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WINS RECOGNITION IN HIS PRO FESSION BY HONESTY AND ABILITY. Taught Russians English While Engaged as Special Messenger to Witte During Portsmouth Peace Conference and Leaped into Prominence. Jacksonville, Fl., Feb. 22.—The anathema of a certain class of American citizens who have endeavored to restrict the natural limitations of the developing powers of Negroes, has been more keenly felt by a certain element of professional people of the race than other individuals of the same race especially qualified to be known as members of the professional clan. The procedure of the race hater in the realm that requires scholastic attainments and mastering of jurisprudence, against a person of Negro identity who is qualified to act and demand the rights guaranteed every citizen, has in a marked degree had a disheartening effect upon those entering the field of American jurisprudence in certain sections of the country, and those who would by a spirit that impels every Afro-American possessing race pride give their legal work to a colored lawyer. This condition has operated against the commercial rise of the Negro in many ways. A barrister of any other race, as a rule does not take the business phase of his Afro-American client into consideration to the extent that it will add to his prestige in the business world. He does not to a fair degree make the Negro commercially equal to his adaptability in the affairs of the world. This branch of the professions engaged in by the Negro is essential, absolutely so, for the maintenance of all substantial movements conducted by the American Negro. These conditions require the very best, training that the American institutions of learning can impart to the young men and women of the race who are offering the professions, especially that of law. A Negro youth residing in the town of Sanford, Florida, during the year of 1897 felt that in future years he could become an eminent practitioner of law. He saw the necessity of receiving the very best training in order to make his inspiration become an achievement. Being fatherless, and a breadwinner for his mother, he was so financially proscribed that his efforts to gain the elementary preparation in the schools of his town was a struggle that was hardly endurable for him at times. Being impressed with the native ability of this young man, S. Decatur McGill and Prof. T. B. Gibbs advised him to enter the Tallahassee state college where he remained until the next year when he secured a scholarship in Edward Waters college in Jacksonville. He graduated with honors from this college in the year of 1802. Seeing a rational possibility for success for a colored lawyer in Florida, he decided to enter Dummer college, South Belfield, Mass., an institution that would give him the necessary preparation for an excellent career in his native state. At this academy he won a prize of $50.00 in an oratorical contest, being the only Negro in the contest. He graduated from this noted school with honors and the next year specialized at Harvard university for the study of his chosen profession. During the year 1904 he entered the Boston University Law School and did special work in the college department. The next year he was awarded a scholarship in this school representing New England Ideals, for the entire time required for his graduation. He graduated in 1907 with the degree of LL. B. During the famous Peace Conference, at Portsmouth, N. H., during the summer of 1905, between the Japanese and Russian nations, M. Witte, the great, Russian statesman made young, McGill his special messenger. McGill made such a success in teaching some of the Russian party English that the New England papers ran interesting stories with illustrations on the incident of the native ability of this young law student. Lawyer McGill was admitted to practice in all the state courts of Florida during the year of 1908. He has in a concrete manner sanely offered a solution of the problems which seemingly have made the profession untenable for Negroes in certain sections of the country. He is associated with Col. L. L. Purce, the oldest, and who is considered to be the braintest Negro lawyer-in Florida. Their offices are in one of the well known commercial buildings of Jacksonville. Lawyer Gill does not have to indulge in unlawfully yielding of principles to win a case, but the merits of the case being established in the light of legal procedure, gain for him THE ADVOCATE. National Association OF TEACHERS IN COLORED SCHOOLS TO MEET IN OKLAHOMA. Local Board of Education and Teachers Throughout the State Making Preparations for meeting. Tuskegee, Ala., Feb. 20.—Prof. J. R. E. Lee, corresponding secretary of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools announces that the seventh annual session of that organization will be held in Oklahoma City, July 21, 22, and 23, 1910. Special arrangements under the direct supervision of Prof. J. H. A. Brazleton, of Oklahoma City, are being made by the Colored Teachers of the entire state for the entertainment of the guests, and it is promised that this shall be a record breaking session. The Board of Education of Oklahoma City will have to do with the reception of the visitors also. The fourteen state associations have all planned to send large delegations to the national meeting, and Alabama and one or two other states have made arrangements for sleeping car delegations. The trip to Oklahoma City and the National Association will be especially inexpensive, because of the ability of delegates to take advantage of the Homeseeakers rates on Tuesday, July 19th, which rate is usually a little over one fare for the round trip with liberal stop-over privileges. The meeting this year promises to be especially interesting and profitable. MONKEYING WITH A BUZZ SAW The federal officials of Martinsburg who took liberties with editor J. R. Clifford of the Pioneer Press are likely to have impressed upon them in no uncertain manner that it does not pay to monkey with a buzz saw. A rather officious commissioner imprisoned him for protecting a client (Mr. Clifford is a lawyer as well as an editor.) and he has taken the matter up personally with the department of Justice, making a trip to Washington solely for that purpose. The outcome will be awaited with no small degree of interest by the Negro people of the state, since the color of Mr. Clifford and that of his client seems to have been largely responsible for his ingereration. A CHAUTAUQUA FOR NEGROES Negroes are to have a Chautauqua at Durham next summer. President James E. Shepard is now engaged in booking talent for the occasion. Several persons of eminent qualifications or national reputation have been tentatively secured. As soon as contracts have been signed, they will be announced. The main fact now is that the colored public may have a national center to which they may go in the summer to study, to hear great lectures, to listen to great music, and to enjoy a sensible vacation. This is an opportunity which, if Durham were not a good size city, might tax the greatest provisions to take care of the people. ANNOUNCEMENT. A full supply of minutes has been sent out to the churches. In some cases a small number was sent to the clerk of the church, but this was supplemented by a package sent to the pastor. I wish to say no church is required to send ten cents per copy for minutes." When a church represents in the convention, she will be furnished a supply of minutes whether she sends anything for them or not. If any misunderstanding exists anywhere about this matter, we hope to be able to give satisfaction and it is the purpose of the board to see that no church in the future shall have any occasion to complain on account of shortage in their supply of minutes. Churches should be careful in meeting their orders, but when made we want them fully complied with and we intend to see that this is done. By order of the Executive Board. H. B. Rice. Secretary. recognition that his honesty and ability demand. Such men as Attorney McGill, who is exploiting the fields of law, are stimulating great possibilities for the Negro in the world of commerce and at the same time protecting his every interest. Men with the right kind of manhood in this profession will have the same amount of lucrative practice among their race, and occasionally white clients, that attorney McGill is building up in the metropolis of Florida. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 24 1910. COLORED METHODISTS FACE ORISIS ON ACCOUNT OF COLOR QUESTION IN CON- TEST FOR BISHOPS. Blacks vs Mulattoes Former are in the Majority and are Likely to Carry the Point Which Dean of the Bishops Thinks Ruinous to the Church. (Horace D. Slatter.) Memphis, Tennessee, Feb. 20.—"I want two black bishops. I want to elcct them, not because they are black, but because they have been kept out because they are black." This statement in a letter written by Bishop Charles Henry Phillips, D. D., of Nashville, Tennessee, to William Crawford, in which Crawford was asked to read it to the board of officers, removes the cloak of secrecy from the working of the color line that has been going on for several years in the Colored Methodis Episcopal church. It was not so very long ago that Bishop Phillips entered suit or made a strong complaint against the Pullman Car Company, because on account of color prejudice he was ejected from a sleeping car at Hopkinsville Ky. Now, it is his avowed intention, to get down in the fifth and mire of factional politics in his church and work to the election of two black men on the bench of bishops. It is an easy matter to appeal to the prejudices of men in the church on that score because it happens that all the bishops on the bench are mulattoes save Phillips. It does not matter at all that there have been black men on the bench before, who have long since gone to their reward. This boomerang put him on the bench eight years ago in Nashville, and he means to use it to place others there of his "element" as he is pleased to call the black men in the church. There is no, getting around the fact that there are just as good black men in the church, or anywhere else in our race of life as men of any other hue. None of us would be good Negroes if we did not believe so, or at least confess it. And one of the black men in prominence before the Colored Methodist Episcopal church would perhaps make a good bishop. There are other aspirants, however, who happen not to be so fortunate as to be black, who think they have a claim to preferment, and although to all outward appearances have some admixture of white blood, are as irreverently linked with the destinies of the Negro race as the blackest man among them. As a matter of course the black men are numerically the stronger and the "yellow niggers" are placed uncomfortably on the defensive when this matter is put up as a basis of preferment in the Church. The color line in a Negro church surely strikes the layman as the most foolhardy thing Negroes have yet attempted to do, and no one can yet vouchsafe an opinion that in the end it may not be as dangerous as it is foolhardy. The statement beginning this story and credited to Bishop Phillips was taken from a letter equally as remarkable throughout. It referred to the mental condition of one Rev. G. C. Rawston, who from all appearances was defeated for a delegate to the General Conference through Bishop Phillips influence. Bishop Phillips intimates as much in the letter when he says, "I wanted no man elected who would not follow after our forces". In reply to the statement that because of his defeat, and the consequent influences it would have upon his chances for the Bishopric, Rev. Rawston was rapidly losing his health and reason, Bishop Phillips replied, in effect that God was afflicting Rawston and not the Bishop. The Christian Index, the official organ of the Colored Methodist Episcopal church, contains practically nothing in these days of pre-conference activity that does not either tend to the discredit of the other side, or that boosts Dr. R. T. Brown. Dr. R. T. Brown, by the way, the Editor of the Index, is Bishop Phillips candidate for the Bishopric and is fully eligible to that eminent position judged by Bishop Phillips' standard of color. Letters from pastors reflecting on Bishop R. S. Williams, who appears to be the leader of other forces seem to be the order of the day, and only a few weeks ago, the editor of the Index seemed to reap great comfort, from a letter from Bishop L. H. Holsey, the Senior Bishop of the church when he said it did not matter to him whom the church elected. To get the real position Bishop Holsey takes on the matter, however, it is only necessary to quote at length from a letter written by him to another one of his colleagues in which he says: "This subject is truly serious, because the rule or rule policy adopted by Bishop Phillips threatens to undo what we have been trying to do for forty years—threatens to divide and destroy the church. While I am shocked and grieved, I am not sur- prised. This trouble is not unexpected to me, as you know I fought it before Bishop Phillips was elected. The Nashville General Conference put a wedge in our church that is now bearing fruits of death, and unless two things come to pass, we are going to have splits, dissension, hatred, frauds, general disgrace and perhaps bloodshed. God only knows where the present evils will stop." Bishop Holsey, the Senior Bishop, is so worried over the matter that he threatens in so many words to get out of the way altogether. "I am anxious to retire," he says, "and I will do so if it seems best for the church. I am heartily tired of this uneven conflict. I am going to try to get something else to do for a living unless I can do something to save our church from the present sad predicament." "So far as I am personally concerned, I am not troubled or worried. My trouble and worry is in the past. I can sit steady in the boat with a clear conscience of faithful devotion and see that my predictions come true. Absolutely, I care nothing about who is elected for anything. I had as soon have one man as another. That is my position and nothing can change me. For I am sure, if I should take the one side or the other, and become a partisan, the church is gone to the dogs and to the devil. I am for the church—simply for the church in unity, peace and harmony. This is the impregnable rock upon which I dwell. Gold nor silver, praise nor blame, revenge, threats, hell itself can not change me." Thus for the oldest prelate in the church to express himself so vehemently would at least show to the thinking layman that there is some trouble in the church. The anti-Phillips-Brown faction in the church can get no hearing through the columns of the Index. Other journals for this express purpose have been begun, one the Christian Herald in Augusta and the Western Trumpet in Kansas City. Though limited to the adherents of the Colored Methodist Episcopal church, one is confronted with as stirring campaign as ever settled a money or tariff question, and the outsider who looks on with a certain degree of interest, is compelled to be moved with pity and contempt. Rev. Rice BANQUETTED THE MEMBERS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Services as Supply Pastor Recognized In Fitting Manner at the Church Monday Evening. REV. H. B. RICE The banquet and entertainment given at the first Baptist church Monday evening in honor of their retiring supply pastor, Rev. H. B. Rice, was a great success in every way. The members and friends were out in good numbers to show their appreciation of the services rendered the church by Kev, Mr. Rice, who is one of her most loyal and faithful members, and who has always given it his services as a member and as a pastor when called upon and in many other public ways has he served the people. The entertainment was excellent and was given by some of the city's best talent. Geo. L. Cuzzens, C. H. James, Allen Dehonley, Jr., Mrs. A. M. Davis, Miss Esther Fulks, Miss Aristis Johnson, Miss Beatrice Burks and Miss Virginia Smith furnished the music, Mrs. Minnie Harris presiding at the organ, Miss Estelle Green and Miss Naoh Farrar read excellent papers, while L. C. Farrar, Dr. Sessoms and F. C. Brown made able responses to toasts, Mr. Brown spoke in highest esteem of the guest of honor. The supper was in keeping with the high order of the program, Mrs. Henley and her excellent committee deserve much praise for the neat arrangement of the dining hall and tables, and for the bountiful meals which they served. Much of the credit for the success of this affair is due the committee on selling tickets who had gone into all quarters talking up the coming event and offering for sale a ticket. Rev. Mr. Rice was born near South Ruffner between this city and Malden about 54 years ago. He is widely known as a teacher and is prominent in the affairs of the Baptists in the state. ECONOMIC CONDITION OF THE NEGRO AND PLANS FOR HIS BETTERMENT DISCUSSED BY LEAGUE. Rev. Thomas Finds Much Encouragement for the Race in Educators' Marvelous Rise to Influence from Obscure Beginning. (Franklin F. Johnson.) Baltimore, Feb. 24. At a meeting of the executive committee of the Maryland Progressive League last Friday night, plans for improving the industrial condition of the colored men and women of this city were discussed. A number of speakers pointed out various ways in which the economic condition of the race may be secured and remunerative employment secured in hitherto unexplored fields. At a meeting in the near future a comprehensive plan will be presented for taking up the question. Afro-American Ledger Sued. The Afro American Ledger has been asked to pay out $2,000 by one J. Howard Lee, altas Amgoza, for alleged libel in that the Ledger published that he was born in Baltimore instead of Dahomey, which latter place the plaintings claims is his birthplace. Should the sult come to trial, W. Ashle Hawkins will represent the defendant. Praises Booker T. Rev. D. L. Thomas, field agent of the Church Extension Society and the Board of Home Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in an address at Sharp street Memorial M. E. church last Thursday night declared that the rise from utter obscurity to world-wide fame of Booker T. Washington showed the possibilities of the race in this country. He also praised Prof. Kelly Miller, Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, of Atlanta, Ga., and Dr. W. E. B. DuBois for their scholarly attainments. City Miscellany. Reports submitted at the quarterly conference at Trinity A. M. E. church last Friday night showed that the work is progressing wonderfully under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. A. L. Gaines. Rev. Dr. J. Milton Waldron was the principal speaker at a mass meeting under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon. Samuel E. Young, one of the most prominent members of the masonic order in Maryland, celebrated his seventy-fourth birthday by giving a dinner to his friends Wednesday night. Rev. Dr. George F. Bragg, Jr., was the essayist at the monthly meeting of the ministerial alliance Monday. OUR·POPULARITY CONTEST. Beginning with this issue The Advocate begins a teachers' popularity contest, the prizes being six scholarships in the Summer School and Teachers' institute to be held under the supervision of the State Superintendent of Free Schools at the West Virginia Colored Institute, in June. Our object in holding this contest is two-fold: we would arouse interest among teachers of the state to the pitch where their attendance upon the Summer School will justify the state in making the opportunity; and we would place The Advocate in more homes. The method by which these prizes may be won is set forth fully elsewhere in this paper, and their acquirement is within the reach of any woman teacher who will beatir herself. The fact that she is teaching in a small town or lives in a small town is no bar to preferment, for none are limited to territory. One may be registered in any one district and solicit votes from any or all the others. She may have friends to work for her or work herself anywhere she pleases. The only requirement is that she secures a higher number of votes than any other woman teacher registered from the same district. The scholarships are not, however, the only inducements to enter the contest. Only six can get these, but there are consolation prizes in the way of commissions whereby all will be paid for just a little effort. And the prize winners, too, will share in the commissions if they turn in or have to their credit votes above a certain number. We make this proposition in order that the contest may be as fair as it is possible to have it. We offer, in short, the six scholarships and commissions above limited only by the efforts of the winners. To the losers the amount of cash they will receive depends upon the number of votes they receive. By our plan nobody loses; on the contrary, everybody wins. If you want to share in this unprecedented offer, get busy now. Scott Gets Playhouse Loving Cup For Negroes BANDMASTERS. APPOINTED THROUGE HIS EFFORTS SHOW APPRECIATION. Recognition of Services in Influencing President Robesvett to Appoint Negroes to Lead Bands. (Thompson's National News Bureau) "Tis said somewhere in Holy Writ that 'bread cast, upon the waters will return after many days.'" Several months ago, Emmett J. Scott, after a correspondence covering two years and in the face of an almost insurmountable opposition, was able to influence President Roosevelt to issue an executive order requiring the four regiments of colored soldiers in the United States Army to be supplied with bandmasters of their own race. A way was thus opened up for the utilization of the musical talent of a number of competent Negroes, who thus far had been denied the opportunity to advance according to their merits and an inspiration was afforded outsiders to fit themselves for this class of musical work. In recognition of Mr. Scott's timely and praiseworthy service in this direction, the four musicians of the army, through Major J. B. Ramsey commandment of Cadets at Tuskegee Institute, presented Emmett J. Scott a beautiful silver loving cup at Tuskegee in the great chapel on February 1st. The cup is a hammered silver affair, with three handles, mounted on an ebony base, and is inscribed: Token of Esteem From Chief Musicians Colored Regiments United States Army December 5, 1909, The chief musicians who are at present in charge of these regimental bands are: Wade H. Hammond, 9th Cavalry, Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming. Alfred J. Thomas, 10th Cavalry, Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont. Edward Polk, 24th Infantry, Madison Barracks, New York. Elbert Williams, 25th Infantry, Fort Lawton, Washington. Following the touching presentation address of Major Ramsey, whose device to insure the attendance of Mr. Scott at the evening service, in order that the gift might come as a total surprise, makes a pretty story, the happy recipient of the cup, made a very appropriate response in which he disclaimed any large share of credit for trying to do for the chief musicians of the army and the race the service that he felt they so eminently deserved. In conclusion, Mr. Scott said: "This is not the time for me to pour out the gratitude I feel, nor to properly appreciate the valor of these splendid men; yet, Major Ramsey, I would ask you to express to them my sincerest gratitude for their great kindness to me in sending through you this loving cup, which I shall always cherish." Following the presentation, Captain N. Clark Smith's orchestra played "The Star-Spangled Banner," all the young men of the Institute coming to their feet, and at its conclusion giving quite vigorously, led by Captain Austin, a yell appropriate to the occasion. THE COLOR LINE AMONG NEGROES When the Negro reaches the point where the color of the skin is a bar to or cause of preferment, he is the object of contempt, rather than pliety. The Colored Methodist Episcopal church composed of the descendants of the Negro members of the Methodist Episcopal church South (white) are at odds and ends over the question of the color of the bishops to be elected at the coining quadratic conference. On the bench of bishops there is now but one of dark hue, all the others being mulattoes, quadroons or octoroons. The issue which contends the delegates is, to vote or not vote for a black or "valley" man. Could the discussion of any other question reflect more disgrace upon the Negro people of this country than that of this one upon which the colored Methodists are threatened with disintegration? One could, by an extraordinary stretch of the imagination conceive a secular organization seriously considering the color line—and then he would do violence to his manhood—but the thought of a church built upon the teachings of the Son of God, going so far nasty from his cardinal principles, brings him up with a shock dangerous to his mentality. Even if they can forge the civil and political restrictions which hedge us round about on account of our color, we do not see how our churchmen can square the dictum of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of man with any such tomfoolery. FLORIDA CAPITALISTS PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATION OF THE RACE. Theatre First Class And since the Most Refined Char- ter of Musical Accompaniment meets the Opening Lead Week, [F. King.] Jackson Fl., Feb. 22.—A pre- cipient taste of the theatre goer a major element of the race in Jackson, that will substantially ensure the management of a first- class house will book productions of the Negro Thespian, Messrs. Comper, Crowd and Dr. Selke hill, owners of the new Globe theatre of this city, have opened a com- modious playhouse for the appreciation of such patrons. The beautiful interior decorations and especially the highly artistic sceneries for the stage, take the house out of the cheap variety houses where art and refinement are discarded. The atmosphere of this unique theatre for the colored population of Jacksonville, is conductive to the highest attachments of the Negro upon the stage and its patrons. This orchestra under the direction of Prof. Eugene Francis Mikell, is an aggregation of professional musicians. Their renditions of overtures such as heard in the best theaters of the country demonstrate the ability of the Negro to master absurd. Williams and Stevens, with a company just out of Chicago, opened in this house last week in their own musical comedy entitled Dr. Jo. This act met the hearty approbation of a crowded house at every performance. This refined audience gave these clever artists an ovation. Seaford, Florida affords the scene in which the typical characterization of tramps who disturb the serene residents of urban communitics are depicted by Chas. H. Williams in the character of Slooon Slow and Alvenga Ta Stevens as Bill Jenkins, the great while sporting tramp. William is a good compassion and is an exceptionally clever artist. He is out of the class of commendable generally seen in this section of the country. His voice shows cultural training. As a mirth producer he is not a demoralizing force of incongruous acting. Augusta Stevens as a straight man in this act offers his intelligent audience a piece of clever work that demonstrates his native ability. A brilliant example of the artistic temperament of Negro children is found in the little girl known as "Little Rosie, the Child Wonder." She is a decided hit and will add laurels to the Negro artist and the profession if the proper environments are given her. Miss Jennie Taylor who is well known for being eminently endowed by nature as a gifted musical artist is the cynosure of the eyes of critics in this city and is eliciting hearty aplause in her work. The beautiful, vivacious chorus girls with their costumes that animate the scene and their well trained voices make the departure from the undeveloped artists appearing in houses where the lowest ideals of the Negro ruffian are depicted, one of especial commendation. Messrs Campbell and Conley in their special acts are receiving their share of applause. The white press of the city gave interesting stories of this new venture by three of the colored men of finance of Florida. ONE ROUND All It Took Langford to Beat Nat Dewey. Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. 22.—Nat Dewey, called Wyoming's light heavyweight champion, lasted only one minute and fifty seconds in a scheduled 20-round bout with Sam Langford, of Boston, to-night. The men began the round cautiously. Dewey being the first to land with several light tips on the face, Langford tried for the wind and then landed a stiff left to the jaw. A second sent Dewey to the floor. He got up, but was groggy. Langford sent a heavy right to the face. Dewey went down, staggered to his feet and was put down for the count with a light tap. WHY IS IT THUS? A trip to any one of the other large cities of the state would be a revelation to those of our Charleston readers who have been content to remain at home. There we find Negroes in large numbers living in houses on main thoroughfares, many as owners and some few as renters. Here we live in alleys for the most part, many as renters ownets. Why? CORRESPONDENCE The Rasink Sons and Daughters mat in the basement of the First Baptist Church Monday evening. The rally at Mount Hermon Baptist Church Sunday was a success. The collection for the day was CHILLICOTHE, CHIO Miss Nannie Winburn, of Mechanic street, was operated on Sunday afternoon for adenoids by Dr. S. S. Jordon. She is doing well. Rev. Graham Jordan, of china, passed through the city last week, and stopped over night with his brother, Dr. S. S. Jordan, of Mafu street. Washington's birthday was celebrated at Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. church, Tuesday night, by a turkey and chicken supper and a recital Program: Trio, George West, James Luar and George Medley. Baritone Solo, David Lorman. Solo, Miss Irene Gallif. Instrumental Solo, Robert, Hene ry. Solo, George T. Pepsco. Solo, Miss Julia Jones. Solo, Miss C. B. Meloy. Solo, Miss Effie Lomax. Remarks on the life of George Washington, by Rev. W. E. Walker. Miss Irene Hicks is visiting in Greensfield, Ohio, this week. Mrs. W. H. Stewart's Bee Hive will give a supper at her residence, on Sixth street, Friday night. A good time is promised all who will attend. A night with Longfellow will be held in Quinn chapel by Mrs. Nora Harris' Bee Hive, on February 25th. Program: Opening Chorus. Sketch of the Life of Longfellow. Mrs. Nora Harris. Song, "The Rainy Day.". Recitation, Miss Gwendolyn Gatliff, "Children's Hour." Quartett, "Lullaby." Recitation, William Simpson, "Mr. Linney's Turnip." Recitation, Miss Mabel Gatliff. "From My Arm Chair." Piano Solo, Miss Maud Gilmore. Recitation, Miss Christine William, "The Wreck of the Hesperus." Recitation, Miss Helen Marshall. "The Light House." Solo, Mrs Irene Gatliff, "The Day is Done." Living Pictures from Hiawatha. The First Baptist church has been organized into 25 clubs, and each club is requested to raise $15 for the purpose of paying off the indebtedness of the church. Rev. J. W. Carter filled the pulpit at his church, Sunday. Good crowds attended each service. Rev. Walker preached on the subject, Sunday morning, "The Five Foolish Virgins—Top Late." One joined the church. At night, subject, "Mountain Top Vision." Misses Ellen Dawdy Ellis ivy and Mrs. E. W. Starr will give an entertainment at the First Baptist church. Mrs. H. C. Randolph, of Chicago, who has been visiting friends in the city, has returned to her home. Joe Ogilvie, who has been out of the city for some time, has returned home. John W. Scott, of Lancaster, Ohio, and his brother Albert, of Defiance, were guesses of their brother David Scott, of West Seventh street, a few days last week. John Scott had been away from Chillicothe for 19 years, and he said that things had cut him get wonderfully in that time. HUNTINGTON. Ben Bowling is with his family this week after an absence of a few months at the mines on Cabin Creek. Rev. I. V. Dryant, who was a little indisposed last week, has entirely recovered his usual health. Mrs. Mary Dickerson and son Theophilus of Ninth avenue, have gone to Williamson for permanent residence. Mrs. G. W. Fitzgerald was hostess to the Benjamin Tribe, a club of the First Baptist Church, Monday evening. Mrs. Ella B. Thomas went to Baltimore Wednesday to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. T. B. Smith and slater received the sad news of the death of their brother, at Lexington, Va., last week. C. A. Payne is in the city for a few days from Holden. Miss Clorena Harris, of Ironton was in the city Thursday to instruct her class in instrumental music. Rev. Fountain of Clifton. Forge passed through Friday, on route to Kentucky, in the interest of his school. Mrs. A. C. Payne went to Gallinellis last week to visit her sister, Mrs. Emma Washington. O. Smith, of Eighth avenue, is in disused this week. Mrs. Tena McDaniel entertained the Orion Club Friday evening at her home at 226 Eighth avenue. Births this week. Mr. and Mrs. Mobile Saunders are the proud parents of a baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bailey are rejoicing over a little daughter. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Smith are all smiles because of their little son. attendance was very good and after the regular business of the club, an excursion program was rendered. Essential features being a recitation by Mr. Lawrence Richardson, a very nice address by Robert Hider and the music rendered by two male quartets. Douglass Birthday. In celebration of the birth of Fredrédgault Douglass a program was renamed at the Ebenezer M. E. church Sunday afternoon. As is the custom the order of the day was in charge at the Young Men's Christian Association, R. E. L. Washington, secretary. The church was filled with an overflowing audience when president L. W. Scott called the meeting to order. He emphasized the importance of holding up before the rising generation the deeds of Negro heroes as lessons of inspiration. The entire program moved to be highly instructive and pleasing, as the various speakers eloquently set forth the life and character of the great Douglass. The audience was keen in sympathy with each speaker and frequently gave vent to their feeling in aplause. The music was especially pleasing. Each participant upon the program deserves particular mention but suffice it to say that the entire service was a splendid tribute to the memory of the greatest leader the race has yet produced. The program rendered was as follows: Invocation—Prof. J. B. Hatchett. Address—Rev. John Irving, Ironton, O. Solo—Miss Marcella Manggrum. Address—Dr. I. V. Bryant, First Baptist church. Solo—Miss Lula James. Address—Rev. S. A. Thurston 16th street Baptist church. Solo—Miss Sarah A. Wilkins. Vote the coupon on the fifth page for your favorite teacher. GRAFTON Mr. E. W. Jones, principal of the Buekmann school, passed through Friday en route to Harpers' Ferry. He is spending a few days at Storer College. Miss Ollie Turner has returned from a visit with friends at Keyser and reports a very pleasant trip. Mrs. Mary Lovett, of Winchester, Va., was called to the bedside of her mother. Mrs. Laura Freeman, who suffered a stroke of paralysis last week. Joseph McGee, of Pittsburg, is visiting in Grafton this week. Mrs. Hanna Harris is indisposed at this writing. The surprise of the week was the marriage of Mr. John Boston to Miss Leona Brown. The marriage occurred last Friday evening at the bride's home on Warder avenue. They are now receiving the congratulations of their many friends who wish them a long and happy married life. Miss Sallie Mays was in Clarksburg on Saturday consulting an eye a cyst at A social for the benefit of the Warre) M E. church was given at the home of W. P. Dabney. A large crowd was in attendance. Rev. S. A. Lewis, District Evangelist of the Cumberland District, preached on Sunday evening. He also lectured on Monday evening. The lecture, "The Negro's Triumph," was well received by the audience. C. W. Florence gave a very timely talk relative to the school work, urging upon the people of Grafton to take a more lively interest in the school. Miss Mary Wilburn, formerly of Grafton, but now of Fairchance, Pa., is visiting here this week. A baseball team was organized in the school last week and the following officers were elected: They would like to schedule games with Clarksburg, Buckhannon and Fairmount. KANAWHA CITY. Mrs. R. B. Johnson visited her son, W. H. Jackson, in Charleston Saturday. She was accompanied home by her granddaughter, Little Miss Agnes Jackson. Aquila Page and daughters, Misses Winkle and Teana, were guests of his parents Sunday. Haston Davis and Daniel Johnson were visiting friends here Sunday. G. L. Jackson was a business visitor at Sowell this week. Miss Ivory Woods spent several days in Charleston last week visiting her unit, Mrs. Hackley. Rev. J. W. Page filled his regular repetition at here Sunday. J. W. Woods is somewhat improved at this writing. Ross J. W. Page visited T. R. Johnson last Sunday. If you have a woman friend who is teaching you can send her to summer school free of expense. Participants are on page five. RAYMOND CITY. The one Compton died at his home Monday night. Mr. Compton had been ill for some time with heart trouble. He is survived by a wife, mother one brother, five children and a host of friends. The delay of the death prevented the children to arrive from Pittsburgh in time for the burial. The services were conducted Wednesday evening by Kev. H. B. Good. $12.87. Music was furnished by the choir, Miss Gretta Roberts, of Bancroft, purchased at the organ. A neat man was also netted for missions. Rev R. D. W. Meadows, of Huntin- in sport a few days here last week. teachers in Raymond City would appreciate seven weeks at summer school. We tell you on page five now it is done at our expense. Bearrice Calhoun, of Charleston, spent Sunday with her mother. Edward Dickerson, of Bancroft, spent Sunday here with his grand-father. C. E. Saunders, Ed Pendleton, Wm. Walker and Mrs. A. C. Carey were in Charleston last week. John Chambers spent Sunday in St. Albans with his family. C. McKunney and Sam Cogle are ill this week. WINIFREDE J. Smoot has been unable to follow his regular occupation on account of illness. R. H. Allen and A. Wilson spent Saturday and Sunday at their home in St Albans. Mrs. B. B. Allen and son nave been ill the past week. W. W. Lewis and F. R. Johnson, spent Saturday and Sunday at their home at Kanawha City. J. D. Wiseman and F. A. Adams spent a few days out of town this week on business. J. F. Smoot painfully bruised his jaw while at work in the mines Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Smoot entertained Rev. F. E. Smith and Lee Johnson at dinner Sunday. Rev. F. E. Smith filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached two good sermons. SOUTH CARBON. Porter Young left Monday for a few days visit to his old home at Ceredo. Mrs. Nannie Woodman and Mrs. Sallie McLane, were shopping at Dececta Monday. C. H. Carter is still sick. Henry Carter of North Carbon, was a visitor here Tuesday. T. T. Alston was calling at Wevaco Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Miller, of North Carbon was a visitor here Tuesday. James Williams, who has been with us for the last four years, moved his family to Acme Wednesday. P. J. Parham and Andrew Young of North Carbon, attended services here Wednesday night. Joseph Rend arrived here Thursday from Thayer. Mr. Rend is contemplating locating here. Winsten Railey spent Sunday in Charleston. Aaron Williams attended services at Wevaco Sunday. On page five of this issue we tell how your teacher may spend seven weeks at summer school free of expense. Why not send yours. It is easy. THOMAS. Among the visitors to our town last Sunday were G. H. Dougherty and James Washington, of Elkins, and Mrs. Holmes Randolph and Miss Eva Clarke of Davis. Miss Isabella Dougherty returned from Frostburg last Sunday. The progress of the revival meeting of the Baptist church is greatly handicapped by the inclementy of the weather. Morton Payne was in Davis last Monday on business. Miss Jessie Botts is visiting relations in Manchester, Va. Rev. J. L. Davis is assisted in the revival meeting by Rev. D. E. Davis. Mrs. B. F. Willis, who has been indisposed for several weeks is out again. Mrs. D. Aycox is so far improved that she attended church last Sunday. C. R. Black, our teacher, attended the teachers' institute at Davis Friday. You can bost show how you like your teacher by getting votes for her in the Popularity Contest. See particulars on page five. Rev. D. D. Davis, of Charleston, is here assisting Rev. J. L. Davis in a series of meetings. He preached an excellent sermon Monday night. Subject, "God's delight and wonderful provision." Mrs. J. L. Davis was the recipient of many useful presents last Thursday evening by a surprise party given in honor of her birthday. MORGANTOWN. Among the many things that happened in town last week was a wedding. The groom came here from Greensburg, Pa., Monday, and made everything ready for the affair, and on Tuesday the party met at Jones' chapel, M. E. church, where the ceremony was administered at 2 p. m. by the Rev. A. J. Payne, the pastor of the Baptist church. The church was decorated with palms and ferns and powers of various kinds. The bride was Miss Luogania Richardson, of Morgantown, and the groom, Mr. Eurene D. Dooms, of Uniontown, Pa. The bride's maids were Misses Dear Wheeler and Ardella Richardson. The best man was Urval Crawford. Joseph Richardson, the bride's brother, gave her away. After the ceremony the party was back to the bride's home, where they made her ready for the train. They left for Greensburg, Pa., where the groom is chef in the Greensburg Hotel. The party accom- South Charleston FACTORIES EMPLOYING OVER 400 MEN Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. Kanawha Chemjcal Engine Mfg. Co. Kenton Iron & Steel Co. Hemlock Lumber Co. Kanawha Land Co. Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building Bell Phone 750; Home Phone 1214 present, and they had a delightful quarterly session. Presiding Elder Curry will remain here all this week and hold revival services. Rev. J. H. Accooe, P. E., of the Clarksburg District, will remain in our city all this week and assist in holding a one week series of meetings in the A. M. E. church, Beechurst avenue. The Angelican Union will have a special call meeting of officers and members of the various churches to meet at Jones chapel, M. E. church, Sunday afternoon, immediately after Sunday school is over. A. Ray Smith, who has been working in Fairmont for a long time, has secured a chair In J. N. Hunt's sanitary shop, West Walnut street. Rev. M. Offer was here, Sunday, attending quarterly meeting at Jones chapel. Archie Brown is now employed at Brown & Garner barber shop. Lawrence Ogden has opened a barber shop on West Walnut street. A. W. Wright will move his Chicago cafe in April. Mrs. Ollie Gibson, of Connellsville, Pa., spent several days visiting friends in our city. A Morgantown teacher may secure a scholarship in the Institute Summer School, if the patrons of the public school support her. Learn how on page five of this issue of The Advocate. Miss Bessie Beck has accepted the position of organist at the First Baptist church, Sabraton. The social given by the Glass City Fountain of True Reformers at Hunt's Hall was well attended. The supper was enjoyed. Brown & Garner will move their barber shop on Court Square and Chestnut street in April, and the firm will then be known as Brown, Garner & Crawford. Mr. Crawford having worked with the above firm for a long time, many of his friends are glad to know of his advancement. An oyster supper will be given at the Mt. Zion church, Saturday night. Miss Irene Malne, of Cumberland, is spending some time with her parents here. Rev. Bush, missionary of the Tygart Valley Union, filled our pulpit, Sunday. Prof. Clarence Black, teacher at Thomas, was in our town, Friday, attending the teachers' meeting. If your teacher is not eligible to an Institute Summer School scholarship, send the coupons to some woman friend, who is either teaching or expects to teach next year. penied the bride and groom to Connellsville, Pa., and there bade them a joyful, happy and peaceful life together, and returned home on the 8:45 train. The First Baptist church of this city is progressing under the care of new. A. J. Payne. The congregation is having a baptistry put in now, which will be finished and ready for dedication on the first Sunday in March, at which time they will have a baptizing. A George Washington birthday party took place at the Baptist church, on February 22. The boys of Sabraton Tinplate mill have organized a baseball team, and they say they are going to give the K. of P. team, of Morgantown, a hot time this season. Another baseball club was organized. Friday night, with the following officers: James McClanihan, manager; Arthur Walker, captain; Edward Young, secretary. Captain Walker has signed a strong team, and will be known as Sabraton Athletics. Second quarterly meeting, which was held last Sunday at the A. M. E. church, beechwood avenue, was well attended. Rev. J. H. Accooc, P. E., of the Clarksburg District, was present and preached excellent sermons. Rev. S. Christian, the pastor, who has been sick for the past two weeks, was able to be present at the afternoon and evening services. The congregation was glad to see him out once more at this quarterly session. The Young Men's Christian Association will be organized at Hunt's Hall next Monday evening. The Silver Leaf Club have changed the nights of meeting. They now meet on Wednesday nights, instead of Mondays. The following officers were elected by the literary society of Jones chapel: Mrs. J. W. Bruce, president; Okey Ogden, vice-president; Miss Louise Jenkins, secretary; Miss Julia Dixon, treasurer; Urvel Crawford, editor. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Alexander served dinner to a number of young people, in honor of Miss Lougenia Richardson, on Sunday, February 13th, at 5:30 p. m. at their residence on South High street. The guests present were: Rey, A. J. Payne, Misses Lougania Richardson, Ardelia Richardson, Bertha Dixon, Julla Dixon, Harry H. Lewis, Charles O. Henderson, Thomas, Misses Pearl Wheeler, Mary B. Smith, Elizabeth Lewis." The fourth quarterly conference was held at Jones chapel, M. E. church, last Sunday. Rev. Curry, P. E., of the Cumberland District, was 25 THERE APRIL 1,1907 & DAVIS Hemlock Lumber Co. South Charles are Walk, Sew s, Everything. the trollly car ey go up wh payments to suit. 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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 third 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 Pythian Mutual Invesmtent Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE PRINCETON. Rev. W. D. Woods, D. D., President Independent Order of Red Men, of Roanoke, Va., preached two interesting sermons' at the Second Baptist Church and lectured in the afternoon on the Subject "Benefits of Organization," which was listened to with marked attention. While here he was the guest of Rev. R. W. Hill. J. E. Adams, real estate agent, was out of town a few days last week. Scott Burke is doing a rushing business cleaning, pressing, repairing. William Preston and bride have moved into their beautiful new cottage. The Public School, with Prof. G. W. Benso as teacher is doing nicely. Prof. Benso is a teacher with much experience and ability. Mrs. L. E. Cafendar has gone on a business trip to her home at Montgomery. The Land Company, of Keystone, is selling lots here rapidly. J. E. Parsons, of Keystone, is secretary-treasurer. Chas. Bane, plasterer, is having lumber hauled on his lot preparatory to building his residence. N. H. Hill, the grocer, has opened a first class restaurant on Mercer street near the station. Mrs R. L. Howard is able to be out again after a few days illness. The Progressive Literary Society meets every Thursday evening at the school room with an increasing attendance each time. The debates are the drawing cards. Mrs Jennie Bane is bedfast with rhonmatism. Leslie Hill, of Gardner, made a flying trip here Saturday. Mrs. Hogan's daughter, Elizabeth, is quite ill. W. M. Callendar continues sick, but is able to be up. The True Reformers are making extensive preparations for their festival and play, March 7th. Mrs. Ellen Hardnett was confined to her bed last week, but is better at this writing. Rev. W. R. Berger, pastor of the Methodist church, held services last Sunday. Strangers are constantly pouring in here, owing to the progressiveness of our town caused by the building of the round-house, R. R. yards and many handsome residences being erected. Street cars are operated between the Virginian depot and court house. BANCROFT. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sawyers, of Betsey, were calling on friends in Bancroft Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Geo. McKenney and Mrs. C. W. Harris, of Betsey, called on Mrs. Edw. Hicks Sunday. Edward Dickerson spent Sunday in Raymond visiting his grandfather, Winston Coles. Willie May, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Hicks, is suffering from an attack of la gripe. Henry Hill, who has been suffering with rheumatism for the past two weeks, is improving slowly. Dr. M. T. Sinclair made abusiness trip to Charleston Saturday. The Ladies' Improvement League was entertained Saturday by Mrs. R. C. Smith, of Plymouth. They had reading from the "Mother's Magazine" and discussed the life of Fredrick Douglass. After the business, they were invited to the dining room by the hostess where a lovely repast was served. Mrs. John Jenkins and Mrs. Josie Scott were shoppers in Betsey Monday. Rev. R. D.' W. Meadows, field missionary was here Sunday and preached both morning and evening to a crowded house. Both sermons were full of interest and were enjoyed by all. He received $5.50 for mission work. Mrs. Sarah Taylor, of Charleston, was the Sunday guest of friends in Plymouth and Baneroft. Mrs. Hattie Hill, of Handley, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. R. C. Smith, of Plymouth, has returned home. Miss Stella Smith, of Charleston, was the guest of her cousin, Mrs. William Mickens, of Plymouth, this week. Miss Gretta Roberts, music teacher made a trip to Raymond Sunday to play the organ for the choir. Mrs. John Ross is somewhat indisposed at this writing. Ralph McMullen spent Saturday and Sunday in Raymond visiting relatives. Don't throw away your coupons. Vote them for some woman friend. CLARKSBURG Rev. S. P. West is in away on a lecturing tour. His pulpit was filled, Sunday, by Rev. John Taylor, of Springfield, Ohio. Miss Sadie Mays, of Grafton, was A business visitor here, Saturday. W. S. Kenney Court of Calanthe will give a ball and banquet op tiewes street, Thursday night. The dance given by the Elks, Wed- nesday, was well attended. Mrs. Harry Green was hostess to the Mite Missionary Society, Thursday day evening. Mrs. Green, proved her- self a very gracious hostess. The play given by the High School students was well attended. The audience seemed greatly pleased with the entertainment. Musical numbers were furnished by Misses Green and Snyder. Rev. J. H. Accoose, presiding elder of Clarksburg District, spent several days here last week. Mrs. Annie Scott will leave this week for Pittsburg. Mrs. Jas. Davis, who has been visit- ing her mother, Mrs. Littleton, will return home this week. A spelling contest will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist church, Friday night. The entertainment given by the Epworth League, on Thursday night, was well attended. Mrs. M. W. Grayson, Mrs. Wheeler Jackson, Mrs. Sirks and a host of others, are ill with gripe at this writing. Tuesday was a holiday in all the city schools. Mrs. A. G. Green is able to be out again, after several week's illness, C. C. Jones spent a few days in Wheeling last week. Get busy in the Popularity Contest for your favorite teacher. Full particulars on page five. ST. ALBANS. Do not put aside your copy of The Advocate this week till you have cut out the coupon for the Teachers' Contest. The members of the A. M. E. church and the people in general were shocked last Friday to hear of the death of Rev. Prichton, pastor of the A. M. E. church, who was drowned at Madison last Thursday morning. Miss Georgia E. Banks, teacher at Page, spent Sunday at home. Misses Lizzy Hookins and Rhoda A. Wilson, who are teaching in Charleston, spent a few days with relatives and friends. Adam Harris, who has been sick for about two weeks, is reported no better. Rev. Daniel Stratton is spending a few days with his family. Mrs. Matilda Jackson is very ill at this writing. Sued Price has returned from Madison, where he went to see after the remains of Gov. Pritchon. Miss Alberta Wilson, student at the West Virginia Colored Institute, spent Sunday and Monday at home. For the last ten days in gripe has had full sway in the city of Keysor. Scarcely a family but has had one or more of its members attacked with it. Mrs. Lizzie McDonald, Mrs. Street, Mrs. Noble, Mr. Sutton, Michael Fiddler, Mrs. Lillian Walker and son, and Mrs. O. T. Davis have all felt the sting of the gripe's fingers, but all are now better, although Mrs. Davis is not out of her room as yet. Mrs. Edna Gardner and Mrs. Lillian Walker, with their families, have moved from Water street to South Main street, which makes four families of color thereon. Mrs. Parker, whose husband is employed on a. B. & O. dining car, and who has been rooming at Mrs. Barber Stewart's, has gone to housekeeping on Water street, in one of the houses lately vacated. MT. HOPE Rev. Deans preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning at the Kylsyth Baptist church from the discourse of Christ and Nicodemus, Sunday evening, to a large congregation, Rev. J. J. Thornton, pastor, preached to a large congregation, the subject being "Peace." George Redd visited his wife at Hansford Monday. H. A. Scott was indisposed a part of last week. The entertainment given by the Holy Light Council, J. O. St. Luke, the 17th, was a grand affair. The sum of $16.00 was realized. Mrs. M. B. Brockman is able to be out after a few days illness. Mrs. Melissa Evans was visiting on the West Side Sunday. Read the advertisement explaining the Teachers' Popularity Contest. Mrs. Jennie Pollard and Mary Coleman have returned from Lynchburg, where they accompanied the body of the former's husband who was killed in the Klybyth mine January 25th. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Meldrum, were out of town visitors Saturday. Dr. S. A. Washington, of Mill Top, was here on professional business Friday. Tom Long is back from North Carolina but sigally improved in health. A surprise party was tendered Mrs. R. D. Robinson last Friday night by her many friends. Many good things were left her and the little ones. She takes this method of thanking all who participated. W. N. Leecham made a business. MOUNDSVILLE Helen Louis, the seven months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chancey Austin, died Saturday, February 12, at 2 o'clock of pneumonia. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, the body being interred at Mt. Rose cemetery. John Haregraves, left, Thursday for Charleston where he has employment. Mrs. Henry Knight has recovered from a severe sore throat. The Mission Band gave a social at the First Baptist church Saturday night. A neat sum was realized. Rev. J. R. Adkins, will fill his regular appointment at the church next Sunday. Mrs. Sallie Adams was shopping in Wheeling Tuesday. Little Mabel Campbell and Little Algie Wade both have severe colds. Mrs. Julia Jones, of Pennsylvanla, is visiting the city. Alice McCoy has recovered from a serious illness. Miss Blanche Wallace is visiting relatives at Zanesville, O. The Sunday School is preparing for Easter exercises at the church. for Easter exercises at the church. Men are not eligible in the Teachers' Popularity Contest, but they are not prohibited from working for a woman friend. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Armstrong, of Third street, gave a valentine party Monday night. The house was beautifully decorated with a card and a heart shaped card tied to carnations was presented to each guest. The ices and cakes were served in heart shapes. The evening was spent in games and music. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Adams, of Glendale; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Knell, Mr. and Mrs. John Haregraves, Misses Lula Mickens, Mae Anderson, Pearl Anderson, of Bridgeport, O. Annie Johnson, Frank Cumberland and T. Ivory, of Wheeling. Piano music was furnished by Misses Mac Anderson and Freda Campbell. Mrs. James Wright is ill. BRADFORD, PA. The Sewing Circle held their weekly meeting at the home of F. W. Prica and wife on Tuesday night. Refreshments were served. Mrs. E. L. Meyers, of Ridgeway, formerly of this city, left Wednesday for home. Mrs. Meyers while visiting in the city the last ten days rented her residence to Mrs. Harriet Keel and mother at No. 112 East Washington street. T. W. Price and wife left this morning for a visit with friends at Dolivar, N.Y. Tuna Valley Lodge No. 156, I. B. P. Order of Elks will initiate a class of candidates on Thursday, March 3rd. All Elks in good standing are invited to be present. Henry Pendelton, of Custer City, is recovering from an illness of several weeks. The members of the Uncle Tom's Cabin company who showed at the Bradford theatre were invited and very pleasantly entertained after the show by the members of Tuna Valley Lodge at their lodge room on Chamber street on Friday night, February 18. Refreshments were served. Among the guests who responded to calls for speeches were Fred Meade, of Fairmont Lodge No. 168; W. A. Flake, of Wlnchester, Va., lodge 91; Blue Ridge; Fred Bennett, Freemont, Colorado, Samon Lodge 45. F. C. & B.; Jas H. Gray, of St. Paul Jophrie Lodge No. 105; Edw. F. Butte, Springfield, Mass. Snow in Bradford and McKean county from three to five feet on the level. Thermometer 10 to 18 below zero. HARPERS' FERRY. Prof. McDonald, of the college, made a visit to Martininsburg Saturday, where he lectured on the Panama canal. B. E. W. Jones, '09 principal of Victoria School at Buckhannon, was a visitor in town Saturday. The College laboratories are in possession of a new chemical apparatus which arrived a few days ago. Curtis Memorial Church held two very interesting services Sunday in the morning Rev. Craven, of Charles Town, preached a masterful sermon and at the evening serviceca. Mrs. Metcalf conducted a temperance meeting. Under her direction several interesting numbers relating to temperance were rendered. Rev. N. C. Brachett, who has been undergoing treatment in Washington returned home Saturday. The students and friends of Prof. Saunders regret to learn of the death of his father which occurred in Albermarle county. Va. Saturday. Invitations are out announcing the young men's annual party to be held Friday, February 25th. It promises to be an enjoyable affair, as the committees have spared no pain to make it one long to be remembered. LONGACRE. Misses Abbie Friend and Gertrude Parrish made a business visit to Montgomery Saturday. Mrs. Ossie Spots, of Harewood, was calling on friends here Thursday. Frank Jones spent Friday with friends at Boomer. Miss Abbie Friend and Gertrude Parrish spent Sunday at Cedar Grove the guest of Misses Peters and Meadows. Miss Erma Hardy, of Montgomery spent Monday with friends at this place. One of the most delightful events of the season was that given by the members of the Swastika Club, under the management of Misses Abbie Friend and Gertrude Parrish at the home of Mrs. Edward Jones Monday evening. After the usual time spent in various amusements the guests were ushered into the dining room where the delicacies of the season were served. The out of town guests were Misses Erma Hardy of Montgomery, Hattie Peters and Ollie Meadows of Cedar Grove. To all present the evening will be a pleasant memory. RED SULPHUR SPRINGS Floyd and Edgar Pack left Wednesday for Boomer. McKinley Johnson is slowly improving. Press Pack left Friday for Keystone. Ernest and Gypsy Walker have returned home from Glynline. Rev. J. M. Roane did not preach as was expected. If you are pleased with your teacher show it by voting for her. Mr. Hamilton is ill at this writing. A delightful reception was given at the home of Mrs. W. K. Johnson. Her guests were: Edgar, Dossie and Hubert Pack, G. R. Crawford, Miss Annie Walker, Ernest Burk, Helen Hamilton, Ernest Walker, Edith, Mabel and Ella Johnson, Pearl Walker, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Walker and Ernest Simms. Mrs. Wert Williams who was sick last week is able to be cut. W. W. Williams will close his fifth school at Red Sulphur in three weeks. Miss Osa Williams was the guest of Mrs. Bowling Friday. There was a good crowd at the M. E. church Sunday School Sunday. NICKELS MILL G. W. Haynes, Jr., and Miss Azeal Spotts, S. R. Spotts and Miss Dainese Haynes were visitors at Lewisburg, Sunday. Rev. Friend preached an able sermon for us yesterday. Prof. W. A. Bolen was the guest of Miss Camilla Curry Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Spotts entertained Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Haynes at dinner Sunday. Vote for your teacher and improve your school. BALTIMORE WANTS WASHINGTON Baltimore, Feb. 24.—A number of prominent citizens here are behind a movement to invite Dr. Washington to speak here in March. If the great educator can come one of the largest theatres in the city will be secured. NEGRO WORKERS' SUMMER SCHOOL. Religious training at the summer school at Durham, N. C., for Negro religious workers of all kind promises to be of unusual interest. Among those already engaged to conduct classes are the following: Miss Laura C. Fancett, Pittsburg, Pa., teacher of domestic science. Prof. C. G. O'Kelly, principal Slater Normal School, Winston, N. C. Miss Grace Hemmingway, Indiana. Prof. C. H. Boyer, St. Augustine School, Raleigh, N. C. Dr. D. Webster Davis, Richmond, Va. Prof. T. A. Long, Biddle University, Charlotte, N. C. Dr. John E. Ford, Jacksonville, Fla. Archdeacon George W. Avant, New Bern, N. C. Rev. Dr. M. W. Gilbert, New York City. Prof. P. W. Dawkins, Durham, N. C. Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Hurlburt, Newark, N. J. Prof. W. H. Hannum, Livingston College, Salisbury, N. C. Prof. P. W. Moore, State Normal School, Elizabeth City, N. C., and others. Preachers here may obtain renewed inspiration; evangelists will be sure to get additional lights. Missionaries, deaconesses, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. workers will receive instruction having direct bearing on their work. Besides these, classes will be formed in domestic science, arts and crafts, needlework, and shorthand. In these latter, eminent teachers have been secured so that teachers may be instructed in normal methods along these lines. All students will also have the benefit of about 200 public lectures, entertainments, etc., at a cost of about 2 1-2 cents each. Negroes have never had before so rich Literary treat provided for them. The president, Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C., is especially fortunate in securing such a high order of talent. Applications should be made to the president for admission. 2-24-4t MR. FISHER WINS AGAIN. (From Pino Bluff, Ark., Graphic.) Prof. Isaac Fisher, principal of the Branch Normal College of Negroes of this city, has developed in to one of the most formidable opponents with his pen in the United States. The subject does not seem to make any difference to his success. A prominent white citizen of this city yesterday received a printed circular from the Moneyweight Scales Company, of Dayton, Ohio, in which is contained the information that Isaac Fisher, of No. 419 East Fifteenth street, Pine Bluff, Ark., won first prize in the Essay Contest on the merits of the Moneyweight Scales, and that a resident of Iowa won the second prize. Prof. Fisher states that he prepared the essay last summer and had entirely forgotten about it. He has neither received the notice nor the prize, but has wired the company for information. The significance of this last prize is that it makes the fourth that Prof. Fisher has won since January, 1908, and it establishes beyond question his ability as a logical and powerful writer. The prizes which he has won for essays are as follows: 1908—Craftsman Contest, New York, "The Relation Between Manual Training in the Schools and Industrial Education and Efficiency." Third prize. 1909—Manufacturers' Record, Baltimore, "A Plan to Give the South a System of Highways Suited to its Needs." Second prize. 1909—Hart, Schaffner & Marx, Chicago, "German and American Methods of Regulating Trusts." Second prize. 1910—Moneyweight Scales Company, Dayton, Ohio, "The Merits of the Moneyweight Scales." First prize. The prize to be given by the Scales Company to Prof. Fisher aggregates $100 in cash. He has received in literary contests prizes amounting to nearly $1,000. It might be of interest to also note that he, a Negro and a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, recently received a letter from a Colorado magazine publisher, requesting him, "as one of the leading American experts whose views on any subject are worth while," to submit an article on any 'subject that interests him, for which he is to be paid a large sum. CHICAGO ITEMS. The St. John Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star of the State of Illinois, met in annual session last Monday in this city. Eight subordinate chapters were represented in the grand session. Much important business was trashaped. The Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star for the state of California, of which illustrous Robert J. Fletcher 33, of Sacramento, California is the Royal Grand Patron was recognized to be the only lawful and regular Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in the state of California. Mrs. J. H. Johnson was elected Royal Grand Matron, and Mrs. Augusta Jones, Royal Grand Secretary. Mrs. J. H. Johnson, Mrs. Mary Dixon, Mrs. Amelia Foster were elected delegates to the Supreme Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star of the United States, that will meet in New Orleans, Louisiana in October. The people are now going ahead and making all the arrangements to hold the National Hulf Century Exposition of the colored people of the United States, in the city of Chicago in 1912. They are paying no attention whatever to the proposed exposition that has been recently started in opposition to the Chicago Exposition by Booker T. Washington. The fraternal commission consisting of N. R. Laws, Samuel T. Boyington, Joseph E. English, made a report on the origin and history of the Order of Modern Woodmen in the United States among colored men, which will be published in the next issue. John Duncan left for Winnipeg, Manitoba, yesterday. Great preparations are being made by a number of the colored Masons to attend the general Masonic Congress of colored Masons of the United States, that will be held in New Orleans on the 19th of October. Joseph Jackson, of Rochester, New York, Samuel Goodman, of Patterson New Jersey, are in the city on a visit. The Griffin sisters are playing to crowded houses in the theatre in Chicago. They are meeting up with great success. MISTAKES OF THE HOUSEWIFE IN BUYING MEANS. The incidental causes of increase in price are to some extent amusing. First among these is the ignorance of the average housewife. It is significant to note in the tables of beef values reproduced in the fore part of this article that while the ribs and loins amount to but 26.6 per cent. of the total weight of the steer, yet they bring on the market half the value of the whole animal. The sole cause for the high value of ribs and loins in proportion to the other cuts is the demand. As a butcher puts it: "The woman with a round steak income has a proterhouse appetite." The demand for porterhouse, sirloin, and rib-roasts is due to the fact that they may be more easily prepared for the table by broiling or baking than the cheaper cuts. The housewife of the days gone by insisted upon doing her own marketing. She selected her cuts in person and perhaps carried them home herself. The cost in delivery of meat by wagon averages from two cents to five cents per delivery to-day. The butcher permits the consumer to pay it. The housewife of the days gone by knew how to prepare succulent stews, inviting boiled meat, delicate steaks from other cuts besides the loin. The cook-book of the days gone by with its diagram of the various cuts or a beef, bears evidence of this. The diagram is missing from the "Dainty Dishes" de luxe of the housewife of to-day. Good judges of a beef flavor declare that the rounes, the sirloin butts, shoulder steaks, clods, skirts, and flank steaks, when properly prepared for the table possess a flavor not excelled by the more favored cuts of beef. At the Saddle and Sirloin Club, in the Union Stock Yards, Chicago, the favorite dishes of several packing house magnates are said by the chef to be sirloin butts and flank steaks.—From "Our Beef Supply as a Great Business," by Walter C. Howey, in the American Review of Reviews for March. LOW PRINCIPAL SPEAKER Tuskegee, Ala., Feb. 22—Seth Low, president of the board of trustees, made the principal address at the dedication of the $100,000 dining hall and assembly room at Tuskegee Institute to-day. The building is called Tompkins Hall, in memory of Charles D. Tompkins, of Southport, Conn., whose widow, Mrs. Cornelia Tompkins, contributed the first moneys toward the erection of the building. Robert Cogden, president of the board of trustees of Hampton Institute, presided at the meeting, which was held at noon in the large auditorium. Among the party from the North attending the exercise was Mrs. J. G. Thorpe, of Cambridge, Mass., a daughter of the Poel Longfellow. More Money For Colored People This is one of the objects of the iation. The L.I-L Grand Lodge aims to improve the condition, in a financial way, as well as morally as white. Higher Wages, Shorter Hours, Equi. Opportunities, Self-Betterment for which our members work. It is an Internship, not a Co-operative Society in every sense of the term. Not co-operative. Co-operative to your occupation, be you married or single, employ your occupation, be you greatly to your advantage to join the L.I-L Grand Lodge to aid their unemployed brothers and sisters to secure employment when sick or disabled, and where death occurs. Big Cash Benefits At death of member, $100 cash in paid to beneficiary. At death of wife, or other beneficiary, member secures $25. At death of member's child, $10, or of baby, $5. There are many other benefits not allowed by other organizations. Membership is open to both sexes, including boys and girls over 15 years old. No discrimination as to nationality, color, politics or religion. Over 50,000 men and women have already joined our ranks, having found this the grandest and most uplifting Beneficial Protective Institution in existence. We invite you to join. Send 10¢ for copy of official paper, the "I-L-U Home Journal," circular matter and full particulars. If you join promptly, we will give your authority to represent us in your locality. You can devote your spare hours to securing members, for which we will pay you liberally. We also need a few Traveler Rep. sentatives who can give their entire time to this working good pay, including "aveling expenses. Write at once! PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE PUB. CO. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. Three months ..... $0.50 Six months ..... 1.00 One year ..... 1.50 REAPING THE HARVEST. Some months ago a Cairo, All- grand jury impenned to investigate the lynching of a white man and Negro, not only adjourned without finding any true bills, but virtually applauded the deed, in that "no innocent man met his death." Last week the enraged people attempted again to mete out punishment to a man accused of snatching a woman's purse, but later developments showed that they underestimated the mettle of the new man holding the office of sheriff. They thought to intimidate him as they had his precedessor, and there is where they erred. Disregarding his warnings not to congregate around the jail, they were forcefully acquainted with his courage and determination to uphold the majesty of the law by a volley of bullets from his deputies. This last affair, as was the first, was deplorable and a disgrace to civilization, but it simply exemplifies the words written hundreds of years ago, "what ye sow that shall ye reap," The saturnalia of crime and public disorder which has burst into full flower in Cairo has been long in the growing. The noxious weed might have been eradicated with ease had the authorities not winked for political reasona at the hot beds of vice, the flagrant infractions of the law. Even the last outbreak could have been avoided had the strong arm of the law been exerted to punish the members of the first mob. But, no; "no innocent man met his death" at the hands of the first mob; the state and county, one would infer from the grand jury's statement were well rid of two criminals at no expense to themselves. How much cheaper, though, would it have been to have allowed the law to take its course. Both men would have been legally executed, at some cost, it is true, but the amount is not comparable with what it has cost Illinois to mobilize her National Guard at Cairo the past few days in order that law and order might be preserved. Cairo ignored the first outbreak and sowed the wind. She is now reaping the whirlwind and the end is not yet. IS CYRUS A FIXTURE? The appointment of Nelson Crews and W. D. Johnson is in line with what The Advocate has held all along as being fit and proper. We have held in season and out of season that the practice which has long obtained of giving the lucrative federal positions to Negroes at the south whose claims to preferment were based largely upon their pre-convention activity, is not a square deal to those of the race who assisted in the selection of delegates to the national conventions and in the election of members of the electoral college. Heretofore only southern Negroes seemed to the Washington authorities to be deserving the positions of national importance and lucrative pay. At the north a few assistant district attorneyships were doled out to the faithful, though the race with which they were affiliated held the balance of power. Mr. Taft, by these, his only Negro appointments of importance thus far, shows a leaning toward a more equitable basis. In both Kentucky and Missouri Negroes vote and their political support is worth the having. This brings us back home. West Virginia, too, is in the list of deserving poor. The large, loyal Republican Negro vote in this state should be taken into consideration in the distribution of plums. If the Recordership of Deeds for the District of Columbia is considered too much to throw our way, surely the place which Cyrus Fields Adams has had a lease on for the past twelve or fourteen years might be tossed in this direction. Since consultships, one of which we hold, have been placed under the Civil Service, our request is reasonable and just, and it appears more so when one thinks how long Mr. Adams has held that position and how little he has done to keep him there. Once more, but not, dear reader for the last time, unless Cyrus is decapitated, we ask what keeps him there and why not replace him with a West Virginian? The fellow who took delight in saying that the winters are not like they were when he was a boy, can Save $11.00 on a Watch Eleven days ago we began to reduce the price of a standard high grade $35.00 watch $1.00 each day until the watch should be sold. which is $111,00 less than the real value. Let us show you a fine lot of watches of all standard makes at reasonable prices. Our prescriptions: FIRE 100ML/100mL $0.99 $0.99 $0.99 IT IS EASY We have arrangements by which frugal people outside of Charleston can deposit their savings in "The Bank That You Can Depend Upon" without going to the expense of a trip to the city. It interested—as every wage earner should be—drop us a card asking us for particulars. We pay Compound Semi-Annual Interest on Savings Deposits. Kanawha Banking & Trust Co. have no fault to find with the brand which has been handed out to us this year. If he has experienced anything worse than we are having now he is an Eskimo. "Any old place in the United States is good enough for me" does not apply to Cairo, III. The Negro women of this state have never before been offered such an opportunity as that placed within their reach by the Advocate at this time. We show our faith in them by offering six scholarships for the Summer School and Teachers' Institute. It is up to them to show whether our confidence is misplaced. The Advocate is pledged to send six teachers to the Summer School and Teachers' Institute. It is for the patrons of Negro Free Schools and friends of education to say who they shall be. A teacher who does not try to improve her condition is a disgrace to the profession. See that the one who teaches your school enters our Popularity Contest. Do not throw your coupons away. If the teacher of the school in your town is not eligible for The Advocate Popularity Contest, cast them for some woman teacher of your acquain- The cost of living could be reduced considerably if the average human being would confine his fare to what he needs rather than to what he wants. There is a certain amount of satisfaction in the thought that Tillman and Jeff Davis will have to worry along in the Senate without the assistance of Jas. K. Vardaman, but what a triumvirate they would have made. ORPHANS' BAND On Tour Through South Mgkes a Decided Hit. Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 22. — (Special.) Monday morning at channel exercises the students of Fisk University saw the exhibition of rare musical talent in the performance of a brass band, composed of youngsters ranging in age from seven to twelve years. The music was Sousa-like in its strains and its excellence carried the students off their feet with unbounded enthusiasm. The band was in charge of C. E. McGhee, who is manager of the Colored Urban Home and Industrial School at Huntington, W. Va. The band is traveling in the interest of this school. Prof. C. C. Poindexter, of Fisk University, is a member of the board of trustees. During its stay here, the band has made many friends, in the giving of concerts in the city. The party left, Monday afternoon, for Columbia, Tenn., where it will go to Decatur, Ala. A ten days' stop will be made at Birmingham, Ala. TEACHERS REVIEW COURSE The Teachers' Review of the English Branches will begin at the West Virginia Colored Institute, March 21st, 1910. Board two dollars ($2.00) per week. For further information address, Byrd Prillerman, President, Institute, W. Va 1-13-81 Save $11.00 Eleven days ago we began to high grade $35.00 watch $1.00 each sold. The Price Tomor- -- $24. which is $11.00 less than the re- Let us show you a fine lot of reasonable prices. Our specialty—THE HOWARD ERNST, IT IS We have arrangements by wi Charleston can deposit their sav Depend Upon" without going to Charleston Horn, to Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Kimbrough, early Wednesday morning, a son. The Thursday Night Aid Society met last week with Mrs. Amanda Cooper, at her home, on Brooks street. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Miller were hostesses. The Carnation Club was entertained, Monday evening, by Miss Mille Holmes, on Virginia street. The Hotel Kanawha Bell Boys' Club gave a reception at Brown Hotel. Thursday evening of last week. Mrs. Maude Jackson and Miss Jessie Embry, of Institute, were up, Tuesday evening, to attend the Terpschorean Club reception. Mr. Chas. E. Mitchell, business manager of the West-Virginia Colored Institute, was also among the out-of-town guests. The Utility Club of the A. M. E. church met, Tuesday evening, with Mrs. Edward Umbles. The meeting was a very enjoyable affair. John E. Clark spent Saturday in Huntington on business. Miss Caroline Hairston entertained at dinner, Sunday evening, Misses Daisy and Marie Martin, of Roanoke, Va. Miss Julia Irving was at Malden, Sunday, visiting her mother. John Brooks, who became deaf as a result of spinal meningitis, has been sent to the school for the deaf at Baltimore, Md. So serious is the condition of Robert Harding, who is suffering with acute tuberculosis, that only the members of his immediate family are permitted to see him. Miss Amelia Wilcher is able to be out, after several days' illness. Archibald Carr is ill at his home on Washington street. Misses Ula Mitchell, Beatrice Burks, Lula Wade and Gertrude Melton visited the Institute, Tuesday. Miss Rhoda A. Wilson spent the week-end with her parents in St. Albans. Miss Aleeda Beach, of Ashland, Ky., was the guest of Mrs. Chris Campbell the first of the week. Oliver, the 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, died at their home on Lee street, Monday morning, after two weeks' illness of tubercular meningitis. The funeral services were held, Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from the house. The Saturday Bridge Club was entertained by Miss Esther Fulks, Saturday afternoon. The next meeting will be with Miss Lillian Taylor, Washington street. The Improvement League was entertained by Miss Fannie Gobb, Friday evening. The next meeting will be with Mrs. A. E. Davis, on Jacob street. The Baby Whist Club nct, Thursday afternoon, with Miss Beatrice Burks. Miss Wysor Crutchfield will entertain the club next week. Geo. Bowes died, Monday, at his home, on Bradford street, after a week's illness of pneumonia. The remains were shipped to Richmond Va., for burial. Little Joseph Richards will entertain a number of his friends, Saturday afternoon, at his home, on Bradford street, in honor of his eighth birthday. Mrs. Lina Tuck is ill at her home. The Henderson brothers, Freedy and Jim, Jimmy Grant and Misses Ethel Kenney and La Verne, now compose the very excellent team which is expected to do even better in "Mr. Johnson's luck," the comedy sketch in the reminiscence of the stock beginner for light. Bohne and Freeman, the top-liners, are artists of the first-class. Their act alone is worth the price of admission. Local and literary program at Simpson M. E. church, under the auspices of the choir, was enjoyed by a large audience. The choir, under the efficient leadership of I. C. Cabell, is doing splendid service in supplying the public with pleasing music at each service. The Friday-Night Aid will have charge of the financial arrangement next Sunday and next Tuesday evening. Miss Ora Franklin, with her juveniles, will but on a splendid program Tuesday evening. If you fail to hear it you will miss a treat. Governor MacCorkle was unexpectedly called away from the city, and could not fill his engagement to speak at the Washington Birthday anniversary, but he was very ably represented by Col. J. E. Chilton, whose splendid address was greeted by a large and enthusiastic audience. West Side. Mrs. Mollie Hammond is confined to the bed this week with la gripe. Mrs. Letha Wagnor is confined to the house with la gripe. C. Hammond was off duty a few days with la gripe. FRY NEWS Miss Edna Britton, of Charleston, is spending the week here with relatives. Clarence Fring, of Raymond City, spent Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pring. W. H. Cross, of Goldtown, spent Sunday here. Mrs. N. H. Dudding spent a few days here with her sister. Mrs. Mary Duddinga. Misses Lena and Inez Loyd returned home recently after spending several days in Charleston with relatives. Gam Loyd, of Charleston, spent Sunday here. Hubert Pring was calling on friends at Raymond City Sunday. W. T. Milam in a business caller at Rocky Fork this week. RAILROAD SCHEDULE GUIDE FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION Five thousand copies of a twenty-pamphlet called "The Guide" giving the schedules of the different railroads that run into this city and the time that each car leaves each corner in all parts of town is now out of the hands of the publisher and will be distributed free in Charleston and throughout the Kanawha coal fields. Denver Graham is the manager of this little periodical which will be issued quarterly and which is a booster for Charleston. In this pamphlet will be found an articles setting forth the reasons why Charleston is the greatest trading center in the state and its advantages. It also contains cuts of a number of buildings in the city and other valuable information. JAIL POPULATION HAS THINNED OUT VERY LARGELY The population behind the bars of the county jail has thinned out considerably in the past month or more and at the present time Jailor Morgan has but 26 prisoners to look after. Three months ago there were nearly a hundred and the place was crowded to its utmost capacity, really very much over crowded. This was just before the investigating committee was appointed by Judge Burdett to look into how things were being done there. About thirty of this large number confined during the fall months were bootleggers and when they served out their sentences the number was lessened considerably. Thirteen yesterday were taken to the state penitentiary and three today to the Second Hospital for the insane at Spencer. Everything is moving on nicely now and Jailor Morgan getting along O.K. JUSTICE'S COURT In Justice Atkinson's court the following business was transacted: Case of the State vs. McGore, misdemeanor, was dismissed. Clifton Adkins, for fighting, was continued until March 2. C. E. Renneddy, carrying concealed weapons, waived preliminary hearing to answer indictment at the next term of court. In Justice Hill's court the following business was transacted: Ed Davis, Jess Bird, Virgile Snodgrass and Mary Collins, accused of stealing hair, the women were dismissed, the two men were held under $500 bond for the grand jury, unable to give bond, were sent to the county jail. High Hopes. "I see that two lady explorers claim the record for mountain climbing." "Well, maybe now we can get a fuss worth watching." "The only difference between women that is worth taking into account is the difference in usefulness." Complaining because the coal that was burned last month must be paid for this month and worrying over things that may happen next week are twin evils. Speaking of Eggs Mr. Smiths. that samuels boy has hatched a lot more trouble for his family. Mrs Smithers—Well, what do you expect when his father sets such a bad example? BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA On the main line of the N. & W. R. R., and easy of access from all points of the Virginian Healthful location, the very best of school comforts, and excellent advantages in the way of Library, Laboratories, Student Societies and a strong earnest Faculty. Regular Normal and Academic Courses, also courses in Music, Sewing, Cooking and Laundering. A Model Graded School in which Normal Graduates are given the necessary experience in teaching before beginning their regular work. For Further Information Address the Principal Missionary (addressing prisoner in jail)—What are you doing here, my man? Prisoner (yawning)—Conserving my resources, ma'am. In Boston. Teacher—Emerson, what is gravy? Emerson—Gravy, madam, is a byproduct of the cost of living. Sawdust. "Have you tried that new breakfast food?" "Yes, Jane always sprinkles it on the floors before sweeping." People whose happiness comes of having and getting are still in life's primary class. The best stimulant when things go dead wrong is a little honest labor. There are some people who only hope that their souls will be saved. If every one were forced each day to do his full share of the world's work a lot of folks would have to buy alarm clocks. BROKE! Then Bring It to Us There is no part of our business which receives more minute attention and care than our Repair Department No piece of work is ever left to go out without being positively correct. Our prices are as moderate as will be found anywhere, considering quality of work. Eisensmith JEWELER & MFG. OPTICIAN 245 Capitol Street Opposite State House. COLLEGE 6th St. and Peam Ave. PITTSBURGH President, Commercial Photography Company, Located to 4th Avenue, Drafting university, College, Bell Service, Day and evening services all you Good Equipment, Best Location, Excel Light, Ablo Facility, Storing Courts of City, CATALOG, P.O. old mirrors and make new ones? Pleasant easy work. Profit five dollars a day. Sample and particulars free. THE CROWN CO. 1492 S St., Washington, D. C. 1-27-3 m. Why Not Make Use of Your 1. TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE. 2. TO INCREASE YOUR USEFULNESS. 3. TO INCREASE YOUR SALARY. The Afro-American School of C correspondence, incorporated, Thos. L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bishop Johnson, D. D., L. L. D., Secretary, will do these things and more for you. It is the only school of its kind for colored people and is conducted by experienced educators. It provides a course in English, Theology, Law and Special Academic College and Business Courses. It will make a course especially for you, of the things you need to know and teach you privately and confidentially and you will lose no time from work, studying at home or where you are employed, when it is convenient, and recite to us whenever you get ready. $50.00 will pay for our courses, payable at $3.00 per month, until that amount is paid. We furnish text books and there are no other charges. We give you five years to finish and graduate you. We teach by Mail. If you know how to read and write we can help you. Send for catalog, or stop in our office and get information.. Do it now. ALD, N. RER COLLE Harper's Ferry, W. W. Office at Second Baptist Church, Third Street, between H and I Sts., N. W. HENRY T. M'DONALD, President N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va STORER COLLEGE —Founded in 1867— More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored students. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Reraarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. More than 400 men and women school in the state for Colored stu- tion high. Remarkably healthful. BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR lar faculty of sixteen highly educat- assistants. Our Library catalogued accord the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE BERS OF THE GRADUATING CLAS- TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCA- in its faculty and student body. Its living. Literary Societies, Christie Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State N For illustrated catalogue and THE CRYSTAL Owned and Controlled by the America, South America, Eur and women have grad colored students. Mag healthful. Ample bu DED TO OUR PLANT highly educated, earnest ued according to the TERTIFICATES ARE GREAT GETTING CLASSES WHO OF EDUCATION. Stort t body. Its whole infi ses, Christian Organi s. State Normal, Indu togue and other prints Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to STAL BAT led by the Knight Africa, Europe, Asia THE CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE Owned and Controlled by the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Attendants' Fees $3 $1. Call on or Address Tees { $3 00 per co { $1.50 per co HOUSE - H Call on or Address J. R. SMITH, Mgr. CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE HOT SPRINGS, ARK. W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. D., Secy. Station C. COLLEGE Berry, W. Va. in 1867— have graduated here. The oldest students. Magnificent location. Elova- Ample buildings. THREE NEW PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu- ted, earnest teachers does not include leading to the Dewey System, is one of ES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- SES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED ATION. Storer is interdenominational whole influence is toward Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, formal, Industrial, Music. other printed matter write to The President BATH HOUSE the Knights of Pythias of North Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heated throughout. $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 census per single bath. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certi- cates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. 00 per course of 21 Baths 50 per course of 10 Baths J. R. SMITH, Mgr. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. FRIE OF BATHS: Six Women Teachers AT THE INSTITUTE SUMMER SCHOOL For the first time in the history of the state, a summer school, especially for colored teachers, will be held under the auspices of State Superintendent Shawkey, at the West Virginia Colored Institute. The necessity for such a school has been long felt, and it is with favor that the teachers of the state will welcome the innovation. Superintendent Shawkey has given the matter his best thoughts, and the plans evolved, if highly appreciated, will do much towards bettering the quality of the teaching profession. No better location could have been chosen in all the state for the session of such a school. The Institute in the summer time is like a park. Velvety lawns, shady groves, charming waterers spacious buildings and vibrant fields filled with the hospitality and chaste environments, are a view of the attractions that make it an ideal enataquina center. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE COUNTIES IN EACH OF THE FIVE RESPECTIVE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS: First District Brooke, Hancock, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Marshall, Olifo, Wetzel. The school will begin Monday, June 27, and will continue for six weeks. A regular teachers' institute will immediately to law the closing of the school and this will be the presided over by lecturers of more than local remote. Third District—Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Summers, Upshur, Webster. Fourth District—Braxton, Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roan, Tyler, Wirt, Wood. Fifth District—Boone, Cabell, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mercer, Mingo, McDowell, Putnam, Raleigh, Wayne, Wyoming. The course of study contemplated will cover the work of the Upper Grammar grades and unit of the High School. For this to be accomplished thoroughly, the superintendent is negotiating with the most competent teachers of the state, and elsewhere to secure their interest. The popularity of the teachers will be determined as follows: Each copy of THE ADVOCATE published during the contest will contain a coupon good for ten votes. Cut these coupons from the paper, fill them out and mail or bring them to the Contest Manager, THE ADVOCATE, Charleston, W. Va. With such an opportunity in view there are but few reasons to advance why there should be two hundred eager, knowledge-seeking teachers in attendance in June. The time has come when the state educational authorities are very weary of having their offices besieged by the tearful unfortunates, who on account of mythical sick wives, families or relatives, or accidents by flood and field have been unable to make the grade. All subscription money collected and turned in to THE ADVOCATE, during the contest, whether for back dues or for renewal of subscriptions or for new subscriptions shall count for votes as follows: THREE MONTHS, $0.50. SIX MONTHS, $1.00. ONE YEAR, $1.50. TWO YEARS, $3.00. THREE YEARS, $4.50. FIVE YEARS, $7.50. Absolutely no change will be made from the above schedule during the contest. Opportunity to ring the death knell on such frivolous excuses is now at hand. Let us better our conditions through this or get out of the work. The place is Institute and the time is June 27, 1910. No votes will be issued until cash for the subscriptions has been delivered to THE ADVOCATE. All subscriptions should be turned in immediately upon securing the same, but the votes which will be issued upon the subscriptions may be cast at any time during the contest. Every reasonable assistance will be rendered to the friends of the contestants by THE ADVOCATE and any information which is given for one contestant will, upon request, be given for all. The standing of the loading contestants from week to week will be announced only in the columns of THE ADVOCATE, and three reliable and impartial judges will be selected to count and announce the vote at the close. The maximum expenses for the whole term, including board, tuition and teachers' institute, will not exceed twenty-five dollars ($2500.00). Prizes will be distributed according to Congressional Districts in order to equalize the opportunities of those in sections where few colored people live with those in the more densely populated districts. Remember that the classic Kanawa ha is unequalled for boating and it washes the Institutes' southern bounds. It would naturally take more votes to win a scholarship in some districts than in others, but, as it will be easier to get the votes in those districts, the chances of all contestants will be as nearly equal as it is possible to make them. This finest tennis court in the state and croquet-levels for those who do not revel in the more strenuous gado. There are two reasons for holding this contest over two months before the beginning of the summer School. The first is that, if held immediately before the opening of the Summer School, many of the district schools would be closed and the teachers, perhaps, away from the immediate scene of their labors. For further information write to Supt. M. P. Shawkey, Charleston, W. Va.; Prin. R. P. Sims. Bluefield Colored Institute, Bluefield, W. Va., or President Byrd Prillerman, Institute, W. Va. The second is that we wish to give ample time to the successful contestants and to those who use their cash commissions to help them to attend the Summer School, to make full preparation for getting the greatest possible benefit out of the six weeks from June 27 to August 5. Cash Commissions Will Be Paid to the Losers The objection always offered to ordinary voting contests is that only a few can win while scores of others who worked nearly as hard go absolutely unrewarded. In this regard the contest is unique for we propose to pay a Cash Commission of 25 Per Cent to all contestants whose friends are active but who do not succeed in landing one of the scholarships for their favorite. To every contestant who does not win a scholarship, but who receives a total of 2,000 or more votes, we will allow a cash commission of 25 per cent on all money turned in in behalf of that contestant. For example, if $80 were tarned in in behalf of a contestant who did not win a scholarship, the contestant would receive in cash 25 per cent of the $80, or $20. The feature of paying cash for all work done in behalf of a favorite is unique in voting contests and ought to make this the most popular contest ever held in the state. and pay out every dollar paid out in cash commissions will be used by the teachers receiving the same part of her expenses in attendance of the Institute Summer School. Our prime motive in holding this contest is to encourage attendance at the Summer School and thus show that the colored teachers of the state really appreciate this great educational opportunity which for the first time is being offered us by the state authorities. ADVOCATE COUPON FOR NAME ADDRESS DISTRICT Most Popular Woman Teacher, Institute Summer School Scholarship Contest. 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JOHNSON, OF KENTUCKY, THE LUCKY ONES President Taft to Dedicate Howard University's Carnegie Library—Chief Executive will Address the "Wilberforcissus" National Endorsement of the 1913 National Negro Exposition. Washington, D. C., February 23. There is general rejoicing on the part of those who look toward the White House for benedictions and blessings. The political plums are beginning to fall. Two significant appointments were made public last Friday. The lucky ones were Nelson Crews, of Kansas City, Missouri, and W. D. Johnson, of Kentucky. Mr. Crews was named as a special agent of the Department of Agriculture, and Mr. Johnson was appointed as a special agent of the Central Land Office. The salary of each place is said to be $2,500 per annum. They will be employed in the field. Missouri (the "show me" state), and Kentucky played quite a conspicuous part in the campaign of Mr. Taft for the presidential nomination, and Messrs. Crews and Littleton in the forefront early and late in the support of the canvassers. Secretary of War, and their merit this quite generous reward for valuable political services as well as because of their high character and intrinsic worth as men. Both were active in the contest of 1908, and did much to rally the Negro vote to the standard of Mr. Taft, when the agitation over the Brownsville episode threatened the solidarity of the colored Republicans in the doubledual states. Mr. Crews was for many years connected with the police court of Kansas City, and is an orator of force and influence. Mr. Johnson is one of the Negro's best-known newspaper men, and famous throughout the land for his courage and bull-tack. UMBRELLAS drenched with style and smart usefulness. The forward guard of an unusual assortment. Tight rollers—for men and women. Choicest qualities produced in America—our grade toward which all others work—types which you'll be proud to carry. Wm. Swank & Co. 231 Capitol Street Sign Street Clock GIVE US A CALL CHARLESTON, W. VA. 100 Spring Suits TEST STYLES JUST RECEIVED— 50 to $35,00 ge and Bsharah ADIES FURNISHINGS. STREET AND 720 KANAWHA ST. on's Capital FALL—NELSON CREWS, OF MIS- F KENTUCKY, THE LUCKY ONES "University's Carnegie Library—Chief perforcians." National Endorsement ition. tonacity in defense of the race on for any principle he believes to be right. Mr. Johnson is the author of four books of acknowledged literary merit and historical value. The appointments are representative of the best type of Negro capacity and will be received with applause by our people everywhere. Now that tac tice is broken, there is reason to believe that the long-delayed distribution of the administration's budget of good things for the faithful colored brother will be pushed with vigor. President W. P. Thirkleid announces that the date of the dedication of the Carnegie Library at Howard University has been changed from March 10 to April 7, when President Taft will deliver the principal address. The change of date is consented to by President Taft in order that Mr. Andrew Carnegie may be present. The Library is a magnificent structure of the colonial type of architecture, located at a commanding point on the campus, and will be the central Axis upon which the rejuvenated college spirit of the University will turn. The President's office is to be in this building, the medical classes will have a special department, journalism is to have a large space set apart for it in the reading room section and the book stacks will be arranged to hold 60, 000 volumes. A happy innovation is Library Hall, a beautifully furnished auditorium in the south half of the basement story of the new library, which was formally opened last Sunday. It has a seating capacity of about 300, and will be used for lectures, stereoplanet dislass and for the debates and rhetoricals of the various classes and literary societies of the school. The opening address was delivered by President Thirkield on "Reading that is Worth While." The 30,000 volumes now in the library have been transferred from the main building to the new library. A bindery section will be included in the equipment and will see to it that all force and influence. Mr. Johnson in books are kept in first class condition. The journals of the country have pretty generally agreed to furnish the newspaper room with a free subscription, for the benefit of the students. A portrait of Miss Frances Wilbard has been donated to the library by the officers of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The formal presentation was made at vesper services last Sunday afternoon, when addresses on temperance were delivered by Mrs. L. M. Stevens president of the National Women's Christian Temperance Union; Miss Anna Gordon, secretary; Mrs Margaret Dye Ellis, and Mrs. E. L. Parks. The reliability with which public sentiment is being developed in favor of the semi-centennial exposition for 1913 is indeed grafting to the promoters of the enterprise and their host of friends. Letters in large numbers are pouring in to Mossers, E. L. Taylor, Jr., of Ohio. "That Popular Trading Place." and W. A. Rodenberg, of Illinois, from colored people in all parts of the country urging them to exhaust every possible endenovor to secure the passage of the joint resolution providing for the commission of seven to take up the details of the plan and report upon its feasibility next December. Letters are likewise being sent to Senator Jones, who has charge of the measure in the Upper House, and there is scarcely a member of Congress from any district in which there is a considerable Negro constituency who has not received a communication asking him to vote for the commission bill now pending. The friends of the measure, both in and out of Congress, are pleased with this spontaneous outburst of enthusiasm and suggest that the people everywhere continue to urge the passage of the resolution by letter, that civic organizations adopt suitable expressions of support and forward them to the chairman of the Congressional committees on Industrial Arts and. Expositions, and that the papers of the race do all within their power to make sentiment for the project by showing its educational value to the masses and classes of both whites and blacks of America and the world. The exposition spells opportunity for our millions of striving people and no chance of failure must be permitted through lack of united effort. Write your Congressman to-day and show him why you want him to vote for the commission resolution when it comes up for final passage. "The Wilberforcians", the name by which the Washington Alumni Association of Wilberforce University is popularly known, is to have an immense celebration in the interest of the University on Tuesday evening, March 8 at Metropolitan A. M. E. church, in conjunction with Bethel Literary and Historical Association. By invitation of President W. S. Scarborough, of Wilberforce University, President Taft will be present and deliver an address. Senator Joseph L. Bristow, of Kansas, will also attend the meeting and speak. Already a number of acceptances have been received from members of the Ohio delegation in Congress, and it is expected that the entire delegation will be present—making the affair pre-eminently an "Ohio Night". The committee is able to announce also that Justice John M. Harlan, of the Supreme Court of the United States, will make a brief address, and a partial promise has been secured from Hon. James Bryce, Ambassador of Great Britain, that he/so, will speak. President Scarborough will be on hand to add inspiration to the occasion. Wilberforce University, which is the oldest institution devoted to the higher education of the Negro in the United States, is located in Greene county, Ohio. It was established in 1847 and since that time has turned out a large number of graduates, who have made an indelible impress upon the history of the country. The annual commencements of Wilberforce are truly national events. The University was set on fire and burned down the night that President Lincoln was assassinated, but was rebuilt soon afterwards. President Scarborough has injected new life into the work of the institution and has on foot several ambitious building projects, which promise early consummation—one of them being the creation of a $36,000 girl's dormitory, toward which Andrew Carnegie has pledged $17,500 on condition that the institution raise the balance. It is believed that on "Ohio Night", March 8, the present large subscription list for the purpose will be materially augmented. The committee in charge of the meeting include W. T. Vernon, Rev. L. N. Ross, J. C. Wright, and W. A. Joiner, Mr. L. G. Gregory is president of Bethel Literary and Historical Society, and Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford is secretary. The Washington Commercial Council, of which Architect J. A. Lankford is president, is taking up its work for the new year and a program is nearly ready for announcement. The Council was the first local civic body to endorse the 1913 exposition and has named a committee to urge union Congress the passage of the bill to create the proposed commission of seven. Dr. Booker T. Washington is favored for Director-General. The Council is pleased with the selection of New York as the seat of the next convention of the National Negro Business League, and will send a large delegation there next August. A business men's "smoker" is to be held next month by the Council. Word comes from Little Rock, Arkansas, that an effort will be made by that thriving city to secure the 1911 convention of the National Negro Business League. The Board of Trade of Little Rock has agreed to extend an invitation for the League to come and this welcome is supplemented by assurances from the leading white business men of the city that they will take pleasure in making the stay of the organization there a notable one in every way. Scipio A. Jones, vice-president of the National Negro Business League; John A. Bush, of the executive committee of the national body; Elias doctor; vice-president of the Arkansas State League; W. M. Alexander, national master of the Mosaic Templars; L. N. Porter, deputy grand master of the G. U. O. of O. F. are taking the lead in thus extend ing the hospitality of Little Rock to the National League for 1911, and they will hold their organization intact with a view of "landing" the semi-centennial exposition in 1913. An "Arkansas Day" at the New York meeting, in August is also proposed by the modest gentleman from the state of the Great Southwest. Major Sampson L. Foster, 24th Infantry, has been detailed to inspect the infantry troops of the local brigade. His schedule calls for an inspection of the First Separate Battalion, March 16 and 17. Considerable progress is being made in the Brownsville case. The court is holding daily sessions at 1703 New York avenue, and witnesses from abroad are giving testimony of some importance. The soldiers who are coming receive their transportation and necessary expenses from the government. It is expected that the court will be prepared to make its final report in April, at which time the limit allowed by law for the inquiry will expire. Lawyer N. B. Marshall is still conducting the defense of the accused men, but Gilchrist Stewart has dropped out and returned to New York. "The School Teacher" for February is unusually interesting, and the articles are of a high literary quality. Among the principal features of this issue are "The Man on the Almanac", by Edward L. Stevens; "Preliminary Report of the Committee on Bridging the Gap Between the Elementary and the High School;" "Correlation Based on Social and Individual Needs," by George E. Myers; "Work and Health", by Dr. Booker T. Washington; "School-Room Decoration" by B. C. Dodson; "Educating the Urban Negro," by Prof. Kelley Miller; "My School in Porto Rico," by Hailie E. Queen; an editorial on "Vocational Training." This unique and valuable publication is edited by Garnett C. Wilkerson and Frank L. Cardozo is business manager. It is being well supported by the educational forces of the community. A movement scarcely less significant than the founding of the National Negro Academy has culminated in the formation here of the Association of Colored Scientists. The idea originated with Charles M. Thomas, the ever alert and progressive instructor in science methods in Normal School No. 2, who is the secretary and "drive-wheel" of the organization. Prof. H. C. Scurlock, professor of chemistry at Howard University, is temporary president; N. E. Weatherless head of the department of science in M Street High School, is vice-president; other officers are to be elected. A largely attended meeting, held last Saturday in the library of Normal School No. 2, was addressed by Dr. Barton W. Everman, of the United States Fish Commission, and a member of the leading scientific associations of the country. The members of the initial local section are: M Street High School—A. U. Craig, H. C. Douglass, W. P. Montgomery, Eleanor J. Datcher, Mineola Kirkland and W. L. Smith. Armstrong Technical High School—Dr. Sara W. Brown, A. C. Newman, Benjamin Washington Francis De Sales Smith and M. Cowan. Normal School, No. 2—Mary O'H Williamson and Charles M. Thomas. The organization of the local section will include sub-sections on administration, publication, physical science, chemical science, biological science, sociological science and such other branches as may be found necessary from time to time. The Delawareans residing in this city met last Friday night at the residence of Archibald Runner, 1213 W street, N. W., and effected a permanent organization to be known as the Delaware Club of Washington. The organization will take an active interest in the general welfare of its members, and cement their social and literary activities. The officers elected for the ensuing year are: President, Elwood C. Hubert; vice president, Harlan Cuff; secretary, Samuel T. Henry; assistant secretary, Harvey A. Murray; treasurer, Archibald Runner. Other members of the club are: J. H. Ayers, James Dutton, W. E. Grinnage Dennis Thompson, Roland R. Milburn, Edgar H. Postles, Joseph Fotter, Willard Anderson, J. B. Waters, Edgar Starling, Samuel Harper and Maurice A. Spencer. The club will keep closely in touch with the leaders of the race in the State of Delaware and with the congressional delegation in Washington. J. C. Asbury, editor of the Odd Fellows Journal, was in the city last week, the guest of W. H. C. Brown, of 13th street. He attended the testimonial and presentation to P. C. M. John C. Norwood and P. C. M. Gee, H. Johnson, given by Union Friendship Lodge, No. 891. G. U. O. OF., at Odd Fellows Hall. Mr. Asbury shook hands with a multitude of friends while here. He is being mentioned as suitable material for national grand master of the order, and it is said that he will have a strong following at the Baltimore meeting of the B. M. C. next September. Counsellor E. A. Johnson of North Carolina, now practicing law most successfully in New York City, spent a few days here last week. WEST VA. COLORED INSTITUTE The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentry 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 Dollar a month. guest of Architect J. A. Lankford, 1210 V street, N. W. Mr. Johnson's admirable work. "A School History of the Negro Race," may be introduced in the colored schools of Washington, if the advice of a number of experienced educators of the District is accepted by the board. It is the opinion of many that the most effective method of instilling pride of race is to have the colored child know something of the creditable achievements of his race; therefore, the argument in favor of bringing this carefully written story of Negro progress into our schools is regarded as a strong one and the book may be included in the course of study for next year. Dr. Frank F. Davis has been appointed a member of the staff of the tuberculosis clinic recently established in connection with Freedman's Hospital. The selection is an excellent one, and Mr. Davis' thorough knowledge of the latest methods in sanitation will render his services of inestimable value to the new system that is being put into practice by the medical authorities here. A fine outfit of up-to-date printing office furniture, a large assortment of job type, new job presses and material have been added to the printing department of Howard University. Forman Giles now has one of the best-equipped printing establishments in the city and is turning out some "gilt-edged" work and plenty of it. Visitors to Howard University find the printing department interesting and instructive. Rufus Byers, the popular vocalist of the Dunbar Theatre, was a guest 'ast week of the "Mind-Your-Own Business" in Philadelphia. He was the recipient of much social and professional attention during his stay in the Quaker City. He is a fixture on the musical program at the Dunbar. Dr. C. E. Davis, of North Carolina, and Dr. Romeo Johnston of Columbus, Ohio, both graduates of the Northwestern Medical College, have been appointed as interns at Freedman's Hospital. They are young men of exceptional promise and some well recommended. Robert Lewis Waring has completed the reading of the final proof sheets of his new book, "As We See It," and it will soon be on the literary market. It is free; the press of the Sudwart Printing Company, New York. The book deals with the race problem in a forceful and original way, and those who have had an advance peep at the manuscript are of the opinion that it will create a sensation second only to "The Jungle," "The Bread-Winners" and other novels which have gone to the core of current and sociological problems. Mr. Waring is a practical lawyer of this city, and has had ample opportunity to study every detail of the great human questions involved in the story he so graphically tells. A savings department has been established by the Colored Laborers Building and Loan Association at their headquarters, 2006 11th street, N. W., and it is prospering nicely. President, John W. Lewis has made this organization one of the most useful agencies for racial uplift in the country. The association now has property valued at fully $40,000, purchased through the assembling of the small savings of several hundred INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA FOR CATALOGUE AND OTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS Byrd Prillerman, A. M. President DELORED INSTITUTE WEST VIRGINIA e for colored Students in the Academic and Commercial C agriculture, Carpentry and Smithing, Cabinet Making, making, Laundering, P Military Training to Lights Free to Normal St for State Students. West teachers. Board only Eigh OTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS M. President Insttute, West Virginia THE WALKOVER SHOE ANIMATED SHOES ANIMATED SHOES Most shoes are inanimate objects. It isn't so with Walk-Over shoes; the service which they render him, the satisfaction which they give him, bring every wearer back to the Walk-Over store almost without conscious effort on his part. And he never regrets it either. Palmer & Palmer & Thom men and women of the District engaged in the mechanical and industrial occupations. Judge M. W. Gibbs and T. J. Calloway are among those who purchased blocks of stock in the Mound Bayou, Miss., cotton oil mill, as a result of the thrilling description of that institution by Mr. Charles Banks at the Lincoln Tempie meeting of the Washington Commercial Council. The contract between the Lincoln Memorial Building Company and the A. C. Deltwyn Company of stock brokers, by which the latter was to sell the stock for the erection of the $400,000 theatre and office building projected by the Lincoln Company, has been abrogated. The work is now in the hands of President W. Sidney Pittman and Secretary W. A. Bowie, and will be carried on by them until satisfactory arrangements can be made with some other financial managers. As a company of white capitalists of Baltimore have just started on a $70,000 theatre for colored patrons here, the suggestion is made that the Lincoln Company take over this investment and control the theatre themselves. It is bound to be a paying venture, and the money in hand will enable them to make a showing at once and provide a revenue-producing institution by September 1. --- Mr. Mayer, manager of the Casino Theatre, or F street, is to put up a theatre for the exclusive patronage of colored people this summer in the down-town district, to be conducted on the general lines of the Casino-vaudeville, motion pictures and such traveling companies as may wish to "make" Washington. He does not admit Negroes at the Casino, as he regards the theatre as a social institution on the order of a restaurant or barber shop, and must operate his house with proper regard for the local race customs in vogue in the disc THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1910. INSTITUTE VIRGINIA Students in the State Commercial Courses, Carpentry and House cabinet Making, Paint- aundering, Printing. Training to Cadets to Normal Students: Students. We have a board only Eight Dol- INFORMATION ADDRESS NIMATED SHOES animate Walk- which faction every r-Over nscious nd he T Walk Over THE HEIGHT OF PERFECTION & Thomas trict of Columbia. He disclaims any anti-Negro feeling on his own part, but said running a theatre is purely a cold-blooded matter of business with him and he could not turn away 2,000 white customers to accommodate possibly 200 Negroes. He says his colored theatre will be equal in every detail to the Casino, and will seat not less than 1,500 persons. There are now nine moving picture shows in town which cater to Negro patronage. Five are owned by whites and four by colored corporations. A delegation of prominent colored men from Kentucky called on President Taft yesterday and asked him to nominate Counsellor Albert S. White, dean of the Central Law School, of Louisville, as Minister to Haiti. Mr. White was spoken of in laudatory terms by the leader of the party, Dr. C. H. Parrish, who confirmed all the good things that had been previously said of him by Senator Bradley, who has long taken a deep personal interest in the fortunes of Mr. White. The President received the visitors cordially, and after listening attentively to the address of the spokesman, referred them to the Secretary of State, Mr. Knox. The Kentucky party, besides Dr. Parrish, consisted of Dr. W. T. Merchant, Shelby J. Davidson, R. J. Dickey and B. C. Jackson. Dr. Parrish is president of the Eckstein Norton University at Case Springs, Ky., and pastor of Calvary Baptist church, Louisville, and is a power in the religious and political life of the Blue Grass State. Mr. White is an orator of force and a lawyer of brilliant attainments. He has a record for party service that entitles him to the very best recognition at the disposal of the Chief Executive of the nation. HOW COLORED SCHOOL TEACHERS CAN EARN EXTRA MONEY. If you are a teacher and want to earn some extra money after school work, write A. B. Steward, Turkkegee Teachers Association.