The Advocate

CARRYING A LIGHT THROUGH THE SOUTH'S BLACK BELT Dr. Booker T. Washington's Party Make Successful Tour of South Carolina Messages of Hope Bring Joy to Colored People in Town and Country—Largest Auditorium Inadequate to Hold Whites and Blacks Anxious to Meas the "Wizard's" Note of Cheer—Cementing the Races Into Chosen Union for Mutual Advancement—Mayors, Business Men and Ministers a Unit in Bidding the Tuskeogan Welcome to the Palm- ter State Special by Thompson's Nationall News Bureau. Gaffney, S. C., March 31. —The tour of Dr. Booker T. Washington through the state of South Carolina was a veritable "marsh of triumph." Every honor that America's most unique commonwealth could bestow, and every courtesy that a hospitable people could extend, were showered upon "the welfare of huskies" from the moment he and his party of representative men entered the state at Rock Hill on Sunday, March 14, until the close of the kaleidescopic litterary on Sunday night, March 21. The trip covered the principal cities of South Carolina, embracing formal receptions at Rock Hill, Winsboro, Columbia, Denmark, Orangesburg, Camden, Sumter, Florence Charleston Anderson, Greenville and Gaffney, besides numerous stops at intermediate points en route where the people turned out by the hundreds to hear a word of encouragement from the great educator, who spoke to them from the rear platform of special car in which the party traveled. At every station visited, Dr. Washington was received with wild acclaim. Brass bands played their livelier, more, school children waved flags and carried banners upon which were inscribed striking quotations from the poets and artists, applauded, the masques, white, and black, cheered every significant utterance to the echo, and many claimed it a proud privilege to be allowed to catch even a fleeting glimpse of him as he was swiftly whirled from town to town. The big meetings were attended by the leading white people of the various cities, who vied with their colored neighbors in making Dr. Washington welcome within their rates. Not since emancipation has any event so completely taken possession of the Negro's attention in this state as the visit of this wonderful man. Coming at a time when the race is beset by many fears for its future and filled with grave apprehension over its civic status, the message of hope brought by the eminent tribune of the people was heard gladly, enthusiastically, helpfully. He spoke as one inspired by divinity, and the effect of his earnest exhortations for patience, peace, good will, industry and morality, is being felt already, in every section of the state. Not only is South Carolina uplifted but throughout the length and breadth of the land there is plainly evident a new determination on the part of the right-thinking Negroes to go forward—to make the best of the rich opportunities offered by the soil, by the trades, in business, in the school room, in the pulpit and in professional life. Not only has the Negro been heartened and strengthened by the optimistic addresses of D. Wash- been an "eye-opener" to those who accompanied him and an inspiration to those who were fortunate enough to hear his cheering words. Genesis of the Celebrated Tour. Last fall, Dr. Washington made an extended tour of Mississippi which was regarded by the country as a distinct epoch in the history of that state. Previously he had paid a series of visits to points in Oklahoma and Arkansas, with a view of stimulating the educational, industrial, commercial and agricultural aspirations of the colored people. The happy results growing out of these tours appealed so forcibly to Dr. Carroll and Mr. Andrews that they opened negotiations with the "Wizard," looking to the perfection of a plan by which the land of Wade Hampton and Matthew C. Butler might enjoy the benefit of a similar "swing around the circle." So urgent was the insistence of the substantial citizens of the principal cities of Negro opination that Dr. Washington consented to come, although his acceptance of the invitation meant the laying aside of his work for a full week at the busiest season of the year with him, and involved a sacrifice of no small proportions. Men of national prominence in various callings who stand high in the esteem, in evidence of their followers, were invited to accompany Dr. Washington upon this memorable trip, an an object lesson of what the energetic Negro boy may accomplish, in spite of race or color, if he is willing to bend his talents to working out concrete achievements. The membership of Dr. Washington's immediate party included the "Wizare," Mr. Emmett J. Scott, one of the race's most useful factors, a versatile genius who has won an enviable name for himself through his unselfish laborors for the advancement of his people along many lines, and for more than a decade the faithful, loyal private secretary to Dr. Washington; Mr. J. H. Washington, superintendent of industries at Tuskegee institute; Dr. J. A. Kenney, resident physician at Tuskegee; Mr. Nathan Hunt, of Tuskegee, stenographer to the "Wizard"; Bishop Gee Wylie Clinton, of the A. M. E. Zion church, one of the most widely known, and most scholarly prelates the race has produced; Major R. R. Moton, commandant of cadets at Hampton institute and secretary of the Jeans Fund for rural schools in the south; Prof. W. T. B. Williams, of Hampton institute, agent of the Slater educational fund; Dr. R. E. Park, of Boston, a noted magazine writer and literate; Mr. Charles Stewart, the only regularly-employed Negro to represent the Associated Press. Dr. Carroll gave his attention to the personal welfare of the party and Mr. Andrews looked after the traffic arrangements. The South Carolinians who assisted in escorting the company through the state, were: Rev. E. D. White and Editor C. P. T. White, of Rock Hill; C. F. Holmes, of Orangeburg; T. A. Williams, of Newberry; Dr. E. M. Brawley and S. E. Walker, of Sumter; Rev. J. J. Durham and Cyrus Campfield, of Allegy; Rev. I. E. Lowery, Dr. J. H. Goodwin, J. H. Garner, R. W. Westbury and Rev. R. W. Taylor, of Columbia; Rev. W. N. Fleming, of Wipnsboro; Dr. J. R. Levy and Postmaster J. W. Wilson, of Florence; J. W. Payton, of Honespath; Rev. E. W. Bowen, of Lexington, together with Messrs. John Merrick, president and C. C. Spauling, secretary, of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association, a prosperous insurance corporation with headquarters at Durham, N. C. The object of the tour was to enable these gentlemen to study racial conditions at firsthand and to endeavor to make some suggestions that might tend to cement the relations of the races, promote a greater degree of harmony and to unify the forces that touch directly the economic and ethical growth of the state. Warmly Welcome at Rock Hill. The "Washington Party" reached Rock Hill, the first stopping-place, early Sunday morning, coming on from Charlotte, where the Doctor DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. Charlotte, N. C., March 25.—Dr. Booker T. Washington, known as the "Wizard of Tuskegee," and recognized by all as the foremost Negro in America, and for this matter, in the world, stopped over here on his way to South Carolina, where he was to make a tour of that state to study the industrial and educational status of the Negro people. He was tendered a grand reception Saturday night at Elmhurst Manse the beautiful episcopal residence of Bishop and Mrs. George Wylie Clinton. The house was handsomely decorated for the occasion and many of the leading citizens of the thriving place came to pay their respects to the distinguished guest. A dainty luncheon was served by Mrs. Clinton the accomplished hostess, and Dr. Washington made a brief, but highly felicitous address, in which he expressed gratification on meeting the colored people of the city, this being his first time in Charlotte, although he had passed through a number of times, and had been most favorably impressed with its evidences of the growth and development. He could see signs of progress made by the Negroes in all parts of the city, and was much pleased with their modern churches, comfortable homes and well-equipped schools. He told his hearers not to be discouraged, that the Negro had more friends among the white people of the South and that we should pay more attention to the things they were trying to do for us than to the things our enemies are trying to do against us. He urged them to secure property, master trades, go into business and endeavor to excel in the professions. He thought friction was good at sometimes, as opposition brought out the sturdy, determined character of a people and made them eager to achieve big results. Rev. S. P. Lewis, pastor of the First Baptist Church responded to the address and gave some interesting statistics touching the material condition of the colored citizens of Charlotte. Remarks were made by Mrs. Marle L. Clinton, wife of the Bishop, extending, welcome to Dr. Washington and those of his party who were present. Mr. Emmett J. Scott, private secretary to the eminent Tuskegean delivered a happy address, expressing thanks of the visitors for the lavish hospitality, dispensed by Bishop and Mrs. Clinton, and Mr. J. H. Washington also made remarks of an appropriate nature. In the early morning Sunday the party left for Rock Hill, the first stopping place in the South Carolina intinerary. On the return from the week's stay in the Palmetto State, Bishop Clinton, who accompanied the party had for his guests Mr. R. W. Thompson, of Washington, D. C., "manager of "Thompson's National News Bureau," and Mr. Charles Stewart, the only colored representative of the Associated Press, both of whom took care of the publicity department of the memorable tour. Bishop Clinton's home is the finest owned by a colored man in the city of Charlotte and is easily one of the finest residences in the entire city, regardless of race. It is two stories in height and has a large attic, with attractive gable windows. The roof is slate and best modern type of home construction. A wide veranda surrounds three sides of the house, supported by massive columns and, the interior is finished with Flemish oak. The color scheme is olive green, ashes of roses, old gold and white, distributed through the various rooms with exquisite taste. The rooms are large and well-lighted. The reception hall, the drawing room, music room, dining room and library are models of beauty and convenience, and four of them can be thrown into one on state occasions, making the home adaptable to social functions for the most elaborate character. There are two commodious bath rooms, with porcelain tub and wash stands and the plumbing is of the best quality. A steam-heating plant is to be installed at an early date. A carriage house, reached by a macadam driveway, a well-stocked pitty yard, a sprightly looking garden a shouting in spring vegetables, and a lawn set with choice flowers, constitute the exterior surroundings. The structure stands majestically on a corner, facing North Myers and Eighth streets and can be seen many blocks away. Bishop Clinton's property holding in Charlotte, including Elmhurst, Manse, several tenements and a number of unimproved lots are estimated to be worth upwards of $15,000. Bishop Clinton is generous to a fault, giving freely to deserving causes, subscribing for many newspapers and magazines, is member of several beneficial fraternities and has substantially aided a dozen or more promising young men and women in securing their education at Livingstone College and other schools. On the evening of the 29th, Bishop Clinton will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his birth. Hundreds of invitations have been sent to friends in various parts of the country and the occasion bids fair to be the most notable social event that has ever taken place among the race in the State of North Carolina. JACK JOHNSON / Agrees To Take on Jim Corbett If Purse Is Offered. Minneapolis, Minn., March 27. — Jack Johnson has agreed to fight Jim Corbett for the championship of the world. In response to a telegram Johnson last night that he was open to meet all comers. His only condition was that a $5,000 forfeit should be posted and a suitable purse should be offered. F. A. Stokes, the Minneapolis backer of Corbett, was advised of Johnson's conditions last night. "I will post a $5,000 forfeit at any time and also the $10,000 side bet," said Mr. Stokes. Mr. Stokes upon receipt of Johnson's terms immediately wired Jim Corbett at Dayton, Ohio, as follows: "Have received Johnson's ultima tum to fight you. Wire your answer." At the same time Mr. Stokes wired Coffroth at San Francisco as follows: "Will you offer a purse for Johnson-Corbett fight? Will post $5,000 forfeit for a fight and $10,000 side bet. Wire your answer at once." Washington, D. C., March 29. Robert C. Ogden, of New York, on account of ill health, has declined membership on the commission which is to go to Liberia to make a study of conditions there for this Government. The commission will go to Liberia on a war vessel, which they will make their home during the investigation. ```markdown ``` J. M. HAZLEWOOD Republican Nominee for City Council From the Eighth Ward. CANDIDATES OF COLOR HAVE QUALIFIED IN KENTUCKY. (By Horace D. Slatter). Hopkinsville, Ky., March 29th. Here in Christian county, Kentucky, resides a population of some 50,000 more than half of which is composed of members of the Negro race. Of the total number of voters, of course more than half of them are colored men. This being true, Christian county is one of the Republican strongholds of the state, and can always be safely relied upon to send up comfortable majorities for the Republican ticket in state elections. The county is safely Republican, and a Republican nomination is equivalent to election. Only once, has the contrary fact been true. In the county election of the year 1905, the colored voters became dissatisfied with what was termed the "Court House Ring," and placed a Democratic county attorney and a Democratic sheriff in office. The county attorney, Mr. John C. Duffy, was elected by the narrow, very narrow margin of one vote. The sheriff, Mr. David Smith, served for a short time, possibly 18 months when he failed to renew his honds at the proper time, and the county judge, Charles O. Prowse, a Republican, appointed a Republican to the vacancy thus created. The time has again come for the Republican primary, and up till a few days ago, the woods were full of candidates. Saturday, March 27th, was qualification day, and out of the moelee, three candidates of color have qualified. One, Rev. James L. Allensworth, has for three successive terms, won the nomination and election for coroner of the county. He has the distinction of being the only Negro county officer in the whole state, and the records so far have not shown another Negro in the country holding such an elective office. At no time since his first election he has had any opposition in the primary, nor have the Democrats placed an opposition candidate on their ticket. Rev. Allensworth has made a good coroner, and according to the unanimous opinion of both white and colored people, is said to have made the best coroner the county has ever had. He owns some valuable real estate and is the pastor of one of the largest Baptist churches in the county. Mr. T. H. Moore is a candidate for re-election for magistrate of the second district, and has no opposition. While this is an almost solid Negro district, Mr. Moore is the first colored man who has ever been a member of the fiscal court and held a magistrate's office in this county. He will be re-elected, for the Democrats have no voice in this district. The one candidate for consideration at the primary that will be likely to give some trouble is Mr. E. S. Foreman, a prominent colored teacher of the county who has announced for representative. That he will receive the nomination is an assured fact. He has only one opponent, a Mr. Brown, a young lawyer from one of the smaller towns in the county. The Negro vote alone will give him the nomination, and if he is shrewd enough and can play long politics during the heat of campaign, he can compel enough white votes to insure his election. The Negro vote cast solidly for any candidate on the Republican ticket is strong enough to make election sure, added of course to the white votes. A Negro representative in the Kentucky legislature is one new thing. It can not yet be determined just what the attitude of the white Republics of the county is towards Mr. Foreman's candidacy. If in order not to have a Negro represent the Washington, D.-C., March 31.—Mr. Emmett J. Scott, the newly-appointed Commissioner to the Liberian Republic, is in the city and is holding down an elegant mahogany desk in the precincts of the Department of State. His commission dates from March 17 and he will serve until the work for which he has been appointed shall have been completed. The time for sailing for Monrovia has not yet been set, but a conference with the authorities of the State Department is to be held as soon as Mr. W. Morgan Schuster, the second member of the Commission arrives from the Phillipine islands. The latter sailed from Manila January 26, for New York, via the Suez canal and Europe. The destination of Mr. R. C. Ogden will make it necessary to find another man, and the field is now being canvassed to that end. Goes without the saying that the selection will be made with great care. The appointment of Mr. Scott gives infinite satisfaction to the substantial colored people of the country. He is exceptionally fitted for the delicate mission before him by reason of his long experience as executive secretary at Tuskegee institute, handling the immense enterprise in a large way, and dealing day by day with men who hold the destinies of nations within their grasp. Mr. Scott is a born diplomat, is in close touch with the needs of the Negro people, and is an indefatigable worker at everything he undertakes. Having been intimately identified with the labors of the Liberian envoys who visited this county last year, Mr. Scott thoroughly understands the situation, and can be depended upon to do what is best for both this country and the little Republic across the sea. It may be mentioned in passing that Mr. Scott is the first colored man to receive an appointment at the hands of President Tatt. If this is an earnest of the character of the Negroes which the new chief executive purposes to recognize, his administration is bound to meet the approval of all right-thinking members of our race. Mr. Scott is busy receiving the congratulations of his host—Washington friends and a complimentary banquet is talked of, to be given in his honor prior to his departure for Africa. It is expected that the commission will sail directly for Gloribalt when the start is made and an American gun-boat will be there in readiness to carry the trio to Monrovia. To avoid all possibility of climatic infection, it is being arranged to have the party make their home on the government vessel. The business of the commission may not require more than two months of prompt and vigorous work. Dr. Booker T. Washington spent a day or so in town this week and held an important conference with President Taft at the white house. He left for Tuskegee Monday. Mrs. A. M. Curtis, one of the race's most worthy women, has been named as a notary public in and for the District of Columbia by President Taft. The grand reception of the inaugural welcome club at convention hall March 5 was a gratifying success socially, artistically and financially. So capably were its fiscal affairs/ managed by President W. Bruce Evans, H. P. Slaughter, J. H. Burilla and others in charge, that a rebate of from $2.50 to $3.00 is to be returned to each member. The original assessment was $5.00 and each subscriber was entitled to three tickets of admission, including supper. Washington is full of prosperous and thoughtful South Carolinaians, and all are delighted with the encouraging reports brought back from their native state by the members of the party that recently toured that great commonwealth with Dr.Hooker T. Washington. South Carolina has been done a rank injustice by the demagogues who have blackened the reputation of its best colored and white citizens for political purposes, and it is pleasing to fair-minded people to have the truth brought to light. South Carolina stands higher in the public esteem by reason of the illuminating itinerary of the "Washington Party." Postmaster Joshua E. Wilson is to fight for his political life. He has served the people of Florence as postmaster for a quarter of a century and has given satisfaction to the solid and conservative business men of that city. Nothing is being alleged against him save that he is a Negro, and this question is more sprung only by a handful of house politicians who hope to be by stirring up race prejudice. John Wilson has strong friends and they are urging the president to pay attention to the clamor of other brokers who care nothing for the real interests of the city of Florence. Much is being made of the rumor that Former Collector W. D. Crum of Charleston, S. C. is to be a medical inspector in Panama. Nothing definite can be said on the subject at this time. The same can be said of the talk of the street that Dr. H. W Furniss, minister to Hatti, is to be succeeded by Prof. Roscoe Candlen Bruce, now assistant superintendent of the public schools of this city. Since the wise guess must talk speculate and predict, it is said about as profitable for them to say one thing as another—since none of them know anything about the matter, and President Tatt is the busy just now with the tariff and a few other things to get around to these questions in any definite way. The court of inquiry, named to look into the problem of reminding the colored soldiers accused of participation in the alleged "shooting-up" of Brownville, is getting ready for action. The court is made up of five prominent retired army officers, all of whom have rendered conscientious service for their country. The ranking member is Lieut.-Gen. W. B. M. Young, and his associates are Maj.-Gen. J. P. Sangar, Brig.-Gen. S. M. Morla Schwan, Brig.-Gen. Butler D. Price and Brig.-Gen. M. Wilson Capt. Charles H. Howland, also Infantry, is to be recorder of the court. The personnel has been studied carefully by Senator Foraker, leading attorneys, who represented the authorities throughout the course of the past two full years and often at interest and the general verbiage is that the make-up of the court is eminently satisfactory. It is expected that the inquiry can be wound up within a year, and that the majority of the members of the "Black Battalion" will be restored to the army. A committee of colored men, representing the Grand Fountain of the United Order of True Reformers, of Richmond and Washington, called upon the president a few days ago to make it known that they heartily approved of the interest he has shown and is now showing in the industrial development of the Negro people. A formal statement of their sentiments was read by T. Arnold Hill, of Richmond, who acted as secretary of the committee. President Taft was also presented with the copy off the press of "The Industrial History of the Negro Race of the United States," said to be the joint work of Col. Giles B. Jackson and Dr. D. Webster Davis. There were in the delegation besides Col. Jackson and Secretary Hill, Mrs. William Isaac Johnson, R. T. Hill and Walter R. Griffin. Among those mentioned for the secretarialship of the Liberal commission are Mr. Thomas J. Calloway, of this city, known to the nation as the head of the executive committee in charge of the Negro department of the Jamestown exposition, and Mr. Nathan Hunt, for many years a faithful stenographer to Dr. Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee Institute. The corner stone of the new Calvary Episcopal church was laid recently, under the direction of Bishop Harding. The structure is located at the corner of 11th and O streets, southwest, and will be handsomely appointed. Rev. B. I. A Bennett, a rector of ability, is the priest in charge. The congregation hopes to be able to occupy the new building by June 1. Plans have been drawn for a new home for the Ashbury M. E. church, to be erected on the site of the present structure, corner of 11th and K streets, northwest. It is to cost about $40,000. Ashbury is one of the oldest and strongest colored congregations in the city and Rev. M. W. Clair, the pastor, has few, if any equals, as a pulpit orator, spiritual leader and financial manager. Dr. John F. Hurst, financial secretary of the A. M. E. church, has assumed the financial direction of the Christian Recorder, which is still being issued from the Book Canon at Philadelphia, under the general supervision of the Board of Finance. The changes were made necessary by the serious and sustained illness of both Editor H. T. Johnson and Bunk CORRESPONDENCE CARBON. Miss C. F. Spears was visiting relatives and friends at Powellton, last Friday and Saturday. Mr. Duke and Mr. Phelps and their families have lately moved to thin place from New River. Mrs. Robecca Young visited the bed side of her sick daughter last Monday at Red Warrior and reports she was no better. She was taken to Paint Creek Hospital. Rev. P. F. Holland was elected as delegate to the Sunday School Convention which will meet at Macdonald and T. T. Alston was elected alternate. Mrs. R. B. Alston and husband called on Mrs. P. P. Holland last Sunday. BARBOURSVILLE Frank Reed, 76, a man who has lived here with his daughter, Mrs. G. P. Martin was found dead Monday afternoon in a little hollow just cast of McClung street in the new addition, a few yards from his home. He had gone there in the morning to cut away briers with a mattock; and not coming home at noon hour, a friend was sent for him; and was shocked to find the old man cold in death. He had evidently been seized with an attack of heart trouble, from which he suffered and died suddenly. When found he was lying on his back at the bottom of the hollow, with the mattock close by. Coroner Willis Noel of Huntington, was notified of the finding of Read's body and reached here at 4 o'clock. After viewing the remains and getting statements of witnesses he thought an inquest unnecessary. Reed lived for years in Point Pleasant where he was prominent in the church. Mrs. Kilgore, was in Huntington, Wednesday. Add Reed, of Steubenville, Ohio who attended the funeral of his father, Frank Reed left for Bidwell, C., Friday. Henry Goode is reported on the sick list. Mrs. Mary E. Hicks made a business trip to the city Saturday. Rev. Geo. P. Kinney, our pastor preached at Williamson, Sunday. Mrs. Goode spent Sunday in Huntington. Miss Bessie Hicks and Mrs. B. L. Taylor attended "Strongheart" in Huntington last week. ST. ALBANS. The K. of P. Lodge had their annual Thanksgiving sermon preached at the St. Paul Baptist Church by Rev. R. D. W. Meadows. Rev. Meadows was at his best and preached a most excellent sermon. Vaughan Brooks of Hurricane was visiting his sister, Mrs. Emma Taylor, Sunday. Mrs. Laura Haywood, of Charles-town Sunday with her parents. Talle Farrish, Floyd Waddy and Oscar Williams, students of the W. Va. Colored Institute spent Sunday with their parents. Alberta Wilson left Monday for Manafield, O. Rev, Taylor of the A, M. E. church filled his regular appointment here, Sunday. GUYANDOTTE. Fields Layne has been on the slick list for the past week, but is much better at this writing. Mrs. Charlotte Brooks spent Friday evening in Huntington. Mrs. Louise Smoots, Eva Jackson and B. E. Agnew were calling in Huntington, Saturday night. Scott Mullens attended the K. of P. anniversary in Huntington, Sunday. LONDON-HUGHESTON The many friends of Wm. Holmes who received painful injuries in the mines over a week ago will be glad to hear of his rapid recovery. He is able to be around in his room. Owing to the indeemency of the weather, the Woman's Improvement League did not meet last week. Miss Amelia McDaniel, of Ward, was calling on relatives and friends here, Sunday. Miroue Frazier, of Ward, was in our town Sunday. Mrs. S. B. Groves is quite indisposed at this writing. Mrs. Wm. Brown and son Bernard were business callers in Montgomery Friday. John Jefferson, of Charleston was visiting his niece, Mrs. Fleming Anderson, Wednesday. George Massey of Ward, was in our town Sunday. Justice Pullin, of Plymouth, is here. Mrs. O. S. Anderson was shopping with his mother, Monday. Mrs. Ed. Carter who was visiting her son at Sugar Creek, is at home. again. Miss Nannile Arthur attended the wedding of Miss T. McKeney, of Montgomery, Wednesday. HUNTINGTON. Miss Louise Parker, of Portsmouth, O., returned home Monday, after spending several days with Miss Mary Dills. Rev. and Mrs. R. D. W. Meadows are the proud parents of a new arrival at their home—a girl. The two lodges of the K. of P's and the two courts held their Thanksgiving service at the First Baptist church. Sunday afternoon. A large audience was present and heard an eloquent and interesting sermon delivered by Rev. S. A. Thurston. Besides the regular exercises three beautiful vocal solos were rendered by Mesaames Fannie Perkins, Tana McDaniel and Dr. W. Morris. Miss Ida Alexander, one of the teachers at the Orphan's Home, spent Sunday here with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Owens, entertained Misses Mary Dill and Louise Parker at dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harris and baby, of Canton, O.. are in the city for temporary residence. Jno. H. Wilson, of the District of Columbia Bar and B. H. Evans, of B. W. I., have consolidated and are in our city this week for a series of entertainments. Prof. Arter, of Hill Top Seminary delivered an instructive and interesting sermon at the First Baptist Church Sunday morning. Prof. Arter filled the pulpit in the absence of Rev. I. V. Bryant, who delivered the annual sermon to the K. of P's at Raymond City. Miss Lillian Lewis, one of the teachers of the orphanage who has been suffering with tonsillitis is now much improved. Dr. White, Chiropodist, is spending the week here. Mrs. T. B. Smith whose illness was reported last week is much improved. A meeting of the colored voters was held at the K. of P. Hall, Monday night, when the new charter for the city together with the candidates were discussed. Four of our representative colored men are candidates for the Citizen's Board; C. S. McClain, of the 4th Ward; Dr. C. C. Barnett, of the 2nd Ward; Prof. J. W. Scott and W. R. Johnson of the 2nd Ward. A ward has been added to the Huntington hospital for colored patients. RED SULPHUR SPRINGS. Mrs. Brooks and sister, Mrs. Merchant, were the guests of Mrs. Thomas D. Conner last week. They left Sunday, Mrs. Brooks for Talcott and Mrs. Merchant, for Clairmont. Miss Mamie Nickle left Wednesday for Athens. Miss Ethel Williams is spending a few days at home. Last Friday evening the pupils of the Windy-Dale School returned thanks to their teacher and parents. The teacher for bringing them to the light in the hidden mysteries of difficult problems; to their parents for visiting their school. The program was given at the Mt. Common Church after which the trustees served refreshments. Henry Swope, of Bargess Springs is visiting friends here. Sugar and Dossie Pack returned home Thursday. Easter exercises. Sunday School Scholars for their Miss Julia Johnson returned to Lindale, to her school Sunday ALDERSON Nature Genetics Mrs. Cora Freeman is dangerously ill at this writing. Mayne Connor attended the closing exercises of the Ronceverte school, Friday. F. W. Hopkins is conducting a restaurant on the Nort Side. The Church Aid was entertained by Miss Cornelia Page, Thursday afternoon. Delicious refreshments were served and a most enjoyable time. Miss Sadie Swope has returned from a week's stay in Lewisburg. R. F. Watkins was chosen delegate to represent the Shiloh Baptist Sunday School at the Sunday School convention. He will make an able representative. W. L. Banks attended the M. E. Conference at Alexandria, Virginia last week. Wibur Freeman is home from Fayette. Harry Toliver of Ronceverie was here Saturday. Ruffner Poindexter spent Sunday with friends in Ronceverie. Mrs. James Mann has returned home again. Capricornus seems to be a little busy around Odd Fellow Lodge No. 2687 and H. H. of Truth No. 1663. PAGE. The Sunday School had a success with their supper. Rev. N. A. Smith from Iron Gate, Va., preached three sermons Sunday. Dr. B. F. White, of Montgomery, was a pleasant visitor to our town three days last week to organize the Pocahontas lodge. Master Fred Walker is confined to his room with rheumatism. The little daughter of Mrs. Alle Pyre is very slick. Miss Sallie Clayter from Anstead is a visitor in our town. Mrs. Frank Snyder and Miss Theressa were callers at Deepwater last week. Miss Alice Curtis and Miss Sedalia Jones went to Montgomery, last week on business. Tom Hopps, of Page and Miss Mandy Lewis were married Tuesday night at S o'clock. BUCKHANNON. Edward B. Hunter has been suffering with a sprained back for several weeks. Mrs. Silas Murphy still remains quite ill. Mrs. Bland Wright has been ill for several days. Mrs. Henry Powell, who has employment at Clarksburg, came home last week and is the pleasant guest of her husband and daughter. Mrs. Chas. Dickerson has been very sick for several days with tonsilitis. The Silver Leaf Club was entertained by Mrs. Malinda Green and Mrs. Lulu Stewart at the home of the latter. The usual business of the society was transacted, after which delicious refreshments were served. The Ladies Aid was entertained at the home of Mrs. Jas. Carter, Friday afternoon. Rev. O. T. Davis and his little grandson, left the latter part of the past week for Pennsylvania. Jas. Wade, a staunch K. of P. of this city attended the Annual Sermon at Clarksburg, Sunday. Lilburn Carter is ill at his home on Franklin street. SMITHERS. Mrs. D. C. Dean, of Mongomery and two daughters were guests of Mrs. A. J. Gay last Thursday. Mrs. B. S. Brice returned home last week and is very ill at her home. Mrs. Ella Haden, of Eagle was the guest of Mrs. Smith, Sunday. Mrs. James Coats, of London was the guest of Mrs. B. B. Dalton, last Sunday. Rev. F. E. Smith, preached two able sermons Sunday. Rev. S. E. Williams, of Mt. Carbon preached a most excellent sermon Sunday for the K. of Ps. CLARKSBURG. Attorney Moore, of Johnstown, Pa., was called here by the serious illness his uncle. Samuel Nolan, of Wheeling was shaking hands with friends here, Monday. His wife and children, who have been visiting relatives accompanied him home. Miss Essie Colston was taken to Weston Monday to be treated for mental derangement. Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Turner, Rev. S. P. West, David Scott and Misses Hannah Meade, Lillie Allen, and Willa Lee attended the closing exercises at the Monongah school Friday night. S. Chas, and Geo. Day and A. J. Davidson of Fairmont were Sunday visitors here. Mrs. O. T. Davis, of Buckhannon spent a week here visiting friends. The Thanksgiving Sermon to Anita and Stär Lodges K. of P's, and W. S. Kearney Court of Calanthe was preached Sunday afternoon by Rev. S. P. West D. D., at Pride Chapel. Quite a number were in attendance and all seemed much pleased with the excellent sermon. Mr. and Mrs. B. Kirk are preparing to locate permanently in Richmond, Ind. During their stay of eight years here they have made many friends who regret their departure. W. S. Kearney Court of which Mrs. Kirk is an officer, will entertain for them Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. T. E. Roos The re-opening of Pride Chapel took place Sunday. The interior has been greatly beautified and the large number in attendance through out the day noted the improvements with genuine pleasure. Presiding Elder Accooe assisted the pastor. He preached an excellent discourse in the morning, but owing to being indisposed was relieved at night by the pastor. A rally was held in connection with the quarterly meeting and $118.75 was collected during the day. C. W. Florence after closing a very successful term of school at Monongah passed thro' the city enroute to Harper's Ferry where he will enter Storer College for the spring term. Mrs. Tuck planned a very pleasant surprise for Miss W. Lee, on Thursday evening at her home on Mechanic street. Quite a number of friends joined with her in merry-making and a delightful time was sheet. Miss Gaulle Burton is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Pogue. Rev. Grogufy preached an inspiring sermon Sunday. Charlie Randall is indlapsed this week. S. W. Williams and S. M. Clay, were elected delegates to the convention to be held in Macdonald. Mrs. Bettle Clayton, received a letter stating the sad news of the death of Mr. Sam Dandridge, of Scarbro. The family has been intimate friends for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Cox were confined to their beds with lagrippo last week. Mrs. Harriet Stewart and Sarah Grimes gave a box supper Monday night for the B. Y. P. U. Miss Mary Powell remains dangerously ill. Miss Blanche Brannum spent a few days with her parents at Long-acre last week. Mrs. Bessle Eldridge was on the slick list last week. Little Octavia Clayton is seriously ill. Miss Mary Guerrant is here visiting her sister. Mrs. Sallie Jones. John and Will Fontaine attended the school closing at Hinton last week. Mrs. Bettie Clayton entertained, Sunday afternoon; Quincey Barney, Charley Brown, James Jones, Willie Poe, Misses Mattle and Ora, Freeman in honor of Miss Bessie Campbell of Minden, the little girls former teacher. Miss Campbell was on her way home and stopped to visit Mr. and Mrs. Clayton. Mr. Willie Jordan and Miss Gussie Burton attended the K. of P. sermon at Sewell Sunday., also did Mr. and Mrs. John Grimes. Work is very dull at the present. The public school will close on the 23rd of April. Mrs. Laura Taylor of Hawk's Nest is quite ill. James Edmonds, who has been a K. of P. for a number of years' was an eye witness to the Exercises at Sewell, Sunday. Mrs. Wm. Pepper's little infant, son who has been ill for several months is rapidly improving. Mesdames Harriet Stewart and Lucy Hawkins, called on friends at Hawk's Nest Sunday. Mrs. Lillie Reed's children are improving. RAYMOND CITY. Rev. S. R. Bullock, of Charleston was in our town Wednesday evening in the interest of the Hill Top Seminary and college. He also preached a thoughtful sermon. A collection amounting to $13.10 was given for the benefit of the school. Rev. P. P. Holland has been called as pastor of the First Baptist church and will take charge on the first Sunday in Apr.1. Sunday was a busy day at the First Baptist Church, Sunday school at nine-thirty o'clock. Rev. Bryant filled his pulpit at 11 A. M. and preached an excellent sermon. He also delivered an instructive sermon to the Knights of Pythias at 2 o'clock. Rev. Bryant filled the pulpit again at 7 P. M. and preached a sermon which will be long remembered. Collections for the day $29.67. Messrs. Brooks, Jones and Taylor, of Bancroft came up to our town with their lodge Sunday. Mrs. Bertie Parker, of Charleston came down to the sermon Sunday. Mesdames Kingaley, Cogle and Carey were shopping in Charleston last week. Roland Williams is sick at his home. Josephine Coleman isreported no better at this writing. Charlie Williams is on the sick list. George Alston is confined to his room at this writing. Mrs. Lydia Shores was called to Virginia last week by the death of her brother. She was joined in Charleston by her sister, Miss Cora Garland. C. E. Saunders spent Sunday in Charleston with his family. Miss Montero McKinney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie McKinney was quietly married to Mr. Isaac Rogers, Wednesday evening at the home of the bride's parents. Ony the family and a few friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Guthrie moved to Donwood, Monday for future residence. Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Page, of Charleston were up Sunday. Rev. Page preached morning and evening at the First Baptist Church and in the afternoon he preached the Thanksgiving sermon to the K. of Ps. and Courts of Calanthe. Miss Ethel Bryant, of Kimberly was the week-end guest of Mrs. Joe Guthrie. Miss Ethel Brown has returned from a visit on Loup Creek. Mrs. John Arnold, st. Handley, was the guest of Mrs. Robert Parrish. Monday. Rev. D. C. Doans has returned to Macdonald after having spent a few days with his family. Mrs. I. S. White is on the sick list. Mrs. George Brown is sick at her home on Fourth avenue. STONE CLIFF. Mrs. Lucy Lee, of Lawton, Mrs. Owney Watkin and Mrs. N. O. Jackson were the guests of Mrs. Bettie Beale, last Sunday. Mrs. Mary Megle of Ferry, was visiting her brother, James Eldridge last Saturday. Mrs. James Calloway of Mt. Hope was in town Saturday on business. Mrs. Fannie Dabney was the guest of Mrs. J. H. Carrington, Sunday. Miss Alma Johnson and Winnie Price were the guests of Mrs. H. K. Hill, Sunday. Mrs. Bettie Beale is very much improved at this writing. PT. PLEASANT. Miss Laura Wells, of Pomeroy, who has been the guest, of Miss M. Francis Morton since Thursday left for her home Monday. Miss Alice Jordan, who has been home for the past ten days for a much needed rest from her duty at the Asylum at Weston left Friday, to again assume duties. A. B. Reed, of Steubenville, Ohio, spent a few hours in town yesterday. Miss Katherine Jordan, who has been the guest of her mother, Mrs. M. L. Jordan for the past week left Sunday to resume her work at Columbus. Miss Sarah Isaac, of Quincy spent Saturday and Sunday here the guest of her sisters Mesdames T. Craig, and P. Lewis. The members of the Reading Circle entertained Thursday evening at the home of C. Henderson in honor of John and James Adams and other guests. Cards and other games were the feature of the evening. Those present were Mrs. Priscilla Lewis, Miss Katherine Jordan, Miss Laura Wells, Miss Alice E. Jordan, John Adams, Misses. Julia Smith, Ida Craig, Mosella and, Mithue Colston, L. R. Jordan, Thos. Davis, Jr. and Fred Thomas. A very appetizing supper was served at which time James Adams made a very eloquent and touching farewell speech to the circle. John and James Adams left Friday for Richmond, Va., where they expect to locate for the time being. Gus Bell, of Middleport, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Settles Sunday. Miss Ida Craig entertained a few friends Wednesday evening at cards. A dainty lunch was served and the evening enjoyably spent. Misses Ida Craig, Mithue Colston, Mesdames Blanche, Toles, Sarah Isaac and Lettie Craig were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard Lowis, of Kanngua, Sunday. C. Henderson has secured the position of barber on the Str. Kanawha. Misses Mosella Colston, M. Frances Morton and Laura Wells enjoyed a very appetizing and sumptuous dinner Sunday at the home of Messrs. T. T. and F. Davis. Mrs. Susan Jordan who has been in Florida and other points in the South for the past month returned Saturday. Samuel Williams, of Henderson, was in town on business last Friday. INSTITUTE. INSTITUTION Miss Nannie Chandler spent Saturday and Sunday visiting home folks at Mound. Prof. S. H. Guss made a business trip to Charleston, Friday. Miss Maude Viney was the guest of Miss Moss Clay, Friday and Saturday. Miss Mary L. Thompson made a business trip to Charleston Monday. J. Marshall Jones made a business trip to Institute, Thursday. Dr. C. H. Gray, Luther Jefferson, Endom Green and Frederic Cambric attended the play at the West Virginia Colored Institute, Friday evening. Miss Harriet Walker left for her home at Buckhannon, Monday. Mrs. J. W. Viney was the guest of Mrs. S. H. Guss Monday. Boyer Lee and Jamie Jones were sick several days last week. The first year Normal Class entertained the Wheatley-Dunbar Literary Society at the West Virginia Colored Institute Friday evening by presenting a drama in three acts, entitled "Hazel Adams." To size up the characters in general, each met the hearty appreciation of the entire audience; in particular, Coles and Johnson created almost a continuous laughter during their appearance upon the stage. A solo by Miss Gus Wells and a trio by Missen Emma Leach, Mattie, Bradley and Bertha Rofan between acts, were well received. FAYETTEVILLE. Rev. Anderson preached an able sermon here Sunday. Mrs. J. B. Shearlin is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Turner. 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HOOP & COMPANY 243 CAPITOL STRT. OPPOSIT STHOUSE. Carrying a Light CONTINUED FROM TAPE ONE and beyond his personal star had been royally entertained the evening before at the beautiful womens of Bishop and Mrs. Clinton. Carriages awaited the visitors and they were soon installed in the comfortable homes of the good people of the city. The local committee in charge of offsails was made up of Editor C. P. T. White, of the Rock Hill Messenger; chairman; Rev J. L. Beaum, secretary; Rev T. S. Glimour, at whose home Dr. Washington was given honor; Rev M. P. Hail, Dr. I. A. Mccon, Rev W. H. Robinson, Rev J. R. Izzard, Rev A. Lewis, Rev R. T. Wright, Prof. H. Mobley and Prof. J. R. Baumware. A number of the visitors spoke at the churches at the morning services. At 1:30 Fitcham Hall was packed with curious anxious to hear Dr. Washington, address of the 2,999 members, fully one fourth were white. They represented the very best element of the profession, humility and social life of the city, and throughout the tour the same was, and throughout the audience the Doctor faced. Editor White acted as master of ceremonies, introducing Mayor J. H. Roddy, who delivered an earnest and laudatory address of welcome, pronouncing the Tuskegeeian the "foremost Negro in the world today" and praising his work as the most effective solvent of the race problem. In the course of his remarks, Mayor Roddy said: "I believe that Booker T. Washington is a worthy man. I believe he is an honest man; and more than all, I believe he is a good man." His work speaks for him in a language that cannot be understood. His sinfulness of purpose has withstood the wear and tear of years. The most rigid investigation fails to disclose the slightest flaw in his make-up. He is genuine to the core. Had he not been all that he professed to he, he could not have lived through the merciless criticism and trying ordeals that have been his portion. He could not have won the world's approval amid the white light of public attention if he had not labored along the right path and achieved results that elevate both faces. If the language of the great nationals 'You can fool all the people said of the time, and you can fool all of the people all the time; but you cannot fool all the people all the time,' Booker Washington is showing his people and mime the true solution of the mighty problem that white and black are anxious to solve. Mayor Roddy set a warm pace and other speakers who followed ox-pressed the horn that his speech would stand on an example of what the officials in other cities on the route would feel, impelled to say as the party made its way through the state. Dr. Washington said he could wish nothing better than to have the words of the Mayor incribed on an epitaph on his gravestone when he shall have been gathered unto his fathers. Rex Michael Carroll delivered an excellent address introducing Dr. Washington and, put everybody in good humor by his witty sallies and bluff, hearty frank way of putting things before his audience. Mrs. Ella M. Toole, in addition to directing the choral music, rendered a solo in admirable style, and other selections were presented by Messrs. Henry Farrier, William Jackson and R. S. Ambrose. At the conclusion of the exercises, a toothsome dinner was served in honor of the visitors at the Booker T. Washington Hotel. The Messrs. The Message of the Apostle of Indu- Although Dr. Washington varied his speeches a great deal during the week, the main thread of his argument was revealed at Rock Hill, with Major Moton Introduces "Folk-Lore" Songs. An evening meeting was scheduled for Winnnsboro Sunday, and when the party reached the St. Paul Baptist church in that thriving little town, they found it filled to its utmost capacity, despite the inclement weather, muddy roads and an accident to the electric light service which left the town in pitch darkness. About 900 persons were present. The blacony was occupied by white citizens of the neighborhood, and they gave a vigorous endorsement of Dr. Washington's remarks. Bey W. B. Fleming, pastor of the church, presided and Bishop Clinton offered prayer. The music by the choir was well rendered and for the first time on the trip, Major Moton, of Hampton Institute, who has a wonderfully sweet tenor voice and can beat the world singing Negro songs, led in the singing of a number of the charming "folk songs" which Dr. Dvorak has described as "the typical American melodies." "Swing Low sweet Chariot," "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder," Steel Away," and "If You Love God Serve Him," were some of the selections in his repertoire and from this time on, at every meeting, there was an insistent demand for folk-songs by the alter coleman, late president, the more royal of the late throne of our ancestors on the southern-plantations "bate de wah," has no equal on the continent. The committee in charge of the proceedings at Winnsboro comprised Rev. W. B. Steming, Rev. U. S. Rice, Rev. G. S. Springs, Rev. H. L. Harre, E. A. Maligault, D. H. Henry and J. Russell, all of whom continued with the party to Columbia, the proud capital of this picturesque Commonwealth. A Big Day at the Capital. Much was expected of "Fair Columbia," the home of Dr. Richard Carroll, where he holds the people, black and white; in the hollow of his hands, because they know him, love him and have confidence in his integrity and lofty public spirit. The citizen more than lived up to their reputation for open-handed hospitality. The party was met at the depot by a delegation, headed by the excellent band from Benedict College and to the strains of martial music, all were driven in spick and span carriages, to their abiding places. Dr. Washington and personal staff went to the suburban mansion of Dr. Carroll, where was served one of the best dinners ever cooked in a South Carolina home. Mrs. Carroll was assisted in entertaining by Dr. Ruth Carroll, her charming daughter, who is a graduate of the Menary Medical School at Nashville and who has practiced at Rome, Ga. In the afternoon a reception was held for Dr. Washington at the First Calvary Baptist Church, of which Dr. E. A. M. Cheek is pastor. Dr. Washington delivered another eloquent address. Following the exercises, after the 1,500 persons had shaken the "Wizard's" hand and wished him God-speed, six street cars were placed at the disposal of the party and all took a highly enjoyable car ride through the principal thoroughfares of the city and to the growing suburbs, viewing imposing structures erected by Negro contractors and inspecting a large tract of land designed for colored home-buyers, known as "Booker Washington Helghts." Group trips were made to Benedict College, Carroll's Orphanage and the Taylor Lane Hospital, a well-equipped institution conducted by Dr. Matilda Evans, whose services are in great demand by the "quality" of both races because of her skill as a surgeon. Dr. Evans, Dr. C. W. Rhodes and Dr. C. W. Burney all own automobiles of the latest pattern, valued at $1,000 each, and it is a pleasing sight to see them speeding up and down the tree-lined streets, looking after the health of their many patients. At night Columbia Opera House was packed from pit to dome, and the seats allotted to the white people were exhausted long before the hour set for the meeting to begin. The attendance was estimated at 2,200. After the invocation by Rev. J. J. Burham, of Alken, Bishop Clinton felicitously introduced Dr. Washington as "the foremost man of his race and a foremost statesman in the annals of American history, regardless of race." Acknowledging the enthusiastic Chautauqua salute, Dr. Washington delivered a telling address, the most emphatic point of which was his refutation of the alleged belief said to exist in some quarters that the Negro, is seeking to thrust himself into the social life of the white people. He ridiculed the antics of a certain cult who try to frighten well-meaning whites with the bughoush of social equality, asserting that the... self-respecting Negro had no wish to invade the sacred precincts of any home where he was not wanted, and added with considerable warmth, that the right-minded Negro is just as proud of his racial integrity as any white man can be of his own antecedents, history or ideals. At Chester, a splendid town, en route to Columbia, 3,000 people had gathered at the station to greet the train as it pulled in, and in response to loud calls, Dr. Washington stopped and delivered a ten-minute address. Here, as at many other stops on the way, the populace crowded about the rear platform of the train, perched themselves in branches of trees, sat or stood upon freight cars and on top of houses and filled all of the windows within hearing of the distinguished tourist's voice. Where "Tuskegee Spirit" Abounds. Denmark was the next. It was here that Elizabeth Evely Wright, a graduate of Tuskegee, rail of body but determined in mind, eleven years ago founded on this spot the Voorhees Industrial School, and today the institution is one of the largest and most prosperous of the chain of industrial schools growing out of the massive bee-hive in Alabama's Black Belt. Dr. Washington had never been here before and he was glad to have the opportunity to behold the great results that this child of Tuskegee had wrought. The school has 400 acres of land, 15 buildings and is worth $50,000. The genuine "Tuskegee Spirit" abounds here as vigorously as upon its native heath and the Tuskegee colors were in evidence everywhere on the campus. The speaking took place after dinner on a stand erected near the principal building. It was profusely decorated with the American colors, and fine samples of farm products, such as mammoth cabbages, turnips, sweet potatoes, onions, corn etc., were on exhibition. The crowd, numbering about 4,000, was made up chiefly of farmers, many of whom some men from distant poles in the country, utilizing all sorts of conveyances to bring them to see the patron saint of industrial training. Prof. G. S. Miller acted as master of ceremonies. Rev. J. F. Coleman read the scripture lesson, and Rev. I. E. Lowery offered prayer, after which the speaker of the hour was introduced by Ex-State Senator S. G. Mayfield, (white.) the wealthiest land-owner in the county, and to whose generosity to Elizabeth Wright the school owes its beginning. Senator Mayfield lauded Dr. Washington and paid a glowing tribute to the energy and womanly virtues of Miss Wright later the wife of the present head of the school. Prof. Martin J. Menafea, also a graduate of Tuskegee. He told me one god man starts an endless chain of blessings. Hampton gave us Booker Washington, he told; Washington gave us Tuskegee and Tuskegee produced an Elizabeth Wright. If there had not been a General Armstrong, we would not have had a Booker Washington. If there had not been a Booker Washington, we would not have had an Elizabeth E. Wright. Dr. Washington spoke with unusual plainsness to his farmer friends for more than an hour, and fervent "amens" were heard from lips that recognized the truth of his homely philosophy: Bishop Clinton delivered one of the best addresses of his series here and Major Moton led the jubilee singing. A collection of $30 was taken up and presided to the school. On this way to Denmark, a brief stop was made at Blackville and the Tuskegee talked to 500 people some of whom were colored engineers, firemen, brakemen, and railroad yard employees who are numerous in this little railroad junction town. On the way to Orangeburg, a stop was made at Bamburg, and later at Branchville, where the Mayor welcomed the party. At South Carolina's Greatest Seat of Learning. Orangeburg is South Carolina's greatest seat of learning. The immense Claflin University, fostered by the M. E. churches, North, is there in all its glory, and the State Colored College of South Carolina, handsomely equipped and growing in strength and influence born from the activities and consecrated zeal of former Congressman Thomas E. Miller, is next door. Tingley Hall, the new building given by a northern philanthropist named Tingley is one of the finest school buildings in the country. Shortly after the arrival of the special, a meeting was held in Webster Hall, Claflin University, and addresses were delivered by Rev. W. H. Moses, of the Foreign Missionary service of the National Baptist Convention, Charles Stewart, W. T. B. Williams, and others. Mr. Stewart, a Humorist of note, made a pronounced hit and added to an already big reputation. In the morning, the chapel of the State College was crowded with happy-faced students and a scholarly-looking faculty, and all listened with interest to speeches by President Miller, Biship Clinton, Charles Stewart and R. W. Thompson. At 11 o'clock the people greeted Dr. Washington at Claflin and at 1 o'clock a great audience assembled in Webster Hall to hear him tell the story of the Negro's upward march. The students had a yell for the occasion, testifying to the greatness of Washington. In the parquet seats and on the rostrum were fully 500 white citizens, who gave the speaker their undivided attention. Dr. Durhau's classic introduction of Dr. Washington, a fraternal talk by President L. M. Dunton, Major Moton's folk-songs, a splendid rendition of the famous sexcite from "Lucha di Lammermoor," and a sale by Miss Flora Wallace, and drives through the town after adjournment, were distinctly enjoyable features of the day. Dr. Washington was the guest of Mr. Levy, a successful business man of the city. The train was two hours late in reaching Camden, said to be the oldest poorest and proudest town in the State, but an audience that completely filled the Opera House waited patiently until the party arrived and the "Wizard" said the people apoll-bound, as usual for an hour and a half. As at all other points, the attendance of the whites was large and they were especially demonstrative here in voicing their approval of the Tuckkeegan's fair common-sense policies. Dr. Carroll made a striking talk and had his usual bit of fun with his white friends, who always like to hear his witticisms, even if he "knocks" them a bit in some tender places. At "Sumter, the Superb." No place in South Carolina, has better people of both races than Sumter. A cordial welcome was extended here, the home of Lawyer and Editor W. T. Andrews, the joint-pilot of the trip, and of Mr. Z. E. Walker, a retired business man, whose wise counsel and level-head and constant watchfulness contributed much to the success of the enterprise. Dr. Washington and immediate party were the breakfast guests of Mr. Andrews, and the latter's charming wife (Miss Anna Lee, of Washington, D. C.) served a meal fit for a king—it was a gastronomic triumph. Morris College, a new institution, founded by the Baptists, and presided over by the sagacious Dr. E. M. Brawley, was visited in the morning. Dr. Washington spoke briefly to the students. Kendall College, Freebyster institution, of which Dr. A. N. Frygrason is president. The Kendall students, banked by the pupils of the graded school of the city, were assembled in front of the building and as the famous industrialist admonished them to base their lives upon right principles, they liberally punctuated his remarks with college yell, the honor of which was that the "Wizard" was the "greatest ever." Then a magnificent dinner was served by the ladies auxiliary of the local Business League in the college dining hall. The opera house was inadequate to hold the people who wanted to hear the Doctor. From dawn crowds of people had been coming in from the surrounding country and at ten o'clock the door ways of the theatre were jammed and the crowd filled the street for nearly a block. 2,000 persons managed to get inside. The balcony was occupied with white citizens of the best quality, 500 or more in number, and for the first time in ar public auditorium, the stage was divided half and half between the colored visitors and the white people who were anxious to hear the "Wizard's" inspiring message. Lawyer W. T. Andrews presided and delivered the address of welcome. Rev. C. C. Brown, pastor of a leading white church of the city and for his liberality on the Negro question, introduced Dr. Washington in terms that brought forth round after round of hearty applause from both aces. Dr. Brown stated that his part was only that of the bugler, who in the century that confessed the divine right of kings, merely sounded the bugle call, announcing the approach of the king and his royal retinue. Dr. Brown traced the history of the Negro from his arrival on these shores an untutored African, and took note of the disappearance of every remainer of his primitive state—he more readily than any other people, assimilated the American idea and adopted everything that was progressive and uplifting. He analyzed the life and work of the Doctor, and declared that he was proud of the honor conferred upon him in asking him to present to Sumter's citizens so noble and unselfish a friend of humanity. Dr. Vainah and his speech was in happy valn and "scored" heavily. Major led "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder," and a select chorus rendered appropriate songs. On the drive through the colored residential section, many beautiful homes were pointed out as the property of thrifty Negroes. The committee on arrangements, who did their work with such consummate skill, was made up of W. T. Andrews, chairman; A. J. Andrews, M. J. Frederick; I. D. Davls, Z. E. Walker, E. E. Kershaw, C. W. Birkle, M. D. C. W. Maxwell, W. C. Valentine, G. Jones, E. E. Fyres, Rev. J. A. Pinson, A. U. Fyres, Rev. J. L. Sanders, J. D. Diggs, Rev. A. J. Johnson, H. D. McKnight, W. J. Andrews, R. H. Richardson, S. F. Flegler, T. E. Gaillard, Samuel Franklin, E. E. DeLorme, J. C. Prioleau and E. A. Walters. The sub-committee, representing the local Negro Business League, was headed by W. V. Moore and included S. J. McDonald, M. J. Frederick and several members of the general committee just mentioned. On the way to Florence, the next point in the itinerary, five minute stops were made to allow Dr. Washington to say a word to the people Mayesville and Cartersville. At Mayesville the children of the public school turned out at the station, in GRAND RAPIDS FURNITURE COMPANY WE Have a complete line of Roll Top Desks, Flat Top Desks, Typewriter Desks and office Chairs. OUR Furniture line is also com- plete, and the prices right. ALL Goods marked in plain fig- ures. GRAND RAPIDS FURNITURE CO. 214 216 Capitol St. CHARLESTON, W. VA. THROWS 90 PER CENT of its light downward. The best and "cheapest" light ever placed on the market. I will place on trial in any business house or residence one of these famous lights and convince you of its great value. The reception at Florence was in keeping with the time honored reputation of that beautiful and homelike city. This is were Postmaster J. B. Wilson lives and whose names is frequently seen in the papers of the nation because of that fact. Dr. Washington was entertained at Mr. Wilson's stately mansion and Mr. Wilson presided at the meeting at the opera house, and Dr. J. R. Levy gave his full time and weight of his influence to the task of seeing that everybody was comfortably housed, entertained and properly cared for. Rev. T. J. Colberter was the third member of the committee, daboring with Mr. Wilson and Dr. Levy. The opera house could not begin to hold the people who applied for admission. Crowds lined the streets and blocked the passages in and about the theater. The balcony made of sardines took roomy in comparison. The "Wizard" was welcomed on behalf of the city by Hon. A. A. Cohen, a prominent white business man and member of the Board of Aldermen, Rev. W. B. Oliver, pastor of the First Baptist Church, (white) pronounced the invocation. Dr. Washington spoke on his usual lines his emphatic points met with the customary warm reception. A grand banquet at Levy's Hall after the opera house exercises and a drive through the city nert morning rounded out the lavish hospitality of the people of Florence. The well-drilled band of the Jenkens Orphanage, which participated in the Taft and Sherman inaugural parade in Washington, March 4th, met the party at the Charleston Union Station. In handsome "rigs" the members were carried to their homes, where dinner was served in true Charlestonian elegance. The peculiar customs, dialect, and architecture of this historic city, aroused much curiosity and the day was one of novelty to those who were visiting this center of exclusive southern aristocracy for the first time. Dr. W. D. Crum, one of the best advertised colored men in America, was host for Dr. Washington and Dr. J. L. Dart, Dr. J. P. Sims and other prominent citizens cared for the remainder of the tourists. The committee on arrangements comprised Rev. H. W. B. Bennett, Rev. M. M. Mouzon, Rev. J. P. Sims, Rev. J. L. Dart, and Dr. W. D. Crum. In the afternoon the visitors were treated to a street-car ride to the Navy Yard and were given a delightful view of the harbor. At night the most brilliant audience that has gathered in Charleston for many a day completely filled the great Emmanuel A. M. E. church. Many whites were in attendance, among them being Mayor, R. G. Rhett, who comes from the bluest-blooded stock of the South and whose influence can be understood when it it known that he is the controlling factor in the Charleston Refle ```markdown ``` THROWS 99 of its light The best and ' ever placed on I will place on the ness house or re these famous li vince you of i P. A. D The Light Store "FAR" and "NEAR" The distance or the object is immaterial when you have a pair of Ernst Fused Bifocal Glasses One pair does the work of two pairs of ordinary glasses and DOES IT BETTER. They are a BOON TO OLD PEOPLE. Come in and let us show you. We guarantee results. ERNST JEWELER & MFG. OPTICIAN Cor. Va. St. and Arcade Charleston, W. Va. News and Courier, the New Testament of the real people of South Carolina's unique metropolis. A member of the Supreme Court of the State of Pennsylvania was also in the audience, besides ours, man of prominence, who were anxious to see and hear the Doctor. (Concluded Next Week.) 500 Candle Power Light at a cost of one cent per day. 00 PER CENT light downward. "cheapest" light LICENSE EVERY THURSDAY ADVOCATE PUBLISHINGCO. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1909. HAZLEWOODS NOMINATION. To have been the third of four possible nominees out of seven candidates for council from the Eighth ward, speaks "well both for Mr. Hazewood's popularity and the race pride of his constituents. It is not to be understood, however, that Mr. Hazewood received the support of Negroes only. It is very generally known that some of the most influential and richest white men of the ward voted for him at the primary, Friday, and have promised him their support on election day. The conditions under which the election for city officials will be held next month are so different from any previously held in Charleston, that a word of explanation might not be superfluous. For council each party nominates four candidates in each ward, either by primary, as the Republicicans did, or by conventions, as did the Democrats. Each ward is entitled to four councilmen, no more than two of whom shall belong to the same party. By this method—the non-partisan plan—the voter is expected to vote for two Republicans and two Democrats of the four nominees of each party. Such inducements for combinations and trading are offered that it is hardly probable the various candidates will resist the temptation. For this reason it were a loss of time to attempt to forecast the result in any ward. However, the colored voters of the Eighth are, to a man, determined to elect Mr. Hazlewood. They say, and not without reason, that the twelve hundred Negroes of Charleston should have one of the forty councilmen. Their candidate compares favorably with any on either ticket. He is a good business man, an extensive property holder and in accord with any movement looking to the betterment of civic conditions. The Advocate unreservedly indorses Mr. Hazle wood, and would impress upon its readers in the Eighth ward the falsity of all rumors, such as were circulated last Friday, reflecting upon his attitude upon the questions affecting the race. It is no exaggeration to say that there does not live in Charleston a man who has the political well-being of the Negro more at heart than has Mr. Hazlewood. When there was talk of our friends supporting Jim Crowism; none worked harder against the movement than he. Neither has any one striven as hard as he to secure positions for those who deserved them. True, he has not always been successful in this, but that detraces nothing from the native. Hazlewood deserves support. It is up to the Negroes of the Eighth ward. IN MEMORIUM. "Now is the stately column broke, the beacon light is quenched in smoke; The trumpet's silver voice is still, the warden silent on the hill." One year ago, Saturday next, Samuel W. Starks crossed the chasm which separates time from eternity, and, in his passing to that bourne whence no traveler ever returns, mother earth reclaimed one of whom it may with truth be said: "Though modest, on his unembarrassed brow Nature has written—gentleman" Not "gentlemen" in the every day acceptance of the term, but a man of high principles, courtesy and kindness—one who loved his fellow-men, a man whose greatest pleasure was to advance the interests of his kind. In the passing year we have just begun, to appreciate at their full worth the discouragements Starks met, the obstacles he overcame, the works he wrought. How, by that rare power possessed only by the great he harmonized discordant elements and pacified warring factions, and how potent was the sound of the voice that is still, is becoming more apparent, day by day, in the affairs of the order he did so much to re-construct. Starks arose to eminence because he was what he was, because of his ability and character and the courage to do the right as God gave him to see the right. Though stricken in life's prime, in the fullness of a splendid usefulness, he left a heritage "more precious than gold and more durading than brass." If "to live in hearts we leave behind is not to die;" if there be aught in the belief to which he clung even when hypocrites dared lay imptious hands on what he held most dear, Sam April 4th, 1909. Peter and Cornelius. Acts x:1-48. Golden Text—In every nation he that feareth him and worketh right-cousness, is accepted of him. Acts x:16. Verses 1-8.—Was a devout Romah in these days as well pleasing to God as was a devout Jew? Can you give any reason today why God is not as well pleased with a devout Ronan Catholic, as he is with a devout Protestant, or vice versa? What reason is there for or against the idea, that revelations and visions were given to devout men of all nations in those days, as well as the Jews. Verses 9-16—Is it wise and profitable to have certain set times for prayer, or is it better to be always in the spirit of prayer, and let our needs, or the Holy Spirit, direct as to special times for prayer? Are people who are not seeking for revelations, likely to have them? The eating of the flesh of those animals, or most of them, which Peter saw in his vision, is forbidden in the old testament; how do you account for it, that "the word of God," and the spirit of God do not agree in this case? Peter in the first instance stuck to his creed, and refused to obey the direct voice of God; was he right or wrong in so doing? Must we, in thought be bound in all things by the written words in the Bible, and refuse to obey any direction of the Holy Spirit to the contrary? Verses 17-27.—Does God blame as if we test what we think to be revelations before we act upon them. Starks is not dead, for "There is no death! What seems so is transition; This life of mortal breath is but a suburb of the life clysian, Whose portal we call Death." We would think of him not as dead, but as simply having passed the gap between two eternities. Hope fondly whispers and Christian faith insists that there is a higher a better, a more beautiful existence beyond life. If there is; if there be a future reward for a life well-spent, we believe his departed spirit is in that radiant realm Brighten never more to shade; Where the sun blaze never scorches; Where the star beams cease to chill; Where no tempest stirs the echoes Of the wood or wave or hill. Where no shadow shall bewilder; Where life's vain parade is o'er; Where the sleep of sin is broken; And the dreamer dreams no more." A "TONIC" FOR SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina must feel like a different being after the stimulating visit of Dr. Booker T. Washington last week. The Tuskegee "wizard" gave this peculiar commonwealth just the tonic it sorely needed to stir its blood and awaken its somewhat dormant channels of correct thought and right action. There has been trouble in the family down there and for a period some of the members have been pouting and making faces in a way that boded neither element any good. The colored people were worried over happenings that many of them could not understand, and were being shamefully misled by political sharks and demagogues. The well-disposed white people saw that things were If You Have an interest in BOYS' this final offering. About two hundred Bo tire assortment which their actual value. $10, 8.50 and 7.50 Suits Rs $6.00 and 5.00 Suits Reduced $4.50 and $4 Suits Reduced Boys' Knee Pants Good $1.25 and $1.00 $1.00 Straight Bottom Good 50c Pants Redu Schwabe About two hundred Boys' Suits comprise the entire assortment which have been reduced to Half their actual value. "FOR BETTER CLOTHES" Starks is not dead, for When God gives a revelation that is not unmistakably clear, may we depend that he will arrange circumstances, or give another revelation to clear up the doubt, as in this case? Was Cornellius reconcilled to God, or an accepted child at this time? Verses 28-29.—Are any of the commandments of the Bible to be tested by the teaching of Jesus and by the spirit of God, or must we unmistakably obey them all, just as they read without any question? (This question must be answered in writing by members of the club.) Verses 30-33.—If we prayed and fasted more, should we have more visions of God? Is there any merit in good works; and how much if any, credit does God give for them? Dobs God in these days give by his spirit, such detailed and matter-of-fact instructions, as he gave to Peter, and Cornellius. Verses 34-34—What is the ground of a man's acceptance with God, according to Peter's statement here? According to the suggestion in verse 37, Cornellus had heard about Jesus, his teaching, his death and resurrection; is it at all unlikely that he was a believer in Jesus? Verses 44-48—What is the meaning of the Holy Spirit falling upon this company? Excepting the gift of tongues, are all Christians privileged to receive the Holy Ghost as these persons did. How may a Christian in the state Cornellus was, receive the Holy Ghost as he did? Lesson for Sunday, April 11th, 1909.—Easter Lesson. I Cor. xv:12-28. not in "apple-pie order," but did not know in what way they could approach their Negro friends and regain their confidence. There was mutual suspicion and distrust. Booker Washington, with characteristic timeliness, went down there and gave both parties a plain, frank, old-fashioned family talk. He revived the drooping faith of both races, and generated an era of good feeling that is certainly to result helpfully to all concerned. It was no small feat to thus reach the marrow of such a complicated and distressing situation and win the confidence of the best whites and the best Negroes—but Booker Washington is in his natural element when he is solving difficult problems, and he went at this one in such a vigorous and compelling—yet tactful—fashion that it could do nothing but yield to his scientific treatment. The story of Dr. Washington's "march of triumph" through the Palmetto state is graphically told in another column of the Advocate by our special correspondent, Mr. R. W. Thompson. DR. WASHINGTON IN SOUTH CAROLINA. No Roman emperor returning from a successful war, with kings and princes chained to his chariot wheels, ever proceeded to his capitol with greater acclaim than Dr. Washington received on his recent tour through South Carolina. Our correspondent, and he is backed up by every Negro and many white papers in the state, says the demonstrations were unprecedented, that no where were the places of meeting adequate to accommodate the thousands anxious to hear the old, but ever new, doctrine of the south's greatest man since Lee. Whites and blacks alike were benefited by Dr. Washington's visit, and both earnestly hope for a cementing of the races into closer un- SUITS take advantage of boys' Suits comprise the en- have been reduced to Half ced to - - $5.00 ced to - - 3.50 to - - 2.50 Knicker Pants - 75c Pants - 50c ced to - - 35c & May --- ion for multifaceted treatment. Given there another job done could be what Dr. Washington and so easy to accomplish in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and South Carolina? Is there any other man exegeting, possibly Mr. Taft or Mr. Roosevelt, who "draws" so well as the man from Arkansas? Opportunist as he may be, materialist as he certainly is. Dr. Washington has the ear of the classes and the masses, he attracts, he holds their attention because he preaches a gospel as pregnant with good as the sermon on the mount. North can do no more. PENNY WISE, FOUND FOOLISH. I were led such, perhaps, so soon after the conviction of two of its leading citizens for murder, to expel Tennessee to do the right thing for the secondary education of its educated youth, still, one can not remain from expressing disappointment at the parsimony, exhibited by the power house of the legislature, which appropriated only $16,000 for the establishment of a normal school for Negroes. The Negro population of Tennessee, says the Nashville Globe, is one-fourth on the whole. The amount for the colored institution is one-seventh that allotted to educational pursuits in the state. The legislators may have been influenced by the number of Negro schools already established in the state, but they evidently did not probe deep enough. They overlooked the fact that all these institutions are supported either by the Negro themselves or northerer philanthropists, and that the state owes it to itself to make adequate provisions for the primary and secondary education of all its citizens, be they white or black. Even if the Negroes are not paying their proportion of the taxes, it is inimical to the state's welfare to discriminate against them as to educational advantages. Such a policy is penny wise and pound foolish, as Tennessee may discover to her sorrow as the years roll by. THE LIBERIAN COMMISSION THE LIBERIAN COMMISSION. Following upon the heels of the resignation of Dr. Booker T. Washington from the Liberian commission comes the report that Mr. Ogden has declined the appointment on account of ill health. Mr. Emmett Scott, Dr. Washington's private secretary, who has been appointed to steered his chief, will, doubtless, perform the duties of his high office more satisfactorily than any other Negro who could have been named, but the president will find it difficult to secure the services of another wnd will so unanimously meet the approval of the American public for the responsible office as did Mr. Ogden. Upon the success or failure of the commission depends more than the penetration or downfall of the Liberian government. The world's verdict upon the ability of the Negro to govern himself awaits the commission's findings. This being the issue, those who have knowledge of Mr. Ogden's inseamable services to the American Negro, receive with exceeding regret the report that he cannot assist their brethren across the sea. If the best results are to be obtained, Liberia must have advantage of conservatively sympathetic advice, such advice as can come only from such men as Mr. Ogden, Dr. Washington and their ill. BUY A LOT. The low prices and easy terms upon which suburban lots may be purchased, offer exceptional opportunities to the Negro who really wants to better his condition, who would rear his children in more healthful surroundings. Openings are becoming fewer every day for the black man either to buy or to rent in desirable localities within the city proxm. He can not buy because prices are prohibitive; nor can he rent, for the reason that they demand of white tenants is greater than the supply of houses. The result is that unavowed alleys and streets in the red, light district are the only refuge for the Negro. Good boys and girls cannot be reared in such environments, where neither health nor morality may be conserved. The Advocate holds no brief for any real estate firm, nor has it any property it wishes to unload. Its only interest in the subject is that its clientele may accept salvation before it is too late, that its readers may attain that independence which comes to him whose name is enrolled among the taxpayers. Prices are not likely to be lower nor terms easier than now. On the contrary, a steady advance may be noted and less desirable locations are being offered. Since nothing is to be gained by further delay, would it not be the part of wisdom to make the first payment on your lot today? President Taft acted with rare wisdom in selecting Mr. Emmett S. Scott, Dr. Booker T. Washington's efficient private secretary, to represent the Negro race on the Liberian ```markdown ``` THE NEW YORKER commission. Mr. Scott is a young man, yet ripe in just the kind of experience he will require for the proper discharge or the delicate duties appertaining to such a mission. He is cynical in temperament, most in department's clean of life, and the country will respect the calculations he may reach after a careful examination of the situation he finds in Liberia. The Advocate feels safe in predicting that Mr. Scott's recommendations will meet with ready acceptance at the white house and will be satisfactory to the nation at large. We wish him bon voyage. CHAMPION SIDE-STEPPERS CHAMPION SIDE-STEPPERS. If Senator Money succeeds in cornering the Supreme Court and making it give an unequivocal decision on the 14th amendment, he will succeed where many have failed in the past thirty years. As artful dodgers, the Supreme Court judges our give all others seven forongs and win in a mile rage. THE DIFFERENCE. The Washington Bee, criticising Senator Cullom for recommending Col. Marshall for District Recordership, asks, "Doesn't the Senator from Illinois know that the people in this city have some feeling." That may be so, brother, but you have no vote. MUZZLE HIM. If half the reported interviews with Jack Jackson are true, the champion should be muzzled. There appears to be ground for the suspicion that he is afflicted with not only the big mouth, but also the big head. THERE ARE OTHERS? The fourteen hundred and fifty-seventh first man to draw first blood in the civil war died last week in the northern part of the state. A FASHION HINT. The tube shape, waist line six inches above the knee, will be accentuated by the newest in headgear, waste paper basket trimmed with artificial flowers and ribbons, to match the garment. THEY MINGT JOIN THE G. A. H. In the meantime those Brownville soldiers will be too old to reelist if there are many more delays. Scientists state that the earth is drying up. Liquor men, and they are no scientists either, could have imparted that information months ago. "Women's stockings must not go higher; they are too high now." is the slogan of the Cook county (Ill.) women's clubs against the tariff bill. Wonder if half hose would do as well? So live that when your summon comes to join the innumerable caravan which moves on the city hall to pay its taxes, your name may be among the automobile owners. Here's hoping that the four Negro candidates for nominations for city councilmen at Huntington may all be successful. The Charleston Mall speaks of some of the Republican nominees as wheat and others chaff. Now who is it 'lidin' to? AT NATION'S CAPITOL CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. inness, Manager J. H. Collett. Prof. R. R. Wright. J.hr. a young man of experience and natural talent for editorial and business responsibility, has been elected as managing editor of the Recorder and will have full charge of the Philadelphia end of the Book Concern. Dr. Hurst will audit the accounts monthly. The Methodists have been greatly worried for many months over the deplorable conditions surrounding their publishing house, and the hone how is that Dr. Hurst and Prof. Wright at the helm the tangles of the past few years will be permanently afflameded out. The new $100,000 building of the colored Y. M. C. A. is rapidly mounting skyward. The workmen have now reached the third story. The new home of the Washington Y. M. C. A. will be one of the finest buildings owned by Negroes in America. The architect is Mr. W. Sidney Pittman. Former Senator J. B. Foraker, of Ohio, plainly indicated in his speech accepting the loving cup at the Metroropolitan A. M. E. church, that he Rev. and Mrs. John F. Hurst gave a highly enjoyable "at home," on the evening of March 16 in compliment to Mles Marietta L. Gaines, of Aniata, Ga., and Miss Pearl Gertrude Lampton, of Greenville Miss., and purlors of the Hurst, homeestead 1352 Q street, were crowded from 3 to 10 on that evening with a throng of leading society people of the capital, anxious to pay their respects to those charming ladies. Mrs. Hurst is an ideal hostess. THREE county in the legislature, they will vote solidly for the Democratic nominee, they may elect Him, but they will sadly endanger the other. Republicans on the ticket, no other will be presence in the last election proved. If Mr. Foreman wishes to make a test of the real sentiment, of whose Republicans in the county, he would have chosen no better time. They remember a defeat only four years distant administered by the dissatisfied Negro voters. It yet remains to be seen whether or not they are willing to endanger the whole ticket, rather than have a Negro in the seat, latitude. The unusual sight of, a Negro charged with rape being tried in a southern court was witnessed here in Hopkinsonville last week. The case attracted unusual attention because of the circumstances involved. The alleged assault is said to have occurred on a cold, sleety night in January, when the white man and his wife were out in the country collecting bills for sewing machines. The Negro is said to have been in the burgee with them to point out the direction to a neighboring locality. The testimony shows that the white man, wife and the Negro boy went into a country saloon and drank whiskey together and carried a supply away. Due to the slippery condition of the road, the horse fell twice, and the second time, was injured such an extent that the white man had to go to a farmer's home for a lounge and some assistance. It was while he was away that the Negro did so to have committed the crime. The Negro boy got the usual penalty, his lawyer, Mr. L. Yonts, a candidate for county attorney, put up a strong defense, brought out at the weak points and showed the inconsistency of the accusations. His plea for the life of his client was a many straightforward one, and at no stage of the game did he mince words. Of course the jury gave the boy the NEGRO CATHOLIC. Will Have Combination Church and School Building on John Street, Cincinnati. Marshfield Hills city is to have a combination Catholic church and school on John street between Richmond and Coler street. In the near future, as the property has been bought and the building now on the site will be raised to make way for the new building. It is thought that work will be started on the new building shortly day 1. The matter has been in abeyance for some time, but was given definite form by Mrs. Franklin Drexel of Philadelphia who spent in spending her fortune—estimated in the millions in building churches and schools for Negro and Indian Catholics. She has endowed a number of such institutions in the West and when she heard of the plans to have Cincinnati Negro Catholics a school and church she sentenced here and had a similar form with Archbishop Moeller and other church ministries. She returned to Philadelphia, promising to give the project financial assistance taking an order upon the John street into; she has bought the property and will erect a combination building that will cost in the neighborhood of $25,000 tholics in Cincinnati and is in such such that the school will have more scholars than anticipated the building will be converted into a school and a new church will be erected through the municipality of Mrs. Drexel. For some time time Sisters have conducted a school for colored children and with the organised facilities expect to have a colored parochial school that will compare favorably with other institutions of the blind. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR 75c. Muslin Gowns at.....$86 $1.25 Muslin Gowns af.....$90 $1.75 Muslin Gowns at.....$1.15 $2.50 Muslin Gowns at.....$1.45 Great Reductions all through this department. SPRING OPENING SALE COME, LOOK, SEE THE WORLD'S BEST NEWEST THINGS FOR SPRING. It is the policy of this store each day to surpass its yesterday's well doing with better stocks and more satisfactory service. WELCOME --- 100% BATTERY ALL SHADES ALL BRASTER, BEAUTIFUL PATTERN ON SALE ALL YOU WANT, COME EARLY...... DUTCH COLOR WAISTS ALL GVRM EMBROIDERED AND ALL OVER LACR, NEVER RETAIL UNDER $1.50 SALE PRICE..... REASONS FOR ATTENDING THIS SALE This is the First Spring Opening Sale in this City. We have spared no time and money to make it an event that never will be forgotten. Ask the Mayor. Ask anybody who's in position to know! You'll get a straight tip every time—Go to Solof's for the squarest deal on earth. You owe it to yourself and family to get the best for the money you spend. Most certainly you never aw a opportunity like this to buy BRAND NEW SPRING NER CHANDISE. Come, get acquainted with us. We carry Honest Merchandise. Nothing but the best is represented here at popular prices. HERALD. THE GOOD NEWS. Husbands tell your wives, Brothers, tell your sisters. Do them a good turn by seeing they don't miss it. Women, tell each other what a blessing this store is to the small purse. 19c. CHICE BRANDY, ALL COLORS NICE BEAUTY AND IT TAKES THIS POPULAR STORE TO DO THE OUTTING. ON SALE..... INITATION HEATHERBLOOM EM- BRIDERED, LASTS LONGER. LIKE NILK. LASTS LONGER. USUALLY SELLS FOR $150. ON SALE. AT.... SHORT SILK GLOVES ALL OUGLERS, DOUGHIE TIP. ON SALE AT ..... 43c 12 12c AND 15c LAWNS, BORDER FLOWERED, FINE QUALITY. ON SALE ..... 83c 16c HEAVY GRADE UN. BLEACHED MUSLIN. ON SALE (No Merchants) ..... 5c CUT CORNER, SPRREADS, WITH FRINGE, 81x90, FREELY WORTH $1.75, SALE PRICE.....98c SHORT KID GLOVES, THE BEST THAT $1.25 COULD BUY ANYWHERE, ON SALE AT.....83c READY-MADE WRAPPERS $1.25 VALUES, GO AT V 12-1-2c DRESS GINGHAM, 36-INCH VIDE, GUARAN- TEED, FAST COL- ORS, ON SALE AT YONG GLOUTH, 36 INCHES WIDE, RETAILS EVERY- WHERE AT 12'1-2c ON SALE AT SILK PONGEH, REGULAR 25c GOODS, A BEAUTIFUL SELECTION PATTERNS ON SALE AT DRY GOODS 38-INCH MADRAS, 25c VALUE GO AT.....11c 36-INCH TABLE DAMASK, 35c VALUES.....19c 25c SHORT LENGTH DOTTED SWISS.....9c 50c SECCO SILKS, ALL COL- ORS, AT.....27c 20c CURTAIN SWISS ON SALE AT.....12 1-2c 15c CURTAIN SWISS ON SALE AT.....9c 10-4 NEW YORK MILL SHEET- ING, BLEACHED, AT.....28c DEPARTMENT 50c PANY DRESS SILKS AT.....33c 12 1-2c FLOWERED LAWNS, Fine Sheer.....7 1-2c 50c SPIDERS SILK AT.....33c 12 1-2c PERSIAN LAWNS AT.....7c 40-INCH PERSIAN LAWNS, 35c VALUES, AT.....10c 25c TABLE OIL CLOTH, ALL COLORS.....16c 35c HAIR-TICKING AT.....10c Prices Competition Date DEPARTMENT 50c $ANGY DXESS SILKS AT.. 33c 12 1-2c FLOWERED LAWNS. Fine Sheer..... 7 1-2c 50c SPIDERS' SILK AT.. 33c 12 1-2c PERSIAN LAWNS AT.. 7c 40-1NCH PERSIAN LAWNS, 35c VALUES, AT..... 19c 25c TABLE OIL CLOTH, ALL COLORS..... 16c 35c HAIR-TICKING AT..... 19c 1-2 OFF ON ALL CHINAWARE, $6.00 MESSLINE WAISTS- ALL COLORS TRIMMED SLEEVEES, NICELY MADE AND VERY DRESSY, ON SALE AT..... $3.45 DRY GOODS 38-INCH MADRAS, 25c VALUE GO AT ..... 11c 36-INCH TABLE DAMASK, 35c VALUES, ..... 19c 25c SHORT LENGTH DOTTED SWISS ..... 9c 50c SECCO SILKS, ALL COLORS, AT ..... 27c 20c CURTAIN SWISS ON SALE AT ..... 12 1-2c 15c CURTAIN SWISS ON SALE AT ..... 9c 10-4 NEIV YORK MILL SHEET- ING, BLEACHED, AT ..... 28c 1-2 OFF ON ALL, TINWARE NET WAISTS, JUST THE THING FOR EASTER, ON SALE HERE, ALE COLORS, POLKADOT AT ..... 29.98 Don't Forget the Date VICE ASSIGNMENT OF WAISTS, 756 ASSIGNMENT IN LACE, AND EMBROIDERY, ALL GO A1 49c HOPE MUSLIN, 36 INCHES WIDE, 10 YARDS TO CUSTOMER, SALE PRICE 714c READY MADE SHEETS, 8190; WORTH 75c. SALE PRICE 39c COOKS, THE BEST ON THE MARKET, AMERICAN INTS, ON SALE..... 5c WANG TAFFFETA UNDER RTS. $5 VAL. S. ON SALE..... 3.48 EMBRIDERY, L. WIDTHS. ON LE AT..... 4$1c ES DOTTED SWISS HAND- RICHERS, REG. 100 VALUES SALE AT..... 4c Don't Dr. G. W. Holley, of Hinton was a visitor here Sunday. Prof. T. C. Edmonds left Monday for his home at Bridgewater, Va. Rev. Robinson preached two able sermons at the Baptist Church, Sunday. A crowd of people from Lewishams attended the closing exercises of the Maple Grove school at the Baptist Church Friday night. Y. M. C. A. gave a plausant entertainment at Baptist Church last Monday night. W. W. Bolling passed through Monday enroute to Staunton, Virginia. Miss Fagan, of Lewisburg, was the guest of Margla, Hester on last Sunday. Misses Francesa Woodson and Curry were here last Friday. MANUAL TRAINING. For the Negro is Advocated By Dr. Charles W. Eliot. Richmond, Va., March 28.—Dr. Charles W. Elliot, the retiring president of Harvard University, who has been in Richmond since yesterday as the guest of the Virginia Alumni of Harvard spoke to the students of the Virginia Union University, colored. Dr. Elliot confined his remarks to the subject or what is best for the race and what branches of education will best tend to increase the usefulness of the Negro as a race and as a citizen. He strongly advocated the manual training feature, which is so largely entering into the education of the colored race. OUT OF SPITE Midow Will Sell Her Property Exclusively to Negroes. New York, March 24. - Miss Caroline A. Dow, the widow of a real estate operator who first opened up a suburb of Yonkers, N. Y., known as the Yonker's Park, threatens to sell her property holdings there in a fashionable neighborhood exclusively to Negroes, because the name of the suburb has been changed to Crestwood. She has authorized a real estate agent to sell her residence providing the purchaser conspicuously hosts the following signs: "Boarding house, exclusively for Negroes." Undertaking and embalming for Nertees only. The residence is at present occupied by Eva Booth of the Salvation Army fame. A Negro physician has already offered to buy the house, but declines to post the sign. FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT To the Constitution Senator Money Wants Tested in Supreme Court. Washington: March 23—Senator Money, of Mississippi, would have the validity of the fourteenth amendment to the constitution tested. This amendment regulates the franchise, and has been construed to authorize the reduction by Congress of the congressional representation of states which deny the voting privilege of some of their citizens. It has been frequently invoked by the author of bills reducing the representation of Southern states because Negroes in those states are not permitted to vote. Mr. Money to-day introduced a resolution directing the Attorney-General to submit to the Supreme Court all the information available relative to the method of adopting the amendment, so that the Court may determine whether the amendment is valid and binding. COLORED BANDMASTERS. Washington, D. C., March 29 Hereafter colored men only will be appointed chief musicians of colored regiments in the United States Army White, chief, musicians 'previously serving with colored regiments have been transferred to white regiments CARNEGIE'S OFFER. Xenia, Ohio, March 27. On condition that a like sum be raised by the college, Andrew Carnegie has agreed to make a gift to Wilberforce Universe of $17,500, half the amount needed for a girl's dormitory planned. A few years ago Mr. Carnegie gave an $18,000 library to the college unconditionally. COLORED MEN WANT OFFICES. New Castle, Del., March 27. — Feeling that they are not receiving the recompense in this city that they should for their votes, the colored people are now demanding representation of their race placed in the City Council, at the coming election, on April 13. The election calls for nine Councilmen, Mayor, Assessor and Treasurer. CONSUMPTION. Champion Light Weight Denver, March 29 — Joe Gans, former world's light-weight pugfist has developed tuberculosis of the lungs and may never again be seen in the ring. Referee Charlie White is responsible for the statement that the ex-champion's health is falling. 118 Capitol Street. Charleston Coleman Hammond has placed his Sayman's Wonder Soap on sale at the Gem Pharmacy and Peoples Grocery Store. Rev. I. V. Bryant was in the city a few hours Monday returning to his home at Huntington from Raymond City where he preached the annual K. of P. sermon, Sunday. Samuel Rowland, of Greensboro, N. C., passed through the city last Tuesday. Psyche puffs at Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol street. J. P. Caul is confined to his bed with inflammatory rheumatism. Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Farmer, of Longacre were in the city this week. H. P. Stewart is ill at the Hotel Brown. Mr. E. M. Dandridge, of Quinniment, is in the city. Miss Virginia Gilmer entertained a few friends at cards Monday evening. Preparations are being made by all the church choirs for special music for the Easter services. The indications are that the Foraker mass meeting at the Court House next Tuesday evening will be largely attended. Representatives of all the churches and societies are interested in the movement which assures its success. Miss Rosalynde Friend, clerk in the peoples Grocery store has been ill since the first of the week at her home at Institute. Invitations will be issued soon for the Easter ball to be given by the Kanawha Club. The functions of the Kanawha Club are always, the most enjoyable and the preparations they are making for the Easter affair indicate that it will be up to the standard. The Ladies Aid of the St. Paul A. M. E. Church will meet tonight at the residence of Mrs. Mattie Moss. The rally at St. Paul A. M. E. Church was a success. The first prize was received by Miss C. L. Halfrater who raised the largest collection amounting to $51.20. The total amount raised was $44.90% Miss Lizzie Smith 'has returned to the city after a visit to South Carolina and Winston Salem, N. C. Carolina and Winston, Salem, N. C. The ladies aid of St. Paul, A. M. E. Church will begin their annual bazaar on Monday night April 12, to the 16th. Miss Mary Waugh is recovering from recent illness at the home of her sister, Mrs. Roy. Taylor, on Is one who helps you to learn and to save when you are well and prosperous, and one who shields you from suffering in adversity. Such an one is a SAVINGS DEPOSIT in the Kanawha Banking & Trust Co. You will find it a pleasure to save a share from each pay envelope when all it is going well and to deposit it where its COMPOUND SEMI-ANNUAL INTEREST is all the time helping you to get ahead!! You will find it a comfort when sickness or adversity comes up on you, or when you want to buy a home, to have the accumulations of a Savings Account to help you. Bradford street. Nelson Foster, of Washington, D. C. was in the city a few days last week on business. News has been received that Miss Aristus Johnson, who is in Milhomond on business is seriously ill with pneumonia. Miss Daisy Jordan is in the city the guest of Mrs. Allen DeHonney on Milhwood area. Beatrice, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Glenan is ill of their home on Washington court. The Rev. J. W. Waters has very wisely been returned to the pastorate of Simpson M. E. Church for another year. A change would have incurred an extra expense to move a new man perhaps two or three hundred miles which the church is not prepared to meet. Rev. Waters left the seat of conference and returned last Sunday morning in order to fill an engagement to preach the annual sermon to the K. of P. lodges of this city. That was one among many instances which he demonstrated a high regard for his promise. In his sermon he very beautifully pictured the friendship of Damon and Pythias. It was among the best sermons of the kind ever delivered in Charleston. Rev. J. W. Essex had charge of the church from the time Conference began last Wednesday until Monday of this week when the appointments were read by Bishon Berry. The Old Maid's Association given by the ladies of the St. Paul A. M. E. Church last Friday night was largely attended in a success in every way. Miss Esther Walker has been ill for a few days at the residence of her brother, 804 Donnally street and unable to attend school. The superintendent of St. Paul A. M. E. Church will give Easter eggs to all of the children Easter Sunday at 9:30 A. M. The mothers are invited to come and bring all the little ones who belong to the cradle roll. CATON COLLEGE 2 on a 8th St. Pittsburgh's best school of A accounting and Bibliography. No Better school at any price. PENNSYLVANIA TELEPHONE COLLEGE 200 51st Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Railroads. Positions are $44.00 monthly. Write. CATON TECHNICAL SCHOOL 93 A Farm in Engineering, Electricity, Drafting, Mathematics Ivy稚 graduate employed. Short Practical Questions. Helpness I to save when you are well and you from suffering in adversity. POSIT in the For Every Man and Boy Don't wait until the last day, BUY NOW. It's to your advantage to make your selection in ample time. There is a lot of satisfaction in it. Our stock never has been as complete as at the present time, although the manufacturers have been very slow in their deliveries, nevertheless, we are prepared to suit all those who will favor us with a call. Our prices will be pleasing. You will receive the most cordial treatment, whether you purchase or not. Henry Smith One Price Clothier 222 CAPITOL STREET OUR DISPLY OF Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. GEM PHARMACY Call and see our full line of Perfumes, Soaps, Rubber Goods and Drug Sundries. (By James Cubert Campbell.) Washington, D. C., March 30. There is a rumor going the rounds heer among politicians which is receiving unusual credit to the effect that Dr. W. D. Crum, recently Collector of the Port of Charleston, S. C. is soon to be given a responsible position in the Panama zone. There seems to be an impression that Dr. Crum is entitled to something good the way of Federal recognition and a position in Panama may be in keeping with this impression. The statement has been advanced that in view the fact that Mr. Crum is a physician his services might well be utilized along the lines of his profession in the canal district. There are a large number of colored men from the West Indies and some few from the United States at work on the canal, and it may be possible that Dr. Crum will be employed in some capacity among those workmen. Superlative degree descriptions of whatever takes place in Washington are said by many to be familiar. Scribes, reporting affairs from here are perhaps too often tempted to use "sky-high language" when writing about what is simply an earthly happening. Everything done or taking place in Washington is apt to be chronicled as the "greatest ever," the "grandest in history," and the like. So unreservedly is this superlative lingo quoting spread that when a truly superior affair like the banquet tendered to Judge Robert H. Terrell last Friday evening is described we are at loss for some lofty and adequate language necessary to do it credit. However, the superior degree adjectives grand, brilliant, rich are modest words to use in characterizing this banquet given by Washington's most representative citizens who gathered upon that occasion to do honor to Judge Terrell. By virtue of a recent act of Congress creating a Municipal Court for the District of Columbia, Mr. Terrell was elevated to the bench of that body. It should be born in mind that all courts in the District of Columbia are Federal courts and by the operation of this law Mr. Terrell becomes the first federal Judge the colored people of the country have produced. Banquets in Washington are natural. They come as do the gentle rains and sometimes almost as often, but the one given in honor of Judge Terrell on Friday evening was without a doubt one of the most brilliant and perfect ever held here. The beautiful dining room of Mr. James Gray on Pennsylvania Avenue was the scene of the festive gathering, and Mr. Gray, one of the best equipped men in the country to handle such affairs spared nothing in adding to its richness and elegance. This affair was a compliment and an expression of the pride the colored people of the District feel in the elevation of Mr. Terrell to the Federal bench, and if the splendid gathering witnessed on that evening may be taken as an evidence of a people's appreciation, Judge Terrell may well feel complimented. Hon. Ralph W. Tyler, Auditor for the Navy, was toast master. After one of the most sumptuous dinners ever eaten at a banquet Mr. Tyler introduced Dr. E. D. Williston, who read letters of regret from Mr. Ormond W. Scott, Mr. Harry W. Cummings, of Baltimore, Ex. Gov. P. B. Pinchback, Hon. Charles W. Anderson, of New York, Dr. Booker T. Washington and others. Those who responded to toasts were Maj. Charles R. Douglas, Mr. Gilchrist Stewart, of New York, Asst. Dis. Atty. James A. Cobb, Supt. of Public Schools, Roscoe C. Bruce, Hon. John C. Daney, Recorder of Deeds, Hon. W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, Hon. W. H. Lewis, Asst. U. S. Dist. Atty. Boston, Mass., and Dr. Sumner Wormley. Judge Terrell, in a speech perhaps more serious than any delivered in recent years and too more notable for an appreciable sense of responsibility and race affection responded to the last toast. Congeniality and harmony was the dominant note. Sparkling wit and a constant flow of conviviality made the assemblage a most notable, and enjoyable one. The Shrine of Bacchus was crowded with worshipers. Gilchrist Stewart and Roscoe C. Bruce had seats near each other in the south corner of the room—a flood of eloquence also came from that section. Major Charles R. Douglas, a son of our Sainted Fred, "Set the guns a roaring." W. T. Vernon demonstrated again that nature embellished that noble dome of his with a silver tongue of rare sweetness and eloquence. He and W. H. Lewis of Boston simply put that crowd in their pockets, and walked off. Dancy made a great speech and was at his best. The evening, aside from Terrell, was clearly Vernon's and Lewis'. Every mention of the name of the sage of Tuskegee was enthusiastically and wildly applauded. Bishop J. C. Hartzell, in charge of the missionary work of the Methodist Church in Africa had a talk with the President on Saturday about Liberia, and what the work of the Commission will probably be in connection with the African Republic. Dr. Booker T. Washington also called upon the President on Saturday and talked with him, in connection with the Liberian Commission. It is reported that one of the Com South Charleston Bell Phone 750; Home Phone 1214 missioners has resigned and that the President is now looking for another suitable man to fill this vacancy. It was denied however at the White House that Dr. Washington made any recommendation with respect to the vacant place mentioned. Negro business leagues have recently been organized at Pulaski, Gallatin, Springfield and Clarkville, Tenn., by the organizer of Local Business Leagues. Through the influence of the Negro Business League at Bristol, Tenn.—Va., no fewer than twenty business concerns are in operation in that town. Among the most important and flourishing are the A. L. Whitten Coal Co., doing an annual business of $3,500; the Brown Doubt Funeral Directory, 431 Sycamore street and the Bristol Enterprise Trading Company, 429 Sycamore street. The latter is a joint-stock syndicate of twenty members incorporated and doing business in a new two-story brick building on one of the principal thoroughfores in the city. The ground and building cost about $4,000 in which there is a stock of groceries, dry goods and notions valued at $3,000. Mr. William H. Brown is the general manager. One of the most interesting business ventures in this progressive little town is the Woman's Enterprisel Co., composed of ten women, with Mrs. E. W. Woodfin, the wife of the principal of the Normal School of that place as president. It is a small grocery, well supplied, opened about six months ago. Within this time, business has been so flourishing that the promoters are now contemplating moving into larger quarters and increasing their stock of goods. Mr. Robert E. Clay is the wideawaks, energetic and popular president of the Local League and is moreover thoroughly imbued with a progressive spirit and ambition for the advancement of his people along industrial and commercial lines. Professor J. N. Ervin, of Johnson City, Tenn., is not only an active and efficient school man (he is principal of the city high school), but also very much interested in the starting of business enterprises among his people in his town. It was through his uniting efforts that a local League was organized in Johnson City, where there are several business firms which need only the uniting effort of a well-managed organization to cause them to feel what they are capable of doing not only for them, but for the PEOPLE IN SOUT CHARLESTON NOW. community at large. Mr. J. H.Langly, the leading barber here, is president of the league. He is the fortunate possessor of a valuable real estate in the corporate limits. Prof. J. W. Oveltrea, although principal of the Normal and Industrial Institute at Harriman, Tenn., is also very much interested in the material welfare of his people. A year or so ago, he took the necessary steps and organized a Local livegro Business League of which he is president. The organization under his sane and skillful guidance has accomplished something, and is destined to do even more towards creating an interest in starting new business in that town. At Shelbyville, Tenn., lives Dr. Wm. Key, trainer and owner of the celebrated "Beautiful Jim Key" the educated horse, which achieved a national reputation on account of being taught to read, speel, make change at the cash drawer, distribute mail, etc. In nearly every state in the Union this famous horse has given exhibitions. Dr. Key is the proud possessor of a beautiful gold medal which has been given him by a life member of the American Humane Education Society. Its president, George T. Angell, presented this valuable medal to Dr. Key in the Mechanics Building, Boston, Mass. November, 1, 1901, in recognition of the great service he had rendered humanity through the education of this wonderful horse (Jim Key) which has led more than 200,000 boys to always be kind to animals. Dr. Key once refused $10,000 for this animal. He told us that he had realized about $50,000 from his exhibitions in different sections of the country. The greater portion of this sum he invested in city real estate and in a very valuable farm of 2,000 acres, remarkable for its fertility. "Jim Key" is still living at the advanced age of twenty years or more. But the unfortunate creature is "out of commission" being injured in a wreck in Kansas City Missouri, about two years ago. However, he is mercifully and tenderly carved for during his misfortune in his last days as he is housed in one of the most comfortable and costly stables that we have ever seen. He still remembers his old tricks and it is truly plitiful to observe him as he tries to perform them under the guidance of his affectionate and devoted master. Dr. Key is much interested in the work of the national Business League and is also an active member of the local branch. Mr. W. H. Goslin, the president does a large grocery business in a brick block which he owns, valued at probably $12,000. TIME TO THINK OF NEW SPRING CLOTHES AND WHEN YOUR THOUGHTS TURN TO CLOTHES, DON'T FORGET THAT WE SELL THE BEST, AND SELL THEM ON THE EASIEST TERMS. THAT'S SOMETHING WORTH REMEMBERING. SPRING STYLES Women's & Men's Clothes HATS, SHOES, AND OTHER DRESS NEEDS; ARE NOW SHOWN IN MOST SATISFYING ARRAY. LIBERTY Credit Company 917 VIRGINIA STREET. HOME PHONE 1068. OPEN EVENINGS. PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHT & C. Anyone sending ... sketch and description may be entitled to patent for any invention in probably patentable. Communications strictly confidential. 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