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THE MAID'S LIST. County. Swlaher. Scherr. Barbour 12 Brooke 4 Calhoun 8 Clay 7 Doddridge 12 Fayette 43 Grant 9 Hampshire 5 Lindsey 4 Harrison 24 Jackson 14 3 Jefferson 9 Kanawha 59 Logan 4 Marlon 32 Marshall 26 Mason 12 8 Mineral 12 Monroe 5 5 Morgan 7 Nicholas 6 3 Ohio 26 26 Pendleton 3 3 Raleigh 10 2 Roane 12 3 Summers 5½ 5½ Tucker 12 Tyler 15 Upahdr 12 4 Wetzel 5 12 Wirt 1 7 --- The above table is the way an investigation by The Mall shows the delegates in the republican gubernatorial race at the close of the week just ended, and this table is as near accurate as one can be made at this time. In gathering data for this table The Mall has not only been in direct communication with every county which has chosen delegates to date, but has closely questioned both Swisher and Schaffer followers in each county. Dozen officers have been written in comment to the information and presidents in Tavoy or other candidate was directly supplied against. In making up the flat from the uninstructed councillor or those left uninstructed by the withdrawal of Mr. Hearne, care has been taken and consultation held with political leaders of the state, and the counties concerned. Neither Mr. Scherr nor Mr. Swisher was consulted in making up the table. Based upon what the Mall believes to be a fair and impartial assignment of delegates there can no longer be much, if any, doubt of the outcome in the state convention which meets in this city, July 8. Out of 511 delegates selected, Mr. Swisher has 342½, and there are 374 yet to be selected. In the convention there will be 885 delegates, and 443 will be necessary for a choice. Mr. Swisher lacks but 100½ delegates of enough to secure the nomination, or will need less than one out of every three yet to be selected. The following delegates are the The following list shows the delegates yet to be selected: Not Yet Selected. County No. of Delegates. Berkeley 17 Boone 5 Braxton 15 Cabell 25 Gilmer 7 Greenbrter 15 Hancock 7 Lewis 14 Lincoln 14 Mercer 24 Mingo 11 Monongalia 21 McDowell 35 Pleasanth 8 Pocahontas 8 Preston 26 Putnam 14 Randolph 13 Ritchte 17 Taylor 16 Wayn 16 Webster 6 Wood 33 Wyoming 7 Of those a humber have not yet called the conventions or primaries. This week will be quiet and in May only half a dozen counties will select. Especial attention will be attracted to Cabell, May 4; McDowell, May 9, and Mercer, May 16. With their large number of delegates these three counties would give Mr. Swisher the nomination in case he carried them. Both candidates are claiming them. The counties decided to date have been as much fighting ground as will those not yet chosen and there is the same chance of the proportion continuing in the future as in the past. Should this happen the Swisher side will have won the victory long before the convention is held. In fact, the present indications are that this is what will happen. The claims of both Mr. Swisher and Mr. Scherr differ from the table as made up by The Mail. In some instances, Mr. Swisher claims more of the delegates, while Mr. Scherr claims that he will have the counties which were instructed for Mr. Hearne. It is no more than fair to equally divide these counties. Several stories are going the rounds to the effect that Harrison county is to be divided equally and this is barely possible, but it present. The Mall knows of no reason for charging the Cable. But even granting that Harrison will divide and that Mr. Scherr will set most of the Hearne delegates, Mr. Swisher would still have a considerable lead. One of the greatest gains for the Swisher cause was the Fayette county delegation—43—last week, and it is said that much depended upon it. The claim had been made that he would not get Fayette, but the unanimous adoption of the resolutions instructing for him settled that point to the satisfaction of several other counties, which it is said, will do likewise. Balancing the past account and drawing natural inferences from what will come within the next two months, and without the least desire to prejudice against the candidacy of Mr. Scherr, whom The Mall will gladly support if he is the nominee, it is hard to, see the case any other way than that Mr. Swisher will win the nomination, and the ascendancy of the republican party in West Virginia assures his election. Saturday's Results. Special telegrams received by The Mall tell of the results in the four counties which selected delegates, Saturday. The big fight was in Wetzel, where Swisher carried the county by about 200. The district was the unit and this divides the delegation, 5 going to Swisher and 12 to Scherr. Stuart F. Reed carried every district for secretary of state. In Mineral county, Scherr's home, there was no contest, and he will get the delegates from that county. In Pendleton county there were no instructions, and the delegation will likely be divided. In Hampshire county the 5 delegates were instructed for Swisher, according to a telegram to The Mail. Another report is to the effect that two conventions were held, one instructing for Swisher and the other for Scherr. TOPPING Looks Like Sure Winner of Nomination Kanawaha County Man For Ahead of the Bunch in the Race for, the Nomination for Secretary of State. The manner in which the people of the state have warmed up to the candidacy of Hon. C. L. (Mont.) Topping, of Charleston, for secretary of state, portends his nomination at the state nominating convention, July 8th, on the first ballot. Mr. Topping has been making a runaway race of it from the start and at the present time has more instructed delegates coming to the convention to work for his nomination than his three opponents combined. Topping has all the ear-marks of a winner. The voter is struck with his pleasing personality from the first, and the results from the various county conventions and primaries show that his candidacy has struck the popular chord. With two-thirds of the delegates to the state convention already selected, Topping claims that, he will have enough votes on the first ballot to nominate him and it looks as if his claims would be made good. The best evidence of his strength before the people was shown in the Tucker county primary, where he won out, by a vote larger than that received by his combined opposition, notwithstanding the fact that he had been in the county but a few days before the primary. At the present time, with 511 delegates selected, the friends of Topping say that he has considerably over 300 votes and will secure the remainder necessary for the nomination, with some to spare. SENATOR WARNER Declares Negroes Shot Up Brownsville and Quotes Evidence to Support His Contention. Washington, April 21. -Calling attention to the Grand Army button he wore in the lapel of his coat, and insisting that he had no prejudice against the Negro soldiers, some of whom he claimed as comrades. Senator Warner, of Mpsotril, in the senate today, declared his conviction that the town of Brownsville, Texas, had been shot up by Negro soldiers of the 25th Infantry in 1906. Mr. Warner quoted extensively from testimony taken in the Brownsville case, and presented an argument to sustain his belief in the guilt of the Negro soldiers. Without concluding his remarks, which he will resume tomorrow, Warner gave way for the naval appropriation bill, which was read in CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, APRIL 23, 1908 [Portrait of a man in formal attire, wearing a suit and bow tie, with a mustache.] J. M. ELLIS. Above is a good likeness of Hon. J. M. Ellis, who is a candidate for renomination to the House of Delegates from Fayette county, Mr. Ellis rendered valuable service to the race during the last session, as is attested by the following letter: "Institute, W. Va.", "March 5, '08. "Hon. J. M. Ellis, "Oak Hill, W. Va. "My Dear Ellis: I take this the first opportunity to present to you the thanks of our entire faculty for the good work done during the session of the legislature which has just closed, for the advancement of education of the West, Virginia Colored institute. Your work will, no doubt, be received as well by your constituents, as by the grateful members of our school. A large number of our students come from your district, and it was therefore especially pleasing to me to see you take so much interest in getting our bill through. "While I know that you represent, and, well represent, your entire constituency, still the fact of you being a member of the legislature was also helpful to those of us who had no other colored man to speak for them in the hour of need. The bill passed will be of inestimable service to our school and the children who are coming up now will live and sing your praises for many years. "I hope you will have no difficulty in being returned to the legislature as your election is very necessary to look after the interests of your race." "Thekate "Thanking your personally for your kindness to me, I am as ever, "Yours truly, "J. McHENRY JONES, "Président." NO CHANCE New York, April 18.—The demands of Hilly Neal, representative of Tommy Burns, were so unreasonable and unheard-of that Sam Fitzpatrick, manager of Jack Johnson, would have made himself the laughing stock of the American sporting public had he acceded to them. It is positively beyond belief that in this age of enlightenment a man would have the temerity to ask such ridiculous terms. It was thought that when Shylock effected his meat contract and when B. Nolan dictated his memorable, pronunciamento in the Gans-Nelson match that the limit had been reached in usury. Perish the thought. Shyl and Nolan were unto Burns, Neal et al, as pikers of the most insignificant kind. Burns waited everything in sight absolutely. There wouldn't have been enough left for the purse for Fitzpatrick and Johnson to pay their training expenses. Two of the clauses upon which Neal insisted were particularly odious to all who were present at the meeting. Burns would not agree to fight until next December, and although the best offer to date had been a $25,000 purse, made by Jim Coffroth. Neal demanded $30,000 for Burns's share, win, lose or draw. If there is any fairness in that we fall to see it. Or if Burns imagines he can convince the American sportsmen he is sincere in his declaration that he is anxious to box Johnson he is mistaken. The sports in this country admire fairness, and are believers in that old, very old fashioned adage of our ancestors, "Right is right and wrong is nobody." A bit antiquated, we admit, but it has lost none of its bonny beauty with age, and fits this case to a nicety. Port au Prince, Hatif, April 18. More than three weeks have elapsed since the savage shooting of political prisoners, variously estimated at from 27 to 48, sent the warships of four nations scurrying to Port au Prince. Their arrival put the seat of security on the lives and property of foreigners, and since then at least outward tranquility has provailed. While there have many arrests of natives suspected of sympathy with the revolution, and political prisoners continue to be brought in batches from interior points, there have been no more public shootings. Indeed, the government denies that any more executions have taken place. This, however, is incredible, in view of the fact that many persons are known to have been dragged from their beds at night and that all trace of them has been lost. In the executions of March 15 last President Nord Alexis achieved the double purpose of obliterating as many of his foes as he could lay hands on and striking terror into the hearts of those who were beyond his reach. Since then his name, and that of his ferocious lieutenant, General J Alexis' Colon, who personally directed the shooting of the prisoners, including some of his own blood relatives, are only mentioned in whispers. All Haiti trembles before them. Alexis Threatens Massacre. Alexis has made the significant statement tahf if he is not permitted to end his term of office unmolested he will, rather than submit to deposition, write his name on the scroll of fame in the blood of such a massacre as Haiti has not seen since the days of Dessalines, once known as Jean Jacques I. No one doubts his ability to carry out this threat, which is understood to be intended as a deterrent not only to revolutionists, but to any attempt at foreign interference in the affairs of Haiti. With order restored, and their lives and property under the protection of ships of war, the foremost question in the minds of foreign residents is whether the time has not come for the adoption of a final solution of the Haitian question. All agree that Haiti, during her 105 years of independence, has not shown great capacity of self-government, and the affairs of the island have now reached about the lowest ebb in its history. Destitution prevails on every hand; ragged soldiers swarm the streets; begging piteously, and even officers; bedizened in dingy gold and silver lace, beg, cap in hand, and are profuse in thanks for a dole of five cents. The soldiers beg because their pay, when they get it, amounts to less than 30 cents a month, and what else they are able to secure is small. A general receives 200 four-gour. Continued on page four. COPYRIGHT 1897 BY UNDERWOOD LE UNDERWOOD A LATE PICTURE OF SECRETARY TAFT. William Howard Taft, secretary of war and leading Republican presidential candidate, was born in Cincinnati Sept. 15, 1857. A graduate of Yale and Cincinnati Law school, he began work as a reporter. In 1887 he became judge of the superior court of Cincinnati; in 1890 he was appointed, United States solicitor general; in 1892 he became United States circuit judge; in March, 1900, he went to the Philippines, to organize the American government there; Feb. 1, 1904, he was appointed secretary of war. He has rendered conspicuous service in the Philippines; in negotiations with Pope Leo; in Cuba; in Panama, and to American Interests throughout the world. POLITICS AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL Koraker's Mastery Effort in Defense of the Black Battalion Received Much Enthusiastic Praise from His Colleagues and the Public—Indications Point Strongly Toward a Trace in the Ohio Fight, as Friends of Taft and Koraker Desire, a Reconciliation. Washington, D. C., April 23. Politics at the nation's capital for the past ten days has partaken in almost even measure of the dramatic and the intensely practical. Senator Foraker made a great speech last week on the Brownsville incident, and paid a happy tribute to the unfalling loyalty of the colored soldiers in the wars of the republic and testified heartily to the economic and moral value of the Negro citizen. The demonstration following the address was enthusiastic to the last degree, and the Ohio Senator was warmly congratulated by his colleagues, regardless of faction or party. Senator Warner, representing the Roosevelt attitude, being among the first to give him a cordial handshake. On Tuesday of this week, Senator Warner presented in able fashion the argument in support of his own measure, which, while differing slightly from the Foraker amendment, leaves the final decision as to re-enlistment with the President. It is well-known that the administration is more than favorably members of the battalion, and the method preferred by the President to rehabilitate their status in the army appears to him more likely to redound to the discipline and spirit du corps of the military establishment. Since the result is to be practically the same, and the welfare of the discharged men is the primary consideration, those who are influenced more by the plan which offers the speediest returns than by emotionalism—while thanking Senator Foraker none the less for the noble spirit manifested by him throughout the long contest, seems to lean, to the support of Senator Warner's proposition. This letter is being malled before sentiment has been sufficiently crystallized to justify a prediction as to the fate of either in the final vote of the Senate. The republicans, naturally, desire a settlement of the vexed situation that will enable the party to hold the colored vote intact, and differ only as to the method of subserving the ends of justice—and, incidentally, as to who shall have the credit of handing out the "square deal." Indications are constantly coming to the surface looking toward a truce in the Ohio battle. There is no evidence that Secretary Taft, or Senator Foraker are themselves making any overtures toward a peace pact, but it is well known that the candidates for Congress and for the state and county offices, are not anxious to go into the campaign with the party sores unhealed, even if the form of a victory is registered in their favor during these preliminary skirmishes for delegates and local nomination. The wish for harmony is likewise said to be apparent among the colored cohorts, for their success or failure must ultimately depend upon the outcome of the forces with which they are identified. The Negroes who are not seeking harmony are those who thrive upon turmoil and strife, and have no concern about the party's welfare, preferring to keep up a death-dealing warfare, if by this course, they can pick up a few extra pennies. The latest exhibition of this type of assnity was made a few days ago by one Walter S. Thomas, of Columbus, who is reputed to earn a precarious livelihood by washing dirty political linen when no one else can be found willing to stultify their manhood by essaying the task. In a letter to Congressman Rainey, of Illinois, Thomas made the surprising statement that if Secretary Taft is nominated 95 per cent of the Negro voters would either vote the straight democratic ticket or remain away from the polls and thus insure the election of the democratic candidate. Such an extreme and illogical utterance, so at variance with the facts, has disgusted the Negro press and Negro leaders generally from ocean to ocean that this week's papers are filled with contradictions of Thomas' letter, flatly discrediting him both as a man and as a political prophet. Those who were too religious to "cuss him out" as a falsifier contented themselves with the suggestion that he be prayed for as one lost to sanity. No more attention will be paid to Thomas, and reference is made here solely to point out that extravagant denunciation of Secretary Taft is no longer popular, and those who indulge in it are likely to find themselves silenced by the sagacious leaders of the cause they are clumsily trying to promote. In line with the possible reconciliation of the factions in Ohio, a colored man of recognized power in the Buckeye State, calls our attention to the moderate tone of Senator Foraker's Brownsville speech, the friendly intercourse that is being more and more noticeable between the followers of the Senator and the captains of the administration forces, and by the respectful exchange of courtesies between the colored adherents of the two camps. Said our observing informant: "If you will take the pains to notice it, the rabid fellows who have been charging the colored officeholders with being 'administration firelings,' 'trucklers,' 'sgeophants,' and the like have been called off, and there is a feeling all along the line, that we Negroes cannot afford nearly all of the positions boots were given an impeach, convictions in the various states during the last week, the greatest gains were made by Secretary Taft. On Saturday last he had 167 delegates pledged to vote for his nomination. Today he has 211, a gain of 4 in a week. He captured virtually all of the delegates in Minnesota and Virginia, and he is likely to be indicted and supported by Texas. The total number of delegates now elected is 548, a gain of 66 during the past week and 57 more than a majority of the convention. Those actually instructed by conventions are given to the candidates the instructions were voted for. In the case of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, where the delegates were elected under primary laws, the result is given as though instructions had been voted. There was no opposition to the Knox delegates in Pennsylvania, and in Wisconsin one that man was elected out of the delegation of 26. Gains in Virginia a Surprise. All of the district conventions did not so instruct, but resolutions were adopted to the effect that in case the state convention voted, instructions these district conventions would regard that action as instructing their delegates. The state convention inscribed for Taft, and as acceptance with the district resolution the district delegates are now considered as having been instructed to vote the same way. This gives Virginia's votes to the secretary, which is double the number claimed by his managers three months ago, when these published the first Taft estimate. Mr. Taft secured his victory delegates during the most recent of them having been instructed in the strongest terms to vote for him with the exception of those in the Seventh district, where his candidacy was 'indored without direct instructions being voted. The Taft petition in Massachusetts was abundantly exhibited during their past week, but in conformity with the decision of the state convention no instructions were voted in any of the districts. Contests in the South. There still remain several big fights in the southern states. In Texas there is a rather peculiar situation. The regular republican organization has called state and district conventions for May 15, so as to conform to the rule announced by the national committee that all delegates must be elected 3 days before the convention. The primary law of Texas requires that the conventions be held upon May 26 and what are known as the "black and tanny" of the reorganized republicans, mostly colored men, have called conventions for the latter date. This injures a contest from that state which will raise a peculiar question before the national committee. If the latter body stands by its rules the regular republican delegates will have to be regarded as those regularly elected. This will mean the Texas delegates for Mr. Taft. Editor of the Advocate: Please announce through your columns that Dr. C. C. Barnett is not an applicant for state Lutheran, and for the future benefit of the Charleston Gazette and the Huntington vertiser, you may say that he will never be an applicant for that position. Oblige yours, etc. C. C. BARNETT. Railroad Obcys New Order by Providing Drinking Water Only. Nashville, Tenn., April 18 — The Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis railroad has taken soap and towels from all the toilet robes on its trains. Passengers are now provided only with drinking water. This action is the result of a suit brought by a Negro passenger, who had not been furnished with soap and towels. 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Let us hope that there may appear another character worthy to succeed him in all the stations of life and his departed soul may have that repose which is the lot of just men made perfect. WINIFREDE. W. H. Morris spent a few days out of town last week. D. Smith was called to Petersburg, Va., last week, by the sudden illness of his mother. George Hall, of Boomer, spent a few days here last week. H. P. Day and G. W. Perkins were business callers to Charleston last week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. David Smith a daughter. H. E. Harris spent Saturday and Sunday here with friends. Floyd Adams, Walter Dowell and Austin Bralock spent a few days out of town this week. Will and Ed Robinson spent a few days in Charleston this week. The colored voters have organized a republican club with 60 or 60 members. Several candidates have paid us a call, including former Superintendent R. B. Cassady, who is now a candidate for sheffield. Mrs. E. M. Francis spent a few days in Charleston last week shopping. Miss C. L. Stewart closed her school last Friday evening with an interesting program to a crowded house. She deserves much credit for her skill and untiring effort in training the children. Out of town persons present, were: Misses Elmira Riddle, Mina E. Stewart, of Huntington; and Nina Clinton, of Charleston. The latter put the finishing touch to the program by singing "Face to Face." It was very shocking to hear of the death of little Ernestine Shelton, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Shelton. She had suffered about three months with typhoid fever. She was thought to be out of danger. Her mother took her for a walk Thursday, to give her a little exercise. The same day she was taken with hemorrhages. No relief could be given. The funeral was preached at the residence by Rev. F. E. Smith, Saturday, at 2 o'clock. Rev. F. E. Smith filled his pulpit, Sunday, preaching two able sermons. HUNTINGTON The various Sunday school held appropriate exercises at their churches, Sunday. The St. Luke's held their annual tahknsgiving services at 16th street Baptist church, Sunday afternoon. Rev. Thurston, the pastor, preached in eloquent style the annual sermon. Miss Clara Stewart, who has been the guest of her sister for the past week, will terminate her visit, Thursday, going to her home in Circleville, Ohio. Miss Rosanna Carter is visiting friends in Gallipolis this week. Quite an interesting literary program was rendered at the A. M. E. church last Thursday evening. The many friends of Miss Maggie Harris, of Burlington, were shocked to hear of her sudden death last Wednesday evening. Interment took place at Burlington. Miss Cora Twyman attended the funeral of Miss Harris, last Friday, at Burlington. The Y. M. C. A. held Easter exercises at the M. E. church, Sunday afternoon. An interesting program was rendered. Miss Rhoda Graham was the guest of friends, Sunday. The Y. M. C. A. held its meeting at the A. M. E. church, Sunday afternoon. Appropriate Easter exercises were held. Rev. Whitico, of Keystone, was a visitor to our city last week, en route home from Charleston. Mrs. Jones, of Parkersburg, was the guest of Mrs. Annie Johnson a few days last week. The Douglas orchestra gave an entertainment at the A. M. E. church, Monday evening, at which the persons attending received quite a musical treat. The teachers and pupils of Douglas school enjoyed their Easter holiday on Friday and Monday. Henry Bailey received a painful injury to his hand, last Thursday evening, by falling on a nail. Mrs. Allie Barnett and Miss Mallory, of Charleston, were guests of Mrs. Emma Jackson over Easter. FAIRMONT. Rev. A. W. Grayson, of Bridgeport, preached the installation sermon at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Sunday, at 3 p. m., at which time Rev. Barton Coleman was installed as pastor. Rev. Geo. Jelt, missionary, of Clarksburg, has been assisting Rev. Coleman in the meetings, the past week, connected with the bazaar. Miss Benailah Smith entertained her Sunday school class, Sunday, with an egg hunt at her home, an Cherry avenue, afterwards treating each with refreshments. James Taylor is shaking hands with friends, after a long and serious attack of fever. The following Easter program was rendered at the M. E. church, Sunday night: Organ voluntary, Mrs. Grant Boyers. Invocation, Rev. B. B. Martin. Anthem, by choir. Recitation, The Risen Lord, Miss Lena Jackson. Solo, Face to Face, Mr. Grant Boy- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Select Reading, The Resurrection, Miss Pearl Washington. Solo, Outside, the, Heavenly Gates, Mrs. E. L. Morton. Dust, At Evening Time, Mesdames Jones and Jackson. Solo, Calvary, Mr. Clarence Lee. Solo and quartette, Miss Beulah Smith, Misses Jackson and Dawson, Messra, Chamberlain and Dawson. Organ solo, Miss Bessie Jordan. Flute solo, organ accompaniment. Mr. Howard Meade, Mrs. Boyers. Antham, Resurrection, choir. The five night bazaar held at Mr. Zlon Baptist church was a decided success and was well attended each night. Mr. and Mrs. Armstead are visiting friends here. Rey, D. W. Lipscomb filled his regular appointment here, Sunday. Both services were well attended. Our public school closed Friday night. Much credit is due Miss Josephine Jackson for the valuable services rendered. The exercises consisted of a play. Father Goose Convention. All of the pupils rendered their parts well. The proceeds were given for the benefit of the Sunday school. Mrs. Geo. Ellis and Mrs. Emma Williams are indisposed at this writing; also R. T. Dailley. The, Armstrong creek was very high last week, and R. D. Reid is busy building a breakwater. Iola, the little daughter of W. L. McLomore, is sick, and was sent to the hospital, Monday. LEWISBURG. Your correspondent at this place sent a few items of interest from Lewishburg week before last, but I suppose, owing to the unusual amount of other matter, mine was crowded out for the past two weeks. In these we spoke of the good done by the Willing Workers' club, of which Mrs. M. F. Stewart is president. This club has much, good work standing to its credit, but none greater than the honor it has for raising money, enough to insure our church for $4,000 for three years. Rev. S. R. Hughes, presiding elder of the Staunton district, held his first quarterly conference here, Friday night. We never witnessed a smoothie conference, not a single jar of any kind whatever. Elder Hughes preached an able sermon, uSunday morning to a good congregation, all of whom seemed greatly inspired by his fortable discourse. Our people are greatly delighted that West, Virginia, our progressive state, was so highly honored at the lay electoral conference, held in Baltimore on the 21st of March, for Prof. J. McHenry Jones was president; Prof. E. A. Bolling, vice president of the conference and Samuel Monroe, Eag, lawyer, of Huntington, was elected a lay delegate to the general conference. Rev. J. W. Waters, Jr., is succeeding admirably here, and was warmly received by his congregation. Mrs. Harvey McVey has been sick for several days, but is now improving. Miss Punnie Johnson is quite ill. Miss Fannie Gardner, one of the oldest and most respected colored ladies of our town, died at her home last Tuesday, and was buried last Wednesday. At the John Wesley lyceum last Thursday night we had a very interesting debate. Resolved, that character had a greater influence for good than education. The affirmative was argued by John Watkin and Elifah Prince, and the negative by James Pettgrew and J. E. Johnson. The affirmative won by 12 to 7. The ladies of the M. E. church gave Rev. J. W. Waters, Jr., a severe pounding last Monday night, one that he greatly enjoyed and will not soon forget. The republican voters of Lewisburg district held a convention at the court house last Saturday. Prof. E. A. Bolling was one of the delegates elected to the senatorial convention COVINGTON, XA. A number of persons spent Monday at Hot Springs. Among them were: Meadames Lydia Walker, Mary Reynolds and Misses I. K. Polard, Berta Polindexer, G. G. Grimes, J. Denny. Quite a crowd held a picnic Monday, near the Big Spring. The picnic was led by Mrs. C. V. Lomaus and Luia Polard. Mrs. Lula Compton was a little indisposed last week. Ben Chuck is here on a ten days visit to relatives and friends. He is living now in Mechanicsville, N. Y. Anderson Harvey died Saturday evening, after quite an illness of heart trouble. His funeral was conducted. Sunday, from First Baptist church 'Rev. W. J. Hackett officiated. He leaves a wife, several sisters and other relatives. Mrs. Carrie Green has been suffering this week from a severe attack of asthma. Mr. and Mrs. John Harris, Andrew Harris and Emmet Carter, of Youngstown, were guests this week of Mrs. Mary Harvey. James Franklin Jackson died at his home, on Marion street Wednesday morning, at 7 o'clock. Mr. a com BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Bluefield, W. Va. A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia on the Norfolk and Western railroad,205 miles east of Kenova BLUFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Splendid College Buildings, Beautiful Grounds, Dormitories for male and female students; furnished rooms; a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library, and a physical and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Bluefield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at shool, during vacation, holidays and on Saturdays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. plication of diseases. He was ill about five weeks, and during the time suffered a relapse, which caused his death. The funeral was conducted at the residence. Friday morning, at 11 o'clock, by Rev W. J. Hackett. He leaves two sisters and two brothers, also a wife and four children. James was born here 39 years ago. Mrs. Carrie Holman left last week for Charleston, W. Va... Mrs. R. N. Smith and family spent Easter at Hot Springs, guests of her husband., Aless, Daisy Huccelson accompanied them. Miss Rosa B. Mickens spent Easter at Hot Springs. Mrs. Bettie Neusome entertained at dinner, Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. William Pegram and Mrs. Maria Brown. Charles Holmes and Charles Parson, of White Sulphur, attended the funeral of James E. Jackson. The Covington Independents played the Hot Springs Giants, Monday. Mrs. Annie Leftwich continues quite ill. Mrs. Jane Hall is quite sick at her home, on Marion street. Mrs. Virgie Collins continues quite sick. Mrs. Jula Harris is suffering with heart trouble. MT. HOPE Stephen and Walter Carter, brothers, were found dead n. Mill creek, about five miles from town, last Thursday, by several small boys, while hunting. Just how these men came by their death will probably never be known. The last account given of them was January 29, when they purchased a ticket at Prince, which was found in a pocket book near them. A pint of brandy and two pistols were also found. The bodies were so badly decomposed that a post mortem examination could not be had, and the coroner's inquest was that the unfortunate froze to death. But the general opinion is that they were murdered, as several bullet holes were found in a tree near them, and their pistols and pocket books were lying about on the ground. It is evident they had been dead sometime, but just how long is not known. Their bodies were simply wrapped in sheets and buried in a grave together. An Easter program was rendered at Macdonald church, Sunday, by the pupils of the public and Sunday schools combined. Those who participated well their parts, and showed that they had been well trained, and the teachers are to be commanded for their efficient work. Scripture reading, lectures and addresses were also delivered at M. E. Chinchon on the afternoon, after which there was an Easter egg hiding, which was quite amusing to the little folks. Mrs. Eliza Thompson has returned from a short stay at Montgomery. R. C. Robinson, Lewis Henderson, H. B. Hundley, B. L. Hall, H. A. Scott, Oliver Jones and Joshua Evans attended the senatorial convention at Montgomery, Monday, the 14th. Mrs. Carrie Garland was taken to Paint Creek hospital again. Friday. Mrs. Mattie Henry died at her home at Kilsythe, Montana, the 13th, after a short illness of menstrual and a general breakdown. Her remains were taken to Virginia, for burial. Harvey Burkes, of Powellton. Bluefield W. Va. Mrs. James A. Brown is visiting her daughter, Mrs. I. N. Smithers, at Hinton. The first quarterly conference of the M. E. church was held last Tuesday, Rev. Hughes presiding. Mrs. Etta Green was down to represent Ronceverte. Mrs. Mahala Carter is slowly improving. F. E. Hopkins attended court at Union last week. Born, Ue Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Colebman, on the 12th, a fine boy. Alex Brown, of Ronceverte, was visiting his parents here, Sunday. The Independent Order of St. Luke's had their annual sermon last Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church. Members from Hinton, Ronceverte, and Talcott were also in the ceremonies. After a brief address by A. P. Straughter, the sermon was delivered by Rev. D. C. Deans in a very impressive manner. Rush Hill, of Mt. Hope, is visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Childs are the guests of Mrs. R. H. Freeman. Mrs. Alice Banks and daughter left for a few weeks' visit to Charlottesville and Staunton. A. D. Seams spent a few hours here, Sunday week, on route to Talcott. Miss Susie Keen is erecting an addition to her home. Mrs. Nannie Hopkina is confined to her bed with an attack of grip. Mrs. Henry Brown, who has been indisposed, is able to be out again. FRUITS, CANDI Families F Ice Cream. O ment, solicited. We make prompt deliver day orders. I. E. N STORER Harper's Ferry, Cou Academic, State Normal, Bible Music, Carpentry, Blacksmiths Husbandry, Cookery, Serving FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM Families Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for shipment solicited. 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Necessary Expense not over $6.50 per month to State students Special Features Eight valuable scholarships and Athletics, Band, Literary Society entertainments, Musical Clubs, Y Storer is a Non-Sectarian, C For Illustrated Catalogue se Eight valuable scholarships and six prizes awarded annually. Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lectures and Entertainments, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. Storer is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. For Illustrated Catalogue send to HENRY T. McDONALD. Pres. ALDERSON BARBOURSVILLE. in, town Sunday, Mr. Mollanes, of Huntington, was Rev. D. Stratton presided two able sermons Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Whirles, of Columbus, O., moved here this week. Mr. Hill is spending a few days with his son, Scott Hill. Mrs. Mary D. Hicks was shopping in Huntington Tuesday. Mrs. Harriet Johnson was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Fanny Peyton, Friday. Mrs. Powells was here soliciting for the Orphans' Home, Monday. GOOD BREAD. 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It's the same brand we've handled previously—all clean new stock, cut on the plainer lines but neat and strongly made and a sterling article for ordinary everyday wear. Note our big window display. CORSET COVERS All sizes 25c DRAWERS 2 styles, open or closed 25c Frank Stanley was here with his family, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Miller have returned from Eagle, where they have been visiting friends. reat Annu of CED UNDER We had to cut it out last year on a market. This season conditions are a harrow margin, we are just able to s the old figure. It's the same brand we clean new stock, cut on the plainer Im made and a sterling article for ordinary big window display. CORSET COVER All sizes . . . DRAWERS 2 styles, open or SHORT SKIRTS Knee length . LONG SKIRTS 50c values . Mrs. Scott Hendley's little daughter has been very sick, but is much better at present. R. W. Snead's mother is suffering very much with rheumatism. Miss Mary Reed made a flying trip to Sewell one day last week. Miss Alice Curtis is visiting her sister, Mrs. Pryor. The republican club of Page is having a nice time at present meeting with different candidates. John Coleman, of Mt. Carbon, running for justice of the peace, made a nice speech, Monday night. N. S. Sanders, of Mt. Carbon, made a speech in behalf of Mr. Coleman. The B. Y. P. U. services were open and conducted at usual hour by the president, Mrs. Frank Stanley, in her businesslike way. They rendered a highly-prailed program, Sunday evening, as follows: Singing, by society. Scripture reading, by the president, Recitation, Miss Theresa Washington. Recitation, Miss Sedalia Jones. Recitation, Irene Dandridge. Solos, Miss Sedalia Jones and Miss Theresa Washington. Recitation, Master Paul Dandridge. Recitation, Miss Vrgle Bolling. Recitation, Sola Washington. Recitation, Miss Mary Dews. Recitation, Hazel Washington. HINTON The true Easter spirit was enjoyed by all in Hinton. To have seen the new dresses, hats and shoes of the women and girls, and the gaudy "gents" furnishings of most of the young men, one never would have guessed that Hinton was in the "hard time wave." The St. Luke's had their annual sermon on Easter Sunday, at the Second Baptist church, Rev. A. D. Lewis officiating. The day was ideal and the order made a good showing. A. P. Straughtrailing them with dignity and ease. The Sunday school children were given an egg hunt oMnday afternoon; they had such fun and pleasure as only children can have; the boys finding just three times as many eggs as the girls. The Sunday school teachers gave a banquet in the basement of the Second-Baptist church, Easter Monday night. The affair was the crowning event of the Easter holiday. The Holley sanitarium has several most interesting cases undergoing treatment. The patients are from Talcott, White Stich and Whipple. Mrs. J. W. Woods, was a business visitor in Charleston, Saturday. Meredith, the six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. F] D. Page, who has been seriously ill with typhoid fever, is slightly improved. Will McGhee of Pomeroy, was visiting friends here, Sunday. Mrs. W. H. Jackson spent Sunday in Charleston, visiting relatives. Miss Clara Stewart, who has been teaching at Wintride, was the week-end guest of Mrs. W. N. Lewis. Mrs. Sarah Burks, of Charleston, was the guest of Mrs. F. D. Page, Sunday. Mrs. Elizabeth Martin, of Charleston, spent Sunday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Page, of Charleston, spent the day with their parents, Wednesday. Miss Ivory L. Woods was in Charleston shopping, Friday. Emmanuel Russ is visiting his son at Crescent. PARKERSBURG Rev. Simon Huskins, pastor of Logan M. E. church, preached an able and eloquent sermon Easter morning. The Easter exercises, held Sunday afternoon, at Logan church, were very interesting. The children did their parts nicely with few exceptions. The address of the Suprelentendent W. A. McClung was well prepared and much appreciated by all present. The Easter exercises, we are informed, were pleasing and appropriate at all of the churches. Fifteen new members, who have been recently converted and added to Zion Baptist church, were baptized last Sunday, morning. Maceo Lodge, No. 16, K of P., is preparing to have S. W. Starks memorial exercises the second Sabbath in next month, as per the Grand Chancellor's proclamation. Quite an interesting meeting of Maceo Lodge, No. 16, K. of P., was held Monday night of last week. Vendetta Court, No. 5, O. O. C. meets Thursday evening. All members are urged to be present, as business of importance will claim our attention. Sterling the little son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Payne, was run down by a street car last Sunday afternoon. He was severely injured, but the doctor says he will recover. The beautiful flowers given Sumner school by the Improvement League of the city of Parkersburg make the rooms of Sumner building a ventable, paradise. Already the silent influence of these flowers are having their effect upon the lives of the children. There were six boxes full, and they contained enough to supply each room and fill the bed in the yard. Mrs. J. M. Carter has been indisposed for several days, but is now much better. A select dance was given by the McClung orchestra at the Armory in Miraletta, Ohio, last Monday night. Quite a number from this city was in attendance. Miss Clora Butler, teacher in Sumner school, is expecting a visit from her mother, who resides in Columbus, Ohio. She is expected to arrive Thursday evening over the B. & O. The attendance of Sumner school is beginning to pick up again very rapidly, and this month will place the enrollment as high as it has been any time during the year. Misses Lucy Friend and Cornelia Spears were pleasant visitors to Summer school last Tuesday week. They stopped over en route to the Biglow-Grayson wedding, which occurred in Claksburg last Tuesday. While here they were guests of Miss Alberta McClung, on 8th street. Miss Friend is from Institute, and Miss Spears from Powellton. H. D. Hazlewood and Herman Brown entertained J. R. Jefferson an dCharles Wells, as per agreement, in Mr. Brown's den at his beautiful home, on 19th street. We will not go into details, but suffice it to say, the entertained enjoyed themselves hugely. INSTITUTE. Miss Famie C. Cobbs taught the Y. M. C. A. kindergarten class of Institute, Saturday afternoon. Ashby Grayson left, Saturday, for Clarksburg, to attend the wedding of his sister, Miss Grayce. Miss Hazel Dillard, of Charleston, was the guest of Miss Amelia Lowry, Sunday. Miss Jennie Jackson, of Romney, and Miss M. E. Calloway, of Mt. Hope, registered at the West Virginia Colored Institute, Monday. J. C. Steele is assisting P. H. Payne on a job of painting in Charleston. Jesse Fields has recovered from a week's illness. Otho Cyrus and Mrs. Bessie Cyrus were guests of Miss Lottie Claytor, Monday afternoon. Miss Emma Meadows has finished her school at Tomsburg, and is now teaching at Sissonsville. Drs. H. F. Gamble and R. L. Jones made a professional trip to Institute, Tuesday. The following program was rendered at the institute, Sunday: Easter Anthem, "This is the Day," Gudds, Institute choir. Scripture reading, Luke 24: 1-12: 1 Cor. 15: 3-14. Hymn, "Abide With Me," by the congregation. Scripture Reading, Luke 24: 13-33. Contralto Solo, "Resurrection Morn," Rodney, Miss Maud J. Robinson. Scripture Reading, Acts 1: 1-12. Hymn, "Down from Their Home on High," Carter, Institute choir. Easter Sermon, Chaplain William A. Spriggs. The sermon by Chapplain Spriggs was an exhaustive argument upon the resurrection, and was the best the faculty and student body have heard this school year. PT. PLEASANT. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holmes and children, of Gallipolis, spent Sunday in town the guests.of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Smith. Mrs. Joseph Jordan was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles Harris, of Gallipolis, Sunday. Harry Booker and Howard Jackson, of Mason City, who were en route to Charleston, stopped over here Sunday to be present at the Easter services at the M. E. Church. Mark Holmes, of Charleston, was a guest of Miss Ida Alexander, Sunday: Miss Rhoda Wilson, teacher at Charleston, was the guest of her sister, Miss Elizabeth, Saturday and Sunday. We are glad to announce Miss Elizabeth Wilson still improving. Miss Ida Alexander, teacher in the Orphans' Home at Huntington, who has been home for the past week on account of illness, left Monday to resume her duties. The Easter Services held at the M.E. Church Sunday at 3:30 p.m., were quite a success. The church was beautifully trimmed in white and ceris crepe paper and cut and pot flowers. Chas. Settles, assisted by Miss Jessie Hale, of Middleport, directed the music. Miss Mosella H. Colston had charge of the literary part of the program. Each part was well selected and well rendered and did credit to all parties concerned. Miss Roxie Lucas and Mrs. Sarah Scott, of Piketon, Ohio, arrived here last week to spend the summer. Miss Mithue Colston, teacher at Mason, was the guest of her mother Saturday and Sunday. Miss Augusta Rison is very much indisposed at this writing. The funeral of James McKenney took place at the First Baptist Church Sunday of last week. Mr. McKinney was one of our oldest citizens. Rev. G. R. P. Kenney preached an interesting and instructive Easter sermon at the First Baptist Church Sunday night. There were quite a number of Gallipolis visitors in town Sunday. MONTGOMERY. Mrs. Hattie Washington, of Fayetteville, was the guest of Mrs. Mary Perry several days last week. Mabel Shepherd is on the sick list. Rev. E. C. Page, of Sewell, spent Saturday here with his family. C. H. James, of Charleston, was a business visitor here, Monday. Harvey Kinney is on the sick list. Andrew Smith is very sick at his home at Edgewater. Miss Ethel Brown is reported sick at her home, on Fourth avenue. Mrs. Geo. Brown and Mrs. B. Cross were called to Lynchburg, Va., last week, because of the serious illness of their father. Mrs. Mary Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hardy, Miss Stella Buster, Mathew Buster, and a party from Handley, had a picnic in a grove on Hughston mountain, Monday. They report a pleasant time.' Rev. and Mrs. John Arnold, of Handley, attended Easter services at the M. E. church. Miss Hassie Brown, of Boomer, and Mrs. A. W. Curtis, of Handley, were here, Sunday, the guests of Mrs. H. H. Ralley. Rev. V. Harriday returned, Saturday, from Baltimore and filled his regular appointment at the M. E. church. Mrs. Edward Hardy entertained the Willing Workers club, Friday afternoon. Thos. Johnson was called to Louisa, Va., last week, because of the death of a sister. Misses Ada Wright, Sessie Jordan and Etta Hall, students at Institute, came up Friday to spend a few days with relatives. Mrs. William Allen, who has been sick several months, is reported much better. Dr. S. A. Washington, of Hill Top, was here last week on professional business. L. N. Brown, of Institute, was here on business, Wednesday. Misses Alma and Eva White, Theresa Allen, Bessie and Enid Calloway, Levi and Wesley White and Clarence Calloway pienicked on Montgomery mountain, Monday afternoon. Mrs. Alice Monroe, of Greenville, is here the guest of relatives. Mrs. Thos. Childs, who has been sick nearly a year, is able to be out again. RAYMOND CITY. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Coles, of Charleston, spent several days of last week here visiting relatives. Mrs. Sallie Trust, of Charleston, is spending several days here with her aunt, Mrs. Gatewood. Mrs. Cornella Coles was a business visitor to Charleston last week. C. E. Saunders and his son, John, spent Sunday in Charleston. Rev. Nelson Barnett filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached two very interesting sermons. Mr. and Mrs. Hale Dickerson, of Bancroft, were at Raymond on business Saturday. N. Terry is able to be out again. Rayme Harvey and Dortha Parker are reported better at this writing. GEM PHARMACY Rev. H. P. Fox took for a subject for Easter. "Seeking the living among the dead." It was without doubt one of the most eloquent, profound and instructive sermons ever delivered in this section. Rev. Fox is a brilliant pulpit orator, a deep student and is a credit to the church and community. Many of his friends here would be pleased to see him at the head of some large church, feeling satisfied that he is fully capable of such a place. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adkins entertained the Nonpareil musical and dramatic society last Friday evening, at their beautiful home, on East 7th street, a fine program was rendered and an elegant luncheon served. T. H. McGee has just returned from Palm Beach, Fla. Mrs. Chas. Grimes and daughter Sylvia, Miss Alverta Hall, and W. H. Hesten spent Easter in Cleveland. Roebrt Hughes and John Fountain visited Salem, Ohio, Sunday. The many friends of Mrs. Lottis Halth were glad to see her at the children's exercises on Sunday evening. Mrs. Halth has been ill for about three months. St. Paul's A, M. E. Sunday school, under the direction of Mrs. W. H. Adkins, rendered a very beautiful Easter program, Sunday evening. Mrs. Adkins is an efficient trainer of children. Much credit is due her and all who assisted in the program. Alarge audience was present. The Excefador literary society of this city was entertained by the memebrs of the literary society of Maslllon on last Tuesday evening, at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. They rendered a splendid program before a large, appreciative audience. Canton will return the compliment. Francis Spencer is convalescent. W. H. Adkins received a very painful mashed foot, resulting from moving a piano. The ladies' aid met at the home of Mrs. J. R. Mackey, and entertained last Thursday afternoon. LONDON Easter was observed by the First Baptist church of London, Sunday. The execises were conducted by Miss Julia Brown and Mrs. Pearl Smith Woods. The program rendered at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. was a complete success. The children were at their best, and the songs and speeches were a credit to any people. Mrs. Emma Flemings, of Glen Wilton, Va., is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. O. S. Anderson, who has been wery ill. Mrs. R. L. Shelton was at Ward, Tuesday. Guy Jones and Andrew Wicks were guests of George Couts, Sunday. Miss Mary L. Anderson was at Smithers, Sunday. Mrs. Ramie Wright, of Elk Ridge, was visiting Mrs. O. S. Anderson a few days last week. Mrs. George Oatneal, of Smithers, was the guest of Mrs. Pearl Wood, Sunday. Richard Smith was called to Petersburg, Va., on account of the illness of his mother. The Woman's Improvement League met with Mrs. Estella Jackson. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Pearl Woods. ST. ALBANS. Miss Goldie Preston is spending some time in Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haywood, of Charleston, are visiting Mrs. Hay- wood's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Nancy Carr still remembers quite ill at her home on Railroad avenue. Miss Virginia Wilson, was home Saturday from Pt. Pleasant, and reports Miss Elizabeth better. Minor Willis, of Huntington, is visiting his brother Ruffner at this place. Miss Lula Lipscomb returned from Weavoca Monday. Rev. N. Barnett was in town Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dercy Friend spent Sunday at Institute. Mrs. Price, of Marting, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Eva Straightes. Mrs. Matilda Jackson, Josie Williams and Margaret Harris are reported better. Ernest Price is visiting his sister. Rev. R. M. Mayhew filled the pulpit in the absence of Rev. W. W. Scott Sunday. Floyd Waddy, Jr., spent Easter with his parents. The Evening Star Club meets with Mrs. F. K. Waddy Tuesday night. Mrs. Brooks and little son are visiting Mrs. Emma Taylor. Robert Johnson was in town Saturday en route to Huntington. THE NATIONAL MEDICAL A IATION. New York, April 22. Great preparations are being made by the physician representing, the Medico-Onurgical society of New York, and the North Jersey Medical association of New Jersey Medical association of New Jersey, in anticipation of the meeting of the National Medical Association which convenes in New York City, August 25, 26 and 27. This latter body is composed of the Negro physicians, dentists and pharmacists of this country with many honorary members living in foreign countries. The convention this year will mark the tenth in the history of the organization. Starting with a few "brave hearts" it now has an annual attendance of nearly 300; and it is now almost a maxim that "once attended always attended;" for everyone feels that the benefits derived from personal association, exchange of ideas, recital of experiences and the practical suggestions given in the papers read are too great to be missed. The organization has never before met so far North. The three previous sessions held respectively in Richmond, Philadelphia and Baltimore took the organization out of the experimental stage and gave it a permanent status. The convention this year will undoubtedly be the greatest (as all things in New York must be) in the history of the association. Practically every Negro physician, dentist, and pharmacist in the near states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and the District of Columbia has already signified his intention of being present. The local physicians of New York and New Jersey on their part are putting forth every effort to make the meaning a memorable one and the criterion for all future conventions. Cleveland, O., April 22.—A. L. Withington, president of the Society for Savings of this city, the largest saving bank in Ohio died suddenly following an operation for stomach trouble. Attorney B. H. Blagg, of Mason county, the father of Don Blagg, stenographer in the office of the supreme court of appeals, has announced his candidacy for prosecuting attorney of Mason county. 209 CAPITOL STREET. 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Lowest prices and most liberal terms offered. The following are a few of the lines that we are specially strong on: Iron Beds, Brass Beds, Bed Room Suits, Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Side Boards, Rockers, Princess Dressers, Library Tables, Stoves, Ranges, Toilets, Carpets, Druggets, Matting, Linoleums FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY To the Voters of Kanawa county: 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Kanawa 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 15, 1908. The support of my friends is earnestly solicited. 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. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY I am a candidate for renomination for Prosecuting Attorney of Kanawaha county, subject to the Republican primary to be held May 16th, 1908. S.B. AVIS. FOR CIRCUIT CLERK. I am a candidate for clerk of the Circuit Court of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the republican primaries to be held May 16. OUR FUTURE POLICY. Since the death of Mr. Starks, who was to The Advocate what he was to so many interests—the mainstay and guiding power—many inquiries as to whether the paper would be continued and its future policy have reached this office. To the first question the answer is Yes. More words will not suffice; therefore, we shall not attempt to express what The Advocate lost the night Mr. Starks passed into the great Beyond. It seemed to us in the first hours of woe that his requiem would also be that of this paper, which owes everything it is to his initiative and support. But reason reasserted herself, and, though for a time discouraged, we realize that ours is the duty to carry on the work so untimely interrupted. The race, at this time, can ill afford to dispense with any agency to advocate its cause at the bar of public opinion. It must still have a medium of its own through which may be communicated from one to the others the achievements which find no place in the white press. This has been the aim of the Advocate in the past and this will be our policy in the future. Our politics, as in the past, will be republican so long as it appears to the management that the best interests of the race are conserved by adherence to the policies of that party. To religious denominations, secret and other societies, business enterprises and all agencies which tend to the uplift of the people we represent, our columns will continue open for publication of legitimate news. If there is an anubse to be corrected or a meritorious deed to be commended, it will be our pleasure to give it publicity. In other words, the present management, will endeavor to keep the Advocate upon the same high plane which has made for it a name among Negro newspapers. But we can not do this unaided. We must have the support, not merely talk, mind you, but the financial support of our readers. We shall expect every subscriber to pay promptly upon the receipt of his bill. The new postal regulations make it incumbent upon publishers of weeklies to discontinue the papers of all who are more than a year behind in their subscription. They must either do this or place a one-cent stamp on each paper, which would entail additional expense and trouble. Therefore, unless those too far in arrears pay up at once, their papers will have to be stopped. If you are a suscriber to the Advocate, either in or out of the city, and are more than one year behind for your subscription, your paper will have to be stopped, unless you pay up within a reasonable time. We have no option in the matter. The postal laws must be complied with. If you want the Advocate, and we think you do, please arrange to pay promptly when your statement is received. SHEARING THE LAMBS Not since "freedom from her mountain heights," etc., etc., has there been such a bountiful crop of Negro political leaders as has sprung up in the past few months. On every corner, in every barber shop and business place where men of color are wont to assemble together, the man who knows who will get the nomination for every office from president to garbage collector holds the center of the stage. They boast of their influence with the electorate, their pull with the powers that be, and invigle the unsophisticated candidate into separating himself from whatever coin of the realm he may be in possession of, on the strength of the votes they are able to deliver. "What fools we mortals be." We often wonder how a man with sense enough to keep out of the insane asylum could be taken in with such bumcombe. The rule is that these curbstone politicians toil not neither do they spin. They are not able to control their own vote—many of them having been known to sell out to the highest bladder on election day—yet men, supposed to be versed in the game of politics, think they have weight with the Negro vote. Again, "What fools we mustake be." It should be an open book to the veriest tyro in the great game that such men are fakes, pure and simple, and these blatant, professional politicians without visible means of support cut no ice with the hard-working, self-respecting Negro, and any assumption to the contrary is a gratuitious insult to his intelligence and honesty. The influential Negro, the dependable Negro, the man whose opinion really influences his fellowman, is not found on the street corner, nor does he seek the opportunity to impress upon the public his inestimable value to this mundane sphere. But what's the good? The fool and his money soon part in any event, and it is better to give it to our self-appointed leaders with the hope of getting returns than to throw it into the river. KNAVES, FOOLS OR WHAT? It passeth understanding that a black man, endowed with even ordinary intelligence, could have the temerity to advocate the principles of democracy in the face of the hostility, expressed on every hand by democratic leaders, to his civic and political rights. Rarely a day passes without some prominent member of the opposition either in the halls of congress or elsewhere, getting himself into print at the expense of the very men who say we should support the democratic ticket if this man or that man is nominated. The colored man, that is the class which composed the Philadelphia conference, are not fools. Many of them have passed the meridian of life, and, presumably, have that wisdom which comes with grey hairs or bald heads, yet they and others of less note tell us to vote for Bryan, Johnson, or whomsoever the democrats may nominate, if any man favored by President Roosevelt leads the republican ticket. No, they can not be classed as fools. Such a classification would be contrary to reason, although the most charitable one. Are they knaves? Have they been paid their price? Or are they simply the pigs which have not been able to get to the trough and are squealing in consequence? It is discouraging to think of men of Bishop Wallers' calibre In any such light. To suppose that this venerable prelace of a great denomination would allow himself to so far forget his duty to himself, his race, his church and his God as to endanger further the liberties of his people for money or place tends to weaken one's faith in humanity and belief in the doctrines which he enunciates. Of the others nothing else should have been expected. Mr. William Monroe Trotter is the democratic son of a democratic father. "God made him for a man. Let him pass." Martin, Morris, Corrothers and Scott are of that aggregation which did the barefoot stunt around John Brown's fort. And Jordan—"How have the mighty fallen." Says the Wheeling Intelligencer: "Again the possible candidacy of Hon. Elliott Northcott looms above the horizon. Mr. Northcott would have saved the republican party in West Virginia a great deal of trouble and uncertainty, had he heeded the almost unanimous call for his candidacy, which went up several months ago. Whether or not, he can now enter the race with satisfactory results remains to be seen." Senator Platt has been elected a delegate to the Chicago convention, and has been instructed to vote for Hughes for president. Mr. Platt knows, however, when an instruction is in real carnet. He probably wrote and had much to do with the adoption of the resolution himself. Johnson seems to have gotten into the campaign actively enough to season his remarks about Bryan with a decided sprinkling of ginger. It is a criminal offense to carry malt or spiritous liquor in one's satchel in Oklahoma. Yet we boast that this is the land of the free. Our trust busters might get a few pointers from President Castro, of Venezuela. des a month, equal to about $27, so that in order to live, he must add to his income*as best, he might. Currency Further Debased. Similarly, all government officials, who are paid in the debased currency, are expected to recoup themselves in some manner. Only when they are immoderate are they subject to removal. It is rumored that another huge issue of paper and nickel money is impending, which will cut the present value of the gourde in half, making the dollar worth about 9 cents. The Haitiens of the better class know all this, but under peril of their lives, cannot openly express their views. A member of one of the best families in Haiti holding a position of the highest honor—a man of broad education, who has traveled widely and is of unquestioned integrity—was recently asked whether he could name one Haitien competent to give the republic a stable and honest government. "I know no such men," he replied, and then added, "but what is the use of discussing that. Assuming that we had one man of exalted patriotism and undoubted capacity, he could never acquire to the presidency simply because he could not offer to his followers the assurance of public plunder, which here constitutes the prime attraction of office. The affairs of the republic are absolutely desperate. We are like children, unable to care for ourselves, and our only hope lies in the inter- vention of some strong power, whom in a spirit of humanity, will lay a firm hand on us and guide us along the path of safety until such time as we may by force of education develop a capacity for directing our own affairs." The same views were expressed by Septimus Marius, a justice of the supreme court, who recently exchanged the protection of the French legislation for exile in the island of St. Thomas. BORAH Defends Administration Against Foraker In His Maiden Speech the Senator from Idaho Says the Evidence Sustains Contention of the Government. Washington, April 20.—Senator Borah, of Idaho, addressed the senate today on Brownsville, and defended the action of the President in dismissing without honor the Negro battalion. As a speaker he was effective, but he was not as convincing in his arguments as was Senator Foraker, who took the opposite view, last week. Tomorrow Senator Warner, of Missouri, a member of the military committee which investigated the shooting up of the Texas town, will also assail the Ohioan's position, and he said today that his speech may run over into Wednesday When Mr. Foraker heard that, he coupled it with the aforesaid rumor, and concluded, he could not leave Washington at this time. But since he has resolved to stay, it is his purpose to insist that other senators who wish or intend to defend the President do so as soon as possible in order that the senate may reach a vote before adjournment. A story was printed in the East today to the effect that Mr. Foraker would filibuster against all other legislation if his opponents in the Brownsville matter employed dilatory tactics with respect to bringing that case to an end. But he declared it was not true, that he never filibustered, but would, as already stated, insist on its being disposed of without unnecessary delay. Senator Bulkeley, of Connecticut, who voted with Senator Foraker in the committee, expects to follow Senator Warren, and attempt to show that the President was not warranted in discharging the battalion. Senator Hemenway, of Indiana, will also speak to the same effect. Senator Borah, of Idaho, who, as special counsel] for that state, conducted the prosecution of W. D. Haywdod on the charge of murdering former Governor Steunenberg found opportunity in his maiden speech to express his disapproval of any effort to secure leniency for Harry Orchard, the self-confessed thrower of the bomb which caused Steunenberg's death. The utterance was a part of a speech by the senator on the Brownsville affray, he said in part: "A cell blooded, inhuman,inate devil blows to pieces anexgovernor upon the doorsteps of hishome, is caught and contesses, andbefore the grave of the man whodied a martyr to law and order isgreen sentimentalism that puts ahalo upon the brow of the blackestspirit that ever escaped the cryptsof hell. Men wearing the uniformof a soldier of the Union, theinsignia of government and thesymbol of law and order, in the quietof night, while homes aredefenseless, assault and attempt to murderwhose families and finally succeedin committing one murder. Tocompromise with such an act or sucha deed is cowardice; it is betrayalof government; it is an insult toeveryintelligent and right-thinking Negrofor it presupposes he is a traitorto his country and a criminal at heart." Besides, containing an analysis of the testimony taken in the Brownsville case his speech was in reply to ock of household f ing are a few of t Senator Foraker's recent discussion on the same subject. Mr. Berak made clear his belief that the evidence established a conspiracy on the part of some of the Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fifth regiment to shoot up the town. "I contend," said Mr. Berak, "that the evidence in this case is imply overwhelming and, conclusive against the colored soldiers unless you resort to the proposition of a conspiracy which manufactured the evidence, and that in evidently the view taken by that defense." The morale of the army, he said, is paramount to any man's right to remain in it. If any man in the twenty-fifth regiment participated in the riot, and if others connived at the crime, by concealing knowledge of it to shield the guilty parties then both were guilty alike, he declared. Mr. Borah called attention to Mr. Foraker's suggestion that the citizens of Brownsville might have shot up the town to secure the removal of the Negro soldiers. "But it seems that this conspiracy if it had an existence would not have turned its guns upon its own people." Having reached this conclusion, Mr. Borah dwelt upon the enormity of the offense and the necessity of condign punishment saving: "No more serious charge than this was ever made against a soldier of the United States. For less offenses many a soldier has been condemned and shot at sunrise. To my mind it was treason, if not technically so, yet morally treason in a most aggravated form. The Only Remedy. "Finding lawlessness there so close to the vital forces of this government, what was the duty of those intrusted with the power and responsibility of dealing with it? Strike it down. Mr. Borah dwelt at some length upon the accomplishments of the Negro race since the abolition of slavery, and found much cause for congratulation; but, he said, this fact could not excuse individuals from punishment for crime even if such lenency should be in the interest of the race which it would not be. Concluding, he said: "Let it be understood by them and by all that this government is their government as well as ours; that the hands their labor, in slavery and out, helped to make it; that their valor and heroism helped to preserve it, and that justice will be meted out both in protection and in punishment; that the door of hope will not be closed nor an escape from crime provided. Let it be known, that if this republic is to endure, obedience to the law is to be the first tenet of our faith and that the great army of the United States must be one in which women and children can feel perfectly secure when they retire for the night." HARPERS FERRY. On Sunday evening the following Easter program was given at the Curtis First Baptist church. Prelude—Orchestra. Music: "Christ is Risen," Choir. Prayer—Prof. Saunders. Scripture Reading—"Luke 24-1-10." Prayer—Mr. Winters. Solo: "The Holy City," Miss Mary Peyton. Address—Dr. Brackett. Duet: "Our Living Lord," Misses McKinney and Southall. Recitation—"Easter Greetings," Eva Hurd. Easter Symbols—Eight children. Music: "When the Bells of Easter Ring," Choir. "Four Angels of Eastertide," Annie Young and others. Recitation: "Snow Drops," Pauline Warfield. Music: "Oh Jesus Thou Art Standing," Choir. Recitation: "Mary," Asbury Toyer. Offering. Music: "Our Gifts to Thee We Bring" Choir. Address—C. A. Myers. Readings from the Life of Christ," President H. T. McDonald. Solo: "The Palms," E. W. Jones. Music: "Christ Arose," Choir. Benediction. Each part of the program was beautifully rendered. The parts eighthled "The Holy City," The Palms, and the Readings from the Life of Charlott were accompanied by stereopolitan views, which made them very impressive. A very large audience was in attendance. Many congratulations were extended to the program committee, consisting of Miss Irene Johnson, Talcott, W. Va.; Eugene W. Jones, Beilpe, Ohio; Miss Stace G. Shaw, Lynchburg, Va. On the evening of the 17th Dr. Robert W. Douthat, Ph.D., of the State university, delivered a most thrilling lecture in the college chapel on the Battle of Gettysburg. Dr. Douthat was a participant in this great battle in Kamper's brigade and/or General Longstreet. The dual meet of the Storer track team with the M. Street High school of Washington has been canceled. Miss Merrill and Miss Castello, of Lewiston, Me., spent Tuesday, of last week with Mrs. Lightner. The second year class at Storer has purchased a bust of Oliver Wendell Holmes as a gift to the school to be placed in a suitable place in Anthony Memorial hall. The trees on the college grounds have been trimmed, and with the outburst of foliage the campus and made very beautiful. Miss Malcoma Brady, who has been teaching in Woodstock, Va., is at home. Miss Lulu Herrod, who teaches at Eackles Mills, Md., spent Easter with her parents. On Monday afternoon the student body and many friends witnessed a very interesting game of baseball played between the Front Royal team and Storer. Storer is still in the foreground. The score was 4 to 0. The teams were accompanied to and from the ballground by the college band. And a Menace is the Southern Negro at Present, Said Mr. Griggs. Washington, April 17.—In an argument favoring the disfranchisement of the southern Negro, Mr. Griggs, of Georgia, in the house today declared that such disfranchisement was necessary to insure white control and the peace and prosperity of the south. In consequence of such action, he said, the Negro would be no less a factor than he is now. "At present," Mr. Griggs said, "he is only a menace and a scarecrow—not a factor in determining political issues." The rights of the Negro of the south, he maintained, were guaranteed only through white judges and white jurors, and those rights would not be changed by disfranchisement. Mr. Griggs took issue with those who claimed that manual training and technical education of the Negro of the south furnished a solution of the race question. That in itself, he said, was a declaration of the Negro's inferiority. "For God's sake," he exclaimed, "let us not depend upon technical education of the Negro to solve this problem." It would, he said, either drive the great majority of southern white men into other states or create the most terrible race war in the history of the world. He did not believe southern white men would be driven from their homes. "If," he said, "they should refuse to live in a land under conditions deplorable and, like their fathers, go out and build homes in the wilderness, we would have left to us a land made up of two classes of people—a professional class of whites and a laboring class of blacks." The absurdity of such a condition, he declared, was apparent. In the opinion of Mr. Griggs there was no danger of the amalgamation of the whites and blacks. There must be perfect summission from the one, he said, and complete control by the other. This would result in the Negroes gradually becoming educated and their removal to other states where they could have greater privileges. We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quartier St., near Capitol CHURCH AND LODGE DIRECTORY Churches. First Baptist Church, Rev. S. R. Bullock, pastor—Services Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p.m. B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p.m.; Communion the first Sunday of each month; Choir rehearsal, Tuesday evening; Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening; Ladies' Aid, Thursday afternoon; Young People's meeting, Friday evening; General Missionary meeting the first Friday of each month. Simpson M. E. Church, Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor—Services Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday school, 2:30; Class, 4:00 and Epiphany League, 6:20 p.m.; Class meetings, Sunday, Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p.m.; Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.; Young People's prayer meeting Tuesday at 8:00; Church Aid No. 1 meets every Thursday; Church Aid No. 2 meets Fridays; The Lifters and Willing Worker 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. Chapelle, C. C.; E. R. Carter, K. of R. & S. Uniform Rank. Carlon Co. 'No. 1, and Mountain State Co. No. 20 meet the second and fourth Friday nights at the K. of P. Hall. Ed Jackson, Capt. Co. No. 1; William Jefferson, Recorder. M. 'A. Holmes, Capt. Co. No. 20. Order of Calanthe Phyllis Wheatley Court No. 1 meets the second and fourth Tuesday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall. Mrs. 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. Balley, W. C.; William Peters, W. R. of Deeds. A. F. & A. M Washington Lodge No. 6, A. P. F & A. M., meets the first and third Friday nights of each month at the K. F. Wright of the city, W. M. William Wright, Secy. G. F. O. of O. F Kanawah Light Lodge No. 1637 G. U. O. of O. F. meets at Franken- berger K. of P. Hall the first and third Mounday nights of each month. N. C. Walton, N. G.; H. B. Rice, P. S. Household of Ruth Household of Ruth No. 163 meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Frankenberger Hall. Allen Dr. Honney, M. N. G.; Mrs. Lizzie 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. 2:30. Routine business. 3:00. What authority have we, if any, for carrying the elements of communion to the members outside of the church? Revs. N. Barnett and 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. GREAT SARS! 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No other lens gives so perfect an image. EYE EXAMINATION FREE. Jeweler & Mfg. Optioian. Cor, Virginia-St. & Arcade. OPENING OF Excursion Season on the K. & M. Ry. Commencing Sunday, April 26th, and continuing on every Sunday duri- summer, excursion rates will be made in the, Kanawha & Michigan, Ry, to PT. PLEASANT, GALLIPOLIS, MIDDLEPORT. For full and complete particulars as to rates, time of trains, etc., see hand bills or call upon Agents. Continued from page one. to fall out over a matter that ought to be met in a spirit of breadth and amity, such as would grow out of a decent respect for honest differences of opinion, and lead to an effort to bring about a common ground for race advantage, rather than to accentuate discords that are bound to be harmful to all concerned. The white followers and managers of the Roosevelt-Taft combine and those of the Foraker-Fairbanks-Cannon "allies" are breaking bread together daily, comparing notes and discussing plans for offense and defense, without malice or rhetorical violence. The more sensible colored leaders of the opposing camps are doing the same, and the race will reap good from such a liberal cause in the long run, for it means that as soon as the underbrush is cleared away, we are going to get together on some working basis. 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. 1-2-16U It is not without the range of probability that this desirable concentration will, yet be brought about, for the day of crimination and recrimination is rapidly passing, and an "era of good feeling" is being made more manifest as the Chicago convention approaches. The editorial utterances of 90 per cent of the better grade of Negro papers have condemned the ill-tempered Philadelphia conference, and administration and anti-administration republicans regard the attempt to Bryanize the delegates as a most unfortunate political blunder. The democratic managers simply over-reached themselves in their eagerness to play upon the emotions and guillibility of the race, and got the worst of it. A healthful reaction has set in, and with a clearing atmosphere on the two or three disputed questions, we may reasonably hope for a satisfactory adjustment of all difficulties within the fewest of days. Not long ago we gave a long list of colored papers that showed themselves above the prejudice that had been manifested in some quarters, with reference to the administration and the candidacy of Secretary Taft. We do not receive all of the race papers, but enough come to us from the various sections to give a pretty accurate idea of the trend of sentiment as to men and measures. As an evidence that there is nothing in the assertions of the hot-headed agitators who declare that the Negro masses will "bolt" the republican ticket in the event of Mr. Taft's nomination, we here give a partial summary of the race journals that are either aggressively supporting the Secretary of War, or that have pledged themselves to stand by the nominee, of the Chicago convention, whoever he may: The New York Age, New York. The Advocate, Charleston, W. Va. Fair Play, Parkersburg, W. Va. The Star, Newport News, Va. Mosaic Guide, Little Rock, Ark. Plaindealer, Topeka, Kansas. Rising Sun, Kansas City, Mo. Conservator, Chicago, Ill. American Citizen, Atlanta, Ga. Journal, Cleveland, Ohio. The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Florida Sentinel, Pensacola. The Echo, Long Branch, N. J. Weekly Press, Mobile, Ala. Texas Freeman, Houston, Texas. Enterprise, Omaha, Nebr. Western Enterprise, Colorado Springs, Colo. Tribune, Savannah, Ga. Argus, Cincinnati, Ohio. There are others, but these standard race papers are sufficient to prove the case we have undertaken to make out. May 16 is the last day upon which delegates to the Chicago convention can be elected, and the ordertials of all delegates and alternates must be forwarded to the office of the Secretary of the National Committee at Washington before May 27. Within the next three weeks, therefore, some fast work must be done. The total number of delegates thus far elected is 546. Of these, 278 are claimed for Secretary Taft, 254 of the total being uncontested. Out of 61 uninstructed delegates, the Taft managers lay claim to at least 53. The summary of delegates allotted to the "allies" is given as follows: For Fairbanks, 30; Cannon, 46; Hughes, 42; LaFollette, 25; Knox, 64; total, 207. With each weekly statement the Taft total has been steadily increasing, and the managers see no reason for relinquishing their belief that the War Secretary will be nominated on the first ballot. If the tide toward Taft is maintained at the present rate, his success will be so safely assured within a fortnight that the Chicago convention will simply take on the form of a ratification meeting. "The contest in Kentucky this week which will not lack for interest. Both races are in the swim up to their necks, and the bout between the friends of the Secretary Taft and Vice-President Fairbanks will be spirited in the extreme—yet, there will be no bitterness when the result becomes known, as the vanquished will cheerfully abide by the arbitration of the primaries. It is pretty generally understood that a colored man will be chosen as one of the delegates at large, and the field from which he is to be selected is unusually rich in material, this year. Among the candidates avowed and receptive, are Rev. J. E. Wood, editor of the Torchlight, Danville; R. T. Berry, editor of the Kentucky Reporter, Owensboro; N. A. Magowan, editor of the Reporter, Mt. Sterling; W. D. Johnson, editor of the Standard, Lettington, Dr. E. W. Lane, Maysville; W. J. Gaines, Grand Master of the U. B. of F. Covington; W. H. Steward, editor of the American Baptist, Louisville; and perkins, Dr. E. E. Underwood, of Frankfort, Alexander Morris, one of Kentucky's oldest and most influential citizens, is an ardent Taft follower, as are others, Messrs. Galanes, Johnson and Brown. The Fairbanks forces are being ably led by Miss Julia Sohmers Young, editor of the Kentucky Standard, Louisville, and by Messrs. Berry and Wood. The A. M. E. and A. M. E. Zion churches are getting ready for the general conferences of their connections, both of them to begin on Monday, May 6. The A. M. E.'s meet at Norfolk, and the Zionites go to Philadelphia. The former will probably elect four Bishops for the home work and one for Africa, while the latter has practically decided to elect three, to fill the vacancies caused by death during the quadrennium, with s possibility of sending one man to Africa. The conferences will be in session about three weeks, and mady reforms in church administration will be undertaken. It is more than likely that the Norfolk General Conference of that A. M. E. church will create the office of Supervising Architect. The necessity for such an officer is generally agreed upon throughout the connection by bishops, general officers, pastors and laymen almost without exception, and especially by those who have studied the Christian art through ancient, medieval and modern history. They realize that a building of worship should not only be substantial in construction and well-arranged for the convenience of large assemblies, but it should be of a churchly design in and out, so that when one approaches or enters it, they will know at a glance that it is a temple fitted and ordained for the worship of God. Thousands of dollars are unnecessarily spent yearly in the rural districts and smaller towns, and many of our cities and thriving communities have unsightly and poorly-arranged churches. Thousands are also spent yearly with white architects and buildings which are lost to our race. When a white architect or builder designs or erects a church edifice for a Negro congregation, it is very seldom that Negro workmen receive anything from the Negroes of this country, and especially the A. M. E. Church, have reached a point where they must and will support, uphold and appreciate talent and ability among themselves. A good example of this was when Dr. C. W. Mossell, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. Church, Norfolk, Va., employed J. A. Lankford and Brother, one of Methodism's most progressive forces, to design and supervise the building of the new parsonage and the overhauling and decorating of the church where the general conference is to be held in May. It has been said by Bishop Gaines and many of his fellow-churchmen who have visited the new parsonage and noticed other work, that this parsonage is of purely classical design and the best and most beautiful structure of its kind, owned by the connection. Mr. Lankford designed and supervised the work and worked all Negro mechanics and workmen and labor on this job, and it is said that his firm has built more halls and public buildings than any similar concern in the country. Of the more than 185,844 people in the employ of Uncle Sam, exclusive of postmasters, and their clarks and mechants, 8,352 are Negroes. The executive committee of the National Medical Association is getting things in shape to make the next meeting, the best that has yet been held. One of the most prominent features of the New York session in August will be the report of the committee on education and the adoption of plans looking to the improvement of Negro medical schools. The committee appointed to report on this work is composed of Dr. H. F. Gamble, of Charleston, W. Va. who is chairman of the executive board; Dr. John E. Hunter, of Lexington, Ky.; and Dr. J. Q. McDougall, of Philadelphia. The success and magnitude of the Medical Association is due in large measure to Dr John A. Kenney, of Tuskegee Institute, the energetic secretary, as M. Curtis, George C. HallSU, Yv assisted by Drs. W. H. Wright, the president; Drs. H. F. Gamble, Charles Roberts, A. Wilberforce Williams, A. M. Curtis, George C. Hall, H. S. McCard, Amanda V. Gray and others. Dr. P. A. Johnson, of New York, chairman of the local committee on next meeting, is very prominently mentioned in connection with the next presidency. FAYETTEVILLE. Rev. C. W. Harris closed one of the most successful revivals ever held in this place; with 22 candidates for baptism and 5 members reclaimed. The candidates will be baptized the second Sunday in June. Rev. J. H. Anderson has returned from Baltimore, where he has been attending conference. Rev. J. E. Dotson delivered an excellent sermon Sunday night. A beautiful Easter sermon was delivered by Rev. J. H. Anderson, Sunday morning. Mrs. J. B. Washington made a flying trip to Montgomery, Friday. Mrs. A. K. Calloway and Miss A. M. Rotan were visiting friends in Hinton, Sunday. W. ... Bailey was in Thurmond, Sunday. Lawyers Sweeney and Biggs were out of town of political business last week. B. H. Turner made a flying trip to Kaywood, Sunday. Mrs. A. M. Rotan was the guest of her parents, Friday. Miss Pearl Robin is the guest of her parents this week. Mesdames Ballard and Anderson Rotan went to Institute last week. Court is in session this week, and many out of town people are seen on our streets. Homer Washington and Reuben Quarles were in Charleston last week. Mrs. J. W. White visited the Woman's Improvement League at Hill Top last week. Mrs. B. F. Turner is on the sick list this week. An entertainment will be given here by the Sunday school, April 27th. Mrs. Emma Watson is able to be out again after a severe illness. Mrs. Lenora Stevens, of Bidwell O., is visiting relatives in the city. The friends of S. D. Cowsher will be glad to learn that he is convalescing from a severe attack of acute rheumatism. A woman's missionary mass meeting will be held at St. Paul A. M. E. church Sunday at 3:30 in the afternoon. A special invitation is extended by the pastor and his congregation to all ladies to be present and participate in the program. George Bailey is confined to his room in Roosevelt alley with consumption. Rev. W. E. Walkor, or the A. M. E. church announces a special sermon for Sunday morning. He will speak upon the visible appearance of Christ after the resurrection. Among the visitors of distinction to the city last week was Rev. J. V. Whittico, the only colored Presbyterian preacher in the state. Rev. Whittico has built two churches for his connection, one at Kimball, the other at Keystone. The former, which was built at the cost of $5,000 was burned last winter, but will be rebuilt this summer. Rev. Whittico was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood during his stay here. The Ladies Aid Society of St. Paul A. M. E. church will be entertained at the parsonage tonight by Mrs. Daisy Nelson. Miss Ada Ellis and Mr. Gibson Browder were married at the M. E. parsonage, Saturday in the foreroom, by Rev. J. W. Waters. They left on the noon, train for Chillicothe, O., to spend their honeymoon. Rev. J. W. Waters will preach the Founders' Day sermon at Institute Sunday, May 3rd. The trustees have arranged to run an excursion, making two trips, for 35 cents the round trip. The Easter services at St. Paul A. M. E. church were well attended and very interesting. There was collected for home and foreign missions during the day $20.00. Mrs. Amanda Taylor, of Court street, in response to a telegram, left Wednesday for Helpe, O., to be in attendance upon her daughter, Miss Hattie, who is reported very ill. W. J. Harper, of Martinsville, Va., is in the city on business. Mrs. Henry Smith, of Lewis street is recovering from a severe illness. On Sunday the usual Easter services were held at Simpson M. E. church. At 11:00 a. m. the pastor preached an able sermon on the Resurrection, his subject being the Empty Grave, the text: He is Risen; He is Not Here. The Sunday school had its exercises in the afternoon. Walter-Harris is preparing special music for the Sunday school convention which meets at the Baptist church next week. Junius Mason is in receipt of a telegram from Goshen, Va., announcing the serious lines of his brother. The young people of the M. E. church rendered an interesting program for the Lifter's club, Monday evening. Mrs. Alice Wanzer is the president of this active organization. The funeral of John Thompson was conducted by Rev J. W. Waters at the M. E. church, Saturday. Mrs. Angeline Fuqua is rapidly recovering from an illness of several months duration. The Ladies Aid society of the A. M. E. church gave an egg rolling, Monday night, at the church. The young folks enjoyed themselves immensely. Mrs. Isaac Jones and Mrs. James Nelson, of Hinton, were guests of Mrs. Harvey Mickens, last week. Buy a Merry Widow puff from Mrs. Brown, 500 Capitol store. Miss Bessie Jackson, of Kaunwha City, spent Easter Sunday here with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. The Willing Workers of Simpson M E. church met with Mrs. Harvey. Mickens this week. Mrs. Julia Jones returned to her home at Paducah, Ky., Saturday. Mrs. Jones was called to the city by the death of her nephew, S. W. Searks. Mrs. Adeline Triplett, of Red Sulphur, who has been In service here for some months, died at the Charleston General hospital yesterday morning. Mrs. Malinda Ford has returned to her home at Ashland, Ky., after Mrs. F. H. Huskins has returned to the city from Carbon, where she has been teaching this winter, spending several weeks with her mother, Mrs. Amanda Campbell. Mrs. Anna Wells-Watson left Sunday for her home in Pompry. Miss Bessie Dawson has returned to the city, after spending the winter with her sister in McKeesport, Pa. Mrs. Frances Mays is HI at her home, on Railroad avenue. Norman Cooper died, Monday evening, at the home of his mother, after an illness of several months with consumption. The funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at Simpson M. E. church by Rev. J. W. Waters. Miss Junian Chancellor is HI at the home of Mrs. Isaiah Campbell, on Lewis street. Felix Adams has been confined to his home the past three weeks with a sprained ankle. It continued to grow worse and his physician found it necessary to perform an operation, which was done at his home, Tuesday week. Wm. Crutchfield, who was badly injured at the Kelley Axe factory, was able to leave the hospital last week. Now at the very beginning of the Spring Season, we give you an opportunity to save about 50 cents on the dollar on Women's Newest Spring Suits, Princess Dresses. Skirts, Jackets, Waists, and Millinery. These new Spring Goods were secured by us at exceptional price concessions from New York manufacturers in great need of ready cash and we saved over one-half and we will share our lucky purchases with our customers. Samples from numerous Suit, Skirt manufacturers. Dry Goods from cancelled orders, on account of hard times East and West, will go on sale. News of the death of Mrs. Humbles came as a shock to her friends. Mrs. Humbles suffered only a few days with Indigestion. She was the wife of Edward Humbles and leaves a family of five small children. Mrs. Humbles was a pious Christian woman and a devoted wife and mother. Funeral service was conducted, Sunday afternoon, at the First Baptist church. Under and by virtue of the authority of a deed of trust made by Julius Nigman and Lebie Nierman his wife to the undersigned trustee, dated February 8, 1902, and recorded in the office of Clerk of the Council, Kannahwa county, West Virginia, in trustee number 19%, page 70, to secure to Valley Mutual Building and Loan Association No. 2, the payment of an advancement or loan of $1690, defaults of more than three months in the payment of dues, premiums and interest thereon, having been made by the trustee and being thereto requested by said association, I shall on WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1908, beginning at 10 o'clock a.m., at the east front door of the Court House court house. Court street in the city of Charleston will sell the property conveyed by and described in said deed of trust, suf- client to pay the amount of the sale therein secured, and all premium interest, fines, taxes, assessments and insurance due from said Julius Nierman to said association as provided in the deed of trust, at the time of sale, less the amount of one paid by him with average interest thereon, at the rate provided by the bounty of said association. The sash shall be to the largest bidder for one-half month before the next months, deferred payment to bear interest from date of sale. The said property consists of a lot of land with improvements, fruiting., about 88 feet on the west side of said Court street, at the corner of North Rand street, and extending back with North Rand street toward Young street, a distance of about 126 feet, known as the Jod F. Nierman open, conveyed to said Julius Nierman by the latter, special commissioner, by said dated February 8, 1902, recorded in said County Court Clerk's office in book book 85, page 354. New Orleans, April 22.—Returns from yesterday's state election show that Jared Y. Sanders, democratic candidate for governor and all other candidates on the democratic ticket were elected by large majorities. The man who never felt unhappy's touch must be a mighty many "cuss." Wall Paper redress your house throughout. In nearly every house there are some rooms that welcome some that do not. We can help you to lend light and charm to the least attractive room of your house. THE WOMAN who appreciates the beautiful and the artistic will thoroughly enjoy seeing our display of the new shades, design and color combinations in wall papers this spring. Never before have we had so great a variety or one of such beauty. We invite a call and inspection. 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Jenetrey Chain Machine men and coal cutters using other machines. The National Employment Agency, Inc., new Coyle & Richardson Bldg., fourth floor. Commanders, and Members of Subordinate Lodges, Greeting: I have just received a telegram announcing the death of Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Starks, whose death occurred at his home at Charleston, West Virginia, April 3rd, of general peritonitis, being sick one day. In consideration of the high position which he held in the order and because of the great personality and because of his high standing as a man, because of his sterling qualities and great ability as a race leader and Christian gentleman and a member of this order who has done so much for the upbuffing of the order of Knights of Pythias: one in whom we had the most perfect confidence and whom we esteemed so highly and loved so well, it is now ordered that all Pythian castles be draped on the outside with appropriate mourning bunting to remain draped, for six months (meaning the front of castle hall). All lodges will drape their charters in crepe to remain draped for six months and all Knights of Pythias will wear mourning for thirty days. It is further ordered that all lodges in this jurisdiction will have memorial exercises on the fourth Monday night, such as singing, praying, and eulogies of the departed one. Given under my hand and seal of the Grand Lodge of Indian Territory, this the sixth day of April, A. D. 1908. St. Louis, April 3rd, 1908. To the Chancellor Commanders, Officers and Members of All Subordinate Lodges, Jurisdiction 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 3rd. 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 in this, their hour of trial, to them. Therefore, in accordance with our Pythian custom in honoring our dead, all lodges are hereby ordered to drape their respective castle halls in mourning for the loss of our leader, and it is further ordered that the same remain draped for the period of thirty days from date, and that each lodge spread upon their records appropriate resolutions of sympathy, and that copies of same be forwarded to the office of the Grand Chancellor. By order of A. W. LLOYD, Grand Chancellor. Upon the receipt of the sad message of the death of Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks, the Grand Chancellor assembled together as many of the Grand Lodge officers as was available to draft a set of resolutions of respect to the memory of our deceased fellow-worker. The committee on resolutions submitted the following, which was adopted: Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty God, whose will is law, to remove from our midst Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks, and Whereas, We fell that the will of the Master must be done at all times and that our loss is heaven's gain. Our circle has been rent asunder for what reason we know not why, but we bow to the will of the most high God in all things. In his death we as a body have incurred the loss of a zealous, conscientious co-laborer, one whose only aim looked cheerfully to the steady and permanent advancement of the organization of which he was the supreme head, with no thought of private or personal interest, and Whereas, His social intercourse with every member of the order was marked by a never tiring sympathy, coupled with an active effort to lend assistance and comfort in a manner often times far beyond his means. One whose death we now sadly deplore and whose memory shall always be cherished among us; therefore, be it Resolved. That the Knights of Pythias of Pennsylvania tender their heartfelt sympathy as a token of esteem and respect to his bereaved family in this their sad hour of distress, and invoke the Supreme Ruler of the universe to sustain and comfort them in their sad, sad affliction; be it further Resolved. That every lodge in the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania drape their charter and altar in mourning for the period of 60 days in respect to the memory of our Supreme Chancellor and each member shall wear or display the mourning side of his badge for the same period. That a page in the record of the Grand Lodge and Subordinate Lodge be set aside and be inscribed with this token of our respect and esteem and a copy be forwarded to the family of the deceased. Companies Nos. 8 and 27, Cincinnati, Ohio. Death again visited our Pythian ranks on April 3rd and took from us our dearly beloved Supreme Chancellor, Sir Samuel W. Starks, of Charleston, W. Va. Sir Samuel W. Starks was elected Supreme Chancellor at Jacksonville, Fla., in the year of 1899, and was a faithful, ardent worker until the time of his death. His voice will forever be stilled in our Supreme Lodge, and his seat will be vacant in our Grand Lodges, but he has gone to join the lodge above, where God is Chief. Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to remove from our ranks our beloved brother and friend, Sir Samuel W. Starks, we bow in humble submission to his divine power; therefore, be it Resolved. That in the death of our beloved brother, we, the officers and members of Cop. Nos. 2 and 27, and of Polar Star No. 27 sustained a great loss, for he was a just, true, and kind brother, and to know him was to love him; be it Resolved. That we bow in humble submission to him who doeth all things well, and while we deplore the departure of one whose life has been a blessing to the order, yet we believe that he is basking in the sunshine of God's eternal glory, and awaits with other sainted Pythlons to welcome us into the supreme lodge of heaven. And Brother Starks, thou art crowned at last. Be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions eb sent to the bereaved family, and copies sent to the press, SERGT. J. S. LAMB. SERGT H. S. JACOBS. LIEUT. E. E. SCHELL. CAPT. MOSE LEWIS. CAPT. S. T. SNEED, Chr. Semper Fidellis Lodge. No. 34. St. Louis, Mo. April 13th, 1908. Whereas, The grim reaper has again entered our ranks and taken from us one of the foremost leaders of our order, in the person of Samuel W. Starks, Supreme Chancellor, and Whereas, The Supreme, Grand, and Subordinate branches of the Pythian order have lost a leader renowned for his integrity and ability; therefore, be it Resolved, That the officers' and members of Semper Fidelis Lodge, No. 34, bow their heads in humble submission to the will of the Almighty, who doeth all things the best, and bemoan with the other lodges of the Supreme jurisdiction, the loss of one whose demise is a sad blow to the institution over which he so long presided, and which he served so well; a loss which we believe is likewise keenly felt by the citizens of the community in which he lived; be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of our lodge, and a copy there-of be forwarded to Hon. A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor of the state of Missouri. Respectfully submitted by JAMES H. HARRISON, M of F. Semper Fidelis Lodge No. 34. TITUS OSWALD, C C. O. J. BIGGS, K. R. & S. Eagle Lodge, No. 22, Neelyville, Mo. Whereas, The Supreme Ruler of the universe has called from labor to reward on the third of April, our Supreme Chancellor, Samuel W. Starks, be it Resolved, That his death is a sad loss to the Supreme jurisdiction of the K. of P.'s, and also to the state and nation of which he was an honored and most valuable citizen. Resolved. That we extend to his became family our tenderest sympathis. Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of this lodge and that a copy be forwarded to the Hon. A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor. Humbly submitted by your committee SAMUEL BORTI, C. C. SAMUEL HAYNES, K. of R. S. District Conference, A.M. E. Church, Buckhannon, W. Va. Whereas, The conditions of our people in the United tates calls for strong and efficient leaders and men of stalwart character and undaunted courage, and Whereas, We have found in the Hon. S. W. Starks a man of invincible courage, one who has worked for the uplift of the race in general and has labored with untiring zeal for the race in this state in particular; therefore, be it Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to the will of Almighty God in the untimely taking away of our friend and brother, Sir S. W. Starks, who died on the 3rd day of April, 1908. Resolved, That we sympathize with and condole the widow of sal Sir Starks in her sorg and irreparable loss and also the race in one of its fallen leaders. Resolved. That a copy of the resolutions be sent to Mrs. S. W. Stark and a copy sent to the Advocate for publication. 222 Capitol Street REV. S. P. WEST, D. D., P. E., REV. W. E. WALKER, REV. G. T. SMITH, REV. T. E. O'BRIENT, Clinton Lodge, No. 53, Clinton, Mo. Whereas, it has pleased the Supreme' Ruler of the universe to remove from earth our Supreme Chancellor of the K. of P.'s, Samuel W. Starks; be it Resolved, That with subdued spirits and profoundest sorrow we the memoirs of Clinton Lodge, K. of P., No. 53, behold the shattered, broken column upon which our exemplary fabric has rested so securely. Resolved, That we share, with heartfelt sympathy the borgement of his loved ones. "None knew him but to love him; None spake but to praise." A. W. FREEMAN, C. C. W. E. ELLISTON, K. of R. & S. San Lotta Court, No. 37, Huntington, W. Va. Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst our most potent factor, our most exemplary counsellor, our greatest leader, brother and friend' and our brightest jewel, we bow our heads and say, "Not our will, but thine, oh, God, be done. We find words inadequate to express the grief we feel over the loss of our beloved one. Resolved, That we extend to the sorrowful, grief-striken family our heartfelt sympathy in this their darkest hour, may God comfort them for it has been said, "Blessed are tehy that mourn, for they shall be comforted. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions go on the records of our Court, that one be sent to the bereaved family and the press. GERTRUDE B. BUTLER, W. C., HENRY McQUEEN, R. of A., EDWARD JOHNSON, R. of D., Committee. Dauon Lodge, No. 10, K. of P., Greensboro, N. C. Whereas, It has please I Almighty God in his wisdom to remove from this world our brother knight and chief executive, S. W. Starks; be it, therefore. Resolved. That we bow to His will, recognizing in His dealing with us His wisdom, and trusting that the soul of our brother had found that rest and peace which passeth understanding. Resolved. That we should remember that for us too "the night cometh when no man can work." Resolved. That brother Starks was a loyal and good citizen of this country, having the right spirit and endeavoring to teach purity of life by precept and example to his race and all others. Resolved. That we extend to his beloved wife our sincere sympathy in her sad, bereavement. Resolved. That we, as true knights, know no better and substantial words than S. W. Starks, precept and example, which will ever exist most pleasantly in our memories. Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family and a copy be sent with a request to publish to each of the following papers: The Richmond Planet, The Advocate, The New York Age.; Mrs. S. W. Starks; Miss Fannie M. Toomer, 1046 Astor street, Greensboro, N. SIR W. E. PERVIS, Chrn. SIR W. F. PEEPLES. SIR WILLIAM KEEBLE. SIR W. H. HYATT. SIR T. W. STROUD. the committee on resolutions of violence, do herein join our selves with the great multitude who mourn the loss of one we loved in the persons of S. W. Starks, the Grand Chief of West Virginia, and the To be rendered by the augmented choir of 16th St. Baptist Church, in First Baptist Church, Charleston, W. Va. Under the direction of Selected Soloists and Chorus of 30 Voices ADMISSION: Adults, 25 Cents; Children, 15 Cents Tickets for Sale at GEM PHARMACY. He reveals the past, present and future by the lines of your hand and by the power of Clairvoyancy. Satisfaction Guaranteed, Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Madam LeRoy, in attendance. Supreme Chancellor of the world. We recognize in the death of S. W. Starks our loss is great, one that Pythians feel all over the world. We feel sorry from the depths of our hearts because of his death, yet it is God's "will to take him from us, and we can only say, "Thy will be done." He was our mover and leader across many streams that seemed impossible and left us near the land of promise. Resolved, That we, the members of Nat Turner Lodge, No. 44, do tender to the beloved wife and family of the deceased our deepest sympathy and their sad loss. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. At a meeting of the stockholders of the American Economic Association, a corporation under the laws of the State of West Virginia, held on the 14th of April, 1908, at its principal office in the city of Charleston, West Virginia. A majority of the capital stock being represented and voting in favor of the following resolution: Bradford Building Resolved, That the American Economic Association, a corporation duly created, organized and existing under the laws of the State of West Virginia, do discontinue the business of said corporation. That after the payment of all debts and liabilities of said corporation, the property and assets remaining thereafter be distributed between the stockholders of the same in proportion to their holdings in said association. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the American Economic Association on the 14th day of April, 1908. R. Q. HILL. President of American Economic Association. 4-23-4t Chicago, April 18. Headquarters for the promotion of the candidacy of Secretary of War Taft for the presidential nomination were engaged at the Great Northern hotel here yesterday. Arthur I. Vorys, of Colnmus, Mr. Taft's campaign manager, will come to Chicago on Monday to take charge of the bureau.