The Advocate

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. Land C ark Building BAUER M FISH COM D 30 CAPIT Weal, Mutton h Pork Sauce OUR OWN MAKE. our machine s and B RS, FISH, PO qualities in all th kinds of South Charleston. Walk, Sewers, Everything. trolly cars. go up when the ments to suit. and Co. Building AUER MEAT H COMPATY 30 CAPITOL ST I, Mutton, Pork Pork Sausage UR OWN MAKE. machine sliced and Bacon FISH, POULTRY lities in all the popu- kinds of Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular kinds of Cheese your patronage for stock in our lines when you want our patronage for we have to look in our lines and you when you want it most. We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. LRSDAY, PRBRUART 04 —1010,—_ SAMA Se ee pe Soni hee eee RECT een e Re Rees ones NERDEN NINO) BORON re Ree Sigs ero a ae Ee Y SO pn aCe Rae Te tie, ee eee ek mt Cee: Vee * 2 AS ean EET —- BP ABVOCATE. . , ee SOT TCI REN —- See a Sa Oe ons} SE ee [ ne ok, ae ee 2 ONES es gate ga Mec gm coe a Pea aes ean bes! eae GHEY Cae WE he ak es Pu ee oe Oe st Se x aaa edhe i AA, cao oa Vac nee a a See Rigi) ge ety neu merna| PONS = ae eng er eh se eae eer pS oe npn see Mero rey hn te SiR niito 1 hie a Ree SR Bee eS ena Ray | una eee Per are a poet eet Las ae 5 ARE gine a . Bike SE BS SN Ones RE ee ee GOCE oe. a so! sine en | gC Og ee a i eae NES TOR Gia tas an Poe ii ee DYE tac ig HERR AgR Te Os SRE ee RM beat akc = aS Be Lop ake ey BeOS Sere it gay ES te atin RS Lay Se vacaey sees SM Sd Ree ed as easier th {nee nes Pose oe BO ig eB? Pe gs Ot ai | Sete Se) ee a a. ae IRIS ate ars ler atc ieee Mag 4 Sar fee (RE ee os iat sfc Mie OF ih RAB corte aye at Sh Oa ce MR cy ee OR Sei ae es ad [oy Ret a AS I Lo igs = Sadan ROR rT an OE A Le ee ee ae ae eae! Roar ae jee a tiene ee ee EE SRS ee 3 RAR Bh ea GE as NR pe eg ee ee a a "neers iy aus a a a een ea Pa Vee bee ees ah liars. ie Ce cies 8 ie ih eat Ri. ee Malla RR ee er Bae es mem no IR URN aa 1 He iets arate eam | se TERR Sj ed, ee (PAR ieee Sel, Beem ca are Ge: RRS Uap ae a ie tes FOR 70) AERA Lt i ht ee ei, ae = dba CA egeie ES ice CERO Pe inne ER Resa h 00 oats a CeO PF eet ana, Miners ela USA SSO ads Rp meee ad ee ERR ROME iesie ink oN cccctimee ea tS GR Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? Or is Your Money Working for You? 7 If you are’working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep ing it In trunk or hiding it somewhere aboGt your houde—You Are Working Kot ‘Money. It you are working and saving your money-and Investing it Ii a sate way, where it gill be working day and night whethor you are working or not, and making-you at least six ber cent. interest—Your Mone) ts Working For You, The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organfved in order to give us an opportunity to put the money wo could save together and hen put it to work, ‘The above. ls a pleture of oie pene ee Be Capitol Square in Charleston. Wo have just purchased a spond th ee atory pick eatin eo he nuain business streets in the elty of Huntington. ‘The frat Hor Ia‘oocu fled hy ean Hes ot ok the tho' largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the htird foor is a large assembly. and lodge hall. This _buildiing 1s sure to pay ub well. After the Charleston building had been oecupled only eight montis our stockholders were yaldes dividend of six’ per cent. Stock is still on salo at $10.00 per share, either pald up or on tae installment plan, Ask your agent In your locality about it or write to this office, SEH Let Your Money Work For You Pythian Mutual In_vesmmtent Association,—____ L..O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Pees Rev, W. D. Woods, D. D.. President Independent Order of Red Men, 0 Roanoke, Va., preached two interest ing sermons’ at the Second Baptis Churen and lectured in the atternoor on the Subject “Benefits of Organiza tion,” which was listened ‘to witi marked attention. While here he wa: the guest of Rev. R. W. Hi. J.B. Adams, real-estate agent, wa out off town a few days last week Scott Burke is doing « rishing bus iness cleaning, pressing, repairing. William ‘Preston a nd bride have moved into their beautiful new cot tase. j ‘The Publig School, with Prof. G. W. Benso as teacher is doing nicely Prof. Bengo is a teacher with much experience and ability, Mrs. L. E. Cafiendar has gone or a dusiness trip to her home at Mont gomery. ‘The Land Company. of Keystone, is selling lots here rapidly. 1. &. Par: song, of Keystone, is sceretary-treasr- er, Chas. Rane, plasterer: 48-- having Jumbher hanled on his tol preparatory to building his residence. X. H. Hil, the grocer, has opened a first class restaurant on Mercer sireet near the station, Crt out the counon and east it for your teacher. Mrs IL, Moward is able to be out again after a few days illness, ‘The Progressive Literary Society meets every Thursday evening at (he school room with an increasing, at: tendance each time. ‘The debates are the drawing cards. Mrs, Jennie Bae is hedfast witt rhenmatism. Leslie Hill, of Gardner, made a fly- ing trip here Satnrday Mrs. "Hogan's daughter, Elizabeth, is quite il. W. M. Calendar continues sick, but is able to be up. ‘The Tre Reformers are making extensive preparations for their festi val and play, Mareh 7th. | Mrs. Bien Hardnett was. confined to her bed last week, but iy better at this writing, Rov, Wo R. Rerger, pastor of the Methodist cburch, held services tas: Sunday | Strangers are constantly pouring in| here, owing to the progressivencss oF our town cassed by the buitding of the ronnd-house, R. R. yards and ma- ny handsome residences being erect ed. Street cars aro operated between BANCROPT Mr and Mrs. J. W. Sawyers, of Betscy, were calling on friends in Bancroft Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Geo. McKenney and Mrs. ©, W. Harris, of Betsey, called on Mrs. Edw. Hick Sunday, Edward Dickerson spent Sunday in taviaond visiting his grandfather, Winston Coles, Willie May, the little daughter of My. and Mrs. Edw. Hicks, is suffering from an attack of la grippe. Henzy Hill, who has’been suffering with rheumatism for the past two weeks, is improving slowiy, Dr, M. T. Sinetair made ‘abusiness trip io Charleston Saturday, The Ladies’ Improvement League was cntertained Saturday by Mrs. R. . Smith, of Plymouth, They had ceading from ‘the “Mother's Maga- vine" and discussed the life of Fred- rick Douglass. After the business, they were invited to the dining room oy the hostess where a lovely repast was served, Mrs. John Jénking and Mrs. Josie Scott were shoppers in Betsey Mon- ay. Rev, R. D2 W. Meadows, field mis- sionary was here Sunday and preach- dd both morning and evening to a crowded house. Roth 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 Bancroft, Mrs. Hattie Hill, of Handley, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs, R S. Smith, of Plymouth, has returned home, Miss Stella Smith, of Charleston, Was the guest of her cousin, Mrs, Wil. Nam 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 somewhay indis- posed at this writing, Kdph MeMillen spent saturday and Sunday in Raymond visit ini rel Mivew Don't throw away your roapons Vote thom for som wearin friend. | CLARKSBURG, Rev. 8.1 Went in away on a lec- turing tour. Hix pulpit “was filled. Sunday, by Rev, John Taylor, of Springfield, Ohio. Miss Sndle Mays, of Grafton, was ft business visifor here, Saturday. WS. Kearney Court of Caianthe will give a bail and banquet ‘on Hewes street, Thursday night. | ‘fhe dance given by the Elks, Wed- hegday, was well attended Mrs. Harry Green was jostess to the Mile Missionary Society, Thurs: day evening, Mrs. Green, proved her- self a very gracious hostess, ‘The play glven by the High Schoo! students was well altended. The an- dience seemed greatly pleased with the entertainment. Musical. numbers were furnished by Misses Green and Snyder. Rey. J. H. Accoce, presiding elder of Clarksburg District, spent several days hero last week. . Mrs. Annie Scott will leave this weok fort Pittsburg. Mrs, Jas. Davis, who has been vis- Sting her mother, Mrs. Littleton, will return home this week. A spelling contest with be held at Mt. Zion Baptist. ehureh, Friday night The entertainment given by. the Epworth League, on ‘Thursday night, was well attonded Mrs. M. W. Grayson, Mrs. Wheel- er Jackson, Mrs. Sinks aid a host of others, are ill with vippe at. this ‘writing. Tuesday was a holiday in all the sity schools. « Mrs. A. G. Green is able to be out again, after several week's illness, ©. C. Jones spent a few days in Wheeling last week. Get busy in the Popularity Contest for your favorite teacher. Full par- Yeulars on page. five. / | ST, ALBANS. | Do net put aside your copy of The Advocate this week till you have eu out the coupon for the ‘Teachers Contest ‘The members of the A. M. ehureh and the people in general were shocked last Friday to hear of the death of Rev. Prichton, pastor of the A.M. E, ehureh, who was drowned at Madison last ‘Thursday morning. Miss Georgia B. Banks, teacher a! Page, spent Sunday at home Misses: Liay Movkins and) Rhoda A. Wileon, who are teaching in Char- leaton, spent a few days with reta- fives and friends, Adam Harris, who has heen sick for about to weeks, is reported no better. Rev. Daniel Stratton ix spending a few days with hig family. Mrs. Matilda Jackson is very ill at this writiig.. © seh ~ Sted Price hus returned trom Miylistin;- where :he-s/ont:to-seo after the remains of Row, Prichton, —- Miss Alberta Wilsbu, student at the West Virginla Colored Institute, spent Stinday ang Monday at home. ‘The entertainments given at ‘the homes of Jef Washington and Har- tison Strother —weFe reported: suc: ccosgon, 3 5 —— + KEY SRC For the last tem days In grippe 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, Mich- acl Fiddler, Mra. Lillian Walker and son, and Mrs. O. T. Davis have all felt the sting of the xriype's Angers, ‘but all are now better, although Mrs, Davis is not out of her room as yet. Mrs. Edna Garduer and Mrs.. Lil Man Walker, with their families have moved from Water street tc South Main street, which makes four fami'iea of color thereon: Mrs, Parker, whose husband is employed on a.B. & O, dining car and who hag been rooming at Mr Barber Stewart's, hag gone to house keeping on’ Water’ gtreet, in one of the houses lutely vacated ————— MP. HOPE Rev, Deans preached an excellent sormon Sunday morning at the Kyl- syth Baptiat chureh from the” dis- course of Christ and Nicodemus, Sun- day evening, to a large congregation, Rev. J. J. Thornton, pastor, preached to a large congregation. the subject being “Peace.” George Redd Visited his wite at Hansford Monday. H. A. Segit was indiaposed a part of last week. + The entertainment given by the Holy Light Council, 1. 0. St. Luke. the 17th, was a, grand affair. ‘The suim of $16.00 was realized, Mrs. M. B, Brockman is able to be ont aftersa tew dayg.itiness. Mrs. Melissa Evang was visiting of the West Side Sunday, Read the advertisement explaining the Teachers’ Popularity Contest, Mrs. Jemnic Pollard and Mary Cole man have returned trom Lynchburg whore they neeompanted the body o the former's husband wie was killec in-the Kylsyth-mine-January 250. Mr. end Mes. J. HW. Meldrum, wer out of town visitors Saturday, Dr. S. A. Washington, of jit Top was here on . protessjonal busines: Priday! sy Tom Long is-haek from North Gar lina but stigntly improved’ in healti A surprise party was tendered Mre R. D. Robinson last Friday night b; her many friends. Many good thing were left her and the little ones, Sh takes ‘this “method of thanking al who participated. * W. Ns Leecham made a busines tin to Pkenion teat Gear. < MOU NDSVILLE. Helen Lonis, the seven months ol danghter of Mr. and Mrs. Chaunce: Austin, died Saturday, Pebruary 12 at 2 o'clock of pneumonia, ‘The fu neral services were held Monday at ternoon, the body being interred a ML. Rose cemetery, John Haregraves, left ‘Thursday for Charleston where hy has employ. mont. 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 reallzed, Rov. JAR. Adkins, will Ml his veg. alar appointment at the church nex! Sunday \ Mrs, Sallie Adams was shopping in Wheeling ‘Tuesday. Lite Mabel Campbell and little Algie Wade both have severe colds Mre. Julia Jones, of Pennsylvania, is visiling im the city. Alice McCoy ‘has recovered from 4 serious ines, Miss [lanche Walle is visiting relatives at Zanesville, 0. ‘The Sunday School’ is preparing for Raster exereises at the ehureh, Men are not eligible in the ‘Teach- ers’ Popularity Contest, but they are not probibited from working for a woman friend. - Mi. and Mrs= Alex Armstrong, of Third street, gave a vilentine party Monday night. The house was beat tifully decorated with a eard and a heart shaped card tied io earnations Was presented to each guest. ‘The lees and cakys were served in heart shapes. The evening wae spent in gumes and music, ‘Those present were Mr. und Mrs. 3. H. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Adanis, of Glendale: Mr. and Mra. J. T."Knell, Mr. and Mrs, John Maregraves, Misses Lula Mickens, Mac Anderson, Peart Ander: son, of Bridgeport, 0; Annie John: son, Frank Cumberland and 'T. Ivory, of Wheeling. | Piano music was furnished by Misees Mac Anderson and Freda Campo, Mrs. James Wrisht js ill. BRADFORD, PAL |The Sewing Cirele held their week ly meeting at the home oi B. W. Pries and wife on Tuesday nicht. Refresh: ments were served . Mrs. 1, Movers, of Mdgeway formerly of this city, leit Wednesday for home. Mra, Myers hile visiting Im the city the Tast ten days rented her residence to Mra. Harriet Keel and mother at No, 112 Bast Washing- ton street, ‘1. W, Price and wife fet? this morn- ing for a visit with friends at Rolivar, NY, Tuna Valley Lodge No. 186, 1. B. P. Order of Elks will initiate a clags of candidates on Thursday, March 3rd. All EIK# in good standing are Invited to be prosent, Henry Pendelton, of Custer City, { recovering from an illness of sey- eral wedks, ‘The members of the Uncle Tom's Cabin company who showed at the Bradford theatre were invited and very pleasantiy entertained afcor the show by the members of Tuna Valley Lodge at their lodge room on Cham- der stroct 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. Fiske, of Winchester, Va.. lodge 91 Blue Ridge; Fred Bennett ,Freemont Colorado, Sainon Lodge 45. §. C. & B.; Jas. H. Gray, of St. Paulf Jophes Lodge No. 105; Edw. F. Butte Springfleld, Mass. + Siow in’ Bradford and MeKea county from three té five feet om the level. Thermometer 10 (0/18 helov zero, . HARPERS FERRY. Prof. McDonald, of the college, made’ a visit to Martinsburg Satur- day, where he lectured on the Pana. nya @inal. B. W. Jones, ‘09 principal of Vieto- ria School at Buckhannon, was a vis: itor in town Saturday. ‘The College laboratories ave in pos- session of a new chemical apparatus whieh arrived a few days ago. Curtis Memorial Chureh held two very Interesting services Sunday in the morning Rey. Craven, of Charte: Town, preached a masterful sermor and at the evening services,- Mra | Metealf condueted a temperance meet ing. Under her dircetion several In teresting numbers relating to tem perance were rendered. Rey. N. C. Brachett, who ha: bees undergoing treatment in Washingtor returned home Saturday, The students and friends of Prot Saunders regret to learn ot the deat of his father which oceurred in Alhe marie county, Va., Saturday. Invitations are out announcing th young men's annual party to he hel Friday, February 25th, It, promise to be an enjoyable amair, as the com mittees have spared no pains to mak it one long to be remembered. LONGACRE. Misses Abbie Friend and Gortendo Parrish made a _basiness visit to Montgomery Saturday. Mrs, Ossie Shotts, of Harewood. was calling on friends here ‘Thurs: day. Frank Jones spent Friday with friends at. Boomer. ; pi Niles Abbie Friend and Gertrude Parris?) spent Sunday at Cedar Grove the guest of Misses Peters and Mead: ows, Miss Erma Hardy, of Montgomery spent Monday with’ friends at thi place, One, of the .moss. delighifal event 6F' the season was that given by th members of the Swastika Club, unde the management of Misses | Abbi Friend and Gertrude Parrish at thc home of Mrs, Bilwarg Jones Mondas evening. After the wsital time spent in vari ous amusements the guests were ush ered into the dining room where th delicacies of tho season were served ‘The out of town gncsis were Misses Brma Hardy of Montgomery, Hatti Peters and Ollie Meadows of Cedai Grove. To all present tho evening Wil! be a pleasant memory. Floyd and Bagar Pack left Wed: nosday for Boomer, . Mics Dossic Pack has returned home from Princeton. 4. P. Willams is able to be out MeKiniey Johnson is slowly im. proving. Press Pack Jeft Friday for Key: stone, Urnest and Gypsy Walker have re- turned home trom Glyntine, Rev. J. M. Roane did not proach ay was expected If you are pleased with your teach: er show it by voting for her. Mr, Hamilton {s 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. 1. Crawford, Miss Avnfe Walker, Frnest Burk, Helen Hamilton, Bruest Walker, | Kdith, aanat and Ela Johnson, Pearl Wal- Ker, Mr. and Mrs. R. 8. Walker and Ernest Simms. | Mrs. Wert Williams who was sick last week ts able to be ent. W. W. Williams will close his fifth school at Red Sulphur in three weeks. Misa Osa Williams was the gitest of Mrs. Bowlinger Friday. ‘There was « good crowd at the M BH. ehureh Sunday Schoo! Sunday. NICKELLS MILL. G. W. Haynes, Jr, and Miss Azea Spotts, 8. R. Spotts and Miss Daines Haynes were visitors at Lewisburs Sunday, Rey. Friend preached an able ser mon tor us yesterday, Prof. WA. Bolen was the guest 0} Miss Camilla Cutry Sunday svening Mr. and Mrs. Andy Spotts enter tained Mr. and Mra. G. W. Maynes a dinner Sunday, Vote for your teacher and tnprove your school, BALTIMORE WANTS WASH- INGTON | tenor. Fai FTA. mumber 0 prominent citizens here are behind a moverient to Invite Dr. Washington to speak here in March. Tf the great educator can come one of the largest theatres in. the city will be secured NEGRO’ WORBERS' suamrER. ROROOI, Religious. traluing at the summer sehdol at Durham, N. C., for Negro religious workera.of all kind promtg- es to be of unusual Interest, Among those already engaged to conduct classes are’ th following: Misa Laura G.-Faucett, Pittsburg, Pa., teacher of domestic science, Prof. . G, O'Kelly, principal Sla- ter Normal School, Winston, N.C. Miss Grace Hemmingway, Indiana, Prof. C. H, Bayer, Si, Augustine School, Raleigh, N.C. Dr. D. Webster: Davis, Richmond, va. Prof. ‘T. A. Long, Biddle Universt ty, Charlotte, N, Dr. John B, -Ford, Jacksonville, Fla. . Archideacon George W. Avant, Nev Bern, N. C. Rey, Dr, M. W. Gilbert, New York City. Prof. P. W. Dawkins, Durham, N G Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Murtburt, New. ark, N. J. Prof, W. H..Hannum, Livingston College, Salisbury, N.C. Prof. P. W.. Moore, State Norma School, Elizabeth City, N.C, an others. Preachers liere may obtain re newed Inspiration; evangelists wil be-sure to get-additional tights. Mis sionaries, deaconesses. Y. M. C. A and Y. W. C. A. workers will re ceive instruction having direct bear ing on their work. Besides these classes will be. formed in domesti science, arts and crafts, needlework and shorthand. In these latter, em inent teacher’ have been secures s Uhat teachers may be instructed it normal methods along these Mnes, AN students will also have th benefit of ahout 200 public tecture: entertainments, ete, at a cost 0 about 2 1-2 conts each. Negroes have never had before s rich literary treat provided — fo “them, The president, Dr, James. )Shepard, of Durham, N. C., is espe cially fortunate in securing such {high order of talent, | Applications should be made t the president for admission. % eile a MR. PISHER WINS AGAIN. (From Pino Bluff, Ark., Graphic.) Frof. fsase Fisher, principal of the Branch Normal College of Ne- sroes of this elty, has developed in- to one of the most formidaile oppo nents with his pen in the United States, ‘The subject does not seem to make any differenes to hig sue- cess. A prominent white eitizen of Lis city yesterday received « printed eit- cular from the Moneyweight Seale: Colinpany, of Dayton, Olia, in whict is contained: the information thal Tseac' Fisher, of NO. 419 Kast’ Fit teenth strect, Pine Bluff, Ark., wor first prize fn the Essay Contest. on the merits of the Moneyweight Scales, and that a resident af tows won the second prize. prof. Flaher slates that he pre pared the essay last summer and had entirely forgotten about it. He has neither received the uotice nor the prize, but has wired (he company fos information, [Phe signifteancy of this last prize ig that it makes the fourth that Prof Wisher has won since January, 1908. and it establishes beyond question his abiiuity as a logical and power. ful writer. The prizes which he has won for essays are as follows: 1908—Craftsman Contest, New York, “The Relation Between Man- ual Training“In the Schools and Tn- dustrial Education and BMetency.” Third prize. 1909 — Manufacturers’ Record, Baltimore, “A Plan to Give the South a Systom of Highways Suited lo Its Needs.” Second prize. 109--Hart, Schaffner & Mars. Chicago, "German and Amertean Methods of Regulating Trusts."” Sec- ond prize, 1910—Moneyweight Scales Com- pany, Dayton, Ohio, “The Merits of the‘ Moneyweight Seales.” First prize, ‘The prize to be piven by the Seales Company to Prof. Fisher aggregates $100 in cash. He has received in Hit- erary contests prizes amounting: to nearly $1,000. It might be of inter- est 10 also note that he. a Negro and a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, re- cently recetved a fetter trom a Color ado Magazine publisher, requesting hin, “as one of the ieading Ameri- can experts whose views on any sub: ject are worth while," 10 submit an article on any‘subject that interesis him, for which he is to be paid a large sum. CHICAGO TEMS. The St. Johns Grand Chapter of the Order of Hastern Star of the State o' Miineis, met, in annual session last Monday in this city. Eight subordt nate chapters were represented in the Krand weston. Mach important bust Ness was Lrvdsyeted. The Grand Chapter ef (he Ordey of Basten Star for the state of Californit, of which Mustroux Rober! J. Fleicher 33, of Sacramento, Californin is the Royal Grand Pairon was recosnized 10 be the only Jawfnl and resatar Grand Caapier of the Order of Eastern Star In the state of California. Mrs. J. UL. Johnson was elected Royal Grand Matron, and Mrs. Anusta Jones, Royal Grand Secretary. Mra, J. HM. Johnson, Mrs. Mary Dison, Mrs. Ame- lia Foster wero elected delegates: to the Supreme Grand Chapter of the Order cf Bastern Star of the United Louisiana in October. 0h Rie eat beople are now going, aUekah 1d: making. all the arrangemdaige tor hold. the National Holf Centnty ie [position of the colored. pep ple ott ‘ United States, In the city of @hignea: [in 1912.. ‘They aro. paying -mp-atjeme: |tion, whatever to. the Lropoeid apie sition that has been recently i |in onposition sto the Chienga-d ‘ tion by Booker 'T. Washington); Tho fraternal commission: conaiate: Ung of N. R. Laws, Samuel T. Boy ings, ton, Josuph E, English, made a, tes port on the origin and history of tg! Order of Modern Woodmen In 'th@, United States among eplored inten,’ whfch will be published in: the next tssue. Ny John Duncan left tor Winnipeg, | Manitoba, yesterday. Great preparations are being made by a number of the colored Masons to! attend the general Masonte Congress of colored Masons of tite United States, that will be held in Now: Or- leans on the 19th of October. 7: Joseph Jackson, of Rochester, New. York, Samuel Goodman, of Patterson New Jersey, are in the city on a véatts jk Tho Griffin sisters are playing ta crowded houses in the theatres tm Chicago. ‘They are meeting up with great success, MISTAKES OF THE HOUSEWIFE, —_JN BUYING MRANS_ "3X incidental causes of increase, (in prieé are to some extent amusins. First among these is the ignorance of the average housewife, It 18 stk uifieant to note in the tables of beat values reproduced in the fore par+ of this article that while the ribs and loins amount to but 26.6 per cent, of (he total weight of the steer, yet titey bring on the market half the value lof the whole animal. ‘The sole eause for the high value of ribs and loins in proportion to the other cuts ts 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 fs duc to the fact that they, may be more easily prepated 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 se‘eeted her cuts in-person and perhaps eariiedt them home herself. ‘The cost in dé- livery of meat by wagon averages from two°cents to five rents yornaa™ livery today. ‘The butehér “permits the consumer to pay.it. Tho hotse- wife of the days gone by knew how to prepare succulent stews, Inviting bolled moat. . delicate steaks fron. gther cuts besides the loi, The codk-ook of the days gone by with its diagram of the various guts’ or beef, bears evidence of this. ‘The. at- agram is missing from the “Dainty Dishes” de luxe of the nousewits- of to-day, Good judges’ of a beet flavor de- clare that the rounas, the’ sirloin butts, shoulder steaks, clods, skirts, and flink steaks, when properly pre. pared for the table possess a flavor Not excolled by the more favored cuts of beef, AL the Saddle and Sit- Join Club, in the Union Stock Yards, Chiengo, the favorite dishes of sev. seral packing house magnates are said by the chef to be sirloin butts and tank steaks.—From “Our Beef Supply as a Great Business," by Wal- ter ©, Howey, in the American Reo view of Reviews for March. LOW PRINCIPAL SPEAKER ‘Tuskegee, Ala, Feb. 22.—Seth Low, president of the board of trus- fees, mado the’ priveipal addrsan at the dedication of the $100,000 ain- ing hall and assembly yoom at Tuske- wee Institute to-day The building is called ‘Tompkins Hall, in memory of Charles D. 'Tomp- kins, of Southport, Conn., whose widow, Mrs, Cornelia Tompkins, con- tributed the first moneys toward the erection of the building, Robert Cogden, president of the board of trustees of Hampton histie tute, presided at the meeting? which was held at noon in the large audit- orium, Among the party from the North attendiny the exercises was Mra J. G.. Thorpe, of Cambridge, Mansa daughter of the Poel Longfellow. Y, Ming ¢. ey, People Ae pie Fiat vg othe ok: SS seat ia rodent oer Pesta aearen an olor oa da cueteaney iat eet Grathacci gona meat ra Srretspane Renee curt sce ipemerm ey Saar emia Seigesentianttr alana Se Big Cash Benefits sare eR aor he ean ate fle ace i al pee ah ste robes noghes, men aie sen ae a Fesndestand most Gphitng hentia Proven Fegiieeateeiis eee mneaiels Srometty me wilt gon Racecar iranian SGU ee ged et a The L-U Grand Lodge 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. Not Good After March 10. he Contest Manager ON, WEST VIRGINIA OL ‘OUR DIPLAY OF : Ladies’ Misses’ and Children’s Ready-to- : Wear garments, Millinery and Dress Fabrics PTs the largest m the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. GIVE US 9 “That Popular ‘aca. The People’s Store 2... is JOSEPH SCHAB, Prop. $03 -Kanawha, cor. Alderson St., CHARLESTON, W. Va. . BEN eee OVER 100_— | New Spring Suits For Ladies and Misses Prices $12.50 to $35.00 a aad Sahley, George and Bsharah At the Nation’s Capital OFFICIAL PLUMS BEGINNING TO FALL—NELSON CREW 5. OF MIs- SOUR, AND W. D. JOHNSON, OF KENTUCKY, THE LUCKY ONES President Taft to Dedicate Howard University’s Carnegie Library—Chict Executive will Address the “Wilberte weians.”* National Endorsement (Thompson's National News Bur: eau.) eau.) Washington. D. C.. February 23. There is ceneral rejoicing on the part of these who look toward the White House for benedictions and blessings. The political plums are beginning to fall. Two significant Appointments were made public 1a2t Friday. The Incky ones were Nel- son Crews, of Kansas City. Missouri, and W. D. Johnson. of Kentucky Mr. Crews was named as a special ayent of the Department of Auricnt- ture, and Mr. Johnson was appointed as a special agent of the Cenirat Land Office. The salary of cach place is said to be 82.590 ver an- mum, They will be omployed in the field. Miseouri (ihe “show me” state), and Kentucky played quite x con spicuous part in the campaign of Mr Taft for the presidential nomination, and Mesers, Crewe wt 7 in the forefront early and late in the support of the canara Secretary of War, and they oy merit this quite generous reward for valuab'e political services as well as Deeause of their high character and intrinsic Worth as men. Both wer active i the coutest of 1908. and did much jo yally the Negro vere the standard of Mr. Tafe when the agitation over the Brownsville epi sode threatened the solidarity of ihe colored Republicans in the dowittnl states. Mr. Crews was for many Years conneciod wich the police court of Kansas City. ind ts ay orator os force end infiuence. Mr, Johnson is one of the Negro‘ best-known news. Daper men, and fenous throushout the Jand for his courage and bull-dox i a TA | 1 ! 1 | ¢ uy Sia 4 sc A ee MBRELLAS drenched usefulness. The fare ward guard of an unustal as. sortment. Tight. vollers—tor men and women, Choicest qualities produced in America—our grade toward Which all others work—types Which you'll be protd to eaves 231 Capitol Street ree SR BORO CM ce ae a a tenacity “in defense of the race. or for any prineivte be believes to be right. Mr. Johnson is ihe author of four books of acknowle tx 1 literary merit and historica: value. The a;- ointments are reste re tye of the best pe of Negro capacity and wit! be received with applause by car people everywhere. Now: that tie fee is broken, chore is reason to be Heve that the long-delayed ¢istribu- Hon of the udministrazion’s budget of good things tor the faithful cor ored brother will be pushed with vigor erestdent WP. Thirkieid announ- B 3 that the date of the dedication of the Carnegie Library at Howard Un- vee has been changed from March 10 to April 7, when President Taft will detiver ‘the principal ad- [dress The change of date is con- sented to by Presiden: Taft in order shai Mr. Andrew Carnesio may. be “resent, The library is a magnifi- jcent structure of the colonial type of Jarchitecture, lovated at a command. ing point on the campus, and will be |the ccntrat ais upon which the re- Hinvensted collese spirit of the Unie jveveity will turn. ‘The President's jolie in to be in this building, the jie Heal cinyses will have a special jee tetnent, Journzlism is to have a Harge space set apart for it in. the [readine room section and the book- [stueks VIM be orranged to hold 60, [009 volumes, \ happy innovation is Library [rian a beautitully furnished andi- iorinm in the south half of the base. meu: story of the new library, whieh Was formal opcued last Sunday. it has a seating capacity of about 300, nd will be used for lectures, stere- Jorsieon disulass and for the debates Tand rhetoricais of the various class vs and literary societies of Ute school. The opening address was Aotiveres vy Lresifent Thirkield on “Reading Hat is Worth White.” ‘The 36,000 volumes now im the library have heen transferred from. the main building to Ube new library. A bind- rye section will be included in. the canipment gid will seo to it that all force and inttuenee, Mir, Joknson in houks are kept ty first class condi- fon. The jonenalk of the country Fave pret generally agreed to fur= Dich che newspaper room with a tree stbscription, for the benefit of the studemts, A portrait of Miss Fran- ces Willard has been donated to the Nears de the officers of the Wom: an's Chvistinn ‘Temperance Union. The formal presentation was made at Vesper serviers last Sunday afier- hoon. when addresses on temperance i Sere delivered by Mrs, Le M. Stev: fis president of the National Wom- en's Christian ‘Tpmverance Cnion: Miss Anna Gordon, secretary: Mr Larsarct Dye Klis, and Mrs. Eo 1 | Parks ‘ The rapidity with whieh nhl iment as being developed in ta- for ef the seni-comtonnkal “xposition fut TTR ts indeed gratifying to the lrowoters of the enterprise and tely host of friends. Letters in large numbers are pouring in to Moses, 1. 1. Taylor, dr, of Ohio, and W. A. Redenderg, of Linols, from colored peaple in all parts of the country urging them to exhhust every possible endeavor to secure the passage of the joint resolution providing for the commission of sev- cn to take up the details of the plan and report upon ite feassbility next December, Letters are likewise be: ing sent to Senator Jones, who has charge of the measure iu the Upper House, and there is scarcely & mem- ber of Congress from any district ty which there is a considerable Negro constituency who has not received 4 communication asking him to vote for the commission bill now pend- ing. The friends of the sneasure, both in and out of Congress, arc pleased with this spontaneus out- burst 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 Indus- trial Arts and. Expositions, and that the papers of the race do’all within their power to make sentiment for the project by showing Its eluea- tional value to the masses ard class- es of both whites and biacks of Am- erica and the world. The exposition spells opportunity for our millions of striving people and no chance of fail- ure must be permitted through lack of united effort. Write your Con- gressman to-day and show him why you want him to vote for the com- mission reso!uton when it comes up for final passage. for final passage. “The Wilberforcians”, the name by which the Washington Alumni Association of Wilberforce Universi- ty is popularly known, is to have an immense celebration in the interest of the University on Tuesday even- ing, March 8 at Metropolitan A. M. W. church, in conjunction with Beth- «1 Literary aud Historical Assocla- lion. By invitation of President W. S. Scarborough. of Wilberforce Uni- versity, President Taft will be pres- eur and deliver an address. Senator Joseph L. Bristow, of Kansas, will also attend the meeting and speak, Already a niimoer of acceptances have been received from members of the Ohio delegation in Congress, and it is expected that the entire delega- tion will be present—making-the-af- fair pre-eminently an “Ohio Night. The commttee is able to announce also that Justice John M. Harlan, of tie Supreme Court of the ‘United States, wil make a brief address, and 4 partial promise has been secured from Hop. James Bryce, Ambassador cf Great Britain, that hey too, will speak, President Scarborough will he on hand to add inspiration to the oceasion. Wilberforce University, which is the oldest institutian. devoted to the hicher education of the Negro in the United States, is located in Greene county, Ohio, It was estab'ished in 1847 and since tha: time has turn- ed out a large number of graduates, Who have made an indelible impress upon the history of the country, The annual commencements of Wilber- foree are truly national events. The University was set on fire and burn- ed 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 ana has on foot several ambitious build- ing projects. which promise early consummation-—one of them deine the erection 4% a $36,000 girl's dor- mitory. owafd which Andrew Car- negie has pledged 817,500 on condi- tion that the institution raise the balance. It is believed that on “Ohio Nicht", March §. the present large subserintion list for the purpose will ve materially augmented. The com mittee in charge of the meeting in- elude W. T. Vernon, Rev. T. XN. Ross. J.C. Wright, and W. A, Joiner. Mr, LG. Gregory is president of Bethel ‘iterary and Historical Society, and Mrs, Carrie W. Clifford is secretary. ‘The — Washington Commereiat Council, of which Architect J. A Lankford is president. is taking un ‘ts work for the new year and a pro- gram is nearly ready for announce- ment. The Council was the first lo- cal civic body to endorse the 191% exposition and has named a commit- tee to urge Nyon Congress the pars- ave of the bill,to ereate the pronosed commission of seven. Dr. Booker T. Washington is’ favored for Diree- ter-Genera!. ‘The Council ia nlease? with the selection of New York as the seat of the next convention of the National Negro Business League, and will send a large deleeatior there nest’ August. A business men‘ “anaker is to be held next month by the Counes! Word comes from Little Rock, At- Kansas, that an effort will be mate by that thriving city to secnre the 1411 convention of the National No- kro Business League, The Roara of Trade of Little Rock bag agreed to tend an invitation for the Leagne THE APVOOATE. ing the hospitality of Little Rock to the National League for 1911, and they wil hold thetr organization in- tact with ‘a view of “landing” the senit-centonaial. exposition in. 1918. An “Arkansas Day” ot the New York meeting im August is also proposed by the modest xeat'eman from the © of the Great Southwest. 7 elie ‘Major Sampson 1. Foster, 24th Iatantry, bas ‘been detailed to in- spect the Infantry troops of the local brigade, His schedule calls for an Inspection of the First Separate Bat- tallion, March 26 and 17! Considerable progress ts being made In the Brownsville case, The court is holding daily sessions at 1703 New York ayenue, and witness- es from abroad are giving testimony of some importance. ‘The soldiers who are coming receive their trans- vortation and necessary expenses from the government. It is expected that the court will be prevarel to make its final report in April, at which time the Hmit allowed by law for the inquiry will expire. Lawver N. B. Marshall is-still conducting the Yofense of the accused men, but Gil- christ Stewart has dropped out and returned to New York. “The School Teacher" for Febru: ‘ry is wnusualtytoteresting, and the’ articles are ofa high literary qualt- ts. Among the principat features of this issue are “The Man on the Al- manac’, by “award L. Stevens; “Preliminary Report of the Commit- tee on Bridging the Gav Between. the! Elementary an@ the High School;”" “Correlation Bastd on Social and [n- dividual Needs,” by George E. My- ers; “Work and Health, by Dr. Booker T. Washington; “School- Room Decoration.” by B. C. Dodson: “Educating the Urban Negro," by Prof. Keller Miller; “My School in Porto Rico,” by Haille B. Queen; an editorial on “Vocational Training.” This unique and valuable publteation is edited by Garnett C. Wilkerson and Frank L. Cardozo is business manager. It is being well supported by the educational forces of the com- munity. : ne Ne eee, Sey DS Booker T. Washington; | “School- Room Decoration.” by B. C. Dodson: “Educating the Urban Negro," by Prof. Keller Miller; “My School in Porto Rico,” by Hallie B. Queen; av 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 edveational forces of the com- munity, : A movement scarcely less signifi- cant than the founding of the Na- tional Negro Academy has culiinat- ed-in the formation here of the Asso- viation of Colored Scientists. The idea originated with Charles M. Thomas, the ever alert and progres- sive Instructor in science methods in Normal School No. 2, who is the sec- retary and “drive-whee!" of the or- canization. Prof. H. C. Scurlock, professor of chemisiry at Howar? University, is temporary president; N. 5. Weatherless head of the de- yartment of science in M Street High School, is vice-président; other offl- cers are to be elééted: A largely at- tended meeting, ‘held jast Saturday in the library of ‘Normal School No 2, was“addressed’ by Dr. Barton W. Evertoan. of the United States Fish Commission, and a member of the leading scientific associations of the country. The members of the initial local seciian ave M ‘Street High School—A._ U. Craig, H.C. Douglass, W. P. Mont- comery, Eleanor J. Datcher, Mincola Kirkland and W. L, Smith. Avustrong ‘ochnicai High Schoot -=Dr. Sara W. Brown, A. C. New- man. Benjamin Washington Fran- cis De Sales Sith and M. Cowan. Rormal febvol_No. 2—Mary O'H Wiiason and Charles M. Thomas. “ The organization of the local sev- ton will include sab-scetions on ai- ministration, publication, — physica’ science, chemical science, biologica! science, sociological science and sucn other branches as may be found nec- cesary from time to time. ‘The Delawareans residing in this city mei last Friday night at the res- idence of Archibald Runner, 1213 W street, N. W., and effected a per- manent organization to be known a the Deaware Club of Washington. The organization will take an active interest in che general weltare of ite nenibers, and cenient their social and Titerary aetivities. The officers pected for the ensuing year are: President, Blwood C. Hubert; vice president, Harlan Cuff; secretary, Samuel ‘T, Henry; assistant secreta- ry, Harvey A. Murray; treasurer. Archibald Runner, Other members of the elub are: J. H. Ayers, Jame: Dutton, W. 6. Grinnage Denni- Thompson, Roland R. Milburn, Fa- gar HH. Postles, Joseph totter, Wil lard Anderson, J. B. Waters, Baga: Starling, Samuel Harper and Mau- rice A, Spencer. The club will keer closely in toueh with the leaders of the race in the State of Delawar: and with the congressional delesa tion in Washington, J.C, Asbury, editor of the Ode Fellows Journal, was in the city las’ week, the guest of W. H.C. Brown of 18th street. He attended the tes timonial and presentation to P. C. M John C. Norwood and P. C. M. Gee. H. Johnson, givén by Union Friend. ship Lodge. No. $91. G. U. 0. of O F., at Odd Fellows Hall. Mr, Asbury shook hands with a multitude of friends while here. He ts bein: hientioned as suitable material fer national grand master of the order and it is said that he will have > strong following at the Baltimor meeting of the B. M, C. next Septen ber Counsellor B.A. Johnson 1 North Carolina, now practicing law mort sitcresstultf in Now:ovle-City ROE“ neast utes Newt onlencity, = INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA -=———— The. only Industrial Instituie 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; 'Paint- | ing 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 havea 7 faculty of Twenty-two Teachers. Board only ‘Eight ac lar a month. . | FOR CATALOGUE AND OTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS | Byrd Prilierman, A. M. President Insttute, West Virginia | ies | 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 intro- duced in the coloréd schools of Washington, if the advice of a.num- ber 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 io have the colored child know something of the creditable achievements of his race; therefore, the argument in favor ‘af bringing this carefully written story of Negro progress into our schools is regard- ed as a strong one and tho book may be included in the course of study for next year, Dr. Frank F. Davis has been ap- ointed a member of the staff of the tuberculosis clinic recently estab- lished in connection with Freed- man’s Hospital. ‘The selection ig an excellent one, and Mr, Davis’ thor- ough knowledge of the latest meth- ods in sanitation will render his cerv- ices of inestimable value to the new system that is being put into prac- tice by the medical authorities here, A fine outfit of up-to-date printing office furniture, a large assortment ef job type, new job presses and ma- terial have been added to the print- ‘ng department of Howard Univers|- ty, Forman Giles now has ong of the best-equtpped printing ostablish- ments in the city and is turning out some “gilt-edged”- work and plenty of it, Visitors to Howard Untvorsi- ty find the printing department in- teresting and instructive. Rufus Byers, the popular vocalist of the Dunbdr Theatre. was a guest ‘ast. week of the ‘“Mind-Your-Own- Business” in Philadelphia. He was the recipient of much social and yro- fessional attention during his stay ‘a the Quaker City. He is a fixture on the musical program at the Dun- bar. Dr..C. Davis, of North Carolina, and Dr. Romeo Johnston of Colum: bus, Ohio, both graduates of the Northwestern Medical College. have been appointed as interns at Frecd- man’s Hospital. Tho are young men of exceptional promise an¢ some well recommended. Robert Lewis Waring has -com- oleted the reading of the final proof sheets of his new book, “Ae We Sce U1." and it will soon be on te liter- ary market. It is fros. the press of the Sudwart Printing Company, New York. The book deals with the race problem in a forceful and orlgt- pal way, and those who have had an advance peep at the manuscript are of the opinion that it will ereate a sensation second only to “The Jus gle." “The Mread-Winners” and oth: er novels which have gone to the core of current and sociological prob- lems. Mr, Waring is a practical law- yer of this city, and has had ample opporunity to study every detail of the great human questions Involved ty the story he so graphically tolls. A savings depariment has boen es- tablished by the Colorea 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 mn the country. The association now has property valued at fuly $40,000, purchased through the assembling of the small savings of several hundred fn tae i ; g Bi (IE), ANIMATED “Qh ¢ Nay, SHOES —" | ae (AY) . » Most shoes ove inanimate objects. It isn’t so with Wade v/ @ver shoes; the service which they render him, the satisfaction r SY which they give him, bring every . UWnlh-Over fi ges f) wearer back to the Wat-Crr fy Bee" JE Ia store almost without conscious mo ~ effort on his part. And he he never regrets it either. a THE HEIGHT OF . f PERFECTION r, Palmer & Thomas 4 men and women of the District en- gaged In the mechanical and indue- trial occupations. Judge M. W. Gibbs and T. J. Cal- loway are among those who pur- chased blocks of stock in the Mound Bayou, Miss., cotton oil mill, as a re- sult of the thrilling description of that institution by Mr. Charles Banks at the Lincoln Tempie meet- ing of the Washington Commercial Council. ' The cofitract between the Lincoin Memorial Building Company and the AG. Deltwyn Company of stock brokers, by which (he latter was to soll the stock for the erection of the $400,000 theatre and -office building projected by the Lincotn Company, has been abrogated. ‘The work is now in the hands of President W. Sidney Pittman and Secretary W. A. Bowle, and will be carried on by thom watil satisfactory arrangements ‘cai be made with some other finan- cial managers, As a company of white capitalists of Baltimore have just started on a $70,000 theatre for toca patois ‘here, the suggestion is made that the Lincoln Company take over this investinent and con- trol the theatre themselves. It is bound to be a paying venture, and tbo rroney in bund weil enable thom to make a showing at once and pro: vide a revenue-producing institution iby September 1 Mr. Mayer, manager of the Casino ‘Theatre, ow F street, is to put up a theatre for the exe'ngive patronage of colored people this samamer tn the down-town dstrict, to be conducted on the general lines of the Casino— vaudeville, motion pictures and auch traveling companies as may wish to “make Washington He does not admit Negroes at the Casino, as he regards the theatre as a social insti- tution on the order of a restaurant or barber shop, and.must operate his house with proper regard for the ES cal race customs in yogue in’the Dis RRURSDAY, .FRBRUARY 24, 1010.) trict of Columbia. Hoe disclaims any antl-Negro fecling on his own pati, but said running @ theatre is purely & cold-blooded matter of business with him and he could not turn away 2,000 white customers to accommo- date possibly 200 Negroes. He ‘says his colored theatre wlll be equal in every detail to the Casino, and will seat not less than 1,500 persons, There are now-nine moviag picture shows in town which cater to Negro patronage. Five are owned — by Whites and four by colored corpora eae © A delegation of prominent colored men from Kentucky called on Presi- dent Taft’ yesterday and asked him to nominate Counsellor Albert. §. 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. ©. H. Parrish, who con- firmed all the good things that had been previously safd.of him by Sen- ator Bradley, who has long taken a deep personal interest in’ the for- lunes of Mr, Whito. “The Prosidont received tee fphuarn gordially, and after Ustening httentively to the #d- dress of the spokesman, referred them to the Secretary ‘of State, Mr. Knox. The Kentucky party, bosides Dr. Parrish, consisted of Dr. W. T. Merchant, Sholby J; Davidson, R. J Dickey and B. G. Jackson. Dr. Par- rish is president of the Eckstein Nor- ton University at Case Springs, Ky.. and pastor of Calvary Baptist church Louisville. and is a power in the re- ligious and political life of the Blue Gress State. Mr. White is an ora- tor of force and a lawyer of brilliant attainments. He has a record for party service that entities him to the very best recognition at the disposal of the Chief Executive of the nation. na ritenceet HOW COLORED SCHOOL TRACH- ERS CAN BARN EXTRA Mots. If you are a teacher and want to carn some extra money after school i ‘ ‘ ke- ARS GE sccmaseract/awemienpaeeneee