The Advocate

GRAND OVATION FOLLOWS THE NAMING OF SWISHER AS THE HEAD OF TICKET A SPLENDID TRIBUTE PAID THE NOMINEE Amid the almost constant cheering of nearly three thousand people who had assembled at the big wigwam Hon, Charles Wesley Swisher, of the county of Marton, a man of the people, a man for the people and a man wanted by the people for their candidate—was unanticipously nominated for the office of governor by the republican party of West Virginal. Mr. Swisher received $89 votes or a majority of 86 of the 885 delegates to the state convention. The name of Hon William H. Hearne of Wheeling was the only other one placed in nomination for governor. Scherr, name was not presented, he and a few of his supporters having boiled and called a convention at the court house before the regular convention met. A complimentary vote was given Hon C. W. Dillon by a part of the Putnam county delegation. It was a most harmonious session last night which named the next governor of West Virginia and good order was maintained by Chairman Galnes, who had given those assembled to understand that they must proceed in an orderly manner. The wigwam filled early and every bit of available space was crowded full soon after the convention was called to order at 7:30 o'clock. The committee on permanent organization and rules and order of business made its report which was adopted. The temporary organization was made permanent. The committee on resolutions reported the platform which was unanimously adopted. The committee, on credentials, reported that two postits, one from Ohio and one from Mingo, had been up and that the committee recommended the approval of the decisions of the state committees in these cases. The temporary roll was made permanent. The roll of counties was called for nominations for governor. Barbour yielded to Marion and Hon. Elliott Northcott, of Huntington, who had been chosen to present Mr. Swisher's name, mounted the platform. Mr. Northcott's second sentence brought the convention to its feet and an ovation far exceeding any which had greeted the mention of the names of the national leaders followed. That sentence was, "Gentlemen of the convention, I am for Swisher." Mr. Northcott said that he came as the advocate of a native born West Virginia whose life and carrier is like the history of old state—a man who has hewn his way, step by step up the steep and rocky road until he has reached the summit. He dwell upon the faithfulness of Swisher's friends because he himself is faithful. The candidate's successes in politics were recounted, it being pointed out that die has always received his office by the vote of the people and has never lost. Another ovation was given when the speaker assured the convention that "as governor of West Virginia he'll make good. Taking in Mr. Swisher's method of campaign the speaker declared we love him for the enemies he has made, which expression called forth much applause. Attention was called to the campaign of abuse and the calumny, which had been resorted to by the opposition. "We have no place for the character assassin" was a generally accepted sentiment. Throughout the fight Mr. Swisher kept sweet, always fighting hard, but fighting fair. By the time Mr. Northcott finished a large majority of the delegates were ready to join in the extended All Eyes Turned Toward Denver Whire the Democratic National Convention is in Session Question as to What Disposition the Convention Will Make of the Negro Question Puzzling the Wiseacres—Stalwarts Await the Selection of Chairman of the National Committee to Get Into the Fray—Followers of the "Allies" Lining Up for the Chicago Nominee, Following the Wake of Fosaker—Scott's Plan to Place Colored Men at Head of Army and is Meeting With Success—Congressman Williams Makes Good With the Natives. Washington, July 8.—All eyes are turned toward Denver, this week. The nomination of Bryan is assured, and the convention will merely ratify the choice of the democratic party for president and saddle the vice presidency on some confiding representative of the very respectable Cleveland wing, after writing a platform designed to catch the guildless your both *commin* and *gwynne*. Our people are not less interested than the whites. What disposition will the democratic convention make of the Negro question? Will it accept the "open door" policy proclaimed by Henry Watterson, and invite the Negro to help them elect their candidate? Or, will the cohorts hark back to the narrow counsels of Tillman, Heflin, Bailey and John Sharp Williams and insist that defeat without the co-operation of the black voter is preferable to a chance for victory, if the recognition of the Negro as a citizen must go with it. 'Will the Negroes themselves listen with patience to this death-bed repentance of a life-long antagonist, with a record reeking with disfranchisement, Jim-crow legislation and lynching, even if a sop should be thrown out by the Bryanites, with the idea of catching the vote of the disgruntled colored republicans in the pivotal states. Will the democrats have the gall to offer maudlin sympathy in connection with the Brownsville affair, in the face of the fact that every democratic in congress was opposed to the restoration of the discharged soldiers, and might have attempted to have all four of the Negro regiments eliminated from the army establishment if an opportunity had presented itself? These are the problems with which political Washington is wrestling today, while the reminants of the Jeffersonian democracy are wrestling with one another on all sorts of wildcat propositions. The issue relating to us will doubtless be settled ere this reaches the eye of our readers; but, as the problem has as many lives as a cat, we are likely to have it with us for some time to come, though the scene may change from the rockies to the hills and dales of the several states, and the cast of characters may undergo some radical changes. In the meantime, the "stalwarts"—as the administration Arpa-Americans here bouts have come to be styled—are awaiting the selection of a chairman of the national committee, and grey, eager to get down to work. Everybody realizes that the battle will be no picnic, and an early start is urged by those who want to see an old-fashioned campaign. As to the chairmanship, individuals undoubtedly have their preferences, but none of those mentioned for the place has been aggressively opposed by any colored man of prominence. At this writing it looks like Hitchcock. His ability and native shrewdness have been amply tested and, if chosen by Judge Taft he will take up the duties with a full knowledge of the weight of the task that confronts him. He knows the strengths and weaknesses of the party fabric and can be depended upon to mass his forces where they will do the most good. He has no prejudices and will handle the campaign in such a manner as to bring out of each element its most effective work. The colored heaters will labor as assiduously under Mr. Hitchcock as under anybody else, notwithstanding the soreness occasioned in some quarters because of the crushing power, of the famous "steam roller." Whether the choice be Hitchcock, New, Hemenway, Vorya; Crane or any other true republican, the colored voters will rally around him and give a satirical portrayal of themselves where ever he appoints them to serve. What the Negroos want is an opportunity to be of service—and speedily, too—be his assignment that of speaker, writer, organizer or what not. The pre-convention fight is over now. The best man has won the presidential nomination. Erstwhile disagreements are being overlooked, the ravages of the steam roller are but a reminiscence, and the opinion is practically unanimous among the Negro voters that the path of duty now lies in getting together, closing ranks, and putting forth every effort to elect Taft and Sherman. The original Taft men show no disposition to gloat, over the defeat of their opponents. They respect honest differences of opinion and realize that on the side of the "allies" were enrolled some of the race's ablest and most patriotic men. These factors will be given a chance to make themselves useful at the proper time. Those who saw fit to cast their fortunes with the "allies", now freely concede that it was good politics, as well as good sense, for a very large contingent of the colored leaders to stand by Taft and the administration in the struggle for delegates to the Chicago convention. Had Taft been nominated over the united opposition of the Negroes, north and south, had no degrees of standing espoused his cause during the preliminary canvass, who would there have been today who could approach the nominee with any hope of sympathetic consideration? To be sure, Judge Taft might not have actually "turned down" any Negro republican of the "anti Negro", because he is not the practice of political leaders of high or low degree, to tumble over themselves lending aid and comfort to factions that do their utmost to defeat their plans. Had the Negroes presented a solid front against Taft, the nominee would have been under no obligations whatever to the race. By the same token, if it should so happen that the bulk of the Negro voters of the north should array themselves on the side of Mr. Bryan, the election of Judge Taft over their protest would place our people in a most embarrassing position, to say the least, when we felt inclined to ask for a share in the sheaves that had been gathered in spite of us. All hands agree that the Negro voters will make an egregious blunder if they permit the republicans to elect a president without their assistance. It will not be well for us to claim to be the "balance of power," and allow somebody to prove that we are reckoning without our host. It is to the credit of the former anti-Taff leaders that they are, following the cue handed out by their RLES WESLEY SWISHER GOVERNOR OF WEST VIRGINIA [Blank] The Scherr Convention Is Generally Repudiated Charles W. Swisher, the republican nominee for governor of West Virginia, was born on his father's farm, in Marlon county on May 26, 1867. His education was acquired in the brief intervals between his laborers for a living, on the farm, in the mines as a miner and mule driver, but throughout his career he has always gone on the principle that nothing short of the highest point attainable would satisfy his ambition, and in following this, principle we have today the farmer's boy of the late 60s, the miner and mule driver of a later date, the city councilman of Fairmont, the member of the legislature, the member of the state senate, and now secretary of state, who has All hope for support of the rump ticket named yesterday by the Scherr convention from candidates for other offices died away this morning when all the candidates appeared in the regular convention either in person or by special representative and announced that they would be/ in no way identified with the bolsters. This reduces the bolting ticket to a single candidate, Arnold C. Scherr. While the state convention was in progress this morning ex-Governor A. B. White presented to the chairman of the convention a letter which the secretary read, reciting that the various candidates for the minor state offices, Miller, Topping, Harris, Lough, Riggs, Shawkey, Reed, Conley, Long, Ogdin, Gray and Sante looked upon the convention now being held, with Chairman Joseph H. Gaines presiding as the regular convention of the republicans and they were willing to abide by its decision. The convention hailed the reading of the letter with cheer after cheer, voicing the approval of the action of the candidates. As first read, the letter did not contain the name of Thos. C. Miller and the state superintendent from the floor of the convention stated that he had signed it. It was then discovered that the name had been crossed out. Mr. Miller stoutly denied that he had authorized anybody to strike his name from the letter and asked that an investigation be made. Then candidate after candidate ascended the stage and expressed their opinion of the Scherr convention held at the court house, each denying strenuously that it was the regular convention and stated that they would abide by the decision of served his state and his constituents creditably in every position to which he has been called in his always progressive career, as the nominee of the dominant political party for the highest state office within his gift. That Mr. Swisher has earned the honor which has been bestowed upon him, none will question. That he will make good in the executive chair, as he has in every other position which he has been called upon to fill, is a matter which can or not determined by experience, but with his past record as a criterion, the people of the state will not hesitate to support him for election to the high office to which he has been called by his party. Convention Repudiated the convention now in progress. The delegates shouted their approval of the remarks of the candidates when they stated that the ticket being nominated at the regular convention would be overwhelmingly elected next November. NEGROES WILL BE ADMITTED TO GERMAN SCHOOLS. On Suggestion of Cincinnati Woman Colored Students Having Credentials Will Be Taken Care Of. Milwaukee, Ws., July 3.—Negrour having proper credentials will be admitted to study in German seminaries in this country. Under the head of unfinished business, before the German-American Educational Association Convention today, a Mrs. Neebs, teacher in one of the Cincinnati schools, told of an unusually bright colored pupil in the school in which she teaches. Mrs. Neebs said the pupil was especially apt in study of the German language and that it was the pupil's desire to continue her studies in German when she graduated that she might teach members of her race. Director Max Griebisch, of the Milwaukee German-English Academy, was asked if the colored girl would be admitted if application were made. He lost no time in making a reply in the affirmative, providing the J. S. DARST FOR AUDITOR AND WM. G. CONLEY FOR ATTORNEY GENERALS MR. M. P. SHAWKEY SUPERINTENDENT OF STATE SCHOOLS Shawkey by acclamation was the verdict of the state convention this afternoon when it came to voting for a candidate for state superintendent of schools. Two ballots were taken, Shawkey leading on both but lacking a majority. After the third ballot started, all the other candidates withdrew and the nomination was made by acclamation. There were five candidates for the office, M. P. Shawkey, of Kamawa; M. C. Lough, of Fairmont; Thos. C. Miller, of Fairmont; J. W. Santee, of Burton; R. A. Riggs, of Wellsburg. The time of the state convention from the time of its opening this afternoon until about 3:20 this afternoon was taken up with the nominating speeches for the various candidates, for State Superintendent, of Schools, the candidates nominated being Messrs. T. C. Miller, of Marion, the present incumbent; M. P. Shawkey, of Kanawa; M. C. Lough, of Marion; J. W. Santee and R. A. Riggs. The first ballot resulted as follows: Lough, 182. Upon the announcement of the vote on the second ballot, the names of Messrs. Santee and Riggs were withdrawn, and when Berkeley county was reached on the third ballot, M. C. Lough, of Fairmont, announced that he had known from the start that he was up against a hard proposition with such an eminently qualified field of competitors against him, and requested that his name be withdrawn, and his delegates be left free to vote for the man of their choice. This left the contest between Messrs. Miller and Shawkey, and it was evident from the start of the balloting that Shawkey was the favorite. When Roane county was reached in the balloting, Mr. Miller was recognized by the chair, and in a brief but effective speech withdrew his candidacy and moved to make the nomination of Mr. Shawkey unanimously—a motion which was carried, enthusiastically by the delegates. Our Sunday school is getting along nicely with brother R. W. Sneed as superintendent. Mrs. Mary Ashford is very ill at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Early have returned from Beckley, where they attended the association. R. W. Snead has added another room to his restaurant and is doing good business. Master Pearl Dandridge has returned from White Oak. Mrs. Stanley has been confined to her room for several days, but is much better at this writing. Mrs. Lula Jones is visiting friends in St. Albans. Miss Susie Saunders, of Glen Jean, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. R. W. Snead. Homer Johnson made a flying trip here this week. pupil could furnish sufficient credentials. Officers were elected as follows: President, C. O. Schoenrich, Baltimore; vice president, Dr. A. Hoelper, New York; treasurer, Carl Engelman, Milwaukee; secretary, Emil Kramer, Cincinnati. After deciding to hold the next meeting in New York the convention adjourned sine die. ley, of Preston county. These two nominations were made at the state convention, this morning before the convention took place at the noon hour until 1:30 o'clock. Darst was nominated on the first ballot by a large majority, while the nomination of Conley was made by declamation before the roll of the counties had been completed. The name of Col. A. R. Stallman was presented, but to show the interest existing, Mr. Cunningham, who presented the name of Stallman, and the motion to nominate the acclamation when the county of Leigh was being called for a vote. The big auditorium at the corner of Kanawha and McKinley streets was crowded this morning when at 9:30 o'clock Chairman Joseph Hunt Gaines, the brilliant member of congress from the Third, called the convention to order and announced that nominations for State Auditor were in order. Delegate John J. Hettel, of Berkeley county, received recognition from the chair and stated that the republicans of Monongalia county, several weeks ago, had held a primary, in which they voiced their preference for certain candidates on the state ticket. The delegates from that county were not present, he stated, and he moved that Hon. W. E. Grissombe permitted to vote the 21 votes of Monongalia for the candidates for whom she had expressed a preference. During the roll call on the motion, Senator Bailey, the Gratton raised the point of order on the illegality of the action, but the chair ruled that it was not well aware. The motion carried by a vote of 603 to 217. Ex-Governor White made a motion to reconsider, but his motion was laid on the table on motion of Mr. Hooten. Governor White then presented a letter signed by nearly all the candidates for state offices that they looked upon the convention presided over by J. H. Gaines as the regular convention and would abide by its decision. Chairman Gaines then called for nominations for State Auditor. Barbour county yielded Ip, Jackson, and C. W. Dillon came forward and in a splendid nominating speech placed in nomination John Sherman Darst, of Jackson county. The nom Dfcats Raymond City by a home of 6 to 3 in a Seven-Inning Game. Raymond City, July 6.—A large number of fans from Charleston and St. Albans witnessed the game played here on the Fourth between St. Albans and the locals. Although the St. Albans team did not have their regular pitcher at the beginning of the game, the score was 4 to 2 in favor of the visitors, when Smith, their twirler, arrived for the last of the third. He allowed his components but one run during the following four innings, the game being called at the end of the seventh, by agreement, to allow the two Charleston teams to play. The final score was 6 to 3 in favor of St. Albans. The catcher, capped the locals at every base of the game and expressed a willingness to repeat the trish winnings Raymond City no desire. CORRESPONDENCE PARKERSBURG. The annual picnic of Vendetta Court, No. 5, O. C. C., given at Blennerhassett Island last Thursday, was a grand success. A large crowd was present and each one seemed to thoroughly enjoy the outing. The ball games were especially interesting. Don't forget the sock social to be given by Blennerhassett Lodge, No. 77, at K. of P. hall, Friday evening. Miss Mossie Clay, of Clarksburg, returned home, Saturday afternoon, after a pleasant two weeks' visit with the Missa Glics, on Clay street. Principal Robert Sims, of Bluefield Colored Institute, passed through the city, Wednesday of last week, en route to Washington, D. C. While in the city he was the guest of J. R. Jefferson. Mrs. Pocahontas Peyton and daughter Mary left Wednesday for Detroit, Mich., where they will visit relatives for several weeks. Grand Lecturer L. O. Wilson, of K. of P., will be in the city on his official visit to the K. of P. lodges, the 16th inst. Miss Lola M. Lavender, Grand Lecturer of the Grand Court of Calanthe, will make her official visit to Vendetta Court, No. 5, O. O. C., the 23rd inst. Mrs. A. M. Thomas, who has been visiting her parents, at 813 Swan street, returned to her home in Zanesville, Ohio, Monday afternoon, after a pleasant stay of three weeks. David H. Pleasants, of Marletta, Ohio, was in the city last Thursday. Gorn, to Mr. and Mrs. Hicks, on Juliana street, a son, last Friday morning. Charles Jones, of Washington, D. C., was in the city last Monday, attending the Brown trial as a witness. A number from this city attended a picnic and dance at Fern Cliff Park, near Marietta, last Saturday. Miss Lyda Kelley and mother left, Monday evening, for Charlottesville, Va., for an extensive visit. Henry Lee left Thursday for Moundsville, where he joined Major Elliott and accompanied him with some United States prisoners to Atlanta, Ga., and Leavenworth, Kas. He expects to be gone a week or more. Mrs. Thomas Fletcher and mother, Mrs. Carter, attended the annual picnic of Court of Calanthe, at Blennurhassett Island, Thursday of last week. POWELLTON. Mrs. Ella J. Perrin, of Charleston, arrived here last Monday, accompanied by Mrs. Carrie Lawton. Owing to the fall she received from the street car, on June 28, she was not able to resume her work for several days. Mrs. Lawton returned home, Tuesday. Mrs. Perrin returned to Charleston, Thursday, where she could be treated by her physician. Miss Carrie E. Fairfax departed, Wednesday, for McKendree, where she will spend a few months. Mrs. John H. Wood went to Virginia last week to visit her father, who is very ill. Mrs. Ruth J. Harvey spent a few days at Sylvia last week, attending the association. Mrs. Lillie Fairfax took a trip to Loup Creek last week, accompanied by her niece, Miss Cora Burke, where she will spend several weeks visiting relatives. Owing to the dull run here, a great many of the men have gone to other places to work. Mrs. A. D. Fairfax returned, Saturday, from Salem, Va., where she spent several weeks with her mother, who was paralyzed. The Woman's Missionary Society convened in a regular session, Sunday, at 11 o'clock. WINIFREDE. W. H. Morris spent a few days at his home in Charleston last week. J. D. Wiseman, T. R. Giles and J. H. Watts were business visitors to Charleston last week. R. H. Allen and son Robert are spending the week at their home in St. Albans. Mrs. Jas. I. Thomas entertained at dinner Mrs. Ella Means, Sunday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tysor, a fine baby girl. J. W. Waller has been suffering the past few days with cramps. Mrs. A. Baskin Mrs. A. Banister is able to be out again, after a few weeks' illness The picnic given by the Sunday school on the Fourth was an enjoyable one. The program rendered by the children was very interesting and lengthy. After which, short addresses were delivered by the following: W. H. Foreman, J. M. Wooding, Jas. L. Thomas and G. R. Caviness. Music for the occasion by the Winifrede band. E. S. Shelton has returned from Harpers Ferry, where he has been attending school. W. H. Foreman, of Handley, spent Saturday and Sunday here, the guest of friends. Mrs. J. H. Taylor and daughter, of Charleston, are spending the week guests of Mrs. E. M. Francis and mother. George Bagley, A. Blaylock and N. V. Bacchus spent Saturday and Sunday out of town. H. B. Barber has returned from Kentucky, where he spent the greater part of the year. Mrs. Shelton and Miss N. Wright, of Charleston, spent a few days horc, guests of her sister, Mrs. Jas. I. Thomas. Jubilant, No. 17, K. of P., elected the following officers: Lee Johnson, C. C.; W. N. Shelton, V. C.; G. R. Caviness, P.; T. B. Giles, m at A.; D. Smith, I. G.; J. F. Moseley, O. G. Queen Esther Court, No. 18, elected the following ocers: S. N. Alexander, W. C.; Mrs. M. Perkins, W. I.; Mrs. Ellen Shelton, W. O.; B. B. Allen, E.; Mrs. Jas, Randolph, S. D.; John F. Moseley, J. D. COVINGTON, VA. Misses Cora and Mary Bowles, Deilah white, White, Julia Anderson, Alma Liggins, M. L. Williams, A. F. Lomans, W. S. Thomas, Garrett White and W. G. Watson are in attendance upon the summer normal. Mrs. Virgie Collins lost her baby, Monday. The child having been sick some time. Mrs. Emma Myers, of Warm Springs, spent Sunday here, guest of her cousin, Mrs. Robert McDowell. Mrs. Ada Nowlan, who has been sick for a year, died of consumption! Thursday. The funeral was conducted at the First Baptist church by Rev. E. P. Jackson. She leaves a husband and a little baby. Mrs. Pete Williams' little infant girl died, Friday, of cholera infantum. The three months of life endeard it in the hearts of its parents, who are grief stricken. Besale Chambers and brother Frank spent the Fourth here, visiting friends. They left the next day for their home at Gala Water. Mrs. R. N. Smith is confined to her home with bilious fever. Her husband it at her bedside. Willie Thompson was called to Staunton hurriedly, Sunday, on account of the illness of his mother. Mrs. Mildred Hysmith, who has been north for three years, is home again. Harry Toliver, of Ronceverte, is visiting friends here. Arthur Traverse continues quite ill with inflammatory rheumatism. LEWISBURG. Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Johnson and Mrs. Blanche Pryor spent a few days in Charleston last week. Misses Lydia Winston and Sallie Pryor went to Covington to spend the Fourth. A highly enjoyable program was rendered at the Baptist church, Sunday afternoon, by the children. It was faultlessly carried out and reflects much credit upon the teachers. Mrs. Josephine Strong gave an address to the young people at night. Her discourse was replete with wholesome advice and was well received. Misses Rosa McVeigh and Ella Bolling were the guests of Miss Ellen Tomlin, at Ronceverte, last week. The Ladies Aid and Willing Workers gave an all-day entertainment at the hall. A musical was rendered by local talent in the evening. The program consisted of numerous solos, duets and choruses, all of which were very creditable. Junior Harris scored a decisive hit with a vocal solo. Rev. J. W. Waters, Jr., was in Charleston to assist his father in the Sunday services. Mrs. Henrietta Washington carried a gay party of young people to the White Sulphur Springs on the 4th. Dr. S. F. Clay and James H. Scott are conducting a first class restaurant at the old stand of Mrs. Docia Morris, on Main street. The wee folks had the most lively time of all at a house party at the home of Misses Rhoda and Lucy Bolling last Saturday. Mrs. Charity Robinson and grand-daughter, Annie Hamilton, have returned from a week's visit in Ronceverte. Miss Mattle Seams is the guest of Miss Mary Page and others. BUCKHANNON Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Smith, of Weston, are in the city, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lewis. Mrs. Mariah Johnson and daughter, Miss Grace, formerly at this place, but now of Glenville, arrived here, Friday of last week, and will be guests of relatives for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson spent the Fourth here with Mrs. Jas. Wade. Mrs. Laura Watson was called to Clarksburg the first of the week by the serious illness of her father, Michael Brown. Mrs. O. T. Davis is attending the Mite Missionary meeting in New Castle, Pa. Children's day exercises will be held at the Simpson M. E. church the first Sunday of this month. A fine program has been arranged for. Mr. and Mrs. George Williams, who resided on Baxter street, have moved to the Oklahoma addition. CANTON. Miss Beatrice May Fox met with a painful accident at her home last Monday. While looking out a raised window, it fell across the fingers of her right hand. Luckily no bones were broken, and she is now feeling much better. Miss Eva Edwards is on the sick list. She has what is believed to be appendicitis. Owing to the delay in securing the program for Children's day exercises, St. Paul's A. M. E. church Sunday school will hold these exercises next Sunday evening. Acting under a dispensation granted by Grand Chancellor J. H. Wilson, Carneation Lodge, No. 71, K. of P., of this city, conferred the ranks of page, esquire and knight upon a class of five candidates. Thursday night. The work was very impressively done by W. R. Smallwood and an efficient team of the lodge. The candidates were: Lawrence Williams, Wm. P. Fraxier, Frank Jones, Edward Oliver and Milton C. Smith, all of Alliance, Ohio. John T. Wilson, of Cleveland, was a pleasant visitor to our city, July 4th ST. ALBANS. Mrs. Violet Hardy, of Montgomery, attended the Merry Widow banquet here on the 3rd. Mrs. Emma Jackson was here, Wednesday, visiting Mrs. Kate Erskins. Miss Alpha Brooks, of Institute, was here, Friday, on business. Miss Lella Wheeler spent Friday in town. D. A. Lipscomb, Anderson Wilson, G. L. Brooks and L. G. Wilson spent Sunday with tehrl families. A number of persons went to Raymond City to witness the game between St. Albans and Raymond City. The game was 6 to 3 in favor of St. Albans. F. W. Waddy, sr., and son Floyd were business visitors to Charleston, Thursday. Mrs. Kate Waddy is on the sick list. Mrs. Wm. Preston and Mrs. John Clark, of Elkridge, are visiting their mother, Mrs. Ada Preston. Mrs. Lula Jones and children, of Page, are visiting her sisters, Meadames Overaull and Carr. Miss Josephine. Williams, who spent a few days in town with friends left Monday for her home at Gary. HINTON. J. Smithers and daughter, Miss Alfreda, arrived home from Washington, D. C., Wednesday. The St. Luke's gave an entertainment the night of the Fourth, which was largely attended and a financial success. Sam Eaves fell from a moving train, Sunday night. He was brought immediately to the Holley Sanitarium. His condition is very favorable at this time. A. P. Straughter, Rev. A. D. Lewis and E. G. Pack have returned from Sylvia, where they attended the New River Valley Association. Charles Hughes, of Gordonville, Va., is a patient at the Holley Sanitarium this week. Dr. Christopher Payne has opened an office in Avis. He is a young doctor, but comes to us well recommended and is a graduate from Washington, D. C. He is a son of Dr. C. H. Payne. Mrs. Rosa Forte and Rev. Charles Campbell are guests of W. H. Price this week. The following persons visited Mrs. J. V. Wilkerson, a patient at the Holley Sanitarium: W. H. Wilkerson, of McDowell; Mrs. S. Redd, of Stanford; Mrs. L. Cox, of Skelton. She is able to be up at this time. Miss Emma Smithers, one of the nurses at the Holley Sanitarium, will leave the 11th for her vacation of 10 days. She will visit Eagle, Charleston, Institute and other points. Rev. Lewis preached a special sermon to the students and graduates, Sunday night. Mrs. Emma Saunders, of Eagle, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Straughter. Miss Louise Smithers has returned home from Royal, where she closed her second term of school. Mrs. Emma Smithers returned home, Sunday, from Alderson, where she visited her mother, Mrs. Brown. Clarence Wilson, of Alderson, was here a few days last week. Carton Webb and Charles Lewis, of Richmond, stopped over a few hours, en route to Indianapolis. The Booker Washington Lyceum will give a public program, Thursday night. Their programs are always highly enjoyed by the public. THOMAS. Mrs. A. F. Bruce was hostess to the Ladies Ald on last Thursday. Rey, J., L. Davis will organize a Y. M. C. A. on Monday night. James Washington, of Elkins, spent Sunday in our town. Samuel Keller is much improved at this writing. Misses Mamie Thompson and Bottle S. Bruce spent the Fourth in Piedmont. Mrs. Nina Campbell, of Davis, spent the 4th and 5th with Thomas friends. Mrs. Virgile Lee, of Davis, spent the Fourth with Mrs. J. E. Bruce. the Fourth with Mrs. J. E. Bruce. Little Pauline Davis read an interesting paper at the B. Y. P. U., Sunday. Subject, "Should Children Attend Church?" Mrs. James Bruce read a paper full of thought and meaning on B. Y. P. U., Topic, "Longings and Satisfactions." Mrs. J. L. Davis chose as her B. Y. P. U. topic on Sunday "The Universal Church." Robert Moorefield gave a banquet on Saturday evening in the Masonic hall. Mr. Hart, of Davis, was in our town on Sunday. The Misses Malone of Davis call- ed by Mrs. Ida B. Payne on Sunday. Peter Pemberton received the sad insultance of the death of his mother, who died near Richmond, Va. The Willing Workers, will meet at the Baptist church, Tuesday afternoon. Miss Blanche Green will be hostess to the Ladies Aid, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. William Smith, of Davits, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fannie Massele. Little Odessa Boyd is much improved at this writing. HUNTINGTON. Mrs. W. O. James was hostess to the Benjamin Tribe, Monday evening. The marriage of Miss Georgia Scott and Phillip Cooley occurred last Wednesday at the home of Rev. Nelson Barnett, on 9th avenue and 14th street. The marriage was a quiet home affair; the bride being attired in traveling gown of dark brown cloth with hat, gloves and shoes to match. The groom dressed in gray traveling suit. After the ceremony, which was witnessed by a host of friends, amid beautiful home decorations of yellow and white, and dazzles. The couple left immediately for Columbus to spend a few days and then-to their home in Athens, Ohio. Rev. I. V. Bryant united the two in happy wedlock. Mrs. Troussau Sexton entertained a number of friends at her home, on Artisan avenue, Friday evening, complimentary to her guest, Miss Georgia Glover, of Zanesville, Ohio. Miss Lula James was taken suddenly ill, on the street, Monday, and falling in a faint, cut her nose quite painfully. Mrs. Funnie Perkins entertained the Orlon club at her home, on 5th avenue, one evening of this week. Lewis Spurlock was the guest of friends and relatives several days last week. Mrs. Isaac Miller remains in about the game condition. The Sabines played the Y. M. C. A. Athletic team, July 4th, the Y. M. C. A. boys winning the game. Quite a number of young people accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Cooley as far as Kenova. Rev. Nelson Barnett spent last week with his family here, being very much indisposed, but as he improved returned to his churches up Kanawa. Miss Evelyn Willis, one of the graduates of Douglass school class of 1908, is receiving congratulations upon her appointment as teacher in one of the grades of Douglass school. The other new appointment was Miss Dillen of Portsmouth, Ohio, the other teachers being re-elected. Dr. C.-C. Barnett and R. W. White attended the convention at the capital city this week. Miss Jessie Linsay, of Wayne, was the guest of Mrs. Virginia Scott several days this week. The young men of our city gave a social at the K. of P. hall, Tuesday night, complimentary to Miss Georgia Gloyer. The mite supper given by the Benjamin Tribe, Thursday evening, was well attended, and an enjoyable time had by all. LONDON-HUGHESTON. The picnic held on the 4th of July was a successful and enjoyable affair. The following program under the management of Mrs. James Brown was rendered. Music—America. Prayer—Mr. Edward Carter. Music by the True Reformer choir. Select Reading: "Declaration of Independence—Mrs. Addie James. Address—Mrs. Ida Brown. Quartette: "Come Thou Fount"—Mrs. M. E. Graves, Mrs. Mollie Shaver, Miss Clara M. Blaincy, Mr. Ed. Allen. Address—Mrs. M. E. Jackson. Oration—Miss Blanch Booker. Music—"Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean." Address—S. E. Graves. Solo and chorus—Miss Francis F. James and choir. Oration—Mrs. Henry Lee Patterson. Address—By the pastor, Rev. D. D. Davis. Short Talk—Ed. Carter. Closing Hymn—Choir. The congregation, then marched to the picnicking grounds where the committee of arrangements had tables prepared that literally groomed under the weight of the good things of the season. The game of ball between the Smithers Quick Steps and the Hugheston team which resulted in 18 to 4 in favor of the Smithers team. Several prizes were awarded. In the pitching contest the following ladies won prizes: Miss Blanche Booker, won first prize; Mrs. Ida Brown won second prize; Mrs. Solomon Carter won third prize. In the boys foot rate Master Clifford Brown won first; Master Bernard Brown won second. We are proud of our people in this place and appreciate the arrangement and work of the committee for this entertainment. Many visitors from Smithers, Longacre, Handley and Charleston was here on the 4th attending the plonic. Among them was Miss Julia Brown our former teacher Mrs. Solomon Carter of White Oak is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ed. Carter of Hugheson. Wm. Hargrave was a business visitor to Charleston Pristas. Miss Julia Brown, who has been the guest of Mrs. Addle James returned to her home in Charleston Monday accompanied by Miss Blancot Booker, who will spend some time in the city. Mrs. Victoria Burks is visiting in Raleigh county. Mrs. Daley Hargrave and Miss Lottie White are the guests of Mrs. Nannle Rucker. The Womans' Improvement league will meet with Mrs. Addle James Thursday. The league will give a sacred concert Sunday. Mrs. Nannle Rucker was at Gauley Sunday. Mrs. Charles Whitlow is much improved at this writing. John Hargrave of Dalry Hill, was the guest of his brother, Hargrave, last week. MONTGOMERY Brant Law, of Mt. Hope, is here the guest of friends. Dr. and Mrs. Peyton Calloway and children, of Mt. Hope, spent last week here the guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Wilkerson. S. M. Dayls has sold out his business interest here and gone to Charleston for permanent residence. BON, was here on business, Monday. Rev. E. C. Page has closed his school at Sewell and is now at home for the summer. Miss Alpha Brooks, of Institute, is here the guest of Miss Marie Shelton. Miss Mammie Hall, of Keeneney Creek, spent several days here last week, the guest of Misses Mary and Vanilla Noel. R. E. Burrell, A. W. Slaughter and Thomas Johnson were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Wado, at Eagle. Charles Harris, of Fayette, was here several days last week. Mrs. E. R. Robinson, of Danville, Ill., came here, Wednesday, to join her husband, who is interested in the United Mine Workers organization. They are guests at the Perry House. Dr. Letze, of Lexington, Ky., is spending this week here. Miss Ethel Brown, the representative from the First Baptist church to the association at Sylvia, is spending some time visiting friends on New river. The literary musical given Saturday by Miss Nelle M. Lewis was a success financially and socially. Each person on the program did credit to himself. The following is the program: Instrumental solo, Dance of the Demons, Miss Wyzor Watson. Invocation, O. F. Wilkreson. Address, the History of Fourth of July, Dr. B. F. White. Solo, In the Valley Where, the Bluebird Sings, Miss Erma Hardy. Oration, An Appeal for Liberty, Oliver Wilkerson. Solo, I Miss You More and More Every Day, Miss Elsa Woods. Oration, The Nobility of Labor, James H. Lewis. Solo, Everybody is Picking on Me, George Williams. Recitation, Then and Now, Miss Mary Noel! Solo, When the Whippoorwill Sings Marguerite, Miss Nelle M. Lewis. Recitation, The Rivals, (Dunbar), Miss Ada Wright. Recitation, Christening the Baby, Miss Ella Burke. Duet, The New Life, Mrs. E. C. Page and Miss Lewis. RAYMOND CITY Mrs. Cornelia Coles and Mrs. Cora Sims made a flying trip to Bancroft, Monday. N. Terry, Mrs. Bertle Parker and Mrs. Izeta James were business visitors to Charleston last week. Miss Frances Coleman left Monday for Philadelphia, Pa., where she will make her future home. Miss Florence Coles has been appointed by the Iola Leroy Court of Calathe, No. 29, as representative to the Grand Court, which will meet in Huntington. J. W. Smith was appointed by the First Baptist church as a representative to the association which will convene at Institute, July 24. Rev. N. Barnett filled his regular appointment here, Sunday. Two very interesting baseball games were played at the Raymond City park on the Fourth. The first game was between the Raymond Tigers and the St. Albans Stars. The scores were 5 to 3 in favor of St. Albans. The next game was between the Charleston Clippers and Charleston Union, the former winning. A large number of people from Charleston came down on the boat excursion, Saturday, to witness the games. The most amusing scene of the evening was the foot race between two very old gentlemen, Messrs. Jefferson Tyree and Ellijah Gatewood. Mr. Tyree won the race and also won $5. Mrs. Lizzie Ferguson, of Institute, and her son and daughter spent the Fourth with her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Edins. Mrs. Julia Wallace and daughter, Miss Beatrice Calhoun, and Mrs. Jda Early, of Charleston, spent the Fourth here with their sister and aunts. Mrs. Garfield Trust, of Charleston, spent the Fourth here with relatives. H. B. Good, A. J. Plerson and some spent the Fourth in Charleston. C. E. Saunder and son are spending a few days in town. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kingley left, Thursday, for Stanton, Va., to visit Mr. Kingley's people. Wall Paper! SPRING TIME is renewing time; time to redress your house throughout. In nearly every house there are some rooms that welcome some that do not. We can help you to lend light and charm to the 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. 118 Capitol Street 118 GREAT SHOE SALE NOW IN FULL BLAST AT BELL SHOE CO. 708 Kanawha St. Exceptional Offering Swell Suits for Young Men $12.50 $13.50 $15 Schwabe & May "For Better Clothes." See Window Display. Families Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for shipment solicited. THE DEMAND FOR AN EDUCATED 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 undemonstrational, 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, 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 T. WASHINGTON, 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 Tuskgee Institute are commanding salaries ranging from $50 to $100 per month. The graduates of ```markdown ``` We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier Sf., near Capitol 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. Poultry Raising, two years course. In addition there is a special Post Graduate course of or two years provided for graduates of high schools and colleges. We are especially anxious to have a large number of agricultural students who have finished high school or college courses. Any young man who is ambitious enough to finish any of the courses above mentioned can readily secure immediate employment at good salaries. 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, NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS. Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association, a corporation, organized and doing business under the laws of West Virginia, will be held the 5th day of August, A. D. 1908, at 2 o'clock p. m., of that day, in the large hall room in that certain building owned by sold Association, situate in the city of Huntington, county of Cabell, state of West Virginia, for the purpose of electing directors for said Association pursuant to its by-laws, and for the transaction of such other business as may lawfully come before said meeting. 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The newspapers which were the most bitter against the former war secretary have changed their tone to hosannas, and today not a single reputable race journal in the land is actively arrayed against the ticket. Of course, as one of the "allies" confessed to a "stalwart" the other day, the opponents of Judge Taft cannot hope to be as influential in the councils of the party as the men who started out for him when his cause was not popular among the rank and file of our people; but, nevertheless, they evince a willingness to fall in behind who "guessed right," and labor as vigorously as if their favorite had been made the nominee. The "steering committee," headed by Auditor Ralph W. Tyler, will now get busy and lay before the newly-elected chairman all the facts touching the condition of the Negro vote and suggest some method by which the Negro republicans can most effectively co-operate with the party at large in the impending campaign. The race has unlimited confidence in the political sagacity, ripe experience and sturdy honesty of Mr. Tyler, and no one doubts that the suggestions offered by him and his seasoned colleagues will be broad, comprehensive and thorough, fair alike to all sections of the country, impartial as to persons and absolutely just with respect to the every factor that enters into the equation. The sensible Negroes have no wish to bolt the republican ticket, zealots and agitators to the contrary notwithstanding. Sensationalists who thrive upon disorder and unrest, political and social, are never friends of peace; no attention will be paid to them. With an assurance of a "square deal" for the Negro from party manager to poll-taker, no apprehension need be felt as to the course the race will pursue in the campaign. There is no logical reason why the "stalwarts" and erstwhile "allies" may not travel arm-in-arm toward the common goal—a republican triumph in November. The longest-headed manager the "allies" had in the recent contest was former Register Judson W. Lyons, the Georgia member of the national committee. The conservative stand taken by him, as indicated by his declaration of loyalty to Taft and Sherman and recorded in our last letter, calls attention anew to his unfailing wisdom in emergencies, and admirable qualities as a leader. Mr. Lyons is a hard fighter, but always fights "on the level," and win or lose, he has the knack of adjusting himself gracefully to the situation. As a winner, he is generous to his less fortunate competitors, and if defeated in a fair field, he never whimpers. He never-crows over the vanquisher, nor is he cast down by temporary reverses of a personal character. He has poise and dignity—prime requisites in one who essays to represent an idea or a people. These attributes have been displayed in striking fashion throughout his 12 years as national committeeman and state leader in Georgia, and 8 years of exacting service as register of the treasury, and stood him in good stead when called to the chair of the national committee at Chicago last month, during the most momentous struggle of the entire covered by the contested election cases. As the "allies" can readily testify, Mr. Lyons keeps his word in all things and never fails to "make good" in whatever he undertakes. He stood up manfully for Foraker, as he had promised, when his individual ambitions might have been better served had he gone over to Taft. In the face of tremendously powerful organization, Mr. Lyons was able to exert sufficient personal influence to hold in line nine votes on the Georgia delegation for the "allies"—controlling and casting eight votes for Foraker and one for Fairbanks. In fact, he brought to Foraker half of the total vote received by the Ohio senator, scoring a success that was not remotely approached by any other manager for the e"allies" although not making half as much fuss over it as did some of them, who brought to Chicago save a bunch of empty claims and many feeble explanations. It is easy to understand, under these circumstances, why the leaders of the allied forces should have pronounced the Georgia delegation "the old guard," and hailed Mr. Lyons as the "hero of the convention." The regretable thing in this connection is that Mr. Lyons was not retained on the national committee, as he would have been, we are informed, but for the failure of pledged delegates to be true to their instructions. His defeat is no reflection upon his efficiency as a political general or a decadence of his popularity with his people. Just as Mr. Lyons served the "allies" with such unflagging zeal and with fruitful results, because he believed in the righteousness of the cause in which he had enlisted, he will prove an effective worker in the Taft ranks now, by reason of his unswerving loyalty to his party and solidier obedience to its commands. His strength as a speaker, organizer and master of campaign details will be a decided asset to the Chicago nominees, and these talents can be utilized with profit by the national committee among the voters in all the states, and especially where the eNegro voters are numerous. Thanks to the active intervention of Emmerd J. Scott who finds time to aloud to the thousand and one de tails of Dr. Washington's work at Tuskegee University and render valuable service for the race as well, all but one of the four colored regiments in the United States army have colored musicians at the head of their regimental bands. Some months ago Mr. Scott called the attention of the war department to the fact that the bands detailed with the colored troops were led by white men, although the players were colored and a statement showing that among the subordinate musicians were a number of men skilled in band leadership and capable of performing the work with equal, it not great satisfaction than those then in charge, with the further thought that placing colored men at the head of the bands of colored regiments would furnish to the well-being and happiness of the soldiers with whom they had to deal with day to day. Mr. Scott made a direct appeal to Secretary Taft, with the result that James A. Thompson, a fine clarionist and an army musician at 15 years experience, was appointed chief musician of the band of the 9th cavalry, at a salary of $60 per month and expenses. He began as a private in troop D of the 9th cavalry, and worked up to the position of principal musician, which is second in command to chief musician. As assistant leader he had charge of the band in the absence of the white chief. This chief musician was transferred to the 14th cavalry band (white) and, Mr. Thompson's competency being beyond dispute, he was promoted to the vacancy. His band is required to play on horseback for mounted cavalry parades, as well as to the routine playing on foot, including concerts and special programs. Chief Musician Thompson is stationed with the 9th cavalry, with headquarters at Camp McGrath, Philippine Islands, department of Luzon. On March 16th Elbert Williams, an army musician of long experience and formerly connected with the much-praised band at Tuskegee Institute, was handed a warrant naming him as chief musician of the 25th infantry band, at $60 per month and expenses. His appointment is a popular one and the headquarters of the 25th at Parang, department of Luzon, are brighter because of his merited advancement. The chief musician proper of the 10th cavalry is a white man, but during that official's long遛ough, granted to allow him to visit the United States, a colored man, Thomas C. Hammonds, now principal musician or assistant leader, is acting in his stead and carrying on the work in flawless style. Mr. Hammonds is an expert on the cornet, has executive ability of a high order and will continue at the head of the band until the return of the chief. A full promotion will come to him in due season. It is understood that it is to be the definite policy of the war department to appoint colored chiefs of the bands of colored regiments whenever competent musicians can be found to fill the places, and in accord with this system a colored chief musician will be placed at the head of the 24th infantry band, now at Fort Madison, New York, as soon as a vacancy shall occur. The present chief is white, and is the only white musician now actively leading the band of colored troops. Mr. Scott deserves the praise of every race-loving man and woman in the country for taking the initiative in bringing about a policy that means so much to the accomplished Negotiations of the land. No member of the lower house of congress stands in a better light among the colored people of the District of Columbia than the Hon. Kittredge Haskins, who represents the Brattleboro district of the state of Vermont. This whole-souled gentleman is chairman of the committee on war claims, and he has endured himself to our people by appointing as special messenger to his committee Harry D. Williams, a Washington boy, born and reared in the district, and who enjoys a merited popularity with all classes of citizens. Mr. Williams has borne himself well in a number of responsible positions, and Mr. Kittredge's recognition of his valuable qualities by giving him this comfortable berth at the capitol, an honor worthily bestowed. This compliment, however, is in keeping with Mr. Kittredge's well-known propensity for doing good things for the race. He gave his presence at Metropolitan A. M. E. church on the occasion of the rendition of "Hlawatha" by the Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society; he readily contributes to the churches and charities carried on by our people; is ever on the alert to lend his influence to secure appointments or promotions for our deserving young men, and in all possible ways, he demonstrates his faith in our capacity for superior service and opens doors of opportunity wherever he has the key. If Mr. Williams and his friends could have their way, Mr. Kittredge would be elected to congress for life. Dr. Willis E. Sterrs, the founder and proprietor of the Cottage Home Infirmary at Decatur, Alabama, who will be with us shortly, on route to the annual meeting of the National Medical Association at New York, has been spending a season in Greenville, Miss, where he was called to conduct several important clinics for the benefit of the delegates to the Mississippi Medical Association, which held its session there recently. Dr. Sterrs's, who is one of the race's most skillful surgeons, as well as expert on hospital management and successful as a general practitioner, performed a number of delicate operations at Greenville, in the presence of the assembled delegates and宾客. oral white visiting surgeons, all of whom were profuse in their praise of his cool-headed and methodical work. Five of the operations were laparotomies, and all were successful. Dr. Steers has made a name for himself and his race throughout the south, and his infirmary at Decatur is patronized extensively by the well-do classes of the colored people, and at infrequently is his skill called into requisition by the 'B liberal whites. The daily paper at Decatur had spoken of the doctor in glowing terms, and the editor is proud to acknowledge him as a worthy neighbor and public-spirited citizen. Dr. Steers was favorably impressed with the opportunities for young colored physicians in Mississippi, and notwithstanding the intense prejudice existing in some parts of the state of Vardaman, there was within its borders a virgin soil for the energetic Negro from which a rich harvest might be 'gleaned. We shall hear more of Dr. Steers soon. Pastors and Delegates Prominent in the Connection Discuss Subjects of Interest to the Denomination. Beckly, July 4.—The 23rd annual session of the New River Valley Baptist Association was held at the St. John Baptist church, July 1-3. This being the first annual gathering of colored Baptists to meet in Raleigh county it was looked forward to with unusual interest. A large delegation arrived Tuesday afternoon, and assigned to comfortable homes of this thrifty town, in which most of the people own their homes and take pride in beautifying them. Rev. D. C. Hunter, the pastor, deserves much credit for the good he is doing in holding up before his people the right ideas of life in all things and he has proved to be a good moderator, as well as pastor. At 9:30, Wednesday morning, the vice moderator, Rev. Wm. Jackson, sounded the gavel and introduced Revs. N. A. Smith and Matt Robinson, who conducted the devotional services in an impressive manner. After which, the moderator, Rev, D. C. Hunter, delivered his annual message, advising that greater efforts be put forth in building an missionary and education work. Revs. J. J. Turner, C. N. Harris and E. G. Pack were appointed as committee on finance, and Rev, E. C. Page and Miss Ethel Brown as committee on enrollment. A. P. Straughter, the clerk, made a neat speech, such being characteristic of him, advising that the brethren endeavor to do all in their power to make the session creditable in every way. Strong resolutions were passed, denouncing the whiskey-traffic, and Rev D. Stratton and others made speeches, showing the necessity and the success of the temperance move throughout the United States. The state missionary work, which is under the supervision of Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, and the Sunday school missionary work, which is under the direction of Rev. J. J. Turner, are in good shape and the people are beginning to appreciate the worthiness of this work as never before. Prof. Byrd Prillerman was present, and made a good address, showing the possibility of one building himself up to the point where he can be useful to his state and his God. Prof. Thomas Jefferson presented the claim of the West Virginia Seminary and College, of which he is president, showing that regardless of the struggles through which it has come, its graduates are out rendering good service in the various, vocation. The matron, Miss Ella Burk, spoke along the same line. The session was favored with the presence of some pioneer ministers; Revs. Chas. Campbell, Matt Robinson, C. C. Booth and D. Stratton, and they are still rendering good service in the cause. The reports coming in from the various churches showed that the people are becoming more interested in the building up of Christ's cause. Very few grievances were reported, and they were settled largely by the committee to which such matters were assigned. Revs. S. E. Williams, A. L. Lewis, D. C. Dean, R. D. W. Meadows, H. C. Gregory and others, did good work toward bringing about peace. Very excellent sermons were preached by Revs. C. N. Harris, A. D. Lewis, Matt Robinson, D. C. Hunter, A. A. Spencer, N. A. Smith and Wm. Jackson. A. P. Straughter and Rev. P. A. Harris favored the audience with excellent songs. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows read a good paper on "A Baptist Church, Its Construction and Authority." The writer handled the subject in a masterful manner and made every Baptist feel proud of his church. The paper was discussed by Revs. J. J. Turner, C. D. Deans, Wm. Jackson, and Mr. E. G. Pack On Friday morning, Rev. J. J. Turner read a paper on "Secular Education, Its Help and Hindrances to the Baptist denomination." The paper was discussed by A. P. Straughter, Rev. J. H. Hatter, Rev. E. C. Page and others. The association orders the paper published in the 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. The officers were elected in the afternoon of the last day: Rev. C. N. Harris, moderator; Rev. S. E. Williams, vice moderator; Rev. A. P. Straughter, clerk; Rev. D. Stratton, treasurer; and Rev. J. J. Turner, corresponding secretary. Fifty-six churches represented and $338.37 was sent for the various purposes. The meeting for 1909 will be held in Ronceverte. OUR BOYS AT MANILA. Colored Soldiers Carry Off the Bulk of the Prizes for Athletic Prowess in the Philippines—Sergeant Renee Woolley Some of the very best athletes, marksmans, and all-round players at healthful diversions in the United States army are colored men. A communication from Elijah Reynolds, First Sergeant of one of the companies of the gallant 25th regiment, now stationed in the Philippines, gives an interesting story of the results of the second annual division meet, in which picked soldiers from the departments of Mindanao, Visayas, and Luzon participated. Included in the list of contestants were the flower of the colored soldiery of the 9th and 10th cavalry, the 25th infantry and the Philippine scouts. Sergeant Reynolds' letter, sent out from his camp in the department of Mindanao, conveys the gratifying intelligence that in all the events of the day, the Negro soldiers played a conspicuous part, and the record shows that they captured the bulk of the prizes, winning on individual and team scores by heavy margins. Some of the more important events for individuals, won by colored soldiers, were as follows, with name of soldiers, his company, and the record made: 100 yard dash. Private Taylor, 9th avalley, 10 1-5 seconds. 200-yard dash, Private Taylor, 9th cavalry, 23 seconds. 880 yard run, Private Washington, 25th infantry, 2 minutes, 11 2-5 seconds. Pole Vault, Private White, 9th cavalry, 9 feet, 7 inches. Running high jump, Private Miller, 24th infantry, 5 feet, 6 1-2 inches. Running broad jump, Private Parker, 25th infantry, 19 feet, 9' 1-2 inches. 16 pound hammer, Private Jefferson, 9th cavalry, 107 feet, 4 3-4 inches. 16 pound shot, First Sergeant Broadus, 25th infantry, 38 feet, 7 1-4 inches. 220 yard hurdles, Private Parker, 25th infantry, 26 1-5 seconds. 120 yard hurludes, Private Grant 24th infantry, 18 4-5 seconds. 220 yard, swim, Private Pittee, 9th cavalry, 4 minutes, 55 4-5 seconds. Boxing, light, Private Jackson, Company M, 25th infantry. Boxing, heavy, Corporal Morgan, Company E, 25th infantry. Officers' flat race, Second Lieut. Addis, 10th cavalry, 1 minute, 54 2-5 seconds. Soldiers' flat race, Private Pratehr, Company H, 10th cavalry, 1 minute, 55 2-5 seconds. Obstacle race, Sergeant Askew, Company E, 24th infantry, 2 minutes, 1 1-2 seconds. Bending race, Private Parkham, Company K, 10th cavalry, 31 seconds. Reaching contest, Private Page, Company K, 10th cavalry, 1 minute; 2 seconds. Rescue race, Corporal Sampson, Company F, 10th cavalry. Boxing, welter Corporal Astrologo, 377th company of the Philippine scouts. The hasty intrenchment test was won by Private Sangel, of the 4th company, Philippine scouts. The prize for team relay race was carried off by the team representing the 244th infantry. In the general markings, the race ord of the colored regiments in the various events was as follows: Infantry events, Company I, the 25th infantry, department of Mindanao, made 992.53 points, ranking third. Company E, 24th regiment, department of Vlasayas, made 924.06 points, ranking fourth in 9 events. / Cavailry events, troop K, 10th cavalry, department/of Luzon, made 940.69 points, ranking second in five events. The Philippine scouts lined up four companies, and made the following score in infantry drill: Company 29th, 1,131.39 points. 4th Company, 990.99. 21st Company, 975.14. 37th Company, 886.30. In team work in all athletic events the 24th infantry led with 42 points. The 9th cavalry came second, with 41 points. The 25th infantry made third with 31 points. The judges pronounced this meet the most enjoyable ever held in Manila and paid a high tribute to the splendid showing made by the colored troops and taffying to their value to the United States army and expressing the hope that they might rise to the full height of their capabilities, both as officers and men. Elijah Reynolds, who is a Washington boy, was recently prompted from quartermaster sergeant to sergeant, 25th infantry, and when his commission was handed him by the commanding officer, in the presence of the entire regiment, there was general rejoicing over this further evidence that color is no barrier to advancement, if there be merit in the man who seeks to rise. PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS ALL Anyone sending a sketch or drawing quickly should one opinion free paper on an application for patent. Communications partially confidential. BINDING. Free. Oldest agency for securing patent. 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In charge of this department is a Thoroughly Competent Embalmer, a Graduate of the Best Colleges and a man with Years of Experience. Our Livery is the Best that Money Can Buy. Large, Roomy, Elegant Carriages. Home Phone 923. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three months ..... $0.50 Six months ..... 1.50 One year ..... 1.50 To the Editor of the Advocate: We have carefully read the article which appeared in your issue of July 2nd under the caption of, "Why Not a Woman for Grand Worthy Counselor of West Virginia," and signed by a naneless Calanthe. It is an unusual thing for us to rush into print and never our policy to attempt to answer any articles directed against us in our work. For the information of the "Nameless One" however, and in order to set the facts before any of the Calanthes of the state who may want to know them; permit me to make a few observations. In the first place the writer says: "The Court of Calanthe has grown to such magnitude under the direct contributions of the female members that it might not be a surprise to ask the question." Why not a Woman, etc.? Secondly—"The Court of Calanthe is maintained, protected and preserved by the wives, gisters, mothers, etc." Thirdly—"It will possibly be a surprise to know that West Virginia's women's organization is ruled by a man." Fourthly—The Courts of this jurisdiction are such that we can be proud of all their actions except to see honor bestowed where it is not due. Fifth—"The man ruler never visits except when he happens to be in a place where his own personal interests causes him to be." Now follow me for a little while and let us see: The very first statement acknowledges that the Court has grown in magnitude, but gives as a reason, "direct contributions of the female members." I leave you to draw your own conclusions and to determine as to whether you think any organization could "grow in magitude if the controlling power man or woman failed to do his work. Secondly—The Court of Calanthe is maintained, protected and preserved not by the women, but as I understand it by the supreme lodge, the Supreme Worthy Counsellor being the supreme vice-chancellor of the supreme lodge elected by it. Think he is a man; at least he goes for one and his name is Sir John W. Strother of Missouri. Thirdly—It ought not to surprise any one who is at all acquainted with the order universal to find the Grand Worthy Counsellor of West Virginia a man, since any number of states have one, viz: Virginia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, etc. Fourthly—We leave you to judge as to whether any honor has been bestowed upon the present Grand Worthy Counsellor not due him. Fifthly—The man ruler never visits because that is the work of the grand lecturer, and for the first time we have found one in the person of Miss Loia M. Lavender, who has had the courage to go forth to do her duty and is now on her rounds. Had the grand worthy counsellor gone forth I have no doubt but what there would have been a kick claiming he was burdening the Courts and creating an unnecessary expense. Now in conclusion let me say this: I became Grand Worthy Counsellor by being placed there against my will, by our lamented chieftain because he thought that I could make it go. When I took it we had only 50 members, today we have 1.300. In six or seven years we have had numbers of deaths and paid out thousands of dollars and there is today not a claim due which has not been paid. it has been and will always be my policy to let the office seek the man rather than he the office. I feel that at this time the grand court needs me worse than I need it. I have no objection to any one aspiring to any office desired, but I do object to any one misconstruing the facts in order to make the race. If any lady or gentleman desires to be the next grand worthy counselor of West Virginia let her or him state his name, announce his candidacy and come boldly out into the arena and make a fair race. I am now as ever ready to abide by the wisdom and good judgment of the grand body over which I preside. We are not easily misled or deceived in our judgments, and thoroughly understand the purpose of the article and the reason for the same. UNIFORM EXAMINATION The second uniform examination for Kanawha county for 1908 will be held in the Charleston High School, on Quarrier street, Thursday and Friday, July 23rd and 24th, commencing at 7:30 o'clock, the first day. English history is the division of general history assigned for the examination. M. P. SHAWKEY, County Superintendent. Another Lot Sale at Institute, July 23. STOPS JOE GANS IN THE SEVEN ENTEENTH ROUND. Their Fight at Prisco a Surprise to the Talent Which Picked the Colored Man. San Francisco, July 4.—Battling Nelson today won the title of lightweight pugilist of the world from the man who defeated him at Goldfield, Nevada, almost two years ago. He knocked out Joe Gans in the 17th round after a fight as desperate as any that had been seen here in years. Fighting from the beginning to the end of every round, moving ceaselessly forward, and never giving ground, Nelson with his bulldog tenacity and wonderful stamina slowly battered the veteran colored champion into submission. There were few who watched the progress of the battle and saw Gans grow weaker and weaker from round to round but had made up their minds as to the result long before the count was given that made the Illinois lad champion. Three times Gans was sent to the floor in the final round, each time taking all the time allowed. A blow to the pit of the stomach ended the fight. He tried in vain to rise to his feet and was counted out. The 10,000 men and a score of women who had gathered in the open air arena on the San Mateo hills cheered the man who had become champion after defeat and rushed in frenzied enthusiasm for the ring. The special police were bowled over and Nelson was swept off his feet and hoisted on the shoulders of his friends and carried about the arena, while the beaten, bloody Gans was escorted by his seconds. "The best man won beyond doubt," was Gans' frank admission as he left the ring. "It's the old story of one fight too many. After the third round I began to feel myself tiring. Old age will tell, and that is all I have to say." Kick on the Count. There was the usual dispute about the count. Many of Gans' friends claimed the count on the final knockdown was snort, and that he was not properly out. It was apparent, however, that Gans was a beaten man after the eight round. For the first five rounds Gans landed at will on Nelson, terribly punishing him about the face. It did not look that Nelson had one chance in a hundred to win, but the Dane never hesitated to come to close quarters with the champion and swung his arms constantly seeking an opening. Finally in the seventh roud Gans began to weakened from that time till the end he returned in Nelson's favor. In the second he caught Gans off his guard and handed heavily on the body, thereafter it was. Nelson's fight in the twelfth round Gans went to the floor for the count of nine in three different occasions. Nelson punished him severely about the body and face, but it was the body blow that eventually brought the champions to grief. In the fourteenth Gans showed a dash of his class. Although apparently hopelessly beaten at this stage he rocked the Dane time and again with his famous short-arm wallops. But they had not the slightest effect. Referee Jack Welch had this to say after the fight: "Nelson won a clean cut victory. I do not, however, think that Gans of today was the Gans of old. Nelson was too strong, and it was a case of youth having its fling." The attendance at today's battle was the greatest, with two exceptions that ever attended a prize fight in California. The receipts amounted to $40,000. You will have another chance for a lot at Institute City, July 23. The revival now in progress here is conducted by Rev. C. I. Withrow, of the colored Methodist Episcopal church. He has conducted revivals in Huntington, W. Va.; Chillicothe, Ohio; Philadelphia, Pa.; Atlantic City, N. J.; Brooklyn, N. Y.; Bristol, Tenn.; Pulaski, Va.; Montgomery, Ala.; Shepherdstown, W. Va.; Washington, D. C.; Ronceverte, W. Va.; Graham, Va.; Pocahontas, Va.; and Christiansburg, Va. He has conducted two revivals in Washington, D. C., in March, 1907, and April and May, 1908. He has conducted eight revivals since January 1, 1908, preached 161 times in less than six months. It is very likely that he has preached more times and conducted more revivals this year than any minister in the world. Hundreds have been converted since he has been in the work, and thousands of Christians strengthened under his preaching. Of the 190 conversions in Philadelphia, Pa., the greater number came under his sermons. He has been invited to conduct revivals in New York, Alabama and Texas from ministers he has never seen. Wait for the lot sale at Institute City, July 23. Lots at your own prices at Institute City, July 23. Lots at your own prices, at Institute City, July 23. Large, Roomy, Elegant Carriages. WANTS REVERGE. Would sell His Palace to Nigel Eshil- l—Wants to act as a liaison. Cambridge, Mana, June 26.—Because his application to erect a garage in the rear of his house has been consistently opposed by his neighbors N. F. Bechtel, who lived on Dana Hill, one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the city, would sell his palace to a colored family. He had advertised to sell his place so none but a Negro, hoping thus to bring the mayor who vetoed his application and the neighbors to terms. Cleveland, Ohio, July 2, 1908. Booker T. Washington, president of Tuskegee Institute, declared last night in the Hippodrome that education has never been fairly tried upon the mass of the Negro race in America. The child in the north has an average of $5 spent upon his education every year, while the average for the Negro children of the south is but 50 cents, he declared. President Washington said that education alone could save the Negroer from hopeless degradation. The need of the hour is for leaders. He pleaded with the men of the north not to judge the Negro race by those specimens of it which appear in the police court. "One-fourth of the physical territory in the United States is comprised in a territory in which the Negro is depended upon very largely as the chief laborer," he said. "The Negro race in America now numbers not far from 10,000,000 Within a few years, perhaps in this generation, the race will have increased to 15,000,000. I repeat, that they are going to remain in this country for all time, and principally in the southern states. These millions of my race can be made useless or useful. They can be made to help or to hinder. They can be made to become criminals or lawabiding citizens. They can be made potent factors in the intelligence of our country, or they can become a load of ignorance, dragging down our civilization. Which shall it be? "Some people are fond of asserting that education as a force to uplift the Negro is a failure. Education has never been tried among the rank and file of our people on a scale large enough to warrant any such judgment. The great, bulk of our people have scarcely been touched by education. According to official statistics, two years ago there were 1,400,000 children of my race of school age who were not even enrolled in the public schools, and a large portion of those enrolled, especially in the country districts, were in school only four or five months during the year. "Do you know what it means to the good name and future security of this country to have in one part of it Barbour, 12 delegates; Swisher 14 Kerley, 17 delegates; Swisher 17 Bohno, 5 delegates; Swisher 5. Bruxton, 16 delegates; not voting. Brooke, 8 delegates; Hearne 8. Cabell, 25 delegates; Swisher 25. Lalhoun, 8 delegates; Swisher 8. Clay, 7 delegates; Swisher 7. Doddridge, 12 delegates; Swisher 12. Rayette, 43 delegates; Swisher 43. Gilmer, 7 delegates; not voting. *Grant, 9 delegates; Swisher 3. *Greenbrier, 15 delegates; Swisher 13. Hampshire, 5 delegates; Swisher 5. Hancock, 7 delegates; Swisher 2 1-3; Scherr 4 2-3. Hardy, 4 delegates; Swisher 4. Harrison, 34 delegates; Swisher 34 Jackson, 17 delegates; Swisher 17. Jefferson, 9 delegates; Scherr 9. Kenawh, 59 delegates; Swisher 19. Lowis, 14 delegates; Swisher 9 1-3 Yearne, 4 2-3. Lincoln, 14 delegates; Swisher 1; Icherr 13. Logan, 4 delegates; Swisher 4. Marlon, 32 delegates; Swisher 32. Marshall, 26 delegates; Scherr 26. Mason, 20 delegates; Swisher 13 1-3; Scherr 6 2-3. *Mercer, 24 delegates; Swisher 15 13-23; Hoarne 1 1-23; Scherr 7 7-23. Mineral, 12 delegates; Scherr 12. Mingo, 11 delegates; Swisher 11. Monongalla, 12 delegates; not voting. *Monroe, 10 delegates; Swisher 4.* 1,500,000 children growing up each year wholly without education? An untrained horse or dog is useless and non-effective; how much more is this true of a human being? On the basis of school population, each child in the northern states had spent upon him last year for his education for teaching purposes about $5. On the basis of school population, each Negro child in the south had spent upon him for teaching purposes about 50 cents. At this rate it is impossible to educate the children of 10,000,000 of people sufficiently to make them useful and effective citizens. "Some people are fond of passing judgment upon the progress of the race based upon their observation of that class of Negroes who are found in the police courts. It is always unsafe and unfair to depend upon the police courts to get one's impressions of the progress and standing of any race or people. In this respect I ask the American people to judge my race as other races are judged, that is, by their best representatives and not by their worst representatives. "It would be entirely unfair for me to pass judgment upon the question of the industry, the intelligence and moral standing of the people of Cleveland by what I might observe any morning in your police courts, I OMPA Morgan, 7 delegates; not voting McDowell], 86 delegates; Swisher 35 9 Nicholas, 9 delegates; Swisher 7. Ohio, 52 delegates; Hearne 52. Pendleton, 6 delegates; not voting. Pleasants, 8 delegates; Swisher 2 2-3; Baherr 5 1-3. Pocahontas, 8 delegates; Swisher 1; Scherr 7. Preston, 26 delegates; Swisher 20; Hearne 6. Putnam, 14 delegates; Swisher 8 3-4; Dillon 5 1-4. Raleigh, 12 delegates; Swisher 11; Scherr 1. Randolph, 13 delegates; not voting. Ritchie, 17 delegates; not voting. Roane, 15 delegates; Swisher 9; Scherr 6. Summers, 11 delegates; Swisher 5; Scherr 6. Taylor, 16 delegates; Scherr 16. Tucker, 12 delegates; Scherr 12. Tyler, 15 delegates; Swisher 15. Upshur, 16 delegates; Swisher 16. Wayne, 16 delegates; Swisher 16. Webster, 6 delegates; Scherr 6. Wetzel, 17 delegates; Swisher 5; Scherr 12. Wirt, 8 delegates; Swisher 4; Hearne 1; Scherr 3. Wood, 33 delegates; Swisher 15; Scherr 18. Wyoming, 7 delegates; Swisher 7, Totals, Swisher, 529; Hearne, 72 3-26; Scher, 175; Dillon, 5 1-4. Necessary for a choice 443. *Others not voting. don't do this. I pass judgment upon your civilization by what I see in your industrial, your business, your educational and your church life. The Negro should be judged after the same manner, that is, by his best representatives and not by his worst." You will have another chance for a lot at Institute City, July 23. INSTITUTE. Mrs. W. H. Lowry left, Thursday, for Iowa City, Iowa, to visit her parents. Miss Alpha Brooks and mother were Charleston callers during the week. stitute, Sunday, to visit J. R. Patton. Several families assembled in Institute grove, Saturday, and held a picnic. S. H. Gusa left for Hill Top, Sunday, to conduct a summer normal. Save up for the Institute City Lot Sale, July 23. 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Snecial Rates by Week or Month. * We cater to Weddings, Sup- pers and Society Functions. SS - One Block from State Cupitol. | NeW Phone 1088 500 Capitol St F. C. BROWN, Prop. Mire Ee sie . Fey tad + (The ‘object ofthis suit is to ob- tain-@ divorce:from the bonds of uia- trimony.)* » : This day came:Plntntitt by his At- torney; and on lits-motion, and it’ ap- pearing by afldayit fled, that the De. fendant js a non-resident of this State, It is ofdered that she do ap- pear within one month atter the date of the first pyblication fereof, and de what Is necessary to protect’ her in: terest in this. suit.” “Teste: = D. My SHIRKWY, Cleric | T. G, NUTTER, Sol, ' Notice to“Dake Depositions. Take Notice: That on the 1st day of, August, A.D. 1908, between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m, and 4 o'clock P. m., at the law office of T. G. Nut- lor, Esq., 604 1-2 Kanawha street, Chafleston, W. Va., 1 will take. the deposition of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit-in’ chancery now pend- {givin the Circuit Court for the Coun- ty of Kanawha, and State of - West Virginia, in which. Alexander Hender- son.is Plaintiff and Mary ©, Herder- son is Defendant. if from any cause the taking of said deposition shall not be com- menced: or completed en the day aforesaid, the same shall’ be corftina~ ed from day to day, dr fom time to time, at the same piace, and between the same hours, until the same shall be completed, pia ee ALEXANDER HENDERSON, ee By Counsel. top FPL Rath hel ey a ey ae Se CHARLESTON NewS ty DE Cu Mauser i ntist, has: Natuped. his. office in’ ‘oe K, of By building with. all the latest, fiturss and, ass ueiente! for the practice of Als profession’ aud ‘ds now ready.” to’ Fecelve’ those..wha may, need work along hip ne th « Lee. Roberts ‘iirid.- Mr®. \, Isqhelle ‘Brown. were untied: in. smarplage by Rev. Wy. B:. Walker, Monday, at Ho- fel Browoni ko age kh Mrs, RvB. Walker arilyéd in the city, Thursday ‘of ‘last: week. Miss Gallle, Powell,-'who ‘hats been teaching at Madison, is tn the “ity; Misiting Mis... W."Washington, of ‘Sentz. street. 9 ey BAER Revs J. Wy’ Waters,.of Slmpxon“M, ‘B, church, was‘ assisted by. His gon, Rev. J..W. Waters, ir of Lewisburg, at his services last Sunday.” The young Mr. Walery preached two’ ex: cellent wérmons during the day. ., He also. aasisted in the baptismal servty es; which occurred between & uid, Sunday mornipg, when five were tm- ‘meréed /in the Kanawha river. . At 11, 48) were sprinkled. at the church: At’ night, 46 nrobatiqners were >> solved into full. membership, each being examined upon “us ivyalty 4 the rules and regulations of | the church. Several were dropped be- cause they failed to. meet require- ments. Thirty-five more are to be added to thé chureh, It is the con: sensus of opinion that Sunday was an epoch-making day’ in the history of Simpson M. B. church, “Mrs, W. H. Lowry, of — Institute, was’ here Thursday of last: week, on her way t@ lowa City, Iowa, to spend .2 few weeks with her parents. . Mrs, Emma Dorsey, matron of the West Virginia Colored Tustltiite, who has Been spending her vacation here with relatives, left Thursday last for Sedalia, Mo,, to visit friends. Misses Amy Hutchinson and Lilli- ‘an Taylor, teachers in Garnett school, matricilated in Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio, last week, having Rone there last week for the summer school, F.C. Brown was {n Huntington this week on business. Mrs. Mary . Anthony’ entertainee the: Ladies Aid of the First Baptist church: Thursday dfternoon’ at her home on Bonnally street. News of the death of Mrs, Annie. Smith at her home ‘on Hansford street ‘cdme as asad surprise to her friends.. Mrs. Smith died after ay illness of only two weeks, She war a pious. Christian woman, a devoted wife and mother, who will be greati =njssed in church and in her’ family tirele. ‘The ‘funeral services. will be’ conducted Sunday afternoon in the First Baptist church at 2 o'clock by ev Bullock. 3 k vq; 4h pionte in honor of Mrs. ‘Alpert Slinms 9f “Ansonia, Conn, ang Mrs, Won. Jaokson of New ,Haven, Conn, was given Friday at Lock Six. A wumber “dt ladies~ and gentlemen spent the day fishing and enjoyed nice linch, Mrs. Isaiah Campbelf and children’ are spending the 4th with friends, in Handley. 4 Mrs. P, H. Waters returned las Saturday to the city to spend the. summer. Mrs. Waters has been bending thé winter in Ann Arbor, Mich with Miss Phyllis, who ig: at tending schoo) in that’ city. Miss ‘Waters friends here are proud ¢ the brilliant record she is making in the Ann Arbor school. —, i ‘Mrs, I. M., Carper was at home Friday evening from 8 till 10 in hon- or of Mrs. Wm, Jackson and Mrs. Al’ bert Simms. Among the out of town. guest were, Misses Anna Jones and. Julia Brooks of Washington, Mrs. W. O, Lee of Bladensburg, Md., and "the , honor guest , Mrs. Simms, of Ansonia, Conn Mrs, Jackson of New Haven, Gonn. Scherr bolters, selevating them- Belves wider the name of: “Lincoln Republicans” _ assembled Wednesday morning in “rump” convention in the court house, , Presley W. Morris, defeated for the nomination for congress from the Fourth district by Harry ¢. Wood- yard, was nominated as temporary chairman and H.:C. Odgen, of Wheel- ing, was named as temporary secre- tary. « Among those present were; * Charles §. ‘eter, Barbour county, once @ candidate for the gubernator- jal nomination; Senator Oliver. §, Marshall, of Hancogk county, one of the antiadministration mex who was open in his support of Teter; Mr. Ox: den, owner of the trust papers of Wheeling; Romeo Mi Freer, of Rit- chie county, formerly attorney gener- al of the state. and an Anstructed delegate for Scherr fron) Ritchie; Dr. D, Mayer, Charleston; George C., MeIntosh,former newspaper man who is sour because he could not. perpet- uate the {dea of his own that he was overything in West Virginia politics; J. W. aYndervgrt, former mayor of Parkersburg, and &t present attorney for the B. and O. ratiroad company 1. M. Grant, Monongalla county, who has in every manne posstble injured c. W. Swisher from a personal stand point; Jamés H. Stewart, of the ex- Perimant station at the West. Virgin« fa mitversity; ‘T. A. Brown, of Wirt ‘county, owner of a paper that accus- ed C. W. Swisher of Unings snch os ho himself has been accufed of; Mr. Brown ts at this time referee in bank Tuptey at Parkersburg, and one of ‘the active workers tor. anything ‘against the administration, He says that Swisher was the cause of his having lost out in Ris fight in the Renate for the long term, the draw- Ing Of straws fo decide ‘which, reauit- ed in Hon. ©, T. Caldwell bejug thie winner, Mr. Mortis, editor of the Journal, .& paper published in Parkersburg, PanIIT ADIN SPDOienataepmment=tneivemenenemmeenaoree ee ON ISTE snp ee aun aissanteaitaia as A I fg RR esse toca Lee ee eS Se ene & {fe aeaewe HMMM et mee Tt, SOS Ne a oh eee ge OS CIE a ‘a a RS Re ae x an ca (i RG RES aS Una as y 3 Di Meee ais. ee oe a ote ite rie Ley Prwia io. os ee + a . Lz: i A x 5 , hes a Hy Be \ Fs Ey % ‘ A Py i be page EN ee SS AES ee He: ae oti Hie is Hpiiendy ewan? 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Jot SOROSIS tans and 3 3Q) | Tanand black slip- 5&1 00 ae ~ “|patents at De perssizes 6 toll Ce dane as eo 4 Bes eu eet gets oj mo * BILT WELLS &DQUGLAS #5 -y B a Le eee ae ae bee marked down to 2.45 : \ ‘ j cas ed ‘ 1 lot SOROSIS oxfords 9 95 ee el | at : Me Tan and black slippers. ine |. copay : , : to2 4 4 AC 9 ee | Bee eek eee se] + 1.90 1.45 a All “Laird-Schober” ~ 3.95 |——— ae fo eee = $5.00 values at '° ‘ : ay eae 4 Sa ~—|2 Its broken sizes: at /half-prite il 9 ‘ see eal , oy eas | Boys’ Oxfords ¢ & oe. : z + |110 .pairs white canvas oxfords 79¢c es ae [al 300 “Bittwells at DBOlpriee 79c,95e,1.20| a ; Moet » AY core raisers (i ae as Sed) vay SOREN pw Oe rs = Fae eu : e hee mas : el si | AN2.50 “Bitwells"at 1,95 = Pairs white linen, oxfords Ton white cr Wake ater . le ‘an white or black at 7c opm ay Aan gud:Black ' prices 1.95 & 2.45 tes for: 206 8 ie: lee . «. ‘Gre€n Trading Starmps given with every puschase. No Sale Shoes Charged. Come and bring yo weit Fok * 4 ; | and yeur purge. -Remember the “Early Bird’ : a lie wy “a ae ‘2 bg eet Ie as Saetisaiat Been Roa geet ee y ae Was naturally mere and was prepar- ed to take higjaeat as tne temporary chaivman, He said in introduction of himself that it was an unexpected honor and then proceeded to read hi speech of acceptance which covered several typewritten pages, Mr. Morris govered every item of Importance in politieal history trom the time of Washington to this per- fed. He “hung it” onto Swisher, Dawson and everyone else and other- wise ingratiated himself in the fa- vor of the assembled delegates, some of whom from a-number of counties were present, The Otto delegation from Ohio county was there, as were a hunrber from other counties, all of whom claimed to be representing the per- sons’ who voted in the last election for Dawson for governor, Ogden, of the Intelligencer, clalm- ing to be the man at the head of the “recognized landers in republican politics,” when , nominated for tem porary sceretary, gale that his paper ‘this morning, Contatned.an article ac- cusing Secretary Svrisher of having ‘obtained by f¥aud his present post ‘tion, and otherwise: indicated that he was against Mr. Swisher #r the nomination for divers reasons. - Vight Already On, On account of having placea ‘Grant ‘Hall's name on the list as a mem- ber of the credentials committee, a slight stir wag catised, ond Hall was accused by a number of those prea- ent with being everything under the sun except what he ought to be, Then after the convention was adjourned for recess, his name was stricken from the list and that of another man from the efghth senatorial dis- trict was substitited. A little scrap is likly to result:from the fact that achange was made which the alleged convention fteelf knew nothing ahout. ; Marshall a Worker. 0. 3. Marshall was the man who placed Presley. Morris in nomination Mr. Morris: evidehtly, was surprised when his name was bronght up. But being prepared for an emergency, he was there with he typewritten goods, He said the heel of a tyrant had been placed upon the necks of the commen people and’ that, that. tyrant had usurped she-powera of the votor. "hay wag t "Peete of the v a the senge of ‘what he said along with being funny in -hfs introduction of his address, He agcused thé regulap republican party with being every- thing it should not be.and with. hav- ing ‘been too much for the anti-ad- ministration ring with which He has identified himself ginde ‘his defeat for jcongtess. ‘The tyrants have beon ar- bitrary and rebellidug, and thé high handed methods of the Swisher peo- ple are to be considerelt as infringing upon the rights of him’ and his’ ad- herents, -was the substance of his re- cititation, ‘Tyranny’ and “fraud” were two pet expressions in hig address, from paper, and “we are the people and the convention,” was another {tem he brought into decided prominence. He also said that names of those not elected as delegates had been 'substi- ‘tuted for those of men who were regularly chosen. He made & num- ber of other accusations, and said that the purpose of the “rump” con- vention was to namexcandidates who would be suitable to all the Repub- licang at all times, Name the Committee, On motion of Mr. VandéPvort, the B. and O. attorney, each senatorial district was called on to-name one member of each of the’ usual commit- tees, And here nye is given those hamed as members of the executive committee: Virst—H.'C. Ogden, Ohio county. Second—J, I, Doyle, Marshall, ' Third-—W. R. Mosarvie, Ritchie. Fourth—-U. G. Arnett,‘ Mason. FifthJ. G. Evans, Lincoin, + Sitkh—T, B, Houston, Mercer. Seventh—-J. M. Sanders, Mercer. Kighth—-D. Mayer, Kanawha, Ninth—George ©, McIntosh, Fay- tte, Tenth—-Amos Bright, Braxton. Eleventh—B, F. Bailey, Taylor. Twelfth Harvey W. Harmer, Har- ‘ison. ‘Thirtcenth—A, M. Fredlock, Min- ral Fourteenth - A. RR. Stallings, fucker. Fifteenth—W. H. Summers, Berk- sey. MAY HAVE 4 NEGRO PLANK. mlm Denver, Colo., July 3.—The Negro Jnestion may come to thé front in the ‘onvention. Report has reached Ss 9c Wwe ee °A Bag of Dewey's Best Figme will put more loaves of gdod bread on your table, thas any ¢ Chee Oh, you can buy, We said good bread. © The kind that taise ‘Sebte fomes out in lump, sweet swelling, well browned loaves that it st your mouth water if you are ardindl tn. the oven door is opeiied. “Inside #9 Gea) Feyey, 2nd it's white—sure to be, Say hea e aN, WE WANT NouTe tai 194 I ta NO Dewey's Flay hy bee) Order a sack our et aint: Cle iene ire ele a 4 na Pee |) thorige all ou dealers fo make ti aa Wee ecient, hel ko tet the peuple, whak the iy y Key realy and ia what has finde) QoRAma ee” §=— wonderful detmand for it. ‘so Sag 4 Phe flour with life ix it ‘ous eat i) aaa The Dewey Bros, Co., “Sitters, Blanchester, « Deiat Sey ct eae mmonanomormameenman FOR Sale By (abienmeneist , / +2 ee . West Charleston Feed Co. f iste 7 Se OUR DISPLY OF ee Ladies’ Misses’ and hildren’s, Regia Wear Garnients,Millinery and Dress Fie, | te the larseat tn tho Citysand our Priecs as usual te” ohio gan be mad6 up-td-date Merchandise, w if ee f sUkui® The People’s Store traiQ’tea i) Ene eummnony 25" nn 5 ea Joseph Schwali,, Pe daa at |, 602 Kangyha,..cor, Alderson St.,/ OH ARMS ROM: Mie Satis Denver that Mr. Bryan’ ‘would be Pleated to see incorporated in the plattprm a rebuke to the adminis- tration of r the dismissal’ of the col- ored troops on account of the Brownsville (Texas) affair, and the soutehrners who are on the fleld are by no means friendly to the idea. It ie said Mr. Bryan was assured that a plank denouncihg':the | dismissal ‘of the Negro troops would bring thou- dands of colobed: yotes.!' .) » ay eS ES ASSOCIATION A‘ ING . ori ae The Mount Olivet. Bape alias tion will meet in its’ dsfran sion at Institute, July aeoede Much interest pte In the medting, ahd {ti he 4 full” representation 20679 churehes will be had: /aiige REV, DANIAI! SRA BYRD, PRIMRRM AN, Bia Names Scherr and Hall Arnold G. Scherr last evening accepted the nomination tendered him by the "rump" convention, called by name of the anti-Swisher workers who held in the court house. He wrote a speech in which he acknowledged that his followers did right to nominating him, saying "I think men, that you have taken the proper step. I did not want my personality to enter into the campaign, but when I saw that the state needed a candidate, and needed one badly, I heeded the call." Mr. Scherr continued: "I know there are many men in West Virginia just as honest as I am, and many who are even more able than I am to fill the office of governor, but since you have delegated me to fill the place of standard bearer for the Lincoln republican party, I take pleasure in accepting the nomination and thank you for it from the bottom of my heart. "The action of this noble party may be wought with momentous consequences to the Republican party the party we all love, but the people of this state as well as those of others, have the right to rule, and we have taken a step in the right direction. I have never wanted more than the success of the party during the 25 years I have been actively identified with it as a worker and have always let personal profits be sacrificed for the good of the party." Nominated Some Others. The "Lincoln Party" nominated a full ticket, although it said that none of the candidates aside from Scherr will accept, or recognize the nomination as the proper one to admit their names, on the regular ticket. Some of the nominations were made much in the way of a fares. Friends of candidates would place them in nomination, and as soon as one of them, Mr. Topping, heard of his being placed in nomination, he requested that his name be withdrawn. Joseph Gray was placed in nomination for Secretary of State by T. A. Brown, and John T. Harris by Judge Resse Blizzard's brother, who made a splendid speech of tribute to the Wood county man who wishes to succeed C. W. Swisher as secretary of the state of West Virginia. Mr. Harris was not present at the time and no objection was heard to his nomination. He beat Gray about three to one and the Lincoln people consider him the nominee, it having been made by acclamation on motion of Referee Brown. Before he left the stage Mr. Scherri said he would give this state an economical administration, free from ring rule, and "I will have no axes to grind. I will stand for the principles as enunciated by the national republican party. Since I could get no one else to take up the fight against Swisher I did it myself, and my contest has been a good one. It has been clean and I have let you all know that I am somewhat of a scraper when it comes to politics. (Applause.) Anyone Could Vote. By the time things were fixed up for the afternoon session, arrangements were made with view of regulation in sight. Invocation was offered by Rev. C. A. Powers of the Roane street M. E. church. The crowd was big and it was with more or less difficulty that it was seated. Reports were made by all the committees appointed in the forenoon session. When the time for voting came the counties which were not represented by a single delegate, were voted freely, it having been decided early that anyone who was a good republican could vote. Large numbers of the counties were not represented at all, but most of them were voted for the different candidates placed in nomination, and when the votes were added the figures were made of sufficient size to indicate that many delegates were present. Kanawha county was voted by Attorney Albertson and W. W. Wertz. One other man wanted to do a little voting for the county, but he was squelched early in the game and made to feel like he was out of place. The chair offered to let him place one vote as a delegate for Darst for auditor, but the fellow said he did not care to do so and the Wertz-Albertson party had it their own way, voting for Hall, of Ohio county, who was nominated by the Lincoln's. F. P. Moats, from Wood county, voted his county straight every time he had a chance to vote. It went all right, without any objection. The ticket as nominated is comprised of Scherr for governor; Harris, for secretary of state; Miller, for superintendent of schools; Hall for auditor; Srodgrass, for treasurer, he having accepted the nomination of the Lincoln's; Stallings, for attorney general. Harvey W. Harmer, of Harrison county placed Scherr in nomination. J. W. Vandervort, the B. & O. man from Parkersburg, was one of the most active of the men in the "rump" and offered several resolutions bitterly denouncing those opposed to the policies and methods of the Lincoln. Mrs. Sarah Bowies, of Bradford Center, will entertain the Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist church GRAND OVATION FOLLOWS NAMING OF SWISHER Continued from page one. applause and it was plainly seen that no matter who would have been presented the votes would have gone to the Marion county candidate. There was one continuous strain of seconds as the roll call proceeded. For Berkeley John J. Hetzel seconded in a rousing speech. John Graham told why Cabelle was for Swisher. J. C. Carter spoke the sentiments of Doddridge. Sam Dixon and J. H. Ellis talked for Fayette, Hamshire sentiment was expressed by J. T. Rucker. For Kanawha H. D. Rammel and Cy Edington spoke. When Monongalia, the only county which bolted as a whole, was called a representative of the county arose and asked that his county be dealt with not too severely and that if they had made a mistake not to hold it against them. J. K. Smith seconded for McDowell. When Ohio was called General Alfred Caldwell made one of his characteristic bright speeches in nominating Hearne. He declared that Ohio county delegates are not hotters and referred to the many great republicans which the northern panhandle has given the state. A great compliment was paid the late Archibald Campbell and it was brought out that with him as editor the Intelligencer was a republican newspaper edited by a republican and in the interests of the republican party. Hearne's nomination was seconded by Charles Beall, of Brooke county. There was an ominous silence as the Scherr counties were called especially his home county of Mineral. There was no movement started to offer his name, the delegates generally knowing that he had accepted the nomination offered by the hotters. When the vote started it was evident from the beginning that Swisher would have a good majority. While there were about one hundred delegates either absent or not voting he received a good majority of the whole number of delegates selected to the convention. In some instances the delegates present cast the entire vote of the county whether all the delegates were present or not while in others only those present voted. Some of the delegates instructed for Scherr changed to the Swisher side after Scherr bolted while others acted as instructed not withstanding that Scherr's name was not before the convention. The vote however, plainly showed that Swisher would have won easily even had Scherr not bolted and it also showed that he did not need the Ohio county delegation. When it was announced that Swisher had won, Mr. Hearne, true to the party, moved to make the nomination unanimous and there was no objection. A committee consisting of Mr. Hearne, Northcott and Mr. Dillon was appointed to notify Mr. Swisher of his nomination and escort him to the hall. Showing signs of the hard fight he had made and won Mr. Swisher appeared still smiling and told of his appreciation of the honor bestowed upon him. Mr. Swisher said: "Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Convention: I am deeply sensible of the high honor conferred upon me tonight by this great convention. To have been chosen as the candidate of the republican party for governor of West Virginia fills me with feelings of pleasure and appreciation which I do not have words to express. This is not an empty honor which you have given me, but it is an honor which carries with it the highest obligation—an obligation which I feel that I sustain toward every member of the republican party. I feel that it is my duty—my first and highest duty—to exert all the strength and ability I possess from now until the sun sets on election day to keep this great state, its government and its institutions in the hands of the republican party. I look upon West Virginia as the greatest state in the Union. It always fills me with pride and satisfaction to reflect upon the character, customs and institutions of the people of my state, and of the great progress we have made under republican administrations; and I absolutely refuse to entertain the idea of such a disaster as democratic success this fall. Such a calamity must not and will not happen. I expect to see every candidate which this convention appinates elected this fall, and I will be the next governor of West Virginia. And I pledge here and now to all of the people of this state of whatsoever party, class or condition that as governor I will know no class or faction, but will faithfully and impartially execute the laws, and will at all times do all that lies in my power to promote the prosperity and well being of all the people. "In my race for the nomination have not and the support of all republicans. This is because some of them chose to support another candidate. I want to say to their friend that I appreciate and admire as much as any one else their loyalty and devotion to them and to assure them that I have absolutely no feeling against any of them. We do not take the measure of a man's republicanism by whom he supports for a nomination. I recognize as republican the supporters of every republican candidate. I further recognize that the republican party in this state is not rent with disentions nor torn by factions, but that it is united and enthusiastic and is already on its triumphant march to ultimate victory in November. "Gentlemen of the convention, I thank you again and again." By this time over true republican in he hall was an enthusiastic Swisher supporter and hundreds of them congratulated the winner, assured him that he would have their earnest support. Many men who had worked hard, but honesty for the nomination of Scherr assured Swisher that he could depend upon them to assist in rolling up the majority next fall. It was 9:40 when the chair announced that Swisher was nominated. At ten o'clock the convention adjourned to meet at nine this morning. Several Swisher jollification meetings were held later in the night CHURCH CEREMONY. The marriage of Miss Mina Epps Stewart to Mr. William Lloyd Gee took place at the St. Paul A. M. E. church, June 24, at high noon. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, preceded by the ushers, Mr. Charles Holmes, of Columbus, and Professor Fouse, of Gallipolis, and Miss Clara L. Stewart, the sister of the bride, as mal of honor, and Mr. Charles Mason, of Columbus, as best man. Mr. Emanuel Viney, of Huntington, W. Va, played the wedding marches, and the wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. C. E' Gee, of Xenia, a cousin of the groom. The bride was beautifully gowned in white brussels net over taffeta silk, trimmed in fillet lace and inlaid medallions. She carried a beautiful bouquet of brideroses. The maid of honor was gowned in Paris mousseline trimmed in fillet lace. The church was beautifully decorated with palms, ferns, asparagus, and white ribbon. The reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stewart from 1 until 2 o'clock. The house was beautifully decorated in green and white. The out of town guests were: Mrs. Jones, of Marietta; Mrs. A Johnson, of Huntington, W. Va; Messers, H. and C. Stewart, of Pittsburg, Pa.; Dr. and Mrs. Jordan, of Chillicothe; Misses Mabel Whitting and Lulu Goe, of Gallipolis; Grace and Madeline Lucas, of Columbus; Mrs. Ralph Tyler, of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Bowman and Mrs. Fouse of Columbus. The bride, since her graduation, has taught in the public schools in Huntington, W. Va. The groom is one of the city letter carriers in Gallipolis. The choir of the First Baptist church will give a musical at the church this evening. A party of about 40 spent the day very pleasantly, Friday, at Lock Six. From the number of rods carried by the party, it was presumed that the funny tribe, with which the government has so liberally stocked the Kanawha, would be completely exterminated. No fish were in evidence when the party returned to Charleston, but it is reported that one minnow was brought back in the vest pocket of the gentleman who organized the party. Miss Ann'k. K. Anderson entertained at her home, on the South Slide, Monday evening. Those present were: Misses Grace Bell, Ethel Smith, Gertrude Melton, and James Burks, Nathaniel H. Phillips and Percy Coleman. Mrs. Mary Watson chaperoned the party. Mrs. Geo. E. Wanzer entertained informally last night, in honor of Mrs. E. M. Burgess. The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and sweet peas. Lunch was served to the following: Mesdames Thomas Whittaker, Mary Anthony, Samuel Campbell, Charles Teal, G. W. Muse, Sally Hayden, King Jackson, Chas. Scott Leo Bickett, Ell Jones, Chas. Williams, of Wheeling, Mrs. Perrison, Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Porter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harden, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hale, M. L. Ming, Miss Bertha Payne, Miss Susie Chandler and F. R. Boyle. G. U. Q of Q. F Kanawha Light Lodge No. 1637, G. U. O. of O. F. meets at Franken- berger K. of P. Hall the first and third Monday nights of each month. N. C. Walton, N. G.; H. B. Rice, P. S. Household of Ruth Household of Ruth No. 163 meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Frankenberger Hall. Allen DeHonney, M. N. G.; Mrs. Lizzie Waynesboro, Sec'y. CHURCH AND LODGE DIRECTORY Independent Order of St. Luke's. Providence Council, No. 756, meets the second and fourth Monday nights at the K. of P. hall. Emery R. Carter, R. W. P. C.; O. A. Wells, Secy. 2:30. Routine business. 3:00. What authority have we, if any, for carrying the elements of communion to the members outside of the church? Revs. N. Barnett and HOW BEE VOTE STOOD. Swisher, 229. Scharn, 173. Hearne, 222-26. Dillon, 514. Total delegates to convention, 288. Necessary for a choice, 443. Delegates absent and not voting, 103. Swisher's majority of all delegates, 86. --- As was freely predicted by the republicans gathered here, as well as those scattered all over the state, Hon. Charles Wesley Swisher was chosen the republican nominee for governor on the first ballot at one of the most harmonious sessions ever held by a republican state convention in West Virginia. Owing to the acton of the Scherr botters, Scherr's name was not presented to the convention, but several of the counties instructed for him, and not desiring to bolt, remained in the convention and cast their votes true to their instructions. Hon. William Henry Hearne, of Wheeling, was the only other candidate whose name was presented to the convention, and besides the Ohio county vote he received several votes from other counties. Hon. Charles W. Dillon, of Fayetteville, who was not a candidate, received 5-1-4 votes from the Putnam delegation: The nomination of Swisher was then made unanimous. When the convention was called to order at 7:30 o'clock it was plainly seen—in fact, it had been known to be a fact even before Scherr bolted—that Swisher would be the nominee, and his majority was the only question. The most conservative estimates was that he would receive at least 500 votes, and he would have received more had not 100 of the delegates been absent or not voting. After the convention met the reports of the various committees were adopted, and then Chairman Gaines announced that the convention was ready for nominations for governor. Barbour county was called and announced that the county yielded to Marion. Thereupon Hon. Elliott Northcoott, of Huntington, who had been chosen by Swisher to place his name before the convention, mounted the stage and in one of the nearest short speeches ever heard in West Virginia conventions placed the Marion county candidate—the people's choice—in nomination. The mention of Swisher's name was the signal for an ovation and the delegates and visitors would not be quieted until the speaker attempted to go on several times. The seconding began with the next county on the list—Berkley. Cabell seconded, then Doddridge, two from Fayette, one from Hampshire, two from Kanawha, one from MeDowell. When Ohio was reached, Gen. Alfred Caldwell made one of his characteristic speeches in placing Hearne's name before the convention. Brooke county seconded Hearne's nomination, and the list of counties was their completed. As the Scherr counties were called there was no movement to place him in nomination. Then the voting began and it was soon seen that the Swisher claims heretofore made were about right. In several instances the Scherr delegates voted as instructed, in others those present refused to vote, white in others the delegation announced that they were not here to bolt and cast the entire county delegation for Swisher. In several instances only the delegates present voted. The votes had been counted and announced a motion to make Swisher's nomination unanimous prevailed, and the convention recessed until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. The credentials committee through its chairman, Mr. Dillon, reported that two contests, one from Ohio and one from Mingo had been presented and that the committee had voted to uphold the state committee which had settled those contests, and recommended that the state committee's temporary roll be made the permanent roll. The report was adopted. The announcement that Swisher was the nominee started a great ovation in the convention in which not only the Swisher delegates, but most of the others joined, all recognizing him as their candidate from now on. Since it is Swisher all good republicans are for him and will work their hardest to secure his election. With the bands playing and the people yelling it was several minutes before order could be restored. Mr. Swisher was brought in, and in a happy speech thanked the delegate for the nomination. He was given as great reception and there was not a republican left the wigwam who is not now a Swisher enthusiast. Wait for the lot sale at Institute City, July 23. BARBOURSVILLE Rev. W. W. Scott was here with friends and relatives. Miss Louise Smootz, of Guyandotte, spent Saturday and Sunday with Misses Allie and Hattie Hicks. Ocle Jackson and Homer Johnson spent Sunday here with frinches. The Platform As It Was Adopted The republican party of West Virginia, in convention assembled, hereby indores the platform and candidates of the national convention at Chicago. Taft and Sherman are candidates worthy of every good citizen's support, and well qualified for the high offices for which they have been named. We can indeed point with pride to the character, record and peculiar fitness of Mr. Taft for president. We earnestly indorse the great administration of Theodore Roosevelt. There must be no halt in this splendid work; and we are happy to believe that it will be wise, surely and efficiently continued by William Howard Taff, our honored nominee for the presidency, whose trumpant election we feel is assured. A large majority of the citizens of the state believe that the traffic in intoxicating liquors is an evil and desire to mitigate and eradicate the evils of such traffic as far as possible. But we recognise that there is an honest difference of opinion as to which is the better method whereby this result may be obtained, whether by state-wide prohibition through amendment to the constitution of the state, or by what is known as local opinion through a vote of the people in each county. We believe that the people are capable of settling this question, and that they have the right to settle it. Therefore, we favor the passage by the next legislature of a well considered and an adequate local option law, and also the submission to a vote of the people of an amendment to the constitution prohibiting the said traffic. The laborer is worthy of his hire, and he should receive a just and adequate share of the wealth his labor creates. The working-man has an undoubted right to organize to promote his welfare; and should be protected in the exercise of such right; but all organizations, whether of laborers or of employers of labor, should be conditioned on right principles, and should be obedient to the rules or fright and justice and to the law. The boycott and the blacklist are both evil consiprators, both un-American, and both should be prohibited by law. We favor the enactment of an employers' jibbally law just to the employer and employee. We heartily favor the proposition to* establish a national bureau of mines and mining, which will, among other things, inquire into and if possible ascertain the cause of accidents in mines. And we favor the specify enactment of all wise, just and adequate laws which will safeguard the health and lives of the workingmen in our mines, as well as prevent the great loss of property which recent mine disasters have caused in this state and elsewhere in this country. We favor laws which will prevent the coming into this state and into this country of vicious, ignorant and otherwise undesirable immigrants. We favor what is known as the direct primary election method, of making nominations as substantially incorporated in Senate Bill 114 introduced at the last regular session of the legislature, whereby all candidates of all political parties for the elective offices shall be nominated. But as this will be a radical departure in this state, it may be wise to leave the nomination of county tickets optional, as to whether by primary or other method, as the proper party committee in the county may determine. But in no event should any primary be held except under state or county officers and under the state laws governing elections, and all regular primaries of all parties should be held on the same date, fixed by statute. The republican party of West Virginia went before the people in the year 1904 upon a platform declaring for a readjustment of the burdens of taxation, the equalization of such burdens, and the gradual reduction on tangible property of taxation for state purposes. Never did a political party promise with greater sincerity, and never has a political party fulfilled its promises with greater fidelity. Without doing injustice to any person or interest great strides have been made toward equalization of taxation burdens. In 1904 the levy for the taxes for state purposes was thirty-five cents on the one hundred dollars of assessed value. The levy has been reduced gradually until it is now but five cents on the hundred dollars, and yet more money has gone into the general school fund than ever before. We stand by and reiterate the platform of 1904. The new tax laws should be perfected and strengthened from time to time. Not only must no backward steps be taken in this great reform, but a steady advance must be made, to the end that more and more shall taxes be levied on privileges and luxuries and taken off of necessities. We favor a comprehensive plan of building good roads; a plan that will secure to the people a dollar's worth of benefit for each dollar spent. As the importance of good roads throughout the state is very great, we commend the start made in this direction by the Legislature of 1907, and we earnestly recommend to the legislature further practical enactments. It is a source of great gratification that within the past few years the minimum term of our public schools has been increased fifty per cent. Within the same period other distinct advances have been made in our system of public education. We heartily favor the continuation of this good work, and all possible aid to the common schools, as well as the generous support of the other schools of the state. We commend the work of the State Board of Agriculture and the acts of the Legislature in furnishing means to encourage the pursuit of farming in our state. We heartily favor a continuance of the policy of encouraging the development of agriculture and horticulture in our state. We commend the work of the sessions of the legislature during the present administration, and the sessions of 1904 and of 1905 of the previous administration. In the main and to a greater degree than usual, the laws enacted by these bodies have been well considered and have filled a public want. We especially commend the excellent work of the called session of this year, which, in quantity and quality of legislation enacted compared to length/of the term, is seldom surpassed. West Virginia republicans have good reason to be proud of the great advances made by their state in the past twelve years of republican administration. The growth and development of these dozen years is greater than that of the entire twenty-five years of preceding democratic rule. In this period of republican dominance the foe system in both state and county offices has been abolished; the constitution has been amended in needed and important particulars, many of our statutes amended and revised, and many needed and excellent new laws enacted. Taxes on the property of the people have been greatly reduced and equalized. In all these good works and reforms candor compels us to say that the action of the democratic party has been childish, reactionary and unpatriotic. Nearly all the good things accomplished in this state since March 4, 1897, it has opposed. It has been the party of negation and obstruction in West Virginia, as it has been in the nation. Its platform on the tax question in 1904 was a ridiculous and unmeaning straddle—so much so, indeed, that it was scarcely ever referred to by its creators or newspapers. It has with great regularity opposed that which was proposed by the majority, apparently because it was so proposed. It has apparently considered nearly every important question that has come up in the legislature from the point of view of how they could make the most "party capital" out of it, and not as to how they could best benefit the state. Among the good laws passed by the extra session of the legislature of 1908 we especially commend that regulating and limiting the expenditure of public money, and also that providing for a strict and stringent accounting of public funds by all persons and boards and institutions entrusted with their custody or expenditure. We regret the failure of the bill, which passed the senate, to become a law, which had for its purpose the definite fixing of the number and compensation of the officers and employees of the legislature. We insist that such a law be enacted at the next session. We favor the protection of West Virginia's forests, its waters, soil, and mineral-resources, by reasonable regulations, whereby needless waste may be checked, and the damage from forest fires, periodic floods, erosion, and drouths may be lessened so far as practicably, and the future production of lumber for the use of the people may be assured. We commend the wise and able administration of Governor Wm. M. O. Dawson. He brought to his high office a well trained mind in public affairs, both in statecraft and in executive capacity. His administration has been signatized by wise management and scrupulous fidelity to the people's best interest and has reflected great honor upon the state. In accomplishments it has marked an epoch in the state's history. We regret the impairment of his health, which has rendered it imperative that he take an enforced rest, and we send him greetings with earnest assurances of our sympathy and hope for a speedy recovery and full resumption of his duties. Continued from page one lation of Darst was seconded by several counties. Prosecuting Attorney Charles J. Schuck, of Ohio county, presented the name of James K. Hall in an enthusiastic speech. The vote was taken and the roll call resulted as follows: Barbour—Darst, 12. Berkoley—Darst, 17. Boone—Darst, 5. Braxton—Hall, 15. Brooke—Hall, 8. Cabell—Darst, 23; Hall, 2. Calhoun—Darst, 8. Clay—Darst, 7. Doddridge—Darst, 6; Hall, 8. Fayette—Darst, 23; Hall, 20. Grant—Darst, 6; Hall, 3. Greenbrier—Darst, 7 1-2; Hall, 7 1-2 Hampshire—Darst, 2; Hall, 3. Hancock—Darst, 7. Hardy—Darst, 4. Harrison—Darst, 21; Hall, 13. Jackson—Darst, 17. Jefferson—Darst, 9. Kanawha—Darst, 54; Hall, 6. Lewis—Darst, 14. Lincoln—Darst, 6; Hall, 8. Logan—Darst, 4. Marton—Darst, 20; Hall, 12. Marshall—Darst, 2; Hall, 24. Mason—Darst, 16 2-8; Hall, 8 1-8. Mercer—Darst, 21; Hall, 3. Mineral—Darst, 12. Mingo—Darst, 11. Monongalla—Darst, 21. Monroe—Darst, 10. Morgan—Darst, 7. McDowell—Darst, 20; Hall, 15. Nicholas—Darst, 9. Ohlo—Hall, 52. Pendleton—Darst, 4; Hall, 2. Pleasants—Darst, 8. Pocahontas—Darst, 8. Proston—Darst, 13; Hall, 19. Putnam—Darst, 14. Raleigh—Darst, 12. Ritchie—Darst, 17. Roane—Darst, 15. Summers—Darst, 7; Hall, 4. Taylor—Hall, 16. Tucker—Darst, 12. Tyler—Darst, 15. Upshur—Darst, 16. Wayne—Darst, 16. Webster—Darst, 6. Wetzel—Darst, 7; Hall, 10. Wirt—Darst, 6; Hall, 2. Wood—Darst, 20; Hall, 13. Wyoming—Darst 7. Total—Darst, 604; Hall, 261. Necessary for a choice, 443. Following the announcement of the vote Mr. Darst was called to the stand and made a happy little speech which seemed to strike the delegates just at the right place, and he was given an ovation. Conley Nominated. Chairman Gaines then announced that nominations for attorney general were in order. Berkeley county yielded to Preston county and H. E. Hughes placed in nomination W. G. Conley, the present incumbent of the office of attorney general. A. P. Cunningham placed in nomination Col. A. R. Stallings of the county of Tucker. Several seconding speeches were made in behalf of the favorite candidates. When the vote had been partially taken and as the county of Raleigh was being called, Mr. Cunningham moved the nomination of Conley by acclamation, which motion prevailed unanimously. General Conley camp forward at the request of the delegates and made a short speech in which he thanked the delegates for the honor bestowed upon him. On motion of Upshir Higginbotham, General Conley was also nominated for the short term. On motion of C. W. Dillon, the convention took a recess until 1:30 o'clock, at which time the convention will fill out the remainder of the ticket. CHURCH AND LODGE DIRECTORY Churches. First Baptist Church, Rev. S. R. Bullock, pastor—Services Sunday at 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30 p. m.; B. Y. P. U, 6:30 p. m.; Communion the first Sunday of each month; Choir rehearsal, Tuesday evening; Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening; Ladlen, Ald, Thursday afternoon; Young People's meeting, Friday evening; General Missionary meeting the first Friday of each month. Simpson M. E. Church, Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor — Services Sunday at 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; Sunday school, 2:30; 2:30; 4:00 and Epworth League, 6:20 p. m.; Class meetings, Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9:00 p. m.; Prayer meeting, Wednesday at 8:00 p. m.; Young People's prayer meeting Tuesday at 8:00; Church All meetings every Thursday; Church Aid No. 9 meetings Fridays; The Lifters and Wring Workers meet Thursday evening. Knights of Pythias. Capital City Lodge No.1 meets the first and third Thursday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hall. H. H. Rice, C. C.; C. W. Boyd, K. of R. West Virginia Lodge No. 60 meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the K. of P. Hall. J. W. Chappelle, C. C.; E. R. Carter, K. of R. & S. Uniform Rank UNION RANK. Carlton Co. O., and Mountain State Co. No. 20 second and fourth Friday nights at the K. of P. Hait. Ed Jackson, Capt. Co. No. 1; William Jefferson, Recorder. M. A. Holmes, Capt. Co. N-20. Order of Cazanite. Phyllis Wheatley, Court No. 1 meets the second and fourth Tuesday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hait. Mattie Moss, W. C.; Mrs. M. J. Haincood, W. R. of Deeds. Eureka Co. 35 meets the first and third Monday nights of each month at the K. of P. Hait. Bailey, W. C.; William Peters, W. R. of Deeds.