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AT THENATION'S CAPITAL WASHINGTON PREPARING TO AID BALTIMORE IN CARING FOR THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Formal Program Widely Circulated And Indicates a Variety of Topics to Be Discussed by Delegates—An Effort to Be Made to Get a Job for Perry Carson—Civil Service Examination for Assistant Surgeon at Freedman's Hospital to be Held in Near Future — Mrs. A. M. Curtis to Go on Stamp for Republican Party—Drew to Hold a Political Meeting in His Church. THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMN BRING RESULTS THE IT. VOLUME V.I. NO. 43 (By National Negro Press Bureau.) Washington, Aug. 12.—The formal program for the ninth annual session of the National Negro Business League has been widely circulated here through Corresponding Secretary Emett J. Scott. It is well gotten up and indicates a variety of topics, discussed by people who know what they purpose to talk about, and containing enough of the social admixture to give all the spice the normal man or woman is apt to find necessary. This completes the budget of information that has been going out in frequent installments from Tuskegee and there is no doubt that the meeting which opens at Bultimore on next Wednesday morning will be the very biggest and best of the brilliant series which began at Boston in 1900. Vice President Harry T. Pratt, of Baltimore, and his able assistants, have done their work well, and their efforts deserve and will receive adequate appreciation at the hands of the business men and women who will come from all parts of the country. The city of Washington-will do its part in making the visitors from abroad welcome in this section of the land. It is certain that the majority, of the delegates will come over to Washington immediately after the grand banquet on Friday night, and arrange to spend Saturday and Sunday here, seeing the sights. Chief W. R. Griffin, manager of the colored automobile service, has secured an extra supply of touring cars of beautiful design and they will be at the disposal of the visitors. The local league, of which that energetic young architect, W. Sidney Pittman, is president, will have six commodious headquarters open at all hours for the use of the delegates who may wish to stop and rest or to write their letters. The rooms are located at 1742 14th street, N. W., easy of access from everywhere by the 14th street traction line. The various committees will be on duty and give the necessary directions to those who wish information or service of any kind. Monday, August 24, will be the gala day, and no one should fail to remain and witness the elaborate ceremonies arranged for the occasion. It will take the form of a grand national memorial in honor of Frederick Douglass, and the proceeds from all sources will be applied to the mortgage now resting on the old homestead of the "Great Commoner" at Anacotta, with the view of making it a Mecca for the race he did so much to advance. President L. E. Jefferson will have his two big boats coming and going every hour or so between the city and Washington Park, a beautiful place on the Potomac, where every phase of amusement will be offered. Washington Park will be formally dedicated and the name of Douglass will be heard with reverence from every tongue. The program will commence promptly at 6 p. m., and Judge R. H. Terrell, of the municipal court of the District of Columbia, will officiate as master of ceremonies. The principal address will be delivered by Dr. Booker T. Washington. On such a day and with such a theme as the day affords him, the "Wizard" will be heard at his best. Other speakers invited to deliver short addresses will be: Asst. Sup. Roscoe C. Bruce, representing the schools; Miss Eva A. Chase, the kindergarten; Rev. M. W. D. Norman, the Baptist churches; Rev. J. H. Welch, the A. M. E. church; Rev. F. J. Grimke, the Presbyterian church; Rev. Sterling N. Brown, the Congregational church; Rev. T. J. Brown, the Protestant Episcopal church; Hon. J. C. Dancy, the A. M. E. Zion church; Hon. R. W. Tyler, the federal government; Attorney T. L. Jones, the district bar; Editor W. Calvin Chase, the press; Undertaker J. H. Dabney, the Negro business interests of the city; and Chief W. R. Griffin, the True Reformers. Music will be furnished by a leading band and a large chorus of trained voices. It is expected by the managers that not less than $1,500 will be cleared for the Douglass Memorial Home Fund, the raising of which is a duty very near to Dr. Washington's heart. It is understood that accommodations have been arranged for 10,000 people. An effort will be made by the friends of Col. Perry H. Carson, white and colored, to find a snug berth for him, and commensurate with his great service to his people. He has many friends in the United States, and the death of Senator Allison recalls the close intimacy that existed between the "tall Black Oak" and the distinguished Iowaan. A move- ment has been started to make Col. Carson a good place in the new senate annex, which will be opened in December. Here, closely in touch with the men and memories that have made the history of the last half century glorious. On last Saturday evening, a past grand commander's jewed was presented to Col. Carson, or Sir Knight Carson, if you please, by the memebres of Mount Calvary Commandery, No. 4, K. T., and its ladies auxiliary. The exercises took place at 1915 12th street, N. W. Sir Carson was introduced by Past Grand Commander, John W. Freeman, and the presentation was made by Past Grand Commander John W. Dorster. The Blaina Invincible Club, Maj. John Bell, president, which was organized by "the grand old man," many years ago, attended in a body. Sir Knight Carson is one of the oldest colored Masons in the District of Columbia, his membership dating back to 1866. He received the chapter and commandery degree in 1872 and 1873 respectively. He goes to Boston next month to attend the celebration of the 1900th anniversary of the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, an event of international importance. Mrs. A. L. DeMond, a cousin of Architect W. Sidney Pittman, and who is a very successful music teacher at Buxton, Iowa, having both white and colored pupils, has been Invited to speak at the Colored Woman's National Association meeting in Brooklyn, N. Y., this month. Rev. Abraham Lincoln DeMond, editor of the Buxton Gazette, was an invited guest at the Old-Home Week celebration at Cortland, N. Y., the native home of Judge Alton B. Parker. Announcement is made by the Civil Service Commission that an examination will be held on September 2 for an assistant surgeon in Freedmen's Hospital, continuing over through the 3rd. Applicants can be examined in all the states, and it is open to all citizens of the United States, who will comply with the requirements set forth by the commission. Usually a colored physician is appointed to the place, although there is nothing save custom governing the matter. A rumor is in circulation that a colored physician, who had been appointed by the Civil Service Commission as an interne at the Government Hospital for the Insane, in response to a certification by the commission, was "turned down" by the officials there, when upon presenting himself it was found that he was a Negro. The man is said to be competent, as determined by his excellent showing at the examination, and it is said the case will be fully investigated. In these hospital assignments there is supposed to be no color line, but there is a social aspect to the relations between the members of the staff at such institutions that brings about certain embarrassments when the colors are mixed. It is not an offense against the district government for a white man to marry a colored woman. The local press kicked up a big fuss last week, because a white employee of the district saw fit to lead to the altar a Negro woman, and the matter was called to the attention of the district commissioners, who decided that marriage is purely a personal affair, and the choice of a life-partner for their employees is none of their business. Thus a great incident is closed. --- Mrs. A. M. Curtis, whose watchful care of the finances of the Negro department commends her to the gratitude of the race and nation, and whose constructive work at the Worlds Fairs at Chicago and St. Louis helped to give us an enviable standing in the eyes of the best people of three continents, is a woman of extraordinarily versatile attainments. She rendered yeoman service during the Spanish-American war as the head of the Red Cross nurses, colored and white, in Cuba, in conjunction with the gifted Clara Barton, and gave material and timely assistance in solving the problem of how best to afford national relief when the terrible earthquake visited San Francisco, proving a valued counselor to Secretary Taft, the president of the Red Cross Society. Mrs. Curtis will probably be asked to take an active part in the campaign this year; and will be likely to speak for the Taft and Sherman ticket in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and Colorado, Utah and California in the far west, where her influence is especially strong. Mrs. Curtis, who is well versed in politics, was for the nomination of Secretary Taft from the outset, because of her personal knowledge of his superior qualities as a statesman, his generous sympathy for down-trodden humanity, regardless of color, and his possession of the judicial police and far-sightedness that guarantee a safe and safe administration of the affairs of the American republic. John W. White, until recently connected with the Manassas Industrial School, has been rehabilitated in the war department, and assigned to the office of the secretary of war, vice William Pannell, who resigned to go with Secretary Taft to Hot Springs. Register W. T. Vernon has returned from a hard siege of campaigning in Kansas. Although the register's first choice for senate was not nominated, he will give the successful man, Editor J. L. Bristow, his heartiest support. Former. Register J. W. Lyons is still in the city, getting ready for the campaign. There is a disposition in some quarters to criticise the kindly action of Mr. Lyons in declining to prosecute the bumptuous policeman, who caused the arrest of Mr. Lyons and Hon. H. V. Cashin some time ago, for alleged loitering on a public highway. No case was made against the stately Georgian and Mr. Lyons, having no desire to make it unduly hard for the officer, who is a poor white man, with a large family, and whose action was caused more by ignorance than through any intention to fault anyone, allowed the matter to pass, with the assurance from the precinct lieutenant that inoffensive persons, colored and white, would not be annoyed in a similar manner again. Mr. Lyons, with the instinct of a broad-minded gentleman, refused to magnify a mole-hole into a mountain. While his arrest was annoying, the detention of a man of such prominence called attention so forcefully to the habit ignorant officers have had of interfering with orderly persons who happen to stop for a moment on the corners, that not a single instance of "bumptiousness" on the part of any officer has since been reported. The political pot is still simmering, but has not as yet been brought to the boiling point. The anti-administration leaders, Dr. Waldron, Oustheimer, Torman, Hayes, Moore et al., hold a Bryan rallocation meeting, Monday night, at True Reformers hall. Rev. Simon P. W. Drew, pastor of the Coopontalian Baptist temple, and president of a colored Taft and Sherman republican club, announces a big meeting at his church on August 17th, at which time able speakers will answer the strictures of the Waldronites. Among the Taft and Sherman supporters who are expected to address this meeting and another at Madre's Park on Labor Day are: Judge R. H. Terrell, Recorder J. C. Dancy, Auditor R. W. Tyler, Rev. R. H. Robinson, Rev. G. W. Lee, Rev. W. Bishop Johnson and Judge E. M. Hewlett. The campaign is getting in shape, and by the first of September all parties will have donned their redest war paint. The spell-blinders are trying out their best arguments on the street corners and the pencil pushers are pasting things in their scrap books and laying in a supply of carbon paper and typewriter ribbons, so as to be in on the ground floor when the bell taps for action. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the talented elocationist, has been spending a week with her mother, who is recuperating at St. Michael's, Md. She fills an engagement this week at Atlantic City, and has accepted an invitation to appear in Baltimore on the 19th, in connection with the public session of the National Negro Business League. Miss Davis is deeply interested in the league and is urging the more general participation of the women of the race in business enterprises. She is a native of Baltimore, and was for a number of years a portage of Frederick Douglass in the office of the recorder of deeds. LA FOLLETTE TO HAVE A NEWSPAPER Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 12.—Senator R. M. La Follette is going to edit an organ of his own, and with this end in view, he is making a canvass of Wisconsin to secure a guarantee of 10,000 readers for a weekly paper along the lines of Bryan's Commoner. Some time ago Senator La Follette broke with Senator Isaac Stephenson, his financial backer and owner of the Milwaukee Free Press, which up to recently has been the La Follette organ. La Follette now proposes to start his own newspaper and run it as Bryan runs his famous weekly. Ways and Means Devised to Lift In debtedness, of $700 from Old Folks Home, in Jefferson County, Which is supported by Wheolling, Aug. 10. After having been in session since last Wednesday the annual meeting of the Colored Baptists association, made up of the churches in West Virginia and a part of Eastern Ohio, came to a close last night with a final service at the Second Ward Market house hall. The service which was more of a memorial nature than otherwise was largely attended and prominent Negro preachers including Rev. Toney, of Parkersburg and Rev. J. W. Robinson of Clarksburg delivered addresses. The business of the conference was finished up Saturday evening when Rev. C. H. Arnold of Fairmont was ordained a minister and given an assignment. Ways and means were also devised for lifting a debt of $700 from the old folks home in deferson county, Ohio. The convention of the Mt. Zlon's Women's Missionary society and Sunday school association held in connection also came to a close last night. OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSH NESS LEAGUE. Subjects Embracing Many Phases of Business to be Discussed by Men and Women. Who Are Doing Things Which Count for the Wednesday, August 19, 10:30 a. m. At. Sharp Memorial cathedral, roses Dolphin and Division stairs. The League called to order. Invocation, Rev: W. A. C. Hughes, pastor-Sharp street Memorial M. E. church, Baltimore, Md. Music. Addresses of welcome: On behalf of the state, Hon. Austin L. Crothers, governor; on behalf of the city, Hon. J. Barry Mahool, mayor; on behalf of the citizens, J. H. L. Smith, Grand Master of Masons of Maryland; on behalf of the teachers, Dr. J. H. N. Waring, principal Colored High and Training School; on behalf of the Baltimore Negro Business League, William L. Fitzgerald, secretary. Responses. Appointment of committee: (a) credentials; (b) resolutions; (c) auditing. One hundred years of blacksmithing, C. F. D. Fayerweather, Newport, R. I. Making farming pay, J. D. McGuffy, Ocala, Fla. Truck farming in Maryland, Jeremiah Galther, Anne Arundel county, Maryland. Seed farming, S. M. Bailey, Tuscaloosa, Ala. The livery business, Thomas Harris, Larchmont, N. Y. Conducting a brass foundry, Geo. D. Jones, Cleveland, Ohio. Addresses are each limited to 20 minutes. In the discussions to follow, speakers are limited to five minutes. Wednesday Evening, 8 o'clock. This session of the League will be held in the Richmond Market Armory, corner Fifth avenue and Howard street. Invocation, Rev. George F. Bragg, pastor St. James P. E. church, Baltimore, Maryland. Music. The president's annual address. Woman's Possibilities in pharmacy, Mrs. J. P. H. Coleman, Newport News, Va.; Mrs. Amanda B. Gray, Washington, D. C. A co-operative business enterprise, Stonewall J. Crews, Port Chester, N.Y. Managing an undertaking establishment, J. H. Dabney, Washington, D. C.; A. N. Johnson, Nashville, Tennessee. Report from National Negro Undertakers' Association, affiliated with the National Negro Business League. Thursday, August 20th, 10 a.m. Invocation, Rev. W. E. Williams, pastor Grace Presbyterian church, Baltimore, Maryland. Music. Corresponding secretary's annual report. Reports from State Negro Business Leagues, by their presidents. General merchandising, C. T. Tallafero, Perry, Oklahoma; Jesse Goode, Boston, Mass. General building contracting, R. E. Pharrow, Birmingham; Ala. General contracting, Albert O. Johnson, Baltimore, Md. Symposium; With Negro business men have accomplished. In Mississippi, W. J. Latham, Jackson, Miss.; in Colorado, Joseph H. Stuart, Denver, Col.; in Maryland, Heber E. Wharton, Baltimore, Md.; in New York City, Geo. W. Allen and R. C. Simmons, New York City. Managing a shoe store, J. W. Madison, M. D., Atlanta, Ga. Developing a real estate business, E. C. Brown, Newport News, Va. Managing a transfer and storage business, E. E. Ward, Columbus, O. Managing a department store, S. D. Hayward, Baltimore, Md. Conducting a junk establishment, George W. Robinson, Washington, D. C. Thursday, August 20th, 8 o'clock. At Richmond Market Armory, corner Fifth avenue and Howard street. Invocation, Rev. C. H. Steptoean, pastor Ebenezer A. M. E. church, Baltimore, Md. The business development of Africa, Rt. Rev. I. B. Scott, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa. The African Mining and Real Estate Company, Alfred C. Cowen, New York, N. Y. Conducting a model hotel, L. W. Bright, Norfolk, Va. Subject to be announced, Rev. Polk Taylor, Calahan, Col. Insurance: Industrial assessment, S. W. Rutherford, Washington, D. C.; mutual benefit, Charles, L. Rosa, Pittsburg, Pa.; Harry O. Wilson, Baltimore, Md.; Negro life insurance; its value, growth, condition, dangers and needs, William S. Dodd, Hampton, Va. River navigation and boat building, Capt. C. W. Posey, Pittsburg, Pa. Managing a brick yard, Rev. N. P. Pullum, Houston, Texas. Friday, August 21st, 10 a. m. Invocation, Rev. E. J. Gregg, pastor St. John's A. M. E. church, Baltimore, Md. Succeeding as a purchasing agent, S. G. Craig, Brooklyn, N. Y. The business side of the Negro newspaper, R. E. Jones, New Orleans, La. The business side of an educational institution, Harris Barrett, Hampton, Va. Succeeding as a furniture dealer, William H. Dodd, Baltimore, Md. The wood and coal business, D. J. Branford, Baltimore, Va. A new banking enterprise, C. H. Alston, Tampa, Fla. Reports of business failures during the year and their causes, J. C. Napler, Nashville, Tenn. Negro banks: the number of them, their resources, their opportunities, their difficulties and their future, W. E. Mollison, Vicksburg, Miss. Banking symposium: The remainder of the session will be given over to the National Negro Bankers' Association, affiliated with the National Negro Business League, for the discussion of such banking subjects as may be selected by the officers of the association. Announcements. Druld Hill avenue, occupied almost entirely by Negroes, who have bought and are buying their own homes, and the location of many successful business establishments conducted by Negroes, will be illuminated several blocks during the convention week with electric streamers and a court of honor by the city of Baltimore in honor of the National Negro Business League. The city has granted the use of the large steamer Latrobe for an excursion in honor of the delegates to Brown's Grove (an excursion grove conducted entirely by Negroes on Negro capital) on Friday afternoon, August 21st. Numerous special social functions will be given in honor of the National Negro Business League delegates by individual citizens of Baltimore during convention week. The reception in honor of the members of the Nationa Negro Business League by the Local Negro Business League of Baltimore, assisted by the fraternal organizations of Baltimore, will be held in the Richmond Market Armory (through the courtesy of Commander Wagner, of the Maryland Naval Reserves, and Mayor J. Barry Mahool), corner of Fifth avenue and Howard street, Friday evening, August 21st, beginning at 9 o'clock. MILLIONAIRE'S FORMER WIFE FOUND GUILTY Chicago, Aug. 12.—Mrs. Alice L. Webb, divorced wife of Brodie L. Duke, millionaire tobacco manufacturer, was today found guilty of defrauding the Great Northern hotel by passing worthless checks. A motion was made for a new trial and if it is not granted sentence will be pronounced. MOBILE Impressive Ceremonies Mark Event Which Will Be An Epoch in History of the Nation—Dr. New- somes' Hopeful Address. (Special by National Negro Press Bureau.) Mobile, Ala., Aug. 12: The breaking of ground for and the beginning of the main exhibit building on the tract set apart for the National Negro Fair was one of the most important events in the history of the race in this section of the country. A large crowd gathered from the city and suburbs and many neighboring towns, witnessed the impressive exercises. The ground was broken with a nickel-plated spade, wielded by Rev. H. N. Newsome, the energetic and resourceful president of the National Negro Fair Association. The implement that thum figures so prominently in the forthcoming exhibit of the progress of the south's strongest industrial factor, was presented by Paul Sschmoll, the contractor, who is to work in conjunction with John A. Lankford, of Washington, D. C., the supervising architect and constructing engineer of the massive enterprise. The program was an elaborate one, and particular pains were taken to have every element of power and performance in the south represented, to indicate the widespread interest that is being aroused among the people at large, and to show that it is the intention of the managers to throw open the honors, emoluments and moral force of the great fair to everybody who cares for the future of the race. What the Fair Aims to Accomplish. After prayer by Rev. J. E. Lucas, Dr. Newsome, president of the Fair Association, formally broke the ground, following the ceremony with an earnest and eloquent address, in which he said, among other inspiring things: "Dear Friends: —We are here to break the ground and give the next exhibit buildings for the National Negro Fair. We do not expect to stop until we turn the attention of all America to this spot, and bring congress to our aid with an appropriation of $250,000. We are an integral part of the great and productive southland, and here in the very heart of the nation's garden plot, we will erect temples to which all may come and witness the evidences that justify our claim to honorable recognition as co-workers in the upbuilding of our common soil. Further, we expect to make this the most attractive, important and historic spot on earth for our race by collecting from all parts of this country, Cuba, the West Indies and Central America the handwork of the Negro people, and center it on this spot for exhibition, to prove to all America and the civilized world by tangible objects that we are really constructive, progressive and serviceable citizens of this magnificent republic. "We are not looking for 'social equality,' nor are we encouraging such seekers to come into our midst. All we want is a man's chance in the struggle for existence, and we will give incontrovertible testimony of our worthiness of the world's respect. We are now making an epoch in the history of our race. Let us combine our resources; let us come together and invest our mites in this national project and make it the success it ought to be, and can be made, if we elect. A little from each will make much in the aggregate. Remember, brethren, we have plenty of white friends who live within a stone's throw of us all, who are ready and waiting to encourage and help us, if we will just show a disposition to help ourselves. Not only are we asking the colored people of the south to join in and make this fair a success, but a cordial invitation is extended to our millions throughout the land and to our neighbors in the productive and promising lands just outside our borders." Enthusiastic addresses were delivered by George W. Sims, treasurer of the Fair Association; F. H. Leavens, J. A. Allen, of New Orleans, Rev. J. E. Lucas, Dr. W. F. Brown, Albert Boyd, Alex. Robinson, Contractor Schmoll, Capt. Louis Slade, Mrs. Susie E. Newsome, and others. Their remarks were applauded to the echo. The National Negro Fair Quartette made up of Misses Lucy Phillips, Elose Dudley, Henrietta Clifton and Eula Bonner furnished music for the occasion and was highly complimented by all. The Present Status of the Enterprise The projectors are greatly encouraged by the progress that is being made and the fair will open on scheduled time this fall. Thirty acres of land on the plateau between Mobile and Whistler have been bought and a good fence built. Plans have been drawn for the 12 big buildings by Architect R. R. Taylor, of Taukee, Ala., and Supervising Architect Lankford, of Washington, D. C., is perfecting his final arrangements for constructing them. The association SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 YEAR PYTH ONAL OF IOWA MEMORIAL AWARD Event Annual Address Committee Des Molnes, Iowa, Aug. 11. The Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythia of Iowa, held its 14th annual here, July 28-30. Grand Chancellor Sir L. W. Williams presided at this session, which was an assured success throughout the three days. Sir Williams made his annual address, which was recycelled with enthusiasm by all present. The Iowa Grand Lodge is steadily increasing, numerically and financially. The following officers were elected: G. C., L. W. Williams, Boone. G. V. C., A. L. Smith, 308. W. Grand avenue, Des Molnes. G. M. W., S. C. Bolden, Box 756. Burton. G. M., A. L. McDonnell, Ottumwa, G. I. G., W. L. Crenshaw, Hutton, G. O. G., Forest Foster, Centerville. Grand Trustees, C. H. Wilson, Ottumwa; F. L. Anthony, Boone; Richard Good, Centerville. Board of Directors, Thos. Balathey Enterprise; L. W. Green, Dear Molnes; Allen Jones, Buxton. Supreme Representative, A. L. McDonnell, Ottumwa. A meeting was held by Rebecca Court, No. 10, O. O. C., or Dear Molnes, in honor of visiting Dear ters of Calanthe. The out of town Galathee are on rollout; Simone Bollen, Mrs. Allan Molnes, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Dolla Lee, Mrs. Mary Hill, Mrs. Cora Hunter, Mrs. Harnah Hall. The above were all from Buxton. On Thursday, at 7 p. m., a parade formed at the G. of P. hall, 769' 89' 10' street, and moved south over 9th to Walnut street; over Walnut to 4th; over 4th to Locust; thence to Cycling hall, where the installation of officers was held. Afterwards there was a grand march. Music furnished by Kromers' full orchestra. has already let a contract for the erection of the main building, to post $10,343, and it will be completed by October 1st, at the latest; together with many booths and supplementary buildings. At the special request of Hon. G. W. Taylor, member of congress from the Mobile district; Hon. R. G. Bromberg, formerly member of congress, interested himself in the undertaking as adviser, and suggested that it be broadened so as to include the exhibits that may be made by Negroes of the West Indies, Cuba and Central America. The United States congress has been asked for $250,000 to aid the fair, and from the strong representations made by President Newsome last spring before the committee on expositions and industrial arts, there is every reason to believe that this aid will be cheerfully extended at the next session. Hon. G. W. Taylor is in thorough sympathy with the movement, and agreeing fully with the various suggestions that have been made to him, has consented to draft and push through a new bill for an appropriation, to serve to embrace the feature here noted and to bring about the realization of all the plans so effectively conceived by President Newsome and his hand of co-workers. Besides being an exposition of what the Negroes have accomplished in the arts and industries, and an instructive lesson in their relation to agriculture, horticulture, forest preservation, mining and manufacturing, fisheries, irrigation, etc., in which the federal congress has a natural interest, the enterprise will be an occasion for the white people of the south to extend a word of encouragement to the thrifty and isawabiding colored citizen, who is honestly striving to better his material condition and to become a more potent factor in the development of the commercial and business prestige of the south. The fair is to be a "go," and President Newsome is again bragging the Negroes everywhere to subscribe to the stock that is on the market, if only $1 can be paid at a time on the shares, which are placed within the reach of all. Dr. Newsome, who is pastor of the Metropolitan A. E. E. church, one of Mobile's largest congregations, is a reliable man and those who will kindly address him to 555 1-2 Daupin street, will receive this epoch-making announcement how they can meet him. CORRESPONDENCE GREAT SHOE SALE NOW IN FULL BLAST AT BELL SHOE CO. 708 Kanawha St. POWELLTON. J. S. Harvey, Thos. H. Carter and S. H. Fairfax attended the Grand Lodge of K. of P. in Huntington last week. Madames Susan Carter and Lillie Fairfax were in Huntington, Thursday and Friday, on a visit. Mrs. Salle Miller is visiting relatives in Virginia. Mrs. Mitte Erby attended the Grand Court in Huntington last week. E. L. Harvey has returned from Hampton, Va., where he has been attending the Grand Lodge of Fishermen. Mrs. Ella J. Perrin, of Charleston, has been visiting relatives here several days. The Church Aid Society gave a concert at the Assembly hall last Saturday night, under the leadership of Mrs. R. J. Harvey and others. James Willis, of Montgomery, was here Saturday and Sunday. T. B. Fairfax was at Kaymoor last week, on business. John S. Thompson has gone to Carbondale to work. Willis' Jackson, who has been working over the river, was home, Sunday, to see his family. RONCEVERTE. We had quite a number of teachers here this week, attending Greenbrier Institute. The out of town teachers were: Misses Lessie J. Jordan, Staunton, Va.; Lenora Royal, White Sulphur; Frances Woodson, Ohio; Jennie V. Mickens, Covington, Va.; Florence Bolling, Callie S. Jackson, Elizabeth Bolling, Josephine Jackson, Mrs. Mary E. Lewis, of Lewisburg; C. H. Bundy, G. R. C. Crawford, Alderson; Wm. Figg, Talcott; Frank Peck, Brush Ridge; Prof. E. A. Bolling, sr., E. A. Bolling, jr., Richard Bolling, A. D. Seams, Lewisburg. Dr. Johnson, of Covington, Va., stopped over a few hours, Thursday, en route home. Mrs. Owen Price and Miss Johnson spent Sunday, August 2nd, with Mrs. D. R. Hickman. Gordon Rose, of Montgomery, was called home on account if the illness of hts wife. W. M. Green visited White Sulphur this week to see the horse show and to shake hands with our next president, Hón. W. H. Taft. J. W. Thompson and Rev. Chas Lewis will represent Watoga Tribe at Grand Council, Independent Order of Red Men at Montgomery this month. Kenneth, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Moore, who has been sick about 10 days, is slowly improving. Mrs. Sallie Holland is out again after an illness of six weeks. Alisa M. Hoss is visiting friends at Huntington. CARBON Last Thursday night the Ladies Aid Society met in regular session with the president, Mrs. A. W. Alston, in the chair. After the regular business, the topic for discussion was "What can we do to better the condition of the society?" It was opened by T. T. Alston. Response by T. G. Agnew and Rev. P. P. Holland. The topic for next meeting is "What good the society is to the community;" to be opened by T. G. Agnew. Sunday was our regular preaching day. Rev. P. P. Holland preached an able sermon at 11 o'clock. At 7:30 he preached a special sermon to the young men. Last Sunday evening a number of our young people took a hay ride to Wake Forest. Mrs. Brooks, of Bellclare, was up to Sunday school, Sunday morning. Miss I. H. Alston, who has been on the sick list for some time, is able to be out again. The supper given for the church. Saturday night, was not well attended, owing to the hard raih. LONDON-HUGHESTON. G. T. Massey was a business visitor at Montgomery, Saturday. James Hollins spent Saturday with friends in St. Albans. The remains of Peter Saunders, who was hurt in the mines, Tuesday, and died at the Sheltering Arms Hospital, were laid to rest in the cemetery, Thursday. Mr. Saunders was well known in this community, and as much respected by both white and colored. He leaves a wife, sister, and a host of friends. Bethel Star Lodge, No. 53, K. of P., of which he was a member, conducted the services. In his death the church and lodge lose a faithful member, and the community a worthy gentleman. Mrs. R. J. Williams, of Longacre, spent a few days here last week, the guest of Mrs. Pearl Smith Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Will Holmes left, Saturday, for Paint Creek; where they were guests of Miss Rachel Melborne. Mrs. Neolia Preston, Miss Junior Chancellor and Miss, Angelia Holmes, of Handley, were visiting Mrs. T. G. Burks, Sunday. - Mrs. Pearl-Smith Woods, Tuesday. *i* - M.S. Pauzil-Smith Woodford, Tussey *i* - M.S. Pauzil-Smith Woodford, Tussey *i* - M.S. Pauzil-Smith Woodford, Tussey Mrs. Georgia Lewis, of Longacre, was here, Saturday, guest of Mrs. P. S. Woods. Mr. Epps was here last week, calling on friends. Mrs. Lingle Wood, of Montgomery, Mrs. David Hicks, of Cannellton; Mrs. Edwards, and Harvey Saunders, of Smithers; attended the burial of Peter Saunders! Mrs. Nannie Rose, of Marshalls, is visiting her sister; Mrs. T. C. Burke. The funeral of John Cyrus will be preached by Rev. Mayhew, Sunday. Miss Sarah Smooth spent the week here, the guest of her parents and relatives. G. W. Perkins, John F. Mosby and N. L. Alexander returned from Huntington, Saturday, where they were in attendance upon the Grand Lodge, K. of P., and Grand Court. R. H. Allen and son Robert spent a few days in St. Albans with his family. Misses Carrie and Annie Watts and Eugene Shelton are spending the week in St. Albans, guests of Miss Cassie Allen and brother. Miss Norah Wright, of Charleston, is spending a few days here with her aunt, Mrs. J. I. Thomas. Joe Hubbard is lying in an unconscious state from a blow he received, Saturday night, while engaged in a game of cards. Hubbard and about a dozen others went to a lonely spot to play cards. Just how the altercation came about is not known. He was the only colored member of the party. His chances for recovery are said to be slim. Miss Salle Hankins, of Malden, is spending the week here, the guest' of Miss Estella Mitchell. Mrs. E. M. Francis returned from Charleston, Monday. PAGE Mr. and Mrs. B. Danwage have returned from the Grand Lodge in Huntington, and report a grand time. H. H. Wise was the guest of Miss Bertha Scott, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Vanhook and Mrs. E. Jones were shopping in Montgomery, Tuesday. Miss Lou Ellen Taylor has been very ill, but is out again. Willie Johnson was suddenly called away, Monday, on account of the death of his father. C. Curtley and Joe Branch attended the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Washington were shopping in Montgomery, Saturday. The mother of R. W. Sneed has been very ill, but is better at this writing. Mr. Hynger was the guest of Mrs. B. Hynger, Saturday and Sunday. Rev. J. J. Turner, of Mt. Carbon, filled the pulpit of Rev. Meadows, Sunday, and preached two able sermons. Charley Harris is still improving. R. W. Sneed is improving his restaurant. Mrs. Jennie Anderson, of Penn Brook, is visiting Mrs. Nellie Vanhook, her sister. Mrs. R. Jones will leave for the capital city today. COVINGTON William Nensome and C. L. Hall spent Saturday at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. Miss J. V. Mickens has returned home, and reports a pleasant trip. Miss Annie Smith has returned home from a visit to her brother at Buckhannon. Frank Pollard has returned home from Hot Springs, where he was employed during the convention. The Daughters of Sphinx presented themselves to the public, Sunday, to attend their Thanksgiving services. Rev. James Rice filled the pulpit of the First chruch, Sunday night. Samuel Turner and wife are visiting his sister, Mrs. Hannah Barber. J. Robertson is quite ill at this writing. Mrs. P. N. Smith, who has been suite slick, is rapidly improving, and has now gone to Hot Springs to spend a few weeks for her health WINONA. Miss Grace Medley and Mrs. Wilson left Tuesday to attend the Woman Missionary convention at Fayetteville. Mrs. Annie Hale was visiting Mrs. Shaunfer Sunday. Mrs. Dora Logan left for Mr. Hope Sunday. T. G. Wood returned, Saturday, from Huntington, where he has been attending the Pythians annual meeting for the past few days. Mrs. Albert Coles has returned from Charleston, where she had been undergoing medical treatment. Winona nine played ball at Fayetteville, Saturday. Jas. Calls left for the seashore and other points last week. Mrs. Joe Agee left for the convention, Wednesday. ANSTED Robert Brooks and family left for Raleigh, where he accepted a position. Rev. Daniel Stratton will preach Anated's United Order True Reformers, No. 1267, annual sermon on the 16th. R. L. Robertson and Sam Murray, of Oak Hill, visited their lodge on the 1st. Mrs. Sarah Golnes and Mrs. Lucy Happy birthday for Arbuckle to visit the married husband. Charley Mack, who has been here for some time, will make Raleigh his future home. Mrs. George Eldridge has returned from visiting her parents at Mendow Creek. Rudolph Cox and Allen Eldridge visited their families here, Sunday. John Craig, Miss Johnson and Miss Mary Lewis were calling on friends in upper Ansted, Sunday. Mrs. Dues, Miss Pearllle Poe and Mr. Barnsdale were guests of Mrs. Eldridge/Sunday. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Sayder entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Brooks. The camp meeting conducted by the M. B. church opened at the grove Sunday with fairly good attendance. Mrs. O. B. Smith, of Eighth avenue, entertained quite a large number of friends Monday afternoon and evening complimentary to Mrs. Bullock, of Charleston. C. H. James, of Charleston, a produce dealer, was a business visitor to our city Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Mame Scott and children terminated a very pleasant visit here Tuesday, returning to Washington, where she will resume her work in one of the departments. Prof. J. W. Scott entertained quite a number of visitors and friends by way of a "Hipp" party last Thursday evening. Mrs. R. H. Woodson left Friday evening for a visit to her home in Virginia. Quite a few have received invitations to a reception given Wednesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Angus Moore at their home in Ironton, Ohio. Rev. Carter, formerly located here but now at Chillicothe, is visiting here. Miss Lida Banks returned to her home in Gallipolis Monday, after an extended visit to Miss Rosana Carter. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Moore, Mrs. Esther James and Mrs. Price were visitors to our city, Sunday, from Ironton. Miss Pearl Anderson and Mrs. R. W. White were visitors to our city during Grand Lodge meeting. Mrs. Milton Owens is quite ill at her home on Ninth street with a severe sore throat. Ralph Hill was visiting friends and relatives during Grand Lodge meeting. Mrs. J. M. Hawkeye returned to her home at Charleston, Tuesday, after a short visit to friends since Grand Lodge meeting. Miss Lily Viney and sister Stella were guests of friends and relatives last week, returning to Gallipolis, Saturday. Miss Eileen Sprigge, who has been the guest of Miss Lula James for the past week, returned to her home at Institute, Monday. Lewis Spurlock, on route to the west, stopped here last week to enjoy the festivities of the week. Profs. Curtis and Sprigge, of Institute, were guests of Prof. J. W. Scott several days last week. V. A. Viney and sister, Mrs. T. R. Jenkins, are spending several days at Gallipolis, at the "Home Coming." Mrs. W. L. Gee returned to her home at Gallipolis, after a brief visit to friends. Mrs. I. D. Kitchen will leave, Sunday, for a visit to her former home, Winchester, Ky. Messrs. McClung, and Williams were visitors to our city during the Grand Lodge sitting. Miss Lula James entertained a number of visitors and friends last Tuesday evening, complimentary to her guest, Miss Spriggs. CLARKSBURG Jos. Moody has returned from Baltimore, where he was called by the death of his mother. The marriage of Wm. Taylor and Miss Virginia Craven's took place, Monday night, Rev. Pryor onicated. Miss Belle Epperson, of Pittsburg, is the guest on her mother, in Broad Oaks. Miss Florence Epperson has returned from Wheeling, where she attended the Baptist Association and also visited friends. Miss Doyle, of Chillicothe, Ohio, was the pleasant guest of Mrs. Stephen Lasseiter last week. Mrs. Nettle Brown has returned from Parkersburg. The community was greatly shocked, Monday evening, by hearing of the death of Mrs. Edward Ogden. Mrs. Ogden was a very catable woman, and her death is deeply deplored. She had been ill, but was much better, apparently. She is survived by a husband, two sons and three daughters. Mrs. Eliza Frazier continues quite ill. Mrs. P. H. Lowry chaperoned Misses Amelia Lowry, Lillian Jackson and Beulah Smith to Fairmont, Sunday. A. H. Williams and Arthur Jackson, of Morgantown, were visitors in our city last week. Mrs. J. A. Kirch, of Waco, Texas, and Mrs. Spotwood, Green, of Bellaire, Ohio, left Wednesday for their respective homes. Mrs. A. H. Washington and daughter, Miss Nellie, of Cumberland, left Sunday for home. Mrs. Rhodes, of Cumberland, who has been the guest of Mrs. J. W. Washington, left Sunday also. Mrs. Jas, Hayes and Miss Nellie Peyton, of Belleh, Ohio, were Sunday visitors of Mrs. M. W. Grayson. The delegates and friends, who attended the Grand Lodge of KO of Ft. and Grand Lodge of Catahoula, also the District Conference, as Huntington, have toured, and all report an enjoyable time. Among the many attractions at the Chauquiqua being held here is the singing by the Old Southland Colored Sextette. Mt. Zion Baptist Association, held at Wheeling, honored Clarkburg in electing Rev. J. W. Robinson its recording secretary; also in electing Rev. N. H. Dunn, president of the missionary department of this district. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Green entertained at 6, n'clock dinner, Monday, in honor of Mrs. Kirk and Mrs. Green. Mrs. Joa Webster, who has been quite ill, is on a fair road to recovery. Thus, Cambric is, home from Washington, D. C., hoping to regain his former good health. UNION. Sunday was regular preaching day at the First Baptist church, and an excellent sermon was delivered by the pastor, Rev. WilMam Jackson, who was assisted by Rev. W. M. Claire, of Asbury M. E. church, of Washington, D. C. Rev. Claire preached a very eloquent sermon at 8 in the evening to a crowded house. Many out of town visitors were present, among whom were: Mrs. Julia Lewis, of Hinton; Mr. and Mrs. Dickson and Miss Carter, of Linside; Mrs. Nellie White, of Salt Bulphur; and Mrs. Amie Anderson and Mrs. Lillie B. Johnson, of Charleston. Mrs. Rosa Campbell and Miss Garrie Claire left Monday, for the Woman's Baptist State Convention at Fayetteville: Miss Charlotte and Skipworth Campbell are entertaining a number of their school mates at their home on Diamond Hill. Miss Rosa Todd Bailey, one of the most popular young ladies of this community, died last week, after a long illness: Rev. William Jackson has just returned from Covington, Va., where he was in attendance upon the Western District Sunday School Convention. Rev. Jackson was elected president for the ensuing term: RAYMOND CITY. I. C. McKinney, W. H. Wilson and Miss Florence Colea returned from Huntington, Saturday, where they had been attending the annual session of K. of P. and C. C. Mrs. Bertie Parker and little daughter returned home, Saturday, from a trip up the river. Rev. D. D. Davis, of Charleston, filled the pulpit here, Sunday, and prescheduled two interesting sermons. Rev. G. S. Muse, of Charleston, was in our town, Sunday. Charley Williams participated in the ball game at Huntington with the Clippers last week. The True, Reformers, and Household of Reth were a social at the Odd Fellows hall, Monday night. Mrs. Cornelia Coles left, Tuesday, for Fayetteville, where she will represent the Missionary Society in the Woman's Convention. Miss Hazel Price is visiting up the river this week. Garfield Trust, of Charleston, was a business visitor to our town last week. PT. PLEASANT. Mrs. Chas. Bell and slater, Mrs. Jacob Settles, attended the district conference last week at Huntington, and were guests of Mrs. Settles' daughter, Mrs. Wright. Garl Hutchinson, of Weston, arrived here, Friday, to be the guest of Miss Alice Jordan. Mrs. E. L. Morton, Misses Bessie Jordan, Kate Craig, and Lida Bates attended Grand Lodge at Huntington last week. E. L. Morton, wife and baby are guests of his parents at Pomeroy this week. Mr. Morton will return to Fairmont, Friday. Mrs. Lucy Colston and daughters, Misses Mosella and Mithue, handsomely entertained at 6 o'clock dinner, Wednesday evening. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Williamson, Mrs. E. L. Morton, Misses Bessie and Alice Jordah. A. H. Williams, wife and children left, Saturday, for Morgantown, their home, after a very pleasant visit of several weeks here with their parents. Dr. S. W. Turner, of Clarksburg, en route home from Grand Lodge was the guest of G. H' Jordan and family, from Saturday until Sunday morning. Mrs. R' W. White and Miss Pearl Anderson, of Portsmouth, the guests of Mrs. White's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander. Miss H' C. J. Clendenin, Miss Alice Jordan and Garl Hutchinson were calling on friends in Gallipolis, Monday. Miss Ida Alexander, Mrs. R. W. White and Miss Anderson were calling on friends in Gallipolis, Morder Little Lucille Harris has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Joe Jordan. She returned to her home in Gallipolis, Friday. Miss Frances Morton is in the city this week, attending the Teachers' Institute. Miss Lizzie Hamilton, of Mt. Sterling; Ky., will arrive this week, to be the guest of Miss Bess Jordan. M. A. Holmes, of Charleston, was the guest of Miss Ide E. Alexander, Sunday. STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry. West Va. Courses Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Husbandry, Cookery, Serving and Equipment Ample Buildings, Beautiful Campus braries of over $000 volumes, Com- Hennery, Dairy, several acres of o Not Beds Expense Books, Room Rent and Tuition free essary Expense not over $6.50 per Special Fe Eight valuable scholarships and six Athletics, Bands, Lifesaving Societies, tertainments, Musical Clubs, Y. M. Storer is a Non-Sectarian, Christian For Illustrated Catalogue send to State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Illus- arpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Garden- ry, Cookery, Serving and Dreammaking. Equipment Buildings, Beautiful Campus, Laboratory, Te- ch of over $600 volumes, Comm dlous Barn- Dairy, several acres of of gardens, Cold I Expenses Room Rent and Tuition free to West Virginia expense not over $5.50 per month to Sta- tion Special Features Inclusive scholarship and six prizes awarded Band, Literary Society, Frequent Lectures ants, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. Is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institution. Illustrated Catalogue send to Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening and Husbandry, Cookery, Serving and Dressmaking. Equipment Ample Buildings, Beautiful Campus, Laboratory, Telescope, Libraries of over 5000 volumes, Comm dious Barn, Piggery, Hannery, Dairy, several acres of of gardens, Cold Frames and Hot Beds. Expenses Books, Room Rent and Tuition free to West Virginaans. Necessary Expense not over $2.50 per month to State students. Special Features Eight valuable scholarships and six prizes awarded annually. Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, Frequent Lectures and Materialnments, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. Sherer is a Non-Scotarian, Christian Institution. For Illustrated Catalogue send to HENRY T. McDONALD, Pres. ARE YOU A IF NOT WHY Do you not kn Knights of Pyth strongest and m sive order of the The four depar order are as follow SUBORDINATE L In this the m united to care tect each oth as well as s distress. YOU A K. O. NOT WHY N If you not know the tits of Pythias in largest and most pr order of the age? four departments are as follows; ORDINATE LODGE this the member lited to care for an at each other's it well as sicknes stress. ARE YOU A K. OFP. IF NOT WHY NOT? Do you not know that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progressive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows: SUBORDINATE LODGE In this the members are united to care for and protect each other's interest as well as sickness and distress. UNIFORM BANK In this depo young men are military educl they can get way, thus m better and citizens. this department young men are receive military education they can get in no way, thus making it better and more citizens. In this department our young men are receiving a military education which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens. LADIES' COURT In this the widows, da sisters of Km ited for the poses of life. this the wives, meadows, daughter letters of Knights and for the common ses of life. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of life. ENDOWMENT In this depart paying out to dollars annu widows and ceased Knight If there is no locality, confer wuty Grand Chanc this department w lying out thousand stars annually dows and heirs used Knights. ere is no lodge in y. confer with the and Chancellor o In this department we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. If there is no lodge in your locality, confer with the Deputy Grand Chancellor of your District or write W. J. Thompson, Charleston, W. Va., for terms upon which to organize lodges Exceptional Offering Swell Suits for Young Men $12.50 $13.50 $15 Schwabe & May "For Better Clothes." See Window Display. FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM FRUITS, CANDIES ICE CREAM Families Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for shipment solicited. We make prompt delivery of Cream and Ices for Sunday orders. 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 undeminational, 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 work 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 Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 6-25-12t A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN WHO DESIRE AN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION. Many of the young men who have finished the courses in agriculture at the Tuskegee Institute are command- ing salaries ranging from $50 to $100 per month. The graduates of We have a new line of GAS STAND LAMPS Come in and look them over COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., 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. Young colored men and women who desire to take courses in practical and scientific agriculture are now offered the best opportunity to pursue such courses in one of the largest and best equipped schools for practical and scientific agriculture to be found in the south. The following courses are offered: 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 college 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, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 6-25-12t 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 said 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. Given under my hand this 2nd day of June, A. D. 1908. W. J. THOMPSON, Pres. 7-2-4t Save up for the Institute City Lot Sale, July 23. BEST FOR THE BOWELS If you haven't a regular, healthy movement of the bowels open, and be well. Force, in the case of a physical or pill poison, is dangerous. The smooth bowels clear and clean is to take CANDY OATHARTIO Cascarets THLY WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP EAT 'EM LIKE CANDY Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good, Do Good, Never Sticken, Weaken or Gripe: 10, 25 and 60 candy barber. Write for free sample, and book-let on health. Address Sterling Remedy Company. Chicago or New York. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN READ THE PLATFORMS AND UTT ERANCES OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES AND DECIDE WHICH SIDE YOU WILL SUPPORT. Extract from Mr. Taft's Speech of Acceptance. "The republican platform refers to those amendments to the constitution that were passed by the republican party for the protection of the Negro. The Negro, in the 40 years since he was freed from slavery, has made remarkable progress. He is becoming more and more a valuable member of the communities in which he lives. Extract from Mr. Bryan's, New York Address. "The white man in the south has disfranchised the Negro is self-protection, and there is not a republican in the north who would not have done the same thing under the same circumstances. Those republicans in the north who dispute this or say that they are different from the south either are not frank with them "The deducation of the Negro is being expanded and improved in every way. The best men of both races, with the north as well as the south, ought to rejoice to see growing up among the southern people an influential element disposed to encourage the Negro in his hard struggle for industrial independence and assured political status. "The republican platform adopted at Chicago explicitly demands justice for all men without regard to race or color, and just as explicitly declares for the enforcement, and without reservation, in letter and in spirit of the 13th, 14th and 15 amendments to the constitution: "It is needless to state that I stand with my party squarely on that plank in the platform, and believe that equal justice to all men and the fair and impartial enforcement of these amendments are in keeping with the real American spirit of fair play." Negro Plank in the Republican National Platform. "The republican party has been for more than 50 years the consistent friend of the American people. It gave him freedom and citizenship. "It wrote into the organic law the declarations that proclaim his civil and political rights, and it believes today that his noteworthy progress in intelligence and good citizenship has arened the respect and encouragement of the nation. "We demand the equal justice for all men, without regard to race or color. We declare once more, and without reservation, for the enforcement in letter and spirit of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the constitution, which were designed for the protection and advancement of the Negro, and we condemn all devices that have for their real aim his disfranchisement for reasons of color alone, as unfair, un-American and repugnant to the supreme law of the land." Negro Plank in Republican State Platform. "The republican party wrote into organic law the declaration that proclaimed the Negro's civil and political rights, and today his remarkable development in every field of endeavor has earned the respect of the state and nation. "We, tehrefore, guarantee to the colored citizens of our state a continuance of full and free enjoyment of citizenship under the constitution." COUNTY COURT IS FIXING LEVY The county court has been engaged for several days in making an estimate of the probable revenues of the county and the corresponding expenses and disbursements for the next fiscal year. The details of the work have been finished, but the work as a whole has not been finished to such an extent as to permit an official statement of the exact amount of the levy. It is understood, however, that it is not probable that the levy will be over 28 cents for the county and 10 cents for the special levy to take care of the bonded debt created by the funding of the outstanding floating indebtedness recently affected. The levy last year was 30 for the county and 10 for the special. If this estimate holds out, there will be a slight reduction in the rate of the levy. "GOOD LUCK CORPORATION." St. Louis, Aug. 12.—"Marriage needs a lot of good luck to make it successful. That's the reason we're promoting the Good Luck Corporation." So said Mrs. Nellie Porter president and general manager of the newest business in St. Louis, today. Mrs. T. Mellon, fellow director, nodded approval. The offices of the Good Luck Corporation adjoin those of Justice of the Peace Reichmann, and when the justice has a marriage to perform his clerk notifies the corporation, and the syndicate is on hand with the rice and old shoes. Once, recently the syndicate was caught unawares, and the blushing couple almost escaped. Nothing Extract from Mr. Bryan's New York Address. "The white man in the south has disfranchised the Negro is self-protection, and there is not a republican in the north who would not have done the same thing under the same circumstances. Those republicans in the north who dispute this or say that they are different from the south either are not frank with themselves or are assuming what is not true. The white men in the south will not allow a few men to use the solid black vote to further tehir own financial and political interests. And that is what is being done." 1 Negro Plank in the Democratic National Platform. 0 Negro Plank in the Democratic State Platform. "We favor the enactment of a law requiring common carriers engaged in passenger traffic to furnish separate coaches or compartments for white and colored passengers. "Believing that the extension of the elective franchise to a race inferior in intelligence and without preparation for the wise and prudent exercise of a privilege so vital to the maintenance of good government, was a mistake, if not a crime committed by the republican party, during the reign of passion and prejudice following the civil war, for political ends and purposes, we declare that the democratic party is in favor of so amending the constitution as to preserve the purity of the ballot, and the electorate of the state from the evil results from conferring such power and privilege upon those who are unfited to appreciate its importance, as it effects the stability and preservation of good government." daunted by the absence of their "properties" the officers removed their own shoes and shiled them for luck at the fleeing couple. G. A. R. NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT AT TOLEDO For this occasion, Low Rate Excursion Tickets, via the Ohio Central Lines Will be on sale, August 28, 29, 30 and 31, good returning leaving Toledo until and including September 15th, with privilege of extension of return limit until October 15th, by deposit of ticket and payment of $1. For full and complete particulars and descriptive folder, giving information about Toledo, call upon Agents of Ohio Central Lines. Going Saturday night. Aug. 15th. Special train will leave Charleston at 11:00 p. m., arriving Columbus Sunday morning. All day Sunday in Columbus, and returning leave Columbus at 6:00 p. m., via the K. & M. Ry. LINCOLN IS HAVING HER BIGGEST DAY DAY DAWNED WITH A GUN FIRED FOR EVERY STATE IN THE UNION—THE CEREMONIES OF NOTIFICATION ARE CARRIED OUT AMID ENTHUSIASM. Fairview, Lincoln, Aug. 12—With a salute of forty-six guns, one for every state of the union, given at daybreak, Lincoln began its first notification day. The city is entertaining the largest number of visitors in its history, they having gathered to assist in telling William Jennings Bryan that he is the democratic nominee for president. It was two o'clock this afternoon when Chairman Mack, of the national committee, introduced Representative Henry D. Clayton, of Alabama, chairman of the notification committee, who, after prayer had been offered by Father John F. Nugent, of Des Molines, Iowa, told Bryan of his nomination in a seven minute's speech. Bryan then replied and the day's ceremonies concluded with a short talk by John W. Kern, candidate for vice president. In notifying Bryan Chairman Clayton spoke as follows: "Mr. Bryan: The national democratic convention that assembled at Denver on July 1 was truly a representative body of the people of the United States. Harmony characterized its deliberations and all of its conclusions were reached with unanimity. It stood for the conservatism of government under a written constitution and for the application of democratic principles in public affairs to meet the requirements of progressive American civilization. "Without the, intervention of a completed ballot you were nominated for the office of president of the United States. A committee, composed of the permanent chairman and one delegate from each state and territory, was appointed to inform you of your selection as the standard bearer of your party in the pending campaign. Therefore, in pursuance of the convention, this committee here present, now brings to you this message from a united and aggressive democracy. Our great party is confident of the righteousness of its cause, and relying upon the support of the people, is determined to rescue the government of the republic from the hands of the despoilers who have exploited it for the benefit of favorites and to the injury of the masses of plain people. "We know that our party, platform and candidate stand for the best interests of all the people. We know that success is deserved. We believe that our party and candidate, animated by the wisest and most patriotic purposes, will achieve victory in November. On no political issue is the platform a straddle or evasion, and its every declaration squares with the principles of old-fashioned democracy. It is essentially a democratic instrument, preserving and applying the faith of the fathers to existing conditions. "It is hardly worth while to say, sir, that in the judgment of your party associates, and our countrymen generally you, as our candidate, fit our platform. And it is equally gratifying that there is nothing in the platform calling for apology. There is nothing that you would avoid or run away from. There is nothing omitted that you need supply by giving your individual views. In these respects you have a tremendous advantage of your republican opponent. Standing on such a platform, possessed of an abiding conviction that our cause is just, you will draw the keen blade of righteousness and truth, throwing away the scabbard and fight for the principle of equal rights to all, and special privileges to none. Your party has most emphatically refused to form any alliances with special interests that enjoy special privileges under republican administration. You have always refused to compromise with those who prostitute the functions of government for the lust of greed. It was your lofty statesmanship, your unwavering fidelity, your Jefferson standard of democracy that induced the representatives of millions of American freemen unanimously to choose you as their candidate for the highest office in the world. "It would be inappropriate for me to detain this splendid audience that has met here today to listen to your patriotic and eloquent words. Therefore, I now hand you an authenticated copy of the platform adopted by the democratic convention at Denver, and request the secretary to read the formal letter of notification." London, Aug. 12.—An officer of the Salvation Army confirms the report that has been current for some time that Gen Booth is suffering from cataracts on both eyes. "The general has not yet taken to wearing glasses," said the officer today, "and can see better without them; but he can not read anything but large type, and has to hold that close to his eyes." RED TAG WEEK WINDING UP OF GREAT MID-SUMMER SALE This means Greater Reductions Than Ever EVERYTHING GOING AT a SACRIFICE Some $10,$12 and $15 Suits Reduced $4.75 All Clothing, Hats and Furnishings at Extremely Low Prices. Strictly for Cash. HENRY SMITH ONE PRICE CLOTHIER 222 CAPITOL STREET GEM PHAR Call and see our Perfumes, Soap Goods and Dr We make a speci scriptions using purest drugs We send medicine to any par Fountain service and pared to take home We Welco New Phone:1072. GEM PHAR Corner Washington & CHARLESTON and see our full line of Fumes, Soaps, Rubb dns and Drug Sundri make a specialty of p ations using only the best drugs : : : : : Medicine to any part of the state u main service and ice cream to take home at all time We Welcome You. 1072. Old H PHARMA Washington & Dickinson St ON 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. UP or DOWN Which way do you want Success goes with Thr Nothing encourages the sonal Savings Access Start your boy or girl $1.00 will do it. A postal will bring par Kanawha Banking Charleston, way do you want your child goes with Thrift. encourages thrift in youth al gs Account Which way do you want your child to go? Success goes with Thrift. Nothing encourages thrift in youth like a personal Savings Account Start your boy or girl right. $1.00 will do it. A postal will bring particulars. It is easy. NIAGARA FALLS A EXCURS DURING JULY A Via OHIO CENT AT LOW EXCURS For full particulars as to da limits, stopovers, etc., CAPITAL $250,000.00. ```markdown ``` JIM CROW CARS. The Gazette, the democratic organ of this city, begs the question, when is an attempted reply to some things we said on disfranchisement and Jim Crow cars, it appends a long editorial from the Fairmont Times on separate schools. The Times pretends to have found a number of Negroes 'n the northern part of the state who want mixed schools. Well, what if they do? Are there not children who cry for the mean? But these Negroes, if there are really any such, do not represent the great majority, nor the best thought of the race. We are content to accept conditions as they are in the public school system, being satisfied if the facilities afforded us for education are no whit inferior to those enjoyed by other tax payers. Let the school question alone. It is extraneous, it has nothing to do with the case, and its injection adds nothing to the respect for the intelligence which the advocates of white supremacy claim to have roped and branded. Argue the question of disfranchisement and separate cars on its merits. To drag in the public school system of Pennsylvania or Ohio, whose white citizens, judging from the conspicuous places they hold in our state government and the nation, are doing about as well as those from southern states, is to display ignorance of the rules of logic, as well as a desire to win by fair means or foul. This questionable method of carrying a point is not new to the democratic party. In 1892 a colored man, an instructor at Storer College, was a candidate on the republican ticket for the legislature from Jefferson county. His chances of winning were exceedingly bright, so bright in fact that his opponents were driven to the circulation of lithographs, showing a school room in which the two races were under the instruction of a burly Negro. The Negro children, like their teacher, were representatives of a type found only on the upper Congo and the teacher was brutally chastizing a beautiful white pupil, while the Negro pupils laughed in shoulful glee. The intelligent white voters of Jefferson county were told to expect a similar state of affairs throughout the state, if Hamilton Hatter were elected to the legislature. One man, a Negro man at that, to revolutionize the school system of a state! Where was that much boasted white superiority to predict the enactment of laws against the wishes of near 200 white colleagues by a single Negro? All this talk about "intolerable conditions" on the common carriers is equally as absurd. But few trains in this state are without special police, who, with the assistance of the train crews, are able to check with a word any disturbance which may arise. Offenders are promptly hauled before white judges, who may be relied upon to give them the limit of the law. Then why inflict this unnecessary humiliation upon 10 per cent. of the state's population? Can one Negro dominate ten of the superior race. Must he be hedged about by restrictions lest he override ten masters of the earth? The Negro does not object to separate coaches, because of a desire to associate with the other race, but because he has learned to dread the "separate coach with equal accommodations," as the devil would holy water. He knows that it means the half of a baggage car ordinarily used as a smoker; that frequently this compartment is crowded beyond the limit allowed in a cattle car; that in many cases, it is without decent drinking water, lavatories or even toilets. He further knows that the white passenger for the same destination pays not one cent more, yet has all the accommodations which he lacks. Is there any wonder then that we are exerting every effort "to influence and solidify the Negro race? DISFRANCHISEMENT. That the democrats of Kanaanah county deserve no voles of thanks for their opposition to the insertion of the anti-Negro planks in the democratic platform, is clearly shown by the attitude of the local organ of the democratic bosses. It has, it is true, said but very litterily, authorially, upon these questions. Nevertheless, it is indiscretously working a sentiment in this communal reprinting hostile articles from the papers. Not many days ago it was through a reprint from a printed paper, how well(1), the Jim Crow plan works in that state. In the same manner it is advocating disfranchisement. But there is a difference which the Gazette intentionally overlooks. In Virginia, North Carolina, and, in fact, every other southern state, the ratio of Negroes to whites is about ten times that in West Virginia. Here there is about one Negro to every ten whites. Is it not an insult to the intelligence of the whites to say that this one Negro has been and is dominating ten of them? This grade of molasses may catch some files, but even the much-abused, ignorant Negro can see that the attempt is to be made to disfranchise him, not because there is any likelihood of his dominating anybody or anything, but simply because he votes the republican ticket. The dangerous fires of race prejudice are stirred up not because the government is endangered or the purity of the white race is in jeopardy, but purely for party ends; that certain men who are now without visible means of support may have steady employment. What matters it to them that the Negro, "the accursed Mordecai, whose sorrows are many, whose pleasures few," must suffer because of their ambition? He is the least line of resistance. GEORGIA'S DISGRACE The conditions which obtained in Georgia's convict camps were more shockingly brutal than those which existed in the worst slave pens in ante-bellum days. Then, there was a link to punishment and ill-treatment because of the slaves' property value. Under Georgia's convict lease system, the property value of the convict was nil. It was to the advantage of the lessee to get every ounce possible out of his convicts. If any died of punishment inflicted because of their inability to keep the pace, it mattered not; others could easily be had to fill their places. America boasts of being a highly civilized, Christian nation and becomes highly wrought up over the recital of the barbarians of Leopold in the Congo. Our papers were filled with accounts of the harsh treatment received by a number of South Sea Islanders in Central America. Yet the disclosures from Georgia, where men were whipped or shot to death merely for not being able to work beyond the limit of human endurance, receives but passing notice. Is there any wonder that the present-day brand of Christianity is in existence with misunderstanding and men have taken to higher criticism? WHY NOT GET TOGETHER? The eyes of every Negro in West Virginia are upon the republican leaders at Hot Springs, Va. who are endeavoring to bring the opposing factions in this state together. The success of the democratic party at the polls next November will not affect white republicans as it will us. Our most sacred rights, our self-respect are in jeopardy. To them defeat means simply the loss of office and the possible disfranchisement of a few. If there was ever a time that a solid front should be presented to the enemy, it is now. Black republicans the state over will stand by the agreement entered into by the powers that be. They only await the announcement of the pact. WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH SMITH? The efforts of the Cleveland Gazette to take the honors from the little colored girl who won the championship in the spelling match before the National Educational society have been properly squelched by the assistant superintendent of the Cleveland schools, who was in charge of the contest. What's the matter with Smith? Hasn't he gotten over the grouch into which he was thrown by the defeat of his candidate for the republican presidential nomination? A SLICK MOVE On the heels of their statement that no receiver was necessary to manage the affairs of the Parkersburg Dispatch News, certain ones of the stockholders have had John Marsnall, secretary and treasurer, appointed receiver by Judge Dayton, while the hearing was pending in the court of Judge Moss at Parkersburg. This was a pretty slick move to forestall Governor White, but it will only postpone the inevitable result. LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN. What has become of the $1,000 which John Mitchell, Jr., of Virginia, with some difficulty, succeeded in getting the Grand Lodge of Virginia to pay on its $1,000 indebtedness to the Temple and Sanitarium Commission? The commission meets next week to purchase a sanitarium at Hot Springs, and would be delighted to have Mr. Mitchell come across. They need the money. THE PREACHER'S DUTY Mr. Preacher, have you told your congregation about the anti-Negro planks in the democratic platform? If you have not, it is about time you were doing it. Ethical salvation is all right and so are the pearly gates and golden streets of the New Jerusalem, but since we expect to spend a few more days on this mundane sphere, we would not object to having them as tolerable as possible. IF DUBOIS SHOULD COME TO WEST-VIRGINIA They would speak gently, to be sure, but there is no telling with what vigor some of our older citizens, who are much wrought up over disfranchisement and jim crowism, would use the big stick, if DuBols should drop into this neck of the woods with the intention of preaching democracy. The two chief bolters from the republican ranks say that they were not informed that there was to be a conference of West Virginia republicans at Hot Springs. What of it? It was a conference of real republicans with perhaps the exception of a single man who was there to influence if possible the newspapermen sending out reports. CAMP FOLLOWERS Elbert Hobbard's characterization of "Booker Washington's most noisy detractors" as "more camp followers" must be an awful blow to the Niskafferts, who held the Fra in such high esteem as to pattern their little magazine after The Philistine. "Mere camp followers." Jupiter, what a blow! A society of women at Covington, Va., is called Daughters of Sphinx. That is certainly a misnomer, for the Sphinx is symbolical of silence and who ever knew a club of women not to work their tongues overtime. That was good advice that Henry G. Davis gave Judge Bennett at Webster Springs. Uncle Henry knows what it is to be fleeced by democratic bosses in West Virginia. And the Bennett family took his advice. Charleston was the whole thing in Pythian circles at Huntington last week. The Charleston team, degree team and baseball team easily overshadowed all competitors, if there were any. The Lincoln republicans are up against another stiff proposition: The presidential electors have absolutely refused to allow their names on the Lincoln ticket. Those people who say that there was a historic failure at the republican state convention might learn the meaning of the word when they get up against Hitchcock. How about that report that the democrats and insurrectionists are using the same building, perhaps the same rooms, for headquarters at Parkersburg? What has become of Bennett whom the democrats named for governor? Has he quif already? How does Bryan stand on the race question? He kept off in his speech of acceptance. Down in this end of the state there are no bolters. Here republicans are republicans. There is no question as to who will win in this state, if we can only get together. Bryan yesterday made a few thousand strokes with his hammer. Here's to Grand Chancellor W. J. Thompson. SOLIDARITY OF REPUBLICAN LEADERS. (Cincinnati Enquirer). Twelve months ago leading republicans of the Middle and Eastern States were open and loud in denunciation of the so-called Roosevelt policies, and no names were too harsh, no words too bitter to apply to the author of those policies and his measures. Gentlemen at the head of great financial institutions, those managing important industrial enterprises, many interested in large railway systems, the majority of them contributors to the republican campaign funds of 1886, 1900 and 1904, were not slow in their wrath nor soft in their abuse. The president, they said to the country, brought on the panic by his hostile acts and views; capital was alarmed, investors were threatened, business was impossible under such policies and the financial and commercial world was going to the demption howwows." In June last those policies were fully approved by the great republican party and the party faith pledged to their continuance in force and practice. Mr. Taft falls not in any written or oral address to give his approval and full endorsement to the acts and views of President Roosevelt and his pledge to stand by them and faithfully and loyally make them the law of the land as far as lies in the power of the president; if he be elected. Editorial writers the country over have for weeks past been writing as to the breaking down of party lines, the loosening of political ties, the failure of party discipline, and yet at the verge, often such ideas were penned and printed the country has an object lesson totally at variance with such expressions. The champions of republicanism, be they manufacturers, financiers, railway magnates, senators, congressmen or prominent politicians, however outspoken in hostility to Roosevelt policies in the past, today stand for these measures, praise the candidate pledged to carry them out, and with hands to their mouths and their mouths in the dunt repeat their saisons before the party altar upon which reposes the presidential acts and the "Big Slick." Was there even in the history of this or any other country such a display of party discipline, such a submissiveness to the party lash, as evidenced by the leaders of the republican party in this campaign? The peaceful purring of the whipped cats of Wall street, who but a year ago were roaring as lions against the president and his policies, exemplifies the power of the crack of the party whip. They are fond of Roosevelt policies now that they bear the party label placed thereby by the national convention. Capital is not alarmed, investors are not threatened, money is not in hiding, yet Roosevelt was never so much the master and his policies never so popular as today. Did these people slander the president these last years when they abused and reviled him so much? It would seem so when prosperity returns with, the country pledged to uphold that which they called ruinous. Party discipline may be weak among the masses, but it never was stronger among the leaders than it is today. The steam roller may have wrecked personal ambitions, but it was salutary in party discipline, and produced a realizing sense of the extreme debility of the opposition forces. The enemies of Roosevelt, the prophets of evil in 1907, who in stock exchanges, banking institutions, chambers of commerce, speech and through the press were charging him and his policies, with the destruction of prosperity and the ruin of the country, these same men are trumpeting of magnificent crops, the future growth of business and telling of the splendid results that will inevitably flow from the election of a republican president plodged to the very policies they announced. Yet there be people and their party discipline does not exist. WAS IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR SOLDIERS' DISCHARGE. President Roosevelt Declares that He Assumes All Blame, Since the Secre- tary of War merely Carried His Orders in Issuing Fa- Oyster Bay, August 7.—President Roosevelt, in a statement issued late tonight, made it clear that the entire responsibility was his for the issuance of the original order discharging the battalion of Negro soldiers for alleged participation in the Brownville (Texas) rioting and the refusal to permit a suspension of that order. The President tonight was shown the interview which was had today in Washington with General Henry C. Corbin, U. S. A. (retired), in which General Corbin stated that no credit or blame in the matter rested with Mr. Taft. After reading the interview the President, through his assistant Prive Secretary, Rudolph Forster, gave out the following: "General Corbin's statement is absolutely correct, and it was entirely proper that he should make it. "The substance of the message from the President which he quoted was made public long ago. In the Brownsville matter the entire responsibility for issuing the original order and for declining to allow its suspension was the President's." In his interview today General Corbin stated in substance that Mr. Taft was in no way responsible for the order discharging the battalion of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, and that in doing so the then Secretary of war had obeyed the direct order of the President. General Corbin then recounted the circumstances as they occurred and were published following the Brownsville affair. WRECK CRAZES ENGINEER. His Mind Is Upset When His Fireman is Killed. Wilkes-Barre, Aug. 12. Thinking that he, was to biame for an accident in which his engine was wrecked and his fireman killed, John Bonovitch, one of the best-known engineers on the Lackawanna railroad, was committed yesterday to the Danville Insane Asylum. Bonovitch had charged of the switching engine in the Washington (N. J.) yards when he ran into another engine about four weeks ago. He disappeared immediately after the accident and was not heard from until he appeared at his home in Kingston a week ago. Constant brooding over the accident had unbalanced his mind. West Virginia Colored Institute Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentery and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundrying, Printing. A complete course in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms, Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month. For catalogue and other information address J. McHENRY JONES, A. M. President. Institute, West Virginia Bluefield, W. Va. A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia, on the Norfolk and Western railroad, 205 miles east of Kenova Splendid College Buildings, Beautiful Grounds, Dormitories for male and female students; furnished rooms, a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library, and a physical and chemical laboratory. Healthful location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Blufield School offers an unequalled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always find profitable employment when at school, during vacation, holidays and on Sundays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. MAN AND HORSE FELL FROM BRIDGE Huntington, Aug. 12.—Benjamin Adkins, one of the most prominent citizens of the southern section of Cabell county, met with an accident near his home which may result in his death, at any time. Mr. Adkins was riding a furlough on Merritt's creek in McConnais district, not far from his home and just as he started across the Merritt's creek bridges the animal frightened and reared back. The horse fell over a stone abntment fully eighteen feet high and the rider went also. When assistance reached Mr. Adkins he was found in an unconscious condition with a broken collar bone and awful bruises about his body. It was more than an hour before he regained consciousness. Dr. Bryan was summoned from Salt Rock and he rendered the necessary medical aid. MINISTER ELOPED, COUPLE HAD SECOND CEREMONY Pittaburg, Aug. 12.—Because the couple had been married by a clerical eloper Charles Zahnor and wife have been remarried in Pittsburg by Justice of Peace Newton Petrie. Zahnor is the son of a Philadelphia contractor, His wife is the daughter of Alexander Figher, a Brooklyn shipbuilder. They were wed in Boston some months ago. After having lived together they learned that the Boston preacher had run away with a married woman the day after performing the ceremony for them. They took out a marriage license in Pittsburgh as Charles Zahnor and Harriet Zahnor. For Protection Is Under Discussion Between America and Germany. Berlin, Aug. 12.—The foreign office has exchanged views with the state department at Washington regarding Liberia, based on the representations made to both the German and American governments by the special legation from Liberia, consisting of Messrs. Gibson, Lorsen and Dunbar, which recently visited Washington and Berlin. The envoys appealed to the United States to guarantee the independence of Liberia against aggressions by other powers. Secretary of State Root appears to have replied sympathetically to the envoy, but to have pointed out the impossibility of the United States taking Liberia under its protection, but that the United States was disposed to assist in other respects if, upon examination, a suitable way could be opened up for it to do so. Owing to there being a considerable German trade with Liberia, the foreign office here listened favorably to the representations of the envoy and has formulated tentative proposals for communication to Washington. WRIGHT MADE SUCCESSFUL TRIP Lemans, France, Aug. 12.—Wilbur Wright, of Dayton, O., made a successful flight in his aeroplane this morning. He circled the field five times, remaining in the air six minutes and 56 2-5 seconds. Rooneyville, Ind., Aug. 12.—John W. Bohneh, mayor of Evansville, was nominated for congress today by the committee of the First district. 28 AND 30 CAP1T0L ST. ORDER OF PUBLICATION. State of West Virginia. Kanawha County, ss. At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, on the first Monday in the month of July, 1908. Alexander Henderson, Plaintiff, vs. ) In Chancery. Mary E. Henderson, Defendant. (The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony.) This day came Plaintiff by his Attorney, and on his motion, and it appearing by affidavit filed, that the Defendant is a non-resident of this State, it is ordered that she do appear within one month after the date of the first publication hereof, and do what is necessary to protect her interest in this suit. Tester: D. M. SHIRKEY, Clerk. T. G. NUTTER, So. Notice to Take Depositions. To Mary E. Henderson; 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. Nutter, Esq., 604 1-2 Kanawha street, Charleston, W. Va., I will take the deposition of myself, and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in chancery now pending in the Circuit Court of the County of Kanawha, and State of West Virginia, in which Alexander Henderson is Plaintiff and Mary E. Henderson is Defendant. If from any cause the taking of said deposition shall not be commenced or completed on the day aforesaid, the same shall be continued from day to day, or from time to time, at the same place, and between Hotel Brown American and European. A Popular Hotel for Colored People. 35 Rooms. 50c, 75c, and,$1 per day... Lodging, 35c and 50c. Special Rates by Week or Month. We cater to Weddings, Suppers and Society Functions. the same house until the same shall be completed." ALEXANDER HENDERSON, By Counsel. T. G. NUTTER, Sol. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God to remove from among us, our beloved brother, Peter Saunders, who died, Tuesday, August 4, 1908, and Whereas, He had been a faithful member of Charleston Aid Fountain, No. 2689, G. U. O. of T. R., therefore, be it Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved wife our sympathy in this dark hour of affliction and commend her to Him who marks even the sparrow's fall. G. H. WOODS. GRANT JONES. JENNINGS FERRELL. MRS. LEE WHITE. MRS. M. RAY. THREE TRAINMEN WERE INJURED Niles, O., Aug. 12.—Passenger train No. 36 on the Pennsylvania from Ashtabula to New Castle was wrecked this morning. The passeng- ers escaped but three trainmen were injured. CHICAGO POPULATION 2,425,000 That Is, According to New Directory School Census shows Less. Chicago, Aug. 12.—Chicago has a population of 2,425,000, according to the 1908 city directory, which was issued today. This is a gain over last year of $8,000. This population statement is considerably in excess of what is shown by the school census just completed. The school board enumerators were able to find only 1,922,335 persons in Chicago. Strike Off, Printers and Resultant Lockout Brings Result. Copenhagen, Aug. 12.—With the exception of a few Social Democratic papers, the publication of all newspapers in Denmark was suspended today indefinitely in consequence of the strike of printers, and its resultant lock-out. The compositors declare it to be their intention to hold out for their demand for an eight-hour day. The bookbinders and job printers also have been locked out. CHARLESTON Mrs. Eunice Allan and little son, Walter Edward, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Carper. Mrs. Allen will remain in the city about two weeks. Mrs. J. M. Carter, who has been in attendance upon the Grand Court Order of Calanthe at Huntington, is here spending a few days, with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Whittaker. W. O. Terry and T. G. Nutter, representing the local lodge of Elks, left Monday for St. Louis to attend the Grand Lodge. Miss Maud Viney, is spending a few weeks with relatives at Gallipolis, Ohio. The St. Lukes entertained a number of friends at an open session, Monday night. Speeches were made by some of the more prominent members, and a very pleasant, evening spent by those in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson, of Lancaster, Ohio, are in the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Claire. An informal dance, complimentary to Mrs. J. M. Carter and Miss Mary Brady, was held at the K. of P. hall last evening. About 25 couples attended and spent the evening very pleasantly. Bangs, puffs, pompadours and switches at Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol street. Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Ross, of Cincinnati, are in the city this week. Mrs. Bettle Brown, of Clarksburg, is the guest of her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown. Mr. and Mrs. H. Taylor, of Sentz street, relocate over the arrival of twin baby girls. B. B. Colbert is able to be out again after two weeks' illness. Albert Clark left Saturday to visit relatives in Virginia. William Holmes, of Boomer, was the guest of Mrs. B. B. Colbert, Saturday and Sunday. Presiding Elder Curry, of the M. E. church, and, Rev. Harrison, of Montgomery, and Rev. G. W. Muse were entertained at dinner, Saturday evening, at the home of Mrs. M. A. Plerson, on Piedmont street. Rev. J. W. Waters, Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Muse and Mrs. Plerson worked at Snow Hill Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Harris and Mrs. J. H. Page, of St. Albans, were in the city, Monday. Mrs. Neola Seals, accompanied by her little daughter and father-in-law, Philip Seals, of Virginia, are guests of Mrs. Seals' parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Perkins, of Hansford street. Rev. R. W. Jennison is ill at his home, on Washington street. Mrs. Emina Boyer, of Pittsburg, who has been visiting Mrs. H. Brown, on Pledmont street, has returned to her home. Mrs. Wright, of Pittsburg, who has been visiting her son, John Gallion, at Petersburg, left last week for her home. Mrs. John Hare spent Sunday at Winfield. Charles Curry, on Court street, does not improve. Mrs. Deilah Minter and children are visiting her mother, Mrs. Minter, at Winfield. Mrs. M. E. Clark has sold out the Virginia Hotel to Mr. Denson. Her present address is 205 Donnally street. Miss Minnie B. Cureton is quite ill, on McCormick street. Rev. S. P. West, D. D., presiding elder of the Wheeling District of the A. M. E. church, will presach at St. Paul A. M. E. church on Court street, Sunday, at 11 a. m., 3:30 p. m. and 8 p. m., and hold the last quarterly conference for this conference year on Monday night. The young men will give an entertainment, Friday night, at St. Paul A. M. E. church. Mr. Thomas Napper and Miss Hilda Dillard were united in the holy bonds of marriage, on August 3, at the A. M. E. church parsonage, by Rev. W. E. Walker. Rev. Walker preached in St. Albans, Sunday morning and at 2:30 p. m. Rev. S. P. West and Rev. W. E. Walker will commence a ten days' camp meeting at St. Albans, on August 19th. Rev. and Mrs. E. A. Turner, of Crawford, N. Y., were here, Sunday. A reception in honor of Grand Chancellor W. J. Thompson will be held at the K. of P. hall, Friday evening. At 7:30, the First Régiment hand will head a procession composed of the Dokle and Third Runk teams, Carlon Co. No. 1 and Mountain State Co. No. 20, in a parade through the principal streets of the city, returning to the hall for the reception. Excellent music has been provided for the occasion, the admission to which will be 25 cents for the general public. The parade will start at 7:30 sharp. Members of the companies and teams are requested to report at 7.0'clock. W. J./Thompson, Grand Chancellor; J. M. Hazlewood, Grand Master of Exhiguae; C. W. Boyd/Deputy Grand Chancellor; and J. H./Taylor. A. A. Dewey, W. H. Parker, W. H. Burkiss, A. Campbell and F. J. Clark have returned from Huntington, where they attended the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge. J. Cubers Campbell has returned to his work on the census department, after attending his vacation with his parents in the city. A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, was among the prominent business visitors to the city Monday. Wm. Davis and his little daughter, Fannie, are spending the month of August with friends in Dayton, Ohio. G. W. Hughes, postmaster at Huntington and a prominent lodge man, was in the city last week, guest of Allen DeHonney, on Elmwood avenue. Mr. Hughes is one of the most progressive men in the state, and his genial manner has made him a host of friends throughout the state. Miss Eva Parker has been very ill at the home of her mother, but is now much better. John Chambers and wife are spending several weeks with relatives in Virginia. Mrs. Susan Payne has been ill several days at her home, on Bradford street. Miss Mary Brady, of Harpers Ferry, is in the city, guest of Miss Alice Whitaker, on Sentz street., Miss Brady is a member of the faculty of Storer College. She will spend several weeks in this city, after which she will leave to spend some time with her sister. Miss Mabel Brady at Bluefield. Miss Alpha Brooks entertained a few friends, Tuesday evening, complimentary to Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Pannell, of Staunton, Va., who are en route home from a visit to Parkersburg Friends. Miss Mary, Shelton, of Montgomery, was here. Tuesday, visiting friends. PARKERSBURG The colored republican club met, Thursday night last, at their room at 423 Eighth street. They had an enthusiastic meeting, and many redhot speeches were made in favor of the Grand Old Party. There will be another meeting next Thursday night, August, 13th, at the same room. Let all of the colored voters come out. It behooves us to take a hold in earnest. We also invite the different candidates to come and give us a talk. Col. W. P. Rathbone was with us last Thursday night, and we invite him to come again. The committee on Emancipation Day celebration, composed of John Carter, Anthony Willis, Mert. Mellentree and John Carter, Jr., reconsidered their plans of going to Manitoba, September 22nd. Instead, the day will be spent at the City Park, and a big time is being arranged for. Several prominent speakers will be in attendance, building a number of local orators. The official announcement and bills will be issued next week. Rev. Moore, former pastor of the M. E. church, passed through this city, Tuesday en route to Huntington, to attend the Grand Lodge, K. of P. The fourth and last quarterly meeting of the Wesleyan Methodist church this conference year, was held Sunday. Miss Lulu Moten, after spending several months visiting in Clarksvilleburg and Elkins, returned home, Sunday. Many are glad to note her return. Miss Emma Loggans, the state organizer for the B. Y. P. U. of Ohio, preached at Zion Baptist church, Sunday, at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Mrs. A. Bartlett, who is confined in St. Joseph Hospital, by an operation performed some weeks ago, will soon be able to return home. Mrs. Fanny Lee is quite poorly at this writing. Amy Lotterberry and Marguerite Johnson left, Saturday evening, for their home in Washington, D. C., after a pleasant visit here. A large number of representatives from different sections of the state passed through here. Sunday and Monday, en route for Huntington, to attend the Grand Lodges of K. of P. and O. O. C. Court. Misses Smith and Brady, of Storer College, Harpers Ferry, passed through the city last week, en route to Bluefield and Charleston. While here they were guests of Miss Bernardine Peyton. Principal E. D. Morton, of Fairmont, was the guest of J. R. Jefferson, last Sunday, en route to the Grand Lodge sessions of K. of P. at Huntington. The annual conference of the Wesleyan Methodist church of the South Ohio Conference will convene at Parkersburg, August 25, and will last over the following Sunday. Quite a number of ministers and delegates from Ohio and Indiana will be present. Thomas Fletcher, of Marietta, O., was in the city, Tuesday evening, arranging to have the people of Parkersburg turn out with those of Marietta, September 22, on the Emancipation occasion. They expect to have Hon. W. T. Vernon, of Washington, D. C., registrar of the United States treasury, to speak for them. Mr. Vernon is a leading and famous member of his race, and will be greeted by all in this section. The Junior Club of the Wesleyan Methodist church had a literary entertainment at the church, Monday evening, August 10. The program was a fine one and well rendered. CANTON, OHIO. The Nonpareil, Musical and Dramatic Society met on last Friday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mackay, and elected the following 1234567890 Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for ing it in a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent, interest—Your Money is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to pay the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Heath, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms while the hird floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Let Your Money Work for You. Pythian Mutual Investment Association. W. J. Thompson, President, Charleston, W. Va. Secretary, Miss Lila Fields. Assistant Secretary, Miss Alverta Hall. Treasurer, Z. A. Hunter. Chorister, W. R. Smallwood. Assistant Chorister, Mrs. Z. A. Hunter. Critie, W. A. Lewis. An elaborate luncheon was served in the beautifully decorated dining room. The table presented a fine appearance with cut flowers; bright linen and crystal candelabra. The leading feature of the evening's entertainment was a poetry, writing contest. Each person was required to write a verse of poetry, for which prizes were offered for the best composed and the worst composed. Dudley Byars won the first prize, and the second prize was won by Mrs. R. W. Green. Mr. and Mrs. Mackey proved themselves to be most delightful entertainers and received the congratulations of all present. Miss Mary Broadfoot is visiting in Lisbon, Ohio. Miss Lilia Fields left last Saturday morning for an extended visit to Cleveland and Toledo. Dudley Byars returned to the city last Sunday morning, after a very pleasant visit to Cleveland. Rev. H. F. Fox delivered a profound sermon last. Sunday evening; his subject, "Woman's Mission," was very ably and artfully handled, Leroy, the 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Janey, of Sandusky, who was here visiting relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lee, died at the Ingleside Hospital. August 4. Luke Johnson, of Parkersburg, W. Va., is visiting relatives in this city. W. H. Adkins has returned from Sio to see his wife and daughter. The surprise party, which was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Green, for Miss Broadfobt, was quite a pleasant affair. HARRY K. THAW IS NOW A BANKRUPT Pittsburg; Aug. 12.—The formal order adjudging Harry K. Thaw bankrupt was entered today by Referee Blair. No date has yet been fixed for the first meeting of creditors. A Bay of Dewey's Best Flour will put more leaves of good bread on your table than any other you can buy. We said good bread. The kind the vanessa wished comes out in plump, sweet swelling, well browned leaves that make your mouth water if you don't account for the oven door is opened. Inside it'd be and it's white—sure to be. WE WANT YOU TO THE Dewey's Best Flour Order a sack from your dealer and if you don't like it just send back what you did not use. It will cost you a cent. We want thorize all our dealer to make this offer. It helps to let the people know what the really is, and that is what has made the wonderful demand for it. The flour with life in it—the flour for health. The Dewey Bros. Co., Millers, Blanchester, Ohio. For Sale By WEST CHARLESTON FEED COMPANY OUR DISPLAY OF Ladies' Misses' and Children's Ready-to- Wear garments, Millinery and Dress Fashion Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. GIVE US A CALL The People's Store JOSEPH SCHWAR, Prop. 602 Kanawha cor, Alderson St. CHARLESTON, W. VA. SHIP. Crew of British Destroyer Dissatisfied With Rations. London, Aug. 12. The naval correspondent of the Pall Mall Gazette announces that during the recent maneuvers the crew of a torpedo boat destroyer, disgusted with their rations and for other reasons, threw their gun sights and signal books overboard. The crew was placed under arrest and will be court-martialed shortly. Chicago, Aug. 12. Fifty automobiles and taxicabs were destroyed this morning by a fire which consumed a building at 1:10 Indiana avenue occupied by C. A. Coey Co. as garage. The loss is $300,000. PUBLIC Anyone wanting a secret service or secret invention is probably reasonable. Our opinion is quickly ascertained. We offer it directly or confidentially. We are not free. Obstinate request for secret service or special notice, with objection. The month of August is the time to buy Wall Paper at the Lowest Notch. Special Prices on every pattern in our store. Pretty Patterns Choice Colors A large number of REMNANTS at Very Low Prices. Now is the Time MOORE'S is the Place S. M. H. H. H. RAILEY, Re-Elected G. K. of R. & S. THOMPSON IS ELECTED MOST STRENUOUS CONTEST IN H CIDED LAST WEEK Election of Grand Chancellor Oversh Thempson Defeating Wilson by a cers Show Order in Flourishing Through Which It Had Passed— peters in Annual Parade Wit Team in State, and W THOMPSON IS ELECTED GRAND CHANCELLOR MOST STRENGTOUS CONTEST IN HISTORY OF PYTHIAN ORDER DECIDED LAST WEEK AT HUNTINGTON. Election of Grand Chancellor Overshadows All Else in Four Days' Session Thompson Defeating Wilson by a Narrow Margin—Reports of Officers Show Order in Flourishing Condition Despite the Hard Year Through Which It Had Passed—Charleston Surpasses All Competitors in Annual Parade With Largest Band and Degree Team in State, and Will Get Next Meeting. Huntington, W. Va., Aug. S.—(Special.)—Not since the institution of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of West Virginia, has there been held a session like that which closed here yesterday. tion, and Vice Grand Chancellor W. J. Thompson, who succeeded Mr. Starks, sought to retain the office. Never was there a hotter campaign made by either of the two great political parties, and when the de Tuesday morning, when Grand Chancellor W. J. Thompson called the delegates to the Grand Lodge and Grand Court sessions to order, in the hall of the P. M. I. A. building, there was assembled a body representative of the best among the Negroes of the state. Lawyers, doctors, teachers, preachers, business men and many from the humber walks of life went to make up the audience in which there were many ladies, delegates to ? the Grand Court, who were present from all parts of the state. The two bodies, led by the Huntington K. of P. band, marched to the court house. There Master of Ceremonies, W. O. James, introduced T. M. Scanton, who, for mayor, delivered an address of welcome and extended the hospitality of the city. J. F. J. Clark, of Charleston, made a fitting response, and was followed by R. W. White, whose eloquent words of welcome evoked long applause from the large audience. Miss Lola M. Lavender, of Montgomery, spoke in response to the welcome to the courts and made a very favorable impression. On returning to the hall, Rev. J. V. Whittico, Grand Prelate, invoked divine blessings upon the sixteenth session, the various committees were appointed and adjournment had till 2:30 in the afternoon to hear the report of the committee on credentials and returns. The report was delayed till 3:30, but its adoption precipitated a four month's fight. Immediately upon the death of Grand Chancellor Starks a contest for the leadership of Pythianism was inaugurated. Grand Lecturer L. O. Wilson aspired to the exalted posi- CHARGES OF FRAUD ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT FOUNDATION. Huntington, W. Va., Aug. 8.—The report circulated by friends of the defeated candidates for Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, to the effect that more votes were cast in the election than should have been, is absolutely untrue, and is not borne out by the report of the committee on credentials and returns. The committee reported the lodges represented, entitled to 134 votes. If W. J. THOMPSON, Grand Chancellor. --- GRAND CHANCELLOR HISTORY OF PYTHIAN ORDER DEAT HUNTINGTON. Adcwts All Else in Four Days' Session Narrow Margin—Reports of Offi- Condition Despite the Hard Year Charleston Surpasses All Com- h Largest Band and Degree ill Get Next Meeting. tion, and Vice Grand Chancellor W J. Thompson, who succeeded Mr. Starks, sought to retain the office. Never was there a hotter campaign made by either of the two great political parties, and when the delegates assembled here on Monday, the gatherings of animated groups on the corners near the hall, the buttonholing of delegates by the friends of the two candidates and the charges and counter charges, which filled the air, betokened anything but a friendly feeling. After two hours debate, the report was adopted, and the various officers read their reports. The report of the Grand Chancellor L. O. WILSGN, Director P. M. L.A. lor showed 71 subordinate lodges; a membership of 3,000, more or less; $10,596.50 paid by them for dues; $5,217.20 for endowment; $3,808.56 for sick benefits; $1,643.40 for funeral benefits; $1,742.85 hall rent; $4,004.97 remaining in the subordnote lodge treasuries, and real estate owned by them to the amount of $2,900. The condition of the lodges, notwithstanding the hard year through which they had passed, was reported favorable and the future outlook bright. Grand Master of Exchequer, J. M. Hazlewood, reported the collection of $7,224.72 endowment and expenditures amounting to $5,900 in payment of 31 death claims, ranging from $50 to $300, making the year the worst in this respect in the history of the endowment department. He reported a balance of $3,392.29 in the Pythian Mutual Investment Association, and $574.98 remaining in the Grand Lodge fund. There was collected for the Temple and Sanitarium fund $429.20, a number of lodges yet to report. This last report, as well as the report of the Grand Keeper of Records and Scal. H. H. Railey; Grand Medi- to these be added the Grand Lodge officers present and voting, omitting th contestants who were paired, the total is 159. Of these, W. J. Thompson received 79 and L. O. Wilson 77, showing that not more, but three votes less, were cast than the legal number. This shortage may be accounted for by the supposition that in some cases where the full delegation from lodges was not present, those voting for the lodge or lodges did not cast the full vote. The cannard evidently arose from the report of the clerks, who, failing to take into consideration the votes of the Grand Lodge officers, announced the legal number of votes as 134, when, in fact, it was 159. cal Register, Dr. C. C. Barnett; Grand Lecturer, L. O. Wilson, and the introduction of resolutions, consumed all of Wednesday. Thursday morning, when the election of officers was scheduled, found both sides not over confident of the result and the situation was far too tense to be enjoyed even by the few who were not candidates for office. The fight for the leadership was made by the "outs" principally upon the location of the headquarters, they contending that the "Charleston ring" doth bestride the narrow world like a huge Colussus and they petty men were compelled to crawl about and find for themselves miserable graves, or words to that effect. In conversation with your correspondent many of the older and wiser heads deplored the extreme to which the fight was waged and hailed with delight the sounding of the gavel, which, like the starter's flag, marked the beginning of the end of the months of preparation. There was considerable jockeying for position, each side waiting for the other to make a start. Finally, J. R. Jefferson arose, and in the speech of his life placed in nomination L. O. Wilson, Mr. Jefferson reviewed the connection of Mr. Wilson with the order, told of his arduous duties as Grand Lecturer, which took him over the hills and into the valleys of the state, and his intimate knowledge of the condition of the lodges. Mr. Jefferson was followed by W. H. Harris, of Huntington, who spoke in the same vein and availed himself of the opportunity to throw a few hot shot at the much-abused Charleston ring. R. W. White, of Esprit De Corps Lodge, No. 5, Huntington, then mounted the rostrum, and for thirty minutes delivered such a speech as it is the pleasure of but few to hear. His work had been cut out by those preceding him and right nobly did he rise to the task. Cold facts were marshaled in an irresistable array. Now persuasive, now denunciatory, he took up the situation point by point and showed the gravity of the crisis through which Pythianism in West Virginia was then passing. It is no disparagement either to those who preceded or followed Mr. White to say that his was the best of the six very eloquent speeches on the nomination of the Grand Chancellor. Mr. White was followed by T. R. Jenkins, of the same lodge. He, too, spoke for W. J. Thompson most eloquently. Mr. Jenkins' long connection with the order qualified him to instruct the younger members as to how they should go and his remarks evoked loud applause from all points of the house. C. W. Boyd, another of the old guard, favored the idea of letting well enough alone and hit some telling blows for his candidate, W. J. Thompson. Mr. Boyd's earnestness was very effective and contributed no little part to the outcome. After Mr. Boyd, Dr. W. S. Turner, of Anita, No. 19, Clarksburg, obtained the floor and delivered some telling blows for Wilson. Dr. Turner is a speaker of much force, and his remarks, which were at considerable length, were eagerly listened to by both parties. By this time the room was almost insufferably hot and the delegates were anxious to record their votes and get out into the open. However, J. V. Coleman, of Mt. Carbon, was able to hold them with a very excellent short speech in support of Thompson. The ballot was then taken in almost breathless silence, and W. J. Thompson declared elected by a majority of two votes. Your correspondent was present at a recent state convention, but he failed to see such enthusiasm as was displayed upon the announcement of the count. Men leaped into the air, hugged one another, yelled, clapped their hands and surrounded the victor in a struggling mass, each intent upon being the first to congratulate him upon his having won the most strenuous campaign in West Virginia Python history. The opposition sat dazed for a few moments, then the defeated candidate mounted the rostrum, thanked his friends for their support, expressed his willingness to carry on the work in whatever place he should be called, and moved the unanimous election of W. J. Thompson for Grand Chancellor. The motion went through without a dissenting voice. J. W. Robinson and L. O. Wilson having declined the nomination for Grand Vice Chancellor, the election of Rev. J. V. Whittico, the only remaining nominee, was made unanimous; as was true in the case of J. M. Hazlewood, nominated by J. McHenry Jones, for Grand Master of Exchequer, and H. H. Ralley, named by J. V. Whittico for Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. It required three ballots to select the Grand Prelate, Revs. J. W. Robinson, J. J. Turner and S. M. Yates having been named for the place. The laurel's went to Rev. Robinson. Dr. C. C. Barnett was re-elected Grand Medical Register without opposition, but J. F. J. Clark put up a stiff fight for Grand Lecturer, being defeated by D. W. Perdue by a very small margin. For Past Grand Chancellor, J. C. Gilmer had no opposition, and was declared duly elected. J. H. Nelson was equally fortunate in his race for Grand Marshall, winning in a walk, there being no opposition. The next contest was for Supreme Representative, Dr. J. W. Shellcroft and W. C. Carter being the nominees. The majority of the votes went to Dr. Shellcroft, who was declared elected. The Grand Lodge having been in continuous session for all hours, a recess was taken till 4:30, when the knights and members of the Order of Calauthe met in joint session, which was devoted to the Pythian Mutual Investment Association, the business department of the organization. A dividend of six per cent, amounting to $1,950, was paid the stockholders, stock subscribed for and the old board of directors, augmented by L. O. Wilson, was elected for the ensuing year. Chas. E. Mittohell was made accountant. Thursday night the memorial services, an account of which will be found in the doings of the Grand Court, and the parade of the Third Rank Degree team divided the attention of the public. Headed by the First Regiment K. of P. band, of Charleston, 30 strong, the degree team paraded the spaciling ax. W. H. Burke, herald, preceded the king, J. C. Gilmer. The king's attendants were T. W. Randolph and W. H. Walker. The rear was brought up by nine senators, whose flowing'togas, no two of which were the same color, added to the be-Monitor and B. F. Clark, Scribe. Next in line were the Guards, of whom J. Arthur Jackson was Captain, the privates being, Edward Turner, Chas. Stephenson, Samuel Johnson, Thos. Jennings, W. H. Parker, G. P. Porter. Behind these was Jas. A. Campbell, headsman, with a vicious lookous avenues of this city. In double file, two squares long, their dazzling costumes attracted thousands of spectators, but few of whom had ever before seen the like. Following immediately behind the band came Allen A. DeHonney, Master at Arms; J. H. Taylor, Chancellor Commander; G. L. Cuzzens, Vice Chancellor; Rev. W. E. Walker, Prelate; Scott Wooster, Master of Work; C. W. Boyd, Pythagoras; J. F. J. Clark. J. V. COLEMAN, Director P. M. I. A. J. V. COLEMAN, Director P. M. I. A. wildering ensemble and gave additional weight to Charleston's claim of being the banner Negro Pythian town in the United States. The senacors were; Treadway Wade, Levi Campbell, John Gillard; R. L. Mickey, R. S. Penn, R. L. Jones, T. G. Nutter, D. W. Dutler and W. N. Bowles. After the parade, the team conferred the third degree at the Majestic rink before an audience, which, though small, was a very appreciative one. Friday forenoon was taken up with routine work till about 12 o'clock, V S. M. DAVIS, Re-Elected Chief Deputy Grand Chancellor. when the annual parade of bands, uniform rank companies and officers of the Grand Lodge and Grand Court in carriages was held. After pass- ing through the principal streets, all boarded the interurban cars for Clyffeside Park, the beautiful Kentu- ky resort, where the closing session of the Grand Lodge was held. At the same time a very closely contest- ed game of ball was being played by the Charleston and Ashland (Ky.) clubs, the former winning by a score of 5 to 3. As the sun was setting the uniform rank companies marched upon the field to the strains of an inspiring march by the First Regiment band, and dress parade, under the command of Brigadier General Jas. A. Campbell, closed the field exercises of the day. At 8, the officers and delegates of the Grand Lodge and Grand Court assembled in the pavilion and were installed with appropriate remarks by L. O. Wilson; the Lodge officers, in addition to those whose election has already been chronicled, being: Grand Inner Guard, G. H. Dougherty, of Elkins. Grand Outer Guard, M. H. Hill, of Mt. Carbon. Trustees, F. W. Waddy, of St. Albans; Dr. B. F. White, of Montgomery; and J. A. Murphy, of Cary. Grand Attorney, J. W. Channelle. SHIRTS For SATURDAY Men's Pure Wool French Flannel Negligee. Men's Soisette Shirts to Close. Men's Fancy Dress Shirts. All for Saturday at COST or LESS--look em'over. Daniels 9 J. M. HAZLEWOOD, Re-Elected G. M. of E. of Charleston. Thus closed the 16th session of the Grand Lodge, a session which will be long remembered by those in attendance. The session will be memorable not only on account of the unprecedented contest for office, but also the evident desire of the Huntington committee and people in general to make the affair a success. That it was is due largely to Dr. C. C. Barnett, who, though not the chairman of the committee, held the reins and directed the forces in a commendable manner. The next place of meeting will be Charleston, which, although it did the honors last year, extended the invitation, after the other cities, which were next in line, refused to do so for various reasons. --- OF THE ORDER OF CALANTH HOLDS STRENUOUS SESSION Round Table Discussions Most Enjoyable Feature, But Election of Officers Created Greatest Excitement, Consuming Greater Portion of Day. Huntington, W. Va., Aug. 10. The Grand Court of Calanthe of West Virginia, which convened here, has just closed one of the most interesting sessions since its organization. Members of the order and visitors were pouring in by every train, and by Monday night "brave knights" and "fair ladies" were "en evidence" everywhere. On Tuesday morning, at the court house, Hon. T. M. Scanlon, in behalf of the city, and Hon. R. W. White, in behalf of the order, welcomed the two organizations to the city in unmeasured terms. J. F. J. Clark, of Charleston, responded on behalf of the knights, and Miss Lola M. Lavender, of Montgomery, on behalf of the ladies, each of them being received with rounds of applause from the large audience, which taxed the criminal court room to its capacity. Immediately after the exercises at the court house, the Grand Court adjourned to the handsome and commodious auditorium of the First ```markdown ``` J. R. JEFFERSON, Re-Elected G. W. C. Order Colanthe. Baptist church, where the sessions were held. Here the Court was opened in due form, but immediately adjourned in memory of our late Grand Chancellor S. W., Starks. The body convened at 3 p. m., at which time the regular order of business was resumed, which was the appointment of committees, etc. On Wednesday morning was held the election of officers, which being in most cases bitterly contested, consumed all of Wednesday morning and afternoon. On Thursday morning the W. C. being compelled to be absent, Mrs. Mary S. Reid, of Mt. Carbon, presided with a grace and dignity that would do honor to any organization. After hearing the report of such committees as were ready to report, by common consent we held a "round table" session. This proved of great benefit to all present, as questions of importance to the courts were asked and answered, and many problems that had perplexed some of the younger courts, were solved in a satisfactory way, and it was acknowledged by all to have been one of the most enjoyable meetings of the entire session. Thursday afternoon the Court met in joint session with the lodges at the K. of P. hall, on 9th street, in the interest of the P. M. I. A. Thursday night, at the First Baptist church, the Memorial services were held, Rev. J. V. Whittico, of Keystone, presiding in his own inimitable manner. The address of the evening was delivered by Rev. I. V. Bryant, pastor of the First Baptist chuch, who, in burning words of eloquence, paid a glowing tribute of honor to our lamented and beloved leader, S. W. Starks. Prof. E. A. Viney, the accomplished organist of the First Baptist church, furnished the music for the occasion, assisted by Mrs. E. W. Johnson and Dr. C. Wesley Morris, who rendered beautiful and appropriate soles. On Friday morning, the Court convened at 9 o'clock, to finish up any business that remained. This only consumed a short time, after which the remainder of the time was spent in discussions pertinent to the good of the order. At 11:15, after singing, "God be with you till me meet again," the G. W. C. declared the Grand Court of Calanthe adjourned, to meet at such time and place as might be designated by the Grand Lodge. At 11:30, the carriages for the Grand Court officers were at the door, which they entered, and proceeded to join the carriages containing the Grand Lodge officers, headed by the "only" First Regiment band, of Charleston, and paraded through the principal streets of the city until 12:30, when street cars for beautiful Clyffeside Park were taken, where we enjoyed a day of recreation. At this place the Grand Lodge and Grand Court officers were duly installed for the ensuing year by Sir L. O. Wilson, of Weston. Thus closed one of the most interesting, as well as the most strenuous sessions ever held by the Grand Court of West Virginia. Too much can not be said in praise of the good people of Huntington, who spared neither time nor money to fittingly entertain the two bodies while in their city. There were numerous social entertainments, both public and private, and some of the very best homes in the city were thrown open for the reception of visitors. The G. W. C. will announce the names of the Grand Deputies and Grand Trustees in his proclamation, which will be issued immediately. G. W. C., J. Rupert Jefferson, Parkersburg. G. W. I., Mrs. L. B. Noel, Sewell. G. W. I., Mrs. Mattle Vjney, Charleston. G. W. O., Mrs. N. C. Penn, Bluefield. G. S. D., Mrs. Maggle Johnson, Wheeling. G. J. D., Mrs. Mattle Carter, Elkhorn. G. R. of D., Mrs. E. V. Seams, Parkersburg. G. M. D., Dr. J. M. Shellcroft, Parkersburg. G. R. D., George Wanzer, Charleston. G. C., Mrs. M. A. Branham, Montgomery. G. A. C., Miss Mary Woods, Keystone. G. L., Miss Lola M. Lavender, Montgomery. G. E., Miss Nellie Lewis, Montgm- ery. G. H., Mrs. Mattle Moss, Charleston. G. P., S. H. Fairfax, Powellton, S. R., Miss Minnie Rippy, Bramwell.