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WE CONSIDERLY NEED ALL CLIENTS' NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. At the Nation's Capital JOHNSON'S APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED AND WASHINGTON PLANS ONE OR THOSE INEVITABLE DANQUETS IN HIS HONOR What His Own Paper Thinks of Him—Bundy May Become Secretary of the Monrovan Legation—Matt Henson Proposed as a Rear Admiral—Washington's Position As Presidential Adviser Still Secure—Candidates Still Hopeful. VOLUME IX. Washington, D. C., March 16. The nomination of Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, of Georgia, to be Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, was confirmed by the Senate on Monday. He will succeed Mr. John C. Dancy on the first of May. Mr. Johnson's hearty and whosoiled manner and courteous bearing upon all occasions have already won for him a wide-spread popularity among the real people of Washington and it can be predicted with safety that his administration will be in every way a brilliant success. He is still out of the city on legal business, and will probably avoid the limelight until he comes on to assume the reins of office. Until he takes hold at the Recorder's office nothing can be said touching probable changes in the personnel of the clerical force. Mr. Dancy leaves a strong, reliable staff of assistants and it is not likely that, Mr. Johnson will make any radical changes for the present, at least. Plans are already on foot to give the new Recorder a monaster banquet — to be the biggest and most liberally-conducted affair of the kind ever pulled off in this city. It is said that the "plain people" of whom Mr. Johnson proudly claims to be one — will have a larger showing than has usually been accorded them when the stellar social functions are "pulled off." The details are as yet in a formative state, and it is too soon to give out the particulars, but from the determined tone of our informant, who will have a hand in the management of the "to do," there will be a distinct departure from the much-criticised "close-corporation" methods of the past in getting up functions of a semi-public nature. "Who a man invites to his home, is a matter of which he is to be the sole judge and no one can quarrel with him if he draws certain objections satisfying all affinis, and his family; but, in the case of a popular dinner, tendered a public official as a tribute to the esteem in which he is held by the people among whom he is to serve, the widest latitude may properly be allowed in the selection of persons to be invited. Size of salary, grade of employment in the government or any other service, partisan affiliation, attitude on the administration or on educational systems and consideration of his social alliances may well be left in the back-ground. If he is of acceptable character and stands for good citizenship in his life and conduct, any gentleman wilfing to pay the subscription fee should be regarded as obligible to attend a banquet in honor of a distinguished servant of the people. If there is anything which Washington should pray for to be delivered from, he is the tendency shown in some quarters to cater to a snobbish idea that official position and salary necessarily fixes the social status of men and women of education, culture, character and capacity for usefulness to the community." The best testimony as to what a man is and what he stands for is that given by the friends and neighbors at his own home, among whom he has gone in and out from boyhood up to manhood. Replying to an insinuation that Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson's plain ways may not suit the "colored aristocracy" of the nation's capital, the Atlanta Independent, the mouth-piece of the representative people of Georgia, has this to say: "Mr. Johnson is a plain, everyday, matter-of-fact, common man. He is one of the masses, one of the common people, and is as much at home with a man in overalls as he is when he is with a gentleman of the cloth or stove-pipe hat. He does not believe in dress-coat parade, nor in conventional teas. He is democratic in manner and easy to approach. He is interested in the welfare and uplift of all the people. His education is of the kind which does not remove him from what use and service he might be to his people. Public office will be a public trust, to be used and operated in the interest of the people for which it was provided. He will not use his public place as a means of advancing his selfish interests or exploiting how important, and what a big man he is. For the first time in official Washington, the Negroes will have an officer in charge of an office in which they can walk without taking their shoes off. They will find Recorder Johnson the same plain, well-met fellow they found Attorney Johnson to be. "Henry Lincoln Johnson may not come up to the idea of social Wash- imagery, but he will make an acceptable officer, and a worthy and helpful contribution to the race at the national capital. The man in overalls will be as much at home in his office as a professional man, and everybody at his home is pleased with his appointment, except a few self-constituted leaders." It is evident that the people of Washington, taking Mr. Johnson a the appraisement of his Atlanta neighbors, are expecting great things of the new Recorder. It cannot be denied that he is face to face with a mighty opportunity. Does his coming mean a new dispensation socially, as well as politically? Richard C. Bundy, of Cincinnati, who stood seventh on the list of eligibles for appointment as a United States Consul, came to Washington a few days ago to look into his stat us at the State Department, as it was his turn next to receive an assignment in the foreign service. For one reason or another, there seemed to be a desire on the part of the authorities, that he accept the position of Secretary of Legation at Monrovia, Liberia, a place which, it is said, will soon be vacant. Mr. Bundy at first declined the offer, but upon the advice of friends deferred his final statement until he could give that matter a thorough consideration. As his consular examination did not carry eligibility for the new place in the diplomatic service, he accepted the suggestion of the department and took the examination prescribed for secretaries of legation, and it is said his rating is high. He has returned to Wilberforce University, where he is employed as an instructor. As the story goes, Mr. Bundy preferred to await a vacancy in the consular service, but it was pointed out to him that the next vacancy and the next after that and on to infinity might me at points in which he would not be available, and he would suffer loss in consequence thereof. At Liberla, however, he would be perfectly acceptable, and the secretaryship of legation there would prove better in every way than any of the consular places likely to be vacant for some time. Friends suggested that he might be in line eventually for Minister at Monrovia, and the future held bright possibilities for him, if he acted upon the apparent wish of the State Department. If he did not oblige the authorities now, the authorities might not feel called upon to oblige him when he looked for advancement. Those close to Mr. Bundy believe he has about made up his mind to accept the Liberian post; and that a definite answer will be forthcoming as soon as he has had a heart-to-heart talk with his father, who is an influential leader in Ohio. It will be recalled that this same Bundy was named for a cadetship in the Annapolis Naval Academy by Congressman Shutte about thirteen years ago, but is is claimed that he was "euchered" cut of it by the means usually applied when a Negro is considered for an appointment where he is not socially acceptable. The designation of Mr. Bundy for Secretary of Legation at Monrovia, means the retirement of Mr. George W. Ellis, of Kansas, who has been there for several years. Lleut, Benjamin O. Davis, Military Attache of the United States at Monrova, Liberla, is still in the city awaiting instructions from the State Department. Minister Ernest Lyon is making his headquarters in Baltimore, but no intimation is being given as to the time when he is expected to sail for his post. It is presented that the government's Liberian representatives are to be held here until the details of the Wall Street loan are closed up. Dr. Lyon again denies the report that he is an aspirant for the Registrieship of the Treasury. The friends of Matt Henson here are anxious to have him come on for a lecture on his arctic explorations. They are indignant over the shabby manner in which Commander Peary has treated him and wish him to indicate their resentment in the city where Peary is making his home by giving him a reception that will cause everybody to "sit up and take notice." It is understood that necrotizations have been opened up with him this week by responsible persons who hope to make an engagement for the near future. Whether Matt reached the Pole on ngt, he made a mighty effort, and HAS AN ORGANIZATION WHICH CLAIMS TO REPRESENT ALL NEGRO SOCIETIES Wright For Alderman Second Ward Negro Nominated in Chicago for Position Which He May Have if Negroes Give Him Undivided Support. Chicago, Maren 14.—Hon. Edward H. Wright, a colored man of this City, ex-County Commissioner of Cook County, and also a former Clerk of the South Town of Chicago, has been nominated by the Republicans as a candidate for Alderman on the Second Ward. If colored voters in the Second Ward are loyal to their race, and stand by a man of their race, Mr. Wright will be elected next month by an overwhelming majority. The election of officers last Saturday of the National United Societies of the United States, among the colored people resulted as follows: William T. Grant, President New Orleans, Louisiana; Mrs. Lem Harris, First Vice-President, Johnsown, Pa.; Mr. L. A. Artson, Secon Vice-President, Gainesville, Florida; Samuel Todd, Third Vice-President Galveston, Texas; George W. Gough Fourth Vice-President, Ann Arroh Michigan; Miss Mary E. Brent, Fifth Vice-President, Clarksburg, West Virginia; Mrs. S. M. Gillard, Sixth Vice-President, Huntington, Wes Virginia; Mrs. R. A. Jones, Grand Historian and Statistician, Winthrop Massachusetts; Henry Wood Grand Treasurer, Boston, Massachusetts; J. C. White, Grand Secretary Boston, Massachusetts; John G. Jones, Attorney, Chicago, Illinois Executive Committee: Mr. Clem Smith, Buffalo, New York; Mrs. C. Griffin, Fitzgerald, Georgia; Edward Burton, Slidell, Louisiana; L. K Polk, M. J. Simmons, Natchez, Mississippi; Mrs. Mary E. Glover, San Antonio, Texas; Charles Carrier Brewton, Alabama; Mrs. Carrie Dukes, Ocala, Florida. Much interest is being manifested by a large number of the best and prominent white people of Chicago, as to the holding of the National Half Century Negro Exposition of the United States of America, that will be held here commencing June 1st, 1912. D. W. Dempsey, of 3716 Dearborn Street, and Albert McIntosh, of 5324 Dearborn Street, are both very sick Mrs. Amelia Foster, of 2929 Dearborn Street, is winning many laurels in her work. Mrs. Foster is recognized to be one among the best up-to-date hair dressers in our city. The Fraternal Commission consisting of Joseph E. English, H. W. Laws and Samuel T. Boyington, reported last week on the origin and history of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine among the Colored Shriners in the United States. The report shows and proves that John G. Jones 33, of Chicago, was the first colored Mason in the United States to have the Mystic Shrine Degree conferred upon him, and power and authority was granted to him by the Imperial Council of Arabia, to institute Temples of the Mystic Shrine in the United States. This occurred in Chicago on June 1st, 1893. Palestine Temple of the Mystic Shrine in Chicago, was the First Temple organized in the United States. The imperial Grand Council of North and South America was organized June 10th, 1893, and it has now 52 Temples organized in the United States. It will meet at New Orleans, Louisiana, October 22nd, 1910. REPORT OF HOSPITAL WORK AMONG COLORED PEOPLE. Dues collected from auxiliary since September ..... $ 6.50 Providence Council, St. Lukes 3.00 Contributed by Young Men .. 4.00 Axe Factory Collections .. 2.75 Charleston Collections .. 5.00 ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS LEAGUE WILL BE TESTED IF THE BOLDER MARYLAND DEMOCRATS HAVE THEIR WAY Will Attempt Again To Disfranchise Negro Voters—Republican Leader Accused of Perilous Activity—Wants Baths Discontinued. (Franklin F. Johnson.) Baltimore, March 16.—The Democratic politicians of Maryland are asking about drafting another disfranchising amendment. Already Democratic members of the legislature are discussing the question, and a bill looking to that end has been introduced in the legislature. Several bills disfranchising the colored voters in several of the smaller cities of the state are likely to go through. While they only apply to municipal elections they are likely to be forerunners of disfranchisement by special acts if a general disfranchisement bill is defeated as has already happened twice within five years. Some of the better politicians are advocating a bill which will specifically disfranchise the colored voters of this State. They claim the Fifteenth Amendment would not be operative as Maryland did not ratify it. Republican Leader Accused. The sensation of the week was the bringing of charges against Collector of Customs William J. Stone, alleging undue political activity, and that he received a rake-off from poker games at the Union League Club, in which club he is said to be the leading spirit. Mr. Stone has just been remonated by President Taft for collector of customs at this port, and the charges have temporarily delayed his confirmation. He has very strong backing for reappointment, and the charges will most likely fall flat, especially the charge of getting a rake-off from poker games. His accusers are not men prompt toward the truth. Stone has been interested in polifes since early manhood. His Influence has steadily-grown until today, he is regarded as the Republican leader in Maryland. He has made many friends the country over a sergeant-at-arms of the Republican National Convention. Though some of the strongest supporters of Collector Stone have been colored men, no colored man in Maryland holds a job amounting to anything, which was obtained through the Collector's favor. This lack of recognition has caused a great many colored men to be decidedly inkwarm to his leadership. Wants Baths Discontinued. Quite a stir has been caused here by the proposal of Oregon Milton Dennis to close the baths for colored people on the ground of lack of appreciation. Dennis's views are said to be not agreed to by his colleagues on the Public Bath Commission. The baths cost $30,000 to build and had over 30,000 patrons last year. Ready for Conference. The pastors of local Methodist Episcopal churches are, about ready for the forty-sixth annual session of the Washington Conference, which begins at Warren M. E., Church, Pittsburg, Pa., next Wednesday. But few changes are expected in local churches. Bishop Blackwell Preaches Bishop George Lincoln Blackwell of the A. M. E. Zion Church, preached at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday night. The Bishop has charge of the Western Conferences of his denomination, and reports his work as being in a flourishing condition. dicate Hall. The Grand United Order of Good Hope has just dedicated their hail, which has been renovated throughout at a cost of $15,000. VOLUNTEERS WANTED The American Sunday - School Union, the oldest and largest Sunday-school organization in the country, wants volunteers to help organize Sunday-schools in neighborhoods not having schools. All who are interested in Sunday-school work, and know where schools should be organized, should not hesitate to write to Rev. Ray M. Busler, State Organizer, Romney, W. Va., who will gladly give full instructions and all needed help. SAID TO BE CONTRARY TO ALL LAWS OF NATURE IS PRO- NOUNCED SUCCESS Will Reap Fortune Negro Inventor Has Succeeded in Interesting Street Railway Men Who Install His System and Pay a Handsome Royalty. Chicago, March 13.—C. S. L. Baker, the Inventor of the Friction heater, which heats railroad cars, street cars and in fact everything where steam or hot water may be required, is now in Chicago accompanied by his assistant, Frank Jenkins, for the purpose of closing a deal with the street car companies of Chicago. He is also to confer with Mr. Sharp of the Armours, to close a deal for the heating of 5,000 refrigerator cars. Mr. Barker also had a conference Tuesday morning with Mr. Obright of the Sanitary Board, and served perfect data as to power of his inventions, preparatory to entering that part of the city that they are supplying with electricity. This device, when operated by a three horse-power electric motor, will generate 10 lbs. of steam every 3 minutes, and will generate sufficient heat for a 14-room house. It makes steam so hot it melts lead, carbonizes wood, melts bones, the same as butter, yet the stick of wood that causes the generation of steam, will last ten (10) years. The commercial value of the device is seen when it is remembered that it costs as much to heat a car with electric current as it does to properly propel it. In heating cars with Baker's Friction Heater, it saves the street car people, $4.20 per car per day. The lease with street car companies of twelve of the leading cities of the U. S., in which Mr. Baker is making practical demonstrations and giving instructions for installation upon railway and street cars, will be a revelation. The teachers required for Chicago will give service, November, 1940, upon approximately 4,600 cars. Mr. Baker will receive a royalty of 25c. per day, per car. Mr. Baker will leave Chicago Saturday for Detroit, Mleh., for a ten days' demonstration, and from there they will go to Bufafo, and other principal cities in the east. Mr. Baker was born of slave parents in Savannah, Mo., attended public schools, and commended himself as a graduate of the Franklin College. Mr. Baker has been in conference with many of the best practical engineers of Chicago. As to the merits of his device, he will leave things, with great hopes of future success, and from a commercial standpoint. At present he can boast of making successful tests upon the A. T. and S. E. R. R., the Chi. Gt. Western R. R., and the street cars of Atcheson, Kans., where he has cars equipped with his heaters. One scientific expert claimed if he should give the world the true data of that device, the scientific world would declare him crazy, for the results received were contrary to natural laws. WHERE IS MAMIE MOORE Father in North Carolina anxious to get word of the whereabouts of his daughter. Postmaster J. F. Tudson, recognizing The Advocate as the best medium by which to reach the colored people of the state placed the following letter in the hands of a representative of this paper with the request that it be published. It any of the readers of The Advocate have knowledge of the whereabouts of Mamie Moore, they will confer a favor upon the anxious father either by communicating with him direct or telephoning The Advocate. Mr. Moore's letter follows: Mortimer, N. C. 3-14-10. Postmaster. Charleston, W. Va. Dear Sir. I have a daughter in Charleston whom I haven't heard from for some time. I have written to her and can't hear anything from her. I have heard indirectly that she was dead. Her name is Mamie Moore, (COY). Please give me the names of some of the best colored people you have in the city. I have asked the police of your city to give me some information, but he has failed to grant this. Please let me hear from you at once. Stamped envelope enclosed. Respectfully, G. H. Moore. Collettsville, N. C. CHIEF EXECUTIVE STRONGLY ADVOCATES HI OF THE NEGRO IN ADDRESS BEFORE WILBER Thinks Industrial and Primary Education Can Be S Petent Teachers Who Have Received Best Edu Afford——Speaker Introduced by Register Vern Thanks of Widerforce to Mr. Taft. ADVOCATE COUPON 10 TEN VOTES 10 Name..... Address..... District..... Most Popular Woman Teacher, Institute Summer School Scholarship Contest. Not Good after March 24th Washington, D. C., March 19, 1951, the presence of an audience that taxed the capacity of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church last Tuesday evening, President Taft delivered an address that placed him more strongly before the country as an advocate of the higher education for the Negro people than has any other of his numerous and helpful utterances on the subject of racial education in general. The plea of the Chief Executive of the nation for the moral, intellectual and material advancement of the Negro was eloquent, sincere and practical, and its influence will be beneficial and far-reaching. It was "Wilberforce Night," and the occasion will live long in history as a "red-letter event" in the life of that famous institution of learning. The meeting was held for the purpose of arousing interest among the people of the country in the financial uplift of Wilberforce University, and primarily to assist in raising the $17,000 necessary to secure a similar amount pledged by Andrew Carnegie, for the erection of a $35,000 Girl's Dormitory on the college campus. The arrangements were in the hands of President W. S. Scarborough, in conjunction with the Wilberforce Alumni Association of Washington, of which Prof. William A. Joiner is president. The monster meeting was held under the auspices of Bethel Literary and Historical Association, which, like Wilberforce itself, is a child of the constructive genius of the immortal Bishop Daniel A. Payne. Long before the time for the opening of the exercises every seat in Metropolitan church, one of the largest auditoriums in the country, was taken and as many were turned away as were able to enter the building. President Taft Speaks. The announcement comes after the arrival of the President shortly after nine o'clock was the signal for prolonged appause, which he acknowledged with the characteristic "Taft smile." After shaking hands cordially with the distinguished guests on the platform, he was introduced in an eloquent speech by Register W. T. Vernon, and spoke in part as follows: "The Negro race is a great and growing race—4,000,000 when the war closed; 10,000,000 to-day—a race with whose history the United States has been bound, and with whose progress and improvement this country must always be bound and united. While the white race and the Negro race live contentedly together in this country, they must have among the Negro able race leaders. They must have a highly-educated class from which those leaders are to be drawn. The Negro race is a race peculiarly susceptible to the teachings from the pulpit, and nothing can be more powerful to obtain their uplift than the thorough classical and higher education of their preachers. "If you are going to spread industrial and primary and secondary education among the Negroes generally, you must do it through competent teachers, and those teachers can only be obtained by receiving the best education that the country can afford. (Applause.)" "Another path along which the Negro race must laboriously mount upward is the path toward hygiene and the guarding against the ravages of disease, which has brought about loss and suffering to the entire race all over the country; and that can only be accomplished by having among the Negroes competent physicians, competent surgeons, competent nurses and competent leaders of the people in this regard to teach them how to live." The high-grade work that is being done at Wikberforce by President Scarborough was lauded by President Taft, and the latter reminded the audience that colleges cannot be An by more or less direct cash and plenty of it must be right forward to enable these aspiring agencies of human progress to perform the service for which they were established. He contradicted those theorists who argue that "too much money is being expended for higher education of the Negro, asserting that not enough was being spent, and showing that if the money now raised for this purpose should be divided per capita among the 10,000,000 Negroes in this land, there would be an infinitesimal sum for each person. He also referred in complimentary terms to the school conducted by Booker T. Washington at Tuskegee, and intimated that in Prof. Scarborough and Prof. Washington the race had leaders of two [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. educational policies which, united, would go far toward solving on logical and practical lines all the problems that are confronting the nation today through the presence of the two races. At the conclusion of the President's address there was prolonged applause. Fifty or more Wilberforce young men and women, representing the local alumni, gave their college yell, with a long "Taft" ending, at which the President smiled broadly and acknowledged his thanks. Justice John M. Harlan, of the Supreme Court of the United States, was given an ovation as he entered the church. His address was, in pleasing vein and every word, was listened to with the same intonation interest that the race watches for his dissenting opinion when the Negroes' constitutional rights are at stake before the nation's highest tribunal. Justice Harlan said in part: "There are some who cry that nothing is to come of Negro education. Look at the Anglo-Saxon race—once savages, but now dominating the world, through the influence of education. My race, which was responsible for freedom, also has a responsibility for the freedman. We must be awakened, both whites and blacks, to our duty toward Wilberforce and the Negro, who before the law, is the equal of any of us. (Tumultuous anglance.) In concluding his address, Justice Harlan requested the choir to sing "America." His request was complied with, to his satisfaction, and both he and the President joined in the singing of the hymn. Justice Harlan sturred up a wave of enthusiasm when he said that Frederick Donglass was, in his judgment, the greatest orator he had ever heard CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR. CORRESPONDENCE PRINCETON Prof. J. L. Hill and family, of Martinsville, Va., arrived here last week for permanent residence. Prof. Hill possesses rare literary abilities and comes highly endorsed as a helpful man to his race. Mrs. Hill is a teacher of much experience. Henry Hayden has returned home after an extended stay at Vivian, and is at his post of duty. Mac Madison has moved his family to Gardner. Miss E. M. Laurence, of Louisville Ky., is here canvasing portraits. Rev. W. T. Marley, Supt., Welch Mission District, was here Sunday and held Quarterly Conference, at the M. E. church, of which Rev. W. R. Berger is pastor. Rev. Marley is an able minister and preached two interesting and instructive sermons. While here he was the guest of E. W. Coleman. Elaborate preparations are being made by the Sunday Schools of both churches for Easter, and an "Egg Hunt" on Easter Monday. Mrs. Benjamin Henderson was taken suddenly ill Wednesday, but soon recovered after having the immediate attention of a doctor. Persons living on the same street as Charles Howard were very much frightened by a blaze forcing its way through the roof. What might have been destruction of several houses was quickly put out by the prompt action of some carpenters who were working close by. Lock Harden, janitor of the Court House, is sustaining his reputation as a trusted, reliable employee. He has moved his family here and is renting a cottage on West Grayson Heights. The Progressive Literary Society rendered an excellent program Thursday evening. Attendance is growing larger. George H. Carter recited an original poem on the Progressive Literary Society, which was received in loud praise. UNION. Jerome Campbell leaves this week for a short vacation. While away, he will stop for a short time in Charleston and Parkersburg. He will also visit his two sisters and brother at Institute. Mrs. Lucy Smalls and daughter, left this week for Baltimore. Miss Ollie Meadows opened school here Monday with a very large attendance. We are glad to have a trained teacher and hope to have her for our next term of school. John Twist and Mr. and Mrs. White, of Salt Sulphur were visiting friends here Sunday. Little Jennie Walker is able to be out again after a severe attack of pneumonia. Allan Whitlock and Wm. Rogers were visiting in Salt Sulphur this week. SMITHERS AND LONGACRE. Mrs. G. A. Lewis was elected delegate to the Sunday School convention. The Sunday School gave a supper Monday night and had a good success. Mrs. G. A. Lewis, Mrs. H. A. Gray, Mrs. L. B. Daulton attended the funeral of Mr. Richmond, of Cedar Grove, Monday. Mrs. W. C. James was shopping in Montgomery Monday. B. B. Daulton was visiting friends in Cannelton Sunday. Mrs. H. A. Gray made a business trip to Glen Ferris Saturday. Miss Henrietta James and Mrs Isaac White, of Montgomery, were entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Daulton. Miss H. E. James is sick. Mrs. Eva Jones is able to be out again after several weeks' illness again arrive several weeks illness. C. Williams and B. B. Daulton left for Cincinnati Monday where they will attend the convention of the United Mine Workers. Mrs. Susie Saunders was shopping in Montgomery Saturday. Miss Maggie Gilmore, of Carton-dale was visiting friends here last week. Henry Daulton was visiting friends at Ward Sunday. PRATT James Williams, who was sick four days, died on the 5th inst., and was buried by the G. U. O. of. F. and K. P. lodges. Rev. Warner Brown, of Montgomery, assisted by Rev. V. Harriday, preached the funeral sermon. A very large number of people from Staunton. St Albana and adjacent towns was present to pay their last respect to the deceased. T. W. Holmes and Anthony Powell worshiped at Handley last Sunday. Mrs. Mary McClure and sons, Jesse and Henry Brown, are conversing after several weeks' illness. Mrs. Mary Jones of Handley, was the guest of Mrs. T. W. Holmes Sunday. Mrs. Holmes had as her guests last week. Mrs. Lucy Meadows and daughter, of Handley. Mrs. Johnson, of Staunton, is the guest of Mrs. Helen Kimball Mrs. Mary E. White, Mrs. Cina Rollins and a great many others attended the funeral of Mrs. Judith Carter at Hanstond Tuesday. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson entertained the following ladies, of Montgomery, Thursday: Misses Henri- tia Jones and Ada Burke, Mesdames C. C. Page, Samuel Hodricks, Avery Johnson and S. M. Marks. PAGE Miss Lula Blakey is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Ira Early. Mrs. George Lewis is sick. The closing exercises of the school will be Friday. John Harris is a visitor in our town. Mrs. Jane Crow, who fell and sprapped her ankle, is not able to walk yet. HINTON. On Tuesday evening, March 8th, at 8 p. m., the public school had its commencement exercises in the second Baptist church. The program was one of the best ever rendered in this town and fitting praise for these four young lady teachers would be hard to give. The drills were perfect, the singing harmonious, the receptions excellent, the dialogues well acted and humorous. There were five graduates, viz.: Irene Trent, Ophelia Daniels, Willie Hamby, Drucilla Mickens and Julia Stevenson. The diplomas were presented by Prof. I. B. Bush, Supt. of City Schools. The church was overcrowded with colored and white and every parent present had need to feel proud of his or her son or daughter. The teachers looked especially well in becoming gowns of the most popular spring fashions and the whole affair was one of great credit, and from the lignified arrangement of all things we know their motto must have been "Exeelsior." Miss V. M. Warren conducted the music. A. P. Stranghter was home all of last week, something unusual for that busy man. Rev. Mickens, pastor of the M. E. church of Union, was in town last Tuesday and Wednesday, the guest of Mrs. L. Lewis, of Bluff street. He attended the school closing and visited the sanitarium while here. Miss Annie Simpson will teach a second school term at Talcott for which place she left Thursday afternoon. Miss Louise Smithers left Monday 14 th for Lawton, where she will teach for four months. Miss Zelda Anderson is sick at this writing at her home on Railroad Avenue. The Progressives met last week, the seventh, with Miss Louise Smithers on Pleasant street and on the 14th with Mrs. Maggie Winfield on Main street. Both meetings were well attended and each member returned home feeling better for having gone. Mrs. Eliza Lewis was chosen delegate to the Womans' Federation, which meets in the Second Baptist church, this city. March 25th and 26th. Business keeps good at the Sanitarium. G. W. Holley, M. D., was called professionally to Meadow Creek on Tuesday. A most unique birthday surprise party was given Thursday, March 10th, by the "Merry Makers" to Miss Louise Smithers at their rendezvous the Sanitarium. Never did seven girls have more fun in one evening than did these club girls on this special evening. The fun began in the early afternoon with the preparations and lasted throughout the evening. The night was a wild snowy one and for a while it seemed that with no persuasion and coaxing would Louise agree to leave home on such a cold, stormy night, but she finally decided to look the Sanitarium over. There was just one of the opposite sex present and he is an honorary member, Dr. G. W. Holley who presented her a handsome mesh pocketbook as a birthday present from the club. A nice little appreciative speech was made to the club by Miss Smithers and after a little more fun the club said good night to their hostess. Those present were Misses Louise and Alfreda Smithers, D. E. Pack, V. M. Warren, B. Christian and M. Booth. Why the club has only one male member is that a doctor is absolutely necessary after partaking of some of the club's refreshments. And right here I might add other men eligible to membership are a lawyer, a dentist, a druggist an editor and an undertaker. Applications will be gladly received at any time. The club is planning more fun. LASTED AND HAWKS NEST Born to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Dunkley. Wednesday morning, a fine babq boy. Miss Clara M. Taylor, of Clifton Forge, is the pleasant guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Taylor. Mrs. Willie Washington and family have moved to Montgomery where they will make their future home. Ansted colored school closed Friday. The school has been quite progr essive as well as successful in achievements this term. Miss Free man opened her second school at Hawks Nest Monday. The Ansted children are invited to attend. Joan Forte met with a light acci dent Friday. Some freight tell on his foot and inflicted a wound. The following officers were elected to the Missionary Society: Mrs. Harlet, Steward, president; Mrs. Nannie Clay, secretary. The Rosebuds will render a program, March 27. Charles Randall will occupy the pulpit Sunday afternoon. Charley Claytor has been on the sick list for several days and is unable to work. Miss Sarah Goines came home Friday. Many think her condition greatly improved. Miss Blanche Brannon and Allie Isabell are guests of Mrs. Virgie Skipper. The Sunday School, under the management of S. M. Clay, is preparing an Easter program. RED STAR Dr. R. L. Gordon, of Thurmond, was here Monday and made several calls. Willie Winston, of Stanaford, was here Tuesday to attend his lodge and while here was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Penn. Dr. S. A. Washington went to Laurel Creek Tuesday on professional business and returned Wednesday; then to Meadow Creek on Thursday. Miss Cora Murry, of Staunton, Va., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Thos. Jefferson. Rev. D. C. Deane, preached Sunday morning in Rev. D. C. Hunter's stead. His sermon was listened to attentatively and was enjoyed by all. Rev. Hunter was present in the evening, Rev. Dean having returned to his own church. Mrs. Ferrell, of Prudence, was a guest at the Seminary Sunday. Rev. J. W. Warren was calling on friends last Friday. Prof. J. M. Arter, of the Seminary preached for Rev. J. W. Warren at Mt. Hope on the fourth Sunday. Mrs. Emma W. James returned from Sprague Thursday, accompanied by her niece, Mrs. Cora Claytor. Walter McGee was in these parts last week. J. W. Austin, late of Seminary, but now of Raleigh county, was here last week. Mrs. L. O. McIver is sick. ST. ALBANS Miss Alberta Wilson, who is a student at the West Virginia Colored Institute, visited her parents Saturday and Sunday. Miss Viola Smith, of Institute, visited Miss Albeftra Wilson Sunday. Bynard Jones has gone to Page where he will work. Mrs. Mary Fukery fell and broke her arm one day last week. Robert Allen is home spending a few days with his family. Miss Hazel Holman was elected delegate to the Baptist Sunday School convention. The young ladies and gentlemen spent a nice evening at a party given at the residence of Mrs. Anderson Wilson Saturday evening. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Williams, a baby boy. SYLVIA. Rev. D. C. Hunter preached two able sermons on the first Sunday, it being his regular preaching day here. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, of Huntington, preached a very instructive sermon here on the last Monday afternoon. His text was taken from a very familiar passage of scripture, "The Lord's Prayer." He explained fully its origin and its meaning from the beginning to the end. We are enjoying fine weather here now; but on the other hand there is much sickness. Pneumonia is raging. There seems to be an epidemic. Fortunately, by the help of God and our physician we have had only one death from the so much dreaded disease. Dr. Shorts, the founder of the Fisherman Lodge, accompanied by his private secretary and Rev. Dr. Stratton, was a visitor in our town Wednesday. Dr. Shorts preached a very able sermon Wednesday night which was heard by a very large crowd. Caleb Hargrove, of Sullivan, returned home last Sunday after having spent a week with his son, Dr. H. C. Hargrove. Tuesday night, the 8th, marked the closing of our public school with a very neat little program, which was rendered by the scholars. Every child showed his oratorical ability and the fruits of good training in the school room. Everything went to show that the teacher, D. W. Calloway and Miss S. A. Powell, have not left a stone unturned this school year, and much credit is due them. Following the school program were a paper and addresses on education, by Rev. D. C. Hunter, Rev. P. A. Harris, Dr. H. C. Hargrove and R. L. French, all of which were very appropriate and instructive. Miss S. A. Powell, the assistant teacher, made a speech on the subject "What can we do for our boys and girls." It is said to be the best ever delivered by a woman in this church. To the regret of their teachers and many friends, Miss Lola M. Carrington and little sister were compelled to leave for their home in South Caperton just a few days before the closing of our school. On the night before their departure, at the residence of Mrs. H. C. Hargrove was given a reception in their honor. Space will not allow us to tell of the many young friends who were present. All gathered about 8:30, and from there until about 11:30 there was sweet music at which time the gong sounded and all marched down to partake of refreshments of various kinds. South Charleston ACTORIES EMPLOYE y Glass Co. Kanawha Chemjc steel Co. s and other buil school House, Co or constuction, Na now ompleted ore the prices go cars g 1-10 cash, balance i Discount f awha from 501 Charleston N one 214 Mrs. R. A. Woods is reported sick. Mrs. O. T. Wilkergon is able to be out after several days' illness. FACTORIES EMPLOYING OVER 400 MEN Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. Kanawha Chemjcal Engine Mfg. Co. Terms: 1-10 cash, balance in monthly payments to suit. Discount for all cash. Kanawha Land Co. Room 501 Charleston National Bank Building Bell Phone 750; Home Phone 214 Mrs. Paul Thomas was the last week's guest of her parents at Raymond City. S. J. Childs took his little daughter, Regenia, to the Paint Creek hospital Monday for an operation. James Williams died at Pratt Monday and was buried Wednesday under the auspices of the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias lodges of this town. Rev. Warner Brown and his choir attended the services. Interment in the Pratt semecery. The Eagle school, taught by Miss Minnie Carr and Miss Etta Hall, closed Wednesday with appropriate exercises at the church. District Supt. J. C. Peters and members of the school board of education, S. B. Morgan were present and made timely addresses. Mrs. Henry Hardy spent Sunday at Glen Ferris, the guest of her daughter, Miss Rosa. Mrs. George Brown is convalescent. Dr. B. F. White was in Gary the latter part of the week on business. John S. Page is able to resume work after a week's illness. Miss Evelyn Willis is sick at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. M. Willis. John Loving, who has been sick for several months, died Thursday at the home of his niece, Mrs. William Gordon and was buried Saturday by the True Reformers Order. H. H. Railey and P. W. Wright were elected to represent the Sunday school in the convention which convenes at Hinton in April. Rev. J. J. Turner, of Mt. Carbon, was a business visitor here Saturday. J. S. Noel of Gauley, spent Sunday here with his family. Rev. C. E. Page filled his regular appointment in West Charleston Sunday. A reception was given at the Odd Fellows Hall Monday evening in honor of Rev. V. Harriday who leaves in a few days for the conference. Mrs. C. E. Page presided at the piano, William Brown was master of ceremonies. Refreshments were served. N. N. Willis has returned from Rendville, O., where he was called because of the depth of his sister. Many friends from their home were present. Miss Carrington's friends wish her mother a speedy recovery and that she may soon return again to our community. James Thomas returned from Virginia with his wife and child last Thursday. Eva Toney and Sidney Pannell, formerly of this place were married Thursday night, March 10th, Rev. Booze, of Beckley, officiating. ALDERSON. The Baptist church Aid Society will render a program on the 17th for the benefit of the church. Great excitement was caused by the burning of the lumber mill in the west end of our town Thursday. The fire department of Ronceverte was sent for but came too late to be of much service, and the building was completely destroyed. Mrs. Emma Crawford is indisposed this week. Rev. Jefferzon, of Ronceverte, spent Sunday here, and preached his farewell sermon Sunday evening. Mrs. Jas. Brown attended the play "Followed by Fate," at Ronceverte Friday evening. Walter Banks, of Lawton, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Banks, Saturday. Miss Cora May Brown entertained the Church Aid Society Thursday evening. Dainty refreshments were served. Misses Alice and Mayme Breckenridge and their brother, Frank, of Ronceverte, were visitors to our town Sunday. J. A. Trice and Angris Hopkins attended the play given by the young people of Ronceverte, Thursday evening. Roman Burger was taken to the hospital at Clifton Forge Tuesday of last week to be treated for rheumatism. Armstand Carter, who has been ill for some time, is improving. MONTGOMERY Mrs. Henry Brown was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. James Ellis at Rush Run last week. O. T. Wilkerson, is in Cincinnati this week attending the miners' convention. I. S. White has opened a tailor shop at Cedar Grove. A drama "The Arabian Knights." was presented at the opera house Wednesday night under the management of Mrs. W. C. Lawrence for the benefit of the Orphans' Home. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Rogers and left a baby boy. Rev. Warner Brown, of the First Baptist church, preached Sunday afternoon at the M. E. church. THERE APRIL 1, 1907 MES EMPLOYING OVER Co. E wha Chemjcal Engine M other buildings in S House, Concrete Si 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 Woods is reported sick. Wilkerson is able to several days' illness. The program was as follows: Chorus--America Instrumental Solo—Miss Wysor Watson. Select Reading—Miss Grace Belt. Remarks—Rev. V. Harriday. Select Reading—Miss Gay Burke. Paper—Miss H. M. James. Select Reading—Miss Ada Burke. Chorus—West Virginia Hills. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular kinds of 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. ayments to suit. Bauer M lish Com D 30 CAPIT Neal, Mutton h Pork Sau OUR OWN MAKE. our machine s and B RS, FISH, PO qualities in all th kinds of with Charleston. Walk, Sewers, Everything. trollly ars. go up when the ments to suit. nd Co. Building AUER MEAT H COMPAT 30 CAPITOL ST al, Mutton, Pork Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. or machine sliced and Bacon FISH, POULTRY alities in all the popular kinds of Cheese your patronage for stock in our line when you want our patronage for we have back in our lines and you when you want it most THE HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep it in a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest—Your Money is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid thir ee story blick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occu pled by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the hirtd floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $1.00.00 per share either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Let Your Money Work For You Pythian Mutual Invesmtent Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE RAYMOND CITY H. B. Good preached an able sermon at the Mt. Hermon Caurch Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. H. Coles made a business trip to Charleston Saturday. Miss Gretta Roberts of Bancroft, made a business trip here Friday. Rev. P. P. Holland was a business visitor here Friday. Miss Mattie Woodson, of Charleston, apent Sunday here visiting. Charlie Alexander has returned home after spending a few days in Charleston. Mrs. I. W. Cogle entertained Mrs. Adzonia Cary at supper Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Printiss were visitors in Bancroft Sunday. Geo. Cousins and John H. Lewis, of Hugheston, are visiting friends and relatives here. Mrs. Mary Lee, I. C. McKinney and Mrs. Mollie Penn are sick this week. Chas. Horton, Jack Walker and Geo. Carter were inflated in the K. of P. Lodge Saturday night. BANCROFT Rev. P. P. Holland filled his regular appointment here Sunday, preaching both morning and evening. The Missionary Society met Sunday afternoon. After the business the roll was called and dues collected. Then the entitled from the topic card "How to get up in the world," was discussed by Mrs. Wm. Mickens, Mrsf. Homer Phillips and Mrs. H. A. Jones. Mrs. Sam Williams, of Charleston, who is visiting her mother, Mrs. John Ross, of Betsey, was calling on friends at Plymouth Sunday. Mrs. Lottie Compton and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Printiss, of Raymond, were the Sunday guests of friends in Betsey and Bancroft. Mrs. Simon Woods and Mrs. J. H. Sawyers were shoppers in Bancroft Thursday. John Cyrus and Mrs. Geo. Reed are sick this week. A. Powell of Pratt, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Richard Smith, of Plymouth, returned home Wednesday. William Venerable of Plymouth is suffering from an attack of n port, O., was the Sunday guest o Mrs. Geo, Stewart. DONWOOD. Mrs. S. H. Clark was the Monday guest of her sister, Miss Ruth Watson, of Montgomery. Mrs. John Morris and Mrs. Christon were shopping in Montgomery Monday. Samuel Woods is very ill. Those who worshiped at the Montgomery church Sunday were: S. H. Clark, Wm. Wicks and Mrs. Wm. Wicks and daughter Sheiva. Miss Jessie Daniels and Loveal Lewis were visiting in Montgomery Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hargrove, Mr. and Mrs. Gabe Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stanton, John Sanders, E. P. Frye, Mrs. Wm. Gwin, and Mrs. George Rogers attended the funeral services of Mr. John Lovings in Montgomery Saturday. Mrs. George Jackson and Mrs. George Rogers were shopping in Montgomery Monday. MT. CARBON. The closing exercises of the school taught by Rev. J. J. Turner were held before an audience of both races which taxed the capacity of the building. Rev. Turner has done excellent work here and his efforts were reflected in the closing exercises. Rev. S. E. Williams preached here Sunday and then went to Herberton on business. The miners here are anxiously awaiting the outcome of the Cincinnati convention. The prospects are now that there will be a suspension of work. SOUTH CARBON. Mrs. Annie Wooden and Mrs. M. C. McClain were at Leewood on business Monday. Philmore Carter is suffering very much with a sprained ankle. Mrs. Bell Cary went to the hospital Tuesday for treatment. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Carter were business visitors at Charleston Tuesday. Mrs. Mary A. Coles is very ill at the home of her son, H. M. C. Reid. Winston Railey was at Leewood Wednesday. Mrs. Lena Dickerson arrived Saturday for a few weeks' visit with relatives. ceilent sermons Wednesday. The Women's Missionary Society met Sunday evening. The opening addresses was made by Rev. Mayo and the discussion was engaged in by H. M. C. Reid, Mrs. A. Walton, J. L. Green, T. T. Alston, T. G. Agnew and others. The society is in a prosperous condition and contemplates sending a delegate to the state organization. Charics Johnson left Monday for Lawton. The Ladies' Aid Society will meet Thursday with Mrs. Matt Syms. Rev. J. N. Roan will preach his farewell sermon Sunday at the M. E. church. Miss Osie Williams left Saturday for Hinton where she expects to remain for the summer. James Walker has returned home from Talcott. Mrs. Edward Burke is not able to be out. Clyde Syms left Sunday for Lindside. Miss Helen Hamilton, was the guest of Miss Annie Walker Sunday. Rev. O. T. Harris preached a delightful sermon Sunday. DAVIS Prof. Clarence Black, of Thomas, was visiting his brother, Prof. E. B. Black Sunday and attended service at the Mt. Zion church. The Sunday School is in a prosperous condition under the superintendency of Prof. E. B. Black. Rev. M. D. Willis filled his usual appointment here Sunday and preached very instructive sermons morning and evening. Miss Elsie Grandison was visiting at Piedmont Saturday and Sunday. Frank Spillard, of Piedmont, is visiting friends in town. Andrew Lane has returned from Boston. Revival services will commence at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Wednesday night. Miss Susie Williams has been ill the past week with quinsy is improving. KEYSER The second quarterly meeting of Derrick Memorial Chapel was held on Sunday, March 13th and was a decided success both spiritually and financially. The Rev. J. Harris Accoe preached in the morning from the 27th Psalm a very beautiful sermon. At 3:00 p. m., the Rev. E. E. Tyler, pastor of the A. M. E. church, Cumberland, Md., delighted and edified the audience with a most scholarly sermon from the words "Who is on the Lord's Side?" and all who failed to hear it misoofed a treat. Rev. Tysier was accompanied by his wife and Rev. Washington, his local preacher. The sacrament of the Lord's supper was partaken of after the sermon. At 7:30 the Rev. Accooe again gave a talk on the "Three Rests" which closed the day with every person feeling happy and that the day had been very profitable spent. The Musical contest on March 3rd, under the supervision of Alex Redman was all that had been promised, the ginging of all the ladies being very creditable, but the sweet song-stress, Miss Estella, Randolph, was decided by the judges to be the one to whom the medal was due. The members of Derrick Chapel all expressed themselves as being glad to see their pastor's wife once more in the church and able to preside at the organ, although an attack of la grippe, with which she had been housebound since the 15th of February had so affected her throat that she was not able to take any part in the singing. Mr. and Mrs. Heskjahl Jackson entertained the Rev. Acooe and Mrs. Parker at dinner on Sunday, March 13th. STORER COLLEGE. --- On Friday night, the Lincoln Debating society entertained a large audience with a pride contest, "Why my country or state is the best." The following program was rendered: Pennsylvania—F. L. Tomlinson. Virginia—Miss Marian Green. Maryland—Miss Mary Parker. Instrumental Solo—Miss Claudia Watkins. "Barbados"—Robert Smith. West Virginia—Fred Morris. Deleware—Victor Deshields. Dutch Ghana—H. VanLesten. The judges decision given was that owing to the number of points made, Deleware, represented by Victor Deshields won. The Athletic Association entertain the students of Storer Saturday afternoon with a Tucker party, which was highly enjoyed by all. Music was furnished by the college band under the direction of Col McKinney. The Lincoln, Hall Benefit Association has been organized by the young men of Storcer, the purpose being to fully equip the gymnasium in the new hall. Extensive repairs are being made at the Hill Top House by Thos Lovett preparatory to the opening of the season. The Y. C. Club was organized on Friday last by the young men, the object being to promote good fellowship, college spirit and mutual benefit among the young men. The following officers were elected: President, Layton J. Wheaton, Minneapolis, Minn. Vice-president, Charles H. Palmer, Seaford, Del. Secretary, Edward C. Lewis, Charleston, W. Va. Treasurer, Robert Smith, Barbadoes. Seargant-at-arms, F. A. Harvey, Covington, Va. The Round Table met at the Bowen Lecture Room, Saturday, March 12 and discussed several interesting subjects. The following papers were read: "The relation of the teacher to the County Superintendent," by Miss Mary Whimbs and Edward C. Lewis and "The relation of the Teacher to the School Officers," by Miss Marian Green. County Superintendent E. D. Turner was present and delivered an interesting talk on schools and personal experiences. The class of 1910 were delightfully entertained by President and Mrs. Mcdonald at their home on Camp Hill Saturday between the hours of 8:00 and 10:00. A quotation hunt was one of the features of the evening, the prize being won by B. C. McGhill who discovered the largest number of quotations. After being entertained by several selections the guests were invited to the dining room where delicious refreshments were served. After singing their class songs, the guests departed, having spent an enjoyable evening. The Seniors are making preparations for their annual class nights which are to be held March 19, and Monday, March 21. The first ball game of the season was played here on the college campus, Saturday, March 12, between the Junior Giants and the All Stars. The game was interesting and was called at the end of the twelfth inning at an 8 to 8 score. Line Up. Juniors—Kesce, right field; King, left field; Harris, center; Diggs, catcher; Howard, first base; Scott, pitcher; Wheaton, second base; Morris, third base; Mossett, short stop. All Stars—Davis, right field; Arter, left field; Green, center; Harvey catcher; Hill, first base; Tomlinson, Arter, Crawford, pitchers; Lewis, second base; Fisher, third base; Crawford, short stop. Home run, 1. Fisher. Two base hits, Wineaton and Crawford. Time of game, four hours. Innings, 12. Score, 8 to 8. Mr. Henry Harpwell, of the class of '09, was a visitor to the Round Table Saturday. Miss Meta Evans, class of '08, who has been teaching at Morefield has returned to her home at Bolivar after a successful term. "A Trip to Japan," is the subject of MAJESTIC THEATRE 14 SUMMERS STREET Week Beginnig Monday, March 21st M. H. H. BOWMAN AND ST. CLAIRE, PRESENTING A 15 MINUTE COMEDY, "THE DUDE AND THE SOUBRETTE." FULL OF FUN FROM START TO FINISH. SINGING SPECIALTIES THAT ARE SECOND TO NONE. SOME PRESS COMMENTS: A a lecture to be given in Anthony Hall Tuesday, March 15, by W. A. Hunton, International Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. INSTITUTE Mrs. A. W. Curtis closed her school Friday with the rendition of a very pleasing program at the Baptist church. The Junior Class of the West Virginia Colored Institute presented a pleasing musical at the Jones-Dunbar Literary Society Friday evening in Hazlewood Assembly Hall. Rev. Daniel Stratton preached at the Babtist church Sunday morning and at the West Virginia Colored Institute Sunday evening. R. L. Brown spent Tuesday evening in Charleston. Miss Mabel Scott, of St. Albans, was the guest of Miss Jessie T. Emby Sunday. D. A. Lipscomb, of St. Albans, has purchased a valuable farm containing one hundred acres from A. W. Curtis. Mrs. Roscoe Howard has closed her school for the season and returned home. Parent's Day exercises were held in the Baptist church Friday afternoon under the auspices of Miss F. G. Cobb and the Senior Normal Class of the West Virginia Colored Institute. Mrs. Joseph Lovette and Miss Lewellyn Spriggs were business callers in Charleston Thursday. The Home-Makers Club held a festival at Hurt's restaurant Saturday evening. D. M. L. R. Whipper and Miss Jessie Embry spent the evening in Charleston Friday. BONCEVERTE Rev. Jefferson, Missa Mamie and Alice and Frank Brackenridge visited Aderson last week. Ronceverie Dramatic Club gave their first series of entertainments at the Baptist church Friday night. A large crowd was present and the club deserve credit for giving such a good performance. Miss Effie Caloway presided at the piano and rendered some of her best selections much to the delight of the audience. D. W. Calloway, who has been teaching school at Adkinsville, re- 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 $2.50 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. turned home Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Eubank entertained the Ladies' Aid last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Mildred Brown, Miss Myrtle Hopkins, Arthur Trice and Angrus Hopkins, of Alderson, attended the entertainment at the Baptist church Friday night. Miss Rosa McVey, of Lewisburg, was the guest of Mrs. Lewis Morten, last week. Mrs. Mildred Stover has returned home after visiting relatives in Buena Vista, Va. Henry Cooley was a visitor here Sunday. Henry Brinkley was visiting friends at Lewisburg Sunday. Mrs. Edmonia Woods, wife of Harold Woods, died Saturday at the residence of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Edna Woods, after a short illness of fever. Her death was a shock to her relatives and many friends. She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tibb, two brothers and sisters of Academy, Pocahontas court WOMEN WAC Within 100 miles of our bank Women Teachers, Domestics. Steam 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 Sa That You Can Depend Upon." Kanawha Banking "The Bank, That You Capital $250,000 Moving Pictures Regular Saturday Vaudeville Matinee Admission 10 Cents ty. The remains were shipped there Sunday evening. Mrs. Blanche Brackenridge. Mrs. Flossie Scott and Jcs. Woods attend- 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. Caton COLLEGE Gth St. and Pen Ave. PITTSBURGH Propertyory, Commercial, Steeringgraphy, Telegraphy Electricity, Engineering, Drafting, Mathematics, Languages and Civil Service. Day along courses, sessions, 11 year. Location, excelent Lodge, Apt. Society, Strong Courses of Catalog Price. MARTIN JENNIE OS CAYO PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE PUR. CO. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. The Cleveland Gazette is making a bitter fight on what it is pleased to style a movement to establish a "Jin. Crow" Young Men's Christian Association. As we understand it, the whites of Cleveland have barred Negroes from their Y. M. C. A. As a result the Negro young men and boys are deprived of those opportunities afforded only by this organization. Now, if it be true that the whites will not accept them as members, there does not appear to be anything left to the Negroes but to band together and establish their own Y. M. C. A. It is all right to object to separation on the common carriers and in places of public amusement or entertainment, and it is possible at times to avoid humiliation. but it is not the part of wisdom to object to religious or charitable institutions where they can not exist otherwise. The young man of color residing in Cleveland, unless they differ materially from those of the race living elsewhere, need every advantage which can be secured for them. If they are not admitted to the white Y. M. C. A., it were far better for them to join a Negro Y. M. C. A.—a "Jim Crow" Y. M. C. A.—than to spend their idle hours in saloons, pool rooms, barber shops and on the street corners. On many subjects The Advocate finds common ground with The Gazette, but in this instance, if we understand the conditions existing in Cleveland, our Ohio friend is in error. He is opposing an agency for the uplift of those for whom he has done much, more, perhaps, than many another who boasts himself a leader of his people. THE EXPOSITION CITY It is a little premature to discuss the location of the proposed Negro Semi-Centennial Exposition, yet the claims set forth by Nashville deserve comment. Assuming that the exposition will be held, one is within his right in laying down certain conditions which must be met by those cities which propose themselves as suitable locations. If the undertaking is to be the success its promoters hope for it, its geographical location will not be the easiest problem to solve. There must be considered the accessibility to the mass of the Negro people, the ability of the city to accommodate visitors in large numbers, and the temper of its white citizens. If the location selected is far south many residents of the northern and border states will stay away rather than undergo the discomforts attendant upon a long journey in "Jim Crow" cars. If there is a lack of hotel or boarding house accommodations, numbers will remain at home rather than run the risk of having to roam the streets at night and take their meals at lunch counters. If again, the white citizens of the favored city do not let down the bars, and cordially welcome the visitors, the first comers will spread reports not likely to increase attendance receipts. These are but a few of the difficulties which confront those upon whom it will devolve to make the selection. Far east, north or south will be objectionable for one or more of these reasons. A border state would seem, then, to offer the site nearest the ideal. Virginia, Kentucky or Tennessee, preferably one of the last two, have natural advantages which other states will not easily overcome. MUCH NEEDED. BUT— The Advocate heartily applauds and seconds the remarks of its local contemporary on the urgent need of a Y: M. C. A. in Charleston. More than once this necessity has been pointed out in these columns. We have endeavored to paint in true colors the dangers which threaten our young men, and have tried to show the safeguards which a Y. M. C. A. would throw around them, but it was "a lone voice crying in the wilderness." Those who were expected to heed turned a deaf car, and our efforts came to naught. Mayhaps it was because they distrusted our motives or doubted our sincerity. Be that as it may, no united effort was put forth and the at-tempt died aborning. If The Mountain Loader is more successful in stirring Charleston up to its sense of duty in this respect, none will be louder in its praise than The Advocate. Washington is falling all over itself in its efforts to do honor to Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson. How hath the mighty fallen! It was but yesterday that John C. Dancy might have had a free "feed" as the guest of honor at a banquet; but, alas, his star has set and it's thumbs down for him. But yesterday he ruled the office-mad mob and lorded it over the "Black Cabinet," but now none do him reverence. The hord toss their ready caps in air and shout "the king is dead; long live the king." Such is life. Anyhow, the proposal to close the Baltimore public baths for colored people is no worse than the order of the Wisconsin University faculty that the students bathe once a week and change their underwear occasionally. Would it add much to one's store of knowledge to learn why the New York Age rang the "backing bells" on the criticisms of the Taft administration? The citizens of West Virginia, regardless of race or political affiliations, are pleased to hear that Governor Glasscock is being rapidly restored to health, thanks to the balmy breezes of Florida. Editor Smith of the Cleveland Gazette proposes that Congress make Mat Henson a comodore or rear admiral. When it does a certain much talked of torrid region will be frozen over like the north pole. In the light of Mr. Rockefeller's proposed gigantic benevolence, even the most intrepid hammer-welder will have to pause awhile and think it over before getting busy again. Senator Davis says his present unfortunate predicament is due to some 'political enemy." As it appears to be his own work, he would seem to have banged the nail exactly and precisely on the head. Of course, the ignorant but intensely practical Eskimo is still wondering why anybody should display so much anxiety over the north pole. It is getting to be a sort of Ballinger-Shaw-Guggenheim-Morgan-Glavis Administration-Back from Elba-Pinchot controversy. For a city of "Brotherly Love" Philadelphia certainly does raise a lot of disturbance. Don't be hasty with the praise of March. He'll blow his own horn in time. Evidently Mr. Fairbanks has decied that when he is in Rome he will do as the Methodists do. Now even the stork is complaining of the high cost of living. Mr. Pinchott has at least raised a good deal of doubt about Mr. Ballinger. President Taft speak, and that the influence of the ex-slave over a popular crowd was the most magnetic he had ever witnessed, not excepting Henry Ward Beecher, Wendell Phillips, William Lloyd Garrison, Charles Sumner, George F. Edmudes, James G. Biaine and many others who had made history through the dominating power of public address. Senator Dick's Wise Counsel. One of the most thoughtful and earnest speeches of the evening was that delivered by Senator Charles Dick, who said that Ohio is as deeply interested in the uplift of the freedman of today as she was in the struggle for his freedom fifty years ago. He praised the Herculean efforts of President Scarborough and his co-workers for the educational betterment of the Negro people, federating them upon the tremendous success of "Wilberforce Night," which he described as "Ohio Night," for all Ohio was there, in spirit at least, and all were proud of Wilberforce and her progressive sons. "The greatest factor in the solution of the race question rests with the Negro himself," said Senator Dick, "and he is doing more to settle it right now than all others. Against odds, he is making a struggle that will be noticed in times to come, and will find his richest reward in the blessings of posterity for the work he is doing today." Tac Program in Detail Prof. William A. Joiner, president of the Wilberforce Alumni Association, presided and introduced the speakers in happy fashion, presenting in turn Dr. Hurst, financial secretary of the A. M. E. chuch, who told of the inside workings and triumphs of the Alumni Association—or "Wilberforceians;" Prof. W. S. Scarborough, who gave a succinct history of the founding and career of Wilberforce University, describing it as the oldest organized institution of learning conducted by and for the Negro race in America." He pointed out its needs and urged his hearers to lend their aid toward enlarging the facilities of the school, and providing for the thousand aspiring young Negroes who are knocking at its door, seeking the light of knowledge; and Hon. William T. Vernon, Register of the United States Treasury, to whom was deputed the high honor of introducing the President of the United States. In this function the man said the opportunity met. Although Dr. Vernon has been heard to marked advantage on many important occasions, he fairly outshone himself on Wilberforce Night as an orator, scholar and thinker. For directness of statement, felicity of expression, purity of diction, and eloquent delivery it was a masterpiece, and has not been before equalled in this community on any similar occasion. Register Vernon spoke for the race, for the nation and for Wilberforce, and the President, and the audience were visibly affected by the pathetic appeal that the famous Kansan made to all humanity for an equal chance for his people in the trying struggle for existence. The tremendous aplause which greeted the Register as he rose to speak, and the frequent interruptions throughout the address, followed by an ovation at its close, indicated beyond question the personal popularity of the map with the best people of the nation's capital. In introducing, President Taft Register Vernon said in part: Register Vernon Introduces the President. "He needs no introduction whose name is a household word throughout the civilized world. I rise to express the deep appreciation we of the "Wilberforce University Club feel for this great act of friendship and helpfulness extended us by the ruler of the greatest government on earth. This would be true apart from hitherto evidenced friendship for those institutions committed to the uplift of the race; but when for years every request for such encouragement has met with ready assent; every appeal been affirmatively answered, as is now the case, while nothing could increase the honor done us, we are all the more grateful. Fortunate was Wilberforce University as to location. Bishop Payne, realizing that the ignorance that binds men's soils is more galling even than chains, and that a people's strength remains forever derivative unless they have those qualifications which place them in harmony with their fellows by reason of acknowledged merit and ability, sought Ohio as the place where had settled the New Englander, with ideas of liberty and freedom for all mankind. Here men had gathered to build a state where opportunities to rise would be unrestricted, where there would be no bondmen, where all would be free; free to labor, free to aspire, and free to enjoy the heritage education and enlightenment give to all mankind. "Here the spirit of the Abolitionist still abides. In that early day—the day when heroes wrought." Wilberforce knew the friendship of Joshua R. Gildings, Salmon P. Chase, and Benjamin Wade. Associated with them as a friend of this institution and the people it sought to elevate, was also another great jurist and statesman, equally devoted and helpful." Alphonso Taft, the illustrious sire of him who, a generation later, comes to assist Wilberforce tonight. "Inspiring it is to have with us the head of the nation," aiding our efforts for educated, Christian citizenship, for that righteousness which exalteth a nation. "Mr. President, you will pardon this direct address, but may I say that the Negro is striving to rise out of the ignoble into the noble, out of the lower up into the higher; up to duty to society and country;—these are all the work of his age,—the supreme effort of the Now, and your utterances will give heart and cheer as he girds himself for this journey and presses on his way. Your words will become the shibboleth of his leaders who labor for real merit and true worth. "Before you are loyal, grateful people, who love their country well, and who will give when necessary the last full measure of devotion in defense of the flag. Should necessity arise (and we pray it will not) as have we from the time of Attuck's martyrdom on Boston Common to San Juan Hill, you would have but to call and one million Negroes as one man would gladly go and wherever you command, counting themselves happy to make the last sacrifice for their country. "Wilberforce never had a night so proud. You will carry away the gratitude of the Wilberforce Club, the institution dear not only to the great A. M. E. Church, but to the race everywhere, and which for fifty years has been sending forth those who long for the best in life for their people." Ladies and gentlemen, on this night, epoch-making for Wilberforce. I present one who whenever and wherever requested to assist institutions committed to the education of the race, has responded; whose world-wide influence has been extended to us for those things of soul, things that endure; a member of the Jeanes Fund Board, doing a work that will eventuate more into racial weal as the years pass; the patron of education; the preacher of moral excellence; the philanthropist and friend of the aspiring—The President of the United States." It was announced after the meeting that President Taft had signed one of the pledge cards for a generous donation, but the amount was not made public. His brother, Chas. P. Taft has already contributed $1,000 to Williforce. A goodly sum was resolved from the pledges sent in by the audience. The welcome address on behalf of Bletch Literary was delivered by Mr. L. G. Gregory, president of that organisation, during the evening, the rescheduled book of Metropolitan A. M. B. Chauvin, under the leadership of Prof. John M. Layton, and the Lyrio, Orchestra, directed by Prof. W. D. Gillen, moderated highly enjoyable musical selections. CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. is entitled to as much credit as his ungrateful chief, who has had medal after medal and other honors bestowed upon him. Apropos of this, Editor H. C. Smith, of the Cleveland Gazette, has written a letter to Congressman Loud, of Michigan, suggesting that Henson be made a rear-admiral or commodore, felling that if such an honor is to be conferred on Peary, Henson should have a similar distinction. There is not a scintilla of truth in the rumor sent out by the press that President W. S. Scarborough dined with President Taft during his recent visit here in connection with "Wilberforce Night." The Washington correspondent of the New York Age "jumps on" Postmaster-General Frank H. Hitchcock in its current issue, and charges him with the promotion of "lilywhitism," and the direction of the national administration in harmony with the southern policy of eliminating the Negro from office and the suffrage. The editorial page of the Age is mild in comparison with the insurgent "leader" of the previous week. The Age thinks President Taft will do the right thing by the Negro if given time, reminding its constituents that the present administration is but a little over a year old and it takes a long period to develop all the policies of a great country. The President's appearance and speech at the Wilberforce meeting seem to have had a mollyfying effect upon the so-called insurgents hereabouts, albeit the recent appointments to office have whetted their appetite for the loaves and fishes and increased their anxiety for a continuance of the ple-cutting at the White House counter. The game is being played swiftly in these parts now, and some interesting developments are again promised. Those who take stock in the asseveration that the rise of Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson means the elimination of Dr. Booker T. Washington as a leader of his people, will be pleased to have their "dope" corrected by a statement of the facts in the case. Before Col. Johnson came to Washington to accept the position of Recorder of Deeds, he journeyed to Tuskegee Institute and had a very satisfactory conference with Dr. Washington, of whom he is an intense admirer, and by whose judgment on all things pertaining to the race he sets great store. It may be said here, that Dr. Washington has never posed as a political dictator. Whenever his opinion has been asked by Presidents or citizens as to men or measures, he has given it without blas or prejudice. No instance is on record where he has "butted in" uninvited, to force his friends on any administration or to prevent any worthy man from receiving the recognition that the administration desired his confer. Presidents have a habit of doing as they please, regardless of what Negro or that Negro says, and the Negro whose advice is requested ceases to be responsible for what happens after he has given the best he had in shop. Dr. Washington will do as he has done in the past in political matters—submit his opinion when asked for it,—and go about his business at all other times. Between Mr. Washington and Col. Johnson the gossip of irresponsible marplots will not be able to alter this pleasing fact. The brilliant speech of Hon. E. L. Taylor, Jr., of Ohio, in favor of the semi-centennial exposition of Negro progress, has been printed in pamphlet form and copies can be secured by addressing him at the House of Representatives in this city. It is being widely circulated and is doing a mint of good in every section of the country by showing the marvelous benefits that will accrue to both races from such an exposition as is proposed. Petitions, resolutions and personal letters continue to pour in to Congress urging favorable action, and these are referred to the committee on industrial arts and expositions. A strong motion from the Afro-American Council of California was presented in the House this week by Representative Needham, of that state. Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham N. C., who is gaining an international reputation as an educator and philanthropist, was in the city last Friday, en route to Jamestown, N. Y., where he was scheduled to deliver an address in the interest of his great National Religious Training School and Chautauqua for the Colored Race. This enterprise, which is being worked out on a large scale, attracting the support of the best people of both races of the South, and it promises golden results to the young men and women who must take their places as leaders of the next generation. Dr. Shepard has high expectations for the summer school that is to open in July. The faculty that has been engaged embraces the finest educational talent in the country and it is evident that the attendance will be large and thoroughly representative. Dr. Shepard is a young man who is making his way by sheer pluck, and he is gratifying to note the strong force that he is gathering to his support. The single fact that Gen. Julian S. Carr, president of the First National Bank of Durham, N. C., is treasurer of the National Religious Training School, is enough to give it standing and influence among the ruling white factors of the Southland, and the cooperation of such high-grade colored business men as John Merrick, Dr. A. M. Moore, of Durham, and such an able educator as Prof. J. B. Dudley, of Greensboro, established it on a Gibraltar-like basis among the Negroes of the country. Dr. L. G. Jordan, of Louisville, Ky., is sending much valuable literature broadcast throughout the country touching the redemption of Africa. He is doing a glorious work as corresponding secretary of the Foreign Missionary Board of the National Baptist Convention. He has issued a unique call, requesting that during the week beginning Sunday, March 20, the Baptist churches unite in a week prayer. Dr. Jordan suggests the following order of prayers for the week: Sunday—Pray for all our churches and schools in the home land Monday—Pray for Holy Ghost power to come over the great Laymen's Convention which meets in Chicago in May; for the Ecumenical Foreign Mission Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, in June; for our National Convention which meets in New Orleans in September, and all our annual gatherings, district, county and state. Tuesday—Pray for guidance and help for all Missionary Boards, and conversion of millions in all lands during 1910. Wednesday—Pray for our workers in South America and Russia. Thursday—Pray for our workers in the West Indies. Friday—Pray for the rulers in all lands; that they may acknowledge and obey the Lord. Saturday—Pray for our workers in West, South and East Central Africa. Sunday—Plan, pray and work to help these prayers by obeying our Lord. All denominators admire Dr. Jordan for the tireless energy and Christian zeal he has displayed all these years in behalf of the benighted people of the Dark Continent and wish him abundant success in all of his undertakings. This week of prayer should bring blessings to all mankind. All roads are leading to Washington. Counsellor Albert S. White spent a brief season with us, coming on from Louisville, Ky. He will not be able to secure the Haitian mission, where Dr. H. W. Furniss is a picture, but it is pretty generally understood that he will be given a recognition that will be gratifying to the citizens of the Blue Grass State. Lawyer Scipio A. Jones, president of the Negro Business Men's League of Arkansas, was also here, and rumor has it that he has been or will be made a special agent of the Census Office at $8.00 per day. This is said to be temporary; after which he will be given a long-desired assignment as a special assistant District Attorney for the District of Arkansas. Mr. Jones was a tower of strength to the Taft forces when delegates were being sought for the Ohio just before the Chicago convention of 1908. Former Minister to Haiti, Hon. John S. Durham, put in a few days here on business, stopping at the Arlington. He is business agent for a large sugar plantation in Cuba and is said to be established for life at Havana. Grand Master W. L. Houston, of the G. U. of O. F., came through from Chicago, en route to the meeting of the S. C. of M. at Philadelphia. Prof. W. Carl Bilvar, for sixteen consecutive years the writer of "Pencil-Pusher Points" in the Philadelphia Tribune, came over to meet him. Former Register Judson W. Lyons is making commendable headway with the bill pending in Congress providing for the reimbursement of the depositors in the fil-fated Freedmen's Bank, which was inferentially at least, backed by the general government. The prospects are good, but Mr. Lyons thinks it would be DO YOU want to learn to resilver old mirrors and make new ones? Pleasant easy work. Profit five dollars a day. Sample and particulars free. THE GROWN CO., 1432 S St., Washington, D. C. 1-27-3 m. OUR DIPLAY OF 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. GIVE US A CALL The People's Store "That Popular Trading Place." JOSEPH CHAB, Prop. 602 Kanawha cor. Alderson St., CHARLESTON, W. 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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 school in the state for Colored stud ents. tion high. Remarkably healthful. Ampli BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PL lar faculty of sixteen highly educated, ea assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S ARBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLA SSES TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION in its faculty and student body. Its wholly living. Literary Societies, Christian O Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal For illustrated catalogue and other THE CRYSTAL B Owned and Controlled by the K America, South America, Europe, men and women have graduated or Colored stud ents. Magnific ly healthful. Ample building added to OUR PLANT THEN highly educated, garnest teach logged according to the Dew e. 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Steam heated throughout. PRIE OF BATHS: $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 lodger are entitled to half the above rates. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. AMBITIOUS TEACHERS ALL OVER WEST VIRGINIA are working for one of the SIX FREE SCHOLARSHIPS to the West Virginia Colored Institute, to be held at Institute, W. Va., June 27 to Aug. 5, to be given away free in the Some splendid showings have already been made, but the contest is far from won. The work as yet is only preliminary as compared with what will be done during the remaining nearly four weeks. It is not too late to enter and contestants now in arrears may easily force to the front by a few hours of hustling. each contestant who receives over 2000 votes gets cash commission for work done, whether she wins a scholarship or not. You owe it to yourselves and to the colored schools of the state to attend the splendid Colored Institute which is being arranged. Here is your opportunity to do so at our expense. All necessary expenses during the six weeks of Institute. Read directions and particulars below. Here are the leaders to date. Get your favorite's name on the list and keep her in the lead. NAMES AND VOTES All Communications ADVOCATE, National Correspondence ```markdown ``` Absolutely no change will be made from the above schedule during the contest. No votes will be issued until cash for the subscriptions has been delivered to The Advocate. All subscriptions should be turned in immediately upon securing the same, but the votes which will be issued upon the subscriptions may be cast at any time during the contest. Every reasonable assistance will be rendered the friends of the contestants by The Advocate and any information which is given for one contestant will, upon request, be given for all. The standing of the leading contestants from week to week will be announced in the columns of The Advocate, and three reliable and impartial judges will be selected to count and announce the vote at the close. Address All Communications To The CONTEST MANAGER THE ADVOCATE, Charleston, W. Va. Additional Correspondence Additional Correspondence The Orion Club gave a sandwich spread at the First Baptist church Friday evening which proved to be a success both socially and financially. The funeral service of Lettie Johnson was conducted at Sixteenth street Baptist church Tuesday afternoon. The deceased had been sick several months and unable to attend school. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends. Misses Clara Stewart and Sophia Dodson were calling on friends in the city this week. Miss Dixie E. Williams, who was called home in Milan, Tenn., by the death of her mother was the guest of Mrs. Anna Hughes at 209 7th Avenue Saturday, while en route to Richmond Va., to resume her duties there as teacher in Hartshorn College. Mrs. T. R. Jenkius was hostess to the Benjamin Tribe Monday evening. Miss Luella Bowling left Thursday to visit friends in Ohio. Miss Beesie Phillips was called to *Miss Francis Nichols*'s ill at the hour of her death of her daughter, Mrs. Engelina of her grandmother HUNTINGTON Scholarship Covers Tuition, Room and Board The sad and impressive funeral services of General Clarke, Jr., were able conducted at the Sixteenth Street Baptist church at 2 o'clock p. m., Sunday by the pastor, Rev. S. A. Thurston. Whittle in our city last summer the deceased made a number of friends who speak very highly of the noble conduct of the young man who was just entering manhood, being nineteen years old. He is survived by a father, three brothers, four sisters, a grandmother and several relatives. We extend them our deepest sympathy. Mrs. Florence Thomas and sister, Mrs. Pearl Odell, from Niagara Falls, N. V., were in the city attending the funeral of their nephew, above mentioned. Little Clara Baldwin, daughter of Mrs. Fannie Wright, of Washington Place, is able to be but again after several weeks of serious illness. Howard Lee has gone to Clarksburg to visit his uncle. Barnett on 14th street. Remember FACULTY OF THE SUMMER SCHOOL M. P. SHAWKEY, A. M. Administration, State Superintendent of W. Va. LEWIS B. MOORE, Ph. D., Dean of Teachers' College, Howard University, —History of Education, and Supervision. W. T. B. WILLIAMS, A. B., Trustee of Slater Fund, Field Agent of Hampton Institute, —Educational Extension Work. D. WEBSTER DAVIS, A. M. D., D., Assistant Principal Baker St. School, Richmond, Virginia, —Pedagogy. BYRD PRILLERMAN, A. M., President of W. Va. Colored Institute. C. W. BOYD, Principal of Garnett High School, Charleston, West Virginia, —Geometry. CHARLES E. MITCHELL, M. A., Inc. Ect., Business Manager of W. Va. Colored Institute, —Bookkeeping. E. A. BOLLING, A. E., Lewisburg, West Virginia, — State History and Clivics. C. H. BARNETT, A. B., Columbus, Ohio. A.W. GURTIS, M. Agrl., Institute, West Virginia, — Agriculture. E. L. RANN, Principal Bluefield Graded School, West Virginia, — Mathematics. J. R. JEFFERSON, Principal Summer High School, Parkersburg, Virginia, — Physiology. FRED R. RAMER, Martinsburg, West Virginia, — Grammar and Orthography. H. H. RAILEY, Prin. Simmona Graded School, Montgomery, West Virginia, — History and Geography. MRS. R. P. JOHNSON, Kimbal Graded School, — Primary Work. MRS. MARGARET M. LOWRY, Milliner W. Va. Colored Institute, — Millinery. June 28th M. P. Shawkey, State Superintendent. July 1st Thos. E. Hodges, Member of State Board of Control. July 5th Virgil A. Lewis, State Archivist and Historian. July 8th F. M. Longanecker, Supervisor of Examinations. July 12th July 15th George S. Laidley, Superintendent of Charleston City Schools, and member of the State Board of Regents. To The CONTE Charlesto The Benjamin Tribe will render a musical and literary program at the Baptist church Friday evening. One special feature will be the "Ghost and Goblin" drill. The Y. M. C. A. met at the Sixteenth street Baptist church Sunday afternoon at the usual hour. The church was filled to its utmost capacity, while several were unable to get in. This immense crowd had assembled to do honor to our esteemed friend and brother, Dr. John McCarthy, who is severing a thirteen years service as pastor of the Congregational church in our city. Dr. McCarthy is one of the active directors of the Colored Orphans' Home, and with us these children deeply regret his departure to resume duties on a larger scale in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. He has a warm place in the hearts of the colored people here, always responding to our many invitations to address our school and the Y. M. C. A., and finding time to attend our conventions, associations, conferences or whatever Christian or uplifting assembly convening with us. An invitation was extended by the Y. M. C. A. to give his last address to them, and although so very busy with his many calls by his own people. An invitation was extended by the Misses Mina and Martha Booker, Y. M. C. A. to give his last address to and Lewis Booker, of Mason City, at them, and although so very busy with attended the funeral of their nephew, his many calls by his own people General Clarke, Jr. Sunday. LECTURERS July 19th-71. Frank Marsh, Supervisor of Institutes. July 22nd. R. P. Sims, Principal Bluefield Colored Institutes. July 28th D, B, Purinton, President West Virginia University July 29th ... August 2nd J, W. Hughes, Principal Lincoln School, Wheeling. The blank dates will be filled with as able speakers as those named above. Special effort is being made to secure the services of Dr. Booker T. Washington for one lecture. CASH COMMISSIONS FOR THE LOOSERS To every contestant who does not win a scholarship, but who receives a total of two thousand or more votes, we will allow a cash commission of twenty-five per cent on all money turned in in behalf of that contestant. For example if $60 were turned in in behalf of a contestant who did not win a scholarship that contestant would receive in cash 25 per cent of the $60, or the $15. The feature of paying cash for all work done in behalf of a favorite is unique in all voting contests and ought to make this the most popular contest ever held in the state. We hope that every dollar paid out in cash commissions will be used by the teachers receiving the same for part of her expenses in attendance of the Institute Summer School. Our prime motive in holding this contest is to encourage the attendance at the Summer School and thus show that the colored teachers of the state really appreciate this great educational opportunity which for the first time is being offered us by the state authorities. The school will begin Monday, June 27, and will continue for six weeks. A regular teachers' institute will immediately follow the closing of the school and this will be presided over by lecturers of more than local repute. For further information write to Supt. M. P. Shawkey, Charleston, W. Va.; Prin. R. P. Sims, Bluefield Colored Institute, Bluefield, W. Va., or President Byrd Prillerman, Institute, W. Va. came and gave us such words of courage and inspiration that shall ever live in our memory. Dr. McCarthy was not aware of the fact that this immense crowd came to honor him and express by the beautiful loving cup given him by the colored people of the city our high appreciation of him and his noble and fearless stand for the good of the people of this whole community, white and black. The following program was rendered: Invocation—G. W. Winston Solo—Miss Lula James. Address—Ye of the Body of Christ.—Rev. John McCarthy. Solo—Robert Early. Remarks—"Power of Christianity" —Rev. Donaldson. Address—Rev. S. A. Thurston. Relation of the colored people to the white ministry. Presentation living cup with sitting remarks—Rev. L. V. Bryant. Response—Rev. McCarthy. Offering. Benediction—Rev. Shultz. Misses Mina and Martha Booker and Lewis Booker, of Mason City, attended the funeral of their nephew, General Clarke, Jr., Sunday. Seth B. Rose, of Rose City, Mich., is in the city, the guest of his nephew, A. W. Rose, in the easet end. Frank H. Jarrell, of Ingleside, was a trifold visitor yesterday. The Brotherhood society has been organized at the Raleigh street church. It was largely attended last Sunday. Prof. Rann and the teachers of the colored public schools are well pleased with the school work and anticipate an interesting closing in May. Charles H. Dodson has been ap pointed as elevator man at the custom house. Secretary N. M. Martin and Robert Austen have returned from Charleston, where they have been attending the first Y. M. C. A. convention of the state. It is reported that Rev. S. F. Boston, B. D., and Rev. J. C. Sherrill, D. D., will soon publish a religious paper in the city. The following churches are preparing to have special services for Easter Sunday: Scott street, Raleigh street, Mt. Zion, African Methodist and the Zion church. John Hancock, a fireman on the Norfolk and Western, got hurt Monday. The boys at the Bluefield Colored Institute have reorganized their base ball team. The Nonpareil Social Club gave a banquet last Friday evening. Edward McClinic returned from New Bedford this week. CHILICOTHE Charles Butler, a member of the Sciota Lodge No. 26 of the K. of P. died Thursday at his residence on 7th street. He had once been a member of the city council and police force and was highly respected. His funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Chapel A. M. E. church. Revs. W. E. Walker and J. W. Carter officiated. The deceased were largely attended. He leaves well and four children and four brothers. Rev. E. H. Newsome, of Hillsboro, Ohio, is here assisting Rev. Walker in a revival service and is preaching some fine sermons. There have been seven new members added to Quinn Chapel since the beginning of the revival. The meeting will continue this week. Rev. W. E. Walker, E. H. Newsome were entertained by Mrs. Ellen Willman at her residence on S. Walnut st. during afternoon. Rev. E. H. Newsome will Friday and Saturday at D. H. Taborn's in the country and returned Sunday morning. Mrs. Lillian Jones has been called to Lausung, Mich., on account of the illness of her uncle. Miss Helen Marshall entertained Resident Walker and Walker for dinner Sunday at the residence of her parents on W. Main street. Mississippi. Ogle Patfellow has gone to Cincinnati to spend the summer. Coralman depend the summer. On August he has returned to his home at Newark. vs. Geo. West entertained for Miss Eleanor Hammond and Miss Rosa Armstrong Thursday evening. Rev. J. W. Carter left Monday for Zanesville, O., to assist Rev. A. M. Thomas in a revival meeting. The Wednesday Culture Club met at the home of Mrs. Gee. Hicks Wednesday afternoon. Miss Emma Harris, of Kingston, O., spent Sunday in our city. Mrs. Amos Evans will present a play Thursday night at the First Baptist church. There will be a musical and Literary program rendered at the First Baptist church Tuesday evening under the direction of Miss Alice Muntz. PT. PLEASANT. Quite sad was the news which came to Mrs. Lucy Colston and Mrs. Ellen Jordan Friday of the death of their brother, Louis Caloway in Cincinnati. His remains were brought here to the home of Mrs. Colston's from which place they were buried Sunday afternoon. Chas. Noase of Mason City, was in town Friday, the guest of friends. M. E. Rally Sunday proved to be quite a success, $34.75 being turned in. Rev. Arnold's stereopticon pictures shown Tuesday night at M. E. church and Wednesday night at First Baptist church were both entertaining and instructive, made more so by the manner in which Rev. Arnold explained them. A neat sum was realized by both churches. The Reading Club was entertained by Misses Mithue and Moselle Colston Thursday. After reading a very appetizing lunch was served. Gus Bell, of Middleport, spent Sunday here, the guest of his mother. Clarence H. Anderson has as her guest her older little Miss Helen Carter, of Gallipolis. The friends of Miss Marie Cragg will be glad to learn that she is again able to be out after a three weeks' attack of tonsillitis. Mrs. Joseph Lincoln was taken quite ill Sunday night upon her return from church. Mrs. William Holmes and little daughter, Nola, of Gallipolis, were guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Smith, Saturday and Sunday. Mrz. Alex Peek is quite ill at this Mrs. Alex Peck is quite ill at this writing. Rev. G. W. Muse, pastor in charge of M. E. church preached two very able sermons Sunday. He left for Charleston Tuesday morning. Mrs. C. Robinson spent Saturday and Sunday with his family at St. Albens. Mrs. H. C. Clendenlin is improving after a few weeks' illness. CEDAR GROVE Miss Luna Williams of Charleston, and Mesdames Hurt, and Whitlow passed through here Tuesday enroute to World. Mrs. McGee, of Charleston is here visiting Mrs. Lee Richmond. Miss Bessie Phillips was called here last Tuesday by the death of her grandmother. The loft Sunday Mr. Huntington to resume her studies there in the city high school. Dr. B. F. White, of Montgomery, has opened a local office here in our town. The remains of Lee Richmond, who was killed at Riverside Saturday, were buried last Monday from the First Baptist church. Rev. Davls conducted the funeral services assisted by Revs. Llipacomb and Newsome. Interment took place in Topkinson cemetery. Mrs. Richmond and family have the sympathy of this community. John Q. Adams, of Charleston, was a business called Tuesday. W. F. Martin, who has been ill is now conceiving. MOUNT HOPE The Fayetteville District Institute was held at Callaway Hall Saturday. The following program was rendered: Singing.....Institute Invocation.....Rev. D. C. Deans Singing.....Star Spangled Banner What are We Doing.....A. T. Callaway Welcome Address.....D. C. Deans Response.....Miss Mayme Hale Singing. What shall we do to arouse educational interest among our people; Opened by A. E. Henderson. Followed by Prof. J. M. Arter, D. C. Deans and A. T. Callaway. Intermission. 2:30 P. M. Why did not Canada take part in the Revolutionary War? J. M. Arter. Singing. Address Miss Barlow, of Talledga Seminary, Florida. The Institute then adjourned until 7:30, at which time the following program was very creditably rendered: Singing by Institute. Oration.....O. T. Williams, Jr. Recitation.....Miss Lena B. Rice Singing by Institute. Select Reading—Miss Jane B. Calloway. Recitation.....Mrs. C. B. Anderson. After the programme refreshments were served by the Ladies, which helped to defray the expenses of the Institute. Many visitors and patrons of the various schools were present and seemed to enjoy the programme. The following teachers were in attendance: A. T. Callaway, D. C. Deans, Oliver Wikerson, A. E. Henderson, J. M. Arter. Misses Mayme Hale, Lena B. Rie, Catherine Booker, Julia Wilkerson, C. A. Oglebsy, Ella Callaway, Ella Burke; Janie B. Callaway. The pupils of Macdonald Graded School, of which Rev. D. C. Deans is principal, and Oliver Wilkerson assistant, had an outing and reunion Friday, when they, accompanied by their instructors, visited the Kilsyth Special School taught by A. E. Henderson. The school arrived at Kilsyth on the noon train and had lunchon in the school room, after which the pupils of both schools romped upon the spacious play grounds until 1:30 when the bell called them into pleasure a little more instructive. The following program was rendered jointly: Invocation—L. W. Thompson, trustee. Singing . . . America Welcome Address—Barbara Thomas, Kilsyth. Response — Maniel Hill, Macdonald Recitation — Theodore Walton, Kill- syth. Recitation — Cora Booker, Macdon- ald. Recitation Isaiah Swan, Kilsyth. Singing. Recitation ..... Claretta Thurston After short addresses by the teachers and a number of the many visitors present the pupils were dismissed for a short recess. At 3:30 they bade the teacher and pupils of the Klisyst school adieu with a promise of a like visit to them in the near future. The occasion has caused much comment as it is the first time the pupils of the two schools have had such a Gala day. Rev. J. W. Warren preached his fare-well carnon Sunday morning. He will leave for Conference Monday. Rev. Deans preached for him Sunday night. Rev. D. C. Hunter and D. C. Deans exchanged pulps Sunday morning. The former held services at Hill-Top, and the latter at Macdonald. The Kilsyth Baptist choir tendered muslie for Rev. Hunter in the morning and for J. W. Warron at night. L. W. Thompson was a business visitor to Fayetteville Saturday. Elmer, the 9-year old son of Dr. E. E. Jones, died Saturday morning of Typhoid Pneumonia. Interment Monday in the tow cemetery. More than 200 school children attended the funeral. His class-mates were the pall-bearers. Mrs. Elliza Thompson, of the West Side, has been quite ill for several days. The reception given Rev. J. W. Warren, Thursday night, by the Holy Light Council and friends was a grand affair socially and financially. Mrs. Jennie Pollard was called to Huntington last week on account of the illness of a sister. After being silent for several months, the Mt. Hope Concert Band Colored Men and Women. LISTEN- If You've Got a Job You've Got a Chance! And the better the job, the better is your chance of improving your condition and getting ahead. The International Liberty Union of the World THE ILU Liberty Union of the World will help you get a job if you haven't one, and will help you to a better job if you have one. IT'S UP TO YOU whether you want what the L-L-U members are working for and getting Big Cash Benefits Family Protection Self Education Co-operative Buying Co-operative Selling Mutual Uplift This opportunity is open to every one without regard to sex, color or nationality, between the ages of fifteen and sixty years. Send ten cents for three months' subscription to our official magazine. THE UNION JOURNAL and circulars and full particulars of our offer will be sent you. Write Us Today I-L-U GRAND LODGE. 105 I-L-U Bid'g, Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A. rendered excellent music on Center street last Saturday. Mrs. Jennie B. Callaway closed her school at Dun Loop friday after six months of strenuous labor. PARKERSBURG Madam Mary Lee, of Pitsburg Pa., is in the city assisting Rev Alynne, pastor of A. M. E. church, in carrying on revival service. They are having much success. Mrs. Ben Reed is much improved after being seriously ill at her home on Lynn street. Hughes Stout died at his home at East Parkersburg Tuesday after a complication of diseases. The funeral was held Thursday at the Zion Baptist church and was conducted by Rev. Wm. Toney. It was largely attended and the interment was in the colored cemetery north of the city. Lewis Stout was called home on account of the death of his father. Vendetta Court No. 5 held an interesting meeting in their hall on market street Thursday evening. Jacob Webb continues to be quite ill at his home on Glor street. Word was received by local friends of the serious illness of Mrs Anna Anderson, formerly of this city, but now of Pittsburgh, Pa. The little son, William Henry, of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. McClung is much improved after being seriously ill for some time. The meeting of the Missionary Society of the Wesleyan Methodist Church Sunday afternoon was replete with interesting features. A delightful varied program was rendered. The young gentlemen are making arrangements for an Easter reception. Mrs. Anna Wake, of Harriaville, who was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Sarah Reeves, returned to her home Wednesday. The Sexton's club of the M. E. church met Tuesday at Mrs. Lucy McClungs. An interesting meeting was held. There will be an interesting Easter program rendered by the Sunday School of the M. E. church Sunday March 25, at 8 p. m. Rev. Carroll, pastor. Mrs. Almeda Jefferson continues to be quite ill, at the residence of her son on Swann street. HOW COLORED SCHOOL TRACHERS 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. 1-13-31. The Institute in the summer time is like a park. Valerie lawns shady groves, sparkling waters and spacious buildings make it an ideal chataqua center. FIRE SALE!=FIRE SALE! ON SUNDAY EVENING, FEB JUARY 27TH, WE WERE VISITED BY A FIRE; THE BASEMENT OF OUR STORE BEING ENTIRELY GUTTED. FORTUNATELY, WE HAD NO FIRE IN OUR STORE ROOM, BUT THERE WAS LOTS OF SMOKE THIS SMOKE SPOILED SOME THIN AS. LOTS OF OTHERS IT DID NOT EVEN TOUCH. WE MADE A QUICK ADJUSTMENT WITH OUR INSURANCE COMPANIES. AND WILL GIVE CHARLESTON AND VICINITY AN OPPOTUNITY TO CLOTH AND FURNISH THEIR MEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN AT REDICULOUSLY LOW PRICES. $30,000 WORTH OF CLOTHING, HATS AND FURNISHING GOODS LOTS OF OUR SPRING GOODS HAD ALREADY ARRIVED AND WERE IN PLACE, BUT MOST OF THEM WERE NOT EVEN TOUCHED BY SMOKE. SO HERE'S AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR EASTER OUTFIT AT LESS THAN HALF PRICE. DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND THIS SALE RIGHT FROM THE START, IF YOU WANT THE CHOICE PICKING. EVERYTHING WILL BE SOLD FOR CASH. POSITIVELY NO GOODS SENT ON APPROVAL. HERE ARE SOME OF THE BARGAINS WE OFFER. LOTS OF OTHERS TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION. MEN'S SUITS Men's Suits, were $7.00, $8.00 and $10.00, now ... $ 2.33 Men's Suits, were $10.00, now ... $1.98 and 5.89 Men's Suits, were $12.50 and $13.50, now ... 7.89 Men's Suits, were $15.00 ... 8.02 Lots of Blacks and Blues and other Staples in this Lot. ALSO SOME DANDY NEW GOODS. BOY'S SUITS. Boy's Suits, were $2.00 and $2.50 ... $ 1.13 Boys' Suits, were $3.00 and $3.50 ... 1.95 Boys' Suits, were $4.00 and $4.50 ... 2.63 Boys' Suits, were $5.00 and $6.00 ... 3.38 Our well known line of Extragood and Hercules will be reduced in like proportion. BOYS' OVERCOATS. Were $4.00 and $4.50 ... $ 1.08 Were $5.00 and $6.00 ... 3.43 Were $6.50 and $7.50 ... 4.35 LOTS OF OTHERS THAT ARE AWFULLY TEMPTING IN PRICE. MEN'S OVERCOATS Were $6.50 and $7.50 ... $ 3.53 Were $8.50 and $10.00 ... 4.95 Were $12.00 and $15.00 ... 6.05 Were $18.00 and $20.00 ... 9.95 MEN'S TROUSERS. Were $2.00 now ... $ 1.13 Were $2.50 and $3.00 ... 1.69 Were $3.50 ... 2.15 Were $4.00 and $4.50 ... 2.69 Our Higher Grades in like proportion. SHIRTS. 50c Shirts now ... 25c $1.00 Shirts now ... 55c $1.50 Shirts now ... 79c $2.00 Shirts now ... $ 1.13 NECKWEAR. Lot 25c, now ... 12c Lot 50c, now ... 27c HOSIERY. 10c Hosiery ... 7c 15c Hosiery ... 10c 25c Hosiery ... 19c 50c Hosiery ... 35c 3 FOR $1.00 HANDKERCHIEFS 10c ... 7c 15c ... 10c 25c ... 19c 50c ... 35c 3 FOR $1.00 SILK IN LIKE REDUCTIONS HATS, MEN'S $1.00 Men's Hats, now ... 78c $1.50 ... $ 1.13 $2.00 ... 1.38 $3.00, among which are H. Smith Special ... $1.95 and 2.25 $3.50 Stetson ... 2.05 $4.00 Stetson ... 3.10 $5.00 Stetson ... 3.95 ALL COLLARS, 9c, EACH Charleston Charleston Mr. and Mrs. H. Coles, of Raymond City, were business visitors here Saturday. Clinton Friend, of Institute, spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Richard Lowry. Mrs. Nina Jackson had as her guest this week, Miss Hattle Peters, teacher at Cedar Grove. Miss Mittie Woodson was at Raymond City Sunday visiting friends. Rev. T. H. Shorts, pastor of Queen St. Baptist church, Hampton, Va. preached at the First Baptist Church Sunday. Monday evening, he and his private secretary, Chas. F. McLauren paid an official visit to the local lodge of Gallilean Fisherman, of which Rev. Shorts is the head. He is also president of the Fisherman Bank at Hampton and Mr. McLauren edits the order's Journal of the Fisherman's Net. Chas. Alexander has returned to Raymond City after a few days here with his friends. Mrs. Sam Williams is visiting her mother at Bancroft. Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Carter, of South Carbon, were here Tuesday on business. Phillis Wheatley Court No. 1, Order of Calanthe, has issued invitation for a dance to be given on the 22nd inst. Laey Holmes was the guest of Clinton Friend at Institute Sunday. The Ladies' Art and Embroidery club met with Miss Hattie Taylor, Court street, Tuesday afternoon. The Carnation Social Club met Thursday evening with Migs Rachel Brown. Miss Terry, of Ronceverte, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Colbert, of Morris street. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brouder, of Montgomery, registered at Hotel Brown Tuesday. Mess and Frye are creating a sensation at the Majestic theatre this week. Their singing is a revelation even to the critics. The Loyal Union will meet with Mrs. Rosa Thompson Monday evening. Miss Delia Brown has closed her school at Cotton. Hill and will take the teachers' review course at the West Virginia Colored Institute. G. A. Rodgers, a prominent business man of Columbus, O., is a guest of Mrs. Mary Robertson, Quarrier street. David Gaines, of Frankfort, Ky., was here last week. M. H. Thomas, presiding elder of the A. M. E. church, W. J. Campbell, Montgomery; E. H. Harper, Keyston, Mr. and Mrs. Gilber, Lexington, Ky. Mrs. Kate Diggs and James Brown Winona, are registered at Hotel Brown this week. Mrs. Coloman Mrs. Coleman-Hammond Research riously ill at her home on Fifth avenue. West Side. The Saturday afternoon Bridge Club was entertained last week by Miss Alpha Brooks. Mrs. Cnas. Stephenson will be hostess to the Club on Saturday. Geo. A. Stewart visited friends at Institute Thursday of last week. Mrs. W. O. Terry is able to be out after a two week's illness. Mrs. Robert Hamlin entertained a few friends Monday evening at her home on Lewis street. Oscar Davis, of Columbus, O., is in the city for an indefinite stay. Norwell Willis, of Montgomery, passed through the city Friday after visiting relatives in Rendeville, O. Mrs. Lovett and Miss Lewellyn Springs were business visitors in the city Thursday of last week. Miss Bettie Long entertained a number of friends Saturday evening in honor of her birthday anniversary at her home on Sentz street. Miss Mary Williams, of Ward, vis- Miss Mary Williams, of Ward, visited relatives in town Saturday. C. H. James made a business trip to Montgomery Friday. CLARKSBURG Harry Jones of Pittsburgh, was the Sunday guest of his cousin, Mrs. S. P. West. Miss Nellie Peyton is seriously ill at the home of Mrs. Janie Wilson on Monticello Ave. Acknowledgements of the engagement of Miss Lily Boston to a young man of Baltimore have been received here. The wedding will take place in April. Miss Boston is the granddaughter of Mrs. Annie Freeman of this city and has many friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Henry. of Philadelphia arrived here Saturday. Mrs. Henry has been in rather poor health and it is hoped that the change will hasten her restoration. The social held at the home of Mrs. Chas. Dangerfield Wednesday evening was well attended. Owing to the illness of G. L. Biglow, the Missionary tea was not held at Mrs. Grayon's residence on Thursday evening but at the home of Mrs. Sopala Lee. The following program was rendered: Selection—Mrs. Nellie Ogden. Vocal Duet—Miss3 Morris and Green. Recitation—Mrs. Minerva A. By. Violin Solo—Mr. C. A. Armes. Quite a number attended and a mat sum was realized for the cause of missions. The entertainment held at Terry M. E. Church Friday night was well attended. $16.00 was realised. On Friday night a record with tendered Rev. E. W. Colbert at City church. Rev. Colbert is closing a very successful year's vow here. Mrs. Madisen Miles is quite ill of blood poisoning. Her husband who has a employment as chef at Mannington, was called home on account of her serious illness. Mabel, the three-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farmer, white standing before the open grate Monday, caught n-fire and was so seriously burned that, she died the following day. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community. Mrs. Allen Crawford is very ill with tuberculosis. A musical will be given at Mr. Zion Baptist Church Tuesday night. S. S. Bible class. No. 14 will hold a social Thursday evening at the A. M. E. parsonage. Rev. S. P. West returned Saturday from Elkins. NEGRO WORKERS'S SUMMER SCHOOL Religious training at the summer school at Durham, N. C., for Negro religious workers of all kind promises to be of unusual interest. Among those already engaged to conduct classes are the following: Miss Laura C. Faucett, Pittsburg, Pa., teacher of domestic science. Prof. C. G. O'Kelly, principal Slater Normal School, Winston, N. C. Miss Grace Hemmingway, Indiana. Prof. C. H. Boyer, St. Augustine School, Raleigh, N. C. Dr. D. Webster Davis, Richmond, Va. Prof. T. A. Long, Biddle University, Charlotte, N. C. Dr. John E. Ford, Jacksonville, Fla. Archdeacon George W. Avant, New Bern, N. C. Rev. Dr. M. W. Gilbert, New York City. Prof. P. W. Dawkins, Durham, N. C. Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Hurlburt, Newark, N. J. Prof. W. H. Hannum, Livingston College, Salisbury, N. C. Prof. P. W. Moore, State Normal School, Elizabeth City, N. C., and others. Preachers here may obtain renewed inspiration; evangelists will be sure to get additional lights. Missionaries, deaconesses, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. workers will receive instruction having direct bearing on their work. Besides these, classes will be formed in domestic science, arts and crafts, no. Hework, and shorthand. In these latter, eminent teachers have been secured so that teachers may be instructed in normal methods along these lines. All students will also have the benefit of about 200 public lectures, entertainments, etc., at a cost of about 2 1-2 cents each. Negroes have never had before so rich literary treat provided for them. The president, Dr. James E. Shepard, of Durham, N. C. is especially fortunate in securing such a high order of talent. Applications should be made to the president for admission. One Price Clothier 222 CAPITOL STREET "Athens of the South" MAKES A STRONG BID FOR THE NEGRO SEMI-CÊNTENNIAL EXPOSITION Location is Ideal But Other Cities Are Also in the Flight—Nasbville Plans to Secure the Negro State Normal School Hospital Assured for Meharry. Nashville, Tenn., March 15.—Ever since the memorable tour of Booker T. Washington through Tennessee, there has been more or less comment upon the proposed emancipation exposition to be held in 1913. At a great meeting in Rynean Auditorium the latter part of November it was unanimously decided to hold the exposition in Nashville. But it happens that there are several large and commercially important cities in the south and it is possible that some of these centers of education and industry might object to locating arbitrarily at Nashville, such a great event. In his annual message to congress, President Taft recommended the appointment of a preliminary commission to look into the feasibility of such a plan. Following closely upon this, a resolution was submitted to the committee on industrial arts and expositions, asking that the President be authorized to appoint this commission. Since that time the influential Negroes of every part of the country have written strong letters to members of Congress urging their support of this resolution, when it is finally considered by the Senate or House. There is no doubt that such an exposition would mean much to material progress and mutual friendship of the two races. To show what a race led out of chaos, may do in fifty years of actual work and training, especially when that period has been a highly productive one, can only mean an increase in respect, help and cooperation. For the staging of this occasion, a city quite centrally located, a city with high educational and industrial standards, a city open and friendly to the project must be selected. Nashville, the Athens of the south, and the great railroad and industrial hub answers to the demand for essential elements of success. In case the resolution is favorably reported and the exposition held, the promi- Please fill in the required information ment men of Nashville should band together and prepare to obtain the exposition for the city. Begin now! Begin now! Monday night, March 14, a meeting was held in the Coloreau Odd Fellows' Hall for the purpose of drawing up plans for a campaign to obtain the tunas for purchasing a site upon which to locate the Negro Normal. Several committees were appointed and it is expected that the work will be planned with systematic detail. At this meeting the clergy attended in a body and its presence lent a great deal of influence to the meeting. Last week a committee consisting of Rev. Wm. Haynes, chairman of the location committee of the Association of Colored Citizens and J. C. Napier. Revs. R. H. Boyd, Preston Taylor, G. B. Taylor and H. A. Boyd made a tour of in-White Creek and Beuna Vista Turnpikes. At the meeting Monday night Rev. Haynes recommended one of these as most suitable for the school. After all possibilities of self-doing and saying have been exhausted, it is planned to hold a great mass meeting at Ryman Auditorium and have several prominent white men express their opinions. The city council and county court will be asked to aid financially in making a strong bid to the state board of education to bring the Negro Normal to Davidson county. It has been announced that the George W. Hubbard Hospital will soon be in process of erection, since the plans are already drawn and the location selected. The building will be erected a short distance from the department balls and will cost near $50,000 when completed. At present, however, but a part of the structure will be put up, so that a section may be ready for occupancy by this fall, when the next term begins. The estimated cost of this wing is between $75,000 and $20,000. For the past few years, Dr. Hubbard, the Dean of Meharry and for whom the hospital is named, has been urging a rise in the scholastic standards of those who study medicine at Meharry. He recommended before the meeting of the College Presidents of the Freedmen's Colleges that a five years' course in medicine be required, or a four years' course with a preliminary course of one year in chemistry, physics, botany, histology and embryology, including a proportional amount of laboratory work. Concerning this matter, Dr. Hubbard says: "A number of the college presidents of our schools signified their willingness to do this provided they could have one year in which to make suitable changes in the cours PRICE not a fair measure of QUALITY To look at the prices of our SPRING & SUMMER SUITS For Ladies you would suppose the quality to be low but a careful examination and comparison with offerings in other stores will convince you that the QUALITY, as well as the PRICE, is right. Our Suits are Stylish and the fabrics are the latest. We have all sizes and colors. Prices 15 $20. to $35.00 SAHLEY, GEORGE AND BSHARAH DRY GOODS AND LADIES' FURNISHINGS Retail Store, 11 Capkol St. and 720 Kanawha St. Wholesale Store, 413 Kanawha Street. es of study and provide the necessary apparatus. If this can not be done it will be necessary for the student in medicine to come to the medical college and take this year as preliminary or sub - professional work." "A MAN IS AS OLD AS HE FEELS" is an old saying, but nevertheless true. When the arteries begin to harden by the deposit of mineral matter from the blood, the resiliency of the blood vessels is destroyed and the circulation becomes poor and sluggish. Keep the blood rich and pure and the circulation good by supplying to it iron and other necessary elements in the form of VINOL. If aged people in this vicinity only realized how VINOL would restore their strength and vitality we would be unable to supply the demand. C. A. Potterfield, druggist, corner Capitol and Virginia streets. CHARLESTON, W. VA. A CHAUTAUQUA FOR NEGROES. Negroes are to have a Chautauqua at Durham next summer. President James E. Shepard is now engaged in booking talent for the occasion. Several persons of eminent qualifications or national reputation have been tentatively secured. As soon as contracts have been signed, they will be announced. The main fact now is that the colored public may have a national center to which they may go in the summer to study, to hear great lectures, to listen to great music, and to enjoy a sensible vacation. This is an opportunity which, if Durham were not a good size city, might tax the greatest provisions to take care of the people. 2-24-4t