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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 “gs ie Ce SUNN, * Laren orth lo a mE one Sune chee et Ome eae Pmt eer | (oe aeeneeng ahs Ny SS ca ea ag Me ae & ce Me ape | a Reva pore ge Re ‘ oe Per er ate ea La Ac. yin Pea NG om eae Ce ae ihc re Reece Wea IED ae ee He alae i hua! 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Soman ee ee Sven en pce 2 aaa. ene Oo eae ° 1 % Are You Working for Money? ane , : ay Or is Your Money Working for You? _If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get rfo interest, keep: ing it in w 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 q 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 jis working For You. 3 The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money. we. could_save togother_and-then put-it-to work. ‘The-above ts-a-picture-of-ont building @rsthe Capitol. Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid thr ec story blick building on one. of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. ‘The first floor is occu Pied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the s cond floor is used for office. roo%ns, while the’ htird tioor-is-a-large-essembly- Te ern This-buildi ing js sure to pay us well After the Charleston. building ‘had been occ upied: only eight months our stockholdets were pata a:dividen@ of’ six! fer cent, : fe Tee, ~. Stock fs-atiit’on’ sale at. $10.00 per sharesteither -baid_up_or on the installment plan.” Ask’. your agent in your Jocality about it or write to this office, ee cB ge aplasia! Let Your Money Work For You | eee A i Invesmtent Association. LL. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE H. B. Good preached an able ser mon at the Mt. Hermon Caureh Sunday night. r Mr. vind Mrs. H. Coles made a business trip to Charleston | Satur- day. | Miss Gretta -Roberis of Bancroft, made a@-basinoss-trip here Friday. Rev. P,P. Holand was a busihess visitor here Friday, Miss Mattie Woodson, of Charles- ton, apent Stmday. hére visiting. Charlie Alexander has returned home after spending a few days In Charleston; Mrs. I. W. Cogle entertained Mrs. Adzonia Cary at supper Friday ev- ening. . . Mr. and4Mrs..l..R. Printiss were visitors in Bancroft Sunday. Geo. Cousins and John H. Lewis, of Hugheston, are visiting friends and—relatives.-hore, Mrs. Mary “Lee, 1. C. | MeKinney and.Mrs, Mollie Penn are sick this week. Chas. Horton, Jack. Walker and Geo. Carter were inifiated in the K. of P. Lodge Saturday night te BANOROFT. Rev. P..P.! Holland filled his reg- ular appointment here Sunday, preaching ‘both ‘morning and: even- ing. (a7 7 The Missiondi¥ Socioty met!’ Sun- day afternoon. “‘AYtér the” Ditsinest the roll was called anc dues col- lected: ‘thon FRAME ot he topic card “How to get up in the world,” was discussed by Myra, Wm. Mickene, Mrat..Homer Phillips and Mrs. H. A. Jones. Mrs. Sam. Willims, of Charlesion, who is visiting her mother, Mrs. John Ross, of Betsey, was ealiing on friends at Plymouth Sunday. Mrs. Lottie Compton and Mr. and Mrs, Lee Printiss. of Raymond, were the Sunday guests of friends in Retsey and Bancroft . Mrs. Simon Woods and. Mrs. J. 1. Sawyers were shoppers in Bancroft ‘Thuraday John Cyrns and Mrs. Geo. Reed are sick this week, A. Powell of Pratt, who has. bean visiting his daughter, Mrs. Richard Smith, of Piymouth, returned home Weanesday. 4 . “Ae Wy Venerable of Plymonth TRE on eR grinne: > af Misa ‘Agnes Stevenson, of Middle- port, O., was the Sunday guest of sy Geo. Stewart. ee DONWOOD. Mrs. S. H. Clark was the Monday guest of her sister, Miss Ruth Wat- son, of Montgomery, Mrs. John Morris and Mrs. Chris- ton_were shopping in Montgomery Monday. Samuel Woods is very ill. Those who worshiped at the Montgomery chureh Sunday — were: 8. H. Clark, Wm. Wicks and Mrs. Wn. 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. Wnr. Stanton, John San- ders, B. P. Frye, Mrs. Wm. Gwin, and Mrs. George Rogers attended the funerak services of Mr. John Lovings In “Montgomery Saturday. Mrs. George Jackson and Mrs, George Rogers were shopping in Montgoutery Monday, i peep MYT. CARBON. The closing exercises of the school lausit, by Rev. J. J. ‘Turner were held before an audience of both rac: e# which. taxed the capacity of the bnildbig’ Rev. Turtier has done ex- cellent’ work here and his efforts were reflected in therclosing exer: elses. By _ Rev. Sa@HL Willtams preached here Sunday and then went to Herberton OLE MBA « . The miners here are anxiously awaiting the outcome of the Cinein- nati convention. The prospects are now that there will be a suspension of work. ag SOUTH CARBON. Mra. Annie Wooden and Mrs, M. C. MeClain were at Leewood on bus: ineas Monday. Philmore Carter ig suffering very much with a sprained ankle. Mrs. Bell. Cary wwent.to the hospit at Tuesday for treatment | Mx, and Mrs. ©. H. Carter were business, visitors at Charleston Tues: day. - Mrs. Marty A. Coles is very il al the home of her son, H. M. C. Reid. Winston Railey. wax ai Leewood Wednesday. Mis. Lena Dickerson arrived. Sat Uy Loman tasmswaela’ viet with relatives. ; -Rev.-L. W. Mayo preached two ex: cellent sermons Wednesday, The Women's Missionary Society met Senday evening. ‘The opening adaress was made by Rev. Mayo and tac discussion was engaged in by f M. © .Reid, Mrs. A. Walton, J.-L. Green, T. T. Alston, T. G. Agnew and others, The society is in a prosper- ous condition and contemplates sending a delegate to the stale or- ganization, ee ene RED SULPHUR SPRINGS. Charies“Johnson left Monday’ for Lawton. ~ ‘ The Ladies’ Aid Society will meet Thursday with Mrs, Matt Syms. Rev. J. N. Rean will preach his farewell sermon Sunday at the M. BE. churen, : Miss Osie Williams left Saturday for Hinton where she expects to re- main for the summer, James Walker has returned home from -Taleott ~ Mrs, Edward Burke is not able to be ont: * Clyde Syms left Sunday, for Lind- side cae Se Miss Helen Hamilton, was the guest of Miss Annie Walker Sun- day. Rev. O. T. Harris preached a de- lightful sermon Sunday. el DAVIS. Prof. Clarence Black, of Thomas, was visiting his brother, Prot. B..B. Black Sunday and attended service at the Mt. Zion church, ‘The Sunday School is in a prosper. ons condition under the snperintend- eney of Prof. B. B. Black. Rev. M.D. Willis filed. his, usual japposataens here Sunday and preacn- ed very instructive sermons morning bess evening. Miss Elsie Grandison was visiting al Piedmont Saturday and Sunday. Frank Spillard, of Piedmont, is vis- iting friends in town. Andrew Lane has returned front Boston, Revival services will commence at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Wednes- day night. Miss Susie. Williams has been il the past week with quinsy is’ improv- ing aiormecmseig KEYSER. The second quarterly peeting of Derrick Memorial Chapel was held on Sunday, March 14th and was a decid- ed success both spiritually and finan- cially, The Rey. J. Harris Accooe preached in the morning’ from the 27th Paalm a very beautiful sermon. IAL 3:00 p. m., the Rey. BE. B, Tyler, pastor of the A. M. E. church, Cum- berland, Md., delighted and- -edified BT o? 4 Se Rie at lee Meet ee or are ernae oa Re me ee Re Cane am Site. ADWOCATE. | tiem sean Mio oenglagerwer ep elated gece ee ee —_— = i hen epee a nnanpileacimaasahlisR ati tn. se ee = eS tho audience ae most scholatly sermon froia th® wards “Who is on the Lord's Side?7s@nil all who failed to hear:tt missog@ietreat. Rev, ‘etek was accompautem bY his wife atid Rev, WaahingtonShtésocal preachers. The sacrament. of théLord's supper. was purtaken of after’ the sermon, At 7:30 ‘the Rey. 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 Red- man was all that had been promised, the singing ofall the ladies being very creditable, hut the sweet song: stress, Miss Estbla, Randolph, was de- cided by the Judges to be the one to wom the medal was due. The wembers of Derrick Chape: all expressed themselves as being glad to sve their pastor's wife once more in the church and.able to preside al the organ, although an attack of 1a grippe, with ul she had been housebound since “the 15th of Febru- ary had so affectéd her throat that he was not able to take any part’ in the singing, st Mr. and Mrs. Heggkiah Jackson en: tertained the Rev. Accooe and Mrs. Parker at dinner on Sunday, March 13th, ~“ STORER-GOLLEGE. “an Friday Oat, the Lincoln De- bating society enteftained a large au- dienée with a pride contest, “Why my country:gr, staie is the best.” “rhe followthe Mogran was rend- ered: Pennsylvania—F, 1. Tomlingon. Virginia~-Miss Marian Green. Maryland—Miss Mary Parker. Igstrumental: Solo—Miss Claudia Watkins, ae “Barbadoes""—Robert Smith.“ West Virginia—Fred Morris Delewarg-~Vigtar Deshielas. Duteh Ghfana—H. VanLesten. The judges decision given” was that owing to the number of points made, Deleware, represented by Vic- tor Deshields won, The Athletic Association entertain- the students of Storer Saturday after- noon with a Tueker party, which’ was highly enjoyed by all. Music was furnished by the college band under the diréction of Co] Me- Kinney. i . ‘The Lincoln, Hall Benefit \Associa- tion-has-beétt organized: br the young men of Storer, ‘the purpose ‘being to tnily equip: the gy masini 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. Clubfavas organized on Fridax.dast: by Unggyoung men, the ge ln io AMR tS ship, college spirit and mutual Bene- fit among the young. men. + The following officers were clected; President, Layton J.. Wheaton, Min- heapolis, Minn, Vice-president, Charies ‘H. Palmer, Seaford. Del. Secretary, Edward C. Lewis, Char- leston, W. Va. ; Treasurer, Robert Smith, Barba- does, Seargant-ai-arms, PF, A, Harvey, Covington, Va, ‘The Round Table metal p Bowen Lecture Loom, Saturaasttareh 12 and discussed several interesting sub jects. 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 Oftcers,"” by Miss Marian Green. | County Superintendent B.D. Pur- ner was present and delivered an in- teresting talk on schools and personat experiences, The class of 1910 were delightfully entertained by President and Mrs, Me- donald at their home on Camp HUll Saturday between the hours of 8:00 and 10:00. A..quotation hunt was .one of the features of the evening, the prize be- ing won by B. C. McGill who discov- ered the largest nuavber of quota- ttons. —~-Atter~ being entertained—by several selections the guests were in- vited to the. dining room where delic- ious refreshments were served. After singing their class songs, the guests departed, having spent an enjoyable evening. The Seniors are making prepara- tioins 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 cam- pus, Saturday, March 12, between the Junior Gants and the All Stars. The game was interesting and waa 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; Mor- ria, third base; Mossett. short stop. All Stars—-Davis, right fleld; Arter, left field; Green, center; Harvey catcher: Hl, first base; Tomlinson, Arter, Crawford, pitchers; Lewis, sec ond base; Visher, third base; Craw- ford, shozt stop @ Home runt Fisher, Two bree hits, Wieaton and Craw: ford. ‘Time of game. four hours. Innings, 12. Score, Sto 8 Mr, Henry Harpwell, of the claas of 109, was a visitor 10 (he 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 ptt Ge Mi UY tk ¢ AAJESTIC THEATRE ee. 14 SUMMERS STREET a Week Beginnig Monday, March 2ist ASPIRE ate fame emer aa Be Cee Ein ahh) Biot a: Ee Pee metas! na hy hee SHEE: ee ee ise a a eee aus Sa i Se see a ee ——— nt a ee oy aoe i RESORT a ere oan Na Sua RON Se Gk0 na ss Gab.” SSA hi oe aa eds Gan ee ed cae ee, ee eee ER Fs ORE Y REPTEY RULE OP FEN PROM START TO PINISH, SINGING SPECIALTIES THAT ARK SECOND TO NONE. SOME PRESS COMMENTS: 3 oat Bowman and St. Chiire, wo colored performers, are in a clas’ to themselves us colored. entertainers, Their act 1s clean and refined and they introduce some clover singing of coon songs of the real’ type—= Springfield Morning News. " © * Bowman and St. Claire, two col team of colored performers as good as ane would care io see: the singing numbers are excellent, their repartee ix all of the fresh variety and thew drevs the act with cave. Their fin- ‘shing number had the people on their fect and the people wanted more.—-Zanesvillo Signal. Bowman and St. Claire do a vory clever turn, splendiit singing and unique dancing steps; they eameéin for @ heavy hand and well deserved the applanse,—Bowman and-St; Claie are periays tiie dem, -drossed_cal-- ored team now on the American Sstage.-—Cripple Creek Times, : Hownan and St. Chere, colored entertainers at the Ofphenm this woek, inek the swasxer that neually LBNL otuerwise yood acts by colored performers? Mey-are cloan in dialogue, clover in-sonas-and canbe classed az superlatively genteel. — Zanesville ‘Pimes-Record 2 Personally wo liked Bowman ‘ind St, Claire, “The Dude and the Soubrette” sixging and conversati dispensers, who seemed io please + he audience; they are real vocalists and the lady's appearance is a grand addition.-- Denver Post. ae Sacacem a = Bea ea al eg ae erate a eee evereaynte tac ac ha, Taro ia Bete BOSS Sak Bn gas rae ee eee artes ea eta eee) r ers ace ot rat Lr Ue eau On Aaa: j ave ee a Oy Ne ‘ : sien erate ee Pie ae beh ae ae 2 poorer enie ice re ON (5 Thier eee eR Rage Pre ese es ahaa ee ne See ae Brea cos ot Meee aaa sh aE PAL TRL re PIT gy SB IE es at ALCS ne 4 leciure.to.be.given in Anthony Hall Tuesday. March 15, by W. A. Hunton, International ‘Seoretary-of the Y. M. So ake INSETPUTE. Mrs. AJ W. Curtis closed het school Friday with the rendition ot a very pleasing program at tie Bay tist church, The Junior Claes of the West Vir ginia Colored Institute presented 5 pleasing musical at the Joncs-Dunbai Literary Afociely Friday evening in Hazlewood Assembly Hall, Rev. Daniel Stratton preached at the Babtist church Sunday morning and at the Wes! Virginia Colored In- stitute Sunday evening. R. 1, Brown spent Tresday evening in Charleston Mise Mabel Scott, of St. — Albans was the guest of Miss Jessie T. Hin bry Sunday. D._A. Lipscomb, of St. Albans, nas purchased a valuable farm containins one hundred acres from A, W. Curtis Mrs. Roscoe Howard pas closed her school for tie season and returned home. Parent's Day exercises were held in the Baptist chureh Friday afternoon under the auspices of Miss FG. Cobh and the Senior Normal Class of the West Virginia Coldred — Insti- tute. Mrs. Joseph Lovette and Misa Lew- ellyn Spriggs were business caliers in Charleston Thursday. The Homie-Makers Clit held a tes. tival at Hurts rosianrant Saturday evening. «Di LR. Whipper and Miss Jesste Embry spent the evening in Charles: ton Friday. RONCEVERTE. Rev, Jefferson, Misses Mamio and Mice and Frank Brackenridge visited Mderson iast week Roneeverie Dramatic Chik gave their first series of entertain nents at the Bapiist church Friday night. A large crowd was present and tie club deserve credit for giving such a good performance, Miss Effie Caloway presided at the piano and rendered some of her hest selections much, to the delight of the audience. _ dD. W. Calloway, who has been ashing school at Adkinaville, re- STS CA i an ae ve oll een Be om ; ae | ee ae A : | poe \# o | Be i : 7 , aa ie on , Be ' : pe Sues eee a. Within 100 miles of our bank doors there are thousands of, Women Fearher, Domestics. Sionogeaphers and Clerks, earping fany of 0 will live ani die entirely dependent upon self or Mpon chorins Livery one should live as thongh she expected to have je provide for her own old age, save a reeular amount each Pay day and Govosit Ldn ihe Savings Department of The Bart K i t Co, anawha Banking & Trust Co. the Bank. That You.@an.Nepend Upon:” oN neh { 2 Capital $250,000. Charleston, W. Va, Surplas $195,000 + j(uxned home Sunday. | Mrz, Maggie ubanke entertaines the Ladies’ Aid last Thursday aftor. noon, - Mrs. Mildred Brown, Miss Myrtle Hopkins, Arthur Trice and Angrus Hopkins, of Alderson, attended the entertainment at the Baptist churen [ eiay night. Miss Rosa MeVey, of — Lewisburg, was'the &ifest of Mrs. Lewis Morton, ast week, Mrs. Mildred Stover hag returned home after visiting relatives in Buena Vista, Va. Henry Cooley was a visitor here Sunday. Henry Brinkley was visiting friends al Tewishurg Sunday. Mrs. Edmonia Woods, wife of Har- old Woods, died Saturday at the res- idence of her mother-in-law, Mrs Bana Woods, after a short ines o! fever, Her death was a shock to hor relatives and many friends, She is survived by her hushaund, ‘her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Tibbs, two brothers ard sistors of Academy, Pocahontas coun Moving Picture: Regular Saturday Vaudeville Matinee EE SI ‘Admission ty. The remains Were shipped there’ Sunday evening Serie | Mrs, Blanche Brackenridge, Mts. Flossie Scott and. Jes. Woods attend-_ cd the funeral of Mrs. Edmonia Woods at Academy Monday. ** TWACHERS' REVIEW COURSE. The Teachers’ Review of the Eng- lish Branches will begin at sthe West Virginia Coloree Institute, March 2st, 1910. Board two’ dollars, ($2.00) per week. Por further intormation addvess, Ryrd Prillerman, President, Institute, -We-Vac Sp sipapoee: ¢ Zep. COLLEGE) foa7 +, A St. and Pent Ave. LCi “PITTSBURGH < eae ERM TeY.| Gammarcinl Steroutapty, si cote, tangagd aud Civit Memnce: By MBit Mesitomond Bot “tochtion’ Fxeek; those Abie Faculte, Stroug Courees of Sy Ca tRnoo HE * WAOUN JENNER CA" a, Vek FOUN i ADVOCATE (Ppeuisard every TuURSDAY BY THB ADVOCATE PUR. CO. ‘Office, Pythian Building, Charlesion, W. Va. — ome Phone 92%, ‘he Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., xs #eocnd class matter. SUBSCRIPTION KATES: ‘Three inonths arava GORD Six months | eerie 00 One year .. aces B00 “OMAVRSDAY, MARCIE 17, 1910 Ll rrr rR AKAni AKAN “ON THE WRONG TRACK. ‘The Cleveland Gazette is making a Bitter flxht on what it is pleased t age R Movement to establish a “din Grow” Young Men's Christian Asso elation, As wo understand it, the whites o1 Cleveland have barred Negroes from their Y. M. CoA. As a result the Ne gro 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 docs not ap: pear to be anything left to the Xe- grocs but to band zogether and es. tablish their own Y. M. C. A It is all right to object to separa. tion on the common carriers and in places of public amusement or enter: tainment, 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 men 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 Tor 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 finde common ground with The Ga- zette, but in this instance, if we un- derstand the conditions existing in Cleveland, our Ohio friend is in error. He is opposing an agency for the up- lift of those for whom he has done much, more, perhaps, than many an- other who boasts himself a leader of his people. THE EXPOSITION City \\ is a little premature to discuss the location of the proposed Negro Semi-Centennial Exposition, yet the ¢laims 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 mer by those cities which Propose themselves as suitable loca- tions. If the undertaking is to be the £uccess its promoters hope for it, its Keographical 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, Jf the location selected is far south many residents of the northern and border states will stay away rather than undergo the discomforts attend. ant upon a long journey in ‘Jim Crow” cars. If there is a lack of hotel or hoarding house accommoda tions, numbers will remain at homé rather than ran the risk of having tc roam (he streets at night and take their meals at linch counters, 1! again, the white citizens of the fav. ored city do not let down the bars and cordially welesme the vistors the first comers wilt spread reports not likely co increase attendance re coipis, These are but a few of the dificul fies which confront those pot whom it will devolve to make the se lection. Far east, north or sont Will be Objectionable for one or mor! of these reasons. A border stat wonld seem, then, to offer the sit nearest tie ident Virginia, Ken tucky or Tennessee, preferably one o the last (wo, have natural advantage which other states will not casil overcome. MUCH SEEDED, BUT Tie Advocate heartily applands and #econds the remarks of its lesal con- temporary on the urgent need of a YIM. C. Ac in Charlesion. More than once this necessity has been pointed ouigin these cols, We have et deavored to pain in true colors tite dangers whieh threaten ont young nion, and have cried to show the safe guards which a YM. ©. A. wont throw around them. but it was Jone voice erying in she wilderness "Those who were expected ta heed turned a deaf car. and our effort came (o naught. Mayhaps it was because they dis trusted our motives or doubted ov sincerity. Be thay as it may, no unit ed effort was put forth and tie at tempt died aborning. If The Moun tain Loader is more successful in ati Ting Charleston up to its sense of di ty in this respect, none will be lode fp Ks praise than Pheprdvocato, atten | Speen cor ee aes LONG LIVE KING Washington. te falling all over itself In its efforts to do honor to Col. Hen- ry Lincoln Johnson, How hath the mighty fallen! It was but yesterday chat John ©. Daney might have had a free “feed” ag the guest of honot ata banquet; but, alis, his star has set and it's thumbs down for him. But yesterday he ruled the offtve-mad mob and-lorded it over the “Black Cabinet.” but now none do him reyers ance. The hord toss their ready caps in aly and shout “the king is dead; Jong live the king.” Such fs 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 admin: | istration? 4 | The citizens of West Virginia, re- gardless of race or political affilia- tions, are pleased to hear that Gov- ernor Glasscock is being rapidly re- stored to health, thanks to-the balmy breezes of Florida. Editor Smith of the Cleveland Ga- Zetle proposes that Congress make Mat Henson a comodore or rear ad- miral, When, it docs a certain much talked of torrid region will be frozen a like the north pole. | in the Light of Mr. Rockefeller's proposed gigantic benevolence, even the most intrepid hammer-wellder will have to pause awhile and think it over before getting busy again. Senator Davis says his present un- fortunate predicament is due to some ‘political enemy.” As it appears to be his own work, he would seem to have banged the nai! exactly and precisely on the head. Of course, the ignorant but intense- ly practical Eskimo is still wondering why anybody should display so much anxiety over the north pole. It is getting to be a sort of Balltin- ger-Shaw-Guggenheim-Morgan-Glavis Administration-Back from Elba-Pin- chot 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. na as Evidently Mr, Fairbanks has de- cided that when he is in Rome he will do as the Methodists do. pa Now even the stork is complaining of the high cost of living, ——__+ 9. Mr. Pinchott bas at least raised a good deal of doubt about Mr, Baltin- Ker ——~+ President Taft Contisuep sRoM Pace One. speak, and that the influence of the ex-slave over a popular crowd was the most magnetic he had ever wit- nessed, noi cxeepling Henry Ward Beecher, Wendel! Phillips, William Liovd Garrison, Charles Sumner. George F. Edmunds, James G. Biaine and many others who had made history through the dominat- ing 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 deep- ly interesivd in the aplift. of the frecdman of today as she was in the stugsle for his freedom fifty years ago He praised the Herculean ef. forts of President Searborough and his co-workers for ithe educational betterment cf ihe Negro people, fe- iieitating: them upon the tremendous success of “Wilberforce — Night.” which he d-seribed as ‘Ohio Night’ tor al! Obin was there, in spirit al lease, and all were proud of Wilber forer and her progressive sons, “Th kY ales: tactor in the solution of the race quescion rests wilh the Negre Himacii,” said Senator Diek, Sand ti iv doing mere to settle it right 10M than all others. Against odds. ‘he is mieking a struggle that will be no: Heed in jimes to come, and wilt fine iis richest reward in the blessing: oF joster'y for the work he is do ine today ¥ ) The Program in Detail Prof, William A. Joiner, president of the Wilberforee Alumni Associa- lion, resided and introduced the swakers in happy fashion, present- be i Or Dr, Hurel, financial see rues of ihe ALM. E. chueh, who told of te inside workings and tri- Himphs of the Alumni Association — oe OWilberfereiang;” Prof. Wo 8. Seaynerongh, who gave a puceiner Fiore ef the founding and career of Wilbertores University, deseribing it as “the oldest organized inatitu- jion of borning conducted by and jlor the Negro race in America” He pointed out ie needs and urged his hearers to fetid their’ allt toward on- larging tho tachtiley oF “ui senor, And providing for the thousand ag- piting young Negroes who are knock: ing at ite door, seeking the light of knowledge; and Hon, William 7. Vernon, Register of the United States Troamury, to whom was de- puted the high honor of Introduciig the President of the United Stateg. /1n this function the man sad the Spportunity. met. Although Dr, Vernon has been heard to marked Advantage on many important oc yantons, he fairly outshony himéelt gn Wilberforce Night as an otaton, scholor and thinker, For directnesh of statement, felicity of expression. vurity of diction, and eloquent ae livery it was a masterplece, and has not been before equalled in this community on any similar occaslon, Register Vernon spoke for the racd, for the nation and for Witberforca, 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’ strugele | for existence, Tho tremendous aps vlavse which greeted the Register as he rose to speak, and the fet nent interruptions throughout the ‘ddress, followed by an ovation at ‘ta close, indicated beyond questiod the personal popularity of the map with the best people of the nation’s capital. In introducing | President Tats, Register Vernon said in part: : pose re | In introducing | President Tats, | Register Vernon said in part: A | Register Vernon Introduces the» President, ‘ “He needs no introduction whose Jname is a houschald word through- mut the civilized world. . | I rise to express the, deep appre- ‘lation we of the “Wilberforce Unt versity Club feel for this great act of friendship and helpfulness ¢x- ended us by the ruler df the great- fest sovernment on carth. This vould be true apart from hitherto evidenced friendship for those inst!- |tutions committed to the uplift of Ute race; but when for years every request for such encouragement has met with ready assent; every appeal becn aflirmatively answered, as is now the ease, while nothing could Increase the honor done us, we are all the more grateful. Fortunate was Wilberforce University as tc location. Bishop Payne, realizing that the ignorance (that binds men's souls is more galling even than chains, and that a people's strength rémains forever derivative uniess they haye those qualifications which place them in harmony with their fellows by reason of acknowledged merit and ability, sought Ohio as the place where had settied the New Englander, with ideas of liberty and freedom for all mankind. — Here }inen had gathered to build a state ‘| whiste “oppdttanities O° rice would be unrestricted, where there would be no bondmen, where all would ve free; free to labor, free to aspire, and free to enjoy the heritage edu- cation and enlightenment give to all mankind. “Here the spiri: of the Abolition- ist still abides. In that early day— the day when heroes wrought_.Wil- berfores icnew the friendship : of Joshua R. Giddings, Saimon P. Chase, and Benjamin Wade. As- sociated with them as a friend of this institution and the people it sought to elevate, was also another great |jurist and statesman, equally de- |voted and helpful,—Alphonso. Taft, | the iMustrious sire of him who,.a .| generation later, comes to assist Wil- ||berforce tonight. = foe eee ee : “Inspiring it is to have with us [the head of the nation, aiding om |jefforts for edueated, Christian citi- |venship, for that righteousness which exalteth a nation, “Mr. President, you will pardon this direet address, but may I say that the Negro is striving to rise out |Jof the ignobie into the noble. out sJof the lower up into the higher; sJup io duty to society and country; -|—these are all the work of his age, »]—the supreme effort of the Now, {und your utterances will give heart sjand cheer as he girds himseli for -| this journey and presses on his way 1] Your words will become the shibbo- IJleth of hik leaders who labor for -|real merit and true worth. s| “Before you sre Joyal, gratefal ‘| people, who love their country well ‘Jand who will give when necessary t[tie last full meesure of devotion in -| defense of the flag. Should necessity cj arise (and we pray it will not) as efhave we from the time of Attuck’s »|mariyrdota on Boston Common to Sai o| Juan Hill, vou would have but te y|call and one roillion Negroes as one {Man vould gladly go aud wherever . [You command, counting themselve: a] happy to make the last sacrifice for aftheir country. < Wilberforce never had a nigh! so proud. You will carry away the gratitude of the Wilbertorce Club the institution dear not only to the greasy A, M. EB. Chureh, hut to tn t]race everywhere, and which for fift [years hax heen sending forth thos: | who lone for the best in life for thei | people Ladies and gentlemen, on thi o| night, epoch-making for Wilberforer i-]1 present one who whenever ani wherever requested to agsist ingtita ‘.|!ions committed to the education o “ithe race, has responded; whor VY} welrd-wide influence has been ex &|tended to ua for those things of sou! i-|things that endure; a member o djthe Jeanes Fund Board, doing | al woe that will eventuate moro inti is racial weal as the years pags; th - ee a ee patra ot wae the preactien ef Hatdretexcttvnter the phttenthrepte (and — tried VOR thy aspiring The President of the Taited States” | At -ayas annodneed after tho -meet- tug that “‘Preglden, Tate had signed Une of the pGtge cards for a gen- erous dewation, bat tho amount was not made public. His brother, Chas. (PL Tatt “Hts Htreacy contributed $1,000 to Noe A goodly Sum was rodiived trom the pledges sont in by thé audience. ‘The wetéoma.gddress of bonalt of Hethel Literaty was. delivered by Mr. L. Q. Gregofy, president of that Organisation, aGhiting tho ovening, the GeMO Sr “Mectropolitin A. M. NOME Binder tho leadershs): Of Prof, TOMER Layton, and the Lirio, Orci aitectod .by Prof. W.D. Gnaia@adered highly onjoy- able musical selections. pesca Te = Saeae es Sonrtugp mom Paor ONR - ————SS eee is entitled to as much credit as bis ungrateful chief, who has had medal after medal and other honors be- stowed_upon—him,-—Apropos_of_this,. Editor H. C. Smith, of the Cleveland Gazette, has written a letter to Con- sressman Loud, of Michigan, sug- gesting that Hensoa be made a rear- admiral or commodore, fellng that if such an honor is to be conferred on: Peary, Henson should have a stm- Jlar 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 duging his re- cent visit here in connection with “Wilberforce Night.” Dr. James By Shepard, of Dirham, N.C. owho: ts gatblng ata PepU TACO ab 8 philanthropist, waa ip he-olty law Filday,, en ‘route to Idmestown, N Y., Where he was schediiled to deliv: of an address th.the interest of his great National Religions ‘Tratning Schoot and Chautauqua for the Col: ored Rage, . This sptorbtine, whi ty deing-worked out on-d-lirge sort +8 attracting the support ofthe bept people “ot ban races of the -Bbuth; and It promises golden results to tho young men and women who pe take thelk place aa ean of t ‘ next generation, Dk, Shepatd tine dij sxpectations. for the. summer: school shat {9 to open im July. ig faoulty that has beoh engaged SinbYices finest educational taléat-in tho coulis try and it is, évident thagctty attend faneo will be large and: thorotighly representative. Dr. Shopard is a young man who is making his way by sheer pluck, and ie in, gratifying to note the strong forces ‘that “he is wathering to his aupport. The single fact that Gga/ Julian 8, Carr, preal- lent of tho First National Bank of Durham, N.-G,, is treasirer of ‘the National Religious Training School, 8 enough to. #lvo it ntanding and in- ‘fluence among the ruling white. fac- ora of the Southland, and the co- operation of such high-grade color rd business men as John Merrick, Dr. A. M, Moore, of Durham, and ‘uch ai able educator aa Prof. J.B. Dudley, of Greensboro, established it on A Gibraltarlike basis: among the Negroes of ithe country. Dr, L. G, Jordan, of Louisville, Ky., is sending much valuable litera- ture brogdeast throughout the coun- try ‘touching the redemption of Africa, He is doing a glorious work as corresponding secretary of the Vorefgn Missionary Board of the National Baptist Convention. He has issued a unique call, requesting that during the week beginning Sun- day, March 20, the Baptist churches unite In a week prayer, Dr. Jordan suggests the following order of pray- ers for the week: Sunday__Pray for all-our chureh- es and schools in the home land. Monday_Pray for Holy host power to come over the great Lay- men's Convention which meets in Chicago in May; for the Kcumen- ical Foreign Mission Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland, in June; for our National Convention whieh neots in New Orleans in September, and all our annual gatherings, dis- trict, 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 work: ers in South America and Russia, Thursday_-Pray for our worker in the West Indies. Friday—Pray for the rulers in all Yands; that they may: acknowedge and obey the Lord. Saturday——Pray for our workers in West, South and East Central Afri ca. Sunday——Plan, pray and work to help these prayers by obeying ou1 Lord. All denominatons admire Dr. Jor: dan for the tireless energy ans Christian zeal he has displayed al these years In behalf of the benight. ed people of the Dark Continent and wish him abundant success jn al of his undertakings, This week o prayer should bring blessings to al mankind. All roads are leading to Washing- ten, Counsellor Albert S. White spent 4 brief season with us, coming on from Louisville, Ky, He will not be able to secure the Haitian mis- sion, where Dr. H. W. Furniss is a fixture, but it ia pretty generally un- derstood that he will be given a ree- cognition that will be gratifying to the citizens of tho Blue Grass State. Lawyer Scipio A. Jones, president of tne Negro Business Men's League of Arkansas, was also here, and ru- mor has it that he has been or wil be made a special. agent of the Cen- sus Office at $8.00 per day. Thin is said to be témporaty; after’ which he will be given a long-desired as- signinent “as anspeciat assistant Die- trict Attorney for the District of Ar- kansas; Mr, Jones was 2 tower of strength 10 the Taft ‘forces : when delegates were being sought for the Ohiosh just before the Chicago. con- vention of 1908. Former Minister to Haiti, Hon, John S. Durham, put in a few days here on business, stop- ping at the Arlington, He is bust- ‘nose agent for a large sitgar planta- ticn in Cuba and is said to be estab- lished for life at Havana. Grand Master W. L. Houston, of the G. U. 0. of 0. F., came’ through from Chi- cago, on route to the meeting of the 3. @: of M, at Philadelphia. Prof. W. Carl Bolivar, for sixteen consesn- live years the writer of | “Penell- Pusher's Points” in the Philadelphia ‘Tribune, ‘came over to meet him, _ Former Register Judson W. Lyons is making commendable headwily with the bill pending In Congress providing for the reimbursoment of the depositors in the fIt-fated Freed- men's Bank, which was inferentially at least, backed by the general gov~ ernment. The prospects aro good, but Mr, Lyons thinks it would be ren DO YOU “arto tour te resilver old mirrors and make new ones? Pleasant easy work. Profit five dollara a day. Sample and par- tculats free. “fae UROWN 00. 1492 §.8t., Wasliington, D. O, 127-3 me swe FOU UIPLA Pr. Y OF oF a oe ee pe eee Misses! and Childe ’s » RedAy-te. "A Sear garments, Millinery ane Bevenfabies _ Sa SRAR Bad cae mwas he toms a ae PES a -opul ; wou THe People’s Store: bo. . JOSEPH SEHAB, Prop. Ta 608 Rananhy OF Aldgrta ts CHARLIE RONyyyaga. COME AND SEE ~ one of the-targest: and ‘best lines of- Millinery and Hair Work _ on the market. 2 Open March 18th : and continues through the month Mrs. C. L. Hairston, - Mrs. W. B, Watson. Hair Dresser Millinery 804. Donnally’ Street. . , Oharieston, W. Va. 1, TO.ANCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE, 2. TO INCRBAS YO UR USEFULNESS, t 3. TO INCREASE YOUR SALARY | The Afro-American School of Correspondence, incorporated, Thos. L, Jones, L. L. B.,-President-and W. Bishop. Johnson, D.D., u. uD. |Secrotary, will do these things and more for you.. It’is the only schol of ils kind for colored people.aud is conducted by experienced’ efluca- tors. It provides a course in English, ‘Theology, Law and Special Academie College and Business Courses. -.” 3 It will make a courge especially “for” you, ot the things you noth to know and teach you privately and co nfidentially and you will lose no ie from work, studying at home or whe re.yon are employed, when. it ts eon- venient, and recite to ua.whonever you get, ready. $60.00. will pay for our courees, payable at $3.00 per. month, until that amount is paid. We furnish text books and there are no other charges, We give you five years to nish and graduate you. | . We teach by Mail. “If you know’ how to read and write wé can help you. Send for catolog, or stop In our office and get information.. Do it now. W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. D., Secy. Box 2384 Station @. |omes at Second Baptist Church, Third Street, between H and I Ste., N. W. HENRY T. M'DONALD, N, 0. BRAOKETT, President ‘Treasurer, Harper's Ferry, W. Va —Founded in 1867— More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored stud ents. Magnificent location. Eleva- tion high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OU R PLANT THIS YEAR, The regu- lar faculty of sixteen highly educat ed, earnest teachers does not include assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. ‘ FIRST GRADE OBRTIFICATE 8 ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- BERS OF THE GRADUATING OLA SSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenontinational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence fs toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical ~ Clubs, Bands-and Sane Athletics.“ 5 COURSES: Academie, Stato N ormal, Industrial, Musto. For illustraied catalogue and other printed matter write to . The President EE EET Owned and Controlled by the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. ‘The only ath house of: ite kind in the United States for Colored People, a receiving {ts hot water direct from tha nnn United States Government: Equippod Ten mee] with all the latest improvements. NON RE tity IS Pes neav"") xperlenced atténdante,” Steam heat- ve, gui Me 5 >) | ed throughout, RACs BTR asaee Seatac? * FO Rg EES | PRIE OF BATHS: ae ae a j $4.00 per courte of 22 bath ‘ es dees $2.00 por-halt courae of 10 baths. ae ea ee 25 cetis por single bath, . ee a ‘ Knights of Pythias and members coe ot Mt RMR | of the Court of Calantho. with cor. i ene a tifleates af good standing in their réspebtive’ lotiger. are entitled to halt the above rates, | nila? $3.00 per course of 21 Baths Attendants’ Fees $150 per course of 10 Baths. : SE atetioans Callonor Address - = -. J. R. SMITH, . eneetel BATH HOUSE, ,- HOT SPRINGS, 5 Well for the poo} 01 to Write thelr Sonata’, af B8- mien and fot them-kuoe t ee shox on tho subject. ‘Phe money secured by this bill'will help the colored peo- ple in Hers: sectlan of. Fount. It should be ‘passed by. “ay])monps, Ruthor has it that ‘Mr, Lyons 13 statod by Mr. Hitcheock for a com- fortable barth in the State of: Geor gia. This will be good news to Mr. lyons’ host of friends, who know uf the unrequited sacrifices ho has made and is still making for: the benefit of his people. _ STRUT aCe Sat ste a eee ate and Childtea’s > Rebdy-tp.. Millinery ind Brees Rie + Prides aa usual the lowest that line. Se or », » “That Popular. 8 Store Traditg Place. 1B, Pho): ah f oHaRLEEo! : ere! : bo You KNOW © It any render’ of this paper. knows of a nélghborhdod where a Sunday schoo} should be organized, of know of a Sunday-school needing help, Ins sure to writo,to Rev. Ray M. Bugler. Romhoy, W. Va., and tell him “‘abor:* it. Mr.’ Busler is tho State Orga. ider of the Amorican Sunday-schcot Union and wilde giad to help! or- ganize now schools, and ald“in' this work of schools already organize:. 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