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THE ADVOCATE CONTAINS MORE NEWS THAN ANY OTHER RACE PAPER PUBLISHED----$1.50 A YEAR- THE AMERICAN COMMISSION IN LIBERIA COMING OF MESSRS. FALKNER, SCOTT AND SALE HAILED WITH DELIGHT. Beginning of a New Era for West Africa's Negro Republic—Hospitality Dispensed With Lavish Hand by Government and People — Great Work Planned by the Commission Will Bear Fruit. Graphic Pen-Pictures of Scenes and Incidents by Mr. Walter F. Walker, of the College of West Africa. THE ADVOCATE WE CHILDFULLY PUBLISH ALL JRISP NEWSY NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS VOLUME IX. THE AMERICAN COMM COMING OF MESSRS. FALKNER, SCOT DELIGHT Beginning of a New Era for West Africa Dispensed With Lavish Hand by G Work Planned by the Commission Graphic Pen-Pictures of Scenes and Incl of the College of W Special Correspondence. Monrovia, Liberia, May 17, 1909. The United States scout cruiser "Chester," bearing the American commission recently appointed by President Taft, anchored in the harbor of Monrovia on Saturday, May 8th, about 4 a.m. In a short while the glad news had traveled throughout the city: "The American commission is here!" was the greeting every one heard that morning. Then came a salute from the Chester of twenty-one guns, Bang! Bang! The Liberia guns from the fort responded Bang! Bang! The whole cape shook at each fire from the fort. The gunner must have put in extra powder in honor of the commission, as many remarked that they never heard those guns shoot so loud. Everybody was anxious to witness the arrival of the Americans. Nearly all work was suspended and stores closed and the waterside was packed with a nervous, restless and intense crowd of people—from the river settlements, interior settlements and native towns. Everyone craned his neck each time the customs house doors opened, thinking the commission had come ashore. This jostling, laughing, gesticulating crowd waited from 8 o'clock a. m. to 4 o'clock in the afternoon and never lost patience. The American minister, Ernest Lyon, went aboard to confer with the commission and arrange for their coming ashore. The hour arranged for was two o'clock, but owing to some unavoidable delay it was about 4 o'clock before the "President Benson" reached the wanf. Then there was the general "bargain counter rush" to get a glimpse of the commissioners. "Look out, man, lemme see de commission." "Try had, Brer, and lemme see dem 'merican folks." Such expressions and numerous others that have to be heard to be appreciated were ejaculated on all sides. Absence of Booker T. Washington Regretted. The commission was disappointing in one particular—there was no Booker T. Washington! It had been circulated, upon the strength of the newspaper intelligence throughout Lilberia, that Dr. Washington was coming on the commission. The whole country was "on edge" to see this world-famous man. One American-Liberian woman, who has not been in this country more than ten years, remarked: "Booker T. Washington is coming to Liberia. Now you'll have a chance to see a big man, for true." Although it was known for some days before the commission arrived that Dr. Washington would not be a member, yet there were many who would not believe otherwise than that he would come. I had a very hard time trying to convince a policeman that "the culled gon' man was Mr. Scott and not Dr. Washington. The Commission Warmly Welcome. On arriving at the wharf the commission was detained a few minutes to listen to an address of welcome by the acting mayor of Monrovia on behalf of the city. Dr. R. P. Falkner, chairman of the commission, responded. The youths' orchestral band played the "Star-Spangled Banner," while the commissioners lined up for the march to the legation. Three companies of the Liberia militia escorted the commission, and they looked good. In fact everybody dressed particularly careful for this occasion and could not look otherwise. The ladies of the city had prepared floral wreaths representing each of the four countries of the republic. All concede that this was the prettiest feature of the parade. At each of these wreaths the commission was stopped and a short speech of welcome was made by a young lady in behalf of the country represented. Each wreath was carried along with the commission to the next, until the last one at the legation was reached. They were brought into the legation, and finally transferred to the rooms of the commission where one decorates each room of the commission. After only a short stay ashore they returned to the "Chester" to spend the night. President Barclay's Hopes High. Sunday morning nearly all the commission attended divine service ashore. They took dinner, afterward, with the American minister. --- when some had their first introduction to Mango plums, butter, pears (avocado pears) and pawpaws. Two of the attaches, Major Ashburn and Captain Coleman, had previously met them in the Philippines. Monday at two o'clock the commission was presented to the president of the republic, Arthur Barclay. Sentiments were here exchanged and the hope was expressed that the commission would bring a permanent blessing to Liberin and secure her a safe and unmolested career in the future. The president said that he would place at the disposal of the commission everything within his power to facilitate its work. The commission was then conducted by the American minister to inspect its headquarters while on shore. A visit was paid to the imperial German consul, after which the commission had lunch at the legation and returned to the "Chester" for the night. At Home on Liberian Shore. At Home on Liberian Shore. By this time these gentlemen were getting tired of the dreadful bar of the Mesurado river (which is only really dreadful to read about), but not nearly so much as the people who were getting apprehensive leet the commission would spend all its time on the ship. On Tuesday a few more official calls were made and Wednesday, the 12th, the commission took its permanent headquarters on shore. On the afternoon of the same day a reception for the commission was given by his excellency, the president of Liberia, at the executive mansion. Most all of the prominent men of the city were present and had a splendid opportunity to get acquainted with the personnel of the commission. Later in the day everybody repaired to the parade grounds to witness a baseball game by the sailors of the U. S. S. Cheater. Fine Workshop for the Winners. The commission's headquarters occupy a large, spacious and well-ventilated house on the northwest corner of the government square. It is most conveniently located, and neatly and tastily fitted up especially for this occasion. A committee of citizens prepared the building and turned it over to the American minister for the use of the commission. Everything is being done for their comfort and convenience. The only complaint made is that they are given too much to eat. One of the members said they are given a regular New Orleans breakfast. Those from New Orleans will understand the allusion. Nobody has had the African fever and no one expects to get it. After all most of the terror of African fever is experienced before reaching Africa. The commission is now hard at work ferretting and slitting. They are determined to go to the bottom of the Liberian situation. Much of the hard work the commission would have had to do was already accomplished by the American minister before the arrival of the commission. The legation has been the busiest house in Monrovia, besides commercial houses, for the last three months. Rev. Ernest Lyon, of Maryland, is in charge here, and is ably assisted by Mr. George W. Ellis, of Kansas, secretary of legation. The Liberian envoy whose visit to America last year made this great awakening possible—Former President Gibson, Vice-President Dossen and Attorney Dunbar are pleasingly in evidence and their expert knowledge of conditions on both sides of the Atlantic is of material help to all concerned. The commissioners are all men of ripe experience in matters of government and are thoroughly conversant with the results likely to grow out of the introduction of modern industrial training, the development of our commerce, and the strengthening of our financial system. Their investigations are being conducted with the utmost care, and no stone is being left inurnted that will enable them to carry back to President Taft the exact truth concerning Liberia's resources and needs. It is not doubted that their recommendations will be wise and that they will give evidence of a sincere desire to relieve the depolerable situation now existing in this land. The commission expects to complete its work within fifteen or twenty more days. A trip will then be taken down the Liberian coast to THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1909. BISHOP OF A. M. E. CHURCH DRIVEN FROM HOME. Whites Resent His Rebuke to Hello Girl and Prominent Churchman Flees from His Mississippi Home to Cincinnati. Greenville, Miss, June 14.— Threatened with lynching because he rebuked a telephone operator for not prefixing the handle "Miss" to his daughter's name when summoned for a call, Bishop E. W. Lampton, of the African M. E. church, the most prominent Negro in Mississippi, has fled from his home here with his family. "If you ever return God have mercy on you," is the warning sent to him to Cincinnati, his supposed place of refuge. Alarmed at the threats of the hot-headed element of the community to precipitate a race riot the business men and other responsible citizens held a mass meeting last night to take steps to prevent violence. Bishop Lampton took exception when an operator addressed his daughter as "Gertrude" while announcing a long-distance call for her Saturday night. At a mass meeting of white citizens it was at first decided to lynch Lampton "because he was becoming too important for the comfort of the whites." Cooler counsel finally prevailed and the only action taken was to drive him from town. The conservative citizens guarantee Lampton protection should he wish to return. LANGFORD LANGFORD ENGLISH CHAMPION WHILE JOHNSON HOLDS TITLE HERE. Negro Heavyweights Very Much in Evidence Since Lankford Put English Champion Down and Oversee London, England, June 13.—Sam Langford continues to be the reigning favorite along the pugilistic strand, nor has anyone come forward to dispute his position or the title he won by defeating Ian Hague e few weeks ago. Langford, ever since his arrival, has been very cleverly handled by Joe Woodman and Eddie Keevan, brother Bostonians, and with two such level-headed chaps behind him, there is little chance that England's new title holder will fall into public disfavor that Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson experienced. Langford is appearing daily in London music halls, pulling down a fat salary and earning every triumph of it, for he is unquestionably a big drawing card. He has a cleverly little worded curtain-speech, too. In which he pays his respects to Jack Johnson, and says the latter could not be dragged into a ring to meet him. And as for being the world's heavy-weight champion, the title the English bestower upon him when he defeated Hague, Langford has been thusly introduced so frequently that he is really beginning to take the title seriously, although he knows mighty well that his legacy from the National Sporting club will never be recognized among his American countrymen no matter how cordially they may dislike Johnson. Langford said today that he rather expected Honey Mellody, the ex-welter-weight champion, who has been meeting with better success over in Gay Paree than upon his first appearance, would join the American fistic colony here before returning to the states. It may be the Mellody will be staged by the National Sporting Club for a bout with some suitable opponent, although the majority of Americans here rather advise against it, evidently feeling that the ex-champion's form might prove a disappointment. It is known that the National Sporting Club officials have consulted with Woodman as to the advisability of matching Mellody up. That Senatorial Football (From Rochester, Herald) This certainly has been the most strenuous session of Mr. Aldrich's life. It is quite evident that several ornate corners have been rubbed from his prestige, since his colleagues have been using him as a football. Grand Bassa and Cape Palmas. The American public may already be familiar with the personnel of the commission which is as follows: Mr. Roland P. Falkner, chairman; Mr. George A. Finch, secretary; Major Percy M. Ashburn, medical attache; Captain Sidney A. Cloman, military attache; Mr. Frank A. Flower, scientific attache. WALTER F. WALKER. PROGRAM OF SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION OF COLORED TEACHERS. National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools to Meet at Ashe- ville, N. C., June 23-25. Welcome Address - On behalf of the City, His Honor, Mayor John E. Campbell, Asheville, N.C. Welcome Address - On behalf of the Colored Citizens, Dr. J. W. Walker, Adheville, N.C. Welcome Address- On behalf of the Teachers of North Carolina, Mr. T. S. Inborden, President Brick School, President North Carolina State Association, Enfield, N. O. Music. Response to the Welcome Addresses—Mr. Charles W. Cansler, Principal High School, Knoxville, Tenn. President's Annual Address—"The Teacher as a Factor in Race Efficiency," President, R. R. Wright, President Georgia State College, Savannah, Ga. Announcements. Adjournment. Thursday Morning, 9 O'Clock. Devotional Exercise, Rev. W. J. Jordan. I. Public School. 1. "Vocational Training in our Grammar Courses," Mr. W. H. Singleton, Principal Grammar School, Chattanooga, Tenn. Discussion: Mr. L. S. Clark, President Knox Institute, Athens, Ga. 2. "How I have Interested my Public School Pupils in Agriculture," Mr. J. H. Garvin, Superintendent Colored City Schools, Winchester, Ky. 3. "How the Colored City Schools May be Made to Fit City Conditions," Mr. W. R. Vhlentle, Supervisor Colored Public Schools, Indianapolis, Ind. 4. 10:30 Address: Dr. J. H. Dillard, President Anna M. Jeanes Rural School Fund, New Orleans, La. 5. 11:30 Address: "Some Suggestions for the Improvement of the Negro Rural Schools," Mr. Charles L. Coon, Superintendent Public Schools, Wilson, N. C. "Informal Experiences in Developing City and Country Public Schools." Note: This is to include the building and improvement of school houses, vocational and social work from the school as a center. Discussion led by Miss Judia Jackson, Athens, Ga.; Miss Randolph, Supervisor Colored Rural Schools, Henrico County, Va.; Mr. C. J. Calloway, School Extension Agent, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Adjournment, 2 p. m. Thursday Evening, 8 O'Clock. Devotional Exercises, Rev. J. R. Nelson. 1. Address: "Education, an Evolution of Life," Mr. N. B. Young, President State College, Tallahassee, Fla. 2. Address: "The Prevention of the Spread of Tuberculosis," Dr. C. P. Wertenhaker, Public Health and Marine Hospital, Washington, D. C. 3. Address: Mr. R. R. Wright, Jr., Editor and Business Manager, A. M. E. Publishing House, Philadelphia, Pa. 4. Friday Morning, 9 O'Clock. 5. Devotional Exercises, Rev. W. J. Heritage. 6. "The Peculiar Work and Significance of the A. & M. and State Colleges," Mr. J. H. Jackson, President Kentucky N. & I. L., Frankfort, Ky. 7. Discussion: Dr. B. F. Allen, President Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. 4. "Do the Economic Demands of Today Necessitate a Change in the Long Standing College Curriculum?" Dr. M.W.Dogan, Wiley University, Marshall, Texas, Discussion: Dr. S. A. Peeler, President Bennett College, Greensboro, N. C. 5. "The Importance of the College and University Training," Mr. John Hope, President Atlanta Baptist College, Atlanta, Ga. 6. "The Teacher as an Influence in the Business and Economic Life of The Community," Mr. W. G. Pearson, Principal Colored Schools, Durham, N. C. Discussion: Mr. L. J. Rowan, President A. & M. College, Alcorn, Miss. 7. "The place of the Kindergarten in our Educational System," Miss Georgia F. Koontz, Anderson, S. C. 8. Paper on Music. (Speaker to be supplied.) Friday Evening, 8 O'Clock, Devotional Exercises, Rev. J. C. Price. ITINERARY OF DR. WASHINGTON'S TRIP OV- ER THE VIRGINIAN. Distinguished Educator and Party Will Begin Tour at Newport News and Wind Up With Big Meeting at Montgomery, W. Va. Sunday, June 20th. Newport News, Academy of Music 2:30 p. m. Hampton Institute 7:30 p. m. Monday, June 21st. Suffolk at 1:30 p. m. Norfolk at 8:00 p. m. Tuesday, June 22d. Burdette, platform meeting 9 a. m. Franklin, short meeting. Sebrell, platform meeting 11:30 9. m. Jarratt, platform meeting 12 noon. Purdy, platform meeting 1 p. m. Dolphin, remain over night. (St. Paul school, Lawrenceville.) Wednesday, June 23rd. Alberta, platform meeting 9:30 a. m. Kenbridge, warehouse meeting 10:30 a. m. Victoria, platform meeting at 1. p. m. Meherrin, meeting in grove 2. p. m. Ward, (Charlotte, C. H.) 3:30 p. m. Thursday, June 24th. Phoenix, platform meeting 9. a. m. Brookneal, warehouse meeting 11 a. m. Altavista, platform meeting 2. p. m. Salem, meeting 8 p. m. remain over night. Friday, June 25th. Christiansburg institute, 9 a. m. Pembroke, 3 p. m. Pearsburg, 4 p. m. (in doubt). Princeton, W. Va., 8 p. m. Saturday, June 26th. (All West Virginia.) Glatto, platform meeting, 12 m. Matoaka, platform meeting. Slabfork, platform meeting 2 p. m. Lester, platform meeting 3 p. m. Page, 8 p. m. Sunday, June 27th. Deepwater, platform meeting — a. m. Montgomery, 2 p. m. THREE NEW PROFESSORS. Elected for Kentucky Normal School for Colored Persons. Frankfort, Ky., June 14.—The trustees of the state normal and industrial school for colored per- son met today and selected the teachers for the next school year. President John H. Jackson continues at an annual salary of $1,650, an increase from $1,200, but he is to furnish his own house and fuel. D. A. Williston, of Nashville, Tennessee, succeeds T. J. Garth, as professor of scientific agriculture. Miss Frankle B. Watkins succeeds S. M. Vancleave as instructor in the preparatory department, and Sylvester F. Collins, of Raleigh, N. C., succeeds Mrs. Lulu Hartshorn as secretary to president and director of the business department. New positions created by the trustees, on recommendation of President Jackson, are professor of English and Didactics, Miss Edith M. Jordan; matron of boys' dormitory, Mrs. Susan A. Rives, of Frankfort. AGED NEGRO'S BODY ing Quantity Was In Stomach. Shelburn, Ind., June 14.—Coroner Padgett, of Shelburn, who exhumed the body of Spencer Spriggs, an octogenarian Negro who died at Carlisle, Ind., a few days ago, found in the stomach enough arsenic to cause death. Spriggs and two Negro companions, who were also poisoned had received threatening letters. The poisoning is supposed to be the outcome of a fight over the $200,000 estate of Captain Haddon. The Negroes were important witnesses in the case, and rumor says they were poisoned in order to get them out of the way. sonality in the Life of the Pupil and the Community." Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, President Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga. 2. Address: Dr. Charles F. Meserve, President Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C. 3. Address: "The Professional Training of the Negro Teacher," Dr. L. B. Moore, Dean of Teachers' College, Howard University, Washington, D. C. The program will be interspersed throughout with music by a local chorus of thirty voices, and by the Young Men's Institute quartet of Asheville, and by visiting talent. All leading papers will be limited strictly to twenty minutes; the evening addresses not over thirty minutes; the discussions from five to ten minutes. ASSOCIATION OF WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE. Holds An Interesting Public Session, Elects Officers and Pledges Itself to Assist the Institution Along Various Lines. Institute, June 9.—The night of June 8th was set apart for the program of the annual Alumni Reunion. The inclementy of the weather had much to do with the size of the appreciative audience. The exercises, however, were of a high order, and aroused more than ordinary interest and enthusiasm. The exercises were under the charge of Mr. I. C. Cabell, acting president. The different numbers were well received, and showed careful preparation. Special mention is due Miss Ollie Meadows and Lillian Foster for the creditable manner in which they acquitted themselves. The contralto solo of Miss Maude Robinson—T Heard The Voice of Jesus Say"—was tuneful and sung with feeling and expression. President Jones was at his best in making the annual address, and aroused merited applause. The following program was rendered: Music—Chorus. Invocation—I. C. Cabell. Music—Chorus. Piano Solo—Miss Ethel Spriggs, '04. Annual Address—Dr. J. McHeenry Jones. The solo of Miss Spriggs was vociferously applauded and the audience would not be content until she responded with an encore. A business meeting was held Wednesday morning when the following officers were elected: President, H. H. Ralley, Montgomery. Vice President, W. H. Lowery, Institute. Recording Secretary, Miss Julia Smith, Pt. Pleasant. Corresponding Secretary, Miss May I. D. Noel, Montgomery. Treasurer, Miss Etta Hall, Montgomery. Historian, I. C. Cabbell, Charleston. Program Committee—Miss Dora Curtis, Institute; W. H. Brown, Institute; Miss Able Friend, Institute; W. H. Lowery, Institute; L. R. Jordan, Pt. Pleasant. The following resolutions were adopted. 1st. That we, the Alumni Association, tender our many thanks to the Faculty and Honorable Board of Regents of the W. V. C. I. for our cordial welcome and entertainment. 2nr. That we pledge our allegiance to our Alma Mater, and mean to help in every way possible to foster its interest. 3rd. That we will contribute means to help bear the expense of enclosing an athletic field. 4th. That we extend our many thanks to the State of West Virginia for its liberal appropriations for the higher education for the colored youth of the State. 5th. That we petition the Faculty to give us a column in the Institute paper to carry the names and locations of each member of this association. MISS F. D. RAILY, O. T. WILKERSON, Jr. MISS ABBIE FRIEND, Committee SWIFT DIVINE JUSTICE. Will Fall on the Lynchers of Maxey Declares the Forum. Frankfort, Ky., June 14.—Strong resolutions condemning the lynching of John Maxey, a Negro, were passed here today by the Forum, the largest Negro social and fraternal organization in central Kentucky. The Forum does not call upon the authorities to bring the members of the mob to justice, nor upon Governor Willson to offer rewards for the guilty persons, for the resolutions say that swift justice will be brought on the mob by God. Fortanate Mr. Meyer (From Springfield Republican.) It appears that Henry White, Ambassador to France, is to retire, perhaps at the end of the year. He is charged with falling short of the required qualifications of being able to "know an American when he sees one," which is declared to be an essential diplomatic service under this administration. If such is to be the rule, Mr. Meyer may be reckoned fortunate in being safely under cover in the Cabinet. It is said that within 400 years gold aggregating $2,000,000,000 has disappeared from circulation, and the government would like to know who has it. We learn that the members of the newspaper fraternity are not suspected.—St. Louis Republic. NUMBER LIST BRILLIANT WERE CLOSING EXERCISES AT BLUFIELD INSTITUTE. Large Class of Women Received from Colored Institution on theern Pa. Bluefield, Jun. 16th. Commencement which ensured last Friday en- one of the most in the history of the school. The exercise began Sunday, June 6th with the Annual sermon by Dr. J. M. Arter, President West Virginia Seminary and College, Hill Ten, Va. Dr Arter preached a very practical and inspiring sermon, on "The World's Need of Better Men and Women." Monday evening, "Dramatic Events," under Miss Robinson, showed careful preparation for the different parts. Two plays were rendered, first, "The Last Loaf," in two acts; second, "Among the Breakers," in two acts. The second play, which had been rendered before during the session, so pleased the public that they asked a repetition of it. Tuesday eventing, "The Musical Program," under the direction of Miss Landrum, was highly entertaining and demonstrated the ability of the students to grasp not only the mere sounds of notes, but also the great underlying principles of real music. Wednesday evening an interesting program, consisting of declarations, recitations, songs, and choruses, was given by the students of the first year Normal under the direction of Miss Brady. Thursday morning, although the weather was threatening, a large crowd gathered on the campus at ten o'clock to witness a ball game between Tazewell and B. C. I. For the first few innings the contest was very close, neither side scoring. It was close at each side had scored, until the next two innings, when B. C. I. managed ahead and came out victorious, with a score of 11 to 8. From 2 to 5 p. m. the Alameda Association held its exercises and queet, which a large number attended. A great deal of enthusiasm was answered by the meeting of "old friends" who pledged themselves to rally to the support of their Alma Mater. Thursday evening a program similar to the one given Wednesday evening, was rendered by the students of the second year Normal, under the supervision of Professor Colorado. Thursday evening at the close of the exercises Prof. Sims was requested to announce that there would be two games of ball between Taswell and B. C. I. Friday. Consequently a larger crowd was on hand Friday. Married to witness another close game which resulted in a victory for B. C. I. 12 to 7. In the afternoon at 2:30 the boys, encouraged by their former victories, again defeated Taswell by the score of 16 to 2. As a fitting climax to the week's en- tertainment came the Academic and graduating exercises. The following is a list of the graduates and their subjects: Music, Prayer, Music, Value of Studying Literature—H. L. Dickason. Success or Failure—Viola M. Free, Solo—"Light and Froo"—Wertha J. Heath. Influence—Valeria Pleasants, Ancient and Modern Oratory—W. H. Polindexter. Self Control—Blanche Thomas. Duet—"O. That We Two Were Mating"—Wertha J. Heath and B. A. Wood. Normal Department. The Negro in Literature—George A. Lackett. An Ostraciized Race—William A. Bald Inson. Influence of Music—Sommerville A. Jones. Music—"Lovely June"—Quartette. Punctuality—Sarah Witten. Value of Good Roads—James S. Carson well. Music—"Gloria." Out of the Marshos the Lilies Grown Jessie R. Free. Woman, the Refiner of Civilization—Wertha J. Heath. Solo—"Abide With Me"—Annie M. Whisiker. Presentation of Diplomas. Class Song. Our baseball team was very successful this season. It lost two games out of nine. The Athletic Association served freshments every evening after the close of the exercises. A man was realized from which we have put a better equipped team on the diamond next year. "My ancestors often over in the Mayflower," said the manager here. "Oh, yes," rejoined the manager with interest. "Miles did go out of my family even beyond the big excursions." Washington County --- Mrs. C. C. Woods returned from Charleston, Saturday, after spending a week with friends: James Kancy was a business visitor to Charleston Saturday. Miss Anna Seals, of Charleston, was the guest of Mrs. C. C. Woods, for a few days this week. Mrs. Ida Buster, of Cedar Grove, was calling on relatives and friends Sunday. Stanford Buster was calling on friends at Kanawha City, Sunday. Miss Carolyn Buster was shopping in Montgomery, Monday. Miss Mae Woods and Miss Vivian Buster were in Charleston shopping, the first of the week. Sunday was baptizing day here, and five converts were baptized at the river at eleven o'clock. Friday evening the home of Mrs. and Mrs. G. C. Woods was the scene of a party given in honor of Miss Anna Seals, of Charleston. The dining room was decorated with white cernations and ferns. The evening was spent verp pleasantuy by all. At nine o'clock a delicious luncheon was served. Mrs. Phillis Fisher is on the sick list this week. Little Agnes Buster is here from Cedar Grove to spend a week with her grandparents. Miss Mae Woods has returned from Charlesen, where she has been attending school. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris have returned, from North Carolina to their home at Page. S. M. Marshall was a visitor at Charleston, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Brown, of North Carolina, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Harris. Mrs. Annie Holland, of Eagle, is here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Miller. Dr. B. F. White, of Montgomery, is here on business. Miss Mary Branham, of Montgomery, is here visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Alice Bolden. Five or six families of Eagle have moved to Page. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Finney have a very sick baby. Garfield Crawford, Arthur Trice and Angrus Hopkins, of Alderson, were guests of Alexander Brown and Ernest Hopkins, Sunday. Mrs. B. F. Brackenridge, of Marlinton, is visiting Miss Marcella Ross, on Summers street. John Ward returned last week from an extended visit west. Rev. William E. Jefferson and Rev. Roan, of White Sulphur, and Rev. J. W. Waters, of Lewisburg, gave a musical entertainment at Frankford, Tuesday night, at Rev. Daniel's church. Mrs. Emma Brackenridge and daughters, Misses Alice and Mamie, were visitors at Alderson, Sunday. Mrs. E. R. Brown returned Thursday from Huntington, Institute and Charleston. Miss Minnie V. Allen is home from the McKendree hospital. Rev. William E. Jefferson filled his appointment at Alderson at the Baptist church, Sunday. The afternoon was children's day. An excellent program was readered. William Eggleston, who graduated from the West Virginia institute this term, returned home Saturday. Mrs. Louise Holly was called suddenly to Sullivan, on account of illness of her sister. Miss Maggie K. Marshall left last week for Bluefield to attend the commencement. Miss Hattie and Florence Marshall returned home, Saturday, from school. Ruffner Pondexter, of Alderson, spent Sunday here visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Terry were visiting friends in Lewisburg, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. M. J. Brinkley and Miss Viola Thompson were guests of Miss Minnie V. Allen, Sunday. The Red Men made a good showing at their annual sermon, Sunday. Rev. S. E. Williams, of Mt. Carbon, preached an able sermon. B. B. Daulton is somewhat indisposed. Mrs. Ida Jones is visiting friends in London. Miss Alberta Gay was visiting friends in Boomerer, Sunday. Mrs. Isabelle Coats, of London, was the Tuesday guest of Mrs. B. B. Daulton. Mrs. S. B. Graves of London, made a business trip to our town last week. Blink Neal, of Venetta, was visiting friends, Sunday. Rev. Dan Lipscomb preached the baptismal sermon at Harewood last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Lewis, Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. B. B. Daulton and others attended the baptising Sunday at Harewood. Mrs. Ada Clay attended the com- L. PAGE. RONCEVERTE SMITHERS-LONGACRE CLARK&RURG mencement exercises at the West Virginia Institute, her daughter, Mossle, being one of the graduates. Miss Emma Anderson is visiting her aunt, Mrs. M. P. Smith. Mrs. C. A. McGee and daughter, Antoinette, have returned home after a short visit here with relatives. John Green, who has been quite ill, is able to be out again. Carl Green, of Wheeling, has employment here now. Mr. Henderson, a merchant of Keystone, was the guest of his brother and wife, Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Henderson, last week. Robert Sohon, of Minneapolis, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Elliza Schon, on Monticello avenue. Mrs. Fred Lacy and little daughter, of Belpre, O., passed through our city last week en route home from Harper's Ferry, where they attended the commencement exercises of Storer college, her brother, Eugene Jones, being a member of the graduating class. Mr. Jones accompanied Mrs. Lacy home. While here they were the guests of Mrs. Chas. Dangerfield. Misses Velma Snyder, Eva Green, Edith Williams and Cornelia Nickens have returned from the West Virginia institute, where they attended school this year. Miss Nickens was graduated this year. The local lodge of 'Masons is busy preparing for the grand meeting here next week. L. O. Wilson, of Weston, passed through Saturday en route to Wheeling. Miss Bertha Lee returned Friday from a short visit to Weston. Children's day was observed at Pride A. M. E. church, Sunday. A pleasing program well rendered was the feature of the afternoon. At night a special sermon was preached by the pastor. The church was beautifully decorated and the services throughout the day were well attended. Miss Mary Gordon, of Fairchance, Pa., passed through Monday en route home from the West Virginia institute. While here she was the guest of Miss Willa Lee. Miss Bertha Lee left Monday for Athens, O., to visit relatives. Rev. S. P. West is attending the commencement exercises at Wilberforce university. Ashby Grayson made a business trip to Smithfield last week. The sermon to Beulah lodge of Masons will be preached Sunday afternoon at Trinity M. E. church by Rev. J. W. Colbert. The Household of Ruth, No. 3647, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, was instituted Friday night at the I. O. O. F. hall, on Hewes street. A degree team from Fairmont consisting of Mrs. F. Jackson, Mrs. Renshaw, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Fraction and several others were there, when about 18 or 20 ladies were initiated and the following officers installed: P. M. N. Gov, Mrs. V. Adams; M. N. Gov, Mrs. Ida McCoy; R. N. Gov, Mrs. Lottie Brown; W. R., Mrs. Herbert Ransall; N. Gov, Mrs. Jennie Miles; prelate, Mrs. Lucy Grant; usher, Mrs. Georgia Scruggs; chamberlain, Mrs. Lillian Hill; Senior Steward, Frank Carridad, P. N. F. of Mt. Horeb lodge 7731, G. U. O. of O. F.; Junior Steward, James McCoy, P. N. F. of Mt. Horeb lodge 7731, G. U. O. of O. F. After the initiation and installation of officers a delightful repast was served by the ladies which every one enjoyed. The Household will meet again for further business on the fourth Friday, when it is expected a number of new candidates will be initiated. In the absence of, Rev. Deans, Rev. L. J. Thornton, pastor of Kilsyth First Baptist church, held services in his stead at Macdonald, Sunday. Mrs. Nannie Agee spent Sunday in Hinton. Mrs. Hettie Redd left Saturday for Sheltering Arms hospital, for medical aid. Mrs. Lucy Woodson, of Brown, is visiting her parents. Misses Mary A. Thompson, Carrie Jones, Elizabeth Evans and Thomas Taylor, students of the West Virginia colored institute, are at home for the summer. Miss Barbara Thomas has returned from a short stay at Powellton, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Sallie West. L. W. Thompson, who was severely burned about two weeks ago, is improving slowly. Mrs. Nellie C. Washington attended commencement at Institute. Mrs. R. D. Robinson, president of the aid society of Hill Top seminary, will hold a grand rally at Oak Hill, the fourth Sunday in this month. Dr. H. C. Hargrove is a business visitor in Beckley this week. Miss Lorena Gibson returned from Institute, Saturday, where she attended the commencement exercises. J. H. Scott was calling on Mrs. Mary Jones, at Nuttall, Sunday. L. P. Scott, and Madeline. MT. HOPE. SEWELL were business visitors to Fayetteville, last week. A summer from here attended the ball game at Red Ash Island, Sunday. Mrs. Nannie Kinney was calling on her daughter at Fire Creek, last Sunday. C. R. Whitney was a business visitor to Thurmond, Monday. MACDONALD. The program rendered at the closing of the Macdonald public school, showed a marked degree of advancement, under the principalship of D. C. Deanes, last Monday and Tuesday night. Mrs. J. V. Wilkerson, notwithstanding the fact she is in poor health, did good work with the primary grades. The students of the Institute, Thurston, Johnson, Banks and Braxton and Miss C. Jones are all home on their summer vacation. Mrs. R. D. Robinson left on the 14th for a few weeks' visit to Mrs. Anna Banks, of Atlantic City, N. J. Loraine and Victor Robinson will spend a week or two with their uncle, C. Evans, at Talcott. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McIver are indisposed this week. Mrs. H. A. Scott, of Mt. Hope, was taken to the Holly hospital last week for an operation, but owing to the seriousness of her case she was removed to Richmond Monday morning. Mr. Scott accompanied her there. Prof. J. M. Arter, of Hill Top, president of West Virginia seminary and college, was a business visitor here Monday. PARKERSBURG. The twentieth annual commencement of Sumner high school was held at Camden theatre last Friday night, June 11. This is the leading theater of the city and this was the first time that the colored people were permitted to use it. Through the kindness of the board of education it was secured and the colored people showed their appreciation by turning out in goodly number. The admission was 25 cents and the consensus of opinion is that all received their money's worth. The stage was beautifully decorated with palms and class colors and the program was all that could be desired. The music was excellent and the orations of the four graduates were both pleasing and instructive. The address by Dr. John W. Robinson was replete with eloquence and wisdom and each one present felt that no mistake had been made in selecting him for this occasion. McClung's orchestra did themselves proud and made reputation for themselves, which will be helpful to them in the future. Miss Butler, as usual, pleased and charmed her audience with her solo. Certificates of promotion to the high school were delivered to those who have completed the eighth grade work satisfactorily and also a prize of twenty dollars in gold was presented to Miss Beatrice Selpio, of the class of 11, she being one of the five girls of the city who had the best record during the year. The program as it was rendered was as follows: March—Gay Cavalier.... Orchestra Invocation .... Rev. John Carroll Chorus—The Lark.... L. Roque March—Gay Cavalier.....Orchestra Invocation.....Rev. John Carroll Chorus—The Lark.....L. Roque Industrial Education .....Myrtle Venessa Madison Victory Through Defeat .....Claudia Zelvia Watkins Chorus—Sing On.....L. Denza Women Leaders of the Race... .....Mary Lillian Washington The Power of United Effort... .....Harry Harrison Moats Solo—Let Not Your Hearts be Troubled ..... Frank H. Brackett Miss Clora D. Butler. Miss Clora D. Butler. Class Address—The Time is Short.. J. W. Robinson, D. D., Covington, Ky Overture—Haut Monde....Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas ..... ..R. J. A. Boreman, President board of education. Chorus—Hunter's Song...J. Kinross Benediction ....Rev. S. A. Lewis Tyrolline—Sunshine ....Orchestra The reception given the seniors by the juniors of Summer high school at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jefferson, Thursday evening, was indeed the best which the junior class has ever given the seniors for some time. All present enjoyed themselves hugely and were unanimous in their praise of the affair. The menu served was: Chicken Croquets du barry. Angel Food Cake. Ice Tea. The commencement ball given by McClung's orchestra at the Rink on Seventh street after the commencement was a success. The Owl was delayed until Monday in getting out but do not fail to obtain one as it is the finest issue we have ever had. Blennnerhassett lodge, No. 77, K. of P., will give a picnic at Blennnerhassett Island, Thursday, the 17th inst. Misses Clora Butler and Esther Colstan left Saturday evening for their homes in Columbus and Zanesville, O., respectively, after completing another successful year's work as teachers in Summer school. H. D. Hazlewood left Saturday afternoon for Buckhannon, where he expects to spend several days. HIGH GRADE FOOTWEAR LOW GRADE PRICES BELL SHOE COM'Y 708 KANAWHA ST. THE ADVOCATE HIGH FOOT LOW PRI BE SH CO 70 KANAW to his home in Covington, Kentuc- Rev. John W. Robinson returned ky, Saturday noon. Miss Hannah Meade stopped over to attend the Sumner high school commencement on her way from Institute to her home near Clarksburg. While here she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William A. McClung. William Hazlewood, of Cambridge, O., was the guest of his son, H. D. Hazlewood, Friday and Saturay. He attended the commencement and returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fletcher, of Marietta, O., attended the commencement in our city, Friday evening. The teachers of Sumner school were all re-appointed last Wednesday night by the board of education. Miss Florence Bowling, of Lewis- bur, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Seams at 1207 Latrobe street Mrs. Stewart, of Dayton, O., arrived in the city last Friday afternoon to witness the graduation of her nephew, Harry Moats, from the Sumner high school. John R. Clifford, of Martinsburg, was a pleasant visitor to Sumner school last Thursday. He was attending the United States court in this city. Miss Mary Peyton arrived home last Wednesday from Storer college, Harper's Ferry, where she is engaged as Librarian and teacher. J. R. Jefferson will attend a meeting of the board of regents of Bluefield colored institute in Charleston the 21st inst. GUYANDOTTE. Mrs. Vlolette Wells was suddenly taken with a sinking spell Saturday and is very ill at this writing. Harry Layne went to Barboursville, Saturday, on business. Homer Mullens, of Midway, spent Saturday and Sunday with his father. Joseph Layne left Wednesday night for Lynchburg. Sunday was regular preaching day and Rev. D. W. Petrew, our pastor, filled the pulpit at 8 o'clock p.m. RAYMOND CITY. Nicholas Terry attended the commencement at institute, last week. Mr. Bennett, of Gallipolis, Ohio is spending a few days here with his daughter, Mrs. Perry L. Dickerson. The following students have returned home from school: Charlie Williams, of Storer college, Harper's Ferry; Mittle C. Hayes, of Enfield, N. C.; Ollie Pierson, of Morgan college, Lynchburg, Va.; Nola Walker and Hazel Price, of Institute, Mrs. Emma Dickerson, of Bancroft, passed through out town last Tuesday, en route to Spring Hill to visit Rev. and Mrs. P. P. Holland. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Harrison --- Mittle Hayes attended commencement at Institute last week. Austin Dickerson is visiting friends in Christiansburg, Virginia. Rev. P. P. Holland passed through our town Saturday en route to Bancroft. LONDON-HUGHESTON Mrs. Isabell Coats is on the sick list. The Improvement League met with Mrs. Burks, Thursday. After an interesting meeting they adjourned to meet with Mrs. Oscar Anderson, next week. Mrs. Henry James, of Smithers, was calling on friends in Hugheston and London. Sunday. Mrs. Sallie Redd is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Graves went to Montgomery shopping, Wednesday. Rev. Harris was in our town last Monday. Mrs. Andrew Patterson was in Montgomery, Tuesday. The Handley base ball team played the Hugheston team Saturday. Score 13 to 12 in favor of Handley. There was a party given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Blaney, Saturday night, in honor of Miss Nepotia Allen. Miss Allen left for Bluefield Sunday. Mesdames James, Jackson and Graves were visiting in Hugheston, Sunday. Mrs. Ida Brown made a trip to Montgomery Saturday. MONTGOMERY. Rev. D. C. Deans is home from MacDonald to spend his vacation with his family. Mrs. Felix Cobbs, of Elk Ridge, is here the guest of Mrs. Alex Rogers. Mrs. Joe Guthrie and son, Madrid, of Donwood, were here Saturday, visiting friends. The United Order of Red Men of this city attended the annual sermon to Re dMen at Smithers, Sunday. Henry White and son, Samuel, of Orange, Va., were here Monday visiting Dr. B. F. and I. S. White. Mrs. Mary Perry continues ill at her home on College street. Montgomery defeated Handley, Saturday, in an interesting ball game—the score being 9 to 6. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Shepherd were at Handley Sunday to see Mrs. John Arnold, who is sick. Miss Bernice Carter returned Sunday from Huntington, where she has been visiting relatives. Miss L. O. Hopkins, of Charleston, was the guest of Mrs. Mary Perry, Saturday. Rev. V. Harriday returned home Saturday from Snow Hill. Miss Nellie M. Lewis is home from Bluefield to spend the summer with Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. 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And so he talks until he dies—up to his waning breath; Roscoe Conkling Bruce has dis- COLLEGE 6th St. and Penn Ave. PITTSBURGH Preparatory, Commercial, Stenography, Telegraphy, Electricity, Engineering, Drafting, Mathematics, Languages and Civil Service. Day and evening sessions, all year. Good Equipment. Best Location. Excel least load. Stucco. Strong Cources of CATALOG FREER. MARTIN JENNINGS CATO" L. L. D. Pres. Refle 20 THROW 90 of its li The best and ever placed o I will place on t appointed his enemies by "making good" as assistant superintendent in charge of the colored schools of Washington. As we go to press, the Hon. John Dancy still has a full-Nelson on the office of recorder of deeds in and for the District of Columbia. If you will follow the correspondence from the national capital, you will notice that several medium-sized jobs are being passed out to "the faithful." The south is getting a taste of labor unionism—and we do not believe it agrees with her. The black man is the natural laborer for the real people of Dixieland. Rev. Richard Carroll and Attorney W. T. Andrews, those master pilots of the Booker T. Washington South Carolina trip, were presented with an engrossed vote of thanks, signed by every member of the party. The sentiment accompanying it was fine, and these resourceful and energetic leaders deserved it all—and then some. Through their infinite tact and foresight, not one untoward happening marred the enjoyment of the week's journey. "Civil service reform" is all right, in sofar as it insures merit in those who seek places under the government, but since this is a government largely by parties, there is wisdom in making it an object to capable men to extend themselves to help their party by giving them some preference when rewards are to be passed around. An honorable ambition to maintain party prestige is the foundation upon which patriotism must ultimately depend. To the meritorious victors belong the juiciest cuts of the official pie. A California genius is said to have invented a "jagless whiskey." Kentucky patriots and paragraphers are respectfully requested to sit up and take notice. Business Manager Ira T. Bryant, of the A. M. E. Publishing House, is over-keeping his word to make the institution a paying one. He has revolutionized things from cellar to garret in the place and not only is more better work being turned out, but there is a big balance on the right side of the ledger and the strong-box is beginning to have "that full feeling" after the monthly settlements come in. Lucky is the press agent who can get some husky and alert press agent to exploit his wares and keep him in the spotlight. Commissioner Emmett J. Scott's confidential friends deny the intimation that he is the author of that thrilling work, "Scott's Emulsion", and from various sources it is learned that the venerable prelate of the A. M. E. Zion church has not part or parcel in the production of Hood's Sarsaparilla. That effervescent, peripatetic and omnipresent peninsin and humorist, Charles Stewart, will be glad to have his literary lady. exlier 500 Candle Power Light at a cost of one cent per day PER CENT light downward. "cheapest" light in the market. friends set right on these momentous matters. 13,400 Negroes live in the alleys of Washington, abiding for the most part in shacks not fit for human habitation. The situation is a menace to the health and lives of all the people of the district. Only 1,068 whites dwell in the alley houses. A campaign for cheap, wholesome homes in the outskirts of the city ought to be pushed with vigor. There are 8,200 more colored women than colored men in Washington. Yet our women of intelligence and refinement hustle to find a foothold in the nation's capital and wonder why neither they nor the home girls can land husbands. The situation would be relieved immensely by opening up some paying places for the men, who would then marry the girls and give them happy homes When the white prisoners in the Chicago Jail got so "dicty" that they would not exercise in the same corridor with the Negro prisoners soon got over their silly race prejudice when shut up in close confinement by the shrewd warden and put on a diet of bread and water. This drastic treatment might work wonders with the "po' white" firemen in Georgia who are on a strike because they do not wish to shovel coal alongside a Negro. A firm hand and a clear head will solve most of these sporadic ebullitions of race foolishness. The board of trustees of the Little Rock (Ark.) public library is confident that it can get $15,000 from Andrew Carnegie for a public library for the Negroes of Little Rock, provided the city council will agree to give $1,500 a year for it's support. John E. Bush, the receiver of public moneys and national grand secretary of the Mosaic Templars of America, has been working on the matter for some time, in co-operation with the board of trustees, and the outlook for success is very bright. At his suggestion the Negro First Baptist church has agreed to give as a site for such a library the south lot of the three lots owned by the church on the corner of Seventh and Gaines streets. It may not be absolutely essential that a Washington correspondent be an experienced war correspondent, but in view of some things that have happened to the cult, a season or two "I the deadly breach," might strengthen his nerve, and thus add to his effectiveness. The Boston doctors are quieting down their domestic rows and will give the visiting medicos the "time of their life" when they go there in August. Drs. R. F. Boyd, A. M. Curtis, A. Wiberforce Williams, George C. Hall, H. F. Gamble, J. E. Hunter and J. A. Kenney will be on the fireline line as usual, and will make this year's meeting the best of the bunch. All goals are leading to Louisville. The National Negro Business League will be there as large as life August 18, 19, and 20. The attendance promises to break all records. Since Col. Roosevelt has brought the mighty lion to its knees, those who wish to refer to the lavish hospitality extended to the modern hero will speak of them as being "hippopotamusized" or "rhinocerosized." Nothing like being up-to-the-minute. Will the democrats put up John Johnson, Judson Harmon or George Gray for Taft to knock down in 1912? If we are to establish protectorate over Liberia, why not Emmett J. Scott for commissioner general? The N. B. Dodson syndicate is putting out an excellent batch of matter for the colored press—far superior to the so-called "Afro-American Cullings," which for years have been dished out to the southern papers. The Dodson matter is fresh, spicy and written in entertaining style. We are glad to note the increasing business the new scheme is getting at the hands of our papers. It is no reflection to use so-called "plate matter," if it is good matter—as good, perhaps, as the "original" writers can work out. It is a sad day for the community when the Y. M. C. A. languishes for lack of funds, while the saloon, pool room and dance hall are coining money for their promoters. Tuskegee institute will doubtless be a revelation to the two young Liberians who have been selected by Commissioner Scott to be trained in the great American bee-hive of industry. The morals of the teachers, male and female, of the national capital will compare favorably with any similar group of educators anywhere in the country, regardless of race. Correspondents who go out of their way to cast insinuations against Washington's teaching force are enemies to their people and ought to be barred from the columns of all reputable newspapers. If one "H. R. M.," who writes the dark-lantern letters on the Washington schools in the New-York Age, will reveal his identity, he will meet with a w arm reception in certain quarters in and about the nation's capital. He is being dared to come out from ambush. Has he sufficient manhood to take up the gauntlet that the teachers have so defiantly flung in his face? We doubt it. 25 Per Cent DISCOUNT ON PRINCES DRESSERS For this week ONLY, we are offering a special discount of 25 per cent on Princes Dressers, Oak and Mahogany. First come, first served. All goods marked in plain figures. We are so pleased with the splendid showing of our Men's WALK-OVER OXFORDS this season that we feel just obliged to "climb a fence and holler." 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The republican party is pledged to a revision of tse tariff, downward, Senators Beveridge, La Follette Cummins et al., do well to hold the feet of the Aldrichites to the fire. Whatever else the south has to its discredit, it will commit the gravest crimes if it consents to allow the "po' white trash" to rob the Negro of his right to work. It is in keeping with the eternal fitness of things that Secretary Carpenter's door in the white house office building should have a "Pannell." Mr. William Pannell sees to it that the latch-string is always in fine working order when the president's colored friends do him the honor to "drop in and set awhile." No gathering of colored men have called at the white house since the advent of the Taft administration that has made a deeper or more lasting impression than the Mississippiians, who came a few weeks ago with the hustling Charles Banks at their head. They were well-dressed, dignified, modest in demeanor, and had all the hall-marks of prosperous, substantial, independent men of business. They made a hit with the president when they declared that not one of them was a candidate for We are so WALK this season that we feel much hot weather co- want every man in O In Tans Just three shades but th the correct ones. There is som about tan leather that makes pecially easy on the feet. $3.50 and $4.00 "Custom" Styles at $ Carefully selected sty Your Sh PALI 214---216 Capitol Street office—their object was solely to help to bring into harmonious relations the two races in their state and to assist as far as their power permitted, to make the Taft administration the success that it deserved to be. The Negro race will come into its own when it produces more and more leaders of the type of Mr. Charles Banks, of Mound庄au. After graduation—what? The Advocate asks a pertinent question. Despite the scores of reasons for getting "hot under the collar," it is up to the Negro to show his wisdom by keeping cool and hiding his time. If the black man is inclined to feel that there is no "joy side" to Negro-American life, let him remember that the heavyweight pugilistic championships of England, of France and of the world are held by Negroes, and that the penant of the Chicago baseball league has been won by the Leland Giants, a Negro team. Though heavily handicapped, the black folks continue "to" "go some." Invest your savings so that your money will work for you every day and every night, with Sunday included. While your mind and muscles are being recuperated by sleep, your invested money is still on the job. The Fisherman Lodge Held their Thanksgiving Service at the St. Paul Baptist church Sunday. Rev. Daniel Stratton, the installation master of this district, preached the Thanksgiving Sermon. The St. Albans school closed Friday, with appropriate exercises. The rendition of the program showed that no pains had been spared by the teacher, Miss Mabel Scott, to prepare the children for the occasion. Prof J. W. Robinson was on the program and We show firm, mellow leather that holds its lustre and is backed up with high grade linings that keep the shoes in shape. Styles that have all the ear marks of $6.00 shoes, but sell At $4.00 made a most impressive address. Miss Carrie Brooks, Charles Brooks and wife, Mrs. Dottie Earley, of Hurricane, spent Sunday here with friends. Mrs. Allie Barnett, of Charleston, spent Sunday with Mrs. Celia Overaull Rev. Daniel Stratton filled the pulpit at the St. Paul Baptist church Sunday night. Miss Mabel Scott, who closed a very successful term of school Friday, left for her home in Columbus, Ohio Saturday. Miss Rhoda A. Wilson came home Saturday from Charleston where she has been employed as teacher in the Garnett School, which closed June 9th. Miss Segis Armstead, of Bidwell, O., is visiting friends here this week. James A. Trice and Angus Hopkins, of Alderson, and Alex Brown and Ernest Hopkins, of Ronceverte, were visiting here, Sunday. Rev. J. W. Waters was called to Charleston Saturday on account of of the illness of his father, Rev. J. W. Waters, Sr. Abraham Beck spent several days here last week. Miss Minnie Bush, of Marlinton, is here to attend the summer normal school. Thomas Freeman, who spent the winter at Thurmond, is home again. Miss Florence Bolling is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. George Seams, of Parkersburg. Mrs. Martha McVeigh, Miss Ella Bolling and Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis attended the commencement at Institute. The Young People's Glee Club gave a very successful concert at the hall Thursday. The program in its various features was very interesting and was well rendered. Miss Sallie Freeland is ill at this plendid showing of our M R OXFOR climb a fence and holler.' old time shoe value in about it. In Gun M are and is backed linings that keep Styles that have $6.00 shoes, but Only one fault them---they just w insist on looking their shape long hanker for a chan thed by men who know tha --- Charleston, Celia Over- led the pul- ptist church closed a very Friday, left as, Ohio Sat- came home n where she teacher in the GAS STAND LAMPS COFFEY Plumbing Co. Quarrier St., near Capito ing of our Men's KFORDS and holler." There's so e value in them that we In Gun Metals and PLAIN LEATHERS. Only one fault ever found with them---they just won't wear out, but insist on looking well and holding their shape long after you begin to hanker for a change. Only one fault ever found with them---they just won't wear out, but insist on looking well and holding their shape long after you begin to hanker for a change. $3.50 and $4.00 men who know their business. THOMAS 224 Capitol Street We have a new line of Come in and look them over writing. Alfred White has returned from Fire Creek. Miss Ella Scott, after spending the winter with relatives in Mississippi, returned home Saturday. Miss Rosa McVeigh is home from Institute to spend her vacation. E. A. Bolling, Jr., accompanied the Alderson team to Hinton where they won an interesting game, 7 to 4. Miss Myrtle Cooley is home from Fayette. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three months ..... $0.50 Six months ..... 1.00 One year ..... 1.50 A GOOD RESOLUTION The resolution adopted by the Board of Regents of the State educational institutions to require candidates for normal diplomas to pass an examination prepared by them and under their supervision will do much toward revitalizing our school system. Since 1903, when the legislature placed the preparation and grading of teachers' examination papers in charge of the State Superintendent's office, there has been much dissatisfaction on the part of the incompetent teachers who longed for a return of the halcyon days when a first grade certificate might be had in exchange for coin or political influence. Even normal school graduates whose school courses were supposed to have especially prepared them for such a test as the State Superintendent might impose, demanded and secured by legislative enactment, two years ago, exemption from examination. No move on the part of the normal school authorities, who actively seconded their alumni, could have lowered the public respect for their training to the extent their clamoring for this exemption did. The uninitiated could not see the logic of their argument that normal school graduates were humiliated by being compelled to undergo the same examination along with those who did not hold normal diplomas. The suspicion was not wanting, however, that the humiliation arose not from being placed on the same level with non-graduates, but from the superior grades made by those who had not been "off to school." Under the exemption rule, the graduates who engaged in school work were of as many degrees of fitness as the institutions sending them out. If the school offered a thorough course, and the faculty was rigid and impartial in examinations, the high standard of scholarship required by the uniform examination system suffered no violence; but, unfortunately, there were some institutions giving normal diplomas, after one year's residence, to former students and others who had tried time and again, and either failed outright or, else, secured the lowest grade teachers certificate. It is this class of teachers who will be affected most by the action of the Board of Regents; others have nothing to fear, but will rather rejoice that fitness is to be again the standard for teaching in West Virginia District schools. EDUCATE THE WHITE SOUTH. The compulsory removal of Bishop E. W. Lampton from his Mississippi home to a more congenial clime because of his commission of what else where would have been considered, at the most, an indiscretion, but is a crime at the South, occasions no surprise to those who value at its true worth the deep scated animosity of the poorer classes of the whites for the Negro, especially for that Negro whose thrift has made him the possessor of a greater portion of worldly goods than they own. In that section where the Negro, addressing Miss Mary Smith as Miss Smith instead of Miss Mary, is adjudged guilty of a hankering for social equality of the races and must be put in his place, any Negro, even a bishop of the great African Methodist Episcopal Church, may find himself at the mercy of the mob for less than Bishop Lampton is accused of. His reputation for gentlemanly conduct, his wealth, his education, nor his elevation by his fellows weighs with the mob bent upon his undoing for an alleged importition to a woman of the other race. Her word is the law of the prophets, and unless there be some prominent white man to espouse his cause, well—that black man had better trek, hike, vamoose or skidoo and stand not upon the order of his leave taking. And this leads to the reflection that something must be done and that very soon for the enlightenment, the civilization of the poor white man South. It has been demonstrated time and again that the former slave-holding class, the gentry, is, as it was in antebellum days, friendly disposed toward their former bondsmen and their offsprings. They are the ones, just as at Greenville in the case of Dr. Lampon, who check, as far as they are able, the excesses of the "crackers", and are working for a closer, more Suggestive Questions on the Sunday School Lesson by Rev. Dr. Linscott for the International Newspaper Bible Study Club. Copyright 1909 by Rev. T. S. Linscott, D. D. Kindly relation between the races. But the hands which once held the reigns of government and of public opinion are now palsied, and the South is being ridden, whip and spur, by a rider drunk with sudden power. Yes, the poor whites, the masters now, must be educated up to their station. They must learn that might is not right nor is force law. They must be taught that it ill-becomes the "superior race" to fritter away its time proving that superiority by oppressing those they hold their inferiors. WHERE'S THE MONEY GOING. For the past several years that portion of the general public which wished to witness the closing exercises of the city schools has been required to separate itself from the fractional part of the U. S. currency known as ten cents or one dime before that desire could be gratified. Up till this year, the public was urged to attend on the plea that the proceeds of the various exhibitions, class nights, high school plays, and commencement exercises would be used for the purchase of a piano for the school. The public, as is the duty of every self-respecting, well behaved public, cheerfully donated to the cause of pur, chasing a piano, and asked no questions as to the amounts cleared or the manner in which it was expended. Full houses greeted each performance, but what becomes of the money- It is known that there are some expenses, the person who addresses the class must be paid, and circulars and tickets must be secured, but is the balance being expended for the purpose advertised? These questions have been put to several of the teachers, but they are invariably met with a response exhibiting complete ignorance on their part. The principal has been interrogated, but he says he reports to the board of education. Why should he not make a report to the public? GIVE THE GIRL A CHANCE. As a partial solution of the problem of employment for the girl graduate of our high school, it has been suggested that they be given the preference over non-resident and male teachers in the primary and intermediate grades to the extent that it can be done without lowering the efficiency of the schools. Let it be understood that no criticism of the ability and fitness of the teaching force of either school, as now constituted, is expressed or implied, the object being merely to call attention to a fertile field which might be cultivated for the encouragement of the bright girl graduate to whom, now, our schools hold out no inducement. It is regrettable, but none the less true, that teaching is the only congenial work open to the girl whose training is limited to such as may be had in the high school; with her it is the school room or the kitchen. She may not, as her more fortunate sisters of the trade schools, branch out into other activities. She must be a teacher, a domestic or a nonproducer. Then, why not give her a chance in the school, to complete whose course of instruction she has shown courage of high order, remarkable when one considers the obstacles barring the advancement of the girl of poor parents. In this age of protection for home industries and home products, it is but simple justice to protect the home girl of proved fitness. (Copyright 1908, by Rev. T. S. Lin scott, D. D.) Golden Text—With great power gave the apostles' witness of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Acts iv:33. ction of the Lord Jesus. Acts 1:33. The following review is planned for all who are taking up these Bible Studies, whether having actually studied the eleven lessons here reviewed or only a part of them. Even if this is the first lesson which has captured a reader's attention it can be made a profitable lesson in itself. The date and title of each lesson and where found, the Golden Text and one question for each lesson follow: April 4—Acts x:1:48. Peter and Cornelius. Golden Text. Acts x:35. In every nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness is accepted of Him. Verses 1, 2—Can you give a good reason why God today is not as well pleased with a devout Roman Catholic as he is with a devout Protestant, or vice versa? April 11—I. Cor. vv:12-28. Easter Lesson. Golden Text, I. Cor. vx:20 Now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of them that slept. Verse 12—Can you mention a single nation, or tribe, or people in the past. ALL CALICOS, American Prints 41-4c A Fine Assortment of Batistes, in all patterns 41-2c 36 inch Taffeta, guaranteed, and a fine grade 89c MILLINERY DEPARTMENT There is nothing extraordinary about trimmed hats at $2.98. Indeed you can see them advertised almost any day by the come and go cheap millinery stores about town if you care to take trouble to read their advertisements. But stylish trimmed hats of the same good taste as shown here at $2.98 is quite another proposition. Come look over our special tables, select a pretty hat that would cost you $4.00 to $5.00 anywhere. SUIT DEPARTMENT The only store in town who can sell you a tailored suit in all colors and all sizes at $2.55. Just imagine what that means in the way of saving for you. A long coat, tailor-made, with a full circular skirt and well made. Of course they'll not last long, so be on hand early. Tan, Light Blue, Copenhagen Blue, Leather, White. LINGERIE DRESSES or the present, that has not believed, or does not believe in life after death in some shape? April 18—Acts ix:1:30. The Conversion of Saul. Golden Text. Acts ix:4. He fell to the earth and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? Verse 1, 2—How do you account for Saul's bitter hatred for Christians before his conversion, and that after he became a Christian he showed such a spirit of love toward those who were not Christians? (This question is to be answered in writing by members of the club.) April 25—Acts xi:19:30; xii:25. The Gospel in Antioch. Golden Text. Acts xi:26. The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Verse 29. 30—Should the Church of Christ today be a practical brotherhood, caring for one another, and helping each other financially, and in every other way as the need may be? May 2—Acts xiii:1-12. Paul's First Missionary Journey—Cyprus. Golden Text, Mark xvl:1. Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Verse 3—It is clearly the duty of the present day church to send missionaries to foreign countries and into new districts; is it equally the duty of all men to help support such mission- THE ADVOCATE SOLC 230 CAPITOL ST specials and EOS, a Prints ... 4 1-4 artment of n all patterns 4 1-2 ta, guaranteed, e grade ... 89 LLINER couldn't believe you a Styli nothing extraordinary a st any day by the com read their advertisement $2.98 is quite another would cost you $4.00 SUIT D store in town who can that that means in the t and well made. O penhagen Blue, Leath RIE $ 5.00 ESSES 8.00 12.00 3.00 OL SOL May 9—Acts xiii:13-52. Paul's First Missionary Journey—Anioch In Pisidia. Golden Text, Acts xiii:49. The word of the Lord was published throughout all the region. Verse 14—If a professed Christian does not attend church and act like a Christian when away from home, is he a real Christian when at home, no matter how he may act when there? May 16—Acts xiv:1-28. Paul's First Missionary Journey—Iconium. Golden Text, Ps. xcvi:5. All the gods of the nations are idols; but the Lord made the heavens. Verses 1, 2—Was the unbelief of the Jews a matter of the intellect through lack of evidence; or was it a matter of the heart; that is, a result of their rebellion against God? May 23—Acts xv:1-35. The Council at Jerusalem. Golden Text, Acts xv:11. We believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. Verse 6-17—Is actual expenience of God and his dealings with us, conclusive proof of the will of God, in the matter which the experience covers? May 20—Jas. ii:14-26. Believing and Doing. Golden Text Jas. ii:20. Faith without works is dead. Verse 14—Can a man have true faith in God if he is not filled with love to his followers, and doing all he can to help them? June 6—Jas. iii:1-12. The Power of the Tongue. Golden Text, Prov. xxi:23. Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. Verse 2—Is the control of the tongue the key to the control of the entire --- man? Give your reasons. June 13—Heb. xi:1:40. Heroes of Faith. Golden Text, Heb. xi:1. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Verses 1:3—If a desirable thing is firmly possessed by faith, does that give as much, or similar satisfaction, as the possession of the thing itself? Lesson for Sunday, June 27th, 1900. —Temperance Lesson, Rom. xiii:8-14. There has not appeared for a long time a cause which the people were asked to support either by contributions or admission fees which refused to make a public statement, excepting that piano fund at Garnett school. The people who handle the funds accruing from the closing exercises at Garnett school say it is not necessary to make a report to the public. Can there be any necessity for not making a report? "Clearance sale of whiskeys, wines, beers and liquors," is a familiar sign in Charleston this seventeenth day of June, for in thirteen days more the town will be as "dry" as the desert of Sahara, perhaps. Is the piano for the Garnett school paid for yet? If not, how many more dimes will it take? Sidetracked. (From Tombstone Epitaph.) Rats chewed a hole in the knees of wedding pants while they were in the you can see them town if you care to same good taste as special tables, select a d all sizes at $2.55. tailor-made, with a hand early. Tan, $2.98 4.98 at 7.98 1.45 OPPOSITE BURLEW THEATRE ave OYS' SUITS take advantage of an interest in BOYS' S this liberal offering. About two hundred Boy tire assortment which h their actual value. $10, 8.50 and 7.50 Suits Reduced $6.00 and 5.00 Suits Reduced $4.50 and $4 Suits Reduced an interest in BOYS' SUITS take advantage of this liberal offering. About two hundred Boys' Suits comprise the entire assortment which have been reduced to Half their actual value. $10, 8.50 and 7.50 Suits Redced to - - $5.00 $6.00 and 5.00 Suits Reduced to - - - 3.50 $4.50 and $4 Suits Reduced to - - - 2.50 Boys' Knee Pants Good $1.25 and $1.00 Knicker Pants - 75c $1.00 Straight Bottom Pants - - 50c Good 50c Pants Reduced to - - 35c express office, and now a Sloux City editor'is suing the express people for damages. His marriage to the daughter of a wealthy man was delayed one day by the hungry rodents. The young lady, who is wealthy in her own right, was very much annoyed at If You Have $2.98 the incident. It is hoped the editor wins the case, for his nervous system must have received an awful jar by the delay. Love and wealth traveling to meet an editor should never be sidetracked. THE MUSEUM OF ART AND SCIENCE Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep it in a trunk or hiding it some where about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest—Your Money is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the hirtd floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Let Your Money Work for You. WestVa.Colored Institute INSTITUTE, : : : : WEST VA. The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State. Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentery and House Building, Steam Fitting,Smithing,Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundering, Printing. A complete course in Military Training to Cadets. Rooms. Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students; and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers Board only Eight Dollars per Month, For catalogue and other information address J. McHENRY JONES,A. M. President. Institute West Virginia Using the Hook on Teter. (From Bluefield Telegraph.) Chas. F. Teter is a candidate for United States senator. There are others who would, no doubt, like to be a senator, but they have better judgment than Mr. Teter and are not saying so. There is nothing to criticise in Mr. Teter's candidacy. His habitation is a laudable one, and he is a big man, but time is not ripe. The West Virginia senators have a stronger hand on their constituents today than ever before. The saving of the coal duty in the making of the present tariff has been worth, many times, every effort put forth by each individual West Virginia to elevate Senators Scott and Elkins to the senate; if they had never in their whole career did a single, solitary service to the state, their work in the making of this tariff would stone and insure against opposition. The mere matter of appointing this or that man to office is overshadowed in the real service rendered the state as a whole. Mr. Teter is all right, but his hour has not arrived. We expect him to think better of it and stand aside. A few years ago, Joe Sherry, a clown with a wagon circus that was touring the mountain towns of West Virginia, took his scant savings and bought land in Preston county, where he intended to settle with his family when the time came that he could no longer stand the hardships of circus life. Now Sherry is a rich man, and can quit the sawdust ring and live in ease and luxury the balance of his days. You see, there are a million tons of coal underneath the surface of Sherry's lands, and there are a host of capitalists bidding for it. The late Johnson N. Camden once advised young men to save their money and buy lands in West Virginia. "it doesn't matter much where you buy," he said, "they will make you rich." That advice is as good now as it was then, and it will be good for years to come. West Virginia's development is in its extreme infancy. J. M. Hasklewood has been confined to his room the better part of the week by a severe attack of gastritis. Grand Chancellor W. J. Thompson went to his home at Thomas, Thursday, where he will spend two weeks. Miss Rhoda Wilson and Nina Clinton, teachers in Garnett School, returned to their respective homes, St. Albans and Zanesville, O. Saturday. Mrs. Charles E. Mitchell, a student at the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Mass., passed through the city Saturday, returning to her home at Institute, where she will spend her vacation. The friends and acquaintances of Rev. J. W. Waters, pastor of Simpson M. E. church, will be pleased to hear that he is recovering from a severe attack of acute indigestion, which has kept him in bed the past week. Miss Hanche Jeffries, principal-of Washington school, went to Baltimore, Md., Friday, to spend the summer with her mother. She was accompanied part of the way by Miss Lizzie Hopkins, a teacher in the same school, who will visit her people at Cambria, Va., during the vacation. e The marriage of Miss Maggie Spurlock to Mr. W. Henry Burke Thursday evening, last, was the social surprise of last week, but very few knowing that they contemplated such a step at that time. Mrs. Burke is very popular in the circle in which she moves, and her friends as well as those of the groom, shipping clerk for the C. H. James produce commission house, are wishing for them a long and happy life. J. H. Taylor and family have moved into their new residence on Bradford street. Miss A. M. Rogue of the Washington school, will spend the summer at her home at Ironton, O. having left, Monday. The dance Thursday night at the K. of P. hall, given by the Grand Lodge Entertainment Committee, was a very enjoyable affair and was attended by a large number of visitors. Phil Waters, assistant clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals, is seriously ill with typhoid fever at the home of his father on Brooks street, where he has been confined to his bed since Saturday. His office duties are being performed by Arthur Jackson, Assist ant State Librarian. Washington lodge, No. 6, A. F. & A. M., will have its Thanksgiving services at the First Baptist church Sunday afternoon. The sermon will be delivered by Rev. S. R. Bullock, the pastor. Miss Fannie Cobb, normal teacher at the West Virginia colored institute, went to Bluefield Friday, where she will assist in conducting a summer normal school. Miss Lula James, of Huntington, was the guest of Miss Aristis Johnson, a few days last week. Mrs. Ada Clay and daughter, Miss Mossie, left Friday Mor Wheelling, after spending a few days with Mrs. M. A. Viney. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mayle are the proud parents of a baby girl. James Carper returned home, Saturday, from Granville, O., where he has been attending school. Miss Ethel Jones of Rendville, O., was visiting friends in the city last Thursday. Golden Darby left Tuesday for Atlantic City, N. J. A musical recital was given last Thursday night at the Simpson M. E. church by Mr. Earl Jones, of Wheeling, accompanied by Miss Ethel Spriggs, of Institute. Mr. Jones' singing showed much culture and training. Miss Estella James left Saturday to visit friends and relatives in Columbus. Mrs Carrie Crichlow returned to her home in Keystone, Friday. Misses Ethel and Lowellyn Spriggs were the guests of Miss Esther Fulk Thursday. Miss Julia Dorsey passed through the city, Friday, en route to Institute from Sedalia, Mo., where she has been attending school. J. F. Clarke is spending a few days with relatives in Gallipolis, O. The Women's Hospital Association will give an entertainment at the Brown hotel, June 28th. All are cordially invited to attend. J. B. Brown has returned home for the summer from Washington, D. C., where he attends Howard university. Miss Virginia Cleveland passed through the city Thursday en route to Staunton, Va., from Institute. At its regular semi-monthly meeting Tuesday, West Virginia Lodge, No. 60, K. of P., elected officers as follows: F. G. Nutter, C. C.; Washington, V. C.; Rev, W. E. Waikr, Pre.; G. L. Cuzzens, P. C.; T. G. Nutter and W. E. Walker, grand lodge representatives. Jt H. Taylor, W. H. Parker and Fleet Porterfield leave Monday for Fairmont to attend the grand lodge of Masons, of which they are officers. F. D. Cambric, instructor in type, writing and shorthand at Garnett school, left Monday for his home at Clarksburg, where he will spend the summer. I. M. Carper has been fill several days, but is able to be out again. The Rev. J. W. Waters, Jr., of Lowlaburg, was called here last Saturday on account of the serious illness of his father and brother. He filled his father's pulpit very accept- only last Sunday morning, his subject, "Making a Living, and Making a Life," was well handled and evidenced a painstaking preparation. The children's day was appropriately observed at Simpson M. E. church, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Brown were received into membership of Simpson M. E. church by letter from Mt. Hope M. E. church. Mrs. Gille Page, of Bradford, St., who has been confined to her bed for several weeks, is recovering very fast under the skillful care of Dr. H. F. Gainble. She expects to be up very soon. Miss Elizabeth Dunavon had to be taken to the hospital last week and there again undergo the second operation within two months. She is resting fairly well. Theodore Handerson is on the slick list at the home of his mother, on Bradford street. Miss Eva Waters is expected home scene. She was summoned from Michigan, where she has spent the winter with her daughter, Phyllis, who is attending school in that state. Mr. Colbert, of Morris street, continues quite ill. Miss Rosalynde Friend entertained at dinner, Tuesday, at Hotel Brown, complimentary to Mrs. Ogden, of Clarksburg, Mrs. Richard Lowry, of Institute, Mrs. Russell Forney and Mrs. Robert Simpson. The Woman's Hospital Association No. I has changed the hour of its business sessions from Monday afternoon to 8:30 p. m., during the hot months. Mrs. Mary Ricketts, of St. Albans, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Henry Smith, of Lewis, street. John Young, of Lewis street, is ill this week. Mrs. Mary Lewis is convalescing. The Charleston Woman's Improvement League will give an apron bazaar at the residence of Mrs. B. F. Clarke, Washington street, tonight from 8:30 to 11:00. The ladies' aid society of St. Paul A. M. E. church will meet tonight at Mrs. Martha Washington's residence on Sentz street, and will be entertained by Mrs. Sophia Spence and Mrs. Washington. Rev W. E. Walker will preach a special sermon Sunday night. Subject, "The Way of Salvation." Wright and Byrd will appear in a new high class musical Monday night at St. Paul A. M. E. church. Miss Foster, of Rock Hill, S. C., is visiting Mrs. Emma Cooper, on Carr street. WOOL WILL BE PLACED ON PROTECTED LIST IT APPEARS. West Virginia Wool Growers and Farmers May Rest Satisfied That They Will Have Same Rates as They Have Now. Washington, D.C., June 12—West Virginia can congratulate herself on the woolen schedule. The house reenacted the "Dingley tariff" and the senate has made very few changes, and these for the better. The schedule has been up for discussion for a number of days and its passage has been delayed by Senators Dolliver and LaFollette, who are talking against it. Several votes have been taken, however, and the committee has never lacked a majority of less than ten. So West Virginia woolgrowers and farmers can rest satisfied with the fact that they are going to have about the same woolen rates they have now. President Taft and Senator Scott have been giving a surprise party. The two of them got it up between them. That is president. Taft made the suggestion and Senator Scott hunted up and invited all the guests. They kept it so quiet that the lady to be surprised was absolutely surprised and scarcely knew what to do. The occasion for the party was a desire to present to Miss Mabel Boardman, of this city, a watch and chain, which was selected by Mrs. Scott. She was a member of the famous "Taft Party" which visited the Philippines over three years ago. She was the life of the travelers and a universal favorite. She has entertained the "Taft Party" at her father's palatial home since their return and it was in this residence that President and Mrs. Taft lived for a week or so before moving into the white house on the 4th of March. President Taft thought that it would be a most pleasant thing to remember her and so he sent for his friend Senator Scott. Together they concocted the scheme tand the pleasant conspiracy. All the members of the party were written to, responded most cordially and liberally, and very many of them were present at the surprise party, which occurred the evening of the 8th. It was a success. Hon. W. S. Meredith, of Fairmont, W. Va., accompanied by his law partner, Mr. Conley, was in the city during the week. He came to look after the site for a public building in his home town. As is the case in Hinton and several other places the fight is on over a proposed site and everybody in the town is on one side or the other. Senator Meredith was on crutches, being only convalescing from a severe fracture of one of his legs. He is so pleased to be out and around though that he does not mind the crutches. He remained in the FREE With every cash value of Wall Paper (of $1.00 or more) An Illustrated Souvenir Directory of Charleston. New Wall Paper Just In Big Bargains in Remnants MOO RE'S CHARLESTON'S LEADING WALL PAPER HOUSE; 118 Capitol Street. Ladies' Misses' and Children's Ready-to-Wear garments, Millinery and Dress Fabrics Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. Reason No. 4. Why You Should Open a Savings Account at the Kanawha Banking & Trust Co. Your deposit forms an ever ready protection against want in sickness and misfortune and an assurance of comfort in old-age. "The Bank That You Can Depend Upon." Capital $250,000. Charleston, W. Va. Surplus $160,000. OUR DISPLY OF Ladies' Misses' Wear garments, L Is the largest in the City and our H can be made up-to-date Merchandise GIVE US A CALL The People's JOSEPH SCHV 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St., city only a day but thoroughly en- joyed the beauties of Washington. The hosiery schedule, too, has been passed by the senate as the finance committee amended it. It came up at one of the night sessions. Senator Scott urged the necessity of the house rates, which are a little higher than those proposed in the amendments. He showed how the knitting mill at Martinsburg had prospered under a protective tariff until the "Gorman tariff agreement" went into effect. With figures he showed that on the low grade of socks that used to retail for twenty-five cents a pair this mill put on the market goods selling two pairs for a quarter. These hose are better than the ones that used to sell at twenty-five cents. On the high grade, however, there is not a sufficient duty to give the American manufacturer the protection he should have. This is one of the examples that show conclusively that under a protective tariff home competition lowers the price to the consumer. Another flight will be made by Senator Scott before the conference committee on this paragraph wen it goes to conference. SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS AT BLUEFIELD INSTITUTE Will Furnish Unexcelled Opportunities for Those Who Wish to Prepare Themselves for Higher Grade Certificates. Beginning June 14, 1900, and continuing for a period of six weeks, Bluefield Colored Institute will hold a summer session. Every progressive and enterprising teacher should take advantage of such an opportunity. And if you come with the spirit and desire to help yourself, it will surely mean to you increased efficiency Reason Why You Should e's Store "That Popular Trading Place." HWAB, Prop. CHARLESTON, W. VA. in your work for the coming year, and it may mean an increase in the grade of your certificate. While this second end may be desirable the first is the primary reason for teaching, education today is an aggressive, progressive movement interested in bettering, all legitimate activities for a community. The teachers' training then must be many sided, they are in constant need of the contact and the study that keep them acquainted with the best and most practical in their work. In this need the summer school finds the reason for existence. Courses of Study. There will be offered courses in primary work. A review course covering all the branches required in the uniform examination. If you have failed to secure a satisfactory certificate in the May examination, here is your opportunity to secure one. Courses in pedagogy. Courses in modern languages. An elementary science course, in physics, chemistry and agriculture. Among the instructors will be Mr William Pickens and Miss Fannie Cobb. A tuition of $5.00 will be charged for the full term or $2 per week for a less period. Board at the Institute will be $3 per week to those who bring their own bed clothing and linens. For further information address the principal B. R. Cobb. "You shouldn't treat your boy so harshly; you'll break his spirit." "Well, he'll probably get married some time, and he might as well have it broken now," -Stray Stories. "Yes," said the young wife, proudly, "father always gives something expensive when he makes presents." "So I discovererd when he gave you away," rejoined the young husband. —Chicago News. Special Sale FOR SATURDAY and MONDAY ONLY We Have About 110 Men's and You Of Good Desirable Pa Anxious to Close out. and $12 Values Reduce s and Young Men's and Desirable Patterns, Which W us to Close out. 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HOME PHONE : : : : 654 Sacrifice BE For a few days only we offer Belts for only Sacrifice Sale of BELTS For a few days only we offer a large assortment of excellent 500c Belts for only 21c Each play in our Kanawha street window and come can- lection. uber, we carry PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERN ly 10c. and 15c. kind that have PATENT GUY STRUCTION GUIDE—SAVES TIME, TROUBLE L. e kind needed for Home Dressmaking. HLEY, GEORGE & BSHAH Entrances: Capitol Street and Kanawha Street See display in our Kanawha street window and come early for the best selection. Remember, we carry PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS. The only 10c. and 15c. kind that have PATENT CUTTING AND CONSTRUCTION GUIDE—SAVES TIME, TROUBLE AND MATERIAL. Just the kind needed for Home Dressmaking. SAHLEY, GEORGE & BSHARAH Entrances: Capitol Street and Kanawha Street AMONG NEGROES OF THE SOUTH INCREASING. Colored Methodist Church a Great Factor, As Are Other Agencies, in Furnishing Forceful Example of Negro's Helping Himself. Friends of the Negro recognize that his progress since emancipation has been remarkable and attribute it to many aiding influences. Certain philanthropic agencies have contributed no little to his elevation and the amount of real help he has received from the people of the south, who have contributed so largely to the elevation of the slaves they once owned, will go down as much in favor of the Anglo-Saxon as the large amount of money spent by northern philanthropists for the same purpose. Within the Negro race, however, there is fast growing up a division among the best people, not alone as to whether his education shall be in a large measure industrial or collegiate, but whether or not the Negro shall expend greater efforts to provide for himself all the agencies he requires for his own uplift, or depend more and more upon the help of other people. The question is frankly being asked, "Do not schools and colleges built up by the sacrifices of the Negro, mean far more in the sum total of Negro accomplishment than any number of institutions built and maintained through a system of mendicancy?" Come those scers on one side, who say, "Press your claims upon the wealth and aristocracy of the north and build for yourselves and posterity institutions of learning whereby the Negro May become skilled artisans, efficient educators, learned ministers;" while on the other hand the sturdy sons of Dixie, though clothed in ebony, exclaim: "Learn by doing. Be instruments in your own uplift. Challenge the admiration of the gods and the aid of man by helping yourself." It appears then, to a certain element of wise Negro leaders that the best sort of appreciation for all the aid extended to the Negro is to be manifested in this latter day inclination of the Negro to help himself. He recognizes fully his obligation to the work done by northern charitable organizations at a time when he was unable to do anything for himself, nor does he discount the great amount of financial aid he has received from the white people of the south, for in no single instance can there be cited a single church or school in a southern community that was not helped in a great degree by the white people. Self help, however, has done wonders for the Negro. Self help has provided for him in the south institutions of learning of his own making, institutions of prominence and standing, whereby without this saving grace, he would yet be dependent upon the meagre facilities provided by the state governments. Self help has provided for him banking institutions and commercial enterprises, small when compared with similar enterprises managed by white people, but large for the youthful race of forty years' growth. It is the spirit of the young Negro making all this progress—the new Negro—the Negro of the first and second generations removed from slavery, making the effort to produce conditions better for their posterior than they themselves found them. It is the spirit of debtors to everybody, the favored to the unfavored, the wise to the unwise, the educated to the uneducated. Perhaps some of the most forceful examples of the inclination of the Negro of the south to help himself can be furnished in the activities of the Negroes in the Colored Methodist Episcopal church, the youngest and smallest of the three distinctively Negro churches. The Colored Methodist Episcopal church was organized in 1870 by the Methodist Episcopal church, South, from its Negro members, not for the purpose of getting rid of the Negro—which in the very nature of things would have been an impossible undertaking—but in order that the fullest good might be realized for him and his children. These Negroes for the most part were untaught, unlettered and inexperienced, but they did have the good sense to court the advice of their white friends and choose the best among them for their leaders. The result has been a strong and influential membership, a number of well developed schools and colleges, and a ministry that has figured prominently in all affairs tending to make conditions and relations between the two people more cordial and friendly. Nearly all of their schools have received substantial aid from the white people who were members of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, which can be said of all schools and Negro charitable institutions generally. During the past few years there were a number of meetings in various states by members of this particular organization for the purpose of raising large sums of money for missions and education. The Georgians under the leadership of Bishop L. H. Holsey raised in a large mass meeting more than $5,000 for the Holsey academy, at Cordele. The two conferences in Alabama, at one meeting, under the leadership of Bishop R. S. Williams, met in Tuscaloosa in August and raised in ac- South Charleston Factories Employing Over 400 Men Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. Kanawha Chemical Engine Mfg Co. Terms: 1-10 cash, balance in monthly payments to suit. Discount for all cash. Bell Phone 750; Home Phone 1214 tual cash $11,349. The meeting was held in a large tent and the spirit and intentions of the young Negro were manifested as much in the character of the discussions on the program as in the contributions made for education. Another meeting on record is the great educational meeting held in Dallas, Texas, by the members of this church under the leadership of Bishop C. H. Phillips. It was the earnest effort of the Negroes in Texas to raise more money than the brethren in Alabama, and in the three days' meeting, they succeeded in raising $11,525, all of which was contributed by Negroes except $75, which was given by the white people of Dallas. It was left for the Negroes in Mississippi, however, to break away from, the old established order of things, and make the effort to test the real worth of the Negro by calling upon him to make for himself, with his own hands and means, an institution that would ever be a monument to the willingness of the Negro to help himself. In this undertaking, the people were led by Bishop Elias Cottrell, himself an ex slave, but one of the most advanced representatives of the new Negro, the Negro with lofty aims and high ambitions, who is the typical product of all the Christianizing and elevating influences at work in the new south. When Governor Vardaman's veto of the legislative appropriation made it necessary for the State Normal School at Holley Springs to close its doors within a few weeks of commencement, instead of rising up in mass meetings and heaping anathemas upon the head of their governor, under Bishop Cottrell's leadership, they set to work to rebuke him for his action in a decidedly more dangerous manner. Without publishing it from the housetops, they worked steadily for five years, giving of their means as God had prospered them, and in that time had secured sufficient means to purchase more than 300 acres of land, a portion of which is within the city of Holly, and erect a magnificent school building at a cost of $38,000. Every cent of this money was paid in cash, and there has been erected during the past year a $16,000 dormitory for boys, which was likewise completed without any encumbrance. Altogether the Mississippi Theological and Industrial College represents an outlay of $75,000 all of which was given by Negroes except $2,500, given by the white people of Holly Springs. This accomplishment is a record breaker in this history of the Negro. For this Mississippi school they have raised on an average of $12,000 per year, in face of the fact that while a number of them are business men, PEPLE IN SOUTH CHARLESTON NOW. THERE APRIL 1, 1907. Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building prosperous farmers and own good homes, the majority of them receive less than six dollars per week. While these instances are not the only ones on record, they show conclusively that the general trend of the Negro's activity in the south is in the path of efficient self help, that they mean to make conditions better and give their children an education, even if they must impose upon themselves a system of double taxation. There is hardly a good sized town in the south in which there is not some Negro high school, academy or college," many of them actually laying pretentions to higher courses of study. In Mississippi, where the school facilities are very meagre, there are but few counties in which there is not a Negro institution of some kind, supported almost wholly by members of the Negro race. Nor, is the Negro building schools and colleges alone for his elevation. In Mississippi alone he has to his credit thirteen banking institutions, and is engaged in almost every conceivable line of business. In Georgia the Negro pays taxes on $16,000,000 worth of property, and as an example of what he is doing in Louisiana, it can be stated that in Caddo parish alone, Negroes pay taxes on $700,000 worth of property. Be it remembered that it is the young Negro that is making this progress. It is the Negro who has taken advantage of the school facilities afforded him by the ageneesis heretofore mentioned, that is in turn building other institutions of learning, manning commercial enterprises and establishing banks and co-operative concerns. All his activities along these lines are the results of the aspirations of the educated, just as the same amount of constructive work among the white people is the result of the aspirations of their educated. It is due to his education and training that the Negro has certain aspirations, the same aspirations—if you please—as the educated, young white man, and it is strange? He lives under the same conditions, studies the same books, obeys the same laws. For these reasons and because of certain prescriptive measures, the Negro becomes more and more clannish in the purchase of his commodities, and along limited business lines his progress is keeping pace with his educational advancement. The real white man of the south thinks he knows the Negro, but the truth is that he does not. He might live in the same block with a self-respecting, law-abiding Negro and know practically nothing about him. The Negro in question is unobtrusive, following the even tenor of his own way, and in making up the total of Negro accomplishment is invariably left out of the calculation, forgotten or unnoticed in the noise and DON'T NEGLECT YOUR EYES The bright rays of the Summer's Sun is trying to the eye and slight defects of vision will grow rapidly worse. You cannot afford to neglect so important an organ as the eye. You can get along very well with a wooden leg or false teeth, but there is no substitute for the natural eye. Especially should the eyes of the young be looked after carefully. It costs nothing to have the eye examined by us. Trust none but the most CAREFUL and SKILLFUL optician. Traveling spectacle venderss not only will probably not help you, but will probably do you harm. gufaw of the hoodlum element. The strongest agency in the Negro's uplift is the church. In the light of his intensely emotional nature it is fitting that much of his progress should be wrought out through that agency. As crude and unintelligent as much of his church worship has been, the fact remains that much of his development is due to the church. He recognizes his obligation in this regard, and is providing better houses of worship, paying his ministers better salaries, and demanding a trained and educated pulpit. Christianity and education go hand in hand. The church working for the school, and the school for the church give to te Negro a development of soul and brain that can not but have a two-fold influence upon his career. Another instance of the Negro's recognition of the efficiency of self-help is shown in the persistence of his efforts to put down crime among the ignorant and vicious. This, of course, is a difficult undertaking, and too much is expected of him in this matter. The leaders of the people and the good citizens among them are as far removed from their criminal element as the corresponding element of white people are from white criminals. The leaders of the Negroes have no coercive influence over their criminals who only show fear on the appearance of white faces in blue coats. Negro criminals do the race more harm than all the schools can counteract, for the reason that their actions furnish good copy for papers and the people want the news. The effort is being made, however, to so train the young that they will have a perfect knowledge of their duty to mankind, and that their children may be God-fearing, upright citizens. White men everywhere must help more. The white man owes a duty to the Negro that is not wholly an unselfish one. In no instance must THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1909. Window Glass Co. Lock Lumber Co. n Charleston. x, Sewers, ything. y cars. up when the to suit. I Co. the best white people in the south permit the mistaken idea to gain currency that Negro education must be restricted. Life is not likely to be made too fine. Men are not likely to be made too good, to be lifted too high. It is the purpose of education to free men from crime, from narrow conceptions, from folly and vice. It is the end of education to give men certain lofty aims and ambitions, certain conceptions of character, certain ideals of honesty. These the Negro must have before he can attain his fullest growth. The hope of the south rests in the Christian education of all its people, and it is much to the interest of the south that the Negro who tills its fields, works around its houses, cleans its offices and banks, should be trained and honest. Inasmuch as in the days of Lincoln, this country could not exist half free and half slave, neither can it now exist one part refined, educated, law-abiding; the other ignorant, vicious, criminal, poverty-stricken. Man's duty to man orders the highest training for all men; man's duty to God directs that the greatest efforts shall be expended for the weakest individual. The Negro must more and more be placed in the path of honorable and officacious self-help. The absent-minded professor returned home one evening, and, after ringing his front door bell, for some time to no effect, heard the maids voice from the second-story window. "The professor is not in." "All right," quietly answered the professor; "I'll call again." And he hobbled, down the stone steps.—Lippincott's Magazine. "You ought to save money for your family." "Yes, but—" "But what?" "My family won't let me."—Cleveland Leader. NEGLECT EYES Amerer's Sun is trying to the eye and is rapidly worse. It so important an organ as the eye, in a wooden leg or false teeth, but natural eye.