grand Chancellor, Win- ston-Salem. N. C.; B. G. Collier, Grand Chancellor, Philadeiphia, Pa.: E. B, J. Bailey, Grand Chancellor, White Plains, N. Y.; Mrs, Lillie Jones, Grand Worthy Counsellor, Baltimore, Md.; W. R. Hardy, Grand Chancellor, Pueblo, Colo.; Dr. J. N.| Stoney, Supreme Representative, Au- gusta, Ga.; J. D. Magowan, G. K. of R. & S., Mt. Sterling, Ky.; Dr. E. EL Underwood, Supreme — Representa tive, Frankfort, Ky.; G. E. Thomp- son, Chas. Anderson, P. E. Robinson, and Sidney Porter, Kentucky; J. G. Little, Supreme Reprensentative, Winston-Salem; J. H. Garvin, Su- preme Representative, Winchester, Ky.; Mangrum Walker, G. Hamil- ton Willis, North Carolina; Col. G. H. Carter, Baltimore; J. L. V. Wash- ington, P. G. C., Louisvilie; G. A. Nevells, G. K. of R. & S., Braddock, Pa., and many others, whose names could not be learned. Telegrams and Letters Continued from page one, 7 Tuskegee, Ala., April 3. Mr. J.C. Gilmer: Have repeated your message to Dr. Washington. We all sincerely regret the death of our great and good friend. Extend to Mrs. Starks sympathy of Institute community, EMMET J. SCOTT, Lexington, Ky., April 3. J.C. Gilmer: Extend the heart- felt sympathy of all loyal Pythians of Kentucky to Mrs. Starks in her great loss and greater loss to Pythianism the world over. Wire me at my ec- pense the date of funeral J, B. SNOWDEN, Grand Chancellor. ee ne. wOeeog: CADETS &. J.C. Gilmer, Sec'y: In the name of the Grand Court of Calanthe of the State of Alabama 1 express the sentiments of my State when [say Mrs. Starks and family have my heartfelt aympathy in her irrepar- Table loss in the demise of Sir S. W. Starks. The sisters of Alabama say to the bereaved wife, look and de- pend upon Him who docth all things for the best, C. A, TUGGLE, G. W.¢. Washington, D. @., April 5: Mrs. 8. W: Starks: With sadness 1 express to you my sympathy in your bereavement B. MOSS, Wichita, Kas., April 4, Mre. S$. W. Starks: In your be- yeayement Kansas sends condolence. JOHN BE, LEWIS, Grand Chancetlor. Parkéerabure. W. Va Mrs, S. W. Starks: Accept heart felt Sympathy. Let me know particn- lars of funeral. J. R. JEFFERSON, “Grand Worthy Councellor. Gincinnatl. O. Anrit 2 Mrs, Samuel Starke: You have my sincere sympathy in your be- reavement. B. FL HOWARD, G, B. Ruler. Philadelphia, April 2. J... Gilmer: [cannot find words to express to you how deeply I was shocked to hear of the sudden ter- minatton of our Supreme Chancellor, I have long enjoyed his friendship ard know how utterly Inadequate any words of mine are to soothe the Galveston, Texas, April 3. Mrs. S. W. Starks: We sympa- thize wich you in this your sad hour, A great man has fallen and the race has lost a leader, W. R. HILL, Past Grand Chancellor. Meridian, Miss., April 3. Mrs. S. W. Starks: You have the heartfelt sympathy in this your hour of bereavement of (he jurisdiction of Mississippi. JNO. W. HARRIS, Grand Chancellor. Chicago, IM, April 3. J.C. Gilmer: I regret Sir Starks’ death. My condolence to his widow. EDW. D. GREEN, Sec. T. & S. Commission. Pine Bluff, Ark., April 5. Mra, 8. W. Starks: Came in from country today. Learned of death of Sir Starks, Accept sympathy and condolence of this jurisdiction, J. C. DUKE, Grand Chancellor. St. Louis, Mo., April 3. J. C. Gilmer: Please extend to Mrs. Starke my deepest sympathy in this sad hour of bereavement. B. J. CARRUTHERS. Brunswick, Ga., April 3. Mrs. S. W. Starks and Family: Ac- cept our sympathy in this sad be- reavement, G. A. SHAW and WIFE. Evansville, Ind., April 4. Mrs. S. W. Starks: Indfana sym- pathizes with you inf the hours of your bereavement. We mourn the los of our beloved Supreme Chan- collor. ERNEST TIDRINGTON, Grand Chancellor. Pittsburg, Pa., April 4. Mrs. 8. W. Starks: I extend to you my deepest sympathy in your bereavement, T. M. TATE. Jackson, Fla., April 4. Mr. J. C, Gilmer. Executive Sec- retary: 1 received the nows of the death of Sir S. W. Starks. Accept my sympathy, Inform me of the date of the funeral. GEN, D. TAYLOR. Shreveport, La., April 4 J. M. Hazlewood: — Present” my condolence antl sympathy to Mrs. S. W. Starks and his mother in their sad hour of bereavement over death of Supreme Chancellor Starks. Sor- ry cannot be at funeral. B. A. WILLIAMS, Past Supreme Chancellor. Weston, W. Va., April 3 Mrs. S. W. Starks: My deepest sympathy for you and Mrs. Starks. L. O. WILSON, G. L Chieago, M1, April 3 J.C. Gilmer: Minois paralyzed over death of S. W. Starks. Con- dolence to widow and Brothers of our Order. DR. ALLEN A. WESLEY, Grand Chancellor. Hot Springs, Ark., April 5. Mrs. 8. W. Starks: Accept our sympathy. The Calanthians of Ar- kansas mourn with you in loss of our great leader, a Christian gentleman; our friend, May God bless you. J.T, T. WARREN, Grand Worthy Counsellor. Chicago, ML, April 4. J.C. Gilmer: Your notice recedy- ed of death of Starks. Cannot ec- Vpres# sorrow. Am ag if in a trance, S.A. T. WATKINS, Supreme Attorney Austin, ‘Texas, April J, (. Gilmer: Capitol City and Pride of Anstin Lodges of Austin, ‘Texas, extends sympathy to family yand bereaved of oor late Snpreme Chaneetior, J. HW. WILSON, W. F. FULCHER, Keepers of Records and Seals. L, RB. KINCTION Grand Lecturer. lial Y Raltimore, Md., April 3 : J.C. Gilmer: Telegram received Grand Cabinet extends sympathy Wire me date of funeral. 1 will at tend, | GA. WATTY, GC Pittsburg. Pa.. April 4. Baltimore. Md.. Avril 2 Pine Blot, Ark., April 3. “3. CO Uthatéey wieha ei the: ‘Yam ily my depeat sympathy. Will at- tend. Wire what day, JOHN H, YOUNG, S. M. of E. Ansonia, Conn., April $. J.C. Gilmer: A great man has gone. Extend the sympathy of my. family to the bereaved. P. B. BURBRIDGE, D. S.C. North Fork. W. Va.. April & | Mrs. S. W. Starke: Accept our sincerest condolence in your hour of reteavement, i DR. & MRS. CHRICHLOW. Treiton, N.J.; April 4. J.C. Gitmer: New Jersey Grand Lodge sends sympathy. Resolutions to'follow. Wire funeral arrange- ments, : HW. P. ANDERSON; Grand Chancellor. St. Augustine, Fla., Aprit 3. J.C. Gilmer: Tho bereaved fam- ily haa the aympathy of Florida Kaigits to mourn our loss. : D. @. ADOER, Grand Chancellor, White Plaina, N. ¥., April 3. J.C. Gilmer: Jurisdiction shock- ed to learn of Str Starke déath, Ex- tend sympathy, “B. B. J. BAILEY, Grand Chancellor. Nashville, Tenn,, Apri} 3. J.C. Gilmer: Express to Mra. Starks our profound sympathy and sorrow of all Tenteares, R. F. BOYD, 8. M. Roo J. P, CRAWFORD, Grand Chancellor. Richmond, Va., April 3. _ J.C. Gilmer, Executive Secretary: Suocked to hear of Supremé Chancel- lor Stark's death. Express sympat- hy to widow JONN MITCHELL, Jr., Grand Chancellor. —— Austin, Tex., April Mra. S. W. Starke: Accept pro- found sympathy in your sad hour. Thé Knights of Pythias have ane- tatned a great loss, L. M. MITCHELL, Supreme Lecturer. Paris, Ky., April 3. Mrs. 8. W. Starks: My heart sad with you in grief. D. 3. MILLER, Past Grand Chancellor. Chicago, 111. John Gilmer: Regret the death of Mr. Starks. Condolence to his widow, ROBT. T. MOTTS. Wichita, Kas., April 5. _ Mrs, S. W. Starke: We extend our heartfelt sympathy in your be- reavement for loss of your very worthy husband, MOLLIE E. COX, G. W. C. Sunflower Grand Court of Calanthe, State of Kansas, MACON, 28., APT ds Mrs. S. W. Starks: Georgia Knights extend to you their sym- pathy in your bereavement. ©. D. CRESWILL, Grand Chancellor, Nashville. Tenn. April 3. Mra. S. W. Starks: You have my sympathy in this hour of your sad- dest bereavement. EMMA JOB COCKRILL, Past S. J. Directress. LE?TERS, Washington, April 3. Dear Mrs, Starks: T am just in receipt of a telegram from Mr. Gil- mer announcing the death of your husband. The news was a shock to me. I convey to you my deepest sympathy in this your sad hour of bereavement. How true it it, Death loves a shining mark! Your loss is also a distinct loss to the whole race. Very sincerely, RALPH W. TYLER. Sewell, W. Va., April 3 Mrs. S. W. Starks, Charleston, W. Va. Dear Madam: | have just learned with great sorrow of the news of Mr. Starks’ death. He has been one of my best friends for years. 1 join you in your grief at his loss. He was. one of the great figures in our State and will be greatly miased, 1 tender you my warmest sympathy in your sorrow. | Vory truly, Sm Wei Cambridge, Mass., April 4, '08. Mr. J. C. Gilmer, Executive Secre- lary: I received your telegram tell- ing of Sir Starks’ death. [am very sorry. Please accept my sympathy and also the kind expressions of the whole jurisdiction of our beloved ruler, Please inform me if there is any- thing [can do. J remain yours in F.C. & B.. VERNON R. BATON, G. C. Springfield, ., April 3, 1908 (Mr. J.C. Gilmer, Charleston, W. Va. | Dear Sir and Bro.: Your telegram received announcing death of | Sue |preme Chancellor $. W. Starks. | Please convey my regrets and heart. felt sympathy to the bereaved fam- {ily, | You will please inform me at the earliest possible dato when the fu- heral will take place, 80 we may have a representative there. Yours in ¥.C. & B., ‘ JH. WILSON, | me Va. April 3, 1968. Ry PGHNE. Starke®: Tete with sincére that [ have learned ofthe sad demise of your husband, And in: te dark hours of your be- reavement Iideeply sympathize with FO. A Trusting that God will sustain you. In Him. you have a source of contolation, ‘Truly: yours, JAMES M. CANTY, ee Gratton, W. Va., April 4, 1908. Mr. Phil Watere, Chartatem, W. Va. Dear! PO. This morning I was very mauoh i@lecked to read of the death of M¥. Starks. He was a good and umefhl. oan, Please tender to hia family, fr me, my sincere re- apace ete Nbaored memory: A 10. ROBINSON, Judge Wi: Va, Supreme Court of Appeala! te CHARLESTON. was the guest of frienda here, Tues- nawha Oity, day.2 ist Mrs. Shi, H. Page and little daugh+ tet spent the first of the week in Ka- Mvs. 'Fléteher Floyd is able to be up, after dn Mness of four weeks. i | Nige. aR Adams is seriously 1 at her hdtie, én Lewis street. | Mrs, Rata Rodgers will datéfain thé Willing Workers this afternoon, Mrg, Euiey Mickens ant Miss Stel- la Smith; of'Plymouth, were in the city shopping this week. © | Mrs. Anieline Fuqua ‘féinaths Mm at hét hditie, on N. Rand street. | Elay Brooke is confined to his. home with tithercnlosts, — . Mrs. ‘We M, Ray, who was’ taken iN suddeily atthe cemetery, Monday: afternoga, fit {mproving. : Mra. Mary Lewis entertained a few friends at téa, Tuesday evening, com: plimentaryto-Rov. G. B. Howard,-of: Peteraburg)‘Va.; Dr. J. N. Stoney,:of; Augusta; Ga, ‘and Prof. J. oH. Gar, vin, of Windhésier, Ky. Covers were: Jaid for sit. TAY The chatr-of the Firat nn church i:preparing an excellent pr gram for Baater. cian Mire, Heng ames and dadehiaeh of Smithers, ‘were guests of Mrs, MON! gan Jamba; Monday. 23th Washington Lodge, No. 6; A. Fi @, A. M., if preparing a program for thetr lodge-6f sorrow, which. will be} held Friday,;the 17th. At. this time) services mierorial serviees of their departed brother, S. W. Starke, will be held. ‘The public is invited to at- tend. rea Miss eBaaie Taylor is confined to her home again by illness. Miss Rhoda ‘A. Wilson, teacher in Garnett school, has been detained at the bedsido.ef her sister, Miss Fliza- beth Wilson, In Pt. Pleasant. Miss Ruth Daylor is the guest of friends in’ Pagitersburg. I. M. Carper is in| New York on business. t Mrs. Lem Anderson had as her guest this week, Mr. O'Connor and his daughter, of Gallipolis, Ohio. Mrs. M. T. Sinclair and her little son Terry have returned to their home in Bancroft, after spending sev-' eral days with friends in the city. Miss Clara Stewart, of Circleville, Ohio, was the guest of Miss Nina Clinton, Sunday. Mrs. Sara Johnson is ill at her home, on Sentz street. Mrs. Maria Thomas, of Montgom- ing from her recent illness, Mra. Maria ‘Thomas, of oMntgom- ory, is In the city, guest of Mrs. An- nie Delfonney, on Blmwood avenue. Rev. W. E. Walker left Tuesday morning for Buchanan, where he will attend the district convention of the A. M. E. church. Miss Ida King was the gnest of Mrs. Fannie DeHonney a few days. Miss King left Monday for her school, Mrs. Minnie Samuels left Tuesday morning for Buehanana, W. Va., to attend the district convention of the A. M. E. chureh. ‘The West Virginia Baptist Sunday school convention will meet in this city, April 30th and May 1-2. ‘Theodore Henderson is able to be out, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Anna Wells-Watson, of Pome- roy, is in the city, gnest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Uazlewood. ‘The ladies of the Loyal Union had a very successful public meeting, Monday evening, at the First Baptist church. Every number on the pro- gram was interesting. The music was especially good. ‘The principal feature of the evening was the ad- “ by Rev, @ B. Howard, of Pe- Mrs. Mary Perry, of Montgomery, | was the gnest of friends this week. | Mr, and Mrs, ©, W. Boyd's little! daughter Rheaba is il at their home, on Morris street. Rev. GB, Howard, of Petersburg, Va. left ‘Thesday evening, for his home. Rev, Howard was a: former pasior of the First Baptist church in this city It was ® source of pleas- wre to his old friends to hove an op- portunity to greet him Mrs. Millie Banks, of Handley, was the guest of friends, Monday. Mrs. Foreman, of Handley, was the nest of Mrs, Isaiah Cambpell this week | Uiironni Rank of ae ead acaipia: Whereas, God im Hin allwise prov- idence has called from labor to a xlorions reward our beloved Com- mander-In-Chief, 8. W. Starks, and Whereas, By his untimely demise this grand jurtsdfetion ts called upon to mourn the loss of one of earth's noble sons, one who exemplified the (rue principles of a Pythian knight, ‘ecognizing the doctrine of the Fath- 1X ill i lM ai a os panera pec BLUEFIELD PULORED INSTITUTE _ Bluefield, w. Va. | A College and Normal Institute for col- ored students, located at Bluefield, the leadingioomimercial town of the southern part of'WeseiVitginia on the. Norfolk and Westertt \v catlFoad,205 miles east of Kenova Valuer ay ¥ fag ‘ nant ease t 3} ne x Ne UC oD 6) : RC) Sa Te on eS co F l Se c.g rend oe ss ‘ iS 3 Lee bs POALIE a Hy fesse, een \ SSS tale 7 ARI (eee COLOR ISIE agg Splendid* College Buildings, Beautiful Grounds, Dormitories UU inate abd erhate students; furnished rvoms, a reading room sup- plied with the best current literature; a good library, and a Dhyatoal ane Hecitinn eee res wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month, Tultion, free to state students, rates very low to non-resident atudenta. i « ‘The Blyofielg School offers an unequailed opportunity for young " Tienls eigg at aoa duving encttion toner tee Proreable mDror- _ -For_eatalogue and other information, write the Principal. : 5. R. P. SIMS, Bluefield VV. Va. singed of Hos, and. inp. brathernoad man, most eminently qualitied” as ‘a leader. To his skill and. vigitanee Is due the wondrous growth of our beloved order. He was truly a Moses to the Pythian ranks, therefore, be it Resolved, ‘That while. lamenting ‘our loss, we will ever eulogize his many virtues and effective work, and we recall with sorrow his ‘frank and wenial nature, and: his sterling char- acter that made him welcome to ev- ‘ery knight that met him; be it-fur= ther Resolved, That we tender to his family in this the hour of their af ‘fiction the heartfelt. sympathies, of the brigade of Maryland and the Dis- trict of Columbia, and commend them to Him who will sustain and comfort them; be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be engrossed and for- warded to his family. Respectfully submitted, GEORGE H. CARTER, Brig. Gen'l. Maryland and District of Columbia Brigade. trict of Columbia. ‘Whereas, God in his allwise prov- idence has called from our midst. Str 8. W. Starks, our late Supreme Chan- cellor, and Whereas, While our fraternal ac- quaintance and relationship — was brief, ne had endeared himself to all who knew him, and Whereas, He proved himself emi- nently qualified as a leader in our beloved order, for to his fidelity, vig- ilance, and conservative manage- ment, the Knights of Pythias today is the strongest organization under the sun, and Whereas, By his death the order has sustained a loss that wil be keenly felt ‘throughout the Pythian world, for he was a true type of hon- est_manhood, the most noble work of God; therefore be it Resolved, ‘That while we feel his loss, we bow in humble submission to him who doeth all things well, and exelaim, Thy will be done. We will ever recall with sadness, Sir 8. W. Starks, frank and genial by na- ture, his eagerness to render servicé that would be productive ef good to ‘the entire body of Knights of Pyth- ds; be it further ~— Resolved, That the Supreme juris- ‘diction has lost one of its most be- loved and cherished Pythian knights, his state an exemplary citizen, the race an untiring leader, and his farm- ‘ily a devoted and Christian husband; be ‘t further Resolved, We extend to his be- reayed family the heartfelt aympathy of the Grand jutisdiction of the state of aMryland and the District of Co- Jumbia, and commend them to Him who has promised to be our refuge be it further Resolved, That a copy of these res- olutions be sent to the family of our deceased brother, and spread abroad ea the minutes of our Grand lodge. OBO, A. WATTY, . Grand (Ghancsitoe: Resolutions of Sorrow. Columbus, Ohio, April 5th, 1908. Whereas, ‘The great and supreme ruler of the universe has in his in- finite wisdom removed from among us our wortehy Supreme Chancellor, FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM Families Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for ship- ment solicived. << Wessake prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sun- I. E.. Nichols Harper’s Ferry, g : + West Va, Courses Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardaning and Husbaniry, Cookery, Seiving and Dressmaking. . Equipment Ample Buildings, Beautiful Campus, J \boratory, Telescope, Li- braries of over 6900 volums, Comm ious Barn, Piggery, Hennery, Dairy, several acres of of gs ‘dens, Cold Framon and Hot Beds. Expenses Rooks, Koom Ront and Tuition free to West Virginians. Neo- essary [Expense not over $6.50 per month to State students Special Features Eight valuable sholarships and six prixes awarded annually. Athletics, Band, LAteraty Socteties, frequent Lectures and Ma- tertainmments, Musical Ciubs, Y. M. C, A. Storer Is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. For Illustrated Catalogue send to i HENRY T. McDONALD, Pres. Samuel W. Starks, Charleston, W. Va.; and Y Whereas, The long and fraternal relationship held with him in the faithful discharge of his duties in this our organization makes it emt- nently befitting taht we record our appreciation of him for his manly qualities and unswerving race Joyal- ty; «therefore be it , Resolved, That the Grand juris- diction of Ohio herein express her deep affliction at his very eudaen de- mise; feeling, that in his death, we -have lost a brother and executive whose place In our organization and In our hearts will be dtfflenit to fll; be ft Resolved, That we extend to his wife, mother and bereaved ones our heartfelt, sympathy and for consola- the great I am, who in his way docs the great Iam, who in his way does al} things“for the best. Resolved, That as a mark of re- speet to his memory we here anthor- ize the Grand Chancellor of Ohio to set aside a day when memorial exer- cises shall be held by all the lodges In the Grand. jurisdiction of Ohio, and other suitable acts be taken ont of respect to his memory, Can we help but feel lonely, When our Supreme Chancellor is not here, No more his kind and loving face; Shall light the gloom of our race, Yet in memory’s love we see him While in sorrow we are not alone, Often to our hearts comes the bitter ery, Why, oh! why did our Supreme muna’ tus Sate Then comes the thovght so splemn and deep, He is not dead; He only sleeps. Sweet and peaceful be his rest, Forget him we can never; God called him, he glone knows best (His will be done) forever. Lastly, Resolved, That a set of these reso- lutions be sent to the wife and moth- er of the deceased and a copy be transcribed upon the Grand Lodge Journal and the same be publighed in the Onto Pythian Chronical. JH. WILSON, G.-C., : we “Chairman. DR. JAS. A. TYLER, G. M. R. L..0. HARRIS, G. M. E. J. J. WOODSON, 8. R., See. DR. E, P. CLEMENS, 8. R. W. H. FURGERSON, P. G. C. DR. H. R, HAWKINS, V. G.C. A. J. RIGGS, @. L. J. B. FLEMING, G. K. of RS. M. V. ROBERTS, 8. R. DR. 8, 8. JORDAN, S. R. Y. J. CHAVOS, EX FH. B. ANSTED. Miss Anna Simpson, of Hinton, who holds a No. 1 certiflente, is here teaching school. James Edmonds, John Goines and wife, Wm. Jordan and Charley: Ran- dolph-attended 8. W. Starks! funeral at Charleston. 7) WANTED—At Once. Jeffrey Chain Machine men and coa) cutters us- ing other machines. ‘The National Employment Agency, Inc., new Coyle & Richardson Bldg., fourth floor. ” WE CLEAN AND PRESS EVERYTHING BUT THE BABY Will be Pleased to Do Your Work GUS SCHNU The T 708 VIRGINIA ST. BOTH P THE POLITICAL As Viewed by a W at the Nati As Viewed by a Weather-Wise Prophet at the Nation's Capitol (By the National Press Bureau.) Washington, D. C., April S.—The week adds fresh fuel to the political flame. The appointment of S. Laing Williams, of Chicago, assistant United States district attorney in charge of naturalization, has given satisfaction to the colored people at his home and elsewhere and has placed the administration in favor in many camps heretofore disposed to be hostile or suspicious of its attitude toward the race. Although similar appointments have been made in two other instigators, Mr. Williams is the first colored man to be so recognized west of the Alleghanies, and there is thus awakened a widespread enthusiasm among the legal profession in that great political battle ground, because a new position of trust and profit has been opened to our people, and to which other worthy Negro barristers may aspire in the future. So potent, it seems, was the appointment of Mr. Williams in bringing order out of the chaotic atmosphere in Chicago, that the convention of the First congressional district, in which reside nearly 12,000 Negro voters, instructed its two delegates for Taft, taking this healthy slice of strength from Cannon, with the score of colored delegates co-operating heartily in the rather surprising program. Besides electing two white delegates instructed for Taft, two representative colored men, Messrs. Oscar DePriest and Edward H. Wright, were chosen as alternates. The result, while stunning the folks who thought Cannon had a "walk-over" in the district, as well as in the state of Illinois, has had the effect of putting a quietus upon the silly talk that the Negroes are unalterably opposed to Taft, and that they would support any candidate in preference to him. The colored Taft leaders in Chicago are honorable, upright citizens, patriotic and race-loving to the last degree, and no one with an ounce of gumption will pretend to say that they would throw their influence to the secretary did they not think his nomination and election hold out the promise of the greatest good to their people. In the turbulent state of Mississippi, the reappointment of T. V. McAllister as receiver of public moneys at Jackson, a position redeemed from the so-called "lily-whitees," has tended to bring about a much-desired harmony among the managers and a certain element of the rank and file. URMAN Tailor - CHARLESTON PHONES L HOROSCOPE weather-Wise Prophet on's Capitol The regulars have been electing their delegations with ease, despite the fact that the policy of setting up contests has been agreed upon pretty generally by the opposition. The erstwhile bitterness of the colored republicans toward the administration has largely disappeared under the diplomatic treatment of Mr. Hitchcock's state representatives, and the contests now on foot are said to reflect the personal aspirations of individuals rather than any organized antipathy to the "powers that be." The well-studied plan of the Taft managers to base their fight for delegates in the north, east and west—in the states Taft actually return electoral votes—is pointing out to the troublous south the futility of attempting to array itself as an opposing balance of power, for at the present rate at which Taft is gaining in the republican strongholds, he will have enough to nominate him without being compelled to make any embarrassing overtures to the south, to resort to any sharp practice to win. The charge of sympathizing with "lily-whiteism" has been "knocked into a cocked hat" by the active support of the administration by such splendid specimens of Negro manhood as J. C. Napier, of Tennessee; Charles Banks, Wesley Crayton, and T. V. McAllister, of Mississippi; M. M. Lewey and Joseph E. Lee, of Florida; Col. H. A. Rucker and Col. J. H. Deveaux, of Georgia; C. N. Love, of Texas; J. E. Bush and Sciplo A. Jones, of Arkansas; N. H. Alexander, V. H. Tulane and Dr. A. C. Dungee, of Alabama, and many others of equal prominence. These factors are all men of means, who do not depend upon politics for a living, and they are in a position to take a conservative, sensible and broad-gauged view of all questions affecting the public weal. With due respect to the other worthy candidates for the presidential nomination, it is conceded that Taft is in the lead by a safe margin, and in the almost certain event of his nomination at Chicago, none but the most radical of partisans will venture to assert that he will not poll the solid Negro vote of the country. Following closely in the wake of the blunder of the Bryanites in refusing to allow cofed people to hear "the peerless' at Charleston, and the attempt of the despicable Heflin to murder an unarmed Negro on a Washington street car, comes another unanswerable objection to the election or a democrat as president of the United States, and furnishes additional evidence of the danger that democratic success would bring to the colored people. The next president is likely to have the appointment of several justices of the supreme court, as an analysis of the personnel of the bench will show that four members have long since passed the age for retirement, and may take advantage of this privilege within the next year or two. Justice Harlan, whose dissenting opinions upholding our civil rights have endeared him to every black man in the land, will go out before the close of the next administration. Justice Brewer, another staunch friend of the race, is also likely to follow him. The loss of these great jurists would mean everything to the race, for with the democrats now on the bench, reinforced by democratic successors to Justices Harlan and Brewer, the party of Tillman, Helfin and Vardaman, would have a majority, and in a closely-contested point, involving the very fundamentals of our citizenship, we cannot tell what direful thing might happen. Our leading lawyers, who have been studying this problem with an eyesingle to the effect of democratic success upon the reorganization of the nation's highest tribunal, make no secret of their fear that causes dealing with the civil and political rights of the Negro would have short shrift in a court controlled by Bryan's followers, and indicate with emphasis that the only safe and sane method of assuring ourselves of a supreme court to which we may confidently appeal, lies in keeping a republican president on guard at the White House. cal consideration or personal bias Theoretically, of course, no politi- are supposed to color the opinions of a justice on this great bench, and the president is not supposed to venture to place men there to advance any idea he may wish to impress upon the country, but human nature and neither supreme justices nor presidents are immune from its operations; hence, it is reasonable to expect that a jurist, fresh from an atmosphere infimical to racial equality will be more or less influenced in his decisions by tradition and environment, and no one would be surprised if a president who believed strongly in centralization of federal power and the equal participation of all citizens in the function of government, should be careful to appoint men in harmony with such policies. The Brownsville matter remains in statu quo. The Negro soldiers are now suffering from an overdose of politics. The president is anxious to reinstate the innocent members of the Black Battalion, and the formality of satisfying him of their worthiness for re-enlistment, with back pay and all-rights, will not be a severe one. Senator Warner's bill, representing the administration attitude, does not differ materially from the measure "fathered" by Senator Foraker. The Forakerites on the committee will not accept the Warner proposition, and the Warner faction will not come over to the Forakerites. With the republicans thus divided, the five democrats stand like a stone wall, against either the vindication or reinstatement of the colored men, and no report favorable to eitehr measure can be adopted by the committee. It is hoped, nevertheless, that when the issue is finally fought out in the whole senate, some form of relief will be granted the deserving members of the 25th—and nothing has been adduced to show that any of them are not deserving. It is unjust that unoffending men who have fought for the national honor should thus be ground beneath the upper and nether millstones of factional differences. Congressman Heflin will have to pay, and pay dearly for his measly effort to import Alabama ideas of street-car etiquette into the nation's capital. Besides, spending much valuable time in the courts and paying heavy attorney's fees on the criminal side of his case, he is apt to be mulleted several thousand dollars in damages by the injured men. Heflin is now paying the doctor's bills and hotel charges of the wounded white man, McCreery, and will probably be called to answer civil proceedings for damages later on when the extent of the man's injuries is more fully determined. The colored man, Louis Lundy, has filed a suit for $20,000 damages, being severely injured about the head, and a corps of competent lawyers has been engaged to press the case. Lundy is not regarded as a desirable citizen in all respects, but in this instance, he was not annoying Heflin, and Heflin's attack on Lundy cannot be construed other than an attack on the race; hence, the colored people are interesting themselves in Lundy, with a view of making an example of Heflin and others who may be encouraged to imitate his bullying provocivities. Southern congressmen will learn from this incident that "shooting-up" Negroes or anybody else in Washington is an expensive pastime. Congressman P. P. Campbell, who made such a sturdy fight against Helfin's bill to provide separate accommodations for Negroes on the street cars of the capital, is announced for an address on the evening of May 1, at the Metropolitan A. M. church. He made a deep impression At the special request of President Roosevelt, the United States civil service commission, under date of March 20, has sent the president a report bearing upon the complaint that, under the regulations of the civil service commission, marks or discriminations of some kind are placed upon the examination papers of colored applicants so as to identify them from other papers who may take the civil service examinations. The commission reports that "in no instance is any notation made on examination papers to indicate the color of the person examined. In all examinations, the examiner is required only to verify that statements made by the competitor on the person's question sheet, giving certain facts concerning age, height, weight, and color of eyes and hair, which are called for the purpose of identification, and to initial these statements." President Roosevelt's action in this matter is in line with his oft-repeated statements that men shall be recognized in the various departments of the government without regard to their race, color or creed. The news of the sudden death of Mr. Samuel W. Starks at Charleston, W. Va., came as an inexpressible shock to his friends in this city, where so many of his fellow-craftsmen reside. The sorrow is universal and the tributes to his memory have been spontaneous and sincere. Just on the prime of a vigorous and useful life, the universally-beloved chieftain of one of the race's most progressive fraternities, serving with distinction in the highest office held by a colored man in his state, and principal owner of a journal of national influence, the death of Mr. Starks comes as a distinct loss to the people of the entire nation, regardless of race, for his life of forty brief years has been largely spent in cementing the whites and blacks in closer bonds of political, civil and industrial union. To the Knights of Pythias and the Masons, to the people of West Virginia, to the newspaper fraternity and country at large, as well as to his, bereaved family and immediate friends, we extend the deepest sympathy in this hour of mutual sorrow. Others will doubtless be called to the stations which Mr. Starks has filled so worthily and well, but none will fill them so completely as did Samuel W. Starks. He was a leader who led ever toward the heights. Col. Giles B. Jackson is in the city, pressing his claims to the Negro building at Jamestown. It is his plan to carry the structure to Richmond, and place it on a large tract of ground, where he will hold a permanent exposition of Negro genius, on the order of that displayed at Jamestown last year. Col. Jackson is also anxious to establish political headquarters in Richmond, for the purpose of inaugurating a campaign of education among the colored voters of the state of Virginia. Mr. Wilbur King, a prominent attorney of Columbus, Ohio, is in the city, the guest of Auditor Ralph W. Tyler. Mr. King, in conjunction with former Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, J. Milton Turner, Justice Terrell, Recorder Dancy and others, was the guest of Mr. Tyler, Tuesday evening, at Gray's, where an elaborate dinner was served by Mr. Gray, and some politics was discussed in robust fashion Mr. King is associated with Mr. Turner in the pushing of a number of important Indian claims, and the brief filed by them is said to be the finest of its kind ever placed before congress, and will stand in history as a treatise on the subject of tribal rights of mixed breed Indians in relation to the public lands. Miss Ethel Roosevelt, daughter of President Roosevelt, with characteristic generosity, is teaching a class in the Sabbath school of St. Mary's Protestant Episcopal church, a colored mission of the fashionable St. John's, of which Mrs. Roosevelt is a member. Miss Roosevelt is greatly devoted to her little pupils, and they fairly idolize her. She is seldom absent from her self-elected post of duty and Rector Mitchell's pretty little church is the object of city-wide interest, because of the hearty missionary work this lovely little lady is doing there every Sunday Recorder and Mrs. John C. Dancy gave a highly enjoyable dinner, Wednesday evening, to a coterie of friends at their handsome home, 2139 L street, northwest. Those present, besides the recorder, his excellent wife and interesting son, were: Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, of New York; Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Houston, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Slaughter, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, and Mrs. Lucille Nooks. The Dancys are royal entertainers, and their hospitable home is a national headquarters for visitors of note in church and political circles. The son of Bishop Thomas Henry Waxix, though not unexpected, is Zoning it necessary for the Zion leaders to revise a number of their plans that are to crystallize into action at the Philadelphia general con- ference next month. The center of the Zion connection which has been in North Carolina for almost a century is, according to best advices, to be moved northward and westward. For a long time, the bench of bishops has had its being principally in the south. The publishing house is there and the biggest school is there likewise. The new system, now in incubation, it is said, will require all bishops elected from now on, to reside in their districts, and episcopal stations will be established at strategic points throughout the country. Particular attention will be paid to the development of the west and southwest, where the church is weak. The death of Bishop Lomax makes three vacancies on the bench, which will have to be filled next month. Among the ultra-expansionists and progressives, there is a pronounced feeling that the number of new bishops to be elected should be stretched to five, to provide for the natural increase in connectional membership and to allow for possible vacancies during the next quadrennium. Africa is practically virgin soil to the Zion tread, and it is not unlikely that one man will be sent to the "dark continent." Dr. Robert S. Rives, of Louisville, is probably the best-equipped man for this work, and he may be the choice of the conference. For the home field, the leaders in the race are admitted to be Drs. M. R. Franklin, G. L. Blackwell, J. B. Colbert, W. H. Chambers, B. F. Wheeler, A. J. Warner and W. H. Goler. Both Chambers and Colbert may be selected for the west, with Indianapolis and St. Louis as the respective bases of operation, while Philadelphia, Atlanta, Little Rock and Norfolk will ask that bishops be located in or near those cities Bishop Hood's influence will be potent in the Philadelphia deliberations, perhaps to a greater extent than has been true in many years. Those who have been inlined to dub him a "reactionary"—a polite term for "old fogy," have learned by closer knowledge of the man's depth of thought and wide experience, to have greater respect for his judgment of things best for the church, and his counsel will go far toward governing the action taken by Zion next month. On the bishopric, revision of the discipline, federation and other vital issues. In politics, Bishop Hood is a conservative of conservatives, and it may be predicted with safety this far in advance, that the conference will take no rash or hot-headed view of the existing political situation in its relation to the Negro. President Roosevelt, discussing the cowardly action of Heflin the other day, made it plain to a number of influential colored men that the fireeating Alabamian need expect no favors at the hands of the authorities at the White House Mr. Heflin is indeed in "a peck of trouble" Sparkling Light Lodge, No. 13, and Rebecca Court, No. 9, of Mount Carbon. We, the committee on resolutions of condolence, do herein join ourselves with those who mourn the loss of our chief executive, in the person of S. W. Starks, the Grand Chancellor of West Virginia and the Supreme Chancellor of the World. We recognize in the death of this brother one of the greatest losses that Pythianism has ever sustained, but amidst all of our sorrows we realize the hand of a just God, who has said: "I will, not leave thee, nor forsake thee." To the bereaved family we extend our sympathy and bow with them in this saddest hour of their existence. Whereas, The Almighty God in his infinite wisdom has afflicted us by calling from our midst Supreme Patriarch, our Supreme Chancellor and Grand Chancellor, Sir Samuel W. Starks, from a stage of activity to a peaceful rest. Whereas, Sir S. W. Starks has been a successful leader of the Knights of Pythias up to the time of his death. He was rendering his best service to his race and country; therefore be it Resolved, That we the members of Sparkling Lnight Lodge, No. 13, and Rebecca Court, No. 9, I. O. O. C., tender to the beloved wife and family of the deceased our deepest sympathy and their sad loss; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mrs. S. W. Starks, one to the Advocate and one be retained by the lodge and court, the same to be recorded in the minutes. Leaves have their time to fall, and flowers to wither at the north winds breath. And stars to set; but all, thou hast al seasons for thine own, O, death! MARY S. REID, ROBERTA B. JOHNSON, MORRIS H. HILL, JOHN L. WILLIAMS, JOHN V. COLEMAN, Committee. IN MEMORIAM. Macon, Ga., April 3rd, 1908. In memory of our Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Starks, who died April 3, 1908. One precious to our hearts has gone; The voice we loved is stilled. The place made vacant in our hearts Can never more be filled. Our Father in his wisdom called The boon his love had given; And though on earth the body lies The soul is safe in heaven. Yours fraternally, GEORGIA. ARE YOU A K.OFP. IF NOT WHY NOT? Do you not know that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progressive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows: SUBORDINATE LODCE In this the members are united to care for and protect each other's interest as well as sickness and distress. UNIFORM RANK In this depo young men an military educa they can get way, thus n 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 Knighted 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 ann In this department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. If there is no lodge in your locality, confer with the Deputy Grand Chancellor of your district or write S. W. Starks, Charleston, W. Va., for terms upon which to organize a lodge TRY AN AD IN THE ADVOCATE 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. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY THE ADVOCATE PUBLISHINGCO., Office, Pythian Building, 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 1.30 One year 1.50 SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 1908. FOR SHERIFF. I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the Republican pri- mary 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. WOQLBEDGE FOR COUNTY CLERK I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Clerks of Kanawha county, subject to the Republican primary election to be held May 16th, 1908. JOHN MOULTON. FOR INTERMEDIATE JUDGE. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Judge of the Intermediate Court of Kanawha county, subject to the Republican primary to be held May 16th, 1908. HENRY K. BLACK CLERK OF COUNTY COURT. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for Clerk of the County Court of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the republican county primary to be held on the 16th day of May, 1908, and respectfully ask the voters of the county to examine fully into my record before casting their votes. MARSHALL A. MORRIS. FOR CIRCUIT CLERK I am a candidate for clerk of the circuit and intermediate courts of Kanawha county, subject to the action of the republican primary to be held May 16th. E. E. HOOD. FOR CIRCUIT CLERK FOR CIRCUIT CLERK. I desire to announce my candidacy for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the voters of Kanawha county at the republican primaries to be held on the 16th of May. IRA H. MOTTESHEARD. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for the position of Judge of the Intermediate Court of Kanawha county subject to the republican primaries to be held on May 16, and respectfully solicit the support of my friends. CYRUS T. HALL. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF FAYETTE COUNTY. To the 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 BEN B. HALL. 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. L. N. BROWN, CONTRACTOR AND BUILDER, WILL GLADLY FURNISH ESTIMATES ON ALL STYLES OF BUILDINGS AND GUARANTEES SATISFACTION. IF YOU INTEND TO BUILD, WRITE ME AT INSTITUTE, W. VA. 1-2-160 AN EXPLOitation AND AN APOLLOYY. We wish to express publicly, as we have personally, our thanks to Mr. Roscoe C. Simmons, editor of the National Review, a close friend and great admirer of the late Mr. Starks, for his invaluable aid in getting out this edition of the Advocate. To Mr. Simmons is due the credit for the full account of the untimely death, funeral services, editorials, compilation of the messages of condolence, resolutions, and, in fact, the entire make-up of the paper. Under the circumstances, we trust that our readers will overlook our lateness in mailing the paper this week. We have done the best we could; angels could do no more. None realizes more than the writer the irreparable loss sustained by the city, the state and the nation in the passing of our lamented editor. Closely associated with him, as we have been for years, in all his labors, we know the magnitude of the work he accomplished in the past and wide scope of his plans for the future. Tirelessly, unselfishly he wrought for the order he loved and the people of his race. We shall never see his like again. He— "My heart is in the coffin there with Caesar and I must pause till it comes back to me." J. C. GILMER, Editor. THE GRAND LODGE OF WEST VIRGINIA. The Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of West Virginia was the constant thought and care and love of its founder and its Grand Chancellor until his fall. No honors were as dear to him as those bestowed by those who loved and followed him with undying loyalty for 16 years. He was king in the hearts and hopes of West Virginiaans; he lived for them, and they shall be stronger for the race, braver for the battle, more certain of tomorrow, because he lived and lead! Pythianism in West Virginia, as in the Union, is another name for Starks. How he placed it on solid ground is known of men who look about. Mr. Starks "made Pythianism the most virulent and helpful influence" in West Virginia. If Pythians loved him and would honor his sacred memory, let them lay aside every selfish interest, and move towards the high mark he long ago set before them. Grand Chancellor Starks is succeeded by Vice Chancellor Thompson, who has been a strong right arm for many a year. Mr. Starks knew human nature and was almost unerring in his pick and choice of men. Grand Chancellor Thompson is an honest man. That was the dead chieftain's distinguishing mark. He knew, Thompson. He trusted him. That trust was never violated. Those who loved Starks will hasten to support his successor, who is thoroughly in happy accord with the policies and plans of his lamented chief. The Pythian interests of this state lay nearest Mr. Starks' heart. He talked often of devoting his life solely to their development. Is there one so forgetful or so ungrateful as to fail to understand that now more than ever each must labor to perpetuate that influence which cost the noblest life among us to bring forth and develop? We think not. To Grand Chancellor Thompson we pledge what influence we may possess to assist him in carrying forward the work which has made Pythianism in West Virginia glorious! THE FALLEN CHIEF. I saw, methought, a glad surprise Thrill through that frail and pain- worn frame. And, kindling, in those deep, calm eyes A still and earnest flame. His few, brief words were such as move The human heart,—the faithsome seeds. Which ripen in the soil of love To high heroic deeds. Samuel W. Starks was one of the greatest men that ever moved amongst men. He was as tender as an early rose dripping with the dew of dawn; his great heart overflowed with boundless love for every creature of God; he knew not malice, nor was his soul acquainted with the ways of hate. There never walked upon God's earth, search the records of the dead past, or take the measurement of the times upon us, a nobler man. He was the type Christ tasted death that we might enjoy, and honesty was his other name! Into this day the great state that gave him birth and placed upon his brow the sacred wreath of honors, has never seen his like, and its history must record that he was its brightest jewel. The elements of greatness, mixed by a divinity not yet understandable, knew no line of race or color; genius recognizes no creed. The elements were so mixed in him that nature might stand up and went to all the world! This was a man. Ten thousand times, ten thousand men and women mourn his loss and weep when they think upon his change, but Where is the victory of the grave? What dust upon his spirit lies? God keeps the sacred life he gave— The prophet never dies! Forty years he lived amongst us, and he wrought as if his years were doubled, but forty years are as a twinkle of the least of heaven's stars to the time before us when men shall no longer call him up for crowns and purple robe, or fall, when the roll of great names is called, to thank God that he was what he was! Who shall say he was not great? By every rule of man and every law of heaven he was great, as great as any man of whom history has record; greater than most heroes whose name and fame excite the hearts of those that worship great deeds! He was good and he was great because he was good. Error, attractive and, for the moment, promising; never lighted upon hishours; those among whom he was born, thankGod, among whom he died, and who shall all the days to come worship and revere his sacred memory, say to the world. He was as pure as he was gentle, as loving as he was kind, and altogether lovely. The nation knew him as a brave and resourceful leader of an organization made rich and powerful through his fertile brain. We are content that he shall be remembered for building up and sustaining what is hailed and classed as a wondrous body, but those who knew him longest and loved him best shall dwell upon the elements that bound him to us, cherishing to the children yet to come how he moved amongst us with a tenderness and simplicity that excited an admiration and loyalty that increased with the years. West Virginia has given to the world two of its greatest characters. Both belong to a race despised and persecuted and often held in contempt. The race of man may well think on Washington and Starks and compute the elementals that conserved and moved them, when, as often it will be done, characters of faith and power are summoned to the judgment seat of history. If there be leaders, the Negro race has lost the most beloved. Philosopher, statesman, journalist, man of affairs, a Christian in his breathing and in his walk, S. W. Starks took his place beside the greatest of his contemporaries without a blush, without an effort. Men were drawn to him because he exhibited the powers that draw men to great leaders; they followed him because he led them as if he was called to lead. A Moses the great Pythian world called him, and a Moses he proved himself to be. Some rise to power by might; this man rose by the right alone. He walked the dark world in the mild Still guidance of the light; In tearful tenderness a child. A strong man in the right. No promise of glory or offer of fame could swerve him from the right; he never thought a course was right unless it conformed to the divine givings and rules upon what was just, what unjust. In the cool and calm reflective moments, we pronounce him the greatest man that has yet appeared to attract the admiration and confidence of any great cause! The world knew him and proclaimed him and crowned him as a leader, a churchman, and as a sagacious financier, but back of all this, a sure and deep foundation, was his kingly place in his home. Poets have never sung of a more devoted son, nor of a tenderer husband. His home was his joy; in the sacred moments of grief and sorrow and tears those he left there while he journeys to feast his eyes upon another and a grander home, realize in the anguish of their souls, that he was the joy and love and hope and heart of the moments now sped forever. All that's bright must fade,— The brightest will be fleetest; All that's sweet was made But to be lost when sweetest. What he was to the life of West Virginia may now in part be realized. What he was to that great society which he served, and which, let us say, loved him with a touching matured into his body was connected to the earth from which he was coming. But who, can measure or compute his influence upon the characters of those who called themselves his disciples, and whose lives are touched and revolutionized by ways and manners of his behavior? Not one. Nor can that race whose history is diademed with the precious example of his faith and purity, understand so early what hopes his passing breaks asunder, nor what glory is dispelled. But we must pass. S. W. Starks needs no eulogist; nor do we attempt the role. His life is eloquent in his behalf; his deeds are the poet's praise. He was pure and just; he was loving and loved; he was the soul of honor; In him Christ had the ideal disciple and an apostle who was not afraid. From coast to coast and from the boundary at the north to the waters of the gulf, he was celebrated and loved; the world called him truth. None named him but to praise, and none praised him but to glow with love and faith. When he left us, a race's star receded; the guiding spoke in the wheel of hope broke asunder, and a nation's idol fell. Because he lived and grandly wrought, others shall rise up, to emulate his example, and serve God by unselfishly serving man. And what is life but service? All in all, S. W. Starks was of the finest type of man it has ever been time's privilege to claim. But words are idle things, when the records of a life are near! He sleeps on a mountain side, overlooking the city that gave him birth, and which, in turn, his work and life made famous through the earth; the mourning waters of his own Kanawha will chant his requiem until Time shall be no more; generations yet to come shall read the inspiring history of illustrious career, written in the book prepared for earth's nobest sons; and in the testing and frettful years to come the sinful and struggling sons of men, thinking on him, brave, sweet man, will move down destiny's lane, braver, more hopeful, faithful, leaning, like my Captain, upon Him, who was his own shield and armor and great delight! A genius and a master, men shall never forget him; an exemplar of the grandest rules of life and light, his name will forever find a place upon the lips of men! "O, what a full was there, my countrymen." Where the dew listens and the song birds warble. And the sweet heaven above.— The fitting symbol of a life of duty Tanafigured into love. SAMUEL W. STARKS. Sam Starks had substance, sense and soul And honest thrift and might; No bribe could tempt his manly course From what he knew was right. He's gone at life's high noon, yet made RESOLUTIONS Adopted by the Grand Court of Maryland on the Death of Supreme Chancellor tarks. Baltimore, Md., April 5.—At a special meeting of the Grand Court, Order of Calanthe, of Maryland, the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, it has pleased Almighty oGd to remove from the stage of activity our most esteemed ruler, S. W. Starks, Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, and we are called upon to lament the departure of a cherished soul; and, Whereas, His winning personality and priceless worth make his untimely taking off an irreparable loss to the order; therefore, he it Resolved. That while we of the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia mourn, we bow in humble submission and say: "Thy will be done, O Lord," knowing that He does all things for the best; and be it Resolved. That the wisdom and ability which he has exercised in the leadership of our organization by service and counsel will ever be held in grateful remembrance; and be it Resolved. That we extend to the bereaved family our sympathy in this dark hour of affliction, and, mingling our tears with theirs, commend them to Him who is mindful of even the sparrow's fall; and be it Resolved. That a copy of the minutes be sent to the bereaved family THE HOTEL ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKNG FOR YOU? keeping it in a trunk or hiding it there 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 order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months, our 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 to otis office. LET YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOU Pythian Mutual Investment Associaion --- W.STARKS, President and the press. LILLIE JONES, G. W. C. ROSA RICHARDSON, G. W. I. HATTIE CANE, G. W. O. ELLA O. SIMMONS, G. W. E. JAS. S. BLACKWELL, G. W. I. LEWIS DOCKINS, G. W. R. of D. ELIZA K. MEDLEY, G. W. R. of D JOHN TAYLOR, G. W. H. ELIZABETH WHITE, G. W. C. JOHN FRIEND, G. W. P. Supreme Lodge Officers and Representatives. Wherecas, Death is always an unwelcome guest coming as it does oftimes unherald, leaving in its wake desolated homes and broken ties, which are never cemented even by the most heroic efforts of those who are bereaved. Brethren, our beloved leader has fallen. He has answered the summons of the great Arbiter of human fate; and while his untimely end creates an aching void in the hearts of those who knew him and loved him, we can but recognize the wisdom of him who doeth all things well, in transplanting our immortal chieftain from the sphere of leader of men to the sacred hosts, where peace and eternal happiness are the reward of the faithful. Samuel W. Starks, our leader, brother and friend, was one of nature's noblemen, possessing the qualities of greatness and grandeur. He was a king among men and godlike in character. So great was he that his character stood forth like the golden sun, brightening, vivifying and vitalizing all with whom he came in contact. So grand was he that the milk of human kindness was always uppermost in dealing with friend and foe alike, standing always erect and battling for the right, waving aloft the flambeau of justice, and never grounding him, arms till peace and harmony reigned supreme. His great big heart was big enough and broad enough to afford sanctuary for all who were in distress, ever ready to give solace or advice to a wounded spirit, only asking for the right in all matters, and then with the courage of his conviction waged a relentless war against all forms of hypocracy and deceat; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the officers and members of the Supreme Lodge, representing the entire membership of the Supreme jurisdiction, do bow our heads in humble submission to the divine decree, which has created such sad desolation in our ranks, yet we shall ever cherish his memory and noble attributes with a sacred love which shall be engraved on the tablets of our memory as long as Pythianism shall live; be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the widow and members of the bereaved family; that a copy of these resolutions be placed in the minutes of the Supreme Lodge, to be kept in the archives of our institution, and furnished the official journals of the order. Resolutions of Anita Lodge, No. 19 and Clarksburg Star Lodge, No. 65 K. of N. Clarksville. Whereas, it has pleased Him who doeth all things will to whose mandate we all must bow in humble submission, to take from our midst, Sir S. W. Starks. Supreme Chancellor of K. of P. of the World, one of the greatest Americans and one whom we all have learned to love and reverence as a leader of men. Resolved, That we mourn the loss of one who has proven himself to be the prize of the world, on account of the fitness which he has shown as a leader of the race. Resolved, That we erect his monument in our hearts and that the precepts and example which he has set will ever be our guide. Resolved. That we most sincerely sympathize with his beloved wife and the otchr members of the bereft family, and pray that they may be consoled with the knowledge that their loss is his eternal gain, for we know that the Lord has a home for all such worthy men as Sir S. W. Starks in a house not made with hands, but eternally in the heavens. Resolved. That his wife, Mrs. S. W. Starks, the Advocate and the Dally Telegram be furnished a copy of Charleston, W. Va. these resolutions, and that they be spread upon the minutes of Anita Lodge and Clarksburg Star Lodge, K. of P., of Clarksburg, W. Va. Signed, J. W. ROBINSON, J. H. NELSON, JAMES WILKES, Committee. April 4, 1908. Mystic Relief Association. Philadelphia, April 4, 1908. Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty God to take from our midst our esteemed and honorary brother, Sir S. W. Starks, S. C., Knights of Pythias N. A., S. A., E. A. A. ad A. Resolved, That we the officers and members of the Mystic Relief Association of Philadelphia, Pa., herewith transmit this message of condolence to his bereaved family and to the order. His sudden and unexpected death removes from among us a man of unimpeachable character, whose wide knowledge in the affairs of life and whose energies had been spent in the building of this grand and noble order to its exalted height it now has attained among the fraternal societies of the world. He was a gentleman, friend and a brother who occupied a place in life seldom obtained by men. By his fair and impartial rulings, he has united us together in an inseparable union and by the practice of fraternity has taught us the golden lesson of friendship as has never been taught before. Though we give expressions of our sorrow and join with the Knights of Pythias in doing honor to such a worthy brother, his memory shall abide with us and may his spirit be a ministering angel over our order. Resolved. That we commemorate his death by draping the building of the Mystic Relief Association in mourning for the period of sixty days and a copy of this memorial be engrossed and presented to his wife in this her sad hour of bereavement. W. A. HARPER, Pres. ROBT. H., RANDALL, Sec'ry. CHURCH AND LODGE DIRECTORY Churches. First Baptist Church, Rev. S. R. Bullock, pastor — Services Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday school, 8:30 p.m. ; B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p.m.; Communion the first Sunday of each month; Choir rehearsal, Tuesday evening; Prayer meeting, Wednesday afternoon; Friday meeting, Thursday afternoon; Young People's meeting, Friday evening; General Missionary meeting the first Friday of each month. Simpson M. E. Church, Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor — Services Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday school, 2:30; Class, 4:00 and Epworth League, 6:30 p.m; Class meetings Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. People's prayer meeting Tuesday at 8:00; Church Aid No. 1 meets every Thursday; Church Aid No. 2 meets Fridays; The Lifters and Willing Workers meet Thursday evening. Knights of Pythias. Capital City Lodge No. 1 meets the first and third Thursday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall, H, B. Rice, C. C.; C. W. Boyd, K. of R. & S. West Virginia Lodge No. 60 meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the K. of P. Hall, J. W. Chappelle, C. C.; E. R. Carter, K. of R. & S. Uniform Rank. Carlson Co. No. 1, and Mountain State Co. No. 20 meet the second and fourth Friday nights at the K. of P. Hall. Ed Jackson, Capt. Co. No. 1; William Jefferson, Recorder. M. A. Holmes, Capt. Co. No. 26. Order of Calanthe. Phyllis Wheatley Court No. 1 meets the second and fourth Tuesday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall. Mrs. Mattle Moss, W. C.; Mrs. M. J. Hazlewood, W. R. of Deeds. Eureka Court No. 35 meets the first and third Monday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall. Geo. Bailey, W. C.; William Peters, W. R. of Deeds. A. F. & A. M. Washington Lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M., meets the first and third Friar of each of the at the K. of P. Hall, T. Taylor, W. M.; William Wright, Secy. G. U. O. of O. F. Kanawha Light Lodge No. 1637, G. U. O. of O. F. meets at Franken- berger K. of P. Hall the first and third Monday nights of each month. N. C. Walton, N. G.; H. B. Ricc, P. S. Household of Ruth. Household of Ruth No. 163 meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Frankenberger Hall. Allen DeHonney, M. N. G.; Mrs. Lizie Waynesboro, Secy. CHURCH AND LODGE DIRECTORY Independent Order of St. Luke's. Providence Council, No. 756, meets the second and fourth Monday nights at the K. of P. hall. Emery R. Carter, R. W. P. C.; O. A. Wells, Secy. Independent Beneficial Order of Elks Kanawha Lodge, No. 130, meets the second and fourth Friday nights of the month at the K. of P. hall. W. O. Terry, Exalted Ruler; Levi C. Campbell, Secy. WANTED—Salesmen for your state for remarkable fuel and labor saving device for boilers selling for $50. Over 20,000 in use in the United States and Canada. Also hardware salesmen to carry as side line our wonderful newly patented spirit level. Diamond Power Specialty Co., Detroit, Mich. GC YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending — sketchy presentation was quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invitation is provided patient. HARDCOAT on Patent sent free. Oldest agency for securing patients. Offer taken unless patient receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American A handwritten illustrated weekly. Largest collection of any scientific journal. Terns, $4 a year; four months. $1. Sold by all new dealers. MUNN & Co. 38 10roadway. New York Branch Office, 9 W. V. St. John, D.C. The public school closed a very successful term here last Friday, the 27th. The closing exercises were held in the Baptist church. The attendance was so large that many had to stand during the entire exercises. Many of our Lewisburg friends were down. Among these were: Miss F. V. Woodson and Mrs. Hamilton, teachers in the public school, of Lewisburg; also Mrs. M. C. Slaughter, Mrs. M. F. Steward, and many others. Some of our Brushy IRidge friends were also in attendance. Our city superintendent, his wife, one of the members of the board of education, and quite a number of white friends of Ronceverte were present also. Our efficient principal, Miss Amelia J. McDaniel, and her assistant, F. U. G. Peck, and Mrs. A. K. Dandridge deserve much credit for their arduous work this term. So say the city superintendent, board of education, and the parents and friends of the school. Andrew Peters, of Sissonsville, was a pleasant visitor to our town a few days ago. He was on a visit to his father, who is very sick yet. While here he visited the school, expressed great surprise at the rapid progress the school is making. Mrs. John Slaughter has been very sick, but is better. Mrs. Gertrude Long keeps very poorly. POWELTON. The republican club met Tuesday evening at the school house, owing to the high water. The members were a little divided, but they discussed subjects among themselves and made the session very pleasant. The church aid society convened with Mrs. James S. Harvey, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Lucy Carter is home again. James Willis, the representative of I. S. White, in Montgomery, was in town from Saturday until Monday. Mrs. S. H. Fairfax is yet on the sick list. The missionary society convened in its regular session. Saturday, at 11 o'clock a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The meetings were of much pleasure, whilst a great deal of business was transacted. At the evening session the members responded with quotations, and a good sum of money was collected to carry on the work. The C. and O. train, which has been giving us such bad service for near two months, has changed to its regular two trips a day again. This program will be tendered at People's Literary, April 18, 1908 at First Baptist church. Singing. Recitation, Walter Hutcherson. Duet, Mrs. Lula Pollard and Miss Florence Mitchell. Recitation, Miss Belle Church. Debate, subject. Resolved that woman should be allowed to vote. Affirmative, Mesdames Maggle Johnson, C. V. Lomans; negative, Messrs. H. B. Brown, C. R. Beale. Mrs. Lewis, of Ronceverte, and Rev. Wood, of Roanoke, Va., were in town last Wednesday, and organized a lodge of Daughters of Pocahontas. Harvey Neusome, of Hot Springs, spent Saturday evening the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Neusome, of Lexington street. Anderson Harvey, of Oak street, is quite ill with heart trouble. Mrs. C. R. Beale attended the closing exercises of the public school at Bath, of which her sister, Miss Cora Davis, was teacher. She also visited her mother at Goshen, Vt. William Mitchell, of Hot Springs, visited his family, Monday. Mrs. N. C. Marshall, of Ronceverte, attended the funeral of Miss Sophia Mills. Also, Mr. Pomp Hobson, of Bluefield. J. F. Durney visited relatives in Richmond last week. James Jackson is yet confined to his room. Miss Rosamond Scott spent some time last week in town visiting relatives. Little Miss Bertha White, of Wrightsville, is quite sick with heart trouble. Miss Sophia Mills, who was brought home very ill on March 29, succumbed to her illness. Saturday evening, April 4, about 10 o'clock. Miss Mills was sick about three weeks, having taken ill at her work as teacher in Pageton, W. Va. Sophia was a girl of beautiful Christion character, and had a host of friends. She was a graduate of Bluefield Institute, having finished there the spring, 1906. Her death was quite sad, as she was to have been married shortly to Mr. Pomp Hobson, of Bluefield, W. Va. who, with her relatives, was at her bedside to the end. Sophia leaves a mother, father, sister and two brothers. Rev. W. J. Hackett preached the funeral at the First Baptist church, of which she was a member for 13 years. Rev. E. F. Jackson, of Pine street, made some remarks also. Misses J. K. Pollard, Sadie Wright. Rosa Mickens and Mrs. C. L. Hall were flower bearers. The pall bearers: A. B. Brown, Geo. Grimes, Archie Clemons, ojhn Fields, Garnered Clark, Irving Reynolds. Funeral was conducted by Undertaker Reynolds. Sam Harvey and John Fields are home from Portland. HARPER PARK Mrs. Mary Sims Hatter, of Orrton, Neukrath, who has been east since February, spent last week with her sister, Miss Sims, at Storer, while here, Mrs. Hatter called on several friends in town. Miss Carroll, the industrial teacher in the Hagerstown public school, was the guest of Miss Eva Herrod, on Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Viola Herrod, who has been teaching near Luray, Va., this winter, is home. Miss Frances Enicks, a member of the class of 1907, who has been employed in Washington during the winter, has returned to take up the spring review work at Storer. Mrs. McDonald has been unable to be at school, for several days, but at this writing is better and able to meet her classes. On Monday morning last, after chapel exercises, Mrs. McDonald gave a most interesting talk on literature to the student body. Her subject was, What literature means to me. On Thursday of last week President McDonald delivered his interesting lecture on the earthquake at Kingston in Charles Town. The lecture was accompanied by stereopticon views. Miss Higgins, teacher in the bible school at Northfield, Mass., was the guest of Mrs. T. S. Lovett on Thursday of last week. On Sunday night last President McDonald delivered a most thrilling sermon at the Curtis F. B. church, on the divinity of Christ. Several new pictures of class groups and other selections have been recently added, to the number in the college chapel. A number of Storer students will be employed at the Hill Top house this summer, filling various positions as clerk, waiter, waitresses and house girls. Rev. J. E. Carter, pastor of the M. E. church, has been returned to be shepherd of the same flock for another season. HUNTINGTON. "A Trip Around the World" entertainment, given at First Baptist church, last Friday evening, under the auspices of the Orion Club, was quite a unique affair and largely attended. W. L. Gee spent Sunday in our city, en route to Charleston, to attend the funeral of S. W. Starks. Miss Ida Alexander spent Sunday here, the guest of friends. Miss Mina Stewart returned from Winifrede, Saturday, having attended the closing of her sister's school. Esprit de Corps and Prosperity Lodges of K. of P.'s attended the funeral of S. W. Starks in a body. The Y. M. C. A. held its meeting at 16th street Baptist church, Sunday afternoon. An interesting program was rendered. Dr. Tugner, of Clarksburg, was the guest of Dr. Barnett, Sunday, en route to Charleston, to attend the funeral. The death of Grand Chancellor and Supreme Chancellor of K. of P.'s, S. W. Starks, came as a great shock to this community last Friday. The Y. W. C. A. held its weekly meeting at the A. M. E. church, Sunday afternoon. Samuel Monroe returned from Baltimore, Saturday, where he attended the annual conference of the M. E. church. The preparations of the "Canata Saul", to be rendered at First Baptist church during Eastertide, are progressing nicely. The death of Mrs. Lena Polindexter occurred at her home, off Ninth street, last Tuesday, after a protracted illness. Interment took place, Wednesday, from First Baptist church. Isham Scott, who was called home by the death of his father, returned Friday. PT. PLEASANT Joe Jordan, Carter Lincoln and Fred Thomas, of Eureka Lodge, No. 31, of this place, attended the funeral of Grand Chancellor S. W. Starks, at Charleston, Monday. Wallace Smith and William Isham left Friday for Dickerson, where they will do carpentry work on Lock buildings. A committee of young ladies of the Methodist church under the management of Miss Moses Colston, carried on a very successful festival and bazaar four nights of last week. The young ladies were quite successful an realized a neat little sum, which will be used for repairing the church. The committee consisted of Misses Agatha Alexander, Marie Lincoln, Lydia Bates, Luella Roberts, Leola and Grace Kelley. Arthur McFeters attended the funeral of S. W. Starks at Charleston, Monday. J. Bert McKenney, of Columbus, has been in town for the past few days awaiting a change in the condition of his father, who is confined in the asylum at Weston. Miss Virginia Lincoln, who is teaching a spring term of school at Grimms Landing, spent Saturday and Sunday in town, the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lincoln. Sam and John Williams, of Henderson, spent a few days of last week in town, guest of relatives and friends. Clarence Henderson was the guest of Gallipolis friends, Sunday. Miss Mithue Colston, teacher at Mason, was guest of her mother, Mrs. L. J. Colston, Saturday and Sunday. PREPARED AND DELIVERED AT THE FUNERAL EXERCISES BY PRESIDENT J. McHENRY JONES, OF THE STATE COLLEGE Hon. Samuel W. Starks was born in this city, Maple 10th, 1866, and died Friday, April 3rd, 1908. He was therefore 43 years and 24 days of age. He is survived by his wife, mother and one sister. Sam Starks as a boy attended the public schools of Charleston, and obtained a common school education During his school years he was a cooper apprentice, working in the shops beyond Elk. After leaving school he followed the copper's trade for a short time, but becoming dissatisfied obtained a place in the office of the K. & M. railway. As he work in and out about his work, the constant elicking of the telegraph apparatus filled him with a nameless longing to know its language, to interpret for himself, the sterles of danger, daring and adventure it daily told. In company with a fellow-workman he bought, the necessary apparatus, set up a miniature telegraph wire, hired the operator during idle hours to give him a little help, and by dint of constant effort became a successful operator. Knowing how, he was ever ready to oblige the operator to take his place when absent, to indulge him when he was inclined to be inactive, but all the time glad of the opportunity to familiarize himself with the real work of the office, Col. Sharp soon took note of this young janitor, who had also become an operator, and gave him employment with him in Columbus, at a salary scarcely sufficient to pay his board and washing, and so hard put for money he was he, that in going to and from the colonel's house on an errand he would run every step of the way there and back in order to save the street car fare given him. He stuck it out in prayer and penury, hoping for a better day. At last it came. Operator in Charge of Charleston Office. - First as both janitor and operator and then in charge of the Charleston office, he won by patience and sacrifices (in spite of his color) the confidence of his employers. From Charleston he was transferred to Corning, Ohio, (then, as now, an important point on the K. & M. system). Becoming dissatisfied that he was not promoted as fast as he thought he deserved, and believing that he was uncerminated against on account of his color, he resigned. He entered the school of Bryant & Stratton in Chicago, completing the courses of bookkeeping and stenography. This led him to Denver, Colorado, where, after a short stay he returned home. Herehe organized a company and went into the grocery business, which he successfully conducted until appointed state librarian by Governor A. B. White, March 4th, 1901. He was reappointed by Governor Dawson four years ago, and continued in that position until the day of his death. His Highest Work. His Highest Work. It was not as telegrapher, stenographer, bookkeeper or librarian that the name of Samuel W. Starks will be best remembered, but as leader in the order of Knights of Pythias. He was one of the charter members of Capitol City lodge, No. 1, and from that day until he passed to the great beyond, he has been virtually the main spring of Pythianism in this state. He was the state's first Grand Chancellor, and has served in that office 16 consecutive years. He saw the order in the state grow from one castle to more than 100. In a state sparsely populated with men of his own race, he has made Pythianism the most virulent and helpful influence among us. He put into everything he touched brains and energy, compelling by the force of his intelligence and genius success, where to less mastorful men success seemed impossible. His management of our state fraternal insurance department has made it one of the safest and most reliable in the entire jurisdiction. His Work in West Virginia. The Pythian Mutual Investment Company is a child of his fertile brain. He conceived the idea that the dimes thoughtlessly thrown away by our people, if wisely invested, would aid in building a monument of beauty and usefulness. This idea in the concrete stands on the corner of Dickerson and Washington streets, facing the state capitol, a monument to Negro thrift when wisely directed. The first success accomplished, Mr. Starks turned to Huntington and purchased the Herald building, an investment equally wise and profitable. It was his fixed purpose to dot the state with beautiful castles, and if the sands of time had run on a few years more he would have coined his wishes into realities. His accumulations of wealth and affluence is an example of his own teachings. He 8. W. STARKS NO. 12. New York Lodge Changes Name in Honor of Great Leader. Special to the Advocate. New York, April 4.—Last night, Zaradetha Lodge, No. 12, Knights of Pythias, on motion of Sir Roscoe Simmons, who brought to the lodge the sad news of the death of Supreme Chancellor Starks, unanimously voted to change its name to S. W. Starks Lodge, No. 12, in hon- saw his race on the ragged edge of the world begging a place to meet ditton. socially, and he determined that this should not be, and he used the things within his reach to better their con- Elected as Supreme Chancellor. In the fall of 1899, after serving several terms as Supreme Vice Chancellor he was elected Supreme Chancellor of the Pythian world. Entering the office he found the business of the organization in a chaotic condition, the treasury depleted, the order split in twain, and failure and ruin of the beloved order staring him in the face. Nothing discouraged, he began with indomitable courage and sleepless energy to right the ship, patch up the rents and begin anew to put the craft out on the open sea. In 1900 the order had less than 20,000 members; as Supreme Chancellor Starks turns over the ship to other hands there are more than 150,000 members. In less than 10 years, under his progressive leadership, he has increased the membership seven times. When he began, the order could not pay the expenses of its Supreme representatives to a biennial convocation, today it owns a temple on State street, Chicago, worth $150,000, and only a few months ago purchased a sanitarium for sick fraters at Hot Springs, Arkansas. The order is in excellent financial condition, having thousands of dollars in the banks of this and other cities. Converted in this church, S. W. Starka has led a Christian life from his youth until the day of his death. Well has the Daily Mail said: "Starting as a poor cooper's lad, he worked himself up in half the allotted span of life, to a position which made him not merely a man of local prominence, but one whose reputation was world wide, and whose example will be a guide to generations of his race yet unborn." We have watched him, friends, in every step of his career. At his rise we have rejoiced. We have been proud to call him our leader, and prouder still to know in our hearts that with all of his worldwide fame he was still the same simple, loving friend that he was before his elevation. He did not get above us as the world called him higher and higher, but all of his thoughts were of us, and how he might lift his brothers as he climbed. He might have left us as he climbed, but the poorest and the most humble had his ear in their sorrows and his help in their need. He Loved His Race. He loved his race and never wanted for himself any privileges, that it could not share. When injustice and prejudice bore hard on his race, his heart felt the blow, and those of us who were near him have been him shed bitter tears over race oppressions that he could not cure. He believed in our future and longed for new paths up the hill of difficulties, over which he might lead the way to higher grounds. He believed that much of our troubles grew out of the fact of our poverty, and urged thrift as a cure for part of ourills. He gained success as a leader of men, because he put right always before might. He never attempted to gain a point by double dealing, for after all he often said: "Only by doing right can we obtain permanent success." The soil of West Virginia never grew a better or bigger soul than filled the body of S. W. Sturks, and the Negro race never had a kindlier nor a more beloved leader. He never lost a friend, nor knowingly made an enemy. When the chapter of his life closed last Friday morning the sun rose on a world poorer for his departure. His life was sweet and full of sympathy, and the tracks he left on the sands of time will be revered by his friends and their children's children to remote generations. The clock has struck, the light has flickered and gone out forever. In the shadows as we wait and weep. If on his grave could fall a flower from every man and woman to whom his work has brought friendship charity and benevolence, he would rest tonight beneath a wilderness of roses. Ah! my brothers and sisters, we must take up the work of life tomorrow bravely, if bitterly, without his help. The days and nights must come and go, until we are called to follow him; but many glimpses of the moon will look upon our sorrows before we see his like again. The world will be lonelier for us without Samuel W. Starks. But speak no more of his renown, Lay his works and honors down. And in the silent churchyard leave him, God accept him, Christ receive him. or of his memory. Thus New York takes the lead in seeking to perpetuate the name of the Great Builder. Judge McWhorter's Estimate. preme court of appeals, in speaking of the efficient services of the late Mr. Starks, made the unqualified statement that he was the best librarian we ever had. This is a high compliment, coming from one who has been in close touch with the state library for so many years. to the person making the most words from the letters in the name and writing the best article on "WHY I NEED A WATCH" See the watch on exhibition in our store. Any 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 watch bought from us before June 18. Enclose your answer in an envelope addressed to yourself and mail or bring it to the store of J. CHAS. ERNST Jeweler & Mfg. 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HOTEL BROWN EUROPEAN Wesf Virginia's Popular Hotel for Colored People 35 Rooms The Knights of Pythias, Courts of Calanthe and Uniform Rank, of the city of Lexington, have learned with deep personal sorrow of the death of Samuel W. Starks, the Supreme Chancellor and Chief Commander, Knights of Pythias of N. A., S. A., E. A. A. and A, who departed this life, at his home, in the city of Charleston, W. Fr. Day, April 3, 1908. 35c., 50c., 75c. and $1.00 per special Rates by week or Accomodations for 75 People Rooms in uite, $1.50 to $2.00 Whereas, The Lord has seen fit to remove from our midst our most worthy brother, Samuel W. Starks, Supreme Grand Chancellor, it is fitting that proper recognition of his many virtues be presented; be it Resolved, That the Knights of Pythias, Courts of Calanthe, and Uniform Rank, of the city of Lexington, have lost one of its most useful, exemplary Grand Lodge officers, an unselfish Christian character, true, useful and conscientious in all the duties of life, at home, and as a citizen. His family has lost a kind and affectionate father; the community an honored citizen and neighbor. We wish to mingle our tears and sympathies with the grieving family, and more especially with his sorrowing wife; may God's blessing comfort her in her desolation, and may he be with her everywhere. Friends, we loved him; but Jesus loved him more, and he sweetly called him to yonder shining shore. The golden gates were opened, a gentle voice said, "Come," and with, "farewell" unspoken, he kindly entered home; be it further 500 Capitol Street CHARLESTON, W. VA. 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The Knights of Pythias had their annual sermon preached here, Sunday, by Rev. N. Barnett. does away with such complains. If you can bake at all, you can have good luck" with it. It is a flour with grains, ground by a superior process. The miller that makes it known how. A large number of friends and brothers of the Knights of this place attend the funeral of their Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Starks, in Charleston, Monday. BENNY'S BETTLE NEW YORK Try a sack and seat you will be in your browse pies and cakes next your local dealer. If he doesn't have it he has it. If you ask him it. Mrs. M. A. Pierson, of Charleston came down, Saturday, to turn out with the Court, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wanzer, of Charleston, and Miss Hazel Price, of Institute, spent Sunday here with their parents. THE DEWEY BROS. CO., MILLIER Blasobacher, Ohio 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 Of the Scene Surrounding Mr. Starks' Election at Louisville. When Men Went Wild Over Him As If He Were Altogether A New Moses Leading To A Promised Land. Last Saturday night for the fifth time S. W. Starks of West Virginia, was elected Supreme Chancellor and he was elected by a vote that might well flatter one whose deeds and character are not as yet recorded in the inspiring page of history. Men stood on chairs frantically waving their hands, seeking to arrest the attention of the Supreme Vice-Chancellor in order that they might put their State on record as seconding Texas' nomination of Sir Starks eloquently voiced by Dr. J. W. Rankin. It was a scene as I have never before witnessed, full of inspiration, teaching that the Negroes have finally come to know that there is indeed union in strength, and that they stand by anxious to indorse and uphold and even be crown consecrated leadership. Of all the secret organizations which enter so strongly and so universally into the life and aspirations of the Negro people this is not only the largest and most characterable, but, if it can, if it does, truthfully may it claim and even boast, that it possesses the finest type of leadership seen on the stage of action within these two and forty years. The idolotry of the Knight of Pythias for their Supreme Chancellor and Commander-in-Chief is not frenzied, rather it is permanent, sufficient, bearing all the marks of sincerity. And this idol, unlike those who have passed on, bears in his heart Friendship, wears upon his brow Charity, nor steps beyond the bounds of the golden cordon of Benevolence. Men follow Starks not because they fear him, but because they love and trust him, and because he is the vanguard of nobility. 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. HENRY ONE H Bradford Building A DESCRIPTION Of the Scene Surrounding at Louis When Men Went Wild Over Him A Moses Leading To A Last Saturday night for the fifth time was elected Supreme Cancellor and might well flatter one whose deeds and in the inspiring page of history. Men stood on chairs frantically wav the attention of the Supreme Vice-Chief put their State on record as second eloquently voiced by Dr. J. W. Rankin before witnessed, full of inspiration, finally come to know that there is in they stand by anxious to indorse and crated leadership. Of all the secret organizations which versally into the life and aspirations only the largest and most characteristically may it claim and even boost, the leadership seen on the stage of acrylic years. The idolotry of the Knight of cellor and Commander-in-Chief is not sufficient, bearing all the marks of those who have passed on, bears in his brow Charity, nor steps beyond the Benevolence. Men follow Starks not because they and trust him, and because he is the Kentucky's Farewell to S. W. Starks At this gathering, a preparatory for the city of the dead, we are reminded of the solemnity of the occasion. While the Pythian family was amid peace, happiness and prosperity, that "grim monster" death riding upon its "pale horse" in the disguised form of a dreaded disease, which preyed upon the human frame, took within its iron grasp on Friday morning, April 3rd, 1908. Sir S. W. Starks, the most highly honored member of our fraternity and wafted his soul into the great beyond. We should not feel pained, for this is God's way. Were it not for these reminders of the surety of death, man would soon forget his duty to his fellowman, to society and to his Creator. Some writer has well said: "Life is a clock, which at the beginning of one's existence is wound up by the angel of life, who when his work is performed, closes the door and places the key into the hands of the angel of the resurrection." The time which lapses between life's beginning and death belongs to the individual to use as he sees fit. Whether he uses this time wisely in the service of God and the betterment of humanity, or in the service of the devil and the disruption of society, death comes just the same, and because of its strangeness, man stands in awe and wonders, who is next. Nothing in this life remains the same. Everything is changing. Light changes into darkness, fair weather into foul; plants and animals die and decay and man, the creature of his hand, is not contrary to this immutable law of nature. Then comes the words of our Creator: "What is man that then should be mindful of him?" We believe that the cardinal principles of our order and the training received therein, are the fittings given to each member preparatory for that ordeal, and the hour having arrived one has but to lift his tent and soar away to the land of our fathers. It is sad, and a times we are tempted to say, it is a pity that we must acknowledge that Sir B. W. Starks is no more. Truly it may be said: "A great, a good man is gone from amongst us," but we are pleased to note that Sir Starks had passed on the Pythian highway, the stone which marked the highest point. He was a remarkable man, a personification of grit and grace, independent and conscientious in all of his utterances and in his dealings with great questions, and his fellowmen. He was a trophy of Pythianism and an exponent of whatever was right and righteous in the uplift of fallen humanity, and our strongest advocate of the common Fatherhood of God and the universal brotherhood of man. He has left a monument to his credit in the minds of the American people, and the Pythians of the world, which shall be more lasting than bronze and --- 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 SCRIPTION Long Mr. Starks' Election Isville. As If He Were Altogether A New A Promised Land. June S. W. Starks of West Virginia, and he was elected by a vote that and character are not as yet recorded having their hands, seeking to arrest chancelor in order that they might long Texas' nomination of Sir Starks in. It was a scene as I have never teaching that the Negroes have indeed union in strength, and that uphold and even becrown conse- which enter so strongly and so uni- of the Negro people this is not visible, but, if it can, if it does, truth- that it possesses the finest type of action within these two and forty of Pythias for their Supreme Chan- not frenzied, rather it is permanent, sincerity. And this idol, unlike his heart Friendship, wears upon the bounds of the golden cordon of they fear him, but because they love vanguard of nobility. more enduring than marble or granite, a monument that shall stand amid the "wreck of matter and the crash of worlds," one whose base rests on earth and whose summit reaches the heavens. His career is an incentive and an encouragement to all who emulate his example, and we would advise that while time and opportunity permit, we should prepare with care for that great change, which we all know must come, when the pleasures of this world shall cease to delight, and while we may the pleasure of this world shall erase to delight, and while we may enjoy the happy reflection of a well spent life in the exercise of piety and virtue, which yield the only comfort and consolation. Let us resolve to maintain with becoming sincerity the dignified character of our profession, and may our faith be evidenced in a correct moral walk and deportment as his, and our hopes as bright as "the glorious mysteries that shall be revealed hereafter," and our charities as boundless as the wants of mankind. God grant that the Pythian host may find a leader as worthy as he, who shall take up the work where he left off and lead us on to victory. And now shall we say to Brother Starks farewell! There is a sadness something fearful in the word farewell. It suggests a parting to meet no more, and we draw back with instinctive horror fearing to approach that which in the end shall be our final resting place. There is something in human nature, we do not know what it is, which for the lack of a better name we shall call the tie that binds; it is developed by companionship, in joys as well as sorrows, in trials as well as in triumphs, thus it has been with us and thus shall it remain, so long as Pythianism remains the same, seeking one common end, the betterment of mankind. So we shall not say farewell, but adieu, Sir Starks, for we shall meet again, and like the "morning stars which sang together and the sons of God that shouted the joy," so we shall again strike glad hand in that good or better land, where "we shall know as we are known," but for the while we shall plant a sprig upon the grave in memory of the departed. In the words of Dunbar: "Go on and up! Our souls and eyes Shall follow thy continuous rise; Our cars shall list thy story From bands who from thy root shall spring And proudly tone their lyres to sing of Ethiopia's glory." J. H. GARVIN, S. R. E. E. UNDERWOOD, S. R. JOHN B. SNOWDEN, G. C. J. L. V. WASHINGTON, S. R. J. D. MACOWAN, G. K. of R. & T. District of Columbia. Washington, D. C., April 5, 1905. --- 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 Capitol Street Mrs. S. W. Starks, Charleston, W. Va. Dear Sister: In behalf of the lodges and Courts of Calanthe of the District of Columbia we extend to you and the bereaved family and friends our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your dear beloved husband and our brother. Words cannot express our sympathy for to us we was a Moses. He has finished his course on earth and has gone to prepare a place for us. He has gone, yes gone, never to return again. The chair in his home and in the society is vacant never to be filled by him again; he cannot come to us but we can go to him. When o'er his grave you tread, think not that he is dead, That in an earthly bed His spirit lies. Escaped from mortal clay. It flew away—away—And soars through endless day And never dies. Death holds the life we crave. So let the wild winds rave. But plant above his grave Sweet violets white. And on the marble stead Which towers above his head. To mark his earthly bed. This message write To rest ordained of God, Through gates of goldenrod, Beneath an earthly sod, His body lies, In realms of living light, Through gates of nearly white, O'er mansions of delight, His spirit flies." JOHN S. JOHNSON. Washington, D. C. DECOTA. C. H. Martin and wife and T. G. Agnew went to Charleston, Monday, to attend the funeral of S. W. Starks. Miss Cleo Davis, who has been with us quite awhile, went to her home last week at South Carbon. J. H. Price, of South Carbon, was calling on the young people here last week. Rev. P. P. Holland was called to South Carbon. Saturday night, to join in the bonds of holy matrimony a white couple, Miss Eliza Nusome and Alex. Rice. Mrs. T. T. Alston, who has been on the sick list for quite awhile, is able to be out again. H. L. Rotan and Charles Brown were at Decota, Saturday evening, on business. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Wray, of Bell-clare, were visiting the latter's parents here last week. Nelson Booker, of Carrollton, was visiting his parents here last week. ANSTED Rev. C. H. Gregory occupied his pulpit here on the fourth Sunday. Rev. P. H. Woods, of Lawton, preached here on the fifth Sunday. The Sunday school invited him to preach their Easter sermon in the morning. They will render a program in the afternoon. Miss Anna Simpson, of Hinton, opened school here on the 31st, with a large enrollment and will continue until the school term expires. Miss Mary Guerrant, of Page, visited her relatives last week. S. H. Clay was delegate to the U. O. T. R. Council, which convened at Montgomery. Bud Carter and family, John Mangrum and family and Miss Nettle Leadville were called to Rush Run, to attend the funeral of a relative. Harry Banks and wife attended the council at Montgomery. Eddie Wooldridge visited Arbuckle Saturday. Mrs. Rebecca Eldridge is visiting her son at Morris Creek. Mrs. Nainie Renalds, president of the T. Luke's club, called a meeting for Tuesday evening. Miss Agatha Alexander was voted organist of the M. E. Sunday school, Sunday. There are several young and progressive organists in the school, and in order that all may be used, the members of the school have agreed to vote one in every quarter. Mrs. H. C. Clendenin was in Galileo a few days of last week on business. The funeral of State Librarian Sarkis was the largest and most impressive ever held in Charleston. Charleston had never seen such a day sadness; nor for such an occasion such a host of people within her gates. The trains all day were bringing delegations from nearby towns and from distant states. Kanawha county had come, in earlier in the day and Sunday had brought in hundreds from every direction. All day Sunday there was a stream of stricken hearts going in and out of the Shrewsbury street home, where the body lay beneath a drapery of white and flowers, three soldiers on guard. There were more tears shed in Charleston last Sunday and Monday than have been shed in many years; children and women and strong men wept tears of bitter grief. The children of Charleston, whose parents had taught them to emulate one who like them was to the manor born, came in regiments to look for the last time upon the face of their loving friend. Many of the little ones wept as if their hearts would break. They knew not why they wept, except that their friend did not speak to them. Body Lay in State. Monday morning the body was taken to the First Baptist church, where it lay in state until the hour of the funeral. It was most appropriate that the body should lie in state in this church. For 25 years Mr. Starks was its great pillar, being ordained a deacon at the age of 18 years. He practically saved the church more than once, and was always its leading member. Long before 9 o'clock the streets in juxtaposition to the church were filled with people; bunches here; bunches there; the state house grounds were a gathering point; the K. of P. building was surrounded with knights from everywhere; Washington and Shrewsbury streets were sometimes impassable, men and women congregated now, passing to and fro then. Thousands View the Body. The Charleston Daily Gazette describes the morning follows: "From 9 o'clock yesterday morning until 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon the body lay in state at the First Baptist church, on Washington street, where it was viewed by thousands of people, both white and colored. Long before 2:30, the time set for the funeral service, the church was crowded to crowding. Hundreds stood in the street in front of the church and many others lined the streets leading to the cemetery, waiting for the funeral procession to pass." Business Suspended. The Charleston Daily Mail reported the funeral in these words: "Practically every state in the United States is represented here today in attendance at the funeral services of Samuel W. Starks, the best known colored man in the United States, excepting Booker T. Washington, who at the time of his death was state librarian of West Virginia, and who had done more than any other man to inculcate thrift, energy and industry in the colored race of his state and country. "Hundreds of people who have lingered about the church and hall all day long, have been unabie to gain admittance to the church during the services. The funeral is probably the largest ever held in the city of Charleston, and the devotion and esteem of the colored race for their leader is evidenced throughout the whole city. Business among the colored people is suspended entirely as a mark of esteem to the leate leader and hundreds of visitors are in attendance at the funeral from the nearby towns." At 2:30 o'clock the funeral exercises begun. President J. McHenry Jones, in the absence of Pastor Bullock, presided. Seated in the pulpit were the governor of West Virginia, the Rev. G. B. Howard, who delivered the funeral oration, the Rev. J. W. Waters, and the Rev. W. E. Walker. The church was packed beyond its capacity, and those on the inside represented only in a small way the great, surging, weeping throng on the outside. The chief mourners at the bier were the widow, Mrs. Lillian Starks; the only surviving sister, Mrs. Sallie Brooks, and her husband; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Berry; Mrs. Julia Jones, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood, the dead Supreme Chancellor's life-long friends. The Funeral Services. In the chancel were flowers piled almost to the ceiling. The supreme officers of the Knights of Pythias occupied seats of honor near the remains of their chieftain. The choir sang. "Lead, Kindly Light." Mr. Starks' favorite hymn, amid the gloom and hush of many men mourning for their leader. The following order of service was carried out: Dirge; hymn; scripture lesson, Rev. W. E. Walker, pastor St. Paul A. M. E. church; prayer, Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor Simpson M. E. church; hymn; biographical sketch, President J. McHenry Jones; address, his excellency, Gov. W. M. O. Dawson; hymn; funeral sermon, Rev. G. B. Howard, Petersburg, Va.; "Flee as a Bird," choir. There was never a more impressive funeral service. No eyes were dry as one by one those who prayed and preached dwell upon the virtues of one whom all West Virginia said was West Virginia Colored Institute INSTITUTE, WEST VA. The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentery and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundrying, Printing. A complete course in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms, Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month. For catalogue and other information address J. McHENRY JONES, A. M. President. Institute, West Virginia sketch, eloquently read and -which brought tears to each one in that virtue itself. President Jones' ADVOCATE—Gallery 16. y5-mast audience, will be found in another place in the paper. A cooper's boy lay in state as a statesman and a great leader. The Governor Speaks. Gov. Dawson, who said he was honored in Mr. Starks' friendship, requested a place in the service to pay a tribute to his friend and a member of his administration. "Mr. Starks was my friend," said the governor, "and I admired him both as a man and a friend. He was a most remarkable character, able and faithful; an honor to his state and to his race and times. He was not puffed up; honors never turned his head. Because he was an officer of the state government he did not swell around and spread his importance. He was content to let his work speak for him. And well did that work speak. I was proud to appoint him librarian of this state, a position he filled with signal ability and honor. Not only his race, but West Virginia sustains a great loss in his passing. "If I would say one word more it is this: There can be no no problem for any people that produces men like Mr. Starks. Let those of you whom he has left behind become stronger and more useful because he lived and because he has gone away." The funeral oration was delivered by the Rev. G. B. Howard, who was Mr. Starks' particular spiritual adviser. It was a beautiful tribute to a noble man fallen in the prime of life. The vast audience knew Mr. Starks just as Dr. Howard pictured him; he crowned him in death; they had crowned him with their love in life. The orator eloquently ran the course Mr. Starks had set before him and strong men wept as he told of the gentleness and sweetness of his friend; and of his devotion to his mother. The great fame which had marked Mr. Starks' latter days was not inexplicable, said the preacher. It was not unnatural to see men from the corners of the union mourning around his bier, for he had in him the elements that make men great and good and powerful upon the earth. Dr. Howard said the chieftain had laid down to take his rest because his work was finished. What God planned for him, he had fulfilled, accomplishing at 40 years, as man counts, what few men achlexg though they live to be threescore years and ten. Dr. Howard was unusually eloquent, touched as he was by the passing of one near and dear to him for many a year. Streets Lined With People. After the funeral exercises the procession, which was the largest and longest ever seen in West Virginia, moved towards the cemetery. People stood, two and three feet deep, along the way, the whites jostling the colored people for place. The windows of the houses were filled with eager faces. A mop gathered around the church as the casket was brought down, and there it remain- EDITORIAL In the Advocate Following the Election of Mr. Starks For the Fifth Time as Supreme Chancellor West Virginians, we know, take unmeasured and immeasurable pride in the re-election of their favorite son as Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias. For the fifth time brave and gallant Knights, 108,000 now, have risen up, declaring their admiration for his gallant ability and virtue and crowned with a laurel wreath their Chief Glory, the finest type of leader now engaged in leading a swiftly moving people. S. W. Starks was acclaimed Supreme Chancellor at Louisville with a unanimity that was marked a victory of but few men, live where they may, engage themselves as they care. The writer has witnessed many an inspiring sight; and he has been carried away with the wild enthusiasm of men lost in the charm of an occasion, but he never beheld so rich a scene as was enacted when Starks was reheralded as the Captain of a triumphant Host. We congratulate the Chief of the gallantry and achievement of the Negro race, and likewise of our own efforts here. The Nation may crown him now, but those who know him best crowned him long ago! Selab. sitting and sobbing pallied the last carriage was fled. The procession moved up Washington street to Morris, up Pledmont to the cemetery. Aside from half hundred carriages in the procession, hundreds after hundreds followed on foot, trudging up that long steep hill to pay a last tribute of love and respect. The procession was led by the Pythian band, followed by the Pythians, Elks and Masons, all in uniform. The carriage containing the floral offerings was next. There were designs of all kinds, many of them most exquisite and costly. Lodges from all parts of the country had sent their floral tributes. At the grave the services were short and impressive, the Pythian rites being pronounced by Sir E. R. Carter. The grave was covered with the floral tributes; a snowwhite dove perched above it all. The Pallbearers. The pallbearers were each a close personal friend of Mr. Starks. They were: Dr. R. L. Jones, C. W. Boyd, J. F. J. Clark, C. H. James, T. G. Nutter, F. C. Brown, Col. Geo. E. Wanzer and Col. J. H. Taylor. The choir sang old hymns beautifully and touchingly, just as Mr. Starks would have had them sung. He liked the old songs, and he liked to hear his choir sing them. They felt that way as they sung, "Thy Will Be Done," sung at the close of the services in the church, brought tears to many eyes. State Officials Attend Many of the state officials attended the funeral, among them being, Gov. W. M. O. Dawson, Hon. A. C. Scherrhon, Thomas C. Miller, Hon. W. B. Miller, Judge H. C. McWhorter, exGov. A. B. White, Hon. Newton Ogdin and Gen. Noyes S. Burlew. Virginia's Proclamation To the District Deputy Grand Chancellors, Chancellor Commanders and the Members of the Subordinate Lodges. Greeting:— Telegraphic information has jus. been received that Sir S. W. Starks, Supreme Chancellor and Commander in Chief of the Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias, and Supreme Patriarch of the Supreme Court, Order of Calanthe, died this morning at Charleston, West Virginia, of general peritonitis, being confined to his bed only one day. In consideration of the supreme position he occupied, his sterling qualities as a leader, his remarkable ability as a diplomat and harmonizer, his sunny disposition and his record as a Christian, it is now ordered that all Pythian castles under the exclusive or partial control of the lodges. be draped on the outside and not propriate mourning hunting, to remain draped for a period of thirty days. All lodges will drape their charters with crepe, the same to remain draped for a period of six months. It is further ordered that memorial exercises be held by each lodge ip this Grand Jurisdiction on the second meeting in April, at which time song, prayer and eulogies of the departed one will be observed. Given under my hand and the seal of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, this third day of April, 1908. THOMAS M. CRUMP, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal To the Worthy Counsellors, Officers and Members of all Subordinate Courts of uJrisdiction of Missouri. Greeting:— I am in receipt of the sad news of the death of our Supreme Chancellor, Samuel W. Starks, who died today, April Srd. His death is a sad loss to the Supreme Jurisdiction, and we shall miss him. The loss is more severe to his bereaved family than it is to us and our hearts go out to them in this their hour of trial. Therefore, in accordance with our Calanthean custom, you are hereby commanded to drape your respective Castle hall for the period of thirty days, and each court spread upon its records appropriate resolutions of sympathy, and forward copies of same to the office of the Grand Worthy Counsellor. THERESA M. JOHNSON ALDERSON. Phil Waters, of Charleston, paid a visit to J. A. Trice on Friday. He had been attending the convention at Hinton. Mrs. Elizabeth Freeman is confined to her bed, having stepped on a nail, Saturday, causing a very painful wound. Rev. C. N. Harris occupies the pulpit of the Baptist church on the fifth Sunday in the interest of the missionary society. A large congregation assembled for the morning service. The church aid was delightfully entertained at the residence of Mrs. Cora Freeman on Thursday. The attendance was large, and several new members were enrolled. A most interesting paper was read by E. A. Bolling on a very important current topic. 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HENRY SMITH, ove iRe oe , 9 CLOTHIER 222, CAPITOL, STREET BRADFORD BUILDING ee , Sine eee ne Je mn -REPEROIGA Ana be Se EE tlle ade » To Be Hel@ at Favtionyh: a ° en Seite W, Vas To she Republican voters of West Virginia: s za Accordance. with’. eatabitehdd custota, the Btaté Central Committees directa that a Btate Conyontion af Delegated Repretontativon of the Rs- Dublican Party, ‘be held ag the city St Parkeraburg, in the County of Wood, for the purpose’ of slecting fout Delegates-at-Garge and four Al- ternates to the Republican National Conventién, to'Ye held in the city of Chicago’on the 16th day of June, 1908, for the purpose of nominating oandidates for President and Vice- President of the United States, and for the purpose of nominating three candidates for members of the Su- preme Court of Appeala of West Vir- ginla, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before sald convention. Baid ognvention shall assemble at one o'clock p.m. .on the 29th day of April, 1908, Sala convention shall conalat of the Delegates trom the several coun- tles of the State, appointed a fol- lows: Bhch County shall have one (1) delegate in séid convention, and no more, for each one hundred ‘and fitty (160) votes or fraction thereot of seventy-five (75) votes or more cast in the County for Theodore Roose- velt in 1904; that ip to say: eet Counties, Votes, gates, Barbour .....see..+- 1864 da Berkeley ........44+. 2648 17 Boone ...sseeeeeccse 784 6 Braxton 2.0... 200202 2177 \ 16 Brooke ..+s,s+eses.. 1180 8 Cabell 2.) 8778 8B Calhoun .......00+-. 1126 8 Clay asec sceeeye ees £088 1 Doddridges......6.5.. 1774 12 Fayette ...ecc sce e, 6510 48 Glimer eee. 1080 7 Grant .....eeeeeeeee 1278 9 Greenbrier 22.22.2521 2296 © 15 Hampshire 222.2225) (700 5 Hancock .....,...... 1008 , 7 Mardy occ eeceeseses 688 4 Harrison ....20020522 6076, 34 Jackson see... eee... 2696 17 Jefferaon 66.2.2...) 1308 9 Kahawha 00202...) 8858 69 Lewis wcececcececces 3180 14 Lincoln eee. 2.22) 2080 14 Logan ..........24.. 570 4 Marion - 202200002521 4778 82 Marshal 0.2.62... 3923 26 Mason .ecevccccvcees 2983 20 Mercer ......eec.42. 8644 24 Mineral .........++++ 1802 12 Mingo 0.000000. 2222.1607 11 Monongahela... ..2222 3186 021 Monroe ............. 1486 10 Morgan ¢ oii ..e esses. 1097 7 McDowell ........... 5220 35 Nicholas ..........., 1416 9 Ohio eee cee e eee 1767 = 62 Pendleton ........... 926 6 Pleasants ........,.. 1130 8 Pocahontas .......+.. 1167 8 Preston ../.is20..... 8988 26 Putnam oe e.0l.. 205) 2167 14 Raleigh ........25.. 1847 12 Randolph ...0..02.1. 1891 48. Ritehie.. 2... 2.2.22. 262117 Roane .-2...cee ei wen 2294 | 1B Summers 6.002 .24252 1700 at Mayle cosecsees css. BANTCS 1S: Tucker ie... eli... 1B00 12 Tyler veces eee ees 2808) 16 Upehur vee eeseee. 2405 16 BYNG veeeeeeceeees 2363 16. Webster oe. 02.0 I) 88 6 Wetzel occ cel. . 249817 Witt wicceees eves eee J184 & Wood eel) 4987 88 Wyoming ..........- 1093 q SO COMRLY Shall: Clee. More Ceig- gates that it is entitled to under the above apportionment. No alternates shall be appointed or elected, No proxies shall be appointed or admit- ted to the convention. The delegates present from each county shall cast tire -whote-vote-of the county, ‘The name and post office address of each delegate must be certified to the Secretary of the Republican State Committee, at Clarksburg, at least ten days before the date of the meeting of the convention, All notices of. contests and all statements, evidence, etc., relating thereto, printed or typewritten, must be senf to the Secretary of said Committee at least ten days before the meeting of the Convention. The Republican’ County Committee ot each county will cause to be held at- ter at least (30) days’ notice, pub- Mshed in ail party papéra in the county if possible, a primary elec- tion, conventions or other proper meetings, for the election of dele- gates to said convention, in which all Republican voters, and all other ben of ROPER Re rete) mb, Who dellaye IAEA holt and principles of/4) gee publican party afb parneetiy réguéited’to par: elpaté, No mestisi fe, county mmittee to call a eatinty cotiven- tis or primary election ‘shill be hold without at ioant. (10) Mays’ pab- ished notice of such tyeeting of the sommittee,- qo H, C. WOODYARD, Chairman, Postofilce, Spéneer,-W. Va. VIRGIL L, HIGHLAND, ‘Beoy., - PostamMoe, Clarkebirg, W. Va. February 34, 1908, jp eee AL FAYETt?# _ountTY ORDERS. To whom it may consern : Whereas, there 1s certain outatand- Ing indebtedness against the county of Fayette both agalnet the general gounty fund and the road. tund of the several magisterial districts of said county, which indebtedness {s represented by drafts or county or- ders; and, Whereas, The legislature of the state of West Virginia, at its regular session of 1907, hag ‘provided that any county having an outstanding In- debtedness (at the time the act went {nto effect) may lay qn additional Special levy of ten vents on each one hundred dollars valuation of the tax- able property of each county for the Purpose of paying off auch outstand- ing indebtedness, etc; and the law further ‘providing that in order to lay such special levy, as herein pro- vided for, the county coyrt of any county, which has such outstanding Tngebiedness, and desires to laqui- date thé same, by laying a spectal levy, ete., shall have the amount of ite indebtedness, as represented by outstanding county orders or other indebtedness for which drafts have not been Issued, insluding the inter- est thereon, correctly audited and reported; and, ‘Whereas, The county court of Fay- ette county desires to Mquidate and pay off its outstanding arders as rap- idly as possible, and in order to get 8 correct eatimate of the county's in- debtedness, has appointed an audit- ing committes, consisting of William Grafton, county clerk; 8. L: Walker, and Jno. T. Simms, to audit and re- port same: Now, Therefore, the sald auditing committee requests all persons own- ing or holding Fayette county dratts, including drafts on any of the dis- trict road funds and the poor fund to report the same to any member of the committee, at Fay- etteville, W. Va., if it ts not con. venient to present the drafts in per- son, and the holder does not care to mail them, please send the commit- tee an exact copy of the draft, or drafts owned or held. When seénd- Ing copies be sure to include copies ot the Indorsements, just as written on the back of the draft. This is very essential; otherwise the com- mittee cannot determine the dates from which to computa the Interest. All drafts intrusted to the cormittes will be carefully preserved and promptly returned to the holder or owner. Where drafts. are being used as coNateral, the person report- ing will pleage state that faet, giving the names of both the owner and holder. . Drafts on ‘school tuna or building tund, nat wanted. | it's obvious: thatthe interests of the ‘holders of the-ceuaty. pigper-and the committee,.sa far.as the.granting ef the above request is concerned, are mutual. Prompt reports from the holders of Fayetts county paper are, therefore, solicited, WILLIAM GRAFTON JNO. T,: SIMMS * 8.1L. WALKER - 2-7-tf Auditing Com. OFFICIAL CALE Kighth Distriet, Republican Senatori- al Nominating Convention. The Republican Senatorial Con- vention of the Eighth Senatorial Dis- trict of West Virginia is hereb: [- ed t0 meet In the city of Gharieones Kanawha County, West Virginia, on Tuesday, the 7th day of July, 1908, at 2 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of nominating a Republican candi- date for the Fighth Senatorlal Dis- trict of West Virginia. to be voted for at the general election to be held on the 3rd day of November, 1908, and to select one member from each of the counties in sald district to compose the Senatorial Commit- tee therefor, and to transact such other business ag may seem to said sommittee to be proper and for the best interest of the Republican party. The basis of representation for the above named convention shall be for each county in said Eighth Sena- torial District, one delegate for each one hundred votes or remaining fraction thereof of fifty votes of K§ ‘Voted. gator, Boone cotnty ....:... 184 8 Logan county... 2522). 670 6 Kanawha county... 8858. - 89 Satd délogxates ‘inust .bs. wolested by ‘primary election or: bgarenuen duly ¢allett and held’in“edch of abt counties for said purpose by giving at least thirty days “notice of the time and:place of holding the same. By order of the Senatorial Com- mittee for the Bighth Senatorial District of West Virginia held at Charleston, W. Va., February 17, 1908. 8. EB, BRADLEY, 2 Chairman. CLEMENT H. HUDSON, 2+19- to 7-8, secretary. OFFICIAL CALL For the Republican. state League Club Convention To be Held at Varkersbarg, W. Va. on April 28, 1908. PO ee Rgpablioan! Clubs; or West Virginias in accordance with the established custom, the officers of the State Re- publican League Clubs of West Vir- ginia direct that a convention of del- egated representatives of the repub- Uecan clubs be held in the city of Parkersburg in the county of Wood, for the purpose of reorganization, that Is to say of nominating a pres!- dent, vice-presidents, secretary and treasurer; also, for the purpose of nominating delegates to the national convention of the Republican Lea- gue clubs of the United States; also for the transaction of any other business, that may properly come before safd convention, Said convention sball assemble at one o'clock p. m., on the 28th day of April, 1908. Sald convention shall consist of the delegates chosen by the several clubs in the counties of the state, who shall represent the full republi~ can vote of thelr county as cast for Theodore Roosevelt tn 1904, which representation and vote shall be as- certained In accordance with the call for the republican state delegate convention, which convenes in the same city on the 29th day of April, 1908. W. B, CUTRIGHT, 1st Vice-Pres., . Buckhannon, W, Va. 8. A. SIMMONS, Secretary, Spencer, W. Va.’ NOTICE, BIDS FOR BEEF AND FLOUR. ‘The Boara ot Regents of the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind, at Romney, W. Va., will re- ceive sealed bids in accordance with chapter 71, of the acts of 1905, up until noon, on ‘Thursday, May’ 21, 1908, for meat and flour, ‘as follows: For beef sufficient for the use and needs of said Schools for the Deaf and Blind, to be slaughtered and de- lvered at the schools according to Gontract to be entéred into between he Board and’ the bidder to be cotr- posed exclusively of steers welghing ‘fot less than 1,000 pounds and helf- ers weighing ‘not less than 800 pounds, gross, said cattle to Be sub- Jeet to Inspection on foot and the meat subject to inspection on deliv- ery. Ratio of heifers to steers to be stipulated im contract. Also bids for 300 pounds of good flour in such ‘quantities as may be de- termined in contract. All bids must be sealed, and ac- companied by a bona of not less than $500 for the faithful performance of the contract if awarded. ‘i The Board reserves the right te reject any and all bids" JAMES T. RUCKER, . Principal Official Call For THE REPUBLICAN STATE CON- 3 VENTION To Be Held at’ Charleston, W. Va., on July 8, 1908. ‘To the Republican Voters of West Virginia: In accordance with the established custom, the State Central Commit- tee directs that a State Convention of Delegated Representatives of the Republican Party, to be held in the City of Charleston, in the County of Kanawha, for the’ purpose of elect- ing nominees for the following offt- ces: Governor, Seeretary of State, State Superintendent of Free Schools, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney Gen. Ey UR AS ta es ek ee ee ee ASTER GREETINGS eee : BQ B48 ER £1 UA wy. NR ae | | (a ee VN f ' WERE WAITING FOR YOU You may be one of the many who find it hard to. decide which clothier to buy from---we ad- mit it’s a hard thing to decide when each one is shouting or claiming in the biggest type he can find that his store is the best, and the oth- ¢f3 are no good. We don’t ask you to read our ad and then rush in: and buy blindly---all ‘we want is a chance to show you our new line of Easter Novelties in Clothing, Hats and Fur- nishings for Men and Boys. Weare willing to prove any minute of any business day, beyond any doubt, that in vahie for the price, in style, in-quality of merchandise it will pay you to make your purchase at our store. Our Easter diéplay is well worth coming to see and it will be a great pleasure to show you the season’s latest and best productions, eral, TWO[ledtotgat Late’, for Prés- sdent and Vice’ Président of the Unit- @d States; the caafirmation of the election of Presidential Hlectors for the several Congressional. districts, the choosing of the Members of the State Republican’ Central Commit- tee, and the transaction of pther bus- iness; aiid that afd Convention shall assemble at ‘12 o'clock noon on the 8th day of July; 1908. Said convention ‘shall consist of Delegates from the. several counties of the State, apportioned as follows: Each County shall have one (1) delegate in said convention, an: more, foy each one hundred and fitty (150) votes or fraction thereof of seventy-five (75) votes or more cast in the county for Theadore Roosevelt in 1904; that is to gay: Counties, Votes, gates. Barbour acveeessews 1864 12 Berkeley “2.0 .0..0356/ 2548 © 17 Boone wrcceererecsee TS 5 Braxton 3222. ...1. 2177 16 BrooWe sicscccvences 1180 8 Cabell LT) 8778 86 Calhoun ........+.6. 1125 8 QEY wateerensictawene L088 7 Doddridge 2.22222) 177412 Fayette ........s.555 6510 43. Gilmer 2.02 .00222 1080 7 GRAN: idee eecdwetee ASTD 9 Greenbrier .......... 2296 15 Hampshire 2222.20.22 700 5 Hancock ..........+. 1009 t Hardy... cee ee cess 688 4 Harrigon .........+++ 5076 34 Jackson .........55, 2596 17 Jefferson ........54+4 1308 9 Kanawha 0002000.052 8858 69 Lewis we. esis es es 21300 14 Linco “2000002101 2080 14 MOEA Vics seniccees BO? 4 Marlon... i... 447682 Marshall .......222.. 3923.26 Mason .......ccccee. 2988 20 MOreer sve verssneons S44 24 Mineral .........++. 1802 12 Mingo. 200000 ...25. 1607011 Monongahela ........ 3186 24 Monroe .........++++ 1486 10 Morgan |... ....0.04.. 1097 7 McDowell... 0.6.2... 5226 85 Nicholas... 02. ..00.. 1416 9 OWlo eee 7767 62 Pendleton ....--.+4- 926 6 Pleasants .,.....-... 1130 8 Pocahontas... ....... 1167 8 Preston .......0eee0s 8933 23 PUNAM «.0:0.006nennee: B16F 4 Raleigh oo. eset WAT 1D Randolph ......+-+++ L891 13 Bitehlo e.cccceeertes 26217 AMG veces seen es 2294 © IB Summers .......+4+. 1700 i TAVIOF ee sicwennnese ESF 16 Tucker vo. ......2.2, 180012 Byler IIL) esos 16 Upshur 2. 2405 16 Wayne ..... seeeee 2363 16 Webster 2. .......64. 884 6 Wetzi ..... see ee BADD 17 WIG: saison sees 1134 8 Wood ssi. cise. 4067 © 83 Wyoming .......-... 1093 7 NO county shall elect more dele- gates than {t Is entitlad to under the above apportionment, No alternates shall be appointed or elected. No proxies shall he appointed or ad- mitted to the convention. ‘The dele- gates present from each county shall cast the whole vote of the county, Regais For Easter: ‘You'll nee Oxfords this spring---if you, care for style and comfort in your footwear, Now is the timé---and Regals are the Oxfords; > The new Regals for Easter are ready for you to try on today: These models have not only the handsome custom style that is the choice of the best dressed New Yorkers but they’ll hold.that style till. you're ready ,to. throw them. .aside., You Hage the ‘samé advantages fin buyihg vat’! at this‘store that you would enjoy at ang Regal store iit New York City. We have the saihe good styles and our stock affords a range wide _ enough 'to:satisfy the'imost critical taste. 2 Shall we Am $3.50 & $4. Custom teesiau* =) Specials $5. pero RS Mail Orders. Filled | Easter Fee ee. Promptly fa ) +? So ae | One’ of the . aes ~ Correct . Va ea, i ree Styles for Wage a NS Pa this season «GR vr Ui Sagi s made in all = VN Sa leatheré: =~" i eres Beto Quarter .. Vg ss y Sizes ’ , i a “Se ao New Spring and Summer “Qa ey Style Book Ge Sent Postpaid on Request Ree i |) -The name and postoffige address 'dfeach delegate’ must be certified to the Secretary of the Republican Stato Committee, at Clarksburg, at least ten days before the date of the meet- ing of the convention. All notices of contest and all state- ments, evidence, etc., relating there- to, printed or typewritten, muat be sent to the Secretary. of said Com- mittee at least ten days before the meeting of the Convention. The Re- Publican County Committee ot each county will cause to be held after at least thirty (30) days’ notice, pub- Ushed in all party papers in the county if possible, a primary elec- “thom, conventions or other — proper meetings, for the election of dele- gates to’ sald convention, in which all Republican voters, and all other voters, regardless of former politi- cal associations, who believe in the policies and principles of the Repub- lican party are earnestly requested to participate. No meeting of a county committee to call a county convention or primary election shail be held without at least ton (10) days’ published notice of such meet- ing of the committee, H. C. WOODYARD, Ohairman, Postoffice, Spéncer, W. Va. VIRGIL L, HIGHLAND, Secy., Postoffice, Clarksburg, W. Va. February 3d, 1908. 2-10 to 7-8. THE BAUER MEAT 28 AND 30 GAPITOL ST. 4 ) : Beef, Veal. Mutton, Pork, ! | Fresh Pork Sausage ‘ and Weiner Our Own Make Try our machine sliced _ Ficons and {Bacon | OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY | n ved ) The Best Qualities in all the | popular kinds of { | Cheese | ) We want your patronage, for: ’ } we have complete stock in our | | lines and you can get it when you J ) want it most, In regard to the items in the daily papers that the stockholders of the Pocahontas Coal Co. had taken ac- tion looking to the dissolution of that company, we are advised that the Pocahontas Coke Co, was a cor- poration organized under the laws of the state of West Virginia, abou: three years ago, as a selling agency for a number of operations in. the Pocahontas field, says the Blneficld ‘Telegraph, In the year 1906, several of the producing companies having con- tracts obliging the shipment of their entire output through the Po- cahontas Coke Co. broke these eon- tracts, and after doing so created their own independent selling agency for these few operations, It is said that these shippers not only had selling contracts with the Pocahon- tas Coke Co.. but were also interest- ed as stockholders. It was there- fore deemed desirable to wind up the affairs of the Pocahontas Coke Co., and this is being done Since January 1, 1908, the Poca- Hontas Coke Co.. Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Virgin- ja. with a capital of $150,000, of which Charles 8. ‘Thorne is president and Thomas FP. Ferrell is generat manager, with principal office in this city, has been handling the butk of the eoke produced in the Pocahontas field, ‘This new company has no connection with the old Pocahontas Coke Co.. which i8 being dissolved, except that it has agreed to complete the contracts for coke for which the old company was obligated It is with profound sorrow that I announce to you the death of S. W. Starks, Supreme Chancellor and Commander in Chief of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, Supreme Patriarch of the Order of Calanthe, and Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of West Virginia, which occurred at Charleston, Friday morning, the 3rd inst. For fifteen years, ever since the institution of the Grand Lodge in this jurisdiction, Mr. Starks, as Grand Chancellor, guided its faltering steps year by year as a mother would her child. Under his wise guidance we have grown and increased in numbers and influence till we now stand at the head of fraternal organizations in our State. His hand it was that steered us clear of rocks that threatened and dangerous shoals. Harmony was ever his watchword and progress his guiding star. What we are as an organization we owe to his foresight and ability. In his death we lose a leader, and those of us who knew him personally, a friend. His first consideration was ever the advancement of the Knights of Pythias, and his life an exemplification of the teachings of the Order he loved. "His life was gentle and the elements so mixed in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world, this was a man." But he has passed to the other side. The silver cord is loosed, and his sun has set in the noontide of his life, and his like we shall never see again. In consideration of the position he held as Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of this jurisdiction, I, W. J. Thompson, his successor, according to the constitution and laws of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of West Virginia, order all Pythian Castles draped, their walls, altars and charters, with appropriate mourning bunting for a period of sixty days. It is further ordered that memorial services be held throughout this Grand Jurisdiction on the second Sunday in May, 1908, at which time eulogies of our departed leader will be delivered. It is further ordered that all communications for the Grand Chancellor be directed, until further instructions are issued, to W. J. Thompson, Charleston, W. Va. It is the intention of this administration to carry out the policies of the founder of the Order in the State, in their entirety. It shall ever be our aim to follow the path so wisely laid out by our lamented predecessor, and we ask the co-operation of all loyal Knights to the end that Pythianism may continue to grow and fulfill the highest hopes of him who has gone before. The deputies holding commissions will continue to perform the duties of their office and render to us, we hope, the same loyal service they gave the administration so untimely ended. Given under my hand at Charleston, this 8th day of April, 1908, Pythian Period the XLV. Attest: W. J. THOMPSON H. H. RAILEY, G. K. of R. and S. --- DEATH, always an unwieldy situated homes and broken parts of those who are bereaved, our beloved leader has a human fate; and while he those who knew him and was well, in transplanting our sacred hosts where peaceful. MEL W. STARKS, our leader, qualities of greatness and other. Great was he that his character vitalizing all with whom he always uppermost in dealing right, waving aloft the flame any reigned everywhere. Great heart was big enough stress; ever ready to give the right in all matters, a mass war against hypocracy and loved, That we, the officers, membership of the Supreme nine decree, which has created memory and noble attribute our memory as long as loved, That a copy of this family, that a copy of the one kept in the archives of Death, wake desolated home, heroic efforts of those Brethren, our best Arbiter of human fae hearts of those who all things well, in tren men, to the sacred I are faithful. SAMUEL W. STA sessed the qualities in character. So great was he ing and vitalizing alness was always upp for the right, waving and harmony reigned. His great heart were in distress; ever asked for the right a relentless war again. Resolved, That entire membership o to the Divine decree cherish his memory tablets of our meme Resolved, That bereaved family, the Lodge to be kept in the order. Death, always an unwelcome guest, comes oftimes unheralded, leaving in its wake desolated homes and broken ties which can never be cemented even by the most heroic efforts of those who are bereaved. Brethren, our beloved leader has fallen. He has answered the summons of the great Arbiter of human fate; and while his untimely end has created an aching void in the hearts of those who knew him and loved him, we recognize the wisdom of Him who doeth all things well, in transplanting our immortal Chieftain from the sphere of a leader of men, to the sacred hosts where peace and eternal happiness are the reward of those who are faithful. SAMUEL W. STARKS, our leader, brother and friend, was nature's nobleman; he possessed the qualities of greatness and grandeur. He was a king among men, and God-like in character. So great was he that his character stood out like the golden sun, brightning, vivifying and vitalizing all with whom he met. So grand was he that the milk of human kindness was always uppermost in dealing with friend and foe alike; he stood erect, battling for the right, waving aloft the flambeau of justice. He never tired or halted until peace and harmony reigned everywhere. His great heart was big enough and broad enough to afford sanctuary for all who were in distress; ever ready to give solace to a wounded spirit or to a longing heart. He asked for the right in all matters, and then with the courage of his conviction he waged a relentless war against hypocracy and deceit. Therefore be it Resolved, That we, the officers and members of the Supreme Lodge, representing the entire membership of the Supreme Jurisdiction, do bow our heads in humble submission to the Divine decree, which has created sad desolation in our ranks, yet we shall ever cherish his memory and noble attributes with a sacred love which shall be engraved on the tablets of our memory as long as Pythianism shall live. Be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be furnished the widow and members of the bereaved family, that a copy of this resolution be placed in the minutes of the Supreme Lodge to be kept in the archives of our institution and furnished the official journals of the order. C. K. ROBINSON, S. W. GREEN, S. K. of R. and S. Supreme Chancellor. --- --- WHEREAS: Of West Virginia RESOLUTIONS OFFERED RESOLUTIONS OFFERED on the death of S. W. Starks, Supreme Rank, Knights of Pythias, Supreme Patriarch of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of morning, the 3rd inst. The Grand Lodge in this jurisdiction, Mr. A year by year as a mother would her child. In numbers and influence till we now stand. His hand it was that steered us clear of day was ever his watchword and progressowe to his foresight and ability. In his personally, a friend. His first considerias, and his life an exemplification of the him that nature might stand up and say to the other side. The silver cord is loosed, like we shall never see again. Chancellor of the Grand Lodge of this calling to the constitution and laws of the other all Pythian Castles draped, their walls, for a period of sixty days. It is further Grand Jurisdiction on the second Sunday leader will be delivered. The Grand Chancellor be directed, until Charleston, W. Va. But the policies of the founder of the Order aim to follow the path so wisely laid out on all loyal Knights to the end that most hopes of him who has gone before. The duties of their office and render to us,oration so untimely ended. Of April, 1908, Pythian Period the XLV. W. J. THOMPSON, FERED Charleston, W. Va., April 6th, 1908. homes oftimes unheralded, leaving in its never be cemented even by the most has answered the summons of the great and has created an aching void in the recognize the wisdom of Him who doeth sieftain from the sphere of a leader of happiness are the reward of those who friend, was nature's nobleman; he poss- he was a king among men, and God-like like the golden sun, brightning. vivify- and was he that the milk of human kind- and foe alike; he stood erect, battling . He never tired or halted until peace ough to afford sanctuary for all who ended spirit or to a longing heart. He the courage of his conviction he waged therefore be it of the Supreme Lodge, representing the to bow our heads in humble submission ation in our ranks, yet we shall ever red love which shall be engraved on the live. Be it further furnished the widow and members of the placed in the minutes of the Supreme and furnished the official journals of --- M Charleston, W. Va., April 8th, 1908. Grand Chancellor S. W. GREEN, Supreme Chancellor To all Knights of Pythias, Courts of Calanthe, Grand and Subordinate Lodges, Grand and Subordinate Courts, Officers and Members of the Uniform Rank, Officers and Members of the Order, GREETING: 1st. It becomes my painful duty to announce to you the sudden and unexpected death of our Supreme Chancellor, Sir S. W. STARKS, who departed this life on Friday morning, April 3rd, 1908, at Charleston, W. Va., after one day's illness. Sir Starks was serving his fifth term as Supreme Chancellor of this Order, and was in the prime of his manhood and the bloom of his usefulness. He was universally loved and will be universally mourned. He was a safe leader, a wise counsellor and a true and loving friend. In his death the Order of Knights of Pythias has lost one of its greatest leaders, the race one of its wisest and staunchest friends and defenders, and the world one of nature's noblemen. As we mourn his death we can only bow our heads and say, "Thy will be done." 2nd. It is hereby directed that all Castle Halls and Court Chambers and Altars be draped in mourning for a period of sixty (60) days, and that a button or pin, to be designed as a memorial for our deceased leader, be worn upon the left lapel of the coat, or breast, by all Knights and Calanthians. 3rd. According to Article 3, Section 2, of the Supreme Lodge Constitution, the Supreme Vice-Chancellor assumes the duties and prerogatives of Supreme Chancellor. 4th. All correspondence, reports and remittances for the office of the Supreme Chancellor are to be directed to S. W. GREEN, 226 S. Robertson St., New Orleans, La. 5th. A set of resolutions adopted by the officers of the Supreme Lodge, present in this city, attesting the worth and services of our deceased Chieftain, are printed and distributed with this proclamation. 6th. It is the intention of this administration to carry out in their entirety the policies of our lamented predecessor. It shall be our aim to exercise the authority vested in us by the laws of the order and to use the prerogatives of the honorable and responsible office, fearlessly, equitably, faithfully and diligently. To the end that Pythianism may continue to grow and fulfill the highest hopes of him who has gone before, we ask the co-operation of all loyal Knights and Calanthians. 7th. The District Deputy Supreme Chancellors will continue to perform the duties of their office and render to us, we hope, the same loyal service they gave the administration so untimely ended. C. K. ROBINSON. S. K. of R. and S. BERGE IS DISCHARGED AND GOES TO OHIO. People Up In Arms In Action of Guy- andotte Authorities. Huntington, W. Va., April 11.—Delbert Berge, who it is alleged, attemp- ted to murder his father John Berge, at their home in Guyandotte Monday night, has been released by the Guyandotte authorities and has Ready T HE MAIN thing ue. Not only we give for it. In th ly Fo IN thing fo Not only the it. In this For The thing for you and for u only the price, but on y In this store your inten suits show not o ments of style a a wonderful arr are too numerous and white stripe select from. $ A LOT of men are f hat floor is a pla looking heads are bein ered with the right sor are particular about the for your head you'll fin will get a good one. $ Dunlap. At $3.00 a g fut and Knapp hats; $3.50. At $2.00 a young men's hats in all RTS hold the first place among sh An exceptional showing in all col Ready For The Easter Season THE MAIN thing for you and for us to consider in any clothes deal is value. Not only the price, but on your side what you get, on ours what we give for it. In this store your interests and ours are identical. Our spring ```markdown ``` MANHATTAN SHIRTS hold variety of patterns. An exce SHIRTS hold th is. An exceptio hwal MANHATTAN SHIRTS hold the first place among shirts for style and variety of patterns. An exceptional showing in all colors. "FOR BETTER CLOTHES" --- skipped into Ohio having first signed an agreement to keep out of this state, under coercion on the part of the Guyandotte authorities. This act alone is criminal on the part of the authorities as Berge's offense was one against the state; the act he used having split his father's hand in twain. The attempt with the threats to kill, constitute a felony under the laws of West Virginia, of the severest character. CHARLESTON, W. VA., April 7th, 1908. And Subordinate Lodges, Grand and Subordi- nial, Officers and Members of the Order, to sudden and unexpected death of our Su- life on Friday morning, April 3rd, 1908, at serving his fifth term as Supreme Chancellor of his usefulness. He was univer- sive leader, a wise counsellor and a true and has lost one of its greatest leaders, the race the world one of nature's noblemen. As we will be done." Port Chambers and Altars be draped in mourn- nals, to be designed as a memorial for our preast, by all Knights and Calanthians. The Lodge Constitution, the Supreme Vice- Chancellor. The office of the Supreme Chancellor are to be issued, La. The Supreme Lodge, present in this city, attest- ented and distributed with this proclamation, out in their entirety the policies of our authority vested in us by the laws of the consible office, fearlessly, equitably, faithfully grow and fulfill the highest hopes of him who and Calanthians. Continue to perform the duties of their office the administration so untimely ended. Day of April, 1908, Pythian Period the XLV. S. W. GREEN, Reck Washington Blanchard, vice, spoke 10th street, on the, home- eral governm of lands in a He said it "On the m ming, in a rough coun building the the world. dam. "The struc feet above blocks a n 108 feet the 200 feet lon "We mig tion of the dam if we co iron buildin side by side rise one sto iron buildin "The dam largest lak with a super miles an a feet." Mr. Blan- Apache Indi and the set out there in the help th them by a s gation and WEST VIRGIN Washington Wade was a Weight, Ral Caperton, re appointed re moth, substi carrier, rout DF 'New York denied the Gould marri night. He su The Easter Seal for us to consider in any clothes on your side what you get, on our interests and ours are identical. We not only exceptional values in a style and finish, but there's value in our array of fabrics to choose from numerous to mention; tans, grays, the stripes; smart styles and hundred of $10 to $25. In are finding that our place where good are being properly covight sort of hats. If you bout the just right shape you'll find it here--$3.50 one. $5.00 will get the 0.00 a great line of Cro-hats; most hatters ask $5.00 COMBINA consisting and two pair of trousers bocker, one plain) in brown styles, $5.00. Knickerbocker suits w $10.00. We've received purchase of 12 handsom suits show not only exceptional values in all the elements of style and finish, but there's value for you in a wonderful array of fabrics to choose from. Browns are too numerous to mention; tans, grays, the new blue and white stripes;smartstyles and hundred of patterns to select from. $10 to $25. ALOT of men are finding that our hat floor is a place where good looking heads are being properly covered with the right sort of hats. If you are particular about the just right shape for your head you'll find it here--$3.50 will get a good one. $5.00 will get the Dunlap. At $3.00 a great line of Crofut and Knapp hats; most hatters ask $3.50. At $2.00 a big showing of young men's hats in all styles and colors. --- Washington, April 11.—C. J. Blanchard, of the reclamation service, spoke at Carroll Institute, 916 10th street, northwest, last night, on the, homemaking work of the Federal government and the reclaiming of lands in the west. He said in part: "On the northern border of Wyoming, in a region of exceedingly rough country, the government is building the highest masonry dam in the world. This is the Shoshone dam. "The structure, which will rise 310 feet above the bed of the river, blocks a narrow gorge. It will be 108 feet thick on bottom and only 200 feet long on top. "We might get a better conception of the enormous height of this dam if we compared it with the Flatiron building in New York. Place side by side the Shoshone dam would rise one story higher than the Flatiron building. "The dam will create behind it the largest lake in the state of Wyoming, with a superficial area of ten square miles an average depth of 100 feet." Mr. Blanchard also told of the Apache Indians in that neighborhood and the settlers who are squatting out there in the western states, and the help that Uncle Sam is giving them by a systematic process of irrigation and up-to-date engineering. WEST VIRGINIA POSTAL AFFAIRS. Washington, April 13.—Wm. B. Wade was appointed postmaster at Weight, Raleigh county, vice, W. 6, Caperton, resigned. O. H. Hyre was appointed regular; Truman C. Wilmoth, substitute, rural freq delivery carrier, route No. 2, West Montrose. DENIES REPORT. 'New York, April 11.—De Sagan denied the report that he and Mrs. Gould married in Jersey City last night. He said the relations between them were the same no the day he arrived here.' Supreme Chancellor Work has been started on the large addition to the United States stamping works at Moundsville. The entire town is up in arms as the action of the officers in turning Berge loose as it is not believed he will remain away from the town long. Young Berge is a desperate character and, it is said, has been in trouble frequently. A big meeting of coal men will be held at Clarksburg in June to organize a mining association. The large plant of the Postoria Glass Co., at Mountainville, will be started up in full next week. The body of a two days, old infant was found in the river near Morgantown Monday. James P. Tate, a prominent citizen of Huntington, died Monday. Fire escapes are being placed on the school buildings at Martinburg. Season clothes deal is val- get, on ours what ntical. Our spring es in all the ele- value for you in se from. Browns rays, the new blue hundred of patterns to COMBINATION SUITS consisting of belted coats of trousers (one knicker- plain) in handsome new. $5.00. $6.50 and $7.50 er suits worth $8.50 and ve received a closing out 2 handsome styles com- $5.00 COMBINATION SUITS consisting of belted coats and two pair of trousers (one knickerbocker, one plain) in handsome new brown styles, $5.00. $6.50 and $7.50 Knickerbocker suits worth $8.50 and $10.00. We've received a closing out purchase of 12 handsome styles com- SCHOOL prising nearly 100 suits, newest shades and excellent make at a saving of 25 per cent. Smart little suits for small boys, Sailors and Russians and washable suits. Handsome new Reefers in tan and blue with navy ornaments on sleeves. ---