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THE ADVOCACY WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME IX. Sunday Schools Of West Virginia Negro Baptists Hold Their 17th Annual Session AND INTERESTING DISCUSSIONS MARKED THE TWO DAILY MEETINGS AND MUCH EFFECTIVE WORK IS DONE FOR THE BAPTIST CHURCH. Charleston Gets Banner For having collected the largest amount of money and other towns make a good showing.-Straughter is re-elected president and Huntington is Next Meeting Place. Hinton, W. Va., May 3.—The Seventeenth Annual Session of the West Virginia Baptist Sunday School Convention was held here Thursday and Friday of last week, which was marked by the presence of a larger number of distinguished people than any gathering ever held in this town. Although the weather was unfavorable, the delegates began to arrive on trains from both directions Wednesday. The reception committee with A. P. Straughter as chairman met all trains and without the least hesitation assigned the delegates and visitors to homes where they were cared for in the most hospitable and satisfactory manner during their stay. Prelude to the opening of the convention Rev. Daniel Stratton whose presence graces every Baptist meeting in the State preached a good sermon in the interest of Foreign Missions. Rev. Stratton is a father in the cause, ranking among the most deserving ministers in the State. He is an aged man with young, progressive ideas. On Thursday morning before the appointed hour for opening, the pews of the Colored Baptist church were filled with representatives from the various parts of the state greeting each other with words of cheer. At 9:30, president A. P. Straughter called the meeting to order and appointed Revs. C. A. Fultz and J. D. Friend to conduct the opening devotionals, who proceeded by singing "I am not ashamed to own my God," and reading the 107th Psalm which displays God's deliverance of his people out of trouble, and pleads for universal thanks. The invocation was offered by Rev. Fultz. After singing "Oh, Think of His Goodness to You," Hon. A. D. Daily was introduced, who was appointed by the Mayor to deliver the welcome address in behalf of the city. Mr. Daily in a plain speech threw open the gates and turned over the keys to the officers of the convention, assuring them that the Mayor was ready to protect them and to do all in his power to make their stay pleasant. Rev. A. D. Lewis, in extending the welcome on the part of the church, gave them charge of the meeting house, the homes, beds, and tables. Miss M. L. Smithers brought greeting in behalf of the Sunday School. Miss Smithers stands in the front rank of the teaching profession and her address was fitting for the occasion. These addresses were responded to by Rev. J. J. Turner, who has for several years been serving the convention as Superintendent of Missions. Rev. Turner paid a high tribute to Hon. C. H. Payne, the late Rev. R. J. Perkins and other representative characters of Hinton. He showed how the Sunday Schools are shaping sentiment and contributing toward the general uplift of our peo. The convention now being opened, the official roll call showed that all officers were present but Rev. L. A. Thurston, the statistician. The usual working committees were appointed on finance, new bodies, and enrollment. At 11 o'clock the hour for the introductory discourse,Rev R. D. W. Meadows was introduced, who preached an excellent sermon from the subject "Can God Depend Upon Us?" The speaker after showing how the twelve acted at the most critical point in the life of Christ, plead with his hearers to stand for the cause in the time of conflict. The broad field of missionary work was opened up and the people were asked to do more toward building up the cause. The afternoon session of the first day which had been set apart for annual reports, the president's address, and the election of officers was devoted to the funeral services of Miss Zolda Anderson, one of Hinton's most promising young women of about twenty-one. The deceased was a member of the junior class in Howard's University, Washington, D. C., being also a faithful member of the Second Baptist church and CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR. THE ADVOCATE. Noblest, Sweetest AND BEST OF ALL GOD'S CREATURES TO BE HONORED SUNDAY THE 8TH. Governor Glasscock Requests by proclamation the observance of mothers' day in all churches and by by the wearing of a white carnation. In a recently issued proclamation, Governor Glasscock names Sunday, May 8th, as Mothers' Day and urges its observance by all churches. The custom of setting apart a special day on which to pay tribute to Mothers was inaugurated last year by Governor Glasscock and met with statewide approval. The proclamation reads: State of West Virginia. Executive Chambers. The beautiful custom of setting apart one day in each year to pay just tribute to our Mothers should not be abandoned or forgotten. Our days of youth may be over, and the closer ties that bound us to our mother may have been loosened, but not a link in the chain of affection that bound her heart to ours has been broken, and we think of Mother to-day as we always did, the noblest, sweetest and best of all God's creatures. In appreciation of the love and devotion of our mothers, and with an earnest desire to perpetuate the observance of the hallowed custom I, William E. Glasscock, Governor of the State of West Virginia, request that and that all persons attend Church on that day and wear a waite carnation. Given under my hand and the seal of the State, at the Capitol, in the City of Charleston, this twenty-sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and ten, and in the forty-seventh year of the state. (Seal) WM. E. GLASSCOCK, STRUART F. RICH, Secretary of State. Valuable Invention IS THE FOOD WARMER PERFECTED BY CHARLESTON NEGRO AND HIGHLY COMMENDED CHEFS, MANUFACTURERS AND CONTRACTORS. An invention has been made by a Charleston man which differs from anything of the kind that has ever been received in the patent office at Washington for consideration. The inventor is Firmin C. Brown, proprietor of the Hotel Brown, Capitol street, and the invention has been named the Brown Food Warmer. The purpose of the invention, or in fact, two of them, is to find an apparatus in which food from restaurants and hotels may be carried any reasonable distance and kept in the same condition until delivered that it would be if served where cooked. The other invention is a dinner bucket so arranged as to afford a hot meal to the working man who has to carry his dinner with him to his work. The warmer is provided with many compartments in which different items of diet may be carried and the alcohol lamp under the base, over which coffee may be made hot, eggs may be cooked or any other contents of the vessel warmed to the satisfaction of the owner of the new arrangements. The big warmer may be made in different sizes according to the demands of the trade, and is considered by the many who have seen it to be equal to the dinner bucket arrangement. Chefs from different hotels have voiced their approval, and for the dinner bucket a number of prominent manufacturers and contractors have written letters of commendation to the inventor and promise to lend their aid in getting it placed on the market. All who have seen the two apparatus have indicated their belief that both will be a great success on the market. Mr. Brown is the proprietor of Hotel Brown, this city, and is classed among the most substantial colored men here. REJOICE OVER DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Moore, of 1211 Virginia street, are rejoicing in the birth of a daughter yesterday at their home, and are receiving the hearty congratulations of many friends. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1910. Napier's Chances TO SUCCEED REGISTER VERNON APPEAR GOOD TO TENNESSEE AND THERE IS MUCH RE- JOICING AT HIS APPARENT GOOD FORTUNE. Nashville, Tenn., May 5 —According to the predictions set forth in these columns some months ago concerning the passing of the comet of the United States Treasury the name and personality of Hon. J. C. Napier of this city; looms up large and clear in the sky of political expectations. The possibility and probability of some time past has at last become a certainty in the consideration of those who are in close touch with the administration. Nashville feels proud to look to such a representation in the personnel of the government, since this is the second time within a few months that an appointment has been made from the city, Judge Lurton, being the first important appointment made; the Negroes, not only of Nashville, but of the State of Tennessee and the whole country join in the jubilation and expression of satisfaction over the outlook of J. C. Napier as Register of the United States Treasury. Well known, progressive and the soul of integrity, he needs no new comment and those who know him best rejoice that the appointment will not be made solely on political ground but that it is merit and well-earned respect for ability which "is as the shining light"—that again places Nashville upon the list of the elect and behind him stand the Republicans of the State, who have the faith and admiration of past achievements placed in him. After the noble efforts of Mr. Napier in behalf of his party there is no doubt as has been said, that the honor has been well earned and that his reward is none too great. It is possible that members of his own party will hold opposition to his appointment but the too great influence of the other faction will counteract all adverso opinion. There is no question that from a political stand point, from the standpoint of ability and national reputation, he is the logical choice of the Negro race, since it is a conceded fact that the position belongs to that race. As the incumbent of that office, Mr. Napier will reflect all due credit acquainted with the public, skilled in the problems of finance and possessed with an effective and genial tact, he will radiate an atmosphere strikingly appropriate to the position and its responsibility. President Favorable AND APPOINTMENT OF WATERS AS ASSISTANT REGISTER IS CERTAIN. IF— It would appear, as his voluntary retirement seems to be the only bar to West Virginia man who has endorsements from all sources. On the 29th, ult. Geo. W. Summers the Washington correspondent for a number of West Virginia dallies, sent out the following: "Phil Waters, the Kanawha county Negro politician who is aspiring to appointment as assistant registrar of the treasury, is said to be practically certain of the appointment in the event the incumbent decides to give up his position. Waters has the endorsement of the entire West Virginia delegation and is said to be favored by the president. Not only is the West Virginia delegation for him, but letters endorsing him for the appointment have been sent on by many democratic politicians in West Virginia and elsewhere. The only question is as to the resignation of Adams, the incumbent, whose health is said to be very bad. While the registrar of the treasury and his assistant are Negroes, many white men and women are employed in the office. Negro clerks are also employed but they do not occupy the same offices with the white clerks. Waters' career in West Virginia politics has been well known since he first entered the state in 1892. He has been for seven years assistant clerk of the supreme court of appeals, having been corporation clerk in the secretary of state's office for six years prior to taking this place. His voice is familiar it republican state, congressional and even national conventions. He is-a graduate of Howard University, Washington, and of the University of Michigan. Doc Newton, a veteran of many baseball campaigns, is pitching for Toronto and getting away with it. Animosity Responsible Appears to be failure of objectors to get everything they wanted. Industrial department of school shows improvement. (Horace D. Slater.) Atlanta, Ga., May 2. It does seem to the casual observer that with disputes in all of the Negro churches, this prelate and that prelate under charges, ugly rumors circulated against reputable men with a view to lessening their usefulness, big publishing houses and other concerns the subjects of bitter wrangles, the various secret orders throughout the South in the Courts because of the alleged misuse of funds on the part of some official or the incompetence of another—all these matters coming at this time, make one stop and ask the question, "Where are we at?" Of course, in attempt to let oneself out of a dispute, one would be excused from arguing that there are some things and some men for that matter who ought to be fought viciously—for example, such ally nonsense as the color line in a Christian Church and its promoters—but when one gets into the sorry details of the fuss and mess that has been raised against Bishop Charles Spencer Smith and Dr. E. W. Lee, President of Morris Brown College, down here in Georgia, he is more and more led to believe that many of our so-called big men are weak in the upper story or are a lot of selfish scheming and designing mercenaries. The whole front and force of Bishop Smith's offending a certain coterie of little fellows in Georgia has been that he has not been able to give them just what they wanted. Rev. R. D. Stinson, sometime financial agent of Morris Brown College and one or two of his friends, (in round numbers there would not be six) have hold Bishop Smith and Dr. Lee up to the ridicule of the public, and hesitating to say those things in the public prints that were even calculated to turn the white people of this city and state against Bishop Smith. Ask yourself the question if any Negro in Atlanta stands in such an unenviable position with the white people that he has eternal leave to reside in that beautiful Southern city. The Negroes of Atlanta have not yet gotten over the horrors of the recent riot, and here comes a Negro who in some kind of manner can get in the Constitution to write news matter about colored folk, and proceeds at once to turn the Constitution and all the influential white people against a man, who as much as any other man in Atlanta, is able to be of incalculable service to the black people. This is the thing R. D. Stinson has been doing. He appears to be a kind of "white folks nigger," if you please, a "nigger" who can run up with hat off, scratching the head, despicable attitude, saying, "White folks dis here Bishop Smith is a bad kind uf a nigger, he is. He comes down har what us good niggers is, fum way up Nof, un he don't no nufing 'bout good niggers business. Dis har Bishop Smith sa's niggers ought 'n work and de dymus know Latun un Greek lak da white folks. He's a bad nigger eny how, un yer white folks ought'n run him way fum har. Cos'e he keeps me fum gittin my han's on a few dollars un dem niggers on his trusty bod'd would'n 'lee me no, but Iaint 'gin him fer dat; he jes atnt no show nuf Georgia niger." If you think this does not represent the truth of the matter, turn to the files of the Atlanta Constitution for January and February or if you please, note the following clipping taken from the Atlanta Georgian, one of the two papers most responsible for the Atlanta riots. The story was taken from the Atlanta Georgian of February 19th, and sure speaks for itself: Morris Brown's Fuss Breaks Out Afresh. "The Morris-Brown College, squabble broke out afresh Friday afternoon, and from all appearances it will continue to wage hotly until won by either one side or the other. With Rev. Stinson, Bishop Turner and Bishop Flipper on one side and President Lee and Bishop Smith on the other, the fight has been smouldering for some weeks until it was fanned to a fame Friday afternoon by the action of C. S. Smith, head bishop of the Negro diocese of Georgia in taking out a permit for $5,000 repairs on the Morris Brown building. It is claimed by Stinson that this permit was taken out by Smith without being authorized by the board of trustees. "It is an action to cause trouble between the whites and blacks," said Stinson Saturday morning, "S'mith is a dangerous man and should be removed from the South to the North." CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX. Memorial Services FOR ONE OF ITS FOUNDERS WERE HELD BY THE WOMEN'S MITE MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Philadelphia, Pa., May 24.—The executive committee of the Women's National Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church held its quarterly meeting here today at Allen A. M. E. Church. A considerable amount of routine business was transacted during the day. Impressive memorial services for the late Mrs. Mary A. Campbell, one the founders of the society, were held at night. Mrs. Campbell was the widow of the late Bishop Jabez P. Campbell, and died at her home in this city last January, aged 92 years. She was a woman of deeply religious and charitable impulses aided thousands during her life. The officers of the society are: Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Baltimore, president; Mrs. R. Johnson, Cleveland, O., first vice president; Mrs. Grace Offer, Pittsburg, Pa., second vice president; Mrs. S. J. Burdett, Holmesburg, Pa., corresponding secretary; Mrs. Martha S. Hunt, Portsmouth, Va., assistant recording secretary; Mrs. B. T. Tanner, Philadelphia, treasurer; Mrs. Dora Clark, Wilberforce, O., Miss Clara V. Davis, Bryn Mawr, Pa., Mrs. Margrette P. Hill, Baltimore, Mrs. Ella E. Braxton, Colorado Springs, Col., and Mrs. E. L. Steptean, Baltimore, compose the executive committee. Prominent Speakers WILL DISCUSS DISFRANCHISEMENT AT THE SECOND ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON RACIAL PROBLEMS TO MEET NEXT WEEK IN NEW YORK. New York, May 4.—The National Negro committee will hold its second annual conference on racial problems at the Charity Organization Building next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The conference will discuss various aspects of disfranchisement this year. The speakers will be Clarence Darrow, Mrs. Ida B. Wells Barnett, Rev. R. C. Ransom, Hon. A. E. Pillsbury, former Attorney General of Massachusetts; John Haynes Holmes, Prof. W. E. B. DeBois, Hon. Morrfield W. Story, former Congressman George G. White, Prof. Kelly Miller, Prof. Fitz Boaz, Hamilton Holt and Dr. Horace Bumstead. Baltimore Conference CLOSES . ITS . ANNUAL SESSION WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENTS BY BISHOP LEVI J. COPPIN.—FEW CHANGES WERE MADE. Baltimore, Md., May 4—The ninety-third annual session of the Baltimore Conference of the A. M. E. Church adjourned at Crisfield Sunday night with the announcement of the appointments by Bishop Levi J. Coppin. There were two changes in Baltimore pulpits and three in Washington. The appointments are: of the appointments by Bishop Levi J. Copper, there were changes of pastors at St. Johns' Church, Baltimore, and at Ebenezer and St. Paul's churches, Washington. The Baltimore appointments are St. John's, Rev. J. C. Waters; Allen, Rev. J. G. Martin; Trinity, Rev. A. L. Gaines; Bethel, Rev. D. G. Hill; Handy Chapel, Rev. Joseph Gwynn, Oak Street, Rev. C. E. Herbert; Wayman Memorial, Rev. David Johnson; Walters, Rev. D. P. Seaton; Ebenezer, Rev. J. W. Morris. Washington, D. C. Metropolitian, Rev. I. N. Ross; Ebenezer, Rev. A. G. Leeper; St. Paul's Rev. C. H. Young; Campbell, Anacostia, Rev. L. N. Beckett; Brown Memorial, Rev. L. S. Lagg; Revs. C. H. Stepleau, J. B. Warner, P. J. Jordan and C. H. Murray were re- appointed presiding elders. TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS The Sunday School Teachers Graded Union will meet in the parlor of the First Presbyterian church on Thursday at 2 p. m. All teachers who feel a need of help in their teaching, and those who feel that they can give help are urged to attend this meeting. OF FORMIER PRESIDENT OF HAY TI IS ENDED BY DEATH IN FOREIGN LAND. Picturesque Ruler Was Nord Alexis who ruled over the turbulent island with a rod of iron though bowed down with the weight of a hundred years. Kingston, Jamalcun, May 1.—Nord Alexis, a former president of Haytl, died here at 8 o'clock this morning, following a brief illness. His health, however, had been considerably broken by the experiences of the last year and a half after he was deposed and sent in axile. He was a refuge here since the revolution of 1908 and was possessed of considerable property in Kingston. A picturequeque tuler was removed from office when Nord Alexis was competed to abdicate and flee from Haiti on December 23, 1908. Port Au Prince was then in the hards of the revolutionists and General Antonle Simon, who afterwards became President, was marching up the peninsula with an army of 5,000 man. Long and Varied Cancer. Nord Alexis was variously estimated at from 90 to 100 years old. He was a descendant of one of the oldest families of Haiti. After having been educated under the care of his parents, he entered the Haitien Army and his bravery soon drew him into public attention. He took part in many wars and in 1896 rebelled against Hippolyte, who previously had overthrown President Legitime. Hippolyte died the same year, while preparing to march against the rebels and he was succeeded by General Sam. Nord Alexis became President in 1902. His term was to have expired May 15, 1909, but his administration was not conspicuously successful. Prominent politicians grumbled because he did not give them what they considered their fall share of the spoils, and his conduct in punishing some notorious looters of the "national Treasury excited widespread indg. nation as it was regarded as a gross breach of precedent. A Reign of Terror. Early in 1908 the movement against Alexis had gained great strength, and in March a reign of terror was suddenly inaugurated; in Port au Prince, the Government sending out troops, who seized many of the revolutionists, even dragging them from their beds and summarily put more than a score of them to death. The number of executions, according to some reports, reached as high as 48. The warships of four nations went in haste to Port au Prince, and their arrival put the seal of security on the lives and property of foreigners. President Alexis achieved the double purpose of killing as many of his foes as he could lay hands on and striking terror into the hearts of those who were beyond his reach. For only a few months, however, did Alexis maintain his rule. In November he ordered General Antonie Simon, commander of the South for 20 years, to come to Port Au Prince and confer with him on the political situation. General Simon refused to comply and took up arms against the President. His march to the capital was a triumphant one, for he seized numerous towns and gathered large forces under his baners. With his approach to Port Au Prince the people of that city turned against their President. They surrounded the place on the morning of December 2 and took possession of the city. At the last moment Alexis yielded to the pleas of those about him and decided to take refuge on board the French warship Duguy Trouin. COLORED MAN Gets First Choice of Homestead in Standing Rock Reservation. Aberdeen, S. D., May 2.—Calvin Bowdrey, an undersized colored man, 30 years old, from Bismarck, N. D., stepped up to the map in the Land Office here this morning and put his finger on a spot where he wished to locate in the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Reservations. When W. J. Engle, of Butte, Neb., disqualified himself by filing on another homestead before he drew No. 1, Bowdrey with No. 2 became first. The opening is proceeding under Federal supervision. Comiskey is trying to sign Neal, the New Hampshire College catcher. Memphis is making the best showing in several years in the Southern League. THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISMENTS PRODUCED BY OUR COLUMNS BEING USED SULTS. TRY IT. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ NUMBER XXXVII Library Dedicated In the Presence of N Executive and Mr The Done Men of Pro FORM THE PLATE WHICH LISTENED TO HEAR ENING ADDRESSES BY PRESIDENT TAFT, "THE STREET KING", AND MR. PUTNAM For the money expended Howard's Temple of Literature is said to be — Structure of stone and brick is practically three stories high and cost $50,000. (Thompson's National News Bureau) Washington, D. C., April 30 — Rarely has any single structure in this country held a more distinguished body of American citizens than that which assembled on Monday in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel to witness the ceremonies attendant upon the dedication of the beautiful $50,000 library donated to Howard University by Mr. Andrew Carnegie, usually called the "Steel King," but now renamed by Librarian Herbert Putnam, "The President of Cheerful Givers." The Central figures of the occasion were President William Howard Taft, who a year ago laid the cornerstone of the library under flattering auspices. Mr. Carnegie, who came to see his lofty conception of the value of the printed page as an agency for the uplift of a people realized in brick and stone, and Mr. Herbert Putham, Librarian of Congress, who told his heirs of the vast influence of the various types of libraries upon the education of the universe. The chapel was crowded to the doors. At four o'clock the distinguished guests were escorted to their places on the platform. President Taft was given an ovation as he entered, to the strains of "America," played by the Howard University Brass Band, and both he and Mr. Carnegie, were greeted by the Chautauqua salute, the audience rising and applauding for several minutes. Mr. Carnegie came in on the arm of President W. P. Thirkield, who presided during the exercises. In the front line of the platform group were Librarian Putnam, Judge Job Barnard, president of Howard's Board of Trustees, Rev. F. J. Grimke, Commissioner Cuno H. Randolph and Rev. John F. HurstAmong others on the rostrum were Dr. William Tindall, Secretary to the District Commissioners, Dr. John R. Francis, Hon. A. H. Grimke, Prof. George William Cook, Prof. Kelly Miller, Assistant Superintendent Roscoe Conkling Bruce, Rev. Sterling N. Brown, Auditor Ralph W. Tyler, Prof. E. C. Williams, Dr. W. Bruce Evans, Major Charles R. Douglass, Former Gov. C. W. Atkinson, of West Virginia, Judge Stanton J. Peelle, Prof. L. H. M. Commissioner of Education, Elmer E. Brown and many others of like prominence. Back of the platform were festoons of the Stars and Stripes and the flags of Great Britain a neat compliment to the benefactor of the occasion. Mr. Carnegie's Wit and Wisdom Mr. Carnegie's Wit and Wisdom. Following the opening hymn by the vested choir of the University under the direction of the accomplished Miss Lulu-Vere Childers, and a fitting invocation by Rev. John F. Hurst, Mr. Carnegie was introduced by President Thirkield, who stated that it was the wish of President Taft that the "frin-master" speak first. The reception accorded him would have tickled the soul of any monarch. It was the spontaneous acknowledgment of a grateful people of a most timely gift. Alluding to President Taft, Mr. Carnegie said: "President Thirkield wrote me that the President was desirous of having me present. In the old country there is a rule that is never broken, that when the king commands your presence, all other engagements must be forgotten. And if one does that for a hereditary monarch, how much more must he do it for the President of such a great Republic as the United States. but his hoped to kick and When squali- nother No. 1, he first under Neal. catcher. show- southern "I have just seen your library, and though I have seen many, it fits the requirements better than any other. I have seen no library that excels yours in all that a library ought to be. I have had today my first full and adequate conception of this great Uni- versity. You have here the nucleus of the uplifting of a great race. I have been to Tuskegee and Hampton, and, though they have splendid help, you not only give the ordinary practical education, but I understand that your classes set a standard as high as the white colleges, and one that makes the directors of the Carnegie Fund be CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR. CORRESPONDENCE OPPS PIARSANT. Jogeph MloxWer Sv. who depart- ear i baterdie ri as Wer MW SSE Herr Five Mile on Heanawha river. He has been a resi ints ve* PtsPlergant every since fidhood. He was married to Miss pla Smith ip 2870. ‘To this union vorn eight’ children, three sons dew who preceeded him to grave Werhl Fears ago, Presley and Joseph atid Ave daughters. Mrs HC Pashington, Mrs, RW. White. Mrs, , V. Hynter and Misses ida and Kenta, Mr. Alexander was « good Gitizen, a kind and loving Nnsband id father, Funeral services was yela'at Simpson M. HE Chnrelt on jonday April 25, conducted by Rev M. Opher, pastor in charse, “'Bloral offerings were received (7s ine rentaning iene aie! Fr fehderson. Senior Normal Class 1910 of W. V2 C21. W.Va, Pederation @ Woman's Club, Mark \. Holmes dad clerks of J. Friedman Co. % Miss Ida M, Craig was hestess to fle reading Club Thursday, Arter a Yery interesting miscelancons yead- ing from Longtolow a very dainty juncn was served i: Dr, S.A. Washington returned to his home at Red Star Tuesday after tending the funeral of his futher- law, Joseph Alexander. Wis wife id hildren will remain here in- pieyely * Prdf. and Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. 0 ‘Bierman, of institute, Mrs, Holmes. @f Charleston, Mrs, Lelia Randolph ee Mrs. “Edmonia Sheffey, of Hun- Ington, Rev, D. W. Strawder. of Ee, were among the number that Rtiengcd the funeral of Joseph Alex: fnaer Monday of Jast week PMs! WW. White dnd Miss tda Alexander, returned to W.V. CL. to Tesome their work after a. week's absence. Quite a number of Point Pleas- anters attended the baptising at Gappipohs Sunday. Miss Jessie Hale and Cassie Bess, of Middleport, were guests of Miss Mosella H. Colston Saturday and Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Buckingham and children and Mrs, Harry Stevens and son of Spillman were guests of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Roberts Satur- day. Harry Jones and Hazel Corner. of Gallipolis, were quietly married at the Trinity Parsonage here by Rev Pullins, Taursday. Misses Bazette Jenkins, Cristina Atmstead, Maud Brown, of Galli- Polis were guests of friends a few hors Sunday. Gilbert Guy, of Richmond, Va.. is visiting -his mother, Mrs. A. Howard, Midis Besseline Davis. of Gallipolis. wis a business visitor in town Mon- day, ‘Silvia, Infant daughter of Mr. and im Armsted. died in Zanesville Sunday ‘ahd was brought here for bartal Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Arm- stead were formally of this place Mrs. Andy Sinith and grand daugh- Aer were chlled home from Gallipolis Moriday on account of death of Silvia ‘Armstead. Mrs. Smith was guest of eet, daughter Mrs, Wm, Holmes and family, BLUEFIELD. ‘Mrs. ‘Robert Austin and S._ E. Saunders have returned from Mar- {insville, Va. where they went to attend the marriage of Miss Eva P. Griffin, Mrs. Austin’s niece, to Mr. John’ Saunders. Rev. G. W. Smith, of Tip ‘Top, Va. was a business caller here last week D. W. Hylton, principal of the Bramwell Graded School, was calling on friends while waiting for. train Connections to his home, Dr. FE, Bryant was called to Salisbury, N.C.) on account of the Meath of his mother. — His many Stiends extend their sympathies to him on his bereavement The Junior Class of the Bluefield Colored Institute gave an exhibition of their skill in cooking, Saturday afternoon, April 20. ‘The affair was a wuécess and was w eredit to both the class and instrnetor PL W. White, of Rosevale, spent Sunday in the city and worshipped with the congresation of the M1 Zion Baptist Chureh Jas. E. Campbell, a sophomore at the B.C. 1. left Monday for Pitts burg where he will engage in the #TOCErY business, He is very popular with the young people and will In greatly missed. The sick are improving at this writing, John Richardson and wite, Gary, and Eugene Richardson and wife, of Keystone, were Sundar Buests of their sister, Mrs. Nori Tines, ‘About a dozen friends of Miss Ents Adams gave her x pleasant snypris Jest Monday evening. the occasion being her 17th birthday William Thompson, of \Wiiiamson was visiting his parents, the Rev. J % Thompson and wife, over Sanday Wm, Watkins of Hikins. and Mrs Vila Morgan of New York City, won visiting their brother, Richard Wat king ffom Saturday to Monday Rev, J. W, Murray, Presiding, Eldes of the Bluefield District of the A. M B. 2%. Chureh, held his qnarterly moe dng here Sunday, May 1, and the farterly conference May 2 He re ports the work here in a flonrishing condition Dr. R. G. Warren is assisting in dhe Cobbs Pharmacy during the ab. see’, OF tn Riven The tatlation, swrcines of De S.A. Bullock as Pastor of Seott St Oe ake tiewlar, A niece sum was realized. An interesting zame of baseball took place Priday between Cobbs alts Seria Institute im which the young Col- eed Sree ee tue of 9-1 Cupid is on the warpath and the ete Le got Roll Sto a wk united, At the homes of her mother on Belcher St. Miss Déra Woody ey ese Clark, and at the Scott St. Baptist ep te ee ee ee ae aS HUNTINGTON. Goes were ee mes PCED ROS SE A end with her parents at Portsmouth Ohio. The delegates of the wo Baptist jomurehes, Misses Sura AL Wilkins Marcella Mangzrum, Messrs J. W Seott, George Winston and Georg. Nicholas, have returned from the & S. Convention at Hinton, They re: port the splendid success of the con: KKention, in growth and nancial in- crease, and are delighted with the hospitality of the people of Hinton ‘The Benjamin ‘Tribe rendered a very nice program at the Pins Bap: Ust Chureh Thursday evening. After the program refreshments were ser: ved, Alfred Robinson and wife are guests of his. parents on Ninth Avenue. Among. the number of out of town weople seen on our streets show day were: Wesdames Bass, of Holden. Eama Matney, of Ashland, Levassey, jot Kenova, Messrs Joseph Bell. of Ashland, and James Clotten, of Burl- ington, Mrs. M, Lb, Mangerum, accompan: ied by her daughter, Mrs Carrie Porter, arrived home Wednesday. Mrs, Sallie Ratrs returned Wednes- day from Louisa. Va. She was cal led there by the death of her sister. A.M. Baker, left Priday morning to attend the funeral of an. aged friend in Clifton Forge. He also made a flying trip to Richmond, Va. On our sick list this week are: Mrs. Jehie MePherrson, Mrs. Ada Thurston and Mrs, Anna Hearns. Mrs. A. B, Hughes has returned from Christianburg. Va The last sad rites over the remains of our well-loved neighbor and friend Mrs. Anna Prater were con- ducted at the First Baptist. Chuyet Friday afternon at 2 o'clock. The deceased lived such a bpautiful. eon sistent christian life, that her in. fluence for good will live long in the memory of all who knew her. Rev 1. V. Bryant, her pastor. preached touching and beautiful sermon en- treating the family and all present to strive to follow her example. She leaves to mourn their loss, a husband an aged mother, eight children, sever grandchildren and a host of friends We extend the bereaved family ow deepest sympathy. Miss Rosa Carter is visiting friend: lin Gallipolis, Onto. Miss Jessie Lindsay and brother Charles and Moses were guests o Mrs. Hannah Lewis at 1721 Bightt Avenue Misses Rejeliar Carter and Lilli Mills returned Sunday evening fron Gallipolis, where they attended th baptizing, They had a very nic time Mr. and Mra, George Taylor, 0 |Hoiden, were calling on friends hery Monday Howard Lee is at home after a1 extended visit to relatives at Clarks ie PRINCETON, ) The relatives and friends of Mrs. Callie Hayden were shocked by her sudden death, last Thursday after- noon ansed by heart failure, Mrs Hayden was the wife of Danfel Hay- a nm and Joved by all, as a devont, christian wife and mother Funeral services were at the M. E. Chureh of which she was a faithful member: preached by the pastor Rev, Wo R. Berger. Me heantifuly pictured tite life of the deceased as exemplary: the choir rendered impressive music and many floral pieces were given [hy friends. She leaves a husband. jeight children, many relatives and (4 host of friends. Mr, and Mrs. Laces Wagner, of Vivian, was called here by the death of Mrs. Wagner's mother, Sam Burke and wife, of Binefield, [were hastily, summoned her to et fend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Callie Hayden George I. Carter has returned from a visit to friends and relatives at Pulaski, Va While there he at- tended the marriage of his oldest sister, Miss Virgie, Master James Adams is on the sick list Dr. Holly, of Bramwell, was a Inisineas visitor here last Wednesday TJ. Muttons, of Ceredo, hax rome here to work in the Princeton tun Rarber Show Wo HL, Craggett, of Keestone, 0) iniet organizer of the U. O. of Odd Fellows. mei the newly organized Chih here Friday evening ; 7. H. Harris and 8. J. Hunter, 04 jMoriy, were here on business tas es | W. M. Hunt, of Riueficld, was here the first‘of this week advertising hts meat market: Prineeton and Gurdner teams cros- sed bats Saturday, Pginceton wom, Born to Mr, and Mrs, Benj, Hender son, a girl, Monday. Artur and Dorsey Pack, of Red Sulphur, stopped over with Wilson Nickle, while here on business, Mac Bush, of Blueticld, was. the xuest of Walter T. Rotan while en- route to Hinton, —_—> —___. CLARKSBURG. ‘The schootmates of Miss Marthetta Landers prepired a suprise for het Wednesday evening, the occaston being her sixteenth birthday auniver- sary. Early in the evening they as- sembled at the home of her aunt Mrs, Stella Jones West, and the evening sas delightfully spent in playing various xames. About thirty young viends joined In celebrating and Miss Landers received many presents Uso best wishes for many returns of the day, A number of Clarksburgers attend- xd the play His Majesty the Barbey siven by the Smart Set Co., at Fatr- mont last Tuesday. Mrs. Isaae West is quite Hl at her rome on Ben St. Mrs, A. G. Green and sister, Miss Cora Jackson, spent Saturday with ‘viends in Gratton The Water Street School base ball eam played the Grafton school teant Baturday, the score being S to 7 it “avor of Grafton. 4 CW. Florence was calling om “riends here Tuesday te A number Of persons from neigh: Yoring towns attended the Cirens vere Wednesday Very impressive indeed were thé Memortal services held tor the late treasurer of the grand lodxe of Masons of West Virgtnia. Sunday af- ernoon at Pride A.M. E, Choreh, Mrs, Grace Lomac and children wil Ieave Satunffy tor Columbus, 0. o make their Tutyre home. there. Revival services are in progress at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, PARKERSRURG. Dr. J. W. Sheleroft was Ill a few lays last week but is able to be in nis office again Miss Eva. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Taylor of Belpre, Ohio, and Richard Robinson, ‘of this city were married Wednesday evening, al 4 o'clock at the home of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. S. Becks. The couple will reside with the bride's parents for the pres- ont. Rev. F. H. Alleyne, pastor of the A.M. E. Church on Clay St. tender. ed a reception to the members of the choir, Tuesday evening April 26 at the residence of Miss Emily ander- son S31 14th Street. Instrumental solos rendered by Mrs. M, Shelcroft were the prineipal diversion. The pastor ‘addressed the choir on the importance of Chureh music. . Re- “reshments were served. A reception was given by the pastor to ihe members of the church Monday evening May 2, Invitation cards were sent out, Miss Alberta McClung is able te be out after being ill for two weeks. Mrs. William McClung is improv. ing after being very ill, The Billiken Club gave a dance in Blennerhassett Hall, of Belpre, O. Friday, “A large crowd was in at tendance, C. H. Moore, will be in the city Friday evening and will speak in the nterest of the Business. Men's League at the Zion Baptist Church on the vorner of Clay Street and Sth, Strect There was an Education mast meeting held at Logan M. EB. chureh Tuesday at 8:00 P.M. A distribut: ton of collection envelopes was made There were adtfie¥ges and solos anc shoruses. . MONTOOMERY. Mrs, Nelson Locke, who was oper- ated on at Paint Creek hospital last week, is doing nicely. The M. B, Church will observe Mother's Day with a program Sun- tay night Mr. and Mrs. Archie McKinney. celebrated theis 25th wedding anniver sary Saturday night at their home on ‘Third Avenue. A number of thett friends was present and a most pleas- ant evening was spent. ‘They were the recipants of some handsome nieces of silver. Mrs Isaac Rogers, thelr daughter, and Mrs. Ernest Hardy, cousin, invited the guest to he dining room where delicious. re freshments were served. Mrs. V M. Willis presided at the Punch howl, Phot, C. H. Moore, traveling in the interest of the national Negro Busi- nessLeagne was in town last week and gave some good instructions along business lines, After his leet- ure he organized a local league here with the following officers: President. PH. Shepherd, Vice President, Mrs, W.C. Lawrence. Treasurer, M. Bus: ter, Secretary, VM. Wilts An excellent program was rend ered at the Odd Fellows Hall Mon- day night by the Ladies Aid of the Mo. Church under the management of Mrs, R. W. Broun. LEWISBURG, Kdom = Wiley and Miss Mattie Seams, of White Sulphur, were mar ried two weeks ago at the home of Dr SF. Clay, Rev. J. W. Waters performed the ceremony The reception, given In honor of Miss Jennie Jackson by Mrs. Julia Bush on the 19th of nly, was a most pleasant affair, The guests spent the evening at cards and other amusements, Those present were Mr South Charleston — : ‘ % ‘ 1169. ee z EOPLE IN SOUTH: CHARLESTON NOW . : ; _ ‘THERE APRIL 11,1907 é FACTORIES EMPLOYING OVER 400 MEN Dunkirk Window Glass Co. Banner Window Glass Co. Kanawha Chemical Engine Mfg. Co. Kenton Iron & Steel Co. . Hemlock Lumber Co. 125 houses and ether buildings in South Charleston. ‘Church, School House, Concrete Sire Walk, Sewers, j under ‘constuction, Natural Gas, Everything. Bridge now Completed and soon the trolly cars. Buy now before the prices go up. They go up when the cars go in. 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 + SRR PADVOCATR and Mrs. John Maker, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Robinson} Mr. and Mfs. J.C Lewis, Mrs. Maggie Brown, Misses Louisa Gardner, Mary Hamelton, Valma Hayes, “Mary Morris and Josephine Jackson, Edward Bolling, David Creech and Junior Harris, Mrs, Laura Dunn, has returned home, after spending a few. days in Washington, Mr. Stewart, dnd daughter, of Mill Point, are guests of Mrs. Cynthia Stewart Alexander Vegor and Victor Win. ston are back from Sweet Springs The following girls of the upper Brades of the public school spent the afternoon of Friday in the woods with the teachers, Miss Jennie Jack- sn and KE. A. Bolling, Jr., Misses Bertha Gardner, Annie Hamilton Edna Bolling, Ada Brown, Alice Jack. son, Frances Broun, Lula Jackson. Malissa Miller, Dora Johnson, Lucy Bolling, Alice Seams and Mamie Bush. Rev, Wm, Jackson filled his regu: lar appointment at the Baptist chureh Sunday. Good crowds were present night and morning. King Hiram Lodge No. 9 had its regular instuction meeting last ‘Tes. day night. The paper on the entered apprentice degree read by K. A. Bol ling, Jr, was most carefully pre: pared and was discussed by the lodge. "The lodge is onw in’ flourishing condition. ALDERSON. The residence of Joe Freeman on Brown's Hill was mysteriously set fire and before help could be secured was burned to the ground. With the aid of the neighbors, a few of his most valuable things were saved “At this. writing, Edgar Swope, is better. ‘The doctors think now. he is out of danger. The Chureh Aid met at the home of Mrs. Emma Crawford, being en- tortained by Frederick Harris, Deli- pious refreshments were served The members of the M. B. Church Jare all glad to welcome their new pastor, Rev, Lewis, His first sermon was lieard by a large erowd of memb. g's of neighboring churches, A large number of new converts Were baptised Iast Sunday. The can didates were: Evelyn Brown, Clora Burger, Vivian Burger, dutian Burger, Guy Haynes, Manfield King, Robert Chambers, Willie Anderson, Engene Pack. A large crowd on doth hanks of the beautiful Green: Brier witnessed the ceremony ,, Jax, Campbell, attended the Tap: fist S. School convention’ held at Hinton The “Duteh Lunch" given by Gar. fleld Crawford has been noted by the Rost of friends that attended as one to go down in the “history of events” |“ Among the guests were: Missed Stella Evins, Aneita Haynes, of Tal- cott, Ernest Hopkins, Alex Brown Henry Brih¥ley and Miss Leng Hop. kins, of Roncevert. After a’ few hours of conversation and chances at all the games prepared for the o¢- casion, the “Dutch Lunch” was served at the honr of twelve. ‘The bill-o- fare and program as follows: Introduction, Angries Hopkins, Res- ponse, Clarence Wilson, toast to the host Myrtle Hopkins. “Toast master Clarence Wilson. Menu: Champai- ene, Sherry Wine, ‘Turkey, Salmon Croquets. letuce salad, Cold Ham. Spring Chicken, Hot Rolls, Olives Celery Strawberry and | Vanilla Cream, Assorted Cake Coffee, Cheese Sandwiches. After the delicious spread they returned to the parlor and listened to a solo by Clarence Wilson entitled, “Afterwards” ac companied by Miss Cornelia Page. PRATT. Isaiah Washington, of Cedar Grove visited his parents Sunday Mr. and Mr, ‘Thomas Buster, of Cedar Grove, were guests of Mrs. MeClure, Monday, Among those who took in the show at Charleston last Saturday, were ‘Miss Julia Francis and ‘Thomas W Holmes. : | Jesse and Henry Brown have gone ‘to Cincinnati to learn “Chanffeurinis” Mrs. ‘Thomas W. Holmes was shopping in Montgomery last Friday Mrs. H.C. Washington, who. is gnest of relatives and friends, visit- ed her mother at Bagle last week. Flom Anderson, of Hugheston, was seen on our streets last Sunday, Dallas Seay, of London, was a bust- nts visitor here one day last week Mack MeCinre is with his. family this week. Anthony Powell and Willie Holmes worshipped at Hansford Sunday Mr, and Mrs. West, of Powelton, have moved to our town for per- manent residence. We welcome them heartily, and wish many more as good citizens as they would come Among us. — WARNER TOWN. H, A. Johnson and C. 8. Williams: were in Fayetteville on business last week | Mrs. C. L, Williams was indisposed a few days last week but is able to be ont again H. A. Johngon has had some im- provement made on his grocery Mrs. M. RB. Brockman was calling on friends in Warner ‘Town this week —_— DO YOU wart to tearn to resttver old mirrors and make new ones? Pleasant easy work. — Profil five dollars a day. Sample and par- lienlars free. THK GROWN CO. 1432 S St., Washington, D.C. 4-27-23 m, a Rew le 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal,-Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR’ OWN MAKE. ESE ERR SE A ERR ASS Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY Le TT TR TT TET LEEDS VETS I | OTE TET, The best qualities in all the popular kinds of Cheese ETE RT TIT SRE LM STI RECA IN We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. ba fam ' ematran senses ! -wHOREbAYS MAY 8. dodo THE MUSEUM OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent, interest—Your Money is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the hird floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Let Your Money Work For You Pythian Mutual Invesmtent Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE RED SULPHUR SPRINGS The Ladies Aid Society net Thursday with Mrs. R. S. Walkers. Mrs. E. S. Burk is able to be out. Miss Annie Walker left Monday for Salt Sulphur Springs, where she expects to remain for the summer. Emmett Burk left Saturday for Leurich. Mrs. Fanny Tuck went to Washington, Monday. Dossie Pack left Monday for Princeton. James Burk is not able to be out. Rev. O. T. Harris preached a good sermon Sunday at the Baptist church THOMAS. Geo. H. Daugherly, of Elkins, was in town Sunday. The closing exercises of our school at the Baptist Church Thursday night were highly pleasing and the young people reflected much credit upon themselves. The graduates were, Geo. Aycox and Thos. R. Thompson. W. J. Thompson and Miss Jessie Botts returned from Virginia Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. Hamilton Cooper, of Menton, Ohio, is the guest of his brother, Fleming Cooper. The annual sermon of the True Reformer was preached at the Baptist Church Sunday by Rev. L. A. Menifer, of Grafton. The exercises were interesting and the closing address by Lindsey Hill deserves special mention. Among the out of town people at the school closing exercises were: Mesdams Colman, Lee Marks and Prof. Black, of Davis. Mrs. Minnie Redman, who has been a patient in the Davis hospital for several weeks, returned home Friday much improved. PAGE. Rev. Fultz, of Glatto, preached here Sunday two able instructive sermons. Mrs. Mary Fultz, has returned from Hinton where she was sent as delegate to the Sunday School convention and reports a fine trip and a successful meeting. Mrs. Jane Crow was called to Caperton last week to attend the funeral of her mother. Miss Beatrice Caul left Saturday for Slab Fork to attend the annual sermon of the order of St. Lukes. Miss Bettie Benton was called to Va., on business. She will be gone six weeks. S. Marshall has returned from Ohio, where he has been a week visiting his parents. Mrs. Nelle Vanhook is visiting her parents at Sewell this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Jackson are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. Mr. Rawlin is visiting friends at Slab Fork and Bluefield this week. Mrs. George Lewis is quite ill at this writing. PENNBROOK. Mrs. Nellie A. Vanhook., of Page, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jennie Allen and friends the past weeks. Mrs. Louis Bibbs, Mrs. Annie Jasper, Mrs. Jennie Allen, attended the memorial service at Sewell of Fleet Porterfield. Miss Bertha Ellis, Miss Clara Ellis, and Miss Cella Morris were visiting friends at Pennbrook. Miss Jannie Paterson arrived home safely from the convention at Hinton being the representative of the Fire Creek Sunday school. The sermon of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, of Fire Creek will be preached second Saturday in May by Rev. Gordon' at 1 00'clock Little Grace Allen has returned home from a visit of her aunt for the past month. Rev. R. S. Gordon, filled his regular engagement at Fire Creek. Rev. D. D. Morris, has returned home from the convention at Hintop being the representative of Fire Creek Sunday school. DONWOOD. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Howard, Mrs. Richard Tyler, Mrs. O. T. Wilkerson, and Missse Maggie and Beatrice Wilkerson, of Montgomery, were visiting Mrs. J. B. Guthrie Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Naomi Cannady, of Crown Hill, were visiting their sister, Mrs. S. H. Clark Saturday and Sunday, and left Monday for Atlantic City, N. J., where they will spend the summer. Mrs. J. B. Guthrie was taken to the Sheltering Arms Hospital Sunday to undergo an operation, after being sick for several weeks. S. H. Clark made a business trip to Hlaton Wednesday. Miss Ruth Watson and brother Levy and Everett Watson, of Montgomery, were the Sunday guests of their sister, Mrs. S. H. Clark. S. H. Clark, Mrs. Wm. Wicks and daughter Shelvia attended the twenty-fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Archie McKinney, of Montgomery, Saturday. Wm. Wicks attended services at the First Baptist church of Montgomery Sunday. Bernon, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. William White, is able to be cut again after several weeks' illness. John Guthrie, of Huntington, is here visiting his brother, J. B. Guthrie. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jones are visiting friends on Piney this week. SYLVIA. Miss Edna French and Mr. Robert Cobbs were joined the holy bonds of wedlock Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the home of the bride. The bride wore a beautiful brown traveling suit. The groom wore the conventional black. The couple left in an hour after the ceremony for Charleston and other points. The wedding was a quiet one attended by a few intimate friends. On their return home they will enter their new home which is being hastily but handsomely furnished. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. C. Hunter. C. H. Hargrove, of Sullivan, is visiting his son and daughter-in-law. Rev. D. C. Hunter preached three able sermons here Sunday to very large audiences. Dr. H. C. Hargrove left Monday for Clifftop on business. Mrs. Mary Mosby, of Blue Jay were in town Sunday visiting her sister, Mrs. Martha Kinley. CEDAR GROVE J. H. Dingess is making some improvements on his dwelling in the way of papering and painting. Alex Shafer, of London, was here Saturday the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lee. Mrs. Leona Jones has returned after a month's visit to Raymond City. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Jones were visiting in Charleston last week. Miss Esther Phillips was in Charleston last week visiting relatives. Mrs. Lena Beamer, of Mammoth, was here Sunday. Mrs. Lola Francis is indisposed this week. Miss Lizzie Austin is sick. Mr. and Mrs. Bell, of Calin Creek, are guests of Mr. James Austin. Mrs. Mattie Grant, of Cobbs, was here Sunday the guest of Mr. Newman. Rev. D. D. Davis filled his pulpit here Sunday and preached two able sermons. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shafer, of Ward, were guests of Mrs. Maria Richmond Sunday. W. H. Lacy and William Newman were in Charleston Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buster made THE ADVOCATE. a flying trip to Mucklow Monday. J. W. Anderson and family were in Charleston Monday. Serena Martin was visiting at Hansford Monday. Miss Janette Powell, of Hansford, was down Sunday the guest of Mrs. Jennie Boaver. WINIFREDE W. N. Shelton and J. D. Wiseman spent Friday and Sunday in Charleston on business. Wm. Tucker was a business visitor to Montgomery Saturday. Jas. R. Randloph and A. E. Chapman spent a few days at Raymond City last week. H. McPhail, of Cabin Creek, spent Saturday and Sunday here with friends. Mrs. E. Smoot and little granddaughter Ida and E. Skelton and sister spent Saturday in Charleston at the Sells & Forepaugh-Circus. Wm. Brown had his finger severely mashed while at works in the mines last week. Misses Virginia and Ella Smith were in Montgomery shopping the latter part of the week. CHILLICOTHE, O. Samuel Robinson died in Columbus, O., Saturday, and was brought home Sunday afternoon. The funeral was conducted from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson. Mechanic St., Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Revs. J. W. Carter and W. E.' Walker. Miss Jennie Burrell, of Kingston, O., attended quarterly meeting at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church. The contract for the remodeling Quinn Chapel has been awarded Williams and Kibbular. Work will begin in a few days. Mrs. Sarah Garnes, of Mechanic St., spent Sunday in Frankford and Roxabell, O. Rev. Edward Robinson, of Wilberforce, O., filled the appointment of Doctor C. S. Gee, at Quinn Chapel. The quarterly collection was the best that has been for years, $40.15. P. E. assessment, $14.00. Pastor's Salary, $26.15. John H. Gatliff, Jr., addressed the Royal League at Quinn Chapel Tuesday night. James Lucas returned from an eight weeks' trip to Florida last Wednesday noon and reports a very pleasant sojourn. Mr. and Mrs. George Nevels, of Dayton, O., are here collecting for the Colored Orphan Home of that city. HINTON. * On last Tuesday afternoon the grime reaper death came into the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Anderson and claimed as his own their beloved and only daughter Zelda. Miss Andersons came home in January from Howard University where she had been attending school the past three termes. No one of her many friends ever dreamed when she came home complaining of a cold that she would never get well, Dr. C. H. Payne, Jr., was called in to treat her, and although he wrought heroically, and did every imaginable thing in his power, she grew weaker and weaker until the end came. She was a good christian young woman scattering sunshine where ever she went, and as the end drew near, she said every thing before her was beautiful and she was only waiting on Christ. Her life was a beautiful Life, her death a pearless death. The high esteem in which she was held was shown by the many costly floral tokens which were sent by different friends and schoolmates. A great number of letters and telegrams of sympathy were sent her parents from many different cities where she had warm friends; among them was one from the faculty of Howard University, from the members of her class nineteen hundred and eleven, and table from her matron and many others. The class also sent a beautiful floral tribute. Another handsome floral design was the one given by the "Merry Makers Club." Miss Anderson was a cherished member of the independent order of St. Luke, having been brought up in the juvenile department of this order. The funeral and burial services were conducted by Morning Star Council No. 118 of which she was a member. The council appointed Lizzie Muse, M. S. Booth and A. P. Straughter to draw up the resolutions, they presented as follows: Hinton, W. Virginia, April 28, 1910. To the Morning Star Council, No. 118, Ind., Order of St. Luke: We your committee on resolutions beg leave to submit the following: Whereas, it has been the pleasure of the Great Creator to call from mortal to immortality our beloved sister and friend Zelda Anderson; and. Whereas, her life was of sunshine cheerfulness, and good will for every one with whom she came in contact, and. Whereas, by her passing through the valley and shadow of death, our council has lost a cherished member, her many friends a loveable companion, her brothers an affectionate sister, and her parents a devoted daughter. Be it therefore resolved, that the Morning Star Council, No. 118 Ind, Order of St. Lukes, out of love and respect for our bereaved late sister, pass the following resolutions: 1. That as a young christian she was faithful to her church and Sunday School when she was home during her vacations from college, and that by example as well as precept she did always the good that was nearest her. sympathy to her sorrowing parents and brothers in this their hour of sadness and distress, knowing they will miss her clinging love and true devotion. 3. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the Advocate for publication, that a copy be made a permanent part of the records of our council, that a copy be sent to the "Merry Makers Club" of which the deceased was an esteemed and cherished member, Committee: A. P. Straughther, L. M. Muse, M. S. Booth. BUCKHANNON After a pleasant visit with relatives here, Mrs. Ada Clay returned to her home at Clarksburg, Saturday. The Willing Workers of Hall's Chapel A. M. E. Church, gave an entertainment Thursday night, called "A Trip Around the World". A pleasant time was reported. Mrs. Jno. Brown, and little daughter, of Clarksburg, were here Sunday visiting Mr. Brown, who has employment here. Miss Maud Davis, and Miss Adie Mumford are sick. The Silver Leaf Club met with Miss Nettie Madison, Friday night. The Mite Missionary Society met at the A. M. E. Church Sunday afternoon, a program was rendered. Miss Maud R. Davis entertained at her home on Main street, Tuesday evening. The invited guests were the members of the Ladies Ald. Society, other present were, Mrs. Ada Clay, of Clarksburg, Mrs. Jas. L. Davis, and children, Misses Wertha Heath, Ruth Mumford, and Lacey Jackson, Messrs, E. W. Jones, T. A. Brown, and Rev. Geo, DeYoung. Readings from James Edwin Campbell, and Music were the diversions of the evening. At a seasonable hour a most delicious four-course luncheon was served. A delightful evening was spent by all present. GRAFTON. Joe McGee, of Salem, was in the city Friday visiting his friend, Miss Susie Marten. Rev. L. A. Manifee went to Thomas Saturday to preach the annual sermon Sunday May, for the True Reformer Lodge. Mrs. Mary A. Chloes sister, Miss Bertha Dickerson, is here on an extended visit from Morgantown. Miss Cora Jackson, of Clarksburg, attended the ball game Saturday and was the guest of Miss Ada Stout. Miss Julia Dickerson, of Morgan town, arrived in the city Sunday and will be the guest of her sister, Mrs Mary A. Chloe. Mrs. Ella Hall, of Elkins, is the house guest of Mrs. Allie Sheppard. Mrs. Allie Sheppard gave a party Tuesday evening in honor of her guest Mrs. Ella Hall. Mrs. Lizzie Sheppard entertained a number of friends Friday night at her home. At a "sensorable-hour" a most delicious lunch, ices. and fruit, was served. Those present were, Misses Katie Martin, Grace Trimble, Nanie Stout, Ada Stout, Nanie Hale, Sadie Mays, Pearl Austin, Nursey Howell, Ollie Turner, Mrs. Mandy Oliver; Messrs, Henry Jones, Hlet Philpot, Howard Craig, Geo. Turner, C. W. Florence, Seinor Turner, Walter Howell, Millard Howell, John Howell, Edward Newman. A crowd attended the game from Clarksburg. Mr. and Mrs. Greene, of Clarksburg, were guests of Mrs Hattie Beaner, Sunday. A party will be given Monday night for the ball boys at Mrs. Bettie Carter's residence. Mrs. L. A. Menifee returned Saturday from the hospital at Baltimore and is doing nicely. HOLDEN John Thomas has two children very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor left Sunday morning for Cincinnati. A number of people from here attended the circus, in Huntington Friday. C. Montgomery, of Huntington, is here visiting his mother. Miss Katherine Johnson, of Berwind, is the house guest of her sister, Mrs Wm. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Newell, entertained at dinner yesterday, in honor of Miss Katherine Johnson. Mildred Astins, of Cora, and B. P. Stiles were in town Sunday. O. L. C. Smith, G. W. Watkins and Wm. Smith, have returned. Miss Katherine Johnson, Mrs. Wm. Smith, and Mrs. J. D. Johnson, went to Logan this afternoon on a business trip. Mrs. Pearl Smith Woods, of Ward, is expected here tomorrow to speak on the subject of Aid to the missionary society. FAIRMONT. Miss Mary Shelton, of McKeesport, Pa., is the guest of her Aunt Mrs. Wm. Fortune. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nelson have moved from Jackson St., to Spencer street. Mr. and Mrs. J. Jones, of Morgantown, arrived here Saturday, and took charge of The Elk's Club. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkes, of Clarksburg, attended the Smart Set, Tuesday night. Mrs. Anna Meade, Misses Florence and Emma Ruffu and Corvella Meade and a number of others, of Clarksburg, attended the Smart Set here Tuesday night. All the nearly towns were well represented at the opera house when the Smart Set headed by S. H. Dudley played here Tuesday night. The play was spiendid from start to finish. 200 Princess Dressess Beautiful Dresses, Handsomely Trimmed, Latest Style, All Colors, All Sizes. $15 Dresses, ONLY...$10.00 $7.00 Dresses, ONLY...$4.98 $12 Dresses, ONLY...$ 8.00 $5.00 Dresses, ONLY...$3.98 $10 Dresses, ONLY...$ 7.00 $4.00 Dresses, ONLY...$2.98 $ 8 Dresses, ONLY...$ 5.98 $3.50 Dresses, ONLY...$2.98 Come early. These are bargains and will go quickly. LINEN SUITS Come early. These are bargains and will go quickly. All Colors, All Styles, Lowest Prices. $20.00 And Everyone a Bargain. GE & BSHARAH dies' Furnishings 720 Kanawha Street. Street, Opp. Court House. SAHLEY, GEORGE & BSHARAH Retail Store: 11 Capitol St. and 720 Kanawha Street. Wholesale Store: 415 Kanawha Street, Opp. Court House. convention of said district. GRANT P. HALL For State Senate, Eighth District. To the Republican Voters of the 8th Senatorial District. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the State Senate, subject to the decision of the Republican voters of the Eighth Senatorial District, composed of the counties of Bonne, Kanawha and Logan. If nominated and elected, and matters come before that body in which the interest of the several political parties would be involved, it would be my purpose to cast my vote with the party which I represent, but where the matter is of interest to the public in general I hope to be large enough to be governed by the public's sentiment first above personal or political interest. As to United States Senator, my preference is for the re-election of Senator Nathan Day Scott. I believe that Mr. Scott has been an earnest, faithful, devoted and effectual worker for the best interests of his state and of his constituents, and is eminently deserving of re-election. I will heartily appreciate the support of my fellow Republicans throughout the district. DAVID, DICK Charleston, W. Va., April 5, 1910. For County Commissioner. Editor Mail: Please announce that I am a candidate for the office of County Commissioner of Kanawha county, subject to the action of the Republican primary election to be held May 21, 1910. I am nominated and elected, I will be in favor of better roads, and for their improvement and maintenance along the most improved, modern plans. I will vote against the licensing or sale of Illinois if the districts of Poca, Union, Washington, Jefferson, Loudon, Elk and Big Jdy. In Cabin Creek and Maldon district, where licenses have heretofore been granted, I will be governed entirely by the sentiment of the majority of the people. In the city of Charleston, where the question of licensing the saloon is first passed upon by the council, I shall abide at all times by the action of that body. I am also in favor of an economical administration of our county affairs, and if elected I will endeavor to give to the business affairs of the county the same close, careful and economical attention and consideration that I would to my own private business. I respectfully solicited the support of my friends. J. A. JARRETT. Charleston District. TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS The Sunday School Teachers Graded Union will meet in the parlor of the First Presbyterian church, on Thursday at 2 p. m. All teachers who feel a need of help in their teaching, and those who feel that they can give help are urged to attend this meeting. CONGRESS OF MOTHERS Rockford, IL., May 4.—Delegates and many visitors from all sections of the State are in attendance on the eleventh annual meeting of the Illinois Congress of Mothers which began here today and will continue over tomorrow. The program calls for the discussion of numerous subjects dealing with the physical, mental and moral welfare of the child by a number of well known men and women. ROYAL LETTERS ON SALE London, May 4.—An autograph sale of extraordinary interest, 'conseiling of manuscripts and letters of kinks and queens and other famous persons, was begun at Sotheby's today. Some of the most notable items to go under the hammer are autograph letters of Catherine de Medici, Charles L. 1. Prince Charles Edward "the Young Pretender." King Philip of Castle, Queen Elizabeth and the unfortunate Mary Queen of Scots. --- $15 Dresses, ONLY.....$10.00 $12 Dresses, ONLY.....$ 8.00 $10 Dresses, ONLY.....$ 7.00 $ 8 Dresses, ONLY.....$ 5.98 Mrs. Clarence Lee was initiated into the Mysteries of the Household of Ruth on last meeting night. Theodore Rolls of Wheeling, is the guest of relatives here. Mrs. Mary Gordon has been the guest of Mrs. Wm. Washington. F. H. Jackson was indisposed a few days the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moore left Thursday to spend the summer at Mt Lake Park. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Jones have gone to Housekeeping on 4th street. HARPER'S FERRY Storer College won her 4th game of baseball when she shut out Front Royal Va., Friday April 28, at a secure of three to nothing. The game was very interesting, several difficult plays being made, Tomlinson, Storers pitcher was in good form, having 19 men struck out, to his credit and one short hit. JINE, HP Front Royal Va. Storer Robinson c Diggs Johnson s.s. Scott J. Brannon 2nd b. Lewis R. Robinson p. Tomlinson J. Carter 1st b. Harvey J. Strange 3rd b. Morris W. Folk l. f. Arter E. Jackson c. f. Fisher R. Thomas r. f. Hill Umpires Evans—Moody Storer 3—Front Royal 0 An Illustrated lecture upon Japanese customs, manners and religion was given in Anthony Hall Thursday April 28, by K. Sakatsume, a native Japanese, which was enjoyed by all present. Rev. N. C. Brackett and wife returned from Washington Monday, where the former has been undergoing treatment. Prof. McDonald will deliver a series of talks to the history classes upon Roman history, this week The Classes of Storer College have selected the members to represent their commencement and honorary parts have been assigned. The speakers of the graduating class are Misses Allen, Whimbs, Parker, Brunage, Freeman, Douglas, and Green and Messers, Tomlinson and Lewis. The Junior class representatives are as follows, Misses Beasly, Phillips, Whittaker Jones, Smith, and Hunt and Messers Morris, Wheaton, Scott, King, Meyers and Van Leesten. Announcements Announcements For House of Delegates, I hereby announce my candidacy for the House of Delegates from Kanawha County, subject to the Republican primary. In doing so, I disclaim affiliation with, or allegiance to, any so-called political ring or faction, except the regular Republican party as a whole and I stand for caring out of the Republican platform, State and National. I have perfect confidence in our entire county committee, and feel assured that every vote cast for me will be fairly counted and announced. If I should not be declared nominated I will know that my friends prefer some one else more suitable to represent them, and I will not cry fraud, and assist the Democrats, but will do all I can to secure the election of those Republicans who should be nominated. J. W. DAWSON. I hereby formally and publicly announce my candidacy for the office of senator from the Eighth Senatorial District of West Virginia, subject to the Republican primary election of Kanawha county, and the Senatorial DAVID DICK SCHOOL TEACHERS PAGE FOUR THE ADVCATE PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE PUB. CO. ice, Pythian Building, Charleston. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. Now, that's queer, doggone queer, in fact, to sacrifice elegance for force; it is devilish queer. Since when did the appointing powers begin to consider the wishes of the incumbent of an appointive position when they had in mind to remove him? Mr. Dancy had served a few months over eight years and was willing to stay on the job a few years longer, but Mr. Dancy was retired. A. B. Kennedy, receiver of public monies at New Orleans, did not express a desire to separate himself from the "mazuma" which came to him monthly because of his receivership, but he has been replaced. Dr. Crum, collector of the port at Charleston, S. C., was not particularly anxious to stop receiving those checks every month from Washington, but where is Crum? J. H. Devaux walked the plank, but not of his own volition. S. H. Tick gave up the postmastership at Wilson, N. C., at the suggestion of his superiors All these and more are in involuntary retirement not, mind you, because of ill health, the pressure of personal business affairs or the desire to give others an opportunity to be placed on the pay roll of the national government, but because their places were wanted by the administration. But when it comes to Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, he, it appears, is to hold on at his pleasure. Why? On what is Mr. Adams' strength based? It is most certainly not on his influence among the Negro people of the nation or even of his state. At Washington where he has been located for the past twelve years he is conspicuous by his absence at the gatherings, social, political, educational or religious, of the race to which his position is credited. His name does not appear among "those present" at any of the large conventions of Negroes, except the National Negro Business League, of which he is transportation agent, a position he fills most satisfactorily, canard compels us to say. But there his connection with the Negro people seems to end. How, then, does he manage to out-last Dancy, for instance, who was a good mixer among laymen, a churchman of note and a political factor par excellence? What's his pull? OUR POSITION ON THE SENATORIAL SUCCESSION. Lest our silence on the question of who may, can, must, might, could, would or should succeed Mr. Nathan Bay Scott as senator from West Virginia be misconstrued, lest there be attributed to us the inclination to run with the hare and chase with the hounds, we think it proper to declare, at this time, the causes which impel us to take our present position The Advocate, since its birth, under the former and the present editorial management, has always stood for the Negro's people first. It has endeavored to subordinate everything, every interest to those interests which affect its clientele as whole. In politics this paper has and will be republican so long as it is as at present controlled. It has eschewed factional fights, confining its support to those regularly nominated and has consistently exerted its influence to bring about their election. The situation which presents itself to us does not call for any deviation at this time from our custom. There are announced for election to the United States Senate from this state two very worthy gentlemen, Mr. Scott, the incumbent, has, it is true, done more politically for the Negro than has Mr. Hubbard, but there is absolutely no reason to doubt that, given Mr. Scott's opportunities, Mr. Hubbard would not do as much or more. The only fair basis upon which to judge the two gentlemen in this respect is that of opportunity, and upon that basis the gentlemen appear, as Mr. Lincoln said, equally to surpass each other. Putting aside the question of color and viewing the two gentlemen's candidacy from a broader view-point, ground for argument presents itself to those who wish to engage in it. But we have no wish to enter into an argument at this stage of the game. We would prefer, and we think our preference is wise, to urge upon our people the acquisition of knowledge, the --- acquirement of property, the cultivation of good morals and manners, the study of prevention of the diseases which are decimating their ranks, rather than to give our editorial columns to knocking Mr. Hubbard and boosting Mr. Scott, or boosting Mr. Hubbard and knocking Mr. Scott. From time to time there will appear in our columns something of the candidacy of each gentleman. From these items our readers may be able to form their own conclusions and upon these they may, if it is their desire, express their thoughts publicly with The Advocate as a medium. REMOVING THE ANCIENT LAND MARKS. However much one day may be inclined to think otherwise, the administration of Mr. Taft is leaving him but little ground to form the belief that it is not disposed to remove the ancient land-marks so far as concern the Negro holding public office. When, following closely upon Mr. Taft's inauguration, Dr. Crum, collector of the port at Charleston, S. C. gave way to prevent embarrassments, the deed was lauded as being eminently fitting and Dr. Crum was congratulated by those who realized how untenable would be his position under the circumstances which surrounded it. There were predictions from the enemies of the administration, but their most dire forecasts but dimly pictured what has come. It is a rare occurrence these days when a Negro removed from office is not replaced by a white man. Down in Louisiana where the great majority of the Republican party is composed of men of color and where men of color hold many governmental offices without objection from their white neighbors, but one Negro is left to answer the roll. Coming on up the coast one finds a similar state of affairs. One by one the Negro office-holder is being dropped at the south without a corresponding increase in appointments to places where race prejudice does not offer a bar. Mr. Taft is being severely criticised, as by General James S. Clarkson, for this betrayal of the race, but we cannot, remembering his attitude toward the race in other matters, lead ourselves to believe that this departure from the life-long tenets of his party is chargeable to the President. Rather do we think that, engaged as he has been in his legislative program to the entire exclusion of minor affairs, he has left these appointments largely to subordinates, whose desire to build up a "illy white" Republican party at the south is well known. The President is not, we believe, a Pharoah who knows not Joseph. The fault lies at the door of his advisers, who have brought down upon the head of their chief unfavorable criticism in more than one instance. MOTHERS' DAY A proclamation, naming Sunday, May 5th. Mothers' Day, has been issued by Governor Glasscoock and may be found elsewhere in this issue of The Advocate. That its observance will be wide-spread there is no question, for there are few, if any, who will not enter heartily into this movement "to pay tribute to the noblest, the sweetest and the best of God's creatures—our mothers." The proclamation strikes a responsive chord in the hearts of all. Compliance with it entails no qualification of party, color, creed or condition. Neither does age or sex debar from participation. If you can not attend church Sunday and are unable to secure a carnation, you can still pay tribute to your mother, living or dead, by recalling her many acts of kindness and self-sacrifice, and resolving to gladden some heart if your action is confined even to a kind word. GOVERNMENT COOK BOOKS Mr. Joseph H. Gaines, congressman from this district, informs us that he has a limited number of Farmers' Bulletin No. 391. "The economical use of meats in the home", known as the Government Cook Book, a copy of which he will be pleased to send to any resident of the district. The pamphlet contains much valuable information to those who have reasons to complain because of the high cost of meat. It will appeal especially to the house-wife whose taste for porterhouse must now be satisfied with bologna. WEST CHARLESTON Mr. Wilson Massey is visiting relatives in Virginia. Mrs. Halie Crozier has tonsilitis. Mrs. Hattie Lucas is out again after a few days illness. Mr. Jas. Hale has moved to 1437, 5th ave. Mr. Frank, Broyles, has returned from Kentucky, where he has been visiting a few days. Mr. Henry Pope has accepted a position in the Scythe Department at the Axe Plant. The Ladies Loyal Association meets at Mrs. Hattie Lucas this week. Mr. Ordeal Tolliver has accepted a position in Polt Dept. at Axe plant. Charleston Mrs. Holliday and daughter, who spent the winter here, have returned to their home at Richville, Va. Maxine, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simpson, Washington St., is ill. Mrs. Aldolphus Wright has returned from Rock Hill, S. C. where she spent several days with her mother who is seriously ill. M. H. Dryson was in Huntington, Tuesday. Miss Rosalynde Friend, cashier for the Peoples Grocery Co., is ill at the home of her mother at Institute. Miss Friend has not been able to work this week. Robert Slaughter has gone to Cleveland, O. for an indefinite stay. Benjamin Wanzer left Tuesday for Columbus, Ohio. E. D. Paine, of Dayton, O., is in the city this week. Mrs. Emma Turner, of Pittsburgh, Pa., the house guest of Mrs. Maria Snyder the past few weeks, has returned to her home. Mrs. Walter Harper left Wednesday for Hot Springs, Va. to join her husband. The Needle Art Club met with Mrs. G. W. Muse, last week. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Mary Roy. The Carnation Social Club entertained at Hotel Brown, Thursday evening. Miss Mary and Lucinda Williams were at home Monday evening complimentary to Miss Annie Clayton and Mrs. Robert Foy. Their other guesses were: Misses Virginia Gilmer, Esther Fulks, Alpha Brooks, Aristis Johnson, Lillian and Bessie Taylor, Maud Viney and Cornelia Davis; mesdames Russell Forney, William Robinson, Millard Ulen, and Andrew Bailey; Messrs, T. G. Nutter, J. A. Jackson, George Stuart, Nobel Mitchell, Henry Smith, T. W. Randolph, F. C. Cambric, J. F. J. Clark, Millard Ulen and Russell Forney. Jas, A. Campbell, W. H. Wright and J. H. Taylor were at Huntington Monday, inspecting the company of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias. Mrs. Alice Walker left Sunday for Atlantic City N. J. T. W. Wade, of Eagle, was in the city Saturday. Mrs. Minnie Harris and Miss Kanawha Boyd returned Saturday from Hinton, where they were sent as delegates to the Baptist Sunday School Convention. The Baby Whist Club will met Thursday with Miss Irene Jackson on Coal Branch Heights. Mrs. Lula M. Jackson, of Washington, D. C., was in the city the first of the week. Mrs Jackson is working in the interest of missions. While here, she was the guest of Mrs. Lucy Lowyr on Dickinson street. Mrs. Ruth Robinson entertained a few friends Friday evening at the home of Mrs. C. H. James on Summers street. W. A. Spriggs, of Institute, was a business visitor to the city Tuesday. Mrs. R. A. James is ill at her home on Summers street. Mrs. I. C. Cabell underwent a painful operation last Friday for the removal of the turbenate bone which was found to be very diseased Drs. Churchman and Gamble performed the operation. She is able to go out now and is doing quite well. Pastor Carrol's discourse on the Holy communion, last Sunday morning at Simpson, M. E. Church, was quite inspiring and highly instructive. After a short talk or exhortation at the evening hour of worship he administered the Holy Commission to a large number of the membership present. The Sunday School was well attended and the usual class meeting services were held at 4 o'clock. The pastor again urged a large attendance upon the midweek prayer meetings and class meetings as well. The Friday night Aid meets at the church Thursday night, this week, the attendance of all the members and friends are desired. The Thursday night Aid will meet with Mrs. A. J. Pearsons on Piedmont to night at which time a farewell reception will be tendered Mrs. R. E. Muse who with her husband Rev. G. E. Muse will leave Saturday morning for Grafton where he has charge of the M. E. Church. Their many friends wish them much success in their new field of labor. PEARY HONORED IN ENGLAND London, May 4.—In the presence of a great gathering that included members of the royal family and many distinguished public officials, writers, scientists and others, Commander Robert E. Peary lectured in Albert Hall today on his trip to the north pole, and was afterward presented with the gold medal of the Royal Geographical Society. HORSE SHOW OPENS Ottawa, Ont., May 4. — With lavish decorations of flags and bunting, Howick Hall at the fair grounds presented a pretty sight this afternoon at the opening of Ottawa's first annual horse show. Prize-winning show horses from New York, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Ottawa and other places are included among the entrées and from the present outdoors the three days' exhibition will be one of the most successful of its kind ever held in eastern Canada. Over $5,000 in prizes and trophies will be distributed among the winning own- Sunday Schools CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. Sunday School and a member of the order of St. Lukes, under whose auspices the services were conducted Rev. A. D. Lewis preached the funeral sermon, assisted by Revs. R. D. W. Meadows and L. E. Williams. The body was committed to the earth by State Deputy A. P. Straughter. The lodge reflected credit upon itself for the orderly manner the service was conducted. After the usual devotional service by Revs. P. A. Harris and C. B. Jackson Thursday evening Hon. H. H. Railey read a well prepared paper on "What Can be done to hold our young people in the Sunday School?" Mr. Railey ranks among the most successful school teachers in the State and always fills his seat in the Sunday School. He pointed out the neglect on the part of parents, pastors, public and Sunday School teachers. The paper was further discussed by F. R. Robinson, Mrs. Lula M. Bruce, E. G. Pack, F. D. Boarde and Rev. D. D. Morris. On Friday morning, the rays of Old Sol having driven back the clouds that hid the stars during the night, the people on assembling were enabled to greet each other with the common exercise "Fine morning." The opening exercises were conducted by Revs. Wm. Jackson and E. D. Wallace. The roll call was responded to with Bible quotations. After some routine work Miss Nannie L. Madkins read a good paper on the institution of the Sunday School Teacher." Miss Wadkins is a promising young woman, having been serving the Blue Stone Sunday School Union for several years as Secretary. Her paper pointed out the service of the teacher as a work that requires great prograst. On the motion of Revs. Wm. Jackson and R. D. W. Meadows the paper was referred to the board for publication. Rev. W. H. Broadley, president of the West District Sunday School convention of Virginia, was introduced who dropped some useful hints for doing Sunday School work. Mrs. Lula M. Jackson spoke in the interest of the National Training School of Washington, D. C., which is under the supervision of that matchless leader, Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, whose voice has been heard on the two continents. After the usual opening exercises Friday afternoon which was conducted by Revs. H. C. Gregory and Robt. Daniel. Rev. William Beckman was introduced, who, by the request of the president, conducted a Bible Conference. He started by inviting questions, thus enabling the Sunday School teachers to have light thrown on some of the Puzzling Biblical statements. He insisted upon better preparation on the part of aspirants to the ministry and showed the necessity of the gospel being plainly preached. The exercise was a most helpful one. Rev. E. Northern, pastor of the First Baptist church, was introduced and spoke interestingly on the various phases of church and Sunday School work. He pointed out the harm that is being done to the cause by the toleration of an un-educated ministry in both races. A high tribute was paid to Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, Superintendent of Missions, who is supported partly by the General Association of West Virginia. Mrs. M. J. Banks, returned delegate from the National Baptist Convention brought back a good report. Mrs. Mary L. Reld, returned Messenger from the Women's Baptist convention spoke in high terms of their Alderson sessions. Rev J. J. Turner, as returned Messenger from the New River, the Flat Top and the Mt. Olivet Associations brought good reports. The report of the committee on finance was read by Mrs. Lula M. Jackson; this report was followed by a touching address by Robert Llisusa, native of Transkie, South Africa. Mr. Llisusa is a junior in the West Virginia Colored Institute and favorably reported by Prof. B. Prillerman, the head of the School. After acquiring his education, Mr. Llisusa will return to Africa to teach the natives. After the reading of the report of Education, Prof. J. M. Arter, President of the West Virginia Seminary delivered a fitting address on education and spoke of the good work that is being done at Hill Top. Prof. B. Priller man spoke of the excellent advantages offered the race at the West Virginia Colored Institute. Friday morning's session was a busy one. The work of the convention is spreading so rapidly there is a strong sentiment in favor of extending the time. Rev. Wm. Jackson served notice that a resolution will be offered at the next annual session so amending the constitution as to provide for a three-days' session. President A. P. Straughter delivered his annual address, which was fraught with wholesome advice. The following were elected as officers: President, A. P. Straughter; Vice-President, Miss Nora Wadkins; Recording Secretary, Prof. J. W. Scott; Treasurer, Rev. Daniel Stratton; Corresponding Secretary, S. E. Chiles; Statistician, Rev. L. A. Thurston; Executive Board, Miss-Nonnie L. Wadkins, Mrs. Helen Enfarrar, Mrs. Mary L. Reid, Mrs. I. Wilkerson, G. W. Winston, W. W Hall, and Monroe Peyton. The closing discourse was delivered by Rev Wm. Beecham, L. T. B., Field Secretary of the National Baptist Convention. The Reverend took for his text the 6th verse of the 3rd chapter of the Acts, "Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I to thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise and walk." Subject, "Give God the Best. The introductory remarks were taken from the narrative, which showed that the Suffering world is expecting something from the followers of Christ. 1 The Finance Committee reported $1,130.92 coming from all sources. Seventy-five Sunday Schools were represented. The six leading financial schools were Charleston. $75.00; Second Baptist of Hinton. $13.00; 16th Street. Huntington, $52.00; Montgomery. $40.00; Venetta, $27.00; Longacre, $26.00. Charleston received the first Banner and the Second Banner was awarded to the Venetta School, it having sent up the largest amount per capita. The Superintendent of the Second Baptist Sunday School, A. P. Straughter and his wife, gave a reception to the visitors where the whole convention was royally entertained. The next meeting will be held with the 16th Street Baptist Church of Huntington of which Rev. L. A. Thrushon is pastor. The Baptists of West Virginia should feel proud of a body that can do such good work. It is made up of men and women of every worthy calling, such as teachers, preachers, lawyers, and such physicians as Dr. M. T. Sinclair, who is interested in both the Physical and the Spiritual condition of his people. Library CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. Ileve you should participate in its pension. Books the Best Society Mr. Carnegie said libraries are monuments to the unaltering march of the human race toward the front, "with never a false step, never a break." He said the next generation will see wonders yet undreamed of and that libraries, storing up the feats of the past, allowing each generation to reap the benefit of the experiences of their predecessors, alone make progress possible. "I don't think much of this 'submerged tenth,' he asserted. "The State must care for them—isolate them, if necessary. What I want to do is to help those who help themselves. And you can't get any good out of books without working for it. "Some of our fine ladies want to get in the 'best society.' I tell you the best society is in the library. A library is a triumph of democracy. It is no respecter of persons and is always at home. Education the Leycler of Casses. Education the Leverer of Classes. "Now, if you want to raise your race you must do it through that great leverer of classes—education. With education you will some day be on equal terms, with the whites—living with them on fair friendly terms, tending toward the same ends. The day is not far distant when you will take your place in this country on a level with the other races—and the race problem will be no more forever." Mr Carnegie said that all he had become in the world he owed to books and told how he had begged his way into membership in one of the workingmen's libraries in Pittsburg when he was a messenger boy trying to learn telegraphy. He made up his mind that he would make a fortune and then he would place libraries within the reach of every well-disposed boy and girl in the land. The Kinship of all Libraries The Knipling of all Libraries. Mr. Herbert Putnam, Librarian of Congress, in a brilliant address on the educative influence of libraries and their natural kinship with one another, be they as broad in scope as the Congressional Library or limited to the specific needs of an institution, took the house by storm by noting that the presence of so many titled personages gave an added significance to the occasion, and after speaking of the President of the United States and the President of the University, referred to Mr. Carnegie as "The President of Cheerful Givers." "Libraries," said Mr. Putnam, "give an open door to useful and efficient activity. The Carnegie Library is gladly welcomed into the goodly company of understanding and patriotic citizenship." Howard University Equips Leaders of Hope" Says President Tiff of Race," Says President Taft. President Taft, the next speaker, was accorded another ovation when he advanced to the front of the platform, after being introduced by President Thirkield as "our friend and fellow-worker." The head of Howard University, with pardonable pride, reminded the audience that this was the second time President Taft had honored the University with his presence, and two presidents of the United States had visited, the institution since his own advent there. Said the President, in part: "I am glad to be here to celebrate the functions of the dedication of this library, which the University and the country owe to the generosity of Andrew Carnegie. Envi's Not Carnegie's Money—But His Happiness. "We do not envy Mr. Carnegie His money and the fortune that has attended his efforts. The thing we envy him is the happiness that it must give him to be able to do so much good to his fellow-men, as he is doing every month in the year. "Now, I am not going to make a speech on Negro education or on the advantage of this University. We have listened, and I wish to pay the highest compliment possible to the beautiful, the discriminating the obe- vating and interesting address of the Librarian of Congress, and I certainly could add nothing to this description of the importance of a library as an instrumentality of the University for the proper education of its students. "But to come again to the University: This University offers to the colored race what it needs and without which it cannot make advancement, towit, colored leaders of thought in every profession, in order not that all colored men may be university men, but that there may be among colored men, university men who shall lead the whole colored race onward and upward." (Continued applause.) The Music an Attractive Feature. The Music an Attractive Feature. The music rendered by the students in the Chapel was an attractive feature of the varied and interesting program. The vested choir sang as a processional "Ancient of Days," (Jeffrey); followed by the national hymn, "God of Our Fathers". (Warren); and the anthems "Praise the Lord," (Randeger), and "By the Waters of Babylon" (S. ColeridgeTaylor); The University Glee Club, led by Prof. A. Jones, sang "To Arms," with fine effect, and the University band and orchestra came in for a large share of appreciation. The choir's recessional "Publish Glad Tidings" closed the musical exercises in the Chapel and Mr. Carnegie, whose love for Negro music is proverbial seemed never to tire of the songs rendered by the young people. Turning Over the Keys. The audience, including the President, Mr. Carnegie and the guests, then proceeded to the Carnegie Library, where the program was concluded by an illuminating statement by President Thirkield, who said that the new library marked a new atmosphere for the institution and would now become the central rallying point for students, faculty and visitors. The office of the President will be in the new structure and the administrative forces would radiate from it. Rev. F. J. Grimke, on behalf of the trustees, gave an expression of the appreciation of the University to Mr. Carnegie for his much-needed benefaction. Commissioner Cuno H. Randolph, himself a trustee, turned over the keys in behalf of the Building Committee, which were ac Why Not Make Spare Ti Make Use of Your Time? WOWLEDGE. IS YOUR USEFULNESS. 3. TO INCREASE YOUR SALARY. of Correspondence, incorporated, Thos. 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 ally for you. of the things you need to and confidently and you will lose no time were you are employed, when it is con- er you get ready. $50.00 will pay for our month, until that amount is paid. there are no other charges. We give you you. know how to read and write we can help in our office and get information.. Do it W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. D., Secy. 384 Station G. 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 3. T The Afro-American School of Corrsap L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bishop Secretary, will do those 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 infider from work, studying at home or where you venient, and recite to us whenever you get courses, payable at $3.00 per month, until We furnish text books and there are a 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 Static Office at Second Baptist Church, Third Str 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 so incidentally and you will lose no time from work, studying at home or where you are employed, when it is convenient, and recite to us whenever you get ready. $60.00 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 N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va —Founded in 1867— More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored 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 students. tion high. Remarkably healthful. Ample BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLAR faculty of sixteen highly educated, ca assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S ARBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLA SSES TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION in its faculty and student body. Its who living. Literary Societies, Christian G Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal. For illustrated catalogue and other THE CRYSTAL B Owned and Controlled by the Kn America, South America, Europe, women have graduated here. The oldest students. Magnificent location. Eleva- tual. Ample buildings. THREE NEW TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu- educated, carnest teachers does not include according to the Dewey System, is one of CATE S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational. Its whole influence is toward Christian Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, ate 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 MAYOR OF NEW YORK Attendants' Fees $3.00 pe $1.50 pe Call on or Address CRYSTAL BATH-HOUSE $3.00 per course of 21 Baths $1.50 per course of 10 Baths J. R. SMITH, Mgr. SE HOT SPRINGS, ARK. Call on or Address J. R. SMITH, Mgr. CRYSTAL BATH-HOUSE HOT SPRINGS, ARK. THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1910 accepted in happy vein by Mr. Justice Barnard, on behalf of the Board of Trustees. In the evening between 7 and 10 o'clock, there was a general reception and inspection of the library, and hundreds of interested citizens came to see and to be inspired by this magnificent addition to the intellectual center which has developed about Howard Hill. The day was u r grand one in the history of the race's foremost institution for the higher education and the fullest realization of the Negro's civic opportunity. Carnegie Library a Precious Heritage The new library is ninety-nine feet in length and forty-four feet deep. It is of the colonial type, with massive pillars and broad steps at the entrance. The structure is of stone and brick and terra cotta, and is practically three stories in height, since the basement has been constructed of full dimensions. An impressive entrance has been secured by having the wide hull opened all the way to the roof. Hero is the delivery desk, and opening from it are two reading rooms which are so connected that a clear space of nearly one hundred feet in length is afforded. The book racks have a capacity of 60,000 volumes. On one side of the second floor space has been given over for a special reading room for the 400 medical students of the University. Rooms for faculty, the Board, of Trustees and the President's offices are also provided on this floor. The basement includes a library hall, with platform and opera chairs for 300 persons, a newspaper reading room, packing room and a bindery. Many handsome pictures adorn the walls, the gifts of friends of the institution. The architect of the building is a brother-in-law of Mr. Carnegie. CARD OF THANKS. We feel greatful to our friends for the many acts of kindness shown us during the recent illness and death of our daughter and sister, Zelda Anderson. We express much gratitude for the many beautiful floral wreaths, all which are tokens of love and respect for her. May God's choicest blessings rest upon her devoted friends: GEORGE ANDERSON, Wife and Children. The President 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 cens 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. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1910 For Sale HousesandLots Water, Shade Trees on residence lots. For Terms Address J. E. Adams Princeton, W. Va. Box 81. Business League Is Organized A comparatively few but none the less interested auditors, heard Prof. C. H. Moore, national organizer of the National Negro Business League, set forth the objects and aims of the organization at the K. of P. hall, Monday night. Prof. Moore would have been greeted by a much larger audience there is no doubt, but for the rumor emanating from a source ignorant of his intentions, that his presence had a political aspect, Unfortunately, many of those whose presence was most desired absented themselves because of the false report and thus missed a very entertaining, instructive exposition on the work of one the greatest factors of race uplift in the country. For over an hour the speaker produced facts and figures in proof of the claims which he made for the organization founded by Dr. Booker T. Washington and of which he is the president. He showed how it had helped individuals, towns and states in commercial pursuits of varied character and is gradually spreading broadcast among the Negro race higher ideals of business and is increasing the spirit of co-operation. At the conclusion of his address, a local league was formed with Mr. F. C. Brown, proprietor of Hotel Brown] president; Dr. J. S. Sessoms vice president; Prof. G. L. Cuzzens secretary; and Mr. C. H. James, the wholesale produce commission merchant, treasurer. A meeting to perfect the organization was called for Monday night and will be held at Hotel Brown, where the president cordially invites the public and those interested in any line of business particularly to be present. Joe McGinnity is still the "Iron Man" of old. In the first four days of the season he pitched three games for his Newark team. Colored Men and Women, LISTEN-- If You've Got a Job You've Got a Chance! And the better the job, the better is your chance of improving your condition and getting ahead. The International Liberty Union of the World THE ILU 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-L-U members are working for and getting Big Cash Benefits Family Protection Self Education Cooperative Buying Cooperative Selling Mutual Uplift This opportunity is open to every one without regard to sex, color or nationality, between the ages of fifteen and sixty years. Send ten cents for three months' subscription, to our official magazine. THE UNION JOURNAL, and circulars and full particulars of our offer will be sent you. Write Us Today I-L-U GRAND LODGE. 105 I-L-U Old'g. Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A. SPECIAL TO THE MAIL. New York. May 4. Notwithstanding many predictions to the contrary blouses will be worn as usual during the coming summer. The plainness of the new blouses shown in the shops is particularly noticeable this year. A few tucks and a frill are the sole trimming in many cases, or there is a simple banding of embroidery introduced down the front. But, materials, in the case of the best waists, are beautifully fine, and some of these exquisitely fine blouses with daintly run pin tucks and a pleated frill along one side of the front are quite as attractive and in much better taste than the honey-combed lace and lawn models of a few seasons ago. A marquise blouse for wear with tailored suits was made in this fashion, the material being fine French batise. Half-inch tucks were run across the front from shoulder to bust, continuing all the way down the front as the center was reached. The blouse fastened toward the left, and the edge was finished with a shaped frill of the lawn some four inches wide at the top and tapering to a point at the bottom. Down the center front of the blouse went a row of fine Hamburg embroidery. The sleeves of this waist, in bishop style, were gathered into cuffs of tucking and the upper sleeve was made smaller by rows of tucks running from the top down to about the elbow. Many colored effects are shown in the new summer shirt waists and some of them are very pretty. A white batiste waist, tucked across the front, has a pleated frill bordered with blue and white dotted lawn, and the dotted lawn also finishes cuffs and color. This blouse would be very dainty with a blue serge suit. A pink and white cotton voile blouse in tiny stripes had a plain pink lawn frill set under the striped one of voile, and pipings of the plain pink were used on cuffs and collar. This model was also shown in green and white and was much admired. Lingerie blouses, like the tailored styles, show more fineness of material and less elaboration of trimming than formerly. Very dainty models of sheer batiste, tucked all the way across front and back and with three-quarter sleeves finished with tucked cuffs may be purchased for very little and by adding a few yards of good lace may be transformed into handsome blouses that could not be purchased for twice the price. Many women, undoubtedly, will be pleased to hear that Dutch necks are still in vogue and promise to remain thus during the hot summer season. Nothing so cool and comfortable for hot summer days was ever devised, and one pities the poor masculine folk who may not doff their horrible linen collars and go about -with their throat--bared to cooling breezes. The womani who cannot stand the severe test of a round Dutch neck may have their high boned stock If she will, or she may wear one of the coquettish little French frills, which encircle the throat, lying flat like a collar and finished with a pert, becoming bow of dark velvet under the chin. Women have not put aside black with the coming of spring and spring time colorings and a surprising number of black street costumes are to be noted wherever fashionable folk congregate. Many of these costumes are in soft satiny black silk and chiffon, silk and etamine, silk and cashmere or serge, or all silk, and they usually take the form of trotting frock and coat, the coat being entirely of the silk, while the frock is largely of the other material trimmed with the silk. Often the frock skirt is of silk up to where it meets the coat. Some exceedingly good looking tailored models are in a black raw silk, which probably bears the name of some kind of pongee, and oddly enough several of the amateurest models of this type seen recently have been trimmed in a black silk of high luster or satin. One model from Francis, which was particularly trig and knowing looking was of arrangement with a collar of Japanese blue embroidery. Less soutache embroidery is seen than last season, yet it appears effectively on many of the most successful models. Tavernier has a frock which has been copied frequently and with various modifications. In one version it is of white crope, a simple bodice and skirt, the latter trimmed in a deep flounce of Valenciennes lace inset with Yonctian motifs. The flounce is weighted down by a wide border of "antique" printed cotton, which almost loses its identity by having its design outlined by fine white soutache. The soutache not only outlines the design, but is massed in scroll design here and there over the surface. Revers of the soutached cotton are on the bodice, which is largely of the lace, and bands of the trimming finish the short, wide peasant sleeves. The pelerine of the period of 1830, but in modernized form, has arrived. Drecoll was one of the first Paris designers to show what a charming little thing an adaptation of a scarf can be. Of supple cloth or silk, chiffon or not, the pelerine may be fashioned. It is best when made to match the gown. It is often successfully worn with a separate skirt, and its blouse to match. At any rate, there is a wonderful possibility in the garment, for the changes are legion, the effect always charming. When viewed from the front, the pelerine has the effect of a crossed fichu. This is quite attainable when the soft silk is used. The narrow ends encircle the waist and tie in a butterfly bow at the back. Or, if the material be perish- able, the bow can be permanent and the fastening secured by a hook. At the back this little wrap is capelike, dropping in folds over the shoulders. The top edge is kept in shape by the narrow collar; the lower part is finished with a ruffle of the same material, of cliffon, that exactly matches the shade of the wrap, or by long silk fringe that is again invading fashion's realm. The sailor dress and the middy blouse have reached a state of perfection, so far as pattern and workmanship go, that makes them more than ever desirable for little boys and girls, as well as for older girls, and even for their youthful mothers, who need the outing garment for camping or seashore wear. It is not now possible to escape the becoming line in the middy garment, since they have been planned in many ways to suit various figures and faces. Collars are elongated as to the front point, or they are short and broad in effect; they are even square. Some of them are of moderate size, while others extend down, covering the shoulders and nearly half of the back. Many of the turbans displayed in the fashionable millinery shops are quite simple, resting far down on the head, and of such a convenient roundness that the trimming may be shifted from back to either side at the pleasure of the owner. A softening touch of plaited chiffon, net or lace is used on the under surface of the straw brim. This is just the relief that many women require, for the straight line of straw across the forehead is trying in its demand for good features. Roses and moire ribbon are used on many of the turbans. The colors may be the pale pastel shades of buff, pink and blue, and look extremely well when trimming the favorite leghorns. Tulle, net and gauze are being selved with deloitte, for the transparenteng produces, an iridescent effect and the quality of the material insures a comfortable lightness of weight. FLORENCE FAIRBANKS. San Francisco, May 4.—The Auditorium resounded today with the bark of a thousand aristocratic canines, which were placed on exhibition there at the initial bench show of the Golden Gate Kennel Club. All the prominent varieties of dogs are represented at the show, which will continue through the rest of the week. NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE SPECIAL TO THE MAIL Wilkes-Barre, Pa., May 4.—Today marks the opening of the championship season of the New York State League, one of the oldest and strongest of the minor baseball organizations. Albany opens in Troy, Syracuse in Utica, Elmira in Scranton and Binghamton in Wilkes-Barre. A season of 144 games will be played closing September 17. WISCONSIN-ILLINOIS LEAGUE SPECIAL TO THE WAY Racine, Wis., May 4.—The first of the 126 games on the season's schedule of the Wisconsin-Illinois League take place today and an interesting championship contest is expected until the wind-up on September 7. In the opening games Pond du Lac plays at Oshkosh, Green Bay at Appleton, Rockford at Aurora, and Madison in this city. CENTRAL LEAGUE BEGINS Terre Haute, Ind., May 4.—The umpire's cry of "play ball" resounded over the Central League circuit today, this being the opening day of the season for that organization. Dayton lined up at Wheeling for the curtain raiser. Ft. Wayne at Zanesville, South Bend at Evansville, and Grand Rapids at Terre Haute. THREE-I LEAGUE OPENING SPECIAL TO THE MAIL Springfield, Ill.). May 4.—All signs point to a successful season for the Three-I League, which started the championship race today with Rock Island playing at Davenport, Bloomington at Danville Dubuque at Waterloo, and Peoria at Springfield. The league has been strengthened this year by the admission of Waterloo and Danville in place of Decatur and Cedar Rapids, which were dropped from the circuit. The season will continue until September 18. Three baseball games tomorrow mark the opening of the Virginia Valley League season. Montgomery comes here. Ashland-Catlettsburg will be at Huntington and Point Pleasant-Gallipolis will go to Parkersburg. Montgomery will also play here Friday and Saturday. There will be a crowd at the opening game at Wehrle Park tomorrow if the weather permits and there will be a surprised looking bunch of fans when they see what Manager Benny will present. Too many are inclined to knock. The practice games played here shortly before the team went on their trip East were no more than practice games and the men naturally many of them who never had had a ball in their hands since last season showed up bad but they will make a different appearance when they get to playing real ball. The Charleston pitching staff is as good or better than any to be found in the league, its catchers are experienced and the fielders will hold their own with any of them. They are enthusiastic and are going into the game with the expectation of winning the pennant. On their trip from which they just returned they lost not a single game and all came back in excellent shape for the opening of the season. Montgomery for three weeks or more has been working hard at Cedar Grove where they have had excellent training grounds and their team is not aloof by any means. The fans from the little town up the river are coming down to Charles ton tomorrow about a hundred.strong with the expectations of seeing Campbell's aggregation win the opening game but the locals on the other band are just as determined, if the Fayette county bunch win it they must play ball. There seems to be more baseball spirit in Charleston than usual this spring for the name "league baseball" sounds good and there is no reason why our own little league cannot be a success as have many others of the same caliber which were launched years ago and which are still on the market. The Virginia league for instance started out rather bad at first as has a great many of the others, but they are in good condition now. Manager Benny of the Charleston team was the founder of that league and in its organization had considerable more trouble than he had with the organization of the Virginia Valley league, he being one of the leading promoters. At Huntington they are afraid that their team will amount to nothing. Saturday they almost let Marshall College win a game from them by loose playing and Marshall College was never known to have had a team that could outclass a team in the Junior League. The Huntington team has excuses for this, however, as they have had considerable bad luck so far and they hope to get everything arranged before long so as to make it interesting for the rest of the teams. At both Montgomery and Parkersburg their is an immense amount of interest being shown and they are both expecting a good season but there is no place in the league where every one is taking the interest of the team so to heart as at Point Pleasant and Gallipolis. The citizens subscribed a large amount when funds were needed and dug down into their pockets willingly. They have some promising players and stand an excellent chance of landing the rag. Taking it all around though it seems that our own team, the Senators, is as good as the best of them and when the race for the pennant grows warm the Capital City bunch with a bunch of followers that would be a credit to any team will be found in the battle for keeps. Baseball Bunts. Team working hard every day. Benny has his tribe in shape for the combat which takes place Thursday. Montgomery will meet Charleston Thursday afternoon in the first game of the Virginia Valley League series at Wehrle park. Fans, let us give Benny and his bunch some courage. Are you going to attend? Manager O'Connor and his team of Montgomery sluggers have been playing some fast ball and the game of Thursday will probably be a very interesting one. The fans are glad to hear that Doudell's arm is in much better condition and that he will soon be able to join the gang once again. Doudell has been playing some good ball of late. He has steam to burn, good control, and quick breaking puzzlers, that fool the best of them. Farrell, who until the present time has been holding down second base, has been transferred to the outfield on account of his tremendous speed. Manager Benny says that he has too much speed for the infield and that his good arm will enable him in a short time to make a first-class outfielder. Carney has also been put in the field where he is now taking care of the left garden. The honor of pitching the first game of the season will probably fall to the lot of Stanley although it is not exactly known. Stanley's arm is in the pink of condition and if he works on Thursday he will put up a good game. Montgomery has a star southpaw who tips the scales at about 200 pounds and he will doubtless have the honor of being defeated by Benny's bunch. The team turned out in their new suits this afternoon and they were a good looking crowd in the cream colored suits which are trimmed in grey. These suits will be used at home. The traveling suits are on display in Falone's window and are very nifty. Word comes from the south that John T. Brush, the greatest of the baseball presidents, is dying from locomotor ataxia. The physicians told him he could not live thirty days. Before going to New York where he purchased the Giants, Brush was the owner of the Cincinnati and the Indianapolis teams and it was during his presidency of the Cincinnati club that the Reds were always near to the top. All the games in the National League, yesterday, were postponed on account of rain, with the exception of the contest between Brooklyn and New York. The Reds were not scheduled for a game yesterday but today they begin a series of four games with St. Louis. Wheat Orcutt, the Charleston boy with the Montgomery team, is pounding the leather hard. He is also the field captain of the Fayette outfit and Montgomery believes that Orcutt is going to make good. A WORD WITH OUR FRIENDS We have just opened a first-class ice cream parlor at the People's Grocery store in the K. of P. Buildings, 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. Hugo Kelly and Ed McGoory are scheduled for a clash in Milwaukee May 7. Jim Flynn, the Pueblo fireman, is in Philadelphia looking for something to do among the heavyweights. Reports from England state that Freddy Welsh faked in his recent fight with Jack Daniels in London. Jack Sheehan is sure he has the coming champion in Bill Lewis, a colored heavyweight from Honolulu. Willie weighs 250 pounds and stands 5 feet 5 inches in height. WASH SUITS For the Little Fellows WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SHIPMENT OF NEW STYLES AND PATTERNS IN THE BLOUSE AND RUSSIAN EFFECTS. They Are All Beauties and Worth Your Inspection SEE WINDOW DISPLAY HENRY SMITH One Price Clothier WAS PROF. HEBER E. WHARTON, ONE OF BEST KNOWN TEACHERS OF MARYLAND, WHO DIED FOLLOWING AN OPERATION FOR APPENDICITIS. Baltimore, Md., May 4.—Prof. Heber E. Wharton, one of the best known teachers in the State, died at Provident Hospital last night after an operation for appendicitis. He was a native of Accone county, Va., but had resided in this city since boyhood. He had been teaching since his graduation from the Baltimore "Colored" High School in 1895. He was an earnest student, and spent several summers at Columbia University. Several months ago he was placed in charge of one of three groups of colored schools. He was a lecturer at the summer school at the Institute for colored youths, at Cheyney, Pa. The deceased is survived by a wife, Mrs. Pauline Wharton, and four children. Rev. Dr. J. T. Jenifer, of Chicago, is visiting Bishop and Miss James A. Handy. Rev. W. A. C. Hughes was tendered a reception at Sharp Street Memorial M. E. church last Thursday night. Women and Decorum To the Editor: A slighting reference was lately made in a Charleston paper to the women who hissed the President as being unfit for the ballot. It is to be regretted that any women hissed Mr. Taft, and we are informed that it was only a few of the less experienced and more impetuous who did so. But if the entire Suffrage Convention had arisen and resolved itself into a pandemonium of hissing, the women would have done nothing more than has often been done by the sex which is admitted on all hands to be discreet enough to exercise the ballot. I should like to remind your readers of a few recent incidents. When Mr. Asquith made a speech in Parliament the other day, the Prime Minister's utterances were received with "hisses and jeers" by the conservatives. Scenes of tumult followed, honorable members shouting "traitor," "dynamiter" and other unclevil epithets at one another. The despatches report that some of them were withheld with difficulty from engaging in personal combat. A few days before in the imperial Parliament of Germany, several challenges to fight duels were thrown out in the course of a heated debate. At about the same time, in the Austrian Parliament, the members opposed to the government arose and mobbed the Prime Minister, and the Minister of Agriculture, pelting them with inkstands, heavy books and other missiles, until the prime minister fell into the arms of his friends seriously wounded. The President of the French Republic was mixed up in a free fight after he had been addressing a political meeting in a provincial town the other day. Republicans and anti-Republicans pounded each other like funnies and the President was rescued from an angry mob by his friends, with considerable difficulty and borne away to the railroad station. Not a presidential election takes place in the United States without scenes of riot and uproar to which the few mild kisses directed at Mr. Taft by the women hear no comparison. If the ballot were to be denied to the sex that most of them conducts itself in a tempestuous and disorderly manner, it would not be to the women. It was foolish of them to hiss; but, as the immortal Mrs. Poyser has said, "I am not denying that women are foolish. God Almighty made them to match the men!" Member Charleston W. C. T. U. G. A. R. OF MONTANA Helena, Mont. May 4.—Helena extended a hearty welcome to the Grand Army Veterans of Montana who assembled in the city for their twentysixth annual department encampment. Interest in the gathering, which will extend over a period of three days, is increased by the presence of ex-Governor Van Sant of Minnesota, commander-in-chief of the organization. The Woman's Re- OUR DISPLAY Ladies' Misses Wear garments Is the largest in the City and our can be made up-to-date Merchandise GIVE US A CALL The People's JOSEPH SCHA 602 Kanawha, cor. Alderson St. May Day who are going to be June B ought to wear Diamond We have on hand a large assortment and right in price. We will take Ernst Jewel $435,000 is the amount of Capital and Surplus SAVINGS, DEPENDING not including stockholders' Bills. 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Capital $250,000 Charleston, W. Va. Surplus 50,000 Charleston, W. Va. Surpl lief Corps, Ladies of the G. A. R. and other organizations affiliated with the veterans are, also, holding their annual sessions here. Four Atlanta players, Sweeney, Ford, Hughes and Doyle, are with the New York Highlanders. Nap Lajoie has gone back to second and Stowall is again playing first for Cleveland. Manager McGuire didn't think much of the shift, so he switched back to the old order. According to a western scribe, Jimmy Block, of the White Sor, is discouraged over the fact that Milwaukee elected a Socialist mayor, Block, whose real name is Blockwitz, mourned thus: "There are too many foreigners getting into Milwaukee. It is spoiling the town." With the Fighters, Johnny Mooney, matchmaker of the Armory A. A. of Boston, has resigned. OF and Children's Ready-to- Millinery and Dress Fabrics Prices are the lowest that ise. Store "That Popular Trading Place." B, Prop. CHARLESTON, W. VA. 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Our regular price is $4 a month. We believe that by reading THE INDEPENDENT you will realize our fair attitude and position. Remember, THE INDEPENDENT is an Illustrated Weekly Magazine, and that you will therefore receive 26 copies for about four cents each. Use this blank. Unloved Find One Dollar for which please send me THE INDEPENDENT every week for one Month. PAGE SIX. Concrete Examples OF THE PROGRESS OF THE NE GRO IS SHOWN IN THREE MISSISSIPPI TOWNS. Successful Bank Is teaching the masses frugality and helping them to make better citizens of themselves, while fostering other enterprises. (Horace D. Slatter) Vickersburg, Miss., May 2—To show in a measure the advantages of the Negroes in the South for advancement in commercial and educational directions, it is only necessary to compare the growth of this people in any good sized city in the South with that of the same people in a Northern community. There are in the city of Washington upwards of 90,000 Negroes, more Negroes than there are people in the three largest cities in the State of Mississippi, and yet, in either one of these three Mississippi towns, more concrete examples of progress are shown among the Negroes than is true of Washington. The growth and work of the Union Savings Bank, one of the many Negro banks in the South is the story of the hard work, the diligence and intelligence of a Nashville Negro boy, who attended school at Walden University, and who is in every way proud of the fact that he is a Southern man—a Southern Negro. The Negro in question is T. G. Ewing, Jr., the son of the well known Negro lawyer and Gashier of the People's Savings Bank and Trust Co., of Nashville. T. G. Ewing, Jr., and the late Dr. C. Henri Woode were the founders of the Union Savings Bank, which was organized in 1904. The fact was pointed out to the promoters that there were already eight banks in the city of Vicksburg, one of them a colored Institution and the launching of another enterprise seemed, at least, foolhardy. Mr. Ewing now declares that in his mind and the minds of the other promoters there was never any question of the success of the institution and the rapid growth of the institution from its humble quarters in the basement of the old Washington Hotel to its present commodious location on the corner of Washington Grove Streets, is but the verification of their opinions. Some idea of the bank's increase in business may be gained from these figures: In 1906, the resources of the bank were $43,334.08; in 1907 they were $53,263.05; in 1908 they were $56,531.78 on June 15th, 1909 they were $58,817.71. The capital stock of the bank has been recently increased from $10,000 to $25,000. There is a more than ordinary business side to the successful conduct of a Negro bank. Negroes in some quarters have but little respect for the ability and worth of their own people. Of course, these facts too, are often discounted by some white people. The successful operation of this and any other banking institution helps the Negroes of the community in divers ways. It assists depositors in saving money. It pays them interest on savings accounts, and thus lits them up in the realm of people with incomes. It reaches the masses and leads them into the banking business. It fosters other Negro enterprises. It offers dignified positions The Ind A STAUNCH FRIE THE INDEPENDENT was founded zine to secure the freedom of A years that have followed, it champion of the Negro Race from prominent Negroes and latties and successes. This atti subscribers, but we have the We feel we are publishing a read. SEND $1.00 FOR To acquaint you with the chl president, we shall be glad to for one dollar. Our regular that by reading The Listen attitude and position, Remembrated Weekly Magazine, and 26 copies for about four copies. THE INDEPENDENT 130 FULTON STREET NEW YORK Enclosed find One Dollar INDEPENDENT every week for to worthy young men. It has made it possible for Negroes to own bank stock. It has demonstrated the fact that Negroes can operate straight, clear-cut banking business. It has helped its patrons to secure homes, and has kept many from losing their homes. It really would be difficult to realize how much the Union Savings Bank at Vicksburg has helped the masses. Some Negroes, having never had any dealings with banks felt that the larger institutions were too far removed from them. It is an entirely different thing to have a banker sit next you in the church, to exchange visits with you, and to greet you in familiar manner on the streets. Thus by the appearance of the Negro bank, banking business is brought right home to the Negro wageearner, and it is well to add that in nearly every case, it has taken only a few months dealing with the bank to drive away the morbid fear of its breaking. Still another class of persons who were in the habit of spending all their money was reached, to the end that they not only began to build up an account, but very soon acquired the saving habit in a very pronounced manner. Nine cases out of ten the man who saves his money, and who acquires property is a better man than he who does not, so the Negro bank likewise can add to its credit the fact that it makes better citizens of the people. A significant feature of the Union Savings Bank is that all of its officers are young men, men of the new school, who believe in doing things Men who, from the education they have received in the South, hardly have the inclination to wait for positions to turn up for them, but have gone out and "turned up" something. The president of the bank, J. G. H. Bowman is a man not yet 35, and the cashier and one of the founders was a barefoot boy in Nashville about 20 years ago. Rev. A. M. Johnson, Vice-President; Thomas Dillon, Second-Vice-President; G. M. McLutrye, Assistant Cashier; are the other officers. The directors are all well known and substantial Negroes of this state among them J. D. Dora, a successful planter of Warren County; T. V. McAllister, Receiver of Public Monies, Jackson; Rev. J. C. H. Henry of Vicksburg; W. H. Jones, H. W. Ware, Robert Bell, Mrs. W. T. Jones, and Prof. L. J. Rowan, President Alcorn A. and M. College; Rev. W. E. Dangerfield and William Lyman. The institution has every facility for conducting a regular commercial and savings bank business, and in addition to the security of a time lock, burglar safe, armored burglar insurance has been provided. All of these young people connected with this institution stand well in the counsels of their race and hold the respect of all the people of both races in their community. Such examples should be the highest incentive to other young men of the Negro race to rise in spite of conditions, for all, it is the individual that makes the environments, not environments the man. BLACK MAMMY STATUE. Tevas Starts Movement to Erect Million Dollar Memorial. Washington, April 28.—Appeals from prominent men all over the country to make the movement for the erection of a monument to the "Old Black Mammy" of the south national, prompted the authors of the proposition to change it from a Texas to a national affair. The idea is to erect a marble or granite monument to cost $1,000,000 to the faithful old character in Washington. ependent END OF THE NEGRO ed in 1848 as a Weekly Maga- American slave. In the sixty-two has always been the friend and We have printed frequent articles have closely followed their activi- ude has cost us many thousand courage of our own convictions. magazine that every Negro should FOR SIX MONTHS character and policy of THE INDE- cept a six months subscription price is $3 a year. We believe INDEX you will realize our fair ber. THE INDEPENDENT is an Illus- that you will therefore receive ealth. Use this blank. Regular Subscription Price $3.00 a Year For which please send me THE SIX MONTHS. OF THE WEST VIRGINIA COLOR ED INSTITUTE WAS CELEBRATED TUESDAY. General Watts Speaks And Canty, school historian, reads interesting sketch setting tote main facts in history of the institution. Institute, May 3—General C. C. Watts, of Charleston, West Virginia, delivered the principal address at the celebration of the 18th Anniversary of the West Virginia Colored Institute today. he address was regarded by those who heard it, as the most liberal and statemanlike every delivered at the school. He paid a glowing tribute to the Negro's loyalty, saying that it had no parallel in all history and should be talked about more among white people and colored people. He made a most touching appeal for the cultivation of loyalty friendly relations between the races. He said that wherever the black man and white man understood each other they were friends, and that it was only the enemy to them both who tried to engender race feeling. By the part General Watts took in establishing the West Virginia Colored Institution, he erected to himself a monument more endearing than granite. Just before he spoke Mr. J. M. Canty, the school historian, read the following sketch of the school: Each year reviewing the history of the school, it has been the custom to discuss in detail the Morrill Bill and the Act of the State Legislature relating to the establishment of this institution. At best, the history of the school is apt to become monotonous to you who have listened to the relating of it for several years. As Honorable Thomas E. Hodges, in his recent address on the life of the late Honorable Justin S. Morrill, reviewed the Congressional and state acts that had to do with the establishment of this school, and as the distinguished speaker with us may touch on the same points I shall be brief in relating some of the other incidents in the history of the school." "The first Board of Regents, appointed to control the institution, as its first meeting, April 1st 1892, elected the late Mr. J. Edwin Campbell Principal and our present President Mr. Byrd Prillerman, his assistant." "On May 3rd, 1892, the original part of this building being completed, the school was formally opened with two instructors and twelve students. The value of the entire plant, consisting of one building and thirty-one acres of land, was $10,000." "Before this school was established, the state was appropriating money for the training of colored teachers. Storer College was the beneficiary of this appropriation. In 1893 the State Superintendent, Honorable B. S. Morgan, and the Board of Regents entered into an agreement which resulted in this institution, instead of Storer College, receiving the Normal Appropriations. Thus our Normal Department was established." "Our part of the Morrill Fund, in the beginning, was $3,000, annually. The state's first appropriation was $10,000 making the total amount available for the school for all purposes for the first year $13,000." "The institution has made continuous progress since its incipiency. It has grown from a plant of one building and thirty-one acres of land to one of nine buildings (if we count the greenhouse and barn) and sixty-seven acres of land. The number of students has increased from twelve in 1892 to the present enrollment of two thousand and fifty-one. The teaching force has been augmented from two instructors to twenty-three officers and teachers. The Departments of the school have grown from two to seven." "During the eighteen years of the history of the school, we have had, including the present incumbent four heads of the institution, viz: Mr. J. Edwin Campbell, elected April 1, 1892; resigned May 29, 1894 Mr. John - H. Hill, elected June 1894, and resigned in July 1898 to accept a First Lieutenant's commission in the 8th Immunes, U. S. V. The Late Mr. J. McHenry Jones, was elected September 21st, 1898, and was the first to be styled "President." "The demise of President Jones-Sept. 22nd, 1909, made it necessary for the Board of Regents to elect the fourth executive officer of the school, Preliminary steps in this directin were taken September 23, 1909 when a committee of the Board of Regents appointed Mr. Byrd Prillerman Acting President. At a meeting of the Board of Regents in Morgantown October 18, 1909 the present head was elected President." "President Jones served the school eleven years and one day, or through nearly two-thirds of its existence. The institution has had its greatest growth and prosperity during his administration, and his death was lamented alike by the school and state, and at the proper time due repect will be paid to his memory." "We are fortunate in having in President Jones' successor one who was connected with the school from its beginning, and we bespeak for his administration the success that has attended the institution these past eighteen years." "Inview of the amount of money received by the institution, the question may be asked in the language of Rev. Stratton, "Does it pay?" We answer in the affirmative by pointing with pride and hope to the successful lives and achievements of ninety-nine percent of the two hundred and five graduates, some of whom have taken higher courses along the same line of their work here. Others have studied medicine, theology and law, while still others have served under the Stars and Stripes in the defense of our country." "We have them as teachers in the rural, city, and state schools. Some are specialists in giving instruction in domestic science, book-keeping and stenography, agriculture, and in the mechanic arts. As literary teachers or specialists, our graduates are not confined to our state, but they may be found in most all of the Southern states, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean." "Many of our graduates are in towns and cities pursuing their several trades as milliners, dressmakers, carpenters, printers, book-keepers, wheelwrights, painters, bricklayers, plasterers and blacksmiths." "Considering the past with its hard ship and achievements, we venture the assertion, that the state acted wisely in creating this institution. Every Dollar spent for its maintenance has a tendency to decrease crime and criminals expense, and to elevate the standard of citizenship of the graduates sent forth from this institution, who by their lives of sobriety, intelligence and industry are contributing in essentials that have made this state one of the formest commonwealths of the greatest government in the galaxy of nations." WAS THAT WHICH UNITED DR BROWNLEY, OF THIS CITY AND MISS MERRAWETHER PROMINENT IN THE EDUCATIONAL CIRCLES. (Thompson's National News Bureau.) Washington, D. C., May 1.—An unusually pretty wedding and which took rank with the most notable social events that have occurred in years in the nation's capital, was that of Miss Agnes L. Meriwether, of this city, and Dr. Benjamin Pierson Brownley, of Charleston, W. Va. The ceremony was performed at 6 p.m. at the 18th Street Presbyterian Church in the presence of a brilliant audience which completely filled the spacious edifice. The stately marriage service of the Episcopal church was conducted by Dr. Francis L. Grimke, assisted by Rev. W. V. Tunnell. The bride was given away by Mr. Robert Meriwether, her brother, who came on from New York for the occasion. The bride wore a French town of gray messaline satin, with a gray picture hat to match, trimmed in sweeping willow plumes. Her shower bouquet was of bride's roses. The maid of honor was Miss Nellie Meriwether, her sister who was attired in lavender tins, with hat to match and carried white roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Sadie Meriwether and Miss Edith Meriwether, two younger sisters. Miss Sadie wore a pale pink silk, and Miss Edith's gown was blue silk, each wearing large picture hats of harmonious tints, and carrying bouquets of pale pink roses. Mrs. J. H. Meriwether, mother of the bride, wore a soft gray silk. The "best man" was Dr. W. H. Wilson. The ushers who seated the guests, and afterwards preceded the bridal party to the altar were Messrs. Maurice Clifford, William Tarleton, F. E. Parks and Reginald Brooks. Wagner's wedding march from "Lobengrin" was played as the bridal party entered the church and Mendelssohn's wedding march was rendered at the close of the ceremony. A musical program was given by the organist, Miss Eva Johnson, before the ceremony, followed by a solo. "For You Vone." sang with dramatic effect by Miss Nettie Murray. A reception, attended by the close personal friends of the high contracting parties, was then held at the home of the bride. 1213 S. Street, N. W. Dr. and Mrs. Brownley took the 11:10 C. & O. train for their future home in Charleston. Mrs. Brownley (nee Miss Meriwether) is a graduate of the preparatory and Teachers' College of Howard University. She taught one year at Howard and a observed as assistant librarian. She has been engaged in educational work in the State of Delaware and is regarded as a musician of great promise. She has been a favorite in the best society circles of the nation's capital. Dr. Brownley is a graduate of the pharmaceutical class of 1907. Howard and Medical School, and deciding toocate in Charleston, immediately made a deep impression upon the citizens of that thriving community and has succeeded in building up a prosperous business in the line of his profession. Both leave Washington with the best wishes of the host of warm friends for a long and happy life. Claude Roseman, the former Detroit first baseman, is playing right field for Columbus. THE ADVOCATE. BLUEFIELD On the easy of Healthful comforts, way of Liceies and Regular also course and Laun FREE BOOK BOARD, F ROOMS $8 A Model Graduates science in the regular w For Further WEST VA. INSTITUTE The only Industrial Regular Normal also Regular Courses Building, Steam Firing and Glazing, A Complete Course Rooms, Books, Fuc and in addition Un faculty of Twenty lar a month. FOR CATALOG Byrd Prillerm BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE The o also b Build ing a A C Room and i facul lar a Edith Miss Miss wear monious f pale bether, gray W. H. and the the lessrs, F. "Lo- bridal endels- ered at musical organist, core You sect by WEST VA. COLORED INSTITUTE The only Industrial Institute for colored Students in the State Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentry and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundering, Printing. A Complete Course in Military Training to Cadets Rooms, Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students: and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers. Board only Eight Dollar a month. Animosity where he came from. I have talked to many people, whites and blacks, and it is probable that if he is not removed any other way he will be driven out of town by force. He sent letters to citizens telling them that he had no desire to rebuild on the same site, and he now takes out this permit without being authorized by the board." A petition signed by about 200 prominent white citizens of Atlanta was sent to the Bishops' council when they were in session, and Stinson claims that this was destroyed before ever being seen by the council. He states that he is of the opinion that Smith was at the back of this. When asked about the permit Saturday morning, Smith stated that he had been authorized by the board to take it out, and that Stinson's statement "was just meant for annoyance. The Atlanta Georgian, Feb. 19, 1910." It is not absolutely necessary to go into any details to defend Bishop Smith or Dr. Lee. The work of any individual will stand out for itself. Just in the same manner the work that R. D. Stinson has been doing for more --- BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA On the main line of the N. & W. R. R., and easy of access from all points of the Virginian Healthful location, the very best of school comforts, and excellent advantages in the way of Library, Laboratories, Student Societies and a strong earnest Faculty. Regular Normal and Academic Courses also courses in Music, Sewing, Cooking and Laundering. FREE BOOKS TO NORMAL STUDENTS BOARD, FUEL, LIGHT AND FURNISHED ROOMS $8.00 PER MONTH. A Model Graded School in which Normal Graduates are given the necessary experience in teaching before beginning their regular work. For Further Information Address the Principal INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA FOR CATALOGUE AND OTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS Byrd Prillerman, A. M. President SCHOOLRED INSTITUTE EQUATED AT— WEST VIRGINIA of the N. & W. R. R., and all points of the Virginian the very best of school excellent advantages in the laboratories, Student So- g earnest Faculty. and Academic Courses, Music, Sewing, Cooking NORMAL STUDENTS RIGHT AND FURNISHED FOR MONTH. School in which Normal then the necessary exper- before beginning their Station Address the Principal R. P. SIMMS A. COLORED IN INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA Special Institute for colored Students General, Academic and Comm courses in Agriculture, Carp ing, Fitting, Smithing, Cabine ing, Dressmaking, Laund Course in Military Train Fuel and Lights Free to New Uniforms for State Stud ity-two Teachers. Board OGUE AND OTHER INFORMATION Ferman, A. M. President CLORED INSTITUTE WEST VIRGINIA For colored Students in the Academic and Commercial C Agriculture, Carpentry and Smithing, Cabinet Making, Making, Laundering, Pr Military Training to C Rights Free to Normal Stu for State Students. We teachers. Board only Eigh OTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS M. President Institute, West Virginia than a decade will speak for itself. The records will show that while Dr. Stinson for eleven years has been financial agent of Morris Brown College, he has turned in during that time, less than $3,000 as a result of his efforts. trial department than saw 97 girls in the equipped sewing room and millinery. The p last year printed the the previous year has outside the Institution Bishop, Smith has no enemies in Georgia save one or two/ disgruntled preachers who did not get appointed presiding elders. He is doing a good work, giving general satisfaction in his diocese and with Morris Brown College. Less than three months after the fire that totally destroyed 17 rooms in that portion of the building used as a girls' dormitory, the whole damage has been remedied and that portion of the building being in first-class shape with material additions. School has never been discontinued except three days directly after the fire. Added to this is to be considered the fact that these new improvements since the fire includes a heating plant installed at a cost of $5,570, more than one-half of that amount having already been paid for. To Dr. Stinsons contentions that Bishop Smith does not want an industrial department, it is only necessary to say that since Bishop Smith has been in Georgia and Dr. Lee president of the school, more actual results have been accomplished in the indus- --- THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1019 INSTITUTE VIRGINIA Dr. R., and Virginian of school ages in the student So- ulty. Courses, Cooking STUDENTS BURNISHED Each Normal ary exper- ning their Principal INSTITUTE VIRGINIA Students in the State Commercial Courses, carpentry and House net Making, Paint- andering, Printing. Training to Cadets Normal Students: Students. We have a rd only Eight Dol- ATION ADDRESS trial department than ever before. I saw 97 girls in the large and well equipped sewing room taking sewing and millinery. The printing division last year printed the catalogue, which the previous year had been printed outside the Institution at a cost of $200.00 and more. The president himself wore to the recent session of the Bishops Council in Vicksburg a fifty dollar outfit of clothing that had been made in the tailoring division. Dr. Stinson really ought to stop his foolishness, and if he can not be a constructive force in the work of Morris Brown College as financial agent, get out of the way and let the Bishop and President alone. It is no one's fault if he is not a successful agent. Perhaps it is not his own fault, but he is exhibiting such assinine folly in this embroglio that he ought to be silenced by some of his friends. The Industrial Department at Morris Brown College is not very large. It can not be. They have no money save the $30,000 they get annually from the hard working members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. They have a financial agent who spends the most of his time in the North when he is not in Georgia raising the devil, but, when it comes to raising money for the school, he does not count. ---