The Advocate

GETTING READY FOR CHICAGO Beginning of the End of the Foraker-Taft Fight. in Ohio—Shelving of Brownsville Matter Essential to Party Harmony—Soldiers Not to Lose By Delay—Colored Masses Satisfied to Leave the Situation to Foraker's Judgment—Restoration in Sight Next December—"Lily-Whites" to be Given "Double-Cross" by Committee on Credential—Administration Not Responsible for "Knuckle-Close" Bourbons, Who Pretend To be Republicans—No Politics in Methodist Conferences—Notes of the Nation's Capital. VOLUME VII. NO. 33 Beginning of the End of the Foraker Brownsville Matter Essential to B By Delay—Colored Masses Satisfier's Judgment—Restoration in S to be Given "Double-Cross" by Striation Not Responsible for "Knut To be Republicans—No Politics the Nation's Capital. (By National Negro Press Bureau) Washington, D. C., May 20.—Senator Foraker's action in moving to postpone the long-wished for settlement of the Brownsville case was the logical thing to do, under the peculiar circumstances surrounding the incident. It was unfortunate for the soldiers and for the party that a purely judicial question was allowed to become involved in a maze of politics, and that the issue was finally so befogged by fractional differences, that the real merits of the matter were perforce subordinated to the personal fortunes of individuals. Both elements in the controversy were willing to restore the innocent men to their rights in the army, after a verdict of "not proven" was reached, but each element wanted the restoration to be made along lines laid down by its special champions—and there came the rub. Senator Foraker made a gallant fight, and gave evidence of his loyalty to the cause in which he risked his entire future. The administration stood its ground without prejudice, but insisted to the last upon what the president deems his constitutional prerogative and made it plain that re-elations would have to come through the White House, just as the discharge had come. The republican senators perceived that to prolong such a controversy would be likely to injure the party in the approaching campaign, and cast about for a legitimate means of carrying the matter over until the campaign had been fought and won, and the heated blood of all the parties at interest could have a chance to coil off. Senator Foraker could not get the votes to pass his measure, and rather than lose his case entirely by forcing a decision at an important moment. He takes a philosophical view of the situation, and expresses himself as confident that the votes now out of reach can be had next December, and that the delay will not be without profit if success can ultimately be brought about. The money due the men will continue to acquire, as if they were in the services, and they will get a bigger lump by waiting. The majority of them are now employed and will suffer no hardships between now and December, it is said. Party harmony demanded a sacrifice from both sides, and a joint sacrifice was made. Now that an understanding has been reached, the outlook for a united front in Ohio and throughout the country is exceedingly bright. The colored friends of the Ohio senator are perfectly satisfied to leave their case to the judgment of their "guide, counsellor and friend," and his exhibition of a willingness to take steps toward the administration to promote the welfare of the party, is inculcating in his colored followers an impulse to listen to the siren voice of unity, fraternity, and opportunity. Secretary Taft is benefited by the friendlier attitude of the erstwhile colored insurgents, for while they were disposed to hold aloof and cherish bitter sentiments a few weeks ago, there is now a perceptible rush toward the Taft "band wagon," where the seating capacity is growing more and more limited. It is an open secret that the outcome of the new situation will be the co-operation of Senator Foraker and his hosts with the administration leaders, with a very fair prospect that Foraker will be returned without opposition to his seat in the senate. This would be an admirable arrangement, and with such an understanding, the beginning of the end of the so-called war of elimination, extermination and general damnation ought to be in sight. The Taft managers have handled the southern problem with great cleverness, without setting at naught a single principle of the republican party. A program was definitely marked out by Messrs. Hitchcock and Vorys, and trusted men, white and black, were named to carry it out. This was the "regular" organization, for it represented the best spirit of the party in the south and included both office holders and private citizens of undoubted standing and influence. In most instances the tickets placed before the people by this organization has won out, and while contests have arisen because of personal ambitions and antagonisms of a purely local character, there is no question that the committee on credentials will sift every shred of evidence suggestive of fraud, and finally seat the elements that have conformed most consistently with republican principles, and which will appeal most successfully to the party's electors in the localities where votes count. In some quarters flagrant instances of "lily-whiteism" have been re- THE ADVOCATE. ported. It is denied, however, that this unrepublican cabal has the sanction of the national administration, however they may masquerade, for the sake of effect, in administration garments. If it can be shown that Negroes have been excluded from the regular conventions or denied the privilege of voting at primaries because of their color, a ticket so elected will not stand a ghost of a show with the real friends of the administration on the committee on credentials. It is likewise unjust for certain organs, however, to attempt to confuse the unsophisticated masses by having it given out that the delegates representing the Taft-Roosevelt combination and those working on the "illy-white" basis are one and the same. If the intelligent reader will examine the facts carefully, he will find that in practically every state where the administration has named and elected its delegates, the state includes creditable representatives of the Negro element of the party. The reputable newspapers of the race—and the most influential of the long list are loyally supporting the administration and Secretary Taft—are sparing no pains to denounce and discredit this "illy-white" miasma that is springing up here and there in the republican ranks of the south. The Negro leaders who will come up from Dixie will know how to plead their cause, and it goes without the saying that their testimony will receive the most respectful attention at the hands of those who know that success at the polls in November is largely dependent upon how firmly the G. O. P. clings to the old moorings of liberty, justice and civil enunciated in the nation's great charter and re-vitalized by Lincoln, Grant, Sumner, Conkling and Morton. The nomination of William Howard Taft on the first ballot at Chicago is a foregone conclusion. The last of the delegates were chosen Saturday, and the best estimates give a total of 584 pledged to the secretary of war—93 more than enough to make him the nominee. Of this number 517 are instructed, 36 pledged by resolutions of indorsement, and 31 by personal declaration. The number of the unpledged delegates is 169, and of these more than 100 are known to be favorable to Taft. The present strength of Judge Taft is conservatively placed at about 700 delegates. The allies state that they purpose remaining in the race until the end. So, unless there is a radical change of program, the names of Fairbanks, Knox, Hughes, Cannon, and La Follette will be presented to the convention in due form. It is regarded as uncertain whether Foraker will continue in the field or not, a well-defined rumor being afoot that, as a part of the plan to bring about harmony, he may retire by June 1st. There are even those who think the reconciliation germ may so far develop that by June 16th, the senator may hold in the Chicago convention, holding a proxy, and second the nomination of Secretary Taft. This may sound startling, but stranger things have happened, and this is not without the range of probability. In this connection, the hint is going the rounds that the "favorite sons," discovering that Taft has the nomination "sweed up in a sack," may content themselves with receiving the complimentary vote of their states—as there is a certain pride in having the honor of being voted for president—and before the result of the ballot is announced, have their sponsors withdraw their names and allow the vote to be recorded for Taft, making him the nominee by acclamation. The Negro voters are in hearty accord with the campaign managers and will pull off their coats for action, whenever the word to "go to work" is given. They have seen the utter absurdity of considering such a thing as a bolt to Bryan, no matter who the nominee may be, and taking the counsel of their level-headed educators, ministers and newspapers, are adjusting themselves to the situation cheerfully, and next November will find them rallying as a unit for the man selected by the party's voice at Chicago next month. The alleged defection of the Negro voters has always been wildly exaggerated—the bulk of the noise being made by a disgruntled few—and now that the bubble has burst, its weakness has been fully exposed, to the betterment of all concerned. With the clearing of the political atmosphere, the nominee for second place and the future of the "allies" naturally creep into the public mind. Cautious ones suggest that it might be well to wait until after the middle of next month to prognosti- CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, MAY 21, 1908 cate, but chronic gossipers have little regard for time or place when they want to talk—and they are talking. Vice President, Fairbanks has the center of the spotlight just now, and of all the so-called "illies," is making the best showing of genuine strength. His value as a national leader was never more thoroughly appreciated. No matter what may happen, he is too able a man to be lost to public life, and there is a determination on the part of the powers to "take care of him" handsomely. If he yields to the wishes of his friends, he will accept the nomination Torvice president with Taft, and doubly assure the vote of Indiana and add strength to the ticket in many places where he is immensely popular. Should he be able to resist all overtures of this kind, it is felt that he might consent to sit at the cabinet table of President Taft as premier. He would make an ideal secretary of state, or minister to England. Cannon is to be made speaker of the house again; La Follette and Knox are to remain in the senate, where Foraker will keep them company and parry the thrusts of the Bailleys and Culbersons and try to keep Jeff Davis somewhere near the blunds of decency; Hughes will run again for governor of New York; and there is a revival of the rumor that if nothing particularly "strenuous" happens at Chicago, to divert his attention. President Roosevelt will on the 4th of next March succeed Thomas Collier Platt as senator from New York. If this combination fails to work out as scheduled, some might shrewd politicians will miss their guess. As far as we have been able to learn, the sensible leaders in the general conferences at Norfolk and Philadelphia have been able to keep the radicals from flying off at a tangent and "butting into politics." When the episcopal address had been read by Bishop Clinton at Philadelphia—and a splendid paper it was, too—somebody tried to get the floor to raise an issue touching a patriciate reference to President Roosevelt and his administration, but Recorder John C. Dancy, sitting in the conference as editor of the Zion Quarterly Review, divined what was coming, and rising as quick as a flash, moved that the paper be referred to the committee on the state of the country, of which he had been named as chairman. Despite attempts to make points of order—the motion to refer could not be debated, and the matter went to a sane committee for proper handling, and the delegates were held down by Bishops Hood, Harris, Clinton, et al., to the business which carried them to the Quaker City. The report which came from Mr. Dancy's committee was a model of clear statement of the issues now in the public eye, devoid of passion and giving information of genuine value of the Zion people. At Norfolk, the political tendency was choked off early by an appropriate resolution, at the instigation of sagacious leaders like Bishops Gaines, Grant, and Drs. Vernon, Lampton, and Parks. The two churches have sustained themselves well. They have admirably served the masses who sent them to execute their commands, and put to rout the hot-headed reactionaries who cannot distinguish the difference between an ecclesiastical council and a ward meeting. President Roosevelt is fond of doing the unusual: While on their way to Norfolk, to attend the A. M. E. general conference, a delegation of colored ministers from Kansas stopped over in this city. They were escorted to the White House by Register W. T. Vernon, but found the president engaged in a cabinet meeting. Contrary to his almost invariable rule, the president left his confreres at the long table and came out to receive the worthy gentleman from the west. The party to whom this unusual courtesy was extended and who gave undisguised evidence of their pleasure thereat, was composed of Revs. J. R. Ransom and H. W. King, of Topeka; Thomas Glover, of Wichita, and Prof. Shelton French, acting president of the Western University at Quindaro. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell has been reappointed a member of the board of education. This is a fitting recognition of her splendid services in behalf of the education of the children of the district. By reason of her superior experience and natural bent for executive duties, Mrs. Terrell is easily the most influential factor on the board, and her fidelity to duty and far-seeing wisdom in championing many needed reforms have placed the district under deep obligations to her. She richly merited reappointment and under her continued administration the school system is bound to become more and more what it should be. Two well-known editors were in town this week. One of them was Mr. J. C. Gilmer, who wirtes the "hot stuff" that so happily edifies the good people who pay for the Advocate, published at Charleston, W. Va. He on came on business connected with the Knights of Pythas. For several years Mr. Gilmer was the personal Continued on page five. Grand Court-Officers of [Missouri Sustained Supreme Chancellor Proclaims the Officers Elected by the Grand Court the Legal Officers and Orders Them to be Bespected as Such To all Knights of Pythias and Members of the Order of Calanthe, of N. A., S. A., E., A., A, and A. Greeting:— Whereas, A state of confusion now exists and has existed during the past five months among the officers and members of the Order of Calanthe in the state of Missouri, and Whereas, the late Supreme Chancellor S. W. Stark, Supreme Attorney S. A. T. Watkins & SupremeChantry Counsellor S. W. Green, did on the 3rd day of March last, in the city of St. Louis, state of Missouri, investigate the causes for sald confusion and found that same was caused by several of the officers of the Grand Court Order of Calanthe of Missouri making application for Articles of Incorporation, which application did not conform to the laws of the Order of Calanthe, and the laws of the Order of Knights of Pythias, and which application was denied by the proper intervention of Sir A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor, and other Grand Lodge officers of Missouri through the courts of that state and. Whereas, Sir A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor, attempted to suspend the several officers of the Grand Court of Missouri, whose names were signed to the application for the act of incorporation and proceeded to appoint others in their stead and. Whereas, the late Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks did prepare and direct that a call be issued for an extraordinary session of the Grand Court of Missouri to assemble on the 18th of April last, at St. Louis, in the state of Missouri, and before the call could be issued his death ensued, and the matter remained unsettled, and. Whereas, Sir Lloyd requested the successor to the office of the late Supreme Chancellor Starks not to issue a call for an extraordinary session of the Grand Court of Missouri, first because of the expense it would entail upon the subordinate courts of the state to send representatives to such session. Second, the regular session of the Grand Court would be held in July, 1908, and matters could be allowed to stand until the regular session. Third. It was agreed that no extraordinary session would be held on account of the above reasons and some agreeable solution of the controversy would be sought. Fourth. Pending a settlement of the affair, Circular No. 3, dated St. Louis, Mo, May 7, 1908, was issued with the name of A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor, attached, contained these words: "First. The late Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks held a special meeting in the city of St. Louis, on March 3rd, last, for the purpose of adjusting the trouble caused by the actions of the eight rebellious officers and members of the Grand Court of Calanthe. "At this meeting which was called at the request of the Supreme Worthy Counsellor there was present the Supreme Chancellor, Supreme Attorney, Supreme Worthy Counsellor and Grand Attorney of Missouri and his assistants, the eight rebellious members and myself. In view of the above facts in the case and the decision of the Supreme Attorney, now, therefore, I. S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor of the Order of Knights of Pythias, and Supreme Patriarch of the Order of Calanthe, do hereby declare that the only legal officers of the Grand Court of the Order of Calanthe for the state of Missouri are the officers legally elected and installed at the Grand Court session, held in Fayette, Mo., July, 1907. Any other attempt on the part of other persons to exercise the privileges and authority of the officers of the Grand Court of Missouri other than those legally elected and installed as above mentioned is an usurpation of power and authority and should not be obeyed by any of the members of the Order of Calanthe. Thus done and signed on date above mentioned, the Pythian Period XLV. (45th). War Secretary Has Now Only to Keep His Forces Intact Till the Convention to Land the Plum on the First Ballot. "Al-lies" Are in the Air. Washington, May 16.—If all the delegates elected to the Chicago convention who have been instructed to vote for Secretary Taft or who were elected by conventions where resolutions were adopted indorsing or expressing a preference for Taft, for low instructions he will have on the first ballot 493 votes, or two more than are necessary to nominate. The returns are now all in and show there have been 457* delegates instructed for Taft. To these are added 36 who come from states or districts where Taft was indorsed by the republican conventions. The only hope of the opposition to Mr. Taft is to raid his forces between this and the 16th of June, when the convention meets. The general claim is made that instructions, indorsements and votes of preference do not count, but the delegates, when they reach Chicago, will determine from conditions there presented whether Mr. Taft is the most available of the candidates from the standpoint of vote getting. The friends of Mr. Foraker are working industriously in preparing contests and claim that 160 will be presented to the national committee for settlement. Most of these are from the south and from states where Taft instructions have been voted. Virginia is one case in point. The regular conventions in that state and all the districts instructed their delegates for Taft, but in the past week a number of irregular conventions have been held and contests are contemplated. No Banger of Roosevelt Stampede. The conventions in California, Oregon and Washington, held during the past week, all instructed for Taft, which action is now believed to have eliminated what little danger there was for a stampede for Roosevelt. In California an attempt was made to declare for Roosevelt, but it was defeated by the Taft people. It was feared that if the Roosevelt shouters had been successful California would have cast her vote at Chicago for the president and started a stampede that could not have been headed off. There is a feeling of relief felt that this third term movement was checked before it got into the convention. According to the returns from the primary elections that closed today there are an even 300 delegates who are uninstructed or whose election is contested, divided into 78 contests and 222 uninstructed. There are 223 delegates committed to other candidates and 457 instructed for Taft. In Pennsylvania there has been notice of the desertion from Senator Knox by two delegates, Phillips and Emery, but Phillips may yet return to the fold. Vice President Fairbanks is, therefore, the only candidate in the field who has his state solidly back of him. Strength of the "Allies." The strength of the "allies," according to the action of the conventions and primaries, now stands: Falbranks, 32, 2 from Kentucky in addition to the 30 from Indiana; Foraker, 2 from Georgia and a large number of contests in various southern states; Cannon, 44 from Illinois, and 2 from South Carolina, which are contested; Hughes, 54 from New York, and La Follette, 25 from Wisconsin, where one of the delegates forsook him and declared for Taft. There will be a contest for the 222 delegates who are uninstructed, but in this number are the 36 who were elected in states and districts that indorsed Secretary Taft. Taft's friends claim that of the uninstructed their candidates will get at least one-half. Then there are the 78 contests, which are not likely to be decided one way; so that it appears on the face of the returns of delegates elected that Mr. Taft has the nomination in his grasp if he can keep his column intact up to the time of taking the ballot at Chicago. The tactics of some of the "alibes" will be to preach against the availability of Mr. Taft. It will be first pointed out that he does not have his own state united at his back. Foraker will contest at least six of the Ohio delegates with him. It will be asserted that with Taft on the ticket there will be danger of losing Ohio at the election next November. The Fairbanks forces will camp at Chicago next Monday, and they are relied upon to keep up an assault upon the national committee, which meets on June 2 to consider the contests. Thero have been only 22 contests filed so far, although Foraker's friends claim there will be 160. The secretary's record on labor questions and his action as secretary of war in dismissing the battalion of colored troops at Brownville, Texas, will be urged against his availability as a presidential candidate. "Allies" Will Not Surrender. In spite of the big showing for Mr. Taft, the "allies" do not propose to surrender. That has been made clear during the past week, but when pinned down for practical reasons for the hope that Taft will not be able to muster enough votes to nominate, the answer is in general terms and to the effect that the delegates will not be tied down by instructions, but will vote for the man at Chicago whom they think most likely to be elected. Privately confession is made taft the outlook is not promising for the conversion of any number of the Taft delegates. Democrats in the Thick of Fight. The democrats are now in the thick of their fight electing delegates to the Denver convention. All three of the recognized candidates were in Washington this week as the guests of the president at the governors' conference at the White House, and there was a pretty general expression of opinion among democrats in congress on the situation. The consensus of this opinion was that W. J. Bryan would win the nomination again this year. Governor Johnson and Judge Gray, the other two candidates, are thought to have entered the race too late to prevent the Advocate—Gilley 2. "Pierless Leader" from getting the necessary two-thirds majority in the convention. Mr. Bryan held numerous conferences with democratic congressmen at the capitol. As an ex-member of the house he has the privilege of the floor and yesterday he held a perfect levee, in the democratic cloak room. Governor Johnson also has the privilege of the floor by virtue of his office, but he did not avail himself of it and the few conferences, he held Wake it his hotel. He was in close attendance at the Whitehouse during his three days' visit. Judge Gray is embarrassed when any one mentions the nomination to him and barred presidential gossip from his conversation while here. His name is being used against his wishes, but the action of his state, Delaware, in instructing her six delegates for him puts him in the field whether he will or not. Hope of the Opposition. Colonel F. B. Lynch, of St Paul, the manager* of the Johnson boom, accompanied the governor to Washington and put in his time consulting with senators and representatives regarding the chances of securing enough delegates to prevent Bryan getting two-thirds of the convention. He was not as much encouraged as he was on his visit here some ten days ago. "If the opposition to Bryan can control 400 votes they will be able to prevent his nomination," said Mr. Lynch to a press correspondent "If Mr. Bryan should get within 30 or 40 of the necessary two-thirds majority on the first ballot nothing can prevent his nomination. I believe that more than 400 votes can be kept away from him. In a number of southern states, like Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and Louisiana there is a strong sentiment in favor of some other man. These states, with those of New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, would of themselves furnish more than 300 of the 400." How the Delegates Stand. How the Delegates Stand. Less tahn one-half of the 1,000 delegates to the Denver convention have been selected. Bryan has about three-fourths of those already chosen and his friends see enough in sight to guarantee him away in excess of the 672 necessary to nominate. The Bryan managers are claiming they will get the vote of New York and Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania state convention will be held next Wednesday, and the result there will be watched with the greatest interest, Massachusetts has declared for the Nebraska, and of the eight delegates from Rhode Island seven are said to be sure for him. There are four also claimed so far in Connecticut. Bryan Not to Dictate Platform. Among senators there is no love for Bryan, but the best democratic politicians in that body admit there is little chance of defeating him for the nomination. Accepting his nomination as a foregone conclusion, these senators are now turning their attention to the platform that shall be written at Denver. They are determined that if Mr. Bryan runs he will have to accept the platform they write for him, and there will be government ownership in it. The announcement in Mr. Bryan's (Continued on Page Five.) Supreme Chancellor Green Mississippi Man to FILL the Va- cancy Which Was, Created By His Own Elevation to Supreme Chancellor Jenkins To all Knights of Pythias and members of the Order of Calanthe of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, Greeting: 1st. The death of Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Starks, on April 3rd, 1908, caused a vacancy in the office of Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of N. A., S. A., Er, A., A. and A. and under Article 3, Section 2, page 8 of revised constitution, the Supreme Vice-Chancellor shall act as Supreme Chancellor. 2nd. The Supreme Vice-Chancellor having assumed the duties and progratatives of Supreme Chancellor a vacancy was created in the office of Supreme Vice Chancellor. 3rd. Article 3, Section 1, page 8 of revised constitution of the Supreme Lodge reads concerning the duties and progratatives of the Supreme Chancellor. "(d) To manage the contingent funds of the Supreme Lodge and suspend or remove any derelict and contumacious officer for cause, he having right to appeal to the Supreme Lodge, and to fill any vacancy appointment until filled by regular election." 4th. Now, therefore, I, S. W. Green, Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, by the power vested in me by Article 3, Section 1 of the revised constitution, do hereby appoint and authorize Sir John W. Straughter, Past Grand Chancellor of Mississippi, to fill the station and exercise the powers and duties of Supreme Vice-Chancellor and ex-officio Supreme Worthy Counselor of the Order of Calanthe. 5th. All correspondence, documents, reports and remittances for the office of Supreme Worthy Counsellor shall be addressed to Sir John W. Strauther, Greenville, Miss. 6th. The appointment of Sir John W. Strauther as Supreme Vice-Chancellor having left a vacancy in the Pythian Temple Commission, Sir Jos. L. Jonce, of Ohio, is hereby appointed to fill said vacancy until the meeting of the Supreme Lodge. Thus done and signed the date Thus done and signed the date above written and Fythian .Period the Forty-Fifth (X. L. V.) COLORED MAN WINS SUIT Trenton, May 16.—In filing an opinion here today in the case of William J. Corin against the Glenwood cemetery, of Long Branch, Vice Chancellor Stevens questions the right of burial grounds to claim exemption from taxation. If there should be a reversal of present exemption rules, millions of dollars would be added to the ratables of the state. Corin, who is a colored man, sued the cemetery because the final payment on a lot was refused on the ground that the management had not previously known he was of African descent. He had already buried a child in the lot. The cemetery's bylaws prohibit the sale of a lot to a person of African descent. The court now holds that in this case no proof was submitted to show that Corin's ancestors were Africans. COLORED MAN. Capital Foreman of Jury Trying Capital Conspiracy Cases. Harrisburg, May 12. From 29 talosmen, representing all sections of Dauphin county, a jury of 12 men was today selected to try the second of the capitol conspiracy cases. The foreman is a colored man, the first of his race to sit at the head of the jury box in so important a case in the 123 years if the county's courts. The man who was accepted first and thereby made foreman is Samuel Coles, Sr., a man born on a Virginia farm in 1846 and said to be an intelligent colored citizen. The remainder of the jury are white men, selected from the walks of life wherein men do manual labor for a living. Only four of them are residents of Harrisburg, and two of them from the suburb of Steelton. One of the latter is Coles, who is janitor of a school. The New Novelties in Fine Footwear We are siding the greatest line of Men, 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 client teacher and promises to add much to our community. J. H. Johnson, of Guyandotte, was a pleasant visitor to our city the past week. During his stay in our city he was extended many hospitalities by the people of Bluefield, and he departed feeling deeply indebted to them for the excellent manner in which he was treated. BUCKHANNON John Sherman was a business visitor at Weston last week. Clarence Mumford spent a day on two in Weston last week shaking hands with friends. Robert Johnson returned to his work at Newlon the first of the week work at Newlon the first of the week. Henry Kelley, the efficient blacksmith from Smith Bros. lumber camp, Webster county, was here on business a few days. Mrs. Hannah Powell, who has been suffering with muscular rheumatism, is better at this writing. Chas. Madison and sister, Miss Nettie Madison, were called to Beverly one day last week to witness the burial of their nephew, who was drowned near the town! The Silver L.af Club of the A. M. E. church was entertained at the home of Mrs. James Wade, Friday evening, May 15th. A May entertainment will be held in the A. M. E. church, Thursday, May 21, the members and friends are expecting a good time. Mrs. Lucy J. Jackson, who has been sick for some time, is much improved at this writing. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Mr. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Georgiana Wright on Latham street, Friday evening. The meeting was well attended. Mrs. John Walker is on the sick list, but is better at this writing. John McDowell and daughter, of Beverly, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Madison, of the east end, for a few days. Mrs. Mary Jones is nursing Mrs. Fred Kiddy for a few weeks. Mrs. James Booth, of Graves, is here to spend the summer with her sister, Mrs. John Walker. The annual sermon of the G. I. O. of O. F. was preached last Sunday; at Mt. Zion church, by Mrs. J. W. Davidson, of Harrisburg, Pa. The sermon was highly appreciated by the order and congregation. Revival services, which have been in progress at Scott street Baptist church, closed Wednesday evening. Much spiritual benefit was derived from the meeting. Rev. Mr. Brown, of Graham, was an able assistant during the meeting. Miss Nellie Lewis, of Montgomery, is filling the vacancy, which has occurred in the city graded schools. Miss Lewis is proving herself an em Memorial services over the late S. W. Starks were held on last Sunday by the Daughters of Calanthe at Scott street church. The services were solemn and impressive. Mr. and Mrs. William Muse entertained in a most delightful manner at dinner, Sunday, complimentary to Miss Emma Wroute. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Hicks, Mrs. Luther Johnson, J. H. Johnson, of Guyandotte, and Miss Emma Wroute. Mrs. J. D. Davidson, the evangelist, left Monday for Gary, where she will hold a protracted meeting. Rev. P. P. Brooks, pastor of Raleigh street M. E. church, returned last week from Tennessee, where he was the guest of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Tines entertained at supper, Saturday evening, Miss Emma Wroute and J. H. Johnson, of Guyandote. Charles Pinchback, who was injured several days ago, is much improved. The commencement of the city schools will be held June 5. An entertainment given by the grades will procode this on Thursday evening, June 4. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Johnson entertained J. H. Johnson during his stay in our city. Mrs. Rosa Watkins was called here to attend her mother, Mrs. Margaret Bay, who is quite ill at her home, on Wilson street. LEWISBURG. James H. Scott, who has been employed at Thurmond, is home on a visit. Marcellus Morris died at his home here last Monday. He had a stroke of paralysis while on the street. Saturday, from which he never recovered. The deceased was a steward in the M. E. church. After appropriate services at the church, conducted by Rev. J. W. Waters, the remains were laid at rest in the town cemetery, Wednesday. The Willing Workers held a very interesting meeting at the home of the president. Mrs. M. E. Stewart. Monday. Rev. J. W. Waters was present and gave an excellent talk. 'The club is raising money to beautify the cemetery.' Lewjburg baseball team played the Rocheverte aggregation. Thursday. A loose decision by the umpire field the score in the aluth. The game continued until called on account of darkness at the end of the twelfth inning, with the score 3 to 3. J. M. Trice, of Alderson, spent a few hours here, last Sunday week, visiting friends. The commencement exercises of the graded school here were rendered at the town hall last Thursday before a crowded house. The program showed most careful selection and preparation, and many of the parts were given much applause. Rev. J. W. Waters, with a few happy and well chosen words, presented the diploma to the one graduate, Miss Callie S. Jackson. Miss Valma Seems was awarded a gold medal for scholarship and Miss Mary Hamilton one for orthography. Mitchell Ford, one of our oldest citizens, died last Wednesday, after a long illness. He was a member of the Baptist church and also an Odd Fellow. The services were held Thursday under the auspices of the lodge here and the body interred in the town cemetery. Walter Banks, of Alderson, was the guest of Miss Josephine Jackson last week. Miss Fanny Woodson, who taught in the graded school here the past term, left for her home in Selma, O. Sunday night. Miss Woodson taught a most successful term, giving perfect satisfaction to all the patrons. Thomas Freeman is home from Fayette. Miss Mamie Curry, one of the efficient assistants in our school, has returned to her home in Baltimore. E. A. Bolling, Jr., is home from Alderson. MT. HOPE At Klisythe, Sunday, two candidates for baptism were immersed by Rev. R. S. Gordon. At night the Lord's upper was administered. Mrs. M. B. Brockman has returned from a short visit to Ansted. Mrs. J. B. Calloway closed a very successful term of school at Dun Loop, Friday night, with one of the best programs that has been had in the vicinity. Klisythe and Macdonald public schools closed, Friday, with plenies for the pupils. Rev. Frye, of Bossevain, Va., gave two interesting lectures on morality. He also preached at the First Baptist and M. E. churches, Sunday morning and evening. Tobe Jackson, the popular porter of the Loop Creek passenger, is able to be out again, after three weeks sickness. R. E. Hill is able to resume work, after being sick several days. Joshua Evans had his hand badly mashed in the mines last week, and is at McKendree hospital for treatment. Symington Brockman, of Sylvia, visited his brother here, Sunday and Monday. Rev. J. E. Dotson has moved his family here from Hinton. The various Sunday schools are preparing programs for children's day next month. STANAFORD. The New River Valley Baptist Ministers and Deacons Union was held here last week. Among the many subjects which were discussed the following seemed to have attracted most attention: "Should church members support county and state office seekers who are interested in whisky business" These resolutions were adopted; Be it known forever to the church is in our jurisdiction. Whereas, The whisky element and office seekers, whom we know and who by their official administration, hold up, maintain and perpetuate the whisky traffic in our county and state; and Whereas, As Christian citizens we have cognizance of this great evil, that our churches heretofore engaged in by casting our vote for such officials; be it, therefore. Resolved. That we will not support in the incoming election any officer who favors, directly or indirectly, any such legislation. Respectfully, New River Valley Baptist Ministers and Deacons Union, Rev. D. C. Hunter, president; R. S. Gordon, secretary. HUNTINGTON Prof. B. S. Jackson, of Parkersburg, was in our city a few days this week, in the interest of his paper, The Fair Play. Rev. L. V. Bryant spent several days this week at Bidwell, Ohio. Mrs. Wade Perkins is much improved from her recent illness. The Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. held a joint session at the A. M. E. church last Sunday afternoon, at which time the Y. W. C. A. rendered the following interesting program: Solo, His Love Abideth With Me, Mrs. Tena McDaniel. Farewell Address of the President, Miss Mina Stewart. Duet, Mrs. E. W. Johnson and Dr. Morris. The president's parting words were full of good advice to the association, and if the thoughts she left be carried out in deeds, much good will be accomplished by the Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Isaac Miller is reported much better. Last Thursday afternoon the last of a series of a half dozen talks on scientific subjects by the principal and assistant of Douglas High School THE ADVOCATE. was given to their pupils. The subject was the Edison Phonograph. This particular subject, was rendered highly interesting to the pupils, by the kindness of Dr. C. C. Barnett, who exhibited an Edison machine. He went through the process of making a record and then reproduced it. The mechanism of the machine was thoroughly explained and the phonograph no longer remains a mystery to those who heard this talk. The True Reformers held their annual services at 16th street Baptist church, Sunday afternoon, and an eloquent and instructive sermon was delivered by Rev. I. V. Bryant. G. W. Hughes was a business visitor upon the N. and W. several days last week. The alumni of Douglas school will hold its banquet and reception to the class of 1908 at K. of P. hall, Monday, June 1st, at which time a literary program will be rendered. A large audience witnessed the minstrel given by the young men of the Y. M. C. A. last Friday evening, at K. of P. hall. Beautifully engraved invitations are out for the annual commencement of Douglas High School. A. R. Woodson is remodeling and enlarging his house, on 3th street and 8th avenue. ' Charles Wells, of Parkersburg, came down Sunday to be in our city for several weeks. Dr. Morris, in connection with his drug store, has ice cream parlors, and will also soon place a soda fountain. FAIRMONT. Don Jones, Howard Meade, and Oliver Meade left Sunday night for St. Louis, where they will be employed as musicians with Mahara's Minstrels. Geo. Bell is recovering slowly from typhoid fever. Misses' Mary Jett and Byrd Rone, of Clarksburg, passed through here, Friday. Mountain City Lodge, No. 3538, G. U. O. O. F., had their memorial exercises, at Mt. Zion Baptist church, Sunday afternoon, at 2:30, and the following program was rendered: Singing, by choir. Prayer, by Rev. B. B. Martin. Scripture Reading, Rev. L. B. Coleman. Singing, by choir. Address, in behalf of H. H. R., by Mrs. Geeki Boll. Address, in behalf of juveniles, by Mand Noell. Address, in behalf of O. F., by F H. Jackson. Anniversary semcon, by Rev. J W. Robinson, Clarksburg. Solo, Mrs. E. L. Norton. Memorial address, Rev. Pryor, of Clarksburg. Authentic by choir. Collection. The O. F. lodge from Clarksburg attended in a body. Mrs. Ed Holmes was ill a few days the past week. The public school will hold its closing exercises, Friday, May 22nd, at the school house. The program will consist of recitations, declamations, choruses, solos, sextets, duets, etc. The second annual commencement of the grammar school will be held at Mt. Zlon Baptist church, May 27th. The class consists of three girls and one boy—Anna Dawson, Lena Jackson, Anna Washington and William Eubanks. Dr. W. S. Turner, of Clarksburg, will address the class. Custer Shelton is convalescing slowly from typhoid fever. Jake Smith is quite ill yet at the city hospital. Berkeley Williams was in town a few days the past week. Mrs. Harry Johnson returned. Thursday; from Cumberland, after a visit of several weeks. Miss Bessie Meade was hostess to the Swastika Club, Thursday afternoon. Miss Sallie Oble entertained the Embroidery Club, Friday afternoon, and dainty refreshments were served. Allen Payne is yet very ill at Cook's hospital, after an operation for appendicitis. ANSTED. Miss Anna Simpson visited her relatives at Hinton, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Helen Banks, of Kimberly, is here going to school. Rev. Daniel Stratton preached the Odd Fellows' annual sermon to a large audience. Robert Brooks, master of ceremonies, is due much credit for preparing the program. John Craig, of Washington, D. C., has secured a position as butler in our town. Mrs. Bessie Eldridge has returned from Meadow Creek. James Edmonds and wife visited Sowell, Sunday. Lewis Poage died on the 16th, and was buried on the 17th in Mount Chapel cemetery. Hezekiah Poage, of Page, and Mrs. Burton, of Montgomery, were called here by the death of their father, Lewis Poage. PT. PLEASANT. The pupils of the advanced grades of the Middleport school, were brought here for a day's outing Saturday by their teacher, Miss Jesse Hale. They were hospitally received by Miss Monella H, Colatin, who took great pleasure in assisting them over town and making their stay as pleas- BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia, on the Norfolk and Western railroad, 205 miles east of Kenova BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE Splendid College Buildings, Beautiful Grounds, Dormitories for male and female students; furnished rooms, a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library; and a physical and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Bluefield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at shool, during vacation, holidays and on Saturdays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. ant as possible. Misses Cascie Best and Evie Nick accompanied them down. Mrs. Tobe Craig and daughters, Miss Kate and Mrs. Toles, returned from Wellsville, Saturday, where they attended the funeral of Flem Craig. John Williams, of Henderson, was in town, Saturday, on business. Miss Virginia Wilson spent Saturday and Sunday In St. Albans at the bedside of her sister. Howard Jackson, Dana English, and Tom Williams, of Mason, were in town, Saturday, on business. John Stribbling and George Jones are expecting to leave as firemen on the Lucy Marmet, when she arrives. Mrs. Blanch Holmes and little daughter Nola, of Gallipolls, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Smith. RAYMOND CITY. The missionary society gave an entertainment at the Odd Fellows hall, Saturday night. An excellent program was rendered. Memorial exercises of the late Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks were held by the K. of P.'s and Courts of Calanthe at the First Baptist church, Sunday morning. There was a large attendance, besides the order. A very appropriate program was rendered, eulogizing the noble traits of the deceased leader and lamenting the loss of such a man, both to the K. of P.'s and the race. Miss Cora Gaurlan left Friday for an extended trith up the river. Miss Sadle Walker, of Charleston, is spending a few days in our town. Roland Williams was indisposed a few days last week, but is able to resume his work. Little Dorothy Parker is reported no better at this writing. Dave Coles was kicked on his knee by a mule in the mines last week, but is able to be out again. Harvey Coles has moved his family into a small cottage on Main street. H. B. Good and C. E. Saunders spent Sunday in Charleston with their families. W. Coles spent Sunday in Bancroft with his daughter, Mrs. Emma Dickerson. THOMAS. Rev. J. L. Davis delivered a most instructive and eloquent sermon at his church on Sunday, at 7 p. m. on sanctification. Miss Blanche Greene was hostess to the Ladies' Aid on Thursday afternoon. The Willing Workers met with Mrs. Fannie Massey, on Bower street, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. James Bruce was hostess to the Embroidery Club, Monday afternoon. Mountain Hill Tab. 795 will hold its annual services at the Baptist church, Sunday, at 2 p. m. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. J. L. Davis. Miss Mary L. Thompson entertained a number of her young friends at a birthday party, Saturday evening. The chief diversions were parlor games. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bruce entertained at dinner last. Sunday, J. W. Wade. Mrs. Elizabeth Waddy is very much indisposed at this writing. The Baptist church and Sunday school are preparing to send their representatives to Sebert on the fifth Saturday, to attend the union that will be held there. Rev. J. L. Davis well represent the Thomas and Coketon Baptist churches. The deacons board met in a very important session, Wednesday evening. Arrangements are being made A Bag of Dew will put more loaves of good bread you can buy. We said good bread comes out in plump, sweet swellii ing of Dewey's Best le loaves of good bread on your table, than any We said good bread. The kind that ra in plump, sweet swelling, well browned low Dewey's Best Flour good bread on your table, than any other flour good bread. The kind that raises right and st swelling, well browned loaves that make your mouth water if you are around when the oven door is opened. Inside it's light and it's white—sure to be. 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Illustrated Catalogue send to ships and six prizes awarded annually. Ry Societies, frequent Lectures and Ma- Clubs, Y. M, C. A. tarian, Christian Institution. logue 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. Fby Illustrated Catalogue send to HENRY T. McDONALD. Pres. to begin the new church building. Mr. Freeman, of Elk Ridge, was a business visitor here last Wednesday evening. Mrs. John H. Woods was visiting friends at Page last week. Mrs. Mattle Jones, of Page, is visiting friends here. The church gave an entertainment at the hall Saturday night. Many efforts are being put forth to raise money for the new place of worship. Luther Patterson left for Glen Jean, Wednesday. Order a back from your dealer and if you don't like it just send back what you did not use. It will not cost you a cent. We authorize all our dealers to make this offer. It helps to let the people know what the flour really is, and that is what has made the wonderful demand for it. ARE YOU A K.OFP. IF NOT WHY NOT? Do you not know that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progressive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows: SUBORDINATE LODCE In this the members are united to care for and protect each other's interest as well as sickness and distress. 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. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of life. In this department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. If there is no lodge in your locality, confer with the Deputy Grand Chancellor of your district or write S. W. Starks, Charleston, W. Va., for terms upon which to organize a lodge INSTITUTE Wm. and Samuel Harper are visiting relatives, at Institute. Miss Rosalynd Friend spent Sunday with home folks. Edward Hutcherson left for his home at Glen Jean, Wednesday. Miss Eva Gallion has returned to school, after a week's absence on account of sickness in the family. George E. Haynes, international secretary of the Y. M. C. A., addressed the students of the West Virginia Colored Institute, Sunday evening. ARE YOU A IF NOT WH Do you not kn Knights of Pyth strongest and m sive order of the The four depar order are as follow SUBORDINATE L In this the m united to care tect each other as well as s distress. UNIFORM RANK In this depot young men are military educl they can get way, thus m better and citizens. LADIES' COURT In this the widows, da sisters of Kn ited for the poses of life. ENDOWMENT In this depart paying out the dollars annu widows and ceased Knight If there is no locality confer w Mrs. Julia Trimble, of Grafton, left for home, Tuesday, after spending several days with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. A. Spriggs. Joseph Spurlock, of Cincinnati, left for his home, Monday. Miss Henrietta James returned home, Saturday, having spent a term at the West Virginia Colored Institute, taking the review course. Following the rush of Monday at the desk of the charter clerk in the office of the secretary of state, came a slump in work there Tuesday. No charters were issued. Governor Dawson has received the following letter from Dr. Lawrence F. Flick, of Philadelphia, chairman of the committee, and author of "Consumption a Curable and Preventable Disease"; Governor of West Virginia. Dear Governor:—The International Congress on Tuberculosis will he held in the United States this year. As the most extraordinary event of our day it merits your attention and warrants my writing you this letter. The International Congress on Tuberculosis was organized in Paris in 1898. It met in Naples in 1899, in Berlin in 1900, in London in 1901, and again in Paris in 1905. It is the logical outgrowth of the new knowledge of tuberculosis and represents the international embodiment of the brugade against tuberculosis. It comes to the United States this year at the invitation of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis extended at the meeting in Paris with the private endorsement of President Roosevelt. This will be the second meeting in an English, speaking country. What other countries have gained by sessions of this congress can be read out of the development of the crusade against tuberculosis in those countries in which it has been held. France had the first congress in 1898 and with that congress began to organize its forces in the battle against tuberculosis. By 1905 when it again secured the congress it was one of the best organized countries in the world. Germany secured the congress for 1900. In 1901 at the congress in London, Professor von Leyden in the name of Germany said: "Since the congress in Berlin we have not been idle in Germany. We have made advances in this question of humanity and health. In the year 1899 we had 22 sanatoria, in 1900 it was 39, but in this year it is 59. This year we expect 19 more." King Edward appreciated what the congress would mean to his people when, unable to preside as he had expected to do at the opening of the congress, he telegraphed: "Very hearty welcome from me to the eminent men belonging to almost every nation who have assembled today * * * and express to them my earnest hope that the valuable information which they will give to the world * * * will assist in mitigating the dire disease which has baffled the most distinguished physicians for so long." President Loubet in opening the congress in Paris in 1905 expressed his view of the congress when he said: "Of all the duties which have fallen to me the most pleasant is that which I now discharge and I first wish to thank the sovereigns, chiefs of state, governments and noble societies which have sent delegates here. By hearkening to the appeal of France they have given the best evidence of the civilized world's pre-occupation at the present day with the things which have to do with public health, the real power of nations." Every congress which has been held has been larger, more instructive and more useful than the preceding one. The whole world with the accumulated enthusiasm of ten years, stimulated since 1898, is striving to make the congress to be held in Washington a memorable event in man's struggle for the betterment of mankind. England, Germany, France, Austria, Spain. Italy, Russia, in fact every country in Europe, Asia and the Americas and even Africa have appointed committees of foremost citizens to participate in making this congress a success. These committees are preparing exhibits of the work done in their respective countries and will bring to the congress their best thoughts, newest ideas and most successful accomplishments. The congress will convene in Washington from September 21st to October 12th inclusive. During these three weeks there will be an exhibit in Washington of everything that the world has to show in the warfare against tuberculosis. Tuberculosis in all its forms and in all it has done to injure mankind will be shown; and side by side with this arch-enemy of mankind and its ravages will be shown the weapons available against it and man's achievements go far in fighting it. There will be daily demonstrations by talented men from all parts of the world to bring the lessons of the exhibition home to our people in full force. Excursions will be arranged for from all parts of our country to carry people to see this exhibition. There will be days for labor unions, for fraternal societies, for teachers and for school children. The week from September 28th to October 3rd inclusive, will be devoted to scientific discussions as well as this exhibit. There will be daily sessions of seven sections before which the subject of tuberculosis will be discussed from every possible point of view by the experts of the world. These sessions will be attended by official delegates and by private visitors, number ing probably from 4,000 to 5,000 people. In 1905 the National Association appointed a committee to take charge of this congress with full power to act. This committee raised a fund mainly in $5,000 and $1,000 subscriptions and opened an office in Washington to organize the congress, Much has been accomplished. In fact just now the outlook of success is so good that we are much concerned about finding a place big enough to find a building large enough outside of those owned by the United States government and we have ap-Advocate—Galley 7. hilien -ydnv pealed to the United States congress to give us the use of the capitol and the new congressional office building, one or the other or both. The matter is now under consideration and we hope for favorable action. In London the congress was housed in St. James hall and in France in the Grand Palals. If the United States congress comes to our aid we will house the congress as creditably as any country in the world so far. The United States government has already manifested its deep interest in the congress by an appropriation of $25,000 for participation of its various departments in the exhibit. My object in writing you this long letter is to acquaint you with what is going on in this matter in order that you may bring your own state into line in this great work, making sure of hearty co-operation, not only by the officials of state government, but by your representatives in congress as well. Never in the history of our country have we had so great an opportunity to do good for ourselves and for others as we have on this occasion. We have invited the world to join us and help us in a warfare against a common enemy which costs us nearly 200,000 lives a year. We will have brought to our door the best knowledge and most approved methods which the world can give and we should strive to give our people the full benefit of it. LAWRENCE F. FLICK. The headquarters of the congress are located at 714 Colorado Building, Washington, D. C., Dr. John S. Fulton, secretary-general, where inquiries for information may be addressed. THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES The season of the year is fast approaching when many of our colleges and universities will be considering the matter of conferring degrees. There ought to be fewer degrees conferred—especially by institutions wholly managed by Negroes—than has been true heretofore. Some of the institutions have injured themselves in their wholesale method of conferring degrees. Not only have they done this, but have also cheapened degrees by reason of the number conferred to the extent that some of our best men refuse to accept them from certain institutions because of their cheapness. Some institutions confer them by the wholesale. This should be stopped. A degree should be conferred for distinct merit and merit alone; a degree should be conferred for some high and exceptional achievement in economics, science, literature or theology. Some of our institutions make the mistake of trying to make themselves popular by conferring degrees. The result is just the opposite. Where one man is pleased because he receives a degree, twenty others are made angry because they do not receive one. The best institutions—such as Harvard and Yale—confer very few degrees. Harvard seldom confers more than two degrees of doctor of divinity during a single commencement. Some of our institutions confer a dozen. This is needless and hurtful. A reform should be instituted at once. It would not injure the race if no more degrees were conferred for several years. EPISCOUAL SUPERVISION And a Bishop to Work Among Negroes Are Asked by Delegates to M. E. General Conference. Baltimore, May 11.—Among the Negro delegates to the general conference there is a strong feeling that in addition to a colored bishop to work among Negroes in the South, the colored conferences should have more episcopal supervision. White delegates from the Southern States join with the Negroes in expressing the wish that the church establish episcopal residences further south than Chattanooga. Members of the Louisiana conference would like to see New Orleans named as a residence, and those from the Atlanta conference hope that that city will be chosen. The Negroes, it is said, have agreed upon Rev. Dr. Mason as their choice for bishop if a man of their own color is to be chosen. Failing in this, white educators who have won success in Negro institutions will be supported by them, the favored one being Rev. George S. Trevor, professor of theology in Howard University at Washington. The Negroes, it is declared, are aiming to make a deal with the Germans, offering to swing their 71 votes for Rev. Dr. John Neulsen, the candidate of the German-speaking conference, which has about 60 votes CARD OF THANKS. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Campbell wish to thank their many friends for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their daughter, Loraine. MR. C. G. CAMPBELL. MRS. C. G. CAMPBELL. Talcott, W. Va. 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, Seey. Alabama Congressman is Indicted by Grand Jury for Shooting Two Men and Relates Strange Story Heard by Friend on a Street Car. Thinks Politics Responsible. Washington, May 11.—The grand jury this afternoon returned an indictment against Representative James Thomas Heflin, of Alabama, charging him with assault with a dangerous weapon upon Lewis Lundy, colored, and Thomas McCreary, a horse trainer from New York. The indictment is in three counts, and is the result of the affray on a Pennsylvania avenue car March 27, following Heflin's efforts to eject Lundy from the car because he had been drinking and was using improper language in the presence of women passengers. When Heflin was informed at the Capitol of his indictment he made this astonishing and perhaps absurd comment: "There would have been no indictment if this were not a political year. A friend of mine sat behind two men in a street car the other day while they were talking about my case. One of them said the case against me would be punished to the limit that the District of Columbia delegation to the national convention might be instructed for Senator Foraker." He then added: 'I have no fear and am confident the jury will acquit me. I have 15 or more reliable witnesses who will show that I only shot in self-defense. The fact that the Negro afterward was found to have committed or attempted to commit an assault on a woman should have convinced the grand jury of his character." WELCOME TO COLORED DELEGATES. Chicago preparing to Receive Convention Visitors With Open Arms —Greatest Social Function in History of Negro Race Planned by 8th Regiment for June 18. Chicago, Ill., May 20.—The colored men of this city are preparing to give the colored delegates and visitors to the republican national convention the greatest time given to colored delegates and visitors to any previous national convention. Unquestionably, however, the most beautiful and enjoyable affair to be given during the week of the convention—and possibly the most brilliant affair ever given in Chicago for the social entertainment of the race—will be the band concert and full dress reception tendered by the officers and men of the 8th Illinois Regiment on Thursday evening, June 18. This is the "crack" regiment that went to Cuba during the Spanish-American war, and which, with Col. John R. Marshall in command, rendered service that won the highest encomiums at the hands of the United States government. It is the only colored regiment maintained by any state in the union, and is regarded as one of the finest-drilled, most capably-officered and best disciplined regiments in the country. The First Regiment armory, probably the largest armory in the world, has been engaged for the occasion. It is also planned to have an exhibition drill by the regiment, so that the visitors from the north, east, south and west, may see what Chicago and the state of Illinois have in the shape of Negro soldiers. It may be added that the 8th is the only regiment in the land officered from colonel to corporal by colored men, and it will be a matter of much pleasure and deep interest to all to see them in action. The officers in full regimentals, beautifully-gowned women and distinguished colored men from every state in the union, in full evening dress, will make this function one that will go down in history as the greatest and handsomest receptions ever given among colored men and women in this country. It will take on truly national proportions, and the ladies are fairly on tiptoe of expectation in anticipation of its brilliance. * It is the desire of the officers and members of the regiment that every delegate and alternate delegate to the convention receive an invitation, and it is requested by the management that all delegates and alternates send their name and address, at once, to Col. John R. Marshall, 3630 Calumet avenue, Chicago, Ill., to insure their receiving an invitation. MEMORIAL In pursuance of the proclamation of Grand Chancellor J. B. Snowdon, of Kentucky domain, Diamond lodge No. 23, of Bowling Green, Ky., on Thursday evening, May 11, in castle hall, held appropriate exercises in commemoration of our deceased leader and chieftain, Sir Samuel W. Starks, and the following resolutions were offered: Whereas, it has been the will of the divine ruler of the universe to take from our midst our Supreme Chancellor and Commander in Chief, Sir Samuel W. 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For County Surveyor. FRANK D. BARRON. Under the caption above, the Pioneer Press takes us to task for "the few scattering remarks," accompanied by half tones, which appeared in the April 30th issue of this paper. The Press ays we made a mistake by applanding our race alternates and classes their selection as kitchen politics. Continuing, the Press says: "Why not unite and get our share of not only the honor, but the rewards that go with labor and party devotion? It can be doe, but never by the alternate plan. They are all our friends, but want to build for the good of those to follow in their lead." That's exactly what the Advocate has been urging since its existence. It went so far as to propose a gentlemen for delegate at large, but the applause, with which the proposition was greeted, was not so great as to burst any tympanums so far as we have been able to learn. True, the Pioneer seconded the motion heartily, but it was a lone voice crying in the wilderness. The other race papers said not a word and our "leaders" lost their power of speech. The position of the Advocate was anything but enviable. To have continued the game, which it proposed, with only two "sitting in," was contrary to Hoyle. If the other fellows would not play in our back yards, we were not too selfish to play in theirs, and, on the theory that a half loaf is better than no bread at all, we led in the loud acclaim for the colored alterhates. We would gladly swap the bunch for a full-fledged delegate, but what doth it profit a man to get in a gronch? PLAYING TO THE GRAND STAND. The democrats of Kanawha county, we learn from its organ, met in convention here, Saturday, and renewed their allegiance to democratic principles, as a well-behaved, obedient democratic convention would naturally do. They expressed their oft-repeated belief that a tariff is a tax, and, having dealt the state tax system a staggering blow, opposed the ever-increasing number of state officials and expense of government, they charged the republican party of the nation with having brought on the present panic and business depression. "The Peerless" was crowned leader of all, and the candidacies of the Hon. C. W. Osenton, the Hon. James A. Holley, the Hon. W. Gordon Mathews and the Hon. Adam B. Littlepage were endorsed with fullest praise. They then adjourned and went out. The gentlemen who dominated the democratic county convention compose the administration of this city, to which, we also learn from the organ aforementioned, the following licenses, imposed by a democratic city council, are now due. To carry on a tavern or restaurant; to carry on a brewery; to sell spirit or liquor; to assign or transfer a liquor license; to sell tobacco in any form; to carry on the business of a drugstreet; to keep a bowling alley for profit; to keep a billiard or pool table for profit; to carry on a junk dealer's busi- ness; to sell to merchants trading stamps and the like; to occupy a trading house boat; to machine a soo machine; to operate a roller coaster and similar amusements; to sell usually weapons; to practice the business of a pawn broker; to keep a bagatelle table; to operate a roller skating rink; to act as an auctioneer; to sell patent rights; to peddle; to keep a shooting gallery; to give a theatrical performance, circus, side show or street carnival; to act as book agent; to do a corporation business; to transact an express, telephone or telegraph business; to operate a penny arcade or moving picture show; to tell fortunes; to maintain a social club, et cetera and so forth. So much for taxes under a democratic administration. For enlightenment upon the subject of "an ever-increasing number of officials," your attention, gentle reader, is respectfully called to Charleston under democratic rule. If your patience is not exhausted, it would be time well spent to get a few pointers on "economy of administration" from the same source. Satan reproving sin is an edifying spectacle. IF CHRIST SHOULD COME TO NORFOLK. The proposal of a prominent member of the African Methodist Episcopal conference to accommodate another, if he had a desire to fight, smacks more of a ward political meeting than a convention of a leading ecclesiastical organization. We often wonder what would happen, if the meek and lowly Jesus should, by accident, attend one of these conferences. THE WISEST COURSE. There is sure to be much disappointment on account of the postponement of the settlement of the Brownsville affair, but no one, who has read the signs of the times aright, was very much surprised. There was no possibility of Mr. Foraker's bill passing at this session. To have forced it to a vote would have resulted in its defeat, the embarrassment of the administration and the retirement to private life of certain of our law makers. The black battalion would have been no nearer reinstatement, and no one would have been benefitted. That being the case, there can be no doubt of the wisdom of the course pursued by Mr. Foraker, whose object is to restore to the soldiers the rights of which they were unjustly deprived. A drawn battle is always preferable to a defeat. THE SUPREME VICE CHANCEL LOR IS SUPREME WORTHY COUNSELLOR As the official organ of the Knights of Pythias, the Advocate takes exceptions to the conclusions of the Cincinnati Brotherhood anent the question as to who is Supreme Worthy Counsellor. Section 2 (a), Article III. of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias, jurisdiction of N. A., etc., reads: The Supreme Vice Chancellor, in the event of the death, removal or physical incompetence of his superior shall act as Supreme Chancellor, etc. Section 1 (d), Article III. empowers the Supreme Chancellor to fill any vacancy by appointment until filled by regular election. The Supreme Lodge has decided that the Supreme Vice Chancellor shall be the Supreme Worthy Counsellor of the Order of Calanthe, and the Order of Calanthe, being an auxiliary body, is subject to the Supreme Lodge. Mr. Green, having succeeded to the Supreme Chancellorship by the death of Mr. Starks, falls heir to all the rights, privileges and rigid, privileges and prerogatives possessed by his predecessor, among which is the power to fill any vacancy. By his elevation a vacancy is created in the office of Supreme Vice Chancellor, which he has the power to fill. We are not authorized to speak for Mr. Green, but we feel assured that he will appoint—in fact, he must appoint—a man his successor as Supreme Vice Chancellor. Now, since the Supreme Vice Chancellor is the Supreme Worthy Counsellor of the Order of Calanthe, why all this tommy-rot about who is the Supreme Worthy Counsellor of the Order of Calanthe? The Supreme Worthy Counsellor of the Order of Calanthe will be the man appointed by Supreme Chancellor Green to the office of Supreme Vice Chancellor. As additional authority is cited the Certificate of Re-Incorporation, authorized by the Supreme Lodge, which specifically states that "the said Supreme Lodge is to be the source of all authority in this body politic and corporate, and shall have the exclusive right, power, and authority to establish and create Grand and Subordinate Lodges; a Supreme Court; Grand and Subordinate Courts of Calanthe, etc., etc." A few minutes of research would have prevented the Brotherhood from appearing in the light of one either honorant of the law or desirous of creating differences where harmony is so essential to success. Willis Smalls has just returned was controlled to take her studies from Washington, D. C., where he accounted for the health. The bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church, in session at Baltimore, recommended the excision of dancing, card parties and certain other words from the church discipline relating to amusements. The committee en state of the church has decided to recommend that the paragraph en amusements remain as it now stands. The conference may or it may not decide to support the committee, but there is no question that the younger members of the church, encouraged by an ever-increasing vote at the general conferences, is determined to dance and engage in other amusements tabooed by church discipline. It is the opinion of many members of the denomination, who wander no further from the straight and narrow path than their opponents, that dancing and similar amusements are not only not repugnant to the teachings of the Man of Galilee, but that their prohibition is making hypocrites of many who would otherwise be "consistent Christians." The question to be decided is whether we are to be governed in the choice of our amusements by the decision of human, not divine, beings, who reflected the sentiment of an age when men blindly followed the cassock or the cowl. As education spreads it becomes more difficult to make men obey a "Thou shalt not," uttered by any gathering of his peers, unless its infringement interferes with the rights of another. Expulsion from the church and threats of future punishment, like excommunication and inquisitions are futile. Enlightenment will not confine itself to the arts and sciences. FIND THE HON. ADAM R. The chances of our fellow-townsman, the Hon. Adam B. Littlepage, for the nomination for governor on the democratic ticket becomes more attenuated with each passing day. Not long since, Boss McGraw felt called upon to write a letter (for publication) to a friend upon the Virginia debt question. It does not appear that this friend cared a continental about the Virginia debt, or any other, question, but he served as well as any other for the purpose of getting to the public Mr. McGraw's opinion that some republicans and "certain democratic leaders" are in cahoot to load West Virginia down with an unjust debt. Mr. Cornwell the McGraw candidate for governor four years ago, took up the white man's burden and opposed the nomination of any man who is the fourth cousin of any man who knows a man favorable to the compromise of the question. The Gazette has frequently advocated a compromise. The Gazette is controlled by Messrs. Chilton, MacCorkle and Chilton, Messrs. Chilton, MacCorkle and Chilton are backing the Hon. Ad. Puzzle: Find the Hon. Ad. in the democratic nominating convention. Note. The use of an astronomical telescope is permissible. CANTON, OHIO. Rev. Lewis T. Evans, May 10, spoke to a large congregation, telling them many wonderful things concerning the inhabitants and his missionary work in Haiti. Rev. H. F. Fox has just returned from Cleveland, where he has been holding quarterly conference in the absence of Rev. Chas. Bundy, who is attending the general conference at Norfolk, Va. G. P. Titus, ir., has returned from a pleasant visit in Columbus, Ohio. John L. Jackson is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Z. A. Hunter and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Richardson have bought and moved to their new home on Washington avenue. W. R. Smallwood will take charge of Z. A. Hunter's home on Walnut street. J. R. Mackey went to Alliance, Thursday, on political business. Thursday, on political business. Masonic Social Lincoln Lodge, No. 16, F. and A. F. A. M., hold a social in their hall last Monday evening. A program was rendered by members of the order. R. H. Brown, master of ceremonies. Program as follows: Recitation, Chas. Pardo. A Paper, The Mission of Free Masonry, Dudley W. Byars, D. D. G. M. Miss Fox, a very accomplished pianist, played many beautiful selec tions for the occasion. After the completion of the program, a very appetizing menu was served to the members of the order and guests, numbering about 50. Mrs. Rosa Johnson arrived in the city from Newark, Ohio, May 18, and is stopping with Mrs. Lydia Kane. Mrs. Johnson lectured to the Women's Mite Missionary Society of St. Paul's A. M. E. church. W. A. Lewis has just returned from a pleasant trip to Cleveland. Arthur J. Riggs, State Grand lecturer, will speak at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, June 5. Subject, "Where Are We, and The Bravery of Our Women." The J. F. F. Club will give their May dance on the 26th. Miss Rosa Lacey is very ill at her home. ALDERSON. underwent a successful operation and is nearly well again. Rev. Page, of Montgomery, filled Rev. D. C. Death appointment at the Shiloh Baptist church last Sunday, and preached two excellent sermons to a large congregation. Mrs. Mary Brown continues ill Mrs. Fred Huskins, her granddaughter, has been ill, but is much improved at this writing. Mrs. Leonard Connor and daughter and Miss Susie Crawford attend the closing exercises of the Lewisburg graded school at Lewisburg last week and spent a few days with visiting friends and relatives. W. L. Banks is a business visitor in Lexington, Va., this week. The members of the L. K. C. regret the loss of their president, E. A. Bolling, Jr., who has returned to his home in Lewisburg. Miss Myrtle Hopkins was visiting friends and relatives in Ronceverte last Sunday. Mrs. Jennie Wilson is in Huntington, visiting her daughter, who is quite ill. J. A. Trice was a visitor in Ronceverte last week. SUPREME OFFICERS Of the Knights of Pythias Here to Receive the Books and Records of the Late Supreme Chancellor. Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Green, of New Orleans; Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal, C. K. Robinson, of St. Louis; Supreme Attorney, S. A. T. Watkins, of Chicago, and J. T. T. Warren, of Hot Springs, Ark., and Jno. W. Strauth, of Greenville, Miss.,—the last two being members of the Supreme Finance Committee—were here this week to audit the accounts and take over the books and records of the late S. W. Starks. Since the death of Mr. Starks the affairs of the order coming to the office here have been handled by J. C. Gilmer, under whose supervision the books were closed and the transfer is being made. The financial settlement was made by J. M. Hazlewood, executor of the estate, who is also a member of the finance committee. Charlestonians will regret the removal of the headquarters from Charleston, where they have been located for the past ten years, and from which point emanated the inspiration to which, is due the phenomenal increase of the Knights of Pythias. Since it must be, however, local knights and friends of the order are unanimous in wishing success to the headquarters in their new location. CLARKSBURG. Quite a number of Clarksburgers took advantage of the excursion to visit Wheeling friends, Sunday. Rev. J. H. Watson filled the pulpit at Pride A. M. $ _{0} $ E. church, Sunday, the pastor, Rev. Smith, having left to attend the general conference at Nortolk. Rev. J. W. Robinson filled the pulpit at Trinity M. T. church, Sunday. Rev. Jenkins is also attending the general conference at Baltimore. On last Monday night a very interesting meeting of the Masons was held, closing with a social session. Dr. Stilyard, of Wheeling, was the honor guest of the order. Rev. Senior, of Jamaica, delivered an excellent lecture at Mt. Zion Baptist church, Monday night. A large and appreciative crowd was in attendance. Rev. Robinson preached, Sunday afternoon, to the Odd Fellows at Fairmont. The new order from Clarksburg attended in a body. Mrs. Pearl Smith, who has been quite ill, is able to be out again. D. H. Kyle, instructor in the grammar grades, was called to Abbington, Va., by the death of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Page. Mrs. W. L. Henderson is teaching for him. Born, to Mrs. and Mrs. George Nunally, a son. Miss Lilly Allen spent Sunday at Bridgeport. Mrs. Eliza Frazier, an old resident, is quite ill at this writing. The entertainment given by W. S. Kearney Court of Calanthe was well attended and a decided success in every detail. Mrs. Herbert Ransell is able to be out again, after a short illness. "Aunt Kitty" Hickenbotham is quite ill. The drama, "A White Shawl," presented under the auspices of the order of St. Luke, was very well received. Those taking part were: Misses Estella Cambrc, Lilly Allen, and Willa Lee, and Messrs. C. A. Ormes, A. H. Dangerfield and D. W. Kyle. Rev. J. H. Pryor will preach to the new order of Odd Fellows next Sunday afternoon at the court house. The schools here will close June 2nd. Patrons' inspection day is May 25th. The primary grades will render a program on the afternoon of May 29th. The students of the grammar department will present a play on Thursday evening. May 28th. The H. S. Literary Society has arranged a program for Friday night, May 29th. The sermon to the graduates will be preached Sunday afternoon, May 31st, in the school hall, by Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, D. D. The regular commencement exercises will take place on the evening of June 1st. June 2nd will be given up to promotions and closing of the school year. The class this year is composed of Estella Walker, Cora Gaies and Myllidus Walker. The fourth member of the class, Amelia Wilson. THE CITY COURT ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY OR IS YOUR MONEY. WORKNG FOR YOU? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest—Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capital Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale, at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write t of his office. W. J. $ ^{*} $ THOMPSON, President 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. BEST FOR THE BOWELS For those on the regular, healthy movement of the bowels we open, and be well. Force, in the shape of bowels we wash, most purity of keeping them clean and sanitary. CANDY OUTDOOR TO BOWELS THEY WORK WHILE FOR SLEEP EAT 'EM LIKE JANDY Fleaming vegetables, Potatoes, Vegetable Good, De Good, Bacon, Beef, London Workwear, 10, 25 and bookstore for four sample, and bookstore for 45. Advertisers Carrier Remedy Company, Chicago or New York. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN 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 holding 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 HOTEL BROWN West Virginia's Popular Hotel for Colored People. 35 Rooms 25c., 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 New Phone 1098 F. C. Brown, Prop. 500 Capitol Street CHARLESTON, W. VA. We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capitol. PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending ... ketch and description may qualify for our return fee. Invention is probably patentable. Communications are strictly confidential. HANDBOOK on Patent and invention. Patent taken through Muin & Co. freely specialized without choice, at the Scientific American, A handsomely illustrated, weekly, perpetually published accounting journal. Four months old, new edition. MUIN & Co. 361 Broadway, New York Brenton Office, 60 P St., Attention, D. G. CHARLESTON NEWS GETTING READY Dr. B. F. White, or Montgomery, was here Friday a few hours on business. J. C. Gillmer spent Saturday at Washington, D. C. looking after the affairs of the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias in the office of the Superintendent of insurance for the District. Mrs. R. L. Jones suffered, consid-rable pain, last week, from an incised finger. W. H. Walker and Lem Anderson were Sunday visitors to Gollipolis. H. K. Johnson has about recovered from the effects of a serious operation at the Charleston General Hospital and is able to resume his duties. S. F. Bowles, who was seriously ill last week, is reported to be con-valescing. Ell Alexander fractured his collar bone, Monday evening, by falling from a porch. The fracture was reduced by Dr. Gamble. Mrs. Langhorn and Mrs. A. M. McGhee have returned from Stone Cliff where they spent a few days with Mrs. Langhorn's Sister. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood entertained at diner yesterday Supreme Chancelor Green, Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal C. K. Robinson, Supreme Attorneys S. A. T. Watkins, Jno. W. Strauther, J. T. T. Warren and J. C. Glimer. A number of local friends, of the contracting parties are in receipt of the invitation which follows: Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Herrod request your presence at the marriage of their daughter on Wednesday, May twenty-sixth nineteen hundred and eight at nite o'clock a. m. Curtis Free Baptist Church Harper's Ferry, W. Va. Miss Herrod, who is a niece of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hill, made many friends in this section during the time she spent at Institute, some years ago. The Ladies Aid of St. Paul A. M. E. church will be entertained at the parsonage, 804 Donnally street, tonight. "Jack Burton" is the title of the play to be presented at Mercer hall June 1st by Garnett high school. The play is a college drama and from the in forest manifested it will be one of the best ever given. Prof. J. Meltney Jones has been invited to deliver the address to the graduating class at their exercises, June 9th, at Mercer Hall. The Stewards and Stewardnesses of St. Paul A. M. E. church gave an entertainment at St. Paul A. M. E. church Monday night which was largely attended and a financial success. Mrs. Sophia Spencer left Wednesday afternoon for New York. She expects to spend several months in the cast on her vacation. Rev. S. R. Bullock will deliver the commencement sermon to the graduating class of Garnett High school at the First Baptist church Sunday evening, June 7th. Rev. E. E. O'Brien, of Parkersburg, will hold quarterly meeting for Rev. Walker at St. Paul A. M. E. church, Sunday May 24th. The class day exercises of the high school will be held at the First Baptist church on the evening of June 8th. Rev. Walker, of St. Paul A. M. E. church, will hold quarterly meeting for Rev. S. A. Lewis at Huntington, Sunday. The following invitation has been issued: The Junior Class of Garnett High School desires your presence at their Reception in honor of in honor of the class of Nineteen Hundred and Eight and bright at the K of P. hall, Corner, Washington, D.C. Linghongli and Dickinson Wednesday June 11th Nitecetown Nitecetown The Glamors Sunday school cordially invites the public to attend their entertainment, which begins Monday night and closes Thursday night, at Baer's hall, near end of car line, Fourth avenue, West Charleston. The first quarterly conference will be held at Simpson M. E. church Friday by presiding elder W. M. Claire, who will preach at the church Sunday morning and evening. C. H. Taylor, of Philadelphia, Pa., is in the city. S. H. Denson spent Sunday at Covington, Va. with his family. Covington, va., with his family. The trustees of St. Paul A. M. E. church will give a social Monday night. The committee will be Nelson Johnson, Charlie Catlett, S. D. Dawson, R. B. Colfert, L. H. G. Jones, H. K. Lewis and W. O. Lee. Mrs. Fannie DeLhonney will entertain the Charleston Woman's Improvement League Friday afternoon. Dr. B. A. Criclow and wife, who have been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. James left Wednesday for their home at Northfork. Ernest Mason, of Montgomery, was a business visitor to the city this week. The "Willing Workers Club" of Simpson M. E. church will hold an exchange in the lecture room of the church Saturday. Dinner and supper will be served by the ladies. Cakes, pies, bread and salads for Sunday dinner on sale. The ladies also have a nice line of aprons and fancy articles. Misses Hattie DeHaven, Lilian Byrd and Amanda Perkins, spent Sunday with friends in St. Albans. Continued from page one. representative of Supreme Chancellor Samuel W. Starks, whose sudden death has made it necessary for Mr. Gilmer to give much of his time to straightening out the unfinished labors of his eminent chieftain. The other editor here was Mr. Nahum Daniel Brascher, editor of the Unglory Cleveland Journal, of Advocate—alley, 11. Cleveland, Ohio, is making a tour of observation, studying plans for the establishment of an institutional church at Cory M. E. chapel in Cleveland. While here he addressed the Y. M. C. A. and a number of churches. He visits New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore for further investigation. Both made a fine impression upon our Washingtonians—and both are single, in the midst of a delightful leap year. At the suggestion of -Mr. R. C. Bruce, assistant superintendent of the public schools, a voluntary collection was taken up in the colored schools a few.days ago for the benefit of the Douglas homestead and over $100 was realized. Cannot other cities try this experiment? The Baltimore Whist Club, until last Friday night, had an idea that it was invincible. A team made up of Dr. H. S. McCard, Dr. W. H. Wright, Lawyer McCard, Jacob Nichols and Messrs. Young and Shipley met the Washington team on that evening in a match game of duplicate, playing in this city. The Washington "cleached up" by a plus score of 28 points. Those who composed the "crack" Washington team were: Assistant District Attorney James A. Cobb, Dr. F. J. Shad, Jr., Prof. W. A. Joiner, L. C. H. Bradley, and J. W. Cromwell, Jr., and Arthur. S. Gray. An opportunity will be given Baltimore to "get even" at an early date. Former Register Judson W. Lyons is in the city, just from a long sojourn in Georgia. He denies the report that he is for Hughes, and makes no bones of saying his preference is for Foraker. He says he will heartily support the nominee, and declares the talk of bolting to Bryan arrant nonsense. In his opinion the national committee will act wisely on the "illy-white" issue and stand by the real republicans. The southern delegations will be up to the usual standard, if not higher, as great care has been exercised to get the strongest citizens on the tickets. Mr. Lyons' colleague on the delegation for the state at large is Attorney Henry Lincoln Johnson, who is for Taft. Mr. Lyons' friends say they will reelect him national committeeman. Senator J. C. Burrows will be temporary chairman of the Chicago convention. It may be Beveridge or Lodge for permanent presiding officer. "The "spell-binders," who will do the "seconding" for the colored brother, are being looked over carefully by the "powers." TO THE BAPSTIST WOMEN OF WEST VIRGINIA. The minutes of the last annual meeting have been to press since early in January, but they have been unavoidably delayed. We hope that Baptist women throughout the state will continue to go forward, allowing nothing to hamper them in the work they ought to do for the Lord. At the last meeting of the board, the question of holding district institutes, where the most active workers may meet and discuss plans for the work of the convention. The board decided to hold two district institutes. The meeting of the lower district will be held in Charleston, the upper district at Hinton. Lower district, Powellton to Huntington; upper district, Mt. Carbon to Hinton. The president and members of the local society will be responsible for the program of their respective districts. Speakers provided by the board for the institute meetings: Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, Mrs. M. A. Parker, and Mrs. Mary Stratton. The board has instructed the secretary to get out a pamphlet containing an account of the work and the workers in the Baptist Women's Convention. Send an account of the work of your society at once, please. With all our machinery for running our state mission work, we will fail unless we go about it with faith and earnest prayer. "Pray ye the Lord of the harvest," is our Lord's command. Every Baptist should know our workers by name. There is a large number of men and women who have suffered and sacrificed to carry forward the work of the Baptist denomination. We should know them better and as often as we pray name them to our Father. Not that He does not know them and know all things, but it will increase our own interest, knowledge, and love. Christ is able to save to the uttermost, but since by man sin entered the world, by man it must be fought and driven out. This is our opportunity to become co-workers with God in soul saving. He gives His word and the promise: "Lo, I am with you," to all who work in harmony with Him. This alone should renew our courage, and give ua faith and zeal for better service. FANNIE C. COBB, Sec'y of W. Va. Baptist Woman's Convention. The Story of the Attempt of Tacoma, Wash. So Do Its Own Lighting, as Told by One of Its Citizens. the present the city has been contracting for power from private corporation power concerns. The old plant was dismantled and has been sold piecemeal. There is no doubt in my mind and in the minds of others who have investigated the local situation that the water and light plants are huge failures. But the people, with that strange desire that the mithinking have for anything municipally owned, have not seen the light, and it is a difficult matter to get the subject up for a clear analysis. Nobody knows where the city stands. The books are imperfect. The management is ignorant. Politics permeate the entire fabric. The water this morning was so muddy that it was undrinkable, this being its usual condition during the winter. The city comptroller is just now recommending that the city council appoint a commission to appraise the plants to ascertain where the city stands. Nobody knows their value, though they are carried on the books at a valuation of $3,002,764, that being the total of the originant cost and of additions since, though many of the alleged additions should be charged to operating and to replacing wornout wiring. Five years hence the city must face the payment of $2,080,000 worth of bonds issued for the two plants. There is no slaking fund, no depreciation fund. No accurate account is kept as between 'construction and operating expenses.' It is probable that not even a board of experts could possibly find the absolute truth of the situation. A part of the time the interest charge has been taken from the light and water receipts and the remainder of the time from the general fund. The city electrician gets $150 a month. This is a city of 100,000 population. He is a graduate of a correspondence school, and until he was elevated to this present position he read meters for the city. By the way, meters are never tested, except when complaints are made. However, the city does employ three wiring inspectors, though their inspections are not accepted by insurance companies. Last year's expenses in the light plant were about $300,000; the deficit was $10,000. Early in December the council asked the electrician to make a statement showing exactly how much current is received and exactly how it is distributed. That report is not ready yet, and no telling when it will be. It was shown about that time that 1,000 horsepower of current that was bought by the city was not accounted for in the city's receipts. Neither the electrician nor any one else about the city hall has been able to explain this matter. All that is known is that the city buys so much power and takes in so much money. In October the bills to private consumers began to increase enormously, running higher and higher, until in December they were from 25 to 100 per cent higher than in the corresponding months of the preceding year. Of course a great cry was raised, and explanations were demanded. The electrician could not satisfactorily explain. This brought on a demand for an expert investigation of the lighting plant, which the mayor strongly opposes for some reason. He says his $150 man is amply qualified to tell the council and the public "all it is essential to know." The matter is now before the council. Finding that the gas company was making headway in the lighting of business houses, the city decided to furnish Nernst lamps free of charge and keep them in repair. This plan is now in vogue. Three men are kept busy repairing. It is impossible to find out from the city's books whether this is a money making scheme or not. As showing the effect of municipal ownership upon the conditions of labor it is interesting to note that an assistant engineer in the water department, who called attention to the very defective character of a secondhand boiler that had been purchased, was promptly discharged, and when he asked a hearing before the city council was not allowed to testify in his own behalf or by attorney, although his opponents were given full opportunity to state their side of the case. Second Thoughts Are Best. The city council of Camden, N. J. set on foot about a year ago one of the most thorough investigations that has yet been made by an American city in regard to the establishment of a municipal electric light plant. The committee in charge secured reports and figures from, all over the country and after a thorough study of the case recommended that a new contract be entered into with the local lighting company. This has now been done in spite of the fact that at an election held over a year ago the voters authorized the council to establish a municipal plant. The Mayor Says It's a Failure. The city electric plant of Marengo, Ill., has just been leased for twenty years. The service is said to have been both inadequate and unprofitable. The mayor writes: "Our reason for doing this is that we consider municipal management a complete failure, and the less there is of it the better for all parties concerned." Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. Warmer ENGLISH JOCKEY. CLUB. Most Autocratic Governing Body In the World of Sport A writer in Fry's Magazine explains the origin and development of the Jockey club, the most powerful and automatic governing body that is to be found in the whole world of sport. The Jockey club has an enormous power and is feared and respected, by all who are subservient to it, and yet nobody ever elected it or gave it its authority. But it is the ideal governing body for racing. One of its most notable achievements was the virtual "warning off" Newmarket heath, though not in so many words, of a Prince of Wales, he who was afterward George IV. "His jockey, Sam Chifney the elder, was accused of riding the horse Escape unfairly, and the Jockey club demanded that he should be expelled from the turf. But the prince believed that the accusation against Chifney was entirely wrong and unjust, and he determined to stand by him at any cost. Thereupon the three stewards of the club who were then in office were called upon to take action, and Sir Charles Bunbury, on behalf of them, intimated to his royal highness that if he retained Chifney in his service no gentleman could or would run against him." Greatly incensed, he withdrew from the turf altogether and did not resume his patronage of it until nine years later. THE FIREPLACE. One Thing That Helps Most to Make a Home Homely. This I say: Go back and pick up lost good habits—the omitted amenities of life. Especially put back into your house the fireplace. It is the one thing that helps most to make a home homely. Build it big and broad. Let there be no gimmicks of fancy woodwork anywhere near it. Let it be only brick or stone. Then let the heartful be broad and wide. Make it so large every way that you need never fear for a snapping coal. Away with mats, for they are combustible! But a stool—that is another thing. Here you can forget the stocks and the office and the store. Here you can dream of rest and peace. Here it is possible that some of you have Tom and Harry and Bessie about your knees. There is no better way to reconstitute the family. It is the chief want of these modern days. The world is never quite so independent or we quite so care free without a fire. There are vastness and lack of outline to a summer day. We get our feelings mixed up with the cosmos. The fireplace narrows our lives somewhat, but it completes / and unifies things. We are happy to be just a part of the little warm home circle. Did anybody ever commit suicide who had a fiveplace? - E. P. Powell in Outing Magazine. Knooked Off the Gilt. "Yes," one of the two women was saying, "I think I'll get for the drawing room those curtains I looked at last. The dining room's all right as it is, but the drawing room"— "Now, will you listen to that?" exclaimed a man sitting near by in an undertone. "Her 'drawing room'! Say, she occupies a five room flat just over mine and a duplicate of it! Whenever I get more than three people in my little parlor I feel like apologizing for crowding them. If she were to add a grand piano to her furniture I'll bet she couldn't open the door more than halfway. "But I suppose she must get a lot of comfort out of talking about her 'drawing room,' especially when strangers are listening. You know some women are queer that way."—New York Globe. The Game He Preferred At dinner recently several men were discussing the merits of different kinds of game. One preferred canvassback duck, another woodcock and still another thought a quail the most delicious article of food. The discussion and the dinner ended at about the same time. "Well, Harry," said one of the men, speaking to the waiter at his elbow, "what kind of game do you like best?" "Well, Mr. Jones, to be frank, almost any kind of game suits me, but what I best is an American eagle served on a silver dollar." - New York Tribune. Willing. One evening the head of the house hold came home earlier than usual and was very hungry. He said to the maid, "Please tell the cook to accelerate the dinner." The maid brought back word to this effect: "If you please, sir, the cook says she hasn't any in the house, but if you can wait a little while she will send for some." Uaolosa "Dear, oh, dear," sighed Mr. Sallowday, "I wish I knew some good way to acquire an appetite." "Nonsense!" exclaimed his wife. What do you want with an appetite? It would only give you more dyspepsia."—Philadelphia Press. Two Hairs. "I begin to realize," said young Mr. Kallow, "that I am no longer a mere youth now that I've got a little hair on my lip." "Yea," said Miss Pert, "and I suppose in a month or so you'll have another one."—Exchange. There Are Plenty Like Him. "I wonder what has kept Jones poor? He's always made a good salary." "I know he's well paid, but he's one of the fellows who spend all their money trying to get something for nothing."—Detroit Free Press. Attorney General Conley is now at his home at Kingwood. P From West Virginia stations, starting from Gaulle Bridge at 9:30 p. m. Saturday night, May 23rd. Special train will leave Charleston at 11:10 p. m., arriving Columbus Sunday morning at 6:00 o'clock. $2.00 from stations south of Charleston; $1.50 from Charleston and stations north. Leave Columbus Sunday 6:00 p. m. A SCHEME Imagine yourself in debt to the SAVINGS DEPARTMENT of our bank for a considerable sum, which must be paid by regular weekly or monthly deposits. You will be surprised at the ease with which your deposit can be made and the rapidity with which it accumulates. We pay 3% INTREST, COMPOUNDED SEMI-ANNUALLY on deposits. $1.00 opens an account. Drop us a card or call and let us tell you how. Kanawha Banking & Trust Co. Charleston, W. Va. TAFT Continued from page one Commoner that John Mitchell would make excellent vice presidential, timber has led to the belief that the ex-labor leader is his choice for that place. Mr. Mitchell has been in Washington also this week and has thrown cold water on the vice presidential suggestion. It is known that he is a candidate for the democratic nomination for governor in Illinois, and he will not consider any other place. He believes that he can win that position, and his first political venture will be in that direction. President Roosevelt, though a reformer, is something of a stand-patter likewise. MONTGOMERY. The First Baptist church celebrated its 29th anniversary, Sunday, and the second anniversary of the pastor, Rev. D. C. Deans preached at the morning service; Rev. N. Barnett at the afternoon service, and the pastor, Rev. Warnes Brown at night. The services were all well attended and highly appreciated. On Monday evening the celebration was continued, with a literary program rendered in the Odd Fellows hall. After music and prayer, Rev Deans delivered the opening address. Next a beautiful song was rendered by the "Famous Four." A paper by Deacon P. H. Shepherd. Music by choir. Address by H. H. Railey. Music by the "Famous Four." Deacon O. T. Wilkerson acted as master of ceremonies. At the conclusion of the program, the audience repaired to the dining room, where light refreshments were served in abundance. Mrs. A. E. Calloway, teacher at Fayetteville, was in town on Saturday shopping and calling on friends. Mrs. Turner, of Huntington, is in town, visiting her cousin, Mrs. P. H. Shepherd. Mrs. E. C. Page and son Taylor left last Wednesday for Hinton to visit her sister, Mrs. Pack. R. L. Geter left on Saturday to visit his home in Gallipolis, Ohio. Profs. Patton and Brown, of Institute, were in town on Saturday, with the baseball team from the school. The boys played a good game and won a decided victory. Mrs. Lauray Brown, who has been visiting relatives and friends in Lynchburg, Va., returned home. Miss H. M. James, who has been taking the teachers course at Institute, returned Saturday and resumed her school work at Martin. Mrs. H. H. Railey, who has been visiting her parents at Institute, returned home last Friday much improved. Sir S. M. Davis, C. D. G. C., K. of P., made an official visit to Nat Turner Lodge, No. 44, on Monday night, and reports a very successful meeting. We are looking forward to Decoration day with great anticipation. President J. McLennay Jones, Rev. Brown, of Bluefield; Sir W. J. Thompson, and other distinguished persons, will be on hand and speak that day. It will be a treat for any one to hear them. A little company of men and women en have met occasionally at private houses in Brooklyn to consider how what way the colored people of their neighborhood might be adorned and relieve l the interracial prejudice. They include several white men and women engaged in social work and a number of colored clergymen, editors, etc., with representatives of old families or abolition heritage. Last week they agreed for the first time to hold a dinner in this city and invite a number of friends to meet with them. It was a quiet affair, for they were most respectable people. The subject under discussion was caste prejudice, and it was treated conservatively. Not so word was said or a thing done in the least out of the city. We know, not one of our editors was there, and spoke, as did an editor of the leading evening paper of this city. The New York Times gave a few lines to it the next morning, and its reporter said afterward that he did not see anything in it to make a "story" of it, but there are papers which expect their reporters to make a "story" whether there is one or not; and the reporter of such a paper was present, and he made a "feature" of it, describing it as a disgusting attempt to exhibit close social relations between white and colored men and women and defend and urge intermarriage of races. There was absolutely nothing of the sort said; not an act or expression, that was not perfectly seemly; and yet that journal so tortured the facts as to do a serious injury to modest and self-respecting women, and send a foul sensation over the entire country. Not one of those present has any occasion to ashamed of his part in it—in lieu their purpose and their conduct was highly creditable to them. As they have nothing to regret our sympathy goes more to those who are deemed to read such products of invention and inveteracy than to those thus travestied. The latter gave some wrong, but they know the truth; it is the readers of the journals who are deceived that suffer the greater wrong. Now whether it be Foraker, Taft Knox, Hughes, La Follette, Fla- banks, Cannon, or some other grit- and true republican, we shall shun- der our musket, and be found doing the work of a true republican in the very thickest of the fray. Our serv- ice to the Negroes of the county away with the talk: "If we do not get what we want at Chicago, we wi- bolt the ticket, and if Taft is not nated, we will vote for Bryan." For every Negro voter in America resu- that through no overt act on his par- shall a single vote be lost to the republican nominee.—The Reformer Richmond, Va. WANTED—At Once. Jeffrey Chip- Machine men and coal cutters ing other machines. The National Employment Agency, Inc., and Coyle & Richardson Bldg., four- floor. HE CANVASS OF THE RETURNS OF THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY HELD LAST SATURDAY IS NOW COMPLETE The Total Vote for Each Candidate, County and District; is Given Below THE BAUER MEAT & FISH COMPANY 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal. Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage and Weiner Our Own Make The Best Qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage, for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. At 10:30 o'clock last night the republican county committee completed the canvass of the vote cast at Saturday's primary at which the county ticket was named. The task of canvassing the 78 precincts in the county for each candidate for a county office and district office, was very slow and the committee worked from 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon until almost 11 o'clock last night. While the official tally shows a difference in some of the votes cast for the different candidates the result is not affected and the total vote cast for the different candidates is as follows: House of Delegates—A. C. Vanuline 2,229, Chas. W. Good 6,005. L. D. Vickers 3,079, Lonnie L. Dunbar 2,982, C. J. Bumpus 1,288, John Nugent 4,543, John A. Thayer, 5,170 Ed. Soulsby 1,743, Sam C. Harless 4,647, L. A. Fraser 2,213 and E. C. Colcord 5,663. Good, Colcord Thayer, Harless and Nugent having received the greater number of votes make a strong legislative ticket. Clerk of County Court—L. C. Massey 2,808, O. A. Petty 1,997, Marshall A. Morris 1,604, John Moulton 1,086 and U. S. Jarrett 1,032. Massey's plurality 811. Clerk of Circuit Court—Ira H. Mutteshead 4,787, John L. Gillispie 2,336 and E. E. Hood 1,348. Prosecuting Attorney—Captain S. R. Avis 4,773, Frank C. Burdette 2,557 and H. B. Buster 1,290. Intermediate Judge—Henry K. Black 6,694 and C. W. Hall 1,870. Sheriff—S. P. Smith 5,153. Wm. Fielder 1,989 and R. B. Cassady 1,530. County Commissioner—Ad. R. Shepherd 4,584, Dr. M. P. Malcolm 4,240, E. A. Woodall 2,522, S. V. Morris 2,049, J. A. Quiek 1,078, G. W. Stump 1,027 and B. B. Hall 1,007 County Assessor—Grant Copenhaver 4,796 and Stanley Nease 3,757 County Surveyor—Frank D. Barron, 8,682. Barron had no opposition and polled practically the entire vote cast at the primary showing that nearly nine thousand re- publicans went to the polls and expresed their preferences for the various candidates. Charleston District. In Charleston district Frank J. Hill and U. B. Atkinson were the successful candidates for justice of the peace while G. Dayton Acree and C. C. Freeman received the highest number of votes for constable. J. L. Heizer won out as committeeman by a plurality of 268. Justice of the Peace—F. J. Hill 1,451, U. B. Atkinson 1,331, M. P. Spradling 1,212; H. M. Bond 633, J. H. Burdette 565 and G. R. Jacobs 364. Constable—G. Dayton Acree 1,484, C. C. Freeman 1,228, A. L. Pitchford 1,053, Ed. Beavers 1,007 and C. H. Martin 854. Committeeman—J. L. Heizer 1,053, David Dick 785, Isaac Loewenstein 605 and E. J. Thomas 341. Cabin Creek District. Justice of Peace—C. B. Crawford 931, E. H. Eskins 580, John Bannister 554, A. G. Montague 410, G. R. Jones 408, W. J. Newman 368, Walter Williams 318, C. T. Burke 230, C. A. Parcell 150 and J. W. Johnson 101. Constable—D. F. Slater 799, T. L. Asbury 734, R. L. Pettery 532, Everett Webb 454, E. E. Tully 710, Van B. Stover 420 and C. D. St. Clare 207. Board of Education—James Coleman 1,510, Irvin Johnson 410 and Thos. Linville 203. County Committeeman—Bonner H. Hill 1,864 and A. G. Goodall 537. Poca District. Justice of Peace—Isaac Comer 250, E. F. Vandine 194, W. H. Burdette 169, A. L. Robinson 88 and P. W. Gibson 86. Constable—W. B. Bostick 170, W. A. Stone street 163, Otis Sigmore 116, John Harding 115, Geo. P. Miller 73, James Hendricks 54, J. E. Fowler 52, James Christopher 7. Board of Education—J. M. Miller 238 and R. W. Dawson 226. Committeeman—W. H. Sisson 358 and C. S. Newhouse 172 Jefferson District. Justice of Peace—W. H. May 426, Homer W. Bowers 365, W. H. Thomas 102. Constable—L. C. Campbell 392, Geo. Childress 302, C. A. Wright 88, G. R. Bays 68 and Chas. Hager 37. Board of Education—E. L. Bryan 265 and W. W. Wood 66. Committeeman—C. A. Specht 240 and L. H. Miller 216. Malden District. Justice of Peace—W. H. Blackburn 259, Richard Armstrong 184, R. P. Shrewsbury 174. Board of Education—Alfred Bowen 178, S. W. Leftwich 164. Committeeman—W. F. Shirkey 265, W. H. Canterbury 57. Loudon District. Justice of Peace—W. P. Curry 265 W. H. Spurlock 253, J. C. Leavens 191. Constable—W. H. Cledennin 349, John Green 337. Board of Education—T. E. Newcomer 219, Ross Ruby 197. Committeeman—J. R. Sutherland 433. Big Sandy District. Justice of the Peace—P. H. Camp 287,*James A. Young 213, W. P. White 110 and J. B. Cook 88. Constable—Dayton Matheny 356 and Jacob Myers 326. Board of Education—J. T. White 367. Committeeman—J. W. Davis 360. Washington District. Justice of the Peace—Lee Hager 137, Richard Bays 115, H. B. Humphrey 107, J. M. Bays 103 and C. A. Dixon 35 and J. L. Rigg 30. Constable—Ezra Bowman 200, O. B. Hall 114, A. B. Mooney 106, Major Kidd 39, W. M. Block 34 and P. A. McGhee 8. Board of Education—Geo. P. Justice 148, Lewis Massie 122. Committeeman—T. H. Griffith 185 P. R. Pauley 89. Union District. Constable—Wil] Lacey 259. Board of Education—J. H. Hamilton 268. Committeeman—Elvin Whittington 262. Elk District. Justice of the Peace—Albert Stoffer 351, G. W. Quick 291, W. W. Smith 274, A. J. Hammack 162, J. C. Ross 156. Constable—J. R. Stump 315, Ed. Quick 221, C. E. Botkin 170, B. S. Morris 135, H. F. Melton 135, Pat Morris 132, W. F. Hammack 57 and N. B. Edens 65. Board of Education—B. N. Odell 557 and Geo. W. Hill 123. THE WINNING TICKET. For Sheriff—S. P. Smith. For County Clerk—L. C. Massey. For Circuit Clerk—Ira H. Mottesheard. For Prosecuting Attorney—S. B. Avis. For County Commissioners A. R. Shepherd and Dr. M. P. Malcolm. For House of Delegates—Chas. W. Good, E. C. Colecord, John A. Thayer, John Nugent and S. C. Harless. For Justice of the Peace—Frank J. Hill and U. B. Atkinson. For Constables—G. Dayton Acree and C. C. Freeman. STERLING SILVER TEA SPOONS $4.00 PER SET while they last. Just received, a beautiful life of STERLING SILVER GIFTS for JUNE BRIDES BERRY BOWLS, BREAD PLATES, TEA SETS, WATER PITCHERS, ETC., ETC., ETC. Headquarters for COMMENCEMENT GIFTS from 25 cents up. ERNST Jeweler & Mfg. Optician, Cor. Virginia St. and Arcade, CHARLESTON, W. VA. Committeeman—J. H. Cart 401 Clayton Halstead 176 and D. W. Hunt 88. In a primary Saturday that was marked for the friendly feeling prevailing on all sides and interesting contests for places on the county ticket, the republicans of Kanawha county named an exceptionally strong ticket—one that every true republican of Kanawha county can support with enthusiasm and one that will present a bold line-up to democracy in the November campaign. Throughout the whole county the greatest interest was evinced in the primary and workers hurried to and from the polls with voters. As a result between 7,000 and 8,000 voters were cast, and the result of the primary shows the sentiment of these voters for the different offices. Saturday night the returns were received at the office of Circuit Clerk D. M. Shirkey at the courthouse and when the first few precincts had reported it pointed to the selection of the candidates whose names appear on the ticket and as precinct after precinct reported it was a foregone conclusion that Black, Smith, Mottesheard, Avis, Shepherd and Malcolm were named. The early returns from the country precincts showed a division of the vote between Massey, Moulton, Morris and Jarrett for county clerk, and as Petty was known to have carried the city by an overwhelming majority, it began to look like he was the probable winner, but the returns later shifted to Massey and the Marmet man will probably win by a plurality of from 1,000 to 1,200. With about ten precincts out this morning he had a plurality over Petty of about 800. The fight for county clerk was by far the most exciting of all the offices. O. A. Petty had an excellent working organization in the city and he carried the large wards with a big vote. In the country, however, Massey forged to the front and came to the city with enough votes to win. The early returns were also very favorable to Stanley Nease who competed with Grant Copenhagen for the nomination for county assessor. Stanley ran well in the city and in some of the country precincts, but Copenhaven had too many votes up Elk and on Cabin creek and it is estimated that his majority will be about 1,200. The crowd stayed at the courthouse all night waiting for the returns which continued to come in until daylight. Owing to the big vote polled at many of the precincts the returns were delayed to a considerable extent, but the crowd and the candidates were patient and eagerly waited for the report. Many of the precincts in the city where an unusually large vote was polled, were among the last to report early Sunday morning. Very exciting was the contest here in the city for justice of the peace, constable and county committeeman. For justice of the peace there were six candidates H. M. Bond, Frank J. Hill, U. B. Atkinson, Mat Spreadling, John Harve Burdett and Geo. Jacobs Frank Hill led the district ticket with 1,451 votes for justice of the peace and his nearest opponent U. B. Atkinson is the other candidate. Atkinson had 1,372 votes, Mat Spreadling had 1,212, Burdette 667, Bond 622 and Jacobs 327. Hill and Atkinson having received the greater number of votes will be the nominees. For constable, two to be nominated, in Charleston district, the returns show the nomination of C. C. Freeman and G. Dayton Acres. Ed. Beavers ran a gallant race and the official tally by the county committee may show Beavers to have been one of the nominees, but on the face of the returns he is defeated by a small plurality. For county committeeman J. L. Heizer was elected by a plurality of 278 votes over David Dick, his nearest opponent. The contest was between Heizer, Dick, E. J. Thomas and Isaac Loewenstein. The unofficial returns from the different polling places in the city district show Heizer to have received 1,063 votes, Thomas 341, Dick 785 and Loewenstein 603. With less than ten precincts to be heard from the winning candidates had majorities and pluralities estimated as follows: Henry K. Black over C. W. Hall 4,500. Motteshead over Hood and Gillis- ple, 1,800. Massey over Petty, 1,100. Smith over Fielder and Cassady, 1,500. Copenhaver over Nease, 1,200. Avls over Buster and Burdette 1,500. Shepherd over Woodall, 2,200. Malcolm over Woodall, 1,800. Ad. R. Shepherd led the ticket for county commissioner and with less than ten precincts to be heard from had 4,378 votes as compared with 3,957 for Malcolm and 2,192 for Woodall. For county clerk the vote stood in the city as follows: Petty, 1,376, Jarrett 1,767, Massy 419, Moulton 202 and Morris 598. For county assessor Neage carried the city over Copenhaven by a vote of 1,441 to 1,355. For the legislature the vote stood in the city: Good 2,120, Thayer 1,885; Colcord 1,266; Nugent 1,757 and Harless 1,566. The same candidates on the legislative ticket was nominated with Lonnie L. Dunbar, the next highest candidate; several hundred votes behind. The county committee will meet tomorrow and canvass the returns from the precincts in the county and when the official vote is tabulated the Mail will print it as a whole. Complete rturns from over the city show G. Dayton Acres and C. C. treeman to have been nominated for constable. The vote stood as follows: C. H. Martin 694, C. C. Freeman, 1,200, G. Dayton Acres 1,384, Ed. Beavers 956 and A. L. Pitchford 174. Hon. Charles W. Swisher dispelled all doubt of his ability to secure the republican nomination for governor Saturday when he got instructions in Berkeley county and was given almost a solid delegation in Mercer county. The action of these two counties assures him of more than enough delegates to secure the nomination and there will be less interest taken in the counties to select from this time on. But a few counties have not yet selected and they are among those having but a few votes in the state convention. Whichever way they go will not change the result though it is likely Mr. Swisher will continue his work for delegates in order to make his majority in the convention as large as possible. While no uneasiness was felt in the Swisher camp as to how Berkeley and Mercer would go there were some who were not satisfied until they had a detailed report of the conventions. Of the forty-one delegates selected Saturday Mr. Swisher will have, at least thirty-seven, perhaps the entire number. In Berkeley he had a large majority in the county mass convention and the seventeen delegates were instructed for him. The victory of Mr. Swisher in Berkeley was one of the largest in the campaign. Being in the Second congressional district the friends of Mr. Scherr held that it would be for their candidate whose home is in that district. Another claim of the opposition that Mr. Swisher was not strong in the agricultural counties was proven false in Berkeley and farming and fruit growing are the principal industries there. But after a clean campaign the convention showed that Mr. Swisher had two-thirds of the people at the convention on his side. This expressed the sentiment of the county generally. In Mercer county Mr. Swisher will have at least twenty of the twenty-four delegates. The republican leaders of the county did not favor instructions and the fact that the convention divided off by districts made such a thing inconvenient. However, it was admitted generally in advance that the Swisher sentiment would warrant the sending of delegates favorable to the Secretary of State. For the sake of local harmony three or four of Mr. Scherr's warmest supporters were placed on the delegation and it is probable that they will vote for the Auditor in the state convention. But Mr. Swisher will get at least twenty delegates from that county and when the time for the convention arrives it is not improbable that the other four will join in with the majority giving the Secretary the solid delegation. This week delegates will be selected in Taylor and Gilmer counties. The Berkeley county convention was held at Martinsburg and was largely attended and harmonious. Every man present was allowed time to vote by ballot on the matter and no ill feeling was displayed. Swisher received 550 votes and Scherr 328, giving Swisher a majority of 222. After the meeting all seemed satisfied. The convention chose Alex. Clohan as chairman and two sets of delegates were nominated, one favorable to Swisher and the other favorable to Scherr. A ballot box was arranged and the 878 men present voted. The ballots were then counted and the result learned, following which Swisher instructions were adopted. The leading candidate was then notified and addressed the convention. The Mercer county convention was held at Bluefield and besides selecting delegates the county ticket was named. The convention divided by districts and reported the list of delegates chosen. The following county ticket was chosen: Sheriff I. J. Ellison; County Clerk E. L. Bowman; Circuit Clerk, W. B. Honaker; Prosecuting Attorney, A. M. Sutton; Assessor, G. P. Hylton; House of Delegates, W. P. Hawley and R. C. Lilly; County Commissioner, David Thorn; County Surveyor, Forest Walker. Cited Before the N.Y.Grand Jury New York, May 20.—The members of the board of managers of the New York Cotton exchange who were in office a year ago, were summoned to appear before the federal grand jury yesterday, presumably in connection with the charges that the revision of cotton grading last year resulted in large profits to the members of the board. SPECIAL SALE NO. 2 for SATURDAY MAY 23 only Best Quality 50c Underwear ( Including B. V. D.) at 37c. HENRY SMITH ONE PRICE CLOTHIER 722 Capitol St. Bradford Bldg. LIVES OF 100 PERSONS IN JEOPARDY New York, May 20.—The refusal of Dr. Attillio Caccini, a wealthy Italian physician, to comply with the demands of the Black Hand criminals for money, resulted in the lives of one hundred persons being placed in danger when a bomb was exploded in a tenement house at 316 East Eleventh street. Four persons were seriously injured and the lower part of the house was wrecked. 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Moore's 118 Capitol Street 118 vecan of the Northside, demanding $1,000 and threatening, if the money was not forthcoming to kill him, cut out his heart, cut his wife's throat and butcher his children, Michael Vesovich, a steamship agent of Smithfield street, made an information against Sesvecan, charging extortion and blackmail, before Alderman John A. Fugasal. Sesvecan is in jail in default of $1,000 ball. The letter is said to have contained a threat to expose certain things to Vesovich's family if the money was not paid as well as the threat to kill. Constable F. J. Cavanaugh arrested Sesvecan at his home. Vesovitch is one of the wealthiest members of the Polish colony in Pittsburgh. The Condition of National Banks Called For Washington, May 20.—The Comproller of the currency has issued a call for the condition of the national banks at the close of business on May 14. Paper ore's Street 118