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Promoters of Philadelphia Convention Now Look Upon a Shattered Idol—No Democrat Can Be, Elected Under Honest. Enforcement of Federal Constitution—The Washington Star's Sane Comment—Secretary Taft's Nomination Assured—Contest for Delegates in District of Columbia Simplified—The Fate of the Brownville Soldiers—Shall the President or Forster Fix Basis of Reinstatement?—Dr. Curtis at Taukegee—Bishop Derrick Talks—No Politics in the Methodist General Conferences—Dr. Chambers for Bishop—Masterly Performance of Coleridge-Taylor's "Hiawatha." THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING RESULTS TRY IT. VOLUME VII. NO. 31 AT THE NATION Bryan Upholds the Dist tions of the RENDERS SUPPORT OF Promoters of Philadelphia Convention —No Democrat Can Be Elected ment of Federal Constitution—The —Secretary Taft's Nomination Ass trict of Columbia Simplified—The L Shall the President or Foreaker Ff Gurtis at Tukegee—Bishop Derrick dist General Conferences—DF. Char formance of Coleridge-Taylor's "H (By the National Negro Press Bur- rens.) Washington, D. C., April 29.—William Jennings Bryan, the probable democratic nominee for president, has opened his month on the Negro suffrage question, and has "put his foot into it." The democratic propensity for blundering at the right time is again made manifest in the narrow graved utterance of "The Peerless" a few days ago in New York, in which he undertakes to "square himself" in the south, where he has been losing castle, by justifying the state, constitutions that disfrancise the Negro. Notwithstanding the vociferous demonstration of the handful of subsidized colored men who met a few days at Philadelphia and declared they would vote for him in preference to Secretary Taft, the peerless bidder for democratic support, unbosses himself in this wise when interrogated in New York as to the suffrage: "The white man in the south," says Mr. Bryan, "has disfranchised the Negro in self-protection, and there is not a republican in the north who would not have done the same thing under the same circumstances. Those republicans in the north who dispute this or say that they are different from the south either are not frank with themselves or are assuming what is not true. The white men in the south will not allow a few men to use the south Black white to further their own financial and political interests. And that is what is being done." Thus Mr. Bryan at one fell stroke destroys every "man of straw" set up in his behalf by his Negro admirers who gathered at Philadelphia to offer his camp as a refuge for the disgruntled ones of our race. Out of his own mouth he has enunciated a doctrine which makes it impossible for any Negro, however dissatisfied with the probable nominee of the republicans, to rally to the standard of the democracy. The Washington Star, which is always sound on questions of moment touching the Negro, in answer to Mr. Bryan's plaint about the evil of allowing "a few white men to use the solid black vote to further their own financial and political interests," says editorially: "But how, about allowing a few white men in the south 'to use the solid black' population of voting age 'to further their own financial and political interests' by making it a basis, contrary to the constitution, of power in national affairs? And how about using that unconstitutional power to help elect Mr. Bryan president of the United States? What sort of a guardian of the constitution would that man be who was in office as the result of a violation of that instrument. In other words, if men are unfit to vote in local matters, should they be made the unwilling basis for the control of national matters? "Mr. Bryan's attitude on this question is that of his supporters, and his arguments that, with which they have made the country familiar. He does not discuss it from a constitutional standpoint. (Slc.) He cannot do so with good results to his personal interests. On that score the case is against him. His friends conceive as much. It was only last week that Mr. Cockran, of New York, in a speech in the house, reminded his party associates that in dealing with this question they had 'lynched the constitution.' The Star in this and other editorials makes it plain to Mr. Bryan that he is not dealing candidly with the Negro suffrage problem in the south, and that he employs the tactics of the "artful dodger" when he seeks to shuffle out of the subject into a discussion of the evils of carpet-bag rule, which is no longer an issue, or when he fails to see in the votes of the illiterate whites as a great danger as in the votes of illiterate Negroes. He hegs the question miserably when he concludes his argument with the statement that "the white men of the south are determined that the Negro shall be disfriended everywhere it is necessary to prevent the recurrence of the horrors of carpet-bag rule." The God's --- truth of the whole matter is that the white men of the south have determined that the Negro shall be disfranchised everywhere their vote is potent, regardless of their intelligent wealth or political sagacity, for they are irrevocably opposed to the participation of the black man in the affairs of government. And on this point, Mr. Bryan's New York talk shows that he is in entire sympathy with his brethren of the south, upon whose support he must depend for the small chance he may have to be elected president of the United States. Now that Mr. Bryan has completely eliminated himself from consideration as far as the Negro vote is concerned, it makes no difference who the republicans may nominate at Chicago. To use the foreble vernacular of a distinguished colored man from Boston, "a yellow dog on the republican ticket will be able to get more Negro votes than Mr. Bryan." The bulletin given out this week by the Taft managers shows a substantial gain, and Mr. Hitchcock is more confident than ever that the war secretary will be nominated on the first ballot. The score last Saturday stood an even 300, out of a total of 694 delegates elected; 272 of the votes claimed for Taft are uncontested, and of the 83 uninstructed, he can count on a large majority. The result in Kentucky tells every far Taftward, and the delegates accredited to Fairbanks really acknowledge Taft as second choice. Some time must elapse before the result is definitely known. The colored people in the various states are rapidly changing their opinion of Secretary Taft, in the light of information that is now coming to them touching his true character and his liberal attitude toward the Negro and the dark-skinned races of the world. On his return from Panama he is to make some speeches in the south, and many Negroes who have never come into contact with him will have an opportunity to study the man at close range. That he will be made the standard-bearer at Chicago is now a foregone conclusion, and that he will be elected, with the Negroes loyalty supporting him, goes without the saying. `The Negro voters`, of course, desire and will very properly insist upon honorable consideration in matters pertaining to the campaign, but as the management will be in competent and broad-minded men, there will be no trouble in adjusting the various party elements into their most helpful relation to the contest of the year. --- The republican convention of the Second congressional district of Georgia last Saturday elected H. F. Brimberry, (white), of Albany, and D. J. Davis, (colored), of Dawson, as delegates to the Chicago convention. Colored republicans in the Seventh congressional district of Louisiana met at Calaisen, and after electing delegates without instructions, gave a hearty endorsement to the Roosevelt administration. The dispatches say the convention was made up principally of Negroes. In the Seventh congressional district of Kings county, New York, (Brooklyn), Fred R. Moore, editor of the New York Age, has been elected alternate delegate by a unanimous vote. In the south, Negroes and whites are being elected rapidly, and a number of contests are indicated. In order that each contest may be settled strictly on its merits, and a full hearing given all concerned, Chairman Harry S. New, of the national committee, has issued notice that the members of the committee should prepare to answer a call to Chicago any time after the first of June. An event of more or less political significance was the withdrawal of Gen. Andrew S. Burt and John W. Patterson from the contest for delegates from the District of Columbia. They were said to be for Foraker, but as it appeared that the ticket headed by Henry B. Flather and R. R. Horner was likewise for Foraker, harmonious results could best be attained by the withdrawal of one of the Continued on page three. THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, APRIL 30, 1908 Are Taft's Chances, as Reported from Washington Big Secretary Seems to Have Things All His Way and Is Rapidly Increasing His Lead in the Race for the Presidency. --- Washington, D. C., April 26.—The weekly statements of the publicity agents of the Taft and anti-Taft headquarters issued last night, as usual, did not agree as to results. Next Saturday they will have another chance at each other, for during the coming week 10 state conventions are scheduled—those of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Arkansas, Maine, Colorado, Vermont, Maryland, Mississippi and South Carolina. One of the Alabama state conventions also will be held, two having been announced. The Alaska convention and the primaries in the District of Columbia are among the political events of the coming week, and district conventions to the number of nearly two score. The Taft statement tonight is as follows: "Although 48 delegates to the Chicago convention were elected since last Saturday, only four of these were instructed against Secretary Taft, being the Hughes delegates from the 27th and 31st districts. Of the remaining 44, 18 were instructed for Secretary Taft, 4 more are contested, and more than half of the 22 who are uninstructed have declared their preference for the war secretary. "The total number of delegates now elected is 594. Of this number an even 300 are claimed for Secretary Taft, without taking into consideration any of the 88 uninstructed delegates, of whom a majority are his supporters. Two hundred and seventy-two delegates are Mr. Taft's without a contest, and including the contested delegations in Tennessee and Oklahoma, where the contests were among Mr. Taft's adherents." "The delegates pledged to Taft this week are from the Fourth and Twelfth Massachusetts districts, the First and Second West Virginia, Twelfth Michigan, Eighth Alabama, Fourth and Eighth 'North Carolina, and Eighth Tennessee. The contests are in Arizona and the Third Florida. The uninstructed delegates are from the Twenty-first and Twenty-sixth New York Nevada's six delegates at large, the First and Second New Hampshire and the First and Thirteenth Massachusetts." Says Also There's No Excuse for "Dark Horse" for Governor. Senator N. B. Scott returned to Wheeling from Washington, Saturday, and expressed himself as satisfied that Secretary Taft would win out and that he will be endorsed by the state convention here Wednesday. On the governorship, Senator Scott denied that he has been holding conferences in regard to a third "dark horse" candidate and believes it will be a fight to a finish between the present candidates. "There has been no conference between Senator Elkins, Governor Dawson and me regarding a third candidate," the senator said. "I haven't seen or heard from Governor Dawson in three months. I think it is down to the point where the two present candidates will have to fight it out between them." NAME Of Crane Prominently Mentioned For Taft's Running Mate Recent Conference With Taft and Hitchcock Looked Upon by Some as Being Significant of His, Selection for Second Place. Washington, D. C., April 26. Although Senator W. Murray Crane, of Massachusetts, has said to some of his closest political friends on more than one occasion that the vice presidency held forth no allurements to him, his name is being conjured with in connection with the second place on the republican national ticket by some of the prominent supporters of Secretary Taft. Some of the wide-awake politicians, who read of the call made upon the senator several days ago by Charles P. Taft, of Chinchaff, and Frank H. Hitchcock, who is in charge of the Taft head-quarter in this city, suggested at the time that the conference, which followed, might be the beginning of a movement to give Grace a place on the ticket with the war secretary. Today their seem to be a well-defined impression in certain political circles that that was a pretty good guess, and without doubt a great deal will be heard about the senator and the vice presidency during the next week or two. Although the estimate of the Taft strength made by Hitchcock last night included 56 of the 82 New England delegates, it was stated with a significant show of confidence at the Taft headquarters the evening that by the time the convention met New England would be practically solid in its support of the Ohio candidate. The assurance with which this prediction was made—perhaps prediction is too strong a word—suggests to the minds of the politicians that the Taft people are giving earnest consideration to the advisability of boosting Senator Orange for the vice presidential nomination. If this assumption is justified the maneuver is doubtless designed to prevent the uninstructed delegates from New England, and most of them are or will be uninstructed, from being captured by Governor Hughes, Vice President Fairbanks, or any other so-called allied candidate, for it is natural to suppose that there would be a quid pro quo if the Taft people supported a New Englander as running mate for the secretary. NEGRO PLEADS OWN CASE AND IS FREED He Had Been Accused of Burglarizing Home of a Lone Woman. Fort Worth, Tex., April 25.—Fighting his own case before a jury in the Seventeenth district court, Ben Spender, a Negro, charged with burglarizing the home, of Mrs. Carrie Rogers, of Arlington, on the night of February 27, was declared not guilty and given his freedom. County Attorney Roy, after reading the indictment to the jury, turned to Spencer and asked him if he was represented by counsel. "Ise my own lawyer," replied the Negro, and a good lawyer he proved to be. Interrogating each witness closely and at the conclusion of the examination of the witnesses, making a good plea to the jury. His acquittal was due largely to the testimony of witnesses regarding his good character and sturdy habits. "NEGRO HOMES" IN THE CEN- TURY MAGAZINE AN illustrated article on "Negro Homes," by Dr. Booker T. Washington, will appear in the May number of the Century Magazine, of which Mr. Richard Watson Glider, the famous literary authority of New York, is editor. The article is finely illustrated with portraits of some of the best types of Negro residenced in different parts of the country. The purpose of the article is to show to the American public, which usually judges the people of our race by the worst types, the progress that some of the best of our people are making in all parts of the country. Some of the evidences of progress which Dr. Washington has gathered in this article will surprise many of our own people who are unacquainted with what individual Afro-Americans have accomplished and are too often disposed to accept the popular estimate of our progress and abilities as a race. It is safe to say that no one will read this article without having a higher respect for every colored man, woman and child in this country. Against the argument that Negroes as a race are incapable of progress every individual example of success is conclusive. As showing what the people are capable of these illustrations of Negro progress which Dr. Washington has gathered together are an inspiration. JOHNSON AND HIS MANAGER WILL MAKE DESPERATE EFFORT Chicago, April 25—Jack Johnson, aspirant for the world's heavyweight championship title, and Tommy Burns, holder of the title, will engage in a wordy scrap on the other side of the big herring pond before the end of the week and the accounts of it hot from the griddle, will make fine reading. Jack and his manager, Sam iFtzpatrick, are now en route for the fracas all cooked and primed as to how they will deliver the first blow. They, according to reports, are determined to inveigle Tommy into a match and to get a fair slice of the money. They will hit the other side of the Atlantic with it, is said, a bank roll amounting to $2,500 which they are prepared to wager that Jack can kick Tommy in 20 rounds, but they will not permit the money to leave their mitts unless Burns agrees to their monetary terms. There is no doubt they will cause quite a stir and make the Londoners sit up and notice, but, according id a letter just received from Tommy, they will not force the champion to accept their terms. In Lodge's Hand Will Direct the Chicago Convention Beveridge Thought He Had a Cinch on the Place, But the President Put a Damper on His Aspirations by Favoring the Massachusetts Senator. New York, April 24.—A Washington dispatch to the Times is as follows: It developed today that the republican leaders have tentatively decided to elect Senator Lodge for permanent chairman of the Chicago convention, with Senator Dolliver as temporary chairman. The selection is made for the reason that Senator Dolliver is a stump speaker, of unusual attainment, and would make an excellent presentation of the issues. Senator Lodge is one of the most accomplished parliamentarians in the upper house of congress. He has a good speaking voice and a thorough knowledge of organization. Senator Beveridge is regarded as practically out of the running for the temporary chairmanship, to which he is said to aspire. The senator is said to have laid his aspirations before the president, recalling to the president's mind the fact that he had been promised the place this year as reward for having stepped aside in 1904 to permit the appointment of Secretary Root to the chairmanship. The president could not recall the promise. Senator Beveridge was insistent, and Mr. Roosevelt finally wrote some letters of recommendation. These letters, however, have not interfered with progress in the plans of organization. THE COLORED SCHOOL From the Weston (W. Va.) Republican The commencement exercises of the colored school took place at the Camden Opera House on Friday night. The programme was a long one, indeed, to any one who is at all interested in the progress and welfare of the colored people. Each rendition was a success within itself. The programme consisted mostly of a very well chosen selection of high grade recitations, orations and music. To say the least of it would be that it was a success in every detail. The literary selections were imbue with a tone of high moral and religious sentiment, reflecting, clearly the exemplified desire and character of the teacher. The graduates of this year were Grace Arnold and Herbert Reynolds. The diplomas were presented by R. Ad. Hall. Prof. L. O. Wilson, the efficient teacher, deserves much credit for the zeal he has manifested in the work of education of the colored people in this place. In our opinion he had done more for the moral, educational and religious advancement of his people in Weston than any other teacher that ever occupied the same position. Even the dignified head waiter occasionally puts his foot in it. A liberal-minded woman isn't always giving her husband a piece of it. What some people say is of less importance than what they leave unsaid. About the busiest thing on earth is an idle rumor. Which Tell the Way the Wind is Blowing Politically Political Wisenacres Think That No Name But That of Taft Will Be Presented at the Big Convention for the Presidential Nomination. (Staff Correspondence) Washington, D. C., April 27.—It begins to look now as if no name but that of Taft would be presented to the Chicago convention. The above is not a "hand-out" from the Taft bureau. It is the judgment of congressmen and men of wide range of thought and close observers of the trend of things political. Things have been happening in this campaign to nominate Taft. They have been happening quietly, but all the same they have been happening. Vorys and Hitchcock, the pair of Taft managers, are not a bit slow when it comes, to playing the game. They are doing things every hour in the day. There are two or three straws which are very significant of how the wild is set. One is the way the "third-term" propaganda has again bobbed up. Another is the way the Fairbanks managers are trying to "get from under." Senator Hemmingway has been suggesting the old ticket—Roosevelt and Fairbanks—in the hope that this will provide a place for Fairbanks. Senator Hemmingway observes the writing on the wall. And there has been very serious talk of attempts to stampede the convention for Roosevelt. This talk comes from the camp of the "allies"—Cannon, Knox, Hughes, Fairbanks and La Follette. But it cannot avail, and the very suggestion shows how desperate the "allies"—regard their case. Senator Bourne is working like a beaver on the "third term" proposition, sending out car loads of literature. The question that now puzzles many is whether Senator Bourne is in the employ of the "allies," and whether they or he is defraying the expense. One reason for supposing that no name but Taft's will be presented is the way the favorite son delegates are already breaking up. Just as soon as it appears that that there are enough instructed delegates to make it beyond a question that Taft is to be nominated, it will be impossible to check the band wagon rush. Not only has Taft already more instructed delegates than any single competitor, but he has more than all the field combined. This is a handicap the field cannot overcome. IN THE DAYS WHEN BOONE BLAZED THE WAY THROUGH KENTUCKY. It was doubtless one of the results of the general unrest which a little later burst out so violently in the revolution, that a sudden strong tide of immigration to the far west began about the year 1775. The civilization of the new world which for 150 years had clung so tenaciously to a narrow strip of land source more tahn 100 miles wide, was along the Atlantic coast, suddenly moved mountains, rivers, forests—and spring into vigorous growth in that wonderful western land of "Kaintuckee," whose fame had been brought to the east by General Washington, Governor Dunnmore's surveyors, and other adventurous spirits who had journeyed thither. No steadily advancing wave of settlement marked this movement, but "full 500 miles as the crow flies from the sea coast, and more than 300 miles beyond the crests of the mountains, population suddenly gathered and civilization suddenly bloomed." These "300 miles beyond the crests of the mountains" were one unbroken forest, the terror and the peril of the pioneer, trackless save for that narrow, submerged channel connecting the east with the far and much-desired west. Over it wound countless brave thousands of home-seekers: from the north they came, from New York and Philadelphia, making their way past Lancaster and Yorktown to the Potomac, past Martinsburg and Winchester, down through the pleasant Shenandoah valley, over the "divide," leaving the rivers that run toward sunrise for Fort Chissel and New river, whose waters run to the west; from Richmond they came, through the competitively settled region of central Virginia, meeting the northern stream at Fort Chissel. There they took leave of civilization and, as a strong swimmer de longue haleine plunges beneath the water to come up upon the opposite shore, so did they plunge into the wilderness to reappear a month later in the pleasant, fertile land of Kentucky.—From "The Wilderness Road," by Carter Goodloe, in the May Scrubber. ILLINOIS ADMTS NEGROES TO SCHOOL AFTER 20 YEARS Springfield, Ill., April 27. After 20 years of litigation, the supreme court has finally disposed of the Alton case by the most drastic action recorded in its history. Disregarding the action of seven juries which refused to enforce the law against the separation of white and Negro school children, the court took the matter into its own hands, declared the Alton authorities were not entitled to trial by jury anyway, and gave judgment for the Negroes. The litigation began years ago when Alton established separate schools for Negroes and Scott Bibb refused to send his children to them. The late Senator John M. Palmer was his counsel and he fought for the entry of the Negro children to the regular schools until his death. Preachers may come and preachers may go, but his Satanic majesty continues to do business at the old stand. Lots of married men would much rather go to the other place if there was any marrying in heaven. THE ADVOCATE WE CHALLENGE FULLY SUNDAY ALL JRISP NEWSY NOTES FROM ALL ACTIONS SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 YEAR ALTERNATES Are J. McHenry Jones and T. N. Norris to Big Convention J. McHenry Jones N. Norris Are Elected by Convention as Alleged delegates at Large Convention. DELTA AT LARGE. Chapman, Mason, of Fayette county. Isaac T. Mann, of Mercer county. Charles F. Teter, of Barbour county. Geo. A. Laughlin, of Ohio county. ALTERNATES AT LARGE. William L. Armstrong, of Tyler county. J. McHenry Jones, of Kanawha county. A. J. Salisbury, of Webster county. T. N. Norris, of Ohio county. (By John Bond.) Parkersburg, W. Va., April 29. On a single resolution, offered by Hon. William Henry Hearne, former candidate for governor, Geo. A. Laughlin, Chas. F. Teter, C. W. Dillon and Isaac T. Mann were named as the Big Four from West Virginia, and were instructed to cast their votes for William Howard Tett, of Cincinnati, for President of the United States. Sentiment had practically crystallized on these four prominent republicans as delegates at large, and Mr. Hearne offered the resolution before the committees had reported. He was given a great ovation and there were fifty seconds from every portion of the auditorium, and when the question was put it carried unanimously. Chairman Harry Woodward of the state committee called the convention to order at 1:15 o'clock at the auditorium. Rev. Reese, of Huntington offered prayer, and Chairman Woodyard named the temporary organization with Senator Scott as chairman and F. A. MacDonald as secretary. Phil Waters, of Kankwa county was made assistant secretary. Chairman Fred Paul Grosscup, of the Charleston delegation, moved that the temporary organization he made permanent. His motion was seconded by Judge Bennett, of Fayetteville, and carried. The point was raised by General C. C. Curtin, of Braxton county, if the delegate and judicial convention was to be two conventions. The matter was discussed on the floor and it was decided that it was a single convention. A committee on resolution, a committee on credentials and a committee on rules and order of business was appointed, consisting of one member from each senatorial district. Grant P. Hall of Kanawha county, was appointed on the committee of rules and order of business. While the committee on rules and order of business was out Mr. Hearne, of Ohio county, offered the resolution naming the four delegates at large which was unanimously adopted, after a number had seconded the motion and Congressman W. P. Hubbard of the First district had made a speech in its favor. The committee on rules and order of business then reported that the rules of the national house of representatives should be adopted; nominates to delegates at large; alternates at large; nominate a successor to Judge Robinson; nominate a successor to Judge Miller; nominate a successor to Judge McWhorter. the committee on predestinata reported there would be no report from that committee the state committee aving disposed of all contests. As alternates at large to the Chicago national convention J. McHenry Jones, of Kanawha county; T. N. Norris, of Ohio county; W. L. Armstrong, of Tyler county, and A. J. Salisbury, of Webster county were chosen. Senator Scott on thanking the convention for the honor of presiding over it, reached the climax of his speech when he referred to the presidential possibilities. He referred to Knox, Falbanks, Cannon and Taft and when he pronounced the name of the latter the convention went wild, the name of Taft being cheered for three or four minutes and no longer did any doubt exist that the four delegates at large would be instruc- tured for the secretary of war. much there After fully reviewing the evidence presented the state committee decided Continued on page these CORRESPONDENCE --- Scott St. Baptist Church on last Tuesday evening was a great success. Prof. U. D. Johnson, of the Kimball Graded school, was a business visitor in our city on last Saturday. Dr. T. C. Hollan, of The Cobb's Pharmacy Co., is contemplating a visit to his parents and friends in Roanoke, Va. about May 1st. Miss Cousins is the guest of her uncle, Rey. P. H. Edwards, and family. Miss Cousins has just finished a most successful term of school in Glen Lynn. D. A. Fudge, Taylor Brown, Tom Laws, Maggie Chatman and Prof. Hatter are delegates to the league of republican colored clubs which convenes in Parkersburg, April 28th. Miss Salle Witten and Miss Nanjie Harmon were visitors at the home of Mrs. George Johnson in Bland street the past week. The young ladies are recent graduates of Freedman Hospital, Washington City. Miss Witten is also principal of the Tazewell school. Miss M. S. Walker was a week-end guest in Keystone last week. Miss Wirtha Heath passed through our city, on route to Elgood, where she will begin her second term of school, her initial term having closed at Roseville. Dr. James S. Bambfield was the guest of Prof. E. S. Rann at six o'clock dinner Saturday evening. Rev. R. H. McCoy, founder and organizer of the Golden Rule, visited our city Saturday in the interest of the order. Its grand sitting will take place in June. Under the efficient management of its founder, the order is making rapid progress. Prof. W. H. C. Watkins, formerly a teacher in the city graded schools, visited our city last week. The graded schools are preparing for the compinement exercises, which will take place in June. The candidates for graduation, who have been under the efficient training of Principal E. S. Rann, promise to reflect much credit on the graded school of this city. Miss Willie May Anderson, of Staunton, Va., sister of Mrs. Dickerson, spent Easter in our city. Miss Anderson is one of Staunton's popular teachers and during her vacation with us she proved a charming guest. The most beautiful home wedding seen in Clarksburg for some time was that of Miss Grayoe Delvachien Grayson and Mr. George Lewis Biglow. Promptly at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday evening, the strains of "O Promise Me" caused a hush to fall upon the invited guests assembled. Immediately following the rendition of the song, Mendellsohn's wedding march was played and Miss Lucy Friend, of Institute, handsomely attired in pink and Miss Estella Cambric, of this city, becomingly attired in blue, entered the parlor. The maids were followed by the bride leaning on the arm of her brother, Ashby Grayson. The groom and best man, R. H. Lowry, entered from the hall and met the bride at the altar, arranged in the alcove of the bay window, where Rev. G. T. Smith awaiting them and united them in the holy bonds of wedlock. During the ceremony soft strains of music floated through the room. While congratulations and best wishes were being showered upon the happy pair "The Sweetest Story Ever Told" was sung. The bride wore a beautiful gown of white lansdowne with trimmings of real lace and panne velvet. The veil was gracefully caught up with roses, and she carried a large bouquet of La France roses. A delightful reception followed. The bride was the recipient of man; handsome presents. Mr. and Mrs. Biglow left Wednesday morning for Pittsburg. The out of town guests included Miss Lucy Friend, of Institute; Miss Cornella Spears, of Powellton; Mrs. Charles Wares, of Uniontown, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Arch Mead, of Fairmont; Mrs. Ed. Henry, of Philadelphia, Pa., Miss Mead R. Davis, of Buckhannon; and Messrs. Lee, Wells and McClung, of Parkersburg. Jackson Holloway, an old and highly respected citizen is quite ill at his home on South Constant street. Ferdinand Mosley, an old resident of Clarksburg, died Thursday and was intered Sunday afternoon. W. H. Lowry, of Institute, Mrs. Fanny Woodard, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Arthur Anderson and family, of Grafton, and Mr. Keyser, of Morgan-town, relatives of the deceased attended the funeral. Mr. Mosley was a trustee of Trinity M. E. church for years and an earnest member during his long residence here. He is survived by a wife and three children of his immediate family. Miss Bessie Jordan and C. W. Hamilton, of Palmont, were calling on friends here Sunday. Rev. J. H. Pryor and J. W. Robinson and Miss Adele Wilkinson attended the Baptist association at Bridgeport, O., last week The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Miller took place Thursday afternoon at Pride A. M. E. church. Miss Cornelia Spears left Sunday morning for institute. Miss Spears made many friends during her short visit here. Dr. I. R. Whipper entertained PARKERSBURG Zach McClung and Charles Wells returned from Clarksburg, Saturday noon, where they went Tuesday, the 21st, to attend the Biglow-Graysqn wedding. Rev. E. E. O'Brien attended district conference of the A. M. E. church last week in Buckhannon. Prof. H. D. Hazlewood received a telegram last Tuesday week, announcing the death of his cousin, Mrs. Beulah Burbridge, of Rendville, Ohio. Mrs. Butler, mother of Miss Cora Butler, teacher in Summer school, spent several days in the city last week, visiting her daughter. She resides in Columbus, Ohio. The choral society met last Friday evening with Miss Alberta McClung, on 8th street. The dance given by the McClung orchestra at the Armory in Marletta, Ohio, last Monday week, was a grand success. The Starks memorial exercises held by Pioneer Lodge, No. 46, K. of P., of Marietta, Ohio, last Monday night, were well attended, and appropriate. J. R. Jefferson, of Parkersburg, delivered the memorial address. L. O. Wilson, principal of the colored school of Weston, was the guest of J. R. Jefferson, Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr. Wilson is Grand Lecturer of the K. of P.'s of the state, and left Thursday morning for Williamson, where he began his annual visit of lodges that evening. His tour embraces all of the lodges of the Grand jurisdiction. While in the city he was entertained Wednesday evening by Vendetta Court, No. 5. O. O. C., of which he is an honored member. The Easter exercises given last Sunday week at Logan M. E. church were beautiful and impressive. Exquisite floral decorations were much in evidence and good and appropriate music gave a charm and an interest to the occasion. We hope the subscribers who are indebted to the Advocate will pay up immediately and thus enable this important mouthpiece, of the race to still proclaim the rights of our people in the same clarion tones which it has wont to do in the past. Pay up, brothers and sisters. Pay up now. Prin. Frank L. Williams, of Covington, Ky., will deliver the commencement address to the graduates of Summer-High School the evening of June 24th. Mr. Williams is a noted educator and speaker, and will bring a message to the people of Parkersburg worth hearing. He is also the president of the Colored Educational Association of Kentucky, and is identified with many of the business interests of our people in the city of Covington, Ky. The commencement will be held at one of the auditoriums of the city. The proceeds will go to bear the expenses of the commencement and to help pay for the beautiful and serviceable plaque which has been such a help and a delight to Summer during the year. The principal and teachers are assuming to make this the best commencement from every standpoint ever held by Summer school, and call upon the patrons and friends to interest themselves in helping them make it a grand success. Tickets will be on sale soon. The Summer High School base ball team is getting in good trim for the season. Chas. Lewis, Gay Brown and William Jefferson, of Charleston, spent several days visiting in our city this week. Mrs. J. W. Shellcroft made a business trip to New Martinsville last Sunday. Mrs. Annie Washington was the guest of relatives, Sunday, at Sistersville. Mrs. Annie Lum is indisposed at this writing. The annual fair of Logan Memorial church will be held May 18 and 19. Committees have been appointed, which assure a grand success. Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson is president; Miss Jeannette Jones, secretary; Mrs. Annie Washington, treasurer. Mrs. Fannie Comedy, who has been in Sistersville under the care of the doctor, expects to be able to return home, Sunday. The Saturday Musical club was delightfully entertained by Miss Claudia Watkins at her home, Saturday afternoon. They rendered a splendid program as follows: Plano duet, Mrs. Sheileroft and Helen Peters. Solo, Claudia Watkins. Solo, Lyda Kelly. Paper, Marthena Dixon. Duet, Mrs. Shellcroft and Almeda Brown. A delicious lunch was served. Mrs. Annie Washington and Mrs. E. V. Seams were the honor guests. Mrs. Nicia Dickson, the mother of Mrs. Squire Devers, died last Friday and was buried Sunday from Zion Baptist church. Rev. Wm. Toney, pastor, officiated. Mr. Cornelius Watkins also spoke and Mrs. Ellen Fitter read a paper. Mrs. Dickson was perhaps the oldest lady in the state, being in her 120th year. Jesse Dickson, of Wheeling, was in the city, Sunday, attending the funeral of Mrs. Nicia Dickson. BLUEFIELD. The birthday reception held the Ladies' Missionary Society CLARKSBURG. Thursday evening in honor of visiting guests. Whist was the evening diversion. Mrs. Jack Robinson, who has been very ill, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Walker, of Bellington, are visiting relatives here. Clark Walker, who has been in Wheeling for some time is home again. A skating party was given Wednesday night in honor of visiting guests. Ashby L. Grayson returned to Institute to resume his studies, after performing a most important duty at the wedding. A large crowd attended the concert at the A. M. F church Monday evening. The orchestra was at it best, having rendered several choice selections. A neat sum was realized. COVINGTON, VA. Miss Daisy Hutchinson, who has been somewhat ill will leave the last of the week for Akron, North Carolina, where she will stay a month for her health. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Hunter, who spent the winter in Piedmont, W. Va. are home again to stay. Miss Ellie Dickinson has been somewhat indisposed for some time. Mrs. William Denson of Red Star, W. Va., spent two days there the guest of her mother, Mrs. James R. Hunter. Her little daughter Aile accompanied her. T. T. Anthony, of Hot Springs, spent a few hours here, Saturday, night visiting his wife. Mrs. Page, of Fincastle, was the guest some time this week of Mrs. Johnson. Will Wright, of Wrightsville, is employed at Portland. Mrs. Susian Payne is in receipt of a message announcing the death of her cousin, Miss Champ Cosby, of Charlottesville, who died of acute indigestion. Mrs. Ruth Pryor, now of Charleston, spent two days here last week visiting her cousin, Mrs. Mary Braxton. She left for Charleston. The usual crowd met with great enthusiasm Monday evening to hear the Peoples Literary program. It was, as usual, well rendered the principal number being a lecture by Mrs. Hackett. The subject "Postal Stamp." The crowd was somewhat disappointed as they expected to hear one of her famous lectures. The Bath Times will be seen oftener among the people of Covington now since John Walker has been elected manager of the same. J. H. Walker is reporter from this place. A. B. Brown is very ill with numps. He is under the care of Dr. W. W. Johnson. Rev. Edward Johnson preached two splendid sermons at the Pine Street church last Sunday. High theme in the evening was Truth. Rek, Johnson is aspiring to the ministry and hopes in the near future to be ordained. Mrs. Mary Braxton and son, Richard, who have been living here for two years, will leave Thursday for Lowmore, where they will make their home for a while. During their stay they have won many friends who will regret very much to have them go. Mrs. Julia Harris, of Pulp Mill Row, is getting better. Mrs. Virgile Collins is improving nicely under treatment of Dr. W. W. Johnson. For subscriptions to Advocate call on Mrs. S. H. Denson. MONTGOMERY Miss Joevilla Morgan, Supt. P. W. Wright, and Rev. Warner Brown left Wednesday for Charleston to attend the Sunday school convention. Miss Marie Shelton, teacher on Laurel Creek, was home last week, suffering from a very serious attack of rheumatism. Mrs. Robert Watson is reported quite sick at her home, on College street. Mrs. Isaac White entertained at dinner Friday Mrs. George Jackson and Mrs. H. H. Ralley. Mrs. William Boone and Mrs. George McCoy, of Donwood, were visitors here Friday. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, teacher at Mucklow, was here on business Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Ralley left Tuesday for Institute, to visit Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Brown. Mrs. Anna Henderson, wife of Rev. Alfred Henderson, of Tomshied, died Friday and the remains were brought here for burial. Interment in the Montgomery cemetery Sunday afternoon, Rev. L. V. Bryant, of Huntington, preached the funeral. The Fisherman order, of Eagle, of which she was a member, turned out in full and escorted the remains to the cemetery. William Miller, of Gauley, spent Sunday here with his wife. Mrs. P. H. Shepherd, Mrs. E. C. Page and children, Mrs. Edward Hardy and Miss Stella Buster attended the closing exercises of Mrs. A. W. Curtis' school at Handley Friday. Dr. and Mrs. B. F. White entertained at dinner Sunday complimentary to Rev. I. V. Bryant, of Huntington. Mrs. B. L. Taylor, who is acting substitute teacher at Nuttall for Mrs. White, was down Saturday. Mrs. T. W. Wade and Mrs. C. C. Woods, of Eagle, were calling on the sick here Monday. Rev. S. E. Williams, of Mt. Carbon, was here Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Alfred Henderson. Charles Johnson and George Lee of Gaulay, visited their families here Saturday and Sunday. James Willis, was a business visitor to Brown last week. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hedrick, of Gaulley, were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson. Mrs. Lale Lewis and daughter, Miss Neilie, are visiting at Glen Jean this week. T. L. Thompson, of Powellton, was a business visitor here Saturday. (Received last week too late for publication.—Editor.) Mrs. Ada Proston, of Monongah, spent Easter here with her mother, Mrs. Euperson. Miss Lucy Friend, of Institute, is the guest of Miss Estella Cambric. Miss Cornella speaks, of Powelton, and Mrs Chas Wares, of Unifontown, Pa., are the guests of Miss Grayce Grayson. Mrs. Edward Henry, of Philadelphia, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Thoa, Cambric. Little Walter Franklin, youngest son of Rev. and Mrs. G. T. Smith, died Saturday morning of Pneumonia. Owing to his death the elaborate Easter exercises were postponed and instead of the joyful celebration anticipated the congregation was cast into gloom over the loss of one who, although so young, had endeared himself to the congregation The cantata, "A Jolly Picnic," presented by the school children Friday night, was well attended and the teachers were highly complimented on the program rendered. Don Jones, who has been in St. Louis for some time, passed through Sunday en route home to visit his parents. Ashby Grayson, who has been attending the W. Va. Institute, arrived home Sunday to attend his sister's wedding. Mrs. Margaret Miller, died Tuesday morning after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases. She is survived by four children. Rev. Pryor lectured Sunday night at the Baptist church on "The History of the Negro Race." HUNTINGTON. Rev. L. V. Bryant was called to Montgomery, Sunday, to preach the funeral sermon of Mrs. Henderson, wife of Rev. Albert Henderson. During the absence of Rev. Bryant, Sunday morning, Rev. Archie Woodson filled the pulpit. Rev. A. C. Gregory delivered an eloquent and instructive sermon to the members and visitors of First Baptist church, Sunday evening. Quite a number went with the members of the choir of 16th street Baptist church to Charleston, where the sacred cantata, "Daughter of Jairus," was rendered last Friday evening. All report a grand time and great success in the production. Mrs. R. D. V. Meadows is very much indisposed at this writing. The cantata, "Sanl," will be presented next Monday evening at First Baptist church by about 30 voices, some of the best in Huntington, under the direction of Prof. E. A. Viney. "Sanl" is a musical drama of very high class, and will be quite a musical treat to lovers of music and also very instructive to Bible-readers and students. It dealing with the part of Sanl's life, when he had reached the highest place, as conquering hero and king, was finally overcome and succeeded by Davd. Many dramatic scenes are enacted, and interesting climaxes reached, all told in music. Mrs. Ella Fountain is ill at this writing at her home, on 8th avenue. The entertainment given for the benefit of the Sunday school at First Baptist church last Tuesday evening was well attended and a neat little sum realized. Mrs. Lottie Justice, of Burlington, spent several days with her sister, Cora Twyman, last week. Miss Lucille Fountain was the guest of friends in Charleston over Sunday. Mrs. Belle Perkins has returned here for permanent residence. G. W. Hughes was a business visitor to Charleston the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, of Winchester, Kv., have moved here to reside awhile. Dr. Barnett left Sunday for Parkersburg to attend the state convention. Quite a number of persons here will attend the Sunday school convention at Charleston, Thursday and Friday. T. B. Smith was confined to his home last week with a sprained ankle, but was able to resume his work on the road, Monday. The Y. M. C. A. held an interesting meeting at the First Baptist church, Sunday afternoon. The Y. M. C. A. will hold a match supper at the halls of the Y. M. C. A. next Thursday evening. Isaac Newton left for Parkersburg Tuesday, to attend the state convention. CANTON, OHIO. We are indeed sorry to have S. D. Alston to leave our city. Mr. Alston is an energetic young man in church work, well posted in all the departments of the church, and a great lover of the race. He left Monday, April 27th, for Lorain, Ohio. The third quarterly conference of Canton station convened on the 23rd of April, with Rev. Chas. Bundy, D. D., presiding. Dr. "Bundy took for his text, Psalm 63: 8, "My soul followeth hard after thee; thy right hand upholdeth me." His discourse was a grand one, backed up by a noble piece of oratory. The conference BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia on the Norfolk and Western railroad,205 miles east of Kenova BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Splendid College Buildings, Beautiful Grounds, Dormitories for male and female students; furnished rooms, a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library, and a physical and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Bluffield 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. session was a pleasant one. One of the features of the conference was the doctor's lauding the work of W. A. Lewis, who so efficiently performed his work at the district conference at Mt. Vernon, Ohio. The ladies aid of St. Paul's A. M. E. church rendered the following program, Friday evening, April 24: Hymn, by the society. Prayer, by M. I. Pemebrton. Instrumental solo, Beatrice Fox, a variation of "Why Dreams Come True." Original poem, Miss Ida Jackson. Solo, Miss Evilena Fox. Paper, W. A. Lewis. The influence of women and the need of unity." Solo, Mrs. Armstrong, "When you know you're not forgotten." "Variation of the mocking bird," by J. R. Mackey, on the violin. Rev. H. F. Fox preached two able sermons, Sunday, at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Mrs. Julia Burdine has returned from Cleveland, where she has been spending a few days. The ladies ad met at the home of Mrs. Ebberts, Thursday afternoon. After a splendid session, luncheon was served. Carnation Lodge, No. 71, K. of P. has petitioned Grand Chancellor J. H. Wilson to hold their memorial services in honor of the late. Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks, Sunday, May 3. 1908. Services at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. PT. PLEASANT. Miss Julia Smith, who is attending W. V. C. I., was visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Smith, Saturday and Sunday. Clyde Colston, James Jordan and Alfred Bradley furnished music for the Odd Flows banquet at the Spencer, Friday night. Rev. J. W. Williams, the new pastor in charge of the M. E. church of this place and Huntington, preached his first sermon here, Wednesday. Rev. Williams has made a very favorable impression and all hope he may have a very successful stay. Miss Kate Craig, who has been in employment in Charleston came home Monday, suffering with rheumatism. Arthur McFeters, left Sunday for Huntington, to be the guest of his brother William for a few days. Howard Jackson, of Mason City, who has been spending some time in Charleston, passed through here, Saturday, en route home. Mrs. Ellen Jordan and Mrs. H. C. Clendenin spent Sunday in Columbus, the guests of Mrs. Jordan's niece, Mrs. Mary Richmond. Miss Kate Jordan, who has been the guest of her mother for the past two weeks, spent Saturday and Sunday in Kerrs Run, the guest of Mrs. Wells and family. Miss Eldorado Williams, of Henderson, is the guest of her brother, William Williams. Chas. Nease left for his home in Mason City, after a very enjoyable week with friends and relatives. Mrs. Chas. Harris and children, of Gallipolis, have been the guests of her sister, Mrs. Joseph Jordan, during last week. M. E. church May fair and bazaar begins. Friday of this week. Fred Goodrich, of Pittsburg, arrived in town, Thursday, to be the guest of his uncle, Lewis Hawkins. Mrs. Lovett and children, of Institute, were guests of Miss Julia Smith, Saturday and Sunday. Bluefield W. Va. Upon the advice of Dr. H. F. 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Gaskins, candidate for alternate on the same ticket, however, was persuaded not to retire, and at this writing, is still in the race. W. Calvin Chase, editor of the Washington Bee, is also offering himself as a candidate, in company with W. S. Odell, white. The result has not yet been announced, but indications point to the election of the Horner-Flather ticket by a goodly majority, which will also mean the election of Sidney Bleber, a white business man, as the District of Columbia's member of the national committee. The alternates running with Horner and Flather are William Tindall, secretary to the district commissioners, and Daniel Murray, assistant librarian of congress. It is expected that instructions for Foraker will be given, but with the proviso that they support the probable nominee when the Ohio senator shall give the word. The fate of the soldiers discharged in connection with the Brownville incident still trembles in the balance. Their reinstatement depends upon how far their friends are willing to take the practical view of the situation. Senator Foraker's measure provides for re-enlistment upon making oath that they did not participate in the riot and have no knowledge of who the guilty ones are. Senator Warner's bill allows the presideit to use his judgment as to who shall be reinstated and who shall not. The president discharged the men, and it is said that he feels that it is he who should be intrusted with the duty of restoring them. It is doubtful if the Foraker bill can be passed at this session, owing to the unfortunate political coloring that has become attached to his efforts in behalf of the men. The hint is given out that should the Foraker bill be passed by the senate, the president will probably veto it, regarding a refusal to allow him the desired discretion in the matter as a personal reflection on his spirit of fairness. Unless the advocates of the respective measures effect some compromise within the next few days, there is small probability of getting either measure through before adjournment of congress. The question is being asked hereabouts. Shall the friends of the soldiers insist that the battalion shall return to the army by the Foraker route and probably fail of relief or shall they allow the president to act and accept his verdict, through which it is likely that every man can be restored who wishes to re-enlist. Is it true friendship to the man that would lead anyone to suggest that they be sacrificed entirely if they cannot name the method by which they are to be rehabilitated? Said a well-known race leader to your correspondent: Both Phones "All great successes in the lives of individuals or the history of nations come as the result of intelligent compromises. The true friends of the soldiers want them restored to their rights and purged from the charge which hangs over them. The manner of getting it done is, of small consequence, as I see it. If the president refuses to permit the thing to be done over his head and have a stigma cast upon his administration for doing a thing which he regarded as in keeping with the evidence at hand, he is but human and his attitude is the natural one, since the issue has grown acute. The Warner bill, acceptable to the administration, will accomplish as much for the men in the long run as the Foraker measure. If it be found that the Foraker measure has no chance, why it not be good sense, as well as good politics to indicate that we are ready to support the Warner bill and ask Senator Foraker to withdraw his amendment and permit the administration measure to go through with a whoop? This is no time to talk about who shall have the credit for restoring the soldiers. We want them restored, and want to go about it in the way that promises the speediest results. The question is up to the friends of the men. Will they insist upon the shadow offered by the Foraker measure, or accept the substance contained in the bill of Senator Warner?" Tuskegee Institute was favored this week with a visit from Dr. A. M. Curtis, of Washington, District of Columbia, formerly surgeon-in-chief of the Freedman's hospital, who came here from Montgomery, where he had been attending the sessions of the Negro medical, dental and pharmaceutical congress of Alabama. Dr Curtis came here primarily at Dr. Kenny's invitation to perform a major operation in the hospital upon one of the lady teachers. The operation was a complete success. Dr. Kenny, in the administration of our hospital and nurse training school, has sought from time to time to bring the brightest and best of the Negro surgeons and physicians of the country to Tuskegee Institute and to have them conduct clinics for the benefit of those who are taking the courses of study at the hospital. Among these may be mentioned Dr. Daniel H. Williams, who was at one time head of the Freedman's hospital, and now a successful practitioner at Chicago; Dr. George C. Hall, who has rapidly come to the front, both as a physician and surgeon; and Dr. Curtis, these three being regarded in many quarters as the three leading representatives of the race in the practice of medicine and surgery. The purpose will be from time to time to have other notable representatives of our people come to Tuskegee Institute for the purpose of lecturing before the young men and women of the hospital and nurse training school. Bishop William H. Derrick, one of the ablest prelates of the A. M. B. church, has been in the city, and while here called President Roosevelt at the White House, and was cordially received. He said, among other things, upon coming away: "I have just returned from a visit to South Africa, and I wanted the president to know that some of us are sane enough to stand by him to the last ditch. Nothing can be done by him or any other republican to obliterate the debt we owe to the party of freedom and liberality. No matter who is nominated at Chicago, whether President Roosevelt, Secretary Taft, Vice President, Fairbanks or Senator Foraker, he will have the undivided support of the Negroes of the country. Whatever feeling of animosity may have been entertained in connection with the Brownsville incident will pass away." With the approach of the two general conferences of next month—the A. M. E. at Norfolk and the A. M. E. Zlon at Philadelphia—the apprehension which existed some time ago that there might be too great an admixture of politics in both meetings for the good of the church, grows less and less. The conferences have barely three weeks i which to transact an immense amount of pressing business, and there is no time to be lost in fussing over matters not germane to the purpose which brings them together. Therefore, the cooler heads of each connection have announced their determination to insist upon a rigid adherence to the business of the churches, and do not intend to permit partisan, or factional wrangles to disturb the legitimate work before them. If such sagacious leaders as Bishops Grant, Gaines, Clinton, Hood, Lee, Derrick, Hood, and Harris have their way—and they doubtless will—these will be no politics played at either Norfolk or Philadelphia, at the expense of the well-being of Bethel or Zlon; A strong movement, national inscope, is being made to elect Dr. W. H. Chambers, of Indianapolis, to one of the three vacancies on the episcopal bench of the A. M. E. Zion church. While his greatest strength is said to be in the west, his merits and labors are so well known throughout the country, that he will be voted for by every conference in the connection, and is claimed by his friends to be a "sure winner." Dr. Chambers is now a presiding elder in the Missouri conference, but has had 32 years of active experience as a churchman, and has filled some of the most responsible stations in the Zion jurisdiction, having pastored with marked success, both as a financier and spiritual leader in Washington, Louisville, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and a score of points in Kentucky, his native home, and has had the honor of being returned to the same charges as many as three times, besides filling assignments repeatedly at different churches in the same cities. He has thousands of conversions to his credit, being a revivalist of rare power, and has paid more debts perhaps than any minister of his age in connection. He is enthusiastic for the expansion of Zion into the western country, and to him is due the fact that Zion now is firmly established in Karkakee, Ill.; Windsor, Ont.; Newton, Iowa; South Bend, Ind.; Zeigler, Ill., and other places in the middle west, to which the denomination had hitherto been a stranger. He is earnest, industrious, and knows how to deal with men and large affairs. Success is his goal and he never fails to reach it ultimately, yet uses only honorable means to attain it. If Zion chooses him as a bishop next month, she will choose wisely, and will add to her roster of Advocate—Galley 9. t. @trR prelates force tait will redound to the eternal glory of a church that has boasted of some of the greatest spiritual leaders and race builders known to history. S. Coleridge-Taylor's masterly composition, "Hlawatha," was rendered in flawless style last Thursday evening at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, by the S. Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society, of 150 voices, under the direction of Prof. John T. Layton. The great church was well filled and the door receipts were nearly $1,000. The production has been given by this society seven times, including performances in Philadelphia and Baltimore, but the chorus shows no signs, of deterioration or weariness, and renders the stately music with the lively swing and realization of artistic detail that has characterized all previous performances. Mrs. Katherine Skeenie Mitchell, of Cleveland, a prima donna, who has no superior among the race, sang the soprano score, and created a deep impression by the purity of her voice and charming interpretation of the role of "Minnehaha." Mr. T. Wilcott Swann, of Boston, was equal to all demands as the tenor, and Mr. W. H. Richardson, also of Baltimore, sang the baritone with remarkable ease and tone coloring. The soloists all responded to hearty encores, and the ensemble work was especially well received. The accompaniment to the masterly production was entrusted to Miss Mary L. Europe, and the readiness and skill with which she carried the difficult music and countless variations marked her as a finished artist. Her work was a distinct feature of the magnificent production. On the 11th of May, Prof. John T. Layton will be tendered a complimentary testimonial by the colored and white citizens of Washington, and on the 21st the Coloridge-Taylor society will present "The Atonement" in Baltimore. The Pitt- man-White resigned. May 18, introducing Mrs. Porta Washington Pittman as a pianist, and bidding farewell to Mr. Clarence Cameron White, who goes for a year's study in Europe, will mark the close of an unusually brilliant musical season in Washington. Mr. William H. Lewis, assistant United States district attorney, of Boston, Mass., has been in the city for several years attending a special meeting of the district attorneys, who have charge of naturalization matters. The instructions given by the attorney general were of the most important character—and will have a vital bearing on the subject throughout the nation. Mr. Lewis is a man of pleasing personality, and was the object of much attention by the leading people here. He was a guest at the Arlington hotel. Continued from page one. ed that the Blas-Sheppard committee was the regular committee in Mingo county, thus turning down the "Old Liners" led by Senator H. S. Whites. In the contest from Red Sulphur district in Monroe county, the committee decided that the Dunn delegation, two delegates, was the regular delegation and seated them. The action of the committee means that Scherr will get the delegates from Mingo county and Swisher will get the delegates from Hampshire and the two delegates from Red Sulphur district in Monroe county. Parkersburg, W. Va., April 29.—The largest crowd ever attending a state delegate convention in West Virginia was present this afternoon when Chairman Woodyard called the convention to order at the city auditorium. Political wire workers from all over the state were in evidence and all night conferences were held. Chairman Woodyard named Senator N. B. Scott to preside over the convention. Senator Scott thanked the convention for the honor, and, admitting that the sentiment in the state is for Taft, declared that the will of the people should be cheered people should be obeyed. At the time the convention was called to order the Big Four had practically been decided upon ar George A. Laughlin, Charles F. Teter Charles W. Dillon and Isaac T. Mann, Pope having withdrawn, fearing that his candidacy might interfere with that of Judge Miller. Taft instructions like certain, though there is some opposition. At the opening of the conventior it looks like the supreme judge nominees will be Robinson, Miller and McClintic. A meeting of the league of Republican Clubs was held yesterday. The following officers were elected: President, W. S. Allen, of Parkerburg; vice-president, First district, Charles A. Adams, of Wheeling; Second district, Oliver A. Dill, of Preston; Third district, A. W. Bell, of Clay; Fourth district, W. H. O'Brien, of Jackson; Fifth district, Chas. W. Juhling, of Mingo; secretary, Floyd Chapman, of Huntington. The state committee was in session nearly all night hearing contests. The principal one was from Mingo, were there are contesting committees. The committee met again this morning on this contest. In the Logan county contest, the England delegation was recognized. In the Hampshire contest, the Rucker delegation was seated, which means that Swisher will have that county in the Charleston convention. There was no contest over the Charleston delegation. Both the Floyd and Dick delegates got together and a list was made up. The delegation will act as a unit. Fred Paul Grosscup was elected chairman and L. C. Massey, secretary. JOHNSON Is Hot on Tommy Burns Trail in London Town Colored Fighter Crosses the Big Pond to Show the Champion That He Wants to Fight Him and Wants to Fight Him, "Bad." No Friendly Bout. London, April 27.—A smile a yard long illuminated the face of "Black Jack" Johnson, the negro heavy-weight puglist of Philadelphia, and aspirant for the fatic slap of Tommy Burns, of Canada, when he landed in London this afternoon. Said the big Negro: "I'm ready to take my chances in a battle against almost anything, but, that Neptune person certainly got my goal. If it wasn't for the rude and ugly things Mr. Burns has been saying about my yellow streak I don't think there's money enough in the world to tempt me to tussle with that seagick proposition again. "I'm glad to be here alive. I intend to show the English people and the people of the rest of the world that I am ready to allow Burns to demonstrate just how wide my yellow streak is. I'm here for business which means that I want to fight Burns in any size ring and under any "The ugly things he has said about me naturally made me 'sore,' and if we get together in a ring I assure you there will not be any disposition on my part to make it a friendly' contest." Tonight Johnson, accompanied by Sam Fitzpatrick, his general manager, visited the national sporting club and witnessed a fight between Jem Bowker and Griffin. The latter won. Burns was present, too, and won a pot of money by backing Griffin, whom he seconded. Burns cordially shook hands with Fitzpatrick, but the African wouldn't even nod. Johnson was then introduced to the club, and was given a fine reception, as he appeared in the ring. Tonight Sam Fitzpatrick said "We have a meeting tomorrow, with Mr. Betilson, manager of the National Sporting club, who offers a $10,000 purse for Johnson and Burns. It is agreeable to us to give Burns two thirds of this, win, loose or draw, and bet $2,500 on the side that Johnson stops him inside of 20 rounds. "This talk about Burns wanting $30,000 as his end strikes me as 'hot air.' He says he is offered that amount, but I cannot discover who has made the offer. We came over here at our own expense, not looking for any the best of it, but simply seeking a fight. Johnson is ready to meet Burns at any time." PROCLAMATION. To All the Members of the State Councils, and Tribes of the Independent Order of Red Men, and Councils of the Daughters of Pocahontas, throughout the Reservation of the Great Council of the United States of America. Greeting: Whereas, The constitution and the laws of the Great Council doth designate and appoint the first Sunday in Hot Moon of every Great Sun, a general praise and thanksgiving day for all the tribes and councils of the Order of Red Men. Therefore, I, W. D. Woods, Great Inchoonee of the Great Council of the Independent Order of Red Men, and Past Great Pocahontas, of the Daughters of Pocahontas, of the United States of America, do summon and command all the members of said Order of Red Men and Daughters of Pocahontas, U. S. A., to assemble in their respective wigwams and tepees on the 7th of June, 1908, and march in a body with regalia according to their rank to some designated place of worship and there give thanks to the Great Spirit, for the measure of peace and prosperity we have enjoyed during the Great Sun about to close. All of us who believe in and love American institutions have many reasons to rejoice over the successful propagation of the noble principles of our beloved order. Our gains in numbers and influence show that our renowned society is rapidly marching to that position, which will beyond doubt place it among the leading secret fraternal and benevolent organizations of America. The Great Sun just ending has been notable in good work. Harmony has prevailed; not a ripple of discord has been apparent, but faithfully, zealously, and with one accord our members have labored in fulfillment of the tenets of our fraternity, and the success attained has been fairly won. Now let us rejoice together on the day appointed and give unbounded thanks out of the fullness of our hearts to the Great Spirit, for this successful guidance over the rough seas of another year of conflict and toil to the high position of honor and influence which our society occupies today. Let us ask him to continue his beneficent influence over us, that we may go further in accomplishing the great work before us. Given under my hands and the seal of the Order, this the 22 Sun, of Plant Moon, 417 G. S. D. W. D. WOODS, Great Incohonee, I. O. R. M. OUR EMBASSIES AND THEIR NEEDS. If congress is to provide for a lot of public buildings in the near future, it ought to begin with an appropriation for the permanent and suitable housing of our ambassadors in the capitals to which they are accredited. There has been ample reason for a long time past to make this demand, and it has often been urged upon congress. But recent occurrences and conditions have strikingly illustrated the need. Until congress is willing to make such provision, no bill for miscellaneous public buildings here at home should be approved by the executive. At present there is no standard, whether public or private, upon which an American ambassador or minister in a foreign capital may base his expenditures. Each American representative must rent such quarters as he can find or can afford. If he is to live as the rep$^2$ resentatives of other great nations do in the same capital, he must adopt a standard beyond the possibilities of the salary congress allows him. If he happens to be a wealthy man, he is likely to accept the view that he must pay out his own money freely for the honor and credit of his country. He finds the salary so inadequate that it affords no criterion whatsoever; and he is in danger of going too far in the expenditure of his own money, in view of the fact that a poor man may be appointed to succeed him. Nobody ever has GEM PHARMACY Call and see our full line of Perfumes, Soaps, Rubber Goods and Drug Sundries. We make a specialty of pres- criptions using only the purest drugs : : : : : We send medicine to any part of the state upon order Fountain service and, ice cream pre- pared to take home at all times. We Welcome You. New Phone 1072. Old Phone 897. GEM PHARMACY Corner Washington & Dickinson Streets. CHARLESTON W. VA. Wouldn't this "Jar" You? BIG SPECIAL SALE of FANCY JARDINIERES FRIDAY, MAY 1 The representative of a big pottery called on us some time ago, and quoted a lump figure to unload fifteen crates of Jardinieres---discontinued patterns, and odd or sample lots. Take a look at our windows for the rest of the story. Note the quality---all highly glazed ware of artistic modeling and decorative design; the variety---perhaps 25 different styles---and, the PRICE! They're divided into three lots, graded as to size and quality, and figured at barely half actual value. Coyle and Richardson the slightest occasion to ask whether the British ambassador at Washington, or Paris, or Berlin, has large private means or small. There is an appropriate permanent British embassy, with suitable emoluments and allowances for its maintenance. When Mr. Bryce is made ambassador at Washington he does, not have to hunt the town over to find a house, but follows his predecessor into the well-appointed British embassy, without annoyance or embarrassment of any kind.—From "The Progress of the World," in the American Review of Reviews for May. Running Hotel at Buena Vista Many people here will be interested in the whereabouts of W. J. Wright, who was formerly in this city in the insurance business. He has been busy of late months in get- ting a new hotel started in Buena Vista, Va. It will be opened about May 10th, and will be known as the Marlbrook. Mr. Wright was in Charleston for a number of years and was so successful in the insurance business that he was elevated to the important position of agency director and made his headquarters later in Cumberland, Md. He was identified with one of the big eastern companies. Beuna Vista is said to be a good little city and it is believed that the big hotel proposition will make Mr. Wright some money there. His house will be the biggest one in that part of the state. Miss Virginia Gilmer returned. Thursday of last week, from Philadelphia, Pa., where she went to attend the wedding of a friend. Miss Aristis Johnson had as her guest last week Miss Lucille Fountain, of Huntington. Mrs. Martha Bates, of Richmond, Va., is in the city visiting friends. Special Prices all this week on our Ca E pet-Flaor-Room Lino eums, Curtains. :-: ee Lege AIC MPITOLSTREE. |g! oy. IRAP Pape © . ee far. mY ECA , ane ‘OCATE hae EVERY THURSDAY Mie ea’ el ADVOOATH PUBLISHINGCO., eM Pythian Building, Cnarleston, es, ‘W. Va. Hyiak ‘Home Phone 933. HG IRM ‘Advocate ts entered in the PpaeAsttice at Charleston, W. Va., as PReeoA class mattor. Le Swans RIPTION RATES: Boe fontho ............ $0.50 Mptemmwentha 2. 10 MPEP roses bbe aes ~ easier LAMVRADAY, APHIL 30, 1908, _ ci. = erie Oe SHERIFF. Sie he) a ey! eT (em ‘ad Acatdtaate: for the office of Pee of Kanawha county, subject Pw decision of the Republican pri- BAAEY, dlection. Your support Is solicit- ae S. P. SMITH. % DR, FOR SHERIFF. Ry \d'Bin a candidate for the office of PRG of Kanawha county, eudject GO FKE derision of the voters in the Pepydiican primary, to be held May ethy 1908, ane ir support is earnestly solicited. ae R. B. CASSADY. i ae FOR ; ASSESSOR. _APbreby announce myself as a can- ¢ for nomination for the office ' ‘of Kanawha county, sub- tito the decision of the Republi+ primary, to be held May 16th. A ‘A.M. WOOLDREDGE. eee a... FOR OOUNNTY CLERK. {f Ehereby announce myself as a can- aidats for the office of County Clerk jot Kanawha county, subject to the ‘Republican primary’ election to be ald May 16th, 1908. 4 JOHN MOULTON. = Pee { BOR INTERMEDIATE JUDGE. “hereby announce myself as a eandidate for. the office of Judge of ‘the Intermediate Court of Kanawha eoulity, subject to the Republican ‘priniary to be held May 16th, 1908 HENRY K. BLACK. CLERK OF COUNTY COURT. hereby announce myself as a can- @idate for the nomination for Clerk of the County Court of Kawawhd county, subject to the decision of the republican county primary to be held on the 16th day of May, 1908, and Yespectfully ask the yoters of the county to examine fully into my record before casting their votes. MARSHALL A. MORRIS. pe =e FOR CIRCUIT CLERK. I am a candidate for clerk ‘of the cireuit and intermediate courts of Kanawha county, subject to the ac- tion of the republican primary to be held May 16th. EB. E. HOOD. FOR CIRCUIT CLERK. Ldesire to announce my candida- ey for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Kanawha county, subject to the de- cision of the voters of Kanawha county at the republican primaries to be held on the 16th of May. , IRA H. MOTTESHEARD. Thereby announce myself as a can- didate for the nomination for the po- ‘sition of Judge of the Intermediate Court of Kanawha county subject to the republican primaries to be held on May 16, and respectfully solicit the support of my friends. CYRUS W. HALL. ANNOUNCEMENT. I hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination for county com- missioner, subject to the decision of the republican primary, May 16th. BEN B. HALL. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. ee ok RUA COUNCY:: 1 hereby annouiee. myself asa candidate for the nomination for tha office of Prosecuting Attorney of Ka- nawha county, subject to the repub- Uean primaries to be held May 16, 1908. FRANK C. BURDETTE. nessa CLERK OF THE COUNTY CoURT. I hereby announce my candidacy for Clerk of the Kanawha County Court, subject to the decision of the primary election to be held May 16, 1908. “The support of my friends is earnestly solicited Respdetfally, L. C. MASSEY, “March 7, 1908. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. Tam a candidate for renomination for ‘Prosecuting Attorney of Kanaw- ha gounty, subject to the Republican primary to be held May 14th," 1908 5. B. AVIS. FOR CIRCUIT. CLERK. Tam a candidate for clerk of the pCiruie Court of Kanawha county SBubfect to the decision of the repuly ites primaries to be held May 16 } Yours for a winning ticket, bey JOHN 1. GILLESPIE regne voters of Kanawha county: \ Hhereby announce myselt as a date for the office of county issioner, and respectively solleit ‘ipport of my friends in the re jan county convention or ary ay may be decided upon by eheounty committer, s,s M. P. MALCOLM i JUSTICK OF THE PEACE {Mfam a candidate for the office of lee of the Peate for Charleston Digftict, subject to the Republican Primary to be hela May 16, 1908 aS PRANK J. HILL PROBECUTING ATTORNEY. 8 Voters of Kanawha County reby annotince myself as a can: for, the nomination for the ot Prosecuting Attorney of Ka aotinty, subject to the repith: ‘pritmary election to be held Mas pyl908. H, B. BUSTER. FOR JUSMIOB OF THE PEACE. 1 hereby announce myself as: cundidate for the office of Justice o the Peace of Charleston District, sub Ject to the republican primary to be hela May 16, 1908. Your support is camestly soleited. “e MAT P. SPRADLING. ! hereby announce myself as 3 candidate for House of Delexates from Kanawha county, subject to the Republican Primary Convention to be held on May 16, 10s. L. D. VICKRS. Charleston, W. Va. April 8, 1908. Tam a candidate for Justice of the Peace, Charleston District, sub- ject to the republican primary, May 16, 1908, H. M. BOND. DRAWING THE COLOR LINE. Speaking of the attempt to draw the color Ine at the republican con- gressional convention at Elkins, Wednesday of last week. the Grafton Daily Republican saya: We regret exceedingly that an at- tempt was made In the convention jut Elkins to draw the “color line.” }It is rarely that the party finds it in its power to honor x member of : colored race, but when it does so, it should be by full unanimity and one accord. We are inclined to believe—and really hope—that the whole thing was done on the spur of the moment an@ surely without consideration of the effect. How- ever, at the end of the litte furry. it was shown conelusively that but Jone solitary delegate was azainat the nomination of the colored brother. The fact that this one delegate hasn't Ss in West Virginia long may account for his somewhat peculiar action of yesterday. | From the last sentence of the ‘above we infer that the solitary rep- resentative of the: Lily White fac- tion is from either Virginia or Mary- land and is one of those. the num- ‘ber of whom is small—glory be! who have done wonders in the way of creating dissensions in republican ranks. A pin serateh will reveal that they have but lately deserted ae party of disfranchisement and jim crowism. Having espoused re- publicanism simply because of the hopelessness of getting into office on a democratic nomination. they ob- ject to the Negro’s getting so much as the crumbs which fall from the political table, The emoluments coming to a dis- trict alternate to the National Con- vention are nil, if we except the few admission tickets which he receives. His chances of succession are about as great as those of & snow ball pass- ing across the equator without thaw- ing, yet Mr. Ed. S, Elliott, of Pres. en county, objects strenuously (0 a "Negro filling the position. It is such men as Mr, Elliott and Mr, Evans, of Mingo county, the gentleman who made, himself infty. mous by advocating a jim crow law for West Virginia, who make it dif ficult for a self respecting Negro tc advocate the cause of either party. They have sought, in the, most ef- fective manner, to alienate the most loyal element of the republican par- ty and are responsible for much of the unrest which exists among col- orca republicans. It is the attitude of such men which evoked from a black republican of Virginia: “Look here, Mr. Publican, 1 done quit. Yore skin game I kin see. When you gets my vote on ‘lechun day, Why den youse done wid me." Unfortunately, the majority of une race has followed the precedent se! by white men, both republicans and democrats, of judging the whole by ithe few. As they have been meas ured by the worst among them, s« have they begun to measure thei judges, It, therefore, behooves the leaders of the republican party t muzzle these renegade democrats, i they have any regard for their mos faithful adherents, Let it be know without a doubt, as did the Elkin: jconvention, that there is no place it |the party of Lincoln for men whi would withhold an honor from man simply because of the acciden of birth. DEATIVS HARVEST. Tn the past six months death has reaped an unusually big harvest in West Virginia. First in this span of (ime to cross the still waters was Ad- jmtant General Baker, then Haddox Joined the great majority. A short respite, and (hey were followed by State Librarian Starks, ex-Attorney General Rucker, ex-Senator Camden and Attorney General May, all within three short weeks. Of the six. four died while in service; two before tes had reached the noontide of life. In their passing West Virginia it the poorer by six valuable eitizens In them she lost six men who were making or had made for themselves a place in state history—such men heer eRe ST: shad ee POTS ava a ya Sa CORN RPEN Re SUE Tate ete a SRT ti ee ney ay, ae ORNs aaah a Se. 3 ae a eee ue eae cP Oy a. . ae See ae s OAS ary wee ree ae By aie be 3 = Po ieii at as a rising stato,’ maph-es ours; could NI afford to lose, . But It is of Attorney General Clarke W. May that we would speak in particular at this time. Of large proportions, both physteal and intel- tectual, and young in years, bis fu- ture was of the brightest. Elected 4 senator from his district at the age when most mem are just enter- ing upon a political career, he was made the president of the state sen- ate, and, by virtue of this position became the leutenant governor. He was next honored with the attorney generalship, and was by far the strongest candidate In the field for the renomination when he answered the final summons. The high esteem in which he was held ts,- perhaps,| best measured by the expressions of, the state press, which, without re- sard to party, has been unanimous. in deploring his untimely taking off WEST VIRGINIA FOR TAFT. Before this reaches the eyes of our readers the state convention al Parkersburg will have elected — the delegates and alternates to the na: tlonal convention and adjourned. ‘There is no longer any question as to whom West Virginia will support for the presidential _nominatton. That was clearly seen months ago and the Parkersburg convention will simply ratify what bas been done, with but few exceptions, throughout the state. The Big Four will be in- structed for Taft, as were the dis- trict delegates, and the war secretary will add 14 more to his tong list of instructed delegates. But, if any faith is to be placed in the reports emanating from the Taft headquar- ters, these 14 will not be needed West Virginia is so far down on the roll that the nomination is usually made before our state is reached, but the knowledge that one is on the winning side Is gratifying whether or not he contributes anytihng.to the success of the victorious candidate. DR. M. P. MALCOLM FOR. COUNTY COMMISSIONER. In the person of Dr, M. P. Mal- colm, of Lewiston, Cabin Creek, the Jargest district in the county, asks for a place this year on the county court. Only once in the past thirty years’ has this district been so hon- ored, and we feel that the party will be making no sacrifices, if Dr. Mal- colm is nominated as one of the-two commissioners to be elected in Nov- ember. Dr, Malcolm has served the county very acceptably as a member of the house of delegates where he made an enviable reputation as a legisla- tor. He watched with a jealons eye thé Interests of the county and state and took a foremost place among the lawmakers of the legislature. of which he was an honored member. Dr, Maltolm is one of the most pop- u\ir men in Kanawha county, and the republican party would make no mistake in selecting him as one of its candidates for the responsible of- fice of county commissioner. L. D. VICKERS. - Of the five candidates, who have up to this time announced them- selves for the house of delegates from this county, Mr. L. D. Vickers stands among the foremost. Al- though not a resident of Charleston as long a8 some of the other aspi- rants for the nomination, he has demonstrated his fitness for the po- sition and stands high in the esteem of the general public. He is one of the best equipped and most success- ful lawyers now practicing in the courts of West Virginia, and is emt- nently fitted by experience and abil- ity to assist in framing the laws, which the stage through which we arqnow passing so urgently demand. His name would add much to the strength of the ticket and make for its success in the general elections. A number of our race papers have gone into conniption fits because their states will have an alternate al large or a district alternate at the bie convention. Pshaw! ‘That's nothing. We already have two dis- trict giternatgs and, at the time this is written, cémfdently expect to get two alternates at large, but we would be willing to swap them all for a fun fledged, dyed-in-the-wool, yard-wide delegate, either at large or from a district. What's the good of being satisfied with a substitute when a lit- tle epneerted action would get the genuine article, Because her husband brought her to a state “of absolute want.” a Chl go woman named Love asks for a dl. vores, When went came, in at, the window, Love decided to go out through the door. v) Rranks 74; wunces: in «thi tssue of The A his candidacy for the no! Rie justice of the Peace for Chat J district at the primaries 40 be belq/May 16th. Mr AUD Is a ristog: Shaka lewsor of this city who is making for himself place in hia-pral R* He teancar dent republican; ‘of of the kind who willingly sacrifices personal am- ditions for the-augeegg of the ticket, By counsel and adktye field work he has contributed ng gmail part to the past victories of Si republican party, and his populatity with the rank ang Gle assures his eleetion, if he tp honored with the noihination. The New York>Age'an:1ounces an increase of over 8,000 in its number of subscribers and agks for 10,000 in the next two paths. Here's hoping ‘that the Age nfay get the 10,000 and then some, for ng. Negro paper ts more deserving of thé aupport of the public than the Age. Upon all ques- tions affecting the interests of the race the Age has always been safe and sane. Unllke some of its con- temporaries, it never govs off half cocked, but stands up for what It thinks the right with a fearless con- servatism which has greater weight than the ‘demands’? so loudly in- dulgea in by the! Guardian, for in- stance. Among President Roosevelt's ew expressions is’ “the jiqan whose’ son is a fool and his daughter a foreign princess.” We thay console our- selves with the thought that while we may have some of the former, we have escaped the latter. There you have at least one advantage in being a Negro. An eastern paper, says Delaware is solid for Gray. It does not appear that there is bnongh of Delaware to divide under any clfeamstances. Harry Thaw's wilHngness to allow Evelyn to get a divorce will doubdt- less be taken by the’ Matewan au- thorities as sufficient evidence of ‘his sanity to warrant: hfe release. NEGROES REARED When a Motion to Indorse Taft Was Made in West Virginia. | Huntington, W. Va,, April 27.— The Brownsville affair was injected into the Fifth district republican con. vention here today with » bitterness which threatened for a time to dis- rupt the harmony of the proceedings, James A. Hughes for the fifth con- secutive time was nominated ‘for con- gress, and this time by acclamation. ‘The trouble came When. the com- mittee an resolutions reported, pre- senting a paragraph Ingorsing the candidacy of W. H. Taft’ tor the pres: idency. “S. E. Mungge, of this city, a Negro attorney, oles aubstitute resolution which, in effect, killed the original. The Munroe regolution was supported by W. S. Bl¥ekburn and J. K. Smith, colored ordtors. They denounced the action of the war de- partment in discharging the Negro soldiers after the Browhisville riots, and lauded Senator Foraker to the skies. Their remarks provoked al- ternate cheers and hisses. After a stormy debate a compromise meas- ure was offered, which was accepted. This committed the cdfivention to the support of the senate bill now pending, providing for the refnstate- meut of the Tlored troops, and the delegates were instructed to vote for ‘Taft according to the tenor of the original resolution. T. 1. Houston, of McDowell, and W. F. Hite, -of Huntington, were name as dete Bates to the national’ convention. Abraham Lilley ,of Ratefgh, county, was chosen presidential, elector. Attached to the resolution in- structing the two district, delegates for Secretary Taft, was Ute follow- ing: ° “That the delegates this day se- lected to the republican. national coivention, be and they aré hereby instructed that their paramount’ duty is to secure the adoption of sch: a tari plank in the pational oleitoris as will fully protect @# labor and material. “Resolved, ‘That we further ree. ommend the passage of’ the bil) now pending in the United States senate atthorizing the re-enliatinent of cer- tain non-commissioned offers. and enlisted ‘mien belonging to, compante: B,C and D of the 25th ‘Gritted State | intantry, who were discharged with- out honor on November 9, 1906, and that all rights of whi¢h ‘théy” have been deprived by reason. of sald dis charge be restored to them.” “The Fitst Baptist church wae fied with a large and appreelstive’ audl- ence of Charleston's’ mfeailé: tover, Friday evening, to listen +06 the ran- dition of “The Danghter: of Jatrs,” /‘® sacred cantata by. Sit John Strath ee under the direction of Di, Waiter R. Pramhiin. The camtatngrmtrong, beautiful, pathetic and. , inkpresetve, was rendered by 30 ‘well-trained ‘West Virginia Colored Institute | INSTITUTE, =: tg) WESTVA, The only Industrial Institute fer _, colored Students in the State. =~ _ Regular Normal, Academic and Com- merciat Courses, also Regular Coursés in. Agriculture, Carpentery arid House Bulld ing, Steam Fitting, Smithing,Cabinet Mak: ing, Painting’and Glazing, Dressmaking, ' Laundrying, Printing. A complete course : in Military Training to Cadets... Roonis, Books; Fuel, and Lights Free to: Normat. Students; and in addition Uniforms: for ' State Students. We have a. facuitv of Twenty-two Feachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month, : are fs For.cata lope and other information addresy:.,. ; 5. MeHENRY,JONES, A. M. President. voices. . The soloista: were aa Posseesed-GF gobd!volaes anf” , trained, ‘The _rebitative: tenor’/20kd hy Mr. J. R. Gilliard, “Bonold there cometh unto Jesus.’ ‘was roundty: apy Plauded; The bass solo, yy MY, Geo. RB. Winston, “MY little daifghter eveii now tu dead,” was yery plainttve and impressive. Dr. Walter Ry Fratiky. Mn'a tenar-solo, “My hope ts: In ‘the everlasting," was one of the moat beautiful renditions of the evening. Dr. Franklin's voice Is rtoh, clear and Musteal at Its best, and wes heartily recolved. The finest number on. the program was the duet, “Love di: vine,” by Mrs. Geo. W. Hughes ant Dr. Franklin. The closing chorus, “Be everlasting. praise,” was a mast fitting climax: to a very high classed entertainment,” + yim | —— 3 THOMPSON — co Nae ee ee Sate Cem | we + But Thompson Won. Biking, W. Va., April 22.—Follow. ing the order of business, the\nomt- nations for delegates to the national convention were called for at the district: convention this afternoon. Mr. H. A. Bradley. of Jofferson county nomnated Col. Richard R. McMahon. ol. Frasler of Monon- galia county, nominated Hon. 5, M. Grant. No further nominations be- ing made and but two delegates be- ing selected, the electidn of Col. Mc- Mahon and Mr. Grant was made unanimous. Alternates’ were. elect- ed ag follows: W. J. Thompson of ‘Tucker county, and Jas, P. Hawver- male of Morgan county. | In the'selection of an alternate for Col.| McMahon quite,a fight was pre- cipitated. Mr. Thompson of Tucker county, who was placed in nomina- tion as an’ alternate to the big con- vention, 1s a colored man. He was nominated by Attorney, A. M. Cun- ningham of Parsons, who, in an elo- quent speech vouched strongly for the high abillty, the honesty and in- tegrity of his dark-hued brother, ‘and who asked that the nominee be elected without opposition. Upon a vote being called for, one of the uiembers of the Preston delegation, Attorney Ed S. Ellfott we believe— and possibly oré other in the con- vention, ealled ‘for a division. Then followed a season of eloquent speech. making, all in favor of Mr, Thomp- son. Attorney Cunningham spoke decisively and plainly, touching up- on the merits of his candidate and scoring those who had drawn, the color line in the convention, He was followed by another Cunning- ham, from an adjoining county, who also spoke ®favorably of Thompson. ‘Then Mr. Isaac N. Lock of this coun. ty, delegate from Knottaville- dis- jtrict, took the flopr and made one of ‘the warmest speeches in. defense jof the coloréa@ man we have ever heard. Following Mr. Locke others spoke briefly, and after which anoth- er vote was taken by the chairman, Mr. Elliott of Kingwood, being ‘the edt Ny ii OT Wi le Was : s Now is the Tinae Ta,Bay:” : Lawn Swings Let Us Sell You One, Lewis Hubbard & Co. Charleston, Kahawha, West Va only delegate to vote against Thomp- poh. The nominee was then called for and came to the stage, making quite a neat and plezsant address and. illustrating the fact that he was all-in, the way of ability that he was ardently claimed to be by At- torney Cunningham. wrote ty ALDERSON. Mrs. Fred Huskins, of Charleston, ig the guest of her auat, Mrs, Susie ‘Hal, Miss Josephine Jackson, of Lewis. burg, was the guest of Mrs. James Brown last Thursday. Mrs.. Lewis ‘Banks and daughter, Misg Alice, have returned from Vir. Miibur Freeman is home again trom New river, George Sellers and Armsted Car. ter returned from Tennessee, Sgtur. day, i Rev. A. Becks occupied the! pulpit of the M. E. church last’ Sunday. ‘Phe church aid was entertained al the‘home of J. M. Trice on Thursday evening. Two new members wert eurojled, and the out-of-tawn vislt oie Chas. Lewis ang Miss Jose pigs’ Tec Pig rare’ Prelentg . 3 Moo sake wand wes ty* Wintod Tuesday. : Myer Groves, of Gap’MiMls, was vio iting frieads here, Sunday. Miss Amnig'Simms has retugnec from Fort Springs, where shé had been sick for several weeks. POWELLTON.. _ The republican club met on: Tues- day evening, the 14th, in a very pleasant session. Many speakers were present. Among them was Stanley McNorton, the candidate for county commissioner. R. L. Lynch was here on the 16th, representing the Globe association. The juveniles of St. Luke's’ gave an entertainment at the school fouse, Saturday evening, the 18th. - Our pastor filled his pulpit at°the usual hours on the third Sunday morning and evening. , ‘The church aid society rendered a very appropriate program on Easter Sunday, for the benéfit of the build- ing of the church. B. F, White, M. D., continues to walt on Mrs. S. H. Fairfax, ‘who. is yet on the sick list. * ~The church, aid sociéty cohvened in a special session, Sunday, at’ 11 e’clock: * : ‘Thomas H. Carter: was one of. thg poll commissioners in, the’ electton Saturday. yMrs. Victoria’ ‘Burke; “ot: Hughes- t§n, is in our town a few days, ye ing Mrs. T. L. ,Thofiipson and fela- tives, y : 3 “John, Lewis, ane. Isaac, Blirke’ are visiting their parents, a CHURCH AND LODGE DIRECTORY Churches. First Baptist Church, Rev. S. R. Bullock, pastor—Services Sunday at 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m., B. Y. P. U., 6:30 p. m.; Communion the first Sunday of each month; Choir rehearsal; Tuesday evening; Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening; Ladies' Aid, Thursday afternoon; Young People's meeting, Friday evening; General Missionary meeting the first Friday of each month. Simpson M. E. Church, Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor. — Services Sunday at 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30; Class, 4:00 and Epworth, League, 6:30 p. m.; Class meetings, Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 8:00 p. m.; Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8:00 p. m.; Young People's prayer meeting Tuesday at 8:00; Church Aid No. 1 meets every Thursday; Church Aid No. 2 meets Fridays; The Lifters and Willing Workers meet Thursday evening. Knights of Pythias. Capital City Lodge No. 1 meets the first and third Thursday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall, H. B. Rice, C. C.; C. W. Boyd, K. of R. & S. West Virginia Lodge No. 60 meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the K. of P. Hall, J. W. Chappelle, C. C.; E. R. Carter, K. of R. & S. Uniform. Bank. Carlson Co. No. 10 and Mountain State Co. No. 20 meet the second and fourth Friday nights at the K. of P. Hall. Ed Jackson, Capt. Co. No. 11 William Jefferson, Recorder. M. A. Holmes, Capt. Co. No. 20. Order of Calanthe Phyllis, W. Wattley Court No. 1 meets the second and fourth Tuesday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall. Mrs. Mattle Moss, W. C.; Mrs. M. J. Hazlewood, W. R. of Deeds. Eureka Court No. 35 meets the first and third Monday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall. Geo. Bailey, W. C.; William Peters, W. R. of Deeds. A. F. & A. M Washington Lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M., meets the first and third Friday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall, J. H. Taylor, W. M.; William Wright, Sec. Y G. U. O. of O. F. Kanawha-Light Lodge No. 1637 G. U. O. of O. F. meets at Frankenberger K. of P. Hall the first and third Monday nights of each month N. C. Walton, N. G.; H. B. Rice P. S. Household of Ruth. Household of Ruth No. 163 meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Frankenberger Hall. Allen DeHonney, M. N. G.; Mrs. Lizzie WayneSboro, Secy. CHURCH AND LODGE DIRECTORY Independent Order of St. Luke's. Providence Connell, 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 hollers 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. BEST FOR THE BOWELS If you have a regular, healthy movement of the bowels every day, you will recall, *Keep your bowels every day.* In the shape of violin strings or pill, bowels move in the shape of smooth plates, as they move around the way of keeping the bowels clean and clear is so easy. CANDY OATHARTIC Fascarets NEW YORK WORK EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Pleasant; Palatable; Poynt; Taste Good, Dr. Good, Never Slicken, Weaken or Gripe; 10, 25 and 50 cents per box. Write for free sample, and book- let on health. Address Stapling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN HOTEL BROWN EUROPEAN Wesl Virginia's Popular Hotel for Colored People. 35 Rooms 35c., 50c., 75c. and $1.00 per day special Rates by week or month. Accomodations for 75 People Rooms in uite, $1.50 to $2.0 Per Day. New Phone 1098 F. C. Brown, Prop. 500 Capitol Street CHARLETON, W. VA. CARE, HONESTY, INTELLIGENCE are necessary to get Perfect Results from an Optician Also you should be offered the latest and best in the line. If that is what you want, ask us about the TORIC LENS and have your eyes tested by the very latest devices ERNST Jeweler & Mig. Optician. Cor. Virginia St. & Arcade. TRUSTEE'S SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT. Under and by virtue of the authority of a deed of trust made by Julius-Nierman and Lebie Nierman his wife to the undersigned trustee, dated February 8, 1902, and recorded in the office of Clerk of the County Court of Kanawha county, West Virginia. In trust deed book number 1912, page 70, to secure to Valley Mutual Building and Loan Association No. 2, the payment of an advancement or loan of $1690, default of more than three months in the payment of dues, premiums and interest thereon, having been made by the grantors, 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 of said county, on Court street, in the city of Charleston, proceed to sell the property conveyed by and described in said deed of trust, sufficient to pay the amount of the note therein secured, and all premiums, 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 dues paid by him with average interest thereon, at the rate provided by the by-laws of said association. The sale shall be made to the highest bidder for one-half cash, balance in six months, deferred payment to begin interest from date of sale. The said property consists of a lot of land with improvements, fronting., 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 Joel P. Thomas property, conveyed to said Julius Nierman by L. E. McWhorter, special commissioner, by deed dated Feby. 8, 1902, recorded in said County Court Clerk's office in deed book 85, page 354. L. E. McWHORTER, 4-16-4t. Trustee. The writer of the "Colored Notes," in the Charleston Dally Mall, said the following about the work of the Huntington chorus: 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, 1-2-161 CHARLESTON NEWS President J. B. Carter has issued a call for a meeting of the local alumni of the West Virginia Colored institute to meet at the Y. M. C. A. room, R. of P. building, Friday evening, at 8 o'clock. He announces that business of the utmost importance to the organization will be transacted and asks for a full attendance. Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Carper event Sunday at institute with Mrs. Carper's sister, Mrs. Dorsey. Thos. Whittaker and C. C. Campbell were at Pomeroy and Middleport, Ohio, Sunday, the guests of friends. Mrs. F. H. Huskins is visiting her aunt at Alderson. Miss Rosalind Friend met with a painful accident, Saturday, at the People's Grocery store, where she is employed as a clerk. She stepped on a mail and the wound has become so painful that she was not able to return from Institute, where she went to spend Sunday with her mother. It will please the friends of Mrs. Alex Adams to know that she has successfully undergone one of the two operations necessary to restore her to health, and that the chances are all in her favor in the second. One of her little children is being cared for by Mrs. W. H. Walker. Miss Mabelle Parker, who was employed in the Palace barber shop the past year as hairdresser, has returned to her home at Athens, Ohio. This department is now in charge of Misses Stella Williams and Emma Moss, who arrived in the city, Saturday, from Hot Springs, Ark. Dr. H. F. Gamble went to Point Pleasant, Saturday, to superintend the removal of Miss Elizabeth Wilson to her home at St. Albans. Miss Wilson suffered no ill effects from the trip, and it is hoped that she will be restored to health in the near future. Mrs. M. E. Clark, of the Peoples Grocery store, has been confined to her bed this week. Mrs. J. McInteny Jones, Misses Ethel Spriggs and Bessie Morris, and Messrs. A. W. Curtis, Chas. E. Mitchell, S. H. Guss and Albert Brown, of the West Virginia Colored Institute faculty, attended the cantata, Friday night. Dr. H. F. Gamble went to St. Albas on professional business, yesterday. The tennis club has had its court rolled and new back stops erected. They have already had several interesting contests and look forward to a very pleasant season. Sunday, at 3:30 in the afternoon, Rey. J. W. Waters, pastor of Simpson M. E. church, will preach the Founders' day sermon at the West Virginia Colored Institute. For the occasion the trustees of the church will run a boat excursion to Institute. The boat will make two trips, leaving the Charleston wharf at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Young People's social, under the management of Miss Virgie Burns, at the M. E. church, was a financial success. The Ladies Aid of St. Paul A. M. E. church is holding a bazaar this week at the church. A concert is given each night. On Friday night a parlor lamp will be given away. Mrs. Carrie Jennings was hostess, last week, to the Willing Workers of Simpson M. E. church. Mrs. Page entertained the club this week. Miss Ruth Taylor, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Robinson at Parkersburg, returned home, Saturday. The beautiful home of Rev. W. E. Walker, completed about ten months ago, at Winston-Salem, N. C., was totally destroyed by fire. Tuesday morning. This is the second house he has lost within a year, and suspicions are entertained that the last fire was of incendiary origin. Mrs. Amanda Taylor has returned from Belpre, Ohio, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Hattie, who has been seriously ill. M. A. King, of Baltimore, was in the city this week on business. The two-story store and dwelling being erected by C. W. Boyd is nearing completion. Rev. S. P. West, presiding elder of the Wheeling district of A. M. E. church, leaves today to attend the general conference at Norfolk, Va., which convenes May 4th. Fred and Miles Banks, of Clarksburg, were in the city last week to attend the funeral of their sister. Rev. W. E. Walker is the chairman of a committee appointed by the quarterly conference to select a suitable place for the location of an A. M. E. church school. He will be assisted by Revs. West, Smith and O Brien. For Rent—A double house, on McCormick street. Apply to Dr. H. F. Gamble. Grand Chancellor W. J. Thompson returned, Thursday last, from Lukins, where he was elected an alternate to the republican national convention. He left Tuesday for Parkersburg to attend the state convention. Chas. E. Mitchell, of Institute, came to the city, Tuesday morning, on his way to the Parkersburg convention. The executive board of the Baptist Sunday school convention met at the First Baptist church, yesterday, preparatory to the opening of the convention at 9 this morning. A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, is the president of the organization, which is one of the most helpful branches of Baptists. Resolution of Coal City Lodge No. 17, K, of O., Finleyville, Pa., April 27, 1908. Whereas, It has pleased Him, to whose will we humbly submit, to take from our midst, Shr S: W. Starks, Supreme Chancellor of K. of P., and one of the noblest of men; be Resolved. That we mourn the loss of one who has shown such wisdom and ability as the leader of our organization. Resolved. That we most singely sympathize with his bereaved family, and mingle our sorrows with theirs. Committee. Resolutions from Louisa White Court, No. 21, Nuttalburg W. Va. Fourth Court, No. 21, Nuttallburg, W. Va. Whereas, It has pleased the great and supreme Master in His infinite wisdom to remove from us our worthy, esteemed and Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starke, be it Resolved, That the sudden removal of such a life from among us leaves a vacancy that will be deeply realized by all members of Knights of Rythias and Calanthes of this and other states. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of our court, a copy sent to the Advocate and a copy to the Sentinel. Crispus Attacks Lodge, No. 2, Spokane, Wash. April 22nd, 1908. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from the stage of activity our most esteemed ruler, S. W. Starks, Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias. We are called to bow and lament at the departure of a cherished soul. Whereas, His winning personality and priceless worth makes his departure a lamentable loss to the order; therefore, be it Resolved, that we, a subordinate lodge of the state of Washington do bow in humble submission and say, "Thy will be done, oh, Lord," knowing tait He does all things well. We do sympathize with Mrs. S. W. Starks in the loss of her beloved husband. J. L. BATCHER, S. D. C., E. PEPWAY, L. S. PLYTON, B. A. CAMPBELL, C. C., Committee on Resolution Resolutions on the death of S. W. Starks by Louisa White Court, No. 21, Nuttallburg, W. Va.: We, the committee on resolutions of condolence, connect ourselves with those who mourn the loss of our Grand Chancellor of West Virginia and Supreme Chancellor of the world. To the family we extend our sympathy in this sad hour of their bereavement. Whereas, God in His infinite mercy has seen cause to remove from our mldst our beloved brother, Sir Samuel W. Starks, who has been a successful leader, and rendered his best service to his race and country; therefore, be it Resolved. That we, the members of Louisa White Court, No. 21, tender to the bereaved family our deepest sympathy; and be it further Resolved. That, a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mrs. S. W. Starks, one to the Advocate and one retained by the court. May the Almighty in His goodness console us in the dark hour of our bereavement. Several Charleston men left today for Parkersburg where they will attend the state delegate and judicial convention which convenes there Wednesday. Several others will go tomorrow. Those going early desire to be present tomorrow when several contests will be settled by the state committee. Mingo county has two sets of delegates, there is a contest in one or two districts of Monroe and two sets of delegates have been named in Charleston district in Kanawha. These matters will be settled tomorrow. Tomorrow evening the league of republican clubs will hold a meeting. The Charleston visitors to Parkersburg will especially boost the candidacy of Hon. George W. McClintic, who is a candidate for supreme judge. While there are two or three other candidates Mr. McClintic has been assured of so many delegates that his nomination seems certain. Many counties have instructed for him, and he has been promised the support of many uninstructed delegates. Fairmont, April 27. Judge John W. Mason has renewed his declaration that he will not be a candidate for the republican nomination for governor. Judge Mason was shown a story which recently appeared in state papers that his name would likely be presented to the convention but he said he had not changed his mind in the matter and his original declaration stood. Mrs. Langhorne entertained a few friends at her home, Monday evening. 10 DECEMBER 1973 NEW YORK Atlanta, Ga., April 27.—All the reports received today from the track of the tornadoes last week in the four stricken southeastern states indicate, on a summing up of the casualties reported so far that the death list will reach the figure of 376, while the number of the injured will reach 1,200. This summary includes reports from the effects of the high wind storms of Friday and Saturday in the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia. The property damage in these states will be considerable, but will not be nearly so great as might have been expected from the loss of life and the number of personal injuries inflicted. Following the devastation wrought by the wind, flood conditions prevail in most of the rivers of Georgia. In this state, the most serious situation is at Columbus, Georgia, where the VISIT THE FAMOU Clairvoyant & Palmist Prof. LeRoy, 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. 1003 1-2 Washington St. Laughorne Building The World's Waste Would Make The World Rich Do you waste 5c, 10c or 25c a day? If you don't, you are exceptional and are well able to open a bank account with us. If you do, you need the lesson of saving taught by an account in our SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Cultivate the Savings Habit $1.00 Opens an account. Drop us a card and let us tell you how. Kanawha Banking & Trust Co., Charleston, W. Va. Jumped from Hack and Broke His Leg, the Bone Protruding from the Flesh, Patient, Displayed Remarkable Nerve. The Lincoln Republican, of April 3, contains the first detailed account of how the accident to Attorney General May was received. It follows; On last Thursday afternoon Hon. C. W. May, Attorney General of West Virginia, in company with, O. J. Wilkinson, was being driven from Salt Rock to Hamlin, and when arriving at the point where the Buffalo road leaves the old plike, it was decided to travel the Buffalo road and avoid the mud and bad places in the old road. As soon as the team had started down the hill, the hack, having no brake, ran upon the horses and they began running away. After they had run for about one hundred and fifty yards, General May jumped from the hack, alighting on his left foot and his weight together with the force occasioned by the running of the horses caused the breaking of his leg just above the ankle, both bones being broken and the foot almost torn from the leg. Mr. Wilkinson stayed in the hack and succeeded in running the horses into the bank at the upper side of the road and stopping them, some distance below and out of sight of the place of the accident, and after the driver came up, (he having also jumped from the hack) Mr. Wilkinson turned the team over to him and hurried back to the assistance of his friend, Mr. May, whom he found sitting in the road and with a small pocket knife was cutting the pants leg away from the place where the leg was broken, and where the splintered bone was protruding through the pants. Mr. May displayed remarkable nerve and bore the excruciating pain heroically, he being compelled to lay on the cold ground where he fell for almost an hour and a half before assistance sufficient to remove him arrived, when he was taken to the home of Mr. John Webb, some three-quarters of a mile away, to await for another hour and a half the coming of a physician, and during all this time Mr. May was without even the aid of a stimulant. After Dr. L. M. Thacker arrived it was decided to remove Mr.' May to Hamlin, and a road sled with four horses was procured and he was brought here, arriving at two o'clock in the morning, and Drs. Thacker, Bowles and Brown rendered the necessary medical assistance. The bones were not only broken but crushed and several pieces were removed. County Instructs for C. W. Swisher for Governor Secretary of State Adds Another County to His Long List of Instructed Delegates and Looks Like a Winner. A detailed report of the republican mass convention at Pineville, Wyoming county, Saturday, has reached this city.* The seven delegates from the most southern county were instructed to cast their votes for Swisher for governor, Long for treasurer and Shawkey for state superintendent of schools. The vote on the Swisher instructions was unanimous When the convention was called to order it was seen that the hall was too small and the Swisher followers were assigned to one side of the street and the Scherr men to the other side. The Swisher majority was such that when the resolutions asking for instructions was presented the Scherr followers moved to make it unanimous. The action or Wyoming county is taken as an index to what will be done in the other southern counties of the state. Both candidates for governor have been claiming the southern counties. Swisher got instructions in Logan and Wyoming, while contesting delegates were named in Mingo owing to local factions. Judging from the action of the other counties along the Norfolk & Western the political prophets say Swisher will get McDowell May 9 and Mercer May 16. On Saturday of this week primaries will be held in Monongalia county. Next Monday Cabell county will choose delegates. It has been proven by thousands of shrewd women that there is the most real shoe value wrapped up in a pair of Four States, Which Are Swept by fierce Winds Which Did Fearful Damage to Life and Property, Over Three Hundred Dead. Riverside mills have been compelled to shut, down and the street car service has been suspended. Wheeling, W., Va., - April 27. — Word was received in the city last evening that Senator Nathan Bay Scott has been selected as the presiding officer at the delegate convention to be held at Parkersburg within the next few days, and that he would leave today for Wheeling. It is the intention of the senator to come home and he will remain here until the time for holding the convention, looking after his many interests. After the convention he will again return to Washington and remain there until the adjournment of congress unless there is some important business to bring him back home. The homecoming of Senator Scott will be of considerable interest because of the political conditions which now exist, and he will be called on by many of the local politicians who have axes to grind and who would like to have his support. Huntington, April 27.—The Fifth district congressional convention was held here this afternoon. There was no opposition to Congressman James A. Hughes who was nominated by acclamation. Miss Junian Chancellor has as her guest, Mrs. Preston, of Handley. Miss Lucile Fountain, of Huntington, is in the city, guest of Miss Arlene Johnson. Miss Virginia Gilmer has returned from a visit to friends in Philadelphia. 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OPEN EVENINGS HOME PHONE - - 1063 BELL PHONE - - 138 --- Held in the County of Fayette for County Officers Ellis Is Re-nominated in Slite of Campaign of Personal Abuse Made by His Opponents Who Were Not in the funnin The Fayette county primaries for the selection of candidates for the various county offices were held Saturday. All over the county great interest was displayed and about 6,000 votes were cast. Dr. H. L. Kirkpatrick, well known here in Charleston, seems to have led the ticket, for at noon it was estimated that his majority would be about 2,500 votes. At noon all of the precincts, with the exception of eight or ten, had been heard from, and the following candidates seemed to have been heard from and the following candidates seemed to have been successful with majorities estimated as follows: Sheriff—R. H. Dickinson, 1,500 majority. County Clerk—S. T. Carter, 400 majority. Circuit Clerk—Floyd Kellar, 600 majority. Prosecuting Attorney—Geo. Love 2,000 majority. Commissioner—Dr. H. L. Kirkpat rick, 2,500 majority. House of Delegates-Stuart F Wood, Geo. H. Bracklin and J. M Ellis. PAIRMONT Mr. and Mrs. Arch Meade spent Tuesday, the 21st, in Clarksburg, attending the Grayson-Biglow wedding. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Burke, a son, April 17th, at the home of Mrs. H. M. Bailey, on 5th street. The little one was christened Cornellus. C. W. Hamilton and Miss Bessie Jordan spent a few hours in Clarksburg, Sunday, the guests of Miss Willia Lee. Don Jones is home on a few weeks vacation with his parents. He is located at St. Louls. The leap year supper at Mt. Zion Baptist church was quite a success. Bills are out announcing a ball to be given by the Elks Lodge, April 30, at the Casino. Walter Scott was a business visitor to Mannington, Sunday. W. J. Thompson, of Mannington, was the guest of Miss Bessie Meade, Sunday. Miss Frances Morton is the expected guest of her brother, en route home, having finished her school in Buckhannon. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell died, Saturday, and was buried Sunday. Mrs. Richard Moore entertained the "4 o'clocks," Friday afternoon, in a charming manner. A very palatable luncheon was served. The next meeting is with Mrs. Helen Grenshaw. Miss Anna Dawson was hostess to the Swastiska club. Thursday afternoon. This club anticipates giving a party in the near future. Miss Anna Hawkins, who was struck by Thornton Viney, is quite low at Cook's hospital. Viney is in jail, under $500 bond, to await the grand jury in June. BUCKHANNON. Miss Ingie Taylor, who has been teaching at Mill Creek, returned home last week. Mrs. J. T. Reid, who was quite sick the past week, is better at this writing. Our school closed, Friday, the 24th. A very interesting program was rendered, Friday night, by the pupils of both rooms and was listened to by an appreciative audience. Prof. O. L. Wilson, of Weston, was here, Friday, to attend the closing exercises of the school. Will Jackson, of Weston, was calling of friends here last week. Mrs. Charles Smith, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is much better. Rev. J. T. Reid has moved, and now resides in South Buckhannn. Mr. Lacy, of Weston, spent several days here last week. Miss Frances Morton leaves Tuesday for her home at Pomeroy. Misses Daisy and Sallie Bailey, of Weston, visited friends here last week. Mrs. Susan Madison was hostess to the Silver Leaf club, Friday evening. Miss Birdie Davis visited Clarksburg friends last week. Mrs. Lota Teller was called home last week by the illness of her husband, Joseph Teller. MT. HOPE. Revs. Deans and Dotson filled their regular appointments at their churches, Sunday. Frank Ware, of Washington, Pa., is visiting his brother, George R. Ware. Miss Katie Spencer is visiting relatives in Huntington. Tobe Jackson has been real sick at his home in Warner Town. L. W. Thompson and Mrs. Josie Jackson, delegates, and Mrs. J. V. Wilkerson, member executive board, left Tuesday to attend Sunday School convention at Charleston. E. L. Carter has accepted a position with M. B. Brockman, tailor. STRAW HATS ST. ALBANS Mrs. R. B. Jones and daughter, of Page, spent a few days here visiting her sisters, Mrs. Carr and Overaull. S. S. Gordon arrived here, Wednesday, from Danville, ill., to spend some time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gordon. Miss Lula Lipaccomb is quite ill at her home, on Main street. Miss Martha Washington returned home Saturday fro mHansford, where she taught a successful term of school. Mrs. Ruth Wilson returned from Pi. Pleasant, Saturday. She brought Miss Elizabeth, who has been quite ill for the past four weeks. Miss Wilson is slightly improved. Ed Ransom was in town, Sunday. The Evening Star club met Tuesday night with Mrs. F. K. Waddy. The following officers were elected for the year: Mrs. Mary Green, president; Mrs. Alice Early, vice president; Miss Georgia' E. Banks, secretary; Danna oGrdon, assistant secretary; Mrs. Kate Waddy, treasurer; Burnett Jones, chaplain. Miss Carrie Brooks spent Sunday in town. Robert Allen, jr., returned home from Winifrede, Monday. Mr. Allen is visiting his son here. Mrs. Margaret Harris is able to be out again. Mrs. S. V. Wright is able to be out after a short illness. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cosby spent Sunday in Charleston. Mrs. Ursula Friend spent Sunday at home. R. A. Neal is home from Charles ton. THOMAS. Victoria Court holds its meetings on second and fourth Thursdays in each month. Rev. Davis returned from Wheeling on Saturday. Mountain Hill Tab. 795 meets every second and fourth Mondays. Calvin L. Ford, R. W. R.; Jessie E. Bruce, R. W. S. Mrs. Ashby Campbell, of Davis, Va., was a guest of Mrs. Arthur Bruce, on Sunday. James Washington, of Elkins, made a business trip to our city on Saturday. G. Gordon, of Elkins, is here for a few days. Prof Obie, Misses Bettie Bruce and Mary L. Thompson were calling in Davis on Sunday. Mrs. Robt. Moorefield left Sunday for Meyersdale, Pa., where J. Terrell, her father, is very sick. The supper given by the ladies of the Baptist church, Saturday night, was a success financially. The B. B. club will give a concert in the near future. Rev. C. L. Davis organized a B. Y. P. U. on Sunday. Thirty-five enrolled. H. Botts is indisposed. E. P. Barksdale left for Virginia on the 26th inst. Mrs. George Williams and Mrs. Alfred Young made a business trip to Davies one day last week. Young peoples' prayer meeting is every Wednesday night, at 7:30 p.m. W. J. Thompson, G. C. of W. Va., returned to Charleston last week. Mr. and Mrs. William Thompson have returned from Gordonsville, Va., where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Thompson's mother. A. F. Bruce has been indisposed for a few days. Mrs. H. Botst and Miss M. Claybourne spent Friday in Davis. RAYMOND CITY. Winston Coles attended the ministers and deacons union meeting at Huntington last week and reported a pleasant trip. Mrs. Maggie Wilson, Mrs. Emma Prentiss and her son Hobson attended the closing of Mrs. Agnes Sinclair's school at Black Betsy, Thursday evening. * Mrs. Victoria Duckwyler was a business visitor to Black Betsy last week. Mrs. Maggie Childs and her little daughter Garnet were in Charleston last week. Mrs. Eliza Williams was shopping in Charleston, Saturday. A. J. Pierson H. B. Good and C. E. Saunders spent Sunday in Charleston with their families. Alverta James is very ill with pneumonia at this writing. Giles Dickerson spent several days in Gallipolis last week. KANAWHA CITY. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Courtney, of Charleston, wre the guests of Mrs. J. W. Payne, Sunday. E. A. Bolling, of Alderson, visited friends here, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Ada Taylor and Madam Lew- WANTED----MEN To know that the season for STRAW HATS and all kinds of SUMMER CLOTHING is here, and that our store carries the most up-to-date line in the city, REMEMBER our PRIZE OFFERS—"A Wild West" Belt and Pistol with each Child's Suit or an A1 Catcher's Mit with each Boy's Suit at $5.00 or over, or a set of Rogers Best Knives, Forks or Spoons with cash purchases amounting to $25.00 MORE THAN YOUR MONEY'S WORTH at our store. is spent. Sunday with Miss Ivory Woods. J. S. Page, of Montgomery; Aquilila Page, of Charleston, and W. H. Taylor, of Ashland, visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Page, Sunday. G. L. Jackson and W. H. Jackson, of Sewell, spent a few days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Johnson, last week. Mrs. J. W. Woods spent Thursday in Malden, visiting friends. William Johnson, of Page, spent a few days last week with his parents. Little eMredith Page, who has been very ill with typhoid fever for several weeks, is able to sit up. NEW ELECTRIC GUN TESTED IN FRANCE; A WONDER WORKER Paris, April 20.—The French military authorities are experimenting with a new gun invented by Alfred Pouteaux, of Dijon, which promises to revolutionize warfare and which is superior to any other gun in existence. The new gun has the great advantage over the old style in that it requires no charge of powder, but that shells may be fired from it by electricity. It consists of a tube open at both ends, and, in spite of its harmless look, it is able to throw a shell to a far greater distance than any other known, and to do so without noise, smoke, or flame. It is aimed like any other great gun, and no matter how big shells are used it is to be classed as a rapid fire gun, for it can throw shells as quickly as they can be introduced in the open rear end. There is no breech and no breech lock to delay the firing. Experiments have been going on for some time near Dijon, but not the smallest detail of the construction of the gun has leaked out, and the government has taken the most extraordinary precautions to prevent German spies from getting near the proving grounds. All the officers who are testing the new arm have been selected with special care, and millions could not buy the secret from any of them. The inventor himself hopes that the weapon he has made shall be so much superior to that possessed by any other power that it will forever exclude the possibility of France getting into war again, but among army officers, the hope is expressed that it will enable the French army to recover what it lost in the Franco-Prussian war of 1870. LONG "MUSH" IN ARCTIC REGIONS; RIM OF THE EARTH Winnipeg, Manifoba, April 29. Latest mail advices from Dawson City say, "Shaggy as Esau, muscled like gladiators, and as tough as rawhide five men, trudging behind twenty dogs dragging five tobogans, fled through the street of Dawson a few mornings ago, fresh from the uttermost rim of the earth. "It was, the Fort Macpherson patrol of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police. The men left here eighty days ago, the day after Christmas, traveled thirty-one days northward through wilds unexplored to Macpherson, remained there twenty-four days, and were twenty-five days returning. All told, they were 'mushing' fifty-six days. "Every man came back in the pink of condition, but four of the dogs were missing. One, Old Dan, slipped from the teams and returned from a point 200 miles north of Dawson alone. The other three died en route from the hardships of the trip. The men started with 1,500 pounds of food and other material, and 300 pounds of dog supplies. This lasted them until near the end of the outgoing journey, with no other replenishment than one caribou killed half way over. On the return not one caribou or big animal was secured. "There was no suffering from want of food either going or coming, and the rare oxygen and the vigor- ous exercise put muscle and flesh on the men, notwithstanding their hard trip on snowshoes, following the toogoggans. The snow, was deep, and on many of the rivers water covered the ce, having surged up from the springs in the river beds, owing to the mild winter. So the trails were not as favorable as last year and such good time was not made. The Edmonton packet, run for the government from post to post down the Mackenzie river, under contract by the Hudson's Bay Company, arrived at Masperson the day before the police packet. The mail was about eighty days making Macpherson from Edmonton, against the thirtyone days by the Dawson patrol. The Edmonton packet serves a large number of way posts, while the Dawson packet is for Macpherson, and Herschell island only. The police found that the Karikuk, Captain Potter, was the only whaler wintering at Herschell this year, Captain Mogg, with the Olga, going further east before winter set in. Fire Damage Paid Insurance to the amount of approximately $10,000 was paid today by the deGruyter and Frasler, agency to the Boomer Coal and Coke Company as damages for the recent fires which destroyed one of its tipples. The marriage of Miss Ada Parker and Mr. Browder, at the home of the bride's parents, Saturday morning, was a surprise to their friends. WANTED—At Once. Jeffrey Chain Machine men and coal cutters using other machines. The National Employment Agency, Inc., new Coyle & Richardson Bldg., fourth floor. 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: 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. B. O. HILL. R. Q. HILL, President of American Economic Association. 4-23-4t First Baseball Excursion OF THE SEASON TO CINCINNATI Sunday, May 3rd Championship game Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates. Special train will leave Charleston at 4:15 a. m., Eastern time, arriving at Cincinnati at 10:15 a. m. Returning leave Cincinnati, Fourth Street Station at 7:00 p. m. Fare for the round trip $3.00. Children between the ages of 5 and 12, Half fare; under 5 will be carried free. For further information call on or address, OPENING OF Excursion Season on the K. & M. Ry. Commencing Sunday, April 26th, and continuing on every Sunday during the summer, excursion rates will be made via 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.