The Advocate

Bishops Divided ON PARAMOUNT ISSUE IN ELEC TION OF BISHOP IN COL ORED M. E. CHURCH. Division in Church Is Admitted by Bishop Williams Who Excoriates Fellow Bishop for His Attitude on Color and Other Vital Questions. (Horace D. Sattier.) Hopkinsville, Ky., S. S.—The Christian Index, the official organ of the Colored Methodist Episcopal church, lathers earnestly and insistently to convince its readers that there is no color line in the church, when the editor, S. R. T. Brown, knows that he bases his greatest hopes for election on the fact that he is a black man. Small fry in the church constantly refer to the writer as an outsider and a Baptist, as if any man did not have the right to discuss a public institution. At last the discussion has grown acute and Bishop R. S. Williams, of Augusta, Ga., takes Bishop C. H. Phillips, the avowed champion of the blacks, to task in a vigorous article. In order that the readers of the Advocate may get the whole situation from not only a member of the church, but a Bishop in it, Bishop Williams' article is herewith quoted in full: Bishop Williams and Bishop Phillips. Bishop C. H. Phillips, D. D., takes exceptions to a communication of mine, published a few weeks ago in the Christian Herald, in which I endeavored to call attention to the evils threatening our Church by reason of the unholy methods and political schemes obtaining. The Bishop, in noting his objections to the views I express, writes a good straightforward letter, which with a few exceptions was befitting his "dignity" as a bishop of the Church. He indirectly challenges me to reply, taking the pain to assure me that such a reply would be in the index, which e limits me, when "want to discuss questions in which the Church is interested." Personally I have no inclination to engage in newspaper battles, for when such batles are over, the difficulties involved, are still unsettled. My calling and inclinations lead me in a different direction. Not long since, the Christian Herald invited me to write upon some current church questions offering me space freely and cheerfully for whatever I wished to say. It was the acceptance of this offer, in the free exercise of my common rights as a man, minister and members of the C. M. E. Church that has provoked this further discussion. I wish it clearly understood that I have no disposition to intrude my views upon the index, because I realize by dear experience that I do not stand in very high favor at that office. But as my respected colleague, Bishop Phillips is good enough to assure me that my communication will be published if I send it there. I do so, relying on his good office in the matter. For this assurance and two other reasons, I write to-wit: (1) I have hope of doing good by a reasoning with my Bro. Bishop, and (2) That the Church at large might have the benefits of such a discussion. Discussion, you know, is the battleground—where truth triumphs and error dies if the contestants are sincere. Arrogance. "I wonder if a certain bishop," etc. A careful analysis of Bishop Phillips' letter will reveal at least a tinge of arrogance in the assumption that he is the only bishop that could be possibly referred to. And being the "only bishop," he must, therefore, be the "certain bishop." There are several other bishops in our Church, and without calling any name, I said a "certain bishop." But without stopping to consider that, as there are some other bishops who are more or less interested in the questions before the Church, you hastily conclude that you are the "certain bishop," and at once sends the astounding intelligence throughout the Church. "BISHOP WILLIAMS ATTACKS BISHOP PHILLIPS!" How did it happen that you so readily decided that you were the "certain bishop?" Was it in the fitness of things? Did you see yourself reflected in the light of the truth of my statement? How does it come about that I could not possibly have had in my mind any other bishop than yourself when I said "certain bishop?" I am sure every one that read the ludicrous head lines felt disgusted or chagrined, according as their sympathetic ran, when they read further and discovered that the flaming caption was misleading and deceptive. The idea of striking you in the back because, simply, the paper in which my communication was found did not go to your "office." And so I am required to limit the papers I write to by the ones you subscribed for and, that too, without first furnishing me a list of them before you make this demand. That is "religious freedom" with a vengeance. But I know you, my good Bishop, to be better than your words. In this case, I am sure your heart did not dictate the demands of your pen. Yet this is not the only instance in your great letter where your big heart lost control of your hand. I will point out to you an I pass along Inconsistency. I said there is a "division in our Church," and nine letters out of every ten I receive. In one way and another, directly or indirectly, affirm the same. You, Bishop, unwittingly admit the truth of all I said. If not, what possible constructions can be put upon such terms as "the invincible forces I am leading," "my cause," "forces," "conquer," "religious freedom," "equal rights," "my portion," "my side," "helping an element," "My struggling BRETHREN," and the like? By every rule of reasoning, by all the laws of logic, and by every method of application, definition and interpretation laid down, you have proven the correctness of my statement that there is a division in our Church, and, too, by the use of many more and stronger words than I used myself. You decry my use of the Tillman and Vardaman methods by way of illustration, yet you take up the very same terms—adding the "Catalian," and apply them to me and my methods. So if in this you found me twice guilty, you will find yourself thrice so. You not only admit that there is division in the Church, but you emphasize the fact by a multiplicity of terms as given above, and then announce yourself as leader of one of the divisions—"the invincible forces which I am leading," you say, "shall triumph." Triumph over what? the other division which you do not claim to lead, of course. This pronunciation is a positive admission that the division of the Church I spoke of does really exist, but this "force," "MY struggling BRETHEN," "MY side," "my portion," "shall conquer." Whom shall they conquer? The answer is plain, those who are NOT MY struggling brethren, of course. And then you subscribe to my standard, "Loyalty to the work of the kingdom of Christ, the force of Christian character and breadth of mind," but instantly reverse yourself and repudiate it because it does not serve your purpose "for the present." You call it it "an iridescent dream," a mere "phantom" chased with an army of "invincible forces" with "out-stretched arms." Now, I ask in all candor is that really your idea of securing a supply for the episcopacy of the Church of Jesus! Prist? Brotherly (Un) Kindness. Bishop, you deny the pertinence of my characterization of the methods prevailing in our Church—the Tillman and Vardaman kind, yet you followed my example in the thing you disapprove in me—going a step further—adding an ancient character still more "reprehensible." In your "cool" delibrate "good humor," you give me some new church names no where to be found in the archives of Methodism—"Arch Bishop," "Chief Bishop," and "the lecturer of a bishop." But I know your pen is responsible for all of this and not your refined and cultured sense of a common courtesy, nor your good and guilleless heart. You say "it was never in my mind to pay you any attention, but our conventional relations are such that I will confine myself," etc. How, I regard more sacredly than all else my Christian relations to my brothers everywhere. O how I do I love these sweet relations, bringing, as they do, into my life the happiest experiences and sweetest joys through a common fellowship in Christ, my Lord. These happy relations inspire me with hope when I am misunderstood, strengthen me in faith when I am maligned. But you deny me place and consideration in your good heart and declare in "cool and deliberate good humor," "only our conventional relations induce" you to pay me any attention whatever. In remembering some events in the history of the Church in the last "twenty or thirty years," you are blissfully forgetful of others. You charge me, with having introduced this controversy in the Church a month ago, yet you say you have been "battling" against it for sixteen years, and were finally pushed upon the burgle (!) The record shows that I was among the pushers, but now your "gratitude" takes a diverted course, and goes out to "help an element," but for your colleague your own Brother Bishop, your relations are the most formal and confessedly, "conventional." Vain Glory. You speak of your throne, holy bishop, but in Methodist parlance. LECTURES ON "AMERICAN CIVILIZATION AND ITS RELATION TO THE NEGRO." Fisk Dunbar Club Hears That True Civilization is Individualistic and Socialistic and End of Every Country is to Become Civilized. Nashville, Tenn., March 9,—Dr. C. V. Roman, the noted eye, ear, nose and throat specialist of this city, was elected by the Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church during its recent session at Vicksburg, Miss., a delegate to the Ecumenical Conference, which will meet in Toronto, Ontario, in October, 1911. Dr. Roman is one of five delegates. Thursday evening, March 3, the Dunbar Club of Fisk University, had for its speaker Prof. H. T. Kealing, who delivered an address on "American Civilization and its Relations to the Negro," in which he showed a depth of thought and a felicity of expression that held the intense interest of the club members. He said that civilization, the true civilization, was individualistic and socialistic; that it was the end of every progressive country to become civilized and spiritualized. "In the last analysis, spiritualization and civilization mean the same. Civilization does not mean that the mass has within it the elements of civilization. The Roman Empire stands out as the greatest example of social civilization, of social efficiency. Julius Caesar is taken as the highest type of Roman development, but he was given over to gluttony and immoralities of the grossest kind. The Jews were continually defeated in battle, but as individuals the Jews are unparalleled and almost unequalled in character. There are few grandor characters in history than Abraham. Today the Jew stands high. Throughout his history the Jew has maintained his individuality." Passing on to American development, Prof. Kealing said in part: ment, Prof. Keating said in part: "With all of its inventions, American civilization is incomplete, a rather poor affair—it has social efficiency; the Negro plays his part. He possesses the true racial affinity, the true brotherhood, which is caused by a fellowship of suffering. It is God's method of pressing us together so as to give social efficiency. American prejudice in itself is bad, but God overcomes it for good. When I press with my finger upon the wall, I transmit a tendency to the wall to fall; it is not perceptible, but it is there. If enough fingers could press the wall, the wall would fall. A great physicist declared to his classes that he would cause to swing with a wad of cotton a hundred pound cannon ball, which hung suspended from the ceiling. The students scoffed, but allowed him all the time necessary. Calling in some assistants, the experiment was begun with no cessation in the throwing of the cotton against the cannon ball. Hours passed; days passed, and no change was observed; at the end of the third day, it was thought that the weight moved, but no one was certain. Time wore on and at the close of the fifth day the ball was swinging in the fullness of its amplitude. The sum of these tendencies to swing had produced actual motion. The Negro race has tendency to progress and achievement; it has been created by the school, the church, by business, art, music, and it will at last give him his place in the American body politic. Social efficiency will come at last, for noble men will father the action." Last week the opening session of the presidents and officials of the colleges of the Freedmen's Aid Society began in the Meharry auditorium at Walden University. Several subjects of importance were discussed by the representatives of the schools, of which there were fifteen in attendance. One of the aims of the conference is to bring about a uniformity in the curricula of the school's under the control of the Freedmen's Aid Society. Sunday morning, Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, of the Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, preached a masterly sermon, in the evening, Gaul's cantata, "The Holy City," was rendered by the Walden Choral Society, under the direction of Miss Mamie E. Braden, of the music department of Walden University. The music and singing was exceptionally well given and displayed considerable talent. INDIANA DEMOCRATS Indianapolis, March 9. The state central committee has decided to hold the democratic state convention in this city April 27 and 28. Age Sounds Warning Note CONSERVATIVE JOURNAL NOT AT ALL PLEASED WITH TAFT ADMINISTRATION. What Does it Mean Paper Has Been a Stunch Supporter of the White House Policies and its modulated Note of Warning Suggests Insurgency. (Thompson's National News Bur- Washington, D. C., March 9. -Political gossip is still at a fever heat. Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson had to go to Mount Airy, N. C., one week, to argue an important law case, before Judge Emory A. Spier, of the United States court, but is back again and is hob-nobbing with the existing "Black Cabinet" like an old member. He is wearing his new-found honors easily and it looks as if the toga will at like a glove. The discord painted at by the gossips, by reason of the slight change in the Cabinet "line-up", has not materialized, and there is no semblance, as yet, of a clash of "machines". The only episode of particular significance is the note of warning sounded in the current issue of the New York Age. Although the tone is well-modulated and can scarcely be termed a "bok", the warning bears the car-marks of earnestness, and there is something so firm about it that the folks hereabouts are asking their neighbors, "What does it all mean?" Especially surprising is the tenor of the letters and editorial hitting at the Taft policies, because up to this time, the Age has been the chief drummer in the pro-Taft brigade band. One letter, carried under a Washington date-line, says: "Since President Taft assumed office a year ago, month after month word, has been given to us, those who are supposed to know, that the Negro voters would soon be 'properly taken care of'. However, among the many important appointments made up to date not a Negro has been fortunate to be numbered in the list. Thus murmurings of discontent from members of the race throughout the United States." Another letter, bearing a Washington postmark, discounts the importance of the appointment given Mr. Nelson Crews—that of special agent of the Agricultural department, and inferentially criticise some of the colored papers for making much over an honor that dwindles into nothingness when certain facts are brought to light. On this point, The Age's correspondent says: "As a matter of fact, four colored men have been appointed during the past two or three years to similar positions under the Agricultural department. These positions are not political, and are not paid for wholly by the government of the United States. The funds to provide the salaries come largely from the General Education Board of New York. The work is simply superintended by the Agricultural department. "For nearly two years there have been several Negroes at work, one in Virginia, another at Mound Bayou Miss.; another in Wilcox county, Ala.; another in Lee county, Alabama, and many others whose names we cannot now recall. The salary ranges from $60 to $100 per month." The Age reaches its top-note of incipient "insurgency" when in an editorial on "The Coming Elections", it has the following to say: "There are from forty to fifty congressional districts in the United States in which the Negro clearly holds the balance of power. "In this we are not referring to the South, where the Negro vote is not counted to any extent, but to districts in the North and West, as well as districts in the border States, such as Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri. We are constantly hearing from Negro voters in these districts. The question is being constantly asked how the Negro should cast his vote, whether for a Democratic member of Congress or for a Republican member of Congress. We have tried as best we could to counsel our people to slick by the Republican party; we still are doing so, but the administration and its friends should understand that so far very little has been done for the Negro. "Mr. Taft ought not be surprised if he finds unnesse and lack of confidence existing among the mass of voters in these doubtful districts. The friends of the administration should not be surprised if a large part of the Negroes determine to CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR. Peter Ogden Remembered ODD FELLOWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PAY TRIBUTE TO FOUNDER. Impressive Service Is Engaged in by Prominent Members. Who Review History of the Order and Point out the Strength and Teachings of Odd Fellowship. (Thompson's National News Bureau.) Washington, D. C., March 9....For the first time in many years "Peter Ogden Day" was celebrated by the full strength of the Grand Lodge of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in the District of Columbia, Metropolitan A. M. E. church, one of the largest auditoriums in the city, was well filled on Tuesday evening, March 1, to hear eloquent tributes to the founder of Odd Fellowship in America, delivered by some of the most famous orators of the race. The great work of Peter Ogden was extolled and the remarkable development of the Order for which he sacrificed so much was brought out in bold relief. The "three Hinks" and the principles for which they stand were eulogized and there was enthusiasm galore throughout the evening, every "hearty Odd Fellow" catching the spirit of the occasion and assisting to make the welkin ring. The church was beautifully decorated with the national colors, tastefully draped, and the platform was a bower of flowers, palms and potted plants abounding in rich profusion. The vested choir of Metropolitan A. M. E. church, under the direction of Prof. John T. Layton, gave the stage a picturesque setting and rendered a number of classic selections in magnificent style. District Grand Master W. L. Polard, a leading lawyer of the Capitol, presided and introduced the speakers in fitting language and called attention to their several achievements in the struggle for racial equality. They were all adapted to the occasion and besides thrilling the Grand Lodge by the recital of the story of the Birth of the Order on those shores through the manly, persistent and faithful Ogden, they furnished much food for though along the line of how may the living best preserve and fructify the noble heritage that the departed "fathers of Israel" have entrusted to this generation. Thomas H. Wright spoke in detail of the numerical strength of the Order, the value of its property holdings, its influence upon the material and spiritual life of the community and its relation to the other great fraternities of the District. He told of the methods by which the Old Fellows' Hall Association had cleared the massive $75,000 home of the Order from heavy debt, and brought down the house when he said that Washington, the capital of the nation, with its intelligence and wealth, and tried to set an example in thrift, industry and brotherly cooperation, which, if followed by the brethren everywhere, would produce golden results. Mr. Wright's address was liberally applauded. Mr. Wright, P. M. V. P., is president of the Odd Fellows' Hall Association, ex-District. Grand Master, and one of the ables financiers and executive officers in the country. He is mentioned by a host of friends for National Grand Master of the Order, and may allow the use of his name at the B. M. C. in September. Judge Mifflin W. Gibbs, of Arkansas, former consul at Tannatade, Madagascar, "the race's grand old man," took note of the tremendous moral force exerted by Odd Fellowship, pointing out further advantages that might be reaped if there is solidarity throughout the Order in matters affecting the political and commercial status of our people. Rev. I. N. Moss, pastor of the church, emphasized the crying need today of the manhood and uncompromising demand for fair play, represented in the life of Peter Ogden, and beseeched the men now following in the footsteps of Ogden to accept nothing short of absolute equality of opportunity, equality of gift, citizenship, equality before the law. Hon. W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, added to his already brilliant reputation as an orator in an irresistible plea for a keener sense of unity, of brotherly love, and mutual sympathy and support in every walk of life, and urged his hearers to hold up the hands of the men of the race and pation who are trying to do something worth while, this speech was an able and thrilling effort. Mrs. M. A. Parker, Grand Worthy Superior of the Household of Ruth, showed in vivid colors and work the women are doing to advance the cause of the fraternity, and pledged her band to continue to sound the clarion note; "Entreat me not to leave thee, nor erase from following after thee," etc., made historic by the original "Ruth." Rey, M. W. D. Norman, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist church, delivered the opening prayer. Moy, W. J. Howard, pastor of Zion Baptist church, pronounced the bebediction. Charles S. Hill, District Grand Secretary, read the proclamation. Prof. William Braxton presided at the organ and rendered a voluntary. On the platform, besides the speakers and presiding officer, were: Charles H. Harris, D. D., G. M.; H. W. Honesty, D. G. Treasurer; J. C. Pollard, D. G. Director; Miss Fannie Powell, D. M. N. G.; and R. W. Thompson, representing the press of the nation. Patrilarchie, No. 4, and Patrarchie, No. 18, attended in full uniform, and the entire Grand Lodge wore their full dress regalia and symbols. The chairmen of the various committees were as follows: Executive—District Grand Lodge, No. 20, W. L. Pollard. Executive—District Household of Ruth, No. 1, Miss Fannie Powell. Arrangements—W. L. Pollard. Reception—R. K. Washington. Churches—George M. Cook. Hall—L. S. Dove. Speakers—Davis Warner. Music—Sister M. J. Douglass. Printing—Sister Lillian Ford. Decoration—C. P. Walker. Refreshments—W. E. Willis. Following the exercises at the Metropolitan church, a reception was held at Odd Follows hall, 1606 M street, N. W., which was highly enjoyable. Excellent Impression IS BEING MADE BY W. D. JOHNSON, NEW SPECIAL AGENT IN LAND OFFICE. Ruinored That he Will Establish an Administration Organ at National Capital Region Office Being At. Washington, D. C., March 9. —Editor W. D. Johnson is hard at work in the General Land office, preparing the data bearing upon the cases he will be required to take care of in the field. No announcement is made as to how long he will be here. No secret is being made of the fact, however, that a better place is being carved out for Mr. Johnson, which will allow him to remain in Washington all the time. Mr. Johnson is "sawing wood," and permitting the other fellows to do all the worrying. His present salary is said to be $2,500, with expenses paid when away from headquarters. In the event of Mr. Johnson's assignment to a local berth, it is stated that he will launch a vigorous administration paper here—one that will make the whole country "sit up and take notice." As Washington has but one colored newspaper of consequence, there is plenty of room for another. N. W. Magowan, editor of the Mt. Sterling (Ky.) Reporter, prior to the appointment of Mr. Johnson, had this to say of him in the Lexington Leader, a white daily; "When nearly every representative Negro in this country, was arrayed both heart and hand against the nomination of Mr. Taft, Johnson, like brave Leonidas at the Pass of Thermopylae, stood firm in his support of Mr. Taft for President. He did not "play both ends against the middle"; but came out boldly and declared for William Howard Taft. We feel that for such a stand, in the face of opposition, both from without and from within, that he is fairly entitled to a substantial political reward. Mr. Johnson is qualified to fill any position that may be given him by the administration. He is an honored Christian gentleman, and has the courage of his convictions. He has always been a staunch Republican and one of the acknowledged leaders of his race. "Not only did Mr. Johnson spend his time and influence in the recent campaign, but out of his very limited means, he spent Liberally. For truth and veracity, he has no superiors, and few equals. As a writer, he is profound in his thinking and logical in his expressions. His arguments in behalf of Republican principles are always strong and forceful." Mr. Johnson is mingling freely with the masses here and is making an excellent impression upon all wish whom he comes into contact. The Brownsville Inquiry is at an end. The court is now making up its report, to be submitted to Congress early in April. The present indications are that the findings will not be favorable to the re-instatement of the accused soldiers. Finds the Committee Appointed to Examine Economic and Social Development of the Race in City of Baltimore. (By Franklin F. Johnson.) Baltimore, Md., March 9 — The committee on economics and social development, recently appointed by the Maryland Progressive League has completed its labor. The report is said to emphasize the fact that some of the disadvantages under which the city Negro laborers are due to to fierce industrial conflict in the city and his practical orracism from employment as a skilled laborer. The report, it is said, takes up the question of a very large proportion of the race being unskilled laborers, more or less efficient, who are employed at a low wage rate and recommends the establishment of a trade school. It also suggests that every effort be made to increase the industrial opportunities of the race in Baltimore, and recommends that lectures dealing with the value of saving money, public health, and other topics of deep interest to the masses be given. It also recommends that a directing head be appointed for the proposed work, and the appointment of a field agent, whose duty it shall be to keep posted as to the firm's desirous of giving colored labor a fair chance and the available supply of such labor. Hugh E. Macbeth, F. F. Johnson and Daniel A. Brooks were the members of the committee. Dr. DuBois Lectures. Dr. W. N. B. DuBois, professor of history and sociology in Albany University, delivered a memorial lecture on "John Brown" in Braggsville, bishopian church. After giving a picturesque sketch of the life of the noted Confederate who led the raid at Harper's Gerry, Dr. DuBois spoke of present day conditions, declaring that there was a great need for men to contend for the race on the ground of principle and not let expediency dictate their course. Dr. Dubois was introduced by Rev. G. R. Waller, president of the local branch of the Niagara Movement, under whose auspices the lecture was given. Refused to Bing. The choir of Sharp-street Memorial M. E. church did not sing at a local white Methodist church last Friday night, because of the objections raised by a member of the white church. Learning of the objections, Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughee, pastor of Sharp-street church, cancelled the acceptance of the invitation. The choir of the church is one of the best in the city, and has sung in several white churches. Harry S. Cummings, city councilman, is slowly recovering from an illness of two months' duration. There were 1,728 patrons at the Waller's Public Baths during February. The High Point Enterprise carries in its local columns an account of the appointment of Prof. A. C. Burnette, of that city, by the United States Department of Agriculture to do agricultural work in the State of Pennsylvania. Prof. Burnette is director of the department of agriculture and chemistry in the High Point Normal and Industrial Institute. He received his appointment under the civil service rules. He is a graduate of the State Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Negro race. His receiving appointment in this manner is all indication of the efficiency and the high standard of instruction at that institution. This appointment is in itself a refutation of the charge made by some people that this State is not doing its duty toward the Negroes in the way of providing them with the means of acquiring education. The Agricultural and Mechanical College at Greensboro, under the management of President Dudley, is doing good work. It is a monumens to the State's desire and willingness to incur expense in the fitting of Negroes to become worthy citizens and afford them the opportunity to reach out for better things. It gives us pleasure to note the fact that a graduate of the Negro Agricultural and Mechanical College of this State has an competitive examination, won an appointment to do agricultural work among the intelligent and prosperous farmers of Pennsylvania. Charlotte Observer. CORRESPONDENCE The Onurka Lodge of Daughters of Sphinx are preparing for an elaborate entertainment at Reed's hall on Tuesday night. On Friday night a very large audience assembled at Trinity M. E. church to hear the debate between students of Grafton and Clark'sburg schools. The subject discussed was "Resolved. That the city is better for the rearing of boys and girls than the country." Affirmative, Miss Eubah Paston and Marietta Landers, of Clark'sburg. Negative, Miss Stout and Mr. Craig, of Grafton. For eighth and ninth grade students execlion, arguments were presented on both sides. The decision was a tie. In connection with the debate the following program was executed: Vocal Scho- My Way to Heavau Miss Velma Snuder Vocal Duel...I Dream in the Glowing...The Misses Green. Reading...From Dunbar...Mis- Geraldine Lassiter. Vocal Solo...Mr. Ed. West. Reading...From Dunbar...Miss Inez Tuck. Vocal Solo...Davy Jones' Locker. Mr. D. E. V. Jordan. Selections by the Encore Orchestra. The affair was under the supervision of Mr. D. H. Kyle, and the splendid program rendered seemed to be light all present. More than $50 was realized from admission fees and serving of re- freshments. C. W. Florence and Miss Sadie Mayes, teachers in the Gratton school: Mrs. Wm. Dabney, Mrs. Heaner, Misses Stout and Craig, Jas Scott and a number of other persons, as well as several students, attended the debate here. Friday evening. Rev. S. P. West is assisting Rev. J. C. Young in revival work at Elkins this week. The spelling bee at A. M. E. church, Monday evening, was well attended by the young people, and the course: between the boys and girls was quite lively, indeed. A neat sum of money was realized by the affair. Sunday was Woman's Day at Trinity M. E. church. The services throughout the day were conducted by the women. In the evening the pastor preached a special sermon to the ladies of the Queen Esther Society. Amount collected was $118.16. Mrs. Fanny Hatcher, who has been quite ill, is on a fair road to recovery. Mary the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Thomas Jones, died. Tuesday, of hemorrhages. The W. M. M. Society will hold a monthly missionary tea at Mrs. M. W. Grayson's this week. Mrs. Lecie Brown entertained most delightfully Misses Nannie and Ada Stout, of Grafton, and Howard Lee, at her home, on Monticello avenue. Saturday evening, from 5 to 11. After being highly entertained by several selections of music, delicious refreshments were served. Those who enjoyed the evening's diversion were: Misses Bessie and Jennie Walker, Anna and Eulah Patton, Marie Miles, Marthetta Lander, Lillie Robinson, Florence Jackson, Inez Tuck, Velma Snyder, Ethe Lowry, Cora Jackson, Mrs. Mary Ogden, Mr. Arms, Wilbert Morris James Jackson, Raymond Booker George Jackson, Edgar Turner, Alonzo Jones, Vernard West, Elbert Howard, Morris Ogden. HOLDEN Death visited our midst last week, taking from us an aged and respected citizen in the person of Mrs. Polie Heaufort. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Scott, of Roanoke, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Easel, of iterwind, will locate here; also Sidney Daniels of Lookout. Henry Newell was a business visitor to Huntington five days last week, taking a special treatment at the Kesler Hospital, of that city. Mrs. Anna Smith, Mrs. Lee and Jas. Webb, of Cora, were in attendance at the revival meetings here last week. The recital meetings, conducted by Rev. Scott, of Roanoke, Va., which have been in progress for more than a week, have met with great success. The weather was favorable and the meetings were attended. Much credit is due Rev. Scott for the good which he has done here. Large numbers have been added to the church, which will strengthen and build up the work here. Rev. Scott returns to his home. Thursday The revival services at the chapel. M. E. church, is proactively nicely. R. S. A. Lewis, the evangelist of Parkersburg, is doing good work spiritually, and is meeting with success. The meeting will continue all next week. Rev. M. Offer, the pastor of chapel. M. E. church, will be present, Sunday, and preach his farewell sermon to his congregation. Miss Cella Parker and Mrs. Hare riet Parker were visitors on Monongahela avenue, Saturday and Sunday, as guesses of Mrs. Hannah Humphson, Lyman Fowler, and Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Brown. The Woman's Alice Missionary Society was held last Sunday night at the A. M. E. church, which was very successful. Rev. S. Christian delivered an excellent sermon, after which a saint program followed. Miss Ethel Liggens Hunt gave a fine select reading: Misses Emma and Alberta Ellis sang a duet, "Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight?" Mrs. Callie Alfred sang a solo, "The Sinner and a Song!" Mrs. Nancy Hilton read a paper, which was very good, and several others spoke, read and sang sweetly. The choir furnished excellent music for the occasion. The A. M. E. church choir will practice and elect officers on Friday night. Miss Julia Dixon, Joseph Richardson, Miss Ardelaia Richardson, and Harry H. Lewis were guests at Mrs. chamie Richardson's, Walnut Hill, at dinner, Sunday. The revival services started at the First Baptist church, Sabraton, Sunday. The pastor of the church is expecting some help to assist him in this good cause. C. W. Alexander and family are expecting to leave the city for Johnstown, Pa., some time in April. The Monongalia Lodge, K. of P., No. 30, will hold their Thanksgiving annual sermon at the A. M. E. church, Sunday evening, April 3rd. Rev. Grant Boyer, of Fairmont, will preach the sermon. A. H. Brown returned from Clarksburg, Wednesday evening. He reported a very pleasant time. The chicken and waffle supper, which was held at Hunt hall by the A. M. E. congregation, was successful. A large crowd was present and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hunt, resilience Beechmont avenue, a fine son. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Dillard's infant child died this morning, at the residence, on Hough street. The Mount; Moriah Lodge, A. F. and A. M., No. 20, will hold their annual banquet on Thursday evening, March 31. Several friends and members from various lodges of Clarksburg, Fairmont and Union-town are expected to be present. BUCKHANNON. Mrs. Hilfred Smith is at Sutton, where she will be engaged in nursing for several weeks. The revival at the A. M. E. church closed Sunday evening. Chas. Johnson and Robt. Taylor, of Beverly, are in the city. Miss Head and Washington of Fairmont, are guests of Miss Cora Taylor, at her home, on Sedgwick street. Miss Maud Davis entertained the ladies Aid Society. Friday afternoon, at her home, on Main street. The afternoon was pleasantly and profably spent. Vocal and instrumental solos were rendered by Mrs. M. J. Ricketts and Miss Davis. Delicious refreshments were served. A play entitled, "Dinner at SIR, will be given at Simpson M. E. courch. Friday night, March 18th. Mrs. Malinda Hunter very delightfully entertained the Willing Workers Club. Friday afternoon, at her home on Lumber street. After the usual business of the society was transacted, the ladies were invited to the dining room, where supper was served. All spent a most enjoyable afternoon. The Mite Missionary Society rendered a program at the A. M. E. church. Sunday afternoon. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Powell, who was seriously burned some time ago, died, Wednesday. March 2nd. Funeral services, were conducted by Rev. Smoot. Thursday afternoon, at their home on the island. WINIFREDE B. B. Allen was a business visitor to Charleston, Saturday. J. D. Wiseman spent a few days on Cabin Creek, visiting relatives. N. S. Alexander has been conned to his home the past two weeks with chematism. W. S. Lewis and T. R. Johnson spent Saturday and Sunday at their home in Kanawha City. Mrs. B. B. Allen and Mrs. Joseph Snoe are reported very ill. A. C. Chapman is able to be out again after a short illness. Viss Emma Meadows was in Charleston shopping, Saturday. A. Wilson and K. H. Allen spent Saturday and Sunday at their home in St. Albans. Mrs. Wm. Tucker is able to be out again, after a week's illness. Louise Gore, of Madison, spent a few days here visiting relatives. MONTGOMERY. Dr. George Brown continues ill at home, on Fourth avenue. P. H. Hays has opened a grocery store in East Mor gomery. Dr. C. Adams, of Charleson, was a business visitor here. Saturday Miss Frances Morgan is sick at her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Morgan. A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, was here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Buster, of Lawton, are here the guests of relatives and friends. Rev. R. W. D. Meadows, of Huntington, was in town, Saturday. Mrs. H. B. Branham is sick at her home, in West Montgomery. S. B. Graves, of London, came up Saturday, on business. Mrs. Lilia Crawford continues HL at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Miller, on Crescent Heights. Miss Hattie Peters of Cedar Grove, was the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hardy. Rev. E. C. Page filled his regular appointment at Institute, Sunday. Mrs. Eva B. Pack, teacher at Snutbers, and Mrs. Amanda N. Brown, teacher at Cannonell, closed their schools, Friday, and returned to their homes at Institute, Saturday. S. B. Morgan was the guest of friends at London, Sunday. John Loving is sick at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Gordon. Charles Johnson, of Gauley, visited his family here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Brown and Mrs. Eva B. Pack were the week-end guests of relatives here. Dr. W. C. Lawrence and Dr. B. F. White performed a successful operation on Mrs. Samuel Buster, Sunday afternoon, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence, where she will stay until well enough to return to Lawton. Mrs. Willa Washington, of Hawks Nest, has moved to this town for permanent residence. Miss Mabel Saunders is out again, after a week's illness. James Lewis is reported on the sick list. CHILLICOPHE, OHIO The Bee Swarm at Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. church, Sunday, was a success. The following queen and king bees reported: Mrs. Lizzie Warrick, $10; Mrs. Katie Gray, $10.10; Mrs. Nra Steward, $6.15; Mrs. Ellie Stewart, $10.25; Mrs. Nora Harris, $6.50; Mrs. Sarah Garnes, $5; Mrs. Annie Gatlift, $10; Mrs. Elizabeth Medley, $10.65; Miss Mabel Marshall, $20.00; Mrs. Kate Beard, $8.50; Mrs. Hannah Davis, $5; Miss Helen Carter, $5.25; Miss Mabel Gatlift, $35; Mrs. Lizzie Galloway, $4.50; Mrs. Lucy Lucas, $38.48; Mr. Fisher Sutton, $10; Miss Maud Fairfax, $5.55; Miss Irona Coleman, $3.55; Mrs. Mrs. Ellen Williams, $14; Mrs. Walter Gatliff, $9.05; Miss Goldie Ford, $5.40; D. H. Taborn, $2.55; Robert Ryan, $11.10; Miss Jennie Donaldson, $11.55; Mrs. Eliza Harris, $7; Watt Rideout, $12.80; Mrs. Sophia Burch, $2; Mrs. Mac Butler, $4.20; Arthur Redman, $1; Charlie Beard, $1; Edward Medley, Jr., $10; David Crocker, $5; Mrs. Mary Spears, $10; William Smith, $6; Albert Johnson, $4.15; Hattie Jones, $5; Miss Nannie Cushingburg, $5.25; George Medley and G. T. Pepsic, $12.14; A. M. E. school, $1.35; Roxanna Sutton, $10; public collection, $9.20; after donation, $5; total, $369, 50. Revival meeting began at Quinn chapel, Monday night. Rev. E. E. Newsome, of Hillsboro, Ohio, is assisting Rev. W. E. Walker. James Lucas left last Wednesday for Tampa, Fla., where he will spend a month and then wii go to Havana, Cuba, for thirty days. mrs. Ada W. Newby, of Columbus, Ohio, who has been visiting her parents in this city, left, Monday afternoon, for her home. PRINCETON. Rev. R. W. Hill was called to Dry Fork, Va., to marry a couple. He remained to preach, Sunday. Miss Agnes Dillard is on an ex- tended visit; to relatives at Graham, Va. She will be greatly missed, so- cially. Rush Gardner and grand-son Charles are on this sick list; also, Mrs. Harriett Lewis. Henry Page, of McDowell, visits his wife last Saturday. A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, basc- ed through our city last Thursday en route to Bluefield. George H. Carter spent the week- end at Graham. Sam Young, of Charleston, is the guest of Albert Scott. He is look- ing for a location, as he is favorably impressed with our city and its hope- ful future. The public school closed. Thur- Gay night. At the Baptist church an excellent program was rendered. A large an appreciative audience bent encouragement by their apt attention, and the "young ideas" did credit to their teacher, Prof. George Benson. School will begin at once at East Princeton, with Prof. Benson as teacher. Mrs. L. E. Callender returned from Montgomery, Thursday. Miss Thulina McNutt is home, af- fer a stay of two months with rela- tives at Welch. The Progressive Literary Society has an interesting debate for Thur- day night. Resolved, Which is mightier, the pen or sword? A slate has been purchased, on which to write the weekly program, to be paused in HILL's grocery, on Grayton weights. Will Thompson moved here from Narrow, Va., for permanent residence. The sidewalk which has been a long-felt want, is being held, and greatly appreciated by the pedestri- ing of this end of town. South Charleston CTORIES EMPLOYE Glass Co. Kanawha Chemjca Steel Co. s and other buil school House, Com construction, Na now ompleted s ore the prices go cars g 1-10 cash, balance i Discount f awha om 501 Charleston N FACTORIES EMPLOYING OVER 400 MEN Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. Kanawha Chemjcal Engine Mfg. Co. Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building Bell Phone 750; Home Phone 1214 ter a very severe attack of tonsilitis. Miss Agatha Alexander was hostess to the Tuesday evening whist club Tuesday. Fred Jackson, of Middleport, was in town Thursday. John and Thomas Davis entertained the Reading Club Thursday. After a very interesting reading and discussion from Scott's "The Lady of the Lake," a very appetizing lunch was served. James Colston has been suffering from a very severe attack of tonsilitis during the past week. Rev. Cornelius Davis, of Galipolis, preached a very able and instructive sermon at the First Baptist church here Sunday evening. A large and attentive congregation was in attendance. J. Alexander, C. Colston and P. Johnson were guests of friends in Gallipolis for a few hours Sunday. Miss Agnes Stevens and Hallie Mitchell of Spillman, passed through this city Monday en route to Plymouth, where they will be guests of relatives during the next few weeks. Chas, Harris, of Gallipolis, was in town Tuesday the guest of friends. Rev. D. C. Adams preached an excellent sermon Friday night at the First Zion Baptist church. Those who worshipped at the Montgomery church Sunday were Mrs. S. H. Clark, Wm. Wicks and daughter, Shelva. Mrs. S. H. Clark is able to be out after a week's illness. Rev. D. C. Adams was a pleasant visitor at the public school Friday. Mith Ruth Watson, of Montgomery, was the week-end guest of her sister, Mrs. S. H. Clark, Friday. Mrs. Nannie Frye, of Hugheson, was the guest of Mrs. John Morris, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Willie Tucker has returned to her home at Hugheson, after a three weeks' visit with Mrs. John Morris. Mrs. George McCoy and Mrs. E. J. Boone, were shopping in Montgomery, Saturday. Mrs. H. B. Hargrove and Mrs. William Staunton, were the Sunday guests of Mrs. E. J. Boone. Mrs. G. W. Lawrence, Mrs. George Jackson, Mrs. H. B. Hargrove and Mrs. Wm. Wicks were the Sunday guests of Mrs. Paul Rucker. Mrs. George Jackson, Mrs. Joseph Guthrie, G. W. Robinson, E. P. Prye, and Wm. Boone were visitors to the public school last week. HOW COLORED SCHOOL TEACHERS CAN EARN EXTRA MONEY. If you are a teacher and want to earn some extra money after school hours, write A. R. Steward, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. 1-12-24 CEDAR GROVE. Pev. W. F. Scott, of East Bank, was in town, Sunday evening. Mrs M. Peamer was called to Hansford last Thursday by the illness of her mother. Edward Phillips was the guest of relatives here Wednesday. Miss Able Friend was the guest of Misses Peters and Meadows, Tuesday. Miss Ollie Meadows left for Union, where she will teach her second school for this year. Her vacancy will be filled by J. A. Shields, of St. Albans. John Richmond was a business caller in Charleston, Friday. Dr. Waite was here on professional business's last week. Mrs. Lela Lee attended an entertainment at Ward lag Monday evening. SMITHERS. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, of Huntington, was in our town. Friday evening, and preached an able sermon. Miss Hearietta James and Mr. Geter, of Montgomery, were the Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Dalton. Our school closed, Friday. Rev. J. J. Turner, of Mt. Carbon, was present in our Sunday school, Sunday. Mrs. Mary Booker, of Cedar Grove, was the Sunday evening guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Dalton. Nrs. E. Jones is reported better at this writing. Miss L. V. Bryant and Miss G. T. Peyton were Sunday guests of Miss H. E. James. MT. HOPE. Mrs. Belle Clayborne, who spent the winter-with her daughter, Mrs. Mrs. Woodon, of South Nuttall, returned home, Friday, accompanied by her daughter and grandchild. Mrs. J. W. Warren is visiting relatives on Kanawha. Forn, to Rev. and Mrs. Thornton, Friday, the 4th inst., a girl. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jones died, Wednesday, the 2nd inst. Mrs. G. D. Alien has returned from Virginia, where she was called on account of the death of her mother. Rev. Deans and about one-half of his congregation worshipped with Rev. Thornton at Kilsyth, Sunday. The church was crowded, morning and evening. POINT PLEASANT Stephard Lewis, of Kanauga, and F. Howe, of Gallipoli, were calling on friends here Sunday. Mrs. Marie Cline is improving af- THERE APRIL 1,1907 MES EMPLOYING OVER Co. B wha Chemjcal Engine M other buildings in S House, Concrete Sir duction, Natural Gas completed and soon the prices go up. Th cars go in. ash, balance in monthly p Discount for all cash. wha La Charleston National Bank DONWOOD THE BAUER MEAT & FISH COMPATY Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon 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. Hemlock Lumber Co. outh Charleston. Walk, Sewers, Everything. the trollly ars. they go up when the ayments to suit. Co. BAUER MEAT FISH COMPANY D 30 CAPITOL ST Veal, Mutton, Pork Fish Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. our machine sliced fis and Bacon RS, FISH, POULTRY qualities in all the popular kinds of Cheese your patronage for we have stock in our lines and you when you want it most THE HOTEL 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. 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 Mone) 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 second floor is used for office rooms, while the hird 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 Investment Association. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ADD\TIONAL CORRESPONDENCE Lincoln Moore of Russell, Ky. was calling on friends Thursday. Miss Stella Stewart, of 1201 Seventh avenue, is writing relatives and friends in Gallipolis O. Mrs. Anna Johnson has returned from Hinton, where she was called last week by the death of her brother. Rev. I. V. Bryant and Rev. R. D. W. Meadows attended the memorial services of Rev. Lewis, the late pastor of the Baptist church in Ashland, which were observed by that church Sunday afternoon. Geo. H. Barnett made a business trip to Holden last week. Dr. T. H. Nichols was indisposed last week. Miss Clara Stewart was the weekend guest of friends in the city. Miss Millie Dickerson is quite ill at the residence of Mrs. Jennie McPherson on Ninth avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Jackson, of Seventh avenue, are rejoicing over the birth of a baby girl. A very distinguished visitor in the person of Lawyer R. D. Ruffner, of Chicago, is in our city to consult his lawyers here, who are looking after his land in this State where he owns 150 acres. The Dunbar Literary Society, consisting of the girls of the Seventh and Eighth grades of the High School rendered the following program Friday afternoon. Quotations First Baptist church Sunday morning. Mrs. Annie Prater is visiting her children and friends in Louise Ky children and friends in Louise, Ky. The very sad and impressive funeral services of our esteemed friend and citizen, our Henry Burkes were ably conducted at the First Baptist church of which he was a member several years, by the pastor Rev. I. V. Bryant, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Burkes was well loved by all who knew him, possessing those qualities admired by every one, namely, a consistent Christian, a loving husband, a good citizen, who prepared himself for sickness and death; also by his connection with the following orders: The K. of P. Odd Folews, Household of Ruth and St. Lakes. The members of these orders were in attendance at the funeral and with the host of friends filled the house to its utmost capacity. He is survived by a wife, a step daughter and her son, other relatives and a host of friends. The grief stricken family have the sympathy of the whole community, and we commend them to God, who alone can comfort the brokenhearted. The death of Lettie Johnson, the little grand daughter of Mrs. Carrie Johnson, occurred Monday morning. She has been ill several months with tuberculosis. ' Mrs. Kate Colley entertained the Orion Club Friday evening. The Y. M. C. A. met at the First Baptist church Sunday at 4 p. m. After the usual opening service Dr. D. H. Reid pastor of the Southern M. E. church was introduced and delivered an address on the "High Cost of Living." He gave his views as to its cause and the remedy. The subject was so ably and eloquently presented in its many phases, historical, philosophical, and yet abounding in many illustrations and gems of literature, as to hold the audience spell-bound. The Chautauqua salute was given Dr. Reid. The high appreciation and thanks of the Y. M. C. A. were tendered him by Rev. Bryant. Another feature which marked this as an unusually grand session was the introduction of Lawyer R. D. Rufner, formerly of Washington, D. C. who spoke very encouragingly of the work here and gave of his abundant store of knowledge and glide pye perience food for reflection and assimilation The second of the series of school entertainments given by pupils of Douglass school, for decorations for the school building was presented Friday evening by the pupils of the fifth and sixth grades. The teachers, Mr. E, R. Harvey and Miss Mary C. Dill, deserve great credit for the excellent manner in which the young people were trained. The entertainment consisted of two drills. The first by the girls was a solve drill, which was very pretty with sixteen girls attired with white caps, white aprons and white sleeve protectors. They went through many beautiful figures in perfect time and rhythm. The boys under Mr. Harvey's supervision, gave a flag drill, and made an appearance of healthy, sturdy youths such as Uncle Sam might well be proud of. The boys went through many difficult and beautiful figures in perfect time also. The comamds were given by Charles Lawrence with all the stately dignity of a good soldier. PAGE. Rev. R. W. D. Meadows was in our town and preached two able sermons Sunday. We neglected to state in our last letter the ordination of the three deacons on the fourth Sunday in last month. They were James Cosby, William Higginbottom and Wm. Jackson. M. J. Hill was in town on business concerning the K. of P. Mr. James, of Deepwater, was here on Thursday last week. Joe Hunter has gone to Beckley or business. Mrs. Fannie Pryor's three children have been quite ill for the past two weeks. Joseph Branch is able to be put at work again. BANGZOFT Howard Jackson, of Plymouth, who has been visiting friends in Powelton, has returned home. Charles Dickerson, of Raymond, was the Sunday guest of his brother, Hale Dickerson. Edward Eddens and Nick Terry, of Raymond, visited friends in Bancroft, Friday. Mrs. Geo, Brooks, of Plymouth, was a shopper in Baneroft Monday. Our school closed Wednesday evening, March 2nd, with the following program including a supper. The proceeded from which are to aid in Rosabelle Skanks & Co. "A Squirrel Lesson" Edward Dickerson "In Bethlehem" Syble Ross Solo—"In June" Madge Phillips "Some Good Rules" Percy Ross Dialogue "Simple Simon" Ernest Sawyers & Co. Chorus School Tambourine Drill Eleven Boys and Girls RAYMOND CITY. Mrs. Elizabeth Kent and Miss Bessie Norman closed a very successful term of school here Friday. The school children gave a picnic Friday at Odd Fellows hall. All present reported a nice time. Rev. P. P. Holland filled his pulpit here Sunday. Miss Bentrice Calhoun, of Charleston, was called here Friday by the illness of her mother. Charlie James is reported very it at his home. J. C. McKinney and Mrs. Julia Wallace are able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cole were business visitors to Charleston on Wednesday. Mrs. Elizabeth Kent and Miss Beste Norman Moe. Bentrice was the home at Pomeroy, Ohio, and Pt. leasant W. Va. Miss Cora Garland, of Charleston, spent Sunday here the guest of her sister. INSTITUTE. B. Prillerman, president of the West Va. Colored institute, made a business trip to Columbus, Saturday. G. H. Beane spent Sunday at Institute. B. M. Burgess and O. A. Pierce attended the Y. M. C. A. convention in Charleston, both being delegates. Misses Charlotte Campbell and Virginia Cleveland spent Friday evening in Charleston the guests of Miss Annelia Wilcher and Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Waters, respectively. Mrs. James-M. Canty was called to the bedside of her mother at Harper's Ferry, Friday. She and the children were accompanied by Mr. J. M. Canty, who returned Monday morning. Miss Mary Eubank made a business trip to Charleston. FAIRMONT. Misses Bessie Meade and Pearl Washington left Saturday for an extended visit to Miss Cora Taylor at Buckhannon. Mrs. A. H. Williams and children left Tuesday for their home in Fair chance, after spending several weeks here with relatives. Mrs. Wm. Washington has been quite ill, but is convalescing. Mrs. Ida Scott was hostess to the four o'clock Needle Club Friday, Feb. 25th. A very tempting lunchcon was served. Born to Mrs. Chas. Nelson Tuesday, March 1st, a son. The stork also paid a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Berkeley William leaving a fine daughter. Mrs. Chas. Hamilton entertained the 4 o'clock Needle Club March 4th. Mr. Robert's Smith, and Mrs. Lillie Miner returned Friday from Parkersburg, where they had accompanied the remains of Mrs. Smith's brother, Perey Hayes. Clarence Lee, our talented singer sang solo at Zion Baptist church in Clarksville, last week. F. F. Meade is spending a few days in Cadiz, James Taylor was in Parkersburg last week on business. (The fraternal organizations have taken on new life this spring. Two candidates rode the goat in the Odd Fellows last Monday night, and six in the K. of P.'s Wednesday night. The Annual Bazaar held by the Ladies' Aid Societies of the M. E. church was a big success. A different entertainment was held each night. The Baby Contest was by far the most interesting feature of the bazaar. Twenty-five babies were entered in the contest (this is not all in Fairmont) and over $50 taken in on the votes. The first prize, aocket and chain. was won by little Miss Jennie Brown, who received over 1900 votes. The second prize, a gold band ring, by George Edward Morton, who had over 1800 votes. The Daughters of Sphinx, a new lodge, was organized here last Friday night by Mrs. Howard, of Clarksburg. E. L. Morton was in Clarksburg and Weston a few days ago. While in Weston he was the guest of L. O. Wilson, G. C. ST. ALEANS. Rev. Robinson, our pastor, preached two able and instructive sermons Sunday. Frank Honley, of Charleston, was a pleasant visitor of friends in town Sunday. Samuel Hale and family visited their parents, Sunday. J. A. Shields, who has closed a successful school here, has gone to Cedar Grove, to finish the term of that school. There will be a meeting of citizens Friday night at the school house pertaining to school matters. All interested in the education of their children are invited to attend. Frank Good was in town last week on business. Miss Ruffner Overall has returned to Institute, where she is attending school. Mr. Lipscomb and wife were visitors at Institute last week. RONCEVERTE The Ladies' Aid was entertained by Rev. Wm. E. Jefferson at the parsonage Wednesday in the afternoon. Those present were Mrs. Etta Green, Maggie Eubanks, Maggie L. Hickman, Gracie D. Sheffey, Mary J. Brinkley, Bessie Lewis, Rosa Brown, Edna Woods, Nannie Gray, Misses Mamie Brackenridge, Edith B. Wools, Otella Sweney, Minnie V. Allen, Leonara Mallory, Fanny Brinkley, Prof. T. C. Edmuns. Mrs. D. W. Calloway entertained the Missionary Society Friday night at her residence on Frankford avenue. Gordon Rose was here visiting friends, Sunday. Miss Ettie Calloway was the guest of Mrs. Nannie B. Rose last week. Mrs. Nannie Johnson, of Lewisburg, was a visitor here last Saturday. Mrs. Mattie C. Slaughter was here on business last Monday. Edward Eldridge left for Quinnimont Monday. Mrs. Nannie Callender, of Lewisburg, was the guest of Mrs. Elta Green Monday. Roy, Waters was a visitor there last week. Mrs. Harold Woods is confined to bed with fever at the residence of Mrs. Edna Woods, on Frankfort avenue. Miss Lulu Brinkley, who was compelled to give up her studies at Bennett College, Greensboro, N. C., on account of sickness, is much improved. HARPER'S FERRY Mrs. S. E. Lovett died Saturday evening, March 3, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. E. L. Evans, in Bolivar. The deceased had been an invalid for several years and is survived by three sons, James L., J. P. and Thomas S., of Harpers Perry, and six daughters, Mrs. Marcia E. Evans, of Bolivar, Mrs. Rebecca Herrod, of Harpers Ferry; Mrs. Julia Freeman, of Shepherdstown; Mrs. Heiettia Hill, of Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. A. P. Daniels, of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Florence Canty, of Institute, a large number of grand children and a host of friends. The deceased was formerly a resident of Winchester, Va., but for many years had resided in Harpers Ferry, and for a number of years was connected with Storer College, both a close friend and aid. The funeral services were conducted at Curtis Baptist church by Rev. N. H. Jenkins, assisted by Rev. T. B. Snowden, of Bolivar. Interment took place in Winchester. The Round Table met in the Bowen Lecture Room, College, Saturday, March 5th, and spent an interesting hour and a half, discussing subjects important to county teachers. Papers were read before the members by Miss Corinne Barney, '10; and Messrs. B. C. MeiGll and Edward Walker. The subjects being "The First Day" and "Discipline." Next week an interesting meeting is expected and several visitors are to be present. The work on the new Lincoln Hall is progressing rapidly. The timers are busy covering the roof with the galvanized tin. H. H. Winters, of the Agricultural Department, is supervising the work on several new hot beds upon the college property. Prof. McDonald, of the College, delivered an interesting sermon in Curtis Chapel Sunday evening, March 6th. His discourse was based on "belfief and unbelief," and was quite interesting and helpful. Athelites are booming at Storc's season, the Association has made large purchases of baths, bats and material for the baseball teams, while the track men are huddling things along their line, too. Games have been scheduled with Howard University, Front Royal, Va., and other teams and the schedule promises to be full. A movement is also on foot for a meet to be held this spring, either upon home grounds or in Washington, D. C. Mr. D. Praither, of Rockville, Md. spent Sunday in Harpers Ferry, the guest of his cousin, McVin Frazier, of Storer College. James Scott, spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents in Martinsburg. James B. Summers, of the College, returned Sunday from a business trip to Charles Town. Miss Ella Smith, of Myrtle Hall, spent Sunday in Washington. Rev. T. B. Snowden, of the Bolivar Methodist Church, preached his farewell sermon, Sunday, March 6th, before going to conference. A large number of visitors attended. Miss Elizabeth Anthony, of the College, spent Sunday in Weaverton, Md., the guest of friends. Luther Clifford and Miss Isabella Daughterty were quietly married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kelley last Tuesday. They have the best wishes of their many friends. Mrs. B. F. Willis received a telegram Sunday announcing the death of her grandmother, Mrs. S. C. Lovett, which took place at Harper's Ferry last Saturday. Mrs. Lovett had been an invalid for several years. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Thompson were in Davis last Sunday, calling on Mr. and Mrs. Chas Watts. The revival meeting at the Baptist church closed last Wednesday and quite a number were added to the church. Lewis Dorcas, of Hendricks, was in town this week on business. Prof. E. B. Black, of Davis, was the guest of his brother, C. R. Black, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Delia Jones was shopping in Davis Thursday. R. Crawford, of Elkins, was in town Sunday. Geo. Williams, of Cass, spent Sunday and Monday with friends in our town. CHICAGO, ILL., ITEMS. The grand officers elected by the Frederick Douglass National Republican League of the United States, last week are: Attorney John C. Jones, President; Chicago; Hale G. Parker, First Vice President, Chicago; Rev. G. W. W. Jenkins, Second Vice President, Alexandria, Virginia; Dr. B. H. Stillyard, Third Vice President, Wheeling, W. Va.; W. M. Farmer, Fourth Vice President, Chicago Ill.; D. R. Young, Fifth Vice President, Oakland, California; J. F. Harris, Sixth Vice President, Staunton, Va.; William T. Grant Grand Treasurer, New Orleans, Louisiana; Robert J. Fletcher, Grand Secretary, Sacramento, Cal.; Executive Committee; Attorney C. W. Scratchin, Bomidji, Minnesota; Samuel H. Prather, Chicago, Illinois; John E. Howard, Clarksburg W. Va.; C. R. France, Pittsburg, Pa.; Albert Morgan, Chicago, Ill.; C. C. Chatman New York City; Philip W. Jones New York; J. C. White, Boston, Massachusetts. Miss Nellie Harrison, of 5110 Dearborn street, entertained the Cornell club on last Thursday evening. 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 Banking 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." THOMAS. Capital $250,000 More Money For Colorful People This is one of the objects of this great Banchardization. The L-LU Grand Lodge aims to improve the condition, in a financial way, as well as morally and productively, by making it as white, Higher Wages, Shorter Rent, Equal Opportunity, Self Betterment and Productivity. It is an institution for which our members work. It is an International Association to preserve Society in every sense of the term. No matter what your occupation, be you married or single, employ-cess or idolatry, the charity of the age to join the L-LU Grand Lodge, Member aid their unemployed brothers and sisters to secure employment or be discarded, and where death occurs in the family. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Jackson; of Springfield, Illinois, are in the city on a visit. Joseph E. Wess, who has been very sick in the St. Luke's hospital for some time is now improving and able to go to his home. Elisha Winslow, of 3535 Wabash avenue, is now the oldest colored railroad man in Chicago. He commenced to run on the railroad in the year 1863, and has continued to run on the sleeping cars until the present time, and his health is good and he is as active as a man of twenty-five. Ai Orth who pitched fourteen years in the major leagues, has signed with the Indianapolis club of the American Association. 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. Fauccet, Pittsburgh, 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. Proachers 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, EI work, 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 2-12 cents each. Negroes have never had before so rich literary treat provided for them. The president, Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C., its 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. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: MICHIGAN DRAWS THE LINE. We hear much these days about the decrease of racial prejudice. Men whose opportunities for observation are unsurpassed tell us friction between the white man and the black man in this country is less marked and that the penultum is swinging toward better times for both. Whether the wish is father of the thought, The Advocate does not know nor has it any way of discovering, but the writer earnestly hopes that the gentlemen who take this roescale view of present conditions reflect them conscientiously, if not truthfully. Opposed to the optimistic observations of the more hopeful, many instances are being cited to prove that while the races may show marked improvement in their relations in certain sections, in others (notably in the North) where a man's color previously was no bar to advancement, a radical change is noticeable. Writing to The Michigan Daily, the student organ of the University of Michigan, a correspondent says, in part: "The unmanly demonstration in Waterloo gymnasium on the evening of February 26th, gives an occasion for calling attention to the baseness that infests this atmosphere where ladies and gentlemen must learn and attain to the standards of culture and refinement. A colored student took part in the preliminary track meet on the date stated above. His efforts were greeted by kisses and there is a question as to whether he got justice in the decision, which was rendered in the race in which he took part. Replying to his correspondent, the editor of the Daily says: "Essentially what should be the attitude of the main body of students toward the negro student in general, and toward those negroes who aspire to athletics in particular! In recent years there have been no negroes on Nielsen's athletic teams, and we should deploy deeply a breach of that custom. It would mean, first, that we should be unable to continue athletic relations with southern schools, or if we did continue those relations we should be forced to compete without some of our "regulars." Incidentally there might be sutherners or others on our own athletic teams whom natural prejudice on other feeling might ease; to protest The University is a state educational institution, and as such is an institution where all races and nationalities should be given an opportunity to acquire an education. We do not attempt to deny that nor are we concerned at present with the settlement of the negro question. But without touching on the advantages or disadvantages of maintaining separate schools for the races, we would respectfully suggest that the negro students confine their loops to preparing for their "life's work" as The Daily's correspondent so aptly remarks; and not to the participation in athletics." This, coming from the mouthpiece of the student body of the largest educational institution in the Middle North, pictures a state of affairs which one would naturally expect in Dixie, but not in Michigan. It is but another instance of the insidious inroads the prejudices of the South are making at the North. There was a time not so many years ago when Michigan was proud of her Negro athletes. For Jewett, her great football player, nothing was considered too good. He was called upon at every crisis and never failed to make good. The battle won, or lost, there was keen competition as to who should be first to do honor to the star player of the eleven. But with the advent of Southern coaches, trainers, players and schedules, the Negro athlete was relegated to the side lines as a spectator. A athletic relations with Southern schools (notably Vanderbilt University) must not be jeopardized. Nor were Southern members of the various teams, "whom natural prejudice or other feeling might cause to proot to be offended. In consequence, to the Negro students it is respectfully suggested not to participate in athletics. It is to be deproned that Northwestern institutions of learning of all places are yielding to the senseless prejudice of color. It is there one expects to find true democracy a man judged by his worth and given credit for his ability along whatever line he may elect. Instead, there is slowly but surely being erected a barrier, a bar shister against the Negro scholar. He is being tolerated where once he was welcomed, but these conditions will not deter those of the race who are earnestly striving to better their condition. They will go on, as they have done in the past, winning laurels where justice is the judge and proving to the world that, given a square deal, they can win a game now and then. A GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT In these days when praise may be had at so much per and "slopping over" is the rule. The Advocate prides itself upon having kept its editorial columns free from rubbish, even though it has incurred the displeasure of some of its friends who, guns of small calibre, thought they deserved to be rated as coast defenders. Negro journals, as a rule, are not particular when it comes to "throwing bouquets;" they do not hesitate to rank with Blackstone any pettifoger who has the price. Any licensed physician, who is so inclined and is willing to pay space rates, may be "touted" as a wonder and have himself lauded to the skies. There are some who will stoop to even prefixing the title "honorable" to bar tenders and keepers of resorts, for a consideration. In this The Advocate has taken no part. Consequently, its readers may feel assured that what is here said or may be said hereafter is a conscientious expression on men or measures as we see them. Three years ago, in 1907, the Rev. John W. Waters was appointed pastor of Simpson M. E. church, this city, by Bishop McDowell. At that time the membership of the church was 150, according to the report of his immediate predecessor. The indebtedness of the church was $3,000. Sunday school attendance averaged forty-five and nothing was reported for prayer meetings and class meetings. In the three years which have passed since Rev. Waters took charge of the work here the church membership has increased to 2$0; the Sunday school attendance averages seventy-five and the church has been completely renovated at a cost of $1,600. Class and prayer meetings have been restored. Attendance at the Sunday services are greatly increased and the church indebtedness is $1,500 less than when he assumed the pastorate. These are some of the material benefits which have accrued to Simpson church, but there are other things to be said in favor of key Waters' pastorate. He has eliminated the practice which obtained, before his coming, of sending women and girls out on the highways with cards to be subjected to the insults, apparently inseparable from solicitation of contributions from the public. He has striven, and with success, to elevate the moral standard of the community and "old Simpson" has been made a place for the worship of God where once, like countless other Negro churches, Methodist and Baptist, it was a public mark, of doubtful influence in the cause to which it was pledged. But what most recommends Rev. Waters to the man who has the best interest of the Negro at heart, is his moral cleanliness. It is here that our religious institutions are weak. The pastors of our churches have hid themselves open too frequently to the charge of disregarding the seventh Commandment. Then too, many of them, guiltless of other sins, have been careless in accounting for the funds which have passed through their hands; their ideas of money and team are so vague as to give grounds for the charge of dishonesty. Here again Rev. Waters' skirts are clear. His charge, as all freely admit, has had the benefit of every dollar which has passed through his hands. He has reported to the officials of the church the receipt of moneys of which they were ignorant and has made all how to the line which he has cut for hip-hop. The Advocate holds no brief for Rev. Waters. It is interested in him as in any other citizen who contributes to the general welfare. Whether he desires to be returned here we do not know, but this we do know: Charleston has been benefited by his stay and his removal would be a distinct loss. There are among us too few men of integrity, society and high moral character as is the Rev. J. W. Waters, and Charleston can ill afford to lose him. There's a storm brewing over wonder at Washington. As a matter of skilled newspaper engineering, it would have been better for the usually clever New York age to have had the Rucker story appear under an Atlanta date-line instead of placing the scenario at Washington. Assistant Register Cyrus Field Adams is said to be critically ill. It is fair to presume, of course, that those who make daily inquiries as to the state of his health do so from a purely unselfish standpoint. It seems rather queer that no one thought of the accessibility of those agricultural special agencies until Nelson Crews unearthed one and gave it the benefit of a 1,000 candle-power spotlight. Was not somebody asleep on his job as a pie-dispenser? President Taft is beginning to realize that the siren-song of official retainers who surround him at Washington is not the voice of the people. He is beginning to hear from the country—to hear the walls of the brethren "crying in the wilderness," as it were. Our accurate and level-headed Washington correspondent, Mr. R. W. Thompson, is handing out some gilt-edged stuff these days. He balances the scales of justice evenly, is absolutely free from personal prejudices, and is never swerved from the straight path by the petty attempts of pin-head penny-a-liners to misrepresent him. Mr. Thompson is the most widely-read and most influential news-writer of the race in the country, and the people believe in him. Don't get "cold feet" because things have not been coming your way. There may be a new deal. The Negroes of West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Neuraska and Kentucky where Republican Congressmen will be up for election this fall, are not saying much—but they are doing a powerful lot of hard thinking. A Negro leadership that cannot deliver any goods is doomed to disaster. Kentucky has her W. D. Johnson: but placing a high estimate upon the services of her Albert S. White and E. E. Underwood, like "Oliver Twist" is clamoring for "more." Journalistic sleuths, who know what a tussle W. Calvin Chase has with the King's English are wondering who is furnishing the principal editorials for the Washington Bee. The semi-centennial exposition commission resolution will be passed by Congress. The Negroes of the country are convincing their senators and representatives that they want the show, and when 10,000,000 people unite in a definite demand, they invariably get what they ask for. It is one of the inalienable privileges of the American citizen to "kick," if he feels like it. Let us not overlook the bill in Congress to reimburse the depositors of the Freedmen's Bank. The payment of that 38 per cent. will spread joy at thousands of Negro livesides, North, East, West and South. Write your representative about it today. We have temperized with this important matter too long already. Bishops Divide that is a misnomer. Are not such extravagant ideas of self-exaltation rather out of place in a Methodist Church? Such misconceived ideas respecting the true and proper relations of a minister: such a thought once entering the mind of young misguided ministers will lead them to violate every ministerial vow they ever took, repudiate their once peaceful, godly and Christian fellowship and become a mere "portion," in their craze and crave for preferment in the Church. It is this mistaken idea, when reduced to its final analysis, that is responsible for the spirit of self-seeking with which the Church of God is so greatly afflicted today. Methodist thrones and kings with their retinue of "invincible forces" publicly announcing their purposes to "conquer the other side"—their own brethren—who do not, because they can not—subscribe to the tenets of this novel, but kingly conqueror is a propagation too serious to contemplate From "reading the signs," I ventured an opinion, and for this I was at once dubed a "prophet," which is not necessarily bad unless it is made to serve a bad purpose by way of riddle as I understand in this case. For a transition from the "lecturer of a bishop" to the "dignity" of a prophet, is quite too sudden to augur anything good. But in my dual capacity as a lecturer of a bishop," and "prophet," I am superseded by you, a greater prophet, whose propheies, like my own perhaps, are inspired more by what you hope than by what you know. You say you "have crossed the Babylon," thank God I have none to have ever stood as a minister and member of Christ's Church. I am standing where I stood when you needed and received my sympathies and for the time appreciated them. I then believed I was right, and if cross. I am now standing where I so, I am right now. You have lett me and "crossed the Rubicon" chasing a phantom. I am still with the Church. I was in no ring then, I am in none now. If the Church is a ring, then you may say I am in a ring, otherwise not. I stand for the Church as a whole, you stand, according to your own words, for a "portion," "an element" — "invincible forces to whose leadership you have dedicated yourself." You stand for a man, I stand for the MEN. You stand for one at the expense of the others, I stand for the equal rights of all. You stand for your friends, I stand for my brethren. You stand for re-forming, remaking, reconstructing the Church, I stand for improving, maintaining and repeating its Heaven-born principles. I have been asked a thousand times who was my choice for bishop, but can and do positively say that in no case have I named and nominated a single man. I do not deny having some preferences like any other man, but I have not presumed to say, "you must vote for my man first" and lead a half score of others to believe that each one was "my second choice" in order to keep them in sympathy with my plans. Many of the men from all over the Church have written me for encouragement and sympathy in securing different positions, many of them my own personal friends; but each and all know and will say, my answers were not very encouraging. I just could not deceive them. If I did not see things in as bright a light as they seemed to see. I would in every case say so. I have always advised that the brethren must take the responsibility of selecting the best and safest men and then stand by their selections. My sincere counsel to them here and now is to stay within the Church in selecting their men; to have no "portions and elements," and not to "cross the Rubicon." but to find their men in the Church and in the administration. I am not standing sponsor for any one man, demanding all others to stand aside or "come second," for I do not think that is "equal rights" or "Church freedom." We have men in most all our conferences that will make as good bishops as any we have row. We have three or four in Texas, one or two in Louisiana, two or three in Arkansas, two or three in good aid Alabama, three or more in Mississippi, and the same number in West Tennessee and Georgia. We have one or more in North Carolina, two or three in South Carolina, two or more in each Kentucky, Oklahoma and Kansas, and at least one in your own home conference, and two or more in the Washington and Philadelphia. Why should all these be discriminated against and required to stand "second:" I am aware, dear Bishop, that all these can not be elected, and so are they. Yet I know, and you know, they are as deserving as any in the Church. I met fifteen of the brethren in Atlanta, who sought my counsel. I told them there and then that they, not I, must decide for themselves whom they would endorse for preferment. But I cautioned them there as I do now, not to "cross the Rubicon" to make their selections, but stay safely within the lines of the Church. And Lew, dear Bishop, as you have agreed with me that there is a division in the Church, since you drew largely on your vocabulary to do so and thereby I like) BD what you set out to DISPROVE, I must in closing, say I also agree with you in that the majority must rule. I am willing to trust the cause of God's Church to the majority. No one in all Colored Methodism will yield more cheerfully to its mandates than I. I do not crave for power, but as you say "for peace," yet, sweet peace sure, steadfast, abiding. Let the brethren all come to Augusta in May, leaving their "portions," their "sides," and their everready and "invincible forces" behind them and unite in the work of the Church for the betterment of mankind and the glory of the Lord of hosts. R. S. WILLIAMS, Augusta, Georgia. TEACHERS' REVIEW COURSE The Teachers' Review of the English Branches will begin at the West Virginia Colored Institute, March 21st, 1910. Board two dollars ($2.00) per week. For further information address, Byrd Prillerman, President, Institute, W. Va 1-13-St. COLLEGE Gin St. and Penn Ave. PITTSBURGH COLLEGE 61th St. and Penn Ave. PITTSBURGH Preparatory, Commercial, Stenography, dictionary, K. course, Engineering, Drilling instrumentation, and all service. Day and evening sessions all year. Good Equipment, Best Location, Excel at Light, Abla Raculty, Strong Courses of City. CATALOG PRIDE. MAPIN JENNINGS Pres DO YOU want to learn to resolve old mirrors and make new ones? Pleasant easy work. Profit five dollars a day. Sample and particulars free. THE GROWN CO., 1422 S St., Washington, D. C. 1:27-3 Y. M. C. A. PLANS CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS TO COMPLETE BUILDING. Jere Brown Reduced to Janitor and $800.00 Doesn't Like it and Will Tell His Tale of Woe to Mr. Taft. (Thompson's National News - Bureau.) Washington, D. C., March 9.—Lewis E. Johnson, secretary of the Colored branch of the Y. M. C. A.' is at home again from Cleveland, Ohio, where he has been assisting the white Y. M. C. A. of that city in a campaign to raise a half-million dollars for the benefit of the work. He went there also to study campaign methods, and expects to put into operation at an early date some of the plans which he mastered while in Cleveland. Steps are to be taken to secure several substantial conditional donations, to furnish a basis for another strenuous campaign for funds. The immense building now under roof, on 12th street, must be finished and at least $50,000 will be needed to equip it and put it into condition for occupancy. Mr. Johnson and Dr. Moorland are confident that the money can be ultimately raised. "Where there's a will there's a way." A paragraph in the Cleveland Journal says: "Hon. Jere A. Brown is going to Washington in a few days to protest to President Taft against what he considers an injustice. He has been relegated from the position of United States immigrant inspector at $1,800 to the position of messenger at $800, in the same department. Mr. Brown says: 'You can bet your life $1,000 is quite a drop.'" The Washington Commercial Council held an important meeting last Monday night at the True Reformers' hall. Architect J. A. Lankford presided and Samuel T. Henry acted as secretary. A special committee was designated to push the passage of the measure for a semi-centennial exposition in 1913, now pending in Congress, and the appointment of a permanent committee on law and legislation was authorized. Provision was made for standing committees on public health, public education, reclamation of Anacostia Flats, ways and means, business industries, new enterprises, etc. A working agreement between the Council and the National Negro Press Association was entered into, upon the suggestion of President R. W. Thompson, of the latter organization. The Washington American was endorsed as a fine example of a clean race journal, and it was recommended to the patronage of the best citizens of Washington. Honorary membership was conferred as follows: Rev. W. L. Taylor, Grand Master of True Reformers, Richmond, Va.; Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Atlanta, Ga.; Charles Banks, Mound Bayou, Miss.; M. M. Lewey, editor Florida Sentinel, Penecola, Fla.; Prof. R. R. Wright, Jr., editor Christian Recorder, Philadelphia, Pa.; W. L. Houston, Grand Master G. U. O. of O. P., Chicago, Ill.; George L. Knox, editor The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind.; E. A. Johnson, New York City; J. H. Murphy, editor Afro-American Ledger, Baltimore, Md.; P. H. Murray, editor The Advance, St. Louis, Mo.; W. H. O. Ennis, Delaware City, Del.; Albert S. White, Louisville, Ky. "Wilberforce Night" at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church last night was one of the biggest events that Washington has ever known. President Taft delivered an address that will attract international attention. Justice Harlan, of the Supreme Court, shared honors with the Chief Executive of the nation. NEW BUILDINGS AT TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., March 5. The third new building on the campus here was dedicated this week. First came the new dining hall, which was formally occupied amid appropriate ceremonies. Yesterday the Millbank Agricultural Hall was officially turned over to the college authorities. The exercises in connection with the dedication were presided over by Hon. Seth Low, former mayor of the City of New York, and president of the Tuskegee board of trustees. The building is the gift of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Anderson, of New York City, and is erected in memory of her father, whose name it bears. Following this the building erected as a memorial to Alexander White, of Brooklyn, N. Y., was dedicated. Among those participating in the ceremonies yesterday were: Robert C. Odenen of New York; James Wood, of New York; J. A. Wilkinson, State Commissioner of Agriculture, and W. W. Campbell, a Tukegee banker and vice president of the board of trustees of the school. Tukegee Institute presents a timely inviting appearance since the new buildings have been completed. Ladies' Misses' and Children's Ready-to- Wear garments, Millinery and Dress Fabrics Is the largest in the City and our Prices as usual the lowest that can be made up-to-date Merchandise. AB, Prop. CHARLESTON, W. VA. Age Sounds Warning Measure Would Have Barred Negroes from Voting on Constitutional Amendment. cast their votes for Democratic candidates for Congress." Guthrie, Okla., March 7.—Governor Haskell this afternoon vetoed the so-called Taylor election bill, under which, it is claimed, most of the Negroes of the State would be barred from voting on constitutional amendments. The Taylor bill limited the franchise on constitutional amendments to those whose fathers and grandfathers were freedmen. In a vein of fine sarcasm, the Age concludes: "Of course, the Republicans may gain enough districts in the South to counterbalance the loss of Republican districts in the North. Unless this should occur, we fear that the present unrest among Negro voters in dbubtful States will result in turning the House of Representatives over to the Democrats." 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. There now! What does it all mean? Are we face to face with a siege of Negro insurgents? Are we on the brink of a political cataclysm? These issues and the general unrest among the local wisecares, in office and out, are accentuating the feverish gossip of the day and leading the wayfaring man to ask, "Whither are we drifting?" 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. It is given out with a considerable show of confidence that J. C. Napier, of Nashville, Tenn., is "sure to land something fat". Just what is in the wind, the deponent sayeth not. A dispatch went out of Washington last week to the effect that Mr. Napier is heartily backed by his entire, State delegation in Congress and by Secretary of War Dickinson. This is an opportunity which, if Durham were not a good size city, might tax the greatest provisions to take care of the people. Why Not Make Use of Spare Time? 1. TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE. 2. TO INCREASE YOUR USEFULNESS. 3. TO INCREASE The Afro-American School of Correspondence, L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bishop Johns Secretary, will do these things and more for you. of its kind for colored people and is conducted byators. It provides a course in English, Theology, Law, College and Business Courses. 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THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. More than 400 men and women have graduated school in the state for Colored students. Magnification high. Remarkably healthful. Ample building BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS lar faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teacher assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the Dew the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANT BERS OF THE GRADUATING CLA SSES WHO A TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer in its faculty and student body. Its whole influen living. Literary Societies, Christian Organization Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industry For illustrated catalogue and other printed m The CRYSTAL BATH Owned and Controlled by the Knights of America, South America, Europe, Asia, A The only by the United S have graduated here. The oldest events. Magnificent location. 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THE CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE Owned and Controlled by the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heated throughout. ```markdown ``` $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 census per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certificates of good standing in their respective lodges, are entitled to half the above rates. Attendants' Fees $3.00 per course $1.50 per course Call on or Address J. CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE HOT .00 per course of 21 Baths .50 per course of 10 Baths J. R. SMITH, Mgr. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. GIVE US A CALL TAYLOR BILL VETOED 2-24-4t HENRY T. M'DONALD President "That Popular Trading Place." CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. The President PRIE OF BATHS: THE AMERICAN STEAM FRENCH DRY CLEANING AND DYEING COMPANY Charleston Miss Lucinda Williams is visiting his sister, Miss Mary Williams, at Ward. Misses Nancy and Rachel Brown were visiting at Longacre, Sunday. Miss Maria Butler and Mr. James Flagg were calling at Snow Hill, Sunday. Mrs. Ida Thompson, who has been visiting on Buffalo Creek for four months, has returned home ill. Miss Julia Irving spent Sunday at Maiden with her mother. Miss C. L. Hairson and John E. Clark were at Parkersburg several days this week on business. - J. H. Taylor is also a Parkersburg visitor Robert Martin, of Thurmond, was the guest of Miss C. L. Hairston this week. The Utility Club of the A. M. E. church held its regular meeting, Tuesday evening, and added many new members to its roster. John Beasley, of Dunbar, was the guest of Miss Daisy Martin, Monday. Rev. W. W. Scott, president of the Barboursville Improvement Co., and Eugene Perkins, passed through the city, Thursday. Mrs. Martha Brown is ill at the home of her son, Arthur Brown, on Bullitt street. Rev. J. Green, of Lynchburg, Va. is registered at Hotel Brown. Mrs. Emma Young is indisposed. Robert Hardin continues ill at his home, on Donnally street. Walter Harper left, Monday, for Hot Springs. Frank Bryant has returned from a visit to his family at Ironton, O. Sunday school class No. 1, J. J. F. J. Clark instructor, of the First Baptist church, will meet at the Hotel Brown, Friday evening, to arrange for an entertainment. Mr. John Lynch, of Lynchburg, Va., and Miss Elizabeth Johnson, of Green Bay, Va., were united in marriage at Prince Sunday. They have rooms at Hotel Brown. Mrs. Adolphus Wright is visiting friends at Gallipolis, O. The Art Club will hold its next meeting with Mrs. Mary Robinson on Bradford street, Tuesday evening. The Loyal Union meet's with Miss Hastie Taylor, on Court street, Monday evening. Full line of hair goods at Mrs. Brown's, 300 Capitol street. Negro delegates in attendance upon the Y. M. C. A. State Convention here last week were: E. M. Burgess, West Virginia Colored Institute, Merss, Martin and Austen, secretary and president, respectively of Offices and Works: 116--118 Summers Street Announce the opening of their Up-to-date plant where This is the only CONCERN OF IT'S KIND IN THE CITY, and will be of great Convenience to the public, because only the best and LATEST MODEL MACHINERY will be used, thus insuring PROMPT and EFFICIENT SERVICE Repairing and remodeling garments will be a specialty. Expressage for out of town patrons paid one way on work amounting to $3.50, both ways on work amounting to $6.00. Write for a price the Bluefield Railroad Y. M. C. A., and O. A. Pierce, West Virginia Colored Institute. Last Sunday the speaker for each hour's worship at Simpson M. E. church was a delegate from the Y. M. C. A. Convention. The Rev. Mr. Groves, of the West Virginia Conference, M. E. Church, preached at 11 o'clock. At night a platform meeting was held. Prof. Burgess, of West Virginia Colored Institute, presided. Addresses were delivered by Messrs. Martin and Austen. Mr. Martin is the efficient secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at Bluefield. He has succeeded in firmly establishing a plant in that city with all the modern equipments at a cost of $4,500, and in the short space of four years has reduced the debt to $900. There is no other association of color in the State that has an establishment of the kind. Mr. Austen is the Y. M. C. A. president at Bluefield. Mr. Martin also held a men's meeting in the afternoon, which was productive of much good. Sunday was Aids' Rally, which resulted in the following amounts: Willing Workers, $3; Lifters, $14; Thursday Night Aid, $17; Friday Night, $41; public collection, $14. The Sunday school sustained its splendid record of the past few months. The Lifters met at the church, Tuesday evening. Thos. Edwards was called to Ranpoke, Wednesday, because of the death of his brother. Mrs. Mary Banks was ill the first of the week at her home, on Truslow avenue. Mrs. Maude Jackson, of Institute, was a business visitor to the city, Tuesday. Clifford Chandler has returned to the city, after several months' stay in Lexington, Va. Mrs. Sara Johnson was ill the first of the week at her home, on Washington Court. The Loyal Union was entertained, Monday evening, by Mrs. Anna Smith, on Lewis street. The Baby Bridge Club was entertained, Thursday afternoon, by Miss Sallie Hale at the home of Mrs. Samuel Hale, on Quarrier street. Mrs. Maria Synder is seriously ill at her home, on Washington street. The Saturday Bridge Club met with Miss Virginia Gilmer on State street. The next meeting will be with Miss Alpha Brooks on Jacob street. Mrs. John Essex entertained a few friends, Tuesday evening, at her home, on Jacob street. Mrs. F. C. DeHonney was hostess to the Improvement League, Friday. Mrs. M. J. Hazelwood was elected delegate to the State Federation at Hinton. Mrs. J. W. Viney entertained a number of married ladies, Friday evening. St. Paul A. M. E. church, Court street, R. R. Downs, pastor. The Ladies Aid Club had a good attendance at their last meeting, and were liberally supplied with refreshments by Mrs. Washington and her sister, Mrs. Patterson. The semi-annual election of officers resulted in choosing Mrs. S. D. Cowser, president; Mrs. Sophia Spencer, vice president; Miss Emma Cuff, secretary; ADVOCATE__TWENTY-THREE. Miss Anna Beli Johnson, assistant secretary; Mrs. M. Washington, treasurer, and Mr. E. W. Washington, chaplain. They will hold their meeting, Friday night, at the parsonage, 510 Court street. The last week in April the annual fair will be held by the Ladies Aid Club, and liberal provisions are being made for a successful outcome, as the committees appointed are good, interested workers, who are too ambitious to let the matter fail on their hands. Rev. W. H. Thomas, presiding elder, will fill the pulpit on Sunday. The Lord's Supper will be administered in the afternoon, at 3:30. The believers in the Lord Jesus of the city are hereby extended a hearty welcome to commune with us, at "the Lord's table," not ours; ministers especially. Don't look upon us with disdain or pass us by because we are small, for "the little one may become a thousand." The quarterly conference will be held on Monday night. Evangelistic services will begin on next Tuesday night and continue until Easter Sunday. A short discourse will be delivered each night, and appropriate songs and prayers. We invite any Christian man or woman to join in with us. We are praying "the Lord of the harvest to send forth more laborers (not leaders) into his vineyard." The meetings will promptly begin at 8 o'clock. On account of the Communion Sabbath school will begin at two o'clock. will be a specialty KIND IN THE CITY, and LATEST MODEL MACHINE SERVICE . . . I be a specialty. Expri both ways on work amo and be convinced. Mrs. May Mick, of Cannellon, is at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Mollie Hammond, who is very sick. Women's Clubs, Hinton, W. Va., March 25-26, 1910, Fourth Annual Session at the Second Baptist Church. Officers—Miss M. Blanche Jeffries, president, Charleston; Mrs. H. C. A. Washington, first vice president, Red Star; Mrs. Susie Marks, second vice president, Montgomery; Mrs. Pearl Smith Woods, recording secretary; Ward; Mrs. E. M. Jones, corresponding secretary, Institute; Mrs. Mary E. Clark, treasurer, Charleston; Miss Amelia J. McDaniel, Fayetteville, historian; Miss Fannie C. Colb, State organizer, Charleston. Executive Board—Mrs. Sara E. Gillard, chairman, Huntington; Mrs. M. A. Parker, Charleston; Mrs. Addie James, Hugheson; Mrs. Anna Jefferson, Charleston; Mrs. J. D. Price, Red Star. Introductory Remarks. Miss M. Blanche Jeffries, Charleston. "Methods for Housewives," Mrs Susie Marks. Montgomery: Mrs. 'B. Daulton, Smithers. Friday Afternoon, 2:30 O'Clock. Music. Welcome Address, Miss Louise Smithers, Hinton. Response, Miss Bennie Mallory Charleston; Mrs. C. E. Jones, Institute. "Lifting As We Climb." "Some of the things Women's Clubs are accomplishing and some they have neglected," Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, Pratt; Mrs. Pearl Smith Woods, Ward. "Charitia's Among Negroes," Mrs Mattie Prillerman, Mrs. Rosa Brown Institute. "Cleanliness in the Home," Mrs. Mary S. Reid, Kimberly; Mrs. Georgia A. Lewis, Longaere. Friday Evening, 7:30 O'Clock. Solo, Mrs. Rosa Thompson, Char- leton. Address, "Association for the Protection of Colored Women and Domestic Service." Mrs. S. W. Layten. Philadelphia, Pa. Solo, Miss Mary Jones, Maiden. Reference: Charleston National Bank. Saturday Morning, 9 O'Clock. Devotional Exercises. Reports of Committees. Election of Officers. "The dignity that should characterize our leaders," Miss Mary C. Dill,"Huntington; Mrs. Mary E. Morton, Fairmont. "Domestic Science," Miss Mary Eubank, Institute. "Tuberculosis, Mrs. A. F. Davis, Charleston. "The danger of indulging our children," Mrs. Agnes Sinclair, Bancroft; Mrs. Cornellia Coles, Raymond City. Recital, Miss Ida M. King, Charleston. Solo, Mrs. A. F. Davis, Charleston. "Suggestions on the growth of the Club Movement of West Virginia." Miss Fannie C. Cobb, Charleston; Mrs. H. C. A. Washington, Red Star. "The care Club women should take of strange women and girls who come in our midst." Mrs. M. A. Parker, Mrs. Maria Alexander, Charleston; Mrs. E. M. Dandridge, Quinnimont. REFUSE TO SERVE NEGROES Denver, Colo., March 8. There were no Negro delegates among the 1,500 persons who attended the banquet in this city, Thursday night, inaugurating the Denver convention of the laymen's missionary movement. Many members of Negro churches accepted the invitations sent to them but the caterer for the banquet, when he learned Negroes were to attend, informed the committee he had a contract with his white workers, stipulating that they would not be called on to serve Negroes. The committee made other provisions for the colored delegates, but when the latter learned of the discrimination they announced that they would not attend. "We are not resentful," said Rev. Daniel E. Over, pastor of Zion Baptist church, "but we felt that in a movement which calculated to spread world-wide Christianity this discrimination is quite out of place. We agreed to procure 150 Negro waiters, but were told the caterer had a contract that could not be broken." RESOLUTIONS On the Death of M. W. Willis Eagle, March 8. It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that we offer the fol- 150 NEW SPRING SUITS For Misses and Ladies We have just received a large shipment of the very latest styles of Ladies' Suits in Spring and Summer weights. We can supply all popular shades and colors in all sizes and you don't have to wait until late in the season to get right prices at our store. Compare Quality, Style and Prices here and elsewhere and you will find our new suits at least one-fourth less than others ask. We offer suits at $12.50, $15.00, $18.00, $20.00, $22.50, $25.00-$27.50, $30.00 and $35.00. Don't fail to examine our showing before you purchase. SAHLEY, GEORGE & BSHARAH DRY GOODS AND LADIES FURNISHINGS Retail Store: 11 Capitol St. and 720 Kanawha St. Wholesale Store: 415 Kanawha St. lowing resolution in memory and honor of M. W. Willis, late Messenger of Astor Fountain, No. 2087, who died March 1st. Be is resolved that we must not forget to pay him the respect and honor due him, for lalthough we shall miss his presence and pleasant smile and greeting for each one, yet we feel the influence of the inspiration handed down by him so often. Resolved. That since it was the wise Providence of our Heavenly Father to take from us the one that we loved so well, we bow our heads in humble submission to his will. Resolved. That we cherish his memory by taking up the work where he left off and carry it on to endless success. Resolved That we chorish his memory as a living monument in this Institution, although dead he shall ever be remembered by what he has done. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes, also a copy sent to the bereaved family, furthermore a copy sent to each of the following papers: The Reformer, The Advocate and the Montgomery News. "No breaking heart is there. No keen and thrilling pain. No wasted cheek where the frequent tear. Has rolled and loft its stain." Then why should our tears run down And our hearts be sorely riven. For another gem is in the Saviour's crown. I another soul is in Heaven " R. J. HAYDEN, W. M. MRS. E. B. RUSS, W. M. NORVEL LEMONS, W. Sec. THEY’RF OFF-A GOOD START FREE TUITION, ROOM AND BOARD - TO THE MOST POPULAR SIX COLORED. WOMEN TEACHERS WEST VIRGINA COLORED INSTITUTE, JUNE 27 TO AUGUST 5 i ta Onion tenet eer aeeaea Soots ps ae VAMES AND VOTES t ane OR aT a eeeie en, ON ae Speearemetet 7 Miss Bessie Norman, Raymond City. Sth Distriet * % Tae Np ies. Buzabeth Kent, ecmomd Ci. Sch Distriet a4 Miss Sarah C. Whittico. Keystone. Sih Disirtet x é iby Miss Avistis Johnson. Charleston, ga District .. ane 6 rsa Mrs, \. L, Edwards, Bluefield. Sta Disirier oo... % oe DRO Miss Esther Colson, Purketzburs. 4th Distcier , . 160 Miss Mithune Colson, itt. Picasun Sth Diorriet . * tao Miss Derthult Pack, Hinton. drd_ Distrier . see Be Miss Willa Lee, Charksburs, Ist District tides +278 Miss Viola i, Dorsey, Stuart, rd Distries 4, a5 ooee LTO Miss Henrietta dames. Montgomery, Sed District = 26 Miss Esther Fulkes. Charleston, 1 1si Distriet .. AMO Miss Helen T. Jolson, Kimbell dri Distros... 0. 2 AO Miss Minnie 1. Waiker, St. Albans, 3rd iisiviet . ee 0 Miss Hattie E. Peters, Cedar Grove, 3rd Distriet . te Miss Cornelia Page. Alderson, 3rd Distriet ee 50 Miss Mayme Pogue, Marytown, Sth Disivict .2 00.00, eee TO Miss Jonnie Jackson, Lewisbarg, Sra Distrief 2... . - +50 M:ss Mattie Prouty, Morgantown, Ist District. 22.0... . va dO Miss Nellie M. Lewis, Bluefield, xh Disteiet 0.2010) eee) Miss Elizabeth G. W. Moore, Charles Town, 2nd District . oa Miss Florence Cobb, Fairmont, 1st District... 2.0.0. * aM Miss Alberta McClung. Parkersturs. dih Distriet ee .a0 Mess Eva Heyden, Wellsbarg, ist Disiriet 2... 20 Miss Abbie Friend, Longacre, $rd Distrier .... * ee OO Miss Surah Wilkins, Muntingion, Sth District... 2... Seige BO Miss Aelia Wilcher, Charleston, uth District Fe eee Miss Amy Hutchinson, Charleston. 6. Distrier oe 1460 5 Miss Weatha 4, Heath, Buckhannon, 3rd district i . i Mrz. M.A W. Thempson, Pract 3rd districts 2... 09) She Miss V. E. Black. Kingwood. Srd district - 60 Mes. F.C. Pause, Montgomery. Sed district, . 500 Pe All Communications To The CONTEST MANAGER THE ADVOCATE, Charleston, W. Va Chassed as Cheap Mefoaraiia and se. serely Criticized: by the Deny ey Post Rundreds were tenet away frat the ‘Tabor yesterday arerncon an again Insc night aeihie vo ge, cats Howas the largest setting Suuuias this geacon, The indies ions ars the taeater Will bs packed s° every jor Tormance this week Curiosity has whottet Mow LoCe of the people aad opposition + the play—eleverly spread. ins 4 voldped an eageryoos mi ee wy al” is all about, Let me tell yon. frantdy. i ne about very muclt Hig rather a cheap vad tawdry melodrama, with vere Heh to etn mend f, treating Of a deel aeot oe past ina vather stupid woe. ont ty A company of very ordinary. attain ments, {1 ts amanifegtly buith ta event race prejudice, and is founded 1 Vixen's Violent hocks, “The Leop ards Spots” and “The Cleasran 11 serves no good purpary. of co ir uid it as without Hlerary dis sactivn or dvamatic merit, Vhore 1s no May #9 poor\ hoor Dut one can fiod some gold on i and “The Claneman™ has a\ sieses tien of wit, occasionally a Yash o PRC HEX. “THE CLANSMANS repettee. Por insianes, tae Noroa- em sink is berating the Southern thet Pe Bis reeent ownership of hu mit. beings. amd she says: ‘Tere We yesterday thai your feber sas deve owner.” And he vepiis gently: “Yes, sour grandfathers seid our slaves (tts day before vetserday.” FOS is a palpable hit, of course. ind the hemor of che ignorant darks Mech, who iisquotes delielonsis. = hot bad. especialiy his observadun fee Led moves in a misene cons we His binnders to perforin Tar in its entirety fae Chen. man is made up of MEEK hovers. 0, ai ches Intended to excise vie black to ehxer ard crime, and to preach the inmpossible doerrine of vociai er tiw becwera the races. One ean hase no pationes with such vieions effet, no joleration for a whit HAN Wa Weald Ase Lhe feeiie vat (mis We may possess to culsivate sp wi Nard a spirit, But the: voeifer. ons ample Unee followed the yin Pombe sueechos: yesterday males one Panel gs wel an grieve, at the menial quavine of the theatersoins wie of a ee tain elass, Toe Mme rican Negro, we may re Merber is the most ferunate of ai the serving elasses of the world, He has the aplendid advantage o1 1 i a ee | ADVOCATE COUPON | 40 TEN VOTES 10 Address.. soi BEG Giccs eneeewen ' Disttictccsienisiccsageornrerennnrenenenonerannnananen Most Popular Woman Teacher, Institute Summer | School Scholarship Contest. Not Goed after March 24th Peake COMMISSIONS FOR THE LOOSERS To every contestant who does hot Win a scholarship, but who re- ceives a total of Ovo thousand of more votes, we will allow a cash commission of twenty-five per cent on ail money turned in in be- half of that contestant. For ex- ampie if $60 were turned in in be- half of a contestant who did not win a scholarship that contestant would receive in cash 25 jer cent oF the $60 or tae $1, The Teatnre of paying cash for all work done In beball of a favor- hire is amidue in all vecing contests and ought to make this the most! popular contest ever held in the siate. . We hope that every dollar paid eur in cash commissions will he used by the tearners iecoiving the same ior pert of her expenses. in atiendanes of the Instimto Sum- mer School. Our prime motive in holding this ‘contest is to encowraxe the attend amee at the Summer School aad thus show that the colored teach- ers of the state really appreciate this reat educational oportunity which tor the first time is being offered us by the state authori- tes. | The schoo! will begin Monday June 27, and will continue for six weeks. A regular tezchers* in- [stitute will immediatly Tollow the clesing of the school and this will be jwesided over by lecturers. of more than Joeal repute, | For further information write to Supt M. P. Skawkey, Charies- ton, We Vac Prin, RL P. Sims Bluefield Colored Institnie, Blue- field, W. Va, ot President’ Byrd Prillerman, Tastitute, W. Va. Cross fhe border iiie ef Mcaice and ovserve by comparivon site con, Avion of tie entire poopie in ome sis ter reoublic, Compare if with ous colored folk. with whe nis sills Hay Calis “the oppressed eiasars.” Ever read Hepkiseon Sminn's A White Cabreie in Mexico? ‘That tives & eeod fdex Of the dit aenes ihere and here One Bak city $0 look Inco tie sad faces of the Mexicuis to read the itis: tary of this paties . uncomple ning ries, or to wach Mei at tee sit for hors in the shadaw of gone sreat Iniiding, motionters, imufiles tothe mown fe chety serapes ans reberes. their eyes looking straight ahead as if devermined to cond th Funte— to aparcelate their kope- legenons, From cas days of Corie, Gown t¢ She line Of Diaz they have Wey his mee, degraded, enelaved: all thea paftiocam, sel-relianes ent ie Copencenc. has lone since Lown rashes ont, ‘They ars a serving people todas Sf apast, and kept apart. by & enst ins fefined and rigid ax divides iin dnatan at the presct. time. fin | tely mare severe than over esists? in the mos. extreas seetion Of om eoycey in the olf pleatation dayy As the (raveling arti: says ches ive inherited nothing in the pas “fie ADVOCATH. SUMMER SCHOOL AV INSTI TUTR. For the first time in the history of (he siate, a summer school, es- pecially for colored teachers, will be held under the auspices of State Superintendent Shawkey .at_ the West Virginia-Colored Institute. The uceessity for such a senoot hes boon long felt, and it is with favor chet the= teachers of the state will welcome the innovation. Superintendent Shawkey has given the matter his best thoughts, and the plans evolved, iv highly apro- ciated, will do much towards bet- tering the quality of the teaching profession, All (ne instructors for the Sam- mer High School have not yet been selected but we are able to an- nounce the following: Lewis B. Moore, principal normal depart ment of Howard University, Washington, D. G.; D. Webster Davis. a prominent cducaior — of Richmond, Va.; Prin, R. P. Simms Biuciicld Colored Insiuute: J. W. Hughes, principal Wheeling high se hool; EB. L. Rann, principal Blue. field high school; Prin. J. R. Jet- fereon, Summer high scicol, Park- ersbarg, Among the lecturers al- ready secured are“Siate Superin- tendent M. P. Shawkey, Prof, ‘Thos. EK. Modges, ‘State Board of Control; Supt. Ged! S. Laidley, Charleston, and Messrs. Ll. L, Friend, J. F. Marsh and F. M. Langanecker, of the Stale Depart- ment of Free Sehools. | ‘The finest tennis court in. the staie and croquet levels for those who do not revel in ihe more stren- mons game. The Institute in’ the summer time is like a park, Velvety lawns | shady groves, sparkling waters and spacious buildings make it an ideal chatanqua center but povery and suffering, and eo: feo) notaing tn the future. To slow. to awake, fo be hungry, to stern avain, Sheltered by edobe Ea sleeping upon coarse straw mats, their only utensils che rude carthen vessel: they make thenr selves: thelr daily food but bruise: corn pounded in a stone mortar, the pass twir tives waiting the inevita ble, without hope and withon: ior pifion And these ar» the reai peop'e of Mesieo, the real owners of the coun iry, not an alien race. Compare the average Mexican sien, with the American Negro | Whe! wonderful advantages the ater har, He can sit in the cour- rite of stats, In ar, Were are and fesiones be bas hie place. He may he Baker Washington or Paul Lau. tence Dunbor, He can be rich and pown Tands, Mis ehjtdren attend the lish schools and the colleges of the country, When he rites In business and (he auporvankty is alors his he tates bik place by, thacide o: is white brother, the only barrie: being that social eqnallty. which be ere not cove: and whieh is aa abso- lute an impossibility as ean be eve Jarra by the good God In heaven To denounce the teachings of plays like “The Clansman,” of men like Dixon, is simply to advance ‘thelr Interests, <They thrive on apposition. Phair prosperity grows by being fod on bitter retort. ‘The only advantage to the public welfare is that this par- ticular play is a mlserably poor thins. 1: bas none of the merit of its mredevessor of long ago, “The Qe- toroon,” or the gentle pathos of “Un- cle Tom's Cabin” or the literary. dis- tinction of its contemporary, “The Niewer," now being done at the New theater in New York. It in simply. unpleasant melodra- ma with here and there a flash of cleverness, which 1 made an’ effort to asceriain, “But with all its dram- atic dullness, its foolish resurrection of che dead and gone Issues, its suz- sestions of the unspeakable crime, tt makes its appeal to the thought- loss multitude, for it has been run ning, several years now, and to pret- y generally Cull houses, It is not (he play, 9 much, that is a failure, as the audiences that go to son i —— WORD TO PARENTS. ‘The chief concern of tho father amd mother with true parental in- stinct is for the future walfara of their children. ‘Their first desire is, thar their boys and girls shall graw inte men and women strong in char- neter, clean in life, useful as cilizena and capable of maintaining thelr in- dependence and mating their own way in the world stecessfully, Such & preparation for life must of course be the combined resull of different influences! but chief among them all is education. The most important perlod in the education sf the individual is that from the Uwelfth to the eighteenth or (wenticth year. It is in these yeurs tha: powers are _devolaped, that habits are fixed and character is formed. I is then that the youth discovers himself and forms ambi- tions for the fature. He then be- ging (o realize his relations to socie- ty, lo understand the dnties of cltt- zenchip and to Require independence of thought 2nd action. I is the partientar function of the gh sehost to provide the waining necessary for this eritieal parlod in in the educetion of tie individual. ft Is ne: surprising, therefore; to find that the people of America ary cheerfully and eagerly spending mil- liens of dollars in building high scheoly and stipporting thom. Wih- in the past Owenty-five years. the number of high sehools in the Unit- ed States has inereased from $00 to more then 9,000, and # has become the ambition ef every Staie to place within easy reach of all its youth the educx:ionai advantages that the high schoo! affords. ‘ West Virginia has not made the progress in this movement that many other States have made. For the most part only the towns and Hes of the Site are provided with Nie schools, and few are to be ound in our village and country communities, ‘This means what a majority of the boys and girls of West Virginia must drop out of school just at (he time when the ats cipling and training of the school could have the greatesc influence in shaping their lives. They are thus laced @. a disadvantag> in the com- petition of life which in most cases an never be entirely overcome, Are we going Lo allow this condition of affairs to contiaue? I: lies within the power of prac- Uealy every communily in West Vir- sinia to have a high school within convenient reach of all its people. TG do so will, to be sure, make nec cssary a slightly inereased tax rate. A dollar, two dollars o¢ five dollars ‘may be added annually to the taxes at the property owner. But what ive a few dollars here or there when cntrasted with the rich returns thay so small an investment is capable ot bringing to the tax payers’ chitdron Shall we who are parents talls azainst and vote against an effor: provide for our children that pren- vation fer Tite which the-age de mands and which the competition of ile makes necessary if they are effa lo Le worsted by iL? It is not the iualily or, parental concern and af; fection (o refuse a benefit so lasting md so cheaply bestowed. Most o} tis will not be able to leave to. ou children a heritage of wealth; for tunes come to the hands of only a few. We can, however, provide fol heirs future in a better way. A few {oilars expended now in the way of Additional (axes will provide — for inom better clucational advantagee and will bring within their reach an eqtipmer: for life that will ena. bie them to make thelr own way: in the world snecesetully and independ. sully, Swen a heritage will be of in- finitely more value to them than a legacy of thousands in money. TUSKEGEE'S MOVING PICTURES. Alariie City, Nod, March 3.—. ‘The first appearance of the moving pictures of Booker T. Washington's school and buildings was shown at ine white ¥. M,C. A, hall, Pacific avenue, near ‘Tennessee avenue, last nits ‘Tho: was the first affair by menzhers of cur race held in that ed ‘tos, Te was given dn the interest of Emanuel Presbyterian church, sen Ra WAS 110 YEARS ODD. Franaville, Ind., March 6,—Har- niet Grey, colored; who claimed she wae 110 yeara old, and for 60 years » slave, died at the Poor Infirmary here today after a short iliness, Sho waa native of Daviess County, Kon- tocky. = Jelegation \ IN CONGRESS SEES TART ror WHITE WHO WANTS THE HAITIEN: MISSION, Dean of Central Law Schbot Thinks | His Stato Deserves: More ‘than it Has Received and WIL Compare His Record With Other | Candi-. ‘antes. | (Thompson's National News Bur- eau. Washington, Mareh 9.—Counsol- lor Albert S. White, of Louisville, Ky., dean of the Contral Law Schaal, president of the National Negro Bar Association, and a prominent factor in the political lite of the Blue Grass State, is in the efity, the guest cf’ Mr, and Mrs, Shelby J. Davidson. Mr. White is being urged for the Haltian mission, and is strongly endorsed by Senator Bradley and the Repub- lican members of tthe Kentucky del- exution in Congress. Mr. White has rendered-valnable party-service;-car- ering & long perica, and it is,conced- ed that be is entitled to recognition of generous propdrtions, His cage is in the hends of the President, who is going over with great care all of the faets set forth in Mr, White's behalf. Mr. White is conducting his fight on broad lines, and with due respec: to the other gentlemen from his State, who likewise have claims upon the party. He congratulates Mr. W. D. Johnson upon his success in securing an appointment in the Geheral Land office, but. fee!s tha: Kentucky can justly ask for more and he is willing td have the records searched, to th end that the ques- tion as to who is the strongest can- didate now in whe fleld may be fair- ly determined, Mr, White's rivals are all personal friends of his, and he is carrying Gn the contest in the open and on the level. ‘There isn’t a more genuinely popular man in Kentucky ithan Albert S. White, Ancther eminent barrister in the Gily Is Scibio “A. Jones, of Tattle Rock, Ark., who is said to be an. as. virant for one of the biggest plums within the gift of ‘the admtinistra- tion, Mv. Jones —was—a-'Paft—man eacty in the game-and helped to sol- ‘aify the State of Arkansas for the Mhioan. He stands well at the bar, is president of (he Arkansas State Negro Business League, and has th respect and confidence of the people in his baillwiek. Mr, Jones is a po- litical quantity to be reckoned with. MAYOR'S LATEST STUNT. In Columbus Reptaces Whites by Ne- aroes in Street Cleaning Department. Columbus, O., March 4,—Mayor George Sidney Marshall is a queer proposition, He 13 always doing the “other thing.” 'fodey he fired Sylvester Condon, white. as Sujer- iutendent, of the Street Cleaning De- partment, and appointed = Everett Spurlock, colored, in his place. He also announced that hereafter the department would be made up cf nien of color. Then he criticised the newspaper “for their own good.” Later he vaid that he would pay no attention to nus eritics—the press, the brewers and the gamblérs—because they were seeking to discredit. him, The Capital City never retires to bed without wondering what he will do inthe morning. 9 does he. ee HORRIBLE AFFAIR Was the Lynching of Negro at Dal- lus, ‘Texas_—Thrown from Window. One of the most horrible lynch- ings in the history of this country occurred at Dallas, Texas, ‘Mareh 2. Allen Brooks, .a_5$-xear-old_Ne- gro, was on trial, charged with hav- ring criminally assaulted a two-year- old white child. ‘The trial was being conducted in the second story of\the county court house. A mob of 5,000 persons gathered infront of the lem- ple of justice(2) to! lynch the accus: ed man. The mob rushed the court house, overpowered the offteers, se- curing eustody of the prisoner and in spite of his desperate fight, tied a robe about his neck and dragging him to an open window, threw him to the pavement below. His skull was fractured by the fall. As son as the man struck the ground, mem- bers of the mob jumped upon the body and Kicked iis head and tace into a pulp. A rope was then plae- ed about the man’s neck and the body was dragged along Main. stroct and strufy up to tie ENk's arch in the most prominent part of ithe city. er tc WHITE MEN RESIGN Columbus, Ohio, March 7.—Th> exerted happened today, when six white men employed in the Sirect Cleaning department left the service of the city. They gave no reason to Director of Public Service Harry Holton, but it ts well underetcod way they went. It was because May- or George S. Marehall lavt week dts- chareed Sylvester Condon, the su- porintendent. of: the department, and ronointed Heerett, Snuriock, a color: ed man, The announced purpose of the mayor is to fill the service wlth colored Republicans. The white men would not work under colored forsmen, so they resigned. aan SER CR A tere Entering © | re, New Fields 18 THE NRGRO WHO IS BRANCIE ING OUT INTO. FINANCIAL TERRITORY. Albany Drug Company Does 9 Flourishing Business and Oun- “er Conceras Ket a Favordhle He. port From. National Negro Busl- ness League, . a nntnetee eet areeching out and entoring new “elds of hance heretofore unexplored-byzhim ig very svident In the venture; of the nowly Ancorporated Bonding Company - of Atlanta, Ga, M. B. Morton {s the promoter, and his financial ability to carry. $100,- 000 In Vonds “has Been fully teated by expert financiors. The Atlanta State Savings Bank, 185 Auburn avenue, of which J, 0. Ross is president and C. O, Carter ts -eashien,—is—forging—ahends——At-the ‘close of business the first year, Janu- ary 6, 1910, oveP $100,000 had been handled in cash” and otherwise by the firm. - 2 _ The Artesian Drug Company, of Albany, Ga. M. 0, Loe, Phar. D., manager, began business elght years ago with a paid-up capital stock of $1,200, 3 | The business became so prosper- ous that. a wholessle dopar:ment was established about threo years: age, and a reular travélitig salesman put on the road, The present value of the stock is $10,000, and tho com- pany. has annually declared an uyer- Age of 50 per cent. cash dividend during the past olght years, —‘thir- teen persons ave employed in the es- ‘tablshment in varlous capacitios, [the Fesitlar force of three store clerks is usually increased to ten during ithe holiday season in. Decam- er. * | The lee Chemical Company, an outgrowth of the-bru-Companyy In designed: to be operated, npon a sale a hundred times as largs ag the parent firm. I. wil be of national Scope, with “heedqaarters and Tabor atory.in. Alania. ‘The company. will mannfacture chemleals, medicines, tollet articles, exe. Some of wie in- corperators of the Lee Chemienl Company are: M. 0. Lee, Phar, D., president, Atbany, Ga.; W. TH. pa- vis, secretary, Labof, and Commoree Department, Washfngton,.D,-C.; W. M. Driskell, treasurer, Atlanta; Deai Ls Juekson, Dougherty county, ‘Ga.: Dr, Moses Amos, Atlanta, 4 Within u few weeks a textlie mill, financed by Negroes, built by Ne- kroca, and operated altogether by Negro skill will open for business in Durham, N.C. 1 ig incorporated With #® capital stock of $50,000 Joh. Merrick and Miehard B, itz gerald, reputed to be the richest Nc- grees in North Carolina, are largely pehind this business venture, This is the second manufuetaring rompany owned and operates entire ly by Negroos that has been eatab- lished and Ieorperated in the Old North State within the lest pe. months. e BORN A SLAVE. © In ‘Jofterson Davie's Fanuly, Gordon Davis Dies In Texas, San Antonio, Toxas, Marcip 2. Gordon Davis, who was born a slave to Jefferson Davis's family, and who. was Jefferson Davis's servant, died yesterday at his home in South Boerne, aged 60 years, * During the Civil War he was taken by Union soldiers and made a conporal in the Union army, and was-afterward Jong. known as “Corporal” Davis, CONGRESSMAN TAYTOR SPRAKS —— FOR EXPOSITION BILL. Representative Bl L, Taylor, Jr.. of Ohio, made a very vigorous speech ‘in behalf of the proposed Na- tonal Negro Bxposition for i913. There is Httle dowbt ‘that it. wilt bring results. He sald many good things for the ¢olored peoples? and they are grateful: for ths: words of hope and help...Omaha (Neb.) ln- terprise, ati THRE NEGROES DEAD, ‘Two White Men Willed and a ‘third in Hospital With Bullet Hote in Wasa. Tampa, Fla., March 7.—With three Negroes dead, as the result of a race riot in the neighborhood of Falmetto yesterday, the wrath of the residents in that section’ seems to ho aadvaged. The sum-total of deaths is three Negroes and two white mon, with one white nan fi te emepeon- cy hospilal here with & bullet. hole through le howd, Seuueeessmen The Wor Virgunat Meueration of Women's Clubs will moot at Wuton, March 25th and 26th, Most of the clubs throughout the State have e!- coted delegates and others will elect this week. ‘This promiges to bo the largest meeting ever hold in the hie tory of the Federation, Mrs. 8. W. Layton, president of tho Women's National Baptist Con- vention, will be present, and spoakt on woman's work. Mite. Layton is 9 woman: of broad education, and. i: giving hor bot service 4o tho im- ‘provement of eglored *tomen.