The Advocate

AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL Taft Needs, 'Tis Said, But 107 More Delegates to Assure His Nomination on the First Ballot Many Strong Leaders Will Go Up From the South to Assist in Nominating the War Secretary—The List of Taft Papers Grows Steadily, Many Prominent Ones Coming Into the Fold Last Week—Derrick Will Support the Nominee, Whoever He May Be—The Fate of the Brownsville Soldiers Hangs in the Balance With the Odds Against Their Restoration—Washington is filled With Candidates for Positions Offered by the Church Conventions. THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING RESULTS TRY IT. VOLUME VII. NO. 31 AT THE NATION Taft Needs, 'Tis Said, Bu to Assure His the First Many Strong Leaders Will Go Up Fron nating the War Secretary—The B Many Prominent Ones Coming Into Will Support the Nominee, Who ev Brownsville Soldiers Hangs in the Their Restoration—Washington is tions Offered by the Church Conv (Bro National. Negro Press Bureau.) Washington, D. C., May 6.—The latest bulletin from the managers of the campaign of Secretary Taft shows that 736 delegates to the Chicago convention have been chosen. Of these 884 are instructed for the war secretary, leaving him but 107 more to secure to bring him the number requisite to a choice; 244 delegates are yet to be elected, and the secretary is expected to get a goodly share of them. Only 60 Taft delegates are contested, and of the 129 uninstructed, a large majority have expressed a preference for the genial Ohioan. Among the states that pledged their delegates at large to Secretary Taft last week are West Virginia, Colorado, Arkansas, aMyrtland, North Carolina, Malne, and Mississippi, the latter being contested. Contests are announced in several districts in the southern states named, the element of personal leadership seeming to be more seriously in question than the highly moral issue of "illy-whiteism." The failure of colored workers to ally themselves with the regular state and district organizations is also a potent cause of the trouble in a number of instances. The evidence will be impartially sifted by the national committee and justice will be done to all concerned. The American Citizen, discussing a similar situation in Atlanta, Georgia, makes a plea that contests should be settled at home and that an agreement be made by all that the best man win. Editor aBro says the Chicago convention should not be asked to do for a district or state that which the voters thereof should do for themselves. It cannot be discounted that there is some merit in this essentially practical suggestion. Some strong colored leaders will come up from the south to the Chicago convention as delegates, and many of the ablest will be enthusiastic for Taft. Thomas L. Grant and Edward H. Deas are elected in South Carolina; J. McHenry Jones and T. N. Norris are alternates at large from West Virginia; Charles Banks, T. V. McAllister and Wesley Crapton will be in from Mississippi; J. E. Bush and Sclpio A. Jones will bring the message from Arkansas; H. T. Green is elected in the Brunswick district of Virginia; besides these, colored men of prominence will come from Florida, Georgia, Texas, Kentucky, and Missouri. In the last-named state, all four of the alternates at large are colored men. The colored delegates will compare favorably with those representing the race in any previous national convention, both in number and quality. The visitors will be numerous and scarcely less influential in making the nomination than the delegates themselves. --- A week or so ago, your correspondent gave a list of prominent colored newspapers that had pledged themselves to the support of Secretary Taft, or which declared themselves for the nominee of the Chicago convention, whoever he may be. To the long list already published, we are now privileged to add the following: The Standard, Lexington, Ky.; the Arakensas Appreciator, Fort Smith, Ark; Odd Fellows Journal, Philadelphia; Southern Reporter, Charleston, S. C.; People's Recorder, Orangeburg, S. C.; American Baptist, Louisville, Ky.; The Forum, Springfield, Ill.; the Reporter, Birmingham, Ala.; the Buxton Gazette, Buxton, Iowa. Now, will you be good Bishop William B. Derrick, one of the A. M. E. church's most learned prelates, an autohoriz on the political questions of the day, and a "safe and sane" leader of his people, gave out a significant statement in a lecture last week at Dayton, Ohio. Bishop Derrick talks politics when lecturing or moving in a secular environment, but is bitterly opposed to bringing irrelevant discussions of political matters into church conferences, where they are sure to militate against the orderly and proper transaction of the church's business. The bishop denied that the bishops' council at Washington had denounced the president or Secretary Taft. "There was no truth in the report," said he. "Why should we as bishops, in a sacred convocation, turn aside from the path of duty, the nature of which called for prayer and meditation just at that hour, to denounce any party or faction. I brand the whole thing as coming from the THE ADVOCATE. heart of selfish, designing politicians, who desire to make capital at the expense of our influence. "Tis true," continued the bishop, "that we have our choice as men for the great office of president, but that will not drive any sensible Negro to bolt the republican ticket that may be nominated at Chicago. I say here and now, that if Secretary Taft, the great citizen of our commonwealth, becomes the nominee, I will support him and use my influence with my ministers and members to secure his election." He paid a high compliment to the genesisor of President Roosevelt, whom he supported effectively when the latter was a candidate for governor of New York, praising him for his attitude in the Crum case and the Indianola incident, as well as his strong insistence that the Negro be given equal accommodations on the railroads of the south. Bishop Derrick kept the radicals from introducing political matters into the bishops' council at Washington, and is said to be, equally determined to keep such wrangles oft of the general conference at Norfolk. Auditor Ralph W. Tyler is in constant demand as a speaker. He is not only a thinker and writer of force and brilliance, but is a convincing talker and has an oratorical style that inspires his hearer and leads them with him to the higher realms of purpose and action. Last Sunday he addressed a large assemblage of Elks at Alexandria, and so impressed them that he has received an urgent invitation to become a member of the order. On the 20th, he is to be the commencement orator for the graduating class of trained nurses of Howard University, and on the 21st he goes to a Biltimore to be the speaker of the evening on the occasion of the Knights of Pythias night, in connection with the Industrial Fair. The most radical Negro politicians are recognizing the pertinence of the cry: "Watch out for the supreme court!" Democrats, with states' rights at heart, echo the cry. Northern capitalism, afraid of the income and inheritance tax, join in. The labor unions are on the alert to safeguard their interests. Interpretation is as potent to change laws as amendments to the constitution, under certain circumstances. This being true, it is within the province of a court of last resort to pronounce the war amendment illegally adopted, and nullify the fundamental fabric of our citizenship. A democratic president might fill enough vacancies in the next four years to constitute a court that would destroy the Negro as a political factor. A republican president would not do any such thing. As the session of congress draws to a close the fate of the Brownville soldiers hangs perilously in the balance. Senator Warner's illness has prevented the completion of his speech, and as the sepate will not permit the extension in the Record of remarks not actually delivered, an arrangement has been made for Senator Lodge to read the remainder of the Missouriian's address. Senators Bulkeley, Borah, Hemmenway, Foraker and possibly others are yet to be heard in the debate. Local authorities are not sanguine that any action will be taken, looking to the restatement of the unfortunate men, unless the friends of the latter bestir themselves and try to effect a compromise by which Senator Foraker will give his support to the administration measure. As has been said before, this is the Warner bill, permitting the president to exercise his discretion as to the soldiers he will grant a clean bill of health. In the absence of positive evidence of guilt, it is not likely that the president will refuse any of the men an opportunity to re-enlist. In view of the fact that political considerations may render the adoption of the Foraker measure impossible, it is the feeling among practical-minded Negroes that it is better to urge the passage of the Warner bill than to allow the restoration of the men to go by default. It is felt by thoughtful colored leaders talt victory for the soldiers, along lines laid down by the administration, is preferable to failure along lines laid down by the adherents of Senator Foraker. An afternoon paper says the friends of the president are willing to have Continued from page six. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, MAY 7, 1908 To Meet at Louisville, Ky., the Latter Part of June and Great Preparations Are Being Made to Entertain the Convention of Educators. The fifth annual session of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools will be held at Louisville, Ky., June 24, 25, 26. Already great preparations are being made by teachers in every part of the country to attend the meeting. An attendance of several hundred is fully assured. The 14 states which have state organizations will send large delegations. In addition to these an equal number of states where there are no state organizations have signified their intention to be represented. Two Organizations Combined. As was noted through the press some time ago, the executive committees and officers of the National Association Presidents of A. and M. Colleges, and of the National Association of Negro Teachers, respectively, mutually and most harmoniously agreed to combine the two organizations into one, to be known hereafter as the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools. Thus are brought together the very strongest and best educators of the race into one strong, solid organization. Already the good fruits of this wise union and strong combination are being realized. The Place of Meeting. Louisville is one of the most attractive and hospitable cities in the country. It is easily accessible from north, south, east and west. No city more central could possibly have been selected by the executive committee. The City Teachers' Association of Louisville and the Kentucky State Teachers' Association have extended most hearty invitations, and extensive preparations have already been made for our accommodation and entertainment. Prof. D. L. Lawson, Ninth and Magazine streets, who is the president of the Louisville Teachers' Association, and Prof. F. L. Williams, the president of the State Association, have written enthusiastically of the large preparation on the part of their respective organizations for our meeting. The school board has given over to the committee the white High School building in which to hold our meeting. The following are chairmen of the various local committees: Reception—Miss S. E. Bell. Place of Meeting—C. W. Houser. Finance—A. E. Meyzeek. Wagner—Joseph S. Cotter. Entertainment—John T. Clark. Press—William H. Perry. Secretary of Committee of Arrangements—W. L. Ricks. Railway Rates. Reduced rates on all roads have been applied for, and will be announced through the press of the country in due time and published on the program. Although we had a large enrollment at Hampton last year, it is already very evident that the Louisville meeting will exceed in number and importance the great Hampton meeting; in fact, all other meetings. The best educators of the race will be present to serve on our program. Within a few weeks the program will be completed. Officers. President—J. R. E. Lee, director THOS. NORRIS. Alternateat Large. Reception—Miss S. E. Bell. academic department, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. First Vice President—J. H. N. Waring, principal Baltimore High School, Baltimore, Md. Second Vice President—Mrs. Syvania Williams, principal City Schools, New Orleans, La. Third Vice President—F. W. Gross, president Houston College, Houston, Texas. Fourth Vice President—W. T. B. Williams, secretary General Educational Board, Hamilton Institute, Va. Fifth Vice President—N. B. Young, president State Normal School, Tallahassee, Tla. Secretary—W. Bruce Evans, principal Manual Training School, Washington, D. C. Treasurer—J. M. Holson, president Dinwiddie Industrial School, Dinwiddie, Va. Corresponding Secretary—J. B. Dudley, president J. B. M. College, Greensboro, N. C. Registrar—J. W. Martin, principal City Schools, Jackson, Miss. Executive Committee Chairman—R. E. Wright, president Georgia State College, Savannah, Ga. Secretary—W. Peace Evans, principal Armstrong School, Manual Training School, Washington, D. C. J. H. N. Warring, principal Baltimore High School, Baltimore, Md. J. M. Colson, principal Dinwildie Industrial School, Dinwildie, Va. W. T. B. Williams, secretary, General Educational Board, Hampton Institute, Va. J. W. Scott, principal High School, Huntington, W. Va. J. B. Dudley, president A. and M. College, Greensboro, N. C. Thomas Miller, president State College, Orangeburg, S. C. F. W. Gross, president Houston College, Houston, Texas. J. F. Johnson, principal City School, Jacksonville, Fla. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC W. J. THOMPSON. Alternate from the 2nd Congressional District. W. J. THOMPSON, Alternate from the 2nd Congressional District. RESOLUTIONS IN MEMORIAM. Editor of the Advocate:—Please allow space in your columns for Lodge No. 307, at Charleston, to express our grief occasioned by the death of Sir S. W. Starks. His taking off was a shock to our whole lodge. We had had correspondence with him for three years as Supreme Chancellor. We have found no man more painstaking and with greater love for Pythianism than he. So we feel that we have lost a good man. Let this come out through the Advocate, so that the whole jurisdiction may know how great our sympathy is for Mrs. S. W. Starks. We held a memorial service on the 23rd Inst., and our castle and charter are now draped in mourning for him. Done by order of Charleston No. 307. S. M. WILLIAMS, C. C. G. R. BROWN, K. of R. and S. K. of R. and S. Charleston, Miss., April 26th, 1903 By the Full Committee Will Be All of the Contests Chairman New Will Place Himself on the Safe Side by Having all Contests to the Convention at Chicago Decided, by the Committee. Washington, May 3.—It begins to look as though there would not be as many contests between rival delegates for seats in the republican national convention as has been anticipated. Thus far notices of only eight contests 'have been filed with Secretary Dover, of the national committee, although statements issued last night by the Taft and anti-Taft publicity bureaus here convey the impression that a much larger number will be reported. Under the call of the national committee, issued last December, all notices of contests must be filed by May 26, and, of course, the present number will be considerably augmented. The statement from the Taft headquarters contained the information that 60 of the delegates already pledged to the secretary of war are contested, while the allies' statement announced that there were 110. There are still 254 delegates to be elected, and, inasmuch as the majority of these will be in the southern states, more contests may be expected. But judging from the fact that notices of only 8 contests have already been filed, officers of the committee think the final number will be much less than many politicians have supposed. Thus, as the time passes, the likelihood of the committee being the determining factor in selecting the nominee for president diminishes, whereas a couple of months ago it was thought by many people that upon its decision in the contested cases would depend the action of the convention in selecting a candidate. Committee Must Be Ready. Ten days or two weeks ago Chairman Harry S. New south word to the members of the committee to be prepared to assemble in Chicago on June 1 to consider contests, and this notification was issued on the theory that it would require a couple of weeks to determine what delegates should go on the temporary roll of the convention. The chairman has not yet made up his mind, however, to call the committee together on that date and will not do so unless the number of contests justifies it. Personally he would prefer to devote less time, to this matter, and it is possible that the committee will not be summoned until a week or ten days before the convention meets. Mr. New, who came to Washington today, said that it now seemed to him as though there would be many less contests than it was apprehended there would be at the time he sent word to the members of the committee, although he necessarily is not yet prepared to announce when the call for the meeting will be issued. The chairman stated that the sub-committee on arrangements would meet in Chicago on May 15, to take up and dispose of matters pertaining to the meeting of the delegates in June. He said it was too early to say who would be the temporary and preamant chairman of the convention, although the selection would be made soon after the sub-committee assembles. President May Be Consulted. It would not be surprising if the president were permitted to make some suggestion in this connection, in view of the fact that he is the recognized head of the republican party of the nation and of his confidence that his candidate for the nomination, Secretary Taft, will be chosen. Senator Beveridge, of Indiana, and Senator Dolliver, of Iowa, both aspire to the temporary chairmanship. A man with a strong voice is needed for this task, inasmuch as he is required to make the so-called keynote speech. If it were a matter of lung power alone, Dolliver would stand a much better chance than Beveridge, for he has a voice which can be beamed a couple of squares, and the 10,000 or 11,000 people who will be packed in convention hall would be able to understand what he said. Beveridge's voice is nowhere as strong. In the last few days the name of former Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw has also been mentioned in connection with the temporary chairmanship, and, as everybody knows who has heard him speak, he possesses the necessary qualifications. The name of Senator Lodge, of Massachusetts, is most prominently mentioned in the discussion of permanent chairman. Chairman New reiterated an important announcement tonight when he said that all contests would be heard by the full committee. He might, with perfect propriety, select a number of sub-subcommittees to hear contests from different states, but no matter how the sub-committees would decide the cases assigned to them there, would be people ready to intimate, if not openly allege, that the sub-committees were appointed with a view to determining the contests in the interests of this or that candidate. Mr. New does not propose to give the slightest excuse for any such complaint, and for that reason has decided that the full committee shall sit in judgment on every single case, submitted for determination. This might require a little more time than a division of the work among sub-committees, but Mr. New's purpose is to avoid any ground for criticism. the chairman spent most of the day with Senator Beveridge over a number of routine matters that have accumulated at republican headquarters here, and which will have some bearing on the work of the sub-committee on arrangements later in the month. He will remain here a couple of days and drop in to see the president before he leaves. While he is at the White House the president may convey him a suggestion as to his preference for temporary and permanent chairmen of the convention. In accordance with his usual custom the chairman declined to discuss the presidential situation for publication. He was willing to admit that Secretary Taft had a strong lead in the race for the nomination, but would venture no prediction as to who would be the choice of the convention. It seems to him that the democrats will nominate W. J. Bryan again, and he looks for a very lively and interesting campaign next fall. E. C. Jones has finished his part of the contract on the Denson building, Capitol street, and returned to his home at Covington, Va. CHAS. E. MITCHELL, Alternate from the 3rd Congressional District. Estimate of the Lamented Supreme Chancellor Think's Death of Starks Greatest Loss Sustained by the Race In a Generation—Pays a Glow- ing Tribute to His Worth and Usefulness. American Consular Service, St. Thomas, D. W. I. April 23, 1908 Dear Prillerman:—Yours of the 6th inst. came yesterday finding us well, but I can assure you that I am perfectly dazed since the news of Stark's death came, I can scarcely collect my thoughts sufficiently to say anything in answer to your letter. I feel his death, a personal loss; and to the state, nation and the world, it is, in my opinion, the greatest loss that any one death has caused in a generation. His honesty, sincerity of purpose, sound judgment, and conservatism sustained by real, true, undaunted courage and undauntable will power made him a real leader of men, a shield to society, and a tower of strength to all that is good in the community; a real, true friend and a past master in the art of pacifying, harmonizing, no matter in what relation or walk of life, where efforts for good were necessary. But he is gone, and we shall not see him again until we shall all walk in the likeness of Him who said: "He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live again." Train your friend. C. He PAYNE. TALCOTT. Our school, under the supervision of C. H. Bundy as principal, is in a state of extraordinary progress, and is by far the best school that has ever been taught in this place. Prof. Bundy's work is far beyond the average teachers and he is so appreciated by all who know him. THE ADVOCATE WE CHOSENFULLY PURLISE ALL RISP NEWSPY NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS FIVE Deliveries to National Convention at Chicago A Portion of West Virginia—Jones, Norris, Mitch-Thompson and Calhoun Get Honors. Negroes of New York and several other little states have been doing the highland fling because they will be represented at the Chicago convention by a solitary alternate at large or district alternate. West Virginia Negroes will be represented at that convention, but not by one lonesome solitary individual. This state does things on a more magnificent sacle. There will be FIVE—count them—FIVE as fine specimens of the genus homo Africanus as are to be found on this continent in the West Virginia delegation. Kanawha county sends J. McHenry Jones, president of the West Virginia Colored Institute, ex-Grand Master of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, than whom there is not a man more widely known in the country. Mr. Jones goes to the Republican national convention as an alternate at large. He will be accompanied by Chas. E. Mitchell, principal of the Commercial department of the same institution, who is an alternate from this, the Third congressional, district. Mr. Mitchell was a nephew of the Hon. Frederick Douglass, and was for many years his private secretary, serving him in that capacity while Mr. Douglass was minister to Hyfti and Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia. Mr. Mitchell's years in West Virginia may be counted on the fingers of one hand, but he has made good use of his time, as is attested by the honors which have come to him. Thos. Norris, a justice of the peace in and for Ohio county, with residence at Wheeling, represents the northern panhandle as an alternate large. He is serving his second term as a justice in a district, made up largely of members of the other race and is filling the position with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituency. Mr. Norris was elected last week by the Parkersburg convention. From the Second congressional district for the first time a Negro will go to the national convention as a representative. This paper told, last week, how W. J. Thompson was elected with but one dissenting vote, Mr. Thompson is the Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of West Virginia, and has long been a factor in the politics of his district. A. L. Calhoun, of Keystone, was elected by the Fifth congressional district convention an alternate to Chicago. Mr. Calhoun is reputed the wealthiest Negro in the southern part of the state. He has always taken a prominent place in the political affairs of his county district and the state, and but few political gatherings of size are held without his presence. The Advocate hoped to include his likeness in its gallery of alternates, but the half tone could not be had in time for this issue. STARK'S ESTATE The appraisement of the estate of the late Samuel W. Starks has been completed and made a matter of record. It is valued at $36,687.02, which estimate was made by the board of appraisers comprised of L. E. McWhorter, J. C. Gilmer and B. A. Brooks; The estate includes more than $6,000 in one bank and almost $300 in another, as well as the real estate owned by the decedent. J. M. Hazlewood, the executor, under the will, has charge of the estate. Starks was state librarian and was one of the best known colored men of the country. He was the chief officer of the colored Knights of Pythias of the world. J. McHENRY JONES, Alternate at Large. The New Novelties in Fine Footwear We are sdowing the greatest line ofMen, Women, Miss and Children Low shoes in all the different leathers at moderate prices. Your feet will be fitted by practical shoemen who know how. 708 Kanawha Street CORRESPON BUCKHANNON James L. Davis and family have returned home, after spending the winter with Mrs. Littleton, Mrs. Davis' mother, at Clarksburg. Mrs. Lucy J. Jackson suffered a very severe sick spell on Friday evening. She is better at this writing. Ben Jackson, of Parkersburg, was shaking hands with friends and making new acquaintances in town last week. Mr. Jackson was here in the interest of his paper, the Fair Play. Lilibon Carter and daughter Blanche have returned home, after an extended visit with friends in Elkins. Mrs. Bertha Lewis was hostess to the Ladies Aid Society, Friday evening. After a business session, refreshments were served. Samuel Madison is suffering from a mashed foot, being caused by a horse stepping on it. The Silver Leaf Club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. John Walker, at their home, on Friday evening. After the rendition of the program, refreshments were served. Miss Lottie Smith has been ill for the past week, but is reported better at this writing. The Mite Mission Society met in Hall's chapel, Sunday evening, at 3 o'clock, with President Mrs. O. T. Davis in the chair. After a business session, a program was rendered. Mrs. J. T. Reed, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is slowly regaining her former health. The Missionary Society of the M. E. church met in Simpson chapel, Sunday, at 2 p.m. A good program was rendered. Mrs. Hannah Powell is suffering from an attack of muscular rheumatism. Major Wilson was in Weston on business one day last week. George Williams, who has been working in Elkins, returned last week on account of sickness. Miss Ingle Taylor and brother Carl were visiting friends in Weston last week. week. John Tattoo, James Carton, Jerry wood spent Assistant Vote Lewis, John Sherman and Jack Green took in the circus at Weston, on the 27th inst. Miss Jeannette Powell visited friends in Weston one day last week The Choral Society, under the management of Miss Clora Butler, gave an interesting and enjoyable musical concert at Logan M. E. church last Thursday evening. In spite of the inclementy of the weather a nice sized and appreciative audience was present, and they all agreed that they were well paid for having come. The proceeds, amounting to $9.25, were donated to the Piano Fund of Summer school, and the school wishes to thank most heartily the society for such a magnanimous gift. The society was assisted by the McClung orchestra, which, as usual, rendered an excellent and pleasing program. Miss Emma Loving, of Marietta, Ohio, was a pleasant visitor to Sumner school last Friday. A large number of colored representatives from the various sections of the state was in Parkersburg last Tuesday and Wednesday week, attending the republican state nominating convention. Thelist is too large to be mentioned here. Prof. J. McHenry Jones, of Institute, and Thos. Norris, of Wheeling, were elected as alternate delegates to the Chicago convention, which meets in June to nominate the president of the United States. The convention passed a resolution asking for the re-enlistment of the guilless soldiers of the Brownsville affair. Since resolutions were being passed concerning the deceased officials, we were sorry to note that the name of the Hon. S. W. Starks was not mentioned. Principal De Bolt, of Williamstown schools, was an agreeable visitor to Summer school, Thursday of last week. Mr. De Bolt expressed himself as much pleased with what he saw and heard. Assistant Principal H. D. Hazlewood spent Saturday and Sunday PARKERSBURG. with his parents in Cambridge, Ohio. Principal L. O. Wilson, of Weston, left Wednesday of last week for Williamson, after spending several days with J. R. Jefferson. Commandant Lowery, of W. V. C. I., was a pleasant visitor to Sumner school last Tuesday week. Mr. Lowery stopped over en route home from Clarksburg, where he had been attending an uncle's funeral. W. J. Thompson, Grand Chancellor of K. of P. of West Virginia, was in the city last week. Mr. Thompson's headquarters are now in Charleston. Mrs. Butler, mother of Miss Clora Butler, returned to her home in Columbus, Ohio, last Tuesday, after an enjoyable visit of several days with her daughter. The time of meeting of Logan M. E. Sabbath school has been changed from 2:30 p.m. to 9:45 a.m. Miss Lucy Friend, of Institute, and Miss Blackwell, of Clarksburg, passed through the city, Sunday afternoon, en route to Institute and Charleston, respectively, from Clarksburg. The exercises of Sumner High School Literary Society were excellent last Friday, and were enjoyed by all. The parsonage committee have renovated and papered the parsonage of Logan M. E. church for the new pastor, Rev. Simon Huskins. Misses Clora D. Butler and Esther Colston spent several hours in Marietta, Ohio, Saturday. The Sexton's Club met with Mrs. J. R. Jefferson last Tuesday evening. Miss Eva Taylor, of Belpre, Ohio, was in the city, Monday. Mrs. Phyllis Johnson left Tuesday for a midison, Conn. She was joined at Fiarmont by her daughter Louise, and they will spend the summer there. John Clark, of New Martinsville, spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Mrs. Carrie Hailston. Mrs. Anna Washington left for her home in Staunton, Va., last Wednesday, after a pleasant visit here. Wiley Barnett was among the excursionists from Columbus, Ohio, last Sunday. He spent the day with relatives in Belpre, Ohio. Miss Pearl Brandon is again confined to her bed as a result of having undergone a serious operation. Her many friends are glad to learn that she is getting on nicely. Henry Comedy and little son Thomas went to Sistersville, Sunday, and accompanied Mrs. Comedy here. The W. C. Mrs. Anna Washington desires a full meeting of Vendetta Court No. 5, O. O. C., at their next regular meeting, the 14th inst., as business of importance will engage the attention of the Court. Rev. Simon Huskins, pastor of Logan M. E. church, has been invited by the senior class of Sumner High School to preach the sermon to them Sunday, the 31st inst. THOMAS. Sons of Toil Lodge, No. 23, and Victoria Court, No. 11, are preparing to hold memorial services, Sunday, May 10th. On Tuesday evening the Ladies Aid Society gave a birthday party. All who were invited brought as many pennies as they were years old. They realized the sum of $14.25. Rev. J. L. Davis read a very interesting paper on the past, present and future of the Negro, after which the ladies served their guests with cake, cocoa and fruit. Jack Brown, a well known barber, who for a number of years has resided in this town, departed this life, Friday, May 1st. He was visiting friends in Davis when stricken. A physician was summoned, but before any medical aid could be rendered he expired. Interment was made in the Davis cemetery, Sunday. Matthew T. Obie, Frederick D. and John Thompson were Davis visitors, Sunday last. Miss Mayme Thompson was hostess to the Ladies Aid Society, Friday last. After business, a delicate repast was served. They adjourned to meet with Mrs. J. E. Bruce, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Nina Campbell, of Davis, was visiting Mrs. Adella C. Jones, Friday last. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Williams, a daughter. The Willing Workers met and organized, Friday night. Their next meeting will be with Mrs. W. S. Waddy, of Davis street, Tuesday evening. Jas. Moore, of Albert, attended services here, Sunday. Rev. J. L. Davis was elected as delegate to the Deacons and Preachers Union, to be held at Sebert, May 20 and 20. MT. HOPE. The officers of the Tabernacle of Fisherhen, of Kilsyth, were publicly installed, Monday night, by Rev. Stratton, State Deputy. Officers of Tabernacle 747, of Macdonald, were also installed, Tuesday night. Miss Janie Roberts, who is teaching at Granberry, was visiting her parents here, Sunday. Mrs. Nancy Jackson visited her husband at Clifton Forge, Saturday where he is a patient at the C. and O. hospital. Ezekiel Tabernacle 747 had the funeral of Mrs. Nora Branch preached by Rev. Dolfson at Macdonald Sunday. Quite, a large crowd was Dramatic Society on Friday evening. Harvey Neusome came home last at their beautiful home, on S. W. walk, suffering with a very bad case nut street. Mrs. Hunter proved to of tonsillitis. He is gradually getting be an efficient teacher better. out, despite the inclement weather. It will be remembered that Mrs. Branch was treacherously murdered by her husband, March 2. H. A. Johnson was in Fayetteville several days last week. Rev. Aner (white) preached for Rev. L. J. Thornton at Kilsyth; Sunday night. Mrs. M. B. Brockman is visiting at Ansted. Rev. R. S. Gordon went down the river, Saturday, to his church. Mesdames Lane Porter and Collis, of Concho, attended the funeral of tehir relative, Nora Branch, Sunday. From the reports of the delegates of this vicinity, the grandest convention since its organization, was held in Charleston last week by the Sunday School Association. RAYMOND CITK The home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Coles, on College hill was destroyed by fire. Wednesday, about 9 o'clock The fire was caused by a bad fire By the help of friends and neighbors they saved most of their furniture Their loss is estimated at about $85 Rev. N. Barnet preached two interesting and instructive sermons, Sunday. Miss Mattle Woodson, of Charleston, spent Sunday here, visiting relatives and friends. Miss Lillie Woodson has returned from Columbus, Ohio, where she had been for a short while. Mrs. Victoria Duckwyler made a flying trip to Charleston, Monday. Mrs. Mary Saunders, of Charleston, spent Sunday here, visiting friends and relatives. Miss Mittie Hayes is sick at her home, on Pennsylvania avenue. Charley Wylanus spent several days of last week in Middleport, Q. Giles Dickerson spent Sunday in Gallipolls. Mrs. Victoria Duckwyler is on the sick list. Rev. Barnet baptized one candidate here, Sunday. Communion at night. Mrs. Adzonia Carey returned home from Charleston last week, where she had been for the past week having her eyes treated. Hale Dickerson passed through our town, en route to his home in Bancroft. W. Coles had a slight accident. Sunday. While standing at the river his horse bigle lose from the fence and ran away. He tried to catch him, but, failed. The horse threw him on the ground. Miss Cora Courier was a business visitor to Montgomery last week. Little Dorothy Parker is not much improved at this writing. Mrs. Hazel Lee is visiting in Charleston this week. J. A. Shores was a delegate to the Sunday School, convention, held in Charleston last week. He returned Saturday evening and reported a fine session. Henry Nixon, Wade Womack, William Walker and Harrison Price were in Charleston, Saturday night. Ed Edens attended the convention in Parkersburg last week. CANTON, OHIO. Sunday evening, May 3rd, 1908, was the day when the Carnation Lodge, No. 71, K. of P., held their memorial exercises at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. A noble body of Sir Knights met at Pemberton's barber shop, arrayed themselves with the proper emblems of mourning, and went in a body to St. Paul's A. M. E. church, where a large and appreciative audience awaited their arrival. "Bless be the tie that buds," was sung. Prayer by Prelate C. W. Richardson. Then the mixed quartette, composed of Sirs W. R. Smallwood and Robert Hughes, Miss Sylvia Grimes and Mrs. Lottie Hunter, began their very efficient work with an anthem, "God be mereful." Then the 12th chapter of the Ecclesiastes was read by M. L. Pemberton. "O Lord, how merciful are they works," by the quartette! Then came the eulogy by Sir W. A. Lewis. Sir Lewis received scores of compliments on his masterful effort. After this feature, Mrs. Lottie Hunter very beautifully rendered the solo, "Face to face." Sir Pemberton, K. of R. and S., then read very appropriate resolutions expressing deep sorrow for the sudden demise of our beloved leader. Sir Knight Robert Hughes sang a bass solo, "Shall I be forgotten." The quartette rendering the selection, "Oh, be joyful in the Lord" and "Jesus, lover of my soul." Carnation Lodge deserves much credit, it for the way in which the exercises were conducted. Rev. H. F. Fox left Saturday for Cadiz, Ohio, where he was called to preach the K. of F. annual sermon. Tuesday, April 28, a delegation of Prince Hall Lodge of F. A. and A. M. Masons, of this city, joined Doric Lodge, of Mascallon, in a banquet. The speakers were: Justin White, J. W. Liggins and C. W. Richardson. An elegant repast was one of the features of the evening. The Allen League held its regular session on Sunday evening, and was favored with beautiful selections by a juvenile quartette, under the leadership of Master Jas. Titus. Mr. and Mrs. Z. A. Hunter entertained the Nonpareil Musical and Dramatic Society on Friday evening, at their beautiful home, on S. Walnut street. Mrs. Hunter proved to be an efficient 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 BLUFFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE 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 Blufield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at school, during vacation, holidays and on Sundays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. many compliments. A fine program was rendered, after a lunchon was served. The evening was most pleasantly spent by the society. The members will next meet with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Halth. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Powell, of Norfolk, Va, are pleasant visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smallwood. Mrs. Chas. Grimes, Miss Sylvia Grimes and Miss Alverta Hall have returned from a visit in Cleveland. FAIRMONT. Misses Adele Wilkerson and Mary Jett and George Jett spent a few days here, the guests of Mrs. Oliver Blue, en route to their homes in Clarksville from Bridgeport, where they attended the Sunday School Convention. Rev. Barton Coleman and W. B. Crenshawe were delegates to the Sunday School Convention at Bridgeport. Miss Frances Morton, teacher at Buckhannon, is the guest of her brother, E. L. Morton and family, en route to her home in Pomeroy. Misses Bessie S. Jordan and Frances Morton spent Saturday and Sunday in Morgantown, the guests of Mrs. R. H. Williams. Mrs. Chas. Fraction, of Berrysburg, is the guest of friends here and Monongah. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott will leave Saturday for Wheeling for temporary location. George Bell is quite ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. W. B. Crenshawe was a charming hostess of the Four O'Clock Embroidery Club, Friday evening. Miss Grayce Martin is ill at this writing. Dorothy, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nelson, fell and broke her arm last Thursday, and is suffering severe pain. Jacob Smith suffered a paryletic stroke on Sunday, April 26, and is in quite a dangerous condition. The ball given by the Elks was quite a success financially. Miss Elston Deamus left Sunday for Morgantown, where she has employment. Miss Ida Jackson was hostess to the Swastika Club, Thursday afternoon. This club gives a party at the home of Miss Lena Jackson, Tuesday evening. Miss Bessie Meade is indisposed at this writing. COVINGTON, VA Little Miss Bertha White, of Wrightsville, daughter of Rev. Carrett White, died of consumption Tuesday, April 28. Bertha was 12 years old at her death. She had been sick quite a while and her anxious parents knew the end was near. The funeral was conducted at the house of Rev. W. J. Hackett, Wednesday, April 29, after which interment took place in Covington cemetery. Mrs. R. N. Smith spent Sunday at Hot Springs. Frank Pollard spent Sunday with his parents. Miss M. C. Mickens entertained at luncheon, Saturday evening, Misses I. K. Pollard and Bertha Polndexter. Rev. W. J. Hackett officiated at a beautiful marriage, Wednesday, April 29, when Miss Matie Winston became the wife of Overton Yancey, At 8:30, promptly to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, the bride entered the church leaning on the arm of best man, G. G. Grimes, while the groom entered from the rear door, escorted by Miss I. K. Pollard, maid of honor. The bride wore white satin, velveted with trimmings of silk and lace. Misses Daisy Hutcherson and Bertha Poindexter were bridesmaids and Herbert Leftwich and Joshua Winston ushers, Loretta Miller and Mary L. Denson were flower girls. After the reception the bride and groom left on the 10:30 train for Cincinnati, Ohio, where they spent several days. They will be at home to their many friends on Elk street, after May 8. W. G. Watson left Tuesday morning for Gordonsville, where he will be in attendance upon the Grand Lodge of Loving Charity. Rev. W. J. Hackett is spending this week in Gordonsville. FRUITS, CANDI Families F Ice Cream, O ment solicited. We make prompt delive day orders. I. E. N STORER Harper's Ferry, COU Academic, State Normal, Bibl Music, Carpentry, Blacksmith Husbandry, Cookery, Serving S, CANDIES ICE C milies Furnished cream. Orders for solicited. take prompt delivery of Cream and E. Nicho ORER COLLE per's Ferry, : : : West FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sunday orders. I. E. Nichols STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry West Va. Courses Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening and Husbandry, Cookery, Serving and Dressmaking Equipment Ample Buildings, Beautiful C braries of over 6000 volumes, Hennery, Dairy, several acres Hot Beds. Expo Books, Room Rent and Tuition essary Expense not over $6.5. Ample Buildings, Beautiful Campus, Laboratory, Telescope, Libraries of over 6000 volumes, Commissional Barn, Piggery, Henney, Dairy, several acres of of gardens, Cold Frames and Hot Beds. Expenses Books, Room Rent and Tuition free to West Virginia. Necessary Expense not over $6,500 per month to State students. Special Features Eight valuable scholarships and Athletics, Band, Literary Society entertainments, Musical Clubs, Y Storer is a Non-Sectarian, For Illustrated Catalogue so uable scholarships and six prizes awarded Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lecture nts, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. Illustrated Catalogue send to Eight valuable scholarships and six prizes awarded annually. Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lectures and Entertainments, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. Storer is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. For Illustrated Catalogue send to HENRY T. McDONALD, Pres. Assesso A. B. Brown, who has been so ill, is able to be out again. George Ellis, of West Virginia, spent several days in town, visiting his mother, Mrs. Nahey Ellis. Puffs, pompa, bangs and switches at Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol street. GOOD BREAD. "My broad won't raise! is a common complaint among the poor. A distressing thing, but there's always a cause. Nine times one of ten, it's on account of the flour." does away with such complaints. If you can bake at all you can have good luck with it as a flour with good bread. Make it of bage, grains, ground by a superior process. The miller that makes it knows how. THE DEWEY BROS. CO., MILLERS, Blanchester, Ohio. IES ICE CREAM Furnished with orders for ship- ry of Cream and Ices for Sun- ichols COLLEGE West Va. Campus, Laboratory, Telescope, Li- Comm dious Barn, Piggery, of gardens, Cold Frames and enses a free to West Virginians. Nec- 0 per month to State students Features six prizes awarded annually. ties, frequent Lectures and En- M. M. C. A. Christian Institution. and to essor Try a sack and see a difference there will be. pies and cakes next to your local dealer. If he doesn't have it, he has to. If you ask time. NPREPa reed I sea cos lie Pe eee Fen be 8 y SOT CORR I ae TER Fe ARR Aie OR gM tie haan Ser enemy MN SEAT Eee at Da CoH CMO OU OS Tea ERD Re ht RTE Ms ae eh ie RN stone se ai) By. ee PRONE a CRYST Ray ? RE RM Re AER eit sc BOOP Tee ee eR Remy MaTeS NO Whe Sis Mi iid A STN ae AR sab Ep Si ARN a a a 1 pl a ot nl RE ape aes qa tare ” ty 3 Se eT TTR Tee CN.) RR EER eee Wir v oN Danes AN, MM hake eat MAY.7, 1008.’ » Ow , i ee cay ae i taatle Pink orbs eae e aM am: siete oceania tinal aoc arabcin iatater tarett pacman conmoatntil I i i a ea il | Exceptional Offering “Swell Suits for Young Men }$1250 $13.50 . $15 Sehiwabe & May {| “For Better Clothes.” See Window Display. | Miss Virginia Wilsop, of Point| -Singing. Rev. Nelson Barnett ts in town =| Bestin, stb ala acon —_—_—_—ee—ee——— eee ARE YOU AK. OF P.2 IF NOT WHY NOT? Do you not Know that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progres- sive order of the age? | ~ The four departments of the order are as follows; » In this. the members are united to care for and .pro- tect each other’s interest as well as sickness and distress... f , In this department our young men are receiving a military, education which . they can get in no other way, thus making. them better’ and more useful citizens. 2 y ‘ LADIES’ COURT | In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are un- ited for the common pur- poses of life. _ ‘In this departmeat we are . Paying out thousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of de- ceased Knights. Ifthere is no lodge in your locality, confer with the Dep- uty Grand Chanceftor of your district or write SW. Starks, Charleston, W. Va., for terms upon which to “organize a lodge . . ST. ALBANS. out, after a short illness. : Mrs. Nancy Carr s able to be out again. \. Matt Hicks was in Charleston, Frl- day. Rev. G. R. Kinney was in town last Monday. Mrs. Lizzie Morgar is on the sick Ust. . B. Y.P.U. met Sunday at 7 o’elock p.m. Program was: - Scripture lesson, 13th chapter ot Genesis, * “Singing. Paper, Miss Georgia Banks. Recitation, Miss Lula Lipscomb. ‘The Ten Commandments, Harry ‘Erskines and J. A. Shields. |, D: A. Lipscomb ts spending a. few days with his family, - x |. Kenton and Oscar Willtamenaag Arpold, Spurlock, students.at the W. V. C. 1, spent Sunday at home. ‘Mrs. Percy Friend closed her Behop} at Hurricane, Friday. Marie Melton is quite til at her home, on Bryant street. | SYLVIA, E Sunday, April 26, was rally day at our church. Over $100 was raised. ‘The gbject of the rally was to meet .& payment, Bunday evening fire was discovered in J. Scott's residence. A few house- hold goods were destroyed and $250 In money was burned. f Miss Annie McNorton, who has deen out of town quite a while, has returned. Rush Anderson's sister. of Fay- etetville, visited him and famlly this ‘week? : Rev. C. C. Boozeseonducted'a suc- cessful revival at Sprague last week. W. Glenn has returned from Pitts- burg, where he was called to the sick- bed of his brother. . Mrs. Lawrence Harmon sjfent last week atRed Star with her sister, Mrs. Meadows, who was quite ill. .° Many gathered. at the church, Wednesday night, to witness the (marriage of Miss Mary Johnson and }Mri W. L. Mosby. ‘The bride wore orgam luster with bridal wreath and fyell. She was attended by her sister, Mrs, McKinley. “Mr, McKinley. and Mr, Glenn were ushers. A banquet was sérved at thelr home for a large number. ‘The presents were many and useful. Rev. C. C. Booze officia- ted. . Miss Lacona McDaniel, who spent aster with parents and friends at New River, Va.,-has returned. Rev. Henry Gregory was the dele. gate to the district convention, held at Huntington, He is the first color. ed delegate ever sent from Raleigh county, Institutes May 4.—Most impres- sive services marked the celebration of the sixteenth anniversary of the founding of the West Virginia Col- ored Institute, in the assembly hall, May 3, at 3p, m. In spite of the unpleasant eool- ness and threatening aspect of the weather, a very large crowd braved ther elements and were eager listen- ers and appreciators of everything that was said and done ao make the observance of the day unprecedented. Rev. J. W. Waters, of Simpson M. E. church, Charleston, brought a large crowd from ‘the city on the steamer Calvert. Profs. Byrd Prillerman, C. E. Jones, Jas. M, Canty, and Mrs. 2. M. Jones, the committee of arrange. ments are to~be congratulated for their fortunate selection of partic pants on the program. ThE following programi was ren: aerea: Gloria Patri. . Prayer, Chaplain William © A. Spriggs. Scripture Reading, The Beatitudes, Prof. Byrd Prillerman. Hymn, “Christ the Foundation of His Church,” * History, Prof. C. B. Jones, School Historian. Address, Mr, John R. Carter, Pres: ident of the Institute Alumni Associ. ation, Address, Prof. C. W. Boyd, Prinet- pal of the Garnet High School, Char. leston, Chorus, Te Deum Laudamus, Lloyd. Sermon, Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor of the Simpson M. E. chureh, Char- leston, Remarks, President J.¢ McHenry Jones. Institute School Song, “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow." ‘The paper of the historian abound. ed in authentic facts, so well wrought together that the aidience receivad both pleasuré and profit, The remarks of Mr. John R. Car- ter, president of the Alumni Assoct- ation of the W. V. C. L, excited many ripples of amusement, whieh, al- though it was the Sabbath, was not out of consonance with the sacred purpose of the day. Mr. Carter con- cluded his remarks by exhorting a revival of interest in the student body, and alumni for the rapid devel- opment of influence and spirit. that will work-for the success of” the school. Prof. Boyd, of Garnet High School, struck the keynote, by asking for the harmonious and extended efforts of the teaching force of the state to make the W. V. C. I. the future unt- versity for the Negroes in West Vir- ginia. When Prof. Boyd had finisted, the afternoon hdd become’ so far spent, that Rev. Waters, who followed him forebore his scheduled sermon, and gave one of his characteristic talks, in which the secular and sacred were closely blended. Every b odly WANTED---£: know that the place to get satisfactory Optical Work is from ERNST, Jeweler and Mfg. Optician, Cor. Va. Street and Arcade SQUIRES TO MEET JOHNSON IN LONDON aa a aa i aa aa Ne eae ee London, May 2.—"BIIl” Squires i coming to London from Ireland to- night for a conference with “Jack” Johnson, concerning the fight the Na- tional Sporting Club is arranging be- tween them. ‘The two pugilists will meet Monday to decide on a date for signing articles. It 1 thought the terms will prove satisfactory and that the formality will go through withoit @ymIh. A-purae of $7,500 is to: be ntiup it pending negotia- jong arécgheluded. ‘There wil be a 00, : Advouter atelier 8. “‘gokPocK THE, PFWO-THIRDS RULE,” ee ‘Regulation: Old-as the Democtratic : Party‘May Defeat Bryan at / { Denver, | (Chicago Tribune.) ‘There arg, indications that Mr. Bryan’s chances for the ndmination by the democratic national conven- tion maybe’ disturbed by the two- thirds rate, ~ That. undemoctratic convention regulation’ has*been operative in ev- ery national ‘convention In the histo- ry of the democratic party, except where the choice was made by ac- clamation. * It is a sort of safeguard when con- sidered in connection with the other undemiocrati¢ idea of the unit rule under whic} the majority of a state delegation {3 permitted to cast the solid vote’ of the state. It was adopted first in 1832, when President Jackson's friends possibly resorted to management” in order to secure a show of practical unani- mity for hig favor to Van Buren, for whom he desired the vice presicential nomination’ th spite of strong oppo- sition, 5. ‘The unanithous choice did not come by courtesy after Van Buren’s success onthe two-thirds plan. But the rule becaine a precedent and has been followéd ever since. In 1836 it was affirmed “to make a more im- posing effect.” Even the nit was at- tacked as ‘a”'manifest inconsistency with party'theory. But every attempt to set it asfdd has been defeated. It was a cu#fous turn of affairs that made Yan Buren hiniself the first real sufferer'from it. In 1844, when he had a ¢léar majority in the con- vention, the ‘rule was used by the slave power’to compass bis defeat and give the nomination to a “dark horse.” * No one sper to doubt that Bryan will have .A'majority at Denver, and a large majority at that. But those who are striving to prevent his nomt- nation are “¢ounting upon the long establishéd rule to defeat him. S¢ strongly intrenched is the two- thirds idea that many hold that tt cannot be'set aside, except by a two- thirds vote of the convention. If the party had. so desired the rule might have been abrogated by some cow: vention where there was no oppost- tion to the p¥pular candidate. Not having done so, however, tt still stands.:" Under changed condt. tions it has. Become a convenient too! for opponemby of the leading candi- date. 4 x In republitan conventions the ma- jority rules. / That is the accepted American idea. It is a strange an- omaly that the party which claims to be the party'of the people shonlc cling to a practice in ‘its convention which put the rule of the majority aside. The unit rule and the two-thirds rule are relics of a by-gone day. They do not fit in with modern no- tions of political Independence of the individual. If Bryan is defeated by the use of the latter It will be a good democratic custom, It hig friends are able to abolish such an undemocratic method it will be a distinct gain for the fyture. But the chances are that it will be re- tained as another evidence of the strength of established traditions in politics. COLORED YOUTH GETS FIRST PRIZE IN DRILLING. Harry W. Smith, of New Bedford High School, Gets First: Individ- ual Prize and Leads His School Which Gets. First Team Prize. {Poston Globe, April 30, 1908.) New Bedford high school walked off with the team prize in tho inter- scholastic championship drill yester. day afternoon in the South armory under the auspices of the Technolo- gy corps of cadets.. Harry W. Smith of New Bedford, won the individual prize medal, ‘and. BE. W. Taft, of Gloucester, was placed second. The drill was upon the manual ot arms, marching and facings, loading and firing, with kneeling and lying down omitted. The competition was ‘keen, It was evident, however, that Harry W. Smith and B. W. Taft were the best, both going through the mo- tions like regulars, After the evening parade of the ‘Tech battalion, the quad of school: boys again marched on the floor, and | Maj. Fred Wheeler, U. 8. A‘, retired. the Tech instructor, presented — the tee prize to Harry W. Smith, as well as the individual first. y | The team trophy was a silvelwo. handied loving cup. The individual ‘prizes were a gold and silver watch fob medals, alike 1& design, for the first and second places respectively. The competititve drill was open to all high and preparatory schools in New England, each school competing being allowed a team of three. Young Smith is the son of Wm. B. Smith, Sr. < Jesse Briggs, recelved at the West Virginia penitentiary on February 6, 1904, under sentence of death for the killing of Woodson Lyon in Fay- ette county, and who later had his sentence commuted to life impris. onment by Governor Dawson, was killed by Acting Warden ©. G,’ Daw. son at the penitentiary at 7:25 o'clock Saturday morning, the war. den acting in self defense. Later the coroner'# fury was en. paneled and rendered the following verdict: ‘We, the jury, find that Jesse Briggs came to tig death by ‘& gun shot wound inflicted by Capt. ©. G. Dawson on May 2, 1908, at the West. Virginia penitentiary. at Moundsville,’ W. Va, In Marshall county, West Virginia, and further find ‘that the killing was justified under the circumstances.” Briggs had beef employed in the broom factory and was reported about ten days agoifor the poor qual- ity of kis work: He worked none after that, claiming to be ill, al- though Dr. Stewart, the prison phy- Jsiclan could find nothing wrong with him, After breakfast Saturday morning he left the dining room and went into the main hall. There he informed Joe Bloyd, captain of the guards, and others that he was not going to work any more. Captain Bloyd told Guard Cleghron to take him to his cell and’ lock him up. Briggs sald be would not go to his cell and started towards the door, leading into the yard. Cleghorn ge- cured his mace and called on Guard Miller, of the north hall to assis, him. The three ‘guards, Bloyd, Cleghorn and Miller then followed Briggs out into the yard, Blgyd all the thine calling to the prisdher to come back. After reaching the yard Briggs picked up a heavy stick about four feet In length and continued to walk across the yard toward the black- smith shop, all the while threatening to Kill anyone who molested him. Briggs continued walking until he reached a pile of sand, about which were a number of stones and brick- bats. He dtopped the plece of wood he was carrying and picked up an armful of rocks. Turning upon hi pursuers, he hurled the rocks at them with terrific energy. Mr. Bloyd drew his pistol, but did not fire until after the negro had thrown several rocks at him, He says he then fired two shots in the air, but ag the ne- gro continued crowding him, he fired two shots at the prisoner, but if either took effect the “negro showed no indication of,it. Having exhaust. ed his ahmunition, Bloyd retreated, going to tower No. -, the guard on which could not see what was going on, and asked the latter to lower him | bis shot gun, ; During the absence of Mr. Bloy¢ the negro returned to the sand pile and got another armload of rocks At this juncture Warden: Dawson who was in the office when the trou: ble commenced, appeared upon the scene. The warden told Briggs tc stop throwing rocks and give him- self up! Briggs kept on coming anc the warden fired twice to scare him Warden Dawson: then returned t¢ the office and came back a moment later with two revolvers and walked directly towards Briggs, who came forward to meet the attack and con- tinued hurling rocks, cursing the warden all the while. ‘The negré swore he might as woll die then as any time and manifested not thé least fear of being shot, During thi vigorous onslaught by Briggs thi warden kept walking backwards un til further retreat was impossible"di account of the wall. Realizing thai it was either his life or the negro’s Warden Dawson took careful ain with hia pistol and fired several shots. ‘The distance between the tw men at this time was from ten to fif teen feet. Briggs staggered , back several, feet on the lawn and’ sank to the ground. He expired in a few moments. ; TSoemassanecnieepetncenestloney! Hon. Charles T. Caldwell ts dead at his home in” Parkersburg. Death came at seyen o'clock Sun- day evening and the funeyal will be held Wednesday morning from the M. 1. church, Parkersburg, at ten o'clock. A complication of diseases caused the prominent man’s ,death, he hay- ing sufteref’ for several months, He but lately returned home from Wost Baden, where he spent several weeks in the hope of getting physical ‘bene- fit, but from the time of his arrival there his decline was’ more notice- able. z Mr, Caldwell’s widow, two sons— ‘Thomas and Ralph, the former a Heutenant in the U. 8, A—and a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Tisdale, of Newport News, Va., survive him. Mr. Caldwell was formerly in the W. Va. State senate. He was one of the most brilliant lawyers In West Virginia and the Caldwell character- istics have been the subject of com: ment all over the country, He was born in Letart Falls, Ohio, Decem- ber 23rd, in 1847 and was in the Civfl War. He was aged about 62 years when he dled. He was in the law office of the late D. H. Leonard, formerly mayor of Parkeraburg, and was for a number of years one of the leading men ot Wirt county, He was a member of the board of supervisors in that county for a number of years, was later mayor of Hlizabeth, the county seat, and for two terms was in the state senate. In Wood county he was clected to the office of prosecut- ing attorney, and then aspired to the United States senate. He withdrew, however, In favor of Hon. N. B. Scott One of the most noticeable of Sen- ator Caldwell's accomplishments be- fore the bar was his having obtain- ed for Ellis Glenn a comparative ac- quittal several years ago. He was identified with a number of cases aside from that which aided in gett- ing him national renown as @ law- yer. 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ALL WORK GUARANTEED BY EXPERTS, uf “« ae ye: Schnurman, eg | ssJFHE TAILOR, 3. 3 708 Virginia St. ; Both. Phones: = . AR eR Clay, W.Va, May 4.—At the largest and. most enthusiastic, con- vention ever held in Clay county the republicans "named _ thelr connty ticket here -today, Harmony pre- vailed throughout and the following strong Ucket was named: For house of delegates—A, W. Bell, : For county clerk—James Reed. For Circuit clerk—H, M. Young. For sheriff—L. D. Hyer. For prosecuting attorney—l, o. SP tas Horan. Te ae Wor aassessor—— Albert. Stephen: Ph For county commissioner—Gol, Wy’ L, Pierson, ee ee For county surveyor—Prapik: Redy\ gers, Pie nn oo ne Way TAFT REACHES COLON. ‘a ssocinted Press, ee “Solon, May 6.—The eritser Préfrey with the Taft party‘aboard, ve } here this morning... |) =) 444 FOR SHERIFF. I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Kanawhe. county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary election. Your support is solicit ed. S.P.SMITH. FOR SHERIFF. I am a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the voters in the Republican primary, to be held May 10th, 1908. Your support is earnestly solicited. R. B. CASSADY. FOR ASSESSOR I hereby announce myself as a candidate for nomination for the office of Assessor of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the Republican primary, to be held May 16th. A. M. WOOLDREDGE. FOR COUNTY CLERK. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of County Clerk of Kanawha county, subject to the Republican primary election to be held May 16th, 1908. JOHN MOULTON. FOR INTERMEDIATE JUDGE. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Judge of the Intermediate Court of Kanawha county, subject to the Republican primary to be held May 16th, 1908. HENRY K. BLACK. CLERK OF COUNTY COURT. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for Clerk of the County Court of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the republican county primary to be held on the 16th day of May, 1908, and respectfully ask the voters of the county to examine fully into my record before casting their votes. MARSHALL A. MORRIS. FOR CIRCUIT CLERK I am a candidate for clerk of the circuit and intermediate courts of Kanawha county, subject to the action of the republican primary to be held May 16th. E. E. HOOD FOR CIRCUIT CLERK. FOR CIRCLE CLEW. I desire to announce my candidacy for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the voters of Kanawha county at the republican primaries to be held on the 16th of May. IRA H. MOTTESHEARD. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for the position of Judge of the Intermediate Court of Kanawha county subject to the republican primaries to be held on May 16, and respectfully solicit the support of my friends. CYRUS W. HALL. ANNOUNCEMENT I hereby announce my candidacy for the nomination for county commissioner, subject to the decision of the republican primary, May 16th. BEN B. HALL. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. To the Voters of Kanawha county: I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Kanawha county, subject to the republican primaries to be held May 16, 1908. FRANK C. BURDETTE. CLERK OF THE COUNTY COURT. I hereby announce my candidacy for Clerk of the Kanawha County Court, subject to the decision of the primary election to be held May 16, 1908. The support of my friends is earnestly solicited. Respectfully. L. C. MASSEY. March 7, 1908. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. I am a candidate for renomination for Prosecuting Attorney of Kanawah ha county, subject to the Republican primary to be held May 16th, 1908 S. B. AVIS. FOR CIRCUIT CLERK. I am a candidate for clerk of the Circuit Court of Kanawha county, subject to the decision of the republican primaries to be held May 16. Yours for a winning ticket. JOHN L. GILLESPIE. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER. To the voters of Kanawha county; I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of county commissioner, and respectively solicit the support of my friends in the republican county convention or primary as may be decided upon by the county committee. M. P. MALCOLM. FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. I am a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace for Charleston District, subject to the Republican primary to be held May 16, 1908. FRANK J. HILL. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY to the Voters of Kanawha County: I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination for the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Kanawha county, subject to the republic primary election to be held May 1968. H. B. BUSTER. FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Justice of the Peace of Charleston District, submit your eponymous primary to be held May 16. Your support is earnestly solicited. MAT P. SPRADLING 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for House of Delegates from County subject to Republican Prohibition convention to be held on May 16, 1908. I am a candidate for Justice of the Peace, Charleston District, subject to the republican primary, May 16, 1908. H. M. BOND. FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES. I desire to announce my candidacy for renomination as a member of the House of Delegates, my candidacy to be submitted to the voters of Kanawha county at the republican primaries on May 16th. JOHN NUGENT. THE CALL OF THE NORTH The movement of Negroes from the south to northern states has assumed such large proportions as to be a matter of grave concern, not only to thinking members of the race itself, but also to all, regardless of race, who have our welfare at heart. The invasion is viewed with so much alarm that the committee for improving the industrial condition of the Negroes in New York has asked, in a circular, the co-operation of Negro newspapers and ministers in checking it. They call attention to some potent, irrefutable facts why the masses of our people should remain at the south, among which are: That in the northern cities there are fewer opportunities for employment of Negroes than in the south, especially at the present time, when many of all races are out of work; That in the northern cities the lodgings available for Negroes are inferior, as far as sunlight and ventilation are concerned, and that the rents are excessive; That the climate in the north, to persons bred in the south, is severe, causing illness and high mortality among colored people; That the moral condition of the Negroes in northern cities is a matter of grave concern, the temptation to vice and crime proving too strong for many, especially among the young people, to resist. Finally, the earnest hope is expressed that the relations between the races in the south will so improve—through the co-operation of public spirited white and colored people—that kinder and fairer treatment may be accorded to the Negroes and that, as a result, fewer will feel impelled to migrate to the north. All of which is true—too true, but would it not be as efficacious to attempt "to dam the Nile with bullrushes" as to endeavor to check this migration, as long as conditions are as they are at the south? Preachers may exhort against the evils of city life and papers hold up the unsanitary condition of Negro tenements in the congested districts, but the movement will continue till better educational facilities, better police protection and more humane treatment are accorded Negroes down south than is now their portion. Since creation, individuals, tribes and nations have changed their habitats with the hope of bettering their condition. Before recorded time, men, lured by the star of material progress, braved the unknown perils of the forest, the desert and the deep. It is this same desire, as old as man, that impels the Negro northward, where in his ignorance, he seeks the fabled Elysium of his enslaved ancestors. There is no question that it would be better by far for the masses of the race to "let down their buckets where they are," to add to their landed possessions as opportunity offers, and make of themselves producers, rather than consumers. Opposing there is always the call of the north, promising higher wages and greater liberties. 'Tis a siren's song against which argument avails little. The odds are against him who pleads for what is so manifestly the best; but, since it is the best, it is the duty of every agency which exerts any influence to use it in such a way that the Negro may be led to see that the south is where the majority must hope to reach the highest state of development. HEARNE RE-ENTERS THE The decision of Mr. Hearne to reenter the race for the gubernatorial nomination was one of the political surprises of last week. Misted, evidently, by the enthusiasm with which he was received by the Parkersburg convention, he has re-entered the lists and thrown down the gage with a challenge worded, if reported correctly, with more force than elegance. Mr. Hearne has but little experience in practical politics, else he would know that popular applause is ever fickle. One's strength with the masses is not to be gauged by their readiness to toss their caps in air and split the heavens with approving yells. In his home county, Ohio, he is likely to meet with opposition from Mr. Hall, candidate for auditor, and it is not clear how, without the support of Ohio county, he hopes to be considered seriously in other sections of the state. It appears to us that Mr. Hearne, having withdrawn, does not add to his prestige with the republican party by re-entering the race, and that his reported criticisms of the other candidates was not only untimely, but unjust. THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. Of necessity we were compelled to rely upon the promise of the president of the Baptist Sunday School Convention to see that the Advocate was supplied with an account of the meeting. We regret that up to the time this was written nothing bearing upon the convention has reached this office. This is not to be taken as a reflection upon either the president or the convention, because we are aware that a committee was appointed to report the meetings. It is, rather, an explanation of our failure to give the organization the publicity which it has been our custom to grant to all organizations whose aims are as high as those of the West Virginia Sunday School Convention. H. B. BUSTER FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY. Mr. H. B. Buster announces his candidacy, in this issue of the Advocate, for the Republican nomination for Prosecuting Attorney for Kana-wha county. Mr. Buster has served as a member of the city council for two terms and is now about to close his second term as Justice of the Peace for the Charleston district. In both these positions he has acquitted himself with distinction. His popularity with the voters is unbounded and his nomination would add great weight to the Republican ticket. Matt P. Spradling solicits the support of our readers in his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Justice of the Peace for Charleston district. Mr. Spradling has had an unexcelled opportunity to acquaint himself with the duties of a justice by his long service as a constable. He is making an active, aggressive campaign for the nomination and may be expected to be among the leaders when the ballots are counted after the primaries. It is strange, passing strange, that of the hundreds of Negro voters in this city, only two were thought worthy by the committee to act as officials for the Republican primaries. Since there are no Negro candidates for nominations, it seems that policy would have dictated a larger selection of Negro primary officials. We ask to know why there are only two. The Hon. Adam B. Littlepage is the most prominently mentioned candidate for the democratic nomination for governor. Since boss John T. McGraw has not placed his seal of approval on Mr. Littlepage's candidate, he is yet to be classed among the probabilities. An exchange asks, "Shall we fine them 'at the portals?' Certainly not. Take them before the bar and give them 30 days. BORROWED PLUMAGE Speaking of its May number, the Python Monitor of Cincinnati, O., said: We have been greatly aided in securing our make-up of this number by clippings from the Advocate and other race papers, and present to our readers what he hope will be the most interesting data yet published in any one paper relative to our late Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Starks. There's iron-clad, triple riveted nerve for you. By actual measurement there were in the Monitor seventeen columns of "the most interesting data yet published." Of these thirteen, including our half tone, were clipped from the Advocate, head-lines and all; two from others papers and the balance—all, but about ten inches—was made up of resolutions. Yet the Monitor does the pouter pigeon stunt as though it were not wearing borrowed plumage The Advocate does not object to petit larceny from its columns, but when a contemporary stops only at robbing us of our name, then we sit up and take notice. Ethics of the profession, evidently Arabic to the Monitor,would have suggested credit either at the beginning or end of each article reprinted—something a little more specific than "We have been greatly aided by clippings from the Advocate and other papers." It is devoutly to be hoped that the Monitor will give honor to whom honor is due before it next assumes the monarch-of-all-I-survey role. SHALL WE FIGHT THE "JIM CROW" CAR? This paper has had occasion time and again to express its disapproval of the methods pursued by the Niagara Movement to secure the ends desired by all of us. Their give-meliberty-or-give-death apeeches and resolutions have never squared with our notions as to the wisest course to gain the sympathy of the Ameri- can people to the end that our inherent privileges may be conserved or restored. "Dear Colleagues; Now or never must colored people decide whether they will accept the "Jim Crow" system as a fixed condition of travel, or whether they shall fight the unjust law, and the petty practice through all the courts, until the United States Supreme court has squarely and fully decided the question. There is a wide spread belief that the law is settled; that Negro people can be compelled to ride in "Jim Crow" cars, provided the accommodations are equal and that this proscription applies to all passengers whether they be the inter-state of intra-state.' This belief arises from two apparent reasons: First—Because the separate car laws of the Southern States require it, and Secound—That the railroad companies can independently of any law, establish and enforce a rule of separation. This belief springs too, from another eroneous opinion, namely; that the supreme court of the United States had decided the second proposition and upheld the first. The fact is that this court has done nothing of the kind, but decided that separate car laws do not apply to interstate passengers. The question of the validity of statutes that require passengers to ride according to their color or race under penalties in separate coaches, provided they be equal in accommodations has never been directly presented to or decided by the Supreme Court of the United States. We are pleased to announce that there is now pending in the United States circuit court, at St. Paul, Minn., a case where all these questions can be and are squarely put in issue, and will be fought out: Reed vs. Pullman Co. Statement of the Case. Mrs. Cieed had a ticket for lower berth. No. From Memphis, Tenn. to Hot Springs. After she had taken her seat in her room the Pullman conductor forcibly ejected her. Suit was brought against the Pullman Co. to recover damages. The company pleads in justification and defense the separate coach law of Tennessee; also that it had established and had in force and effect a rule requiring the separation of colored and white passengers, had been abolished by the laws of the State of Tennessee. The case will be brought for trial at the coming June term of the court and is in charge of the legal department of the Ningxia government. Here then, is opportunity for us to have finally determined the debated question, to-wit. Can the Pullman Co. exclude colored passengers from their sleeping, parlor and dining cars? We are confident of a victory and we feel that the sum of one Thousand ($1,000) should be immediately contributed for the expense of this trial—we shall need to bring our witnesses from Memphis, Tenn. The case must not fall for want of money. We therefore earnestly appeal to all to subscribe and pay in the needed amount now. Contributions may be sent directly to the secretary of the department, to M. W. Ford, ford, 1224 U. street, N. W. Washington, D. C., and Rev. J. M. Waldron, treasurer. Very respectfully, *PREDERICK L. McGHEE*, Secretary Legal department N. M. Union Block, St. Paul, Minn. WANTED----Everybody to know that he place to get satisfactory Optical Work is from ERNST, Jeweler & Mfg. Optician, Cor. Va. Street and Arcade, POWELLTON. T. H. Carter went to Fayetteville on business last Monday. The Burk brothers, from Loup Creek, who were here visiting their slc ksister, Mrs. S. H. Fairfax, returned to their home, Tuesday. Little Cora, the daughter of Lewis Burke, came last week to stay with her aunt, Mrs. Fairfax, during her illness. Mrs. Ruth J. Harvey returned, Saturday, from Charleston, where she spent several days attending the Baptist Sunday School State Convention. Mrs. Harvey reported a very favorable session and that a great many delegates were present. Mrs. C. G. Thompson is confined to her bed with la grippie. Mrs. T. L. Thompson, was in Montgomery, Friday night, at which time she was enlisted with the number that was initiated in the Daughters of Pocahontas. I. S. White and James Willis were here on business, Saturday afternoon. The Missionary Society convened in its regular sessions, Sunday morning and evening. The society continues to raise money to carry on the work. Telford Burke was here at the bedside of his sister this week. Mrs. Bettle Hunter and Little son, of Macdonald, have returned home, after several days visiting Mrs. Sarah Coleman. WINIFREDE Mrs. Minnie Hall returned from Thurmond, Monday, where she spent a few months. H. A. Allen and grandson, R. K. Allen, spent a few days in St. Albans, the guests of R. H. Allen. West Virginia Colored Institute INSTITUTE, : : : : WEST VA. The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State. Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentery and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundrying, Printing. A complete course in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms. Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month. For catalogue and other information address J. McHENRY JONES,A. M. President. Institute, West Virginia W. E. Cary has returned from Pittsburgh, where he has been attending school the past season. Alex Luckey and W. W. Briton, of Montgomery, spent a few days here with friends last week. Mrs. Frances Olcott, of Charleston, spent Saturday here, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ed Tate. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. I. Thomas and G. R. Caveness left Thursday morning for Charleston, to attend the Sunday School Convention. Mrs. E. M. Francis spent last week in Charleston. Mrs. Alice Thomas and daughter were in Charleston; shopping, Saturday. G. W. Perkins, W. H. Morrison, J. H. Watt and Ed Robinson were business visitors to Charleston the latter part of the week. INSTITUTE Misses Josie Guearant and Calle Callaway, of Fayetteville, spent Saturday and Sunday at Institute. Mrs. James Spriggs and Mrs. Julia Trimble, of Crafton, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Spriggs. P. H. Payne is spending a few days at Institute. Prof. Byrd Prillerman attended the Sunday School Convention in Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Ralley are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Z. Taylor Brown. A large number of people from Charleston attended the celebration of the sixteenth anniversary of the West Virginia Colored Institute, Sunday. THREE HUNDRED DOLLAR Set of Costumes Purchased by Degree Team to Exemplify Pythian Third Degree. Through the S. W. Starks Co., dealers in Pythian paraphernalia, of which J. M. Hazlewood is president and J. C. Gilmer, secretary-treasurer, a $300 set of costumes has been purchased for a degree team to confer the third rank of the Knights of Pythias. It is the intention of the team, which is the only one of its kind in the state and the largest, being 30 in number, among colored organizations of a similar nature in the country, to put the work on at Huntington during the sessions of the Grand Lodge. An effort will be made to secure the opera house, to which only knights will be admitted upon the evening selected, and exemplify the ritualistic requirements in a manner which but few members of the order have had an opportunity to see. The team will be made up of members of the Dokle team and enough others to fill the quota. The Dokles will also be in evidence at Huntington, and will begin rehearsals this week, in company with the third degree team, in order to be prepared to give all candidates a warm reception. SPEAKS HOURS ON BROWNSVILLE AFFRAY Washington, May 4. Senator Bulkeley, of Connecticut, a member of the military affairs committee, spoke at length in the senate today on the Brownsville affray. Bulkeley declared his belief in the innocence of the and said that rioters in the town on the night of August 13, 14, 1906, in his judgment, were lawless Mexicans from outside the town, assisted by the lawless class within Brownsville. Bulkeley spoke for over four hours, his remarks including a review of all the testimony in the case. Mrs. Beam, of Kincaid Station, was visiting in our town, Sunday. A Now is the Time To Buy Lawn Swings Let Us Sell You One Lewis Hubbard & Co., Charleston, Kanawha, West Va SIX STATES ENTER TAFT COLUMN. In the Last Week and His Liuetennants Rejoice. Columbus, Ohio, May 2.—The following statement was given out today at Taft headquarters, covering the selection of delegates to the national convention up to and including Friday, May 1: "Since last week's statement was issued six state conventions have indorsed Secretary Taft for president, and out of 152 delegates chosen 70 were instructed for Ohio's candidate, and at least 50 of the 68 uninstructed are known supporters of Taft. Fourteen were instructed for other candidates. "In all 744 delegates have now been elected to the Chicago convention. Of this number 359 have been instructed for Secretary Taft, 100 are uninstructed and 225 are instructed for other candidates. The seats of 74 delegates are contested. At least 97 of the 160 uninstructed delegates are known Taft supporters. Ohio's candidate now has at least 456 delegates, and 236 delegates are yet to be selected. Just 491 votes are required to nominate. "Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina and West Virginia were the states to swing into the Taft column this week by the adoption of strong resolutions in their respective conventions." ANSTED. Rev. Gregory filled his regular appointment here, Sunday morning, but was called away in the afternoon. C. Randolph occupied the pulpit in the evening, and preached a good sermon. Mrs. Daniels, who was visiting her daughter, Mrs. N. L. Clay, returned to Hinton. Mrs. M. B. Brockman, of Mt. Hope, is here on business. Mrs. Bessie Eldridge is visiting her parents at Mendow Creek. Miss Nettle Leadville is visiting at Huntington. Mrs. Sallie Wade, of Minden, is here visiting her lodge. Mrs. Lucy Randall was here visiting her father, but has returned to Minden. BURNS TURNS DOWN BLACK JACK, But Agrees to Take on California Sam McVey. Chicago, May 2. —Jack Johnson, the big colored heavy-weight, and his manager, Sam Fitzpatrick, have as yet made no headway in securing a match with Tommy Burns, and it seems as if they will have to come to Tommy's terms or look for trouble elsewhere. Burns is determined to stand pat on his demand of $20,000, win, lose or draw, and is willing to bet from $5,000 to $10,000 on the result. All he requests is a 16-foot ring and a 45-round or a finish fight. Johnson is boasting of his ability to knock out Burns within 20 rounds and talks of betting $2,500 tame he can do the trick. He made the same cracks in this country, but failed to make good when called by Burns' manager, Billy Neall. The American boxers now gathering the coin in Paris and who saw Burns best Jewey Smith say he surely will beat Johnson should they ever meet. They also state Tommy was offered a $20,000 purse to fight big Sam McVey, the Los Angeles colored heavy-weight, who is the whole thing in the fighting line in gay Parce, but Tommy refused, stating, he would not mind taking on Sam if they raised the purse to $25,000, make the winner's end $20,000, and if McVey would bet any part of $10,000 on the outcome of the battle. This shows the confidence Tommy has in his ability to beat the big California black. We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capitol CHURCH AND LODGE DIRECTORY Churches. First Baptist Church, Rev. S. R. Bullock, pastor—Services Sunday at 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m.; Communion the first Sunday of each month; Choir rehearsal, Tuesday evening; Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening; Ladies' Ald, 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. Chappello, C. C.; E. R. Carter, K. of R. & S. Uniform Bank Carlon Co. No. 1, and Mountain State Co. No. 20 meet the second and fourth Friday nights at the K. of P. Hall. Ed Jackson, Capt. Co. No. 1; William Jefferson, Recorder. M. A. Holmes, Capt. Co. No. 20. Order of Calanthe Phyllis Wheatley Court No. 1 meets the second and fourth Tuesday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall. Mrs. Mattie Moss, W. C.; Mrs. M. J. Hazlewood, W. R. of Deeds. Eureka Court No. 35 meets the first and third Monday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall. Geo. Bailey, W. C.; William Peters, W. R. of Deeds. 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. of O. F. Kanawha Light Lodge No. 1637, G. U. O. of O. F. meets at prank- berger 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, sec'y. CHURCH AND LODGE DIRECTORY Independent Order of St. Luke's. Providence Council, No. 756, meets the second and fourth Monday nights at the K. of P. hall. Emery R. Carter, R. W. P; C.; O. A. Wells, Secy. 2:30. Routine business. 3:00. What authority have we, if any, for carrying the elements of communion to the members outside of the church? Revs. N. Earnett and WANTED—Salesmen for your state for remarkable fuel and labor saving device for boilers selling for $50. Over 20,000 in use in the United States and Canada. Also hardware salesmen to carry as side line our wonderful newly patented spirit level. Diamond Power Specialty Co., Detroit, Mich. EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADS MARKS DESIGNS Copyright A.C. Anyone sending - sketch and description may quickly assert our opinion free whether at present or at any time. COMMUNICATION strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patent sent free. Best agent for sponsoring patent. Familiar takes them. Please receive special notice, without charge in the Scientific American. A daily monthly illustrated weekly. 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KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN HOTEL BROWN EUROPEAN West Virginia's Popular Hotel for Colored People. 35 Rooms 35c., 50c., 75c. and $1.00 per day Lodging 35c and 50c per night Special Rates by week or Accomodations for 75 People Rooms in Suite, $1.50 to $2.00 Per Day. New Phone 1098 F. C. Brown, Prop. 500 Capitol Street CHARLETON, W. VA. RESOLUTIONS OF IOLA LEROY COURT, NO. 29. Whereas, It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the universe to remove from our midst our beloved Sir S. W. Starks; be it Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family; 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. Yours in F. H. and L., I. C. McKINNEY. IDA WILLIAMS. CORNELIA COLES. At a recent meeting of Rockingham Star Lodge, No. 72, K. of P., Harrisonburg, Va., the following resolutions were adopted: Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from our ranks Supreme Chancellor S. W. tarks, of Charleston, W. Va., and Whereas, He had been a great factor in the promotion of the cause of Pythianism for a number of years; therefore, be it Resolved, That, while we bow in humble submission to him who doeth all things well, yet we feel that the order has met with a great loss, and the race is deprived of a capable leader. Resolved, That we extend to the mother, the wife and the sister our sincere sympathy in their sad bereavement, and commend them to the Rook that is higher than we. Resolved. That a page in the record of this lodge be set aside and inscribed with this token of our respect and esteem, and that a copy of these resolutions be furnished the Advocate, the Richmond Planet, the Daily News and the Daily Times, for publication. WANTED---Everybody to know that the place to get satisfactory Optical Work is from ERNST, Jeweler & Mfg. Optician, Cor.|Va. Street and Arcade. 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. R. Q. HILL. President of American Economic Association. 4-23-4t 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. 1-2-16t Mrs. Lillian Starks was called to Athens, O., yesterday morning by the death of her brother-n-law, Alex Bell, who succumbed to an attack of appendicitis. Miss Rhoda Wilson of the Garnet school spent the first of the weeks at St. Albans with her sister, Miss Ellizabeth, whose illness is a matter of grave concern to her family and friends. No improvement is to be noted in the condition of Hosie Dorsey who is suffering with tube culosis at the home of her grandmother on the West Side. Her mother, Mrs. E. M. Dorsey, matron of the girls' dormitory at the West Virginia Colored Institute, is in attendance upon her. Mrs. E. M. Frances, after a week's visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Taylor, returned to her home at Winifrede, Monday. She was accompanied by Mrs. Taylor and little daughter, who will spend a week or more at Winifrede. The friend of the Rev. Hozekiah Johnson will be pleased to hear that he is recovering from an operation performed upon him last week at the Charleston general hospital. Grand Chancellor W. J. Thompson left, Monday for a visit, to the Pytian lodges on the Norfolk and Western. It is Mr. Thompson's intention to visit all the lodges in this section before the Grand Lodge session. The bazaar at the St. Paul A. M. E. church, last week, was a financial success. Miss Lillian Wright spent several days of last week at Glen Ferris. The Ladies Aid of St. Paul A. M. E. church will be entertained this week by Mrs. Hattie Lucas at her residence on Young street. Officers for the next six months will be elected at this meeting. Philip Wright spent last week at Winifrede, the guest of his sister. Miss Emma Burbidge was called to Rendville, O., last week, by the death of a relative. Henry Bailey continues to grow worse and all hopes for his recovery have been abandoned. He is a victim of consumption. The annual May fair is now in progress at Simpson M. E. church. Services in memory of the late Grand Chancellor Starks will be held at the K. of P. hall Sunday afternoon at 3:00 by the two lodges and Courts of Calanthe. An appropriate program has been prepared for the occasion and a cordial invitation is extended the public to be present. Some person or persons unknown effected entrance into the People's grocery store, Friday night, by cutting out the glass in the rear door. The stock was not touched, but the safe was opened by the combination and something over $90.00 extracted. The manager, W. H. Parker, has made every effort to apprehend the guilty party, and, though assisted by the police, no clue has been discovered thus far. A large crowd was in attendance upon the exercises held at Simpson ... E church by the Garnett High school, Monday night. R. Q. Hill has been confined to his room the past week with a severe case of mumps. Kanwha Light Lodge No. 1637, G. U. O. or F. P. will hold its Thanksgiving services at the Simpson M. E church Sunday afternoon at 3:00. The groom will be delivered by the pastor, Rev. J. W. Waters. The public is invited to attend. John Brown, of 40 Second avenue West Charleston, was tendered a surprise party, by a number of his friends, Just week. The party was composed of Mr. and Mrs. James Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Bickett, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Purnell, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Fleming Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Nathaniel Bowe, Frank Boyle, Jas W, Petcp, Henry Pope, Britton Crozier, George Crozier, John Newman and Miss Adelaide Blakey. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mickey, of Sentz street is seriously ill. Rush Webb is seriously ill at his home on Sentz street. George Green has returned to his home at Toledo, O. THOMAS. The birthday party given by the church aid, Tuesday last, realized the sum of $14. II. Boots was able to be at his post as Sunday school superintendent again on Sunday. Mrs. Robert Moorefield returned from Meyersdale, Pa., on the 3rd. Mjss Minnie Clayburne left on Thursday for her home in Washington, D. C. The Willing Workers will meet Tuesday, at 2:30 p. m., at Mrs. Walter Waddys, on Davis street, Cokeon, Mrs. Annie Young, president. The church aid will meet at Mrs. Arthur Bruce's at 7:30 p. m., Tuesday; Miss Mary L. Thompson, president. The Starks memorial services will be held the second Sunday, at 2:30 p. m., in the Baptist church, by K. of P.'s and Calentheians. All are invited to attend. Rev. J. L. Davis preached at 2:30 p. m. in Davis. Matthew Obie and Master John E. Thompson were calling in Davis on Sunday. Miss Nina Campbell, of Davis, was calling on Thomas friends, Saturday. Moten Payne was Indisposed last week. Gets Cahell County's Twenty-Five Delegates Marion County Man Now Has Enough Instructed Delegates to Secure the Republican Nomination For Governor On First Ballot. With the swinging of Cabell county Tuesday into the Swisher column the curtain begins to drop on the race for the republican nomination for governor of West Virginia. The lead of Mr. Swisher over his only opponent who has at all figured in the race, Mr. Scherr, has been a long one from the start but the game has been played so far now that there can be no doubt of the result. Already Mr. Swisher's lead is such as to assure him the nomination and there are good reasons to believe that several of the largest counties yet to select delegates will be in his favor. In fact, it is certain that they will. Much depended upon the way the Cabell delegation was instructed. That county was the hardest contested of any to date. It is a big county whose exceptional educational advantages make it one of the most enlightened counties of the state. Again, it was taken as rather a key to the situation in the southern part of the state, which, it was claimed early in the fight, would be against Mr. Swisher. But two counties, Logan and Wyoming, had already instructed for Mr. Swisher, showing that he was strong in that section. Cabell was strong for him and it is only reasonable to expect McDowell will take similar action Saturday. With Mercer the week following exhibiting the same sentiment the secretary of state can sit down and wait for the state convention in this city July 8 to deliver him the nomination. But even if Cabel had decided against Mr. Swisher it would not mean that he is out of the race by any means. He would still have had a good lead but the effect on other counties yet to chose delegates might have been disastrous to his candidacy. The fight from now on would have been that much harder while now that he has the nomination cinched, there will be counties desirous of getting into the band wagon. From the beginning the fight has been an interesting one. Even the jumping-jack maneuvers of the Ohio county candidate have added interest. Mr. Swisher has made a clean fight and has never been guilty of berating his opponents. If he was beaten in a county or district he was ready to shake hands with the victors and ask their support after their man was out of the race. Always in a good humor he has made it impossible for those who know him to be "agin him." Some of the methods used against him in some counties are too well known to be mentioned. Some of them have been so low and mean that many who learned of them became his friends and lent him their support. The personal attacks against him have been so incongruous that few if any have taken them seriously; But through all this, and with a smile, Mr. $ _{x} $Swisher has steadfastly fought his way until he not only sees victory in the state convention but in the November election. The counties yet to be heard from cannot help but see the course of the breezes and they will join in Mr. Swisher's large majority. The action taken by the Scherr forces at Huntington Tuesday is not looked upon as having any weight when the contest is up for decision if there is even a contest. The convention which passed Swisher instructions was absolutely regular. The Scherr forces claim that they asked for a division when the vote was taken on the permanent organization and that their request was not granted. The Swisher forces declare that a division was offered by them but the opposition was not in a mood to accept it. The truth is that the opposing factions were lined up on opposite sides of the hall and Swisher had the crowd. Disinterested persons declare that there can be no doubt that Swisher had at least two to one in the convention and wondered at the rumping tactics of the other side. Before the idea of May have passed the fight will be over. McDowell with 35 delegates will decide Saturday, May 9. Saturday, May 16, Mercer with 24 and Berkeley with 17 will choose. All three are full of Swisher sentiment and their result is expected to send Mr. Swisher under the wire a winner by many lengths. HUNTINGTON. Rev. McKenny, of Pt. Pleasant, filled the pulpit at First Baptist church last Sunday, during the absence of Rev. I. V. Bryant. Miss Lida Cooley, of Jackson, O. cane over Saturday to witness the cantata, "Saul." at First Baptist church, Monday evening. While here she was the guest of Miss Josie Barnett. Rev. I. V. Bryant snent last week at various points in Ohio on business. Miss Josie Barnett and Georgia Scott returned, Saturday, from attendance at the Sunday School Convention at Charleston. Mrs. Virginia Scott was summoned to Charleston last Monday by the sad intelligence of the sudden death of her brother, Jas. Martin. Mr. Martin has resided in Charleston for quite a number of years, and is spoken of in the highest terms by all acquainted with him. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Scott, of this city, and Mrs. Emma C. McDowell, of Pittsburg, Pa., also one brother, Thomas Martin, of Cedar Grove, to which place the remains were carried for interment Goo. Winston, Rev. Thurston and Prof. J. W. Scott returned Saturday from Charleston, where they attended the Sunday School Convention. Miss aErah Wilkins attended the Sunday School Convention at Charleston, and remained until Sunday, visiting friends. Miss Lula James, who is attending Institute, came down Friday to witness the cantata, Monday evening. G. W. Hughes was a business visitor up on the Norfolk and Western, last week. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Smith entertained Mrs. H. M. Robinson, of Gallipolis, Ohio, and Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Barnett at 5 o'clock dinner, Monday evening. President Joshua Jones, of Wilberforce University, will deliver the annual address to the graduating class this year. Mrs. Emma Washington, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. R. Jenkins, Monday, having come down to attend the cantata "Saul." Prof. J. W. Scott, Dr. C. C. Barnett, Miss Josie Barnett and Mrs. C. H. Payne, graduates of Ironton High School, but now residing in this city received notice of their alumni meeting in June at that city. Mrs. H. M. Robinson returned to her home at Gallipolis, Tuesday, after a brief visit to her daughter Mrs. C. C. Barnett. She attended the rendition of "Saul." At an early hour, Monday evening, the date set for the rendition of the sacred cantata, "Saul," at the First Baptist church, was filled far beyond its seating capacity and standing room was at a premium. Before an audience estimated at about 500, the cantata was gone through in a most creditable manner, being pronounced as one of the best amateur productions seen here. The chorus work of about 35 voices was excellent, much harmony and volume being sustained throughout. The special parts of Saul, David, Jonathan, Michael, Samuel, were particularly fine, and each voice well adapted to the character represented. Also other solo work, as the "Lullaby," by Mrs. Edward Johnson; "Sleeping Earth," by Miss Blanche Miller; "Till He Returns," by Mrs. Edward McDaniel, were rendered in the best manner, and highly appreciated by the audience. Samuel Monroe, as Saul; Mrs. Carrie Monroe, as David, sustained their work, which was quite heavy throughout, in a most creditable manner. Walter James, as Samuel, appeared at his best, and was excellent in all of his solos. Arthur Williams, as Jonathan, and Miss Josie Barnett, as Michael, were excellent in their solos and also their duets. Upon a whole, the production reflects much credit upon the participants and their director, Prof. E., A. Viney. W. L. Gee, of Gallipolis, O., spent Sunday in our city. The minstrel, presented by some of our young men of our city, under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., at the K. of P. hall, Friday night, was pronounced as excellent, and perhaps some future Williams and Walker were seen. The entertainment was well attended and enjoyed by all. Although the weather was very inclement, a large crowd attended the "match social" of the Y. W. C. A. last Thursday, and the president, Miss Mina Stewart, feels gratified by the success of the entertainment, also the members of the Y. W. C. A. CLARKSBURG. Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Scott, of Fairchance, Pa., are visiting relatives here. Mrs. Joseph Latter, of Wellsville, Ohio, was called home by the illness of her father, Mr. Jack Holloway. Miss Frances Morton, who just closed a successful term of school at Buckhannon, passed through here, Monday, en route home. Miss Lucy Friend, who has been visiting Miss Estella Cambric, left Sunday for her home, after a pleasant stay here. Mrs. Howard Blackwell is visiting her sister, Mrs. I. C. Cabell, at Charleston. Miss Bartlett, of Parkersburg, was the Sunday visitor of Mrs. Herbert Ransell. Miss Grace Arnold, of Weston, is visiting here. Miss Goss, of Pittsburg, is visiting here. Miss Hannah Meade, of Bridgeport, was a business visitor here, Tuesday. Mrs. Floyd Robinson entertained at dinner, Saturday, in honor of Miss Friend. Miss Annie Jones left Thursday for her home at Sumter, S. C. Woman's Day was observed, Sunday, at Pride A. M. E. church. Memorial services for the late Mr. Starks will be held at Trinity M. E. church, Sunday evening. Rev. J. E. Morris and daughter Lois, of Monongahela City, Pa., are visiting here. Right to Dismiss the Colored Troops is Involved In a Suit Brought By a Discharged Private of the Troops Dropped Without Honor Because of the Shooting Up of Brownsville. New York, May 4.—For more than three hours tonight Judge Hough, in the United States district court, listened to argument which involved question of the right of President Roosevelt to summarily dismiss the three companies of Negro soldiers of the 25th infantry for alleged participation in the Brownsville riot. The argument was on a demurrer interposed to a portion of the answer of the government in the action commenced by Private Oscar W. Reid to recover $122, which sum represented his wages as a soldier from the date of his dismissal without honor to the date of the expiration of his enlistment. The suit was commenced in the federal court in this district. To the complaint filed in behalf of Private Reid, United States District Attorney Stimson entered a general denial and for additional defense, alleged the right of the president to dismiss soldiers of these companies and also referred to the reports of the various army inspectors recommending such action, making the reports a portion of the record of the case. It was to this portion in the government's answer that Charles E. Mellen, counsel for Private Reid, demurred. Mellen contended that the enlisted men were protected by constitutional rights which the president had not the power to ignore, even as commander in chief of the army and navy, the enlistment operating really from a legal view point, as a civil contract between the soldiers and the government. The real power of removal, the attorney contended, was vested in the congress, which created the army and navy, the president as commander in chief, possessing in times of peace, the application of the congressional act. Judge Hough reserved decision, but told Lawyer Mellen plainly from the bench it would require constableable legal proof to convince him that the relations of the enlisted soldier and the government amounted simply to a civil contract. Briefs are, for, the submitted by Wednesday and Judge Hough said he would take the matter up at the end of the week. Rev. E. C. Page spent the latter part of the week in Montgomery visiting his family. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lewis and Miss Vanille Noel spent Sunday at Fayette, visiting Mrs. P. A. Harris. S Boyd was a business visitor here, Monday. Hon. J. M. Ellis, of Greentown, was a business visitor here, Thursday. Mrs. P. A. Harris, of Fayette, was 1910 Stanley E. Nease, Republican Candidate Has Been Such as to Commend Colore Single Men and Supporting should deposit not less than o SAVINGS D Thrift and Economy Today Comfort and Remember, it is easier to yourself to provide for. It takes only $1.00 to open card or call and let us show Kanawha Banki Stanley E. Nease, Republican Candi date for Assessor, Whose Attitude Has Been Such as to Commend Him to the Support of the Colored Race. Single Men and Self- Supporting Young Remember, it is easier to save when you have only yourself to provide for. It takes only $1.00 to open an account. Drop us a card or call and let us show you how. Charleston, W. Va. --- SEWELL. WE think this little shoe is great for the price, only $3.50—and we have it in light and heavy soles. DAINTY and yet serviceable, made with the new high arch and short fore part effects. Stop in while the sizes and widths are complete. Your Shoe Men Palmer & Thomas 224 Capitol Street WE GIVE TRADING STAMPS here visiting Mrs. G. W. Lewis and Mrs. L. B. Noel, Monday. Mrs. A. B. Johnson, of Fayette was calling on Mrs. G. W. Johnson, Saturday. Eastern Star Lodge, No. 10, K. of P., and Fanny L. Starks Court, No. 8, will hold memorial services for their departed Supreme Chancellor, Hon. S. W. Starks, Sunday, May 10, at 12:30. Miss Rosa Bennett and James Blaney were married at the home of the bride, Wednesday evening, April 23. Mrs. Maud Layne and Mrs. Will Tompkins, of South Caperton, were calling on Mrs. Ernest Vanhook, Friday. J. S. Noel, of Vennetta, was visiting his family here, Sunday. SISSONSVILLE. Harvey Prillerman is indisposed this week. Miss Emma Meadows, teacher at the lower school, spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Hattie Peters. Thos. and A. S. Peters were called to Ronceverte by the death of their father. Mrs. Joe Wright was called to Charleston by the illness of her son Felix Adams. Misses Emma Meadows and Hattie Peters will attend the senior play at Institute, Friday. Quince and David Adams were here, Sunday, visiting friends. Mrs. Elvera Peters, who has been ill for some time, is much better at this writing. 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E. league. Of the Zirrity Dr. S. L. Corrothers wants to be made a bishop, and an ex-Washingtonian, a former pastor of Galbraith, Dr. W. H. Chambers, now of Indiana, is an aspirant for the same exalted position; Rev. W. H. Davenport is asking the editorship of the Zion Quarterly, and Recorder John C. Dancy, the present incumbent, is willing to accept a re-election—and will get it; Rev. Logan Johnson is anxious to be tried out for manager of the publishing house at Charlotte. Some of the gentlemen will return to Washington appointed—most of them "dis-appointed"—but all have our best wishes for success. Just before leaving for Panama, Secretary Taft had a long conference with Mr. E. H. Hitchcock, his affable and energetic manager in this section of the country. Among his immense throng of callers was Register W. T. Vernon, who introduced Mr. Napoleon Bonaparte Marshall, who has practiced law here and in Boston. It is understood in local circles that Mr. Marshall is to enlist in the work of nominating the war secretary for president. Rev. W. J. White, editor of the Georgia Baptist, published at Augusta, Ga., surprises his staid and conservative constituents by announcing his willingness to join the Socialists, if that party will stand by its colors in the southland. Come back to shore, brother White. You are venturing into deep water. Oliver Randolph's personally conducted Bureau of Misinformation in F street feels called upon to issue a solemn note of warning to the unsuspecting colored journals of the land, counselling them not to be beguiled into publishing, along with note and comment on other subjects, any news that betrays the fact that Secretary Taft is the leader in the race for president. Just why Randolph elects himself as the arbiter of what constitutes the proper kind of news for the columns of the able Negro papers of the country is not given in the tense pronouncement issued from the F street headquarters; nor does he point out why the matter he sends out in the interest of another candidate should be deemed more legitimate and accepted in preference to that which he condemns. A great head has Randolph! Negro editors who do not want "news as is news" will doubtless be guided by the young gentleman's progressive and thoroughly up-to-date advice. Others will continue to print the facts, whether they agree with the writer thereof or not. It is said that Randolph is a lawyer. It would be just like him to plead a case and ask the jury to pay no attention to the evidence, for such an awful procedure might be detrimental to the interests of his client. On all fours with this remarkable line of reasoning is the objection manifested on the part of certain adherents of the camp of the so-called "allies," to the very moderate activity shown by colored officeholders in behalf of the candidacy of Secretary Taft. It might be asked with perfect propriety: Have not colored men in office the same right to support the administration under which they are employed as the colored men similarly employed have to give their time and voice to the opposition? It is well known Washington that there are certain colored officeholders closely identified with anti-administration machines, and they are permitted to support any candidate they choose, without molestation by the "powers." There is nothing they can say, too, about Roosevelt and Taft, and they are not slow to characterize the loyal administration men as "race traitors," etc. Without the power to resign their places under an administration they pronounce an enemy to the race, or the courage to enemy their convictions openly, they resort to the "sandbag" method of warfare, hoping to carry their point by craft, instead of adopting many tactics on even terms. Be it said of the administration leaders: They denounce nobody; hold no "hot air" meetings; voice no idle complaint—but proceed along lines of decency and order to promote the ends they believe to be right, and endeavor to secure the best results for their race by going directly to the "fountain-head" and asking for what they want, be that "fountain-head" the president, congress, the interstate commerce commission, civil service commission or a private individual or corporation. If Negroes must differ—and on one has any objection to honest differences of opinion—let us differ in a respectful spirit, and remember that if we travel divergent lines for the present, we are all aiming finally at the same goal—the greatest good for the whole body of our people. The "jim-crow" signs which formerly desecrated the steam and electric lines running in and out of Washington have been covered or removed while the cars are within the confines of the district, in compliance with an order to that effect issued by the district commissioners. Boot-blacks stands displaying the legend, "For Whites Only," have also been made to remove the offensive cards. As the reports of conventions come in from Mississippi, North Carolina, Arkansas, Kentucky, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee and other strategic points, the anti-administrationists yell with frantic delight over apparent victories and deal out vituperative exclamations when the news of defeat is posted up on the castle walls. 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The bill carries an appropriation of $1,000,000 for the settlement of the claims against the bank. President Rooseveit is said to be anxious to have the measure go through, for he feels that the government is morally responsible for the funds placed in the institution, and it is his belief that trust in banks can be largely restored among a certain element of colored people and the saving habit accentuated by the restoration of this lost money to the depositors or their heirs. A municipal court of the District of Columbia, retaining the present six justices of the peace, and housing them in one building, instead of having them scattered throughout the business section of the city, is to be established by congress, by recommendation of the district commissioners. Our one colored justice of the peace, Robert H. Terrell, recognized as the ablest jurist of the sextette will now become known as Judge Terrell, of the municipal court. It is expected that George H. DeReef, who has been maintained as a clerk in Justice Terrell's office at his private expense, will be named as an assistant to the clerk of the new court. Attorneys L. Melendez King, Hughes & Gray, and John H. Wilson, the colored attorneys engaged by Louis Lundy to prosecute Congressman Helfin for wounding him in the recent street car embroglio, have withdrawn from the case, alleging that Lundy wishes to make a compromise with Helfin, to which they could not consistently agree. Lundy has placed his interests in charge of a white attorney. Helfin denies that he gave the white man whom he shot accidentally the sum of $2,500 to drop the matter of suing for damages. Whatever the outcome, it is safe to say that Helfin will do no more shooting in the district, where gun-play is so expensive. Nor is he being invited to address any more temperance meetings. The police census of the district, just finished, shows a total population of 339,403, of which 97,483 are colored. The excess of colored females over colored males is 8,731. May promises an unusually brilliant outlook in musical circles. On the 11th comes the city-wide testimonial to Prof. John T. Layton; on the 18th, Clarence Cameroh White gives a recital as a farewell offering before going for a year's study in Europe; he will be assisted by Mrs. Portia Pittman, Mme. Kathryn Skeene Mitchell, H. Leonard Jeter, and Charles Marshall. On the 22d, Mrs. Hattie Gibbs Marshall presents Miss Marie C. James, and the 29th comes a recital by the pupils of Mrs. Arabella V. Chase. WANTED-At Once. Jeffrey Chain Machine men and coal cutters using other machines. The National Employment Agency, Inc., new Coyle & Richardson Bldg., fourth floor. Commissioners and Clerks Have Been Named General Satisfaction Expressed. By the Candidates Who Will Know Their Fate on the 17th—Only Two Colored in Charleston. Parkersburg, W. Va., April 30.—For Supreme Judges—L. J. Williams, of Greenbrrier, (long term); Judge W. N. Miller, of Wood, (short term); Judge Ira E. Robinson, of Taylor, (short term). For Delegates at Large—George A. Laughlin, of Ohio; C. F. Teter, of Barbour; C. W. Dillon, of Fayette; Isaac T. Mann, of Mercer. For Alternates—J. McHenry Jones of Kanawa, (colored); W. L. Armstrong, of Tyler; Thos. Norris, of Ohio, (colored); J. A. Saulsherry, of Webster. With endorsement for Taft, instructions to the "big four" to vote for him in the Chicago convention, with a general endorsement of everything republican, and with the selection of the delegates, alternates, and candidates for supreme judge named above a notable republican state convention was brought to a close of the Auditorium theatre last evening. Judge Robinson, of Taylor, was named by acclamation to succeed himself on the supreme bench. Judge Miller had three stalwart opponents, but was named on second ballot to fill for eight more years the position he has already so ably filled by appointment, and Judge Williams, of Greenbrier, was the victim of a veritable stampede which came in the change of vote in the first ballot in the long term contest. A Big Convention. The convention was perhaps the largest, at least one of the largest, ever held in the city, and at least 1,500 persons were crowded into the theatre. It was also one of the most unruly gatherings ever assembled in the name of republicanism, and Senator Scott, who presided with rare dignity, was frequently driven almost to desperation in order to regain control, and finally forced to remark that "in the name of God they acted like a democratic meeting." Speeches galore, which the convention refused to hear, and which those who would hear couldn't because of the clamor, were delivered and, while the nominators who were brief with their remarks, usually bot by, seconders were rarely heard over the hall. That convention was made up of business men in no mood for speeches. The Organization. Senator Nathan Bay Scott had been chosen as temporary chairman, and Editor F. A. Macdonald, of the Huntington Herald, as temporary secretary, and they were ready for their duties when the delegates assembled. Because of the change in plans, and the selection of the Audiflorum theatre as the meeting place, instead of Terrapin Park, on account of the weather, the arrangements were a little bit delayed. It was after 1 o'clock when the doors opened, the work of arranging the delegations, superintended by Major Elliott, having been completed but a few minutes before. Convention Begins. It was just 1:21 o'clock when Chairman Woodyard's gavel fell and the clamoring delegates were called to order. Mr. Woodyard introduced Rev. Mr. Reece, of Huntington, pastor of the U. B. church, in that city, who opened the meeting with prayer. It was one of the best republican prayers ever heard. Rev. Mr. Reece is a republican pastor and he makes no bones about it, even in his praying. He delivered a most earnest petition for the party, its leaders, and its convention. Chairman Woodyard then made a few happy and felicitous remarks concerning the party, conditions and the big meeting, of which he declared himself proud, and prouder still to name as temporary chairman that distinguished citizen and United States senator, N. B. Scott. Scott Gets Ovation The mention of Senator Scott's name brought him the second ovation. He received the first when he had stepped upon the stage, to a seat almost within reach of the presiding officer's gavel. Mr. Woodyard named as the temporary secretary, the Hon. Mr. Macdonald, of Huntington. At the conclusion of Mr. Woodyard's brief speech he called upon Senator Scott to assume charge of the meeting, and the senator got his third ovation within 15 minutes. Senator Scott made a few remarks as a prelude to a happy speech which he had prepared, and which he read from manuscript. The mention of the name of Senator Knox as a presidential candidate brought cheers from the Ohio delegation, the mention of Cannon got his share, and so did allusion to Fairbanks, but if the presiding senator was feeling out his audience he found out where it stood when he mentioned Taft about fourth. When he said that the big man from Ohio stands "close to the people of West Virginia," there was a spontaneous outburst, and the senator was compelled, after a minute or two, to appeal for silence that he might proceed. Having concluded, the contests, which had been settled by the state committee, and which had to do with the seating of four delegations, were called up from the secretary, who read the committee's decisions. In the meantime, Gen. Curtin, of Braxton, tried in vain to gain the recognition of the chair, but Senator Scott refused to hear him or any one lee, declaring the gentleman from Braxton to be out of order, as it was not known until the contests were settled and the usual formalities dispensed with, who were delegates to the convention. Gen. Curtin repeatedly sought to gain recognition and was refused with some heat by the chairman. Ovation for Hearne. After the retirement of the committees, and with the full consent of the convention, Governor Hearne, of Wheeling, was recognized, and declared that he had a resolution to present. With the unanimous consent, the chairman granted Mr. Hearne a hearing, and as he stepped to the stage of the theatre he was granted an ovation such as few men in private life could hope to attain. For several moments, Mr.' Hearne was wildly cheered, and when the applause had subsided he spoke with feeling of the reception. He said that he felt like a school boy, making his maiden recitation, and declared that the ovation had robbed him of his speech, almost of his reason. He said that he was hardly left with strength to read the resolution he would present. "I could understand this if it came from the panhandle, but coming from men from all parts of the state, I can't understand it," he said, with feeling. The resolution, which follows, simply provides for the nomination of Hon. George A. Laughlin, of Ohio county; Hon. C. F. Teter, of Barbour; Hon. C. W. Dillon, of Fayette, and Hon. Isaac T. Mann, of Mercer, as the "big four." After the adoption of the resolution naming the "big four," the selection of alternates to the Chicago convention was taken up. Phil Waters, of Kanawha, placed in nomination J. McHenry Jones, of the same county, principal of the West Virginia Colored Institute. Mr. Jones was named by acclamation. Johh Cummins, of Ohio county, was placed in nomination by Senator Bailey, of Grafton, and was named by acclamation. He was referred to as that "well known B. & O. engineer," which got him an ovation. J. H. Strickling, of Tyler, spoke for the old veterans, and named that gallant old soldier, Col. Armstrong, of Sistersville. His nomination, likewise, was made by acclamation. The hitch came when a young colored member of the Ohio delegation nominated Squire Thos. Norris, of Wheeling, a colored J. P. He was called down by the convention, many remarking that Ohio county already had one alternate in the person of Mr. Cummins. He wasn't permitted to finish his nominating speech. A Colored Demand. Judge Morrison, of Braxton, placed in nomination A. J. Saulberry, of Webster county. At this point, John Noel, of Fayette, colored, demanded recognition for his race. He said that four whites had been named as delegates and that it was due his race that two of the alternates be colored men. After a brief speech, in which he insisted that the colored people had decided that they would have two alternates, and that the convention must not refuse them, Mr. Cummins announced that he withdrew in favor of Saulsberry and Norris, and the two were named by acclamation. The selection of candidates for judges of the supreme court of appeals brought on the nottest contests of the day. Judge Ira E. Robinson was named without opposition to fill the unexpired term to which he was lately appointed. Against Judge W. N. Miller, who is also filling an unexpired term, Doolittle, Ryan and Willis were named, and two ballots were required before Miller won the coveted honor. The committee on resolution reported, among other things instructing the state's representatives at Washington as follows: Resolved, That our senators and representatives in congress be requested to use their influence to procure the reinstatements, in good standing, in the regular army, of those members of the colored companies involved in the Brownsville affair, whose innocence may be sufficient established. Theresolutions were adopted by acclamation and nominations were in order for, candidates for supreme Judge for the long term. Jacobs, of New Martinsville; Ritz, of Mercer; Williams, of Greenbrier, and McClintie, of Kanawha, were named. After a spirited contest there was a stampede to Williams, who received on the final ballot 506 votes; McClintie had 322 to his credit; Jacobs, 45, and Ritz, 10. An effort was made to name the presidential electors, but the move was squelched by Chairman Scott, and the convention came to an end. PAGE H. H. 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