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THE ADVOCA WE CHEREBULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. Fifteenth Amendment WILL BE TESTED BY MARYLAND IN EFFORT TO DISFRANCHISE NEGROES Deny Registration In State and Municipal Elections, is the Plan Aggrred Upon by Democrats in Caucus, and it Will Likely be Adopted by Legislature. Baltimore, Md., March 30.—The Democratic legislature, which will adjourn, sine die next Monday, may adopt the most audacious of all plans adopted to disfranchise the Negro. W. Mitchell Digess, who comes from Charles county, where the colored voters outnumber the whites, has suggested the passage of a law denying the Negro the right to registration for voting in state and municipal elections. The plan has many warm supporters among Democratic politicians who point to the fact that Maryland never, ratified the Fifteenth Amendment and that the state constitution expressly confers the right of suffrage upon white males. Some of the disfranchise enthusiasts claim that the Fifteenth Amendment was never legally adopted. Under this plan the colored citizens would still continue to vote in Congressional and presidential elections. Interviews with Democratic members of Congress doesn't show any enthusiasm for the new scheme, some of them seeing a reopening of the discussion of disfranchisement laws of the south. Should the Digges plan become a law it will be vigorously contested in the courts, and an opinion upsetting the revised constitutions of the southern states may be wrested from the United States Supreme Court. Among the many protests against the plan is one from the colored Men's Suffrage League, of which Rev. Dr. W. M. Alexander, of this city, i president. The protest reads: Colored men, having exercised the right of franchise in this state for 40 years, and having, by the use of the ballot, contributed to the peace and prosperity of the state fail to see the slightest reason why a law should be passed at this late date to take from them the militia, the exercise of which is admitted to be essential for the civile and political protection of all men and enhance their general welfare. We venture to state and challenge contradiction, that not a single instance can be cited when colored men have voted against the best interests of this state, or when they have in any way expressed a disposition to dominate or embarrass the public officers they have helped to elect. As to the persecuting effect the Digges Election Law will have c the colored people in this state, it cannot be expressed in words. During the campaign when the Poe and Straus amendments were the issue, our people, without exception, were defined in print and by campaign orators as a menace to civil society. Even men of the race, who, by industry and economy had acquired property, were stigmatized as dangerous invaders of society. Asa result many colored men lost opportunities to earn daily bread. We all in some way feel the sting of persecution is flicted on us by the discussion of the Poe and Straus amendments, and we believe our condition will be made worse if the Digges Bill be comes the election law of Maryland The colored people in our state have to earn and spend $200,000 a day to keep from being public wards on the state, and we submit that If the white men need the ballot to help them earn the necessaries of life, it is unjust and inhuman to deprive us of the same advantage. We are aware we have access to the courts of Maryland and to the United States District and Supreme Courts; yet we fail to understand why the colored people should be required to spend money and consume time in the courts to secure the right to vote in this state, a right which the United States Constitution and a majority of the voters of Maryland have conceded to us for forty years. Colored men in this state are at that point in their history where they are prepared to consider all public questions to be decided by the ballot on their merits and from the viewpoint of patriotism; proposed by men of all parties, therefore we ask that this Digges Law be not permitted to deprive citizens of the opportunity of performing their full duty in the further development of our beloved commonwealth. WASHINGTON AT FISKE Principal Booker T. Washington, of the Tuskegee Institute will deliver the annual address before the Dunbar Literary Club of Flake University, March 30th, and is also to speak on March 31st in connection with the inauguration of the new president of the University, Dr George A. Gates. Delighted AKE REPUBLICANS WITH MARY- LANDS DISFRANCHISEMENT PLANS Reopening of Sectional Questions Expected to Crystallize Republican Sentiment. Washington, March 28.—With undisguised delight the Republican congressional campaign managers view the proposed attempt of the Maryland Legislature to nullify the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution, and disfranchise the Negro voters of that state. The effect upon the Negro vote, which may wield the Balance of power in Ohio Indiana, Illinois and the border states in the coming congressional election and later in the Presidential election, is not to be underestimated, say the politicians. The Republicans welcome as heaven-sent grist to their mill a possible reopening of sectional questions in Congress, forcing certain crystallization of Republican sentiment throughout the North and West. Democrats realize this action would precipitate a violent discussion of sectional questions in Congress. While it is probably true, Democrats said to-day, that Maryland might be willing to give up one member of the House in order to eliminate the Negro from state politics, the interest of the national party are at stake and must be taken into consideration. Some leading Democrats in Congress are outspoken against the proposed action of the Maryland Legislature. Senator Clay, of Georgia, said, "In my judgment the plan proposed in Maryland, as I understand it, is clearly unconstitutional and would be held so in the Courts." Settled Question OF CONSOLIDATION BY REFUSAL HAS ST. JOHN CHURCH. Bishop tells Members they are to Suit Themselves and Ends all Talk of Union with Bethel. Baltimore," March 30" (Special) Mrs. Maggie H. McAbee, for eighteen years a teacher in the public schools of Maryland, died Friday after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband, Mr. W. H. McAbee and a daughter. The funeral took place Monday afternoon. At a meeting of the members of St Johns A. M. E. church Monday night, Bishop L. J, Copin, of Philadelphia, told the members they were free to unite with Bethel church or stay where they were. This practically ends the talk of consolidating with Bethel A. M. E. church, when the latter congregation goes into its home recently purchased for $90.000. The Baltimore Assembly gave a brilliant Easter dance at the Lyric Monday night. Visitors were present from New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington. Heavy Hand OF CAIRO GRAND JURY LAID ON DISORDERLY HOUSES. Members Ignored their Own Interests in Desire to Purge Illinois Town of Evil Conditions. Cairo, Ill., March 28.—The special grand jury impanee to investigate the mob which attacked the Alexander County Jail on the night of February 17 last, sprung another surprise this afternoon by reporting indictments against the owners of every house in the "red light" district. The matter was brought to the attention of the grand jury by the Social Furity League organization, called into existence to clean up disorderly houses, which have become scattered over the city. Failing to get direct evidence against any except those in segregated in one district of the city, the grand jury found indictments against the mistress of every house in one street and against the owners of the property as follows: Mabel McFarland, L. A. Rink, manager of the Zerfass estate; J. Mural Culion, estate of Nichols, Herbert estate, John Walter, John Farrow. The grand jury found 39 true bills and examined 189 witnesses, although three members of the grand jury are interested indirectly in property, against the owners of which indictments are brought. The jury, in its report, says that it finds the city authorities "Are either unable or unwilling to bring about the much-needed and continuously solicited reforms; felt it incumbent upon themselves to apply more strenuous measures and such as cannot well be misconstrued or ignored." CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1910 and urged the County Commissioners to appropriate such funds for the use of the Sheriff in the employment discriminating deputies to enable him to enforce the laws. The grand jury called attention to two other sections of the city where disorderly houses abound, but was unable to secure any direct evidence against the owners. GRIM REAPER Baltimore Md., March 31.—Dr. Lewis H. Henderson, a well known dentist of this city, died Tuesday of last week of consumption. Age 37 years. He is survived by a widow, his mother, three children, three brothers and two daughters. The funeral took place Thursday night and the remains were taken to Honastead, Pa., for interment. ROW IN LIBERIA Liverpool, March 28.—A fight between Liberian troops and hostile natives was being waged March 9 at Cape Palmas, according to reports brought by the steamer Salaag, which arrived from Liberja today. The British cruiser Mutine will protect British interest, and the United States scout cruiser Birmingham will look after American interests. Pythians Celebrate FORTY-SIXTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE ORDER Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Advises Loyalty to the Work, and Preacher Shows Good Principles of Order. Mt. Carbon, March 29.—The 46th Pythian anniversary was celebrated Sunday by Sparkling Light Lodge No. 13, of the order of Knights of Pythias and Rebecca Court, No. 9, of the order of Calanthe. There was no special effort put forth on the part of the lodge to make an outward display by the show of colors or the rattle of arms. As had been previously arranged, the members of the order assembled at the New Hope Baptist church at 11 o'clock, at which time Chancellor Commander, R. D. Reed sounded the gavel and appointed district deputy M. H. Hill to serve as master of ceremonies. The Supreme Chancellor's Thanksgiving proclamation was read by Keeper of Records and Seal, J. V. Coleman, which was followed by appropriate responsive scripture reading, and an invocation by J. N. Winbush "Work, For the Night is Coming" was sung by the congregation. Scripture lesson was read from first Thessalonians, fifth chapter by Rev. J. J. Turner which was followed by singing "America." The master of ceremonies in a few timely remarks presented Rev. J. I. Turner as speaker for the occasion who preached from the subject "Hold Fast That Which is Good." Text I. Thos. 5:21. He showed that the principles of the order were good and earnest appealed to his hearers to renew their allegiance to Pythianism. The members of the order were made teel especially proud of the relation which they sustain to the institution that is doing so much for humanity. A fitting invocation was offered by S. B. Morgan. H. H. Ralley, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal, was introduced and made an appropriate address advising to be loyal in the work. The anniversary service having closed, attention was now turned to the graduating exercise of the eight! grade students of the public school viz.: Willie W. Vaughan and Thurmond Straugher. S. B. Morgan, member of the Board of Education of Kanawha District was introduced, who, in a good common sense speech, presented the diplomas. He highly congratulated the boys on their completing their course of study as required by the state and encouraged them to continue to be studious and seek training in higher schools. Mrs. Emma Ford served dinner in honor of the graduate at which S. B. Morgan, H. H. Railey, J. J. Turner, Mrs. M. S. Reid and Miss Ethel Bryant were guests. NEGRO COUNCHMAN FOR OKLA- HOMA CITY. At the primary election in Oklahoma City last Tuesday, Dr. J. T. Jeter, a colored physician of that city, won the republican nomination for councilman, and another colored man tied the votes with a prominent white man of that city for councilman from a different ward, Dr. Jeter is one of the oldest physicians in the state and is president of the Negro Medical Association of Oklahoma. M Groom, the other colored man, is a prominent real estate owner and merchant of that city. Washington Conference Goes to Cumberland Does Rev. J. W. Waters and, Will be Succeeded by Rev. Carroll, who is Regarded as Among the Best of Younger men in the Church. Pittsburg, Re. March 29.—The Washington Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which has been in session since Warren, M. E. Church, since last Wednesday adjourned last, night with the announcement of the appointments; Among the changes was the sending of Rev. Julius Carroll to Simpson M. E. Church, Charleson W. Va. to succeed Rev. J. W. Waters, who was there several years. Rev. Mr. Carroll is a graduate of Morgan College, Baltimore, and of Drew Theological Seminary, and is regarded as one of the best equipped of the younger members of the conference. He is a son of Rev. H. A. Carroll, one of the oldest members of the conference. Rev. Carroll is succeeded at Wheeling, W. Va., by Rev. E. W. S. Peck, one of the oldest and most prominent members of the conference. Rev. J. W. Waters was sent to Cumberland, Md., to succeed Rev. W. N. Holt. Alexandria District — W. G. Thompson superintendent. Alexandria, Roberts Chapel, G. W. W. Jenkins; Bedford City, A. J. Mitchell; Bedford Springs, J. W. Warren; Browns Burg, J. H. Lewis; Buchanan, V. E. Johnson; Charlottesville, E. C. Funches; Falls Church, W. J. Tyler; Halls Hill and Langley, T. H. Prooks; Hamilton, J. W. Dockett; Leesburg, Washington Murray; Lexington, J. H. Jenkins; Lincoln, T. N. Austin; Lynch's L. C. Chase; Lynchburg, Jackson Street, W. H. Dean; Marchester, J. G. Grant; Middleburg, J. H. Carpenter; Pittsville, E. A. Haynes; Richmond, Ashbury, C. S. Hayper; Leigh Street, C. E. Hodgson; Roonoke, B. T. Perlek; Rockbridge, Hatha J. D. Slaton; S. E. Nikolas; Stewartsville, J. W. T. Wilson; Woodlawn, Fairfax King. Annapolis District—Jos. Wheeler. Superintendent. Annapolis. Ashbury. N. M. Carroll; Atholton. J. C. Norris; Baltimore, Centennial. D. W. Shaw; Canton and North Point. Samuel Aquilla; Eastern Chapel. J. H. Jenns; John Wesley. W. J. Gaines; St. Paul's. S. H. Norwood; Brooklyn and Holly Run. B. F. Myers; Brooks and St. Luke C. C. Brown; Broad Neck. J. L. Evans; Chesapeake Beach. Frank Giles; Davidsonville. J. C. Cecil; Eastport, Alexander Davis; Ellicott City. I. H. Goodrich; Friendship. John Randall; Huntingtown, Daniel Collins; John Westley and St. Mark. L. W. Briggs; Lancaster. Va. J. W. Lawatt; Morans, G. R. Williams; Magothy H. A. Carroll; Mount Hope, J. T. Moten; Mount Zion. A. H. Tilghman; Prince Frederick. H. A. Johnson; Sparrows Point, Moses Lake; St Johns, Joseph Henry; Waterbury and Mount Tabor. B. W. Brown; West River, J. W. Galoway Baltimore District—M. J. Naylor, superintendent. Abington, J. T. Owings; Baltimore, Amea Memorial, D. D. Turpeau; Assury, C. G. Cummings; Metropolitan, J. A. Holmes; Sharp Street Memorial, W. A. C. Hughes; St. Matthew's, J. C. Love; Mount Zion, Matthias Williams; Whateoat, Alfred Young; Belair, A. L. Jenkins; Buckeystown, E. J. Ruddock; Chase, W. T. Harris; Fallston, J. T. Sanley; Federal Hill R. H. Adams; Frederick City, Asbury, L. J. Valentine; Gettysburg, Pa., W. A. English; Gough's, C. A. Johnson; Green Spring, R. A. Green; Hullsville, C. E. Jones; Harrisburg, Pa., A. F. Shaw; Hagerstown, Edward Moore; Hereford, W. H. Kent; Libertytown John Barnett; Lutherville, William Brown; Michaelsville, C. H. Matthews; Middletown, R. R. Boston; Newmarket, J. L. Brown; New Windsor, James Williams; Reisterstown, R. R. Riggs; Sykesville, C. H. Arnold; Westminster, J. D. Brown; Williamsport, A. F. Wells Cumberland District—G. W. Curry, superintendent. Allegheny and Beltzhoover, to be supplied; Buckhannon, George De Young; Charleston W. Va., J. S. Carroll; Clarksburg, JW. Colbert; Cumberland, J. W. Waters, Sr.; Frostburg, J. W. Jenkins; Fairmont, C. C. Gill; Grafton, G. W. Muse; Huntington, B. B. Martin; Keyser, J. M. Bean; Montgomery, Vachel Harriday, Moorfield, J. T. Reed; Morrentown, E. P. Digs; Parkersburg, J. W. Carroll; Pittsburgh, Warren, S. N. Virgil; Point Pleasant, Moses Opher; Romney, C. W. Matthews; Sharpburg, R. A. Boldin; Sistersville, A. F. Tuck; Washington, Pa. Benjamin Gross; Wheeling, W. Va., E. W. S. Peck. Staunton District—S. R. Hughes superintendent. Bridgewater, J. Arter; Charles Town, J. E. Dotson; Covington, L. A. McPherson; Deerfield, A. W. Jones; Douglass Grove, A. J. Conley; Franford, T. B. Dunhale; Grottoes, V. N. S. Hughes; Harpers Ferry, T. B. Snowdon; Harrisonburg, J. H. E. Carter; Hedgesville, R. R. Robinson; Linton, J. A. Reid; Inwood E. M. Mitchell; Lewisburg, J. W. Waters, Jr.; Luray, N. J. Jones; Martinburg, S. M. Beans; McDowell, C. H. Peters; Mount Hope, G. D. Nickens; Ronceverte, S. A. Lewis; Seebert, John Keets; Shephedstown, C. Y. Trigg; Stanton, R. W. S. Thomas; Staunton Mission, L. B. McClain; Strasburg G. D. Johnson; Union, R. S. Reid; Waynesboro, C. C. Young; White Sulphur, J. M. Roin; Williamsburg, L. H. Moore; West Staunton, E. P. Moon; Woodstock, W. R. Stevens Washington District — E. S. Williams, superintendent. Bowie, Nathan Ross: Boyds, J. S. Cole; Brandywine; E. M. Dent; Charlotte Hall, J. W. Hollins; Daisy, R. F. Fisher; Emory Grove, C. G. Taylor; La Plata, J. W. Jackson; Laurel, A. A. Brown; Laytonsville, E. D. Venture; Marlboro, G. H. Booze; Mount Airy, J. H. Watson; Nottingham and Croome, Virgil Carter; Oxen Hill, L. E. S. Nash; Pomonky C. S. Briggs; Pisgah, G. W. Cohen; Rockville, W. N. Holt; Sandy Springs, R. P. Lawson; Scotland, J. E. Roberts; Shiloh, C. A. Leftwich; Sellman, D. L. Washington; St. Marys, Bradley Johnson; Woodville, R. F. Coates; Washington, Asbury, W. W. Clair; Bennings, Elijah Ayerfs; Central, W. T. Jefferson; Ebeneze, S. H. Brown; Fairmont Heights, W. H. Howard; Haven, W. H. Barnes; Mount Vernon Armstand Randall; Mount Zion, D. W. Hays; Nash Memorial, G. A. Elijah Ayers; Central, W. T. Jet-Tennallytown, C. E. Queen; Union Mission, R. A. Hart. J. W. E. Bowen, president Gammon Seminary; J. L. Thomas, field agent Board Home Missions and Church Extension; Ernest Lyon, United States Minister to Liberia; G. E. Stephens; principal Morgan College; J. D. Chavis, instructor in State College, Greensboro, N. C. Totally Destroyed WITH EXCEPTION OF Few HOUSES WAS THRIVING TOWN OF MT. HOPE Negroes are Losers Total Loss Estimated at $750,000 $20,000 of which was property of Negroes. State Alds with Tents and Provisions Issued By Soldiers. Mt. Hope, March 25.—(Special)—Last Thursday morning, the 24th, about 7:20, while the works, workshops and other business places were about to open for their daily 'trend, a fire alarm was turned on from Lewis and Hawkes' saloon. Three Italians rooming on the third floor of the saloon had left some ashes in a wooden bucket among them being some hot embers, which soon ignited the bucket and the room. As no one was on that floor at the time, the fire had gained such headway that it was impossible to extinguish it when it was discovered. As the town had poor facilities for fighting fire, very little attempt was made to extinguish it. Everyone along Main St. began moving their belongings into the streets and as the blaze leaped from one side of the street to the other, consuming building after building, a general panic ensued. The McDonald, Kylsyth and Sugar Creek Coal Companies who had just started to work for the day, shut down their mines and sent their men to aid the ill fated town, which was being devastated by the flames. One building after another was dynamited and blown to atoms, but it was of no avail, as fire and burning debris were thrown several blocks setting fire to structures hundreds of yards from the main fire. Seeing that the whole town would be wiped out, everyone who lived in the corporate limits began to move, as the heavy blasting had set the town on fire on all sides. Early during the fire the Bank of Mt. Hope. Which has the largest capital of any bank in the county, had its effects moved to the New River Co's vaults at McDonald. Goods were carried from the stores into the streets, but the heat was so intense that thousands of dollars worth were burned after being removed from the stores. Nearly all the three hundred families saved some household goods, but as the creek is on one side and a high hill on the other, nothing could be carried very far, and so everyone lost heavily. Only one business house was left, that being the Lindwood Undertaking Co's store where the post office is now located, of the few buildings left were J. E Garrett's residence, one church, C. & O. conductor's residence, W. J. Hansberg, a skating rink and sex ADVOCATE COUPON 10 TEN VOTES 10 Name..... Address..... District..... Most Popular Woman Teacher, Institute Summer School Scholarship Contest. Not Good after April 7th. eral small houses across the creek. All of these were in the west en and as the wind blew violently from the west is why these were not consumed as the other five hundred buildings. A part of the state guard from Charleston arrived at 8 p. m. with tents and Friday morning they were issued to all who had not found shelter at some of the coal works, and today instead of being the once beautiful, thriving hamlet, Mt. Hope is a land of ruin and desolation, and looks like a battlefield with its tents and camp fires. More than 5,00 people came from all over the state Sunday to see the ruins and yet, the streets are crowded with spectators. Temporary buildings are being constructed rapidly for the stores and offices. Gov. Glasscock ordered every saloon which had prepared to sell liquors Saturday night, closed at 9:30, which was compiled with as that was the regular monthly pay day. The total loss of the town and its inhabitants is estimated by those of authority at seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars, probably more. Of the colored who lost heavily were: H. A. Scott, between $8,000 and $10,000; M. B. Brockman, between $4,000 and $5,000; A. T. Callaway, between $6,000 and $7,000; Mrs. Ada Thurston, $900. This is the first town of Fayette county to be destroyed by fire if not the only one of the state. Plans are on foot for the rebuilding of the town at once. Touring South IS THE JUVENILE BAND OF THE ORPHANS INDUSTRIAL HOME Little Fellows Make a Big Hit at Pensacola and Tuskegee Institute by Fine Music. Pensacola, Fla., March 26.—The Band of the West Virginia Colored Orphans Home and Industrial School, which is located at Huntington, W. Va., has been in Pensacola for the past week, giving concerts, and will remain over Sunday giving sacred concerts at the different churches. The band is composed of eight boys ranging in age from 8 to 14 years and their execution of martial, concert and sacred music is marvelous. Prof. F. G. Williams, the director of the band is undoubtedly a musician of ability to have trained boys so young to so well perform their parts. Rev. C. E. McGhee, the manager of the school, is directing the tour of the band for the purpose of raising money with which to replace buildings and equipments recently destroyed by fire. Tuskegee Ala., Meh. 21st.—The Colored Orphan Home Band of Huntington, West Virginia, composed of eight boys ranging in age from ten to sixteen years, visited Tuskegee Institute last week. The boys were in charge of Mr. William S. Thompson, a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, Class of 1906, and at present in charge of the industries at the Orphan Home. The boys participated in the exercise morning drill of the Tuskegee Institute students, and also played at one of the regular evening services in the Assembly Room of the New Dining Hall, and at the Children's House. JIM CROW CARS FOR MISSOURI CITY BEATEN (Kansas City, Mo. Star) It's all over with the Jim Crow ordinance. It popped in the council last night like a toy balloon. The feelings of its sponsors were apparently akin to those of a small boy whose balloon is punctured by his playmates. It made a loud noise—this premature explosion—but no one was hurt. The ordinance didn't last long enough to get to the lower house, where Alderman Darina Brown was waiting with a speech againstHit. Six Democrats voted for it in the upper house, but there were not enough. Four Republicans and two Democrats voted against it. That killed it. Trouble Recieved Who, Backed by Troops, Personally Appealed to Frenzen Crowned Nose to Disgrace Fair Name of the State Acquital from serious charges has been tendered Walter Johnson and Hank Johnson, colored men of Brenton county. They were held for the action of the courts on the charge of criminally assaulting Mrs. Alfred Rockhold early last November near Sutton. Hon. John B. Morrison arrived here yesterday, from Sutton, where he appeared before the circuit court with several other attorneys in behalf of the colored men. He said the jury was out but a few minutes and that little, if any, evidence was brought showing the guilt of the scused. As the public generally remembers, three negroes were alleged to have been guilty of assaulting the Rockehold woman. One of them was shot and killed by a mob of which men who formed a pose that made an effort to capture them. Charles Lewis was the one shot and killed and he is believed to have been the one who committed the offense for which the others were arrested. It was through the efforts of Governor Glasscock that the two Negroes acquitted were saved from a fate even worse than that of Lewis. The executive called on the state troops and prevented the mob from further wreaking vengeance on the accoued, and went to Gassaway and personally appeared before the crowd and cautioned them against doing anything unlawful. The Governor's action was favorably commented upon at the time from one, and of the country to the other. Catholic Movement BACKED BY CARDINAL BIBBONS AND SOUTHERN BISHOPS. Has For its Object the Hailing of Money for Mission Work and Education Among Colored People. New York, March 30.—The Catholic church in the United States started a great movement this week to raise $100,000 annually for mission work and education among the colored people. The bishops of the church in the South are co-operating with Rev. John E. Burke, director-general of the Catholica Board for Mission Work Among the Colored People. b Cardinal Gibbons and other dignitaries of the church are strongly urging this movement for work among the colored people, and the Cardinal recently issued an appeal for the work. There are now four colored priests in this country, Revs. J. J. Glantevigne, assistant pastor of St. Francis · Vavier Catholic Church, Baltimore, C. R. Uncells, a teacher in Epiphany Apostolic College, Baltimore; J. Henry Dorsey, of Little Rock, Ark, and John E. Burgess, of Philadelphia. WINONA Jas. Green is our delegate from the First Baptist Sunday School to the convention. Mrs. Annie Morgan is able to be out again after several weeks' illness with rheumatism. Mrs. Bosley is ill at this writing. Mrs. Hattie Trent, Miss Molle Allen and Miss Cora Allen are visitors at Gauley. Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Ellison are calling on friends at Stoneville. Mrs. Jones is able to be out again after a few days' illness. Mr. Thornton has gone to Paint Creek Hospital. CORRESPONDENCE CLARKSBURG Miss Emma Barnett, of Weston, attended the meeting of W. S. Kerrney Court Thursday evening. While here Miss Barnett was the guest of Miss Floyd Robinson. Misses Florence Jackson, Lily Robinson, Bessie and Jennie Walker spent Easter with friends in Gratton. E. W. Henry of Philadelphia, spent Easter here with his wife, who is slowly convalescing. The Baptist and A. M. E. congregations united in Easter service Sunday morning, at Pride chapel. An excellent sermon was preached by Rev. Kenney and splendid music was furnished by the Baptist choir under the leadership of Mr. John Martin. On Sunday afternoon at Trinity M. E. church, Rev. W. T. Keeney preached an able sermon to Anita lodge of Knights of Pythias and W. S. Kearney Court of Calanthe. A fine showing was made by both orders. Aside from the regular program, a paper was read by Mrs. Martha Lipsecombe. The executive board of the W. M. M. Society of West Virginia will meet here Wednesday and arrange for the annual meeting in Wellsburg. Mrs. S. P. West was called home on account of the serious illness of her mother. Robert Clay, of Bristol, Tenn., is hooked to deliver a series of lectures here in the interest of temperature. Easter was properly observed in all the churches. There was a special program in the Baptist church in the afternoon. The afternoon and opening were given over to special exercises at Pride Chapel and a special program was rendered at Trinity M. E. Church in the evening. These exercises were well attended at all the churches and liberal offerings were made for the cause of missions. Rev. Lee, former pastor of Goff M. E. church delivered a very instructive lecture on the Holy Land at Pride Chapel Monday evening. CEDAR GROCE Mrs. James Austin was visiting her brother at Paint Creek hospital Sunday. Mrs. T. W. Martin entertained at dinner Sunday Miss Hattie E. Peters Messrs. J. A. Shields, J. H. Dingess, W. F. Martin and Ed. Phillips. Mr. J. W. Anderson and family was visiting relatives at South Ruffner last week. Wm. Beamer, of Mammoth, was a business caller here Monday. Miss Abbie Friend, of Longacre, was the guest of Miss H. E. Peters last week. Miss Minnie Mims, of Charleston, was visiting her sister, Mrs. C. H. Jones, last week. Ed. Phillips, of Charleston, spent Easter here with relatives and friends. RAYMOND CITY Sunday was a busy day at the M. Hormon church. Sunday School at 9 o'clock. Rev. P. P. Holland filled the pulpit at eleven o'clock and preached an able sermon. At 2:30 o'clock the K. of P. and C. of C. had their Thanksgiving sermon preached. Rev. Holland filled the pulpit again at 7:30 p. m. and preached a scholarly sermon and a neat sum was realized. Music was furnished by the choir. Miss Gretta Roberts, of Bancroft presided at the organ. A large number of friends and members of the order attended services here Sunday. Miss Georgie Banks, of St. Albans, and Mrs. M. A. Pierson, of Charleston spent Sunday here. Misses Nola Walker, Mary Davis and Hazel Price, of Institute, spent Sunday here. Miss Lucinda Coles entertainer I Miss Greta Roberts at Dinner Sunday. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Orange Dickerson was destroyed by fire Monday morning. The fire was caused by a bad flue. The total loss is estimated at about $85. Mrs. W. C. Wilson and little daughter returned home Saturday from Virginia where she had been spending some time at the bedside of her mother and father. Mrs. Bertie Barker and Miss Ollie Coleman, of Charleston, spent Sunday here. Walter Alexander made a flying trip to Pt. Pleasant Monday. W. H. Wilson, J. D. Turner, and Mrs. Orange Dickerson are sick. There will be an Easter program rendered by the Sunday School here Sunday under the directions of Mesdames Emma Printis, C. Coles and L. Cogle The choir of Mt. Herman Baptist church are preparing to reopen the Cantata "Saul" Sunday. Mrs. Adzonia Cary is contemplating a trip to McKees Rocks, Pa., to visit Mrs. Lillie Smith. George Carter made a business trip to Charleston last week. W. M. Walker made a business trip to Montgomery last week. A. J. Pierson and C. E. Saunders spent Sunday in Charleston. Olger Coles made a business trip to Charleston last week. PT. PLEASANT. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Henderson left for Athens Saturday to be the guests of Mrs. Henderson's uncle, Mr. Berry. Misses Jessie Lincoln, Anna Green and Luella Roberts spent Saturday and Sunday in Spillman and Middleport guests of friends. Miss Ida Craig was hostess to the Reading Club Thursday. After reading a very dainty lunch was served. Joseph Alexander is still improving. Miss Virginia Lincoln, who has been teaching a spring term of school at Grinnms came home Wednesday, having finished very successfully. Mrs. H. C. Clendenin left last week on an extended visit to her sister, Miss Alice Jordan, at Weston, Mrs. Joe, Campbell, at Moundsville and other relatives at Fairmont and Fairchance. Mrs. R. W. White and sister, Miss Ida Alexander, of W. V. C. L., came home Friday to remain over Easter with their parents. They were accompanied by Miss Campbell. Miss Mosella H. Colston spent Easter at Middleport, the guest of Miss Jess Hale. Gus. Brown, of W. V. C. L. spent Sunday here, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander. Lewis Armstead, Wiley Jones and Alfred Burton spent Sunday in Pomeroy and Middleport with friends. Ladies Aid of M. V. church will meet twice each month from now on. Miss Hilda and Millie Giles, of Brosia, spent Easter here, the guests of Misses Virginia and Marie Lincoln. Mr. Lewis Hawkins and Mrs. Susan Lewis were very quietly married Monday. They have the best wishes of the entire community. John and Flem Davis attended an opera in Gallipolis Wednesday evening. Howard, Douglas, Dave and Fred Jackson were calling on friends here Saturday. Mrs. Joseph Alexander laid covers for her daughters, Mrs. R. W. White, Miss Ida and Miss Campbell and Mr. Gus Brown, of W. V. C. L. and Mrs. John Davis, at dinner. Sunday. Willing Workers Club of the First Baptist church met with Miss Marie Craig Monday evening. A very interesting Easter exercise was held at M. E. church Sunday afternoon under the management of Miss Julia Smith. Anderson Booker, of Mason, was in town a few hours Saturday. Under the supervision of Smith Burton, the Easter exercises at First Baptist church proved a success. Miss Julia Smith had charge of the music James Thomas, who had been quite ill for the past few weeks, is no better. BERWIND Rev. C. G. Holcombe filled his regular appointments here Sunday. The choir of the Baptist church, under. Wm. Coleman, rendered an Easter Cantata Sunday morning. The music was beautiful and impressive. Miss Cornelia Spears was ill two days last week. Charlie McGee and wife, of Susana attended services here Sunday. The egg hunt given by the teachers at the school house was a decided hit. The children seemed to have enjoyed if very much. R. A. Glenn was a business visitor in Susana last week. Mrs. Minnie Miller was visiting friends in Gary last week. Mrs. Lillie Rucker, accompanied by her little niece, Bertha Watkins, returned from Switchback Thursday. Miss Edna Williams, of Goodwill, is making her home here now. The many friends here now of Mrs Sarah Johnson, of McKendree, are sorry to learn of her serious illness. The saw mill will resume work in a few weeks which will give work to two or three hundred more men. Berwind is booming. PARKERSBURG Mrs. Almeda Jefferson died at the home of her son, Prof. J. R. Jefferson on Swan street Saturday evening after being ill for some time. The remains were taken to her home at Pomeroy, Ohio, Monday afternoon. Mrs. J. S. Giles left Monday for Cutler Ohio to attend the funeral of her father. Thomas Lawson, whose death occurred at Finleyville, Pa., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lucy Calloway. Miss Bernadine Peyton was called away Friday evening to attend the funeral of a relative at Straightsville, Ohio. Miss Grace Pinkett, of Cambridge, Ohio, and Miss Ethel Hardy, of Marietta, Ohio, spent Sunday with the Misses Giles. Rev. Wm. Toney left Monday for Culion, Ohio, where he conducted the funeral services of Thomas Lawson. Jack McClung made a flying trip to Huntington Thursday. Mrs. Virgile Watkins and Mr. Cecil Amiss were quietly married Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Dora Smith on Court Street. Arthur Baker, of Lima, Ohio, passed through the city Sunday enroute to Culion, Ohio, to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Thomas Lawson. Gay Brown, of Charleston, was in the city Sunday to attend the annual season of the K. of P. Lodge in this city. The Easter services at the various churches were quite interesting. Six members have been added to the A. M. E. church on Clay St. Sunday three were baptized, one by inbiblion in the river at 5:30 o'clock a.m. Estella Mays, of Grafton, spent Sunday with Miss Esther Colston, of 14th street. Calvin Taylor, of Clay street, is much improved after being seriously ill. Mrs. Clora D. Williams left Thursday for Huntington to join her husband, who is employed there. The play entitled "St. Elmo", or the "Gypsy's Friend" was a success and a large crowd was in attendance. It was given at the Zion Baptist church, Tuesday evening. BANCROFT Mrs. Willie Willey, of Middleport, Ohio, who has been spending the week visiting her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Stewart, of Plymouth, returned home Monday. Mrs. Homer Phillips, of Plymouth is sick this week. A large number from here attended the annual K. of P. sermon at Raymond Sunday. It was preached by Rev. P. P. Holland, of Spring Hill Robert Anderson was calling on friends here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Steve as visited friends in Bidwell, Ohio, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. J. W. Sawyers, of Betsey, was shopping in Bancroft Monday. Mrs. Geo. Brooks, of Plymouth called on friends in Bancroft Monday. Mrs. Hale Dickerson was a business caller in Plymouth Monday. J. W. Sawyers, of Betsey, and his two little sons were suffering from an attack of la gripe last week. Mrs. George McKinney, of Betsey spent a few days in Raymond last week the guest of her sister, Mrs Wm. Semms. Miss Gretta Roberts spent Saturday and Sunday in Raymond. C. W. Harris was a business caller in Bancroft Monday. The Sunday School rendered the following Easter program Sunday night at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Singing by School—"All Hall the Power of Jesus' Name." Responsive Reading by Superintendent. Prayer—Homer Phillips. Recitation—"Easter Missionary"—Wilbur Wilson. Quartette—"On Calvary's Brow."—Messrs. Woods and Jones and Misses Mickens and Sinclair. Scripture Reading—Mrs. A. C. Woods. Recitation—"Christ, the Conquerer."—Edward Dickerson. Dialogue—"Easter Greeting"—Miss Josie Skanks and others. Select Reading—Miss Mae Jones. Duet—"The Holy City"—Madge Phillips and Margaret Williams. Recitation—"If I were a flower."—Miss Josie Skanks. Dialogue—"Easter Morning."—Mrs. Lucy Mickens' and Willie Mae Hicks. Recitation—"Easter Sunday"—Ernest Sawyers. Paper—"Origin of Easter"—Mrs. M. G. Sinclair. Recitation—"Easter Joy"—Rosa Bell Skanks. Solo—"Voices of Spring"—Margaret Williams. Closing address by Asst. Superintendent. ST. ALBANS. Ernest and Arthur Price are spending a few days with their sister, Mrs. Ed. Straighter. Miss Martha Washington is at home after teaching a very successful school at Hurricane. Miss Rhoda Wilson, teacher at Garnet school of Charleston, spent Sunday with her parents. William Jones was in town Sunday to turn out with the K. of P.'s. The K. of P.'s had their Thanksgiving sermon preached by Rev. J. W. Robinson, which was instructive to Knights, Courts and outsiders. Those who missed hearing the lecture given by Rev. J. W. Robinson Saturday night missed the chance of their life of hearing one of the best histories of the Negro race from their early age to the present time. Miss Alberta Wilson spent Sunday with her parents. KANAWITA CITY J. Arthur Chandler, of Charleston, was the guest of Miss Ivory Woods Saturday and Sunday. Messrs. Lewis, Green and Johnson spent Saturday and Sunday with their respective families. W. W. Lewis and Sherman Green are sick this week. Win. Page was a business visitor at Montgomery the first of the week. Mrs. Richard Green is visiting friends at Winnifrede. G. L. Jackson spent a few days in the New River District the first of the week. Mrs. J. W. Page has returned home after spending several days at Ashland, Ky., with her daughter. The condition of Clinton Johnson is unchanged. One of the most enjoyable affairs in many months was the entertainment at the school house last Saturday night, given by the school of which F. D. Page is teacher. The program was varied by beautiful and witty selections from Longfellow, Hay and Dunbar, and splendid choruses. A neat sum was realized for the benefit of the library. Little Olive Lewis was ill several days last week. South Charleston 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 A large number of young people from Gardner attended the Easter Services at the Baptist church. Rev. W. E. Mitchell, of Pocahontas was here canvassing a few days last week. While here he was the guest of Rev. W. R. Berger. W. M. Callander, our substantial business man left for Hot Springs, Ark., Tuesday for his health. A smoker was given complimentary to him as a surprise, by a number of his friends on the eve of his departure. Mrs. Sallie Taylor, of Bluefield, spent, Easter here as the guest of Mesdames Burke and Nickle. Miss Cleoda B. Mitchell, of Bluefield Institute, spent her Easter vacation here with her parents. Bessie Meadows has gone on an extended visit to relatives at Pearisburg, Va. Misses Jane Stevens and Mary Smith, of Christian Ridge, were the Eastertide guests of Miss Gladys Henderson, on Grayson Heights. Master Benj. Herndon, of the Bluefield city schools, visited his parents during Easter. Easter exercises were held in both churches in the afternoon. Prof. G. D. Benson trained the children and rendered the music, which was beautiful and of a classical order, at the Methodist church. The children of the Baptist church were rehearsed by Mesdames Burke and Callender. Music was furnished by Miss Mitchell and Mrs. Callender. The decorations were green, yellow and white, bringing out the color scheme of spring. An excellent program was rendered. Prof. J. L. Hill gave an instructive and historical address. John Hairston is some better. Will Preston and Will Grayham are on the sick list. Eastern Star Lodge, No. 10 and Fannie L. Starks Court No. 8, had their annual Thanksgiving sermon, preached Sunday by Rev. P. A. Harris, of Sylvia. The Rev. preached a very able sermon. There was a number of out of town visitors. Mrs. L. B. Noel and Mrs. Mary Cable, of Montgomery, attended services here Sunday. Misses Bessie Chambers and Fannie Cary and R. O. Cary visited friends at Fayetteville Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Rosa Blaney, of Red Star, was a business visitor here Monday. Ernest Vanhook has moved his family to the central part of the town where he has opened a restaurant. Major Poindexzer, of Glen Jean, attended services here Sunday. Miss Evelyn D. Barlow attended services here Sunday. 本页无数据 Splendid Easter exercises were held here last Sunday morning, the following program was rendered. Chorus—Holy! Holy! Holy! Responsive Reading—Psalms 1st and 24th. Invocation. Chorus—Hosanna. Paper—"The Woman's Share in the Spread of the Gospel—Mrs. J. W. Woods. Chorus—"Will Thou be Made Whole?" Sermon—Rev. J. W. Page. Chorus—"Victory Through Grace." Mrs. J. W. Woods deserves much credit for her excellent address in which she told in clear and forceful words the woman's share in the gospel spread, convincing all present that her part is a useful one. GRAFTON Miss Ollie Turner returned Saturday from Berrysburg. Rev. Wilson, of the Warren M. E. church has gone to the annual conference. Miss Ollia Turner entertained at six o'clock dinner Miss Grace Green and sister, Mrs. Belle Fletcher, of Elikns, Saturday. Rev. M. V. Turner is visiting friends in Berrysburg. Miss Lillie Robinson, of Clarksburg was the charming guest of Miss Grace Tremble on Friday and over Easter. Miss Ada Stout entertained a lot of friends Friday night in honor of her guest. They were: Miss Lillie Robinson, Miss Bessie Walker, Miss Jennie Walker, Miss Grace Jackson, of Clarksburg; Miss Grace Green, of Elkins; Miss Nannie Stout, Miss Grace Tremble, Miss Pearl Whitten, Kate Martin, of Grafton; Messrs, Geo, Turner, Simon Turner, Howell, Millard Howell, William Craig, Howard Craig, Henry Jones, Geo, Stout, Russel Scott and Scott Martin, of Grafton. Miss Pearl Whitten, Miss Katie Martin and Miss Susie Reay lunched at Miss Olle Turner's Sunday. Miss Sadie Maize spent Easter iir Clarksburg. Miss Nanie Hale, Miss Nursey Howell and Mrs. Allie, Lena and Lizzie Shepherd are spending their Easter in Elkins. The M. E. Church gave a delightful Easter exercise Sunday night. The High School plays the Old Regulars a game of ball on the 28th. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hall spent Easter in Fairmont. PRINCETON James Adams made a trip to Pearlsburg, Va., Wednesday on business. Mrs. Ellen Muse, of New Hope, was the week end guest of Mrs. J. E. Meadows. Mrs. Jennie Bane continues very much indisposed. 5 SEWELL Hemlock Lumber Co. 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. HALL Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep ing it there and saving it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working, If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent, interest—Your Money is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the htird floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Let Your Money Work For You Pythian Mutual Invesmtent Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE WINIFREDE Mr. and Mrs. Jas. H. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Giles and Misses Corine and Anna B. Barnes, of Cabin Creek spent Saturday and Sunday here. H. P. Day spent a few days out of town the latter part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Britton and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harris, of Montgomery, spent Sunday here visiting friends. DeWitt Meadows spent Friday here visiting his sister, Miss E. L. Meadows. W. W. Lewis and T. R. Johnson spent Saturday and Sunday at their home at Kanawha City. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Smoot entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Britton, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harris, Miss E. L. Meadows and Lee Johnson. Mrs. C. A. Allen spent the week end at Cabin Creek visiting her mother. Miss E. L. Meadows closed her school here Friday with a very nice program and left for her home at Institute Wednesday. Jubilant Lodge No. 17, K. of P. held its annual Thanksgiving services Sunday witnessed by a large number of spectators. R. Dean of Handley, spent Saturday and Sunday here. CHICAGO,ILL. Sir Knight, John G. Jones, 33, delivered Sunday an eloquent address before St. John's Knight Templars, of Chicago, at the hall, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. His address dealt with the origin of knighthood and its progress from its inception down to the present day. St. John's Commandery has a membership of 42, and they have joined in the services by Chicago commandery No. 42. Knight Templars that have a membership of 35. It is reported that the Cook County Republican Club, which is made up of a number of colored men of this city, on last Thursday, adopted a series of resolutions to be forwarded to President Taft and Secretary Knox at Washington, D.C., entering a strong protest and objection to the appointment of Albert S. White, of Louisville, Ky., to any position under the Federal government. Walter M. Farmer, who has been indisposed for several days is now improved. Mr. Farmer, who is the National Grand Master of the National Grand Ledge of the United Brother. of Friendship of the World, is now meeting with splendid success with the establishing of lodges and the advancing of the work throughout the city and state. Mr. Farmer is ably assisted in the work of the order by a number of prominent men and women of the city. Mrs. J. H Johnson was elected President last Wednesday of the Centennial Social Club of this city. The Chicago Commercial and Business Men's Association was organized last Thursday in this city. S. H. Prather was elected president. This local association is affiliated with the National Colored Men's Business and Commercial Association of the United States, which Rev. R. Amos, of Little Rock, Arkansas, is the national president. A. W. Burnett, of English Lake, Indiana, is in the city on business. D. W. Dempsey, of 3717 Dearborn Street and Albert G. McIntosh, of 5325 Dearborn Street, both died last week. The National Federation of Fraternal and Benewolent Societies of the United States are now in session in our city. The list of the officers will be published in the next issue. Mr. Green, a colored man, who held the position of receiving clerk in Fish's Furniture Store, which was destroyed by fire the other day, lost his life in his effort to save some of the people. He was buried Sunday by the Knights of Pythias of this city. He had a large funeral. CHILICOTHE. () John, H. Gallifl, Sr., died Friday afternoon at 27 S. Walnut street. He was born in Kentucky in 1825 and was 84 years old. He leaves a wife, two daughters and six sons. He was a member of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church since 1863. The funeral was conducted from the church, Rev. W. E. Walker officiating. Miss Cora B. Medley, by request of the family, sang a solo, "The Beautiful Isles of Somewhere." Rev. J. W Carter has returned from Zanesville, Ohio, where he has been assisting Rev. Thomas in a revival meeting. The Easter market given by the Ladies of Quinn Chapel Saturday afternoon was a great success. Through Mrs. A. J. Hayes, the ladies presented their pastor, Rev. W. E. Walker, as an Easter offering from the market a purse of $15.03. The K. of P. Lodge chartered a car and about 70 people went to Circleville Sunday afternoon to the annual Thanksgiving sermon. Mrs. Katie Gray and other ladies of Quinn Chapel presented the pastor Rev. W. E. Walker, an easter basket filled with good things for Easter dinner. Miss Nellie Crocker spent Easter week with Miss Clyda Bates on W. ith street. The trial of W. T. Swan for the murder of Mrs. Mary Jackson, of South High street sometime ago ended last Friday night. The jury found him guilty of murder in the first degree. A motion for a new trial was made by his lawyers. The Choir of Quinn Chapel held a musical and a supper at the church Tuesday night. At a called meeting of the members of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church Wednesday night the members decided to have circular pews put in the church and each member and friend of the church was requested to pay $2.60 for pews. Rev. Walker was appointed to collect this amount from the members and friends who attend the church. The First Baptist Church will hold their grand rally Sunday, April 3rd. The following program was rendered at Quinn Chapel Easter Sunday: 9:30 a. m.—Sunday School. 10:20 a. m.—Giving Easter eggs to all the children. 10:30 a. m.—Organ Voluntary by Miss Mae Medley. Anthem by choir. Responsive reading. Hymn 116. "Awake! Glad Soul, Awake! Awake!" Prayer by Dr. S. S. Jordan. Anthem—"Angel of Easter"— Choir. Scripture Lesson, St. John, 20th chapter. Decalogue. Song by choir. Sermon by Rev. Walker. Subject: "Heavenly messengers at the empty tomb." Lord's prayer chanted. Song by choir. Easter offering. Holy Communion. Benediction. 7:30 p. m.—Prelude. Anthem by choir. Responsive reading. Hymn 120. "Christ, the Lord, is Risen today." Prayer. Authem by choir. The assembly club of St. Mark church gave a debate Tuesday night, subject: Resolved, That the city boys are more benefiti to the country than the country boys. Affirmative—Ralph Cunningham, Madeline Bates. Negative—Lawson Hick, Helen Carter. Miss Nellie Mason is very sick at this writing. Dr. S. S. Jordan is attending her. The following program was rendered at Quinn Chapel Tuesday night: Instrumental Solo—Miss Irene M. Gatliff. Cornet Solo—Ralph Pally. Vocal Solo—Walter Gatliff. Quartette—Misses Cora B. Medley, Christine Williams, Homer Grimes, P. W. Warre. Recitation—William Simpson. Vocal Solo—Miss Cora B. Medley Cornet Solo—Ralph Pally. RONCEVERTE Misses Emma Lillie Kelly and Commadore Ward; of White Sulphur were guests of Mrs. Chas Perkins last week. Miss Annie Sims, Mr John A. Riddle were married last Wednesday night at the residence of the bride's parents at Fort Springs. Rev. Howard White officiactaed. Mesdames Rosa Cochran, N. B. Rose. Ada H. Grayson and Miss Rosa Riddle attended the wedding at Fort Springs last Wednesday. John Ward visited White Sulphur last week. Miss Carrie Stover and Mrs. Lizzie Morris, of Clifton Forge, are visiting their parents. Alex Brown visited Hinton last week. The commencement of the Maple Grove school was held last Friday night at the M. E. church. A large crowd was present. Addresses were made by Prof. T. C. Edmonds and R. D. Riddle. The children rendered a very interesting and amusing program. The past sessionin was the most successful we have had since our school was established here and we hope that the same corps of teachers will be retained for next session. Misses Mary B. Bush, Fannie Craig, Mrs. Bertie Bush and others, of Lewisburg, attended the commencement. Rev. Robinson arrived here Monday and preached at the Baptist church Tuesday night. Miss Minnie V. Allen and brother Willie are visiting their grand parents at Frankfort. Prof. T. C. Edmonds left Sunday for Alto to teach summer school. BUCKHANNON. An Easter program was rendered at Hall's Chapel A. M. E. church Sunday evening. Misses Meade and Washington returned to Fairmont Monday after a pleasant visit here. They were accompanied by Miss Cora Taylor. Misses Cora Talbot, and Gertrude Lee are guests of Mrs. Malinda Hunter. "The Ladies' Aid Society of Simpson M. E. church met with Mrs. Bland Wright Friday afternoon at her home on Latham street. Mrs. Lota Teller left Monday for Chicago after a visit of several weeks with relatives. Mrs. Jas Wade entertained Friday evening in honor of Misses Meade, Washington and Taylor. Mrs. Mildred Simth returned Monday from Sutton, where she had been engaged in nursing. Mrs. Jno. Walker entertained the Silver Leaf Club at her home on Lumber street Friday night. Misser Meade, Washington and Taylor were guests of the society. J. W. Mumford, who spent the winter in Erie, Pa., is visiting his family on Sedgewick street. An egg battle was given at the A.M. E. church Monday night. Chas. Dickinson won the prize, a fountain pen. Rev. Henry Powell is visiting his wife at Clarksburg. HUNTINGTON Mrs. A. Jimerson, of Columbus, is at the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Alice Fullom, who is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hubbard have returned to their home in Washington, D. C. The in marriage of Mrs. Ella Fountain to Rev. B. B. Martin came as a surprise to her many friends. We extend them our best wishes. A surprise party was given in honor of Miss Alice Cobbs by her young friends last week. Those present at the happy event were: Misses Marie, Ruth and Mabel Thomas, Alice and Minnie Cobbs, Edith Seals, Sadie Sprow, Florida Scott, Alma Johnson and Bessie Woodson. Masters Arnett Kearney, Aubrey Lice, Chester Lewis, Vernon Johnson, Lewis Harris, Garey Jones, Lewis Walker, Hobart Cobbs and John Patterson. Mrs. Rejella Carter spent Easter with her daughter. Mrs. Estella Vaughn; of Williamson. Misses Clara Stewart and Mary Delll attended the Woman's Federa- tion which convened in Hinton Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Clora B. Williams, of Parkersburg, is visiting in the city. Nelson Randolph is quite ill at his home near 7th avenue and Tenth street. Mrs. Ada Thurpton has the sympathy of the friends in this community in the loss of her property in Mt. Hope last week. The annual sermon to the St. Lukes Order was ably preached by Rev. S. A. Thurston which was highly appreciated by a large and appreciative audience. Miss Luvnia Norman went to Institute to spend Easter with her sister Mrs. Amanda Brown. Owing to a very busy season, the Parents Day at Douglass school was not so well attended as formerly. The work exhibited in the different rooms reflected credit on both teachers and pupils. An interesting feature of the program in the high school was a debate: "Resolved, That the turkey should be substituted for the eagle as an emblem of the U. S." Affirmatives, Misses Nellie Radford and Clementine Cochran; negatives, Messrs. Leo Loar and Henry Palnter. The affirmative won. The friends of Mrs. Pearl'S. Smith of Wilbeforce, O., are deeply grieved to learn of the death of her father and serious illness of her mother at the above named place. By request, the drama entitled, "Thirty years of freedom" was presented Friday evening under the auspices of the Rising Sons, and Daughters at the First Baptist church. The entertainment was highly commended by a large audience and proved to be a success both socially and financially. Mrs. Minnie Epps, of Eighth avenue, is out again after several weeks' illness. Mrs. Hannah Lewis was the charming hostess to the Orion Club Friday evening. The marriage of Miss Cordella Still to Mr. William A. Harrison occurred Thursday evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. Goss. Many friends of the contracting parties including a number of out of town guests were in attendance. The reception was given at the K. of P. hall, which was beautifully decorated in white and green. Many handsome and useful presents were given them. Our best wishes are extended the happy couple. Rev. W. W. Scott, of Barboursville preached at the Sixteenth Street Baptist church Sunday evening. The Easter programs rendered by the Sunday Schools and special music at the church services were enjoyed by large audiences, at our churches Sunday. Miss Pina Jones, of Marietta, O. is the guest, of Mrs. Alma, Johnson on Eighth avenue. Master Herman Bryant, of Bidwell O., is spending a few days with his father, Rev. I. V. Bryant at the parsonage on Eighth street, between Sixth and Seventh avenue. Rev. W. H. Thomas very ably ad dressed the Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Ella Thomas has returned from an extended visit to Baltimore Washington and other points in the east. Roev. I. V. Bryant will preach the annual sermon for the K. of P. Lodge at Montgomery Sunday. HINTON The State Federation of Women's Clubs held its annual meeting In the Second Baptist church, this city, last Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26. The delegation was the largest this body has ever had and the meetings some of the most pleasant and beneficial and well attended. The weather was ideal and everybody seemed well pleased with everything. The club at Hinton tried as best it knew how to make their visitors stay in their small town pleasant in every way and if there was anything left undone it was an oversight. The people of Hinton really enjoyed having with them such representative women, for the work being done by the Improvement League is noble and good in every way and its motto, "Lifting as we climb," is truly a fitting one. Miss Clara Stewart, of Huntington, and Mrs. A. F. Davis, of Charleston, were guests of the Misses Smithers last week. The W. V. C. I. was well represented last week at the Federation. Those present were: Mrs. B. Prillerman, Mrs. J. Lovett, Mrs. M. Jackson and Miss F. C. Cobbs. Mrs. M. J. Hazlewood, of Charleston and Mrs. M. Jackson, of Institute, were guests of Miss Booth at the Sanitorium during the federation. Mrs. Jackson was called suddenly back to Institute on the midnight train Friday night on account of the serious illness of her little daughter. Mildred, who died Saturday at 4:20 p. m. She has the heartfelt sympathy of all friends and mothers of Hinton. Mrs. Mattie Strange entertained at Supper Friday evening in honor of some of the visitors in town. Those present were Mrs. M. J. Hazlewood Mrs. Maud Jackson, Mrs. B. Prillerman, Miss F. C. Cobb, Mrs. A. F. Davis, Mrs. Hattie Washington, Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Woods, Miss Booth and Rev. A. D. Lewis. The repast was well prepared and nicely served. Miss Louise Smithers entertained at Dinner Saturday, Miss C. Stewart, Mrs. A. F. Davis, Miss Dill, Mrs. M. J. Hazlewood, Mrs. Washington and Miss Booth. While in town, Miss Dill, of Hunt- ington, and Mrs. Washington were guests of Mrs. Harriet Dickerson, of Bluff street. Mrs. Prillermann and Mrs. Clarke were guests of Mrs. Georgia Busie, ol Bluff street, while in Hinton. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Harris were guests of Mrs. Rosa Trent, of Jackson street, last week. Mrs. Oliver Lee entertained Mrs. Leyton of Philadelphia and Miss Fannie Cobbs during the Federation. After a very fine address delivered Saturday evening by Mrs. Leyton a banquet was served in the basement of the church. The affair was one well arranged and well served. Mrs. Leyten, the guest of honor, was taken into the banquet by Dr. G, W. Holley and Miss Blanche Jeffries; the president was taken in by Rev. Lewis. Mrs. Rosa Adams served dinner t the foHowing ladies Sunday: Mes- dames M. Strange, C. Jackson, J. Jones, S. Lewis, C. Payne, M. Payne and I. Daniels. Misses Louise and Alfreda Smithers entertained the Merry Makers Easter Monday night at their home on Pleasant street. One of the features of the evening was an egg hunt. The eggs were hidden everywhere, in the parlor, on the porch and in the yard. A prize was given the ones who found the most and least. Mr. Kyle won first prize and Mr. Steel the booby. At each guest's seat in the dining room was a tiny chicken as souvenir. The evening was delightfully spent. The guests were: Misses Pack, V. Warren, M. Booth, B. Christian, S. Haynes, L. and A. Smithers, Messrs Harry Johnson, of Philadelphia; Jas. Steel, of Cincinnati; Fred Davis, of Kentucky; Arthur Kyle, of Washington, D. C. and L. E. Smithers. BLUEFIELD Baseball season was opened in Bluefield on the 22nd when Cobb's Coca Colas defeated the Bluefield Colored Institute team by a score of 12 to 4. The teams met again Easter Monday and the Coca Colas again demonstrated their superiority by taking the game 25 to 4. They say they are out for championship honors and that Kimball, Charleston, Huntington, et al., must take notice and govern themselves accordingly. Douglas Memorial No. 7, G. W. Hayes No. 80, Anna Cooper and Mary Frances Tynes held their annual Thanksgiving jointly at the Scott St. Baptist church. The speaker, Dr. Cephas Sherrill the new pastor of the Raleigh St. M. E. Church delivered a very able sermon which the large audience thoroughly enjoyed. Miss Lola Meadows, a senior at the B. C. J., was an Easter guest of Mrs. Richard Watkins, 68 Jones street. Mrs. Sarah Richardson, of Johnson City, Tenn., is visiting her daughter Mrs. Nora Tynes, on Jones street. Robert Price, of Keystone, spent Easter Sunday with his wife who is a student at the Bluefield Colored Institute. The public schools were closed by the board of health on the 22nd on account of the prevalence of scarlet fever in the city. There were no cases among the colored people but several were exposed. The schools will probably reopen on April 4. The young ladies o the B. C. I. gave an Easter reception in the parliors of East Hall Saturday evening March 26, from 6:00 to 10:30. An excellent program was rendered and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Mrs. Grace Moore, a highly respected citizen of this city, died at her home on Wilson street Thursday evening, March 24 at the age of sixty-five years. She came here from Henry county, Va., over ten years ago. UR DIPLAY OF Ladies' Misses' Wear garments, M Is the largest in the City and our P can be made up-to-date Merchandise GIVE US The People's A CALL JOSEPH SCHABE 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St., LUKE XIX Savings Departments in banks era, and were commanded by Christ L They have been greatly improved dur offer you perfect safety and, good pr Don't dig in the ground and in our savings department where it help to promote business and Industri "The Bank That You Can Depend semi-annual interest on savings depos Kanawha Banking Savings Departments in banks are older than the Christian era, and were commanded by Christ himself on earth! They have been greatly improved during twenty centuries, and we offer you perfect safety and good profit combined... Don't "dig in the ground and hide your money," but put it in our savings department where it will earn you profit and help to promote business and industrial activity. "The Bank That You Can Depend Upon" pays compound semi-annual interest on savings deposits. Kanawha Banking & Trust Co. "The Bank That You Can Depend Upon." --- Capital $250,000 14 SUMMER STREET Week Commencing Monday, April 4th BROOKS AND BROWN Singing and Dancing Sketch Artists MOVING PICTURES Every Afternoon and Evening VAUDEVILLE MATINEE Saturday Afternoon KELLEY AND CATLIN IN "A CHINESE NUGGET" SKETCH Balance of This Week She leaves five sons, one daughter and a large number of relatives. The funeral services were held at the Mt. Zion Baptist church of which she was a member. Rev. N. A. Smith filled his usual place in the pulpit Sunday. He also preached the annual sermon for the St. Lukes. There were many visitors from Fayette county that took a part in the turnout. There was a free dinner served after the services. There was a supper Saturday night for the church, conducted by the following members: Bessie Cosby, Hattie Wysor and Jas. Cosby. The proceeds were $10.71. Pocahontas Lodge No. 7, gave a festival Monday night. Juo. H. Branch, from Institute, was visiting his father, Joe Branch, last week. The son of Mrs. Hattle Wysor has returned home after two weeks' stay in Charleston. and Children's Ready-to- s, Millinery and Dress Fabrics Prices as usual the lowest. that dise. 's Store "That Popular Trading Place." AB, Prop. CHARLESTON, W. VA. X---123 s are older than the Christian est himself on earth! during twenty centuries, and we profit combined.. hide your money." but put it it will earn you profit and industrial activity. send "Upon" pays compound posits. g & Trust Co. W. Va. Surplus $185,000 PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE PUB. CO. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three months ..... $0.50 Six months ..... 1.00 One year ..... 1.50 OPENING THE PANDORA BOX. While one must, perforce, question the judgment, he can not but admire the nerve of the Maryland Democrats who will have no more of grandfather clauses" and "understanding" requirements in their plans for the disfranchisement of Negroes, but have decided to fight the question out on its merits—to disfranchise Negroes simply because they are Negroes. That they have opened the very pandora box of trouble there is no denying. There will be a recurrence of those discussions which strained almost to the breaking point during the last campaign, the relations between the races in Maryland. Nor will the agitation be confined to that state, for the Republicans are said to hail with delight the resurrection of the old sectional issue, planning to make capital out of it in sections where the Negro vote must be reckoned with. Thus again, the Maryland Negro is to be shuttlecocked between the parties to serve the purpose of designing politicians. He is to be held up to scorn and desired on the one hand, and cailed and sympathized with on the other. Whatever the result, his status will not be bettered. He will not be benefitted by having his virtues and vices paraded every campaign before the public gaze, nor is his temper improved by his being elevated as a scarecrow by every demagogue who thirsts for power. Still. The Advocate is not of those who would regard disfranchisement along the line proposed in Maryland as an evil out of which no good can come. It would furnish an opportunity to place the whole question squarely before the Supreme Court of the United States. Heretofore that body has sidestepped the issue as being improperly presented for one reason or another. With the exception of Justice Harlan, they have not been able to see in the cases brought before them that the petitioners were denied the right to vote on account of race, color or previous condition of servitude. Maryland's proposed method, eminent constitutional lawyers hold will be a direct violation of the Fifteenth amendment. So, "on with the dance." Let us see what sort of foot work the court will use in avoiding this blow to the constitution. BUY A LOT The low prices and easy terms upon which suburban lots may be purchased offer exceptional opportunities to the Negro who really wants to better his condition, who would rear his children in more beautiful surroundings. Openings are becoming fewer every day for the black man either to buy or rent in desirable localities within the city proper. He cannot buy because prices are prohibitive; nor can he rent, for the reason the demand of the white tenants are greater than the supply of houses. The result is that unpaved alleys and streets in the red light districts are the only refuge for the Negro. Good boys and girls can not be reared in such environments, where neither health nor morality can be conserved. The Advocate holds no brief for any real estate firm, nor has it any property it wishes to unload. Its only interest in the subject is that its clientele may accept salvation before it is eternally too late, that its readers may attain that independence which comes to him whose name is enrolled among those who pay taxes. Prices are not likely to be lower not terms easier than now. On the contrary, advances may be noted daily and less desirable locations are being offered. Since nothing is to be gained by further delay, would it not be an act of wisdom to make the first payment on a lot now? It is said that Champ Clark has announced an increase of 100 per cent in lecture rates on the Chataquia circuit, in view of his bright prospects of being Speaker of the next House. Thus the poor "ultimate consumer" gets it in the neck, no matter who wins. In his searches among chilly spots on the earth's surface, Peary has made some of his most interesting discoveries right in Washington. Federation of Woman's Clubs LISTENS TO DISCUSSIONS OF TIMELY TOPICS AT THEIR FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING. LAST WEEK. Good of these meetings Pointed Out in Opening Address by Acting President. Report Shows Increase in Membership, Influence and Finance. Mrs. Layten Speaks Interestingly on "Domestic Service." New Officers for the Year. Hinton, March 27. (Special)—The meeting of the State Federation of Women's Clubs in their fourth annual session at Hinton was well attended. The meetings opened Friday morning with the vice president, Mrs. H. C. A. Washington, presiding, in the absence of the president, Miss M. B. Jeffries, of Charleston. Devotional exercises were followed by introductory remarks by Mrs. Washington. What Good is the Federation. She said in part: Pearl Smith-Woods, of Ward. Subject: "Some of the things women' clubs are accomplishing and some of the things they are neglecting." Mrs. Woods pointed out many pressing social problems. This paper called for a general discussion that brought out some very helpful and practical points. A large enthusiastic audience of the white and colored citizens of Hinton was present at the Friday even- "After any of these large meetings, state or national, many inquire what good is such a meeting? What has it done? As this question is tiresomely repeated it is pardonable to repeat the answer, though it may be tiresome to some who do not need it. The main purpose of these large meetings is not for action, but for discussion." "The immediate function is to bring together women otherwise widely separated to discuss matters of vital interest to them and to the world." "They just get together and talk," protested the critics, just as though MRS. ANNIE F. DAVIS that were not the initial step in human progress." "To get together is essential in all successful undertakings. To talk is a necessary preliminary to all collective action. The primal step in democratic procedure is just this getting together and talking. What the talk results in depends centrally upon the character and earnestness of the persons who come together to talk. These women's meetings from the smallest local club to the widest national federation have one large use which underlies and stands above all others, viz.: by means of the club, women are awakening to the responsibility resting upon them as the moulders of a nation. They are beginning to study the problem before them and realize not love alone but love and skill must combine before they can expect a masterpiece. They go home from these meetings with a new and broader feeling of kinship with one another, of common interest in a common danger and a common good. They better understand the needs of today and how to serve them. So by improving our mother citizens we gradually improve our whole people." Business Session All the officers were present at the opening of the meeting save the president, who was detained because of duress at home until Friday evening. Methods of housewives was the subject of a practical paper by Miss Susie Marks an energetic club woman of Montgomery. The president then appointed the various committees and the real work of the Federation was on in earnest. One of the most inspiring parts of the morning session, was the reports of the different clubs. The activities of the various club women throughout the state are varied, but all reports, written and verbal, breathed a spirit of earnestness in their spirits to be of service in the elevation of the race. The most important paper of the afternoon session was that of Mrs. A new religious sect out West is called the Half Weekers because its members believe in working only half a week. It can greatly increase its membership by traveling East and changing its name to Whole Weekers. A Russian countess is on trial for murdering her husband. In the private opinion of many American girls, who have married titles, she ought to be Cannonized, if found guilty. Col. Roosevelt is tired of this make-believe fighting wild beasts in Africa and years for the real sport in Washington. Jefferson Davis of Arkansas, says history will do justice to him. By eloquent silence. When a statesman is stung by the presidential bee, he doesn't holler—he just itches. Pearl Smith-Woods, of Ward. Subject: "Some of the things women's clubs are accomplishing and some of the things they are neglecting." Mrs. Woods pointed out many pressing social problems. This paper called for a general discussion that brought out some very helpful and practical points. A large enthusiastic audience of the white and colored citizens of Hinton was present at the Friday evening sessioin. Miss Louise Smithers, principal of the Hinton public school delivered a welcome address to the delegates and visitors of the Federation, which for beauty of diction and case and grace of delivery could not be surpassed. Mrs. Annie F. Davis, of Charleston, made a happy response. Mrs. Byrd Prillerman, of institute, made the principal address of the evening, subject, "Some Problems for Club Women." Among other things the speaker called attention to the ignorance of parents in training their children, the need of greater watchfulness on the part of parents, lest the seeds of bad habits be sown that cannot in later life be eliminated. She spoke seriously of the responsibility of motherhood and made an earnest plea that all mothers would make the rearing of their children a more serious study, that the home life be more elevating and the state, the race, and the nation be benefitted thereby. A solo by Miss Rosa Reavely Thompson, of Charleston, was greatly enjoyed by the audience. "Cleanliness in the home," a general discussion led by Mrs. B. F. Clark and Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood, of Charleston, brought forth a lively discussion and both the principal speakers gave some very timely suggestions that must prove both practical and beneficial to those who heard them. Miss Virginia Warren, of Hinton, delighted the audience with an instrumental solo. Miss Mary J. Jones, of Malden, sang a solo which highly pleased the audience and the liberal applause was evidence of their appreciation. The Saturday morning session was given largely to the reading and discussion of the reports of the various committees. The convention turned aside from routine business in order to disten to a paper by Miss Mary C Dill, a teacher in the Huntington School. The subject Miss Dill discussed was "The Dignity that should Characterize our Leaders." That high thinking and high living should be one of the first qualifications required of those persons who would aspire to be leaders among our people was one of the points Miss Dill impressed upon her hearers as essential. She pointed out clearly the evile resulting from teachers, ministers and professional men who should be leaders setting wrong examples, and urged upon them to see to it that they feel themselves individually responsible for the setting up of higher ideals for those who must look to them for leadership. The Federation and visitors were loud in their praise of the address given by Dr. G. W Holley, of the Holley Sanitorium, on "Tuberculosis and the danger and prevention of spreading it." Dr. Holley spoke on the advantages of plenty of fresh air and the danger of the house fly proper food, bathing etc. Tuberculosis was discussed several times during the sessions. Mrs. Anna F. Davis, a representative of the Anti Tuberculosis League of Charleston, gave several helpful talks on the league and its work in Charleston. The one subject, which, perhaps, brought out the most discussion was that of the "Danger of indulging our children." Mrs. H. C. A. Washington and Mrs. Matilda Parker opened the discussion and suggested to the many mothers, who seemed anxious concerning the particular problem, that time, patience, persistence and an intelligent love for their children would do much to help them in this MISS FANNIE C. CORB vexations problem. Of all the questions before the convention the subject of child training were the most nearly received and many mothers took part in these discussions, asking questions and asking their experience who perhaps themselves inno­ able of talking on other subjects and some of the talks were indeed touch­ ing and helpful to some struggling mother. The afternoon session Saturday was given to the completion of the routine briefings of the convention and the installation of officers for the ensuing year. Federation Strength. The report of the committee on membership shows an awakening among club women. More than two-third of all the clubs in the state represented by letter or delegates Twenty clubs sent delegates—others sent letters—some old clubs are awakening and a new Woman's improvement League from Bancroft knocked and asked to be admitted that they might join in the splendid work being done by women's clubs, throughout the state. The State Federation is four years old and the delegation present at the Hinton meeting represents an organization of more than five hundred women. The Hinton club, "Progressive Daughters," is by far the largest and strongest financially in the state, having raised more than six hundred dollars. "The Woman's Improvement League," of Red Star, is next, and for energy and interest cannot than $300.00. The Loyal Union of Charleston follows close with more than $250.00. These clubs have bank accounts with which they hope to launch some charitable enterprise. MRS. PEARL SMITH WOODS Mrs. S. W. Layton, of New York, general secretary of the National League for the Protection of Colored Women, arrived Saturday morning. Mrs. Layton had been invited severe be excelled. This club, hos more al months before by the executive board of the Federation to be present and deliver the principal address of the meeting. After a strenuous day with business the Federation closed its afternoon session to rest from its labors and return refreshed to listen to words of instruction and inspiration from Mrs. Layton. By S. o'clock the hall was well filled and after a solo by Mrs. A. F. Davis, the President, Mrs. H. C. A., Washington, Miss M. B. Jeffries and the speaker of the evening took their seats on the rostrum. Miss Jeffries in a brief speech introduced the speaker who spoke for an hour and a half on Domestic service. Mrs. Layton is a national figure and it is sufficient to say that she was up to the expectation. Mrs. Layton's subject was so different and new from that of most public speakers that it struck a popular chord. Mrs. Layten said in part: "Domestic Science, as it is known today is a despised and undeveloped art—nobody wants it. It is full of drudgery and has been considered mental and degrading. Why? Because it has never been considered worthy of investigation and development until recently. Disease and pestleance, has forced man on the defensive. His longevity has been decreasing, disease and ravaged, and he has learned through research that by external cleanliness, hygienic precaution and the fitness of that which is taken internally the comfort may be prolonged and his life lengthened. "We have discussed the temperature problem too long without including the eating problem. We are told by science that more people die from disease resulting from intemperate eating than from intemperate drinking. The cook will soon rival the physician, and the competent educated cook will demand both respect and better pay. The man of money who is a dyspectic will not stand upon the price of dollars with the educated competent woman who has some knowledge of anatomy and needs of the human body. She who can enter his home select and prepare food that will nourish and keep the body well thus preventing disease and sustaining condition that will make a strong healthy mind, such a cook will never lack a job or the legitimate price of her services. "Know ye not, your bodies are the temples of God?" Until recently it was thought anybody who could keep a child from tumbling out of a baby carriage or could hum the child to sleep with a fullbay could be a child's nurse, but the fallacy of this theory is at last recognized. Families of culture and wealth are now employing trafiner nurses, and requiring a high moral standard. She who attends in the mother's place must be of a healthy character, must understand child nature and have sympathy with it. She must be able to know health condi- attains detect disease and arrest the stuff when sick, until the payclinician comes." "I believe eventually it will be required of the chamber maid to know enough of chemistry and modern sanitation to prevent contagion and infection in homes. Right and effective methods of disinfection are already required of laudresses. The laudress too, is an artist. Some may say the picture I present is too idea and far-fetched. Straws, indicate the wind's course. These requirements are being made now by an appreciable number. The new idea of the age is to look upon labor as noble, and the tendency to lift domestic science to the standard of the trades or professions. Such requirements for domestic service cannot be found among the unlearned and ignorant. I can see a look of inquiry and surprise upon some faces now. Do you mean, Mrs. Layten, that our college and high school graduates shall throw away their education and go into domestic service? I would say this, that many of them are not to abuse, but to put to very profitable use their education in domestic service. "The trained mind is better able to analize the needs of the home and know the condition that tend to make the body and mind healthy and active than the unlearned mind. "I believe that it is the colored woman's privilege to take this ugly undeveloped thing, called domestic service, or hiring out, and perfect it dignify it, and contribute to civilization labor, dignified, honored and recognized as 'one of man's highest accomplishments and privileges." "Today our women have the option on the domestic service mart. The masses can always secure employment. "The Anglo-Saxon race went into the dark, dank and musty earth amid dangers and disadvantages, and discovered the rusty and ill-looking polished it, until it dazzles the eye of the world with its lustre and sheen, and with the stronger metal he has sustained the foundations of earth's mighty temples and pillars, and he even flashes forth his message and bidding from continent to continent through it as a medium of electricity. "The iron horse has girded the earth with its rails and vehicles of locomotion, hence, let us take this take this thing called domestic service and rid it of this drudgery and objectionableness and see its beauty and its absolute necessity to perfect long life and to Godliness." "As before stated, the idea of age is to denigrate labor, and she who has the option today can control the situation later on, if she will. She will be well paid and lauded benefactor of the human race when labor shall be ennobled. Yes, my friends, I say the world and we have a mistake: idea about the work." Banquet. After the instructive address delivered by Mrs. Layten, the committee on entertainment served the delegates and visitors an elaborate banquet in the lecture room of the Baptist church. The hall was decorated with the club colors, white and lavender. Potted plants and cut flowers added to the beauty of the scene. Long tables covered with snowy linen and appetizing food made the visitors feel that Hinton was "the best place to be either side of the sea." Every detail for the entertainments of the visitors had been provided for and the visitors expressed satisfaction and were loud in their praise of the hospitality of the Hinton people. For courtesies shown by the pastor, Rev. A. D. Lewig, Mr. A. P. Straughter, Dr. G. W. Holley and other gentlemen, the Federation expressed appreciation. Officers for Ensuing Year. President, Mrs. H. C. A. Washington, Red Star; first vice president. Mrs. A. L. Lee, Hinton; second vice president, Rosa Thompson, Charleston; recording secretary, Mrs. Pearl Smith-Woods, Ward; corresponding secretary, Mrs. J. D. Price, Red Star; statistical secretary, Miss Mary C. Booth, Hinton; treasurer, Mrs. M. Clark, Charleston; historian, Mrs. Mattle V. Lee, Washington, D. C.; state organizer, Miss Fannie C. Cobb, Charleston. Executive Board Mrs. M. A. Parker, chairman Charleston; Mrs. M. Strange, Hinton; Mrs. M. Blanche Jeffries Charleston; Mrs. Susie E. Marks Montgomery; Mrs. Mattie E. Priller man, Institute. ARCHBISHOP'S ANNIVERSARY Winnipeg, Man., March 30.—Representatives of the Roman Catholic church throughout Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan joined in an elaborate celebration today of the fifteenth anniversary of the consecration of the Most Rev. Louis P. Langevin as Archbishop of St. Boniface. His Grace was the celebrant of high mass in the cathedral this morning and during the day he received numerous congratulations. Archbishop Langevin is a native of Quebec and was educated at Montreal College and at the Splipman Grand Seminary in Montreal. In 1892 he came to Manitoba as Superior of the Oblates in the archdiocese of St. Boniface and rector of St. Mary's church in this city. Two years later he was elevated to the archbishopric. These Empty Forms "That follow is too darn literal." "As to how?" "If you ask him how he feels, he immediately unreels a lot of symptoms." Many ladies were at church Sunday with new Hats and Suits because of the reasonable prices obtainable at our store. From $2.50 to $10.00 was saved in the purchase of each hat from our store and our Special Discount of $5.00 on any suit helped many women to the new garments. During the present week the same low prices prevail on hats and we allow FROM THE PRICES OF ANY SUIT IN OUR STOCK Retail Store: 11 Capitol St. and 720 Kanawa St. Wholesale Store: 415 Kanawa St. Carlisle, Pa., March 30.—The exercises and festivities of commencement week at the Carlisle Indian school are on in full blast with many official and other visitors in attendance. Handicap track and field sports, together with an exhibition game of lacrosse, were held this afternoon. The graduate exercises will take place tomorrow. GOOD ROAD SMEETING Hendersonville, N. C., March 30.— Why Not Make Spare Ti Make Use oare Time Make Use of Your are Time? BOWLEDGE. IS YOUR USEFULNESS. 3. TO INCREASE YOUR SALARY. of Correspondence, incorporated, Thomas W. Bishop Johnson, D. D., L. L. D., and more for you. It is the only school and is conducted by experienced educa- lish, Theology, Law and Special Academic specially for you, of the things you need to and co infidentially and you will lose no time or who're you are employed, when it is con- ver you get ready. $50.00 will pay for our month, until that amount is paid. there are no other charges. We give you ye you. Know how to read and write we can help in our office and get information.. Do it W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. D., Secy. 23284 Station G. h, Third Street, between H and I Sts., N. W. Why Not Make Use of Your Spare Time? 1. TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE. 2. TO INCREASE YOUR U. 8. T The Afro-American School of Correspondence, L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. B. Wisheney, will do these things and more for its kind for colored people and is conductors. It provides a course in English, Theology College and Business Courses. It will make a course especially for you know and teach you privately and co infidet from work, studying at home or who re you venient, and recite to us whenever you get courses, payable at $3.00 per month, until We furnish text books and there are five years to finish and graduate you. We teach by Mail. If you know how you. Send for catalog, or stop in our office now. W. B. Box 2384 Station Office at Second Baptist Church, Third St. FOREAS YOUR USEFUL B. TO INC School of Correspondent and W. Bishop Job ings and more for you people and is conducted in English, Theology, L. Lorces, especially for you. of tately and co infidentially or who re you are whenever you get ready. per month, until that and there, are no oth aduate you. N. if you know how to rest stop in our office and W. BISHOL Box 2384 Station G. Church, Third Street, be ALD, N. RER COLL Harper's Ferry, W. V. The Afro-American School of Correspondence, Incorporated, Thos. L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bishop Johnson, D. D., L. L. D., Secretary, will do these things and more for you. It is the only school of its kind for colored people and is conducted by experienced educators. It provides a course in English, Theology, Law and Special Academic College and Business Courses. It will make a course especially for you, of the things you need to know and teach you privately and co confidentially and you will lose no time from work, studying at home or who're you are employed, when it is convenient, and recite to us whenever you get ready. $50.00 will pay for our courses, payable at $3.00 per month, until that amount is paid. We furnish text books and there are no other charges. We give you five years to finish and graduate you. We teach by Mail. If you know how to read and write we can help you. Send for catalog, or stop in our office and get information.. Do it now. W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. D., Secy. Box 2384 Station G. Office at Second Baptist Church, Third Street, between H and I Sts., N. W. HENRY T. M'DONALD, President STORER CO Harper's Ferry. R COLLEGE r's Ferry, W. Va STORER COLLEGE —Founded in 1867— More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored students. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. More than 400 men and women have school in the state for Colored student tion high. Remarkably healthful. Ample BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR P lar faculty of sixteen highly educated, ed assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S A B E R S OF THE GRADUATING CLAS S E T O THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION in its faculty and student body. Its whi living. Literary Societies, Christian Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Norma For illustrated catalogue and other THE CRYSTAL B Owned and Controlled by the K America, South America, Europe, and women have grad- colored stud ents. Mag- healthful. Ample bu- lanced to OUR PLANT- highly educated, earnest, ued according to the b TERTIFICATE S ARE GRA- VING CLASSES WHICH OF EDUCATION. Stor- tion body. Its whole in- fliches, Christia n. Orgami- s. State Normal, Indu- clogue and other printers STAL BAT Used by the Knights Africa, Europe, Asia, women have graduated here. The oldest and stud ents. Magnificent location. Eleva- ful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu- educated, earnest teachers does not include according to the Dewey System, is one of EDUCATE S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- CIA SSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational. Its whole influence is toward Christian Christian n Organizations. Musical Clubs, State Normal, Industrial, Music, and other printed matter write to Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to AL BATH HOUSE by the Knights of Pythias of North Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. THE CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE Owned and Controlled by the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heated throughout. PRIE OF BATHS: $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certificates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. Attendants' Fees $3.00 per course of 21 Baths $1.50 per course of 10 Baths ```bash {$3.00 per course of 21 Baths {$1.50 per course of 10 Baths ``` Call on or Address CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE To arouse enthusiasm in the work of the Appalachian Good Roads Association, which was organized last October, a meeting of members of the association and others interested in the good roads movement was held here today. Reports of progress were received and discussed and plans considered for the construction of improved highways between Charlotte and Knoxville, Greenville and Nashville and Spartanburg and Asheville. It is hoped to complete the building of all of these highways during the present year. The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heated throughout. PRIE OF BATHS: $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 cents per single bath. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certificates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. J. R. SMITH, Mgr. HOT SPRINGS, A.R.K. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. ThePresident For An Avalanche of Votes Only ten week days remain for work in our contest to determine the most popular six colored women teachers in the state, but look out for something doing during those ten days. Unless this contest differs from all others, the last few days will witness Tremendous Polling of Votes and the contestant who rests now in the seeming security of present leadership will come out like the bare in the fable. THE PRIZES ARE WORTH WHILE It ought to be the laudible ambition of every colored teacher in the state to attend the Summer Normal School at Institute, June 27 to August 5th. The patrons realize the benefit that will come from attendance at the school and are glad to lend all possible assistance. The Contest Closes Tuesday, April All votes must be delivered at our office or must be mailed before midnight of the closing day Time will be allowed after that before counting the votes for allotters mailed April 12 to reach our office. All votes will be counted which are received in envelopes postmarked before midnight. April 12th NAMES AND VOTES The Advocate has purchased six scholarships for, the full six weeks of the Institute Summer School, covering tuition, board and room. These we propose to give as follows: All subscription money collected and turned in to The Advocate during the contest, whether for back dues or for renewal of subscriptions shall count for votes as follows: Three months, $0.50 Six months, $1.00 One year, $1.50 Two years, $3.00 Three years, $4.50 Five years, $7.50 1000 votes 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 Mrs. J. H. Brown, has returned home from a visit to Institute and Charleston. J. V. Coleman, M. H. Hill and Lewis Skipter, of Mt. Carbon attended Masonic Lodge meeting here Thursday night. S. B. Morgan and H. H. Railey were at Mt. Carbon Sunday attending the annual Thanksgiving services of the Knights of Pythias. Mrs. Bette Nichols, of Boomer, was the Monday guest of Mrs. R. E Burrell. A nice literary program was rendered at the Odd Fellows' Hall on Monday night. Music was furnished by the church choir and the Hardy orchestra. Easter greeting by Mr. P. H. Shepherd and church work by S. E. Childs. Refreshments were served afterwards. Mrs. H. H. Railey, teacher at Donwood, will close school Friday with Literary program at the church Friday night. J. L. Buster, of Lawton, was in --- MONTGOMERY . town Saturday. Mrs. George W. Gough, who has been sick several weeks, is able to be out. J. S. Taylor, of Ward, stopped over here Thursday on his return from Virginia. Rev. Warner Brown was at Carbon Monday attending the ministerial council. A collection of $101.00 was taken up at the First Baptist church Sunday. Miss Frances Morgan is improving after some week's illness. Mrs. H. B. Branham continues if at her home. Mrs. James Ellis, of Rush Run, is here the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Brown. O. T. Wilkinson, Jr., assistant teacher of the McDonald school, was the week end guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Wilkinson A. W. Slaughter was a business visitor to Charleston Saturday. INSTITUTE Mildred, the daughter of Mr. and 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. Acct., Business Manager of W. Va. Colored Institute, Bookkeeping. E. A. BOLLING, A. B. Lewisburg, West Virginia, — State History and Civics. C. I. BARNETT, A. B. Columbus, Ohio. A. W. CURRIS, M. Agril, Institute, West, Virginia, — Agriculture. E. L. RANN, Principal Bluefield Graded School, West, Virginia, — Mathematics. J. R. JEFFERSON, Principal Summer High School, Barkersburg, 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, Kimball Graded School, — Primary Work. MRS. MARGARET M. LOWRY, Milliner W. Va. Colored Institute, Millinery. LECTURERS. 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 7th—F. M. Longaneccker, Super- visor of Examinations. July 12th— July 15th—George S. Laidley, Superintendent of Charleston City Schools, and member of the State Board of Regents. To The CONTEST Charleston Mrs. Albert Jackson died Saturday afternoon after a few days illness. Mrs. R. G. Moore and Mrs. Jessie Baill of Columbus, O., were guests of Miss Jessie Embry Sunday. Mrs. Hussie Meadows, of Charleston, visited Mrs. Blah Meadows. Wormly Jones, of Washington, D. C., and Albert Jackson, of Springfield, Mass, were called to Institute because of the death of Mildred Jackson. Miss Florence Cousins, of Athens O., has registered for the Spring term review course at the West Virginia Colored Institute. Miss Etta Hall and Kathryn Brown, of Montgomery, attended the Easter services at the West Virginia Colored Institute. G. H. Beane visited friends here Sunday. Miss Lovelia Norman of Huntington, spent Sunday here, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Brown. Alexander Gregory was an Institute called Sunday. The following program was rendered at the West Virginia Colored In- stitute Sunday morning: Dyngn by the congregation. Prayer and response—"Praise the attitute Lord, Oh, My Soul." 12. July 19th—J. Frank Marsh, Supervisor of Institutes. July 22nd—R. P. Sims, Principal Bluefield Colored Institute. July 26th—D. B. Purinton, President West Virginia University. July 29th— August 2nd—J. W. Burges, Principal Liberty School, Wheeling. The blank dates will be filled with, as able speakers as those named above. Special effort is being made to secure the service of Dr. Booker T. Washington for one institute. CASH COMMISSIONS 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 beak of the contestant. For example if $60 were turned in in beak 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. ST MANAGER on, W. Va. Choir—"This is the Day." Responsive Reading—"The Resur- ction Foretold." Choir—"Hosanna." Responsive Reading—"The Resur- rection fulfilled." Alto Solo—"The Lord is Risen" Lansing—Miss Selia Powell. Responsive Reading—"The Glory of the Resurrection." Soprano Solo—"Glorious Morn" Gliebel—Miss Ophelia Washington Choir—"Lail! Hail." Doxology. Benedictioin. Soprano—Mary Page, Eva Rotan Carrie Jones, Rosa Bridgford, Elizabeth Evans, Amelia Lowry, Ophelia Washington, Bertha Rotan, Eliza Wood. Alto—Lelia Powell, Nannie Cobb, Carrie Fairfax. Tenor Emmett Saunders, Boyer Lee, Robert Siusa. Basso—J. G. Patterson, Orester Pierce, W. J. Napper. Mrs. Bryd Prillerman returned from Hinton Sunday morning. Miss F. C. Cobb attended the Fed- eration of Women's Clubs at Hinton. Mrs. Joseph Lovette returned from Hinton Monday afternoon. S. H. Quit left for Pomeroy, O. Tuesday to attend the funeral of the mother of J. R. Jefferson of Parkersburg. John Branch, Roy Wade and John Johnson, students of the West Virginia-Colore Institute spent Easter at their homes. Miss. Virginia Golins and Miss Eva Parker visited friends in Charleston Sunday. HARPER'S FERRY The young ladies of Storer College entertained the faculty and friends at their annual party, Friday, March 25th. The following program was rendered. Piano Solo—Miss Ida Thompson. Welcome Address—Miss Rhoda Freemen. Solo—Miss Virginia Crawford. Toast Class 09—Miss Marion Green. Duett—Misses Snowden and Burke Toast Class '12—Miss Christine Dean. Piano Solo—Miss Claudia Watkins. A delightful menu was served and the guests enjoyed the game of tucker till a late hour. The following out of town guests were in attendance. C. A. Parker, U. S. A. 24th Reg. Miss Kate Williams, of Big Pool, Md.; Miss Emina Laws, Berryville, Va.; Mr. Stokes, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Mary Clark, Washington, D. C. Storer's second team took. Sheperdstown into camp at Johnson's field, Monday 28th to the time of 9 to 1. The only score of the visitor being made by an error of Catcher Diggs, of Storer. The line-up was as follows: Shepherdstown — Williams; L. Brown, 1st base; R. Devenshire, 3rd base; J. Staley, 2nd base; B. Devenshire, R. F.; J. Brown, pitcher; F. Robinson, l. f.; W. Tolliver, c. f.; J. Branson, capt., catcher; Edwards, sub Storer—Hill; Thinley, 1st base; Morris, 3rd base; Lewis, 2nd base; Kesec, r. f.; Arter, pitcher; King, Darby, l. f.; Davis, c. f. Diggs, catcher. Base on bulls—Brown, 3; Arter, 3 Strikeouts—Brown 5; Arter 8. Umpire—Prof. Saunders. Base Umpire—Harvey. Harry Thompson, of the College, left Saturday for his home at Olmstead on account of the illness of his mother. Miss Alice Whittaker spent the East Miss Alice Whittaker spent the Easter Holidays in Buckeyetown Md., the guest of Miss Laura Brim image. The young ladies entertained the young men in their sitting room Soof of 6 and 8. urday, March 26, between the hours PRATT. Miss Jemima Ellis spent last Thursday in Hugheston, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Ross. Mrs. Chas. Rollins was shopping in Montgomery last Saturday. Mrs. Thomas W. Holmes had for her Sunday guests, Mr. and Mrs. Sa. Kimball. Anthony Powell left Monday for Plymouth to be the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Smith, for an indefinite time. Mrs. Ella Johnson, of Standard, was shopping here Monday. Mrs. Addie James and Mrs. Isabell Coates, of London, were visiting the sick in our town last week. Among the ladies from Hugheston who were here soliciting money for the new church being erected at London were, Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Tifford Burke and Miss Nannie Morris. Mrs. Thompson is able to resume her work after a few days illness. Wille Holmes was visiting in Hansford Sunday. MORGANTOWN. John Shorts was the guest of Miss Louise Jenkins Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Alexander gave a birthday party in honor of their daughter, Miss Mary Lewis, Friday. There were a number present and a lot of handsome presents presented to her. The guests were: Migses Eva Lewis, Eva Gardner, Lillian Hanshaw Bessie Fisher, Ethel Hunt, Ardella Richardson, Elizabeth Lewis, Ada Johnson, Messra. Okey Ogden, Joseph Richardson, Thomas Ward, John McCallister, Harry H. Lewis, Ottie Henderson, Archie Beaseley, Urvel Crawford. Easter exercises were held at Jones Chapel M. E. church Sunday. An excellent program was rendered. Stranton Gray, who had been the head waiter at the Peabody Hotel was taken home to Fafrmont with typhoid fever. The ladies of Sabraton Baptist church had a social last Thursday evening. They had a very pleasant and successful gathering. Rev. S. Christian was in Pittsburg last Wednesday and Thursday as a visitor to the M. E. Conference. He returned home Friday. The Mt. Moriah Lodge A. F, and A. M. No. 20 is still in readiness for a pleasant time for the annual banquet which will be held Thursday evening. Joseph Simmons, of Monongalia City, Pa., is in our city on business and will remain a few days. The easter exercises at the A. M. Churches Sunday were fine. An excellent problem was rendered. The collection amounted to $10.16. Monumental Lodge, K. of P. s., Nov. 30 and Evening Star Court of Carliane the No. 14, will turn out in a body next Sunday night to attend the annual sermon which will be held at the A. M. B. church, Beechurst Ave. Rot. Grand Boyers, of Fairmont, will preach. The Easter exercises at the Baptist church were excellent. They had an entertaining program. Mrs. Harriet Parker and Miss Cella Parker spent Easter Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H Thomas, Monongalla Ave. Mr.' and Mrs. A. H. Brown, of Monongalla Ave., had a number of guests last Sunday. Lyman Fowler and Mrs. Hannah Hamilton had a number of guests last Sunday. Our church is moving on nicely under the pastoral care of Rev. D. M. Willis. Last week was devoted to revival services. A few joined the church by reclamation. The meeting closed on last Sunday with appropriate Easter sermons. The ladies of the Missionary Society had spared no labor in the decoration of the church! The singing by the choir deserves special mention as the productions were all select and well rendered. John Pegram and Miss Annie Clifton, of Thomas came over to visit friends in Davis last Monday and while sojourning in our town were united in marriage at the residence of Richard Campbell by Rev. Willis. They returned to Thomas on Tuesday where they will make their future home. School will close in about six weeks. The school board will construct a new building to be ready for use by the beginning of next school term. Mrs. Adella Jones and Mrs. Nannl Thompson, of Thomas, were business visitors to our town Monday. Ralph Malone, of Thomas, spent sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Malone, on Thomas Ave. Miss Core Jackson, who was r reported ill sometime ago, is no better at this writing. A mite supper will be given at the Baptist church Tuesday night. MR. ROOSEVELT CHARGED BY A LION. The lion stopped and lay down behind a bush; jumping off I took shot at him two hundred yards, but only wounded him slightly in the paw; after a moment sullen hesitation he went, lashing his tail. We mounted our horses and went after him; Tarlton lost sight of him, but I marked him lying behind a low grassy ant hill. Again we dismounted at a distance of two hundred yards; Tarlton telling me that now he was sure to charge. In all flast, Afries, there is no man, not even Cunningham himself, whom I would rather have by me than Tarlton, if in difficulties with a charging lion; on this occasion however, I am glad to say that his rifle was badly sighted, and shot altogether too low. Again I knet and fired; but the mass of hair on the lion made me think he was nearer than he was, and I understood, inflicting a flesh wound that was neither crippling nor fatal. He was already grunting savagely and tossing his tail erect, with his head held low; and at the shot, the great sinewy beast came towards us with the speed of a grey hound. Tarlton, then, very properly, fired for lion hunting is no child's play and it is not good to run risks. Ordinarily it is a very mean thing to experience joy at a friend's miss; but this was not an ordinary case, and I felt keen delight when the bullet from the badly sighted rifle missed striking the ground many yard short. I was sighting carefully from my knee, and I knew I had the lion all right, for though he galloped at a great pace, he came on steadily—cars laid back, and uttering terrible coughing grunts—and there was now no question of making allowance for distance, nor, as he was out in the open for the fact before that he had not been distinctly visible. The head of my forefight was exactly on the centre of his chest and I pressed the trigger, and the bullet went as true as if the place had be plotted with dividers. The blow brought him up all standing, and he fell forward on his head. The soft-nosed Winchester bullets had gone straight through the chest cavity, smashing the lungs and the big blood vessel of his heart. Painfully he recovered his feet, and tried to come on, his ferocious courage holding out to the last.—From "African Game Trails," by Theodore Roosevelt, in the April Scribner. A CHAUTAUQIA 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, D Durham were not a good size city, might tax the greatest provisions to take care of the people. 2-24-4t 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 I LU will help; you get a job if you haven't one, and will help you to a better job, if you have one. whether you want what the I-LU 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 partion lars of our offer will be sent you. Write Us Today I-L-U. GRAND. LODGE. 105 I-L-U Old'g. Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A. Baptist Sunday Schools are Asked to Make Great Financial Efforts for the Hinton Meeting of the The first meeting of the West Virginia Baptist Annuals will be held in the town of Hinton, April 28th-29th. The financial condition of the various departments of our work makes it necessary for greater efforts to be made for the raising of means. The Executive-Board of the West Virginia, Baptist, Sunday School Convention is asking the schools to send up $1,500, this being an increase of the amount asked for last year, it can be seen that in order to reach this aggregate, it will be necessary for each school to increase the amount sent up last year. About thirty-three per cent., which can be done if the plan of the board be put into execution and worked vigorously. It is true that it will require hard work on the part of all; but is not the cause worthy of hard work and the very best in us? God always smiles upon work that requires a great sacrifice and frowns upon that done in a half-hearted manner. All the Sunday Schools that have not given their entertainments for the convention are hereby urged to carry out its recommendation and also plan for the rally and make the Second Sunday in April a great day for the gathering of money for this worthy cause. The Sunday School officers should see that their towns are canvassed thoroughly, so as to give everybody an opportunity to contribute something toward the unbuilding of the work. The Superintendent of Missione is on the field representing the various interests of the convention. The officers in charge will receive notices from him asking for appointments and it is hoped that on receiving such notices that arrangements will be made to meet him, as it will be necessary for him to fill at least six appointments a week in order to get over the field. Therefore, should it not be convenient to arrange for a full audience, arrange for him to meet the Sunday School officers and have a heart to heart talk concerning the work. Obediently yours, J. J. TURNER, Superintendent of Missione TO MEET SHACKLETON New York, March 30 — Vice President, Sherman, Ambassador Bryce, Joseph H. Chate, Senator Chancey M. Depew, William Marconi and Miss Helen Gould are among the men who have been invited to attend the dinner and reception at the Hotel Manhattan tonight in honor of Sir Ernest. Shackleton, the famous Antarctic explorer. The affair has been arranged by the Transportation Club, whose guests Sir Ernest and Lady Shackleton are during their stay in the metropolis. DO YOU want to learn to resolve old mirrors and make new ones? Pleasant easy work. Profit five dollars a day. Sample and particulars free. THE GROWN CO., 1432 S. St., Washington, D. C. 1-27-3 m. 10 1910 SPRING OPENING FURNITURE OF STRIKING INDIVIDUALITY SPECIALLY PRICED THE WOODRUM HOME OUTFITTING COMPANY The age-old principles of Sincerity of Purpose, Courtesy in Service and Honesty in Dealing have won out! The determination to do business on right lines has triumphed! And we we point with pride to our record of the past which permits us to make the most important announcement in our history, namely, the formal opening of the Largest and Most Complete Home Furnishing Establishment in this Section of the Country A cordial greeting to you who have enabled us to reach this eventful point in our career--you who have been so loyal to the store, its methods, its goods and its prices. We do not forget that your confidence in us has been a stepping stone to our success. That confidence shall not be misplace nor shall we trifle with it for we are proud in its possession. In the future as in the past we shall strive with might and main to well deserve and keep it. Charleston Mgs. Ballard Brooks, accompanied by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Lillian Starks, left Monday for Pomeroy, O. where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Almeda Jefferson, the aunt of the former. Calvin Johnson died at the General Hospital Tuesday. But little improvement is noticeable in the condition of Henry Spinner, who has been ill several weeks with heart trouble. Theodore Henderson entertained a party of friends at his home on Bradford street, Wednesday evening. The Loyal Union was entertained at the home of Mrs. Maria Alexander, Sentz St., Monday evening. Mrs. Mary Bunday, Donally St., will be the hostess to the next meeting while will be held Monday evening of next week. Mrs. R. G. Moore, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Jessie, and Mrs. Jessie Ball, of Columbus, O., were guests, Saturday, of Mrs. J. W. Waters. Mrs. Aggie Lewis, of Sentz Street, is ill. Little Eunice Brown is ill at the home of her parents on Sentz Street. Gilbert Beame spent Sunday at Institute the guest of Miss Rosaalynde Friend. Miss Julia Irving was called to Malden by the illness of her mother who is reported to be on the road to recovery now. W. M. Watson, of Montgomery, is visiting his family on Donally street. Miss C. L. Hairston is confined to her bed with the grip. Dr. J. S. Sessons goes to Elkins. Thursday, where he will institute a lodge of Elks. Miss Daisy Martin was the Sunday guest of Miss Annie Rogers. West Side. Mrs. Carrie Critchlow is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. James, Summers street. Mrs. Amanda Taylor, Court St., is convalescing. The Needle Art Club met with Miss Julia Brown. Railroad Ave. this week. The Carnation Social club was entertained Monday evening by Miss Cynthia Holmes. The following persons registered The New Addition and Remodeling of Our Old Store is Now Completed, New Stock Has Arrived and All Arranged at Hotel Brown the past week; Chas. Johnson and daughter, Clarksburg; E. K. Flemings, Hot Springs; J. Washington, St. Clair; E. K. Fliggins, Earboursville; J. H. Washington, Tuskegee; Mr. and Mrs. P. Parham, Mt. Carbon; William Alford Bluefield; J. D. Franklin, Page; P. Brown, Caperson; G. A. Rodgers, Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. M. Y. Bayer Parkersburg; O. Milan, Delphi; H. H. Dawson, Gauley Bridgge; M. Jackson, Boston, Mass; C. Coles, Decota; E. Marshall, Wellston, O. The K. of P. Hall was filled to capacity Sunday afternoon when the Rev. R. R. Downs, pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church delivered the annual sermon of Thanksgiving. The sermon was a masterly effort, greatly encouraging the Pythiar: in the presentation of their work. Fire and water did $2,0,0,0 damage at the residence of W. H. Parker, on Estill street Saturday night about 8:20 o'clock. The fire is supposed to have originated from a defective gas pipe, and spread quickly to all parts of the house. Upon the arrival of the fire department it was found necessary to string two lines of hose and much water was used. The water damage to the furnishings which were expensive will exceed the loss from fire. Parker is proprietor of the Peoples' Grocery in the K. o. P. building at the corner of Washington and Dickinson streets. Work is progressing rapidly on the house being erected by Dr. B. P. Brownley, on Bradford street. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Browder left Thursday for Callicothe, O., where they will reside. Thos. Banks was ill the first of the week at his home on Truslow avenue. Mrs. Chas. Proston will be hostess to the Saturday Bridge Club Saturday afternoon at her hme on Washington street. Mesdames, M. A. Parker, B. F. Clark, Pearl Woods, M. J. Hazlewood Rose Thompson and A. F. Davis attended the Woman's Federation at Hinton the latter part of the week. The Baby Whist Club was entertained by Miss Lula Wade Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. Winey on Jacob street. Misses Aima Patterson and Ophelia Washington, of Institute, were shopping in town Saturday. Mrs. F. C. Deffonney was ill a few days last week. Mrs. Jennie Williams, of Raymond Exhibit and Sale KANAWHA & COURT STREETS Last Sunday Rev. J. W. Essex preached appropriately to a splendid audience at the morning hour at Simpson M. E. church. Mrs. Layten, of New York delivered a practical address at 4 p. m. under the auspices of the Woman's Improvement League. The League is to be highly commended for having brought Mrs. Layten to deliver such a timely message on domestic service. At night the Sunday School rendered an inspiring Easter program. The new pastor for the Simpson M. E. church is the Rev. Julius Carroll. Rev. Carroll comes as a high; cultured christian minister. He is the product of some of the best schools of the M. E. church. He and his estimable wife, who is also a lady of mind and heart culture, are capable of doing much good in the community. The Rev. Carrol is of splendid parentage. His father, Rev. H. A. Carrol, one of the pioneers of the Washington conference, has pastored some of the best churches in the city of Baltimore. Washington and Lynchburg. He has also held many positions of trust and honor at the hands of his conference brethren, such as presiding elder three or four times and delegate to the general conference several times. His mother was also the daughter of one of the Washington conference pioneers. In addition to two children Mrs. Carrol's grand mother makes her home with them. Rev. Waters goes to Cumberland, Md. The life of this good man will be missed in the community. Rev. and Mrs. Waters have both been exemplary in all their dealing in this town. He leaves Saturday to preach to his new congregation Sunday. Rev. Carrol will preach his initial sermor here Sunday. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Court St. Rev. R. R. Downs, Pastor. The Ladies Aid Club will meet next Friday night, 8 p. m. at the parsonage, 510 Court street. Visitors are welcome and refreshments will be served without charge. Your presence is essentially necessary for success. Sunday 11 p. m., the sermon will be preached by the pastor and the Holy communion administered. Render unto the Lord the first fruits of your soul Sabbath morning. Come and join us. Do not confuse this announcement with the commonplace newspaper notice of "NEW SPRING FURNITURE" for it is an exhibit and sale that is in a distinct class by itself. Space will not permit us to describe or rice the many new things which we have added to our lines, but we feel perfectly safe in saying that you will find the largest selection of all classes of home furnishing goods that are shown in the city. In fact, it is the greatest and best Spring Opening that we have ever held. You Are Cordially Inrited to Come, Not to Buy But to Look NOW THE BIG STORE Out of the High Rent District The Charleston Star Council, No. 309, L. O. of St. Luke, will have their annual sermon preached to them at 3 p. m. by the pastor. The other councils of the city have a most cordial invitation to join them in this service. A large turnout is expected. We are encouraged to note the steady increase of the morning congregation and so many new faces. The Lord, in his own way, is sending form laborers into his harvest field. Just a Word With our Friends. We have just opened a first class ice cream partlor at the People's Grocery store in the K. of P. Building, where you will receive the very best of service. Our cream is the best in the land, guaranteed to please you. Hours for Sunday: 4 p. m. to 11 p. m. We will be open every night during the week. W H. Parker, Manager. 3-31-41. NEW BISHOP OF LOUISVILLE Louisville, Ky., March 30.—Prelates and priests from many Roman Catholic dioceses today attended the enthrancement of the Rt. Rev. Denis O'Bannonghue, of Indianapolis, as bishop of Louisville in succession to the late Bishop McCloskey. The solemn service was held in the Cathedral of the Assumption, a large edifice which was much too small to accommodate all who desired to attend. Bishop O'Donaghue is the fifth bishop of the Louisville diocese. The diocese was established at Bardstown, Ky., in 1808, and was transferred to Louisville, in 1841. The first bishop was the Rt. Rev. Benedict Joseph Flaget. Next was the Rt. Rev. Martin John Spalding, who became bishop of Baltimore in 1854. After him came the Rt. Rev. Peter J. Lavaillé, who was succeeded in 1868 by the Rt. Rev. William George McCloskey, who served until his death last September. NEW NOTARIES PUBLIC Commissions were issued to the following notaries public from the office of Secretary of State Reed today: Daniel Lilly, of Princeton. D. R. Baldwin, Bluefield. F. M. Peters, Bluefield. George P. Crockett, Bluefield. Royal C. Morrison, Bluefield. Jason Bailey, Rock. KING MENELIK, AN ALLEGED SON OF SOLOMON, IS DEAD Addis Abeda, Abyssinia, March 30.—King Menelik is dead at the age of 66 and in the twenty-first year of his reign. Prince Lidj Jesa, grandson of the late monarch, is heir to the throne. King Menelik was a picturesque African sovereign. He claimed descent from King Solomon through the Queen of Sheba. For some months recently reports have come from Abyssinia of the death of King Menelik, but they have proved to have been unfounded, but recent reports of the serious illness of the King and his probable early death have later been confirmed by the announcement of his death. For an African potentate, King Menelik was beyond the ordinary. He ruled a fierce and warlike population, and although the King himself was well educated and versed in modern ways, he made no attempt to introduce modern civilization among his people, probably thoroughly understanding their nature and capabilities. Whether the succession to the throne will be peaceable raises much doubt. Menelik managed to arm his subjects with modern weapons and they are a people not lightly to be offended, and a factional fight among them would be apt to be a bloody one and marked by great cruelty. ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE Atlanta, Ga., March 20. -A halt dozen of the Southern States are represented among the delegates who arrived in Atlanta today to attend the big Anti-Saloon League convention of the South. The convention, which will open its sessions tomorrow, will discuss plans for more concerted action of the anti-saloon forces in securing law enforcement in prohibition territory. 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