The Advocate

AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL Men in All Walks of Life to Unite in Securing Election of the Republican National Ticket—Washingtonians Delighted With Taft's Nonnationation—Lake Wright, Taft's Successor in the War Office, Said to be Favorable to the Race—Houston Will Receive Support of the District at the B. M. C. VOLUME VII. NO. 37 AT THE NATION All Factions of the Race Sherman at the Pe Men in All Walks of Life to Unite in National Ticket—Washingtonontonian nation—Luke Wright, Taft's Suc Favorable to the Race—Houston District at t (By National Negro Press Bureau) Washington, D. C., June 24.—"Taft and Sherman will be elected. The Negro supporters of the administration, the original Taft men and the followers of the 'allies' will stand by the nominees as a unit at the polls in November!" This is the inspiring message brought home by the "pilgrims" who returned this week after a "hot old time" at the Chicago convention. The organization, leaders, among whom may be reckoned such factors as Ralph W. Tyler, Robert H. Terrell, John C. Dancy, James A. Cobb, W. T. Vernon, Whitfield McKinlay and others, are jubilant over the result, while the element led by Dr. J. Milton Waldron, W. T. Ferguson, Dr. S. L. Corrothers and Armond W. Scott, looked upon as "anties," are said to be willing to follow the cue so courteously set out by their champagne Senator Foraker, and will accept the situation with such grace as they can command. "A march into the Bryan camp is political sulgide for the black man," said the official head of one of the race's most powerful secret fraternities to your correspondent when the news of Tatt's nomination was flashed 'over the wires. Monday morning the same official gave it out that the colored warriors, having fought a good fight for what they bleived to be right, should now bow to the inevitable, like good soldiers, and in fine imitation of the gallant Foraker, join the dominant wing of the republican army, and turn them upon the common enemy, with all the great majority of the party has been expressed at Chicago; the minority, white, and black, should accept the verdict like men and band every effort to bring about a mighty triumph for Taft and Sherman over the forces of race proscription and mobocracy, represented by Bryan, Heffin, Tillman and the rest of unholy Tillman and constitution defenders. Office holders, office seekers, ministers, teachers, lawyers, doctors and business men and hurry, many of whom have been strong adherents of Fairbanks, Foraker, Cannon, Knox and Hughes, have been seen by your correspondent this week, and not one whose opinion is worthy of notice has justified any course savoring of a "bott" of colored voters from the ticket named at Chicago. The weapons of warfare have been laid aside, and whatever may have been their preferences ten days ago. They are "Taft 'ment" now. So satisfied are all elements of our people that tentative arrangements have been made thus early to hold a grand Taft and Sherman ratification meeting at Convention Hall about the 5th of August, at which time some of the ablest speakers in the country will be present and sound telling keynotes expressive of the friendly attitude of the colored people toward the nominees and reaffirming their confidence in the safety and sanity of the republican party on all questions affecting the well-being of the Negro race. The first person to secure the word that Taft had been nominated was the war secretary's faithful messenger, William Pannell, who has traveled much with his chief, and who has been for years a firm believer that destiny had marked him for the presidency of the American republic. Another colored man who derives the most intense satisfaction from the success of the secretary, is Major Arthur Brooks, who went to Cuba and the Philippines with him, and who is as devoted to his personal fortunes as any member of his family could possibly be. Every colored attache of the war department is as proud over the result as he had been attended an individual promotion. The only regret that comes to them is that his genial presence is to no longer illuminate the recesses of the great department, which has been made the main arm of the government by the masterly manner in which he has administered it. Two telegrams congratulating Secretary Taft upon his victory may be taken as typical of the sentiment of the thoughtful Negroes as to the result of the deliberations at Chicago. The first, coping from Dr. Booker T. Washington, reads as follows: "Tuskegee Institute, "June 19, '08. "My Dear Sir:—Most hearty and sincere congratulations. You more than deserve it all. I feel quite sure you will be triumphantly elected to the presidency, and that my race will assist, in bringing about the result. "BOOKER T. WASHINGTON." The second was from Vice President James J. Dossen, of the Libertian commission, and the other two envoyes joined in signing the significant note of confidence. The telegram read: "New York, June 19, '08. "Sir:—The news of your nomination by an almost unanimous vote to the highest position in the gift of a free people has just reached us, and we hasten to send you, in the name of the Republic of Liberia, our warmest congratulations, praying heaven's blessings upon you." The cordial reception given the envoys by Secretary Taft a few days ago in Washington was regarded by them and an earnest of his deep interest in the welfare of the colored race everywhere, and made a distinctly favorable impression upon them. They made it plain to friends here that the people of Liberia could ask nothing better than that their colored well-wishers in this country would do their level best to make William Howard Taft the successor to President Roosevelt at the White House. Secretary Taft retires from office, July 1, and is to be succeeded by Gen. Luke E. Wright, former governor general of the Philippines, following Governor Taft in that position, and later ambassador to Japan. The new secretary is a Tennesseean, and is one of the leading lawyers not only of his own state, but of the entire south. It is stated with confidence by those who know him, intimately that he has always been foremost in advocating and insisting upon fair treatment for the colored people. As secretary of war, General Wright will have an army of colored employees under his direction, and it will be very agreeable to them to be assured that they may look to him for the same generous and sympathetic treatment that was meted out with such a lavish hand by his predecessor. In accordance with the law of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America, the lodges in Washington have elected their delegates this month to the 14th B. M. C., which will convene in Atlantic City, September 14th and running to the 19th. From interviews with leading local Odd Fellows, it has been learned authoritatively that the delegation from the District of Columbia will give its support solidly to Grand Master Wm. L. Houston for re-election. The brilliant record he has made as chief executive of this great order has increased the popularity which he has enjoyed from the start and make him the idol of the order, not only here, but in all sections of the country. It is a safe prediction to state that when the delegates assemble in Atlantic City in the autumn, the energetic and pinstaking W. L. Houston will be triumphantly re-elected Grand Master, as the best means of guaranteeing a continuance of the wonderful prosperity which it has enjoyed under his wise and vigilant guidance. A not from the local and general committees in charge of the meeting of the National Medical Association in New York next August assures us that the session will be far and away the best that this useful organization has yet had. Physicians, surgeons, pharmacists, dentists, manufacturing chemists and trained nurses from all points of the compass will be in attendance and, papers of an informing character on subjects of interest to both the professional and the layman will be presented. Particular stress will be laid upon the surgical feature. Arrangements have been made with one of New York's largest and best-appointed hospitals for clinics involving operations of the most important character; and it is understood that Drs. A. M. Curtis, of this city, and George C. Hall, of Chicago, have been selected to perform the principal operations in major surgery at these clinics. They are masters of their art, and each has made a record to which any surgeon of any race in the land might point with pride. Dr. Curtis was for years surgeon-in-chief of Freedmen's Hospital here, the greatest institution of its kind in the country, and Dr. Hall was one of the /founders and mainstays of 'Provident Hospital at Chicago, from which the race's best medical men have developed. Secretary Taft, during the turmoil County Peace Officers Are Unable to Control Situation Though Aided by Rangers and Governor Sends Militia After Issuing Proclamation. Houston, Texas, June 22.—Nine Negroes and two whites are dead, a race riot is in progress between armed whites and blacks, the state rangers and militia have been called out and the whole of eastern Texas is seething in the throes of hatred against the Negro as the result of two white men, Saturday, near Hemphill. At midnight, Sunday, 150 armed men marched to the jail at Hemphill, and, after overpowering the jailer and guards, took out six Negroes. Five were immediately strung up to nearby trees, and the sixth, attempting to escape, was shot down. Those Negroes ere Ned Williams, Jerry Evans, Will Johnson, Moss Spellman, Cleve Williams and Will Manuel. They were all under 30 years old. They had been jailed charged with complicity in the murder of Hugh A. Dean, a white farmer. This afternoon Burgha Singleton, Hardie Evans and Henry, Thomas, Negroes, were found dead on the roadside between Hemphil and Geneva, their bodies riddled with bullets. They, too, were alleged to have had a hand in the plot to kill Dean. Following the disclosures this morning, the farmers of the vicinity armed themselves with rifles and shotguns and pistols and started on a systematic hunt after every Negro of known bad tendencies. Rangers-Ordered Out. Hurried appeals were made to the governor and a squad of rangers were ordered to the scene. The Houston Light Guards, of this city, were instructed to hold themselves in readiness to make a special train. They will leave tonight. This was the situation when the news went broadcast that Aaron Johnson, another white farmer, had been shot down while sitting on his gallery with his wife and boy and baby. His brains and blood spattered over them. His wife, crazed at the desperate act of the Negroes, gave chase, screaming with all her might. White men, raiding the country side for Negroes, heard her. When they reached her she was sitting beside the body of her husband insane. It was then that the white avengers went forth, and soon the crack of their pistols told that death had visited one. Later the bodies of Singleton, Evans and Thomas were found. Already charged with having a hand in the death of Dean, the three Negroes met the white men. Johnson's death increased the tensity of the situation. The three dead Negroes were known to be pals of a fourth. Spirited to Safety. The latter, Perry Price, would surely have met the fate of his fellows, had not officers captured and spirited him to San Augustine. He confessed that he had been given $500.00 Wright, Johnson's brother-Indole. so he helped him, to kill Johnson. Wright was then arrested and is now in jail at Center, Texas. The jail is guarded heavily, as the rumor has gone abroad that a mob of white men have captured a Houston east and west train and is forcing the engineers to run to Center in order that they may take Wright and hang him. State Ranger Hamer and Lattie, stationed at Center, went to Hemphill when the first news of the trouble reached them. They attempted to take a hand, but were summarily shoved aside. The county officers found—themselves similarly served when they assumed to uphold the law, and unable to dominate the situation they wired for re-enforcements. The sheriff at Hemphill made an effort to swear in special officers, but none would serve. The few he sought to swear in fled at his approach, fearing that they would be, cheated of tehril revenge if forced to uphold the law. The fronzied hatred against the Negroes came as the result of the shooting of a white man by Negroes a week ago. At a Negro dance on June 13, William Stimson, a white man, became involved in a row with the Negroes and was killed with a razor. Two Negroes were arrested for the crime. Last Saturday night, Hugh Dean, one of the best known white farmers, was also killed at a Negro dance. It was proved that he was merely riding by when drunken Negroes set upon him and stabbed him to death. Six Negroes were arrested and imprisoned in the Hemphill jail. These were the six lynched first, a seventh is still at large and a reward of $550 is out for him. The passion stirred up by the killing of Stimson and Dean within a week was increased by the fact, that Negroes grew bold and began to flourish weapons. Sixshooters were prominent and open threats made of what would be done in the event that the white men showed any open animosity toward the Negroes. The white men did nothing until Sunday evening. Then a mob formed and marched determinedly to the Hemphill jail. "We want those Negroes," said the spokesman. "You can't have them," replied the guard. "Well, by G—we'll take them," was the answer. With a savage cry the mob attacked the doors. Other guards rushed out, but were overpowered, after making fattle resistance. Into the jail the mob broke, and rushing to the cell in which the six Negroes were confined, they smashed the door and seized the blacks. One hundred yards from the jail grows a clump of huge live nails. As they reached this spot the leader spoke again: Six Lynched. "Niggers, say your prayers." Seven minutes were allowed and then a rope descended over each Negro's head, one after the other. One broke and ran. Immediately a fusilade of lead followed him, and he dropped in his tracks, dead. Meantime, the noose had played its part with the other five, and Judge Lynch's court was adjourned and the mob dispersed. In a manifesto tonight the governor called on all citizens of the section to lay down their arms and let the law take its course. The militia from Beaumont has already been ordered to the scene of the trouble. Meantime, the entire country side remains in disorder, and clashes between whites and blacks are of hourly occurrence. It is reported that 20 white men have wounded In the encounters with Negroes. TRAVELS 7000 MILES TO GIVE $10,000 TO NEGRO Merchant, Finding Bonefactor Dead, Will Divide With His Heirs. Spokane, Wash., June 20.—Bringing ing with him $10,000 in drafts, which he intended to present to Matt Brown, a Negro, who stubbled him 24 years ago. Charles Moorhouse journeyed 7,000 miles from Tahott, in the South Sea Islands, and, on arriving at Mullan, Idaho, learned that his former partner and benefactor died two years ago. Moorhouse, in 1886, went to the South Sea Islands, where he amassed a fortune as a copra merchant. He now contemplates giving the money to Brown's heirs. AFTER THE COLORED VOTE League Is Formed to Have Race Support Taft. Chicago, June 20.—The Fred Douglass National Republican League was organized last night by 75 colored voters from the west, north and south. The members will devote their efforts toward gaining the support of the colored men throughout the country to stand by the nominees selected at the national republican convention. FORAKER IS LOYAL Action of Convention Made Taft His Candidate for Presidency. Washington, June 18.—Until the convention made its nomination every republican had a right to have his choice," said Senator Foraker tonight, after hearing of the nomination of Secretary Taft for the presidency, "but now it is no longer a question of men, but a question of party. In this way Taft becomes my candidate for the presidency and while under all circumstances I can probably do but little, yet I shall do all I can to help elect him. Republicans should now quit contending among themselves and turn their guns on the common enemy." GANS BIG FAVORITE San Francisco, June 21.—Joe Gans will be a big favorite over Battling Nelson, when they meet in the ring at Jimmy Crothroft's Mission street arena in this city on the afternoon of July 4. Both men are training faithfully and are confident of victory, but there is no great demand among sports to bet on Nelson. The betting opened today when several good-sized wagers were placed on Gans. The odds are now 10 to 8 against Nelson and it is expected that they will drop to 2 to 1 before the afternoon of the fight. H. T. Polindexter, who has been Ht at Charleston general hospital for several weeks is able to be out again. Born a Slave He Early Exhibited Wonderful Talents and Made a Place in the World by His Skill on the Piano, Though Blind. New York, June 20.—There has just died in Hoboken, N, J, one of the most unique figures in music that this country has ever produced. Unique, because he was a colored man, born in slavery, totally blind, and outside of music, his intelligence was little more than that of an ambecile. Of late years his playing attracted little attention, the musical intelligence of the country having advanced beyond the mere exhibition of a "freak". as a drawing card, but for many years after the war "Blind Tom," as he was called professionally, was an excellent "card" throughout the country, and very many concert-goers of 30 years ago well remember how Tom would find his way to the piano, play selections from the masters with considerable technique, compositions of his own, striking musical novelties such as "The Storm" and "The Battle of Manassas," always walking to the front of the stage after each composition and vigorously applauding himself. His "Battle of Manassas" was usually his piece de resistance, for not only was he able to represent the drums, the fires, the cannonading, etc., on the plano, but would represent with his mouth, the whistle of the engine and the puffing of the train-bearing reinforcements to the scene of action. Remarkable Tune Memory. Remarkable Tune Memory. Another feature of the concert which never failed to impress an audience, was his remarkable tune memory. At each concert a pianist from the audience was asked to come upon the stage and play some composition with which Blind Tom was unfamiliar. Tom would listen with rapt attention, and it made no difference how long the composition was, or how difficult, he would be able to sit down immediately afterwards and play it over from beginning to end, frequently without an error. The proper name of this colored pianist as Thomas Wiggins, but as to when or where he was born neither his mother nor any one else has been able to determine accurately. His mother was an ignorant slave woman who, with her baby Tom in arms, was purchased by General Bethune, along with a number of other slaves, in 1850. able affected him. The little blind slave was always an object of more or less interest on the plantation. It was noticed that at a remarkably early age sounds exerted a controlling influence over him, from the soft tones of the flute to the harsh grating of the corn sheller. Tom was about a year's age when he first heard a piano and it produced a peculiar and most remarkable effect upon him. A first he stood as it spellbound, his eyes began to roll, his fingers to twitch, and his body to sway back and forth. Immediately upon the completion of the selection, he groped his way to the piano and began running his fingers over the lizard. Not long thereafter the family were amazed one day to discover the blind child seated at the piano, playing with ease and accuracy the various selections which he had heard given by friends and members of the household. After this he was allowed free access to the instrument, and soon began initiating almost every sound he heard. When asked what this or that was he happened to be playing, he would answer: "What the birds said," or "What the rain or the wind told me." Discovery of His Talent. One night, after an unusually heavy rainstorm, the inmates of the house were aroused from their slumbers by a sound which seemed a confused medley of rain drops and piano forte. Creeping softly down the stairs they beheld Blind Tom bending eagerly over the piano. He would strike one and then another chord until he had produced the exact harmony which he sought. While the little prodigy was often exhibited for the wonderment of friends and neighbors, it was not until about seven years of age that he first appeared at a public concert. For the past 50 years he has been almost constantly before the public. Introduced himself. During his early career he was usually 'introduced to the public by his manager, but being of a vain disposition, he objected to this, and having learned by heart the introduction he insisted on giving it himself, which helped to add to the ludicrousness of the situation, beginning something like this: "Tom will now play for you, in his imitative manner, a selection which he heard during his tour of England some years ago, etc." He refused always to refer to himself as "I" or "Me," but would always say: "Tom appreciate your applause," or "It is a pleasure to Tom," etc. General Bethune made a fortune out of the blind boy, not only in this country, but in Europe. Later his son acted as his manager and at his death, his widow, who later married Albert T. Lerche, managed his concerts. For several years he has not been in the best of health and only appeared occasionally in concerts, the last appearance in Philadelphia being at Witersham hall. He was seated at the piano playing when the stroke of paralysis came which caused his death. He was buried from an undertaking establishment near the home of the Lerches and his body was followed to the grave by a number of music lovers who, in the old days, listened with rapt attention to the Negro's wonderful playing. PYTHIANS Called to Meet at Huntington Aug. 4th Grand Lodge of Pythiids and Grand Court, Order of Calanthe Will Transact Annual Business in Fourth City by Order of Presiding Officers. GRAND LODGE, KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA. Jurisdiction of N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. Office of the Grand Chancellor, Charleston, W. Va. June 15, 1908. To all Grand Lodge Officers, Deputy Grand Chancellors, Chancellor Commanders, Officers and Members of the Order of Knights of Pythias, State of West Virginia. Greeting: In accordance with the Grand Convention, fixing Tuesday before the first Thursday in August as the day for the annual convention of this Grand Lodge, and by the power Vested in me as Grand Chancellor, the sixteenth annual session of the Grand Lodge, Knights f Pythias, State of West Virginia, is hereby called to convene in the Pythian Mutual Investment building, in the City of Huntington, on Tuesday, the 4th day of August, 1908, for the transaction of such business as shall legally come before it. 1. Each lodge is entitled to representation according to law. 2. Each lodge must send its per capita tax (unless it has been paid) and semi-annual report by its representatives, otherwise the representatives will not have a voice in the Grand Lodge. 3. All lodges will please send in their endowment reports promptly on the 1st day of July, in order that complete reports may be prepared for the Grand Lodge. 4. All Deputy Grand Chancellors will forward their commissions, together with a report of such work as they have done, to this office not later than July the 15th. 5. All Past Chancellors desiring to take the rank must have their credentials. The fee for same is $2 6. All lodges, courts and members are requested to send in balance due on Pythian Mutual investment stock subscribed at the last session, and we hope that no lodge will depart from the custom of sending their representatives instructed to take stock. One of the most interesting features of the coming session will be the ceremonial session of Abou Ben Adhem Temple, No. 1, independent Dramatic Order, Knights of Khorgassan, and the exemplification of the third rank by a thoroughly drilled and expensively costumed team of 30 from Charleston. An opportunity will be afforded the members of the order to see the third rank conferred in such a manner as to make an everlasting impression. The initiation, as conferred by the team, is impressive and brings out the lessons of the order unknown to those who have never seen the "long form." The lodges and courts of Huntington are making extensive arrangements to provide for comfort and pleasure of those attending the session. Visiting Supreme and Grand officers will receive a hearty welcome. Since we have the two cent rate in this state there will be no reduction in the fare. Given under our hand at, Charleston this 15th day of June, 1908. Mrs. Geo. Collins passed through the city Friday en route to Institute. Mrs. Collins has been visiting relatives in Covington, Ky. Mrs. Powell while in the city was guest of Mrs. M. A. Snyder on Washington street. SUBSCRIPTION $1.66 YEAR Last County Will Be Heard From Today Then Candidates Will Rest. Till the State Nominat vention Here July Within two weeks state convention will order in this city for naming a state ti dential electors Virginia. The corner of Kav streets has been then, they are locked with a seating capacity of 10, 20 and already the candidates for the warden offices have reserved rooms at the leading hotels where the wire pulling attendant, upon all such conventions will take place. While, there is a pretty race all down the line chief interest centers off the nomination for governor and there is no doubt that the head of the ticket will be named or the first ballot. Of the three candidates for the nomination for governor two claim enough delegates for the nomination. All the counties have selected delegates except Lincoln and the fourteen delegates from that county will be selected Thursday of this week. For the purpose of making up the temporary roll and hearing contests the state committee will meet here the evening of July 6. A thorough and impartial investigation made of the delegates selected leaves no doubt that Hon. Charles W. Swisher, secretary of state, will receive the nomination for governor and it now looks as if he will have about 100 delegates to spare. There will be 885 delegates in the convention, or 443 will be necessary for a choice. Already Mr. Swisher is certain of over 500 delegates and from those yet unpledged and uninstructed he is expected to draw enough to give him a total of 650 delegates by the time the convention takes place, vote for a candidate for governor. While at times Mr. Schary made a good race for delegates there has never been a doubt that Mr. Swisher would receive the nomination. With the intention of making a clean, fair race Mr. Swisher started out early to secure the nomination. He was the first in the field and early in the game leading politicians and business men all over the state rallied around his candidacy. Once for Swisher they were sure for the popular secretary of state and there have been no desertions from his standard—a thing which cannot be said of the other candidates. Mr. Swisher's candidacy daily grew stronger and when the time for the selection of delegates arrived he took the lead and has never fallen behind. He started in to boost his own candidacy rather than to knock on the other men in the race and he has not yet stooped to slander and vilification in order to beat the other fellow. Whether it was in an agricultural county or where the plow has been laid aside for the miner's pick or the oll derrick the voters rallied to his support either instructing their delegates to vote for him or selecting his strong supporters as delegates. He was always early in the field with a good word for friend and foe alike in many instances winning over the leaders of the opposition and never aggravating the latter to the point that they were not willing to rally to his support in case of his nomination. As a result he has the nomination clinched, with thousands of the voters of the state enthusiastic in his support and few, very few, who are not ready and willing to do all in their power for his election. Mr. Swisher is a winner in politics as well as business. With a clean official record he makes it a point to gain friends for himself and his party rather than enemies and there are few who meet and have a talk with him who do not go away enthusiastic of his success. The tactics of the opposition to his candidacy have been of the meanest kind. Calumny and abuse have been heaped upon him and no stone has been left unturned to beat him by whatever means suggested, itself. But through it all Mr. Swisher has stood a true republican, hustling for delegates or welcoming them as they voluntarily rallied to his standard. As a result he has said or done nothing which he or his friends need to regret and with his name at the head of the state ticket will be launched with assurance of great success at the polls in November. Almost enough delegates have been openly instructed for Mrs Swisher to assure his nomination. Many others have personally pleased him their support so that as present he can count to a certain 600 votes on the first ballot. With none less and several to gain there can be no doubt of his nomination. And his election in November is sure to certain. GREAT SHOE SALE Boys, girls and childrens oxfords and shoes at 25 per cent reduction. This sale includes choice of entire stock. Nothing reserved. No goods sent on approval during this sale. Positively no goods will be sold without the cash. See window display. CORRESPONDENCE PARKERSBURG. Mrs. Jesse Dickson, of Wheeling, returned home, Wednesday of last week, after several days' visit with her mother. Mrs. Jane Jones, who has been quite ill at her home, on Avery street is somewhat improved at this writing. At a meeting of Blennerhassett Lodge, No. 77, last Friday night, H. D. Hazlewood was elected as one of the delegates to Grand Lodge, which convenes in Huntington, August 4. John Bayes returned home last week from Wheeling, where he has been employed for several months past. The election of officers of Maceo Lodge, No. 16, K. of P., occurred last Monday night. Henry Comedy is quite ill with fever at his home on 19th street. Blennerhassett Lodge, No. 77, K of P., will give an entertainment at K of P. hall, July 10th. Invitations are out. H. D. Hazlewood left for his home in Cambridge, Ohio, Saturday afternoon. From there he will go to Concord, Ohio, where he expects to spend some time in a summer school. Miss Mary Peyton arrived home from Harpers Ferry, Friday night. Vendetta Court, No. 5, O. O. C., will give their annual picnic, July 2nd, at Blennerhassett Island. Benj. Reed is slowly improving from his illness. Ashley Jackson, who has been attending United States court in this city, returned to his home in Wheeling last week. James Madison returned from Chicago, Ill., last Friday night, after spending several days visiting his daughters and attending the national republican convention. Prof. J. W. Robinson, of Clarksville, was in the city several days last week. He lectured Monday night and preached Sunday of last week at Zion Baptist church. Chas. Jones, of Washington, D.C., passed through the city last week, en route to Chicago to attend the national republican convention Miss Ina and Miss-Lurania Lee returned home from Institute last Sunday week. They brought the little son of Walter Lee, of Charleston, with them. Mrs. Edard Lee, of Clay street, is feeling somewhat better at this writing. Richard Brown gave a unique and enjoyable party to his young friends at his home on Clay street, Tuesday of last week. MONDAY JUNE 22ND and is still going on $17,500.00 worth of fine up-to-date footwear to be sold regardless of cost, nothing reserved. All our $6.00 Oxford and Shoes $4.50 , 5.00 ,; , , , 3.95 , 3.85 ,, , , , 2.95 , 3.35 ,, , , , 2.75 , 2.95 ,, , , , 2.25 , 2.50 ,, , , , 1.95 Peter Brock is somewhat improved at this writing. The fair at Wesleyan Methodist church the early days of last week, was a success. The programs each evening were interesting and instructive. Several friends were entertained, Tuesday evening of last week, at the home of Mrs. John Carter, on 19th street, in honor of Mrs. Jessie Dickson, of Wheeling. A new Court of Calanthe is in the course of initiation under the management of Deputy G. W. C. Mrs. Anna Washington. Mrs. Jack Thompson has been quite indisposed for the past week at her home, on 5th street. Mrs. Benj. Lindsay, of Casey, Ill., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Pet. Griffin, on 12th street. Miss Emma Lovens, of Marietta, Ohio, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city, the guest of Miss Lyda Kelley. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McClung entertain at six o'clock dinner, Saturday, in honor of Mrs. A. M. Thomas, of Zanesville, Ohio. The following persons were present: Mrs. A. M. Thomas, Mrs. Mollie Beall, Mrs. J. R. Jefferson, Mrs. Lucy McClung and Miss Alberta McClung. A call meeting of Vendetta Court, No. 5, O. O. C., was held at K. of P. hall, Monday afternoon, to arrange for the annual picnic of Calantheens, which will be held July 2nd, at Blennerhassett Island. E. V. Seams, Thomas Fletcher and Fred Wilson went on the excursion, Saturday night, over the B. & O. to Cincinnati, to witness a ball game, Sunday. Mrs. Millie Lane, of Guyandotte, came up, Sunday, to visit her daughter, Mrs. Charles Slash. She returned home, Tuesday, accompanied by Mrs. Charles Slash, who will remain in Guyandotte the larger part of the summer. HUNTINGTON. Leon Anderson, who spent some time in our city, left for Springfield, last Tuesday. Rev. Lewis, of Ashland, Ky., filled the pulpit at First Baptist church, Sunday evening. Quite a number here are in receipt of invitations to attend the marriage of Miss Mina Stewart to Will L. Lee, at her home in Circleville, Ohio. The banquet given under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., at 9th street hall last Friday evening, was well attended and a delightful evening spent by all. A very interesting program was rendered, at the close of which a most palatable supper was served. About 75 of our people went with the cantata "Saul" to Gallipolis, where it was rendered at the Aerial opera house. The trip was highly pleasurable both going and returning, besides the rendition of the cantata to a large and appreciative audience. Miss Georgia Glover and brother Sumner are here and at Barboursville, visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Anna Johnson left Tuesday to attend the Stewart-Gee nuptials at Circleville. Joseph Hunt, who has been employed in our city for the past four months, left for Indianapolis, Monday. Prof. E. A. Viney and Dr. Walter Franklin left Tuesday to be present at the marriage of Miss Stewart and W. L. Lee. Mrs. C. H. Payne is spending several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Washington, at Gallipolis. Prof. J. W. Scott left for Louisville, Tuesday, to attend the National Teachers' Association, convening there the 24th to 26th. Mrs. Belle Perkins is enlarging beautifying her house on the corner of 5th avenue and 5th street. Mrs. R. H. Woodson is much indisposed at this writing. CANTON, OHIO. The death of Frances, the 15 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Spencer, brought much sadness to the hearts of their many friends. Frances calmly passed away, Tuesday, from the effects of inflammatory rheumatism. The funeral was held at the residence, 421 Jackson street, at 2 o'clock, Thursday, which was in charge of Rev. H. F. Fox. The floral offerings were many, from the Sunday school, Ladies A11 and others. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer have the sympathy of their many friends. Interment was at Westlawn cemetery. Many bright faces and merry hearts met at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Titus, by invitation of their son James, to attend a graduation party in honor of Miss Elfeda Jackson. A pleasant evening was enjoyed. A new inspiration swept_over the people of Canton when Prince Hall Lodge, F. A. A. M., accompanied by visiting lodges from Cleveland, Cadiz, Salem, Alliance and Massillon, together with the ladies court, marched from the lodge rooms, on Market street, to St. Paul's A. M. E. church, where impressive services were held in celebration of St. John's day. The following program was rendered: Song, "Onward, Christian Soldier," by the Sunday school. Piano solo, Miss B. Fox. Messosive, reading, 136th Psalm by craft. Prayer, by Grand Chaplin J. Strother. Song, "Stand Up for Jesus, choir. Greeting, by C. W. Richardson. Song, by choir. "Origin of Masonry in Ohio," by Thaus H. Edwards, of Cleveland. Anthem, by choir. Sermon, by Rev. H. F. Fox. Collection, amounting to $25.47. Benediction. The Nonpareil Society met on Friday evening last and were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Z. A. Hunter. The society will elect officers at its next meeting, July 17th. Miss Margaret Perkins left for her home in Dayton, Ohio, Thursday morning. Miss Lucy Jefferson gave a farewell reception last Tuesday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Z. A. Hunter, in honor of Miss Margaret Perkins, of Dayton, Ohio, who has been visiting in this city. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Thomas Magee left last Tuesday for Delaware Water Gap, Pa. RED STAR. Miss Robinson, of Alabama, was the guest of Mrs. Anna Banks, Monday. She was accompanied by Mr. Tinsley. Chas. Williams, of Macdonald, was in town, Sunday. Mrs. Carter, of Stone Cliff, was a business caller in our town, Thursday. Miss Flora Rice as a visitor to our town last week. Mr. Bradley and J. J. Carrington spent Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, of Glen Jean, spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mra. W. C. Benton. Mrs. A. M. Banks was a business caller in Stone Cliff, Monday. Julius Davis was in Thurmond, Sunday. Meadames Banks and Davis have opened an ice cream parlor and lunch stand in the Davis building. Misses Maud Tarrer and Iva Miller, of Greenville, were calling on Mrs. T. G. Gregory, Sunday. Miss Bertie Turner and Mrs. M. White are guests of Mrs. T. G. Gregory. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows was in town, Sunday, attending Sunday school children's day, and gave an interesting talk. Dr. S. A. Washington preached at Prudence, Sunday morning and evening. Mr. Henderson, theological student of Lynchburg, Va., preached two excellent sermons at this place, Sunday morning and evening. Children's day was appropriately observed here, Sunday afternoon. A number was out to listen to the little ones recite and all seemed to enjoy the program. Mrs. George Williams is on the sick list this week. Robert Johnson, of Newton, was shaking hands with friends an the 14th inst. and also took in the circus. James L. Davis, who has been on the sick list for a few days, is better at this writing. H. D. Hazlewood, after spending a few days here as the guest of Miss Maud R. Davis, left Thursday for his home in Ohio. James A. Davis, who was taken ill suddenly a few days ago, is better flow. Mrs. Will Enos, of North Buckhannon, is visiting friends and relatives in Baltimore. Miss Maud Davies entertained a few of her friends on the 16th, in honor of her guest, H. D. Hazlewood. Mr and Mrs. Chas. Dickinson entertained the Silver Leaf Club, Friday evening. Joseph Teller, who has been in our town for the past few months, left for Clarksville and other towns in the state, as traveling salesman for the Globe Association, a corporation doing business in Chicago. Mr. Teller is a hustler, having had some experience with other firms. Mrs. Lucy J. Jackson, who has been ill for some time, is atil in a critical condition. Miss Cora Taylor returned home, Saturday, after an extended visit with friends in Fairmont and Parkersburg. The German and Quaker supper given at he A. M. E. church, Thursday night, was a success. All who were present enjoyed themselves. Net proceeds, $8. Mrs. Mollie Powell and daughter, Miss Jeannette, entertained the Ladies Aid Scolely, Saturday evening, at their home, on Franklin street. The society is in good condition and the membership is increasing. Mrs. Mary Jones is spending a few days in Clarksburg, attending to business and visiting among her many friends. Lots at your own prices, at Institute City, July 23. RAYMOND CITY. A very interesting baseball game was played here between the St. Albans Stars and the Raymond Tigers, Saturday evening, at the Raymond City park. The St. Albans Stars were defeated. The score being 7 to 6. A number of ladies from St. Albans came down to witness the defeat of the Stars. Rev. N. Barnett filled his regular appointment here, Sunday, and preached two excellent and instructive sermons. Children's day exercises will be held at the First Baptist church, Sunday, June 28th. 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 least attractive room of your house. THE WOMAN who appreciates the beautiful 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 wall paper and decorations harmonious in color and design. We've a large assortment for you to select from. Moore's 118 Capitol Street 118 Moore's 118 Capitol Street 118 Edward Dickerson, of Bancroft, spent Sunday with his grandfather. Mrs. Victoria Duckwyler spent Sunday in Charleston. Mrs. B. A. L. Powell, in the city several weeks terrestest of the Orphans hoington, left Saturday for Charlie Anderson is suffering with rheumatism. Mrs. M. A. Pierson, of Charleston, is spending a few days in our town this week. reserved. High Shoes 95 50 95 75 25 95 50 stock. Nothing reserved. Fee window display. KANAWHA ST. Mrs. B. A. L. Powell, who has been in the city several weeks in the interest of the Orphans home at Huntington, left Saturday, for Montgomery and other points along the C. & O. Wait for the Institute City Lot Sale, July 23rd. ing reserved. No display. --- "For Better,Clothes." See Window Display. FRUITS, GANDIES ICE CREAM Families Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for shipment solicited. We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sunday orders. I. E. Nichols ATLANTIC CITY, Cape May, Sea Isle City, Ocean City, Ashbury Park, Long Branch Point Pleasant, N. J., Ocean City, Md., and Rehoboth Beach, Del. East of Ohio River, special low rate Excursions July 2, 16; 30; August 13 and 27 and September 10. BOSTON, MASS, General Federation of Women's Clubs, June 22 to July 1. Supreme Lodge, Knights Pythias, April 14 to 15. CHICAGO, IL, Republican National Convention, July 14 to 16. CLEVELAND, OHIO, National Educational Association, June 29 to July 3. International Convention B. Y. P. U. of America, July 8 to 12. COLUMBUS, OHIO, Prohibition National Convention July 7. DENVER, COLO, Democratic National Convention, July 7th. I. O. O. F. Sovereign Grand Lodge and Patriarchs Militant, September 19 to 26. LOUISVILLE, KY, Triennial Convention International S. S. Association, June 15 to 18. ST. PAUL, MINN, Ancient Arabic Order Myatic Shrine, Imperial Council, July 13 to 18. TOLEDO, OHIO, G. A. R. 42d Annual Encampment, August 31 to September 6. For full details as to rates, rounds, dates on-which tickets will be paid, time of trains, etc., apply to Ticket Agents, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. To whom it may concern : Whereas, there is certain outstanding indebtedness, against the county of Fayette both against the general county fund and the road fund of the several magisterial districts of said county, which indebtedness is represented by drafts or county ordinations. Whereas, The legislature of the state of West Virginia, at its regular ```markdown ``` We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capitol session of 1907, has provided that any county having an outstanding indebtedness (at the time the act went into effect) may lay an additional special levy of ten cents on each one hundred dollars valuation of the taxable property of each county for the indebtedness, off such outstanding indebtedness, off, and the law further providing that in lieu to lay such special levy, as herein provided for, the county court of any county, which has such outstanding indebtedness, and desires to liquidate the same, by laying a special levy, etc., shall have the amount of indebtedness, as represented by outstanding indebtedness, for which drafts have not been issued, including the interest thereon, correctly audited and reported; and, Whereas, The county court of Fayette county desires to liquidate and pay off its outstanding orders as rapidly as possible, and in order to get a correct estimate of the county's indebtedness, has appointed an auditing committee, consisting of William Grafton, county clerk; S. L. Walker, and Jno. T. Sinims, to audit and report same: Now, Therefore, the said auditing committee requests all persons owning or holding Fayette county drafts, including drafts on any of the district road funds and the poor fund to report the same to any vendor of the committee, at Fayetteville, if it is not convenient to present the draft to a mail them, please send the committee an exact copy of the draft or drafts owned or held. When sending copies be sure to include copies of the indorsements, just as written on the back of the draft. This is very essential; otherwise the committee cannot determine the dates from which to compute the Interest. All drafts intrusted to the committee will be carefully preserved and promptly returned to the holder or used as collateral, especially reporting will please state that fact, giving the names of both the owner and holder. Drafts on school fund or building fund 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 is concerned, the reports from the holders of Fayette county paper are, therefore, solicited. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. At a meeting of the stockholders of the American Economic Association, a corporation under the laws of the State of West Virginia, held on the 14th of April, 1908, at its principal office in the city of Charleston, West Virginia. A majority of the capital stock being represented and voting in favor of the following resolution; Resolved. That the American Economic Association, a corporation duly created, organized and existing under the laws of the State of West Virginia, do discontinue the business of said corporation. That after the payment of all debts and liabilities of sald corporation, the property and assets remaining thereafter be distributed between the stockholders of the same in proportion to their holdings in said association. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the American Economic Association on the 14th day of April, 1908. R. Q. HILL, President of American Economic Association. 4-23-4t A. F. & A. M. Washington Lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M., meets the first and third Friday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall. J. H. Taylor, W. M.; William Wright, See'y. and excitement attending his nomination for the presidency, issued an order to the quartermaster general of the army, directing the reservation of a suitable plot of ground in the Arlington national cemetery as a site for a monument in special honor of colored soldiers who lost their lives in the civil war. The secretary's action was in compliance with the petition of the Colored Soldiers' Monument Association, which is collecting funds for the monument. This petition was presented to the secretary a few days ago by a committee representing the colored posts of the Grand Army of the Republic, of the district, of which Lewis H. Douglas, son of Frederick Douglas, was chairman. It was proposed to erect the monument in the new section of the Arlington cemetery specially allotted to the burial of colored soldiers and sailors of the United States. Bishop E. W. Lampton has been assigned to his home district and will make his episcopal residence at Greenville, Miss. Miss E. D. Lampton, who has served so efficiently as chief clerk throughout the incumbency of her father as financial secretary, has consented to remain in that capacity with the new secretary, Dr. John F. Hurst, who came on from Bittimore this week to assume charge of the headquarters. Dr. B. F. Watson, secretary of the church extension board, will have offices here, in connection with the financial department of the A. M. E. church, the Pine street building at Philadelphia having overcrowded. The Record, which has not been appearing since the election of Bishop Lampton, may be revived in the near future, under a new management, but no definite plans have yet been announced. The plank in the Chicago platform guaranteeing the rights of the Negro and pledging the party to stand up for the enfeachment of the letter and spirit of the federal constitution is all that could be asked. The democratic convention at Denver will not dare to touch the question with a ten-foot pole. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the race's talented dramatic reader, has taken her mother to St. Michael's, Md., for the summer. She will prepare to fill a series of professional engagements at the pleasure resorts on the Atlantic coast, after which she plans to go on the road with her own company, playing the large cities of the south and west. Despite the fade and fabrics of latter-day theatrical managers, Miss Davis adheres to the "legitimate," in which she made her early successes and sturdily refuses to lower the tone of her productions for the sake of an evanescent popularity or financial gain, at the expense of true art. Miss Davis is the bronze Mrs. Fiske, of the modern stage, and the race owes her much for her unswerving fidelity to the finel well-being of the Negro thespian. Arthur Leo Curtis, eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Curtis, of this city, has achieved an unusually large number of gratifying triumphs during a brilliant career at Williston Seminary, at Easthampton, Mass., one of the very best institutions for the higher learning in the country. Young Mr. Curtis was graduated with honors last week from this famous school, winning the first prize of $90 in the contest for the Dickinson Whitney award for the best oration, leading the team of the Adelphi Debating Society against the Gamma Sigma team. At the Seniors' Day, exercises he carried off the prize of $15 offered by Mr. Willis Ward Ferry, of New York City, for the second best oration delivered that day. His theme, "The Immigration Problem," is said by the judges, to have been handled in a masterly manner, evoking frequent applause for its statemanlike tone and ripe tohought, as well as for its eloquent and earnest delivery. Last year, young Curtis surprised the faculty of the seminary and his own host of friends by winning the Amherst Cup as first prize in oratory, being the first time such a feat had been achieved, by a debater at the junior class. Though he he 65 only colored member of the class that graduated last week, young Curtis career at Williston has been phenomenally successful and he has at all times been treated with the highest respect by faculty and students. He has made his way most creditably, both in scholarship and on the athletic field. The "Log Book" of the school, which prints an excellent half-tone of the young man, along with the remainder of the class, makes frequent complimentary references to Mr. Curtis, and at the same time gives him his quota of the humorous sallies and editorial quips that go with the "log" of the class. This book notes that Mr. Curtis entered the second year classical course as an honor man, and has served in turn as secretary, treasurer, vicepresident and president of the Adelphi Society; has led and won two hotly-contested debater, as the representative of the Adelphi Debating team; has participated in the A. L. and J. P. Williston "twenty" throughout his three years; and has rendered yeoman service on the class track team, football, baseball and basketball tams. As a result of his splendid record and his signal victories in the oratorical contests, Mr. Curtis was offered two scholarships in such standard schools as Brown University and Am- here, but being ambitious to climb to the topmost round of the medical profession, to follow in the footsteps of his distinguished father, young Curtis declined these additional trophies. It is stated that he plans to put in four years of study in a first-class college of medicine in this country, and then take two years of advanced work abroad. There is no doubt that a brilliant future awaits this energetic, progressive and thoroughgoing young man. Dr. and Mrs. Curtis attended the commencement exercises at Easthampton, and witnessed the award of the laurels that, had been so richly earned by their son. Assistant Superintendent, Roscoe Conkling Bruce is to be banqueted by the Washington teachers in honor of his first anniversary as the head of the schools. Miss Meta Vaux Warrick's Jamestown Exposition tableaux are to be displayed in the Smithsonian Institution. Capt. Thomas Leatherwood has placed a "Joseph Benson Foraker" cigar on the market, and it is taking like wildfire among the select smokers. Capt. Leatherwood is the sole distributor, and reports large sales all over the district and in Alexandria and Baltimore. He is also a heavy dealer in newspapers and magazines, supplies the daily papers to hundreds of leading statesmen, runs a printing office, makes picture frames and is an active factor in the Negro Business League. Upon a writ of error granted him by the Kentucky court of appeals, J. Alexander Chiles, a well known lawyer of Lexington Ky., has been able to get his case against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company before the supreme court of the United States. The papers have been received by that august tribunal and will be considered in due season. The decision may have a vital effect upon the separate coach laws throughout the south, and the outcome is being watched with eager interest by the friends and foes of the "jim crow" car statutes so dear to the lower stratum of the southern whites. A brief history of the case will be of interest at. This time. Attorney Chiles, a dignified and good-looking colored man, while a through passenger on the Chesapeake and Ohio from Washington to Lexington was compelled to he reached the Kentucky court to take the "jim crow" car, under the separate coach law, of the attorney Chiles claimed that he was an interstate passenger, in violation of his constitutional rights. Upon his return to Lexington he instituted suit against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company for $10,000 damages. The case was tried in the Fayette court court and judgment was given in favor of the defendant company. Chiles appealed to the court of appeals for a new trial, but this motion was overruled and the verdict of the lower court sustained. The plaintiff then prayed for an appeal to the United States supreme court, which appeal was granted on the plaintiff citation of eleven errors in the proceedings which ousted him from the lower courts. So far, Attorney Chiles has fought out this great battle alone, using his own funds to carry the case from court to court, and it is gratifying to learn that since the issue has attracted widespread attention and is of such far-reaching value to the people at large, a movement has been inaugurated in Kentucky by which money in any sum may be contributed to aid Attorney Chiles in the persecution of his case, which able lawyers pronounce a good one. The Washington Branch of the National Negro Business League has been reorganized on a firm basis than ever, and a systematic effort will be made to interest colored meh and women to embark in new lines of commercial enterprise in the District of Columbia and to give a healthy stimulus to those who have already entered the arena of business. W. Sidney Pittman, the well known architect, who designed the Negro building at the Jamestown Exposition, and is now engaged on the plans for the new $100,000 home for the colored Y. M. C. A. of this city, has been elected president of the local league for the ensuing year. He is a son-in-law of Dr. Booker T. Washington, the president and founder of the National Negro Business League, now in the ninth year of its existence. The other officers elected are: First, second and third vicepresidents, Daniel Freeman, Dr. Amanda V. Gray and A. H. Underdown; recording secretary, R. W. Thompson; corresponding secretary, T. J. Calloway; financial secretary, W. R. Griffin; treasurer, W. L. Pollar; sergeant-at-arms, J. W. Lewis; chapplain, Emanuel Murray. Headquarter have been established at 1742 14th street, northwest, and the organization will be very busy for the next two months arranging for the national meeting, which will be held in Baltimore, August 19-21. The league of the national capital will assist its sister organization in Baltimore to entertain the several hundred delegates who will desire to visit this city immediately following the convention. An outing will be given Friday, the 26th, at Washington Park on the Potomac, and the proceeds will go toward the expense of entertaining the delegates to the national meeting. Rector Thomas S. Brown, of St. Linke's P. E. church, who again led the colored clerical and lay delegates in support of Bishop C. H. Brent as the successor to the late Bishop Satterlee as the head of the diocese of Washington, is of the opinion that the eminent churchman will yield to the importance of his brethren and accept the call, now that the Episcopal convention has elected him for the second time. An envoy has stirred to the Philippines to describe the needs of this diocese and the prospect for missionary work of the most helpful kind among our 100,000 Negro population will be emphasized among many other things calculated to appeal to Bishop Brent's broad-gauged sympathies. The colored people, remembering Bishop Brent's fruitful labors among our race in Boston, and among the dark-skinned Fillipinos, are anxious to have him come here, and will be disposed to look upon a second declaration in the light of a calamity. Save up for the Institute City Lot Sale, July 23. To all K. of P. Lodges and Courts of Calanthe: As soon as your delegates, to the Grand Lodge and Grand Court are elected, you will send their names to D. W. Perdue, 2005 Third avenue, Huntington, W. Va. This should be done without unnecessary delay that accommodations for their entertainment may be provided. MT. CARBON. The Children's day exercises, under the management of Mrs. Blanche Anderson and Mrs. S. E. Williams, last Sunday, were excellent. Mrs. Florence Stokes is quite ill. Cornstalk Tribe, No. 11, and the Daughters of Pocahontas had their tahnsgiving sermon preached Sunday by Rev. D. C. Dean, of Montgomery. Among the many visitors were: H. H. Ralley, Dr. B. F. White and Mrs. George Oatmeal. Mrs. J. L. Williams is very ill at this writing. Mrs. Mary J. Bicey has gone to Richmond, Va., where she will spend some time. Rev. J. J. Turner has returned from Athens, Ohio, after finishing a successful course of study. Rev. Turner filled our pulpit at 11 and 7:30 p. m., and preached two able' sermons. Mrs. Mamle Woods, of Eagle, was the guest of Mrs. S. E. Williams, Sunday. Mrs. Maggle Lewis, was guest of Mrs. Mary S. Reid this week. Mrs. Mittle Glimore, of Longacre, is visiting Mrs. J. W. Johnson this week. POWELLTON. Miss Carrie Jones, who has been attending the school for the deaf and dumb in Baltimore, Md., several years, is spending her vacation with her sister, Mrs. Ollie Holmes. Mrs. S. H. Fairfax was in Montgomery last week shopping. Mrs. Sallie Carrington was indisposed last week. Mrs. John Clark, of Elk Ridge, was a visitor of Mrs. Carrington and others last Wednesday. T. L. Thompson visited his lodge, the Daughters of Pocahontas in Montgomery last Friday night. Miss Jenny and Rosa Mickens, of Covington, Va., are visiting Miss Cornella F. Spears. The ladies of the church ald society gave an entertainment and rendered a very excellent program at the hall, Saturday evening. Our regular church meeting was held on Saturday evening. Much business was transacted. The church will be represented in the Valley Association at Sylvia. On account of the hard showers, Sunday morning, the regular services were not largely attended. THE DEMAND FOR AN EDUCATER MINISTRY. Realizing the demand among the Negro people for an educated ministry, the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute conducts in connection with its other departments a Bible Training School. The courses of study are so arranged that, not only ministers and licentiates may be benefited, but those who desire to do better missionary work or become intelligent Sunday school teachers. The chief aim of the Bible Training School is to afford a comprehensive knowledge of the English Bible and to implant in the hearts of those who attend an ambition to dedicate their lives to the elevation and Christianization of their people. Daily supplementary exercises designed to instill habits of sobriety, cleanliness, regularity and accuracy are provided. The teaching is wholly undominational, the intention being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work being done elsewhere, but instead, to assist all denominations. During the past year, the enrollment in the Bible Training School has been satisfactory, but the opportunity is now provided for a considerably larger number. The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnished room, light, fuel, laundering, etc., is $8.50 per month. The entrance fee is $7.0 to be paid in cash by each student when he registers. Students will be given the opportunity to work out much of the $8.50. In some cases all of it. Lack of means should not keep any one from entering the Bible School. If the student is not afraid of work and study, he will succeed. For further information, address BOOKER TO BROOKER. GEM PHARMACY Call and see our full line of Perfumes, Soaps, Rubber Goods and Drug Sundries. We make a specialty of pres- criptions using only the purest drugs : : : : : We send medicine to any part of the state upon order. Fountain service and ice cream pre- pared to take home at all times. We Welcome You. New Phone 1072. Old Phone 897. GEM PHARMACY Corner Washington & Dickinson Streets. CHARLESTON W. VA. THOMAS. Rev. J. W. Coleman preached the annual sermon to Fidelity Lodge, No. 22, on Sunday, at 2 p. m. Dr. Coleman was at his best and preached an excellent sermon. At 8 p. m. he filled the pulpit again, his subject being "When I fall, I shall rise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord will be a light unto me." Several of the Elkins Masons were up to the sermon on Sunday. Among the number were James Washington and Dennis Baxter. Mr. and Mrs. Harris, of Davis, and daughter, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Williams, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Malone, of Davis, were calling on Thomas friends, Sunday. Howard Clark, of Davis, was present at the Masonic sermon. Sunday. He is a member of Fidelity Lodge, No. 22. Victoria Court, No. 11, is preparing for a lawn fete to be given June 29th, on the beautiful lawn of J. T. Bruce, on Tucker street. Coketon Rev. J. L. Davis received a large donation on Saturday from the brothers. The Church Willing Workers will give a supper on Saturday, the 27th, for the benefit of the church. The ladies of the Church Aid are preparing for concert in the near future. Willing Workers will meet with Mrs. Catherine Lee, on Bower street, Tuesday afternoon. Miss Etta Daniel, of Bower street, will be hostess to the Ladies Aid, Thursday afternoon. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN WHO DESIRE AN AGRICULTURAL EDUCA- Many of the young men who have finished the courses in agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute are commanding salaries ranging from $50 to $100 per month. The graduates of this department of the school are successfully employed as instructors, or as managers of important agricultural operations. The school has an agricultural faculty of 20 instructors; men who have received their training in the best agricultural schools of the country. Young colored men and women who desire to take courses in practical and scientific agriculture are now offered the best opportunity to pursue such courses in one of the largest and best equipped schools for practical and scientific agriculture to be found in the south. The following courses are offered: Opportunities are now open to 500 young men and women who may wish to take any of the above courses of instruction. The cost of board is $8.50 per month. No charge for instruction. For further information, address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, WANTED - At Once. Joffrey Chain Machine then and coal cutters using other machines. The National Employment, Agency, Inc., new Coyle & Richardson Hldg., fourth floor. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ross. and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis have returned from Baldreau, Ohio, where they accompanied the remains of faral Ross. Samuel Covington is quite ill with a complication of diseases. Mrs. Camphor, a missionary from Africa, gave a most interesting lecture of her work in West Africa, at Trinity M. E. church, Sunday night. A large congregation listened with rapt attention while she vividly portrayed the life of the heathen in that far away land. Sunday was Children's day, at Pride A. M. E. chapel. The church was beautifully decorated in drapes and roses, and an excellent program was rendered in the evening. Miss Cole, of Virginia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. White. A unique entertainment is booked for Trinity M. E. church, Tuesday night, also a musical on Friday night. Principal J. W. Robinson has returned from Parkersburg. is visiting friends here this week. Mrs. Martha Ruffin entertains very delightfully. Wednesday even ing, at the Academy of Music, the co casion being her birthday anniversary. Quite a large number of friends were present to enjoy the event with her and wish her many happy returns of the day. BEST FOR THE BOWELS If you haven't a regular, healthy movement of the bowels when they fail to move, keep your bowels open, and he well. Forso, in the case of a violent physio or pill polioitis, is dangerous. The man who suffers from it should keep the bowels clear and clean is to take CANDY OATHARTIC Cascaretta THEY WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Pinsant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good, De- Good, River, Wax, Weaken or Grigna 10, 20 and 50 cents per box. Wax for free sample, can be lemon health. Address 651 Storling Remedy Company, Chicago or New York KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAR Don't Wait UNTIL Blind nor until your eye defect becomes chronic. There is no time like the present to have eye defects remedied. Next Month may be too late. We have OUR OWN SPECIAL INSTRUMENTS for eye exami- nations and WE GET RE- SULTS which cannot be equa- ed elsewhere. Eye Examination Free. DO IT NOW ERNST Jeweler and Mfg. Optician. Cor. Virginia St. and Arden. THE ADVOCATE PUBLISHING CO., Cannes, Pytlian Building, Cranleston, W. Va. Home Phone 923. The Advocate is entered in the Pact office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. BURSCRIPTION RATES: Time months $0.50 $1.00 One year 1.60 THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1908. REPUBLICAN TICKET. Election November 3, 1908. For President, WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, of Ohio. For Vice President, JAMES S. SHERMAN, of New York. CONGRESSIONAL TICKET. For Congress. JOSEPH HOLT GAINES. STATE TICKET. For Judges of Supreme Court. IRA E. ROBINSON. W. N. MILLER. L. J. WILLIAMS. MANAWHA COUNTY TICKET. For House of Delegates. CHARLES W. GOOD. JOHN NUGENT. JOHN A. THAYER. SAM. C. HARLESS. E. C. COLCORD. For Clerk of County Court. L. C. MASSEY. For Clerk of Circuit Court. IRA H. MOTTESHEARD. For Prosecuting Attorney. S. B. AVIS. For Judge Intermediate Court. HENRY K. BLACK. For Sheriff. S. P. SMITH. For County Commissioners. M. P. MALCOLM. A. R. SHEPARD. For Assessor. GRANT COPENHAVER. For County Surveyor. FRANK D. BARRON. DUBOIS. THE PROPHET. "Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, professor of sociology and economics in Atlanta University, and one of the most prominent Negroes in the world, says in an interview that two-thirds of the colored voters will oppose Taft, and that Booker T. Washington's promise of support means nothing."—News Item. If Prof. DuBois were as ignorant of sociology and economics as he is of divination, Atlanta University would do well to retire him. There is no question, however, of the scholarship of Prof. DuBois. He is justly rated among the best scholars of the race. As an authority on matters sociological, as they affect the Negro, Prof. DuBois has no peer. In literature he has made an enviable place, but as a prognosticator of political events he essays a role in which he appears ridiculous or pitiful, according to one's view point. To say that the republican party will lose two-thirds of its Negro allies because of the nomination of Secretary Taft, is a reflection on the intelligence of the race which it will not countenance, even from Prof. DuBols. Why, pray, should we refuse to support Taft? As a public official, he has in no instance discriminated against us. In the Brownsville affray his attitude was above reproach and was such as would have been taken by any man similarly situated. He risked the displeasure of his chief in holding up the famous discharge order, and bowed to the inevitable only when further opposition would have resulted in disobedience to his superior, resignation of his portfolio and death to his political aspirations. No Negro can claim to be just and in the same breath condemn Mr. Taft the President Roosevelt's discharge of the Black battalion. Even if Mr. Taft had refused to execute the order, the result would have been the same. The soldiers would have been discharged and Mr. Taft—Mr. Taft would simply be Mr. Taft. As it is, we have as the republican nominee for president a man, who, if his every public utterance, has shown himself favorable to the Negro race. Not so much, perhaps, as Senator Foraker, but there never was a name in the whole preliminary campaign that Senator Foraker had a sense of a show. He and his most child adherents were aware of his mistakes and he has announced his intention to abide by the action of the Chicago convention. Why does not Prof. DuBois and his flowers do the same? Neither he has his satellites risked so much as distinguished senator from Ohio. Also, they have been longer on proclaim empty words, but not one has so far as the Advocate has been able to learn, risked his head and in any attempt to elevate the status of his friends. They intervenes on a new more bruises In marching around John Brown's fort in their bare feet, but no one was benefited by their action. One does not have to go far to find the true cause of the opposition of Mr. DuBois to the republican nominee for president. It is simply his inveterate only of Dr. Washington, who has exercised the prerogative of an American citizen in naming the big secretary his choice for the presidential nomination. Had Dr. Washington cast his lot with Senator Foraker, Prof. DuBois would have espoused the cause of another. So hostile is he to the Tuskegeean that there is a natural surprise that he has not advocated Mohammedanism for the reason that Washington is a Protestant. "Booker T. Washington's support" may mean nothing so far as Prof. DuBois is able to see, but his advocacy of any cause has greater weight with the masses of the Negro race than that of any other living or dead. While Prof. DuBois has been theorizing, reiterating the Declaration of Independence, and rehashing the Bill of Rights, Mr. Washington has been doing things which count. He has set the machinery in motion to make a race independent which is now dependent. He is teaching us to work intelligently where we were once worked ignorantly. As between the two men, or the two ideas of which they are the exponents the race has long since made its selection. Here we have the pessimist; there the optimist. DuBois, who despares; Washington, ever hopeful. Poor DuBois, much learning hath made him mad. OUR COMMITTEEMAN. On the eighth of next month the republican state nominating convention will convene in this city for the purpose of nominating candidates for the various state offices, electors at large and state committee. After the ticket has been nominated, the colored delegates will be called upon to express their preference for a committeeman at large, our representative on the state central committee. The Advocate has no candidate for the position, and therefore, feels at greater liberty to give a little gratuitous advice to those upon whom the task will fall. It is to be hoped that every Negro delegate will subordinate his personal ambitions and local preferences to the good of the whole. We want no repetition of the Wheeling convention, in which passion overcame reason. The man who represents us on the state central committee should stand for all that is best in the race, a man who will ask no favors of his colleagues and will be able to perform the duties assigned him as well, if not better, than any other state committeeman. Out of the many Negro delegates to the state nominating convention, such a selection can be made and such a selection should be made. If our delegates make any other, they will not be true to their trust. The latest lynching bee in Texas all but reached the proportions of a massacre. Nine deaths at the hands of a mob in one day is a good record even for the Lone Star State. West Virginia Negroes fared well at the big convention. Thanks to Senator Scott. The next number on the program will be a bout between Swisher and Scherr. ST. ALBAN8. Miss Rhoda Wilson was shopping in Charleston, Saturday. Miss Georgia E. Banks returned home. Friday, December 11. Miss Georgia E. Banks returned home, Friday, from Page. The St. Albans ball team went to Raymond City, Saturday, to play ball. The score was 5 to 6 in favor of Raymond City. R. H. Allen and son Robert returned to Winifred, Monday. Anderson Wilson is spending a few days with his family. Rev. Nelson Barnett is in town this week. Miss Carrie Gordon returned home. Saturday, from Charles off. Fourth of July Excursions On account of the Fourth of July excursion tickets will be sold at rate of one and one-half fare for the round trip; no excursion rate to be less than $1.00. Children half the excursion rates. Tickets will be sold July 2nd and 3rd, good returning until July 6th between all stations on the And also to all points in the territory of the Central Passenger association. For full particulars call upon agents of Ohio Central Lines. Miss Gertrude Partish and sister Nina, were moving in Charleston, Friday. Miss Alma Grafton, died. Miss Almada Smith spent Sunday with Misa, Rudner Overaull. Rhododeadon Court, No. 38, passed the following resolutions: the following resolutions: Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to remove our beloved sister, Elizabeth Wilson, from a life of usefulness to a well-earned peaceful rest. Resolved, That we deeply deplore her sad and untimely death, yet we must bow in humble submission to the will of him who doeth all things well. Resolved, That we sympathize with her bereaved parents and pray that God in his infinite wisdom and mercy will give them strength to bear with Christian fortitude their irreparable loss and learn to say: "Thy will be done." Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family of Elizabeth Wilson, the Advocate, and that tehy be spread upon the minutes of Rhododendron Court to remain in loving memory of our departed sister. GERTRUDE PARRISH, GEORGIA BANKS, KATE WADDY, LEWIS HURT, HOWARD HALL. HINTON. Rev. A. D. Lewis, of the Second Baptist church, and A. P. Straighter left Sunday for the Masons' Grand Lodge in Charles Town. R. D. Roberson, of Macdonald, attended services at the Second Baptist church in this city, Sunday, at 11 a. m., and called in the afternoon to see Mrs. Julla Wilkerson at the Holley Sanitarium. Miss Alfreda B. Smithers, who has been from home since the 26th of May visiting friends in Richmond, Va.; Wilmington, Del., and Washington, D. C., is expected home next week. Miss Mary Payne, who has been with her father, Dr. C. H. Payne at St. Thomas, for several years, has returned to our city. She speaks pleasantly of her stay there. Mrs. Julia V. Wilkerson, of Macdonald, underwent a serious operation at the Holley Sanitarium on the 13th inst. She is rapidly convalescence under the careful attention of Dr. Holley and his nurses. W. H. Wilkerson, Mrs. G. D. Rotan, Mrs. A. R. Calloway and G. E. Rotan were in town, Sunday, to see Mrs. Julia Wilkerson. Miss Lizzie Bennett, of Sewell, who is being treated at the Holley Sanitarium, is much improved. She was visited Sunday by her sister, Mrs. Rosa Blaney and T. H. Carey. The Booker Washington Literary of the Second Baptist church is rendering some very interesting programs. KANAWHA ITEMS Dr. R. C. Hargrove, of Washington, D. C., was the guest of Mrs. T. R. Johnson, Tuesday. Miss Mary J. Jones was the guest of Mrs. J. W. Woods a few days last week. Mrs. S. H. Guss and daughter Lillian and Miss Mary Beane, of Institute, spent the day Friday with Misses Mary and Cornelia Page. Mrs. F. D. Page entertained very pleasantly, Monday evening, complimentary to Miss Charlotte Campbell, of Union, who is visiting the Misses Page. Miss Kitty Ross, of Crown Hill, was the week-end guest of Miss Ivory Woods. J. W. Woods and W. U. Lewis made a business trip to Sissonsville, Saturday. Mrs. Bessie Cobb visited friends here, Friday. Miss Ivory Jones and Mrs. W. W. Lewis spent the day at Charleston, Monday. Regular services were conducted here, Sunday, by Rev. J. W. Page. Mrs. J. W. Woods is indisposed. Miss Amelia Johnson is at home from W. C. I. I. to spend the vacation. Mrs. Sara Rushinbean, better known a s"Aunt Sara," who has recently reached her 104th birthday, keeps quite well. WINIFREDE G. W. Perkins spent Friday and Saturday in Charleston on business. Mrs. R. W. Brook spent a few days out of town last week. Ed and Will Robinson and Jake Nelson left for Boomer, Monday, where they have employment. Jas. Scales spent Thursday in Charleston, the guest of his son, Edward. Mrs. Reuben Dean, Mrs. Wm. Bryant and Mrs. J. D. Wiseman have been reported ill. Mrs. E. M. Francis has returned from Charleston, where she spent the week with friends. Rev. F. E. Smith filled his regular appointment here, Sunday, and preached two very interesting sermons. INSTITUTE. Mrs. E. M. Burgess is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Wanzer, of Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. S. Haimlin Guss, daughter Lillian and Miss Mary Beane were the guests of Miss Mary Page, Kanawa City, Friday. Dr. H. C. Hargrove and Wm. Jefferson were Institute callers, Sunday. Mrs. Lottie Brown Taylor is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. Taylor Brown. Mrs. Wm. A. Spriggs, who has been dangerously ill for several weeks, is able to sit up. Mrs. A. W. Curtis was shopping in Charleston, Saturday. M.T. HOPE. Henry Addis, an old citizen of this community, died Friday, at his home at Klomikke. Deceased had been ill with the malaism and heart trouble for several months. He was buried at Macdonald, Saturday. Funeral services by Rev. J. E. Dotson. He leaves a wife and nine children. The infant daughter of Harvey Reed died Sunday morning. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Weaver, Monday. Rev. Lee, of Hill Top, preached for Rev. Deans at Macdonald, Sunday. E. D. Law, of Hill Top, was in town, Monday. Prof. J. McHenry Jones will speak at a Sunday school picnic here, July 4th. Mrs. Wm. Carton of Red Star, spent several days here last week. George Reed and Miss Hettle Robinson were matriarch at Fayetteville last week. Official Call For THE REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION To Be Held at Charleston, W. Va., on July 8, 1908. To the Republican Voters of West 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: Government 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 11 o'clock noon on the 8th day of July, 1908. Said convention shall consist of Delegates from the several counties of the State, appointed as follows: 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 Rosevelt in 1904; that is to say: Counties. Votes. Delegates. Barbour 1864 12 Berkley 2548 17 Bone 784 5 Braxton 2177 15 Brooke 1139 8 Cabell 3778 26 Calhoun 1125 6 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 24 Jackson 2596 17 Jefferson 1308 9 Kanawha 3858 59 Lewis 2130 14 Lincoln 2080 14 Logan 507 4 Marlon 4476 22 Marshall 3922 26 Mason 2982 20 Mercer 2644 24 Mineral 1802 12 Mingo 1607 11 Monongahela 3186 21 Monroe 1486 10 Morgan 1097 7 McDowell 5226 35 Nicholas 1416 9 Ohio 7767 52 Pendleton 926 6 Pleasants 1130 8 Pocahontas 1167 8 Preston 3933 23 Putnam 2167 14 Raleigh 1847 12 Randolph 1891 13 Ritchie 2621 17 Roane 2294 15 Summers 1790 11 Taylor 2227 16 Tucker 1800 12 Tyler 2308 15 Upshur 2405 16 Wayne 2363 16 Webster 884 6 Wetzel 2493 17 Wirt 1134 8 Wood 4967 23 Wyoming 1092 7 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 Clarkshire, 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, Ohrman, Postoffice, Spencer, W. Va. VIRGIL L. HIGHLAND, Reedy, Postoffice, Clarksbury, W. Va. February 2d, 1908, 2-10 to 7-8 STERRETT BROTHERS MID-SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE This sale will be made from all departments of our store, and will contain Seasonable Merchandise at prices lower than have been made for same class of goods for the past five years. It will pay all economical buyers to attend. STERRETT BROTHERS 112 and 114 Capitol Street DOMESTIC DEPT American and Simpson's best Prints ..... 5c yd. Fine Brown Muslim, 7½c. quality ..... 6c yd. Best Bleach Muslim (made by Lonsdale Co.) 10c quality, ..... 8 1-3c. yd. Lancaster & Amoskiog Gnghams, 8 1-3c quality; sale price ..... 6-1-4c yd. Best quality bordered Percales, 15c quality, sale price, 11 1-2c yd. White Auto Cloth, 12 1-2c quality; sale price ..... 10c yd. Dress Ginghams (all new styles), 12 1-2c quality; sale price ..... 10c yd. Best Make Fine Bleached Sheet-ing, 35c quality; sale price, 25c yd. SILK DEPT. 36 inch Black Taffeta Silk, 90c quality; sale price.....60c yd. 36 inch Black Taffeta Silk, $1.00 quality; sale price, 84c yd. 36 inch Black Taffeta Silk, $1.25 quality; sale price, 60c yd. 27 inch "Rajah Silk, Black and colors, 50c quality; sale price.....30c yd. Fancy Silks to close at 39c, 48c and 60c yd.; reduced from 60c, $1.00 and $1.25. We will also show a line of Novelty Dress Goods and Silks. Where there is but one Dress Pattern in the piece. These will be on display-at half original prices. They are worth your attention. We will show on our second floor, Ready-to-Wear-Dept., all small lots of ready made suits, "Princess Dresses," Klimona silk costumes, etc., that will also be sold at half price. MILLINERY DEPT In this department will be shown balance of our Pattern Hats, at 25 to 40 cents on the dollar. Prices will be made to close them quick. It will pay you to see them. WASH GOODS. Fancy Figured Lawns, 8 13 c. quality; sale price..... 5c yd. Figured and Dotted Lawns, 15c quality; sale price..... 10c yd. Bordered Lawns in beautiful new effects; 15 to 20c quality quality; sale price..... 12 1-2c yd. Imported White Figured Swis- sies, 50c quality; sale price. 25c yd. WASH WAISTS Ladies' Wash Walsts, Lace or Embroidery trimmed, $1.00 quality; sale price .50c Ladies' Tailored Walsts, Laun- dried Collars and Cuffs; sale price .98c Ladies' Trimmed Walsts, long or elbow sleeves; sale price $1.50 Ladies' Trimmed Walsts, daint- ly trimmed, $3.25 and $4.00 quality; sale price $2.90 LONG GLOVES. Ladles' Lisle Thread Gloves, in Black and White, 12 and 16 button length, $1.00 and $1.25 quality; sale price .89c pr. All our line of "Kayser" double finger tipped, all silk gloves, (the best glove made). Black, White and Browns, $1.50, $1.75 and $2.00 quality; sale price . . . . . . . . . . $1s25 pr. HANDKERCHIEFS. Ladies' Embroidered Hldks., our regular 10c quality; sale price, 4 for 25c, and our 15c quality, at 10c each. IT WILL STERRI READY-TO-WEAR DEPT. Ladles Tailor made Auto Cloth Suit. (Jacket and Skirt. Made from one of the best Auto Cloth, nicely tailored, and just the suit for sum- mer wear. Special sale price, $4.75; worth $8.00. White Wash Shirt Walst Suit, all tailored and well made. They have been selling at $8.50, $10.50 and $12.50. Special sale price, $8.75 Suit. IMPORTED LACE DRESSES AND COATS. We offer balance of our imported Lace Robes and Lace Coats at the following reduced prices: Lace robes: reduced by 50% Lace coat reduced from $31.50 to $17.50. Lace coat reduced from $24.50 to $12.50. Lace coat reduced from $45.00 to $25.00. Lace Dress Robe, (complete costume), $25.00 reduced to...$12.00 Lace Dress Robe, (complete costume), $27.50 reduced to...$13.50 Lace Dress Robe, (complete costume), $22.00 reduced to...$10.50 Lace Dress Robe, (complete costume), $30.00 reduced to...$15.00 LINEN RULE From this department you will secure some of the greatest bargains of the sale: 68 inch bleached Table Linen, 70c quality; sale price...50c yd. 68 inch bleached Table Linen, $1.00 quality; sale price.75c yd. 72 inch bleached Table Linen, $1.25 quality; sale price.98c yd. All Linen Crashes, 8 1-3c, 10c and 12 1-2c, reduced from 10c, 12 1-2c and 15c yd. We also include in our Linen-Sale the balance of our line of Linen pieces in "Scoops," "Table Squares," "Doyles," and small linen pieces of all kinds. They will be marked 1-3 and 1-2 off the regular price. WHITE GOODS HOSIERY DEPT 450 prs. Ladles' Lace Lisle Thread Hose, in Tans (only). 50c stocking; sale price. 25c pair. SILVER PURSES. MATTINGS All our line of Fine Cotton Chain Mattings sold for 35c and 37 1-2c. Sale price, 25c yd. (Not laid.) PAY YOU TO ATTEND THE ETT BRO and 114 Capitol S APRONS. Nurses' large White Aprons with "bretelle," 25c each. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR. Our sale contains thousands of pieces of Muslin Underwear at prices that will not pay for material and trimmings. Ladies' Cambric and Muslin Gowns, Lace and Embroidery trimmed, both high and low neck. Long and short sleeves. Gowns made to sell at $1.50 and $1.75. Sale price, 98c. Ladies' White Skirts (long or walking length). Lace and Embroidery trimmed, with Muslin or Lawn dust ruffles, worth $1.50 to $1.75. Sale price, 98c. Corset Covers, dainty Lace or Embroidery trimmed, worth 75c to $1. Sale price, 48c. SHEETS & PILLOW CASES & BED SPREADS. Bleached Sheets, $1x90, full size, 80c quality; sale price... 62c Bleached Pillow Casea, 42x36 and 45x quality; sale price... 10c Bleached Pillow Casea, 42x36 and 45x36, 18c quality; sale price... 12 1-2c Extra Quality White Quilt, large size, $1.25; sale price... 95c each. DRESS LINENS, The balance of our line of Imported Dress Linens, Hi Noat Fancy effects. Suitable for street dresses, and Tailored Coat Suits, have been selling at 37 1-2c, 40c, 45c and 50c. Sale price, 25c yd. LACE CURTAINS LINOLEUM BARGAIN LINOLEUM BARGAIN. Standard quality Linolium, 2 yds. wide, at a special price of 45c square yd. (Not laid.) Bring the measure of your room. CARPETS & RUGS. 9x9 ft. Matting Rugs. $5.75 quality; sale price.....$3.75 6x9 ft. Fibre Rugs. $6.50 quality sale price.....$4.75 7x10 ft. Fibre Rugs. $8.75 quality sale price.....$6.90 9x12 ft. Fibre Rugs. $10.50 quality; sale price.....$7.90 9x12 ft. Seamless Velvet Wil- ton Rugs. $30.00 quality; sale price.....$22.50 9x12 ft. Axminster Rugs. $30.00 quality; sale price.....$28.50 9x12 ft. Velvet Rugs. $24.00 quality; sale price.....$19.50 9x12 ft. Best Brussels Rugs; $20.00 quality; sale price.. $15.00 27x60 inch Axminster Rugs. All new patterns, reduced from $2.75 to $1.90. HIS SALE OTHERS ADVANTAGES OF A SAVINGS BANK ACCOUNT THE BAUER MEAT & FISH COMPANY 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage and Weiner Our Own Make The Best Qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage, for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. Tunnelton, W. W., June 24, a man who has been identified as William Rudd, of West Wheeling, Ohio who took employment at Tunnelton with Howe's Great London shows, was killed here by the kick of a circus horse. He had been employed previously for a few days at the Tygart's-Valley glass plant, at Grafton. Rudd was about twenty years of age. OFFICIAL CALL. 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: PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGN Copernauts & C. 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Kim brough, on the 18th, a son The First Regiment K. of P: band will give another of their popular open-air concerts, Friday evening. A large crowd listened to their excellent program last week and liberally applauded each number. The boys showed much improvement since their last appearance in concert work, having formerly devoted much of their time to march music, in which they have no superiors in the state. The stork visited the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lee, on the 19th, and left a son. J. H. Taylor, representing Washington Lodge, No. 6, and Fleet Porterfield a Grand Lodge officer, left Monday morning for Charles Town, to attend the Grand Lodge of Masons, in session there this week. W. H. Parker, manager of the Peoples Grocery Co., followed Monday afternoon. H. C. Hargrove, who recently finished the course in medicine at Howard University, was in the city the first of the week, visiting friends. Dr. Hargrove will take the state board examination next week. Miss Moss Clay, before leaving for her home at Clarksburg, Tuesday morning, was the guest of honor at a surprise party at the residence of her hostess, Miss Maud Viney. The evening was spent pleasantly in dancing. Miss Clay was the recipient of much social attention here, where she is a great favorite. The Virginia Hotel opened its doors, Thursday, for the entertainment of the public. The Virginia, of which S. H. Denson is proprietor, fills a long felt want. Its appointments are the latest and its cuisine all that could be desired. In connection with the cafe, Mr. Denson runs a soda fountain and confectionery. The fountain is one of the prettiest in the city, and will doubtless add much to the popularity of the hostelry. Little Martha Belle Jennison is visiting her aunt at Mt. Hope. Transformation pompadours at Brown's, 500 Capitol street. Adv. Rev. Robert Jennison is spending the summer with his father at New Camp, Va. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace, Sentz street, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cash will spend the summer at their home at Flemingsburg, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Green, of Hansford, were in the city this week. The contest among the ladies for queen of the mid-summer carnival, which will begin next Monday, on the Mercer school grounds, is growing more interesting each day. The Ladies Aid Society of the St. Paul A. M. E. church will meet this evening at the parsonage, 804 Donnally street. Mrs. Battle will be the hostess. The $300 set of costumes for the Pythian degree team was received yesterday, and is undoubtedly the most gorgeous owned by a colored lodge in the country. The team is making rapid strides in their rehearsals and expects to be prepared to exemplify the work in the near future. The drill corps, which is a part of the team, will begin practice next week under the command of Capt. J. A. Jackson. An informal dance was given at the K. of P. hall last night, complimentary to Mrs. A. G. Simms, of Ansonia, and Mrs. William Jackson, of New Haven, Conn. Mrs. Simms and Mrs. Jackson were formerly residents of this city, and their friends are exerting themselves to make their visit a pleasant one. Phyllis Wheatley Court, No. 1, Order of Calanthe, held their semi-annual election, Tuesday night. The officers for the ensuing term are: Ballard Brooks, W. C.; Mrs. Mary Lewis, W. Inx; Sara Henderson, W. S. D.; Mrs. Nannie Flood, W. J. D.; Mrs. Lillie B. Johnson, W. O.; Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood, W. R. of D.; Mrs. M. A. Viney, W. R. of A.; Mrs. R. A. James, W R of D.; Ellen Payne, W. E.; representatives, Misses Agnes Taylor, Laura Webb and Mrs. Lydia Walker. The election of officers in Capital City Lodge, No. 1, K. of P., resulted last Thursday evening in the selection of M. A. Holmes, C. C.; Jos. J. Jackson, V. C.; J. L. Gillard, Prelate; H. B. Rice, M. of W.; representatives, A. A. DeHonney, J. F. J. Clark, Jas. A. Campbell, C. H. James and J. H. Taylor. Mrs. R. L. Jones, daughter Helen, and Misses Annie Jones and Julia Brooks will arrive in the city from Washington. Friday. Misses Jones and Brooks spent several months here two summers ago, during which time they made a number of friends, who will be delighted to welcome their return to the city. The learned professions received an accession to their ranks this week in the person of C. H. Gray, doctor of dental surgery, who arrived in the city. Tuesday, from Cleveland, Ohio, where he practiced his profession for a number of years. The doctor is a New Yorker by birth, with residence at Syracuse. He is a graduate of Howard University, and comes to us with the prestige which goes with a diploma from our premier institu- Remarkable Early Summer Sale of Men's, YoungMen's and Boy's Clothing Now in Full Bloom at Henry Smith One Price Clothier. 222 - CAPITOL STREET. Should Interest Every Father, Mother or Boy. Great Values Are Being Sold. The $4.90 Men's and Young Men's Suits Have Been Selected From Regular $10, $12 and $15 Suits. Saturday, June 27 Last Day, DON'T MISS IT tion of learning, supplemented by a number of years of practical work. He will establish his offices in the K. of P. building as soon as his implements and office fixtures arrive. Mrs. Randolph Irving is able to be out after a serious illness. Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood was at home to a number of her friends Friday afternoon from 6 to 8 in honor of Mrs. Alfred G. Simms and Mrs. Jas. Jackson, of Ansonia, Conn. More than fifty guest were received during the evening. Mrs. Claud Lowry invited the guest into the dining room where they were served refreshments. The color scheme was green and white. Festoons of smilax extending from the chandelier to the corners of the table, with a center piece of white roses and carnations and ferns and palms artistically arranged about the room gave it a very pleasant appearance. Electric fans kept the guests cool, while Byrd's orchestra rendered music. In the receiving line were Mrs. Hazlewood, Mrs. Simms and Mrs. Jackson, while Miss Della Williams in the hall stood at the punch bowl. The funeral of Ottie Calhoun, the little 13 year old daughter, of Mrs. Julia Wallace was preached at the First Baptist church. Ottie contracted a severe cold which developed into consumption which resulted in her death after an illness of several months. She was a patient of sufferer to whom death came as a relief. The family have the sympathy of a large number of friends. Mrs. Mary Robinson was hostess to the Ladies Aid of Simpson M. E. church at her home on Bradford street Thursday afternoon. Mrs. James Page entertained the "willing Workers" club with a lawn party Friday evening. Mrs. Caroline Winston was hostess Friday evening to the Ladies Aid of the First Baptist church. Mrs. Ben Anderson is ill at her home on South Side. Miss Lillian Smothers left Thursday for her home at Unionton, Pa., after spending a week with Miss Mary Preston on Senzt street. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson of Pratt is in the city in the interest of the work of the West Virginia Baptist Woman's Convention. Mrs. Ida Howard of Cincinnati; was called to this city last week by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Anthony Pate, on Court street. Another Lot Sale at Institute, July 23. LONDON-HUGHESTON. Mrs. O. S. Anderson left Wednesday for her home at Glen Welton, Va., to attend the wedding of her brother, Robert Fleming. Miss Nina Clinton, of Charleston, was in our town last week, guest of Mrs. Wm. Campbell, of Saginaw, Mich. Mrs. Campbell is visiting in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jas. Brown. The Woman's Improvement League met with Mrs. Mattie Hill, Thursday. An interesting program was rendered. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Sarah Brown. G. T. Massey and Willia Franklin were at Longacre, Sunday, calling on friends. Mrs. M. E. Jackson, Mrs. Mollie Shavers and Mrs. Thompson were at Ward, Sunday, attending K. of P. sermon. Wm. Brown left this morning for Charleston. Wait for the lot sale at Institute City, July 23. CARBON Rev. Holland left, Friday, for points in Ohio to be gone a week. A. C. Twyman left Monday morning for his home in Guyandotte. The supper given by the church last Saturday night was well attended. Mrs. Anna Wilson returned last week from an extended visit to her old home in Virginia. Jacob Spencer was at Decota, Saturday evening, on business. Matt Dillard, who was badly burned in the mines on the river, is out of the hospital and improving nicely. Jacob Spencer is suffering with a very sore nose by being hit with a ball. Alex Montague and Thomas Young were at Montgomery last week on business. Rev. C. H. Carter has been indisposed the last few days. You will have another chance for a lot at Institute City, July 28. BARBOURSVILLE E. R. Fliggins entertained, Saturday evening, in honor of Miss Geor- A Bag of Dewey's Best Flour will put more loaves of good bread on your table, than any other food you can buy. We said good bread. The kind that raises right and comes out in plump, sweet swelling, well browned loaves that make your mouth water if you are around when the oven door is opened. Inside it's light and it's white—sure to be. WE WANT YOU TO TRY Dewey's Best Flour Order a sack from your dealer and if you don't like it just send back what you didn't use. It will not cost you a cent. We authorize all our dealers to make this offer. It helps to let the people know what the flour really is, and that is what has made the wonderful demand for it. The flour with life in it—the flour of health. The Dewey Bros. Co., Millers, Blanchester, Ohio. For Sale By West Charleston Feed Co. OUR DISPLY OF Ladles' 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. gla Glover, of Zanesville, Ohio. M. N. Hicks returned to St. Albans, Tuesday. G. W. Hamler left for Hot Springs, Tuesday. pecting to have a grand day. Fourth of July, playing ball with Eagle team. The church will give an entree ment next Saturday evening. Miss George E. Banks, of St. bans, who has been visiting Mrs. H. Washington, has returned to home. J. W. Dandridge,' of White Oak was visiting our town, Saturday and Sunday. We have had six new families move to our town last week. Mrs. Snider, of Ansted, was in town last week, visiting her mother, Mrs. Bolding. Our creditors are demanding payment for their accounts and in order to meet these obligations we are compelled to turn our stock into cash at once. Every article in this large and beautiful stock has been marked in Plain Figures that are bound to CLOSE IT OUT. GRAND RAPIDS FURNITURE CO.