The Advocate

THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISMENTS PLACED IN .OUR COLUMNS BRING RESULTS TRY IT. Giees His Reasons For Postponement Says It Was Utterly, Impossible t Pass His Bill at This Time and Its Defeat Meant Disaffection in the Republican Party. Washington, May 21.—Senator Foraker has written a letter to John E. Mulholland, of New York, chairman of the Constitutional League of the United States, in which, in reply to an inquiry from Mr. mulholland, he explains his reasons for agreeing to a postponement of a vote on his bill to permit the restoration to the army of the Negro soldiers; discharged without honor, for alleged participation in the Brownsville array. Mr. Foraker's statement is embodied in an extract from a letter on the subject which he wrote to Richard D. White, of Cambridge, Mass. The letter to Mr. Mulholland follows: "I have your letter of May 18, and do not know how better to answer your inquiry in regard to the postponement of the Brownsville bill than by quoting from a letter written by me a day or two ago to Mr. Richard D. White, of Cambridge," Mass., in answer to a similar inquiry. Had Thirty-Fly Votes. "On this point I said to Mr. WI "On this point I said to Mr. White: "With the president active in his opposition, personally importing senators, I was unable to get a vote, even if I succeeded in getting the bill before the senate, and unable to pass the bill if I did get a vote. At most, I could get assurances of only 25 votes, and some of those were waving. It was necessary to have 47. "A vote at this time, therefore, meant defeat and the end of all hope of restoring the soldiers. Postponement was better, because, in the first place, it could not be worse; and, in the second place, it keeps the subject alive and in a practical form for consideration during the present campaign. The whole country knows that the Brownsville subject has been narrowed down to a question of my bill, which means complete restoration; or the Warner bill, which means that the death of the president may see fit to allow, and that, I am satisfied, would be very little, if anything. What that Letter Contained. "As late as April 24 he wrote to Senator William Alden Smith, of Michigan, that he thought many, if not all, the soldiers guilty, and that there was no more excuse for sympathy for them than there would be for sympathy with Cezolgosz or Guteau, and that my bill meant only to force a lot of murderers and perjurers back into the army, and that he would feel it his duty if we passed the bill to veto it, and if we passed it over his veto we would refuse to enforce it. "I have no doubt of passing the bill in December, because enough republicans have promised me that if I would allow the bill to go over until then they would at that time vote with me to pass it, but in view of the president's frame of mind, and his expressed purpose to veto the bill, we must, if possible, have a two-thirds vote, and this brings up a feature of this newly made situation that will, I hope, enable us to get this additional strength. "If the bill had been voted upon and defeated at this session, the colored voters of the country would not have had any means of showing their displeasure, except by voting against the party in a spirit of revenge. "Now, with the bill postponed, they have at least a living issue, and they have a right to demand of republican candidates for office, including our candidates for president and vice president and all other candidates for re-election to the senate and to the house of representatives, that they will pledge themselves to support the Foraker bill. In this way the 10,000,000 colored people of the United States can greatly help, not only the soldiers, but the whole race, by causing themselves to be felt and appreciated as they never have been before. When they come to realize their opportunity I think they will all be proud to take a direct and effective part in what should be to them a labor of love. "I am a firm believer in the intervention of Divine Providence in the affairs of men. While postpone-ment was to me a bitter and reluctant conclusion, yet I feel that after all it whos of God's ordering, and that in due time we shall all see and appreciate that what now appears to be so disappointing and discouraging, is for the best." "Hoping this quotation from my letter to Mr. White will answer your inquiry, and that the answer may be satisfactory, I remain. "Very truly yours, &c." "J. B. FORAKER." LONDON-HUGHESTON. The Bethel Star Lodge, K. of P. held-memorial exercises of the late Supreme Chancellor S. W. Starks, Sunday, May 17. The following program was rendered: Solo, "The Dying Christian," by Clora M. Blatne. Eulogy and resolution, C. T. Burk. Eulogy, Mrs. Addie James. Music, trio, Mrs. Bertha Holmes. Mrs. Ida Brown, Mr. W. M. Brown. Eulogy, Mrs. Dollie Patterson. Music, solo, "Flee As a Bird," J. M. Blaney. Music, solo, Miss Frances' James. Eulogy, S. B. Groves. Music, by choir, "Lead, Kindly Light." Mrs. Mary M. Blaney, of Charleston, spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Ollie Preston and Miss Junior Chancellor spent unday in London. Mrs. Eliza Groves was visiting friends at Smithers last week: The Women's Improvement League met with Mrs. Lula Anderson, Thursday evening. Their next meeting will be held with Mrs. Victoria Burk. Mrs. Eliza Groves spent Wednesday in Charleston. John Cyrus. still continues very ill. Little Lucy Hanley, the grandchild of Mrs. Mollie Shavers, who has been very sick, is better at this writing. Sunday was our regular preaching day, and the Rev. D. D. Davis preached two very excellent sermons. CLOSING EXERCISES OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL. Thirty children of the Washington school will render a cantata, entitled, "The Pixies Triumph," at the K. of P. hall on June 3, 1908. No pains have been spared to make this play a success. The public is cordially invited to attend this pretty, and amusing entertainment. Penalty Is the Portion of Negro Murderer Harrison County Map, Who Shot Women and Men Both Good and Bad Must Pay the Penalty With His Life, Unless Court Intervenes. Unless the supreme court of appeals reverses the judgment of the lower court or Governor Dawson interferes Frank Martin, the slayer of Beulah Martin, in Harrison county, must die on the scaffold in eviation of his brutal crime. This was the verdict of a Harrison county jury made last Saturday after deliberating for fifteen hours. The report of the jury was made at 10 o'clock Saturday morning and the negro murderer heard the verdict without a flinch, although he has expressed a desire to be shot rather than to be hanged. The verdict as first submitted reads: "We the jury, find the defendant guilty as charged in the within indictment. Signed, Amos Carter, Foreman." The judge then authorized the jury to amend the verdict by adding to the passage of this order the owners or managers of all public places, theatres, public halls, or buildings where the public congregate shall post conspicuously printed copies of this order, and it is further provided that the owners or managers of steamboats, steam and electric railways operated in whole or in part of the state of West Virginia shall post a printed copy of this order in a conspicuous place in each cabin, passenger and baggage car owned or operated by said steamboat or railway companies. Section 5. Any person or persons having charge of such railway trains, passenger coach or steamboat, or public or private conveyance, or any other person, who shall refuse to obey such rules and regulations, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (See Section 4328 of the Code of West Virginia.) Section 6. It shall be the duty of the local boards of health, health authorities and health officials, officers of state institutions, police officers, sheriffs, constables and all other officers and employees of the state or any county, city or village thereof, to enforce the provisions of this order. By order of the State Board of Health of West Virginia. NEGRO METHODISTS Norfolk, Va., May 21.—The General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church, at its final session today assigned the bishops to their districts for the ensuing quadrennium. It also retired Bishop Jas. A. Handy, of Baltimore, and Bishop B. T. Tanner, of Philadelphia. *The following are the assignments of bishop.* THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, MAY 28, 1908 Sixth District, C. S. Smith. Seventh District, B. F. Lee. Eighth District, E. A. Lampton. Ninth District, K. S. Filiper. Tenth District, Evans Tyree: Eleventh District, B. F. Salter. Twelfth District, H. B. Parks. Thirteenth District, which includes all of West Africa, W. H. Heard. Fourteenth District, Cape Colony, Transvaal, and all of South Africa, J. Albert Johnson. The conference enacted new discipline prohibiting dancing, card playing and theatre going in all forms. Intemperance is strongly condemned. A feature of the closing session was an address by Rev. Dr. G. B. Hill, in which he condemned in strong language lawlessness of every grade, and especially mob violence and lynching. PUBLIC SCHOOLS Will Be Called Upon to Save the Mound Owner of the Famous Mound at Moundsville Has Promised to Stay His Hand Till June 1st if He is Assured of a Fair Sum. The announcement made by G. S. McFadden, of Moundsville, owner of the famous mound, that he would begin to level the same unless he was assured a fair price for the mound by June 1st, has stirred numerous societies and those interested in historical and educational work to action. The Grand Army of the Republic, the Ladles of the G. A. R., Woman's Relief Corps and Daughters of the Revolution have promised to render aid in the movement to buy the mound, while Supt. Thos. C. Miller of the department of free schools, has started a movement for a Mound Day in the public schools this fall and funds collected on that date to be used for the purchase of the mound. | GEORGIA FOR THIRD TERM. Atlanta, Ga., May 26. — The Georgian publishes the statement that 20,000 voters of this state have signed a petition asking President Roosevelt to be a candidate for a third term. The third-term movement is being led by Mayor Broadwell, or Roswell, and those interested predict they will obtain 100,000 signatures... In 1904 Mr. Roosevelt received 24,003 votes in Georgia to 83,472 for Judge Parker and 22,635 for ex-Congressman Thomas E. Watson. COMMUTED Were the Terms of Two Prisoners Governor Dawson Shows Clemency to Two Moundsville Prisoners—One a Forger, the Other a Murderer, the First Being Liberated. Governor Dawson has commuted the sentence of a murderer in Randolph county convicted of second degree murder and an Ohio county forger, who endowed to pass a check while drunk. The case from Ohio county is very unusual, owing to the prominence of the convict, whose life has been bilighted. Alfred Triplee is a graduate of Columbia University, in the city of New York, having taken a course of civil engineering and procured a degree as doctor of philosophy. About two years ago, while intoxicated, he forged the name of a Wheeling citizen to a check and was so drunk that he took it to the men whose name he had forged to have it cashed. The Wheeling citizen refused to cash the check and told Trippel it was a forgery. The next day, however, Trippel took the check to a bank and tried to have it cashed. He was arrested and charged with forgery, and upon conviction was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. His term would expire next September, but he was released upon certain conditions. Coleman Alkire was convicted of murder in the second degree in the courts of Randolph county. Two years ago he had a quarrel in the saloon of a man named Phares at Glady. A fight followed the quarrel. Alkire was a young fellow, while his opponent was a much heavier and more powerful man. Phares had Alkire backed up against a slot machine and was beating him unmercifully, when Alkire fired and killed him. Alkire himself was knocked unconscious and remained in that condition for three hours after he had killed Phares. He was tried and convicted of second degree murder and was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. His sentence was commuted to six years by the governor. --- Still Leads in the Gubernatorial Race COMPROMISER IN WOOD COUNTY. A special to the Mail from Parkersburg this afternoon says: At a conference of the Swisher and Sewer forces here last night a compromise was effected by which each candid dite will get hold of the Wood county delegation. The compromise was made in the interest of local fury, and each candidate for governor will get 16 1-2 delegates from the county. This puts an end to the warm context being waged and the rival candidates will take up the fight in other counties. --- Secretary of State Swisher is undoubtedly getting the best of the warm contest in Wood county for delegates to the state convention, and it is expected that the Wood delegation of $3 will come instructed for him. The Wood primary is next Tuesday, and both candidates for governor are camping in the Wood capital, where they will remain until after the contest ends. So far as newspaper backing is concern, Scherr has the best of it, as the two republican newspapers at Parkersburg are warmly supporting him. But Swisher is mixing with the people and numbers among his strong supporters a large majority of the leading men of the city and county. The county committee has assured him a square deal, and he is already looked upon as the winner in the county. Notwithstanding the hard fight being waged in Wood county, it is plain that Swisher has the nomination won. By including the counties of Randolph and Wayne, which have selected delegates to the county conventions, Swisher already has 443 delegates, the number necessary for a choice in the state convention, as shown by the following carefully compiled table: table. Barbour 12 Berkley 17 Cabell 25 Qalhoun 8 Clay 7 Doddridge 12 Fayette 43 Gilmer 4 3 Grant 9 Hampshire 5 Hardy 4 Harrison 17 17 Jackson 17 6 Jefferson 3 6 Kanawha 59 Lewis 11 3 Logan 4 Marlion 32 Marshall 26 Mason 12 8 Mercer 20 4 Mineral 12 Monongalla 21 Monroe 5 5 Morgan 7 McDowell 35 Nicholas 6 3 Pendleton 3 3 Raleigh 11 1 Randolph 3 12 Roane 12 3 Summers 5 ½ 5 ½ Taylor 16 Tucker 12 Tyler 15 Upshur 15 Wayne 16 Wetzel 7 10 Wirt 2 6 Wyoming 7 443 1/2% 201% Hearne, the Ohio county candidate, has 52 votes in his own county and the delegation from Brooke which adds 8 to his light. Greensboro, N. C., May 26.—Negro evangelization was again a theme of discussion at today's session of the General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church. Many of the delegates participated in the debates. The subject occupied most of the morning session. The assembly adopted the committee recommendations, approving the interest in the evangelization of the Negro and coming conferences between white and Negro ministers and establishing Sunday schools for the Negroos under the direction of white teachers, etc. PYTHIANS AT THE FAIR. (From the Baltimore, Md., Afro-Am. erican.) The Knights of Pythiae and the Uniformed Rank turned out in a large number, Thursday night, to the Solid Rock, Industrial Fair, at the Centre Market Hall, which is being held the entire week. The occasion being the Grand Reunion of the Knights of Pythias and Uniformed Rank. The affair was well attended and the vast audience appreciated and enjoyed the fair to their hearts' content. The following speakers were present and made addresses. Ex-Gov. Pinchback, Auditor Ralph W. Tyler, John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds; Judge Terrell and Hon. Harry S. Cummings. The Uniform Rank made a nice showing, under the command of Brig.-Gen. George H. Carter. A banquet was served after the affair at the Hoffman House. Mr. Wallace Smith aws the caterer. $25,000.00 To Be Paid Master in the Debt Question Neither a Virginian Nor a West Virginian Is Eligible for the Position Which Calls for the Utmost Skill and Knowledge of Figures. Richmond, Va., May 26.—Considerable curiosity is entertained by those who have followed Virginia's famous debt suit against West Virginia as to the identity of the lucky individual who will be named master to adjust the accounts between the two states. This position, which, of course, is analogous to that of commissioner of chancery, will pay most handsomely. It will hardly command less than $25,000 a year, for the work will require the utmost skill and practical knowledge of accounts The place, in the very nature of things, can go neither to a Virginian nor a West Virginian. Attorney General Anderson, who went to Washington Sunday in connection with this matter, said that both sides had submitted names to the supreme court of the United States, but he declined to say who had been recommended. He added that the appointment in the course of the next two weeks. But this will not mean the termination of the litigation. On the contrary, it will not be fairly under way until the master gets well into his work, as he will have to deal with a labyrinth of figures and a maze of complicated accounts. ANTI-SPITTING Ordinance Will Affect the Whole State Board of Health Issues an Order Prohibiting the Dangerous Habit in All Places of Public Gathering —Railroads Must Provide Cuspidors. Following is the full text of the order recently issued by the state board of health against spitting in certain public places: Pt. Pleasant, W. Va., May 1, 1908. It is hereby ordained by the state board of health of West Virginia; Section 1. That it is hereby declared dangerous to the public health and unlawful, for any person to spit of expectorate or deposit any spatum upon the floor, stairway or upon any part of any theatre, public hall or building where the public congregate or upon the floor of any part of any railroad car or street car or steamboat or any other public conveyance in the state of West Virginia, or upon any sidewalk abutting on any public street, or alley or lane of any city, town or village in the state of West Virginia. Section 2. It is further ordered that every railroad or steamboat company, shall provide in each smoking compartment or smoking car as many cuspidors or spittoons as may be necessary for the convenience of passengers. And the managers of every railroad or steamboat operating in the state of West Virginia shall cause all cuspidors or spittoons used therein to be cleansed and disinfected by steam or other approved disinfectant, at least once in each day and shall keep not loss than one half (1-2) pint of a 5 per cent solution of carbolic acid in each cuspidor or spittoon. Section 3. No person shall sweep or dust any floor or part of any theater, public hall or building where the public congregate or any floor or any part of any railroad car, street car or steambat or other public conveyance while being occupied or used by the public, unless the same has been thoroughly sprinkled with approved disinfectant. Section 4. Within sixty days after it the words "o. murder in the first degree." This being the first instance in which a Harrison county judge has been called upon to pronounce the death sentence since West Virginia became a state, a great interest has been aroused. The public generally is in sympathy with the verdict, as the trial, notwithstanding the peerless defense put up for the nigro by Attorney Edward G. Smith, brought out the fact that he is one of the most dangerous criminals on the pen la records of West Virginia. Much admiration, however, is expressed for / the 'man's attorney, whose plea for his life upon the grounds of higher justice was the most eloquent address to have been heard in the local courts for years. Prosecuting Attorney Morris' conduct of the case and his powerful argument for the extreme penalty in order that society, may be protected, was also regarded as an exceptionally able effort. The convicted man nas heretofore expressed a horror of hanging and begged the sheriff to kill him with a revolver in the event that the jury found a verdict sufficient to hang him. He told Sheriff Flanigan to take the gun with which he had killed the woman and shoot him at the jail rather than let him go to the gallows. The crime for which Johnson must die was committed at Gypsy during the month of March. Johnson, according to the evidence, had been on terms of intimacy with the Martin woman and had had trouble with both her and her husband. He swore that he had arranged with Martin, the husband, to take the woman for a money consideration, provided she chose to live with him. Upon her refusal to do so, according to his story, words followed and he shot her in the fear that she would take his life. The evidence, however, did not bear out this statement. MACCORKLE Is Being Groomed as a Dark Horse mors Name Will Bb Used to Stampede Democratic Conven- tion, if Littlepage Is Not To Hold His Own. The apparent victory of Louis Bennett, for the democratic gubernatorial nomination, is responsible for the story currently reported that an attempt will be made at the Charleston convention to stampede the convention to former Governor MacCorkle, whom the Chiltons are anxious to lead the democratiq ticket this fall. The support given Senator Adam Littlepage by Col. Chilton has been lukewarm from the start. Even at the Parkersburg committee meeting, Col. Bill told his hearers that Adam would not make a fight for the office, but would be glad to have the nomination. Since that time he has done nothing for the Kanawha county candidate and would have refused him the instructions of the Kanawha delgation had it not been for the popular support accorded the senator oy the delegates to the county convention. Since the majority of the counties have held their conventions and selected delegates to the state nominating convention it would look as if the Weston candidate had the better of the argument with the Kanawha senator and unless a stumpede is started for former Governor MacCorkle, Bennett will beat Littlepage Now it is the plan to allow Bennett to come within the grasp of the nomination and then turn the tide toward MacCorkle. The nomination of MacCorkle is the desire of Chilton. The latter has realized that Littlepage would never win, but being a candidate from Kanawha county he could not throw him down for another. Last Saturday Chilton saw McGraw instruct Taylor county for Bennett and realizes that the Grafton colonel will name the next governor unless Bennett has an opponent other than Senator Littlepage. Annual Commencement, 1908—Annoncements. Saturday, May 30, 8 p. m., Dramatic Exercises. Sunday, ay 31, 2:30 p. m., Annual Sermon. Monday, June 1, 8 p. m., Musical. Tuesday, June 2, 8 p. m., Exercises Normal Department. Wednesday, June 3, 2:30 p. m., Alumni Meeting. Wednesday, June 3, 8 p. m., Graduating Exercises. Rev. E. E. O'Brien, of Parkersburg, who filled the pulpit at St. Paul A. M. E. church Sunday, left Monday noon for Parkersburg. Mrs. John Pettigrew of Truslow street, is seriously ill. Strong Play Will be Pres School Boys and Girls Mercer Hall Mon Night, June 8 The scholars of Hare School will produce college play at Me evening, June 1st. time and pains have been given the rehearsal by the teachers in charge and the outlook for a large attendance is very bright. The characters and synopsis follow: Characters. Jack Burton, a football hero. Gurnett Ferguson. Frank Thornton, weak, but not wicked . . . Cuzzens Wichc Thurston Hall, who makes a mistake . . . Edward James Billy Holt, the inevitable freshman . . . Edward Fusen Henry Warwick, a product of yellow journalism" . . . Joseph Bowen "Society" Smith, one of the boys . . . Roy James Rodney, another . . . William Golson Sumner, another . . . Nelson Davenport Hayden, another . . . Titus Irving Thomas Edwards, "Tenant terrible" . . . Heulin Lowry An Old Man, Jack's father . . . Charles Payne Eleanor Thornton, who loves a man for his strength. Hazel Luce Annie Schuyler, who loves a man for his weakness. Irene McCoy Betty Carewe, who loves a freshman . . . Bessie Taylor Sally Middleton . . . Mamie Hopkins Katharine Stanton . . . Eva Parker Edythe Burne Jones, an impressohlist, from the "problem" Maud Vinay Mrs. Bone, the "frat" house ma- tron Rebecca Green Mrs. Vanche, a chaperon Naola Farrar Mrs. Courant, another Carris DeHaven Inga, the maid Hazel Dillen Orchestra Symphony the Gamma Tau Fragrantia, whose "We've won the game." Billy a girl "Girls, who is she?" They decorate. After the game. The old man. Wav- wick demands Frank Thornton to pay a poker debt. "It is not stealing." Anne loans Jack $500. Do I interrupt? Robbery is discovered. Whore is the money? Just one song before dinner. Orchestra Synopsis, Act 2—"This party is going beautifully."—"Do either of you see anything peculiar about me?" "Sing me to sleep." "Nobody looking but the owl and the moon." Thurston makes an investigation. The chaperons. "Frank is not quite himself. I wish you see he is taken home." "I accuse you, Jack Burton of stealing the money intrusted you as custodian." Solo, "Take me with you in your dream," Nettie Ellott. Orchestra. Synopsis, Act 3—Poor, poor Mr. Burton. "I'm self-tonvicted." "Just one before breakfast." "I guess I'll stay in America." "Good-bye everyone." "I will speak, nothing shall stop me." "It was my brother—Frank." "Glory be." "Out in the west we will carve our way no one to help or to hinder." HARPER'S FERRY The Forty-first Anniversary of Storer College will be held May 31-June 4. The Commencement sermon will be delivered at Curtin Memorial church, May 31, at 8 p. m., by President D. B. Burington, of the State University. The exercises by classes are as follows: Monday, June 1, Declamatory-Prize Contest of Fourth Year Class. Tuesday, June 2, Declamatory-Prize Contest of Third Year Class. Wednesday, June 3, Oratorical Prize Contest of Junior Class. Commencement Exercises, Anthony Hall, June 4, 9:30 a.m. Alumni Dinner, at 1:30 p.m. Alumni Exercises, at 3 p.m. Closing Exercises, 8 p.m. Music will be furnished by College Choruses, Glee Clubs, Orchestra and College Band. Preparations are being made to entertain a large number of visitors during Anniversary week. The base ball season for the first team at Storer closed Saturday, the 23, with a game at Howard University. Storer closes the year in victory. The score was 6 to 4. A number of the boys and girls together with Miss Brown and President McDonald, accompanied the team to Washington. Early in the evening a phone message was received announcing their victory and several hours later when they arrived they found North porch of Anthony Hall beautifully decorated and a feast prepared for them. The event was certainly one of the most pleasant of the season. 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. Bell Shoe Co. 708 Kanawha Street CORRESPONDENCE PARKERSBURG. Rev. Simon Huskins visited the General Conference of the M. E. church, which is convening in Baltimore, Md. He spent several days there this week. Mrs. Mike Lotterberry, who has been visiting Mrs. Anna Washington for several days, returned to her home in Sistersville last Saturday. Mrs. Frances Watson and little granddaughter returned to Sisterville Sunday. Mrs. David Brown died Sunday at her home on Franklin avenue, after a long illness. Chas. Wells returned home, Sunday, after spending a pleasant week in Huntington. The sermon will be preached to the graduating class of Sumner High School next Sunday evening at Logan M. E. church, at 8 o'clock, by Rev. Simon Huskins, pastor. The tickets are out for Summer High School commencement, which will be held at Auditorium theatre, June 4th, at 8 p. m. Prof. Frank L. Williams will deliver the address. Prof. Williams is the principal of Seventh-street High School, of Covington, Ky. Miss Florence Consains and a friend both of whom are teachers, were in the city last Friday and Saturday, from Athens, Ohio, taking the uniform examination. The May Fair, held at Logan M. E. church last Monday and Tuesday nights of last week, was a grand success. The programs each evening were interesting, and large crowds were in attendance. A neat sum was realized. Rev. W. F. Jones, who has been in the west for the past week to see a sick relative, returned to the city, Thursday. Rev. Jones is pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist church, of this city. Rev. Peter Toliver and Mrs. Martha Harrison were married at the home of the bride, 909 Ann street, Wednesday evening of last week. Blenhoushassett Lodge, No. 77, K. of P., held a very interesting session last Friday/evening. H. D. Hazlewood transferred his membership from the K of P. lodge of Charleston, to Blenhoushassett, No. 77, last Friday night. Mrs. Anna Washington, who was quite sick last week, is now about well again. Fred Lacy and family, of Belpre, Ohio, attended services at Logan M. E. church last Sunday. Charles McDonald, of Keyser, was in the city several days last week, the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Smith, on 7th street. Mrs. Emma Dyke, who attended the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Etta Cleveland, in Urbana, Ohio, last week, returned home, Tuesday. The Parkersburg news notes must have gotten misplaced, as they failed to show up last week. They were sent out as usual. See Harry Jefferson for copy of the Advocate on Saturdays. Price, 5 cents. Mrs. Almeda Jefferson, of Pomeroy, Ohio, is visiting her son at 813 Swan street. Parkersburg friends are in receipt of invitations announcing the graduation of Miss Mary Peyton, of Parkersburg, from the normal department of Storer College. June 4th. Any one having news for the Advocate will please hand it to J. R. Jefferson by Sunday of each week, as it must be mailed Monday, in order to get in on time. A number of people from down the Ohio river were in the city, Sunday, on the B. and O. excursion. QUINNIMONT. The thanksgiving sermon for the Odd Fellows was preached on the 10th, by Rev. N. A. Smith, of Iron Gate, Va. Rev. D. C. Hunter filled his regular appointment here on the third Sunday and preached good spiritual sermons. He emphasized the fact that as Christ had to grow and wax strong in wisdom and in the spirit, so each individual Christian must likewise grow. Aaron Childs, Lee Calloway, Joseph Grandison and Wilson Dandridge seem to be improving. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Childs are visiting Mr. Childs' parents. J. D. Shelton spends some days at Fayetteville last week attending circuit court. Mrs. Mary Davidson and daughter Laura are suffering from an attack of fever. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lynch have gone to Virginia to reside. Miss Katie Morton, of Pomeroy, Ohio, who is teaching a very successful term of school on the "Green Mountain," was visiting Mrs. Katie Shelton and Mrs. E. W. Dandridge Giving to circumstances the memorial exercises in memory of the late W. Starks were not held on the 10th, but very impressive exercises were held on the 24th, at the church, where the following program was rendered: Miss Katie Morton presided at the organ. Rev. Wm. Stevens lined Hymn No. 648. Scripture lesson, I. Sam, xvill. Prayer, led by R. W. Chiles. Singing, Nearear my God to Thee, by the choir. Eulogy, R. W. Chiles. Singing, Shall We Meet? by the choir. A paper, The Life and Character of Hon. S. W. Starks, by Mrs. E. M. Dandridge. Singing, It Is Well With My Soul, by the choir. Address, The Magnetic Power and Executive Ability of the Hon. S. W. Starks, by J. D. Shelton. The memorial sermon was preached by Rev. Wm. Stevens, of Royal. He took as his text these words, "A man that hath friends that sticketh closer than a brother. Subject, "Necessity, of friendship." Rey, Stevens beautifully illustrated the friendship that existed between Damon and Pythias, and proved that friendship was the principal link in the Pythian chain. He emphasized the peculiar friendship that existed between the Suprem Chancellor and all of the members of the order. Prayer was led by Robert Brown. Singing, Fade, Fade, Each Earthly Joy, Jesus is Mine. Mr. Chiles emphasized the personal traits of character of the lamented great leader, and urged the youth to emulate the life of this great man. He also spoke of his work as a statesman and what he had done for his race in this state. Mr. Shelton dwelt on the great personal magnetism and executive ability of the deceased. So great that he could govern and control hundreds of lodges with over 100,000 members as a unit and without friction. He also bore down heavily on the personal traits of character that went to make up the man, and spoke at length on his official work. Mrs. Dandridge discussed his life in all its phases, from early youth to his untimely end. COVINGTON, VA. Miss Rosemma Harvey and brother Forest, who have been attending Storer College, returned home, Sunday morning, for their summer vacation. Pomp Hobson, of Bluefield, was the guest this week of Mrs. Cella Mills. Harvey Neusome, who suffered a relapse with tonsillitis, is slowly convalescing. Mrs. W. J. Hackett was somewhat ill the first of the week with throat trouble. The Peoples Literary brought its usual merry crowd out, Monday evening. The program was interesting. The papers of Adolphus Lomans and Walter Hutcherson were greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Belle Lindsay was the guest of Mrs. Jas. A. Payne the first of the week. Mrs. Annie Stewart and son Alfred, who spent the winter in Maybury, came home, Monday evenng. Mrs. Anna and Mary Reynolds spent some hours, Monday, in Clifton Forge, guests of Mrs. Mary Saunderson. Miss I. K. Pollard and Mesdames Julia Mitchell and Emma Brown were in attendance upon the Grand Courts of Calanthe, which convened in Danville on May 18. Robert Walker met the Grand K. of P. Mrs. Mary Pegram entertained at dinner, Sunday, Miss M. L. Williams, Rosa Mickena, Mrs. S. H Denson and Pomp Hobson. Miss I. K. Pollard is in Lynchburg this week, attending closing exercises of Morgan College Annex and Lynchburg Seminary. Little Arthur Payne has been quite ill with eczema. A. F. Lomans spent Sunday in Clifton Forge. The Samaritan Lodge from Williams hall had their annual sermon preached at Pine street church, Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, by Rev. Garrett White, of Wrightsville. E. C. Jones, bricklayer, has been kept quite busy since his return from Charleston, having completed last week a large automobile stable for Capt. Rhinghart. Mrs. R. N. Smith and family spent some time this week at Hot Springs, attending a bazaar given in interest of Peoples High School at Clifton Forge. J. Clarence Noell spent Monday in Covington. Miss Willie Stewart, who attended Lawrenceville Institute, came home, Monday. Revs. W. J. Hackett and Thomas White, of Clifton Forge, will exchange pulpits, Sunday, May 31. Uncle Jake Robinson, of Wrightsville, is thought to be seriously ill. He is 87 years old, and relatives are doubtful of his recovery RAYMOND CITY. Little Dorothy Parker, who had been sick for some time at the home of her grandfather, B. J. Alexander, died Tuesday, May 19, about 2:30 o'clock. The remains were accompanied to Charleston by her mother, aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mrs. Adzonia Carey, John Hubbard, and Nick Terry. Interment took place in Charleston, Wednesday, May 20th. Mrs. Parker has the sympathy of the community. Mrs. Rhoda Desper and Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter were in St. Albans. Tuesday, twelve Miss Elizabeth Wilson. Mrs. Taylor Tibbs and Ollie Coleman spent several days of last week at Cedar Grove, visiting Mrs. Tibbs mother. Mrs. Martha Dickerson left Saturday for Como for an extended visit to her mother. Mrs. Cornella Coles was in St. Albans, Friday, to visit Miss Elizabeth Wilson. Rev. H. B. Goode preached an instructive sermon, Sunday night. Winston Coles and Ed Ransom spent Sunday in St. Albans. Giles Dickerson spent Sunday in Gallipolis, Ohio, the guest of Miss Perry Bennett. Charlie Williams was an out of town visitor, Sunday. Mrs. Ida Williams is sick at her home, on Pennsylvania avenue. Rev. A. Massey is indisposed at this writing. Solomon Lee is suffering with a beating of his hand. N. Terry left Monday for Charleston to have his eyes treated. C. W. Kingsley was indisposed last week. HUNTINGTON J. M. Harlewood was a business visitor to our city the first of this week. Mrs. T. R. Jenkins, who had a severe attack of tonsillitis, is much improved at this writing. Rev. I. V. Bryant, pastor of First Baptist church, returned Saturday, from a brief visit to Bidwell, Ohio. The May fair, held Thursday and Friday night, at the 16th street Baptist church, was well attended both evenings, and many beautiful pieces of brice-a-brac were sold. Upon both evenings interesting programs were rendered. Last Tuesday evening the choir of First Baptist church tendered their organist, Prof. E. A. Viney, a reception at the residence of Dr. Barnett. The evening was spent in music, and toasts to the organist and choir. After the serving of refreshments to the many friends of the organist, all departed having spent a very pleasant social hour. Rev. Thurston, pastor of 16th street Baptist church, spent several days last week in St. Albans, conducting a revival. The commencement sermon at First Baptist church, Sunday afternoon, was well attended, and besides and eloquent and interesting sermon delivered to the graduating class by Rev. Thurston, pastor of 16th street Baptist church, the junior class of Douglass high school, rendered a very interesting program. Music was furnished by the choir and the school. Miss Gertrude $ ^{2} $ Mills arrived this week to witness the graduation of her brother, William Mills. Miss Mills has had charge of the millinery department of an industrial school at Waco, Texas.: L. O. Wilson visited the K. of P. lodges, Monday, and delivered a lecture, Monday evening, at the hall. The following program will be rendered at the alumni reception, Monday, June 1st; at K. of P. hall. Chorus, Auld Long Syne Invocation, Rev. S. A. Lewis. Words of welcome, Mrs. Sara Gillard. Instrumental solo, Mrs. Katherine Barnett. Class roll call and responses. Class of '93, Mrs. Belle C. Winston. Class of '95, Rollins W. James. Solo, Miss Georgia Glover, '95. Class of '97, T. R. Jenkins. Class of '99, Miss Carrie L. Simmons. Class of 1900, Mrs. Amanda James, Sec. Solo, Mrs. Ursula Friend, '04. Solo, Mrs. Ursula Friend, '04. Class of '01, Miss Rosa B. Winston. Class of '02, Mrs. Bessle Woodson Johnson. Class of '03, Theo. Carter. Solo, Miss Garnett Harris, '04. Class of '04, Miss Mary G. Dickerson. Class of '05, Miss Ethel L. Lewis. Class of '07, Miss Hattie Johnson. Instrumental solo, Miss Mine E. Stewart. Class of '08, William D. Mills. Address, Miss Georgia E. Scott, '96. Philip Cooley was a Sunday visitor to our city. Miss Clara Stewart arrived this week to attend commencement PT. PLEASANT Miss Ida E. Alexander arrived home, Wednesday, having closed her term of school in the Orphans Home at Huntington. Miss Moselle H. Colston, who has substituted the past week in Mason City school, returned Sunday. Clarence Henderson spent Sunday in Columbus, guest of friends. The Langston school closed Thursday, May 21, with a very interesting program. The main feature of the program was the play by the seniors and junior. The following was the program: Chorus, Our Country's Flag. Invocation. Bootblack Drill, by nine boys. Motton song, Swing My Baby. Song, Jack Frost, by six boys and three girls. Pantomime, Coming Through the Rye. Play, A Quiet Family. Song. Girls May Whistle, but Boys Must Sing, by three boys and three girls. 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 FIVERTEID 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 Blufield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at school during vacation, holidays and on Saturdays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. Pantomime, Nearer My God to Thee. Miss Kate Hawkins, of Charleston, is in town the guest of her father. Miss Virginia Wilson, who has completed the term in the primary room of Langston school for her sister, Miss Ellizabeth, whose health failed, left for her home in St. Albans, Saturday. Pearl Johnson and Joe Jordan were guests of friends in Gallipolis, Sunday. Daniel Jackson and son Dave, of Mason City, were in town, Wednesday, on business. Miss Kate Craig, of Charleston, who was called here on account of the death of her brother, Monday of last week, returned Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Craig and daughter, of Charleston, are guests of his mother, Mrs. Maggie Craig. Miss Eldorado Williams, of Henderson, spent a few days in town last week. CEDAR GROVE. Mrs. M. Beamer was called to Hansford last Friday on business and was called from there to Cabin Creek, where her husband is in business. Miss Mattle Wilson is visiting her sister, Mrs. Archie Mosley, and friends at Hugheston. J. H. Dingess was visiting friends at Hansford, Sunday. Little John Austin, the son of Jórdan Austin, while playing with a gun, met with a painful accident, the gun being loaded was discharged and the ball took effect in his thigh. Miss Ollie Coleman, from Raymond City, was visiting her cousin, Mrs. George Lee, last week. Mrs. Bettle Strendwick and two little girls were visiting friends in Charleston, Saturday and Sunday. T. W. Martin and George Lee spent Sunday with their families. Mrs. Lottie Tibbs, of Raymond City, was visiting friends at this place last week. Willie Claborn was the guest of Miss Lillie May Bright one day last week. Mrs. Sarah Jackson and Mrs. Lizzie White were visiting friends here last week. C. H. Jones, who got his leg broken about four months ago, is able to be out among friends again. Mrs. David James and a lady friend from Charleston, were the guests of her husband, David James, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Thomas Buster and family were visiting friends in Charleston last week. Mrs. George Reed and little son, from Hugheston, were calling on friends, Thursday. Guthrie Anderson was calling on James Austin last week. FAIRMONT. Mrs. Wm. Weathers spent Sunday in Mannington, the guest of her husband. George Bell is out, after quite a severe attack of typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Jackson and daughter, Miss Lena, spent Sunday in Clarksburg. Ed Holmes, Robert Dawson, Miss Anna Dawson and a number of others, attended the Odd Fellows gormon in Clarksburg, Sunday. Bluefield, W. Va. Prof. and Mrs. E. L. Morton entertained Thursday evening, from 8 to 10:30, complimentary to the graduating class of 1908. Those present were the graduates, Misses Anna Dawson, Lena Jackson, Anna Washington and Wm. Eubanks; Misses Carrie Harris, Lawrence Chamberlain, Robert Dawson and Nathaniel Washington. Quite a pleasant evening was spent. Mrs. Lillian Weathers was hostess to the Four Q'Clocks, Friday afternoon, and delicious, refreshments were served. This club will have its annual display the 29th of May. Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Scott spent Sunday in Clarkburg. Miss Beulah Smith entertained quite royally the Swastika Club, Thursday afternoon. The closing exercises of the public school were rendered at their school hall on Friday night, May 22nd. To say the program was splendid is speaking in terms too mild, but from beginning to the end it was an interesting success. Long before time for the program to begin the hall was filled to its utmost capacity, and many, were forced to stand. Declarations and recitations showed careful training, while the music showed that time had been spent fully. The choruses, "Yankee Doodle Boy" and "The Grand Old Flag," were heartily enceded. Both patrons and parents showed their pleasure by the compliments bestowed upon the teachers, E. L. Morton and Miss Bessie Jordan. The school has had a very successful term, and the attendance has been good, which shows appreciation for a nine months' term. The general public manifests more interest in the school and sincerely wish for the return of both teachers Custer Shelton was moved to the home of his sister, Mrs. Wm. Fortune, from the city hospital, much improved. The commencement exercises will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist church, Wednesday night, May 27th, at which time a very interesting program will be rendered. The annual school picnic will be held at Tracton Park, Friday, May 29th. ST. ALBANS. Misses R. A. and Virginia L. Wilson are attending their sister, Miss Elizabeth, whose condition is thought to be hopeless. Misses Maggie Price and Alebrta Wilson were in Charleston. Saturday Mrs. W. W. Scott and children have returned home from Barboursville. Mrs. Kate Erskine spent Sunday in Huntington. Miss Ellen Spurlock, of Cleveland, Ohio, is here visiting her sister, Mrs. J. C. Hall. Mrs. Harry Haywood, of Charleston is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. L Wilson. S. S. Gordon left Saturday for his home in Danville, III. Rev. S. A. Thurston, of Huntington, is conducting a revival here this week. Fred Page, of Kanawha City, and Thomas Davis, of Pt. Pleasant, were here to see Miss Wilson, Saturday and Sunday. Marla Melton, who has been quite ill, is reported better. Mrs. Fannie Winters was a business visitor to Charleston last week Misses Jessie and Josie Williams spent Saturday in Charleston. Mrs. Emma Buckingham is visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank Morgan. Miss Kerba Preston was in Charleston, Monday. Dr. H. F. Gamble was in town, Saturday. The revival closed here, Friday night, and Rev. Thurston left Saturday for his home in Huntington. Miss Bessie Hicks was here to see Miss C. E. Wilson. Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Rhoda Desper and Sam Corks, of Raymond City, were here last week. Lee Johnson, of Wilfrede, spent Sunday the great of Mrs. Maggie Allen and family. Mrs. C. Coles, of Raymond City, was in town, Saturday. Miss Virginia Wilson has closed her school at Pt. Pleasant and returned home, Saturday. AT A SPIRITUALISTIC SEANCE. There came suddenly from the cabinet three sharp raps. These were instantly answered by other quick rappings upon the library table. "They are beginning!" chanted the voice of Vance. The music of the organ ceased. It was at once followed by the notes of a guitar that seemed to float in space, the serings vibrating, not as though touched by human hands, but in fitful, meaningless chords like those of an Aoolian harp. "That is Kiowa, your control, Mrs. Marsh," announced Vance eagerly. "Do you desire to speak to him?" "Not tonight," Mrs. Marsh answered. She raised her voice. "Not tonight, Kiowa," she repeated. "Thank you for coming. Good night." In deep, guttural accents, a man's voice came from the ceiling, "Good night," it called. With a final, ringing wall, the music of the guitar, suddenly ceased. Again rose the swelling low tones of the organ. Above it came the quick patterning of footsteps. The voice of Rainey, filled with alarm and surprise, cried: "Some one touched me!" "Are you sure your hands are held?" demanded Vance reprovingly. "Yes," panted Rainey; "both of them. But something put its hand on my forehead. It was cold." In an excited whisper, a voice in the circle cried: "Look, look!" and before the eyes of all a star rose in the darkness. For a moment it wavered over the cabinet and then fluttered swiftly across the room and remained stationary above the head of the German professor. "There is your star, Professor," cried Vance. "When the professor is in the circle," he announced proudly, "that star always appears." He was interrupted by a startled exclamation from Lee. "Something touched my fce," explained the young man, apologetically, "and spoke to me." The music sank to a murmur, and the room became alive with swift, rushing sounds and soft whisperings. —From "Vera, the Medium," by Richard Harding Dayls, in the June Scribner. 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, Secv. Exceptional Offering Swell Suits for Young Men $12.50 $13.50 $15 Schwahe & May "For Better Clothes." See Window Display. FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM Families Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for shipment solicited. We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sunday orders. ARE YOU A K.OF P. IF NOT WHY NOT? Do you not know that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progressive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows: SUBORDINATE LODCE In this the members are united to care for and protect each other's interest as well as sickness and distress. UNIFORM RANK In this depo young men an military edu they can get way, thus m better and citizens. In this department our young men are receiving a military education which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens. LADIES' COURT In this the widows, da sisters of Kn ited for the poses of life. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of life. ENDOWMENT In this depart paying out t dollars anni 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 lodge Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Biglow returned, Friday night, after a month's stay in different points in western Pennsylvania. Rev. G. C. Sampson, of Indianapolis, a former pastor of Pride chapel, spent several days here, shaking hands with old friends. Rev. Sampson preached two excellent sermons while here. He was called to Uniontown, Monday, by the death of his grandson. Miss Ethel Gordon, of Fairchance, Pa., who has been taking the teacher's course at West Virginia Institute, spent a few days here, the guest of Misses Allen and Lee. Geo. Dorsy, of Fairchance, Pa., is visiting his niece, Miss Lilly Allen. Patrons' Inspection Day is becoming a very popular feature of school work here. Quite a number of patrons and friends inspected the work of the students, Monday. A short program was presented, after which the building was given over for inspection. At the close, light refreshments were served. The new lodge of Odd Fellows made a fine showing at the anniversary sermon, Sunday. A large crowd from Fairmont was in attendance. An excellent paper on The Household of Ruth was read by a lady from Fairmont. Mr. Jackson made a good impression upon his auditors by the reading of a well-prepared paper. Music was furnished by the Baptist choir. A solo, entitled "Unanswered," was sung by Miss Lee. The strawberry social, given by the B. W. Arnett Club, at the home of Miss W. Lee, was a decided success, both socially and financially. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Brown entertained, Tuesday evening, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown, who leave Thursday for their home in Columbus, Ohio. They have many friends here who regret their departure. Mr. and Mrs. Achilles Jenkins and cousin, of Parkersburg, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Taborn, on Monticello avenue. Miss Ella Lacy, of Fairmont, is in the city. Mrs. Jackson Robinson, who has been quite ill for some time, is able to be out again. MT. HOPE. Rev. R. D. Meadows preached an excellent sermon at Kilsythe Baptist church, Tuesday evening, the 19th. About 40 of Rev. Dotson's best friends and members tendered him and family a surprise party at his home, on Center street, Tuesday night. About $15 worth of groceries, fruits, candies and other luxuries were given. After prayer and a short speech of appreciation from Rqv. Dotson, the party left for their several homes, leaving the recipients quite jubilant over the kindness shown. Revs. Deans, Vernon and Dotson filled their several pulpits Sunday. Rev. Vernon substituting for Rev. Dotson at 11 a. m. George Ware has returned from a short visit to his home, Washington, Pa. H. A. Scott and Harry Jordan attended court at Fayetteville last week. M. B. Brockman has improved the fixtures of his shop with a combination clothes hanger. The various secret orders of the vicinity will unite in decorating, May 30th. Joshua Evans, who had his hand severely mashed in the mine two weeks ago, returned home, Saturday, very much improved, though his thumb had to be amputated. BUCKHANNON. Romeo Brown, of Queens Mill, was a visitor in town over Sunday. George W. Davis, who has been absent from here for several years, is paying a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Davis. Miss Ollie Turner, of Grafton, is visiting her friend, Miss Ingle Taylor, on Sedgwick street. Miss Maud Tyler, who has resided in Wheeling for the past two years, returned home to spend the summer with her mother. Miss Hazel Mumford is visiting Mrs. Henry Kelley, near Webster Springs. Mrs. John Walker, who has been seriously ill for some time, is better this writing. John Sherman was in Weston last week. The May Pole entertainment, held at the A. M. E. church on the 21st., was a decided success in every way. A fine program was rendered, and the May Pole was wrapped by twelve little boys and girls without a blunder. Net proceeds, $11,65. The Silver Leaf Club was entertained at the home of Rev. O. T. Davis, pastor of the A. M. E. church. The Ladies Aid Society was entertained at the home of Mrs. George Williams. MT. CARBON. Wm. Vaughan and Miss Alma Collins were united in wedlock on the 18th. Mrs. Mary J. Bicey is visiting friends at Charleston. The following societies will unite in the decoration of their dead on May 30 at this place: Sparkling Light Lodge, No. 13, K. of P.; Rebecca Court, No. 9, O. of C.; Cornstalk Tribe, No. 11, I. O. R. M.; Daughters of Pocahontas, I. O. R. M.; Star of Bethany Fountain, No. 1642; U. O. T. R.; Rising Sun Lodge No. 774, O. O. of Gallilean Fishermen. The Women's Missionary Society elected the following officers: Mrs. Susie Sklipper; president; Mrs. A. C. Harvey, vice president; Mrs. Blanch Anderson, secretary; and Mrs. S. E. Wilson, treasurer. J. L. Williams visited his wife at the hospital, Sunday, and gives very encouraging reports of her condition. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Winbush were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson last week. OFFICIAL CALL. Eighth District, Republican Senatorial Nominating Convention, The Republican Senatorial Convention of the Eighth Senatorial District of West Virginia is hereby called to meet in the city of Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, on Tuesday, the 7th day of July, 1908, at 2 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of nominating a Republican candidate for the Eighth Senatorial District of West Virginia, to be voted for at the general election to be held on the 3rd day of November, 1908, and to select one member from each of the counties in said district to compose the Senatorial Committee therefor, and to 'transact such other business as may seem to said committee to be proper and for the best interest of the Republican party. The basis of representation for the above named convention shall be for each county in said Eighth Senatorial District, one delegate for each one hundred votes or remaining fraction thereof of fifty votes or more cast for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904, that is to say: Dele- Votes, gates. Boone county ..... 784 Logan county ..... 570 Kanawha county ..... 8,858 Said delegates must be selected by primary election or convention duly called and held in each of said counties for said purpose by giving at least thirty days notice of the time and place of holding the same. By order of the Senatorial Committee for the Eighth Senatorial District of West Virginia held at Charleston, W. Va., February 17, 1908. CLEMENT H. HUDSON, 2-19- to 7-8. secretary. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. At a meeting of the stockholders of the American Economic Association, a corporation under the laws of the State of West Virginia, held on the 14th of April, 1908, at its principal office in the city of Charleston, West Virginia. A majority of the capital stock being represented and voting in favor of the following resolution: Resolved, That the American Economic Association, a corporation duly created, organized and existing under the laws of the State of West Virginia, do discontinue the business of said corporation. That after the payment of all debts and liabilities of said corporation, the property and assets remaining thereafter be distributed between the stockholders of the same in proportion to their holdings in said association. 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 We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capitol --- "Never lose your head," said the barrel. "Do a thriving business," said the hammer. "Aspire to great things," said the nutmeg. "Never do anything off-hand," said the glove. "Spend much time in reflection," said the mirror. "Do the work you are suited for," said the flue. * "Find a good thing and stick to it," said the glue. "Try to make a good impression," said the seal.—Selected. LEWISBURG Mrs. Mary Stuart is visiting friends and relatives in Huntington. Ernest Law, of Glen Jean, was the guest of C. A. Robinson last week. Robt. Bush, who has been quite sick for several months, is not much improved. A large crowd turned out to hear the special sermon of Rev. J. W. Waters to the young people on Sunday evening. Throughout the entire discourse he held his hearers in rapt attention as he spoke most eloquently of the boys and girls of our race. E. A. Bolling was in Ronceverte to attend the uniform examinations last week. Mrs. Minor and son Grady, who have been here for more than a year, returned to Fayette, Monday. WANTED—At Once. Jeffrey Chahn. Machine men and coal cutters using other machines. The National Employment Agency, Inc., new Coyle & Richardson Bldg., fourth floor. To Mobilize Our Army as in War; Grand Maneuvres New York, May 26.—Army manoeuvers on the most thorough scale ever attempted in America will be started May 20 and last until June 15. This was announced last night by Major-General Frederick D. Grant commander of the department of the East, in his speech at the annual banquet of the New York society of the Order of the Founders and Patriots of America, at the Manhattan hotel. "We will do something that has never before been attempted in this country," said General Grant, enthusiastically: "I have designated six points—Baltimore, Newport, Boston, New London, the New York lower bay and Fort Schuyler—and at these points there will be attacks by sea and land, night and day, to discover whether the navy can get in or will have to stay out, or whether some country, Switzerland, for instance, could effect a landing on our shores. "At the point mentioned I will have stationed all the militia that the different states will allow me, while at Watertown, N. Y., I will collect all the regular troops that are under my command. My pet scheme is that all the troops from the various forts over the country, from points ranging from nineteen to four hundred and fifty miles will arrive on the same day and within three hours of each other. That has never been done before in the history of this country, and I will be greatly disappointed if it fails. We will keep track of the officers and men who show real ability and if ever there comes need of men who 'know how' we will know where to find them. It will be just as near war as I can make it. There are no people on earth so pugnacious as are the Americans, nor so illly prepared for war. "I have been to several peace conferences and the talk I heard there made me sick. Peace conference talk is awful talk. I was at a conference once when Gen. Woodruff (who was present last night) spoke, and I thought at the time that he would have been in sad straits once in his life if it had not been for the army." Gen. Grant also told how the army was at present training the enlisted men to become commissioned officers and the commissioned officers to take the place of West Point trained men—if necessary. Rear-Admiral Goodrich spoke on "The Navy." He said that if the United States had had more boats at several times in her history, the map of the world would be changed. /Edward H. 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AN UNSURPASSED LOCATION for homes on which there is no interest nor taxes ti is paid and the deed received; AND, BEST OF ALL, in case of death of the purchaser, after paying one-half the purchz will be given immediately, without additional payments, to any perso in his contract. Come to Institute Commencement Day, June 1ith, and combin | with pleasure by attending the _ ATICTION CATE AC NHnreipAaARt re Bret: Ri aeeGa Sys Pa! he Bia er ahs ugg ae WOON “THE ADVOCATE PUBLISHED’ EVERY THURSDA) Pee ceo i @/ADVOCATE PUBLISHINGCO As ‘YOhiice, “Pytblan Building, Cnarleston ae ron itt: WP atite a se jome Phone 923. | utd Advocate 1s entered in the hy Poest-oftive at Charlostoa, W. Va., a ‘imecond clasa matter. "= BUBSCRIPTION RATES: Whree,, months ............ $0.60 ies montis LIT oe PP OMG FOOT vce e reece eee LOt i THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1908. JOUN BROWN \, The Advocate takes pleasure In endorsing the suggestion of Dr, Booker ‘T, Washington that the halt century since John Brown died “x Marper’s Werry be comiemorated with appropriate exercises, * Fanatic though-he may have been harshly crificised as he was then and fs now, there can be no doubt thi John Brown's ill-starred attempt to break the shackles of (he bondsmen. ‘our forefathers, has xone down in History as one of the paramount causes of the late unpleasantness hd the Emancipation proclamation. , Above all, it behooves the Nezroes of West Virginia to pay fitting trib: ute to the hero of Ossawatomic, for it was in this state that he sougnt & base for his campaign of liberation and here: he died a martyr to his eause. At Charles Town ite pai the great debt, but “his soul goes marching on,” shaming the faint hearted, encouraging the despond- ent. Mr. Washington writes: Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, May 18, 1908. Me Dear Sir: December 2, 1909, & little more than a year from now wee qeerk the haliecentury sia: John Brown, of Ossawatomic, divi at Harper’s Ferry. ‘The Negro. peo. pie of this country revere the nanrs of John Brown. His death marked avdate in their history. Perhaps vo other man of the white race over identified himself so fully wita our race and cause. Others were wiser; others accomplished more: din U1? name of no one has impressed itself deeper on the hearts and minds of the masses of our people. jit has been proposed that Ne- gtoes all over the United States should unite next year to commem- ofate in gome fitting way the day of John Brown's death, in a letter fated January 27. of this year, Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard, as cditor of the New York Evening Post and a@ grandson of William Lloyd Garri- gon, writes referring to this matter: “In reply to your note in regard to the proposed John Brown cele: ration, It secma to me that that thould "be madg. the oveasion af a national celebration. by (he colored people of this country. ‘The motte of that would be ohn \. Andrew's famous sentence, “Whatever — one vay think of John Keown's meth: ods, John Browb himself was right. The reasons for making it a note: worthy event are three-toht in my mind. 1. To show the sratitude of ‘the “colored people tor John Mrown's self-saerilive. 2. Te “take this opportunity to remind the country 28 a Whole how vastly bet- fer of, with all his handicaps, the Negro is today than he was in John Brown's time, and to measure again (he progress npward oF the race. 3 ‘To increase the solidarity of the col ored people.” Fant tiking the tiberty of calling attention thas early to this date in order that Che subject may be given the fullest amd freest discussion, so that iC may bes possible to arranse for memorial exercises worthy of the event Yours truly, BOOKER T, WASHINGTON, To Mr. J.C, Gilther, Editor The Ad- voeate, Charleston, W.Va An exchange says, speaking of the newly-elected A.M. E. bishops, “the men selected for the work have a slorious opportunity to glorify God, udyance the interests of the church and immortalize their own names.” ‘There may. be some doubts about tueir seizing their opportunities te slorify God and advance the inter- ests of (he church, but it's dollars to doughnuts that they will always he found on the job when it comes to immortalizing their own names, if their methods to get a seat on the bench of bishops are correetly re- ported ‘The Outlook makes a hit in flxing the origin of the “Let Us Alone" platform nearly 1,000 years ago, was the unclegn spirit which possess: ed (he young man in the synagogue, who, when he heard One teaching with authority, and not as the scribes, cried out: Let us alone! What have we to do with Thee? Art thou come to desttoy ys?” ‘The let us alone prophets, says the Pittsbang Dispatch, should give due credit to the unclean spirit, We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of an invitation to be present at the Full Dress Reception, presen tation of Long and Honorable ser- vice and Rifle Practice Medais civen by the Bighth Infantry, IMinois Nat ional Guard, Thursday evening, June ist, State Senator William Campbell who gained considerable notoriety, ai cach session of his three terms as a legistator, by latroducing fim crew and disfranchisement pills, was re. Lired to private life by the domocrat: ef tho fAttemth district, Iast week, Praise God frog whom all blessings Now. a “Come to Moundaville,” is the in. vitation extended: by ‘the Mounds: ville Herald. °, Thanks, awfully, brother, but we are’ eompelicd to express our “unwillingness to visit your cily UM the penitentiary is maved. Others whe have accepted the Kind invitation seem to like the city so well that they have made it their permanent abode. Shamrock brought from Ireland and pleted tn England always ac ‘veloped into clover, says an eminent botanist, Pshaw! ‘That's nothing. Muman heads brought from Amerien after a year’s residence in Engtand always develop into cabbages. . Bryan may win in the convention, but It is sure to be at the expense of much unconiplimentary references on the part of Judge Parker and other delegates. . ; ‘The Mikado is said to have a corp of sixty doctors and thirty priests. Kyidently he thinks more of his body than he does of his soul. June will see the end of the finan- cial stringency, if the public will but follow the words of wisdom of the girl graduate. ——__++-_____ THE GAZETTE AND FORAKER. eive marked articles on Foraker and Taft was the crop the Cleve: land Gazette sent out for the en. lightenment of a long suffering pub: lic, last week. In one we learn that Mr, Foraker was forced to agree tc a postponement of the vote on his bill to restore to the black battalion their standing in the army. In the second we hear that a Mr. William T. Ferguson prefers Bryan to Taft Thirdly: “Taft still “needs 135 votes.” Fourthly: Mr. Smith says editorially that “Debs, the socialist candidgte, will get all those Afro: American votes not cast for Bryan in the event of Roosevelt or Taft's nomination.” And lastly, are thc four “reasons for the postpone- ment.” ~ gee If the Gazette's prophecy as to how Negroes will vote, in the event of Roosevelt or Taft's nomination, comes as near to fulfillment as did its prediction on the clection, a short time ago, of a state senator ‘rom the Cleveland district, Mr. ‘Taft may rest his soul in peace. pr Smith te not the sovonth’ so “or x seventh son. For that reasda, prebubly, his proph- eciea Dayo a qiseancerting way. of making dime {alae prophet. Just about the time he thinks they are hoaded toward ‘the bull's eye, they fly off on @ tpgént nnd leave him nought but geet and pain forprom- ised joy. ‘Thera‘la an almost ynant- mous opinion that Mr. Foraker. pur- sued the Fight cairse in postponing the Curther conaldetation of his bill. ‘But, wasn’t it too’ bad that he did not take the Gaxette into his Jconf- dence? ve = : CANTOR, oto. Mrs, Rosa Johuson, of Cleveland, Ohio, who cloquently defended the mission work at St .Paul's A.M. B. church, May 28th, left Wednesday for Mansfeld, Obie. - At the ghusch, on the 18th, the local missionary. so- ciety had a splondid program, main features of which were solos by Mrs, C. H. Grimes and Miss Lena Fox. Mrs. J. W. Liggins has gone te Watertown, Ohio, to seo her mothor who is very 1M, H. C. Jackson fs on the sick lst. Chas. Blockson has purchased a home on Pine street. Mrs. C. H. Grimes gave a recital ‘Tuesday evening, ia Alliance, ‘Ohio. Miss Florence Smith, who has been making Columbus her home for some time, js In*the city, visiting her sis. ‘ter, Mrs. Anna Pemebrton. | Mr, and Mrs. Kemp, of Pittsburg ‘Pa., are pleasant visitors of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Greene. Adam Johnson, of Massillon, was in the city, Sunday, and addressed the St, Paul's Sunday school. Miss Lieugenia Smith, of Colum- bus, is visiting relatives, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mackey. . An interesting debate it was. be- tween Massilion and Salem Hterary societies in this clty, Tuesday, “May 19, subject: “Resolved, That the ‘Negro is justified in taking up arms ‘in the defense of the United States.” ‘Salem represented the affirmative, Masillon the negative. The negative won the debate by two points: Jos. B. Datiels, the — efficient young man who accepted the head. waitership of the Barnett’ hotel about four months ago, has prover ‘himself of such value to the* hotel company that they have advanced him to managing steward, a position of great responsibility and trust. THOMAS. Mrs. Nina Campbell, of Davis, passed through our city on her way to Parsons on Monday. * Rev, Davis preached to Mt. Hill Tab. 795, Sunday, at 2 p.m. His ‘subject was “Fishermen.” L. Hill and D. Ayter made an ad- Wd WEES 8 roeatke ds i , HH eek. West Virginia Cotored Inst tite fe INSTITUTE, 2 a Be WEST VA. : ee . The only Industrial Institute for “ht colored Students in the State. tscteaeg: Regular Normal, Academic and Sate merciat:Courses, also Regular Courses _ rt Agriculture. Carpentery and House Bulla ing, Steam Fitting, Smithing.Cabinet Mak? ing, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking” _ Laundrying, Printing. -A-complete course | in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms, : | Books, Fuel.and Lights Free to mee ee | Students; and in addition Uniforms ; ‘| | State Students. We have a faculty of | Twenty-two Teachers Board only: Eight. | Dollars per Month, : att ‘8 | | For catalogue and other information address‘ i z J. McHENRY JONES, A. M. President. _ Institute, West Virginia ERICA NEI INICEIECNC ICANN NCRCICN EER BRON N SONOS Naira ace acacarardrarerereseeerecere-ererece-enerer end hohe occ We areas on the origin and work of the Fishermen. — W. J. ‘Thompson left on Monday for the eastern part of ‘the state, af- ‘ter two days ‘visit with his family. | Miss Bstella Greene, the efficient teacher at Elkins, was the guest of ‘Mrs. Arthur Bruce, the latter part of the week. She returned to Elkins on ‘Sunday. » | The Embroidery Club met with Mrs. Edard Jones, Monday afternoon, Misses Mary and Jessie Gladman were hostesses to the Ladies Aid on ‘Thursday afternoon. Cream and cake were served after business. Moten Payne is confined to his room with the measles. The Ladies Aid will give an enter- , tainment’ on Saturday evening. . _ The Baptist church and Sunday school are preparing to send thelr representatives to the union at Sebert on Friday next. ‘The Willing Workers will meet at Mrs. Ida Payne's, Wednesday after- noon. PAGE. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dandridge vis- ited White Oak last week Mrs, Lula Jones and Bessie Cosby were shopping in Montgomery, Sat- urday. Rev. R. D. W Meadows spent the Sabbath with us and preached two interegting sermons. He also spoke to the B, Y. P. U.-on the » duty. of Christians at the ballot box... Henry Henderson was ‘gyn from, Sewell last week. eo C. Anderson has réturngd t6 ‘Page. ‘The children are getting in shape for Children’s day on the’ \'éecond Sunday in June. wa, Master S. H. Washingtan~btuck a nail in his foot and has..been very much indisposed. ‘ ‘ Jos. Franklin, of Haglo;“was seen on cur streets last week. |. 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Va., om duly B, 1908, To the Republican Voters of West Virginia: In accordance with the established custom,’ the State Central Commit- tee directs that a State Convention of Delégated Representatives of the Repubdsican Party, to be bald, In the City of Charleston, in the Coanty*ot Kanawha, for the parpose, of olect- ing nominees for following off- ‘cos: ‘Governor, Secretary of State; State Sunes teadent of Free Schools, Auditor, “‘temayrer, Attorney Gen: eral, Two Blectots at Large for Pres- ident and Vice President of the Unit- ed States, the confirmation of the election of Presidential Electora for the several Congressional districts, the choosing of the Members of the Stato Republican Central Commit. tee, and the transaction of other bus- iness; and that sald Convention shall assemble at 12 o'clock noon on the 8th day of Jafly, 1908. Sald conventton shall consist of Delegates from the several counties of tie Btate, abportioned as follows: “icoomtieerball have one (4) Peat pe Pe errr Sie ta hme AONB) fi Ree RTE sperm ter ager Te AOE OE SRCRONGEER °° CORUIRNOK Cpte diy 0 a rv PR TSA Sg Oe Ta Ce RRS Meare AON Te eo RR Se mente: Cn SME er Oe P VARI Rasa my LE SENT aa: ad : srs pee anvopaten, et Soh: SOA E Ee an PE ey ecrtpapieriaieomceninciabcomtapiesipaepeastet as POON WN OES MOSTAR NN delegate in sald convention, and no more, for each one hundred and fifty €150) votes or fraction thereof of seventy-five (75) votes or more cast in the county for Theadore Roosevelt in 1904; that is to say: Dele. 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Light whethor you sre working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest Your Monep’ dng For You. - s Rs he Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in orcer to give us an opportunity to bu Sue ord ave together and then put it to work. ‘The above 18 a picture of our mulllin@ Om iee Square in Charleston. We hove just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one: of. the: usiness streets ih the city of Huntington. ‘The frst floor Js occupied py the Huntington : “Heraldy)! Rest daily Newspaper published in that, section of the state, tue second floor is ged. for once he third floor i# a large assembly and lodge hall. This building {s sure to pay ue walle “After the on building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of -si/per. : ee F SOR eae Hock {2 still on salé at $10.00 per share either pald up or on the Installment plan, Ask’ yout Agent). “locality ‘about It or write t othis office, : eae LET YOUR MONEY WORK FOR YOu | Pythian Mutual.” Investment Association _ WJ. THOMPSON, President : Charleston, we Va Mercer. .....sesseegs 3644, 24 Mineral *.. 0.000.025) 1802 | 12 Mingo... cl. 1607) 11 Monongahela ......22:3186 © 2t Monroe wo... 0.0... 2. 148610 Morgan eee. ..se. 5. 1097 7 McDowell, .... 6.2252) 5226 © 86 Nicholas v0.0.0 .0 02) 1416 9 Oho eee TT8T BR Pendleton... 22.2... 926 6 Pleasants ..00...0221 1130 8 Pocahontas +. 3......° 1167 8 Preston ...........2. 8933-23 Putnam wee... 2187 14 Raleigh oye esi. 1847. 1k Randolph vee. .020252 1891 18 Ritchie 6.222222 geen a7 Roane 2.22011) 2204 16 Summots 2. 022220011 4700 © an Taylor el) 2337 16 Tucker . 2... 2.22.22 1800 13 TOR! oo. see e sed 13808. 15 Upshur el 2405-16 Wayne ..........4.. 2863 © 16 Webster oo. ee...) BRA 6 Wotvol oe. eee. l. 249817 Wirt wees eee sees, 1184 8 Wood eee ee...) 4967 as. Wyoming .....,..... 4093 ” wo county shall elect more dele- gates than it Js entitled to under the above apportionment. No alternates shall be appointed or elected. No proxies shall be appointed or ad- mitted to the convention. ‘The dele- gates preseht from each county shall cast the whole vote of the county. ‘The name and postofice address of each delegate must be cortitied to tha Secretary of the Republican State Committee, “at. Clarksburg, at least ten days before the date of the meet- ing of the convention, All notices of contest and all state- ments, evidence, ete., relating there- to, printed or typewritten, must be sent to the Secretary of said. Com- mittee at least ten day before the meeting of the Convention, ‘The Re- publican County Committee of each county will cause to be held after at least thirty (30) days’ notice, pub- Wakted in all party papers tn the connty if possible, a primary elec- tion, conventions or other proper meetings, for the electioh of dele- gates to said convertion, in which all Republican voters, and all other voters, regardless of former politt- cal associations, who beleve in the policies and principles of the Repub- Mean party are earnestly requested to participate. No meoting of a county committee to call a county convention or priniary election shall be held without mt least ten (10) days’ published notice of such meet- ing of the committer, H. C. WOODYARD, Chairman, Postofiice, Spencer, W. Va. VIRGIL L. HIGHLAND, Seoy., Postofiice, Clarksburg, W. Va. February 3d, 1908. 2-10 to 7-8. fo: whom it may cbneern + | Whereas, tnere 1s certain outetand- ing Indebtedness against the county of Fayette both against the general county fund and tho road fund of the several magisterial districts of sald county, which, indebtedness 1s represented by drafts or county or- ders; and, Whereas, The legislature of the state of West Virginia, at its regular session of 1907, has’ provided that fny county having an outstanding In- debtedness (at the time the act wont into effect) may lay an additional special levy of ten centa on each one humdred dollars valuation of the tax- able property of each county for the Purpose of paying off such outstand- ing Indebtedness, ete; and the law further providing that in order to lay auch special levy, as herein pro- vided for, the county court of any county, which has such outstanding indebtedness, and desires to Haut- date the same, by laying a special levy, ete., shall have the amount of ite Indebtedness, as represented by outstanding county orders or othor Indebtedness for which drafts have not been issued, inoluding the inter- est thereon, correctly audited and reported; and, Whereas, ‘The county court of Fay- ette county destres to Hautdate and pay off Its ontstanding orders as rap- idly a8 possible, and, in order to get A correct estimate of the county's in- debtedness, has appointed an audit- Ing committer, consisting of William Grafton, county clerk; 8. L. Walker, and Jno. T. Simms, to audit and re port samo: Now, ‘Therefore, the sald auditing | committee requests all persons own- ing or holding Payatts eounty dratts, Including drafts on any Of*the dis. trict road finds and the poor fund to report the @ame to any member of the committee, at Fay- etteville, W. Va. Kit Js’ not con- venient to present thd drafts in per- mat] them, please send the sommit- ‘atria Pad ‘tee an exact .eopy.ndt} tet Oxeatt ai drafts owned or held... Whett ‘sebgt ing copies be surb to Inchide: abiieat of the Indorsements, just as wrttibay on the back. of the draft. | Thig ite very essential; otherwise’ thd dling mittee cannot dotertning ie 7 dain from which to cothpute the Interaig, All drafts intrusted fo the ‘commie will be carefully preserved’. sia promptly returned to the holdesg owner, Where drafts are igh used as collateral, the person repéitey ing will please stato that fects KV the names of both the owner, Aad holder, ae Drafts on school fund or Duflitiie tund not wanted, ae It 1s obvious that the interesta’ tho holders of the county paper si the committee, 'so far’ as the granting: of the above: request ts concerts aro mutual. Prompt. reports: frig! the holders of Fayetta county: pag: are, therefore, solicited. Sag WILLIAM GRAFTON | (7%: JNO. TF. SIMMS 0 Sing 8.1L. WALKER |) 08 2-1-tf Auditing 66 ie ‘i Ve .RED SPAR, Sf Ay) Memorial servites for Hot..8;, Starks were held here, sonar K. of P's and the, Courts)” number were here from Glén. Jen W. Hl. Clayton, of Glen Jean, i Dayid Knight, of Greonstown, ' i Sunday afternoon with Mrs.'Ay J Banks. ee Miss Rice, of Glen Jean, and: Msg Raglan spent Sunday afternoon nh! Mrs. M. T. Benton, ae Miss Clay, of Minden, and: tne Knight, of Greenville, wore guagteaah Mrs. M. ‘T. Benton, Sunday. 472% Mrs. Morris continues “‘quityediey Mrs, J. C. Clemons, who aay meet iil for several days, Is able to begat again, , Cae Lar Mrs. Nollie Munroe -and. a Munroe were in town, . Sebi shopping. big Mrs. M. T.' Bo a caller to Glen soa Sh Yee Miss thet craton i A Rey. R. D. W, Meadows t hy ta f this week, nS 2s Nee Mak Dr. 2 A. Washinigton % Charleston, ‘Pueaday. on busta): CHARLESTON NEWS HENRY SMITH’S . Popular Speciel Sale No 3 May 30 only OUR EXCELLENT BOYS’ AND CHILDREN’s $5.00 SUIT FOR $3.90 This sale includes Russian Blouse and Blouse Suits for Ages 3 to 8 Double Breasted and Norfolk suits with plain and knickerbocker trousers; for ages 7 to 17 Unequalled values at $5.00 going for Saturday only at $3.90 ONE PRICE CLOTHIER | 222 Capitol St. Bradford Bldg. te ne Snes Oe AAO UOnys: .Grand Chancellor W. J. ‘Thompson, of the Knights of Pythias, spent ‘Thursday here on his way to Thom- as, his home, and Charles ‘Town, where he goes in the interest of -the order: Mr, Thompson has been en- gaged the past few weeks visiting the lodges on the N. & W. br. HF. Gamble has made sev- eral visits to Institute this week to see Mrs. W. A. Spriggs, whose condi- Uion is the cause of grave apprehen- sions to her family and friends, Miss Rhoda Wilson, of the Garnett school, was at st. Albans Tuesday evening visiting “her sisier, Miss Elizabeth, who is suffering with tu- bereulosis. All efforts to check the disease have proved unavailing, and but little hope is entertained for her recovery. An interesting meeting of Phyllis Wheatley Court No, 1, Order, of Ca- lanthe, was held Tuesday night, ‘The books, records, files and cabi- nets of the Supreme Chancellor's of- fice were shipped to New Orleans this week. ‘The office force is now engaged in settling the accounts of the late Grand Chancellor, 8. W. Starks, with, the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias and Pythian Mu- tial Investment Association, Mrs. Bessie Inwin is reported sick at her home on Dickinson street Mrs. Ana Gamble is again con- fined to her bed, Preparations are on foot for a matinee dance at the K. of P. hall Friday afternoon, Sune «12th, W. M. Stephenson is seriously ill at the residence of his uncle, Alex. Courtney, Mrs. L. Blackwell, of Clarksburg, is visiting Mrs. 1, C. Cabell The baby of Mr. and Mrs, Raward Hoffman has been very ill for the past few days, Charles Walker is visiting his sis- ter, Mrs, Cora Campbell. Mrs. Mattie Moss has returned from Cineinati, where she went last week to attend the funeral of her brother, Arehie Irving is ill at the resi- dence of Mrs. Mary Robertson, on Quarrier street, Mrs, Chas. Burks left Tuesday for Columbus, Ohio, where she will spend a few weeks visiting friends. Mrs. G. P. Porter is. indisposed this week James Renson and Bertrand Alex- ander spent Sunday at Columbus and Lancaster, Ohio. John Johnson is seriously ill at his home on North Rand street, Elsie Brooks, who has been ill for some time, is but little, if any, im- proved, Mrs. Angeline Fuqua improves very slowly, The “Charleston Woman's Im- provement League” will meet. with Miss Cobb Friday afternoon, ‘The Litters of Simpson M. BE. church met at the residence of Mrs. G. E, Wanzer on Donnally street. ‘The bext meeting will be held at Miss Bertha Payne’s, on Court street, Master Norval Green met with a painful accident, last week, by which his sight was imperiled. Mrs. Harvey Mickens entertained a number of friends, Monday even- ing, at a birthday party. Mrs, Mick- ens was the recipient of many beau- Urul presents, Miss Mary Burks spent Sunday at Columbus, Ohio, with friends, Misses K. Brown, M. C. Beane, Olivia Meadows, Lula James and Smith, students at the West Virginia Institute, took the uniform examina- tion here last week, Miss Viola Isaacs spent a iew days last week at Instituto the guest of Miss Hasley. Master Curtis Johnson was called out of town a few days ago to play for a reception. Curtis is not quite ten years of age, but he is somewhat of @ musical genius, The Denson flats at 504 Capitol Street-will soon be ready for oceu- pancy. Dr. B. FP. White, of Montgomery, was a business visitor here yester. day, . An opportunity to secure a lot at your own price is offered at Insti- tute city. ead the hatf-page adver- tisement A fishing party, composed of a number of young ladies and gentle- men, went to Lock Six this morning. ‘The party was chaperoned by Mes. dames James, Hazlewood and Railey. Beautifully engraved Invitations have been issued by the graduating class of Garnett High school to their commencement exercises at the Mer- cer Building, June 9tn, Nathaniel Davis, of Chicago, re- turned to his some Friday after a short visit Lo his brother, Junius Ma- Harper’s Ferry, he : West Va. Courses Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening and Husbandry, Cookery, Serving and Dressmaking. Equipment Ample Buildings, Beantful Campus, I vboratory, Telescope, Li- braries of over 6900 volums, Comm dious Barn, Piggery, Hennevy, Dairy, several acres of of gadens, Cold I'rames and Hot Beds. . Expenses Books, Room Rent and Tuition free to West Virginians. Nee- essary Expense not over $6.50 per month to State students Special Features Eight valuable sholarships and six prixes awarded annually. Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lectures and a- tertainments, Musical Ciubs, Y. M. C. A. Storer is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. For lllusirated Catalogue send to HENRY T. McDONALD, Pres. are . Phi ene ‘Mierceee | THE BAUER MEAT | ) | & FISH COMPANY E AND 30 CAPITOL ST. EREDAR LOREEN (OP RNC EE NOT ATT, | . | Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, ! Fresh Pork Sausage : ’ and Weiner | Our Own Make . | Try our machine sliced | Hams and Bacon | OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The Best Qualities in all the popular kinds of Cheese We want your patronage, for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. \ SSP VOOATR. to a few: , Thursday evening, at her Pome ow Donnally stredt. Miss Nina Brown,‘of Parkersburg, was the honor guest, ° Miss Martha Harper, ot Martins- ville, Va., te visiting her brother at Hotel Brown) ‘Rev. Walker has arranged to have & mid-summer ‘musical carnival for five nights on th Mercet school grounds, beginning June 29, ending July 4th. A concert will be given each night by First Regiment Band of the K. of Po ‘rhe lady recetving the highest ‘number of yotes will be crowned Queen of the Carnival, ‘the proceeds for-the beneilt of St. Paul A. M. EB, church, ‘The Ladies’ Ald of St. Pawl A. M. E. church will mect tonight with Mrs. Lizzie Shorts, on Piedmont road. Rev." Walker, who spent Sunday in Huntington, returned Monday morn- ing. : The Trustees of St. Paul A. M. ft. church will-have a rally Sunday, May 31st, to raise money to finish paying off the debt on their chureh pews, Miss Irene Ly McCoy was elected delegate to the Sunday school con- vention which ‘meets in Parkersburg July 14, 15 and 16, by the St. Paul A. M. KE. Sunday school, last Sunday morning. Rev. G. E. Curry, presiding elder, held a harmonious quarterly con- ference at Simpson M. EK. church, Sanday. All departments of the church were found to be making sat- isfactory progress and several chang- es were made amonx the officers and committees in order to advance the cause. ‘The presiding elder preached an excellent sermon at 8:00 p. m.. and left the city the following morning, expressing himself as be- ing very much gatified with the fu- ture prospects of the church, A rally will be held at the church Sunday to raise money for some much needed repairs. From the Members of the North Star Lodge No. 8, of Chico, Catifor- nia, to the widow, mother and sis- ter of S. W. Starks, friends and members of the Grand and Supreme Lodges of N.A., S.A, B., A A. & A, It is with great sorrow that we, the members of the North star Lodge No. 8, of Chico, California, learn of the affliction that has vis- ited our Supreme Lodge, and we has- ten to offer just a word of sympathy to the family of our deceased broth- er amd Supreme Chancellor, S. W. Starks. The things which we do not un- derstand in this‘life so far exceed what we do understand, that we have come to consider that there must be a good reason for every- thing, and that before we die it will reveal itself or be revealed to us, Our hearts go out to the widow and family daily and hourly. We cannot tell them how best to bear the blow, for we feg), sure that, were we in their places, ye could not bear it. If love and sympathy will help to heal their wounds, we, the North Star Lodge, offer it freely, and to show to them and to-members of the supreme and subordinate lodges the depth of our sincerity, we assure you that our hearts o’erflow with the deepest sorrow and tears, Kindly express gur condolénce to his dear beloved — ones—widow, mother, sister, and friends—as we know that they, like ourselves, are overwhelmed by the dark shadow. May the sun soon shine upon your hearts, our dear brothers and friends, is the wish of yours in F. CG. B., North Star Lodge No. 8, Chico, Cal. BERT JOHNSON, Ch’'n. R. BE. MeDONALD, A. D. FRENCH, (Seal.) Sir Knights. * DEATH CLAIMS Paid by the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Pythias to Widows of Depart cd Members of the Order. New Orleans, La.,’ May 22.—Su- preme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias S. W. Green has issued or- ders forthe payment of the follow- ing death claims: Henry B. Webb, Chickasha, Okla,, $200 William A, Twine, Washington, D. C., $100. aot Phillip Hicks, Washington, D. C., $200. Frank King, Denver, Celo., $100. Harry Jones, Braddock, Pa., $50. Allen Craze, Los Angeles, Cal, $100. Geo. Washington, Wilkinsburg, Pa., $100. Jobn O. Taylor, Monongahdla, Pa., $100. Henry Thomas, Walsenburg, Coto., $100. Harry Richardson, —Wilkingbure, Pa., $100. Arthur ©. Snell, Lincoln, Neb., $150 SLATED For Second Place is the Growing Feeling Regarding Vice Presi- ‘dent Fajebaaks. Indianapolis, Ind., May 23.——The Indiana republican delegates to the national convention will meet at the Auditorium annex, Chicago, on the morning of June 15, to perfect an organization. Fairbanks headquar- ters has heen established on the 12th floor of the annex by Joseph B. Keal- ing. United States district attorney, who Is the view president's. political manager | Most of the republican leaders in the state seomed inclined to do what- ever they can for the vice president. There is a rowing feeling among the Indiana repablicans that the vice again, although they have the word of Kealing that the vice presidens will not be side-tracked aa a. presi- dential candidate and that he will not accept renomination for his present position, Bishops Are Elected By the A. M E's Lampton,, Parks, Flipper, Heard and Johnson Are Elevated to the Beuch of Bishops-—All Spoken of in Higa ‘terms. | Norfolk, Va.—-The battle is over, the waters are suited again, and tive hew episcopal ships are sailing out ofthe harbor — Lampton, Parks, Pip. p&, Heard and Johnson, The most swoepng viciory of all was that of Dr. Lampton, He was elected on the yory first ballot, whieh is not surprising te those who know his career. Dr. Lampton has risen from the brickyard’ to the bishop's bench. — He Is Mississipp!’s favortte son, having worked in the Bayou State for a quarter of a century, He left te brickyard to become a back- woods preacher, and he tought his way up until he became tnanclal secretary to the A. M. K, church, He put this church on a more solid ba- sis than ever. Equally anxious to do good in other fields he has been ,Grang@ Master of the Masons of Mis- Isissippi for 14 years. No mgn is a harder student of books and men, no ‘man’s word is more to be relied ‘on, ‘no man Works or preaches with more sincerity and forgetfulness of self. Whatever some critics may say of the other clections, all praise the selee- tion of Dr. Lampton. br. H. B. Parks, of New York, al- xo came out of the contest with’ fy- ing colors. He is the, missionary see- retary of the A. M. E. chureh, and is generally known as a man of learn- ing, eloquence and probity. Commendable, too, is the election ‘of Dr. Flipper. He is famed as an educator, having been president of Morris Brown Colleso, Rey. W. H. Heard is also a bright man. Some years ago he was United Slates minister to Liberia, and has Mhade a record both in diplomatic and ecclesiastic circles, Anothor popular ehoiee is Rey. ¥. Albert Johnson, of Philadelphia. He is called the most eloquent man i the A. M. B. church, « scholar and gentleman, who will represent the denomination anywhere with dignity, conn: BOWELS Jf you havon't.n regular, healthy movemont of the Sole Spe au Sei Pore tanmateaeae TESCUnEAD Suton, nde arte wal SP Pampind Rha Bowols clear aiid clonn ie fo take = CANDY (& cataanric 1G du dd RAD iy RG Z ENE: 7 a EAT "EM LIKE CANDY Sterling Memedy Comparr, Chleago or New Yor. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN HOTEL BROWN EUROPE N Wes! 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