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BAPTISTS OF STATE IN ANNUAL MEETING CHEAPPEARE AND OHIO SECTION BEST REPRESENTED AT WEST VIRGINIA BAPTIST SAE CONVENTION. Executive Board Meets and Receive Reports of Workers in the Field—Pellerman Refuses Presidency of West Virginia Seminary and College on Ground That His Present Position Allows Him to do Equally as Good Work for the Race—Woman's Auxiliary Reports Over 2000 for the Presecution of Work at Dominational School and More than $1,000 Is Sent in for All Purposes—Excellent Sermons Are Heard and Many Resolutious Are Adopted to Further the Cause of the Church in West Virginia—Distinguished Workers Present in Large Numbers and Old Officers Are Re-Elected. Bramwell, Aug. 24.—The 30th annual sessions of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention was held with the Bluestone Baptist church, of which Rev R. H McKoy, D. D., is pastor, August 19-21. given to committee work. At 3 o'clock, Rev W. B. Nisbett preached on the "Providence of God." Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, president of the Woman's Baptist State This body is composed of representatives from all parts of the state, but its largest delegation came from the Cheesapeake and Ohio section. The people of Page entertained about 40 of these delegates, Monday, and furnished them with all that was necessary to make the stop-over pleasant. On that evening, Rev. Dr. S. E. Williams preached a good sermon, at the Page Tabernacle Baptist church. The Virginia Railway Co. favored the delegates with a special car from Deepwater to Matoaka, and the Norfolk and Western also furnished them with a private car from Matoaka to Bramwell. The largest number of delegates arrived, Tuesday morning, and was assigned to comfortable homes in Bramwell and Simmons by Rev. McKoy and his committee. The trustee board of the West Virginia Seminary held a meeting, Tuesday, at the call of its president, Rev. D. C. Hunter. In this meeting the annual report of the school work was prepared for the convention. Prof. Bird Priflerman was present, and informed the board that he regretted that he was not in a position to accept the president's chair of that institution, feeling that he could be serviceable to his race as well by filling his present position, as head of the English department in the West Virginia Colored Institute. At the call of President I. V. Bryant, the executive board held a meeting, Tuesday night, to finish up its reports for the convention. In this meeting, Rev. R. D. W. Meadows made his quarterly report, which showed that the state missionary work was in good shape. Rev. D. C. Deans made a report of the educational work for the trustee board. On Wednesday morning, at 9 o'clock, the president, Rev. I. V. Bryant, sounded the gavel and appointed Revs. J. P. Caul and Wm. Jackson to conduct the devotional exercises. The president made a few appropriate remarks, showing that the members should be thankful to God for enabling them to meet under such favorable conditions and advised the members to allow the Holy Spirit to govern them during the deliberation. Committees were appointed on finance, new bodies and enrollment. The hour for the introductory sermon having arrived, Rev. R. M. Mayhew preached a suitable sermon for the occasion. Committees were appointed on education, state missions and resolutions. In the afternoon session, Rev. H. C. Gregory, of Beckley, preached a sermon on education, which was followed by the reading of the report on education by Rev. Wm. Brown. This report brought about much discussion, and was tabled several times. The contention was on account of the difference of opinion as to the church's relation to secular schools. The report shows that the State of West Virginia is in no way behind in arranging for the education of its youths. It urges the Baptist churches to rally to the support of their school at Red Star, so as to make it a school to which the people can look upon with pride. The welcome address, on behalf of the Bldestone Baptist church was delivered by Miss Queen Jones. She made all feel that their presence was much desired and that all would be done necessary to make the stay a pleasure to all. Prof. J. W. Robinson, of Clarksburg, responded to this welcome on behalf of the convention, and showed that the delegates would in no way abuse the privileges granted. After the conclusion of the welcome exercises, Rev. I. V. Bryant preached an instructive sermon in his usual forceful manner. The various committees were at work early Thursday morning, and several reports were taken up for discussion. At 11 o'clock, Rev. S. A. Thurston, of Huntington, preached an acceptable sermon on the "Power of the Gospel." The first hour in the afternoon was given to committee work. At 3 o'clock, Rev. W. B. Nisbett preached on the "Providence of God." Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, president of the Woman's Baptist State Convention, was introduced, and in a good address assured the convention that the woman over which she presided were willing to do their duty. At the conclusion of her address she handed the committee on finance a check for $502.02 for the educational work of the convention. Mrs. M. E. Green, president of the Woman's District Convention of the Flat Top Association, on receiving introduction, presented a check for $82.41, for the same educational work. The Baptists of West Virginia have many reasons to be proud of its women. The convention then got down to real business and passed a large budget of reports that were brought in by the committee on resolutions. They were of the usual nature, advising changes in the manner of doing work. The report-on education, which had been up for two days, were adopted without any material changes. An excellent sermon was preached on missions by.Rev. S. R. Bullock, Thursday evening. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows called for a collection for state missions. Rev. E. C. Page read the report on state missions, which was discussed by Rev. D. Stratton, who always has something to say in behalf of such work. Rev. J. L. Brooks, the corresponding messenger from the West Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention, was introduced. He brought from that body a good report, showing that that body is awake on the subjects of missions and education. Prof. B. Prillerman, delegate from [Name] REV. I. V. BRYANT, President of West Virginia Baptist State Convention. the Mt. Olivet Association, presented to the convention a deed to a lot in what is known as Institute City. The lot was donated to the Baptists by Hon. C. W. Dillon. The president, Rev. Bryant, called the vice president, Rev. Wm. Jackson, to the chair, Friday morning, and delivered his annual message, which covered the entire field of the convention's work, and the committee to which it was referred ordered it printed in the Sentinel, and that special copies be sent to all the churches. Among the representative visitors were; Mrs. Lula M. Jackson, representative of the National Woman's Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention; Miss Ella V. Smith, a teacher in Storer College; Prof. R. P. Sims, principal of the Bluefield Colored Institute; Rev. M. V. Turner, delegate from the Tygart Valley Association; Miss Eva Roten; Miss Ella Burk, matron of the West Virginia Seminary; Mrs. Malinda Cobb' district deputy of the St. Lukes; Mrs. Lucy D. Hodge, state deputy of the True Reformers; Miss Annie Roten; Rev. Geo. G. Jett, district missionary under superintendent of missions; Revs. R. D. W. Meadows and J. J. Turner; Revs. J. E. Pryor and J. W. Robinson, delegates from the Mt. Zion Baptist Association; Prof. B. Prillerman, delegate from the Mt. Olivet Association; Rev. J. P. Caul, delegate from Mt. Olivet Ministers and Deacons Unifo; Rev. L. Dabney, president of Flat Top Sunday School Union; A. P. Straightner, president of the State B. Punday School Convention; Rev. Milton S. Malone, editor of the Sentinel; Mrs. Ruth Harvey, Mrs. B. A. L. Powell, agent for the Orphans Home; Mrs. Josephine Straight, from Butlers Guard; Revs. G. W. Meads, P. A. Harris, Matt Robinson, Warner Brown, J. B. Mclvers, Esa. Miss Luia Brannon, Mrs. Ada B. Calloway, Miss Josephine Jackson, Rev. L. A. Wadkins and Prof. N. Willey, Rev. J. E. Pryor preached a good sermon, Friday, at 11 o'clock. The work of the convention was nearing its close. In the afternoon some time was given to routine work. The officers for 1909 are: President, Rev. I. V. Bryant. First Vice President, Rev. R. H. McKoy. Second Vice President, Rev. L. Dabney. Recording Secretary, Prof. H. B. Rice. Corresponding Secretary, Rev. J. J. Turner. Statistical Secretary; Prof. J. W. Robinson. Treasurer, Rev. D. C. Hunter. Rev, R. H. McKoy will represent the convention in the National Baptist Convention. The closing sermon was preached by Rev. C. N. Harris. This meeting was a success in every way. Rev. Bryant presided over the meeting with credit to his denomination, as well as to himself and race. All the messengers returned to their fields of labor with a greater zeal to work for the upbuild of the cause for which the convention stands. The sum of $1,218.16 was sent up for all purposes. The meeting for 1909 will be held in St. Albans. ATROCITIES IN THE CONGO STATE WILL CEASE Annexation Act Adopted by Belgium Shears Leopold of Personal Sway in Africa, But Gay Monarch Will Receive $10,000,000 for Promotion of Charities. Brussels, Aug. 20.—The Chamber of Deputies today adopted the Congo annexation treaty by 83 votes to 55. The Congo charter then passed its second reading, 90 to 48. The annexation of the Congo to Belgium is now assured and the personal rule of King Leopold in Africa is drawing to a close. The hope is widespread that this will put an end to the atrocities and maladministration in that part of the world, which for years past has been a subject of investigation and bitter complaint by humanitarians all over the world. Great Britain and the United States had about decided to interfere in the Congo unless the situation there improved. The government has decided, in a spirit of conciliation, to accept the action of the chamber. The members of the ministry will, therefore, retain their portfolios. King Leopold last year agreed to abandon the crown domain and the crown foundation to Belgium, stipulating that Belgium should not only assume all the Congo obligations, amounting to $21,000,000, but undertake also to continue the King's usufruct in the Congo revenues during his lifetime. Belgium was required specifically to respect the concessions granted to two American companies in 1906, in which Thomas F. Ryan is interested. These stipulations were embodied in the final draft of the treaty. Under the terms of the treaty the Congo revenues are charged with the following annual allowances: To Prince Albert, son of the Count of Flanders, brother of King Leopold, $24,000; $15,000 to Princess Clementine, the king's third daughter, and as a special token of gratitude to the king, the sum of $10,000,000, in 15 annual installments, for his use in constructing hospitals and schools and forwarding scientific work in Africa. Furthermore, Belgium must expend $9,000,000 in work for which contracts already have been made. In addition, King Leopold retains in fee simple 40,000 hectares of land at Mayumbe, for coffee and cocoa growing experiments, and during his lifetime he is to enjoy his interests in the Congo concessionary companies and the property in Belgium and France, which he purchased out of the funds of the Congo foundation. Upon the death of the king all this property will revert to Belgium. There still remains open the important question of Belgium's financial responsibility. It is pointed out, however, that a direct contradiction exists between the treaty and the colonial bill as voted, the treaty shouldering the financial responsibility, while the bill rejects it. It is understood that the government will make an effort in the sgnate to amend the bill so as to reconcile the provisions of the two. THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE CAPTURES THE MONUMENTAL CITY AND IS CAPTURED BY HER HOSPITABLE CITIZENS. Mayor Mahool Opens Session Auspiciously—Meeting Turns Into Love-Beast for All—Mr. Napier Makes a "Hit"—Dr. Washington's Inspir-ing Message "The Best Yet"—Receives Monster Ovation—Big "Hand" Also for Hustling Harry S. uCummings—Papers and Addresses Cover Wide Range of Useful Activity—Best Men and Women of Race in Attendance—Faithful Officers Re-Elected—Principiles of Home-Ownership Reaffirmed—Louisville Next Stop—Sidelights on Social uFactions and Odds and Ends—Emmett J. Scott's Fine Italian Hand Largely Responsible for Spicy Program. (Special by National Negro Press were in evidence in the scheme of Buerau.) Baltimore, Md., Aug. 22.—The 9th annual session of the National Negro Business League, which completed its work last night after three days of strenuous activity, has attracted more attention and received a larger degree of earnest consideration than any other organization of our people that ever gathered in the city of Baltimore. The welcome accorded the 1,500 delegates and visitors was ardent in character and city-wide in scope, and white and colored citizens vied with one another in extending the "glad hand." Much had been expected, because of the reputation of Baltimore for open-handed hospitality and generous hearts, but the cordiality of the reception of the league and the magnitude of the preparations that were made and carried out with clock-like precision, more than realized the hopes of the most sanguine and established a new record in the matter of municipal entertainment. Baltimore and herself proud and her praises are being sung today in every section of the land by the substantial thrifty and enterprising men and women of business, who hal the good fortune to be her guests during the past week. The personnel of the gathering was up to its usual lofty standard, and the multifarious callings were represented as heretofore by acknowledged authorities in their several lines. Some of the old faces were unavoidably absent, but there was an unprecedented influx of new ones that tilted seriously the into truly national proportions. The program was more symmetrical and spicer ingredients than at any previous meeting and the discussions seemed snappier, without detracting in the slightest from the proper dignity of the subjects in hand. The vitalizing influence and tireless energy, vast experience and unassuming diligence of Emmett J. Scott was brought conspicuously into evidence by this remarkable mirror of the material advancement of this promising race of ours. Taking one consideration with another, the ninth annual session was the most elaborate, most interesting, and most profitable of the entire series that began in Boston in 1900. For the first time in the history of the league's convention itinerary, the city made a special appropriation for its benefit. Through the thoughtful kindness and personal influence of Harry S. Cummings, the city coun- EMMEET J. SCOTT, Secretary of Negro Business League cil, of which he is an esteemed member, set apart $400 for the illumination of several blocks of Drudg Hill avenue, from Biddle to Lanvale streets, with a court of honor at Hoffman street. The latter comprised six massive snow-white Dorc columns, entwined with a myriad of electric lights, with varl-colored lights forming an arch above, and the whole making the surroundings almost as light as day. The city also donated the use of the great Richmond Market Armory and tendered the stcamer Latrobe for a delightful sail down Chesapeake Bay. The courtesey thus extended by the council represented an expense of not less than $1,000. In addition to this, every business house on Drudg Hill avenue, from Eutaw street to the strictly residential section, was lavishly decorated with flags and bunting, and many beautiful homes were similarly adorned in honor the occasion. Yellow and black—the colors of the Commonwealth of Maryland—and the national colors were festooned in artistic fashion and large portraits of Dr. Booker T. Washington J. were in evidence in the scheme of decoration on all sides. The city was in gala attire throughout the league season, and from start to finish, the race's most constructive organization pursued its way amid a blaze of glory. The weather was ideal, host and guest were in sympathetic accord at all points, not a single discordant note was sounded, no accidents were reported, and the event came to an end with "everybody happy" in the joy of giving liberally and receiving graciously. The League in Action. The regular proceedings began Wednesday morning shortly after 10 o'clock, in the beautiful, spacious, and well-appointed Sharp Street Memorial M. E. church, corner of Dolphin and Etting streets. The officers of the league were escorted to the platform by Harry T. Pratt, fourth vice president of the body, who presided throughout the preliminary period of the convention. Music was furnished by a choir of 25 selected voices, under the direction of James F. Fessenden. Roy. A. L. Gaines, pastor of Trinity A. M. E. church, delivered the opening prayer. Referring to Baltimore as a model city, with an official head, who was mayor of all the people, Mr. Pratt presented Mayor J. Barry Mahool, who delivered the address of welcome on behalf of the city. Mr. Mahool was given an ovation which lasted fully five minutes and testified unmistakably to the popularity he had with chases within his jurisdiction. Thanking the audience for its high compliment, Mayor Mahool said he was mayor of all the people and would be as long as he was in office. He extolled the doctrine of service, and commended the league for its painstaking labors for the material betterment of the colored people, pointing out that an honest, industrious anself-supporting man of any race was an asset to the community, while the lazy, shiftless individual was a liability. He explained the action of the city council in making certain appropriations for the entertainment of the organization, and stated that nothing had given him more genuine satisfaction than the signing of the ordinance providing for it, closing with a high tribute to the life and work of Dr. Booker T. Washington. The mayor received another ovaation as he sat down and warm applause greeted every mention of his name by subsequent speakers during the session. J. L. H. Smith, Grand Master of Masons of the State of Maryland, in a felicitous speech, welcomed the League on behalf of the citizens and pledged the support of his people to important local measures dear to the mayor's heart. Dr. J. H. N. Waring, principal of the High and Training School, welcomed the organization in the name of the teachers of Baltimore, making one of the most scholarly and practical addresses of the convention. Rev. William F. Naylor then spoke for the ministers and the religious denominations. Secretary William L. Fitzgerald extended the hand of fellowship in behalf of the local league. After a solo and chorus, "Pray of the Peace of Jerusalem," by the choir, Vice President Pratt turned over the meeting to Dr. Booker T. Washington, handing him a richly-carved gavel made from the wood of a tree that had lived for 100 years in San Domingo and had come into the possession of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Maryland, in whose name he presented it. Dr. Washington received an ovation rivalling that of Mayor Mahool as he stepped to the front of the rostrum. He thanked the Grand Lodge for the historic gavel and expressed the heartiest appreciation of the broad-minded utterances of the mayor, and of the lofty conception of his relations to his constituents, lauding the principles for which he so consistently stands in administering the duties of his office. The house resounded with cheers when he remarked that if the audience voted as vigorously as it cheered, Mayor Mahool's political future would be safe. Mr. Napier Makes a Hit. James C. Napier, president of the One-Cent Savings Bank at Nashville, Teen., was the first speaker to respond to the welcome addresses on (Continued on Page Five.) DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON Of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Masons on Hall, Boston, Sept. 10-13—Governor and Other Prominent Men to Welcome the September 10, 1974 Grand parade through the streets of Boston, to be reviewed by his ex-villoncy, the Governor, and his honor, the Mayor, and prominent officers of the state and city. 2:30 P. M. Centennial exercises in Symphony Hall, to consist of an address of welcome in behalf of the commonwealth by his excellency, Curtis Guild, Jr., Governor; an address of welcome in behalf of the commonwealth by his excellency, John F. Kennedy. The Centennial celebration by Right Worshipful William L. Reed, Past Grand Master' Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Centennial idle by Frederic S. Monroe, Past Grand Master of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, New Bedford, Mass. 7:80 P.M. Reception in Symphony Hall to visiting guests. Admission, lady and gentlemen, $3. Single ticket of admission, $2. Music furnished by Teet's Full Orchestra. Friday, September 11th, 10 A. M. A Centennial memorial communication of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. and A. M., of Massachusetts, and a reception to visiting Grand officers at Masonic Hall. The Ladies' Auxiliary will assemble at Parker Memorial Hall, corner of Appleton and Berkeley streets, where the wives and daughters of visiting Masons will be, received and entertained. 2 P. M. Trolley rides, sight-seeing tours for visitors to various historic spots and points of interest. 7:10 P. M. Complimentary reception in historic Faneuil Hall in honor of visiting brethern and their ladies. The Grand Master, the Centennial committee, and the Ladies' Auxiliary will constitute the reception committee at this function. A fine musical program will be discoured by the orchestra, and refreshments will be served. Saturday, September 13, 10 A. M. A Masonic outing and field day at the Point of Pines, the most charming resort along the North Atlantic shore, where the competitive drill by the visiting commandgives will take place, and the prize awarded therefor. Other details in connection with this feature will be announced later. Sunday, September 13. Memorial Centennial services will be held in the various churches throughout the city. Distinguished clergymen, who are connected with the order, will assist on this occasion. The spacious and magnificent Symphony Hall, which has been secured for the occasion, is the largest and best appointed of its kind in the country. A permanent headquarters has been established at 28 School street, from which will be published from time to time, bulletins for distribution to the public at large. All communications should be addressed here. A handsome souvenir is to be issued, spaces in which can be had by applying to the committee. Continued on page three Springfield, Ill., Aug. 21.—Six more alleged riot leaders have been caught in the grand jury not held. The inquisitorial body tonight was turned indictments against six persons, the documents charging them separate offenses. All were presented upon the trouble at the restaurant, and were identified to those charged against make their verdict. work to investigate the rioter's place, except in the case of raham Bayam, who was indicted for murder in connection with therucking of Wm. Donigan. "We have only made a fair start," said Assistant State's Attorney Wines tonight. "With the character of evidences that is coming in, and the seeming determination of the grand jury to rid the community of the lawless element, there is every chance that 100 or more indictments will be returned within the next 10 days." The persons indicted today are Ernest Humphrey, huckster; Hudolph Bradmeyer, mechanic; John Schlenley, grocery clerk; Wm. Sutton, cabman; Herbert Carey, blacksmith, and one other man, whose identity was kept secret at the order of Judge Creighton, because he is understood to have fled from Springfield. Four Indictments Each. Humphrey, Schinley, Bradmeyer, and the fugitive were each indicted four times for malicious mischief and riot. Carey and Sutton were made the subject of two indictments each, the same offenses being charged. Half bonds of $2,000 were required for each indictment. Among the witnesses today, were Harry Loper. He testified at the coroner's inquest yesterday that he had little recollection of the identity of the members of the mob who destroyed his establishment, but it is stated tonight that he made important revelations to the grand jury. It was thought for a time that the coroner's jury, which had been attempting to fix responsibility for the death of Louis Johnson, who was killed in the Loper riot, would find its work in vain. Coroner Woodruff discovered that no autopsy had been made on the body, and the cause of his death was conjectural, one version being that Johnson fell in the basement and broke his neck. In order to clear this doubt the coroner and a physician went to that chancelsburg, where the body had been buried, exhumed the body and performed an autopsy, which showed that he had been shot through the throat. Dr. Frank R. Wheeler presented this conclusion to the coroner's jury tonight. The small towns of the county continue to be danger spots. At Buffalo, a village 15 miles from here, the following notice has been posted at the interurban troller line similar: "All niggers wanted out of town by Monday, 12 a.m. sharp." It was signed by "Buffalo Sharp shooters." Bitterness at the Mines. Complaints also fitter in daily from the mining camps, coming from whites and Negroes alike. Both are seems distrustful of the other in those places. Sheriff Warner is puzzled as to how to cope with the situation. Arrests. CORRESPONDENCE GREAT SHOE SALE PARKERSBURG. Miss Alberta McClung returned, Sunday, from Chicago, IL., where she spent several pleasant weeks visiting her sister Anna. Miss Clora D. Butler and Miss Esher Colston are guests of Miss Alberta McClung this week, while attending the Teachers' Institute. Rev. H. C. Pierce is in the city from Columbus, to attend the Wesleyan Methodist Conference, which convened here, Tuesday. A large number of ministers is in attendance. Mrs. Grace Spaggins, of Pittsburg, is quite ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Carpenter, on 9 1-2 street. She is slowly improving at this writing. Mrs. Ada Hill, of Cleveland, O., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Pierce, of this city. Mrs. Florence Hunter, of Richmond, Ind., is expected to be here during the conference and visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pierce. Mrs. Mollie Beall, Mrs. J. R. Jefferson, Almeda Brown, Harry Jefferson and Master Miles Jefferson spent holiday in Zanesville, O., visiting Mrs. A. M. Thomas. An interesting meeting of Vendetta Court, No. 5, O. O. C., was held last Thursday evening. The meetings of Maceo and Blenerhassett lodges of K. of P., were quite interesting this week. J. R. Jefferson, Grand Worthy Counsellor of O. O. C., has been invited to speak for the courts, on the occasion of a great meeting held, in the town of Keystone, September 4. Miss Mary Peyton leaves soon for Storer College, Harpers Ferry, where she will take up her work as assistant sewing teacher and librarian. Mrs. E. V. Seams attended a Sunday school picnic in Barlow, O., last Saturday, in company with Miss Eva Taylor, of Belpre, O. Samuel Lewis and Misses Jessie Hale and Blanche Allen, of Middleport, O., were in the city, Sunday, the guests of Herman Brown. Herman Brown returned to Athens, O., Sunday night, after spending a pleasant day home. H. D. Hazlewood returned to the city, Sunday noon, from Buckhannon, where he has been visiting for the past two weeks. He will remain to resume his work as assistant principal of Sumner school, which will open September 7th. Rev. Sandy Christian, of Morgan-town, filled the pulpit of Bethel A. M. E. church last Sabbath. A meeting of the members and well wishers of Logan M. E. church was held last Monday evening, to arrange for raising money to pay for putting new window lights in the church. Quite a large crowd was present. Thomas Jones, of Clarksburg, passed through the city, Sunday noon, en route to St. Paul, Minn., where he goes as representative to the Grand Lodge of Elks, which convenes in that city. Rev. Simon Huskins preached at the Wesleyan Methodist church last Sabbath afternoon. Mrs. Sarah Griffin and daughter, Joanna, left last Saturday evening, for a two weeks' visit in Washington, D. C., guests of Mrs. Griffin's mother. You can better imagine the delightful surprise to Rev. S. P. Huskins, than we can describe, when his nephew, J. C. Jordan, of Cleveland, O., paid him a visit last week. They had been separated since April 9, 1863. He returned home, Thursday. Mrs. Kelley and daughter, Miss Lyda, returned home, Wednesday of last week, after an extended visit at Charlottesville, Va. The picnic which was given by the Helping Hand Club, of L. M. church, was very largely attended by the other clubs and friends. A very pleasant time was had by all. Misses Gertrude Brown and Blanche Hollinger attended the annual picnic at Barlow, Saturday. HUNTINGTON. Rev. Geo. Jett, of Parkersburg, filled the pulpit at First Baptist church, Sunday evening, and delivered an eloquent sermon. The ordination of two deacons, John Watson and Mr. McPherson, occurred at 16th street Baptist church, Sunday afternoon. Miss Lena Dills, of Gallipolis, O., is the guest of friends this week. The organization of the Daughters of Sphinx held its first meeting, Sunday afternoon, at the residence of Andrew Baker, on 11th street. A large number of dinners and suppers were served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilkins, last Thursday. The proceeds for the benefit of the 11th street Baptist church. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Mead, of 8th avenue, last Saturday, a fine boy. The lawn fete to be held, Friday night, on the lawn of the First Baptist church, is looked forward to by many with much pleasure. Dr. Barnett, accompanied by Thomas Tarrer, left Sunday for St. Paul, to attend the Grand Lodge meeting of the Elks. Miss Lula James, who was quite ill several days last week, is much better. Mrs. T. R. Jenkins, who made an extended visit to relatives in Gallipolis, returned home. Saturday night, accompanied by Miss Lena Dills. Rev. Bryant, who attended the Baptist Convention at Bramwell, returned, Saturday, and reports a most interesting and profitable meeting. Mrs. I. D. Kitchen returned, Sunday, from a visit to her former home, Winchester, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Gillard entertained in a most charming manner at 6 o'clock dinner, Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Jenkins, Mrs. C. H. Payne, Miss Lena Dills, V. A. Vlency and Mrs. C. C. Barnett. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bailey are the proud parents of a baby girl at their home, on 12th street. Rev. Lloyd Lewis, who has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Lewis, returned to Lynchburg, Va., last week, where he has charge of one of the largest churches in that city. He is a bright, energetic young man, of whom all his friends here feel proud. Mrs. Harris remains quite poorly at her home, on 7th avenue. Mrs. Lottie Twyman Justice, of Burlington, was visiting friends here, Friday. Mrs. Edward Johnson was guest of friends at Ashland several days last week. Rev. N. Barnett has been called to pastor the Paint Creek Baptist church at Gallipolis, Ohio. He will take charge the first of September. Little Francis and John Sessor, who have been quite ill, are much improved at this writing. CLARKSBURG. Mrs. Horace Lee and son and Mrs. Cain, of Columbus, Ohio, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lewis. Dr. I. R. Whipper has returned from the east, where she spent several months. While away, she took a post-graduate course at the Howard Medical School; also did much hospital work. The last three weeks of her stay was spent in visiting her brother in New York and friends in Philadelphia. Mrs. Hattie Jackson, who has been visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. V. Kirk, left Tuesday night for her home at Springfield, Ohio. The picnic given by Anita Lodge, Thursday, was largely attended. The ball-game between Anita and Star Lodges was won by Anita. Misses Lilly Allen and Ethel Gordon, of Fairchance, Pa., are guests of Miss Willa Lee, while attending Teachers' Institute here. Mrs. Ann Turner, wife of Albert Turner, died, Sunday afternoon, at her home in Lumberport, after a lingering illness with dropical and kidney troubles. She was 61 years old, and is survived by a husband and four sons. The funeral was held, Tuesday, at the A. M. E. church in this city. The Misses Robinson, of Columbus, Ohio, are guests of relatives and friends here. Miss Ifannah L. Meade, of Bridgeport, is attending Teachers' Institute here. Mrs. Eliza Russ is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Henry, of Philadelphia, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Cambric, her parents Mrs. Fox, of Parkersburg, is guest of Rev. and Mrs. Jenkins. A very pleasing program was presented at Pride A. M. E. church, Tuesday evening. D. H. Kyle, teacher in the Water street school, is attending Institute here. Miss Leva McKinley and Mr. Edward Miner were united in marriage at the A. M. E. church parsonage, last week. The Queen Esther Club gave a delightful plenic at the old Fair Grounds, Tuesday. M. P. Smith was calling on Parkersburg friends a few days last week. He reports a very pleasant time. Cards have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dangerfield for a reception, Thursday evening. A delightful evening is anticipated. FAIRMONT. Rev. Curry, district superintendent, preached a very able sermon at Monroe street M. E. church, Sunday morning. Mesdames Holmes and A. H. Mead, Misses Anna Dawson and Grace Martin, and Harrison Jones spent Thursday and Friday at the "Log," Benton's Ferry. Miss Elva Hall is visiting friends in Richmond, Va. Miss Aldina Hawkins was hostess to her class in dress making, Tuesday evening. The class spent a delightful time at cards and other games. Mesdames Obie and Martin entertained the Hawkins sewing class at the residence of Mrs. Martin, Wednesday night. Light refreshments were served to a large and appreciative number of guests. The display of work by the Hawkins sewing class, given at the school house, Wednesday evening, certainly was a surprise to the many who viewed the work. Many of the members of the class had never attempted to make a garment, yet the work was creditable to any establishment. The fancy shilah waist exhibited was excellent and the fine dresses made the wonder and admiration of all. The only regret we find with the display was that, our white friends, especially those who doubt the ability of the race, could not see this, the good side of the race's qualifications. Mrs. Mary Perry entertained to tea, Sunday evening, Miss Hattle Poters, of Slipsonsville; Miss Mary Johnson, of Huntington; Miss Nollie Lewls, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hardy, Albert Brown of Institute; David Bowles, of Charleston, and David and Benjamin Deans. A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, and Dr. Pyrer, of Parkersburg, were registered at the Perry House, Saturday. Revs. E. C. Page, Warner Brown and D. C. Deans returned home, Saturday, from Bramwell. Mrs. Francis Shepherd is on the slick list. Miss Alpha Brooks, of Charleston, was a business visitor her last week. Miss Brooks has been elected teacher of the Handley school. Miss Wysor Watson delightfully entertained a few friends, Thursday evening, at her home. Miss Hattle Peters, of Sissonsville, and Miss Mary Johnson, of Huntington, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hardy. The state organization of Red Men is in session here this week. Miss Nellie Lewis entertained, Saturday evening, complimentary to Misses Peters and Johnson. The members of the choir of the First Baptist church will tender Miss Nellie Lewis a social, prior to her leaving for Bluefield. T. H. Norman, of Washington, D. C., is here visiting his mother, Mrs. Lucy Washington. Mrs. Nathaniel Woods and children, who have been visiting relatives at different points in Virginia, returned home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Goff left Thursday for Washington, Richmond and Buckrobe Beach. They will be gone several weeks. Miss Ada Blanche Burke, of Charleston, is here spending some time with relatives. Dr. B. F. White was a business visitor to Charleston, Friday. Miss Lohi M. Lavender spent Sunday at Cedar Grove day at Cedar Grove. Miss Ellen Taylor, of Charlottesville, Va., who has been spending some months at Ward with her brother, left, Thursday evening, for home. She was accompanied this far by her brother J. C. Taylor. J. S. Noel, of Sauley, and William Taylor, of Nuttall, attended committee meeting here. Saturday. CANTON, OHIO. The Ladies Aid of St. Paul A. M. E. church met, Thursday, with Mrs. M. I. Pemberton, at which time the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. M. P. Titus. Vice President, Mrs. J. Armstrong. Secretary, Mrs. V. S. Cook. Treasurer, Mrs. J. R. Mackey. Assistant Secretary, Miss Beatrice Fox. August 21st, Rev. Father U. C. Cheelizzli, of Abyssinia, representative of the Coptic church, at St. Paul A. M. E. church, this city, took for his subject, "Was Jesus Chirst a White or Black Jew?" The discourse was a masterly effort. About 30 of the closest friends of Geo. E. Duurloog and Carlos L. Pardo, native P'or O'Ricans, met by special invitation at 606 S. Walnut street, Friday evening, August 21, where these gentlemen celebrated their 21st and 22nd birthdays. Out in the yard, under the shade trees, an "L" shaped table was arranged with much taste. It was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. In the center of the table was a large birthday cake, decorated with 16 lighted candles. The cake was cut by Miss Elfieda Jackson, who was the only colored graduate from the Canton High School this year. Messrs. Duurloog and Pardo received many congratulations and handsome presents. The out of town guests were: Misses Gena Smith and Hattie Houston, of Columbus, O.; Miss Watkins, of Parkersburg, W. Va.; and Mrs. W. C. Payne, of Alexandria, Va. Mahan D. Brascher, editor of the Cleveland Journal, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Grimes, August 20. Mrs. Alonzo DeLeo, of Columbus, O., is visiting relatives here this week. Mrs. Jeannette M. Grimes left, Tuesday, for Stepenville, O., where she will give an elocutionary recital at Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. church. Mrs. W. H. Adkins and daughter Gladys have returned from an extended visit in Sco, O. Mrs. Frank D. Smith, of Elyria, is in the city, visiting relatives. POWELITON. Mrs. M. J. Preston, who had been visiting her sister, Mrs. Sophia Robinson, returned to her home last week. Mrs. T. L. Thompson and children, with little Eva Richardson, went to Botetourt county, Va., last Monday, where they will spend a few weeks, visiting relatives. John Harris, who has been sick several weeks with rheumatism, is convalescing. T. L. Thompson attended the Teachers Institute at Hill Top last week. Mrs. Sallie West returned, Saturday morning, from Richmond, Va., where she has been a delegate to the Grand Lodge of St. Luke. Mrs. R. J. Harvey has returned from Bramwell, where she was a delegate to the Baptist State Convention. Mrs. Fannie Smith, of Holden, in passing by, from the Womans Convention, spent a few days with her mother, Mrs. Lucy Jackson. Miss Guske Fairfax went, last Monday, to McMendree, where she will stay a while. The Church Aid Society rendered the following program, Sunday evening: R. J. Harvey. Scriptural Selection, Simon Early. Solo and Chorus, S. H. Fairfax and others. and others. Select Reading, J. S. Harvey. Recitation, Mrs. Prudie Davies. Song. Recitation, Mrs. L. H. Wood. Select Reading, Mrs. L. A. Carter. Bass Solo, E. T. Fairfax. Select Reading, Mrs. S. J. Mills. Recitation, C. G. Thompson. Scriptural Selection, Eldridge Harvey. Select Reading, Mrs. Lillie Fairfax. Singing. Select Reading, S. H. Fairfax. Recitation, Mrs. Mitte Erby. Select Reading, E. T. Fairfax. Song. Prot. Byrd Prillerman, of Institute, was in our town last week and left here for Bluefield. James Hollins spent a few days of last week with friends in St. Albans. Master Fred Morris is very ill at this writing. His many playmates hope that there will soon be a change for the better. Miss. Amelia McDaniel was here, Saturday and Sunday, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Brown. She left Monday for the institute, accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. Julia Mitchell. Mrs. George Anna Sidney, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. James Coates, returned to her home in Pittsburg, Thursday. Mrs. A. A. Bates, who has been stopping some time with her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Whitlow, left for her home in Lynchburg, Va., Sunday. Mrs. James Coates was visiting in Charleston, Thursday. The remains of little Lucy Hundley were laid to rest in the cemetery, Monday. The funeral was preached by Rev. D. D. Davis. The Womans improvement League will meet at the home of Mrs. Neola Preston, of Handley. G. T. Massey has been on the sick list for a few days, but is better at this writing. Mrs. Lucy Saunders was here, Monday, the guest of Mrs. Belle Hill. Mrs. George H. Mathews, of Longacre, was in our town, Monday, calling on friends. Mrs. Jane Smith left, Friday, for Raymond City, where she will visit friends. ST. ALBANS. Misses Rhoda Wilson and Georgia Banks returned, Monday, from Fayetteville. They were accompanied home by little Florence Saunders. Miss Ilaverla Lewis, of Kanawha City, is visiting Miss Albertia Wilson. Miss Daisy Wright, of Columbus, is visiting her father, C. W. Wright. Miss E. M. Willis and Rev. Lloyd Lewis, of Huntington, were calling on friends here last week. Mrs. Brooks was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Joe Taylor. Henry Brown, who was hurt last week, is better. Danna A. Gordon is quite ill at his home with typhoid fever. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Friend, a son. Mrs. M. N. Stratton, Lizzie Graves and Celia J. Overaull attended the convention last week. Clayton Gordon met with a very painful accident by getting three of his fingers nearly cut off. Miss Callie Gore was in town on business, Tuesday. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows was in town on business, Monday. Rev. Robinson, of Clarksburg, preached here, Sunday, and will remain here to assist us in our grand rally on the fifth Sunday. The Evening Star Club met Tuesday night with Mrs. Lizzie Hall. Mrs. Clara Erskine was called to Huntington by the illness of Mrs. Jackson, who is reported better. B. J. Jones spent Sunday in Charleston. RAYMOND CITY. Rev. D. Robinson, of St. Albans, preached two very interesting sermons at the First Baptist church, Sunday. The True Reformers will have their annual sermon preached here, Sunday, August 30, by Rev. D. C. Dean of Montgomery. Miss Cora Garland, of Charleston, spent a few days in our town last week, visiting her sister. Mrs. Ida Coleman entertained a few friends at her home, Saturday night, in honor of Miss Nettie Garland, of Virginia. Mrs. Susie Wanzer, of Charleston, was called here last week by the illness of her mother, Mrs. Ada Price. Mrs. Martha Booth is reported be- Harper's Ferry, West Va. Courses Academic, State Normal, Biblical, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Practical Gardening and Husbandry, Country, Serving and Dressmaking. Equipment Ample Buildings, Beautiful Campus, Laboratory libraries of over 6000 volumes, Comm Glorious Hennery, Dairy, several acres of of gardens, Hot Beds. Expenses Books, Room Rent and Tuition free to Westessary Expense not over $6.50 per month. Special Feature Eight valuable scholarships and six prizes at Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, frequent tertainments, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. Storer is a Non-Sectarian, Christian Institute for Illustrated Catalogue send to HENRY T. McDONALD, Campus, Laboratory, Telescope, Li- Comm Ullious Barn, Piggery, of gardens, Cold Frames and Denses free to West Virginians. No- 0 per month to State students Features six prizes awarded annually, sales, frequent Lectures and M- M. M. C. A. Christian Institution. and to DONALD, Pres. Ample Buildings, Beautiful Campus, Laboratory, Telescope, Libraries of over 6000 volumes, Committious Barn, Piggery, Henery, Dairy, several acres of of gardens, Cold Frames and Hot Beds. Expenses Books, Room Ront and Tuition free to West Virginians. Necessary Expenses not over $6.60 per month to State students Special Features Eight valuable scholarships and six prizes awarded annually. Athletics, Band, Literary Societies, frequent Lectures and Entertainment, Musical Clubs, Y. M. C. A. J. D. Shelton is spending some time in Montgomery this week. Cebra and Babe Pack were guests of Miss Bradley last week. Miss Mattle Brooks is indisposed. Miss Annie Burns is visiting her sister at Eagle. ARE YOU A K. IF NOT WHY Do you not know Knights of Pythias strongest and most sive order of the age. The four departme order are as follows: SUBORDINATE LODG In this the mem united to care for tect each other's as well as sick AVOED2 ARE YOU A K. OF P.? IF NOT WHY NOT? Do you not know that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progressive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows; SUBORDINATE LODGE In this the members are united to care for and protect each other's interest as well as sickness and In this department young men are re military education they can get in way, thus making 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. In this the wives, widows, daughs sisters of Knight ited for the composes of life. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of life. In this department paying out thou dollars annually widows and her ceased Knights. If there is no lodge locality, confer withuty Grand Chancellor 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 ter at this writing. Miss Ellen Good, of Charleston, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Victoria Duckwyler, this week. John Clark, of Hinton, was here last week. UNIFORM RANK LADIES' COURT ENDOWMENT FRUITS, CANDIES IGE GREAM ' Familles. Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for ship- ment solicited. : We make prompt delivery, of Cream,and Ices for Sun- dey onde. ” |. E. Nichols snipes ea IR ce ease eae CSE ee eee ocrgcesSeor ai PeMARS vOu'AN abvek re lies nena se iF Fiuial ‘ai lus trl duos, n-cdmnection with ita Aeyusmen 4 Bible ‘Training 0}, THE coursca of study are 2. wed. that, not only, ‘minlaters aha Tleoutiates may e Bens <a Bat those: who. torte, sae missionary work or beodnie In- tateae Daan sbhool ténohiors.\.-\- Mé obfef tht Gr the ‘IMG ‘Train: Ang. School 1s to atford: a comptetiin- sive Imowledgs of the > Papiieh. Bide and to implant in the Nearts'ot tom who-attend: an ambition to dedicate thelytiveg to the elevation and, Chris- tlaliisdtion’ of ‘thetr ‘people: Daily supplementary ‘exercises designed. to Anatill habits of sobriety, plgsallpe roms ‘and ‘accuracy’ a “brown edgh"Phe Wabking''is ‘wholly «unde nomiikflorial, tHe intention being not to oppose: or antagonize any theolo- gieal work being tone elsqwhere, but fnatead, to “aanist,‘all denominations. During ‘the -past. year, the enroll- ment In the. Bible Training School hasbeen gatisfactory, but the oppor- tunity ts.now provided for a consid- ar larger number. je tebching is:free. The cost of board,” {neluding furnished. room, Ught, fuel, laundering, etc., ‘is $8.50 per month. The entrance fee is $7, tor be,pald in cash by each student when he regiaters. Students will. be “given the: Oppdrtuatty’ to: ‘work “out much: of: the: $3.50, in some cases all of ft. 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 succesed. For further information, address BOOKER. T. WASHINGTON, ~ 1 ty ” ‘Principal, ‘Tuskegee Institute, Ala. @-25-12t ‘A GEBATSOPRORTUNITY FOR YOUNG. eH DESIRE AN: AGH Copa, EDUCA. oo Ss SION. Many ofthe young men who have finished the courses in agriculture at the Paskegée Institute aro command- ing Palaries ranging trom $50 to $100%per month.’ ‘The graduates. of this department. or the school are sucbosstully. employed as instructors, or ap managers of important agrl- cultural operations, ‘The school has ‘ah ugricultiiral faculty: of 20 instruc- tors; men. who have received: their (raioing' In the ‘best agricultural schools of the country: : Young colored men’ and: women me denice tq.take courses in prac- teat ‘and selentific: agriculture are now offered the heat opportunity *d pursue such courses In’ oné ‘of 'the Tar a1. bast, 0 19018, for reel and Sora turd to be found in the #6 dow. Ing courses are ofteFeds! "Fe Datrying, three years course. Dairy Husbandry, two years course + Gielne Raising, two yoara course. jot Ralsitig thres yeara course. Slaughtering,. wo yeyrs course. Fruit Ratsing, two years course! 47 General. <Barming, two years Coutme, 1" = 3 : ##oRgK Gardening; two years course 6 and Maragement of Cattle and Stock, two years course. Poultry Ralsing, two years’ course. In addition there 1s a special Post Graduate course of or two years pro- vided for graduates of high schools and colleges. We are eapectally ‘anx- We have : | anew line of; GAS | STAND LAMPS Come in aid) » look them over : COFFEY .. Plumbing Co. ‘Quarrier'st, near Capitol Beet Poa tae 0 ee +4 rae ar aremeetor ns Fara arte nail Sons ar tans eae ME greet oy CANDY: Loar oO. . at a wy bem Ty Niagara NOR oa SL . SAT EM LIKE CANDY anion ined toasts fey letters ate Sree temae ache Merling Remedy Company, '” Chicago or New York, KEEP. YOUR BLOOD CLEAW fous to liave a large number of ‘agri- cuitaa ‘sfuagiite wi’ hava Anished high ‘sehodl or college coursés, Any young’iman who fs ambitious enough to finjetvany of the courses above mentjoued can readily’ secure Imme- tae employment, at good -salaries. ‘Opportunities are now open to 500 Joung met-and.wamen who slay wish to take any of the.above courses of Mifstruction. The cost of board 4s $8.50 per month. No charge for n- struction. For further information, address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, ,.. Peingipal, ‘Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 6-26-12 NOTICE YO STOCKHOLDERS. Notice is hereby given that the an- nual meeting of the stockholders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Ags0- cation, a corporation ,organized and dolng ustnens under the taws_ of Wet Virginia, will he, held. the. 6th dayton ecg A. Belson, fat 2 o’cldck pom, Of that day, in the large hall'room in tliat certain ‘buflding owned ‘by, did. Association, situate In the city of Huntington, county of.Ca- Dell, state’ of West Firginta, for the purpose pf apart @irectors for sald Association puisuaiit, to its by-laws, and for the transagtion of suet other business as may Iswfnlly come before sald meeting. Given under my hand this 2.0% day of June, A. D. 1908. W. J. THOMPSON, Pres, T2-at : Pre pe eae Odntinued from page ‘ore: | * ies: ie BP de hele Saad ch oe Cay al iy RE haedntee 6 4 ‘he also hesitates” td ‘send any con- siderable force of deputies to. these points less similar results follow. } = Springfleld~ wad guarded — tonight by deputy sheriffs and police, with the Seventh infantry, held in reserve. Colonel Moriarity split his command into small ,-tnits, and distributed them in thé vicinity of the danger spots. He explained to the sheriff that quicker assistance could be ren- dered if troops ‘were posted at the strategic points. ‘The usual details of “Shafter Cav- alry"" were held tm reserve at: the-ar- senal and fall, ‘Thero was 2 déctease in the number of refugees at the ar- aenal tonight. ‘The Negroes were told that the proper time to re-es- tablish themselves in thelr homes was while the troops were still here, aid this argument prevatled in many cases. But none of the blacks went to his home with’a smiling face. In the- Negroes’, homes few lights were shown after nightfall, absolute aulet and darkness being depended ‘pon to decelve aight prowlers as t0 the presence of the families. One of the refugees at the arsenal was a woman, whose white skin be- trayed only falnt traces of Negro blood. She was accompanied by a Hfale-haired boy-of<5. years, : | f: Throws Off the Mask. DAT siippose thé am foolish . to come here,” sh esaid, “but {should go crazy if I tyled to sleep at home. Tam not even sure that my neighbors suspect me of having Negro blood in tay veins. We have not iningled with the Negroes lire and have kept aloof trom.thd-whites. But my hus- band Is away afd'T couldn’t bear to think of having our home invaded by rowdles, who'night kill our oy. So I have threwn .6f the mask and come here. "-Wé ‘re going to move Away from this place just as goon as possible.’ Ty fagthi- my husband. ts looktiig fori someon in another city now?) the EE . SUITS FILED. New suits were filed in the Kana- whe cireult, court today as follows: John Haynes va, Alice Haynes, Van B. Darby vs S, G. Walker. ea ef RENE “ Rev--Pryor, of) burg. was ti Our town, Sundey dnd ‘Monday, ; the guest of A. 'P. Straugiiter,’ He ad- ‘Gressed the Synday achool of the Second. Baptist chureh* at;'d* o'clock Monday evening he gave'a lecture’on Jealousy, which waa @ Gne oneand greatly enjoyed by:all present,” Roy. Pyror and Mr, Straugbter left, Tiles Gay, for other parts, of: the” state, Brazil Braxton’ ‘and’. | Leonard Brown were in town, Sunday, guest: of Miss Alfreda Snifthers ang. Migs Dottic Pack. tot ht pat § ‘Mr. and Mrs. Harris, of ‘Richmond are visiting in. our city; ‘guests. 0! Mrs. R. 'T. Mickens, / Mrs. Belle Pack 1s visiting in‘Low. ell. Mi. Pack spent Sunday ther also. Jas. Nelson, who was hurt.on the ‘©, and O. yard last Monday, Ja daily improving under the treatment of the dector and nutses of Holley. San, itartum, : The Progressives gave their annu al ‘ pfenic last Saturday. All wh« went reported a delightful day in th woods. ANSTED. f Rey. Daniel Straton preached the U. O. 'T, R. annual sermon here on the 16{." He preached a: masterly sermon, which was enjoyed by all. Miss Blanche Brannum, of Long: ‘acre, {9 here visiting Mrs. Skipper, her steter. | Mrs. N. B. Reynolds, delegate te the Woman’s Convention, brought ‘back’ an enthusiastic report and en. couraged her lodge to do ‘more fr the future, Mrs, Lucy Hawkins has returned from a yisit to hor husband -at “Ar buckle. ra Mrs, Bessie Eldridge has gone to Meadow Creek-to visit her parents. Allen Eldridge and Rodolph Gox ‘visited thetr families here. Mrs. Mary Poage is visiting at Raleigh. Rev. H. C. Gregory filled his rog- ular appointment here, Sunday, and having just returned from the State Convention, inspired his people tc continue in the good work. ; IMGAN. Williams and Baynard wore here three days with thelr Troubadours and entertained 2 crowd each night. and went away leaving a favorkble Impression of the intelligent, colored man. = Mrs, Brown preached an {nterest- ing sermion a tthe home of Jube Fer- guson last Sunday. i Mr. and Mrs. Cratie Ferguson ad: ded another plate to their. table, Tugeday.- Yt was a girl, : -, Frank Dingess has completed. ¢ concrete walk around the home, 9! George Avis. ie oe ey bine ek Mr..and Mrs. William Lawson hav a very sick baby this week. Mrs. Mary Lawson, who has’ been sick for some time, is slightly im- proving.” Mrs. Nellie Ferguson died, August 19, leaving @ husband and six small children, who have. the. sympathy of many relatives and friends. ~. , CARBON. | Mrs. Emma Dickerson, of Ban- croft, went to her home ‘last Tues. day, after sponding a few days with Rev. P. P. and Mrs. Hofiand. Little Fannie Agnew has been suf. fering for the last week with very sore eyes, and is not much better al this writing. 5 W: H, Phillips, of Paint Creek, was calling on the young people here, Saturday and Sunday. ‘The ‘supper given last Saturday night, for the Sunday school, was well attended. Proceeds amounted to $11.60. ° Sunday was regular preaching day Rev. P. P. Holland preached two abl sermons, at 11,2. m. and’7:30 p. m Jacob Spencer was in Charleston, Monday, on business for the compa: ny. A number of our people went to Cain. Fork, Saturday, to a ball game and plente. Mrs. Brooks, of Bellclare, was uy to church, Sunday morning. Last Wednesday morning a Rus. sizh by the name of Houston was killed in No. 1 mine, by falling coal His head ,was mashed to a pulp ‘Thursday ‘he was buried, He leave: a wife and five children, Rotan Alston, of Wevaco, was call. ing on friends here, Sunday evening INSTITUTE. Mrs. Solomon Brown returned from Washington, D. C., Sunday. Philip’ Robinson is visiting in’ At- lantic City, N. J. ‘ Miss Katherine Morton i guest of Mio Georgiana Harper. |, Prof. §. H. Gus returned home, Saturday. Miss Georgiana Harper ontertain- ‘ed Misses Katherine Morton, ‘ithe! Spriggs, Lucy Friend and Prof. and Mrs, E. M. Burgess at dinner, Sun- day. | Misses Kathryn Hawkins and Mat- Me Hackley were guests of Prof. and Mrs. 8. H. Guss, Sunday, Mra. Joseph Lovette left Saturday for Fayeteville, to apend-a tow days among friends. Lacy Holmes, of Charloteon, spent Sunday at Institute, REPUBLICAN CLUB ORGANIZED. Holden, Aug. 24.—Tho first; color- ed Republican elub in Logan. county was organized last week at Holden. Rev. C. Bolden Guthrie wis made Preafdent. Mr, Guthrie syn that he has: five more to sot up In’ Login county, . Fas sciescesiae eae TOCA TIRE NL sae 8 eee oe eS dee Mw. Joh banks’ 18 --vialling ‘frlonda and yelatives’ at Staunton, V@. : Mee me Flosste Wood spent Samday gt White Suiphur, - ; Mr’ Re T/iOore and Mra. Eliza: beth Brow jaded the St. Luke's convention Ei yRichmond, Va... this Week. 9) 050%) " < Misé''Mapge Hoss has rotarned Nonte:from. apy dxtensixe vinit. weet, Mrs, Aniile's, Dandridge, Mra, Jos, Marshall. #03688.) Sallie’ Hubbard at- tended the. Weet Virginia .Baptiit /Wottan’k: Gonysation at Fayetteville se ode ais 1 ee ‘Mise Minnfg¥".Allon has returied trom * desta ‘after @ pleasant atdy with Her after, Mrs. Owen Price, ‘Mrs; Debby: Tetrell was called''te Charleston, “on'Ageount of tho: illteas of her alstor. te ATS, }* Chas: Bagh," OF’ Lewisburg, ‘spent Sunday hero;'the' guest of Mrv. D. R. Hickman. 3°" - ‘THE unton plente of the Methods and Baptist Sufiday schools at Cald: well, on Aukust 21, was largely -at tended. a ie e PAGE. Rev. Ri-D.'W., Meadows preached for us, Sunday shorning, and Rev. N. A. Smith, of Irom-Gate, Va., preached at night. oe Mrs, M. A. W. ‘Thompson, Mrs. Ac- ta Calloway and-Miss Eva Rotan werd visitors of Mrac:H. H. Washington last week, om: thelr way to the con- vention -at: Bramwell. Page has called Rev. N. A. Smith to take charge.af;the church, and he has accepted. «-\ Mra. J..W. Dasdridge has been on the sick lst fora week, but is much better at this writing. H. H. Washington bas returne¢ from Bramwell f : Mr. and: Mrs, J W. Dandridge wer guests of Mrg...Baine and Mrs.. Mar; tin, of Kineald, Sunday. yore *-A large delegation passed througt here, on thetr way to Bramwell, te attend the Baptist State Convention ‘WENONA, Mrs. Martha ‘Campbell, of Colum- bus, 1s visiting-er mother here. 0.-W. Agee was a business viattor at Thurmond, Monday. Miss Caroline Miller gave a birth- day party at the home. of * her par- ents last Wednedtay night, and ré- colved many valyable presents. The guests were: Misses Mary Fields, Minnie Gréen, Cla@tetta Thurston, Ma- bel Peters, Gracie:Calls, Geneva Pey- ton, Doce Ages-and Clarence’ Green, Heury Gréen, Leonard Lowls, Her- bert Brown, WMjeh Miller and Wit- Mam ‘Medley: “+ ts Mrs.; A. C."Calts returned’ from Charleston Jastapeek, after: taking six woeks! treaitsent trom Dr. Gam. ble. She: i mugh improved. a Die. She: i much improved.” eer: TR RROURS VILE, 6° Hardy Richardson was in town, Thuraday.. See John Scott, of Kanawha Falls, was visiting friends last week, M.N. Hicks was the» pleasant gut of relatives, Wednesady. J. A, Hieks made a business trip te Huntingtan, Wedneaday, Mrs, Mary 8.:Boewn, of Columbus Ohio, arrived, Sunday, to be the week guest of her brothers, Henry and J A. Hieks. , Miss Maty Hill fs spending several days In Huntington, Mrs. Mary E. Hleka and son: Mose: wert in Guyandotte, ‘Thursday. “Mrs. Bertie ‘Toney stopped here en route to Guyandotte, Sunday. So | © fOontinned frome paige’ome,. During the week’ of celebrations, general headquarters will be estab- Ushed at Parker Memorial Hall, cor- ner of Appleton and Berkeley streets, tor the reception and registration of delegates. This will also be head- quarters for bureatt of tnformatton. All visitors are requested to report hore tmmedintely on thelr arrival in jour city. : ‘The committee on transportation [has secured the usual reduetion for delegatos. ‘The chairman of committee on transportation will be in constant at- tendance for the purpose of making proper certification to afl tickets. ‘Thousands of strangers are expect- ed during the Centennial week, and It Is tmperatively necessary that the various lodges or delegations that In- tend coming should advise the com- mittee at once with fall details, in order that suitable accommodations may be secured for them. A*handsome Centennial souventr badge, with bronze medal pendant, has been especialiy designed and whl be for sale duting the observances. This souventr ts of great historical value and will be cherished by Ma- fons for years to come, Souvenir buttons have also been procured In connection with this col- bration. ‘The committee realize the Impos- albility of definitely arranging all the detailn of the program at this date, but feel, however, that the foregoing may be adopted with snféty, ann por. manent basis upon whfeh to arrange further plans for the celebration. St. Luke's Commandery, No. 9, K. T., of Boston, Mass., has consented to act au a reception committes. for the visiting commandettes, ‘Bpcctal Notes. Delegates are carhontly requested to arrive in Boston, ‘on Wednosday, ‘September 9th, so that aa! many aa ‘fowible may bo resiatated, tor the ' ES Dae oe i an or ae f Ok een 0 ae ea : Caltand Ri ou ada hee + | Rerfumes, Soaps, “Rubper) 7 pekies is CU ae Ae "Goods and Dig Sunciaasiy We makea specialty of prey scriptions . using’ only ithe: | ‘purest drugs) :: Bt We send medicine to anypart of the state pd (lm Urn, f AS NS Fountain service and ice cream pret pared to take home at.’ all “Bima 3 fc We Welcome You.) 3 New Phone,1072. Old Phone Bay, z ‘ms an) ai Pe fii ee ~* Corner Washington & Dickinson Sereste: | 14 CHARLESTON = 6-2 Wea | 9 The’ Third Usitform Exami- 4 nation for anawha county. thiq | Your will be held in the Char.) Jéston High School, on Quarrier street, Briday and Saturday, September 11th and 12th, com: /“ mencing at 7:30 a.m, on Frie soday, . 8 ‘The General Nistory quos- } Hons will be Mmited. tothe his- | tory-of the! 28th and 19th cen- : tures, not including English- * History.’ ‘The Kanawha County Insti- tute will convene’ in Mercer Hail ‘on Auguat 31, “A aplen- “la corps of, Instructors has F, heen webared.. ¥ , M. PB. SHAWKEY, _.8-20-2¢ County Supt. ee opening of the celebration the next day. ‘ RIGHTS AND PROGRESS OF THE NEGRO. (From Taft's Spéech of Accpetance.) The Republican platform refers to these amendments to the constitution that were passed by the Republican party for the protection of the Ne- gro, ‘The Negro, in the 40 years Since ho was freed from slavery, hap made remarkable progress, He 4s becoming more and more yaluable member of the communities in, which he lives, ‘The education of the Ne- gro is being expanded and improved in every Way. ‘The best. men of both races, at the north as well as the south, ought to rejpice to seo grow- ing up among the southern people an influential elestent disposed to encourage..tlie Negro in bis hard struggle for industrial independence and assured political status. ‘The Republican platform, adopted at Cht- cago, explicitly demands justice for all men, without regard to race or color, and just as explicitly declares for tlie ‘enforcement, and without reservation, in letter and spirit, of the 18th, 14th and 15th amend- ments to the constitution. It is need- Jess to ytate that I stand with my party squarely on that plank in the platform, and belleve that equal jus- ‘tice to all men, and the fair and im- partial enforcement of these amend- ments is In. keoping with the real American spirit of fair play, i ie , oe Start Your Boy oo aE i! . : ee SS ge Z Sa Itis jnst as easy to teach him to Save Money, fag Worthy, Use as to let him Acquire the Habits’ Gf Spendthrift, ; ae $1.00 deposited in our Savings Department , will! securefor him one of our Home Banks and: sive ‘hin ‘his first lesson in practical economy, in a way that iit please him.and that will guide him aright through lites : : Chol aaa Paes ae pa Oe PME PR Gach "ond cotati alae iret te all leon a onli ‘Kanawha Banking & Trust'© po es Gharlestok, W. Va,= nae mtn eos tai aca NO OLASS LEGISLATION, ‘(From Sherman's Speech of ‘Accept: ance.) I emphasize as my party's creed and my faith that in. Jogislation and administration favor should be ox tended to no clas; no sect, no race, ‘To foster class. hatred, to fos- ston dingontent,.Jo.unsRepubltean. anc pun-Amerioan, Qu ipartynatanda of the declaration that all’ men are ore- ated..with--equal--rights—and. tt will have'no part In the enactment or ex: ecution of any Iaw that does not, ap- ply allke to all good American citi: zens; whatever their calling or wher- ever they live. It will allow no. man in our land. to Have advantage in law over any other man. _ It offers nc safeguard to capital that Je not guar anteed to labor; no protection to the workman that is not insured to -his employer. It would offer to each and to both in pursuit of health and hap. piness and prosperity every possible ‘advantage. NURPARA TALS Ne ee BRE / ~ EXCURSIONS 7 i DURING JULY AND AUGUST om Via OHIO CENTRAL LINES AT LOW EXCURSION RATES’ || For full particulars as to dates of sale, rates, routes; limits; stopovers, etc., call upon Agents We ge WHITE OLERKS In Mississippt Postoffice May Be Sue: ceeded by Negroes. _ Brookhaven, Miss., Aug. 21,— Strong feeling exists in this city ov. ‘er the anticipated remoyal of white clerks from the postoffice and. plac. ing Negroes in their places. It was reported today that Negro _ clerks would arrive next week to relleve the Present white employes. Several meetings haye been held and tae matter thoroughly discussed, — witt the conclusion that Negroes will no ‘be tolerated in the postofiice here ‘Telegrams have been sent ‘the Ne groes that they had better not report ‘for duty. PROS AND CONS’ O° BRYONIEM.| ‘THE ALu-iMHORTANP: be ‘(From the Haverhill, Gazette, Kepub-| (Irom the. Now: edford! Bai Mean), ay Re} 35a +: Some of the Deiiferatic newepa- | In. all thié; balk about “ied pers aro supporting Biyan witha pen} vots, isn't there tom maeh aligmad fp one hand aod.a.elyp.th tho other.| to forget the, Ametient oltien § ’ - Tae °c Doct Minsiat }|-A Bag of Dewey’s Best'Fig ie will put more loaves of good bread on your table, than nay Oeste } You can buy, We said yood bread. The kind. that rakee ight comes out in plump, sweet swelling, well browned loavhe. tint argh eee Iho oven door ie opedch Tease ne ae OOS it and ita whitest be; g isp,’ hoy fas WE WANT YOR 38 raid 2 $5 Ine NOS Dewey’s Best Flour | ee BAIS Order a sack from your. dealer asd. if yehatt Bi/ i pines RH don't like jt jaat send back what oul idl inci! 4 ¢ a PRY use. cent. We ate i Sel i); torize all our dealora te masks the 6 se helps to let the poopie kaow what. the, fat ee” « ly ia, and iat is what has: meat day aU 7a a wee wonderful demand for it, Te ae nea, OH Hl eae a ER Naa The Dewey ‘Bros. Co., Millers, Blanchester, © tio For Sale By are ‘ vee ae WEST GHARLESTON FEED COMPANY. @ THIRD SUIT Filed As a Result of Rider Raid 16 By Negro, Who Wants $25,000, Paducah, Ky., Aug. 23.—Anéther damage sult Is been filed in the United States court hare as a result of the night-rider raid on Birming- ham, Marshall county, March 10, of this year. ‘The plaintiff 1s Nat Frizzell, a Ne- gro, who alleges that his home was shot Into and that he was taken out, after being shot in the head, and un- mercifully beaten. He states he was ordered to leave, and that he Js now a resident of Mas. sae county, Minos. ‘The amount of damages asked {8 $25,000, and there are T1*defendants. ‘This fs the third suit brought ag a result of this raid: v oe j Oey OU DISPLAY OF a Ladies’, Misses’ and Children's Readyel Wear garments, Millinery and Dress fs set Is the largest in the Clty and our Prices as usual the Jowbat i ean be made up-to-date Merchandlse. ie GIVE Us 9 “That Poptilen sean 2he People’s Store, se JOSEPH SCHWAB, rg cae 4002 Kanawha, on Alderson st., ‘ cothiitat STORE, Wei A RECORD BREAKER, It 1s sald that tho greatest and quickest permanent advertising sue- cess on record is that of Cascarets, Candy Catharties, which have been persistently advertising In every way, but chiefly In the newspapers for about 10 years, In that time the sale of Cascarets has grown. from nothing to over 1,000,000 boxes a month. ‘This wonderful. record 1s the result of great merit successfully made known. Those who tried Cas: carets as a direct result of advertis. ing, were pleased and recommended the article to their friends, until its fame was spread to become uniyer- eal, Pt mE ee ene Saku katte eihe IER f A 3 i BORE ES SURES eo OS Ua eS ea EUR PUR RCS " Pee ate Media Oa: PES ONE ERE 27 Sy NCD SU G1 EY SRC Ee ergo Re OCS cn ten SOU Te Pe enn “ Renee pire STR Nea TENS Ra Ree RRC RR TER ON Cawee aah nee Serra ae cians rt SE Soo em One SRE On SU ike fon pene CATE i BRBRY D, teeny, HURT : ee etic. papi Mulldive, Onariorton, ie W.Va hanes Phone 933. eats! Ib autored tu tho mem Cbariéston, W. Va., as WRIPTION RaTHs: ERE s.c- ss. .-.. $0.50 SPO cs si ecicceeceee 109 ce es Makyauaver 27, 1008. arenatcaN Toker. (aE Horotaber #, 1008, Pees PRO! eratcent Wena ORME: carn, ip | of Obto, Pe Por vice-Prosiaont: VW gigas 8. SHERMAN, » SSTNOt Now York. JGONGRHSSIONAL TICKET. “gh. Por Congress: 4’ JOBBPH HOLT GAINES. ’ " {PATE TICKET. (2. . Ror Governor: J OHARLES W. SWISHER, Got Marion’ County, We Yok ‘Wit Suaion ot duprome Court: oe fin ‘3B. ROBINSON, } 4.8. N. MILLER, 130 Yad FHDSON” WILLIAMS. i Ey deoretaty of State: STUART F. REED, (85 of Harrinon’ County, cee Ror Auditor: “Molin \SHERMAN DARST, jo) otJackson County, For Attornoy General: 4 WILLIAM G. CONLEY, ». “ot Preston’ County. For State Supt. of Schools: MP. SHAWKEY, of Kanawha County, ‘For Treasurer: ‘E. L. LONG, ot MeDowol! County. ; For State Senate: B. T, DNGLAND of Logan County. \AWAWHA COUNTY TOKE. », WBE House of Delegates: Mo ‘W. GOOD. Bo ae NUGENT, ery a9 A. THAYER, oy BAM. 0. HARLESS. b).}: dl, ©. COLCORD. 4 Mok Cleric of County Court: Weare. I. ©. MASSEY. 1 iret Clerk of Clreutt Court: io gaa MOTTHSHRAND, a Fee Prose eapoouting attorney: fide 8, B. AVIS. 7 wher Sidge Intermediate Court: (PO HWNRY IC. BLACK. pets Kor sherttt: pS gp. SMITH, EWog County Commissioners ea P. MALCOLM. Oo AO RL BHEPARD. ; For Assessor: GRANT COPENHAVER. V3 Bor gouty, surveyor: sy D. BARRON. Ce WHGRD PLANK IN REPUBLICAN oo PATE PLATFORM. uvtiene republican party wrote into fe Iuw the declaration that pro- ¢ the Negro’s civil and poliis- ‘cal Hidhts, and today his remarkable Siblepes nt in every field of endeny- Aaa peed (v0 renpect of the state ‘and! fiation, “f #We, therefore guarantee to the ‘eoltred citizens of our stute a com- tlthaatc of full and free enjoyment Gt “ERizenship under the —constitu- yi a ME NRGRO AND THE REPURLI- aC. aw apr Lymer’ the above caption, the Ga- {@ilie; the focal organ of the Demo- lerifib party, attempts to show that (ike wit in the Republican party MDE emzed by the Nesro because: Ese ipetien fw which “the people ‘api decency in elections have ihe hejr power and Influence in [edipMtican conventions taken from SPAMfp ty counties Ike McDowell and Cea pagers te Negro vote is sug: AWebthd beyond all limits of decency Shy iPéplening mon.” ce fe atrdnge, passing strange (hat Stieh hw are classed among the bes aft in all thelr business, social Rap IgIdus relations, wil) so easily Ay ik on a tangent and disregard Pedebnity tn alt things political AM 18 'th8 first place, the Nesro ha Sdhalisely’ nothing to do with the eee tbe Wavettion which nominated the 2 Fepublican ticket, the 15,00¢ vn H4t64 votorn of Weat Virginia were Axoritphentea by not more than twenty alberto trom ovory section of th Fitadd,. “hose wore not confined (adowb) ana MeDowel! counties, bu WMiamwha, Mercer, Ohio, Greenbrier Hymbrs, Putnam, erkeley an Pidany other counties In which th Mik vote Is almost a negligibl Bitity supported the candidacy o Lswiahor, while the bolting dete jae numbered among them many fd men, for prior to the conven KM. Roberr was not lacking it alae a. des a hina ..'Fi Dp lett teenie to ‘age was along the éolor line, why I tt that Mr, SWisher 1s boing support. ‘ed by 80 many: oouditles, even a larg. er number tha Mt, Scherr, in which the Nogro ib a Aavalate quantity? And again, why ald not the Gatette tame Kanawha athong the counties In which “the: Négro vote Is aug- mented by designing men? Is tt be cuuse Kanawha, which has a Nogro povulation larger than that of any other: county, eleéted a democratic sheriff, four years ago, by ways that are dark and treks that are vain? THK MOTE AND THE REAM. ‘The Gazette had much to say last Sunday sbout ‘the Negro repeating aud illegal yoting and set up a big how! about his running the state. “Ain't {t awful, Mabel," that 15,- 000 Negroes should be accused of running a state nm whieh the white pepulation fg ton times as large? Where, pray is that superiority of which the Gazette delights to boast? Is « not playing upon race instinet to serve selfish enda? We acknowledge with sincere re- gret that there Is much, by far too much, buying and selling of the Ne- gro vote, but the Negro {s not alone guilty of the heinous crime of selling his franchise rights, Bryce in hls ex: cellent commentary on American In- stitutons has something to say about men who are sénatore because they are rich and others who are rich be- cause they are senators, Barely a day passes without the exposure of members of some legslative body, be it the United Stateg senate, a state legislature, oF elty eounell, who have voted at the behest of the highest bidder. ‘The conviction of some of- fice holder for having received a bribe is becoming so common as to clielt no comment, Artisans,—white Wf you please, amd receiving three times the daily wage of Negro wopk- men—are bought at the polls in num bers proportionately as large ae are black men, yet there is no talk of disfranchising the white race; no one intimates that the rule of blam- ing the whole with the faults of the few, as is done with the Negro, should be applied to the whites, It must not be tnderatood that the Advocate condones. vote-selling on the part of the Negro, but in all fariness {t asks that In these discus- sions of disfranchisement the argu- ments of our democratle friends be zlven their true value; that the men who purchase the ignorant vote, as Mr. Byrne openly confeased he did, be classified with those who sold. ‘There can be no sellers, if buyers are Jackie! eV Be" EPItie, an It Ia, to sell a vote, it {8 no less a erlme 65: May ake; SHALL THE NEGRO VOTE? Quoting again from Mr, Baker for the enlightement of those who are agitating the wholesale distranchise- ment of the Negro in West Virginia: “Thousands of Negroes in this country are fully as well equipped, fully as patriotic, as the average white éitizen. Moreover, they are as much concerned In the real welfare of the country. The principle that our forefathers fought for, ‘Taxation only with representatfon,’ is as true today as it ever was. “On the other hand, the vast ma- Jority of Negroes (and’ many forelgn- ers and ‘poor whites’) are still dense- ly ignorant, and have little or no ap- preclation of the duties of | eltizen- ship. IUseems right that they should be required to wait before being al- Jowed to vote until they are prepar- cd. A wise parent hedges his ‘son about with restrictions; he does not authorize his signature at the bank or allow. him to run a locomotive; and until he is 21 years old he In ais- franchised and has no part In the government. But the parent restricts his son because it seems the wisest course for him, for the family, and for the state that he should grow to manhood before he ts burdened with Krave responsibilities, So the state limits suffrage: and rightly Imite tt, so long as it accompanies that Imi: tation ‘with a determined policy of education. But the suffrage Jaw In 80 executed in the south today as to Keep many capable Negroes from the exercise of their rights, to prevent recognition of honest merit, and It is executed unjustly as between white men and colored. It la no. condone- ment of the southern position to say that the north also distrauechises 2 large part of the Negro vote by brib- ery, which it does; It is only saying thal the north Is also wrong. “As for the agitation for the re- peal of the fifteenth: amendment to the federal constitution, which glves the right of suffrage ‘to the colored man, it must he met by every lover of justice and democracy’ with a face of adamant, If there were only one Negro In the country eapable of cith genship, the way for him musty al Teast, be kept open, No doubt ‘ful uuffrage was given’ to the mass of Negroes betore they were prepared for it, while yet they were slaves. In evervihing except bodily shackles and the Fesult during the reconatrne ion period was disastrous, But the principle of 2 free franchise—fortu nately, as 1 believe, for this country fat, been forever established. I he white man is not willing to meet the Negro in any contest. whatsoever without plugging the dlee, then. he i not the saiperior, but the Infertor of the Negro." bo If Now. However much the Negro repub- Heans of West Virginia may sympn- thize with Mr. Scherr in hia desire to remain on the state's pay roll for four years more, they can not afford it ois ge ines aero, WAY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY SHOULD. . BE SUCCESSFUL. IN NOVEMBER: (By Frank Hendrick, of New. York’ Clty.) x Winner of the $150 Prize Offered by the Republican Congressional Committee. to jeopdirdian:; ae Leal salve, {icy -by eappertinge ates cat: the-yoll ‘in Novengt ay a It we Sealer te our fran. ‘chise righ WH! Madue sapport too man tte ‘Fepbblican tliat Personal piel 8 "must be ‘put aatde and the tiiltot: okse for “the tleket whitch staide “the ‘best itiow to. win, Fout yk ago conditions Were xlthoat aa thirditening as thoy are today, Hundreda ot republicans, headed by the very ined, who now refuse to abide by the wilt'ot the fority, seeretly opposedthe Repud- Moan nomttige for governor aha Would have defented him had the Negro not stodd by bid’ guns. Today, wé have nhore:at stake, The Democratic party has’ plainly an- nounced sts Itt#ation to aistranchise us and legalize the separate coach, it they are successtul in November. It every Negro will do his duty on Novomber Srd, the state will romain republican and he will retail his selt- respect. Don’t walt for the opening of’ tho campaign, Start to work now for the regular—Swisher—re- publican ticket, Jim ORow LAWS. No man of the white race has, per: haps, made a deeper study of the re lations of the races At the south thar Ray Stannard Raker, whose series o articles in the American Magasin are characterized by a freedom frow bias seldom found among writers up on the “Negro Problem.” Suniming up the results of a yea or'more of petsonal observation’ Mr. Baker says of Jim’ Crow laws: “As for the predictions of amal fajnation,” “a mongrel people,’ “black domination,” and other bo gles of prophecy, we must not, as | 8e9 It, give them any weight whateo ever. We cannot regulate our shor lives. by the fear of something: far ir the future which will probably nov er happen at’ all. All we can do is to.be right at this moment and. le the future take care of iteelt; i¢ will anyway. ‘There is, no other sane method: of procedtre.. Much as we may desire it, the futuro arrange mdnt of this universe Is not In oui hands. As to the matter of “suport orlty’” or “inferiority,” it is not s subject of argument at all; nor cat we keep or attain “superiority” by laws or color lines, or in any other way, except by being superior. I We are right, absolutely right, in the eternal principles, we can rest {i peuce that the matter of our super ority will take care of itself." “When we want the Neato, vate we buy them. Yes, we Duy them. We follow the ling of least resistance when we buy them Instead of shoot- ing them,” sald Mr. W. E. R. Byrne to the Democratic State convention. He must fhtond to do sone shootiiig LHiip time, or else he does not want the Negro vote, for he has. not. con- tritmted one penny to the slust fana, | $22,000 cash ts the price pala by the Knights of Pythias for s sant- tarium at Hot Spring#, Ark., last week. Two years ago they gave 1.—Phe Party of Expansion. ‘The Republicam party was founded upon the principle that this govern- ment was established to protect for all times the rights'and opportunitien of every individual from abridgment. ‘That principle It has successfully maintained, Through the Civil war it consecrated a reunited country to free and equal American eltizenshiy. It has kept the channels of Interstate Commerce open for all and, through the National Banking System, the re- funding of the national debt, Treaumyp- ‘ton of specie payments, ‘the: gold standard and the emergoney curren- cy law, has sustained the life cur- rent of national integrity. __ As trustee of the national wealth, it has investigated mineral regione, surveyed solis, developed waterways, including the Panama ental, trrige ted deserts, conserved watersheds, and husbanded the public lands. Pro- tecting American labor by regulating immigration and by taking at the custom house, to pay American {ax es, forelgn capital'a advantage from low wakes, it has preserved to Am- erican Industries the home market of 80,000,000 of the world's greatest consumers and so Iald the surest ba sis for American competition In for eign markets. Uniting capital an¢ common source of fhereased reward Mt has created opportunities, improv. ed conditions of employment, brough: about a higher standard of Mving and’ more widespread distribution o! wealth and well-being, and made ex pansion moral as well as material. Intrusted with insular possessions It has brought them peace and prog ress, and provided for the extenstor and protection of American trade for the natfonal defense, and for the honorable discharge of the respons! bilities of world greatness, Main taining peace at home, with forelgs nations and among them, It has giv en American rights and American op portuniies new meaning throughou the world, 1f.—The Party of PP press and Pros perlty, 8 . Promising progress and prosperity * 948,000 Waeld is ‘at’ Chie. Maa, DOERIAE ttn coal or ns. | piron to the 8@pniin@ichanceltorsbip, Seve (98.20 AB eRRE Ae purepiibe “oF | these two FROME Doon viretita | deontve’ the HIMBA Bites ti tne Of er BRRbA Bar. : Ap prodigted iti columns last week, Mr. Daritehiad announced tis Intention 06 /atihdiby the decintd- jtton be mate: MithE regulay rept. Uoan state ooMveREAS. He etl babi port the nomiWWed at the wikwaith convention’ ahd WINhiie “tio Weak: tng whatever With. Xho Lincoln’ re- publicans or Ruy her set of bolters, “it Metatobh iBa@'dotten that: col- lectorshiip—but At's the good: of discussing cm Se It woule simply lead to thin doteat: fpr. the overnorshty; ‘Moré unsuecesatul -eantlidacy for the cbagrossional nom {nation and s¢véFal'other unpleasant reminiscences, ie ___It {8 not generally known that one of tho candidates om the Democratic county tieket compromised a threat- ened sult fot ortimifial assault upon’ ‘& colored woman} yét ho one is loud: er than he im ‘aceiliing the Negro man of a desire to “amalgamate,” Foraker is no johger a candidate for the Republican homination for President. Won't some one please Break the news ..jfently to. Harry Siaith, of the Ciyvetand Gazette. ‘The man or woman who takes a vacation in these tlmon of financial depression Is likely. to entertain some: vain regrets’ Before the roses bloom again. ———— np ‘As yet’ thete''ts fo need of att adding machine to get the total of the contribution th the Democratic ‘slush fund, but’ wait’ till Byrne pats in his two bita, : — ee} ‘Two big politigal rallies have been held already hy. the Nogroes of Washington. ‘Talk. i# cheap, but it will not count for much on election ay. Mr, Bryan wants to know: Shall the People Rule? Wo certainly. do not object, but {t seems that his white friends th the southland do. Bishop Walters, Rev. Waldron and the Guardian aré still shouting for Bryan, . Whys i - The Negro: who votes for Bryan endorses the anti-Négro planks in the ‘West Virgiuia Déinugrgtic platform. - Judging trom?en’ ‘wftendanée uyor Négro conventions,” thete Je nothing in-alt thin ‘talk abéiréthira/ tines, ‘The law requires you to registe before you can vote. Jf-you have no registered, now is the- time. Only tour months moye of lea year. Get basy, girls’, it has been politically sincere. — It has never hada candidate of # sec- Yon, presudtes, of classy nor." plat form of negation, scheme. of repudia- tfon, program of ‘scuttle, or doctrine ‘of despair. it has néyer lent itsolf fo @ demand for revolut{on, to be fol- owed by reaction and Tetrogression; it has stood firm for‘evalation by constant, steady and enduring prog- ress.’ Finding trustis, tstinmt-born, flourishing under supposed confitet of state and national Inw; the double protitbition of existonke ‘serving bat to foster thetr development, it has never, In an attempt to” dentroy trusts, withdrawn, In state\or mation, the protection of Inw ‘from property, but Itas through excenttye investiga: tloh and résort to the courts, resoly- ed the confilet which haa atfenced law and given trusts existent. , It has never propdsdd to advaticg American workingmott and ‘American institutions by bantéhlig. Amertean industries and bulldtig’ up those of other lands, and scorned to Thsult 10- bor with an fllusory pronelie of im- munity from law. Yet ft) passed the Pare Food Law and the Employers’ Linbility Law, secured’ eduial accom- modations on railroads, ded agrt: culture, created the Clyil Bervice, es tablished Free Rural’ Mail Delivery, reduced forelgn poxtake, and increas: ed pensions. Continufiig naturally marked-out progress, It will keep ita pledges of Tarif readjustinent, Cur- rency reform and development of the Merchant Marine, and make the Unf ted States the financlat ‘éantter of the world, M1.—~The Constructige Party—Tt Or: Banizen tho National Will, In the eyolution..by, which party doveriiment hab béodwe the extrac conatituttonat method 6f Weeuting, re- aponalbility to the poyple; the Repub Hican party has become their tradl- Hlonal representative aid thé Démd- eratio party the orgaitliod aipiration of Individuals for powsr without te- sponalbility. Fatrly tHad, trom 1893 to 1895, the two Demdarhtic houses and the Democratic vit wore A “wild team’ and a Kolpleia drfyot. West Virginia Calo ed Institutes AY pes i 4 AGE RWSL ERNE cg RARE TENGE OR Ra ct aac = Wéivruts, a % ‘a HORNA wistvaee | cored; Gelono, as Site! Le f Ma Coceeek oe eee ens ore merelal Gourses, oecgean ular Gourses: {n, \ | Agriculture, Gatpebte ; and House & me ing. Steam Fitting, Smithing,Cabinet.Maliad Ing, Painting. and Glazing, Dressmaking, -Laundrying, Printing. _ A‘complete course} In’ Military Tratning.. 6 Gadets., ‘Rooms. | Books,-Fuel and Lights Free to Normal } Students; and ‘in addition Uniforms for’ State Students, Wé"have ‘a ‘faculty “of % Twenty-two Teachers: «Board.only Eight § Dollars per Month, |<: Soe Anh, oa eg For catalogiie and other information address ae J. rpearaincl apy M. President.) BLUEFIELD -POLORED -[NSTITUTE 4 Bluefield, W. Va. | A College and Normal Institute for col- 4 ored 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: Oo Lot tg ee a ee ae Ae a ae 2 1 Ee Medd Tip) \ fae cal | ih , : ee Oe ‘ Eek : Seer comm meme aay ss; to Re Aagy t bia 4. aed e 2 Sy : " Splendid College Butidings, Beautiful , Grounds, Dormitories 7 Fe et die, Hert Current Meratapes good sneak Seo ams and chemical laboratory. x j oxeneh, ulllny Hrs to whale penconte valoda ow ae ddan aeet : WNT Bact Bcnooi offers an ubonualiod opportunity tor young men to weoure an education, for they can always find profitable employ« { eiipor ‘catalogue oud Gtiar internation sriee ie SAE R. P. SIMS, Bluefield VV. Va. : ’ 5c ite Ss on 4.) Democraby 'agt*ates ‘local differences, Republicanism organizes the nation- al idea. In 1863 the people were committed to the cause of human iWherty; the idea ‘of “Liberty and Union" expanded for the first time into the reality of the American na- Yon. : In 1879 money was committed to @ specie basis; specie was at onée, until 1893, no longer sought, and government bonds went to a preml- um at the reduced rate of interest. In 1896 business men were again committed to confidencé; before a jingle statute was enacted prosperlty ‘set Im and in ten years bank deposits almost trebled—a permanent — gain which the receit. panto, a “state of mind” now completely dispelted, sonroely touched. In 1906, business ‘was ,, committed, to .,,tair.. methods; without compulsion violations large. ly ceased. ‘The Republican party-at'each pert: 6a, sounded the publle conselence felt the national pulse, framed its policies tp response, and realized {1 Jaw the dominant American idea. Its constructive past assures ita con structive future. , It Is today-as { always has been, “he party fit t govern.” IV.—The Party of Statesmen. ‘The party of statesmanship, it ha: |been the training: school of states ‘Mmén > Its: polictes have’ Been’ forged {n thé. Reat-of public discussion, tem: ‘pered-Iti the deliberation and shaped in ‘the conflict of many trained minds; and drawn .and finally Brought for tho eoubary’s yaltare Dominating its members. through principles, {t assures unity in goyern- ment ;its staunchest partisans ‘have made the- greatest -.contriputions .to national progress. ‘Tho roster of its leaders 18 the national roll of honor of. public service. : V.—Tate and’ Sherman Constructive ‘Candidates—A_Coidtinctivé Plat eae form. Republicanism’ ‘staid’ today tor Progressive policies 'in safe hands, By solving. the constructive problem of world power inthe lust two ad wninistratlons,’ © Wilihim "A. > Watt taught the-worla’ olrr‘eapagity: sind: ts his own. In all constructive legjsla. tion for 20 years James S. Sherman has been'a leader. In the records o' the Republican candidates, as'woll as in the patform, are written the story lof the nation's: progress and the réll anco‘of-the future, A Democratic president or 2 Dem cratic house would turn back thos pages; thereafter Bryanism woitl record “destruction.” ‘This the Re publican senate could not prevent Under Taft and Sherman and a Re publican congress the great progres NEGRO. Fee THE DRM::; OCRATIO.SfATH PLAT. +a RORY a “We fthvok thd’ dn of b swe raGeleide tomate eck | ere eijgdged th pissefiger tral fie te furnish separate coaches or compartments for white aud | «eT eStceate ane i kta of. clean Fropetive 2,80 re ferlog: intalligence % i inde proper jon ee mi Peudgs artes Salat tenance of, or Seana Conndiired by. the sepabiteny patty, daring the relgm of pass:. P Hed on fanndh. came ree ~ fhe, ath ar, kon neilcn ad a Ered oes vor of 80 ding thie, comutie ‘tution ae He prone parle | ty of theDallot, and the Beet.” | rats of tie. state trom en reeulte. from conferttaip stioti power and privilege upon. those’: whp are unfitted to apprecitite: ita Importance, as-it effects the. stability and preservation of g00d government.” ,, Of the past will be. hola and tht greater progress of the future, will be cunitea hes j 7 C4 Me Pye tam a QRS Ee een : EEN On: Seer theo PMT yee Ear i os aes AIRSET a ARE UAE VRID Se ARONME Re ME MeST ERCS BARD eh oY Mor PORT PORE (aA a GOON TRC RSME MRD MONCH Oar pera UE PTE S cata tape Manat a fet CARRIE TR ere CAS EVA Ra NOR sR NGae aR ERS ISR arpa aurea or TET Sioa eis funk See tal BANU UEY aN BRR eA SE Te CMR BRINN UP Nee UDR UD re RIO eee ae cio ee ee ena ene Re ce ne Oras REPEOOR TPE Mer re eee a ACR ne a NR AUN tlioihis 28 MMe NUR NP eeu a Maa A LN western oa SM att ci ee ae Oe my Vee Ga Bt Te, OR HRY A. aiath HL FECHA Inge M me Weer at) Aayeel SaPAip SERIE? ASG ee Nek BU a Rit 2.4 melit } bay re é ra UT jPATY i” eae eh OME eS ewa S oes wee On: Sh PADITHL OT Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, “Fresh Pork Sausage - Sseonigh ote AQUR: OWR MARE, 0 3.0: |. Try our machine'sliced _ eee Ta eae a Sonny {Hams and Bacon Nh: f at aoe Ha Tae ‘amon em z a er ae 7 a ea GySTERS, fis. PouLTRY The best qualities in all the popular couya, Kinds | of Cheese W re want your pairanawetor wehave gomplete stock. in our lines and you $2 get it when you..want it-most ene, OF PUBLIOAFION *:" "Benge ot Wea Mingtntn, > |p Kanawhi’Comnbys “esto: a Rules held in the Clerk's oMec ot ‘the Clrewst Court of “Kanawhe County, on the ‘frst’ Monday in the morith of July, 1908. / Alegander -Honderson, Plaintitt, Sv. In Chancory. : ee B./Henderson, Defendant. (Bho. object, otthis.-6ulb Js .t0, ob- tain a divorce,from the bonds of ma- trimony.) ‘This-day, Came Plaintift by his At torney; and on his motion, and it ap- pearing by amduvit fled, that the De fendant {3 a non-resident. of thi Btate, It Is ordered that she do ap: pear within oné jnonth after the date of the first pubifeation hereof, and do what {s necessary to protect’ her in- terest in this uit, Teste: D. M. SHIRKEY, Clerk, T. @. NUTTER, S01. +, ia To ‘tue? HE. Henderson: + ke Notice: ‘That on the 1st day ot August,‘A. D. 1908, between the hous of 9 o'clock a.'m. and « o'clock PD. Mis atthe law. office’ of T. G. Nut- ter, Bsq,, 604, 1-2 Kanawha street, Ohgfleston, W. Vu., I will take the dongs'tion of myself and others,’ to ve.kead in ‘evidence In iny behalf’ tn a offtain sult in chancory. now pond: Angin the Cireult Court “of the Coun- ty Of Kanawha, and State of West Virginia, inwhich Alexander Hender- von'is Plaintiff and Mary 15. Hender- tongle Defendant, ft from any causo the taking of sald deposition shal} not. be com. mentced or completed on the day aforesald, the same shail be coatinu- ed from day to day, or from time to time, at the same place, and between oa & ae. JB Bey ie | Hotel B 0 wn | American and Enropean. —_ 4 A Popular Hotel for Colored People. 35 Rooms. G0c, Te, and $1 per day, Lodging, 350 and 0c. Special Rates by ‘Weck or Month, + Wo cater to Weddings, Sup- pers and Soctety Functions, One Block from State Capitol. New Phone 1098 500 Capitol st + oye ia FC: BROWN; Prop. tif amshe “honrsy‘untltttie-samershall dg completed. > ALEXANDER HENDERSON, ‘ By Counsel, 1, G. NUTTER, ‘Sol. cemeemneeetnnmennarnntntnnne RSOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE. “Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from among us, our ‘beloved brother, Peter Saunders, who died, Tuesday, August 4, 1908, and Whereas, He had been a faithful member of Charleston Aid Fountain, No, 2689, G. U. 0, of T. R., there- fore, be it Resolved, ‘Thatvwe extend to the bereaved wife our sympathy in this dark hour of afllietion and comniend her to Him who marks even the spar- row’s fall, G. H.woops. GRANT JONES. JENNINGS FERRELL, MRS. LEE WHITE, MRS. M. RAY. CANTON, OHIO. Garbot th owing robes of purple, ©. €. Cheebzzli, who claims tobe a hiriest of Coptic, the national Trelis: fon of Abyssinia, was in Canton, Wednesday and ‘Thursday, August 12 and 13, and: delivered a spocen at St, Pait’$ A.M./B. church, in which he ably gave the history, govern: ment and e\stome-of his country. He claims ty, Havé come to bring the medsage Yo the black people of Am orléa, that they are.t6 reunite in At rica at h distant dW and drive the white man from’ the Negroes’ old -do- main. Althoaghr'very black, Chaclié 2A dénies that he 48 a Negro, claiming that the term dex hot refer to the color, but to the easte or conditfon Of, black, feople. He claims to. be master’ of 46, langigges anda. grad uate ‘of #évoral Kuropean universt tles, He-is traveling around — the world the,gcond thme to tell the col ored poopie thatitMey are to meet in Africa: andlvdrive.out the white mar by peacetil methods, If possible, or by the sword, if necessary. Phe priest reserves, high honor for the ‘Abbysisiiian race. He clafms tha It is the only nation on earth which has never been conquered and thal when Alexander the Great wept, I fas not berause he could, find nd more: worlds to conquer, biit, becanse he could not overcome the Abyasin tank. The priest left, Friday morn. Ing, for Cleveland, Ohio, He wil be back to Canton, August 21, to de liver another specch at St. Paul's A M. 1. church, Mr. and Mrs. GC. W. Richardson fof Monday for Plana, Ohio, to atten¢ the F. and A, M. Grand Lodge of Ma sons, Aitlie ona-Bmith, of Colnmbre, 5 visiting tn the olty, stopping with rel Jatives, Mfr, nnd Mra, J. 1. Mackey. Miss C, Evans is very $1 at ho Hote a, Misa Haitio Ramsey ie 111 with ton ity) stat ae, ‘Charteston. eee Miss Bveloth Spurtock 18 il! at her |Home, on Coal-Branch Heights, Miss Sdtab. Willams has rotuinec from Swoot ‘Springs, whvro #he spent |everat iedeks Visiting friends J Arthur Jackson, acting ‘state Jaw Mbrarian, and ‘T. Ward ~Ran- jHolph, of the Adams Pxiiross Co., lett Eunday evéning tor Washington, where they" will speud a few. days: be: fore ‘proveofiing to Atlantic ‘City te HOU FrLANAS, Py yey att |) Born, to Mr.‘and Ms. ‘Phomtas Sehr nings, ‘Puesday,'a soi, | Miss’ Alma Booker, who has bdeh spending her vacation: here,” leavers todayfor"'the’ -Shédahdoah ¢ Vathey, where she will remain UN the begin: ning of tho fall term at the St. Paul Normal and Industrial School, “Miss Booker {s the . Instructor’ in” plain sewing in this well-known Virginia institution. Miss Mattie Hackley spent Sunday at Institute, ‘the guost of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Gusts. : e The funeral of Mrs. Augusta Pler- fon, who dled, Sunday morning, at the hospital, was preached; Monday fatternoon, at the First Baptist chureh by'the pastor, Rey. S. Tt. ‘Bitllock. “Mys. B.A. L. Powell, introd al tke Orphans Home, near Fintington, who has been traveling during the summer soliciting funds for her SchoUl, ‘ie in’'tho ‘clty, ‘the guest of Rey. and Mrs. J. W. Waters. Mrs. Powell was recently appointed a ma- tron’at Tigkeges! and will leave next week?'to take ub-her duties: - John 'T. Clark, representing the Douglass Improvement Co., of Lou- ibefttb, fy., was hero last wook tak ing orders for calendars and other supplics handled by his house. ‘Miss Ruffner Overaull, of St. AL bang, was the guost of Mrs, Allen Barnett last week. Miss’ Gay Burke returned to her home at Montgomery yesterday, after a visit of teh days with relatives here. John Hare has returned froin Hol: Mus, Va., where he assisted fn In- stalling 4 heating system for the West Virginia Heating and Plumb- ing Co. M, P. Nicholson, a provision deal- er, of New. Orleans, accompanied. by Frank iMnter, who is employed. as a bookkeeper at Clevoland, spent a few days here, visiting thelr cousin, Mrs. M. ‘Hare. ' Mr. Nicholson was accom: paniod as far as Winfleld by his three daughters, who are visiting rel- atives at that place. ‘They were-vis- ited at Winfield by their cousin, ‘Miss Evaline-Hare, of this city. Mrs, M.A.’ W. Thoripson, “proat- dont <6e-ithe: Woman's: Haptist: Stato Convention, was here yesterday, the guest of Miss Fannie Cobb. A very delightful evening” Was Spent, Monday, at the home of Mrs. Matilda Parker, Wall street, compli- ‘mentary to Mrs. Pannell, of Staun- ton, Va., who is visiting Mra. White, and Mrs. Pleasants, of Charlottes. ville, Va., who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mattic Jackson. Lunch- con was served in the dining room, which was prettily decorated. Mrs. Parker was assisted in receiving by her daughter, Mrs. Bettle Hall, and Mrs. Mattie Jackson. Mr, and Mrs. John Page, of Mont- gomery, visilted Miss Ella’ Page, on Wall strect, Sunday. Miss Page had also as her guest her brother Char- les. “1 Miss Agnes "Taylor Js IM at her home,.on North Rand ‘street. \ Mrs, Drucifla Knox returned from Cincinnati, Tuesday. Mr." atid Mrs. Jas. Maddox, of At- Janta, Ga., are In the elty. "Tis not the hat, but the hair, that makes you beautiful, Supply your- self ftom. Mrs; Brown Hair Emport- uum, 500 Capitol street ‘Ady. Miss Caroline Rico left last week to pend a few weeks at Warm Springs. 4 Charles Sharpe, of Toledo, Ohio, Is a guest at the Virginia Hotel, Miss Lola Wheeler 1s spending a fow weeks at Covington, Va., visiting relatives and friends. Arthur Caul left Wednesday for Lewisburg, where he will be married to Miss Fannie Jackson, ‘They will make their home here, Mrs, John Cau! lald covers for slx at-her home, on Welch strect, Tues: day afternoon, at 5:30, in Honor of Mrs. Pannell, of Staunton, Five courses wore served, Mr¥. Nannie Crump fs ill at her home, on Quarrier street Mrs, Colbert, who was operated on AL“Athe Rospltal for tumdrs by Dr. Jqnes, ts reported to be improving raplaly. ° + Miss Irene MeCoy, — superintond: ort of the Cradle Roll department of St. Paul A. M. &. chureh, requests all eebbidés 2c years: ‘ a, FAPERIEM Os ATENTS a a wrk bed P; ‘ A’ Trape Maris ‘ Desions stampa carakann ue leery Bissu ht aapiigt pa vegeta kur ne bee Pom Scientific American, darter trae ret aa HU on Ne fa ete ee eee Sermon, Sunday; | fee sein wt "no Berved te all of the chileradh Wiigiibelong to the Ora: do Rol déparittient” atter the wer ambi by Rey, OD. King. evs On D KANE. PhD, pastoF 1 Bthto atroet af Be church, will profit ftp annual yn for the Cradle 1) department of St. Paul A.M, H ‘church Sunday Hedioo!, August 30, at Sepia The Ladle of St. Paul’ A. Mf. ByChureh wit weet tonight at the | rofidence vot MPa. Nitin Ovorstreot on Lawrence a Rev. W. 2, Walker, of St- Paula ME. churohita:"Indisposed with a OLE. it Corot ‘The young Indios of St. Paul A.M. Bf, churett will, give an onfertala- it atthe ufo on Friday alybe vey. W. B. Walker united in tel wedlock last IWesecsdas. Mr. “Wii: Main Kearney*lind. Miss Lucy Dedpér, both ‘of Boomiot: Mrs. Litt agkion, of Loutavitte; wag.the guostigfeher aunt Mrs. Har: vey Lowry, of: Dickinson street. Mr.cand Mte Meschic Waugh have relurned trom 9p visit with relatives Jn Virgie ar ay as Mrs.’ Lillia’ Starks has returied from Athens, Oi, where sno Was: ‘the giiost of her ister, Mrs. bd 0. Berry. Mrs, Geo. Hall. ‘has returned from Gaillpolis, 0, W. H. David,aitd daughter raunte have returned trom Dayton, 0. Mrs. $. R. Bullock, who has been the guest of frlands’in Huntington the past ‘two weeks, has returned tq the city, A ‘Sits, ition Clive; of Reniavitto; 6:, is'in the city guest’ of relatives. “Mrs, Annastineysamos, of Chicago, wad called to.the.city by tie death of hor'brother, Wille Anderson, Hughey Niller, of Congo, Q.,-t8 the gtiest of his aunt, Mrs, Mary’ Stark, ot Shrewabury street, : Mrs. William Jackson and two dgughiers, Anna ‘and Dorothea, Jett ‘Tuesday for their Nome in New Ha- vép, Conn. “Mrs. Jackson has been spending the aumiiiier in this city with her mother, Mra, Susan Payne, Mrs. Ora Campbell and Miss Mat- tle Anderson are. tn Atlantic’ City. Miss Mary Brady, who has been the guest of Misd Alice Waltaker on Sentz street, lett Thursday to vislt friends in Biueflél and Kimball be- fore retirning to Storer College. Dr. B. P. Brownly has returned from his vacation in Plainfleld, N. J., apd Wasnington, D. C, Monday for New “York. = “Mr. and Mrs. R: 8. Penn are at Red Sulphur Springs, Walter Penn, of Pittsburg, former- ly of thig city, jg here greeting old friends. ies Mrs, Pranéed dowry, Mra. M.A. Parker, Mrs,’ Miirin Aléxanider, Miss Lena Alesander. nd Mrs, Mary J. Preston have returned from Fayette: ville, where they attended the Bap- Ust. Woman's Convention. Miss Amelia MoDanicl, of Coving- ton,.Va., was-in.the.clty this week. National Negra... (Continued from~ Page One.) pennant inaneanutntnst tan behalf of thie Leagie, He ts chatr- uian' bf the exeeittive' eoinmittee, ard is Fecognized by tho'ntition as ono of the very ablest, cleanest and most re- Hable mer the-rece hes yet produced. Wo stood wp fox ¢hgitouth ox the nat- ural home of the Negro, and deciar- od that the black fgg youd eontin- ue to live In that sdétion, develop it by his brain and brawn, and work out his destiny as best he could by right- cous conduct, Intelligent industry and by making peace with those among whom he must make his home. “Mr. Napier, ‘referring to thé political afiiliation of Mayor Mahool, and stating that men of his caliber deserved the support of their colored Weiglibors in the south, made a pro- pumced hit when 'he-sald: i "If this country-continues to pro- dhce good democrats tke: Mayor Ma- Lool, who has just addressed us, then t the good work go, on, \All we Heat th thie comtty fora tair'shancs dw do not cre through what Pires it comes." ‘Mr.-Napicr’s usually strong-ad- dress’ was so liberally” punctuated With applause when: tie referred to the practical side of political activity that that its significant abandonment of the sentimental for that which brings results could not exeape at- tention. ‘The next response was from Isaiah ‘T. Montgomery, founder of the thriv- ing town of Mound Bayou, Miss., and who served as its first mayor. | He was a slave of Jefferson Davis, and now owns the plantation of his form- er master. Je was.the only colored member of the constitutional con- vention of Mississtppl and lent. his powerful influence to prevent: much islation that would have been ex- ptionally detrimental.to the Negro ce. Mr, Montgomery Is one of tho HUth's most successful,cotton plant. ts and his posseysions, rank well With those of any citizen of his state, Fekardloss of color. Hs address al- #o was practical and met with hearty approval. , Before entering: upon the business fection of the program, Dr. Washing: ton niade a statement which set the face for the threo days" procecatngs. He declared that the.convention was not made up of orators. It was a fathering of strong, thoughtful and active men, plain of speech, who had really done something worth white, and who are here to reelte the simple facts touching thelr achievements what they had done.and how they Md to ndhen ara hereto, toll what had actaily been accomplished, not what they are planning to do. Litto Attention would be paid, to resolu- Hons, and pariiamontary quinbies ‘would be scruputously avoided. In the nine years of thé orgatfization ries 4 ee ae iN | AES i ANG 2 faspowt ees FIELD ADAMB, ‘Transporter agent; isacvtnl Ne gro, Business Longue. Pease ae OR Cra at rene arena Mera order,” and he hoped that the recore would \remilin “unbroken at Balti more,“ The.delegates would bo.In ‘spiro’ by beartng,of the struggle and triurhphs of men who. had thc courage, tenaelty of purpose and pa, tence to stick to. their business un! til they “made good.” * ‘The jifogram got a Mud start at the morning session, and the discussions ‘which féllowed were yigorous, ium Snatitig and inforining. C. ¥, D. Fay: erweathisr, of Newport, R. 1, opened on “100 Years of Blacksmithing,” followod by “Truck Farming in ,Ma- ryland,", by Jeromiah Gaither, | of Gane Aruidel county, Md., ahd “The iivery, Bustness,"* by ‘Thomas Har- ris, of Larchmont, N. Y,, cach of Whom sustained himself, well in the Tapld cross-tire of questions from tho membors of the body.» Dr. Washington's, Message of Hope. J. At night the great Richmond Mar- ket Armory was crowded to the doors, notwithstanding the fact that tickets were required and a fee was exactod In order to handle the throng with ‘more system than had been heretofore employed. © ‘The main floor, gallery and stage were fillec early, and many were compelled tc stand. “fhe attendancd was conser- vatively ‘estimated at 6,000, and the message of hope that they came to hear from Dr. Washington's lips-was elven rapt attontion. ‘The ‘Wizard” was In excellont voice and fairly bub: bled over swith good humor, yet the thread of his story was along’ lines of the most serous character. He so happily intermingled witty ‘Ius- trations with sage advice that the hour ‘and @ quarter which "he spoke passed all too rapidly for hls abyorb- ed ‘listeners. Booker Washington's latest. speech 14 ‘always his - master- piece, and this was, no excoption, Thc anna) address.of the president ts [the feature, of,.-ench: Year's, conven tow. Tt is the keynote of the ‘orkan- Lization’s deliberations, and It seomeg that this yoar it Mit the mark with a clearer ring and a greater degree of confldenco than ever before, ‘Tlie | League is no longer an experiment, and the cumulative force of repeated meetings, with its constant acqutst- tion of new and vahiable material together with thie Increasing warmtl: of Its receptions in the great cltias of the ‘cdiintry, "has Bred in Its offictal haad_ axi ‘assurance of fopulat aup- port that makes his task of leading proportionately easier year by year. Dr. Washington and the League and the masses have all grown along to- gother, and after nine years of anx. fous labor, the trinity scems to be es: tablished on such a firm basis that no fear can now be felt as to the per- manency of the combination: In the course of Dr, Washington's superb address he took occasion to pay a high tribute to the generous people of Baltimore, and thade a hap: py reference to Cardinal Gibbons’ in. fluence in bringing about the friend. ly relations: Between the races that meant so much for the peace astd Prosperity of all hore in tho city he honored by making it ‘his eptscopal residence, Dr. Washington safd In part: What the Business Lengue Stands For. ‘It'ls well that the: National Negre Business League meets in Baltimore @ southern city, where, with perhaps two exceptions, there ‘Is the largest Negro population of any city in the country, In this city, for the most part, there is a thritiy, prosperous and law-abiding Negro population, and here the most kindly relations exist between the races. Much of this, let mit add, ix due to the influ, ence of that great. ettizen aud chureh: man, Cardinal Gibbous, whom every Negro loves and honors.( Long and enthusiastic applause.) “The Negro Business League stands for couragdous optimism, con: structive work and fttendly relation: between all classes and races, It i now compoxed of over 400 Local Teagues teatlered) throughout the country, as well as hundreds of indi. viduals, ‘This organization, begin ning nie years ago Ina modest man. ner, now represents the humbie, bul courageous efforts of a race of 10; 090.000 of people to take somo ‘jar Jn the Industrial, commeretat » ane business activity of thie country. Herotofore, for the most part, the ac tivities of the race have naturally boon confined to the production. o raw material. While not leaving anide or neglecting this Important function; this organization would sc @ step further and would seok some share In the placing of products up on the markels of the world, = = ‘This organization Is not only compos ed of individuals who are, optimtats but of those who possess conrage— the only real courage that Js worth Ves con ge ee Pee Pinner bala ek vlna Siete nc 0, industryin. sloeple. way, aa, many. you hayg.dene, and quietly and pe sitontiy Blod aksiust poverty, ot expertéites, want of contdence sometinies' ieee. prejudice, tf} through hts s¥co@es ke makes. all. whe know ini’ “and honor himy the one who has:the cloments of iiteest cout ine |. While We'do not overlook: wrongs fand Injuyticos:and obstacles, need: Jossly, placed, Ib our, pathway, wo are concerned jf ne way to over come these difeultics than in merely exploiting them... More and. more,.¢ ara, heen ‘oungelteh in out race, in out’ white nelehbons anid in our countty.’ No Santah over lehds money to-a‘than who doubts ws ability: tovretmrn the loan, »' No seople pit confidence in w race that Toubts its ability, to succeed,” Dr, Washingtan, extolled tue south 18 the section, 2 ayieh the Negro ré- selves the Iargul measure of. en ‘Ouragement to develop along’ prac Jeal business jinés, and remarked hat, setrango!as It’ may seein to. thé tninformed, opportunity for. indus- ry, for - businéss increasos as” one ses further south, and it is in the far south that our. business. enter- prises are the most numerous and most successful, ie clted the State of Bilssisetppl, with: more banks con- trolled: by ine amivh than in any oth- or state in the @hfon, and pointed ont ‘ne fact ‘that awhite anon draw no col: or Une on the dallara of these black men; but are anxipus (o,do business with thom and thelr institutions, * * “The mombers of the National Ne- gro Business League have faith in ‘Ne “ussurange that we have many white friends in’ the south who wish as to succeed and: who are wwilling:to offer opportunities for our develoy- ment} tnd. they should not be over- looked. The world has heard mach of tho white man Who does not, be- Heve in the poselpilittes of thie Ne; sro; it should, through us, hear moré of the southern white man who aoes stand by us throitgh his influence ind his dollars. , Every community represented hero has dozens of auch wen of the white race to whom many of us are largely fndebted for what: ever, degree of. suecess we Mave at- tained. Let us’ advertise our friends ‘more and our enemies less. Lat. us ‘chink more about our opportunities and less about out disadvantages. It weave in cabnest and worthy, othors “may, Inconventenge us, but they. can- aot defeat.us."".; (Tumultuous ap- plause and Claytauqua salute.) Councilnin Quiiniings Strong in, His {Own Home. Vivst Viee Président Charles Banks prestiled during’ the evening, but: the Auty ‘of introdysthg Dr: Washington, by comnion conséuty'-fell upon the shoulders of that-enlergetic, resureé- My @ndl indesatlewelewsot: of Ball. 'dhoro aodeacknawledren eleune, o his: people, Harry, 3..Cummings, tor many years a member of the’ elty sounell, -and-who. wiil-be- re-elected for many. years. to egine. ‘The men- tion of. Mr, Cummings’ ‘dime ‘was ‘a signal for a wave of applause that lasted for soveral’ “minutos "and tearcely died away: itll’ new memo- leg of his achtevements for the race stakted the - choorthg / again... The rvatlon was one of the most gratity- (ng episodes of tho week. Not only was it a high personal compliment to 1 gallant and faithful leader, but. tt indicated that hard work and shder merit aro appreciated. by the rank ind file of our people, that character and ability do win respect apd confi lence, “and such demonstrations serve as un inspiration to others who may be faltering between the straight rond of duty and the by-path of doubttul expediency. . ‘The great reception accorded Mr, Cummings proved beyond cavil that some proph- ats are honored in their own country, despite the contrary view of the Pralmist. v Mr. Cummings’ tritroduetion of the “Wizard” was worthy of the man and the occaston. It fitted the altua- Woh snugly, and the kernel of his story—omphasizing Dr. Washing: ton’s promotion of friendly relation: between the races as a work that ranked equally wlth his triumph in building up magle ‘Tuskegee in 1 southern wilderness—paved’the way admirably for the Keynote which the. League’s prostdent came te sound. Mr. Cummings’ admirable address gave him a firmer hold upon his old friends and earned for htm 1 host of new ones. ‘The aggressive young Baltimorean, who seconded the nomination of President. Roose. velt at Chicago in 4904, ts not only a talkor, but a sturdy worker, as the brilliance of the local arrangements 40 eminently showed, Indy Pharmacists Charm Great Au dlencé, inant 7 ‘ Piven eal RN e 1 ON ata hs President One;Centt BAVA "etna ie” bea ectitive : Comiinitise, | atin Negro Buginess= Ledge, eet ie eg ‘Musle was, tugutshed’) Miytaa tt evening by & thoneie 6 chooera cae tho cholr rendered a nuit HR p Hoots hie Se) aN / Miss Marie Wayne) of! TORE gave a pleasing, yo ee om fwadanay Waa bis Dak ‘Thursday was “Fidld Day cams tho, convertion got dowd ‘te: baa early and pushed: things eq} ie ack the wfternoon, Some of ehh ie prominent features’ of hg VA wolo addresses by R. 8. 2mm | Birmingham, “Ale, on? oC Riel Bullding Contracting; ” Stoney Crows, of Port. Chester, No, Yaga “Co-Operative Enterprises . ALBIN ocnele, Now York ands Wy Blodgett, of Jacksonville, Maya whom deseribed thels i rh, a ward from poverty to cot per wealth, |. symposium on. “WAAR Miley Gro: Bilsiness ‘Men, Have Aching ed” was participated tn, by: Wish them, a lawyer,’ of Jacksar. MiMi J. H, Stuart, of Denver, Col. 2 pHiE 8, Wharton, of Baltimore aa ilies coe Conkling Simmons, edito’ 10) te National Reylew, of N 4 in the’ fonie ale eRe Lewis which was, gain. filled’ pa. 9am Ing, B.C. se PAGAL EN estate desler, of Newnont Nenana! spoke on “Developing! A BORER: Business; Sasiuel 1.) Haag! Baltimore, manager’ of tHe: Beetiaiaaias itan Mercantile Co., oni: MAR aime Department Stora; S.’ Wem ford, of Washinigton, D.C.) Shae of the Nationals Benefit as | op insurancuyae ae }umbus, Ohio, on “Mahaatiee ad ter and Storaye ‘Bushion (ihe Cowan, a’ lawyer, ‘of Bibbkiya® York,..on,.!"The. ,Atrican, Attu Real Estate Co. +) ie cou ie ‘As. tho closing attracted gk evening, Dr. Washington: Hon. William ‘T. Vernon isla the United States treasury yi recelved with’ suQh jhoaiie Ng that at the concliion oe Baa dinarily eloquent and: Waly ten-ininute address, he wallyaganiamle od to make rapeated Aéta\@neE monts of the applause, Je alyiae) von praised the laborg of aim ‘ |ington, and ‘anuonsicert iaiiaien am thorough sympathy with’ uo es of the Negro Bustiess ‘Leagul [subscribed $26 ‘tor x Tkf6/"FHGRFiali | shtp, 2 ey Ls | in the attornoon «: pidassnt fae sion waw taken to. the a oo the fresh afr camp ts 1écate@ i | delegates were aetédatly” aiaie with tho perfect arrangeiettem ]for the ietié ° folks” i Jaduite. 60s eae The “Gec-Away” Sn -FeNmhes | Friday was “sut-ayayh/ tage Dr. Washington crowaae iEWae work into one and finished 4fB iam | tals in good orden: say) we Sh a address on “Negta Site Salons by. William 8, Dodd, 6p 6KERbEd for the Mutual Tite ecu feat headquarters at Prrvary ih jae Dodd Is a white man, Who" Ga site) a deep study of Negto.JIt6 sad, aamp [tality tables and showed ites [master of every phase Ot ‘the IMs Jane business, 1 a | J.C. Napler’s address on aii | Paliuros.” was ono of th high aka | meeting, ond. witl, probatiy, bg: aaa lished In pamphlet form.) ab William H. Ded, of, Baltinopig |"Rurniture Business,” ahd 3 || Craig, of Brooklyn, 6. ¥.“0aem cooding as a Putchantag Ag Jrounded out bighty", ‘thtaea symposium, 6000) ¥ ae 1K | oir’, Uotertekspa* Aion | Alldted. Wiki the Ton gab and : on sono, mad bs 1 greater degted 4 brosperity se | hited Inst. your, Sato A | Franklin, of '¢ dog, 9 presldent; James N. Shelton, i '|anapolis, Ind., secrtarys xhiewe '| Porter, of Cincinnatl? Obfopye i er, \: Sea | tke Bankers’ Asadol (6H formally and continued hein '| tion so auspiciously stay Une ‘Jago at Atianta, yi ee Capt. GW. Pod | Pa, on “River Navigat hae X.P. Rullum, of JARO who combines the Wak: GR with the: mangy dk ) store. brlek, 7A end ga iam | grocery, eoheluds ho yo See | ness Progra, eS aaa ae The corel thes: tumenmmaeel } yy aaeate |:otng, neat aah ai CCdutiinne: tard PRR kes re Bn Ss re eae PEN TY Ey REEL Re URS seo ae Re a Bee eee Fr REECE SEES “SRE TRO ARN ee BES ERE RR De Ne ERE y cis hop soca RONAN en DANS, NOS SER ee ee VOR oa Te UCU aa ese ee sys ee Pere ue: PORT OR RR y __ SAUER SSE Lee Eyota ce eat Ro rere Ren ences Saker ae hii a arva Sauneupeleiedio Sen vee es Bernt Ith a se Pay Re ’ LAST CALL. |. We Are Now Making the Last Cail to Our Clear- dl ~ ance Sale. There Are Still a Few Days Left in te NT: | Which Clothing Can be Bought at Clearance ve Sale Prices. : | OUR SALE WILL POSITIVELY END 'SATURDAY NIGHT, AUGUT 29™ A whole army of buyers have already been benefited by our cut prices. Many a patron will have reason to remember this Sale with deep gratitude, while the man who does not come in will miss a great opportunity. We’ve still many choice garments left---for the early bird never catches all the worms. LAST CALL, SIR! ‘ NOTE THE PRICES IN OUR WINDOWS. || FRANKENBERGER & Co. \ OUTFITTERS FROM HEAD TO FOOT. . ONE PRICE TO ALL. | EXAMINATIONS FOR a SCHOOL CERTIFICATES A GRAND COMFORT EXCURSION ? TO DETROIT, MICH A : 9 © SATURDAY NIGHT, SEPT. 12 ‘Ohio Central Lines {i goTiekote will be good returmine on speeiod “rain leaving Detroit "i Gevesay, September 4th, at 6.00 ». m.. allowing Two Full Days Malo (of Uiekets will he limited to 250 7 eet eye style Cah mi « * dang ry ty yes le iAdsed Pugh hia sl isi i Paterres 5 SOIR OR Baar visa es 4 PANS tk rent pa aba 3 pane asey ON } i Sea Se Ailes ig sais he Mey x , culpa oe Be i ia | BS iN Rare eas ga, aah nf 8 Dh I A a ea ii hate ie) rl RRA La’, i thsi Nie ek 4 Ae YM ON Sas Sg i Vani * rae PE uae,“ Speen FUBigte Superintendent of Schools tions. ©. iMiler has issued a cireu- “ar, giving information with regard to the first examination for primary and high school certificates under the new law passed by the Legisla- tare. ‘This information is of inter- est, not only to teachers, but to the general public as well. ‘The details of the circular follow: On Friday and Saturday, Septem- ber 11th and 12th, the first examina- tion under the new law providing for the Primary and High School cer: ‘tifleates will be held. This examina. tion will be conducted by the Coun- ty Superintendent in the same man- nér‘as for the other certificates, aid all (the rules and regulations hereto fore established for the control of the Uniform Examinations will be i1 effect and will be observed by apuli cants for these two certificates. ‘The following are the branches preserib ed for these certificates respectively: i Primary Certificate. Applicants for Primary Certificates shall be examined upon Vi. Primary Reading (Fleming). 2. Nature Study (Miller) 8. School Hygiene and Sanitation (aidley). 4. School Management and Chik Study (Deahl) 5. Elementary Literature (Garri son). »'. 6, Number Work (Murray). And two of the following to be chosen by the appiieant: History for Children, Story Tell- ing, Drawing or Miusic. High School Certificate. For tie High School certificate the five following groups of subice:s have been prescribed, from which — ten branches shall be chosen, six by thc board and four by the applicant, ao follows: Professional Saidies, Pref. Doahtl. 1. Educational Psychology: 2. Meth od; 3. Sehooi Management; 4. !His- tory of Edmation, English, Suyt. Garrison. 1. Rhet- oriy and Compocition; 2. Lireraiarc (Bag. and Amy, 3. American Misto- ry and Civics: 4. English Hiscwry, Langnace, Supt, Murray. 1. Letin through Virgil: 2. Greck—througn Xenophon: 3, Gorman—2 yours; 4 French—2 years. Mathomivin, Supt. baidles. i. Alxebra; 2. Pane Geometry; %. Sol- id Geometry: 4. Trigonometry. Seience, Supt. Fleming. 1. Phys jest 2. Chemiscoy; 3. Physieai Geog. raphy; 4. Ariculiare. ‘The reqnived subjects seloctet bs the Lear ayo watch (he apatioan Bitst poss cNumination are: i Educttional Psychvlozy and Method, 2. School Management and Uicto- ry of Eauention. 3. Rhetoric and Composition, ) oR. Vitysios. "hatin or German. or Fronel. Tet. Any four giittkash branch: ee te ke choo a ly re wopiicant from the rembining ianchos of the five POP. | FE the chelce ef thee fous addin Hionad subjeers i ie siygested (hat dyplicants Weve na oxssiloat oppor- finniee to) reteset ir chee of }Work ig Mhh Sonouls, Jor which they eve Gnate syitie! brerecation. Bx. fest a8 lo prutes ional sradies they | rey choose the Unree Leanches re- riiining in any troup, | In Quis woy specialization may be emphasized and jae cestideates will Jombody a stateaent io thiw effect. jintab connection Homay be well to jeall attention io the demand — for Peaehors of vcionce sat mathematics, je FO CRPYCSS the hope that many of our youre rica ani women, now in colice ans aniversity, nay be led |: wrepere themstives tor this kind bor worl: AH holdews of No. 1 certificates fs feud in hb stage will be aamitted to [ihe cxtanination for the Hight Scheol raninests iho. further question, provitied Uiny have had Uivec years Csperbice in fexehing, ‘Tose who Soonst hold such cevtificate mast Tyrese Gt to the superinendent and ex- Stinincas cor iieages: or diplomas fom louker stares, or Grodentials of a re [able character, showing that they ‘pores aye scholarship necessary to Ghttin amber one cortifieate, | For the Primary cevttfieate recor jpioon will alo be given to the nold- ‘ors of No. 2 cnviiteates tosucd in thi lor other states, whether under the {Uniform system or any eily exame jnotion. provide? the applicant — has [turn at Jessi two years on a frat For seoond grate contifeate | free tye now ecitifiontes are ts joved quer the Ualferm aster, he- Ting e part of Wie new stey-rate plan ind the maneseripts wil bo marked lus the same perecntagts on present Ted by Maw; but the anextions will by prepared and the grading done by the menbors of the Stato Board of Edu cation, ‘The recognition given to th No. 2 certificates asa basis for the [ex Primary certificate is, T think, very Hboral. and (trast ft will ena ble many suecersful teachers 10. se eure a certificate that will not only Indicate thelr special aptitude for grade and primary work, but. give them the larger salaries, It wilh be Temembercd Crit ander the new lav both the Primary and High Schoo certificates are ranked aa No. 1 cor Uficates ond are likewike renewable Should there be no applicants fo! cither of these certificates at the ex- amination to be held September 11th and 12th, the County Superintend- cnt will not open the packages con- laining the questions. Only each halfday’s set will be opened at a time, and where Feces of subjects is to be made, apjilicants will choose the branch upon Which they desire to pass before the questions are dis- \ributed. ‘The usual fee of $2 will be collcéted from every applicant. ‘The branches will be taken in the following order: ‘The Primavy Certificate. Friday, Sept. 12, Forenoon, » Ele- mentary Literatus@; Child Study ana Scivol Management. Afternoen. Selfoof Hygiene and Senitation; Priaary Reading. Saturday, Sept. 12, Forenoon. Number Work; Nature Study. \flernoon. (Choice of two) His- lory for Children, Story Telling, Drawing or Music. ‘The High School Certificate. Friday, Sept. 11, Forenoon. Rhet- orie and Composition; Educational Psychology and Method; Phystes. | -Milernoon. (Choice of two) Cly- ics; Agriculture; Physical Geogra phy; English History; Plane Geom. cry. Saturday, Sept. 12, Forenoon, School Management and History of Wducation, Latin, or German, or AL sebra. ‘ Afternoon. (Cholee of two) Soli¢ Geometry; English and Amertear Litersiure; Chemistry; Trigonome try; French or Greek. Trusting thet & good number of oie peegressive teachers will find it to their advantage to secure one ot the other of these two new certifi cates, and that the work of specia projaration may have still further recognition in our schools and thu: contribute further to our education al progress, 1am,. , Very respectfully, THOS. C. MILLER, State Superintendent of Schools. TAUT, THE STRAIGHTFORWARD, (from the pittshurg CHronicle-Tele- sraph, Republican. ) Mr. ‘Taft is not the type of states- man to permit the Jeast shadow of uncertainty as to his views upon any of the principles and policies elaim- ing (he attention of the political par- Hes. He is proverblally plain-spok- <n, pulling his beliefs bluntly before the poople in readiness to stand or fall by them, and thus insuring that his good faith, at all events, can nev- cr be questioned, Mr. Taft believes in telling the truth ‘to the’ people whether st pleases or nurts. He took (his course with the Fillpinos, and he can be relied upon to take ft also with his fellow-countrymen, leaving ho doubt as to what may be expected of him if elected w the presidency. ANYTHING BUT A JOKE. (From the Hartford Courant, Repub- tase % eae ‘This “Hiszen and Graves” tleket will inake a difference In New York and illinois yos, and perhaps in California. too. It ts anytihng but a joke to Mr. Bryan, so We offer entire balance of our | . stock of Suit Cases ve 24 Inch case straps all around, $7.00 sale $5.00> 24 inch case full size box $6.00, sale $4.00. 26 Inch case straps all around, $8.50, sale $6.00 24 inch Black straps silk lined, $10.00, sale $7200. . Larger English Telescope case, $20 Sale $14.44, 22 inch Cage cloth, linen lined eee Sale 90c. + At the same time all our English leather TRAVELING BAGS, marked to COST Also from our 2d-floor we offer at charming prices the entire bal. of our table ware glass and Porcelain Kitchen ware— cups and saucers 39¢ to 49¢ for besa decorated ware, All BIG prices white lined ware at about ONE . HALF, Dish Pans, Stew Pans, Stew Kettles, slop Buckets, Pudding Pane and € Bakers, Platters, etc., etc., about i% Everything goea— INational Negro >” Business League Continued women aac £ a oe Ra ie CMe e heme elected by acclamation, gmia “loud cheers for each as his name was called: ’ ‘ President, Booker T. Washington; First Vico “Prosident, Charles Banks. , 2 Second Vico President, '§. G. El bert. me ae Third Vice President, Harry _T. Pratt. : Fourth Vice President, J. Ay Lank- ford. y Corresponding Secrotary, Emmett J. Scott. ‘Treasurer, Gilbert ‘C. “Harris, Compiler, 8. Laing. Williams, Registrar, F. H. Gilbert. Assistant Registrar, R. C. Hous- ton. ‘Transportation Agent, Cyrus Field Adams. \ Official Stenographer, William H. Davis. * Tho executive committoo elected J. C. Napier as chairman, to succeed T. Thomas Fortune, and the remaining members were announced aé follows: Dr. S. E. Courtney, Masczachusetts; J. C, Jackson, Kentucky; W. L. Tay: lorl Virginia; E. P. Booze, Colorado; J. E, Bush, Arkansas;| Dr. 8, A. Fur- niss, Indiana; M. M. Lewoy, Florida; N.. T. Volar, Pennsylvaniay W. T, An- drews, South. Carolina; F. D. Patter- son, Ohio; J. E.'Bell, Texas. . ‘The resolutions, ‘read’ by Charles }Banks, reaffirmed tho falth of the League in the principles of industry, economy and fidelity to bustness ob- ligations, plead for a suppression of the lawless eloment of.the rage,. and urged the acquisitton of homes and uscful occupations as tho greatest en- emies of crime and shiftlessness, The mayor and city council of baltimore were thanked for their great servi- ces In making the meeting a success. The officials of the Sharp Street Me- morial chureh were given a grateful appreciation for the -use of their mag- nificent edifice; and the press and citizens were well remembered for their countless courtesies and open- handed hospitality. Dr. Furniss, from the "executive committee, reported Louisville, Ky:, as the next place of meeting, and the choice was ratifled with many ex- pressions of satisfaction. + The audience was treated to a sur- prise by Dr. Washington in introduc- ing Henry O. Tanner, of Paris, the famous artist. Dr. Purdy had his Orphan Glee Clug sing some pathetic ballads, and the Hampton Quartett, made up of F, W. Crawley, J. Hy Wainwright, 8. A. Thomas and A. H, Scott, so capti- vated the League that the boat ride down the bay was postponed until all souls got their Mil of the charm- ing music. z c The sail to Brown’s Grove, on the Chesapeake, was a delightful diver- sion; and the exercises were brought to a brilliant close with a grand re- ception and banquet at the Armory at night. There was an exhibition drill by the First Separate Battalion of the Maryland Guards, and the grand mareh was led by Dr. Washington, accompanied by Mrs. J. H. N. War- ing. Three thousand beautifully- ‘ioeaienihiinennmeriiaiie ane te e ‘*owied ladies ne by an orchéatra oR LR, tripped. the Nght appeiye watt! the “twee sma’ hours,’ .4-the greatest meating. ot ‘the National Negro Bual- ness Loaguo and)” Baltiinore'’s: most brilliant social seagon. ‘padsed fitting: lyinto history. it i eg, : Re “EQUAL susriGl TO /ALL MEN WITHOUT TO RACE s 0 ROOLOR” * ‘The Demand of the Republican Party Contrast of the Attitude of the Democratic ck u Republican, Sentiments. “The Republigan .party has been for more tahn 60, years the consistent bund of the American Negro: It ve him freedom 'and citizenship. It wrote into the organlo law the dec: larations that proclaim his clvil and political rights, and It belleves today that his noteworthy progress in in telligence, Industry-and good citizen: ship has earned the. respect and en: couragement of the nation. We de mand equal justice for all men, with out regard to race or color; we de clare once more and without reser vation, for the enforcement in letter and spirit of the 18th, 14th and 16th amendments td . the constitution which were designed for. the: protec: tion and advancement of the Negro, and we conden ‘all devices « that have for their real aim “his disfran. chisement for reasons of color alone, as unfair, up-Amerfean: and repug- nant to the supreme -law of the land.” —From . Repapiican :-Plattorm Adopted at Nattonal ~ Convention, 1908. , Democratic Beatinents. “The white man in the south has disfranchised ‘the "Negro: ix ‘self-pro- tection; and there is not a Republl- can in the north who would not have done the same thing under the same oiroumstances. The white men of the south are determined that the Negro will and shall be disfranchis- ed everywhere it 43 necessary to pre- ‘yent the recurrence of the horrors of earpetbag rule."——Willlam Jennings Bryan, in Speech at New York. in 1908. “I favor, and if elected will urge with all my power, the elimination of the Negro from _ politics.” —Hoke Smith, Governor of Georgia; Secre- tary of the Interlor under President Cleveland. “In my opinion the granting of universal suffrage to, the Negro was the mistake of the nineteenth, centu- ry.”—Col. Hilary A. Herbert, Secre- tary of the Navy~ under President ‘Cleveland. j “We stuffed ballot boxes, we shot Negroes; we are not ashamed of it.” —Senator Tillman, In United States Senate. ; _CAHRD OF THANKS: We take this means of expressing our sincere thanks to our relatives, friends and neighbors for, the kind- ness shown us on the death of our beloved son and brother, Ellis Ander- son; we especially wish to thank Rev. 8. R. Bullock, of the First Bap- tist church, for his words of consola- tion, and Undertaker P. A. Simpson, for the efficiont manner in which he conducted the funeral. THE FAMILY. S al e° The month of Au- gust is the’ time to buy Wall Paper at “the Lowest Notch. Special, Prices — on every. pattern in our stores: § 9; Pretty. Patferns A large number of REMNANTS.. at. Very Low Prices. Nowis 0 the - Time = g VE mies «5 fe tho ;