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THE ASSOCIATE WE CLEARFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME IX. IS HEAD OF INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT FOR MEN AT SHAW UNIVERSITY. Many New Homes Have, been Exected After His Plans But School Buildings and Churches are His Specialties and in Much Demand in the South. To draw upon the imaginative power of the mind and create upon a blue sheet plans for an imposing structure that will please the eye of the most conservative critic of architecture is an art that requires especial training. The esthetic taste of the Afro-American is found in the beautiful homes owned by thousands of them. Their highest expressions for exquisite architecture can be shown only by the architects of Negro descent. As in the arts and professions, the Negro must contribute to the material development of same if his appreciation is tangible. The ideals of an Afro-American who builds a home from the plans of a Negro architect are more effective for inspiring those of the race living in squalfold homes to build or live in comfortable houses. When a white architect plans a house for a colored builder, he is giving to the Negro a white man's ideals for the housing of colored people, which too often place about the occupants of these homes not the kind of taste for structural beauty conducive to their highest development. In the thrift and industry of Prof. G. A. Edwards, M. S., superintendent of men's industrial department of Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C., is found what a thorough training will do for the highest uplift of an individual for the good of his race and mankind. At an early age this young man showed exceptional ability with the drawing outfit that was given him by his parents. He loved to study buildings that were noted for their stately appearance, so much until his teacher saw in him the ability to become a successful architect. He studied the homes of the colored people in his community and expressed a desire to be able some day to give the lowly element of his race homes that would give them a higher conception of home life. After receiving an elementary training in his home county he entered the A. and M. college for colored youths at Greensboro, N. C., and graduated from the architectural department of this school. Appreciating the fact that he was about to enter a field that an excellent training was essential for substantial recognition in this profession, he entered Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., where he spent three years, and studied one year at Chicago University, where he also did post-graduate work. By applying himself to his studies he made high averages that won for him special prizes at the above-named institutions. Such distinction, being the reward for his studious life, merited the position as head of the mechanical department of the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institute, Raleigh, N. C. After making a satisfactory record at this institution, he was elected teacher of natural science and superintendent of the men's industrial department of Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C., which position he has held for eight years. This noted university for the higher training of young men and women of the race is one of the oldest and most prominent Negro schools in the country. The industrial department under Prof. Edwards has grown so rapidly that a large and substantial brick building, known as Tupper Memorial, has been erected under his supervision and direction. He has also designed and constructed two other buildings on the campus at a cost of over $25,000; the American Baptist Home Mission Society has recently accepted Prof. Edwards' designs for the enlargement of the chapel and dining hall; an extensive addition to Leonard medical building, and a modern, up-to-date hospital, which will cost about $45,000. He has also been given the entire supervision of the construction of these buildings, which are to be ready for the next session. The society which controis Shaw University and other schools through out the South and West has given the kind of recognition to Prof. Edwards' ability that proves that he has "native ideals", which are great or than given any other Negro architect or builder. Aside from his regular school duties, Prof. Edwards is devoting his time to architecture with splendid success. The main building at Waters Normal Institute, Winton, N.C., which is regarded as one of the prettiest school buildings in the State, was designed by Prof. Edwards. He was given the contract of designing and superintending the construction of. St. Paul. A. M. E. church, Raleigh. N. C., which is to take the place of the old church which was recently destroyed by fire. The new church, when completed, will cost about $75,000. The new three-story brick Masonite temple in Raleigh, which has the largest auditorium in the United States owned by Negro Masons, was designed and superinfended by him. His success is largely due to the fact that he makes a specialty of church and school architecture and so great is the demand for his work that he has to refuse offers every week. The many beautiful homes designed by him have been a stimulus to hundreds of home seekers of the race. *Competing against some of the best architects in the more fortunate race and in every case his plans being chosen, and the many homes found in all sections of the country designed by him being the cynosure of the eyes of admirers of artistic homes, this young man possesses an imaginative power. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS The Grand Lodge K. of P. of New Jersey, held its annual session at Trenton last week; at this session it was decided by that body to wage war upon the colored lodges in the state using the name of Knights of Pythias which, it is claimed, is an unauthorized infringement of the title of the original order. The colored Pythians are not recognized as a branch or in any way associated with the Knights of Pythias. It was decided to leave the subject to be dealt with by the grand tribunal which will prepare a bill to be introduced in the legislature making it unlawful for any unauthorized organization to use the name or insignia of the Knights of Pythias. It is said that the introduction of such a measure will be followed by a fight such as that of last year, when the order of Elks sought to secure a passage of a law eliminating the colored Elks. The bill was passed, but was not approved by the governor. In the meantime the grand lodge directed that the funds available for the purpose, which has been in the gentooz of the grand chancellor, be placed under the control of the grand master of exchequer. THE CENSUS. WHAT IT MEANS TO THE NEGRO. The U. S. census, to be taken for the past ten years, will commence April the 15th of this year. Since the census is to be a guide of all America, as to the standing and progress made by all races in the last ten years, no people should be more interested in seeing that we are correctly reported than the Negro. Since this must stand and be referred to as history for or against the race, it is imperative that we see to it, that the truth, setting forth the condition and progress of our people is given. Director Durand of the Census Bureau has appointed throughout the south where many of our people live, colored enumerators that a full and correct census be taken. This is a good piece of work, and just as it should be; by this he conceives the idea, that no race other than the Negro people themselves is capable of giving a correct enumeration of the financial and educational standing of the race. What is true in the south is also true in the north. Formerly, it has been the custom for white enumerators to draw upon their prejudiced imaginations about the Negro; therefore, in many instances failing to do us justice. But in this census our fate is different, the race has a chance to tell the world of its accomplishments. Since this is true, there is a responsibility—yea, a duty, resting upon us all. How are we going to meet the issue to accomplish the best results? In this work, the press, the pulpit, the schools, and all professional and business men must take the initiative, and see that all rural districts are correctly reported, and that every section of the country is thoroughly aroused where our people live as to the import of the census. Every one of us must stand up until we are counted, and every dollar's worth of property recorded. It must not be our purpose to magnify, but report facts as they really exist. Let us take advantage of the present opportunity and stir up the dormant communities, that a full and complete record be taken. When the statistics are out and studied by other races and nations, it will mean much to the analysis of the so-called race problem. We are today making history. What is that history? Is it such that our children can point to it with pride. If not here is the place for correction; besides it is a duty we owe future generations to say nothing of the present. When the enumerator comes around, answer the questions carefully and fully, that a correct census may be taken. Let it be moved, seconded, and carried by unanimous vote, that every avenue for disseminating knowledge be employed that justice be done the race in taking the census of 1910. BUSINESS ALONE DO NOT MAKE FOR REAL AND SUBSTANTIAL RACIAL GROWTH. Says John Hurst Financial Secretary of A. M. E. Church Think: the More Enlightened of the Race Should use Gifts for Advancement of Unfortunate. Baltimore, March 3.—John Hurst, of Washington, financial secretary of the African Methodist Episcopal church, in an address before the colored auxiliary of the Federated Charities last Friday night, urged co-operation on the part of the race with the work organized charity is doing. "Real and substantial growth among us here," said Dr. Hurst, "is not only our increase of real estate holdings, not in our business ventures not in the ever increasing numbers of our public school teachers and not in the number of capable men that come to us in the learned professions. These things often work to the disadvantage of a people; they often tend to foster a class spirit; they often develop a barrier between people, instead of broadening and making smooth the path that leads to their happiness as a whole." "The real and substantial growth or rise of a people is to be found in the realization on the part of the strongest members and the most enlightened among them of the facts that the gifts they possess and their accomplishments are but opportunities that have been afforded them to better the condition of the weak ones among them." To study conditions the Maryland Progressive League has appointed a committee consisting of Daniel A. Brooks, of the faculty of the colored high school; Hugh E. Macbeth, of the Baltimore Times, and Franklin F. Johnson of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, to make a study of conditions, economic and social, as they affect the race in this city. He was born in Guernsey county, Ohio, December 18th, 1842; received a common school education; enlisted in the Union army when twenty years of age; served until 1885, when he was mustered out; after the war cast his jot with West Virginia and engaged in the manufacture of glass at Wheeling, where he has maintained his residence ever since he is president of the Centennial Glass Works of Wheeling, and is Vice President of the Dollar Savings Bank, which he alled in establishing; in 1880 he was elected to the Wheeling council and served two years as president of the second branch; in 1882 he was elected to the state senate for four years, and re-elected in 1886; in 1888 he was named as a member of the Republican National Committee, and for more than eleven years has remained on that important board, aiding in the victories of the party and in the building up of the country to its present proud plane of political perfection; during a great portion of these eleven years he has been a member of the Executive Committee, a membership attained by but a few, and requiring the most finished executive ability to hold from year to year; was appointed Commissioner of Internal Revenue by President McKinley and entered upon the duties of the office January 1st, 1898; was elected to the United States Senate January 25th, 1899, and re-elected in 1905. His term of service will expire the 11th of March, 1911. The fifty-eighth anniversary of the Baltimore A. M. E. preachers' meeting was observed last Wednesday night with special exercises. Rev. A. L. Gaines gave an outline of the history of Bethel church, which he said, disputes with Bethel church, Philadelphia, the honor of being the oldest A. M. E. church in the country. The exercises incident to the twenty-fifth anniversary of Sharon Baptist church came to a close Sunday night. At the close of the services last Thursday night, the pastor, Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander was presented a purse of $100.00. The annual whist tournament between Baltimore and Washington came off last Monday night at the residence of Dr. H. S. McCard. Such, in brief, and as biographers would write it has been the history of Senator Scott up to the present time. But what of the intering between 1865 and 1910? Those who have come into daily touch with Nathan Bay Scott during all these years tell us that they have been years of active service, years of hard work, years of usefulness to his fellow-men. As an employer of labor in his native city of Wheeling, Mr. Scott early won the good will and the high esteem of his fellow-laborers—an esteem that he has never lost. He made their troubles his troubles, their gladness his gladness; as a result today he stands high in the estimation of working-men—those who are obliged to earn their livings in the sweat of their faces, as well as those who have succeeded more richly in life and in business careers. Baltimore won the victory. Rev, Moses Lake, of Hagerstown, Md., preached a sermon to Morning Star Lodge Knights of Pythias Sunday night. W. Ashbie Hawkins, Supreme Chancellor of the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias, Eastern and Western Hemispheres, has returned from a visit to Boston Mass. Senator Scott's service in the United States Senate has been a service of value to every section of the state. As chairman of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds many of the leading cities of the state have reaped the benefit of his service, illustrated today by splendid public buildings; other cities are now feeling the influence that is being asserted in their behalf through the appropriation of splendid sums for the purchase of grounds and the erection of Federal buildings thereon. It is not every state that has fared so well in this particular in recent years as has West Virginia. Nor is this all. NEGRO'S . PART . IN . VIRGINIA Own Nearly One-Twenty-second of Assessed Property. According to the report of the Auditor of Public Accounts, just made public, Virginia Negroes own $13, 500 000 in personal and real property. Richmond comes first in this estimate, Norfolk second and Petersburg third. Norfolk county leads the counties, the next four in order being Halifax, Southampton, Mecklenburg and Brunswich, Buchanan and Dickinson counties are shown by the latest census to have practically no Negro population, a most unusual condition. The personal property owned by the Negroes in Virginia is about one twenty-second of the total of the assessed property. There are eight banks and five insurance companies in Virginia owned by Negroes. There was not a lynching of a Negro in Virginia in the last twelve months. Virginia is said to be the only southern state that can boast this condition. SCHOOL WANTED. A young lady holding a No. 2 Cer tificate decides to teach a school beginning March 14th. Apply to The Advocate. Work Among Negroes in Social Settlement in Cincinnati. Social settlement workers will make work among the colored people of Cincinnati a separate and distance institution from similar work among the whites. A meeting will be held in Zion Baptist church, Ninth street, this afternoon to give the movement impetus. It is declared that there is no adequate provision for taking care of colored children; that they have no day nursery, children's home, place of refuge, and like places, especially for colored children. Senator N. B. Scott M. H. His Connection With the Pythian T. and S. Tax. To the Editor of the Advocate: In its issue of the 17th of February the Mountain Leader under the caption "Pay Your Pythian Temple and Sanlitulum Tax," proceeded to land the present administration and to cast reflections upon the last. I am unable to see why the friends of the present administration persist in such actions, unless it is because they think that I may possibly be a candidate for Grand Chancellor again. If this is true, I want to relieve their suspense and set their souls at rest by saying I came out of office with less money than when I went in and with a knowledge of the selfishness, treachery and deception of many of our Pythian brethren that is mystifying to any one who loves the order. Therefore I shall not again seek office at the hands of the Grand Lodge, but will content myself with standing aside and seeing "The Leader" and its cohorts reign in their glory. Coming to the question of the Temple and Sanitarium Tax for 1909, I wish to say that the law makes it the duty of the Grand Keeper of Records and Seals to collect this tax and transmit it to the secretary of the Temple and Sanitarium Commission. Consequently in the early part of April, 1909 I addressed the following letter: The above is a very good likeness secured from a photograph, recently taken, of United States Senator Nathan Bay Scott, who, after a continuous service of eleven years in the upper branch of the National Legislature, is a candidate to succeed himself. Our readers need no introduction to Nathan Bay Scott. They know him. In every county of a state that has within a very few years, as the cycles of time are counted, came rapidly forward and taken its place among the leading states of a leading nation, his name has become a synonym allied with progress, with improvement, with proficiency, with advancement, with praiseworthy statesmanship, Casting his fortunes with those of West Virginia in the early seventies, he has remained true to his state, true to his country, true to his constituency that placed him in high position; the state's progress has been his progress; the progress of Senator Scott has been West Virginia's progress. Briefly, the biography of Nathan Bay Scott may be summed up in the following sentences: April 6th, 1909. To the Pythian Lodges of the State of West Virginia: Your attention is hereby called to the Supreme Law imposing an annual tax of 20 cents on each financial member. All lodges are requested to collect said tax and forward H to the Grand Keoper of Records and Seals, H. H. Ralley, not later than the 15th day of April. Yours in F. C. & B.. W. J. Thompson, G. C. I am sure that I was as much sur- surised as anyone else to know that this tax had not been sent to the secretary of the Commission. Continuing the Leader states: "The present administration, in every respect has been a great success." Surely everyone will be glad to get this information, coming as it does from the Grand Chancellor's mouthpiece. This brings to mind the story in Aesop's fables where the man and the lion disputed as to which belonged to the nobler race. The man contended that he belonged to the nobler race and attempted to substantiate his position by saying he had seen a statue of a man leaping over a lion. The lion replied, "that proves nothing. Had the lion been the sculptor he would have been leaping over the man." If the present administration is a success, (and we hope it is) it is attributable mainly to two causes—first, the favorable change in the industrial conditions that enables the members to do more fraternal work; second, the fact that the Pythians in the state are united in an effort to make it a success, while the last administration had to content itself with the aid of those who supported it at Huntington, the others sulking in their tents and being to pythianism like the missing link in the history of Christ, they did nothing except to flood the state with letters that did much to destroy confidence and thus weaken the order. Riding into power by such questionable methods it would be the part of wisdom for the administration to clear itself of the charge of treason and gain the respect that is essential to the success of the order. W. J. Thompson Thomas, W. Va. February 28, 1910. CURFEW BELLS Ring at Midnight For Negroes, By Order of Memphis's Boy Mayor. Memphis, Tenn., Feb. 25.—The curfew bell rang for the entire Negro population of Memphis tonight at midnight by order of Edward H Crump, Memphis's "boy Mayor." All members of the black race on the streets after 12 o'clock were ordered arrested, and the police and plain-clothes men were busy in the afternoon warning Negroes to finish their rambles early or suffer the consequences. On all proposed legislation of a material character, Senator Scott has been found on the right side. He has been found always in his seat, ready to defend to the extent of his ability those bills which he believed to be right and for the good of the people of his state' and of his nation. In the recent struggle over the adoption of the Payne tariff law he took and maintained his stand for the greatest amount of good to his own state, and the manner in which he fought and won his points is history. Negroes who work at night were required to furnish a written notice to that effect. Several clashes between whites and blacks lately are responsible for Mayor Crump's order. And in the meantime, his efforts for the great party to which he holds allegiance have been going steadily on. He has liberally aided in financing campaigns where aid has been deserved; his voice has been the first in the interest of harmony, his efforts have been all for the good of the Republican party of the state and of the nation. A deserving candidate for office has never applied to him for support in vain. With his characteristic business acumen and George Washington himself was one of the greatest business men that ever lived. Senator Scott has gone steadily forward, mixing business with politics and politics with business, and notwithstanding the old saying that business and politics cannot mix, he has very successfully mixed them, and to the benefit of the state and the Republican party as well as to himself. Police, after a desperate street battle yesterday killed James Bellamy, a Cairo Negro, accused of resisting arrest with a pistol. There were other clashes between Negroes and officers, and the climax was reached at the surburban farm of G C. Bennett last night when deputy sheriff W. H. Lucy was killed by Aaron Nortfeet, a Negro, who refused to submit to arrest on the charge of harceny. Senator Scott asks that the people of West Virginia accord him another term in the United States: Senate. In his announcement he speaks plainly. If the people of the state believe him deserving, all well and good; if not, well and good just the same, he will enter into no unseemly scramble for the office; he asks that no bitterness be injected into the campaign; that no friend of his use bitterness toward opposing candidates. If his service has been such as to merit another term, he will continue to use his best efforts in behalf of his state and his country. These efforts are at the disposal of the people of West Virginia. Nortfeet got the drop on Lucy with a shotgun, and when brother officers tried to rescue Lucy, Nortfeet blew Lucy's head off. Subsequently he was killed. Another Negro pupil of the New Jersey schools has made an enviable record for intelligence. Following in the footsteps of 14-year old Batesie Gibbs, of Hoboken, N. J., who made the highest mark among the grammar school graduates, Thomas Johnson, 16 years old, residing at 62 Newark avenue, Jersey City has the credit at taking first honors in the high school January class which numbered over 80 pupils. Young Johnson led the January graduating class of the Jersey City high school with a general average of 93.64 per cent for four years. It is the first time a Nogro has won such distinction in Jersey City. The commencement exercises of the January Class of 1910 will be held jointly with the June class shortly before the summer vacation. It is predicted by the school officials that Johnson will deliver the valedictory. Johnson is very modest about his record, and says he had to study very hard to get first place. He will study law. Another colored youth, James Wilson, won second honors, and Oscar Byron, white, made the third highest mark of the class. Wilson is a few years older than Johnson, has a trifle higher average than Johnson but as he has only attended the local high school for two years and a half and he is ineligible for class honors, it is understood Johnson's average for four years, is 93.64 and Wilson's average for two years and a half is 93.84. The third highest in the class is Oscar Byron, a white boy. In this class there were two colored boys and two colored girls. One of the girls, Jessie Painter died unward of a month ago. The other colored graduate is Justine Miller of the 540 North street, daughter of Jessie Miller, who besides being a clergyman is a halman in the city hall. If no member of the June graduating class has a higher average than Johnson, he will be the class valedictorian. In any event he will be the salutarian. The kralal was in the shape of a big oval, with a thick wall of thorn bushes, eight feet high, the low huts standing just within this wall, while the cattle and sheep crowded small bomas in the centre. The fires gleamed here and there within, and as we approach we heard the talking and laughing of men and women, and the lowing and bleating of the pent-up herds and flocks. We hailed loudly, explaining our needs. At first they were very suspicious. They told us we could not bring the lion within, because it would frighten the cattle, but after some parley consented to our building a fire outside and skinning the animal. They passed two brands over the thorn fence, and our men speedily kindled a blaze, and drew the lioness beside it. By this time the Masalat were reassured, and a score of their warriors, followed soon by half a dozen women, came out through a small opening in the fence, and crowded close around the fire, with crowded noisy good humor. They showed a tendency to chow our porters. One, the humorist of the crowd, excited much merriment by describing, with pantomimic accompaniment of gestures, how when the white man shot a lion it might bite a swahili, who thereupon would call for his mother. But they were entirely friendly, and offered me calsabashes of milk. The men were tall, finely shaped savages their hair plastered with red mud, and drawn out into longish ringlets; they were naked except for a blanket worn, not round the loins, but over the shoulders; their ears were slit, and from them bone and wooden ornaments hung; they were metal bracelets and anklets, and chains which passed around their necks, or else over one side of the neck and under the opposite arm. The women had pleasant faces, and were laden with metal ornaments—chiefly wire anklets, bracelets and necklaces—of many pounds weight. The features of the men, were bold and clear cut, and their bearing warlike and self reliant. From African Game Trails, by Theodore Roosevelt in March Serbion. Washington, Feb. 26.—In tow of Representative Langley the Kentucky Negroes who are endorsing the appointment of Albert S. White, of Louisville, as Minister to Haiti, called on Postmaster-General Hitchcock today. They were assured that the President and Hitchcock were giving the matter earnest thought. CORRESPONDENCE MONTGOMERY. P. H. Hays has returned from a visit to Miss Frances Morton at Pourey, O. Mrs. Lizzie Perry Callendar, of Princeton is here on business. She is the guest of Mrs. Samuel Hedrick. Mrs. Lula Jones, wife of Robert Jones, of Page, who came here a few weeks ago to receive medical treatment dled Thursday night at Jackson Hotel, and the remains were taken to St. Albans for burial Friday. Mrs. Mayne Jackson and Mrs. Lucy Whorton left Saturday morning for Orange, Va., and Washington, D. C. Roy, G. E. Page preached at the Donwood Baptist church Sunday. Miss Ada B. Burke, spent Tuesday on Crescent Heights the guest of Mrs. W. J. Miller. Councilman, M. D. Buster, has returned from a business trip to Lawton. The Old Folk's concert given Monday night at the Odd Fellows' Hall by Miss Ada Wright was well attended. H. L. Spinner, manager of the Jackson Hotel is reported ill. Mrs. Warner Brown, who was sick last week, is able to resume her place in the school room at Martin. Mrs. Eunice White is ill this week and Miss Wysor Watson is substituting. Mrs. Woodson Jones continues ill at her home on Fifth avenue. J. H. Noel has returned from a business trip to Washington, D. C. Mrs. Amanda Norman Brown and Mrs. Virgie Terrell, of Smithers, were shopping here Saturday. Mrs. Archie McKinney, who has been receiving treatment in the Paint Creek hospital for over three months, came home Wednesday much improved. Samuel McHarris, who has been sick several weeks, is able to resume work. The school children of the primary grade entertained Tuesday afternoon with a party at the home of their teacher, Mrs. Goldie Page. Mrs. P. W. Wright is able to be out again after a week's illness. Mrs. Clara Powell had a drill and literary program at the hall Monday evening for the M. E. church. A crowd was out and a neat sum was realized W. B. Campbell, national board member of the United Mine Workers of Kentucky is registered at Jackson hotel. L. N. Brown, of Institute, was a business visitor here Saturday. Miss Nellie Lewis, of Bluefield, came home for a few days last week, because of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Issie Lewis. She is now able to be out. Ben Starks, clerk at Jackson Hotel, is reported sick. The school children of the 5th and 6th grades entertained their teachers E. C. Page and other teachers of Simmon graded school with a party Friday afternoon. Miss Kathrine Brown, teacher at Elk Ridge, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Brown. Mrs. Goldie Page will enter the teacher's contest. Mrs. F. Donally Railey was ill a few days this week. Mrs. George Brown is sick at her home on Fourth avenue. Rev. A. F. Henderson, of Herberton was in town Friday. Rev. Warner Brown was called to Ansted Thursday to preach a funeral. Rev. V. Harriday preached at Red Star Sunday. R. W. Snead, of Page, was a business visitor here Saturday. Mrs. Robert Stevenson is reported ill. Miss Ella Dickerson, teacher at Burnwell, was shopping here Saturday. Dr. H. F. Gamble, of Charleston made a professional visit to H. L. Spinner Thursday. Taylor Brown Page is on the sick list. F. D. Huskins, of Charleston, was a guest at the Jackson Hotel Thursday. Mrs. P. H. Shepherd (who has been ill several days, is able to be out. O. T. Wilkinson, was in Charleston Tuesday as a delegate to the Miners convention. RONCEVERTE Mrs. Mollie Gilliam entertained a party of friends on Friday, Feb. 18th, at her residence on Main street. Those present were: Mesdames Debby Terrell, Grace D'Sheffey, Maggie Terrell and others. Robt. Young, who has been indisposed for a few days is out again. Rev. Chas. Lewis returned home last week after an extended trip to Ohio, visiting friends. W. C. Lacy has been confined to bed for the past week with the grip. Mrs. Louise D. Holley left last Monday for Sultivan. Mrs. L. E. Richardson is the guest of Mrs. Maggie Eubanks. Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Grace D'Sheffey last Wednesday. The usual business was attended to. Miss Alice Brackenridge gave a party to a number of her friends Friday night. John Ward and Rev. Jefferson were at Alderson Sunday. Miss Rosa Riddle and Brunette Brown were guests of Miss Minnie V. Allen Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Otha Chambers and Mrs. Etta Hamilton, of Lewisburg, were visitors here Sunday. Andy Crawford, who has been sleek at the residence of Mrs. Boston Haynes, is much improved. Mrs. Debby Terrell has gone to Charleston to spend a while with her relatives. Wm. Eggleston is visiting at Quinnimont. Mrs. Harriet Johnson was a visitor here Saturday. KANAWHA CITY. Mrs. Minnie Page was called to Pomeroy Monday evening on account of the serious illness of her mother Mrs. Annette Watson. G. L. Jackson is visiting friends at Sewell. Mrs. J. W. Page and son, William, were shopping in Charleston Friday. Mrs. R. B. Johnson was shopping in Charleston Wednesday. Mrs. J. W. Woods is able to be out after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Mary Page and Larelia Lewis, students at the W. V. C. L. are expected home Saturday to visit their parents for a day. Regular services were held here Sunday. Rev. J. W. Page will fill his regular appointment here Sunday morning. Miss Ivory Woods was shopping in Charleston Saturday. Mrs. Green and children visited friends at South Ruffner Sunday afternoon. The condition of J. W. Woods remains unchanged. T. R. Johnson and W. W. Lewis left for Winifrede after visiting their families. ALDERSON. Rev. Jefferson, of Ronceverte, and Rev. J. W. Waters, of Lewisburg, were business visitors to our town Tuesday. The Baptist church Aid Society met at Mrs. Jas. Crawford's Thursday evening. Mrs. Bolling, of Brushy Ridge, visited friends here Sunday. Mrs. Jessie Smith, who has been ill for several days is very much improved. Rev. C. N. Harris filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached excellent sermons, both morning and evening. Mrs. Charlotte Herald, of Lewisburg is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Julia Rucker. Mrs. Sillie White, of Hot Springs, Va., who has been here for some time on account of the illness of her sister Mrs. Jennie Wilson, left for home Saturday morning. Mrs. Julia Rucker, who, has been ill for some time is improving. ANSTED. Rev. Gregory filled the pulpit Sunday and preached three inspiring sermons. Due to impure water we still have several cases of typhoid fever. All the patients seem to be convalescing. Jim Woods is the guest of Wm. Mackey this week. Hydrant Smith, of Folecott, will spend a few weeks with his aunt, Mrs Bettie Clayton. William Reese, who is well equipped in instrumental and vocal music, is conducting song services at his home, which are quite a source of enjoyment. Little Carrie Stewart quietly passed away last Wednesday evening. Her funeral was preached by Rev. Warner Brown, of Montgomery. Carrie was a rosebud. The pall bearers were six girls dressed in white: Estella Houston, Florence Clay, Emma Johnson, Leatherann Brown, Artie Rogers, Beatrice Manggrum. The marshalls were Henry and Oscar Rogers. About fifty Rosebuds were left to mourn. Mrs. Sarah Goines, who is at the asylum, is said to be improving. The Surprise party given by Willie Jordan was a success. All present report a grand time. CEDAR GROVE Mrs. Bartley Dingess spent Sunday at Shrewsbury, the guest of Mrs. Agnes Mims. Mrs. Hilda Hurt, of Shrewsbury, was here Saturday evening. B. B. Waynesboro, of Boomer, was here on business Monday. Miss Ollie Meadows was visiting friends at Eagle Saturday. Miss Mary Williams, of Ward was visiting friends here Sunday. Misses Myrtle and Evangeline Camm attended an entertainment at Ward, Monday evening. Dr. B. F. White was here on professional business this week. Misses Stella and Florence Williams of Ward were guests of Mrs. W. F. Martin Sunday. RED STAR. Mrs. Laura Davis has been ill. Willbert Sherman, was here on the 17th to visit his sister Mrs. Penn. The people of the community met last Monday and organized a literary society. Prot. Thomas was elected president and printer Malone, secretary. Rev. Harriday, of Montgomery, preached here Sunday at the Baptist church. A number went to Glen Jean to preaching Sunday. A. P. Strauther was in our town last week. J. P. Munroe is moving his family to Thurmond. Mrs. M. E. Davia is off on business. Mrs. L. O. McLiver has been elected delegate by Woman's Improvement League to represent the Federation which meets at Hinton, March 25 and 26. The Woman's Improvement League was entertained by Mrs. J. D. Price Thursday and some very important business was transacted, the next meeting will be at Prudence at Mrs. Grevy's. LEWISBURG Revs. Jackson and Lewis are conducting revival services at Mt. Tabor Baptist church. There are three converts up to the present time and several at the anxious seat. Rev. Saunders is quite ill at his home. The funeral services of Miss Laura Smith were conducted from Mt. Tabor Baptist church last Tuesday by Rev. Jackson assisted by Revs. Lewis and Bolling. Mrs. Henrietta Scott who has been very sick is much improved. Rev. Waters, of the M. E. church here, is still meeting with great success in his church work. Mrs. Waters, who was sick last week, is somewhat improved. Mrs. Edna Green left Saturday night for New York city. Miss Effie Calloway, of New York City, is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Mattie Slaughter. The M. E. Church has been supplied with electric lights and the pews will soon arrive and everything will be in readiness for the grand reopening in April. Supts. Richardson and Scott paid a visit to Lewisburg Colored Graded School last Monday and were greatly pleased with the work being done. Mrs. Eugene Hewlett, of Washington, D. C., is here visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Nannie Calendar. PT. PLEASANT. Mrs. Fred Roberts spent Saturday and Sunday in Spillman, the guest of relatives. Rev. J. W. Robinson entertained the Reading Club at the home of Mrs. J. H. Jordan's Thursday of last week. After the usual reading, a very dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Jordan. Mrs. Clarence Henderson spent a few days last week in Gallipolis the guest of her parents. Born to Mr. and Mrs. James Toles Tuesday of last week, a son. Miss Ida Craig was hostess to the Reading Club Thursday evening. After a very interesting reading a very dainty lunch was served. John and Chance Williams, of Henderson, were business visitors in town Saturday. The Tuesday evening Whist Club met with Misses Mithue and Mosella Colston Tuesday. Rév. J. W. Robinson spent Saturday and Sunday in St. Albans with his family. HUNTINGTON Rev. J. M. Riddle of Glonster, O., is the week end guest of his sister, Mrs. Ann Woodson, of upper Sixth avenue. Ben Bolling and C. A. Payne left Thursday for the mines after a few days here with relatives and friends. Rev. R, F. Broadus, of Maysville, Ky., was a visitor in our city last week. Eastern Star Club for the benefit of the First Baptist church, which was well attended. Marshall Poindexter is able to be out again after an illness of several weeks. Miss Ware, matron of the Orphan's Home was called to her home in Washington, Pa., by the dath of her brother. Mrs. Mollie Mickens was hostess to the Orion Club Friday evening at her home on Eighth street. A nice surprise party was given Miss Alma Johnson Tuesday evening by a number of her young friends. Those present were: Misses Alma Johnson, Laura Owens, Irene Miller, Vada Terry, Florida Scott, Bessie Woodson, Sadie Sprow, Bernice Johnson, Marianna Johnson, Ida B. Mangrum and Mable Thomas, Masters Alexander Brown, Levi Epps, Kemper Royal, Lewis Walker, Arnett Kearney, Chester Lewis, Willie Houston and Vernon Johnson. Rev. I. V. Bryant and Rev. S. A. Thurston attended the ministers' and deacon's meeting in Burlington, O. last week. Mrs. Nannie Smith was called to Virginia by the serious illness of her sister-in-law. Mrs. Nannie West charmingly entertained at dinner Sunday Mesdames Kate Colley and Elizabeth McDaniel. The marriage of Miss Oueda Liggins to Mr. Gentry L. Hayden occurred at the A. M. E. parsonage Wednesday evening, Rev. Bell, the pastor, officiating. The Y. M. C. A. Rendered a very nice program at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. The address delivered by Attorney J. T. Graham was very able. His subject "A little stone in the foundation of success." Among the many good things said was that gentlemen are found among all people and in every walk of life and are recognized and respected by all. Our community is deeply grieved by the death of Mr. Henry Burkes an account of whose illness has appeared in this column from time to South Charleston 5 ACTORIES EMPLOYE y Glass Co. Kanawha Chemjca steel Co. s and other buil school House, Co or construction, Na now completed a ore the prices go cars g 1-10 cash, balance in Discount f awha from 501 Charleston N Terms: 1-10 cash, balance in monthly payments to suit. Discount for all cash. Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building Bell Phone 750; Home Phone 1214 is better at this writing. Mrs. Alice Curtis, who has been ill a week with tonsillitis, is out again. Mrs. Vunhook has returned home again. She was called at the home of her mother who was quite ill but is reported better at this writing. Miss Beatrice Holmes, of Montgomery, was calling on the teachers here Tuesday. The members of Swastika Club regret very much the absence of Miss Gertrude M. Parrish who left Wednesday for Lookout where she will open her second school for this term. Mrs. Cora Rogers, Miss Lula James and Mrs. Joe Finney are indisposed at this writing. Rev. S. E. Smith filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached an interesting sermon to a large congregation. Mrs. Maggie Gilmore, of National, was the Sunday guest of Miss Lula Penn. Guy Jones spent Sunday in Montgomery visiting friends. John Page, of Montgomery, was a visitor at our Sabbath school last Sunday. He gave an interesting talk on the subject of true and false discipleship. The manner in which he delivered the discourse showed that he had made a careful study of the text. Every one present was greatly benefitted. Austin Dickerson, filled the pulpit at Mt. Hermon Baptist church Sunday night and preached an interesting sermon. Winston Coles visited his daughter at Bancroft Sunday. Mrs. Lillie Smith, and brother William and sister Viola who have been spending some time here since the death of their father, left Thursday for their home in Pittsburg, Pa. They were accompanied to Pt. Pleasant by Mrs. Lottie Compton, Mrs. A. C. Carey, Messrs Thomas Wilson and Howard Womack. George Cousin was an out of town visitor last week. Mrs. Izetta James was a business visitor to Charleston last week. Nola Walker, of Institute, spent Sunday here. George Cousin visited friends at Hugheson Monday. Clifton McKinney and Charlie James are confined to their beds. Mrs. Julia Wallace is somewhat in-disposed at this writing. The amount of money raised in the rally on the third Sunday was $48.87 instead of $12.87. time. He died Monday evening after a serious H illness of several weeks during which time he grew steadily weaker. Further particulars will be in the next issue. Miss Anna Johnson was called to Hinton Sunday by the death of her brother. On February 22 a large and appreciative crowd was the guest of the Ladies' Aid Circle of the M. E. church. At the appointed hour, Mrs. L. C. McGhee presiding, the following program was rendered: Chorus—Choir. Invocation—Rev. L. V. Bryant. Opening Address—Rev. B. B. Martin, pastor. Solo—Mrs. S. A. Thurston. Address—Rev. Bell. Chorus—Choir. Select Reading—Mr. J. B. Hatchett. Solo—Mrs. Bell. Address—Rev. S. A. Thurston. Duet—Dr. C. W. Morris and Miss E. M. Manggrum. Address—Rev. I. V. Bryant. Chorus—Choir. After which refreshments were served and a good sum was realized. PAGE. Rev. N. A. Smith filled his regular appointment Sunday and preached two able sermons. Collections for the day, $28.13. The women of the church gave an entertainment Saturday night. The chairman of the committee was Mrs. Jane Crow; cashier, Calun Curtley; members, Mrs. Alice Bolden, Emma Duer, M. J. Taylor, Laura Hickinbottom; secretary, Hattie Wysor, amount cleared at supper, $21.64. The Daughters of Pocahontas No. 2 of Page, lost one of their members, Mrs. Lula Jones. She was only ill about two weeks and died Thursday, the 24th. The remains were taken to her home at St. Albaus for burial. The four members from her lodge accompanying her body were Mrs. M. J. Taylor, R. W. Sneede, Wm. Jackson and Alex Crow. Saturday, Mrs. Ida Snyder lost her infant just a month old. Lewis Taylor, wife and mother in law were down from Ansted for the funeral. Rev. W. A. Smith and Ollie Diggs were guests of Mrs. H. H. Washington Sunday. Mrs. Laura Cosby, of Beaver Dam, Va., who has been visiting her son, James Cosby, for the last two months leaves today to return home. Willie Johnson, Homer Johnson and John Stokes were visitors in our town Sunday. Mrs. Betty Benton is visiting here for a few days. F. S. Scott made a flying trip to Hinton on business. THERE APRIL 1, 1907 MIES EMPLOYING OVER Co. E wha Chemjcal Engine M other buildings in S House, Concrete Si truction, Natural Gas completed and soon t e prices go up. Th cars go in. ash, balance in monthly p Discount for all cash. wha La Charleston National Bank Franklin, of Longacre, was visiting his daughter daughan. LONGACRE. LONGACRE. RAYMOND CITY. out of money raised in the third Sunday was $48.87 2.87. THE BAUER MEAT & FISH COMPATY 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. Cheese THE HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep it in a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money, I do. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest—Your Money is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the fifth floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Let Your Money Work For You Pythian Mutual Invesmtent Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE HARPERS FERRY. The most delightful event of the season was the young men's annual party given, Friday night, February 23, by the young men of Storer College. The Bowen lecture room was tastily decorated with the college colors and pennants, and many out-town guests were in attendance. The welcome address was given by F. L. Tomlinson, of the class '10, and toasts were given by the following: James E. Scott, '11; Edward C. Lewis, '10; B. C. McGill, '10; Fred R. Morris, '11; Chas. Shirley, '11, and H. Van Leesten, '11. Solos were given by Misses Snowden; Burke, Thompson and Chas. Sumner Arter. The following menu was served: Oysters Virginia Sugar Cured Ham Maryland Puff Rolls Cocoa Nuts Candies Punch. Among the out-of-town guests to attend the young men's party were: Chas. E. Herrod, of Howard University, and Richard Watson, of Baltimore, who were guests of Fred Morris, '11; E. C. Lewis, '10, and G. F. Taylor. H. W. Hopewell, teacher at Kearneysville, of the class '09, was the guest of his brother Elmer, Saturday. Miss Lizzie Carter, '09, was the guest of friends at Storer a few days ago. Landon Green had as his guest Reed Stokes, of Washington, D. C. Sunday. Revs, Carter and McClain, of North Carolina, who have been assisting him in his work at Winchester, were callers at the college, Saturday. Richard Harrison, reader and reciter, delighted a large and appreciative audience in Anthony Chapel, Thursday, February 24. It was Mr. Harrison's first appearance in Harpers Ferry, and he was warmly received. His selections from Dunbar, Shakespeare and Poe's Raven were exceptionally fine and were highly enjoyed by all. The death of Henry Crane occurred at his home in Bolivar Sunday morning, at 5:30. Mr. Crane has been a resident of Bolivar for some years, and he will be missed by a large circle of friends and relatives. A Round Table has been organized at the college for the benefit of the Senior class and post-graduates, who are expecting to teach. The meetings are to be held at 10 a. m., Saturday mornings, and all teachers are invited to attend. It is the intention of the management to invite prominent educators from over the State to attend and make helpful talks. The subjects to be discussed have been assigned and the papers promise to be very interesting and helpful. CLARKSBURG. Michael Thomas died Friday of typhoid-pneumonia at St. Mary's Hospital. The funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the home of his brother on Monticello avenue. Rev. Colbert conducted the services. Mr. Thomas is survived by two brothers. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jones, a daughter. Clarence Lee and mother, of Fairmont, E. M. Jones, of Buckhamon, and C. W. Florence, of Grafton, attended the entertainment at Mt. Zion Baptist church Friday night. Messrs. Lee and Jones contributed much to the entertainment of the large crowd assembled by the rendition of beautiful bass solos. Both had to respond to encores. Mrs. Aaron Wilson spent Saturday and Sunday in Wheeling. The following program was rendered by the Mt. Zion Baptist church Friday night. Piano Solo—Miss Eva Green. Recitation—Master John McDowell. Duett—The Misses Kenney. Bass Solo—"Down in the Deep"—Mr. D. E. V. Jordan. Reading—"The Qetoroon"—Miss Nellie Barton. Spelling match. Bass Solo—"Any Old Port"—Mr. Clarence Lee. Rev. S. J. West has returned from Scranton, Wilkesbarre and other points. The boys of the Water street school are jubilant over the organization of a baseball team which, expects to meet the students of Gratton and Buckhannon on the diamond this spring. Mrs. James Thomas, and sister, Miss Jennie Littleton entertained a few friends Thursday evening in honor of their sister, Mrs. Jas, Darly of Buckhannon. The evening was delightfully spent in playing different games. Mrs. Davis left the following day for her home. The ball and banquet given by W. S. Kearney Court, O. of C., was largely attended and proved a decided financial success. A pleasing program will be executed at Trinity M. E. church Friday night. The remains of Percy Hayes, who died of Tuberculosis in Fairmont, passed through here Thursday en route for Parkersburg, for burial. Mr. Hayes had many friends here who learned of his early demise with genuine regret. The Tri-State Athletic Association in which Clarksburg, Grafton and Buckhannen hold membership, elected as officers last week: E. W. Jones Buckhannon, president; C. W. Florence, Grafton, vice president; D. H Kyle, Clarksburg, secretary; T. R Gordon, Clarksburg, treasurer Board of directors: E. T. Jones, E. L Young, Clarksburg; E. V. Jordan. The association, as its name implies is designed to promote athletics, especially baseball. The first game is scheduled to take place at Clarksburg April 16th, with Grafton. BLUEFIELD. The musicale at the Bluefield Colored Institute, Saturday evening, demonstrated the fact that the institute is turning out some accomplished musicians. L. Jones Martin died, Sunday evening, at the residence of F. Lowell his brother. His remains were taken to Salem, N. C., last night. Edward Johnson is on the sick list. Rev. W. H. Hicks, president of the Bluestone Sunday school convention, will call the convention to order, Wednesday morning, at the Scott-street Baptist church. Superintendent S. W. Allen is arranging an excellent program for Easter Sunday at Scott-street church. A goodly number of boys and girls were promoted to higher grades in the colored public schools of this city. There will be several to complete the public school course this year. CHICAGO, ILL., ITEMS. The Frederick Douglass National Republican League of the United States is now in session in this city. Much important business is being transacted. The election of officers will be reported in the next issue of this paper. Mrs. Alice Dawson, a prominent worker of the churches in this city; and J. Edward Green, a prominent theatrical manager, who was prominently known all over the country, died last week. Mrs. Lewis, of El Paso, Texas, is in the city on a visit. N. E. Lane, of 737 East 40th street, who has been indisposed for some time, is now improving. Sandy W. Trice, who for a long time has owned and conducted a dry goods store, has sold out and gone out of business. All the lodges of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and the Ladies Department, the Household of Huth, celebrated in grand style the anniversary of Peter Ogden, the founder of the order in America. Porcible and excellent addresses were made by the National Grand Master, W. L. Houston, ex-Grand Master, B. H. Morris, and ex-State Grand Master, Major John C. Buckner. Arrangements are now being made by a number of prominent colored men, who belong to the A. M. E. Church in this city and throughout the States of Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa, to urge the claims and present the name of Rev. Dr. D. P. Roberts, the distinguished pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, as a candidate for Bishop before the next General Conference of the A. M. E. Church. Rev. Dr. Roberts is a man who stands high in the estimation of the people all over this country, and if elected would make an excellent Bishop. Memorial services were held, Sunday afternoon, at Ebenezer Baptist church, 35th and Dearborn streets, by the City Federation of Women's Clubs, in honor of the late Mrs. Anna M. Peyton and Mrs. Irene L. Camp. The former being President of the Federation at the time of her death, and the latter first Vice-President at the time of her demise. A very fitting program was rendered, with Mrs. Turner as mistress of ceremonies. Western Light Consistory of the 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Masons of this city held an important meeting last Monday evening, and several Masons were advanced to the 32nd degree. The ceremony was conducted by Illustrious John G. Jones, 33 Sovereign Grand Commander of the Colored Scottish Rite Masons of the United States. CHILLICQTHE. O. Lou. Hill, the sexton of Quinn Chaple A. M. E. church, was found dead in his room Sunday afternoon. He had been dead for several hours. Cause of death not known. He was lying on the floor undressed. Sunday, March 6th, is the time see for the Bee Swarm at Quinn Chaple A. M. E. church. Fifty-six Queen and King Bees are busy getting ready. The trustees have built a bee gum in the shape of a new church to hive the bees. Special services will be held during the day. Rev. W. E. Walker will preach from the text "There was a swarm of bees." Mrs. Lizzie Rideout's Bee Hive will give a supper at her residence on South Walnut street Wednesday night for the benefit of the Bee Swarm Sunday. Robert Ryan's Bee Hive will give a spelling bee at the church Tuesday night. A seven-cent social will be given Friday night at Quinn Chapel. Watt Rideout, William Smith and Walter Gatliffe. George L. Pepsica is quite ill at his residence on 4th street. Robert Ryan went to Newark, Ohio Friday and returned Saturday night. Miss Mamie Hill, West 66th street, was operated on Sunday for appendicitis. Her condition is as favorable as could be expected after undergoing such a dangerous operation. The rain and mud kept the church goers at home Sunday. Revival meeting will begin at Quinn Chapel on Monday night March 7th. Rev. W. E. Walker will be assisted in the meeting by Rev. H. C. Newsome from Hillsboro Ohio. Miss Elnora Hammond, of Mechanic street, who is attending school at Wilbeforce University will come home on Saturday to be baptized on Sunday at the Baptist church. Rev. Robt. Brown, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal church preached here Sunday morning and returned to Columbus, Ohio, Sunday afternoon. Alonzo Harris, of Elm street has sold his dairy business and has gone into the transfer business. Miss Jennie Peck, of Columbus, the noted whistler is visiting at the home of Stephen Pettiford's. A poverty social will be given at the First Baptist church Tuesday night. Mrs. James A. Lomax will give a play, "The Greek Gods and Goddesses" at the First Baptist church Thursday night. Stephen Pettiford (was seriously hurt unloading a wagon Friday. MORGANTOWN. The Angelican Union met at Jones Chapel M. E. church. Chestnut street last Sunday immediately after Sunday school was over. The meeting was for the purpose of the election of officers for the next quarter. The following officers were elected by acclimation: Rev. A. J. Payne, president; Rev. S. Christian, vice president; John W. Dixon, secretary; J. H. Lewis assistant secretary; Thomas A Grant, treasurer. The officers were installed by Rev. S. A. Lewis, of Parkersburg. The next Angelican Union Rally will be held in the A. M. E. church Sunday, March 20th. Services three times a day. All are welcome to attend the services. Rev. S. A. Lewis the evangelist of Cumberland district, is in the city holding a ten days' meeting at Jones Chapel A. M. E church. Services held at 4 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. every evening of each week. The quarterly meeting held at the A. M. E church Sunday, February 20th was very successful and well attended. Rev. J. H. Accooe, presiding elder of the Clarksburg district was present. Rev. S. Christian, who has been sick for the past two weeks was able to be out for the afternoon and evening services. He is feeling a little better but is still weak. Miss Bessie Beck, who has been with us for some time went away last Saturday afternoon for her home at Covington, Ky. Her mother, Mrs. Beck accompanied her. The George Washington birthday party and bazaar, which was held at the First Baptist church proved successful. The program was carried out in first class style. Miss Eva Lewis, the president, conducted the exercises successfully each evening. Miss Mary Lewis, secretary, assisted in the work. Mrs. A. H. Brown was able to attend the bazaar on last Thursday evening after having been ill with grip for several weeks. The Sunday School at Jones Chapel M. E. church was well attended. Thirty-five scholars were present and the lesson was interesting. The A. M. E. church will hold a chicken and waffle supper at Hunts Hall on Wednesday evening, March 2nd. All are invited to attend. The Woman's Mite Missionary Society will meet at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening, March 6th. A sermon will be delivered by the Rev. S. Christian and a program will follow. A. H. Brown visited Clarksburg Tuesday to attend the Masonic order. Mt. Mariah Lodge A. F. and A. M. No. 20, will hold their annual banquet on Thursday evening March 31st. Easter Sunday will be celebrated in all the churches. Rev. S. A. Lewis, the Evangelist will hold services for the young men on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Jones Chapel M. E. church. BANCROFT. The Mather's meeting held at the school last Monday afternoon was a success. Many mothers and well-wishers attended and talked on many interesting subjects. The children had a display of their kindergarten work that they had made during the school term. The Ladies' Missionary Society tendered their president, Mrs. M. T. Sinclair a surprise party Monday night in honor of her birthday. She was the recipient of a handsome willow-work basket which was presented with a short and appropriate speech by Mrs. H. A. Jones, the secretary of the society, also a handsome set of vases from Mr. and Mrs. Phillips Shanks and a number of other useful articles by the members of the society. After enjoying the ice cream, cake and fruit which had been bountifully prepared by the members of the society, the rest of the evening was spent in short speech making. Those who participated were Mrs. M. T. Sinclair in response to the address of presentation. Dr. M. T. Sinclair in address of welcome, Homer Phillips, J. E. Jackson, H. A. Jones, Mrs. Elija Stevens and Mrs. E. L. Dickerson, Others present were Mrs. R. C. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Phillipis Shanks, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mickens, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sawyers, Mr. and Mrs. Hale Dickerson, Mrs. John Cyrus, Mrs. J. H. Hill Mrs. Elijah Stevens, Miss Laura Smith and J. E. Jackson, J. A. Brown and S. E. Edmonds. Howard Jackson is spending a few days in Powellton visiting friends. Mrs. Geo. Brooks, of Plymouth, was the guest of her mother a few days last week. Elijah Stevens, of Bidwell, Ohio has moved his family to Plymouth. A. Powell, of Pratt, is the guest of his daughter this week, Mrs. R. C. Smith, of Plymouth. Winston Coles, of Raymond, visited his daughter, Mrs. E. L. Dickerson Sunday. Simon Woods, of Charleston, has moved his family to Betsey. Mrs. John Ross, who has been ill for the past week, is able to be out again. Mrs. George McKinney, of Betsey, visited friends in Bancroft Thursday. BEADFORD, PA. The remains of Mrs. Katherine B. Draper, who died in Parkersburg, arrived in Bradford Thursday morning and were removed to the family home No. 50, West Corydon street. The funeral will take place Friday at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Chapel at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. William Leishman and the Rev. P. H. Williams, officiating. Interment in OOak Hill cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, four sisters and one brother. Mrs. Matilda Moore, of Pittsburg, Pa., and Mrs. M. F. Jackson, of Jersey City, N. J., were in the city to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Draper. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Meyers were in the city to attend the funeral of Mrs. Draper. Mr. Thornhill left Monday evening for a trip through the south. He is to be gone four months. The young people of Bradford turned out in full and attended the dance at Olean, N. Y. They had an enjoyable time. Mrs. Dallis has gone to Olean, N. Y. to visit her sister. A. J. Wright was in town Monday on business. He returned to Dubuise Tuesday. Henry Pemberton, of Cluster City, is very ill. THE MAJESTIC THEATRE WEEK BEGINNING MARCH, 14th THE GRIFFIN SISTERS, "MEXICAN BELLES" in a complete change of ward- robe and songs Moving Pictures every afternoon and evening VAUDEVILLE. MATINEE SATURDAY AT 2:00 INSTITUTE Mrs. R. L. Jones and daughter, Helen, was calling on friends here Friday. N. C. Howard returned home Saturday. Carl Cousin spent Sunday at Institute. E. C. Jones has resumed his duties at the West Virginia Colored Institute, after several days' illness. The Y. W. C. A. rendered a very creditable Dunbar program, Friday evening, February 25, in Hazlewood Assembly Hall. The program was as follows. Piano Solo—"The Dying Poet," Gottchalb—Ophelia Washington. Recitation—"In the Morning"—Mildred Jackson. Recitation—"The Lover and the Moon"—J. G. Patterson. Solo—"Who Knows"—Miss Jessie Embry. "Our Poet—Paul Laurence Dunbar"—Georgia Wares. Recitation—"The Rivals"—Elizabeth Evans. Quartette—"A Negro Love Song" Ophelia Washington—Soprano. Lelia Powell—Alto. Robert Sisusa—Tenor. J. G. Patterson—Bass. Recitation—"Promise and Fulfillment"—Mary Gordon. Recitation—"The Party"—May Jordan. Quinette - Poet's Song". Miss Charlotte Campbell, Sop. Obligato. Mary Page, First Soprano. Virginia Cleveland, Second Soprano. Lella Powell, First Alto. Carrie Fairfax, Second Alto. BUCKHANNON. Mrs. Chas. Dickerson is visiting relatives in Danville, Va. Miss Julia Walker is slowly recovering from a severe attack of grp. A series of meetings are being held at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Jas. L. Davis and children returned Friday from Clarksburg. They report a pleasant visit. E. W. Jones went to Clarksburg Friday and was the guest of H. D. Kyle over Sunday. Mrs. M. J. Ricketts entertained the Ladies' Aid Friday afternoon at her home on Kanawha street. Mrs. Lota Teller, who spent the winter in California, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Malinda Hunter. Preston Dabney, who has been working in Elkins the past winter, returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Williams were Clarksburg visitors last week. Mrs. Jerry Lewis and children have recovered after an attack of WOMEN WAC Within 100 miles of our bank Women Teachers, Domestics, Sten from $2.50 to $25.00 a week. Many of them will live and die upon charity. Every one should have to provide for her own old pay, day and deposit it in the Sav That You Can Depend Upon." Kanawha Bankin WOMEN WAGE EARNERS Within 100 miles of our bank doors there are thousands of Women Teachers, Domestics, Stenographers and Clerks, earning from $2.50 to $25.00 a week. Many of them will live and die entirely dependent upon self or upon charity. Every one should live as though she expected to have to provide for her own old age, save a regular amount each pay, day and deposit it in the Savings Department of "The Bank That You Can Depend Upon." Kanawha Banking & Trust Co. "The Bank That You Can Depend Upon." 0,000 Ciarleston, W. Va. Surplus Capital $250,000 Mr. Thomas Wells and Miss Mary D. Hampton were quietly married at the home of Mrs. Hester Depew Monday at five o'clock, February 22. Rev. George DeYoung officiated. Ai Orth who pitched fourteen years in the major leagues, has signed with the Indianapolis club of the American Association. NEGRO WORKERS' SUMMER SCHOOL. Religious training at the summer school at Durham, N. C., for Negro religious workers of all kind promises to be of unusual interest. Among those already engaged to conduct classes are the following: Miss Laura C. Faucett, Pittsburg, Pa., teacher of domestic science. Prof. C. G. O'Kelly, principal Slater Normal School, Winston, N. C. Miss Grace Hemmingway, Indiana. Prof. C. H. Boyer, St. Augustine School, Raleigh, N. C. Dr. D. Webster Davis, Richmond, Va. Prof. T. A. Long, Biddle University, Charlotte, N. C. Dr. John E. Ford, Jacksonville, Fla. Archdeacon George W. Avant, New Bern, N. C. Rev. Dr. M. W. Gilbert, New York City. Prof. P. W. Dawkins, Durham, N. C. Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Hurlburt, Newark, N. J. Prof. W. H. Hannum, Livingston College, Salisbury, N. C. Prof. P. W. Moore, State Normal School, Elizabeth City, N. C., and others. Preachers here may obtain renewed inspiration; evangelists will be sure to get additional lights. Missionaries, deaconesses, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. workers will receive instruction having direct bearing on their work. Besides these, classes will be formed in domestic science, arts and crafts, re. lework, and shorthand. In these latter, eminent teachers have been secured so that teachers may be instructed in normal methods along these lines. All students will also have the benefit of about 200 public lectures; entertainments, etc., at a cost of about 2 1-2 cents each. Nogros have never had before so rich literary treat provided for them. The president, Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C., is especially fortunate in securing such a high order of talent. Applications should be made to the president for admission. GE EARNERS doors there are thousands of photographers and Clerks, earning entirely dependent upon self or live as though she expected to age, save a regular amount eachings Department of "The Bank ng & Trust Co. 2-24-4t PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE PUB. CO. Office, Pythian Building, Charleston. W. Va. Home Phone 923. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: DON'T RIDICULE IRISH. Says a recent Washington news item: War is to be waged on souvenir postal cards which ridicule the Irish race. Some of the leading Irishmen of the national capital have started the crusade. Efforts will be made to have the Postoffice Department hold them up as unmailable. The Ancient Order of Hibernians will invoke the aid of the government, it is said in the matter. There is no special law, according to the postoffice department, forbidding the caricaturing of a race on postcards. If the Irish have begun to take offense at being caricatured on post cards, surely, it is about time for the Negro, who has equal, if not greater, grounds for complaint, to bestir himself to the end that the practice may be discontinued. No good end is secured by distorting the physical characteristics of a race. The Irish are not responsible for their long upper lips; neither is the Negro to be justly held up to scorn because nature endowed him with kinky hair and thick lips. Beah are the handiworks of God, as men, created, we are taught, in His image There may be no law "forbidding the caricaturing of a race on postcards," but the Postoffice Department will run no risk in debarring such cards from the mails. Cities, at the request of Jews and other peoples, have forbidden the presentation of performances in which they were placed in a ludicrous light, and it would appear that a way could be found by which the national government could protect classes of its citizens from such wanton insults. We wish the Irish success in their undertaking, for it will furnish a precedent for the Negro people when they make their appeal. IN THE SAME OLD WAY. The Advocate congratulates Mr. Henry Lincoln Johnson, of Georgia, upon his appointment as Register of Deeds for the District of Columbia, but—and here is the fly in the ointment—it could wish that he hailed from a state which could at least be considered politically debatable territory. We do not flatter ourselves that what is here said or has or may be said elsewhere will influence or even reach the appointing powers, still we express the opinion that the north is entitled to the greater recognition at the hands of the party in power than the south. The south contributes nothing to its success; from that section the Democratic party is always assured of the electoral vote, yet it gets the plums when the political tree is shaken. Well, it is nothing new, if any consolation is to be had from that. We have before seen the like, and shall probably see it again if we live long enough. SENATOR GORDON The thinkers of neither the white nor the black race have regarded the radicals of the South as mirroring the best thoughts of that section in their expressions on the relations of the races, still it was gratifying as well as strengthening to both to read what former Senator Gordon, of Alabama, said upon his retirement to private life after sixty days in the upper house of Congress. Senator Gordon is of the old school of Southern aristocracy. Born in the purple and a weaker of fine linen, he has had no occasion to withhold justice from any man lest his own prestige be jeopardized. He has not felt constrained, like another man of prominence from his state, to pander to the lowest elements of the dominant race that he might be elevated to power. Sure of his own worth, he, as is true of many other good and noble white men of the south, repudiates those who further than their own selfish plans at the expense of the public weal. It is to such men as Senator Gordon that we must look for the amelioration of the rather trying conditions which afflict us. In every community there are men of his stamp who will be the arbiters when the final settlement comes, as it will will a better understanding of and a greater respect for the good which is in herent in all of us. BRAIN FOOD. There is much-food-for-reflection in the speech delivered in the Simpson M. E. church, Washington's birth- 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 $11.00 less than the real value. Let us show you a fine lot of watches of all standard makes at reasonable prices. Our specialty—THE HOWARD—$25.00 to $150.00. Denying that there is any Negro problem any more than there is an Irish, a German or an Italian problem in this country, Mr. Chilton told his hearers, Negro men and women every one of them, that their problem is not one of color but one of morals. The Negro must, he said, place stress, great stress upon high ideals of living and thinking, for, in the final analysis, he will be measured by his accomplishments along these lines. He warned against the tendency to mix the good with the bad, the honest with the criminal, the saint with the sinner. Not one of those who heard Mr Chilton but perhaps had heard the same sentiments expressed before, but a million times were not too often for the repetition of such expressions. One of the heritages handed down to us from slavery was a suspicion of one another, but an easy condemnment of the civil and moral lapses of the objects of our suspicion. Unlike the whites, as the speaker intimated, we take back, more often keep, in the told those who have not brought forth fruits mete unto repentance. Character is the basis upon which the world will judge any man, white of black, and the sooner this is universally believed and acted upon the sooner will some who now bewail the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune and complain of their "down-trodden condition" reach the realization of their dreams. The optimists tune their lyre to a song of the return of prosperity, but it is mighty hard to make the average day laborer join in the chorus. The interest being manifested by the women teachers in The Advocate's popularity contest is proof positive that the State is making no mistake in offering them an opportunity to improve their condition. The women who sit down and wait for their friends to work for them are going to stand but little show in our popularity contest. You may think yourself a very popular teacher. If you want to know just how popular you are, enter the contest. Are you a knocker or a booster? To a man, the West Virginia Congressional delegation. Senators and Representatives, favor the passage of a joint resolution empowering the President to appoint a commission to decide upon the advisability of holding an exposition in 1913 to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the promulgation of the Emancipation Proclamation, still no harm, but rather good can be done by their Negro constituents expressing to them the hope that the measure goes through. Mr. Washington and his associates who have pushed the project thus far deserve the united support of the race. They have told the lawmakers of the nation that the Negro people want the exposition. You tell your Senators and Congressmen. More Money For Colored People This is one of the objects of this great Beneficial work organization. The I-LU Grand Lodge aims to improve the condition, in a financial way, as well as morally and industrially, of every member, colored as well as white. The Lodge Short史年 Equal Opportunities, Self Betterment and Protection generally, are among the things for which it will be greatly interested in. International Chartered Cooperative Society in every sense of the term. No matter where you live, or what you occupation, be you married or single, employer or employee, it will be greatly appreciated to join the I-LU Grand Lodge. Members aid their unemployed brothers and sisters to secure work when they sick or disabled, and where occurs Big Cash Benefits At death of member, $100 cash is paid to beneficiaries of wife, of wife, or other beneficiary, member securities $25, or member securities or of baby, $5. There are many other benefits not allowed by other organizations. boys and girls over 15 years old. No discrimination as to nationality, color, politics or religion. You have already joined our ranks, having found this the greatest and most uplifting Beneficial Protective Journal. circular matter and full particulars. You join promptly, we will give you locality, you can devote your spare hours to members, for which we will pay you liberally. We also need a few traveler Rep. senators who can work good pay, including "traveling expenses." The 10th Annual Meeting. The- J-L-U Grand Lodge 105 I-L-U Bldg., Dayton, Ohio. 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 real Let us show you a fine lot of reasonable prices. Our specialty—THE HOWARD ERNST, Charleston ance upon the convention of the United Mine Workers of America is O. T. Wilkerson, a substantial citizen of Montgomery. Mr. Wilkerson speaks very hopefully of the outcome of the convention. Dr. T. H. Bryant, of Raymond City, was a business visitor here, Saturday. Miss Bertha Holland has returned from Elksdale, where she spent several days on business. H. Wise, of Boomer, is visiting Miss C. L. Hairton, Donnally street. Miss Mary Jones, of Maiden, was here, Saturday, shopping. Miss Paisy Martin will spend Sunday at Dunbar with friends. John Beasley, of Dunbar, spent several days here this week visiting friends. Mrs. Jas. Campbell is ill at her home, on Lee street. Mrs. Ella Walden is ill. Mrs. Julia Thomas, of Donnally street, is indisposed. The Needle Art Club will meet, Tuesday afternoon, with Mrs. Rhoda Muse, on Piedmont street. Mrs. Henry Smith, of Lewis street, will be hostess to the Loyal Union, Monday evening. Little Kate Thomas gave a birthday party, Saturday evening, at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Thomas, on Donnally street. A large number of her little friends was present and a pleasant time was spent. Mrs. Daisy Nelson entertained a few friends at her home, on Donnally street, Tuesday evening. A pleasant time was had. Alex. Adams, of Ronceverte, was in the city, Sunday. Mrs. Mabel Simpson is very much improved from her recent illness. The Improvement League was entertained, Friday, by Mrs. S. M. Davis, on alcofob street. The next meeting will be with Mrs. F. C. DeHonney, on Lewis street. S. M. Davis spent the week-end in the city with relatives. Mrs. Maria Synder continues ill at her home, on Washington street. Dr. B. P. Brownley visited friends in Washington, D. C., the first of the week. John Johnson, of Institute, was the guest of relatives, Sanday. The Saturday Bridge Club met, Saturday afternoon, with Miss Lilian Taylor, on Washington street. The club will be entertained next week by Miss Virginia Gilmer, at the home of Mrs. A. F. Davis, on Jacob street. Miss Mary Dickerson is ill at her home, on Washington Court. J. R. Johnson is ill with pneumonia at this home, on Washington street. Dr. H. F. Gambie was called to Montgomery, Tuesday, because of the illness of Henry Spinner. Misses Nancy and Rachel Brown visited friends in Montgomery, Sunday Miss Bessie Norman and Mrs. Elizabeth Kent, teachers at Raymond City, were shopping here, Saturday. Miss Alice Boare visited friends at Mound, Sunday. She entertained a few friends at her residence, on Bradford street, Monday evening. Each hour of worship at Simpson M. E. church was noted for large congregations and the pastor, Rev. J. W. Waters, preached two strong sermons. The Sunday school continues to grow in attendance and interest. The prayer meeting last Wednesday evening was well attended and noted for spiritual manifestation. The Wednesday Night Club will be entertained this evening by Mrs. Mollie Parker at her residence on Jacob street. Mrs. Francisco will entertain the Friday Night Club at her residence, on Craig street. The entertainment given by Miss Ore Franklin and her splendid company of Juveniles was well patronized. There will be a grand rally of all the Aids next Sunday. At which time each society will turn in all the money collected. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Court street. R. R. Downs, pastor. The Mite Missionary Society is called to meet at the residence of Mrs. Moss, on Thursday night. Among the delegates in attend-built up and make a specialty of the morning service by the pastor. 0 on a Watch to reduce the price of a standard each day until the watch should be orrw Will be Only 4.00 -- real value. of watches of all standard makes at ARD—$35.00 to $150.00. Jeweler and Mfg. Optician Corner Virginia Street and Arcade and to this end will make special preparation. The pastor will also preach at the evening service. Sabbath school at 2:30 p.m. The second Sunday is quarterly meeting day. Rev. W. H. Thomas, P., E., will occupy the pulpit. Communion will be administered in the Beginning Tuesday night, March 15th, the pastor will hold special evangelistic meetings. A fuller program will be published later. We are praying that the Lord will send us helpers and laborers in this vineyard. We plead with earnest, Christian hearts to join us in our fight against evil. "Come over and help us." WEST SIDE. Mrs. Mollie Hammond, who has been ill with la gripe, is no better. Mrs. Lethia Wagner shows very little improvement. Mrs Hattie Lucas is ill this week. Mrs. Lue Allen is no better. Ira Parker is on the sick list with la gripe. A part of the forge department at the Axe plant will be shut down a few days on account of a break in the large blower. THE COLORED PYTHIANS LOSE. (From the Atlanta, Ga., Independent) On the 21st inst., the Supreme Court of Georgia handed down an opinion, debarring the Negro Knights of Pythias from using the name of Pythians or any colorable imitation thereof as a society name. Without questioning the justness of the decision the Independent is pleased to remark that the end is not yet; that the question has not been finally settled, if we understand the contention of the Black Knights. We do not question the integrity of the courts. We believe they have decided the issue in the light of the facts before them, but we feel that the highest courts of our land ought to pass upon this question and settle it once and forever. We do not know whether a Federal question has been successfully laid by our attorneys as it seems from the decision of the Supreme Court that the judges did not pass upon that issue. It seems from the records that our lawyers did not contend that the estoppel of Negroes from enjoying the benefits of benevolence and charity among themselves under the name of Knights of Pythias was a violation of the Federal Constitution and of the rights of the citizens thereunder. Whether or not the question was laid, the issue in all likelihood will go to the Supreme Court of the United States. We have always felt that the two races could enjoy the blessings of fraternity, separately and distinctly under any name without infringing upon the rights of the other. But our white neighbors have thought different and have taken us into court and have whipped us on every point. We are not in the confidence of the authorities of our order in the state, therefore, we do not know what steps will be taken. Chancellor Cresswell some time ago said that the Supreme Lodge had appropriated $16,000.00 to take the case to the Supreme court at Washington, we feel that the end is not yet and the fight will be fought out to the finish in Washington. Meanwhile, The Independent begs to advise the Negro Pythians in the state not to flaunt unnecessarily their emblems and regalia in the face of the white order, and to be conservative and reserved in all of their actions. Let us not give our neighbors any unnecessary cause for offense. Le us not make ourselves offensive or objectionable. If the matter is not to terminate where it is, if the authorities are not going to take the case to the Supreme Court, then it will be our duty to desist from violating a decision of the Supreme Court, which is now the highest law in Georgia. The decision will have this legal effect: It makes effective and of force the bill passed by the last legislature, which makes it a criminal offense for any person or person to hold themselves out as members of any secret order, unless they can establish the priority of right and privilege to the secrets, emblems and paraphernalia of the society they hold themselves out as members of. We have not seen the decision of the court and we do not know to what extent it will effect the order, therefore we can only caution our brothers to be careful and cautious in the enjoyment of what they feel to be their just and honorable rights in the different communities of the state, because, under the law passed by the last legislature and the decision of the Supreme Court, if we are taken into court, we are likely to be convicted of misdemeanor for wearing the signs, emblems and insignia of the order of Knights of Pythias in Georgia. The courts are the final arbiters and interpreters of our law, and we must, in the fitness of things, acquiesce in their decision, whether we feel that they are just or unjust. Recklessness will not benefit us any, and the only wise course to take is to fight for our rights till the last ditch, and then submit becomingly to the decision of our courts. 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. 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 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. 2-24-4t 2-24-4t BROKE! 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Secretary, will do these things and m of its kind for colored people and is tors. It provides a course in English, College and Business Courses. It will make a course especially know and teach you privately and co from work, studying at home or whe vention, and recite to us whenever you courses, payable at $3.00 per month. case in English, Theology, Law Courses. urse especially for you, of th trivately and co confidentially an at home or whe re you are em whenever you get ready. $ .00 per month, until that am 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 whe re 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 five years to finish and graduate you. We teach by Mail. If you know you. Send for catalog, or stop in our now. Box 2384 Office at Second Baptist Church, Thi Office at Second Baptist Church, Third Street, between H and I Sts., N. W. Box 2384 Station G. First Church, Third Street, betwee DONALD, N. C. at T ORDER COLL HENRY T. M'DONALD President STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va More than 400 men and women school in the state for Colored study high. Remarkably healthful, BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR lar faculty of sixteen highly educated assistants. Our Library catalogued accord the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE BERS OF THE GRADUATING CLAS TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION in its faculty and student body. Grit living. Literary Societies, Christian Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State N. For illustrated catalogue and THE CRYSTAL Owned and Controlled by the America, South America, Eur —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. Remarkably 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. men and women have graduated for Colored students. Magnific- ly healthful. Ample buildi- dled TO OUR PLANT THEN highly educated, earnest tea- logued according to the De- state. CERTIFICATES ARE GRANT- DUATING CLASSES WHO ARE WORD OF EDUCATION. Storer student body. Its whole influen- cieties, Christian Organizati- ties. Educic, State Normal, Indust- catalogue and other printed n 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. Storcer 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 BATI rolled by the Knights of America, Europe, Asia, A THE CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE Owned and Controlled by the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. MUSEUM Attendants' Fees $3. $1. Call on or Address CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE H HOUSE HOT Call on or Address J. R. SMITH, Mgr. CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE HOT SPRINGS, ARK. 3. TO INCREASE YOUR SALARY. of C correspondence, Incorporated, Thos. W. Bishop Johnson, D. D., L. L. D. and more for you. 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Its whole influence is toward Christian Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, state Normal, Industrial, Music. and other printed matter write to The President AL BATH HOUSE by 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 heat- ed throughout. PRIE OF BATHS: $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certi- cates of good standing in their respective lodger, are entitled to half the above rates. $3.00 per course of 21 Baths $1.50 per course of 10 Baths J. R. SMITH, Mgr. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. SSS SS SEC EP ea aa Sn a Re ke Ve ee aa “ S % ABBE SRR Nee Serres HENRY. LINCOLN JOHNSON, OF 'G.KORGIA, APPOINTED RROORDER OF DREDS KOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ere Se, Lawyer, Political Leadgt qd Frat ernity Kactor of Pryminence,. “Hight: hand” Man to Ohairman Hitchcock * in National Campaign. Future of Jobu C. Daucy, BEL for 1913 Exposttion Commission Sure “to pass, Carter for Chaplain of 10th Cavalr y. eR ae a ———————— hb (Thompson's National News Burt;Dancy may do any or alt of these Columbia, to succeed John C.. Dan- cy,-of North Carolina. The appoint- ment bad been foreshadowed for some time and occasioned. no sur- prise among those ‘on the ,luside.” ‘The.action .of ‘the. President. Is. $n line with his’ apparent policy “of standing by the men who, led iin the fight for his own nomination in the tremendous campaign of the, spring, of 1908, and who rendered yeomat service in stemming the tide of dis- affection among the Negro voters of the. country in the struggle that ‘cul- minated in the elevation of Judge Taft to the. Presidency. Mr. John- son bas fairly won his spurs, and his reward will be acquiesced in by the rake and file of ‘the party, the bulk of whom are ready subseribers to the philosophy tbat “to the vistors belong the spoils." Mr. Johnson ws the right hand) man to Chairman Frank H. Hitch- veock in the campatgn for Taft dele- gates in Georgia, and as manager of ‘the forces opposed to National Committeeman Judson W. Lyons, ap~ peared before ‘the national commit- tee at Chicago and scored heavily for the administration candidate, He thus won the confidence of Mr. Iiitehcock, and from the New York headquarters he was entrusted with some of the most important details of the work among ithe colored vo- ters Unroughout the national con- test. He enjoys a lucrative practice ag a lawyer-in Atlanta, and was once a member of the famous firm of Pledger, Johngon and Malone, tak- ing his primary leseons in the sei- ~cnee of polities. from that war-horse of statecraft, Col. “Bill” Pledger. He is actively identified with the Odd Fellows and other fraternal or sunizations, and is vice-president. o! the. Atlanta Publishing Company which issues one of the stronges race journals in the South. Mr. John: | son. is highly respected by both rac es in his native State, and will en. ter upon the duties of his new posi- tion, with the best wishes of .all_ whe know him, ‘The resignation of Mr. Dancy wil not be effective until the first of May. The retiring and the incom. ing Recorder will thus have amp time in which to arrange their pri- vate affairs prior to the change. I is expected that Mr. Johnson will be promptly confirmed by the Senate. ‘The retirement of Mr. Dancy was in tho nature of things in this age of bustle and struggle for the plum: that flow out of political life. The outgoing Recorder leaves his office with a record unequalled by any in- cumbent, having increased the sur- plus receipts from $500 in 1901 to practically $15,000 ‘in 1910, and turned into the treasury more than double the amownt-reported by all of kis predecessors combined. _ Be- fides this, he completely reorgan- ized the system of managsinent of the office and. put m an equipment in keeping with the dignity of the eupital of the greatest. governiment on earth. Following such eminent Recorders as Frederick Douglass, B. K. Bruce, Jamos.C. Matthews, James Monroe Trotter and others, the re- sults wrought by Mr, Dancy stand out as an achievement of wiich not only he, hut the entire race, may justly feel proud. His tenure o! over eight years was the longest ir the history of ‘the office, and his de- parture is regretted by the people ot tho District, regardicss of color. Naturally, everybody js speculat ing about Mr. Dancy’s future. Yet < young and active man, as ages nov go, it cannot be expected ‘that hi will “quit the game", Other cam paigns are coming on and the silver toned voice of John C, Dancy wil be needed to expound Republican ism, pure and undefiled. That hi will respond as of yore is not. to b: doubted. As he has somo “footing in the soil” here, the prodietion i made that he will go into’ the rea estate business, with which he is fa miliar, Others say he will take the lecture platform, where he is one o the race's greatest drawing cards He is mentioned for Grand Master and Grand Treasurer of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows anc his name is also connected with the editorship of the Odd Fellows’ Jour nal. He has several books in course of preparation, one of them, “The Life of J. C. Price,” and he will fin ades as He has been In the pas. it iad be said, in parting, that John: ©. Daney is one of those men whom public office does not make larger, and hig retirement ‘will not make him lees a leader chan he has been! aa a churchman or Recorder. He: returns to private life “unsolled and unspoiled.” Amother set os-specitlations also. abounds in this community—the most fertile under the sun for ru- mors and conjectures, wise and oth- erwise. The man-on-the-corner is asking: "What will be the effect. of these appointments and changes up- on the Negroes of the country in general?" Worthy as Recorder-to- be Johnson is, will his appointment _theaspirants from Indiana, Ohio, Mlinois, West Virginia, and other pivotal States, less insistent upon recognition, Will they, awho must ‘help to maintain a Republican majority in Congress this fall, be content with the fact that this hon- or has been held onto by “the race?” Again, the inquisitors are asking: “Willt Kentucky rest on her laurels with the special agency handed out to Editor W, D, Johnson, another! |thichly-deserving gentleman?” Did Mr, Nelson Crews get as much as he ‘|might have gotten had he waited Jaround a bit? Will Missouri be sats Jistied with the Crews’ reward? And- ‘|further, they Inquire: “How about |3. ©. Napier, whose uncompromis- sing stand for Judge Taft merits the |richest econiums the party can be- ‘stow? He hails’ from Tennessee, ‘leonsidered by the optimistle lo be *|debatable ground. for Republican f\ missionary work. Will the admin- -Jistration be able to designate anoth: -|er Southern man for a post of the £134,600 grade verysoon after. having -{named a Georgian for Recorder ot e| Deeds here? The friends of Mr. -|Napier hope that this issuc will not f|be raised—and it probably will not s|for no leader of the race has so {strong a personal following in the -|land as has this gracious son of -|Tenuessee. Mr, Napier belongs tc -|the country at large. His place of -Jabode is of no consequence. This is oithe feeling with reference to Mr. Napier, and it will surprise no one 1]if he is the next Negro to be called ¢|Washingtonwards. In the mea -|time, to keep the ball roHing, cer: stain candidates in the Norther -|States, who cannot hope for the big. t]xest plums, are being urged to ask >|for well-paying deputyships. ‘The office of Assistant Register of the Treasury, now filled by Mr. C. F s}Adams, is looked upon as within .{reach, and, if an innovation is to be .[made, the Deputy Auditorship for ,{the Navy Department, has a num s|ber of “sheep's-eyes” cast in its di- -|rection. ‘These pay $2,500 per an- -{mum, which judiciously handled, »|might “help some.”” Around the de: }| partments are a lot of medium-sized | places that might be had by the right 1|parties, but. they are difficult to lo- .|cate with a searchlight—unless word -|comes from “higher up" ‘that a place g/answering the deseription must be (|found. In such a contingency, a »|berth of comfortable dimensions. is ttnot infrequently forthcoming—so t|the wise-acres hereabouts ane say: fing. The tenure of the remaining mem- bers of the so-called “Black Cabi- net?” ‘This is always a fruitful theme—usually winding up in a Girele. Will the break just made tn the charmed circle result in further inroads? Judge ‘Terrell has just been re-appointed and — Attorney Cobb's place is not asked Tor, Netti er Mr. Vernon nor Mr. Tyler has finished a first four-year term as yel, and the longevity complaint cannot he made, as it was in the case of Mr. Dancy. Most insurance companies would rate the latter as “first-clage riske”—on form, and in recognition of valuable services in the past and what they can do In the future for the administration. ‘The problem that is troubling the deni- zens of the F street and 14th street Rinttos is “What effect, if any, will the injection of the new personali- ty have upon the line-up of the ‘Black Cabinet? when Mv. Dancy re- tires?" When this question is brogched, the far-away look that fol- lows mates the Interrogator feet like “beating it” for the back alley. No one doubts that the harmony that has existed in the official fami- ly circle heretofore will continue as if no change had happened in its personnel. The “khow-it-alls’ pre- dict the continuation of Minister 1 W. Hyrniss at Hatti, and Minister Krnest Lyon at Liberia They are siving eminent gatisfaction and at the Slate Department they are spok en of In the highest (rms. Rumor has it that (he census burean ts go- ing io outdo itself in giving places to clerks, and it Is expected that Di- rector Durand’s policy with reter ence to colorad enumerators will work well. Some intoresting devel- Jmot.| B. ENGLE & CO. (3% 4) . ; THE. DEPENDABLE STORE a a - ‘i _ EMBROIDERY SALE : “3 BARGAINS THAT WILL BREAK ALL FORMER RECORDS ONE DAY ONLY -:- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2nd Never before were such values as these offered at this low price. Fine SWISS NAINSOOK and soft CAMBRIC Embroideries in the daintiest blind and open effects, very desirable for CORSET COVERS, COMBINATION SUITS. SHIRT WAISTS, CHILDREN’S DRESSES and PEITICOATS, some as wide as 18 inches. A Beautiful line of fine’ GALLOON Bands and insertions to match embroideries, they sell regularly up to 65¢ per yard a Special for Wednesday only _ : Pie aa Beginning at9 a.m. Per yard - - ; SEE WINDOW DISPLAY opments . are’ promised. within tho nect few days, and the town is “all agog”, awaiting the stunts that are to be “pulled off" by the political and social, giants, Just now, Recorder Johnson is the most talked-about colored man in Washington, and his course will be watched with un intentness that will put the old-fashioned hawk to shame. A banquet in his honor is one of the early probabilities, Al- ready the possibility of changes in iis office foree are being discussed with.a vigor that is alarming the timid. For gossip, the nation’s cap. ital has got everywhere else “sku tu- death.” The pressure for the passage of the resolution providing for a com- mission of seven to consider the feasibillly of a.‘ semi-centennial ex- position of Negro Progress goes on with accelerated force. Resolutions are coming ‘in daily to the commit- tee on industrial arts and exposi- tions from civic bodies in various paris of the country, and the mafi ot the raembers of the House. js fldodéd’ With letters urging. them to vote for the measure when {t comes up for final consideration. A letter from Hon. BE. L. Taglor, Jr., ithe au- thor of the bill, says among other things: “1am satisfied that. the resolution of the Exposition Committee will pass (he House when submitted for its consideration. 1 assure you that it is @ pleasure for me to introduce this bill, as well as to further the interests of the colored people at any time." It will be interetsing to note that in the House last week, Mr. Barch- field, of Pennsylvania, introduced a pelition from the Booker T. Wash- ington Hospital, and Nurse ‘Tratas ing School, of Pittsburg, Pa., urging the passage of the semi-centerinial exposition measure, and another-of Uke tenor from A, C. Cowan, of Brooklyn, N. Y., was presented by, Mr. Goulden, of that State. Com- mercial and fraternal bodies are fol- Jowing suit and this widespread en- thusiasm is having a helpful effect ‘upon thore who may have nereto- fore been doubtful of the wisdom of jnolding such an exposition, “AS We Ste Tt," a novel of deep human interest, by Robert Lewis Waring, has been issued from the press of the Sudwarths, of New York, and is attracting much Arter ion at the hands of the literateurs of the capital. More will be said of this wonderful book later, T. J. Calloway, ine builder of the town at Lincoln, Md., is in Florida on business. Writing from Jack- sonville, he says: "The orange crop is ripe, peach: frees are in bloom, flowers glow in the yards and the people are hights prasperous.”” Mr, Calloway is meeting with such success in Mlorida that he wil remain in that section uncil Apri. ‘The “crack” Baltimore whist clut has again decisively defoated Wash: ington at “duplicate whist.” In the sixth annual Duplicate Whist’ Tour nament, the eretwhile proud nation. ‘als went down at the hands of theft old-time rivals. Bach club was rep- resented by fotir teama—48 hoards were played and duplicated. In the finer points of the game, Baltimore easily demonetrated her -martery. Washington played a strong game but could not withstand the steady onsianahts of Baltimore. Washiing- ton went over to Ballimore in her osual style, but wag clearly ontelags- od The best. work was done by Prof. 4. (. Nicholson and Charles Shipley. Next in average were Dr. 1. S. MeGard and Prof. Henry An: derson, and a close third were Messrs. John Young and John’ Cam- phor. Messrs, John W. ‘Cromwell, Jr, and Lawrence C. H, Btadley were far und away the best team sent over by Washington. Dr, Ar- thur S. Gray and Attorney J. A. Cobb did not make their usual snow- ing—they seamed not able to “hit their pace’—so the critics say. Drs. ish and Bousfield did very well for young players, but clearly had a bad case of stage frigit, in the opinion ot their trainers, This is the sixth tournament held by the two clubs. Baltimore has won four and Washington two, Bal- tmore has decisively defeated Wil- mington, Deh, in two” matches: —A tournament {s being arranged he- tween Baltimore, Washington, Wil- mington, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. Balttmore is the scratch club, and just-as soom as the handi- cappers complete their calculations as to the number of points Ballti- more must concede che other clubs, |the mateh will be “pulled off." The arrangements for: Wilber- force Night" next isiday”” evening, fm connection with the Bethel Liter- ary Soclety are about complete, and the event will be a gala one in the history of whe race's great school. In addition to President Taft and Jus- tice Harlan, it is expected that ithe Commissioners of the District of Co- lumbia, the Senators and Represen- tatives in Congress from Ohio, the president and several other members of the Board of Education, ihe su- periuiendent. ef the schools, and Many prominent educators and men distinguished in local and national councils will be on the platform. The committee of local Wilberforei- ans is working hard to make the beter a success. It is their, intens tion to put befbre the public the r2e- ord of the institution and bring to attention its needs and the means by which it can become more sery- iceable to the cause of higher edu cation. Music will be provided by the Metropolitan A, M, B. churet choir and the Lyric Orchestra. ‘The outlook is for an immense outpour- ing of Washington's best citizens. The Odd Fellows of the District of Columbia celebrated “Peter Og- den Day” in magnificent style last night. The platform ecercises were held in the main auditorium of the Metropolitan A. M. KE. churen, and the reception was given Jatey at. the Odd Fellows’ hall. The church was packed to its utmost capacity, and the program was of a high order ot excellence. Ad¢iesses were deliv- ered Ly Dr. 1. N, Ross, Register W, 7. Vernon, Judge M. W. Glbbs, Mr. Thomas H. Wright, and Mrs, Mary A. Parker. ‘This was the first for- mul observance of the birthday of the founder of Odd Fellowship in America, held by the lodges of the District. Particulars next week. ~ Rev. L.A, Carter, of Knoxville, Tenn. has been appointed chaplain of the 10th cavalry, succeeding Rev, W. 'T. Anderson, who was retired on aceount of ill-health. Dr. Carter ig a Raptist, and was recommended by Hon. J. M. Dickinson, Secretary of War. | Rev. Ernest Lyon, Minister to L- berla, preached at Asbury MH church, Sunday morning. The L- derian Minister ana Leut, BR. 0. Da- vis, Military Attache, are still in the country, awaiting orders. They will probably not sail for Monrovia wy- til the financial arrangements made hy this Government for the Liberi- an Republic ays finally adjusted The Heflin hill, designed to foist Jim erow street cars upon the people of the District of Celtmbia, has beon killed in committer. Henry P, Slanghter, one of the hardest workers for Odd Fellowship “=HOSSLER’S=s N @ ; ‘ e : 2 ew Suits and Skirts Now Ready for Your Choosing ~~ A comprehensive display of the newest ideas for Spring and Summer Wear-beginning with the popular and always becoming tailored effects and going step 4 by step to the semi-tailored and then the extreme of the season’s promised favorite Tunic Models await your early inspection and approval. Tasty dressers will find this showing of novel | ideas in dress a delight to revel in, SUITS - - $15.00 to $65.00 SKIRTS - $3.75 to $25.00 in the country, is said to bo ithe vhoiee of the District Grand Lodge for memebrahip on the Sub-Commit- tec of Management, to v2 selected by the BLM. C., which meets at Hal- Uiore next September, “the Maceo,” one of the cosiest moving: picture houses in Washing- ton, has reopened, under the mat- agenient of its owner, James W. Child, a highly-suceesstul business man and public-spirited citizen, ‘The property is said to be worth about $15,000. Mrs, Charles P. Wills, formerly of Culpeper, Va. is asso- clated_ in (he enterprise. as..cashier. PManager: Child-fs-putting-on-i- good show. Recent noteworthy — weddings were: Mr. 8. W. Rutherford, of this rity, and Miss Plorrie Rebecca Simp- son, of Princeton, XN. J.: Mr, James Wansh and Miss Katie J. West, str. Joseph W. Williamson and Miss Mag kie Boone. The engagement of Miss Grace Campbell, formerly of the Washing ton public schools, and Assistant District Stoemey Ow! CHiente Me Douglad, of New York, is announe: ed. eae The United States Senate is not to be punished by a visitation of Var- daman—heaven be praised! The new tuberculosis ciinic held interetsing exercises last. Friday at ‘Howard University, under the diree- tion of DR. W. A. Warfield, Surgeon- in-Chief of Freedmen’s Hospital, Br. ED, Williston and a. party of Medical men are to visit Tuskegee Institute in Mareh oy April. Henry Lincoln Johnson, nominee for Recorder of Deeds, is a guest at the beautiful home of Prot. and Mrs. Chatles M. Thomas and the Downes Sisters, 1341 T street, N. W. Milton Chisolm, a bright young man, for years an efficient attache of the Quartermaster-General's Office, War Department, has been transfer- red to the Depot Quartermaste’s Of- fice at San Francisco, Cal. Before leaving, Mr. Chisolm was tendered a farewell reception by his former of- ficial co-workers, and surprised ev- eryhody by leading 10 the altar, Miss Mabel T. Scott, a charming young lady of this city, Mrs. Mary Chureh ‘Terrell lectur- ed on “The Bright Side of a Dark Subject” in°New Haven, Conn., last week, and was tendered a charming reception by the citizens of Yale- town, Dr. W, H, Devis is achieving a eratifying degree of success as prin- cipal of the Night Business High School His pupils have stood by him throughout the school term and the classes this . year are darger throughout than during any previous year at this period. Dr. Davis is an expert In short-hand, and has been instrumental in placing udyantage- ously te large mumber of his’ most promising: graduates. Dr. Davis ts the official stenographer of the Na- tional Negro Business League, and has recently sent to the printers a comprehensive report of the pro- ceedings of the convention of the League held’ at Louisville last, Au- gust, It is a photographic reflex of one of the greatest meetings held by the race in this country, and has deen highly commended by Dr. Book- av Tl. Washington and Secretary FE. J, Scott In addition to his other activities, Dr. Davis is one of the most, efficient stenographers in the office of the Burean of Statisties, Department of Commeree and - La- bor, and conducts a fine farm be- yond Congress Heights, \’ Spencer Finley. the Hiawatiin's favorite comedian, was principal ep certalner last Saturday fight’ at the. New Willard Hotel, on-the decaston’ of a feature banquet given cae number of New York and Washitits ton capitalists. It goes without tha saying tht Mr. Finley gave, a. satige factory Recount. of himself. He ‘ls. one of the really grat comedians. of, the Afro-American stage. hae ee ‘ or ALRAkA ae | Rev. Wiite, of the A. M, B. chureli’ returned from Madison last week aiid” preached a ost excellent. sermon, Sunday. ih Mrs.-Prichlow, wite of Rev_Prigh=" tow, who-was drowned tast- week sat Madison returned also with Reyy, White. Fi The body of Mrs. Lula Jones, who died at Page, was brought here Fri, day evening and was buried Sotttr=: day. Mrs. Jones was about 35-yeats) old and had lived here most all, het’ life. She was-a member of the -St- Paul Baptist church, also a Davee: of Pocahontas order, of Page, Rev,: J. W, Robinson conducted the tuners. al services, Mrs. Jénes leaves’a ‘ind’ der of relatives and friends to.meurh their loss. Fee Miss Minnio L. Walker, assigtahg) teacher in the Amandaville colored: schools which closed on the 25th Of, February, left Monday for, Brasté: here she will teach another schogl./ | Robert Jones aud son, Wilberte: and Clarence Martin, of Page, were: here last week and ‘attended ba Jones’ Funeral, is Bernett Jones has gone to Page where he will spend some time. |. "| Rey. RK. D. W. Meadows passédt through the city Monday enroute ta, his home at Huntington. ke HOW COLORED SCHOOL THACEs PRS CAN HARN EXTRA MONEY, It you are a teacher and want to carn some extra money after school hours, write A. K. Steward, ‘Taske gee Institute, Ala, SG 1-13-3t. Soa THEY'RE OFF-A GOOD START FREE TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD TO THE MOST POPULAR SIX COLORED WOMEN TEACHERS Read Conditions Below and Follow Directions Carefully. Up to the time of going to press the following Contestants were entered. They represent every section of the State. Is you favorite there? If not, get her name on the list, and keep her in the lead NAMES AND VOTES The Advocate has purchased six scholarships for the full six weeks of the Institute Summer School, covering tuition, board and room. These we propose to give as follows: 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 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 leading contenders from week to week will be announced in the columns of The Advocate, and three reliable and impartial judges will be selected to count and announce the vote at the close. Prizes will be distributed according to Congressional Districts in order to equalize the opportunities of those in sections where fewer colored people live with those in the more densely populated districts. Address All Communications To The CONTEST MANAGER THE ADVOCATE, Charleston, W. Va. CONQUEST OF NATURE Conscription in Tait Cause Would Afford Moral Equivalent of War (Prof. William Jones of Harvard, in February International Conciliation) The war party is assuredly right in affirming and reaffirming that the martial virtues, although originally gained by the race through war, are absolute and permanent human goods. Patriotic pride and ambition in their military form are, after all, only specifications of a more general competitive passion. They are the first form, but that is no reason for supposing them to be its last form. Men now are proud of belonging to a conquering nation, and without a murmur they lay down their persons and their wealth, if by so doing they may fend off subjection. But who can be sure that other aspects of one's country may not, with time and education and suggestion enough come to be regarded with similarly effective feelings of pride and shame? Why should men not some day feel that it is worth a blood tax to belong to a collectively superior in any ideal respect? Why should you not blush with indignant shame if the community that owns them is ville in any way whatsoever? Individuals daily more numerous now feel this civic passion. It is only a question of blowing on the spark till the whole population gets incarcerated, and on the ruins of the old morals of military honor, a stable system of morals of civic honor builds itself up. What the whole community comes to believe in gramps the individual as in a vise. The war function has grasped us so far but constructive interests may some day seem no less imperative, and impose on the individual a hardy tighter tax. Let me illustrate my idea more concretely. There is nothing to make one indignant in the mere face that life is hard, that men should toil and suffer pain. The planetary conditions once for all are such, and we can stand it. But that so many men, by mere accidents of birth and opportunity, should have a life of nothing else but toil and pain and hardness and inferiority imposed upon them, should have no vacation, while others natively no more deserving never get any taste of this campaigning life at all—this is capable of arousing indignation in reflective minds. It may end by beating shameful to all of us that some of us have nothing but campaining, and others nothing but immature eagles. If now and this is my ideas people were, instead of military, conscription of the whole youthful population to form for a certain number of years a part of the army enlisted against nature, the injustice would tend to be eveng out, and numerous other goods to the commonwealth would follow. The military ideals of hardihood and discipline Most Popular Woman Teacher, Institute Summer School Scholarship Contest. Not Good after March 17th To every contestant who does not win a scholarship, but who receives a total of two thousand or more votes, we will allow a cash commission of twenty-five per cent on all money turned in in behalf of that contestant. For example if $60 were turned in in behalf of a contestant who did not win a scholarship that contestant would receive in cash 25 per cent of the $60, or the $15. The feature of paying cash for all work done in behalf of a favorite is unique in all voting contests and ought to make this the most popular contest ever held in the state. We hope that every dollar paid out in cash commissions will be used by the teachers receiving the same for part of her expenses in attendance of the Institute Summer School. Our prime motive in holding this contest is to encourage the 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. The school will begin Monday, June 27, and will continue for six weeks. A regular teachers' institute will immediately follow the closing of the school and this will be presided over by lecturers of more than local repute. For further information write to Sunt, M. P. Shawkey, Charleston, W. Va.; Prin, R. P. Sims, Bluefield Colored Institute, Blaufield, W. Va., or President Byrd Prillerman, Institute, W. Va. ADVOCATE 10 TEN V Name..... Address..... District..... Most Popular Woman Tea School Scholarship Contest To The CONTE Charlesto line would be wrought into the growing fiber of the people; no one would remain blind as the luxurious classes now are blind, to man's real relations to the globe he lives on, and to the permanently sour and hard foundations of his higher life. To coal and iron mines, to freight trains, to liseing fleets in December, to dish washing, clothes washing and window washing, to read building and funnel-making, to foundries and stoke holes, and to the frames of skyscrapers, would our gilded youth be drafted off, according to their choice, to get the childishness knocked out of them, and to come back into society with healthier sympathies and tolerant ideas. They would have paid their blood tax, done their own part in the immemorial warfare causing nature, they would treat the earth more proudly, the women would value them more highly, they would be better fathers and teachers of the following generation. GREAT AVIATION MEET AT PORTLAND, OREGON [Special to The Mail] Portland Ore., March 2. Portland will hold an aviation meet on March 5, 6 and 7 that is arousing great interest throughout the Pacific northwest. Taking their case from Los Angeles business men who made a big success of the recent meet there, Portland people will hold a similar exhibition on a somewhat smaller scale. Aviators prominent 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. All the instructors for the Summer High School have not yet been selected but we are able to announce the following: Lewis B. Moore, principal normal department of Howard University, Washington, D. C.; D. Webster Davis, a prominent educator of Richmond, Va.; Prin, R. P. Simms Bluefield Colored Institute; J. W. Hughes, principal Wheeling high school; E. L. Rann, principal Bluefield high school; Prin, R. J. Jefferson, Summer high school, Parkersburg. Among the lecturers already secured are State Superintendent M. P. Shawkey, Prol. Tuos, E. Hodges, State Board of Control; Supt. Geo. S. Laidley, Charleston, and Messrs. L. L. L. Friend, J. F. Marsh and F. M. Langanekeer, of the State Department of Free Schools. The finest tennis court in the state and croquet levels for those who do not revel in the more strengnong game. The Institute in the summer time is like a park. Velvety lawns shady groves, sparkling waters and spacious buildings make it an ideal chataqua center. COUPON VOTES 10 eacher, Institute Summer est. Not Good after March 17th EST MANAGER on, W. Va. at Los Angeles will fly here. Charles K. Hamilton will be the star of the coming meet. He will bring aeroplanes of the Curtiss, Wright and Farnam types and will fly them all. He will try for new world's records in altitude, high and low-speed flights. Hamilton made the slow-speed record at Los Angeles and has since set a new high-speed mark. Other prominent aviators are being communicated with by the management of the Portland meet and inducements are being offered for them to come here. In addition, there are several local men who hope to fly. There are four aeroplanes owned locally and brought here since the Los Angeles meet. Some are of approved types and it is believed all will fly. The owners will try them out. A prize of $1,000 is offered to the Portland man who will circle the aviation course in his own airship. Several local people will try for this prize. A $2,000 prize is offered each day of the meet for any aeroplane of new designs that flies 600 feet. The exhibition will be held on the Country Club grounds east of the city, where there are ideal conditions for the meet. Grandsand accommodations are large and the race track offers excellent facilities for starting and alighting. There promises to be an exhibition of dirigibles also. One is now being built here. WEST VA. COLORED INSTITUTE INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentry and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundering, Printing. A Complete Course in Military Training to Cadets Rooms, Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students: and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers. Board only Eight Dollar a month. FOR CATALOGUE AND OTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS Byrd Prillerman, A. M. President Pacific northwest and with all conditions favorable, it is likely that some new world's records will be established. Criminals of Paris Who Commit Crime For Crime's Sake The desperate encounter between an armor protected hooligan and the police of Paris has brought into notoriety the apaches. This man had vowed vengeance on the police, and had protected his arms with spiked guards, made of leather and nails, and rendered invisible by a short cape he was wearing. He had armed himself with a loaded revolver and a knife, as sharp as a razor. He killed one policeman and wounded three others. The policemen vainly sought to clutch him, but shrieked with pain when their hands were torn by the spikes. There is no criminal so dreaded in Paris as the one who belongs to the apaches. These men have but one aim in life and that is to kill wan'tonly. It is nothing to them who the victim may be, or however innocent. They are infinitely worse than the worst red Indian of the past, and they are as proud of the number of lives they have taken as the actual Apaches were of the scaips. These men usually do their dastardly work at night time, and they have no fixed haunts, but are to be found everywhere in Paris. The result is that it is unsafe for any individual to stroll the streets of Paris at night, as the apaches kill simply to boast of the crime to their fellows. They place no value upon any life, their own or the victims', but boast openly of the murders committed. Woe to the Englishman or American who happens to stroll out alone at night, for these men will track him to the death. Every month their crimes become of a more horrible type. They will not face a man openly, if possible, but prefer to creep on him from behind. They never ask for money, as their motto is, "Kill first, and then rob." The name, "les apaches," was first given to these vile street criminals by a French journalist. This descriptive cognomen was eagerly seized upon by the French people, who are voracious readers of Indian stories. The word, by the way, is pronounced "apash." The criminals themselves are proud of the description, and have ever since tried to live up to it, although each man is known by a particular name. It is to a great extent due to the notoriety they have gained that the apaches have become so active recently. Their crimes are now of almost daily occurrence, so that the police have had to call into their ally special dogs, which are more dreaded than the uniformed men. It is quite a common scene in Paris now to notice a number of policemen surrounding a dead man, a man who has been done to death by those loathsome assassins. It is very rare, however, to see an arrest, so well are affairs managed by the murderers. The result of these crimes is that the policemen always walk their beats, in pairs, but even then both men may fall victims together. This is where the value of the trained dogs come in. The apaches have a somewhat distinctive dress. They are low-looking characters, with slouch hats on their heads and knotted handkerchiefs round their necks. Their bargy trousers are held up by wide belts. Should a wayfarer in Paris see a couple of these men crawling along in his direction he knows there is only one thing to save his life, and that is to take to his heels. Possibly, however, he may find himself ambushed, and then, unless armed with some serviceable weapon, his Insttute, West Virginia OUR DIPLAY OF Ladies' Misses' and Wear garments, Mill Is the largest in the City and our Price can be made up-to-date Merchandise. GIVE US A CALL The People's S JOSEPH SCHAB, F 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St., Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. chance of life will be slight It is fortunate that there is no real organization among the apaches, otherwise their power would be almost illimitable. Usually they operate in small bands. It is also frequently the case that rival bands come into contact, when set battles take place, the victors glorying in the wounds they have received and the number they have killed. C. & O. EMPLOYE LOS4S HIS LIFE NEAR MILFON Mort Adams, of Milton, an employee of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, was instantly killed near that town yesterday morning by C. & O. train No. 1. As Adams was alone at the time the details of his death will probably never be known. The young man had been at work during the night looking after the removing of a slide at the foot of a hill around which the trains pass. This place is described as being near the tin bridge. It is thought that the boy was working on the east bound track and as another train approached stepped to the west, where he was hit by the flier. His lifeless body was found beside the track a short time after the accident. Adams was the only son of a widowed mother toward whose support he was a large contributor. THE KANAWHA MEDICAL MEN HEAR LECTURE The regular meeting of the Kanawha Medical Association met last night in the assembly room at the Kanawha hotel and quite a number of physicians were present to hear Dr. Thomas McCrae, associate professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University. The subject of Dr. McCrae's talk was "Rheumatic and the Conditions Arthritis," after which it was discussed by Drs. McConihay, Putney, Gordon and H. L. Robertson. After the meeting an excellent menu was served in the Kanawha cafe. Seven members of the present United States Senate were born outside the United States. Lorimer of Illinois, Wetmore of Rhode Island, Sutherland of Utah, were born in England. Stephenson of Wisconsin and Gallinger of New Hampshire are natives of Canada. Nelson of Minnesota is a native or Norway and Oliver of Pennsylvania was born in Ireland while his parents were visiting in that country. Since Galveston established the precedent less than ten years ago nearly all of the leading cities of Texas have adopted the commission plan of government. Including among the number are Houston, Dallas, El Paso, San Antonio, Sherman, Palestine, Waco, Fort Worth, Austin, Denison, Greenville and Beaumont. In no other State of the Union have so many cities adopted the commission plan, though the movement is making rapid headway in Kansas, Tennessee, Iowa, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, California and the Dakotas. and Children's Ready-to- s, Millinery and Dress Fabrics or Prices as usual the lowest that dise. 's Store "That Popular Trading Place." AB, Prop. CHARLESTON, W. VA. Baseball Notes. Hugh Jennings will exhibit his Tigers in Cincinnati April 11 and 12. Frank Pfeffer of the Chicago Cubs recently bought a residence in Boston and will in future call the Hub his home. Several club owners and President Johnson, of the American League, will go to the Pacific coast with the White Sox. Since Arthur Clarkson quit Cleveland Eddie Grant of the Philadelphia Nationals is the only Harvard man on a major league team. Shortstop Coffey, with the Boston Nationals last season, has been appointed coach of the Fordham College baseball squad for this season. Chicago fans were greatly surprised at the release of Del Howard. As a utility player Del used to fit nicely with the Cubs. Johnnie Bates is the only holdout among the Philadelphia Quakers. John hasn't a chance for more money as Horace Fogel is buying elephants. Willie Koeler, who has recently been released by the Highlanders, will most likely catch on with either the New York Giants or the Brooklyn Dodgers. It looked very much as if McGraw was about to give the gate to "Bugs" Raymond a short time, ago, but "Bugs" has joined the Giants and all is well. Lave Cross holds the honor of being the first big leaguer to get a safe hit off of Christy Matthewson. The game took place in Brooklyn ten years ago. With a billiard parlor, automobile, business and refereeing skating races to occupy his time, "Wild Bill" Donovan of Detroit has been up on his toes all winter. President John Dovey of the Boston Nationals asked his brother magnates for their surplus players, and they said they had no surplus players. They had ball players, it seems, but they intended to keep them. Last season saw the finish in the big show of a number of great pitchers. Among those who have stepped out are: Jack Chesbro, Bill Dineen, Jesse Tannchill, Tom Hughes Nick Altrock, Carl Lundgren, Chick Fraser and Liebhardt. Michigan has the other states faded right now in the way of champions. Both Stanley Kotchell and Ad Wolgast were born in the Wolverine State. "My wife is prolonging her visit. I need her at home, but it secures useless to write suggesting that she return." "Get one of the neighbors to suggest it."