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Excellent Work Done in Garnett and Washington Schools During Fast Year—Several New Features Added to the Wednesday the Charleston public school closed its work of nine months. The schools opened in September with the largest enrollment in its history and the work was taken up by teachers and pupils with much enthusiasm. The hearty support of the board of education, and the co-operation of the parents, has been a constant source of encouragement and gratification. The principal, C. W. Bayd, has been tireless in his efforts to improve the work of the school in all departments. The high school work, or which J. F. J. Clark is principal, has been especially well provided for, considering its late addition. The commercial department, which was added this year, with Fred D. Cambri教ric he has added much to the interest and efficiency of the work of this department. A typewriter and other equipments have been furnished. The Garnett Literary Society has done some especially good work this winter, which has helped to cultivate and improve the literary taste of the pupils. Among the things that have helped to keep up interest in the school and to give the school and the community a common interest has been the visits of Miss Hallel Q. Brown, the talented elocutionist; President J. Metheny Jones, of West Virginia Institute; the Eolian Singers, of Staunton, Va., and the victorious trip of the Garnett High School football team to Parkersburg, where they defeated the Summer High School boys, a victory of which Charleston people were justly proud. Another new and especially interesting feature of the school work this year is the introduction of manual training in the lower grades. Educators throughout the country are recognizing hand work as the natural beginning and foundation of all the conceptive modes of expression. The board has supplied at considerable expense, a quantity of material for basketry weaving, paper and scissors for paper cutting, card board for construction work, and the various gifts of the kindergarten. This puts our school in advance of any school in the state in equipment. The regular attendance and the department of the pupils has been an evidence of the interest of the patrons. The visits of parents to the school has not been as frequent, nor in as large numbers as might be desired, but the interest of the parent is unquestioned, who labors faithfully making many willing sacrifices to send his children regularly to school neat and clean, provided with books and other necessary things. Charleston school children are evidently increasing in efficiency. They are improving in attendance, in interest and the character of the work of the various grades from year to year. There is a feeling of pride in the fact that there is now a common interest between the school and the community. The gratifying results of the work just closed is due to the willingness of the board of education to grant any request made by the principal for the good of the school and the general co-operation of the patrona. The closing exercises have been brilliant and in keeping with the spirit of interest that has been shown in the school work during the year. Nearly 700 persons witnessed the High School play, "Jack Burton," and were loud in their praises of the work done by the performers. Wednesday evening, June 3, 300 people were crowded into the K. O. P. hall 12 witness the "Triumph of the Pixies," rendered by 30 well-trained children of Washington school. This was a musical triumph, and was, by request, repeated at Simpson M. E. church, Wednesday evening. It was received, with as much enthusiasm as it was at its first rendition. Sunday evening the commencement sermon was delivered to the graduates by Rev. S. R. Bullock, at the First Baptist church, and the large audience present was a mark of the renewed interest Charleston people are taking in its school. The graduates were especially impressed that the end of education is to fit us for larger lives of usefulness. They were charged to be models of Godliness, high thinking and high living Monday evening the class day exercises in connection with the appearance of the Eolian singers of Staunton was a rare treat which was very much enjoyed by the large audience present. The graduating exercises, Tuesday evening, at Mercer hall, was a fitting climax to a very brilliant closing. The following program was rendered: Orchestra. Invocation, Rev. W. E. Walker. Chorus, "March of the Nation," Gelibel. Salutatory, "Beyond the Alps," Naola May Farrar. Oration, "Two Scenes of Life," Irene Liberta McCoy. Chorus, "Morning Invitation," Veazle. "Valedictory, "The Mind a Superior Power," Gurnett Edinburgh Ferguson. Orchestra. Address and Presentation of. Diplomas, J. McHenry Jones, A. M., President of the West Virginia Colored Institute. The orations of the graduates were well rendered and well received. The address to the class by President J. McHenry Jones was full of good, practical advice. After the conclusion of the program at Mercer hall, the graduating class, teachers and other invited guests assembled at the K. of P. hall for the junior class banquet, an annual function of Garnett High School. Thespacious assembly and dining rooms had been beautifully decorated with streamers of red and black crepe paper, potted plants and flowers, which made a beautiful setting for the 135 guests who partook of the juniors' hospitality. During the service of the menu, which consisted of sandwiches, potato salad, strawberries, lemonade, ice cream, cake, and coffee. Music was furnished by Huffman's orchestra. The excellent music rendered by the Huffman's orchestra on the various occasions of commencement week, called forth much favorable comment. The graduates were Gurnett Edinburg Ferguson, Naola May Farrar, and Irene Luberta McCoy. Normal and Industrial School of Southern West Virginia Ends the Work of the Year With Appropriate Exercises During the late spring, after "the flat" had been filled and levelled, the Institute boys enjoyed several ball games the Colored Y. M. C. A., and also with the city boys. There were two games during commencement week. Institute winning one and losing one. During the days many games of tennis were enjoyed by students and visitors. The first exercise on the program, "A Football Farce," in one act, was held in the Institute auditorium, Saturday evening, May 30th. The part of Bridget, played by Miss G. Lockett, would bring credit to any amateur actor. Sunday, May 31st, at 2:30 p. m., the commencement sermon was preached by Rev. A. D. Lewis, of Hinton, who gave an interesting and practical sermon. Text, "If I be lifted up I will draw all men into me." Monday evening, June 1st, the musical recital, by the students taking music, was rendered under the direction of Miss Cooley, the instructor. This is the second recital this year, and tehre was a large and appreciative audience out. Monday afternoon, the young ladies tendered to the young men and visitors a picnic. The afternoon was fine, and all enjoyed the dainty lunch, served picnic style, out under our large shade trees. Tuesday evening, June 2nd, the program was rendered by the undergraduates of the normal department, "The Party," by Miss Georigana Lockett, deserves special mention. Wednesday afternoon, the alumni association held its meeting. A large number of members was present. 'Wednesday evening, at 8 o'clock, the graduating class rendered its program, which closed the series of exercises and one of the most profitable sessions in the history of the school. There were eight graduates. Everybody present enjoyed all the exercises of the week and said they were among the best ever held. At its last meeting, June 3rd, the board of regents established a model school in the Institute and made provisions for training teachers, so that the school is now in position and fully equipped to carry out the course of instruction as provided by the legislation of the special session. Therowing class which has been conducted 'at Garnett school Saturday afternoons, under the auspices of the Charleston Woman's Improvement League by Mrs. I. M. Carper and others will be discontinued for the summer months. Miss Mary Brady, of Harper's Ferry is expected in the city in a few weeks to spend the summer with Miss Pidgle Whittaker. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, JUNE 11, 1908 Four Graduates Receive Diplomas After a Timely Address By Prof. Williams — Graduates Entertained by Principal Parkersburg, June 5.—The annual commencement exercises of Sumner High School were held last evening at the Auditorium theatre, with a success, down to the smallest detail, that is causing every participant to be the recipient of warm and deserved congratulations today. In many respect, the event outdid any similar one ever held here by the colored schools. The audience was a large and representative one, the auditorium being well filled with an intelligent and attentive assembly, proud of the schools and of the class of graduates which reflected the highest credit upon them and the efficient corps of teachers. The graduating class this year numbered four—two young gentlemen and two young ladies—Miss Virginia Elsie Madison, Miss Ina May Lee, Mr. Harrington Louis Carr, and Mr. Earl Lucus Gooden. The stage presented a most attractive picture, being elaborately decorated with potted plants and flowers, with drapings and pennants displaying the class colors—old gold and blue. In the center of the background was shown the class motto, "Nulla Victoria Sine Labore." Upon the stagg were grouped the members of the board of education, the Summer High School chorus, Supt. D. C. Tabler, Rev. E. E. O'Brien, Principal J. R. Jefferson, Assistant Principal H. D. Hazlewood, and the teachers of Sumner school, and the orator of the evening, Prof. Frank L. Williams, of Covington, Ky. The exercises began with an impressive invocation, delivered by Rev. R. E. O'Brien, pastor of the A. M. E. church. A well-rendered chorus followed, entitled, "The High School Bells." Then came the first oration, by Earl Lucius Gooden, whose subject was "The Temperance Movement." This was a theme of live interest, and was handled in a most capable way. After touching on the growth and spread of the movement, Mr. Gooden discussed the methods by which it might be promoted. There were two ways open—that advocated by the prohibition party and that offered by the adherents of local option. The orator showed what an advantage to the county temperance is, and made a strong plea for united effort to bring the cause to a successful issue. A fight, and a hard fight, would be necessary, for arrayed against its partisans were the saloonists, the gamblers, the divekeepers, and the weak-kneed citizens who are indirectly affected, and who place pecuniary gain before the best interests of their fellow-men. In a splendid peroration, the speaker declared that the issue faced the people of this country squarely, and called upon all who loved home and country to stand with the temperance advocates. Miss Lee's oration came next, and proved to be a thoughtful and well-delivered discussion of "What Is Success?" The line of thought was that success is not to be measured in dollars and cents. Many a man is credited by the unthinking with having achieved success, when in truth he has failed utterly of attaining to the real success—the highest success—which consists in having helped in some degree one's fellowman. The effort showed a rare grasp of the subject, and was well received. After a second number by the Summer High School chorus, "Blue Are the Heavens," Mr. Carr delivered his oration on "Labor Unions," which showed that he had gone deeply into the history of his theme. He traced the development of the labor union of modern times to the ancient guilds of the middle ages. He then ably showed how the germ had grown into one of the most potent forces in modern industrial life, and outlined the good which organization had done the working classes, in enabling them to receive better treatment and higher wages. The oration made a most favorable impression. Miss Madison's oration concerned "The Value of Education." To prove that education not only uplifts the nature and improves and broadens the mind, but that it has a distinct utilitarian value, was Miss Madison's purpose, and most effectively did she carry it but. Without discounting the ethical and mental value of learning, she showed that the individual with an education has a great advantage over his untrained competitor in the struggle for the more material goods of life. She told the story of a teacher who pointed out to his pupils the different grades of remuneration in an ordinary piece of public work. At the bottom was the laborer, getting about $25 a month. Over him was the timekeeper, with a salary of $69; over him, in turn, was the foreman, receiving $75; another step higher was the engineer, with an income of $100, and above him was the superintendent, whose salary was, perhaps, $200. What was the cause of these differences in material rewards? Is simply a difference in education. The higher-a-salaried men were the better educated. Miss Madison's points were well made, and the eration deeply impressed all who heard it. Another chorus, "Jubb and Flow," preceded the address of Prof. Frank L. Williams, who was introduced in a very happy speech by Superintendent D. C. Tabler. Prof. Williams' address was upon a well-worn theme, "Education," but his original and thought-provoking manner of treating it, made it seem absolutely new. His discourse lasted some 40 or 50 minutes, and was one of the most brilliant ever heard here, upon an occasion of this kind. It was both informing and stimulating, and was received with hearty applause. A solo by Miss Clore D. Butter, one of the Summer teachers, followed. Miss Butter is an accomplished musician, with a cultured and pleasing voice, and her fine rendition of "Patti's Waltz Song" delighted all. She was accomplished skilfully by Mrs. Jessie Hays, of Helpme. This, with another selection a little later by the High School chorus, "Joys of Spring," completed the musical numbers, which were all most pleasing. The chorus did some excellent work, and was adequately accompanied by Miss Butler, at the piano. The presentation of diplomas by President E. L. Coleman, of the school board, followed. President Coleman accompanied this important function with a brief but felicitous address, in which he complimented the graduates' and faculty in the highest terms. The program closed with a benediction by Rev. E. E. O'Brien. After the exercises, Prof. and Mrs. Jefferson gave a highly enjoyable reception at their homes on Swann street, to the seniors and juniors, in honor of them and of the speaker of the evening. Between 40 and 50 guests were present, and the affair was a most pleasant one. This morning the promotion cards were distributed to the Summer schools, after which pupils were dismissed for the summer, and they departed in a body for the City Park, where they and their teachers picnicked today, closing the school year with an enjoyable outing. Of the Clippers Clipped by Institute Capital City Base Ball Club Gets a Salty Dose From West Virginia Colored Institute Boys, Score Being 8 to 3. Institute, June 9. —The Charleston and Institute baseball teams played an exciting game, yesterday afternoon, before one of the largest crowds ever assembled here for an athletic event. Up to the eighth inning the game was of the A No. 1 class. Both clubs showed up in fine form, the weather being ideal for the players, but rather uncomfortable for the spectators, who were exposed to the blazing sun. For three innings neither side was able to score. Charleston sending a man across the home plate in the first half of the fourth. Institute tied the score their next time at bat, getting in four more runs during the next three innings, while Charleston added two. Then it was that the slaughter began. Charleston had acquitted itself with credit till now, if the unnecessary delays' occasioned by their all too frequent tendency to dispute decisions be overlooked. The contest so far was a battle royal between the pitchers, both of whom had excellent support. A long squabble over a decision of umbre J. M. Ellis, in the last half of the eighth ensued and the Charleston boys, who appeared to have gotten into a blue funk, lost their heads. Fumbles came so frequent that one would have thought they were a lot of beginners in the art of juggling, trying a difficult feat for the first time. The ball was in the hands, of every player of the infeld on a single play and no out was recorded. Institute took advantage of the confusion and piled up three runs, making the score 8 to 3 in their favor, which practically ended the game. Individually there was little to choose between the two clubs, but Institute far surpassed the Clippers in team work and their pitcher, "Country" Polindexter, had a shade the better of Ford, who did the twirling for Charleston. Little Amelia Huffman is MI at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Huffman, on Bradford street. ST. PAUL Normal and Industrial School of Virginia The Third Largest of Its Kind Closer a Successful Year's Work. With Appropriate Commencement Exercises. Lawrenceville, Va., May 30.—The closing exercises of the St. Paul Normal and Industrial School, the third largest institution of its kind in the country for the normal and industrial education of Negro youth of both sexes, which began Monday, May 26, with the exercises of the Practice School, reached a brilliant culmination Wednesday night in the 20th commencement exercises, before a large and representative audience of the best white and colored citizens of the town and vicinity, as well as those from afar. The Practice School exercises, at 3 p. m., Monday, were as usual, good and well rendered. The little folks carrying off the lion's shore of the honors. Monday night, at 8 p. m., the exercises of the literary, societies and awarding of certificates' came off. The program was good, and reflected credit upon those who took part. Wednesday morning, at 9;30 a. m., the prize oratorical contest between the senior and middle classes came off, participated in by the following: Senior class; Chas. Lundy, Lucie Das Patterson and Edith Brady. Middle, Filtchey H. Quinn, William A. Evans and Mead Birchell. The first and second prizes were won by the seniors. Lucie Dae Patterson, first prize, $10 in gold; Edith Brady, second, $5 in gold; and Filtchey H. Quinn, middle, the third prize of $2.50, which was made up by the judges. Tuesday night the exercises of the trade departments came off. They consisted of papers relating to the various trades, demonstration work with addresses, music and singing. The program was excellent. Wednesday night, 8 o'clock, the commencement exercises proper took place. The following program was very excellently rendered: Music chorus, Italia, Donizett. Invocation, Rev. Scott Wood. Music, My Soul's Been Anchored in the Lord, jubilee song. Salutatory, Shine Where You Are, Nannie May Travis. The Sweep of the Temperance Tide, Lucie Dae Patterson. Man's Inhumanity to Man, Charles Allen Gray. Music, Oh! That We Two Were Maying, (Alice M. Jones), senior octette. Child Labor in America, with the valedictory, Edith Florinda Brady. Awarding diplomas. Music, My Desert Queen, (Heart- well Jones), Miss Lillian J. Allen. Address, Rev. Emmett 'Miller, class '97. Address, Mrs. Mary Ogburn Simmons, class '03. Commencement address, Rev. D. Webster Davis, D. D. Music, Good News the Charlot's Coming, jubilee song. Addresses, friends and visitors. Benediction, Rt. Rev. A, M. Randolph, D. D., LL. D. The feature of the program was the commencement address by Rev. D. Webster Davis, A. M. Richmond, Va. He fully sustained his reputation as the prince of Negro orators. The subject of his address was "Realizing the Idea." It was handled in a masterly manner. His inimitable wit, pathos and humor delighted the large audience, among which was several score of the best white citizens. The address emphasized high living, high thinking, high ideals and peaceful relations between the races. The speaker declared with emphasis that the Negro must have faith in God, faith in himself and faith in the white race. He expressed his pleasure at seeing so many whites present. He took it for a hopeful augury when the best white and colored people came together and understood each other better and realized that each must have confidence in the other, as it was a sad thing when the man underneath lost confidence in the man above. He drew a beautiful picture of the affection between the old slave and his master and the fidelity and faithfulness of that class during the dark days of the war between the states, when in many instances the only protectors of the women and children in the absence of their masters was the slave Members of the board of trustees, the bishops of Mississippi and other prominent white visitors gave the speaker an ovation as he took his seat amidst great applause. Major W. W. Old, who presided in place of Bishop Randolph, expressed his pleasure at the address and the sentiments, as also did the bishop of Mississippi. They spoke of their kindly feelings for the Negro, their interest in his welfare and the ima- portance of good relations between the races. Thursday was alumni day. The business meeting came off in the afternoon and the public meeting at night. Friday was commemoration. A good program had been prepared by Prof. G. C. Pindester, director of agriculture, and the committee associated with him. The exercises were held at 2:30 p. m. Rev. Scott Wood was commemoration day orator. Strong addresses were made by ston E. P. Buford, Rev. S. H. Bishop, Azteacon Russell, and Rev. J. L. Taylor, alumni orator. Mr. Buford began with a graceful alusion to the founding of the school and the pleasure it gave him to be present and testify to the admirable work of Archbacon Russell. The school, he declared, by reason of its management, and the results attained, was one of the greatest schools in the country. In referring to the beginning, 20 years ago, he declared that, the contrast as presented on pages 3 and 4 of the program in the matter of advancement in architecture and number of buildings, was not more striking than the advancement in muraels and material progress of the colored people of the country and the cordiality and good feeling extinguisher between the white people and the school on account of the wise course of the principal. He took pride in the fact that it had never fallen to his lot to prosecute a single student of the school; that it was a source of special pride to him to hear the favorable comments among his own race concerning the school. In conclusion, the graduates were urged to keep in constant and vivid memory the truths and principles learned at St. Paul, to remember that when they came into contact with good Continued on page four. AFRICAN Troops Create Sensation in Streets of London Troops Will Illustrate West African Life and Bush Warfare at the Royal Navy and Military London, May 29 — Londoners were provided with a novel sight when 100 Negro soldiers of the West African regiment, who will illustrate West African life and bush warfare at the Royal naval and military tournament, marched barefooted through the streets from Waterloo to Olympia. When the train steamed into Waterloo, Gen. Stopford and Lord Stanhope went forward to welcome Col. Montenaro, who commands the West African regiment, but who had traveled with the men in a private capacity. On the platform, too, was the colonel's little daughter, who joyfully welcomed her father. Immediately the train stopped the men, who wore khaki tunics and knickerbockers, red cumbershands, and red fezzes, formed up smartly into two lines. Some Are Not Well Some of them looked a little subdued from sea sickness, but not so "John Bull," who declined to succumb on board ship and who is the cheeriest member of the company. He is very black and slim, has been in the regiment since it was raised in 1898, and is the possessor of a constant and dazzling grin. The luggage, which was left in charge of men, from the army service corps, excited almost as much interest as the men themselves. The mascots of the regiment are a gray parrot and a bush cat, a weird little animal with a long brush. Other items in the baggage were 20 bags of monkey nuts, a tom-tom, 2 casks of palm oil, 12 bamboo frames (for war dances), and 100 green canvas bags full of clothes. The procession marshaled by Leut. Davies (in command), Sergeant Major Montrose—a giant Scota Guardman—and four black sergeants, who gave their orders in English, caused a sensation in the Strand and was followed through the West End by large crowds. It was headed by a shoeless drum and fife band, numbering 24, which acquired itself admirably. Enjoy Native Meal. On arrival at Olympia the men enjoyed a native meal of rice, ground nuts, palm oil and fish. Sergeant Major Montrose laughingly contradicted the report that the men had brought their wives with them. "Some of the men are polygamists, but the wives have all been left behind," he said. "There was great competition in the regiment for the honor of coming to England, and we gave the preference to the men with longest service." Harpers Ferry, June 8.—The commencement of Storer College in every way a success crowds were in attendance exercises. On commencement it was impossible for more than a half during the exercise the visitors to enter the hall during the exercise the admission was a grand reunion of old students and friends. Storer There has never been a larger number of classes that have graduated from Storer represented at commencement time than there was this year. Some, who have not been here since their graduation, 10 and 15 years ago, were present this year. The graduating class this year was larger than any that has previously gone out from Storer, numbering 26 in all. Music was furnished on the campus before each evening session and on commencement day by the college band and orchestra. On Sunday evening, May 31, Rev. D. B. Purinton, LL.D., of the State University, preached the commencement sermon in Curtis Memorial church. The fourth year delamatory prize contest was held Monday night. The first prize was awarded to Miss Trulia Jones, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; second prize to Marid Roberts, Middleway. Honorable mention was made of Fred Morris, Charleston. First prize of the third year, delamatory contest was awarded to Mary Whimbs, of Buckeyestown, Md.; second prize to Juniata Arter, of Bolivar. Honorable mention was made of Stella G. Shaw, of Lynchburg, Pa.; and Edward Lewis, of Charleston. For the junior class oratorical contest, Wednesday night, the first prize was awarded to Louisiana through Carbon; second prize to Indiana W. Jones, Parkersburg. Honorable mention was made of Luthe L. S. Young, of Charles Town, and Thomas S. Horrod, of Harpers Ferry. The commencement ekorises were held Thursday morning as follows: Solo, Heart of My Heart, Cora B. McKinney. Salutatory, Domestic Science a Factor in Civilization, Mary M. Peyton. Class History, Meta V. Evans. Oration, The World's Great Men, Alora C. Fitzpatrick. Duet, Soft Fall the Dews of the Summer Night, Florence M. Dixon and Hatie L. Southall. Oration, Martin Luther's Part in the Reformation, Laurence L. Taylor. Oration, Art as a Culture in Public Schools, Inez M. Johnson. Oration, Temperance, Robert A. McNeal. Solo, A Bird from O'er the Sea, Lillian H. Powell. Oration, The Voyage of Life, Mrs. Rosa E. Carter. Oration, West Virginia, Wm. V. Bridgeford. Class Prophecy, Florence M. Dixon. Duet, Sweet Summer Tide, Corn B. McKinney and Lillian H. Powell. Oration, Battle of Gettysburg, Gouverneur M. Page. Class Will, Hattle L. Southall. Valedictory, The Battlefield of Life, Frances V. Brunswick. Chorus, With Hearts of Love, by the class. William V. Bridgeford, vice president. Lillian A. Green, secretary. Arlanna Johnston, treasurer. Clark Roll. William V. Bridgeford, Keystone, W. Va. Frances V. Brunswick, Middleway, W. Va. Judith C. Brown, Warrenton, Va. Rosa E. Carter, Harpers Ferry, W. Va. Florence M. M. Dixon, Wilmington, Del. Meta V. Evans, Bollivar, W. Va. Alora C. Fitzpatrick, Millhorn, Va. Lillian A. Green, Warrenton, Va. Arlanna Johnson, Kearnoysville, W. Va. 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. COVINGTON, VA. Dr. W. Johnson, A. F. Lomans, James Owens, A. B. Brown, James A. Payne, Timothy Campton, Charles Miller, Rev. Garrett White, of Wrightsville; J. H. Walker and Moses Mays are in attendance upon the Grand Lodge of Red Men, which met in Big Hill this week Mrs. Mary Freeman met the Daughters of Pocahontas. Mr. and Mrs. James Crump are elated over a fine boy. Mrs. William Wallace and son Clifford left Monday for Charlottesville, where she went for medical treatment for Clifford's eyes. Mrs. W. J. Hackett left Tuesday morning for an extended trip east. She will stop at Saunton and Charlottesville. Master Clarence Hackett and Rev. W. J. Hackett accompanied her. Mrs. Johnson and son Walter are visiting relatives and friends in Fincastle. Harvey Neusome, who has been suffering with tonsilitis and rheumatism, left Monday for Staunton to be treated by a specialist. Mesdames Maria Brown and Lizzie Hall left Monday evening for Charlottesville to attend the Grand Sitting of Good Samaritans. The Independents are out this week for several baseball games. They played in Lexington, Roanoke, and Big Hill. T. T. Anthony is manager. The Peoples Literary held its meeting, Monday night, with a splendid program. The debate, "Resolved, That the financial condition of the church would be better were the offices of deacons and trustees filled by women," was quite interesting. Samuel Harvey, H. C. Mickens, negative; Rev. Jefferson and Chas. Perrin, affirmative. Mrs. C. R. Beale, who has been confined to her room, is much better. Mrs. Malluda Hooker and family, who spent many months in Bluefield, returned home Saturday night. Mrs. Charles Hall and sister, Miss Rosa Mickens, who visited Bluefield recently, came home Saturday night. Mrs. Mary Saunderson, of Clifton, spent several days in town, guest of Mrs. John Reynolds. Rev. Jefferson, of St. John's chapel, preached at Warm Springs, Sunday. Rev. Jefferson is preparing for a series of entertainments to be given in his church the week of the 21st inst. During that time Prof. William Smith, of Lowmoore, with his company, will be present. G. G. Grimes is playing this week with the Charleston Clippers. A pleasant surprise party was tendered. Miss Rosemma Harvey last Friday evening. There was a large crowd, and each one left reluctantly at a late hour. The party was led by Miss Lovinia Bibby. THOMAS Rev. G. G., Jette, of Clarksburg, returned home after a week's visit with Thomas friends. Rev. J. L. Davis expects to visit his family in Parkersburg this week. The Misses Clark were guests of Miss Mamie Thompson on Sunday. They are of Davis. Mrs. Nina Campbell, of Davis, spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs. A. F. Bruce. The Baptist Sunday school will give a picnic in the near future. Mrs. Walter Waddy, of Railroad street, was hostess to the Mountain City Embroidery Club on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. A. L. Young was hostess to the Willing Workers on Tuesday afternoon. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs. J. T. Bruce, on Tucker street, Thursday afternoon. Rev. Jette preached an able sermon, Sunday, at 11:30 a.m. Thomas Stars will play the Elkins nine on Monday next in Elkins. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Mark and niece, and Ben Douglas, of Davis, attended church here, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, of Davis, spent Sunday here with friends. Mrs. Mabel Washington, of Alberta, visited the church Sunday. BARBOURSVILLE The people of Barhoursville were very much grieved to learn of the death of Miss Elizabeth Wilson, who was so well known here. Because of her loving disposition and high qualities, she was loved by all who knew her. During her school work here she will be remembered as an ever-ready and untiring church worker. This community cannot help but deplore the loss of such a type of true womanhood. A musicale was given by the class of music, of which Miss Mina E. Stewart was teacher, at the residence of Mrs. J. A. Hicks, May 30th, to a few invited friends. The program was as follows: Slavic Dance (A. J. Davis), Miss Hattle C. Hicks. Dear Little Mother (A. Sartorro) Chardine Washington. Rita, Minnie Martin. (a) A Happy Farmer, (b) Bumble Bee (Schumann), Beryl Winston, Shumper Song (Schumann), Miss Allee V. Hicks. The Old Church Bell, Emola Wash- lawa. By a Mountain Stream (Bohm), Minnie Martin. Dance of the Demon (Holst), Miss Allie V. Hicks. The same class rendered the program in Huntington, Monday, the 1st, at Miss Stewart's apartments, on 8th avenue, to a number of invited friends. Rev. S. A. Thurston, of Huntington, preached an excellent sermon for us, Wednesday night. Mrs. Annie Hill and son George spent Sunday at Martha with relatives. The ladies of this place have organized a sewing circle for the Orphans Home. By fall they expect to have a number of useful articles made up. Mrs. P. C. Martin left Saturday for Parkersburg, where she will spend about ten days. Mrs. Mary Good spent Sunday in Huntington. Matthew Hicks is visiting his parents this week. HUNTINGTON. Misses Elmira Riddle and Lennie Dickerson attended the commencement exercises at West Virginia Colored Institute; Miss Ellen Dickerson, sister of Lennie, being one of the graduates. Mrs. Wade Perkins is able to be about again, to the delight of her many friends. Rev. O. P. Wright filled the pulpit at Firt Baptist church last Sunday, during the absence of the pastor, Rev. I. V. Bryant, who filled the pulpit at Paint Creek Baptist church, Gallipolis. Rev. S. M. Green, of New Orleans, spent Sunday in our city, en route home from Roanoke, Va. While here he addressed the Y. M. C. A. in an interesting and instructive manner. Samuel Reavely, aged 15 years, leader of the band at the Colored Orphans Home, sank to his death in the waters of the Guyan river, Saturday afternoon, at about 6 o'clock, and the body was recovered Sunday morning. The body was shipped to Charletson, where a sister, Mrs. Rose Thompson, resides and where the funeral and interment took place. The victim of the pitiful tragedy was probably the brightest boy in the Home, was a singer of decided ability, and a musician of exceptional brilliance. He was self-supporting, and within a short time would have been drawing a regular salary. Grand Chancellor W. J. Thompson spent a port of Tuesday here, the guest of Dr. Barnett, attending business of the K. of P. Miss Mina Stewart left for her home in Circleville, Thursday. Prosperity Lodge of K. of P. held their annual services at 16th street Baptist church, Sunday afternoon, Rev. Thurston, pastor, delivered a very eloquent and instructive sermon. The Elks elected the following officers at their meeting last Friday evening: Samuel Graves, Exalted Ruler; Lee Monroe, Esteemed Leading Knight; Isaac Newton, Esteemed Lecture Knight; Henry McQueen, Esteemed Loyal Knight; Chas. Danfels, Tiller; Isham Scott, Trustee; C. C. Barnett, delegate to Grand Lodge at St. Paul, 1MnN. I. D. Kitchen was much indisposed several days this week. The cantata "Saul" will be produced at Gallipolis, Ohio, on the 17th of this month. Samuel Monroe returned last week from Baltimore, where he has been attending conference. Miss Gertrude Mills attended commencement at Institute this week. The Sunday school picnic is looked forward to with much pleasure, next Saturday. Miss Georgia Scott left for her home, south of the city, last Friday. Isaac Miller is home from Washington, D. C., to spend the summer with his family. RAYMOND CITY. Sunday was a busy day at the First Baptist church, Sunday school at 9 o'clock; preaching at 11 a. m. by Rev. N. Barnett. After which the members of the . of P., Odd Fellows, Household of Ruth, Court of Calanthe, True Reformers, the Juvenile and Rosebud Lodges met at the Odd Fellows hall and marched to the cemetery, where the evening was spent in reading, eulogies, and decorating the graves of the deceased members. Rev Barnett filled the pulpit again at 7:30 p. m. and preached an interesting and instructive sermon. B. J. Alexander and Mrs. Bertie B. Parker were called to Charleston by the death of their granddaughter and niece. Miss Eliza Dickerson, of Charleston, is in our town visiting her parents. A number of people of this place attended the ball game at Institute, Monday. H. Wood and Giles Dickerson were out of town visitors, Sunday. A. J. Pierson spent Saturday night in Charleston. FAIRMONT Miss Bessie S. Jordan left Sunday for her home in Pt. Pleasant, via Moundsville, after closing & very successful term of nine months' school. Her young friends regretted to see her go and wish for her return in the fall. C. W. Hamilton spent Sunday with friends B. Moundsville. Mrs. Norval Jackson and children, and Mrs. Richard Moore and children, left Saturday for their homes at Mountain Lake Park, to spend the summer. Those attending the commencement at Clarkburg were Misses Bessie Jordan, Bassie Meade, Cora Taylor, Beaulah Smith and Anna Dawson and Prof. E. L. Morton. Miss Cora Taylor, of Buckhannon, left Thursday for Parkersburg, after a pleasant visit with Miss Bess Meade. Mrs. E. L. Morton and daughter returned Wednesday, after a pleasant stay in Morgantown, the guests of her sister, Mrs. A. H. Williams. Miss Mattle Prouty, teacher at Morgantown, spent a few hours here, the guest of Mrs. E. L. Morton. Little Roth Staley has been on the sick list. The annual embroidery display of the Four O'Clock Needle Club and the Swatika Club was witnessed at the school hall on last Wednesday evening. About 50 beautiful pieces of handwork were on display. The freshments were served and quite a crowd was in attendance. Wm. Neil, of Charletson, arrived in our city last week to barber for F H, Jackson. CANTON, OHIO Sir A. J. Riggs, G. L. of the K. of P., reached our city, Friday morning, and went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Titus, where he was entertained until his work was accomplished. At 3:30 p. m. a number of the members of Carnation Lodge, No. 71, met the Grand Lodge officer at the lodge room, where they, received thorough instruction in works of the order. At 8:15 p. m. an appreciative audience assembled to hear and see the revealing of a new inspiration, which began as follows: Invocation, by Rev. H. F. Fox. Hoist the Sall, by Carnation quartet. Tendr solo. When the Heart is Young, W. R. Smallwood. The rendition of Damon and Pythias, by Mrs. C. H. Grimes. Where Are We and the Bravery of Our Women, by Sir A. J. Riggs, G. L. Solo, Sunset, by Mrs. Z. A. Hunter. Bass solo, When the Bells in the Lighthouse Ring, Ding Dong," by Robert Hughes. Then Carnation quartet beautifully rendered Down the Rippling River. After which master of ceremonies, G. P. Titus, sr., announced the close of one of the most complete programs ever rendered in St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Sunday, June 7, St. Paul's Sunday school, by adclamation, elected Miss Ida Jackson delegate to the North Ohio Snuday School Institute, to be held at Steubenville, Ohio, July 21-24, inclusive. Mrs. Lydial Kane, the president of the Ladies Mite Missionary Society, called the meeting to order, Sunday, June 7, at 4 o'clock. After a splendid session of business, the society chose for its name "Lillian B. Derrick," in honor of the late Mrs. Derrick. The society elected by acclamation Canton's famous elocutionist, Mrs. C. H. Grimes, delegate to the Ladies Mite Missionary convention, to be held in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, the third week in July. W. A. Lewis has returned from Cleveland, where he attended the laying of the corner stone of St. John's A. M. E. church. Rev. J. H. Vigal and family have gone to Chicago with intention of making it their home. Miss Gena Smith has returned to Columbus, after a stay of two weeks. J. B. Dantels has purchased the Vigal home, on East 8th street. Miss Elfeda Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Jackson, was one of the 108 who received diplomas, Wednesday, June 10, and the only one of color, of Canton High School. PT. PLEASANT Mrs. G. Walker, or Charleston, is the guest of Prof. L. R. Jordan and wife this week. Miss Agatha Alexander and Wallace Smith left for Red Star, Saturday, to be guests of Dr. and Mrs. Washington. Miss Ida Alexander accompanied them as far as Charleston. The Langston High School ball team played Lincoln High School, of Gallipolis, Tuesday. Score, 7 to 8, in favor of Langston High School. A large crowd of Pt. Pleasants witnessed the game, which was played on the asylum grounds of Gallipolis. Clarence Henderson spent a few hours with friends of Gallipolis and Middleport, Sunday. Miss Bessie S. Jordan arrived, Monday, having finished her school term in Fairmont. Fred Morris and a number of other young men passed through here, Sunday, from Storer College, en route to Charleston. Fred Spencer, of Parkersburg, spent Sunday in town. An enjoyable evening was spent at the home of Misses Ida and Agatha Alexander, Thursday. Whist was the feature of the evening. Those present were: Misses Augusta Rison, Ida Craig, Mosella and Mithue Colston; Messrs. Chas, and Lawrence Settles, Pearl Johnson and Wallace Smith, L. J. Colaton who has been quite ill, is very much improved. Isadore Lincoln, of this place, and Misa Alberta Wachlas, of Gallipolis, were very quietly married a few days COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKNG FOR YOU? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house. You Are Working For Money. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to our office. ago. They have their obest wishes of tehr many friends. Miss Mattie Rayford, of Morgantown, passed through here. Thursday, eh route to Gallipolls. Miss Eldorado Williams and nlece. Miss Mina Jones, of Henderson, spent a few days of last week in town. LEWISBURG. Junior G. Harris is here from Charleston. The trustees' grand rally at the M. E. church, Sunday, was the greatest financial success the church has ever achieved. The collection amounted to $84.35, due largely to the efforts of the pastor, Rev. J. W. Waters. Miss Ella Scott is home from Morgan College. Rev. Wm. Jackson filled his regular appointment at the Bantis church, Sunday. The John Wesley Lyceum held a very interesting session last Thursday evening. The program was very good, and the attendance the best yet. The clubs for the remodelling of the M. E. church have been organized and expect to begin work soon. Robert Bush is still on the sick list with no improvement. The literary society of the M. E. church will give their annual entertainment next Thursday night. There will be a sacred musical and an interesting debate: "Resolved, that the mind of woman is inferior to that of man." Rev. Stratton will preach at the Mt. Tabor Baptist church tonight. He is a good speaker, and will no doubt draw a large crowd to hear him. Angris Hopkins and Walter Banks, of Alderson, paid our city a visit yesterday. They received a hearty welcome from their many friends. PAGE. Mrs. J. W. Dandridge, Mrs. Frank Stanley and Mrs. Ellis Jones were in Montgomery shopping last week. Mrs. Rachel Reed was paralyzed, ARE YOU W MONEY W If you are working and saving ing it in a trunk or hiding it somewh If you are working and saving y day and night whether you are working is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment the money we could save together and Capitol Square in Charleston. We have main business streets in the city of the largest daily newspaper published while the third floor is a large assem Charleston building had been occupied cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 p in your locality about it or write t oth LET YOUR M Pyth Investme W. J. THOMPSON, President SPECIAL SALE NO. 5 Saturday, June 13, Only EXTRAORDINARY VALUES IN Men's Trousers The $3.00 and $3.50 kind at $2.49 FOR THIS DAY ONLY HENRY SMITH ONE PRICE CLOTHIER 222 CAPITOL STREET Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Vanhook have returned home to Page, where they will make their futrue home. W. F. Stanley has returned from Coal river. trip to Sewell last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Washington spent Sunday at Kincalf. James Cosby has returned from Coal river. Miss Alice Curtis is confined to her room. eee fA BURR fi ne a ERR ET Reka tS PMT TROT POET 8. ROMS teae MAE Rene hh SSR apes See CAE eh ar fener Verena © a a eee Pree PAB ON cap ihe 5 Marea Oa OR ess S58 See eerie ok: Meee eee ea Nepean eh ect Mbentaneihiien dckeie sabe. ya RNC ACR Pep ocntin sh UNE ee a MLS aa de ee Tee ae sain i a TP eR Ce LTE T LR RE Td Ne rere reer ee Nas OUR SPT SS AR CH ‘Exceptional Offering a : 4 Swell Suits ag Algo ra for Young Men $1250 $13.50 $15 Src ke: <t. 5 ey ) gue Selwahe & May Ww “Pop Better, Clothes See Window Display. | et Rtn ee eg her ee eee ee Ee ee Meats ect ruil atatiaie ee te ee ee ee ee % [ity and a thinker of profound mind] the other MacCorkle on the part of as well as a historian of vast knowi-|the Chiltons, As the time for tho eda, all of which he freely used to]convention approaches . it seems 4: the edification and instruction of his] more iikely that two stampedes will 5 7 audience on thts occasion. The ad-|be attempted in the state meeting, if dress was replete with learning, elo-|}one in favor of Cornwell and the Families Furnished wit hh aience wicina humor, wien enter other for MacCorkle, A stiletto of . tained, instructed and elevated his| considerable proportions awaits both i * | auditors. TAttlepage and Kennett. But who- Ice Cream, Orders for sh p Space forbids a full report. of the}ever is nominated the warring of the ment solicived. 6 text of his address, but even a brief] factions promises ta continue, ‘ review of it convinces every reader * | that it was a master plece and all SG Crean We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sun those who did not have the pleasure! wanriop—at Ones. Jeffrey Cl i i nee. Jeffrey Chain day orders. , of hegring it missed something it] “Machine men and coal outters as ° would have been well their worth! ing other machines, The Nations! y = mq | While to hear, something those who] Fmployment. Agency, Ine. now & Mid hear it are glad they did not miss| Coyle & Richardéon Bidg., fourthl- e @- hearing. - floor. ars ' ata + SOA 5 wee ¥ ERE 1 ’ Vz 1M * 4 % 5 ; ebelbaele ds: « “cers ‘: ya ta Mapas bak i od Mk . et i © jl bpp ah UE aes a ag MAM ic ek Hck 4 Bro eas A a a ae aad. ei aay EME iy 3 ge a os ila te ae Dust aa a Bh ik Lina ead eat dias san MET i 27 is hog ae » BUMMER EX@URSIONS to ATLANTIC, CITY, ie. 358, Isle City, Ocean, ty, Ashary: Park, Long’ Branch zqint,. vy N.-J., Ocean ty, May; Altd: Renoboth Beach, ~ Bel.’ Wakt of Ohio River, spo: cial low rate Excursions’ July 2, 16, 30; .Apgust 13 and 27 ahd September 10. BOSTON, MASS,, General Botleration of Npoinenie Clubs, June 22 to July 1, “ssSupronip stadia. Harights. Pyth- las, August 4 to 16. GHICKGO: TLL, + Republican National Conven- tion, July 14 to 16. CLEVELAND, OHIO, Natnonal Educational. Associa- tion, June 29 to July 3. International Convention B. Y. P.U. of America, July 8 to 12, COLUMBUS, OHIO, Prohibition National Conven- tion, July 7. DENVER, COLO., Democtratic National Conven- ton, July 7th. 10.0. F. Sovereign Grand , Lodge and Patriarchs Militant, September 19 "to 26. “LOUISVILLE, KY., “,Trlenalal ‘Convention Internp- $ sonat 8, 8, Association, June 5 to 23. ° S ST. PAUL, MINN., ‘yrAnetent’ Arabic Order Mystic ..~ Shrine, Imperial, Council, July MTR ton8. TOLEDO, OHIO, ASR. 42a) Annual Encamp- ~~ mignty August $1 to September Peat aban 2 ah i ee. ‘ful, Gotatis as sto. rae. gBORtES, | mn © tlekets aie SAR eta OF Reding ee” Apply to Ticket “Agents, Baltimore “&-Ohio Rallroaa. Souter Ro whom May concern : ‘Whereas, there is certain outstand- ing indebtettess against the county of Fayette both against the general county fund and the road fund of the several magisterial districts of sald county, which indebtedness is represented ‘by drafts or county or- ders; and, Whereas, The legislature. of the state of West Virginia, at its regular Sekine ot a new line of } * \ ‘ : : GAS | STAND LAMPS Come in ana’ look them er COFFEY Plumbing Co, Quarrier St., near Capitol 2 233232232593932922992229393 ee ae LONE, DAS provided tat any county having an outstanding In- debtedness (at tho time the act went into’ effect) may lay an additional ‘special levy of ten cents on each one hundred dollars valuation of. the tax- able property of each county for (he purpose of paying off such outstand- ing’ indebtedness, gte; and thé law further ‘providing that in order to lay such special levy; as herein pro- vided for, the county court of nny county, which has such outstanding indebtedness, and desires to liqui- date the same, by laying a special levy, ete., shall have the amount of ite indebtedness, as represented by outstanding county orders or other indebtedhessfor: Wich drafts have not been issued, including the inter. est thereon, correctly aadited and Teported; and, “Wheteas, The county court of Fay- ette county desires to Mquidate and pay off its outstanding orders ag-rap- idly as possible, and in order to get & correct estimate of the county’s in- debtedness, has appointed an auliit- ing commiltee, constating of Wiliam Gratton, county, clerk; 8. L. Walker, and Jno. T. Simms, to audit and re- port same: » Now, ‘Therefore, the sald auditing committee requests all persons own- ing or holding Fayatte. county drafts Including drafts on ‘any of the dis- trict road funds and the poor fund to report the same to- any member of the committee, at Fay- ottevilte, W. Va. Ift ts not com: venient to present the drafts in per- mail them, please send thé commit. tee an exact copy of the draft ot drafts owned or held. When send: Ing copies be sure to include copies (ot, the. thdorsements, just ag writter on the Back of the draft. ‘This 1s very essential; otherwise the coti. mittee cannot determine the date: from which to compute the Interest Ail dratts intrusted to.the, committe wHY “be ‘eavetlig: 3 reserved « aut proniptly returned to the. holder ot owner. ‘Where drafts aro _ beini used a8 ‘collateral, the person report ing will please state that fact, glving the names of both the owner and holder. Dratts on dehool fund or putlding und not wanted, It. is obvious that the interests of the holders of the county paper and the committee, so far as the granting of the above request 1s concerned are mutual.) Prompt reports trom the holders of Fayetts county paper are, therefore, solicited. WILLIAM GRAFTON JNO. T. SIMMS. 8, L, WALKER 2-T-tf Auditing Com NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION, At a meeting of the stockholders of the American Economic Associa- tion, 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 Char- leston, West Virginia, = A majority of the capital stock e- ing represented and voting in favor of the following resolution; * Resolved, ‘That the American Meonomle Association, a corporation duly created, organized and existing under the laws df the State of West Virginia, do discontinue the bust- ness of said corporation. ‘That af- ter thor payment ofall debts and Ma- bilities of said corporation, the prop: erty and assets remaining thereafter Be distributed betwech the stock- holders of the same in proportion to their holdings in said association. I hereby certity that tho foregoing is & true copy offa resolution adopt- ed by the Ameri¢an Economic Asso- ciation on the 14th day of April, 1908. R. Q. HILy, President of American Economic’ As- sociation. 4-23-46 —_—_-++-___ A.FR&A ™M. Washington Lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M., meets the first and third Fri- day nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall. J. H. Taylor, W. M.; William Wright, Sec’y. geen dee cereale a aan 0! OY Gam nia “CLOSING: Ee teh ere ae Of ‘Clarksburg, Colored . School-of High Order " John OC, Daasy, ‘Raakibe of Deeds for the District of Colum- bia. Delivers Address to the- Graduates. Or Seah ee ee, eae eae oer tang ee ee Sen] program rendered at the graduation exercises of the colgred school, Mon- day night, measured. up to a! very high standard, All the vast assem- blage was infinitely pleased and pro- noaneed the program a complete suc- cess. The evening proved one of in- estimable proft in instruction and| ingptration for thought and action to every one present. There were many features of more than ordinary moment and none Iis-| fened but to be deeply impressed with the advancement made by tho: race ‘In less than half a century, and| none was present who did not appre, ciate the excellency of the execution of the variouS numbers and the splendid magnitude of the training and instruction thatyhad been given, at the school. 5 . A crowded hall saw the class ush- ered in, together with a number of fother young men and young jadies, members of the school and the pro- gram opened with the chorus, “The Voice of the Woodg,”) sung oniy aa souls can sing. ‘ Following was an eloquent, fervia prayer by. the Rey. Dr. J. E. Pryor, who voiced the gratitude of the class_and the: race for the advanta- ges givén them, the opportunities af- forded by a nation, whoze people are freemen, and invoking the guidance and love of Him on high for the night and the future, A quintet, “Out in the Sunshine,” was most beautifully and sweetly sung by Anna Washington, Ophelia Washington, Bird Rene, Mary Jett, and Jennie Walker. Miss Cora Serena Gales read an es- say and delivered the salutatory. Her esSay Was entitled, “Success ‘Through Adversity,” and she handled the sub- ject in.4 masterly mannery witit spien- did yoice and fine grace of manner, using chaste language and showing advanced thought. She treajed the subject largely from the necessity of ‘adversity to develop the character, and the power, and the real life of min, demostrating clearly that the most ‘successful man is the one who can-ahd does overcome difficulties in every stage’ of action, which in itself develops: strength of manhood. ‘Joys. of. Spring” .was a duet fol- lowing sung ‘by Mario’ Miles and Cor- nelia Meade:in-a- manner to thrill the thy audience Withidaie A yectness of Poke me ee Myledus Paul Walker delivered an oFation “on the “Possibility of Small "Things," reviewing exhaustively and learnedly the great inventions which have revolutionized the activities and communications ‘of the country and showing that all action to. be a sue- cess must have its smallest details carefully looked after aud consider- ed.. He drew the lesson, that Individ- uals must look after~ (he minute | things of life in all its various forms, such as habits, companions and op- portunities, in order to’ make-the best out of life. “Happy Birds” was prettily. and sweetly sung by Ophelia Washington. Hstella Hettie Walker then deliver- fd the valedictory to the class, teach- ers and other school officers, after reading a profound essay on “The Twentieth Century Woman”, in which she proved conclusively "that /the women of the present century take equal rank swith men In most of the. activities of life, professionally and otherwise. Women are inventors, they are lawyers, they are doctors, they are preachers, they are all that men are and more, while they nev- er may reach the presidency, yet they are the power behind it, which Js greater than the *presidency itself | They do not make the iaws them- selves, but they have them made and are responsible in the main for all uplifis of the human race. — Indeed, Jal things good get their inspiration from women. ‘The essay was read in a clear and positive voice ‘and was convincing in its logic, showing the wisdom of a more-experfenced think- ef, and, therefore, highly valuable as coming from a graduate “The Land of the Swallows," sung by Eva Green and Mary Jett, was highly appreciated by the audience for the high excellency of the sing- ing. Hon. John ©. Daney, of Washing- ton, D. C., reborder of deeds for the District of Columbia, an eminent member of his race, delivered the commencement address, having for his subject, “Some Things that Make for Greatness.” Dr. Daney is an orator of fine abti- ity and a thinker of profound mind as well as a historian of vast knowl- edge, all of which he fresly used to the edification and instruction of his audience on thts occasion. The ad- dress was replete with learning, elo- quencé, wit and humor, which enter- Ta eE” tmalmiglh’ wok’ atacuhed ci. eae ee vane ew, ON! DOOxCANGRBY ot Its part ot ind exercieey -kagiwampressing great. pleas: Ure over higuayrilese to Visit sucha thnieing fn Si city as Clarksburg, Dr. Dancy, disdiibbed ably the spirit to do {pings Bo ft the esssentialg to obtaln success, Abd with tus must-pe pluck, detéFnmination and energy dn avery line urfdertaken, hows nimble or how high. ifensslonvovtautie when the firgédve seen was advised by him, as opportunities taken an- vantage of Brpiiuce greater things. He cleverly, Mlugtrated this by the al- losion to Nie under of Clarksburg, who saw in the distant past an op- portunity to; start a clly such as Clarksburg “Has become since, ‘through the fact that others Joined the founder ‘and others joined” them, gnd still etherg them and so on unttl the present, Apother Illustration was the independent ‘thought of Christo- her Columbys, When he started gut from the, ‘of@Sworld to find a iiew route to, the Bist Indies and tehreby discovered ajhgw continent with the West Indies on ft. Here he discus: sed intellect. aa men's being taught to think, the lgtter being an essential to develop thé firmer, and made the broad deciardt{gn that independent thinking in Amética had made it the areatent COO, wer. The invention: of the age, safd'‘he, aré all the result of independishtythinking, and as such men think the World grows stronger and better. |! Dr. Dancy, aWelt upon punctuality perseverance, {iidividuality, adaptibil- ity, Integrity, singleness of purpose responsibility and’ with his own race especially th esoul clement as essen: tial to the Eresigoss of life, and these all had thelr ‘Smaller parts, -whict must be taken Jnto consideration an¢ developed to’ thigke a perfect_and suc cessful wholé,- ‘ The speaker then reviewed brief ly, but convineingly, the marvelou progress of Hfg.sace in the last 4| years.or a little ‘over,.at the begin ning of which'there were some whi said the race could not start upward bu twho were now saying ft will ney er stop, and he held out great en Couragement to all the members o the race within hearing to take tev courage and push onward and up ward. a . Such.an’ addréss is an inspirattot to one and allt do greater aud bet ter things an@{to live nobly; an ad dress that fell Hot upon ears that dl not listen an@-hearts that will no heed: ) Dr. DAP Morgan, president f oth board of edugation, presented th diplomas in. a few well chosen words and Superintendent IF. L. Burdette i like manner acne “the Coher prize for the highest efficiency in th graduating clasa, Miss Estell Hetti Walker being tHe recipient. Dr., Pryor. prgsented the teacher with gifts i ntgken of teitr service during the Yédr'in the school work. ‘The class api the claus song, | duet, followed ghd then the benedk tion, “by ‘the Rey G18, Smjth,.. afte which, the, graduates, ‘teachers an friends were givgn an elaborate ban quet-in- the basement of —-Trinit Methodist church by Beulah Lodge A. F. and" A; M. : SURPRISE MAY BE: IN STORE FOR DEMOCEAG) Another chapter was added to the democratic party tragedy in West Virginia when the announcement cafe out from Clarksburg that Hon, John W. Davis, one of the leading lawyers of the state, had taken the job of tmanaging the campaign of Prof, Tom Totes, professor of Phys- ies in the state umlversity and. a re- ceptive candidate for the democratic nomination for governor. Wor a while it was said that Davis himself could havg the nomination but. his only answer when solicited was “Nay.” Now that he 1s behind the Hodges candidacy the other two fac- tions of the’party will begin to take notice. The candidacy of Hodges was hatched in Clarksburg and the an- nouncement now of Davis casts a aus- picion that he was back of the orig- inal movement. ° ‘The Chilton faction started out with Littlepage as their candidate but for some reason or other he is not making the run expected of a suctessful candidate. ‘The, McGraw faction is accused of backing the Bennett candidacy brit it is heard on the side that he is not the man they want, : There are two Banquo ghosts that refuse to be downed, One ts Corn- well on the part of the MeGraws and tne other MacCorkle on the part of the Chiltons, As the time for the convention approaches . it seems more itkely that two stampedes will be attempted in the state meeting, one in favor of Cornwell and the other for MacCorkle, A stiletto of considerable proportions awaits both IAitlepage and Kennett. But who- ever Is nominated the warring of the factions promises to continue, WANTED—At Once. Jeffrey Chain Machine men and coal utters us- ing other machines, The National Employment. Ageney, Ine., new Coyle & Richardson Bldg., fourth oor, Se en LUEFIELD FOLORED |NSTITUTE B GOLORED |NSTITUTE 74 . is '. Bluefield, W. va. i ‘ Lia _A College and Normal Institute for Cols, ored. students, located at Bluefield, the: Icading commercial town of the southern | part of West Virginia. on the Norfolk and, Western railroad,205 miles east ofKenova’; ; (A ities, ba oy. 4 oP Sta) iTS aire ) Ream a : “¢ Splendid College Buildings, Beautiful a Grounds, Dormitories 3 for male and female students; Turaished uoms, a reading rot sup- yf plied with the best current Iterature; a good library, and a physical ‘3 and chemical laboratory ¥ # Healthful location and wholes me surroundings. Board $8.00 per is month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident ie aa Blucfleld Shoot offers an unequalled opportiinity for young $ He Brent when at ahool, during Yacttson, WondRey ag een emBIOT- hi For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. ane R. P. SIMS, - Ae Bluefield W. Va...” SUITABLE LOCATION COULDN'T BEFOUNOI \ INSIDE THIS STATE There will be no encampmesit’ of the West Virginia National Gard within the Imits of the states\this year. At least that ts the cided of orders now being drafted in thetot- fice of Adjutant General Burlewkgnd they will be published at ‘once: ;/In- stead of gathering*at any ono jiint in the Btatq ‘the different compeiies Will g6 direct to Fort Benjamingtfar- ‘tigon, Indiana, foy the ble meted vers. <a The scrap\ between the B. AiO. “railroad. company “and ‘the city’, of Parkersburg led to. the ‘abandonment jet the -atafe encampment.” A: few addition to Parkersburg {a being-io- veloped across the Little Kanawha river by. the South Side Bridge ‘gam- pany. ‘Through an agreement swith the B. &°O. a subway was °¢on- structed under the B, & O. ae and a trolley line wag to be’ exteded into the new suburb, the bridge. Rav- ing been about completed over';the Little Kahawha. Saturday because of some hitch the B, & O. secured}an injunction against the. bridge -dqm- pany ,prohibiting them to use !the subway and now all work on thé dew Suburb has been called off indefinfte- ly. 4 a The South Side Bridge company had extended an invitation tdthe Adjutant General to hold: the: en- campment there and this: was", or would have been accepted. As:¥gon as tho injunction was granted the resident of the company withdtew Une offer to the Guard and théréby lost to Parkersburg the encampment as no other ground is ayeile tle * Upon recelving notied of the with- drawal of the offer Tuesday Adjutant General Burlew at once took stank to hold the encampment here. and a tract of ground on the West Side was looked upon with favor. Invedtlga. tion, however, proved that the ,pitc was not acceptable and then tt “was decided hot to-hold a camp in. the state, ae The absence of the camp from Par- kersburg will mean a considerable loss to that elty as all the provigffons for the Guard would have been, per. chased there. Hach member. ygitld thave spent some money there “fflso jt reacts also on the B. & O,, as-that road’ would have had the contradt of moving, the entire Guard west 4pon {there but now a large part of It sql Bo via the C, & O. Ys 4. i> Prohibiticn | 3 ‘Fhe-Prohibition: ‘ft, National Convention Several West Virginians are ex- pected to go to Golumbus July 16th for the purpose of attending the na- tional convention of the-prohibition- ists. This state is allowed 27 dele- gates to that convention, and some of those selected will likely go. The ae a ay eel ¥ CRA Dilawes Tee TRRMIAGE: _ eae he tba Call and see:Gur full inept 7) Perfumes, Soaps,” Rubber 7 ' Goods and Drug Sundries. ne. “ ak AS. Oe Ra ON : . Wemakea specialty, pre- bes! " sofiptions © using! only ‘the | | : purest drugs 2 fF op-2 34.4 aR TS ol ae We send medicine to any,part of th yee pepn oie a i Fountain service and hee PEe- ry a 7 , Pared to take home at all’ times. a ou. We Welcome You. oo ~ i ‘ AR de Cian SES ae New Phon-1072. ge e Nok Pho A a i wo 1. "Comer Washington & Dickinson Streets. 7) CHARLESTON. =o fio WENA iat ie kt ts Se number of sleantae if based on the vote for Silas’ O. Swallow in 1904, ‘ano delegate, bale ‘allowed for every 200 votes chat tdt-him for president. So far West Virginia prohibitionists have not decided on the delegates to represent this‘ state. The Murky Water of the Kanawha Since there is a stage of less than six feet in the Kanawha at this point, there has been ‘much gpeculation by Charleston’ people as -well as by oth- ers along the stream, about the cause of the muddy condition of the water.” Here is the solution: The ores from fron and coal mines in Virginia and North Carglina are being wash- ed in great quantities, and the con- sequence isthe murky condition of the water along a number of. the subsidiary streamsof the, Great Kap awha and the refusé. dh teh rexeties this far north is the cause of thi: muddy-looking streamy, . - Some Seitsons: the condition oxtsts for a month or more, agd the legis- lature has been asked ow several occasions to investigate the condi- tion nd recommend means of elim- inating the hurtfql conditions, Persons interested In manutact- ories and steamboats have made many complaints because of the fact that the water is highly injurious to botlers when in its present condi- tion. WEST VIRGINIANS a GREAT ROUTERS ~~ FOR THE REAS? Te the rooters of | West! Viretiien could do,any mory than they arg dip ing now to make ‘ne oinehgiate pall tham Iniprove itself and itizstandine in ‘the league race, they would haves no hesitatlon fh doing it, for thee are fow fang in the stdte who woNld not rather gee the; Réds win the egy this season than apy othex'team, A Ih Charleston, for instagdh, no Abe tention is paid to’ the woth of. asy other team until after the acbre tron the game the Reds pave. tien pai: in arrives. If Chicago. wing there a an expression of roghét. thant ‘evenye direction, dnd'.the stahding, hoppsde that the Cubs’ will."ex; nce Sai, slump and take a’ Tittle t#i-om haa toboggan. to Charlestop is for Cinetamiitt, | Oe Yaitand all-dimes and a QB} eH - around the, whole bunch DE tallGais ers of the, game-every: tithe ‘the’ cago club drops % game “atid thee Reds win one, a) One pennant for Cincinnatt wowhis mean thousands of- dollars”. onthe, West Virginia next season’ for evae man, woman, and: chid who. otha! raise the price would see every gf i) in Porgopolis ‘they éould ,aftorg. 4a visit! ‘The excursion — buvineds } fa ward the Queen City would daub itself from every direction leading: from this state. = i ee Rita Fy Bay Me, ee ke Nee " : DRE RR CA Rake oe Pt : Le OTL SO PRA Cat ‘ PEGs Abe) : ee os) SORES OE ce aS aN ACR eee ay : AR te SORE occ SCT BA SR A ey 3 RAN NN poe oS ee eS enone ORES RGA Ca EE RO oc See oa a ce Boas ote Ce EERE RENE RA Rea a A SUEGUNE GEE RNa ea CRRA ee NRE Ne RAD 3 A ost BERR), Nh (732 AR eA IR CR SRR at yea leahanl Spe ee MT Maha Si ee i a. F 7 Peotgnna. ate Pe reese Sue ADVOCATE MEAN) bs vecom fap xVaRY THURSDAY ae ‘eet: 7 ee Wa ADVOCATA PUBLISHINGCO. Mise, Pythian Bullding, Cnarleston, ahs W. Va. Mag Home Phone 923. “Sore Advocate is entered In the sest-olfice at Charleston, W. Va., as WSgoond class matter. “GS. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: bs, months ..........- $0.60 "WP months 61... sess. 1.00 eo Year oo... sieseecece es 100 rs S{THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1908, r REPUBLICAN TICKET, ¥ Blection“November 3, 1908. CONGRESSIONAL TICKET. Por Congress. ts JOSEPH HOLT GAINES. For County Commissioners. - M. P. MALCOLM. A. R. SHEPARD. pee County Surveyor. FRANK D. BARRON. OUR MR, THOMPSON LEADS ALL THE REST. In an interesting letter from Dr. L. H. Reynolds, the most widely-known minister of the Tidewater district of Virginia, having had charge of the principal A. M. E. churches at Nor- folk and Portsmouth, and wha made -@ highly ereditsble race for the bish- opric last’ month, that. worthy divine ways, among other things: “I have no reason to revise my opinion, hitherto expressed, concern: ing your admirable Washington cor: Yespondent, Mr. R. W. Thompson. He undoubtedly furnishes. the press ‘ofthe country the most readable let- ters of any correspondent that 1 know of, white or black.” The Advocate has a habit of get- ting the best for its appreciative and whole-souled clientele of readers. John Hayes Hammond, the mining expert, who receives a salary of $500,000,00—just ten times that of President Roosevelt—has resigned his lucrative position to become can: flidate for the vice presidential nom: ination on the republican ticket. A man who is willing to give up a $500,000.00 job for one which pays only $12,000 should have it pre wented to him on a silver platter Just think how much he could con tribute to the campaign fund. The record made during the past year by the colored schools of this city should be as gratifying to the patrons of the school as it is to the teachers and pupils, For a number of years conditions at both the Garnett and Washington buildings have shown a steady im- provement. Harmony, which was wont to be so conspicuous by its ab- sence, now characterizes the work in all departments and the result is bet- ter discipline and a higher standard of scholarship, for which Principals Boyd and Jeffries and their corps of ansistants are to be congratulated All that is now needed to. bring our schools up to the standard of other West Virginia cities is a new huilding to replace that pile of brick and mortar known as the Garnett Achool building. but this is too much to expect while the present Influences control the board of education. As was to have been expected, a -WGeorgia court has decided against jithe Negro Knignts of Pythias and Whe Order has beon restrained from “faving a charter in the state /) For the benefit of those who may “fllaye forgotten the points at ixsne it might be well to give a hort review ; ‘of the case. About elghteen months eo the Negro Knights of Pythias of Georgia applied to the Fulton coun ty court of that state for a charter A tthe White Knights of Pythias, al ) though they had never made a simi jer application and were consequent }lyvon the same footing as the Nogre e Knights, opposed the tesuance of the Soharter and, having secured the sup. Port of their Supreme Lodge, car Pilea the matter to court. ‘The ease GWAR decided In favor of the Negro WAU apponl was taken by the plain Ee to the Supreme court waich oves ven Bei inthe iil “Gist ¢ RP Hi to: A eta ata a kA uc Poe ama ruled the Towé? court, necessitating a retrail by jury, When ‘any tontroversy between & white and black man Is to be decid: ed by @ southern white jury, there is never. ‘any question as to the ver dict. Justice ts represented a blindfolded,’ bat she in some man. ver—intuitlyaly, — perhaps—filways knows the color of the litigants, Her vision fs equally as keen in criminal cases; which doubtless accounts for the high percentage of crime charg: ed to the race. Whether the trial be by judge or jury, in a court of a justice of the peace or the Supreme tribunal of the land,rthe question of color has un- due weight and has more than once tipped the scales. The adverse verdict of this jury of crackers will not, however, ma- terially affect the Negro Pythians of Georgia. True, tehy are denied a charter, but they have existed til now without a charter, as have the white Knights. Aided by voluntary contributions from other states, they raised nearly- $2,000.00 for the de- fonse of their rights. This has been spent but they will not give up the fight. There yet remains the Su- preme Court of the United States— a forlorn hope, but still a hope. To this they will now appeal and the Order at large will again cheerfully respond to any request for aid com- ing from the brethren in Georgia. is to be Taft or—the present occu- pant of the White House. As be- tween the two there are thousands who prefer the latter, but if Taft Is nominated, his defeat will certainly not be chargeable to the Nationa’ committee,“ which, having among its members his campaign manager, has religulously decided every contest, with one exception, in his favor. This exception is palpably a little sugar to catch the Negro vote. From Louisiana, as was the case four years ago, comes two delega- tions—the regulars or black and tans, and the “Lily Whites.” Mark Hanna first recognized the all-white faction of the republican party at the south and gave them aid and comfort by compromising with a half vote for each of the contesting dele- gates from Louisiana, They were told to return home. get together and decide upon thei national committeeman. The lines were too sharply drawn for a.recon- ciliation, and, the Lily Whites hav- ing promised to elect at least one congressman, were given the repré- sentative by the chairman of the nat. fonal committee: The first act of the old farce has been played again and we'' may confidently expect te see the wholo show re-enacted with the familiar “Reduction of Repre- sentation” In the caste, Just why the committee should per sist in recognizing a faction which ‘is notoriously not in accord with the ‘Tineiples of the republican party, ‘is beyond the understanding of the common man. They promised a ec sressman when they are not able to elect a constable. ‘Since their or- ganization the republican vote in the state has steadily decreased, reach ing such a low stage in some sec- tions that it has become necessary to appoint avowed democrats to fed- eral offices. ‘The demoerats, who were expected to fall ever one an other in tueir haste to enter the re- publican camp after the elimination of the Negro, are still voting th: democratic ticket and will have nonc of Mr. Pearl Wight and his associ ates. In the meantime the regulars who are the backbone of the party are strangers in the house of theit fathers. Has the committee count. ed the cost? ‘The iniluence of the Negro vote in presidential elections has received more attention this year than ever before. Speaking upon this inter- esting topic, the Washington Post says: “If the Negro voté had gone over from Marrison to Cleveland in 1888, Cleveland would have been elected. It is doubtful if the cotored vote would have turned subsequent elections, on account of the large majorities’ re- ceived by McKinley and Roosevelt. ‘Tut it seems to be conceded that the election of -908 will not be a walk- over for the candidate of elther par- ty. Mf Taft and Bryan are the nomi- hees, as now seems probable, the race may be very close, and it is possible that the colored voter will hold the balance of power. “New York, Conheetient and Indi- ana would hardly be classed as rock- bound republican states, under nor- mal conditions. New York alternat. ed between a Republican and a Dem- oeratic majority for years, The Ne- ko male population of voting age in New York in 1900 was 31,429, If this should swing away from the Re- publican candidate, he would be un- der a very heavy handfeap. MeKIn- ley and Roosevelt would have been clected if every Negro had voted for Bryan and Parker. Could ‘Taft do eatially well? In Ohto ‘there were 31,235 Ne- kroes of voling age in 1900.” If they had gone against’ McKinley In o896, he would have lost the atate, since his majority was only 51,000. Roose. velt recelved the phenomenal mafor- ity of 255,000 In Ohio. He cout have dispensed with the colored vote, ‘There are now suppored to. be about 30,000 colored voters In. the state, and a Democrat was elected wammaee <> Mieke 'eeues bhicm mo sede. Goveraor. Contd a Republican cine atdate hy-all the colored vét- ora nae h toga! complications fa- vor a te Dol ecrats, overconte such 5 ; . 4 z +a (19,186. Negroos. of vot} deciene. iy 1900, and in 1896 McKinley tarried the ‘state by about that figure. If the Negroes of that state were Republicans and had switched to Bryan, McKinley would “have ‘lost the*state. Rbose- yelt's majority. over Parker was large enough to have overcome a complete ‘Negro disaffection. “The Negro yote of Kentucky, Maryland and Delaware waa required by MoKinley in'2896 in order to car- ry those states. If the Negro votera of those states should refuse to.aup- port the Republican ticket in 1908, it is possible that they could throw them Into.-the Democratic column. There are about 30,000 Negro voters in. Minois, and it they are Republi- cans, it: means that they could im- pose a handicap of 60,000 votes on the Republican vominee. 3 “If the two parties should be run- ‘hing neck and neck this summer and fall, it ie welt within the possibiti- tles that the colored voter will have the deciding vote." s fete ae he Continued on uage four. me Lillian H. Powell, Charles Town, w. Va. Hattie L. Southall, Charlottesville, va. Bessie M. Shepherd, Martinsburg, ww. Va. | Laurence L. Taylor, Smoketown, ‘Md. Industrial Courses, Garfield Dennis, Harpers Ferry, Ww. Va. Ora L. Freeman, Mt. Hope, W. Va. Mattie B .Freeman, Mt. Hope, W. va. Mabel G. Howard, Unity, Md. Sadie M. B. Laws, Berryville, Va. , At 3 o'clock in the afternoon the following alumni program was given: Anthem. Oration, Rey. Samuel Beane. Instrumental solo, Miss Trulia Jones. Solo, Prof. William Saunders, Poem, Miss Marion Green. Solo, Miss Celestine Herrod. Benediction. By special request the following parts were rendered: Instrumental solo, Miss Bridge- ford, of Keystone. @lo, Charles 8. Arter, of Bolivar. Anniversary exercises were, held Thursday, at 8 o'eloek p. nr, Program. Anthem, Praise the Lord, third year class. Invocation. Overture, Mutumn Leaves, orches- tra, Pantomime: Drill, (Maud Mulitr), five boys and five girls. Duet, Sister Ruth, Eva Herrod and Freddie Keesee. Ring Drill, twelve girls. Solo, Gypsy Love Song, Mary M. Peyton. Waltz, Smart Set, orchestra. Song, Put Down Six and Carry Two, the Friendship Club. March, Soldier of Fortune, orches- tra. Farge, The Sleeping Car, the Dra- matie Club. ‘Two Step, Dixie Land, ofchestra. ‘This entertainment was of unusual interest and largely attended. ‘The folloing are some of the alum- ni, who were present during com- mencement week: Dr. Barber, 76, Norfolk, Va. Rev. Pela Penick, '95, Washing- ton, D.C. i Miss Annie Deams, ’82, Philadel- phia. : Rev. Wm. Jenkins, '78, Baltimore, Ma. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Freeman, '87 and '79, Shepherdstown, W. Va. Jared D. ‘Arter '04, Pittsburgh, Mrs. Jennie Brown Boyd, '90, Pe- onian Springs, Va. Nellie Milberry, '06, Philadelphia. Stella G. Wells, '06, Hinton. * Edith Johnson, '06, Johnsontown. Lizzie Moore, '97, Charles ‘Town. Mrs. Adella Johnson Jones, '02, Thomas, W. Va. William D. Johnson, '04, Kimball. Rey. Samuel M. Beane, ’98, Mar- tinsburg. Philip Jackson, ‘86, Charles Town. Rebecea Carter, '05, Rippon. Mrs. Mary Sims Hatter, ’87, Over- ton, Neb. Frances Gaul, '07, Myerstown, Richard Taylor, '07, Rippon. Adora Robinson, '07, Martinsburg, Katle Williams, '07, Big Pool, Md. Cerelle Page, '07, Charles ‘Town. Isabella Ross, '07, Charles Town, James Summers, '05, Johnsontown Sarah Johneon, ’05, Kearneysville. Mamie Jefferson, "04, Berkeley Springs. Charles Him, 1900. Ashby Boyer, ‘93. * Moneasin, Penn. James M. Morris, Esq., '88. , Rev, J. C, Newman, '80, Hagers. town, Md Rev, Francis A. Peck, '80, Kansas City, Mo. Z | Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook, ‘80, Blue Plains, Md.+ Junie seven Brewster scholarships which are contested for annually by | young ladies, were awarded this year as follows | tn the fourth year class, to Bile | Phillips Berryville, Va.; Lila McKin |nev. Harpers Ferry. | In third year class, to Letitia At jlen, Lydia, Md.; Mary Whimbs, Buck. cyestown, Md; Laura Brimage Buckeyestown, Md. Juntor class, Elizabeth Carter Shenandoah, Va. ‘SOMO AS erances V. Bruns wok, lam wo ‘The alvtapbAphoiarship was won by Ble ‘Bh bs, Bee ville, Van . ‘The folowing are those who i celved hokorible mention on com: menceme@nt 4 for oxcellengf in schalarehing.and dena tment, for the year: Aa. Sentor, clas, “Wrances Brunswick Mary Peyton,’ Way. Bridgeford, Inez, Jobpsy le Southall, Arian- ‘na Johnson AV. Evang, Junior plaga, | Eugene W. Jones, Henry Hopewell jand Elizabeth Car- ter. hte Third year, Letitia Allen, Mary Whimbs, “Layra” Brimaxe, Viola Douglas, ~~ af Fourth year Ella Phillips, Lila Mc- Kinney, HonNita Bunt, Charles My- ers, Trulia Jane. ‘The sata bal eae between the Storer team “Qad'the Alumni was played the ‘aay faliowing commence- ment. Score,12 to 9, in fayor of Storer. ar aa ieee a. of I of Niss Bvan- geline Herrod, of Harpers Ferry, and Rev. Johu R. Barnum, of Chesa- peake City, Md., was solemnized in Curtis Memorial church, on May 27, at 9 o’clock’y. m, Mr. and Mrs. Bar- num left for their home on the noon train, Miss Mabel Brady returned, Man- day morning.Jast, from her work at Bluefleld Institute. ‘The Teachers’, Institute, i in ses- ‘ston at v0) this week, . con- dicted by Bxotusv, A. Saunders. Rev. Wm. Hg Jenkins, of. Baltt- more, branche At the Curtis. Meino- rial church, Sunday night last. Mrs, MeDgu: ago her parents, ‘Mr. and Mrs. w fer,-left Saturday ‘morning tor peategome in Roston. Mrs. L. G. \Grebp. of Warrenton, Va., is visiting her sister, Miss E. V. ‘Smith, at Storer,, 5 | Mrs. Many, Sitgs,Hatter left Thurs- day for her, iat Overton, Neb. Prof. ana:::Mrj. R: P. Thompson passed through ithis town a few days ago on thelr retra ffom the west. Mrs, James Canty has a fine daughter, borm May 24th. | ST. PAUL - xt al Continned from page one. emetic FG ceca ca oa a ee rena nnn white people and were found to be worthy and deserving, a helping hand would always be extended to them. He felt kindly. to the coldred peo. ple, and he wanted to see them cul. tivate friendly, relations between the whites, Rev SiH, fin a very felict- tous. add sized the distinc. tive chargeta “| ¢ Paul and the fact -that 1t dofinite- ideals He said if the people wanted to make their. rage jive and be setf- Fufliclens, tbey simi BUbvate those cardinal virtues whi ‘made oth. | er races strong.) I Peers not wor- ‘thy of the name if-fiey' did not-look back upon the histgzy of their race with pride. -In conefusion, he urged them to stand together and have confidence in each other. Rev. Mr. Wood, the commemora. tion orator, made one of his char. acteristic speeches. ‘It was ‘full o! singer from start to finish. He ad. vised the young people to stop go- ing north and stay at home. Theit best field for development was in the south. The whjte man north cared nothing for them, except thes measured up to his standard. He appealed to gentlemen of the super- jor race to give the Negro a chance before condemning him. He paid 2 srowing tribute to Virginia, saying in no part of the,gorntry had he found better white people than in Virginia. He praised the work of the school, and in conelusfon sald that he hoped the great Mplscopal church, through the Ingtrumantallty of suct men as the Rey. Mr, Bishop and oth: ers would put the school upon a fin ancial basis, where the principal nee¢ not worry as to its -guecess. Rev. Junius L. faylor, represent ing the alumni, told of what the School had done for him, and hov it had helped him. to. be of servic« to God, his people and humanity. He made a most exceplent and . timel; speech. . : Atchdeacon Bypien closed the Speaking by exptediing his grateful ness for the support given him b; tried and true friends, north ang south. In conclusion, he said «he felt like Simeon of on, if the friends would put the schoof On a sure basis 80 Its future perrastence and sup port would be assured he. coule gladly say: “Lord, now lettest thot thy servant depart’ ‘in peace; foi mine eyes have seen thy salvation.” Saturday the graves of - forme: students and on ‘instructor wert decorated. The - Whole school pro ceeded in a hody to-the cemetery headed by the band. After appro priate exercises, the” graves wer decorated and the procession return ed to the school, PARKERSBURG. ee ee From the evening of May 29th ug fo and ineluding, ies dune bth Sumner school and dip «patrons anc (rlends enjoyed the. moat. interesting and pleasant exerloneg.and eptortain ments they have ever @tijeved before On Friday evening, May 294h, Sum: ner High School Ijterary Sdelety held its closing meeting pubilely at Beth: el A. M. E. church, gmd-did credit tc {ts well-made reputation. On Sunday eventig, May 31, Rev Simon P. Husking Siopened the clas sermon before a lary mf apprécia. tive audience to the delight and eain ‘cation of all present.” | On Wednesday ‘evening, June 3rd West Virginia Colored Institut The ‘oniy Industrial. Institute for : : cologed Students in the State. ; Regular Normal, Academic and Com; merciat Courses, also Regular Courses’ te | Agriculture; Carpentery and House Build dag, Steam Fitting, Smithing.Cabinet'‘Maki ing, nae Glazing, Dressmaking, | Laundrying; Printing. A complete coursé- _in Military ‘Training to Cadets. -Rooms; | Books, Fuek and Lights Free to Normal | Studénts; ahd “in addition Uniforms: for , State Students: We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month, . pata as ‘For catalogue and other information address _. | J. McHENRY JONES, A. M. President. Institute, West Virginia ‘ the juniors gave a reception ‘In hon. or of the seniots at the home of Mrs Isaac Custis, which-not only did ered. it to them, but was the delight o all who were fortunate enough tc have received invitations. ©n Thursday evening the oom. mencement of Sumner High Schoo! was held at the Auditorium theatre at 8 ojclock. It was.in every respec! a grand success, =. ‘The picnic, Friday, was a Atting ending of a-most enjoyable week and the children and the grown people en. joyed themselves hugely all day al City Park. Mrs, Thos. Fletcher, the week end visitor of Mrs. E, V. Seams, returned to her home in Marietta,-Obio, Sun- day, after a delightful stay. Thos. Fletcher as down from Mart. ota, (hursday evening, to. the sp ner High School cémmentement, again Saturday evening, to tho, en: tertainment at the home of Mrs. E: V. Seams, ¥ "A club of young men ententaingd at the home of Mrs. B, V. Seams, Sat urpay evening, in honor of the out of town visitors, Mr. and Mrs. Thos Pletcher, of Marietta, Ohio, anc Misses Willa Lee and Lilly Allen, o| Clarksburg. Space will not permi to give the names, but a delightfu time was enjoyed by all. Misses M Esther Colston and Clo. ra D. Butler left Saturday morning for their homes in Zanesville and Go- lumbus, Ohio, « respectively, - where they will remain during. vacation: Misses Lee and Allen, who visited Miss Alberta McClung during comm. mencement week, returned to: theis homes in Clarksburg, Wednesday, #f- ter a pleasant visit, ¥ Mrs. Fred Lacy, of Belpre, Ohio, entertained the Needle Work Club at her ome last Tuesday afternoon. | Louis Jones, who has been attend. ing Storer ‘College, returned home Friday, He reports a pledsant and profitable school year, Miss Pidgy Whittaker, of Charles: ton, passed through the city, Satur. dey, en route to her home from Stor. er College, whefe she has bees Ht: tending school. Mrs. Almeda Jeiferson left for hes home in Pomeroy, Ohio, last Satur. day, after spending three weeks with her son, J. R. Jefferson. Prof. Frank L. Williams, who de livered the scholarly address at com mencement, ‘Thursday evening, re turned to his home in Covington Ky., Friday morning. Mr. William: left a message that will be long re membered in our city. Mrs. Wm. Ferguson received thi sad news of her sister’s death In Bal timore, Md., last Sunday. Mrs. Fer guson had just returned from ther ‘Tuerday of last week: Rey. Simon P. Huskins preacher an able sermon at Logan. M. 1 church, Sunday morning. Rev. Fue kins is an able minister and the con gregation is gradually. increased eatt Sunday to hear him, Little Virginia Davenport, th protege of Mrs, J. M. Carter, loft Sat urday to spend the summer with [te parents in Virginia. She will role to attend school again in the fall. Miss Bertha Roan, of Clarksburg was in the elty to the commencement and left Saturday with Milas Colstén for Zanesville, Ohio, where she wil visit relatives, Charles Brown, of Chicago, is 6% pected in the city this week, to vies his daughter, Mins Almeda Brown, @1 Swann street: z Misses Alberta and Lena McClung tehir visitors, Misses Lilly Aiten ain Willa Lee, of Clarksburg jand Mie FE. V. Seama, were entertained at pf o'clock dinner by Mrs. Thos. Fioteh er, of Marietta, Ohio, Tuesday even ing.” ARE YOU. AK. OF P, 2 IF NOT WHY NOT? Do you not know that the Knights. ‘of ‘Pythias is the strongest and ‘most progres- sive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows;: - in this the members are united to-care for and: pro- tect each other’s interest as. well as sickness;and distress, .- we In: this: department our - young men are receiving a military education whith ' they can .get in no other way,''thus making them better and more useful citizens, - LADIES’ COURT In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters. and sisters of Knights are un- ited for the commonypur- ‘+ poses. of fife. ENDOWMENT " In this department we are paying out thousands. of dollars annually to the _ Widows and heirs of de- _. ceased Knights. If there is. a0 dodge in your locality, confer with the Dep- uty Grand Chanceilor of your district or write S. W. Starks, Charleston, W. Va., for'terms upon which to organize lodge : i RTRORADAN, SINT 44) 0. ORE Se PRs Se ee ee ‘ BEE MA. a REM ce Spee, oh sed _ . For Your Valuables ay at ; “re Re : As an,ownef of valuables you are naturally inter | ested in their Absolute Protection, amide, hes . ©. The vault of the Kanawha Banking & Trust Com- 3 pany-affords you the strongest. pratection because it, is Fire and Burglar Proof. 5 ses Me .s . «Safe Deposit Boxes to Rent;+ $2.50 to $5.00 per year, zy f a te ' “KANAWHA BANKING & TRUST GOMPANY, ‘ ' CAPITA papotonbo'-CHARLESTON, WoVA.. SURPHUS 160,600.00 STORER COLLEGE... Harper's Ferry, © ss." * West'Va. pr de UE Courses” 6 |: e Academic, Btate Normal, Biblical, Vocal, and Instrumental Music, Carpentry,’ Blacksmithing,’ Practical Gardening and Husbandry, Cookery, Serving and Dressmaking, SERS : z Equipment .Ampla Buildings; Beautitul Campys, 1 \boratory, Telescope, Li- braries of over 6000 volums, Bertin’ dipas™ Sern, Plggory, Hennery, Dairy, several acres of of gs ‘dens, Cold Frames and) ~ J Pfot- Bada... c £ ig POR » i. aged Expenses © oe Books; Hoom Rent and Tuition fiee!th West Virginians. | Nec- ' @ssary. Expense not. over $6.50 per month to State students » ot. Special Features Z \, Might ‘ratuable, sholaranips and) six prixes awarded: annualty. * Athiettes, Band, Literary Spoigties, frequent aLegtures and Ga tértginments, Musical Clubs, ‘Y. M. C.-A. Btoter is a Non-Sectartan, Christian’ ‘Institution. r : _ For Dlustrated Catalogue send to © HENRY T. McDONALD, Pres. fs PLAS “See A ERS Wasgrei st Meade ek. ig ‘Tur ARENA Beret | THE BAUER MEAT Boca See ot y : tH COMPAN 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal. Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage; and Weiner * Our Own Make 7 | 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 Jf met. j Z | Caariesron NewS ‘they Will spéndéeveral weeks visits Ing relatives, .</ “ as ote 2 Miss Minnte Bell returnéd to her Hohe’ at Athens, Ohio, after a. two Weeks’ visit to Mrs. Lilliaa’ Starks. sPoiling Baechus,-a former Charles- ‘ton boy, died, last week, at hts home in Pittsburgh, Pa., of consumption. Mr. Bacchus spent some here recent- sly “with the“hope of improving . his health, but the insidious disease was to-tar advanced. (tte: 4 | Miss Pidgle Whittaker arrived ‘home, Saturday, cnn Be rpeee Fer. ‘vy, whera she attended Storer Col- jege. 6’ heats = oh | John Stevenson assistant treagur- er of Tuskegee Institute, spent a few days here this week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Alex Courtney. Mr. Steven- son was en’ route to Boston to spend the summer with relatives. R..Q. HUI has returned, from Richmond, Va., where he was called by. the dangerous illness. of his. sis- ter. } Mrs. Nancy Mitchell, has returned from’a visit to friends im Mason City. |; Miss Charlotte Campbell was in the city, Friday, en route to Institute ta attend. the commencement exer- cises, , ~ James Carper returned ,Saturday fram Granville, 0., where he has been attending school. The Charleston Woman's Improve- ment League held tKeir weekly meet- fing, Priday afternoon, with Miss Nina Clinton, on Bradford street. Meet- ings of the league will be’ discontinu. fox, the suftmer. Arrangements for a formal opening, September 26, was, made, Miss Jeffries reported jome Charitable work, for which the league allowed orders. Mrs. A. L. Powell, representative ofthe: Orphans Home at Huntington; wag-present and spoke in the interest bf the home. After the business ses- sion, the hostess served refreshments. “Miss Garnett Harris and. Mrs. Powell, of Huntington, were visitors, ‘The graves of the deceased mem- bers of Phyllis Wheatley Court, No, 1, Order of Calanthe, will be decora. ted, Sunday, the 14th inst. Other se- cret.socleties are invited by the Court to appoint committees to confer with the comniitee of Phyllis Wheatley, of which C. W. Boyd is chairman, witt a view of participating in joint me morial éxereises, which will be hel¢ at the K. of P. hall on the afternoor of the date above mentioned afte; the return of the committees: from the cemetery. J. M, Hazlewood and W. J. Thomp: son leave Sunday for Chicago to. at tend the republican national conven tion. ‘ ( fF: Hon. J..M.. Elis,..-member. ‘ofthi house of delegates ‘from | Fayett | county, and A. P. Straughter,.of Hin ton, were business visitors herd the first-of the-week. The funeral of Samuel Reavely who was drowned, Saturday after. noon, in the Guyan river, near the Colored Orphans Home, where he conducted the band, was preached ‘Tuesday afternoon, at the First Bap tist church, by the pastar, Rey. 8. R Bullock. ‘The remains were brought |to the city by Mrs. Rose Thompson, Ja sister. | Large crowds took advantage. of the boat excursion, Sunday, to visi }the West Virginia Colored Institute | where Rev. S. R. Bullock preached | the commencement sermon, Sunday. |. After the class day exercises at thé First aBptist church, Monday. night }the Acolians, a company of twelve }singers from Staunton, Va., enter. [tained a very large audience. Nearly every numbebr of tehir lengthy, pro | gram was encored, making the hour rather late for adjournment. {Children's day will be observed at Simpson M. E. church, Sunday, with appropriate exercises. The, Loyal Unton, whieh has had né meetings for the past two weeks will_bé entertained, Monday night, by Mrs. Alexander, on Sentz street. Mrs. J. P. Saunders, of Marshes, { in the city to witness the graduation of her nephew, Gurnett Fergusod. ‘The. musicale given by the Ladies Aid of the A. M. B. church, last ‘Thursday night, was a success. ‘The aid momts tonight with Mrs, Mattte Moss. Mrs. Moss and Mrs. Roy will be hostesses. Mrs. Murtha Marti, of Brown's alley, died, Tuesday, of cancer of the intestines. The funeral services were conducted at her lite residence by Kev. W. &. Walker, Wednesday morning, at 2 o'clock, after which the remains, accompanied by a: son and daughter, were shipped to Frankfort, Ky., for interment. A steamboat excursion will be run to.St, Albans, June 246t. ‘The boat will leaye the Charleston wharf at 1 o'clock 'n the afternoon, Rev. 8. P. West, presiding elder of ite A) Aa, Ge cece ee ee ee er BE oe PRG R a sgryte goals ck ae ne mH fy CS CRESS Sr oe eae ee) 6S ESS ER Sa ER MPT ETC OTR Ue Ee es cat 1 ARREST REET SAT GRANT SER TNS 1 OR CRD ORM 3 CARO mab vee Mae UNO TT 2107 A oN a Boi CI Fi PR - gyeret eRe aND AG w eee gee eee oe oe ALE I STE cle TES Sctanianela LIAN SEO AIRERAE Ck ea a a PEHE ADVOGATE:: 8 tH) 1! RoC aNe Se Lee rere Pen gee apvogarE.: | <2t: Rok i kM SS RR aa hae ¢ ww? xe os dewio M, Bi) Wednesday evening: ‘Bhletyy-: ralned -ohlidremnted part in’ y. The music te.belgh ‘ana’ / the costumes’ and’att? . ‘ihe browned In’ Goa: tume ang: black face jeaters, are very amusing features. RL the solo. Dartd Are, ggOU. A part of the prox ceeds’ of (this ‘entertainment: will, be oplted.igphe piano fund. I +, News “ofthe death of Samuel Reayply; & as a shock to his rela- ‘tives. [i thi clty., Samuel tias been an Inmateiof the Orphans’ Home at Huntington, for a number of. years. ‘The téldyram received gave ng jn- formation byt it was learned that hts death Wag sudden. Tho remains, were drought, to’ this city iat burial Bgmued: ly is the youn; a ‘ot the Ya “Mrs. Anne neuvale a ® brother. qfi,Mrs. Rosa Thompson of this. ofty. ms \_ Miss ‘Virgie eiffer and Miss Alm Booker. Maye returned from ‘Laws ronvertlien igre they have been in: structorgitf, the sewing department of Lawreppe¥itic Institute, Migs:Cobh;will conduét a. summer séhool In the Garnett school bytid- Ing. 8 Sy Eiiy _. Among tha students returned: from Storer: College to spend their vaca: tiona with relatives in the city were Edward Lewis, Frank Taylor, Fred Morris andj Miss Ruby Carr. ? é i t ie : we ; He RE THE 6 ong if iS t a : ie : Nee New Orleans, La., June 10.—Johti: Jung wastiiitned to death and fiye hundred fedple were rendered homes less and a.property loss of two hun- dred -thousaiiti dollars was’ caused by two, fires,pe of which destroyed a score or mote/of residences and sev- eral stores {nthe neighborhood, and on .Magaain®, street last. night. . The other, twetity cottages on -Delcahise street... Nt y BG GONTRACY WAPSIGNED ~—FORARON Pittsburg, June 10.—One of thi most Important pig-iron contracts in years was closed here wien W. P. Snyder & Uo. signed up to deliver ta the Page Woven Wire Fence Com- pany here alt ‘the basic pig iron it will need for the next three years from Fuly 1 ‘The sale means a total of about 75,000 tons of jron, as the Page peo- ple use a tifle more than 2,000 tons monthly. It has been agreed that the prices shall be adjusted monthly payment being made at the end. of each month onthe average _ price paid for all pig’ iron that month. Iron and stéol interests are much Pleased over the deal of today, as it shows a decided tendency toward strengthening’ the iron and stecl sit- uation, Basic steel billets, which have been weak, aro’now command- ing from $15.25 to $18.50 per ton, and there is talk of $16 Ddillets next week, t Me $4 1S apt Baton Rouge, Tufle 10.—An in- ‘Veatigation was ,begun today inte the charges (hat a fifty thousand doltar fund will besepent to defdat Ahe bill introduced in Gia pesembly prohibiting ;ambling at race tracks in Lonisiana The bil ts posted for final action by the house today, especies Dr. L. V. Guthrie ~Governor Daweon. has commission- ed Dr. L. V. Guthrie, eaperintendent of the West Virginia Asylum, Hunt- ington, a member of the state board for examination ard -registration of ‘nurses. ‘The commission is now ef: fective and the appointment Js for a perlod of three years, Dr. Guthrie Is one of the best phy- sicians in West Virgitit, and fa said to be one of the best equipped men for the office to whieh he has been appointed that could bé found in the state. His superfatentency of the asylum has broughé! ifm into much prominence as @ @o6to® ‘and surgeon, een "CHARLESTON, W. 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Tho purpose of the meeting is to look forward to some relief by leg- islation from the conditions which now exist through recently enacted laws by the West Virginia legisla- ture. DEMOCRATIC “NOMINATION _ FOR AUDITOR Democrats from several parts of the state have been mentioning the name of Oscar Jenkins lately in con- nection with the democrati¢ nomina- tion for state auditor and it is said that he haa an excellent chance to land the place Sf he gains i popu- larity as he has since he was first suggested for the office. Mr. Jenkins is from Parkeraburg and is one of the leading men of Wood county and one of the most ac- tive democratic workers, He has been actively identitied with politics for many years and no democratle affair can be a complete auccess in Wood county if Oscar Jenkins {sn’t there. He Is a trayeling man and often comes to Charleston where he ie well and favorably known, *A Bag of Dewey’s: Best Flour | Senin Bae Rie a toon eae’ is he Bar ant, Goines out ia plump, sweet avelling, well” renege ree nc ese Herm oes yon or acon he VOLT I, site wh soee to bo: ae hay OP. @ WE WANT YoU To ray “13,94 KY hee SOW Dewey’s Best Flour ifs Seve tren ead [ACR i See aS oat ead See eaertiagy elpe tote the Room Kaom hat the ge a ee” wondertol demand toriees oe fd % A neane, Oe with life in item Ha The Dewey Brie. Co, Millers, Blanchester, Ola, meen KOT SANG FRY Frenette ca 5 Wp Seemgnmegy: oy PIS Beate ae Me Cn i Re ea las oo FISHING ALONG “THE KANAWHA. AND ELK RIVERS Although the conditions of the water Is not In every way favorable to angling, the fishing along the Kanawha and BK rivers during the past two weeks hag been pretty good and some of the mimrods have been exceptionally successful. ‘ ‘Trotline fishing 18 the most suc- ‘cessful just now, although a number of persons with hand lines have re- turned home with a large number of fish, some of which of good size. Catfish, especially the blue, or chan- nel cats, are very numerous, and more of them than of any other kind are caught nearly every day on the trot lines, Some of the fishers have a8 many as six or efght lines out all the time and ft is not an Infre- quent occurrence to Idnd at least a dozen’ acceptably sized fish at one running of the Mnes, One of the most ardent followers of Walton is Jocko Hensley, who has @ number of lines out near the new bridge over the Kanawha just below ian fa the city, ‘he other rn ing caught tyro feat on one neta the game running, which wig catly the same, eleven pounday ounce. ‘They proved to, be file, ing, and the pair of thems Hebe lucky fisher ’a good day's pPGaE Bob Bell the other morning: 22 cats on his) several’ lingsi/al of them were very big bud Jone was acceptable on the amaie < number of other local: mon’ ‘been extremely Jucky during’ fag few days. No Ake et . DYNAMITE CHG 4 To Drive the ‘Negro Waiterk fi West Haden, Ind. "44 West Baden,.Ind., June pe: R: dent W. L, Sinelair, of the Weauy den Springs Company, madp® py den shitt from women waitreadgg colored-men: last Monday, ADDAE HE colored men were employed who We) all rooming at a hotel conducts ay Charles Rice, which has latély//beg opened for ¢olored people, «hig About 1 o'clock this morning ‘i sticks of dynamite were exploded ill der the, cornet of the hotel, byt one was injured. At an’ 6% ie this morning a number lof nee fired to frighten the Negroes Whoa fled from the hotel. Se Carl Priddy of the secrata state's office, spent Sunday’ Witt atives and friends in Point PI He returned this morning, 2 FRED MIL FAMOUS PA Hoster's Brew de Lu (3 doz.) . Blue Ribbon, per ca (4 doz.) . Less rebate for empty c and bottles . Buffet (4 doz.) . Actual cost per case AGENT TRED MILLER BREW AND DUS PABST M Brew de Lnxe, doz.) $4.00 oon, per case doz.) 5.00 for empty case bottles 1.50 doz.) 5.00 st per case 3.50 FRED MILLER BREWING COMPANY AND THE FAMOUS PABST MILWAUKEE BEER Hoster's Brew de Lnxe, (3 doz.) $4.00 Blue Ribbon, per case (4 doz.) 5.00 Less rebate for empty case and bottles 1.50 Buffet (4 doz.) 5.00 Actual cost per case 3.50 Official Call For THE REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION To Be Held at Charlestop, W. Va., on July 1, 1908. To the Republican Voters of West Virginia: Virginia: In accordance with the established custom, the State Central Committee directs that a State Convention of Delegated Representatives of the Republican Party, to be held in the City of Charleston, in the County of Kanawha, for the purpose of electing nominees for the following offices: Governor, Secretary of State, State Superintendent of Free Schools, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, Two Electors at Large for President and Vice President of the United States, the confirmation of the election of Presidential Electors for the several Congressional districts, the choosing of the Members of the State Republican Central Committee, and the transaction of other business; and that said Convention shall assemble at 12 o'clock noon on the 8th day of July, 1908. Said convention shall consist of Delegates from the several counties of the State, apportioned as follows: PLY OF Misses' and children's ments, Millinery and Dress in the City and our Prices as usual th up-to-date Merchandise. The People's Store OUR DISPLY OF Ladies' Misses' and Wear Garments, Millin Is the largest in the City and our can be made up-to-date Mercha GIVE US A CALL The People' Ladies' Misses' and children's Ready-to-Wear Garments, Millinery and Dress Fabrics Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. GIVE US A CALL The People's Store "That Popular Trading Place." Joseph Schwab, Prop. 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St., CHARLESTON, W. VA. cor. Alderson St., CHARLESPON, W 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St., CHARLESTON, W. VA. Wall Paper! SPRING TIME is renewing time: time to redress your house throughout. In nearly every house there are some rooms that welcome some that do not. We can help you to lend light and charm to the Jeast attractive room of your house. THE WOMAN who appreciates the beauti- ful and the artistic will thoroughly enjoy seeing our display of the new shades, design and color combinations in wall papers this spring Never before have we had so great a variety or one of such beauty. We invite a call and inspection. A Beautiful Home is a Joy to the dwellers therein and to the stranger within the gates. Any home can be made beautiful with walt paper and decorations harmonious in color and design. We've a la for you t Mo 118 Capil We've a large assortment for you to select from. Moore's Capitol Street 118 New Phone 134 Charleston, W. Va. AGENTS FOR ILLER BREWING AND THE ABST MILWA Each County shall have one (1) delegate in said 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: Counties. Votes. Dele- gates. Barbour 1864 12 Berkley 2548 17 Boone 784 5 Braxton 2177 15 Brooke 1130 8 Cabell 3778 25 Calhoun 1125 8 Clay 1025 7 Doddridge 1774 12 Fayette 6510 43 Gilmer 1080 7 Grant 1278 9 Greenbrier 2296 15 Hampshire 700 5 Hancock 1009 7 Hardy 638 4 Harrison 5076 34 Jackson 2596 17 Jefferson 1308 9 Kanawha 8858 59 Lewis 2130 14 Lincoln 2080 14 Logan 507 4 children's Ready-to- mery and Dress Fabrics Prices as usual the lowest that mandise. Y's Store "That Popular Trading Place." nwab, Prop. , CHARLESTON, W. VA. Pabst Export per case (3 doz.) . . . Less rebate for empty case and bottles . . Actual cost per case . . Quarts per case (2 doz.) . Less rebate for empty case and bottles . . Actual cost per case . . Bell Phone 615A COMPANY AUKEE BEER Marion ..... 4476 Marshall ..... 3923 Mason ..... 2983 Mercer ..... 3644 Mineral ..... 1802 Mingo ..... 1607 Monongahela ..... 3186 Monroe ..... 1486 Morgan ..... 1097 McDowell ..... 5226 Nicholas ..... 1416 Ohio ..... 7767 Pendleton ..... 926 Pleasants ..... 1130 Pocahontas ..... 1167 Preston ..... 3933 Putnam ..... 2167 Raleigh ..... 1847 Randolph ..... 1891 Ritchie ..... 2621 Roane ..... 2294 Summers ..... 1700 Taylor ..... 2337 Tucker ..... 1800 Tyler ..... 2308 Upshur ..... 2405 Wayne ..... 2363 Webster ..... 884 Wetzel ..... 2493 Wirt ..... 1134 Wood ..... 4967 Wyoming ..... 1093 No county shall elect more delegates than it is entitled to under the above apportionment. No alternates shall be appointed or elected. No proxies shall be appointed or admitted to the convention. The delegates present from each county shall cast the whole vote of the county. The name and postoffice address of each delegate must be certified to the Secretary of the Republican State Committee, at Clarksville, at least ten days before the date of the meeting of the convention. All notices of contest and all statements, evidence, etc., relating thereto, printed or typewritten, must be sent to the Secretary of said Committee at least ten days before the meeting of the Convention. The Republican County Committee of each county will cause to be held after at least thirty (30) days' notice, published in all party papers in the county if possible, a primary election, conventions or other proper meetings, for the election of delegates to said convention, in which all Republican voters, and all other voters, regardless of former political associations, who believe in the policies and principles of the Republican party are earnestly requested to participate. No meeting of a county committee to call a county convention or primary election shall be held without at least ten (10) days' published notice of such meeting of the committee. H. C. WOODYARD, Chairman, Postoffice, Spencer, W. Va. VIRGIL L, HIGHLAND, Secy. Postoffice, Clarksburg, W. Va. February 3d, 1908. 2-10 to 7-8 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 ..... 8 Logan county ..... 570 ..... 6 Kanawa wha county ..... 8,558 ..... 89 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. New York, June 10.—O. H. P. Belmont died this morning after a ten days' illness with appendicitis. SWISHER AND SCHERR DIVIDE THE DELEGATION IN THE INTERESTS OF HARMONY; HOW DELEGATES STAND REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE Chicago, June 10.—The republican national committee today resumed its hearing of contests, taking up first the fight in the Eleventh Missouri district. Among the arrivals today was Attorney General Ellis, of Ohio, who came from Washington where he had been consulting with Secretary Taft and President Roosevelt regarding the platform which is to be submitted to the convention. Yesterday afternoon the contest over the four delegates at large from Mississippi was decided in favor of the Taft delegation. The general attendance in the committee room was much smaller and the apparent interest was much less than in the preceding sessions of the committee. A. B. Humphries, manager for Governor Hughes appeared in the committee room for the first time since hearing of the contests began. Chicago Ill. June 10.—The eleventh and twelfth Missouri districts were consolidated, and the decision in the eleventh and twelfth districts were in favor of the Taft delegations The North Carolina cases were then called. Those contests are over the delegates at large and a number of districts. Manager Hitchcock of Taft forces said today that they had made no combinations or deals on the nomination for vice-president, and that none would be made. --- Chicago, June 19. The contest for the delegates at large from North Carolina was decided in favor of the Taft candidacy. BIG OIL DEAL IN PROPERTY IN WEST VIRGINIA Sistersville, W. Va., June 10.—One of the largest deals of recent years in West Virginia oil property, and one that means the retirement of one of the most prominent of the early operators in the Sistersville field, has been consummated. The Tyler Oil Company, composed principally of local capitalists, has purchased of Captain J. T. Jones, of Buffalo, N. Y., his entire oil and gas holdings in West Virginia and Monroe county, Ohio. While the particulars of the sale have not been divulged, it is understood from reliable souces that the consideration is in the neighborhood of $400,000 cash, and the production concerned in the sale considerably over 200 barrels daily. There are 114 wells. the transfer, which became effective on the first instant, includes besides the production everything belonging to the industry. The conveyance covers a large acreage of leases and land owned in fee, all buildings and machine shops, gas lines, etc. The bulk of the property is situated in Tyler county and Monroe county, Ohio. The acquisition of this property by the Tyler advances the latter company well to the front of independent operators. It has been a remarkably successful company since its organization and was counted as one of the "big ones" before the recent purchase. Some of its stock sold a short time ago at prices nearly equal to that commanded by the stock of the Standard Oil company. The company's membership comprises several of the wealthiest citizens of the city, men who are leaders in numerous enterprises outside of oil, and it is evidently their intention to make Tyler a power among the independent interests. Second Day of Confed Veterans Birmingham, Ala., June 10.—The second day's session of the reunion of the United Confederate Veterans opened with an attendance larger than that of yesterday. The next reunion place will be selected today. A floral parade will take place this afternoon. Hon. Charles W. Swisher, who will be the next governor of West Virginia, arrived home last night from a trip over the state satisfied that he has won the nomination and that he will be named on the first ballot when the state republican committee meets in this city July 8. With the thirteen delegates given him as a compromise in Preston county he now is assured of 487 delegates in the convention and will get a large part of the four counties yet to be selected. The compromise was made in Preston for the sake of local harmony and Swisher and Scherr will each get 13 delegates from that county. The district mass meetings which were called for late in this month will be called off. Scherr won the eight delegates in Pleasants county in yesterday's primary giving him a total of 279. The following table shows how the race stands at this time: Counties. Barbour ..... 12 Berkeley ..... 1 Boone ..... 1 Braxton ..... 4 Brooke ..... 11 Cabell ..... 25 Caihoun ..... 8 Clay ..... 7 Doddridge ..... 12 Fayette ..... 43 Gilmer ..... 4 Grant ..... 9 Greenbriar ..... 15 Hampshire ..... 5 Hancock ..... 7 Hardy ..... 4 Harrison ..... 17 Jackson ..... 17 Jefferson ..... 9 Kanawha ..... 59 Lewis ..... 11 LIncoln ..... 1 Loran ..... 4 Marion ..... 32 Marshall ..... 26 Mason ..... 12 Mercier ..... 20 Mineral ..... 12 Mingo ..... 11 Monongalla ..... 21 Monroe ..... 4 Morgan ..... 7 McDowell ..... 35 Nicholas ..... 6 Ohio ..... 3 Pendleton ..... 3 Pleasants ..... 8 Pocahontas ..... 6 Preston ..... 13 Putnam ..... 1 Raleigh ..... 11 Randolph ..... 13 Ritchie ..... 17 Roane ..... 12 Summers ..... 5 Taylor ..... 16 Tucker ..... 12 Tyler ..... 15 Upshur ..... 12 Wayne ..... 16 Wetzel ..... 7 Wirt ..... 4 Wood ..... 15 Wyoming ..... 7 Webster ..... 6 Our miners are passing off the timeplaying quoits and other games while the run is slack. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Fairfax were in Montgomery, Monday. T. B. Fairfax, student of Virginia Seminary, is here for his summer vacation. Wm. Nelson, Charles L. Marshall and A. T. Fairfax have returned. C. G. Thompson, of Harewood, was in our town, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Etta Henderson is practicing the children for an exhibition, which will take place in the near future. The masons are now working on the foundation of our new church so often spoken of. A good number of Red Men formed a line, Sunday, 7th, and paraded our main street. Not having the annual sermon, different members and officers made very good speeches on the subject. A number of out of town members were here. The missionaries held their meetings, Sunday, at the usual hours. The presidents have various ways for entertaining and make the meetings quite interesting. Mrs. Nellie Johnson is out again. Items for publication in the Advocate should be sent to F. L. Thompson. WINIFREDE Mrs. G. W. Perkins spent the latter part of the week at Hill Top, attending the commencement exercises. Mrs. J. H. Taylor, of Charleston, is spending a few days here, the guest of Mr. E. M. Francis. Mrs. Cora Dean, Mrs. Jas. Smoot and Miss Wille Chapman went to St. Albans to attend the funeral of Miss Lizzie Wilson last week. Mrs. A. Bannister and Mrs. Hettle Glasscock have been reported on the slick list. C. H. Turner is spending the week at Cedar, Grove; the guest of his sister, Mrs. C. Ramey. N. V. Bacchus, H. P. Day and F. Adams were business visitors to Charleston last week. Mrs. E. M. Francis spent Saturday and Sunday in Montgomery. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Woodning, a daughter. Mrs. Ed Tate spent the latter part of the week visiting in Charleston and Pt. Pleasant. R. H. Allen spent a few days at his home in St. Albans last week. Rev. R. W. Meadows preached for us Monday night. Sir L. O. Wilson, G. L. of Grand Lodge of K. of P., made his annual visit to Jubilant Lodge, No. 17, Thursday night of last week. PORTUGAL ABOLISHES SLAVERY Contracts in African Possessions Limited to Five Years. Lisbon, June 6.—The government has issued an official note stating that it has been decided to grant freedom to laborers of both sexes in the African possessions of Portugal. Contracts in the case of natives from Angola, Guinea, Mozambique and Cape Verde will be limited to five years, and the wages paid to those destined for the cocoa plantations of Sao Thome will not be lower than $2.50 per month in the case of men and $1.75 in the case of women, with maintenance. With regard to laborers destined for the Rand矿ines, where the work is of a more arduous character, special tariffs will be drawn up. Several joint agencies will be established in Africa, including British South Africa, whose duty it will be to supervise repatriation on the termination of the contracts. 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