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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 Families Furnished with Ice Cream. Orders for shipment solicited. We make prompt delivery, of Cream and Ices for Sunday orders. J. E. Nichols MINISTRY Realizing the demand among the Negro people for an educated ministry, the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute conducts in connection with its other departments a Bible Training School. The courses of study are so arranged that, not only ministers and licentiates may be benefited, but those who desire to, do better missionary work or become intelligent Sunday school teachers. The chief aim of the Bible Training School is to afford a comprehensive knowledge of the English Bible and to implant in the hearts of those who attend an ambition to dedicate their lives to the elevation and Christianisation of their people. Daily supplementary exercises designed to instill habits of sobriety, cleanliness, regularity and accuracy are provided. The teaching is wholly undemonstrational, the intention being not to oppose or antagonize any theological work being done elsewhere, but instead, to assist all denominations. During the past year, the enrollment in the Bible Training School has been satisfactory, but the opportunity is now provided for a considerably larger number. The teaching is free. The cost of board, including furnished room, light, fuel, laundering, etc., is $8.50 per month. The entrance fee is $7, to be paid in cash by each student when he registers. Students will be given the opportunity to work out much of the $8.50, in some cases all of it. Lack of means should not keep any one from entering the Bible School. If the student is not afraid of work and study, he will succeed. For further information, address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 6-25-12t A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MEN WHO DESIRE AN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION. Many of the young men who have finished the courses in agriculture at the Taskegee Institute are commanding palayes ranging from $50 to $100 per month. The graduates of this department or the school are successfully employed as instructors, or as managers of important agricultural operations. The school has an agricultural faculty of 20 instructors; men who have received their training in the best agricultural schools of the country. Young colored men and women who desire to take courses in practical and scientific agriculture are now offered the best opportunity to pursue such courses in one of the largest and best equipped schools for practical and scientific agriculture to be found in the south of the following courses are offered. ```markdown ``` If you have a regular healthy movement of the bowels every day, you're ill or will be. Keep your downs open, and be well. Fores in the shape of a silent myths or plif polish, in dangerous. The smoothness, existest, most perfect way of keeping the bowels clear and clean is to take OANDY OATHARTIO Fuscarets WILL WORK WHILE YOU SLEEP SAT 'EM, LIKE CANDY Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good, Do good, More Italian, Washable, Gentle, The good Mo cante pay box, Write for free sample, and booklet on health. Address Storing Money Company, Chicago or New York. KEEP YOUR BLOOD CLEAN lous to have a large number of agricultural students who have finished high school or college courses. Any young man who is ambitious enough to finish any of the courses above mentored can readily secure immediate employment at good salaries. Opportunities are now open to 500 young men and women who may wish to take any of the above courses of instruction. The cost of board is $8.50 per month. No charge for instruction. For further information, address BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Principal. NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS. Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Pythian Mutual Investment Association, a corporation organized and doing business under the laws of West Virginia, will be held the 5th day of August, A. D. 1908, at 2 o'clock p.m., of that day, in the large hall room in that certain building owned by, said Association, situate in the city of Huntington, county of Cabell, state of West Virginia, for the purpose of electing directors for said Association pursuant to its by-laws, and for the transaction of such other business as may lawfully come before said meeting. Given under my hand this 20x day of June, A. D. 1908. W. J. THOMPSON, Pres. would the history have become the cause of bloody violence in the town and he also hesitates to send any considerable force of deputies to these points less similar results follow. Springfield was guarded tonight by deputy sheriffs and police, with the Seventh infantry held in reserve. Colonel Moriary split his command into small units, and distributed them in the vicinity of the danger spots. He explained to the sheriff that quicker assistance could be rendered if troops were posted at the strategic points. The usual details of "Shafter Cavalry" were held in reserve at the arsenal and jail. There was a decrease in the number of refugees at the arsenal tonight. The Negroes were told that the proper time to re-establish themselves in their homes was while the troops were still here, and this argument prevailed 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 quiet and darkness being depended upon to deceive night prowlers as to the presence of the families. One of the refugees at the arsenal was a woman, whose white skin betrayed only faint traces of Negro blood. She was accompanied by a fair-haired boy, of 5 years. Throws Off the Mask. "I impose that I am foolish to come here," sh said, "but I should go crazy if I tried to sleep at home. I am not even sure that my neighbors suspect me of having Negro blood in my veins. We have not mingled with the Negroes here and have kept aloof from the whites. But my husband is away and I couldn't bear to think of having our home invaded by rowdies, who might kill our boy. So I have thrown off the mask and come here. We are going to move away from this place just as soon as possible. In fact, my husband is looking for a position in another city now." SUITS FILED. New suits were filled in the Kana who circuit court today as follows: John Haynes vs. Alice Haynes. Van B. Darby vs. S. G. Walker. Rev. Pryor, of Clarksville, was in our town, Sunday and Monday, the guest of A. P. Straughter. He addressed the Sunday school of the Second Baptist church at 3 o'clock. Monday evening he gave a lecture on Jealousy, which was a fine one and greatly enjoyed by all present. Rev. Pryor and Mr. Straughter left, Tuesday, for other parts of the state. Mr. and Mrs. Harris, of Richmond, are visiting in our city, guests of Mrs. R. T. Mickens. Mrs. Belle Pack is visiting in Lowell. Mr. Pack spent Sunday there also. Jas. Nelson, who was hurt on the C. and O. yard last Monday, is daily improving under the treatment of the doctor and nurses of Holley Sanitarium. The Progressives gave their annual picnic last Saturday. All who went reported a delightful day in the woods. ANSTED. Rev. Daniel Straton preached the U. O. T. R. annual sermon here on the 16th. He preached a masterly sermon, which was enjoyed by all. Miss Blanche Brannum, of Longacre, is here visiting Mrs. Skipper, her sister. Mrs. N. B. Reynolds, delegate to the Women's Convention, brought back an enthusiastic report and encouraged her lodge to do more in the future. Mrs. Lucy Hawkins has returned from a visit to her husband at Arbuckle. Mrs. Bessie Eldridge has gone to Meadow Creek to visit her parents. Allen Eldridge and Rodolph Cox visited their families here. Mrs. Mary Poage is visiting at Raleigh. Rev. H. C. Gregory filled his regular appointment here, Sunday, and having just returned from the State Convention, inspired his people to continue in the good work. LOGAN. Williams and Baynard were here three days with their Troubadours, and entertained a crowd each night, and went away leaving a favorable impression of the intelligent colored man. Mrs. Brown preached an interesting sermon a the home of Jube Ferguson last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cratic Ferguson added another plate to their table, Tuesday. It was a girl. Frank Dingess has completed a concrete walk around the home of George Avis. Mr. and Mrs. William Lawson have a very sick baby this week. Mrs. Mary Lawson, who has been sick for some time, is slightly improving. Mrs. Nellie Ferguson died, August 19, leaving a husband and six small children, who have the sympathy of many relatives and friends. CARBON. Mrs. Emma Dickerson, of Bancroft, went to her home last Tuesday, after spending a few days with Rev. P. P. and Mrs. Holland. Little Fannie Agnew has been suffering for the last week with very sore eyes, and is not much better at this writing. 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 able sermons, at 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Jacob Spencer was in Charleston, Monday, on business for the company. A number of our people went to Cain Fork, Saturday, to a ball game and plenic. Mrs. Brooks, of Bellclare, was up to church, Sunday morning. Last Wednesday morning a Russian 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 leaves a wife and five children. Rotan Alston, of Wevaco, was calling on friends here, Sunday evening. INSTITUTE Mrs. Solomon Brown returned from Washington, D. C., Sunday. Philip Robinson is visiting in Atlantic City, N. J. Miss Katherine Morton is guest of Miss Georgia Harper. Prof. S. H. Guss returned home, Saturday. Miss Georgia Harper entertained Misses Katherine Morton, Ethel Spriggs, Lucy Friend and Prof. and Mrs. E. M. Burgess at dinner, Sunday. Misses Kathryn Hawkins and Mattie Hackley were guests of Prof. and Mrs. S. H. Guss, Sunday. Mrs. Joseph Lovette left Saturday for Fayeteville, to spend a few days among friends. Lacy Holmes, of Charleson, spent Sunday at Institute. REPUBLICAN CLUB ORGANIZED Holden, Aug. 24. —The first, colored Republican club in Logan county was organized last week at Holden. Rev. C. Bolden Guthrie was made president. Mr. Guthrie says that he has five more to set up in Logan county. Mrs. John Eibanks is visiting frienda and relatives at Staunton, Va. Misses, Edith and Flossie Wood spent Sunday at White Sulphur. Mrs. H. T. Moore and Mrs. Elizabeth Brown attended the St. Luke's convention at Richmond, Va., this week. Miss Margie Hess has returned home from an extensive visit west. Mrs. Annie K. Dandridge, Mrs. Jos Marshall and Mrs. Sallie Hubbard attended the West Virginia Baptist Woman's Convention at Fayetteville last week. Chas. Bush, of Lewisburg, spent Sunday here; the guest of Mrs. D. R. Hickman. The union picnic of the Methodist and Baptist Sunday schools at Caldwell, on August 21, was largely attended. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows preached for us, Sunday morning, and Rev. N. A. Smith, of Iron Gate, Va., preached at night. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, Mrs. Acla Calloway and Miss Eva Rotan were visitors of Mrs. H. H. Washington last week, on their way to the convention at Bramwell. Page has called Rev. N. A. Smith to take charge of the church, and he has accepted. Mrs. J. W. Dandridge has been on the sick list for a week, but is much better at this writing. H. H. Washington has returned from Bramwell. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dandridge were guests of Mrs. Baine and Mrs. Martin, of Kincaid, Sunday. "A large delegation passed through here, on their way to Bramwell, to attend the Baptist State Convention WINONA Mrs. Martha Campbell, of Columbus, is visiting her mother here. O. W. Agee was a business visitor at Thurmond, Monday. Miss Caroline Miller gave a birthday party at the home of her parents last Wednesday night, and received many valuable presents. The guests were: Misses Mary Fields, Minnie Green, Chirretta Thurston, Mabel Peters, Gracie Calls, Geneva Peyton, Docle Agee and Clarence Green, Henry Green, Leonard Lewis, Herbert Brown, Elijah Miller and William Medley. Mrs. A. C. Calls returned from Charleston last week, after taking six weeks' treatment from Dr. Gamble. She is much improved. BARBOURSVILLE. Hardy Richardson was in town, Thursday. John Scott, of Kanawha Falls, was visiting friends last week. M. N. Hicks was the pleasant guest of relatives, Wednesday. J. A. Hicks made a business trip to Huntington, Wednesday. Mrs. Mary S. Brown, of Columbus, Ohio, arrived, Sunday, to be the week guest of her brothers, Henry and J. A. Hicks. Miss Mary Hill is spending several days in Huntington. Mrs. Mary E. Hicks and son Moses were in Guyandotte, Thursday. Mrs. Bertle Toney stopped here, en route to Guyandotte, Sunday. PROGRAM Continued from page one. During the week of celebrations, general headquarters will be established at Parker Memorial Hall, corner of Appleton and Berkeley streets, for the reception and registration of delegates. This will also be headquarters for bureau of information. All visitors are requested to report here immediately on their arrival in our city. The committee on transportation has secured the usual reduction for delegates. The chairman of committee on transportation will be in constant attendance for the purpose of making proper certification to all tickets. Thousands of strangers are expected during the Centennial week, and it is imperative necessary that the various lodges or delegations that intend coming should advise the committee at once with full details, in order that suitable accommodations may be secured for them. A handsome Centennial souvenir badge, with bronze medal pendant, has been especially designed and will be for sale during the observances. This souvenir is of great historical value and will be cherished by Masons for years to come. Souvenir buttons have also been procured in connection with this celebration. The committee realize the impossibility of definitely arranging all the details of the program at this date, but feel, however, that the foregoing may be adopted with safety, as a permanent basis upon which to arrange further plans for the celebration. St. Luke's Commandery, No. 9, K. T., of Boston, Mass., has consented to act as a reception committee for the visiting commanderies. Special Notice. Delegates are earnestly requested to arrive in Boston, on Wednesday, September 9th, so that as many as possible may be registered for the NOTICE TO TEACHERS The Third Uniform Examination for anawha county this year will be held in the Charleston High School, on Quarrier street, Friday and Saturday, September 11th and 12th, commencing at 7:30 a. m. on Friday. The General History questions will be limited to the history of the 18th and 19th centuries, not including English History. The Kanawha County Institute will convene in Mercer Hall on August 31. A splendid corps of instructors has been secured. M. P. SHAWKEY, 8-20-2t County Supt. opening of the celebration the next day. RIGHTS AND PROGRESS OF THE NEGRO. (From Taft's Speech of Acceptance.) The Republican platform refers to these amendments to the constitution that were passed by the Republican party for the protection of the Negro. The Negro, in the 40 years since he was freed from slavery, has made remarkable progress. He is becoming more and more valuable member of the communities in which he lives. The education of the Negro is being expanded and improved in every way. The best men of both races, at the north as well as the south, ought to resplice to see growing up among the southern people an influential element disposed to encourage the Negro in his hard struggle for industrial independence and assured political status. The Republican platform, adopted at Chicago, explicitly demands justice for all men, without regard to race or color, and just as explicitly declares for the enforcement, and without reservation, in letter and spirit, of the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the constitution. It is needless to state that I stand with my party squarely on that plank in the platform, and believe that equal justice to all men, and the fair and impartial enforcement of these amendments is in keeping with the real American spirit of fair play. NO CLASS LEGISLATION. (From Sherman's Speech of Acceptance.) I emphasize as my party's creed and my faith that in legislation and administration favor should be extended to no class, no sec, no race. To foster class hatred, to foster discontent, is an Republican and an American. Our party stands on the declaration that all men are created with equal rights and it will have no part in the enactment or execution of any law that does not apply alike to all good American citizens; whatever their calling or wherever they live. It will allow no man in our land to have advantage in law over any other man. It offers no safeguard to capital that is not guaranteed 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 happiness and prosperity every possible advantage. WHITE OLERKS In Mississippi Postoffice May Be Succeeded by Negroes, Brookhaven, Miss., Aug. 21. Strong feeling exists in this city over the anticipated removal of white clerks from the postoffice and placing Negroes in their places. It was reported today that Negro clerks would arrive next week to relieve the present white employees. Several meetings have been held and the matter thoroughly discussed, with the conclusion that Negroes will not be tolerated in the postoffice here. Telegrams have been sent the Negroes that they had better not report for duty. THIRD SUIT Filed As a Result of Rider Raid Is By Negro, Who Wants $25,000. Paducah, Ky., Aug. 23.—Another damage suit has been filed in the United States court here as a result of the night-rider raid on Birmingham, Marshall county, March 10, of this year. The plaintiff is Nat Frizzell, a Negro, who alleges that his home was shot into and that he was taken out, after being shot in the head, and unmercifully beaten. He states he was ordered to leave, and that he is now a resident of Massac county, Illinois. 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(From the Haverhill Gazette, Repub- lian.) Some of the Domperate newspapers are supporting Bryan with a pen in one hand and a club in the other. DEWEY'S REST DEWEY BROS. THE ALL-IMPORTANT VOL (From the New Bedford St Republican.) In all this talk about "the vote, isn't there too much dispo to forget the American citizen THERRY THURSDAY PHILIPPISHINGCO., CHRISTUS BUILDING, Charleston, W. Va. Home Phone 923. Entered in the Charleston, W. Va., as member. RIPTION RATES: $0.50 1.00 1.50 1.50 AUGUST 27, 1908. USICAN TICKET. November 8, 1908. Not President: WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, of Ohio. For Vice-President: JAMES S. SHERMAN, of New York. For Congress: JOSEPH HOLT GAINES. STATE TICKET. For Governor: CHARLES W. SWISHER, of Marion County. For Judges of Supreme Court: ARA E. ROBINSON, W. N. MILLER, L. JUDSON WILLIAMS. For Secretary of State: STUART F. REED, of Harrison County. For Auditor: JOHN SHERMAN DARST, of Jackson County. For Attorney General: WILLIAM G. CONLEY, of Preston County. For State Supt. of Schools: M. P. SHAWKEY, of Kanawha County. For Treasurer: E. L. LONG, of McDowell County. For State Senate: E. T. ENGLAND of Logan County. For House of Delegates: CHARLES W. GOOD. JOHN NUGENT. JOHN A. THAYER. BAM. C. HARLESS. M. C. COLCORD. For Clerk of County Court: L. C. MASSEY. For Clerk of Circuit Court: TREA H. MOTTESHEARD. For Prosecuting Attorney: S. B. AVIS. For Judge Intermediate Court: HENRY K. BLACK. For Sheriff: S. P. SMITH. For County Commissioners M. P. MALCOLM. A. R. SHEPARD. For Assessor: GRANT COPENHAVER. For County Surveyor: FRANK D. BARRON. NEGRO PLANK IN REPUBLICAN STATE PLATFORM. "The republican party wrote into organic law the declaration that proclaimed the Negro's civil and political rights, and today his remarkable development in every field of endeavor has earned the respect of the state and nation. "We, therefore guarantee to the coloured citizens of our state a continuance of full and free enjoyment of citizenship under the constitution." THE NEGRO AND THE REPUBLICAN SPLIT. Under the above caption, the Gagette, the local organ of the Democratic party, attempts to show that the split in the Republican party was caused by the Negro because: "The counties in which the people demand decency in elections have seen their power and influence in republican conventions taken from them by counties like McDowell and Fayette, where the Negro vote is suggested beyond all limits of decency by designing men." It is strange, passing strange that men who are classed among the best citizens in all their business, social and religious relations, will so easily fly off on a tangent and disregard the truth in all things political. In the first place, the Negro has absolutely nothing to do with the split in the Republican party. In the convention which nominated the regular republican ticket, the 15,000 colored voters of West Virginia were represented by not more than twenty delegates from every section of the state. These were not confined to Saratoga and McDowell counties, but Annapha, Mercer, Ohio, Greenbrier, Dumbrers, Putnam, Berkeley and many other counties in which the black vote is almost a negligible quality supported the candidacy of Swainer, while the botting delegations numbered among them many men, for prior to the convention Mr. Scherr was not lacking in ```markdown ``` Negro supporters. If, as the flattering assures, the cleavage age was along the color line, why it it that Mr. Swisher is being supported by so many counties, even a larger number than Mr. Scherr, in which the Negro is a negligible quantity? And again, why did not the Gassette name Kanawha among the counties in which "the Negro vote is augmented by designing men? Is it because Kanawha, which has a Negro population larger than that of any other county, elected a democratic sheriff, four years ago, by ways that are dark and tricks that are vain? THE MOTE AND THE BEAM. The Gazette had much to say last Sunday about the Negro repeating and illegal voting and set up a big howl about his running the state. "Aln't it awful, Mabel," that 15,000 Negroes should be accused of running a state n which the white population is ten times as large? Where, pray is that superiority of which the Gazette delights to boast? Is it not playing upon race instinct to serve selfish enda? We acknowledge with sincere regret that there is much, by far too much, buying and selling of the Negro vote, but the Negro is not alone guilty of the heinous crime of selling his franchise rights. Bryce in his excellent commentary on American institutions has something to say about men who are senators because they are rich and others who are rich because they are senators. Barely a day passes without the exposure of members of some legislative body, be it the United States senate, a state legislature, or city council, who have voted at the behest of the highest bidder. The conviction of some office holder for having received a bribe is becoming so common as to elicit no comment. Artisans,—white if you please, and receiving three times the daily wage of Negro workers—are bought at the polls in numbers proportionately as large as are black men, yet there is no talk of disfranchising the white race; no one intimates that the rule of blaming the whole with the faults of the few, as is done with the Negro, should be applied to the whites. It must not be understood that the Advocate condones vote-selling on the part of the Negro, but in all fairness it asks that in these discussions of disfranchisement the arguments of our democratic friends be given their true value; that the men who purchase the ignorant vote, as Mr. Byrne openly confessed he did, be classified with those who sold. There can be no sellers, if buyers are tackling. It's it be a little, as it is to sell a vote, it is no less a crime to buy one. SHALL THE NEGRO VOTE? SHALL THE NEGRO VOTE? Quoting again from Mr. Baker for the enlightenment of those who are agitating the wholesale disfranchisement of the Negro in West Virginia: "Thousands of Negroes in this country are fully as well equipped, fully as patriotic, as the average white citizen. Moreover, they are as much concerned in the real welfare of the country. The principle that our forefathers fought for, 'Taxation only with representation,' is as true today as it ever was. "On the other hand, the vast majority of Negroes (and many foreigners and 'poor whites') are still densely ignorant, and have little or no appreciation of the duties of citizenship. It seems right that they should be required to wait before being allowed to vote until they are prepared to vote. It is also 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 is disfranchised 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 is burdened with grievous disabilities. So the state limits suffrage, and right to vote so long as it accompanies that limitation with a determined policy of education. But the suffrage law is so 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 is no condoneability, and it is not that the north also disfranchises a large part of the Negro vote by bribery, which it does; it is only saying that the north is also wrong. "As for the agitation for the repeal of the fifteenth amendment to the federal constitution, which gives the right of suffrage to the colored man, it must be met by every lover of justice and democracy with a face of adamant. If there were only one Negras, the country capable of citizenship, the war for justice least, be kept open. No doubt full suffrage was given to the mass of Negras before they were prepared for it, while yet they were slaves in everything except bodily shackles, and the result during the reconstruction period was disastrous. But the principle of a free franchise—fortune—has been overcome, for this country. If the white man is not now established. If the Negro in any contest whatsoever without plugging the dice, then he is not the superior, but the inferior of the Negro." DO IT NOW. However much the Negro republicans of West Virginia may sympathize with Mr. Scherr in his desire to remain on the state's pay roll for four years more, they can not afford to jeopardize their political salvation by supporting him at the polls in November. If we would conserve our franchise rights, we must support to a man the regular republican ticket. Personal preferences must be put aside and the ballot cast for the ticket which stands the best show to win. Four years ago conditions were almost as threatening as they are today. Hundreds of republicans, headed by the very man, who now refuse to abide by the will of the jority, secretly opposed the Republican nominee for governor and would have defeated him had the Negro not stodd by his guns. Today, we have more at stake. The Democratic party has plainly announced its intention to disfranchise us and legalize the separate coach, if they are successful in November. If every Negro will do his duty on November 3rd, the state will remain republican and he will retail his self-respect. Don't wait for the opening of the campaign. Start to work now for the regular—Swisher—republican ticket. JIM CROW LAWS. No man of the white race has, perhaps, made a deeper study of the relations of the races at the south than Ray Stannard Baker, whose series of articles in the American Magazine are characterized by a freedom from bias smoulded found among writers upon the "Negro Problem." Summing up the results of a year or more of personal observations, Mr. Baker rays of Jim Crow laws: "As for the predictions of amalgamation," "a mongrel people," "black domination," and other boggles of prophecy, we must not, as I see it, give them any weight whatsoever. We cannot regulate our short lives by the fear of something far in the future which will probably never happen at all. All we can do is to be right at this moment and let the future take care of itself; it will anyway. There is, no other same method of procedure. Much as we may desire it, the future arrangement of this universe is not in our hands. As to the "superiority" or "inferiority" it is not a subject of argument at all; nor we keep or attain "superiority" by laws or color lines, or in any other way, except by being superior. If we are right, absolutely right, in the eternal principles, we can rest in peace that the matter of our superiority will take care of itself. "When we want the Negro vote, we buy them. Yes, we buy them. We follow the line of least resistance when we buy them instead of shooting them," said Mr. W. E. R. Byrne to the Democratic State convention. He must intend to do some shooting this time, or else he does not want the Negro vote, for he has not contributed one penny to the slush fund. $22,000 cash is the price paid by the Knights of Pythias for a sanitarium at Hot Springs, Ark., last week. Two years ago they gave WHY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY SHOULD BE SUCCESSFUL IN NOVEMBER (By Frank Hendrick, of New York City.) Winner of the $150 Prize Offered by the Republican Congressional Committee. I.—The Party of Expansion. The Republican party was founded upon the principle that this government was established to protect for all times the rights and opportunities 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 citizenship. It has kept the channels of interstate Commerce open for all and, through the National Banking System, the refunding of the national debt, resumption of specie payments, the gold standard and the emergency currency law, has sustained the life current of national integrity. it has been politically sincere. it has never had a candidate of a position, prejudice, or class, nor a form of negation, scheme of repression, program of scuttle, or doct of despair. It has never lent it to a demand for revolution, to be allowed by reaction and retrogress it has stood firm for evolution constant, steady and enduring progress. Finding trusts, grant-fourishing under supposed copy of state and national law, the doctrination of existence serving to foster their development, it never, in an attempt to detrusts, withdrawn, in state or not the protection of law from prior As trustees of the national wealth, it has investigated mineral regions, surveyed soils, developed waterways, including the Panama canal, irrigated deserts, conserved watersheds, and husbanded the public lands. Protecting American labor by regulating immigration and by taking at the custom house, to pay American taxes, foreign capital's advantage from low wages, it has preserved to American industries the home market of 80,000,000 of the world's greatest consumers and so laid the surest basis for American competition in foreign markets. Uniting capital and common source of increased reward, it has created opportunities, improved conditions of employment, brought about a higher standard of living, and more widespread distribution of wealth and well-being, and made expansion moral as well as material. Intruded with insular possessions, it has brought them peace and progress, and provided for the extension and protection of American trade, for the national defense, and for the honorable discharge of the responsibilities of world greatness. Maintaining peace at home, with foreign nations and among them, it has given American rights and American opportunities new meaning throughout the world. d. The Party of Progress and Prosperity Promising progress and prosperity $45,000 for the business at Chicago, Virginia, who purchased Chancellor aspires to the Supreme Chancellorship, gave $3.25 towards the purchase of these two properties. Does Virginia deserve the business office in the Order? SCANDIA PAT As predicted in these columns last week, Mr. Darrell has announced his intention to stand by the declaration he made to the regular republican state convention. He will support the nomination of the wigwam convention and will have no dealing whatever with the Lincoln republicans or any other set of bolters. If McIntosh has gotten that collectorship—but, what's the good of discussing dead issues? It would simply lead to Teal's defeat for the governorship, Morris' unsuccessful candidacy for the congressional nomination and several other unpleasant reminiscences. It is not generally known that one of the candidates on the Democratic county ticket compromised a threatened suit for criminal assault upon a colored woman, yet no one is louder than he in accusing the Negro man of a desire to "amalgamate." Foraker is no longer a candidate for the Republican nomination for President. Won't some one please break the news gently to Harry Smith, of the Cleveland Gazette. The man or woman who takes a vacation in these times of financial depression is likely, to entertain some vain regrets before the roses bloom again. As yet there is no need of an adding machine to get the total of the contributions to the Democratic slush fund, but wait till Byrne puts in his two bits. Two big political rallies have been held already by the Negroes of Washington. Talk is cheap, but it will not count for much on election day. Mr. Bryan wants to know: Shall the People Rule? We certainly do not object, but it seems that his white friends in the southland do. Bishop Walters, Rev. Waldron and the Guardian are still shouting for Bryan. Why? The Negro who votes for Bryan endorses the anti-Negro planks in the West Virginia Democratic platform. Judging from the attendance upon Negro conventions, there is nothing in all this talk about hard times. The law requires you to register before you can vote. If you have not registered, now is the time. Only four months more of leap year. Get busy, girls. it has been politically sincere. It has never had a candidate of a section, prejudice, or class, nor a platform of negation, scheme of repudiation, program of scuttle, or doctrine of despair. It has never lent itself to a demand for revolution, to be followed by reaction and retrogression; it has stood firm for evolution by constant, steady and enduring progress. Finding trusts, giant-born, flourishing under supposed conflict of state and national law, the double prohibition of existence serving but to foster their development, it has never, in an attempt to destroy trusts, withdrawn, in state or nation, the protection of law from property, but has through executive investigation and resort to the courts, resolved the conflict which had silenced law and given trusts existence. It has never proposed to advance American workingmen and American institutions by banishing American industries and building up those of other lands, and scorned to insult labor with an illusory promise of immunity from law. Yet it passed the Pure Food Law and the Employers' Liability Law, secured equal accommodations on railroads, aided agriculture, created the Civil Service, established Free Rural Mall Delivery, reduced foreign postage, and increased pensions. Continuing naturally marked-out progress, it will keep its pledges of Tariff readjustment, Currency reform and development of the Merchant Marine, and make the United States the financial center of the world. III.—The Constructive Party—It Organizes the National WII. In the evolution by which party government has become the extra-constitutional method of securing responsibility to the people, the Republican party has become their traditional representative and the Democratic party the organized aspiration of individuals for power without responsibility. Fairly titled, from 1893 to 1895, the two Democratic houses and the Democratic president were a "wild team" and a helpless driver. The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State. Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentery and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundrying, Printing. A complete course in Military Training to Cadets, Rooms, Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers: Board only Eight Dollars per Month, J. McHENRY JONES, A. M. President Institute, West Virginia A College and Normal Institute for colored students, located at Bluefield, the leading commercial town of the southern part of West Virginia, on the Norfolk and Western railroad,205 miles east of Kenova HISTORICAL COLORED INSTITUTE Splendid College Buildings, Beautiful Grounds, Dormitories for male and female students; furnished rooms, a reading room supplied with the best current literature; a good library, and a physical and chemical laboratory. Heathfield location and wholesome surroundings. Board $8.00 per month. Tuition free to state students, rates very low to non-resident students. The Bluefield School offers an unequaled opportunity for young men to secure an education, for they can always secure employment when at school, during vacation, holidays and on Sundays. For catalogue and other information, write the Principal. Democracy agitates local differences; Republicanism organizes the national idea. In 1863 the people were committed to the cause of human liberty; the idea of "Liberty and Union" expanded for the first time into the reality of the American nation. In 1879 money was committed to a specie basis; specie was at once, until 1893, no longer sought, and government bonds went to a premium at the reduced rate of interest. In 1896 business men were again committed to confidence; before a single statute was enacted prosperity set in and in ten years bank deposits almost trebled a permanent gain which the recent panic, a "state of mind" now completely diaposed, scarcely touched. In 1906, business was committed to, fair, methods; without compulsion violations largely ceased. The Republican party at each period, sounded the public conscience, felt the national pulse, framed its policies in response, and realized in law the dominant American idea. Its constructive past assures its constructive future. , it is today-as it always has, "The party fit to govern." IV.-The Party of Statesmen. The party of statesmanship, it has been the training school of states- men. Its policies have been forged in the heat of public discussion, tempered in the deliberation and shaped in the conflict of many trained minds, and drawn and finally wrought for the country's welfare. Dominating its members, through principles, it assures unity in government; its staunchest partisans have made the greatest contributions to national progress. The roster of its leaders is the national roll of honor of public service. V.—Taft and Sherman Constructive Republicanism stands today for progressive policies in safe hands. By solving the constructive problems of world power in the last two administrations, William H. Taft taught the world our capacity and his own. In all constructive legislation for 20 years James S. Sherman has been a leader. In the records of the Republican candidates, as well as in the platform, are written the story of the nation's progress and the reliance of the future. A Democratic president or a Democratic house would turn back those pages; thereafter Bryanism would record "destruction." This the Republican senate could not prevent. Under Taft and Sherman and a Republican congress the great progress COLORED I uefield, W. and Normal Inst s, located at mercial town of Virginia, on the road,205 miles e BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE lege Buildings, mitories able students; furnished rooms, a rea current literature; a good library, factory, bon and wholesome surroundings. B ease to state students, rates very low. School offers an unequalled opportu ducation, for they can always find pro l, during vacation, holidays and on S and other information, write the P R. P. SIM FORED INSTITUTE d, W. Va. Normal Institute for ed at Bluefield town of the south on the Norfolk miles east of Ke Holdings, Beautiful ished rooms, a reading room sup- a good library, and a physical surroundings. Board $8.00 per s, rates very low to non-resident nequalled opportunity for young man always find profitable employ- holidays and on Saturdays. tion, write the Principal. P. SIMS, Bluefield W. Va. --- --- NHGRO PDANK IN THE DEM- OCRATIC STATE PLAT- FORM. "We favor the enactment of a law requiring sommum carri- ers engaged in passenger trai- tourism separate coaches or commuter air white and colored, passengers. "Believing that the extension of the elective franchise to a race inferior in intelligence and without preparation for the wise and prudent exercise of a privilege so vital to the independence of good government, was a mistake, if not a crime, committed by the republican party, during the reign of passion and violence, following the civil war, for political reasons and for the democratic party in the voe of so amending the constitution as to preserve the party of the ballot, and the electorate of the state from the civil results from conferring such power and privilege upon those who are unfit to appreciate its importance, as it affects the stability and preservation of good government." of the past will be held and the greater progress of the future will be assured. INSTITUTE Va. Institute for col- Bluefield, the the southern Norfolk and east of Kenova Beautiful building room sup- and a physical board $8.00 per to non-resident quality for young affordable employ- turdays. principal. --- We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most Kanawa County, ss: At Rules held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Kanawa County, on the first Monday in the month of July, 1908. Alexander Henderson, Plaintiff, vg. ) In Chancery. Mary E. Henderson, Defendant. (The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of marriemony.) This day came Plaintiff by his Attorney; and on his motion, and it appearing by affidavit filed, that the Defendant is a non-resident of this State, it is ordered that she do appear within one month after the date of the first publication hereof, and do what is necessary to protect her interest in this suit. Teste: D. M. SHIRKEY, Clerk. T. G. NUTTER, Sol. Notice to Take Depositions. To Mary E. Henderson: Take Notice: That on the 1st day of August, A. D. 1908, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m., at the law office of T. G. Nutter, Esq., 604-1-2 Kanawha street, Charleston, W. Va., I will take the deposition of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in chancery now pending in the Circuit Court of the County of Kanawha, and State of West Virginia, in which Alexander Henderson is Plaintiff and Mary E. Henderson is Defendant. If from any cause the taking of said deposition shall not be commenced or completed on the day aforesaid, the same shall be continued from day to day, or from time to time, at the same place, and between Hotel Brown American and European. A Popular Hotel for Colored People. 35 Rooms. 50c, 75c, and $1 per day. Lodging, 35c and 50c. Special Rates by Week or Month. We cater to Weddings, Suppers and Society Functions. One Block from State Capitol. New Phone 1098 500 Capitol St. F. C. BROWN, Prop. the same hours, until the same shall be completed. ALEXANDER HENDERSON, By Counsel. T. G. NUTTER, Sol. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from among us, our beloved brother, Peter Saunders, who died, Tuesday, August 4, 1908, and Whereas, He had been a faithful member of Charleston Ald Fountain, No. 2689, G. U. O. of T. R., therefore, be it Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved wife our sympathy in this dark hour of allion and commend her to Him who marks even the sparrow's fall. G. H. WOODS/ GRANT JONES. JENNINGS FERRELL. MRS. LEE WHITE. MRS. M. RAY. CANTON, OHIO. Garbied in flowing robes of purple, C. C. Cheebzzi, who claims to be a priest of Coptic, the national religion of Abyssinia, was in Canton, Wednesday and Thursday, August 12 and 13, and delivered a speech at St. Paul's A. M. B. church, in which he ably gave the history, government and customs of his country. He claims to have come to bring the message to the black people of America, that they are to reunite in Africa at a distant date and drive the white man from the Negroes' old domain. Although very black, Chacizlz denies that he is a Negro, claiming that the term does not refer to the color, but to the caste or condition of black people. He claims to be master of 15 languages and a graduate of several European universities. He is traveling around the world the second time to tell the colored people that they are to meet in Africa and drive out the white man by peaceful methods, if possible, or by the sword, if necessary. The priest reserves high honor for the Abyssinian race. He claims that it is the only nation on earth which has never been conquered and that when Alexander the Great wept. It was not because he could find no more worlds to conquer, but because he could not overcome the Abyssinians. The priest left. Friday morning, for Cleveland, Ohio. He will be back to Canton, August 21, to deliver another speech at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Richardson left Monday for Plqua, Ohio, to attend the F. and A. M. Grand Lodge of Masons. Miss Anna Smith, of Columbus, is visiting in the city, stopping with relatives, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mackey. Miss C. Evans is very ill at her home. Miss Hattie Ramsey is ill with tonsillitis. Charleston Miss Eveloth Spurlock is ill at her home, on Coal Branch Heights. Miss Sarah Williams has returned from Sweet Springs, where she spent several weeks visiting friends. J. Arthur Jackson, acting state law librarian, and T. Ward Randolph, of the Adams Express Co., left Sunday evening for Washington, where they will spend a few days before proceeding to Atlantic City to join friends. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jennings, Tuesday, a son. Miss Alma Booker, who has been spending her vacation here, leaves today for the Shenadahood Valley, where she will remain till the beginning of the fall term at the St. Paul Normal and Industrial School. Miss Booker is the instructor in plain sewing in this well-known Virginia institution. Miss Mattie Hackley spent Sunday at Institute, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Guss. The funeral of Mrs. Augusta Plerson, who died, Sunday morning, at the hospital, was preached, Monday afternoon, at the First Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. S. R. Bullock. John T. Clark, representing the Douglass Improvement Co., of Louisville, Ky., was here last week taking orders for calendars and other supplies handled by his house. Miss Ruffner Overaull, of St. Albans, was the guest of Mrs. Allen Barnett last week. Miss Gay Burke returned to her home at Montgomery yesterday, after a visit of ten days with relatives here. John Hare has returned from Hollins, Va., where he assisted in installing a heating system for the West Virginia Heating and Plumbing Co. M. P. Nicholson, a provision dealer, of New Orleans, accompanied by Frank M'Inter, who is employed as a bookkeeper at Cleveland, spent a few days here, visiting their cousin, Mrs. M. Hare. Mr. Nicholson was accompanied as far as Winfield by his three daughters, who are visiting relatives at that place. They were visited at Winfield by their cousin, Miss Evaline Hare, of this city. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, president of the Women's Baptist State 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, complimentary to Mrs. Pannell, of Staunton, Va., who is visiting Mrs. White, and Mrs. Pleasants, of Charlottesville, Va., who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mattie Jackson. Lunchon was served in the dining room, which was prettily decorated. Mrs. Parker was assisted in receiving by her daughter, Mrs. Bettie Hall, and Mrs. Mattie Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. John Page, of Montgomery, visited Miss Ella Page, on Wall street, Sunday. Miss Page had also as her guest her brother Charles. Miss Agnes Taylor is ill at her home, on North Rand street. Mrs. Drucilla Knox returned from Cincinnati, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Maddox, of Atlanta, Ga., are in the city. 'Tis not the hat, but the hair, that makes you beautiful. Supply yourself from Mrs. Brown Hair Emporium, 500 Capitol street. Adv. Miss Caroline Rice left last week to spend a few weeks at Warm Springs. Charles Sharpe, of Toledo, Ohio, is a guest at the Virginia Hotel. Miss Lelia Wheeler is spending a few 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 Caul laid covers for six at her home, on Welch street. Tuesday afternoon, at 5:30, in honor of Mrs. Pannell, of Staunton. Five courses were served. Mrs. Nannie Crump is ill at her home, on Quarrier street. Mrs. Colbert, who was operated on at the hospital for tumors by Dr. Jones, is reported to be improving rapidly. Miss Irene McCoy, superintendent of the Cradle Roll department of St. Paul A. M. E. church, request all the mothers of the children to be present and bring their children with U.S. YEARS EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & O. Anyone sending a patent to the Patent Office quickly accrual our opinion free whether so迫切 as to warrant our permission. MAPPIN & FURNITURE free. Oldest society for securing patents. Pennsylvania insurance company. On Patent fee four months. $1. Sold by all newpatents. MUNN & Co. 861 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 212 W. 4th St., New York, N.Y. them to the annual sermon, Sunday. Free cream will be served to all of the children who belong to the Cradle Roll department after the sermon by Rev. O. D. King. Rev. O. D. King, Ph. D., pastor of State street M. E. church, will presch the annual sermon for the Cradle Roll department of St. Paul A. M. E. church Sunday school, August 30, at 3 p. m. The Ladies Aid of St. Paul A. M. E. church will meet tonight at the residence of Mrs. Nitla Ovrostreet, on Lawrence street. Rev. W. E. Walker, of St. Paul A. M. E. church is indisposed with a cold. The young ladies of St. Paul A. M. E. church will give an entertainment at the church on Friday night. Rev. W. E. Walker united in holy wedlock last Wednesday, Mr. William Koarney and Miss Lucy Desper, both of Boomer. Mrs. Luhk Jackson, of Loulville was the guest of her aunt Mrs. Harvey Lowry, of Dickinson street. Mr. and Mrs. Meschle Waugh have returned from a visit with relatives in Virginia. Mrs. Lillian Starks has returned from Athens, O, where she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ed C. Berry. Mrs. Geo, Hall has returned from Gallipoli, O. W. H. Davis and daughter Faunte have returned from Dayton, O. Mrs. S. R. Bullock, who has been the guest of friends in Huntington the past two weeks, has returned to the city. Mrs. Ellen Clark, of Rendville, O., is in the city guest of relatives. Mrs. Annastine James, of Chicago, was called to the city by the death of her brother, Ellis Anderson. Hugley Miller, of Congo, Q., is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Mary Stark, of Shrewsbury street. Mrs. William Jackson and two daughters, Anna and Dorothea, left Tuesday for their home in New Haven, Conn. Mrs. Jackson has been spending the summer in this city with her mother, Mrs. Susan Payne. Mrs. Ora Campbell and Miss Mattie Anderson are in Atlantic City. Miss Mary Brady, who has been the guest of Miss Alice Wiltaker on Sentinel street, left Thursday to visit friends in Bluefield and Kimball before returning to Storer College. Dr. B. P. Brownly has returned from his vacation in Plainfield, N. J., and Washington, D. C. Monday for New York. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Penn are at Red Sulphur Springs. Mittler Pott, of Pittsburg, formerly of this city, in here greeting old friends. Mrs. Frances Lowry, Mrs. M. A. Parker, Mrs. Mena Alexander, Miss Lena Alexander and Mrs. Mary J. Preston have returned from Fayetteville, where they attended the Baptist Woman's Convention. Miss Amelia and Daniel, of Covington, Va., was in the city this week. National Negro Business League behalf of the League. He is chairman of the executive committee, and is recognized by the motion as one of the very ableast, clearest and most reliable men the race may yet produced. He stood up for the south as the natural home of the Negro, and declared that the black man would continue to live in that section, develop it by his brain and brawn, and work out his destiny as best he could by righteous conduct, intelligent industry and by making peace with those among whom he must* make his home. "Mr. Napier, referring to the political affiliation of Mayor Mahool, and stating that men of his caliber deserved the support of their colored neighbors in the south, made a proclaimed hit when he said: "If this country continues to produce good democrats like Mayor Mahool, who has just addressed us, then let the good work go on. All we want in this country is a fair chance and we do not care through what source it comes." Mr. Napier's unusually strong address was so liberally punctuated with applause when he referred to the practical side of political activity that that its significant abandonment of the sentimental for that which brings results could not escape attention. The next response was from Isaiah T. Montgomery, founder of the thriving 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 former master. He was the only colored member of the constitutional convention of Mississippi and lent his powerful influence to prevent much legislation that would have been exceptionally detrimental to the Negro race. Mr. Montgomery is one of the south's most successful cotton planters and his possessions rank well with those of any citizen of his state, regardless of color. His address also was practical and met with hearty approval. Before entering upon the business section of the program, Dr. Washington made a statement which set the pace for the three days' proceedings. He declared that the convention was not made up of orators. It was a gathering of strong, thoughtful and active men, plain of speech, who had really done something worth while, and who are here to recite the simple facts touching their achievements—what they had done and how they did it. They are here to tell what had actually been accomplished, not what they are planning to do. Little attention would be paid to resolutions, and parliamentary quibbles would be scrupulously avoided. In the nine years of the organization OYRUS FIELD ADAMS, Transportation Agent, National Negro Business League. no one had yet risen to a "point of order," and he hoped that the record would remain unbroken at Balti more. The delegates would be inspired by hearing of the struggle and triumphs of men who had the courage, tenacity of purpose and patience to stick to their business until they "made good." The program got a fine start at the morning session, and the discussions which followed were vigorous, illuminating and informing. C. F. D. Fayerweather, of Newport, R. I., opened on "100 Years of Blacksmithing," followed by "Truck Farming in Maryland," by Jeremiah Galther, of Anne Arundel county, Md., and "The Livery Business," by Thomas Harris, of Larchmont, N. Y., each of whom sustained himself, well in the rapid cross-fire of questions from the members of the body. Dr. Washington's Message of Hope At night the great Richmond Market Armory was crowded to the doors, notwithstanding the fact that tickets were required and a fee was exacted in order to handle the throng with more system than had been heretofore employed. The main floor, gallery and stage were filled early, and many were compelled to stand. The attendance was conservatively estimated at 6,000, and the message of hope that they came to hear from Dr. Washington's lips was given rapt attention. The Wizard "was in excellent voice and fairly bubbled over with good humor, yet the thread of his story was along lines of the most serious character. He so happily intermingled witty illustrations with sage advice that the hour and a quarter which he spoke passed all too rapidly for his absorbed listeners. Booker Washington's latest speech is always his masterpiece, and this was no exception. The annual address of the president is the feature of each year's convention. It is the keynote of the organization's deliberations, and it seemed that this year it hit the mark with a clearer ring and a greater degree of confidence than ever before. The League is no longer an experiment, and the cumulative force of repeated meetings, with its constant acquisition of new and valuable material together with the increasing warmth of its receptions in the great cities of the country, has bired in its official head an assurance of popular support that makes his task of leading proportionately easier year by year. Dr. Washington and the League and the masses have all grown along together, and after nine years of anxious labor, the trinity seems to be established on such a firm basis that no fear can now be felt as to the permanency 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 made a happy reference to Cardinal Gibbons' influence in bringing about the friendly relations between the races that meant so much for the peace and prosperity of all here in the city he honored by making it his episcopal residence. Dr. Washington said In part: What the Business League Stands For "It is well that the National Negro Business League meets in Baltimore, a 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 thrifty, prosperous, and law-abiding Negro population, and here the most kindly relations exist between the races. Much of this, let me add, is due to the influence of that great citizen and churchman, Cardinal Gibbons, whom every Negro loves and honors. ( Long and enthusiastic applause. ) "The Negro Business League stands for courageous optimism, constructive work and friendly relations between all classes and races. It is now composed of over 400 local leagues scattered throughout the country, as well as hundreds of individuals. This organization, beginning nine years ago in a modest manner, now represents the humble, but courageous efforts of a race of 10,000,000 of people to take some part in the industrial, commercial and business activity of their country. Hereford, for the most part, the activities of the race have naturally been confined to the production of raw material. While not leaving aside or neglecting this important function; this organization would go a step further and would seek some share in the placing of products upon the markets of the world. " " This organization is not only composed of individuals who are optimists, but of those who possess courage—the only real courage that is worth the name. Any weakling can sit down and cry and complain, from day to day, about the conditions that surround him and his race, but the man, who starts in business or some industry in a simple way, as many of you have done, and quietly and persistently battles against poverty, lack of experience, want of confidence and sometimes race prejudice, till through his success he makes all who know him respect and honor him, is the one who has the elements of the highest courage. "While we do not overlook wrongs and injustices and obstacles needlessly placed in our pathway, we are concerned in finding a way to overcome these difficulties than in merely exploiting them. More and more, as a race, we must believe in ourselves, in our race, in our" white neighbors and in our country. No banker ever lends money to a man who doubts its ability to return the loan. No people put confidence in a race that doubts its ability to succeed." Dr. Washington extolled the south as the section in which the Negro receives the largest measure of encouragement to develop along practical business lines, and remarked that, strange as it may seem to the uninformed, opportunity for industry, for business increases as one goes further south, and it is in the far south that our business enterprises are the most numerous and most successful. He cited the State of Mississippi, with more banks controlled by black men than in any other state in the Union, and pointed out the fact that white men draw no color line on the dollars of these black men; but are anxious to do business with them and their institutions. * "The members of the National Negro Business League have faith in the assurance that we have many white friends in the south who wish us to succeed and who are willing to offer opportunities for our development; and they should not be overlooked. The world has heard much of the white man who does not believe in the possibilities of the Negro; it should, through us, hear more of the southern white man who goes stand by us through his influence and his dollars. Every community represented here has dozens of such men of the white race to whom many of us are largely indebted for whatever degree of success we have attained. Let us advertise our friends more and our enemies less. Let us think more about our opportunities and less about our disadvantages. If we are in earnest and worthy, others may inconvenience us, but they cannot defeat us." (Tumultuous applause and Chiquitaqua salute.) First Vice President Charles Banks presided during the evening, but the duty of introducing Dr. Washington, by common consent, fell upon the shoulders of that energetic, resourceful, and indespassible son of Baltimore, and acknowledged tribune of his people, Harry S. Cummings, for many years a member of the city council, and who will be re-elected for many years to come. The mention of Mr. Cummings' name was a signal for a wave of applause that lasted for several minutes and nearly died away until new memories of his achievements for the race started the cheering again. The ovation was one of the most gratifying episodes of the week. Not only was it a high personal compliment to a gallant and faithful leader, but it indicated that hard work and sheer merit are appreciated by the rank and file of our people, that character and ability do win respect and confidence, and such demonstrations serve as an inspiration to others who may be faltering between the straight road of duty and the by-path of doubtful expediency. The great reception accorded Mr. Cummings proved beyond cavil that some prophets are honored in their own country, despite the contrary view of the Psalmist. Mr. Cummings' introduction of the "Wizard" was worthy of the man and the occasion. It fitted the situation snugly, and the kernel of his history—emphasizing Dr. Washington's promotion of friendly relations between the races as a work that ranked equally with his triumph in building up magic. Tuskegee in a southern wilderness—paved the way admirably for the keynote which the League's president came to sound. Mr. Cummings' admirable address gave him a firm hold upon his old friends and earned for him a host of new ones. The aggressive young Baltimorean, who seconded the nomination of President Roosevelt at Chicago in 1904, is not only a talker, but a sturdy worker, as the brilliance of the local arrangements so eminently showed. Lady Pharmacists Charm Great Audience. The program was continued by Mrs. J. P. H. Coleman, who carries on a successful drug store and manufactory at Newport News, Va. She spoke on "Woman's Possibilities in Pharmacy," and described in graphic manner how she overcame the disadvantages of her sex and built up a small business into a large one and how she developed a plant for the manufacture of toilet articles which have a wide sale. She was followed by Dr. Amanda V. Gray, whose handsome-appointed establishment at Washington, D.C., is patronized by the best people and which ranks well with any pharmacy in the nation's capital. Mrs. Gray is a leader in her calling, and her paper brought forward statistics and arguments that indicate the high station woman has attained in the world's work, as well as her possibilities in pharmacy. J. H. Dahney, of Washington, told much about "Managing an Undertaking Establishment." J. C. NABER President One-Cent Savings Bank Nashville, Tenn., Chairman executive Committee, Natec Negro Business League Music was furnished during the evening by a splendid orchestra, and the choir rendered a number of lections. Miss Marle Wayne, of New York, gave a pleasing violin solo. Thursday was "Field Day," and the convention got down to business early and pushed things until W. in the afternoon. Some of the most prominent features of the business were addresses by R. E. Pharrell, of Birmingham, Ala., on "General Building Contracting;" Stonewall J. Crews, of Port. Chester, N. Y., on "Co-Operative Enterprises at New Rochelle, New York;" and by J. W. Blodgett, of Jacksonville, Fla., whom described their journey toward from poverty to comparative wealth. A symposium on "What Grove Business Men Have Accomplished" was participated in by W. J. Heim, the lawyer, of Jackson, Minn. J. H. Stuart, of Denver, Col.; Hume E. Wharton, of Baltimore; and Rocco Conkling Simmons, editor of the National Review, of New York. In the evening at the Aramark which was, again filled by fire ing, E. C. Brown, a prominent estate dealer, of Newport News, will spoke on "Developing a Real Estate Business;" Samuel D. Eldyman, of Baltimore, manager of the Maryland Mercantile Co., on "Managing Department Store;" S. W. Edmund, of Washington, D. C., secretary of the National Benefit Association on "Insurance;" E. E. Emmery, of lumbus, Ohio, on "Managing a Transfer and Storage Business;" Alfred Cowan, a lawyer, of Brooklyn, New York, on "The African Mining and Real Estate Co. As the closing attraction of the evening, Dr. Washington presided Hon. William T. Vernon, Resident of the United States treasury, who received with such honour the notice that at the conclusion of his visit dinnarily eloquent and well attended minute address, he was commended to make repeated acknowledgments of the applause. Register William non praised the labors of Dr. Washington, and announced himself thoroughly sympathy with the professors of the Negro Business League and subscribed $25 for a Life membership. In the afternoon a pleasant excursion was taken to the park where the fresh air camp is located and delegates were agreeably supported with the perfect arrangements made for the little folks and their adults. The "Get-Away" on Friday, Friday was "get-away" day. Dr. Washington crowded the work into one and finished the trials in good order. The star work of the morning was an acknowledgment address on "Negro Life Insurance" by William S. Dodd, specialist in for the Mutual Life Association of the headquarters at Hampton, Va. Dr. Dodd is a white man, who has made a deep study of Negro life and many tally tables and showed himself master of every phase of the commerce business. J. C. Napler's address on "Business Failures," was one of the host of the meeting, and will probably be published in pamphlet form. William H. Dodd, of Baltimore in "Furniture Business," and Dr. Craig, of Brooklyn, N. Y., on coeding as a Purchasing Agent rounded out a highly interesting symposium. The Undertakers' Association has filled with the League, made a business session, made reports on the greater degree of prosperity that last year, and re-shored at Franklin, of Chattanooga, president: James N. Shelton, at anapolis, Ind., secretary; and W. Porter, of Cincinnati, Ohio, president. The Bankers' Association has formally and continued the operation so auspiciously started the ago at Atlanta. Capt. C. W. Posey, of Pueblo Pa., on "River Navigation" and N. P. Pullum, of Houston, who combines the work of working with the management of a store, a brick yard, area grocery, concluded the rising business program. Election of Officers. The committee recommended lowing list of officers. 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 ;