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THE ADVOCA WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CHUSP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME IX. Were held by Atlanta Baptist College and Spelman Seminary when diplomas were awarded graduates and prizes given contestants. (Chas. Stewart) Atlanta, Ga., May 20—From all parts of the state, people came to attend the commencement exercises of Spelman Seminary and the Atlanta Baptist College, held jointly in the chapel of Spelman during the week and to witness the unveiling of memorial tributes to the honor of Miss Harriet Giles for a number of years president of the institution, and the laying of the cornerstone of the new chapel and administration building of the Atlanta Baptist College. The Rev. Dr. John E. Ford, of Jacksonville, Fla., pastor of Bethel Baptist Institutional church, preached the commencement sermon Sunday morning using as his theme "The Two Sources of Future Uplift in Form of Law and Grace." The sermon covered a wide scope of information to the young people and was frieged with good advice. Dr. Ford is one of the strongest and ablest ministers in the country. The oratorical in form of prize declaration and orations was pulled off Monday night in the chapel of Atlanta Baptist College, and after a close battle the prizes were won by F. Tustin Brawley and Mordial W. Johnson. Tuesday morning was class day exercises at Spelman, and the unveiling of the memorial tablet to a woman who had given 30 years of her life to the education of Negro girls. The exercises were conducted by Miss Lucy Tapley, the new president, and the tablet was unveiled by two nurses, the young women who were with Miss Giles when she died. Ministers came from all parts of the state to take part in and witness the laying of the corner stone of the new chapel and administration building, which is being erected at a cost of $40,000 largely by the white friends, they having contributed $35,000 leaving only $5,000 for the colored people to raise. On account of the rain the exercises were held in the college chapel, when addresses were made, by Prof. John Hope, president; Dr. Alfred Jones of the State Sunday School Convention; Hon. B. F. Abbott, chairman of the Board of Trustees; W. J. White, D. D.; Editor of the Georgia Baptist, Augusta; P. James Bryant, chairman of the National B. Y., P. U. Board, and president of the State B. Y, P. U. convention; D. J. Crawford, State Missionary; George Sayles D. D., of the American Baptist Home Mission Society. Each extending congratulations—and pledging his future interest in the institution. The Atlanta Baptist college, is the only school of the American Baptist Home Mission Society, with a colored President. When Dr. Sayles, was appointed to the position of superintendent of schools of the American Baptist Home Mission Society, Prof. John Hope, a teacher was appointed acting president, which position he successfully held for a year, and then was appointed the president. He has made wonderful progress, and the school is prospering under his administration. He ranks with the leading presidents of the country, regardless of race or color. Wednesday was commencement day, and people came from all parts of the state, and many from other states to witness the graduation of sons and daughters and friends. Long before the hour every available seat in the Spelman Seminary chapel was occupied and the building was closed. Hundreds were turned away. The following program was rendered: Chorus—Springtime—A Woller..... ....Spelman Seminary. Invocation. Chorus—Send out the Light-Gounod .....Atlanta Baptist College. Essay—Why Should our Forests Be Preserved?...Ernestine May Belle .....De Lyons. Oration—Social Betterment in Atlanta. .....James Henry Hubert. Chorus—Pond Lillies:R. R. Fornan .....Spelman Seminary. Essay—Liberia and Its Needs. .....Mary Elizabeth Jones. Oration—The Call of Missions Today. .....Ambrose Benjamin Nutt. Chorus—(A Folksong) Essay—The Responsibility and Opportunity of the Teacher...Pene- lope Burwell. Oration—The Progressive Triumph of Christianity...Claud Hamilton Robinson. Chorus—The King of Love My Shepherd Is—Shelley...Atlanta Baptist College. Essay—Toilers in Darkness... Mamie Louise Strong Oration (Valedictory) — Alma Mater ..... Gilbert Thomas Stocks, Chorus — Glorla (Twelfth Mass) — Mozart. Prizes were awarded to students of Spelman and Atlanta Baptist college as follows: Chamberlin Scripture Reading prize $30, Mabel E. Thompson, M. James Henry Hubert, Lucinday Hays Scripture Recitation prize $30, Camilla Weems; Samuel Graves Scripture Recitation prize $30, John Henry Young; Seymour Finney Scholarship prize $12, Mary E. Jones; Paxton declamation prize $5, F. Tustin Brawley; second scholarship prize $8, Ernestine M. DeLyons; third prize $5, Penelope Burwell; Paxon oration prize $5, Mordical W. Johnson; Mary E. Simmons prize $22.90 for best original essay on "Self-Help" Fannie Mason; J. J. Starks prize $10, best man of affairs, S. Owens; Perkins English Composition prize $10, Edward L. Birkstiner; Perkins English Composition prize $15, Marshall W. Carmichael; George B. Cuttin Philosophic prize one volume Mordical W. Johnson; Friendship Baptist Sunday School prize $25 Best Examination on Missions, J. Clinton Smith. Congratulations were extended both Miss Tapley and Prof. Hope. Diplomas were presented by Mrs. P. James Bryant, to the graduates from printing, dress-making and millinery, Mrs. P. G. Turner to the nurses; Rev. E. P. Johnson, D. D., to the high school graduates; Dr. George Sayles, to the graduates of the Teachers professional course; Prof. John Hope to the college department; Dr. Smith to the Divinity School. The honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred on Rev. D. J. Crawford, of Atlanta. Government Nervousness RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RUMORS OF AN UPRISING OF THE BLACKS IN CUBA. Wholesale Arrests And indictments strengthened the adulependent Party of Color which is composed of many colored men constituting the bulk of the party of Gomez. Havana, May 20—Now that the excitement aroused by the so-called frustrated colored uprising in Cuba has subsided, the conviction is becoming well-nigh universal that no anti-white or revolutionary movement was ever contemplated by Estenoz and his fellow-agitator; and that all the turmoil was due to the nervousness of the Government, which led to an attempt to check the progress of a political movement which threatened to attain embarrassing proportions, especially when allied, as it was feared it would be, with already strong conservative opposition. This, in view of the apparently irreconcilable hostility of the Miguelista and Zayista factions, would have meant nothing less than the complete overthrow of the Liberal party in the national elections to be held next Fall. So far the net result of the recent wholesale arrests and indictments of colored men has not been to weaken the Arguapacion Independente de Color—independent party of color—but to alienate from the Government and to drive into the Conservative company many thousands of those very colored men who constituted the bulk of the party which elected President Gomez. No Revolution Intended. While many intemperate articles have appeared in General Esteniz's "Prevision," and the general himself for months past has denounced the Government from the stump in unmeasured terms, there appears to be no evidence that he at any time advocated the forcible overthrow of the Government or any rupture of the amicable relations between the blacks and whites that are normal throughout Cuba. What he demanded, as all other colored politicians have demanded, was the assignment of offices to the colored men proportionate to their numbers and to the services rendered by the race in the war of the revolution. The Government claims to be in possession of information proving that Estenoz and the greater part of the other prisoners were engaged in a plot to overturn the Government and massacre all the whites in the island, but this apparently rests mainly on the statements of police officers and spies. As an example of this testimony information was given by the police that members of the society called "Aponte" were concerned in the conspiracy to massacre. It turned out that this society is an organization modeled after the Red Cross, the members of which are well-to-do write and colored men who parade in very showy uniforms and whose honorary president is no less a personage than Major General Jose Miguel Gomez, President of the Republic of Cuba. It is also significant that these THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1910. CAPT. S. B. AVIS Candidate for Republic gress, Third Cong M. B. Candidate for Republican Nomination for Congress, Third Congregational District Charleston, W. Va., May 23, 1910. To the Republican voters of the Third Congressional District of West Virginia: I hereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination on the Republican ticket for the office of Representative in the Congress of the United States, for the Third district of this State, and respectfully solicit your assistance and support. I strongly believe in carrying out the policies of President Roosevelt, and I favor adequate protection to the American workman, the American farmer and the American manufacturer, but without undue preference to any one; and that in the adjustment of tariff duties, while they should be sufficient to afford all needed protection, they should be so adjusted as neither to create nor support monopolies. conspirators, bent on the desperate enterprise of overturning a well-armed Government and prepertrapping a general massacre, possessed no weapons. At least, the Government has made no seizures of arms, with the exception of one revolver and a machete. There is plenty of evidence that the Conservatives were giving their support to Estenoz's political party in exchange for rewards to be forthcoming in the event of united victory at the polls, and these Conservatives embrace in their rank the best elements of Cuban society. Throughout the island there have been no clashes between whites and blacks nor any evidences of animosity, save such as naturally arose among the whites who were panic-streaked by the alarming rumors which were circulated all over the country. Now tranquility reigns everywhere. SECOND HONORS. Were Carried Off By a Negro in Insterstate Ouatorial Contact terstate Oratorial Contest. Omaha, Neb., May 29 - Levy T. Pennington, a junior of Earlham College, Richmond, Ind., representing his state, won the annual contest of the Interstate Oratorical Association held at the Brandias Theater tonight. His subject was "The Evolution of World Peace." Henry F. Coleman (colored, a junior student of Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, representing Iowa, was awarded second honors. His subject was "The Philosophy of the Race Problem." In announcing the winner, President J. William Hamblin, of St. Paul, accorded to the colored man the honor of announcing to the audience the name of the second award before the first. Coleman is a graduate of Boone, Iowa, High School, and his oration, he admits, was written during his leisure hours while working in a livery stable. Ten states from the interstate Oratorical Association—Ohio, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and Indiana. The number of speakers is limited to seven. FIGHT FOR LIFE. Will be waged by Joe Gans against dreaded white plague. Baltimore, Md., May 20—Joseph Gans, former light weight champion of the world, has gone to Arizona in order to wage a battle against tuberculosis. Joe realizes that this battle will be the biggest of his career, but he left here with faith in his ability to win against the dreaded disease. an Nomination for Con- regational District If elected to Congress, I will do what I can to carry out the foregoing and to enact all the legislation which will promote the public welfare, and particularly that of the people of my State. Believing that the people who live in those counties of the Third Congressional District affected by the condition of Kandwha and New Rivers expect such action on the part of their representatives in congress, I gladly pledge myself to do all that I can to prevent the pollution of said rivers and to improve their condition. I trust that I may be favored with your support, and what you will attend your county or district conventions, or primaries, and do what you can to select delegates favorable to me and my cause. Very respectfully. S. B. AVIS. COMMENCEMENT AN NO UNCE- MENT BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE 13th. Annual Commencement, June 4 to 9, 1910. Saturday, June 4th, 8 p. m., Dramatic Exercises. Sunday, June 5th, 2:30 p. m., Annual Sermon to the Graduating Class. Monday, June 6th, 8 p. m., Recital Tuesday, June 7th, 8 p. m., Exercises of the First Year Normal Class. Wednesday, June 8th, 8 p. m., Exercises of the Second-Year Normal and Junior Classes. Thursday, June 9th, 8 p. m., Commencement Exercises. A cordial invitation is extended to all. All former students and members of the Alumni are especially invited to visit their Alma Mater during this week. R. P. SIMS, Principal The annual commencement exercises of Storer College begins this year on June 5th inst. The delivery of the annual sermon by Rev. U. G. B. Pierce, D. D., pastor of President Taft and Chaplin of the U. S. Senate. On Monday June 6th, the prize contest of the Freshman class will be held; Tuesday June7, that of the Sophmore class and on Wednesday June 8th, the Oratorial prize contest of the Junior class. The 43rd, anniversary exercises will be held in Anthony Memorial Hall Thursday June 9th, at nine o'clock. The Alumni exercises at two concluding with the presentation of Charles Dickens play "The Cricket on the Hearth" by the class of 1910. JUDGES MOTHER DUE And the Trial of the Cairo Rioters Is Postponed. Cairo, III., May 23.—The trial of the February rioters was continued to-day until the July term of Alexander County Circuit Court, owing to the death of Judge Duncan's mother at Johnston City, III., preventing his attendance at the May term for the trial. Judge Butler announced that Judge Duncan would render decisions this week on the constitutionality of the Illinois anti-nob law in the riot cases, also in the Davis-Nellis contest for the office of Sheriff, from which the plaintiff was removed by Governor Deneen last November. Explains Attitude IN FIGHT AGAINST COLOR LINE IN NEGRO CHURCH DOES SLATTER. Issue Repugnant And fraught with such dire consequences as to justify means taken for its defeat.—Officers elected of highest type and success assured. Brimingham, Ala., May 22—As to whether or not the general conference of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, which has recently closed its tenth quadrennial session in Augusta, Ga., did the best thing that could have been done for the good of the church is to be determined by time and time alone. Since leaving the city of Augusta, on several occasions, in Savannah in Atlanta and Birmingham, I have been advised that there was a considerable following of the defeated side that view the election of Dr. Jamison and Dr. Stewart as a deliberate blow at intelligence and an educated ministry. It is not my purpose in this story to receive any of the issues that were so stubbornly fought prior to the sitting of this general conference, but it must be borne in mind that the issue at stake in this meeting was one fraught with such dire consequences to the race in general that no means could be spared that savored of its defeat. We will admit for sake of argument that Dr. R. T. Brown, as he himself so often says, is a graduate from Walden University, and has some knowledge of the Higher Mathematics, languages and Sciences. But it must be remembered that none of that erudition Dr. Brown confesses has ever been displayed in his editorials in the Christian Index, of which publication he was for so long a time editor. I am not exaggerating when I say that in no paragraph of 50 words written by Dr. Brown could there be found less than five palpable and inexhaustible errors. That alone does not unfit one for the bishopric, for there are many well read and intelligent men, who are careless in the use of the English language. 'It is only mentioned as a gentle reminder to the sore-heads that Dr. Brown is not the only man in the C. M. E. church who went to school. It was not the lack of education, however that defeated Dr. Brown, Dr. Brown in his fight for the bishopric introduced, or at least waged his battle on a line menacing and repugnant, and on a line that made Negro people the laughing stock of the world. He denies it, of course. Denies it in public, and yet while he and his friends deny it, they at the same time write letters all over the connection urging support for this reason, even going so far as to say in an equally public manner, "there is going to be no peace in this church until we have four black bishops on this bench." Now, I submit in all candor that there is no reason why a bishop should not be black. There is no reason why a black man should not be bishop, and especially in a colored church, but to lay it down that we must have a black bishop, no matter how adroitly the effort is made to get around the direct proposition that we want him because he is black, all the men of other hue, and as experience shows, a goodly number of intelligent and conscientious men of any hue, will work and vote against the measure. Right here, I wish to set myself perfectly straight with all concerned. At no time, in this discussion, have I meant to inject myself, without rhyme or reason, into a matter that did not concern me. When Dr. Brown and his following make the charge that I do not belong to the C. M. E. Church, I plead guilty. I must confess that I do belong to the Baptist church, adding at the same time, however, that these same forces knew all the time to which church I belonged, and had no objection to my discussing C. M. E. Church affairs, as long as I was not opposing them. But whether in any of the numerable branches of Methodist, whether in the Baptist, Congregational or any other church, or whether in any other Negro organization suing for public support; this damnable question of color finds lodgement; whether introduced by bishop, near bishop or any humble minister, I shall fight it with might and main. In this connection, I wish to add, however, that I have no disposition to offend or wound the feelings of any individual, or in any discussion in any time or place say those things that will necessarily destroy their usefulness. This is said of regard for the tremendous influence the press has, and for the advantage or disadvantage it could bring to an individual. I have attempted to be courteous and fair in this discussion, saying only those things that were true, and that could be proven, and if any one's usefulness has been impaired or their influence lessened in any community, they have to blame only the weakness of the cause to which they had staked their issue and not your humble servant. I mean in all my newspaper stories and opinulated articles to kill that issue. How well the publicity I gave the issue came near killing is only attested by the overwhelming defeat it suffered at the hands of men whose consciences had been awakened to the sense of the peril awaiting their church and the race. Dr. Brown to all essentials is a good man. He is known throughout the church as a clean man morally, but his insatiate desire for the bishopric led him to accept a propaganda that he nimself while hardly favoring in, hoped to ride into office through the stupidity of an unthinking following. The particularly sad feature about the whole thing is that there were other men who themselves thinking the issue would win, placed their destinies in the "colored band wagon" themselves to meet a like fate. The issue, for the time being is killed. I am prone to predict as far as the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church in America is concerned, it is killed for ever. Bishop G. W. Stewart, who was formerly secretary of the Epworth League, with headquarters at Salem, Alabama, is just as good scholar as Dr. Brown, so the church has no need to be regretful. More than that, he is dignified and has a gentlemanly presentment. There is nothing rough or uncouth about him, and instead of the gruffness of the unsuccessful candidate, he is unassuming and not without an appreciable spirit of humility. Bishop Jamison, while a man of the old school, a man who practically had to make his way with out school advantages, is as good as Dr. Brown, certainly as well known, and as strong a force in the church, as his triumphant election proves. Coming down to hard rock and marbles, I think Bishops R. S. Williams and Elias Cottrell are to be congratulated in leading their forces to victory, and at the same time killing the damnable virus of color, which was bidding fair to eat the heart's life out of the church. Incidentally, in so doing, the church gets two good men on the bench, and an equally new set of consciencious general officers. Another signal victory was the triumphant re-election of Rev. H. Bullock as agent of the publishing house at Jackson, after the devilish attempt was made by R. T. Brown and others to question the honesty of his report. This attempt was frustrated by the report of the auditing committee, which gave Dr. Bullock a clean bill of health and which resulted in his triumphant re-election. The conference is over now. The conference is beginning on another quadrennium, and with the new bishopric timber, there is every reason to tell that the next general conference will witness greater and more gracious expansion of its borders and a deeper and more Christian spirit among its fellows. HONOR GUEST At Banquet was former president of Lincoln University. Baltimore, Md. May 20.—Rev. Dr. Isaac Rendall, president emeritus of Lincoln University, was the guest of honor at a banquet given by the local alumni of the school Monday afternoon. Among those present were Revs. J. H. Norris, L. B. Johnson, D. G. Hill, C. G. Cummings, G. P. Walker, W. E. Williams, P. C. Neal and J. C. Waters, Drs. W. T. Carr, F. N. Cardoza, E. J. Wheatley, Ed. Fitzgerald and C. H. Fowler and Messrs. H. M. Burkett, T. A. B. Denny, George W. Anderson, W. F. De Bardelleben, Harry S. Cummings, W. T. McQuinn, Joseph Garner. NATIONAL GOVERNMENT is urged to Purchase Texas and turn it into a Negro State. Baltimore, Md., May 20.—A public meeting to advocate the purchase by the United States Government of Texas as and the selling of the same with all its resources to the Negroes of this country so that they can establish a government of their own was held at Union Baptist Church Monday night. Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson is the originator of the idea, which is called the Texas Purchase Movement. Dr. Johnson says that the two races can not get along together in this country amicably, and Texas is the best place to migrate. WEST CHARLESTON. C. P. Lucas was called to the bedside of his brother who is very ill at Bowling Green, Ky. Mrs. Julia Patterson was called to Louisville last week at the bedside of her mother who was taken suddenly ill. Henry Allen is on the sick list this week. Rev. Jno. Wagner, is on the sick list this week. Britten Crazier has returned from Louisville, Ky. Rev. Ed Umbles preached a very able sermon here last. Sunday. To include trip dow on ice boat, and Druid nue will be illuminated in their honor. Prominent fraternal society man dies. Baltimore, Md., May 25—Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, who initiated, led and fought almost unaloided the light which resulted in colored lawyers being granted in March, 1885, the right to practice in Maryland, was surprised by a visit of a number of members of the bar. Wednesday afternoon (City Councilman Harry S. Cummings, the spokesman of the party, told Dr. Johnson that his colleagues had come as an appreciation of Dr. Johnson's unselfish labors and that they wanted to present him a gold-headed silk umbrella as a token of their esteem. Dr. Johnson responded, telling his hearers that he always felt a thrill of delight when he saw a colored lawyer, and that in the 25 years colored men had enjoyed the right to practice in Maryland they had gotten all of his legal business. Charles H. Moore, organizer of the National Negro Business League, is in the State organization local leagues. He says he was in West Virginia recently and regards that state as possessing great opportunities for colored men in business. William G. Strange, grand tyler of the Maryland Grand Lodge of Masons, died at his home in this city Saturday after a lingering illness. At one time he served as Supreme Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, Eastern and Western Tennessee, but for the past two or three years had been affiliated with the larger wing of Pythians. His funeral took place Tuesday. Among the several festivities which the Biennial, Movable Committee of Odd Fellows will enjoy at their session in this city next September will be a trip down the Chesapeake bay on the ice boat Latrobe. City Councilman Harry L. Cummings has introduced an ordinance in the city council appropriating $300 for the special illumination of Druid Hill avenue during the session. The annual May procession at St. Barnabas Catholic church took place Sunday afternoon. Cardinal Gibbons will confirm a class next Sunday morning. The annual commencement of Clayton Williams University was held last night at Union Baptist church. Revs. D. G. Mock, S. S. Crockett and E. T. Newman received the honorary degree of doctor of divinity; Revs. W. J. Johnson, W. H. Allen and J. H. Taylor. The degree of Bachelor of Divinity, while John W. Hidegeon, an authority on the flora and fauna of Maryland, was awarded the degree of Master of Science. EARNEST APPEAL Winston Salem, N. C., May 25 The Slater Industrial and State Normal School, through one of its trustees, William A. Blair, vice-president of the People's National Bank of the city, is making an earnest appeal for $12,000, needed to equip a training school for nurses. The State has offered to give $12,000 if a similar amount is raised by outside subscription. The Slater school is doing a highly creditable work, and any contributions, however small, will be thankfully received by Mr. Blair. REWARD OFFERED. the Negro Editor From Town. Brookhaven, Miss., May 20.—At a meeting of the Board of Aldermen this afternoon a reward of $500 was offered for the arrest and conviction of any person or persons guilty of the burning of W. N. Bryant's property. Bryant is a Negro and published a newspaper here. Resentment against matter he printed led several citizens to drive him out of the place and apply the torch to his property. NOT UNLAWFUL To Kill Negro. Declares Automobiles Charged With Murder. Savannah, Ga., May 23.—Alfred M. Marshall, a cotton merchant, charged with murder, was placed on trial here to-day. While riding in his automobile on April 1 Marshall ran down three Negroes, and two of them, Lee and Maria Washington, died as the result of their injuries. The defense presented a demurrer alleging that Marshall was not committing an unlawful act when he ran down the Negroes, and that the indictment therefore alleges no crime. RRESPONDENCE Mr. Edy. Jacks was hostess to the Bancroft Woman's Improvement League Saturday afternoon. They are planning to do some needle work in the near future. After business was over they were served with refreshments by the hostess. Mrs. Geo. Stewart has returned after spending some time with her mother, Mrs. Willie Willey, of Middleport, Ohio. Mrs. Geo. McKinney, of Betsey, was visiting Mrs. Lenora Stevens, of Plymouth, Monday. Mrs. Spencer Smith and Mrs. Geo. Brooks, of Plymouth, were calling on friends in Bancroft Monday. Mrs. William Venerable, of Plymouth, who had been ill for several weeks at the Charleston General Hospital, died Tuesday afternoon. The remains were shipped to Winfield for burial. The funeral was preached Thursday from the First Baptist church by Rev. Groves. A large number both from Plymouth and Bancroft attended. There were beautiful floral offerings presented by the League and Missionary Society. Mrs. Zinie Williams and daughter Margaret, and Miss Gretta Roberts went on the boat excursion Sunday to London. Mrs. Terry, of Raymond City, called on Friends at Bancroft Thursday. Mrs. Sarah Taylor made a business trip to Charleston Monday. Edward Pendleton, of Raymona City, was a business caller here Sunday. PAGE. Rev. N. A. Smith filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached two able sermons. He had baptizing after morning service. Miss Rosa Brown and Mrs. Hattie Jackson, of Charleston, spent Sunday here with relatives. Mrs. Seal, of Charleston, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Stanley Sunday. The St. Lukes Lodge gave an entertainment Saturday night. Mrs. George Lewis, who has been quite ill, is able to be on again. Miss Mary Claytor has returned from Fayetteville where she had been visiting her grandmother who has been quite ill. RONCEVERTE n Mrs. Eliza Peterman, of Texas lectured on temperance at M. E. Church Wednesday night. Mrs. Mary A. Brown is spending a few days at Lewisburg. The three nights entertainment river by the truss of the M. E. church at the parsonage was a final success. Lewis Banks and R. F. Watkins, of Aderson, were business visitors here last week. Dr. Sam Clay was here on professional business Monday. D. R. Hickman has been indisposed for a few days. Rev. M. M. Robinson, former pastor of the Baptist church, preached two able sermons here last Sunday. John Eggleton was confined to his bed Monday with a slight attack of grip. Rev. S. A. Lewis filed his usual appointment at Aderson Sunday. Mrs. Jeggie Dixon and Miss Dora Stover were shopping here yesterday. Stover were shopping here last week. Mrs. L. B. Johnson is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Etta Green. John Slaughter was in Lewisburg on business Monday. Rev. J. W. Waters, Jr., of Lewisburg, was the guest of Rev. S. A. Lewis here last week. Misses Nellie Barbour and Camille Curry, of Brush Ridge, were visitors here last week. MONTGOMERY A. F. Roten, of Fayetteville, was a business visitor here Saturday. Miss Mary E. Noel of the W. V. C. L. is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Noel. Dr. B. F. White was a business visitor to Huntington last week. Maude Donnally, the baby child of Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson, died last Tuesday and was buried Satur- Defer Wilson and James Shepherd were invited to Institute Friday. A very excellent program was rendered at the Odd Fellows Hall Monday night under the management of Mrs. H. H. Railey and Miss Wysor Watson. Song.....America Prayer.....Rev. V. Harriday. Song.....W. Va. Hills Declamation.....Nathaniel Howard. Instrumental Duett.....Misses Ethel and Katie Brown. Recitation.....Miss Madatine Rogors Solo.....Dr. O. A. Hodg. Recitation.....Miss Beatrice Wilkerson. Duet.....Mrs. Edward Hardy and Miss Ada Wright. Pautomime "Neater My God to Thee" Misses Ethel Rollins, Mabel Saunders, Ida Morgan, Ethel Deans, Maggie Woods, Maggie Wilk- erson, Gay Burke, Vanilia Noel, Willie Branham, Clara Brown, Alma White and Bertha Redd. Mrs. T. L. Thompson, who had hoffen an invalid for several years, died Saturday and the remains were taken to Fincastle, Va., for burial, accompanied by the husband and two sisters, Mrs. Annie Thompson and Miss Carrie Fairfax. Rev. D. Straton, of St. Albans, was here Monday. Rev. N. A. Smith, of Irn Gate, Va., was here last week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. George W. Gough a girl. Miss Grace Belt is sick at the home of her, Aunt Mrs. Jane Huffine. Gladys Wills, Louise Deans, Mary Johnson, Mary Jackson, Portia Page and Regenia and Alma Childs are sick with measles. Mrs. Cal. Woods, and Miss Carrie Buster, of Boomer, were visiting relatives here Saturday. James Lewis went to Bluefield last week to witness the closing exercises of the City school. He and sister Miss Nellie came home Sunday. Rev. Warner Brown is reported sick. H. L. Spinner, of Hotel Jackson, is able to be out after several weeks' illness. CHICAGO, IL Morninglight Court of Daughters of Sphinx of this city, at a special meeting held last week, adopted a series of resolutions expressing their deep sorrow and regret for the death of late King Edward of England, and a copy of the same was ordered forwarded to the widow and family at London, England. Rev. W. H. Saunders, Pastor of the St. Mary's A. M. E. Church is making splendid progress in the way of paying off the debt of their church, and also a rapid increase of membership. Rev. Saunders deserves to be congratulated upon his religious work in Chicago. Rev. J. F. Thomas, Pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, has gone to Springfield, Illinois, to attend the Sunday School Convention. The Fraternal Commission consisting of Joseph E. English, Samuel T. Boyington, H. W. Laws, reported last week on the origin and progress of the Order of United Brothers of Friends and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten, giving the names of the National Grand Officers of the Order. The Order was founded in Louisville, Ky. August 1st, 1861, by Marshall W. Taylor, William Jones, W. H. Lawson and several other colored men. It has now a membership of 150,000 in various parts of the Country. They have property valued at two million dollars. They have a grand lodge and a grand Temple organized in almost every State and Territory in the Union. They also have a National Grand Lodge, and the National Grand Temple. The National Grand Temple is women's department which meets every three years. Miss Clara E. Scull, of Galveston, Texas, is the Most Worthy National Grand Princess. W. H. Farmer of Chicago, Ill., is the Grand Master of the National Grand Lodge of United Brothers of Friendship. The National Grand Lodge has supervision and is the Supreme source of authority of the Order throughout the world. The political pot has commenced to boil among the colored politicians in this city. The most prominent colored men now mentioned for County Commissioner are Honorable Edward D. Green and Mr. William W. Johnson. Among the colored men who are mentioned for legislative honors are lawyer John G. Jones and Mr. Edward E. Wilson. Mr. Jones served one term in the legislature and acquitted himself with credit. PT. PLEASANT. Langston High School began their closing exercises Friday May 20th, with Uncle Tom's Cabin, played by the graded pupils. Every part was most excellently rendered & much credit is due each pupil. Rev. Moses Oper preached the annual sermon Sunday at 2:30 a large congregation. Rev. Oper said many things which were interesting and instructive and should be remembered by all who heard them. Commencement exercise were held Monday/May 23 at Hooffs Opera House. Not with standing the fact that there was only one graduate, the program is said to be the best ever listened to. The oration by Miss Luella Frances Roberts, the graduate was most excellently rendered. Here subject was "Influence of True Womanhood." The choruses and sextetts rendered by the High School pupils, assisted by ex-gradates. Misses Ida Craig, Mithae Colston, Azatha Alexander, Virginia Lincoln, Anna Green and Thomas Davis, excelled all others on record. Vocal solos, "A Bud of Life" by Miss Anna Green and "Sweet Be Your Dreams" by Miss Mosella H. Colston, were most heartily received. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, of Huntington, addressed the class. His subject was "Puting on the Stamp." Rev. Meadows brought out many points. Much credit is due Rev. J. W. Robinson, the principal, and his assistant, Miss Mosella H. Colston, in this most entertaining service of exercises. Miss Agnes Stevens, of Spillman, Mrs. Sarah Washington, of Winfield, and Wm. Venerable, of Plymouth, attended the commencement exercises. They are guests of Miss Lucia Roberts. John Davis spent Sunday and Monday of last week in Middleport the guest of Miss Jess Hale. He was also guest of relatives in Pomeroy a few days during the week following. The O. S. Wright's Saxaphone Trio of Columbus played for a dance here Thursday of last week. Rev. J. W. Robinson leaves for his home at St. Albans, Thursday. Thomas Davis, Sr., spent Sunday in Gallipolis the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Harris. Joseph Jordan and little Nephew and Neice, A. J. and Helen Williams were guests of the little Misses Hurris a few hours Sunday. Miss Nola Homes, of Gallipolis, came up to attend the play given by the graded pupils of Langston. Joseph Jordan has purchased the beautiful little cottage of Mrs. Susan Jordan on Vine St. BERWIND. Rev. E. G. Holcombe filled his regular appointment Sunday, and preached two very inspiring sermons The morning lesson was found in St. Luke 16 chapter: 'Subject "A Command to go forward". Sunday evening lesson was found in St. Matt. Misses Fannie Bernette and Mary Hayes, of Susana, were calling on friends here Thursday. Mrs. Hazle Davis, who has been very sick is convalescing. Mrs. Sara Tatum continues quite ill. The Missionary Society gave a supper Monday night for the benefit of the church. About thirty young men of Coalwood were in town Thursday to be present at a mass meeting. Our school with E. S. Lomax principle and Miss Cornelia Spears, assistant closed Friday night-with an excellent program. Many persons declared it was the best program given here. LEWISBURG. Mrs. Sallie Good, of New York, who has been visiting her mother here, has returned, taking her daughter, Dora and nephew, Clarence Johnson. The Sqjree given at the residence of Mrs. Eliza Pettigrew last Wednesday was a highly-enjoyable affair. Dr. B. F. Clay made a professional visit to the Sweet Chalyboate Springs Saturday. Rev. J. W. Waters was a visitor in Ronceverte Friday. Mrs. Laura Dunn, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Martha McVeigh, has gone to Philadelphia. Mrs. Primrose Morris died very suddenly Saturday morning after an illness of a few hours. The deceased was only 19 years of age, and was the mother of two small children. The funeral rites were held at the M. E. church Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Waters officiating. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved family. Mrs. Eliza Peterson, the National Lecturer of, the colored W. C. T. U. was here last week, speaking at the M. E. church on Thursday evening and the Baptist church Friday. She sustained her reputation as an earnest effectual worker in the cause of temperance. The pulpit of the M. E. church was filled Sunday morning by the Rev. Dr. Bryan, of Birmingham, Ala., who is one of the leading divines of the Presbyterian church and is attending the General Assembly in session, here Dr. Bryan's sermon was indeed remarkable, and throughout, it could be seen that his heart was full of sympathy and love for the black people. We learn that Dr. Bryan take much of his time laboring for the uplift of the colored workers who fill the great shops of Birmingham. His discourse here will not be soon forgotten. On Sunday night Rev. Hill, of Mississippi, the only colored preachers in attendance at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church, delivered the evening service at the M. E. church. Rev. Hill is a young man, but his discourse disclosed a churchman of great possibilities, and he will no doubt be of great service to his people in the south. Endorse Wiley was over from White Sulphur Monday. J. E. Johnson one of the guards at the state penitentiary, was here last week. He returned Monday, taking his wife with him. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis-Fitzugh, and Mrs. Charlity Robinson, have returned home from Clarksburg. KANAWHA CITY. Miss Mary Page, of the W. V. C. I. visited her parents here Tuesday of last week. Calvin Woods was hurt by jumping from a horse Saturday. J. W. Page and G. L. Jackson, were business visitors at Charleston Saturday. Miss Ivory Woods visited Mrs. Henry Poindexter and Miss Rose at Charleston last Wednesday. Mrs. Annie Green and daughter Estelle are visiting their brother, Richard Green. Miss Sadie Woods is much improved at this writing. J. W. Lawson was visiting friends here Sunday afternoon. SOUTH CARBON Rev. Mayo preached two able sermons last Sunday, subject: "Conquering Jesus." After a successful meeting of two weeks, we closed last Friday evening with an addition of thirteen new members. Rev. M. C. Reid filled the pulpit at Wake Forest Sunday morning and evening. He attended services at THE ADVOCATE Mrs. Rebecca Carter and son left for Charlotteville Friday. They were accompanied to Montgomery by Rev. C. H. Carter. Rev. Hughes, of Wake Forest, preached for us Wednesday afternoon. Miss Lena Dickerson was shopping at Mianu Saturday. Little Walter Martin is very sick at this writing. Master Lorenza Cassie and Pearlie Alston are convalescing after an attack of fever. Mrs. Drecey Riley and son left for Charleston Monday. Burrell Peaks, of Nuttall, was seen in our visitation last week. Many ladies and gentleman visited Mrs. Brooks at Bedchair last Sunday. She has been very ill DAVIS The Japanese Social given by club No. 1 was a success: Friday night. A debate was held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church Saturday night between Mr. P. H. Howell, of Grafton, and Charles Malone, of this place. Mr. Howell producing the best argument won. Sunday was a great day at the Baptist church, the occasion being the anniversary of the church. Rev. M. D. Willis, the pastor preached two excellent sermons at 11 a.m. and 7:30 At 2:30 p. m., an interesting program was rendered. Music was furnished by Davis and Elkins choirs. Prof. Hunter, of this place, and Mrs. Josie Redman, of Elkins, presided at the organ. $72.00 was the amount taken in during the day. Two were added to the church. G. D. Jeffries, of Lauray, Va., is spending some time with his daughter, Mrs. V. A. Lee, on Blackwater Avenue. Mrs. M. D. Willis and little daughter Orelia, who were spending a few days at the home of Mrs. V. A. Lee, returned to Grafton Monday. Miss Etta Daniels and Mr. Aycox, of Thomas, were among the many visitors to Davis Sunday. INSTITUTE Miss Mabel Scott, of St. Albans, was the guest of Miss Jessie Embry Friday. Miss Estella Green, of Charleston, visited Miss Fannie C. Cobb Friday afternoon. The base ball game between Institute and Huntington teams Saturday afternoon resulted in a score of 5 to 0 in favor of Institute. The Wilberforce University team will play Institute baseball team at Institute May 30-31. The Bachelors' Club of Charleston is preparing to run a boat excursion. Prof. C. W. Boyd made a business trip to Institute Friday afternoon. G. H. Beane spent Sunday here. J. Arthur Jackson and J. Cubert Campbell visited the school Tuesday. Mrs. A. W. Curtis was hostess to the Home-makers Club Thursday evening. E. R. Carter attended the play Friday evening. Don W. Jones was called to his home in Fairmont because of the death of his mother. The "Only Girl" a comedy-drama in four acts presented by the class of 1912 of the West Virginia Colored Institute, was a success. The play was under the management of Prof. C. E. Jones and oach act showed the careful training the performers had received. A large audience was in attendance and showed its appreciation by long applause. The play was given for the benefit of the athletic association. CAST OF CHARACTERS Mr. Henry Robins.....A Wealthy New York Merchant Samuel Jones.....Son of Henry's business partner. Benjamin Dean Victor Sanford.....Member of Manhattan Club. Roy Wade Jimmie.....Meeker Street Terror John Johnson The Turnkey.....John Branch Dorothy..... Sometimes called Dot Ophelia Washington Misa Marie Robins.....Her step- daughter Anna Dawson. Aunt Lindy.....A Black Diamond Nanelle Adams. HUNTINGTON Prof. A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, was the guest of Rev. R. D. W. Meadows a few days last week. Mrs. Etta Powell, of Sixteenth St., is sick. Dr. C. W. Combs, of Louisville, left Thursday after a very successful canvass in the portrait business. Miss Mary DII went to Ashland Saturday afternoon. Misses Lula James and Clara Stewart were calling on friends in fronton Sunday afternoon. Owing to the serious illness of her father-in-law, Mrs. Cora Owens and daughter, Laura, went to Ashland Saturday. The Y. M. C. A. baseball team was defeated in the game with the Institute team Friday evening at Institute; The score being 5-0. Miss Revella Hughes is at home from Hartshorn College at Richmond Va., to spend her vacation with her parents at 1209 Seventh Avenue. Mrs. Mary Spencer, of Washington Place, was indisposed last week. D. W. Perdue stopped at home a couple of days this week, while changing his lecture tour through the state from N. and W. to the C. and O. route. He is traveling in interest of the K. of P. Lodges. The young ladies in the contest as the most popular at the sixteenth street Baptist church reported there in the social Friday eventing. Miss Lena Lewis won the prize of a silver belt buckle for being ahead in the race. The contest continues and promises to be quite interesting. "The Benjamin Tribe gave a social at the First Baptist church Friday evening. The Y. M. C. A. had a very interesting meeting at the Sixteenth St. Baptist church Sunday afternoon. The topic, "How to reach the moral man and bring him in contact with the word of God," was ably discussed by several members." In celebration of the Eleventh birthday of her daughter Estella, Mrs. Victoria gave a party to a number of young people at her residence at 1634 Eight avenue Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6 p.m. Those present were: Misses Quida Barnett, Bernice Fountain, Lydia Thurston, Gladys Johnson, Louise Gobbs, Cora Harris, Roda Fountain, Masters Iva Smith and Theophiles Martin. Estella was the recipient of many beautiful and useful presents. The guess having spent a delightful afternoon went home wishing their friend many happy returns of the day. Fred Rhodes returned home Monday from Clifton Forge, Vt., where he accompanied his brother Floyd to the hospital. Mrs. Margaret Humphery entertained the Orion club Friday evening at her residence at 1673 Eighth Avenue. The social given at the A. M. F church Friday evening was a success financially and socially. The many friends here of the contracting parties were suprised to learn of the marriage of Miss Jennie Ross to Mr. Seth Smith Saturday afternoon in fronton, O. Henry Brooks, of Ironton, was the guest of Mrs. Ellen Pierce last week. The rally at the First Baptist church began Sunday and will continue during the week. The pastors and congregations of the other churches each have kindly consecrated to assist one evening. Rev. S. A. Thurston, of Sixteenth Street Baptist church, preached an excellent sermon Monday evening and his chair rendered exquisite music which was highly appreciated by all present. The members of his church came in large numbers and a spiritual hour of service was spent. A nice offering was given by the congregation. After the service refreshments were served in the basement by the Rising Sons and Daughters. The annual sermon to the graduating class of Douglass High school will be preached Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the First Baptist church by the Rev. E. L. Bell of the A. M. E. church. Rev. Bell is a graduate of Wilberforce University and before he entered the university was for several years principal of a school in Florida. He has been in charge of the local church here about a year having been transferred from Springfield, Mass. These services will be highly interesting. Special music will be rendered by the school and the attendance will be unusually great as the class is the largest in several years. Dr. W. S. Ellinghn, of Nashville, tenn., will deliver the address to the class at commencement which will take place at the theatre Friday evening June 3. Dr. Ellinghn is ranked among the foremost speakers and scholars of the South. All indications point to a splendid closing season for Douglass. HARPER'S FERRY. Mrs. Mary A. Davis, of Ocean Park Maine, delivered an interesting talk on American Art to the Junior and Senior class on Tuesday last. Hon. U. G. Fleming, Secretary of State Board of Education, was abusiness visitor at the college Wednesday, and delivered an interesting talk to the students at chapel exercises. Mrs. Laura B. Lightner, who has been attending the Sunday School convention in Washington is expected home in a few days. The Storner baseball team returned Saturday from their trip to Virginia where they defeated Waterford, Va. by a score of 10 to 3. Tomlinson was in good form and while the boys were on strange grounds they held the Waterford boys to a few scattered hits and three scores on errors. Storer's batteries were—Tomlinson, and Diggs. Waterford batteries—Gaskins and Jackson. A large number of students enjoyed an outing at Island Park Saturday, under the care of Miss Smith. An interesting program was rendered Sunday night May 23, in Curtis Chapel by the Junior members of the Sunday School classes under the direction of Mrs. Mitchell, for the benefit of the Woman's Missionary Society. BUCKHANNON. Russel Moulton was the guest of Weston friends Sunday. The Ladies Aid Society of Simpson M. E. Church, met with Mrs. Esta We Have a Shoe Made Especially For Your CTCa Your Foot The Charleston Shoe Company Martin Friday afternoon. Miss Gertrude Lee, of Weston, was the guest of Mrs. Malinda Hunter Sunday. The Juniors of Victoria Street school entertained the Seniors Thursday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Wade. Mrs. Jno. Walker entertained the Silver Leaf Club Friday night, at her home on Lumber Street. Messrs. Lee, and Arnold, of Weston, were in town Sunday night. Those in the graduating class of Victoria Street School are: Reta Hunter, Adie Mumford, and Austin Taylor. Rev. Gill, of Fairmont, preached morning and evening at Simpson M. E. church Sunday. His sermons were enjoyed, and highly appreciated by the congregation. The condition of Mrs. Thornton Jackson, who was seriously ill Thursday day and Friday, is much improved at this time. Mrs. Susan Madison, and daughter Miss Nettie, left Saturday for Charsburg to visit her grand daughter, Mrs. Lillian Wenthers. Rev. J. A. Smoot delivered the sermon to the Senior class of Victoria Street school Sunday afternoon, at the A. M. E. church. Miss Alberta Wilson, student at the West Virginia Colored Institute, spent Sunday with her parents. Clint Friends, of Institute, was visiting his brother, Percy here Sunday. Misses Cassie Allen, Maggie Price and Grace Wilson attended the play given at Institute Friday night. Rev. J. W. Robinson left for Point Pleasant Sunday at noon where he Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon The best qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most. ST. ALBANS. THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1910. 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C. 1:27-3 m For Sale HousesandLots Water, Shade Trees on residence lots. For Terms Address J. E. Adams Princeton. W. Va. MILITARY HOSPITAL Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? ing it in a trunk or about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. interest—Your Mone) is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money, we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, white the htird floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Let Your Money Work For You Pythian Mutual Invesmtent Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE WEVACO. Rev. J. W. Carter, of Chillicothe, Ohio, passed through here on his way to Winchester, Va., to see his father and mother. He preached Tuesday night at this place and Wednesday night. Rev. Mayo, pastor at South Carbon made him welcome to his pulpit. Rev. Carter preached two able sermons. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Caviness while here. Rev. L. W. Mayo of South Carbon, has been conducting a successful revival, assisted by Rev. H. M. C. Reed, the past two weeks. Miss Lena Dickerson and Clarence Martin were pleasant, visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ray last week. B. Parnell was here Saturday and Sunday. Robt. Green spent Saturday and Sunday with his family at Kanawha City. Alex Luckey in spending several days in Montgomery. John Luckey is with his family in Salisbury, N. C. J. I. Thomas was a business visitor to Charleston Monday. Peter Booker was visiting his daughter, Mrs. Lucy Ray, Sunday. Mrs. J. A. Tyree was at Decota Sunday to see Mrs. John Brooks. Twelve more employees came here from Salisbury last Wednesday. CEDAR GROVE The festival given for the benefit of the A. M. E. Church was a grand success. William Davis, of Spring Hill, was here last week on business. M. Beamer was in Charleston Monday on business. Mrs. Bettie Smith was calling on Mrs. William Lasif, of Ward, last week. Esther Philips was at Montgomery Thursday. J. W. Richmond and mother were in Charleston Thursday on business. W. H. Lacey and William Newman were shopping in Charleston Saturday. Miss Myrtle and Vangie Camm attended the rally at Hugheston Sunday. Miss Sallie Hankins, and Miss Liza Wayne, of Walden, were here Sunday. The Carpenters have finished the new walkway from the railroad to M. Bramer's restaurant which adds much to his place. Mrs. Rachel White preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday night. The young man of this place met on Saturday night and organized a base ball team, of which J., H. Dingess was made manager, and W. M. Beamer captain. Mrs. Gertrude Levely, J. W. Anderson, James and Annie Jones, are sick. MORGANTOWN. Mt. Moriah Lodge A. F. & A. M. No. 20 held their memorial services in Jones Chapel M. E. church Sunday, May 1st, for their deceased brother and Grand Worthy Treasurer, Fleet Porterfield, Rev. C. P. Diggs, pastor of the church, preached the sermon. After the sermon addresses were made by Gabriel Holland, Wm. Watkins, J. A. Hunt, J. H. Hunt, and others. Resolutions were read by A. H. Brown. The choir sang some fine music for the occasion. Mrs. Callie Alfred, the head chorister of the A. M. E. church choir, died on April 10th and was buried on the 12th. Age, 36 years. Mrs. Alfred was a faithful worker in the church, a good Christian and she was highly respected. John H. Lewis, and John A. Jones were in Clarksburg, April 14th to 19th attending the District Conference which was in session at that time. J. H. Hunt, who was the delegate but was not present; John A. Jones was Hunt's alternate and represented the church. John A. Jones, and his wife have recently moved and are living at Fairmont. They are employed in the Elk's Club in that city. Mrs. Minnie Fisher and family, of Cumberland. Md., have moved to Morgantown. Miss Nellie Washington, of Cumberland, Md., is in the city as the guest to Miss Eva M. Brown. Monongahela Ave. Miss Washington will probably spend the summer in West Virginia as Miss Brown's guest. Miss Eva M. Brown, who has been away from this city quite awhile visiting numbers of friends in Indianapolis, Indiana, returned home Sunday, May 1st. Rev. S. Christian, the pastor of A. M. E. church, who has been sick all winter expects to leave for Atlantic City about the first week in June and will stay probably a month or two to try to regain his health. Revs. Taylor, Miller, and Lewis, will have charge of the church in his absence. Mrs. Nellie Washington is in Clarksville visiting relatives and friends for a week or ten days. Rev. Taylor will probably leave for Pittsburg next Sunday morning. money and the music was rendered al day by three church choirs. GRAFTON. The closing exercises of the primary children, under Miss Sadie Mays took place Thrusday evening. May the 19th at the M. E. Church. D. H. Kyle, Principal of the Water Street High School at Clarksburg, delivered the address. On Friday evening the students of the Grammar Department, under C. W. Florence presented a play at the High Street Baptist church, entitled "The Model Wife." A large crowd was in attendance both nights. A number attended from Clarksburg. Mrs. N. D. Willis and little daughter and P. H. Howell attended the anniversary of the Second Baptist Church at Davis, Saturday and Sunday and returned home Monday. Henry Jones left Saturday for Jeanette, Pa., where he has employment in the Window Glass Factory. C. W. Florence was the guest of Geo. and Simon Turner, Saturday at dinner. C. W. Florence spent Sunday in Clarksburg. A local Negro Business League was organized May the 13th, by, Prof. C. H. Moore, with sixteen members, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: For president: B. P. Benseley; Vice-President, W. P. Dabney; Secretary, Howard Craig; Auditor, S. R. Turner. Henry Cole will leave Monday evening for Deer Park, where he will spend the season. C. W. Florence will leave Monday for his home, Brownsville, Pa., to spend his vacation. PARKERSBURG. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Slash, formerly of the city but now of Huntington, spent Sunday in the city guests of relatives. Rev. F. H. Alleyne, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, is better after being ill three weeks. William Horton, of Ashland, Ky., was calling on friends in the city Sunday. Mrs. Sarah Williams, of Sand Plain, died at her home Sunday morning after being seriously ill for sometime. Miss Leodia Giles will leave in a few days for Pittsburg, Pa., where she will spend sometime with her sister, Mrs. Chas. Woods. Mrs. Jessie Wilson Hayes and Fred D. Wilson were called Monday to Mount Pléasant, Ohio, on account of the serious illness of their grandmother, Mrs. Taylor. Rev. E. R. Bazier, of Wheeling, was in the city a few hours Monday calling on friends. Cary Williams, who is employed in Wheeling, was in the city Monday. Mrs. Monroe, of Belpre, Ohio, was calling on friends in the city Saturday. Mrs. Isabelle Berry, of Cambridge, Ohio, is in the city stopping at Mrs. Lucy McClung, called here by the illness of her sister, Mrs. William McClung, who is better at this writing. Mrs. Addie Vanell, of Detroit Mich., is the guest of Mrs. Annie Tucker, of Seventh Street. The tickets for the Clarksburg vs. Parkersburg debate and entertainment to be given at City Building May 31st, are now in the hands of the pupils. A part of the proceeds will go to the plano fund. On this same evening the promotion certificates will be given out to all eighth grade pupils who shall have passed and President.Boreman will present the $20 prize to the girl who has made the highest grade in Summer school during the school year. Admission will be 15 cents. SYLVIA. The people of our town were very fortunate in securing the service of Dr. J. H. Gilleapy, supt. of the Anti-Tuberculosis league of West Virginia who delivered an able address on the causes and preventative treatment of Tuberculosis Friday evening at the St. John's Baptist church. At the close of his remarks the subject was further discussed by Dr. H. C. Hargrove. Mrs. Mary Mosby and daughter of Blue Jay, are visiting her sister, Mrs. Martha Kinley. Mrs. Martha Kinley, who has been confined to her bed for six months suffering from pulmonary Tuberculosis, is able to be out again. Troy Claytor, of Hill Top, visited our town Monday. Mrs. Neely Ferguson, who was reported sick at our last writing, is yet in a very serious condition. Much interest is being taken by the young men of this town in the literary society of Raleigh. Mrs. Robert Anderson, who has been ill, is able to be out again Mrs. Robert Anderson, who has been ill, is able to be out again. Under the leader-ship of R. L. French superintendent of the Sunday school is in a very prosperous condition. RED STAR. Commencement was observed at the West Virginia S. and C. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. There were three graduates; Miss Frances Goodwine, Clarence Madison and Miss Edna Cleveland, a number of visitors were present. Rev, Lewis, of Hinton, was here and the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. Melver. Mesdames, M. A. W. Thompson, of Pratt, Pearl Smith Woods, of Charleston, G. H. Tilghman, of Winina, Dr. Holley, of Hinton, were guests of Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Washington while here. Mrs. Frank Smith's mother, Mrs. Hughes, continues seriously ill. Miss Katharine Booker, of Hinton, was here to attend the commencement and was the guest of Mrs R. W. Penn. Mrs. E. Hayden and daughter, Leana, of Eagle, were to witness the graduation of the former sister. They were guests of Mrs. T. G. Gregory. Miss Elja Burk has gone to Mac Donald to visit for a few days. All of the students of W. Va. Sem. left for their respective homes Satur- day morning. Mrs. S. E. Claybohrn, of Lanark, was calling on friends last week. The Woman's Improvement league will give an entertainment on the 30th inst. The Woman's Improvement league met with H. C. A. Washington Thursday, Mrs. Woods was present and gave an excellent talk. Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Washington and children spent Sunday the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, of Scarbro. M. Malone preached at Mindue, Sunday. James Austin, of Raleigh, Was here for commencement. Mrs. J. D. Price entertained Mrs. Pearl Smith Woods at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Eva Murry, who has been here the past winter with her sister and attending W. Va Seminary College has gone to her home in Staunton, Virginia. FRESH MILK, CREAM AND COUNTRY BUTTER Having recently embarked in the dairy business, I am prepared to furish fresh milk, cream and country butter. All orders given prompt attention. CLARKSBURG. Miss Hattie Washington, who has been quite ill, is on a fair rad to recovery. Harry Slaughter died Monday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lark Green. He is survived by a father and three brothers. Rev. J. W. Colbert spent last week visiting in the east. The weeks' entertainment at Mt. Zion Baptist church was largely attended each evening and a splendid program rendered. A grand rally on Sunday closed the affair. Miss Anna Patton won the gold watch for selling the greatest number of tickets. Misses Emma Thomas, Ira Ross, Lily Allen and Willa Lee attended the closing exercises of the Grafton school Thursday evening. Dr. E. L. Youngue, who has been quite ill, is convalescing. Suffering from a nervous breakdown Mrs. Eliza Sehon continues very ill. Mrs. Philip Denny, of Cleveland, O., was called here by the illness of her mother. Robt, Sehon, of Minneapolis, Minn. is in the city visiting his sick mother. The local business league was ably addressed Monday evening by Rev. Louisall, of Washington, D. C. D. H. Kyle delivered the class address of Grafton Thursday. dress at Gratton, Thursday evening. Mrs. Nannie Russell was called to Wheeling Monday by the death of her son-in-law. Rev. West made a business trip to Morgantown, Monday. News of the death of Rev. J. W. Jeffries former presiding elder of Wheeling district of the A. M. E. church, was received with genuine regret here. Mrs. Madison, of Buckhannon, is the guest of her grand-daughter, Mrs. Lillian Weathers. Miss Nettie Madison of Buckhannon, Sunday here with relatives, returned home Monday. C. W. Florence was calling on friends here Sunday. Mrs. Harris, Grand Master of the Daughters of Sphinx, left Tuesday for Washington, Pa., to attend the meeting of the executive board of the State Federation of Pa. Miss Inez Tuck has returned from Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Eliza Sehon lies seriously ill, at her home on Monticello Avenue, suffering from a nervous breakdown. Harry Slaughter died Monday morning of tuberculosis at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lark Green. 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Joseph Harris and Miss Mary Hill, of Kitchen, were secretlw married Monday morning at Logan and have the best wishes of all. Mrs. Alex Johnston has returned from the hospital and is slowly convalescing. They are trying to receive the K. of P. Lodge again. THOSE PIES QE BOYHOOD How delicious were the pies of boyhood. No pies now ever taste so good, what's changed? the pies? No. Its you. You've lost the strong healthy stomach, the vigorous liver, the active kidneys, the regular bowels of boyhood. Your digestion is poor and you blame the food. What's needed? A complete toning up by Electric Bitters of all organs of digestion—Stomach, Liver, Kidneys, Bowels—Try them. They'll restore your boyhood appetite and appreciation of food and fairly saturate your body with new health, strength and vigor. 50c at all drummists. 5—18—47 CHILLICOTHE OHIO Miss Hazel Lucas left Friday morning for Oxford, Ohio. Miss Ellen Dowdy and Mrs. Elizabeth Medley spent Sunday in Washington, C. H. O. The West wall of Quinn chapel A. M. E. church fell Friday morning while the workmen were putting in a cement foundation. No one was hurt. At a call meeting of the members and friends of Quinn chapel Monday night it was decided to take down all of the old walls, and build the whole structure up new from the foundation, and to use press brick for the front and side walls. The contractors are going ahead with the work and hope to have the church completed by September the first. Miss Maggie Gilmer, of Columbus, O., was the guest of Miss Irene Hicks Sunday, returned home Sunday night. The musical given by the pupils of the southern school building, Friday afternoon, was largely attended by the parents, and those who attended were very much pleased with the way the pupils acquired themselves in every respect, $35.00 was realized and turned over to the manager of the city hospital by Mrs. A. J. Hayes. Jay Cox left Sunday night for Washington, D. C., where he has Summer suns create demands for Summer Hats prepared a large line to meet the demand. and our fine ranging up to $3.50 is a surpriser. Then we have a very stylish and up-to-date stock of Pattern and Tailored Hats at from 5.00 to 15.00 The same kind of Hats will cost one-half more elsewhere. Come in and examine our showing. SAHLEY, GRE & BSHAR DRY GOODS AND LADIES' 11 CAPITOL STREET AND 720 Why Not Make Spare Ti of Hats will cost you from where, examine our showing. ILEY, GEOR & BSHARA FOODS AND LADIES' FURNISH STREET AND 720 KANAW Make Use Spare Time its will cost you from one-fourth 10 our showing. LY, GEORGE SHARAH AND LADIES' FURNISHINGS. T AND 720 KANAWHA STREET. Make Use of Your re Time? KNOWLEDGE. AS YOUR USEFULNESS The same kind of Hats will cost you from one-fourth one-half, more elsewhere, Come in and examine our showing. SAHLEY, GEORGE & BSHARAH DRY GOODS AND LADIES FURNISHINGS. 11 CAPITOL, STREET AND 720 KANAWHA STREET. Why Not Make Use of Your Spare Time? 1. TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE 2. TO INCREAS YOUR U 3. T The Afro-American School of Corres L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bisho Secretary, will do these things and more f of its kind for colored people and is condu tors. It provides a course in English, Theol College and Business Courses. It will make a course especially for y know and teach you privately and confid from work, studying at home or where yo venient, and recite to us whenever you get courses, payable at $3.00 per month, until We furnish text books and there are five years to finish and graduate you. The Afro-American School of Correspondence, incorporated. Thomas L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bishop Johnson, D. E., 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. in School of Correspondence President and W. Bishop Job the things and more for your people and is conducted else in English, Theology, La Courses. carse especially for you, oft- rivately and co confidentially at home or where you are e as whenever you get ready. 000 per month, until that a books and there are no other graduate you. col of Correspondence, incorporated. Theo and W. Bishop Johnson, D. E., L. D. and more for you. It is the only school and is conducted by experienced educa- lish, Theology, Law and Special Academic specially for you, of the things you need to and confidentially and you will lose no time or where you are employed, when it is con- ever you get ready. $50.00 will pay for our month, until that amount is paid. And there are no other charges. We give you ate you. 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 confidentially 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. $50.00 will pay for our courses, payable at $3.00 per month, until that amount is paid. We furnish text books and there are no other charges. We give you five years to finish and graduate you. We teach by Mail. If you know how to read and write we can help you. Send for catalog, or stop in our office and get information... Do it now. Office at Second Baptist Church, Third Street, between H and I Sta., N. W. First Church, Third Street, be- tonald, N. ORDER COLLE Harper's Ferry, W. V. HENRY T. M'DONALD, President STORER CO Harper's Ferry, ER COLLEGE er's Ferry, W. Va 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 stud ents. 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 stud ents. tion high. Remarkably healthful. Ampl BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PIT lar faculty of sixteen highly educated, en assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE OERTIFICATE S ARBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLA SSES TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCA TION in its faculty and student body. Its who living. Literary Societies, Christian O Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal For illustrated catalogue and other en and women have graduated Colored students. Magna ly healthful. Ample buil- DED TO OUR PLANT T highly educated, earnest ogued according to the D. CERTIFICATE S ARE GRATUATING CLASSSES WHO AND OF EDUCATION. Store ment body. Its whole influ- eties, Christian Organizat- ics. Genic, State Normal, Indus- catalogue and other printed women have graduated here. The oldest ed stud ents. Magnificent location. Eleva- ful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu- educated, earnest teachers does not include according to the Dewey System, is one of MICATE S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- MING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational y. Its whole influence is toward Christian Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs. state Normal, Industrial, Music. o and other printed matter write to Our Library catalogued recording to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLA SSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCA TION. 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 accepted a position in the census Department. Mrs. Nora Steward has gone to St. Louis, Mo., to moke her future home. F. A. Ross left Sunday night for Detroit, Mich., where he will spend the summer. James Marshall has been confined to the house with the small pox. Mrs. Nora Beard, of South Mulberry St., is confined to the house with rheumatism. Mrs. Simons, of W. 7th St., 1s THE CRYSTAL B Owned and Controlled by the Kn America, South America, Europe, A STAL BATI oblled by the Knights America, Europe, Asia, 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. CINEMA Attendants' Fees $3.00 per $1.50 per Call on or Address CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE Fees $3.00 per course of 21 Baths $1.50 per course of 10 Baths J. R. SMITH, Mgr HOUSE HOT SPRINGS, ARK J. R. SMITH, Mgr. SE HOT SPRINGS, ARK. 3. TO INCREASE YOUR SALARY. how to read and write we can help r office and get information.. Do it W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. D., Secy. Station G. The President very ill at this writing. Miss Helen E. Marshall is stoping with Mrs. A. Carter, E. 4th, St., while her brother is in with small pox. Rector Robert Brown, of St. Mark's church, was entertained Sunday at supper by Mr. and Mrs. E. Carter, E. 4th, St. Ernest Redman and George Modley have been engaged by the managers of the Owl's convention which is being conducted in this city, to give concerts each night. 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 cems per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certificates of good standing in their respective lodger are entitled to half the above rates. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. The Advocate is entered in the Postoffice at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. THE LAST STRAW. T. of paper has "stood for" such expresses as: "On the sick list": "in our mail": "Lived a consistent Christian and died in the full triumph of the faith," but we rebel, object to and absolutely refuse to swallow "baeaculinate sermons" to graduates of any other than bann fide colleges conferring the bachelor's degree. The term is ridiculous when applied to sermons to graduates of grammar, high pr normal schools. HELL AND TEXAS. General Sherman's opinion of the desirability of Texas as a place of residence is evidently not entertained by the Baltimore preacher who advocates its purchase by the national government for the establishment of a Negro State. He will find, however, if his project passes the talk stage, which is not at all likely, that the general knew whereof he spoke when he said if he owned Hell and Texas, he would rent the latter and live in the former. It is unanimously agreed, it seems, that Alfred Austin's poem to the dead King is one of the saddest things in current literature. They have located a "man higher up" in the Pittsburgh councillanic scandal. It would be almost impossible to discover one lower down than most of the fellows who have confessed. George Frederick Wettin is a name above suspicion for a King of England, but it would not do for a governor of a prohibition state over here. Although the cable dispatches don't mention it, it is still the popular belief that the Kaiser and T. R. man aged to steal away from that dinner party at Potsdam long enough for a round or two with the gloves or a little go at catch-as-catch-can. Uncle George Washington Andrew Jackson Hezekiah Smith would doubtless diagnose the trouble of Mr. Taft as one of acute hoo-doitis. J. H. TAYLOR PROPOSED FOR GRAND MASTER. Editor the Advocate, Charleston, W. Va. Dear Sir:— Will you please allow me space in your columns to say a few words to the Masons of this State? I ask you for the reason that I think your paper the best medium to reach them. Brethren, as you are aware, we will be called upon at our next Grand Communication to be held at Bluefield, June 21st, to fill the vacancy in the office of Grand Master created by the death of the lamented brother Rosser D. Robinson. It has been my fortune to attend every Grand Communication of our beloved Order for the past ten years. I have noticed carefully the proceedings and have weighed with discrimination the conduct, both within and without the lodge room, of the several delegates assembled. I have give en ear to what all had to say and, in my weak way, have tried to form some opinion of the fitness for office of those who have taken a prominent part in our deliberations. In my opinion there is a crisis in our affairs, and the success or failure of our organization in West Virginia depends upon what we do at Bluefield. During the past two or three years there was never a time in the history of Masonry in this state when its success was greater or its outlook was brighter. Scarcely a month passed without the granting of a dispensation for a new craft, while old lodges experienced an unparalleled increase in membership p. This was largely, if not wholly, due to the unusual qualifications possessed by our deceased Grand Master. He had the confidence of the craft throughout the State and exerted an influence which redounded to our good. But the has had down his earthly trown, and it is our duty to elect one who will take up the work and carry it on harmoniously and effectively. That one is Joel H. Taylor of Washington Lodge No. 6, of Charleston. I have followed Brother Taylor the past eight or ten years. For seven years he has been a member of the Grand Lodge, during which time he has served as Grand Lecturer, Grand Junior Warden, and is now in his fourth year as Grand Senior Warden. There is no brother in our state better acquainted with the mysteries of the Order than Brother Taylor. His standing in his home lodge is unsurpassed, having been elected without opposition Master seven consecutive times, a record which should have weight in the selection of one to fill the responsible position which we are called upon to fill. His craft is the strongest in membership and finance in the state, having acquired this preeminent position under Brother Taylor's leadership. I could write much more in this strain, brethren, but I refrain lest I exhaust your patience. If we are to meet the keen competition of the other fraternal organizations among our people in this state, we must have at the head of our craft men who not only are able to carry on the work intelligently but men in whom we can place confidence. We must have officers who command the respect of their brethren on account of their clean record; men without fear and without repronch. These qualifications I present to you in the person of Brother Joel H. Taylor, the type of man to lead us if we would be guided by the landmarks of the Order. Yours in A. F. & A. M. SUBSCRIBER. WORK 24 HOURS A DAY The busiest things ever made are Dr. King's New Life Pills. Every pill is a sugar-coated globule of health, that changes weakness into strength, languor into energy, braining into mental power; caring Constipation, Headache, Chills, Dyspepsia, Malaria. 25c at all druggists. 5—19—4f. NASHVILLE, TENN. All through the educational life of Nashville are the evidences of a closing scholastic year — in the several class picnies, in the many recitals, in the baccalaureate sermons and in the numerous social functions that are occurring at the colleges. Last week the Senior classes of Fisk University college and normal, held their annual picnies in the pleasant environs of Greenwood Park. Saturday, May 28, the Glee Club expects to give its picnic and every member is anticipating a happy and felicitous climax to a highly successful season. May 27. Friday evening, the annual exhibition of the Music Department will take place in Fisk Memorial chapel. The program is wellarranged and promises to be very entertaining, as well as instructive as to the high standard of work that is maintained. It will be of interest to West Virginians to know that Miss Ethel B. Springs, of Institute, will render a piano solo—a pastoral—highly difficult of performance and requiring no little contribution of personality and marked talent for successful rendition. In the afternoon of the same day the Fisk Literary Club will hold its meetings at the home of Mrs. F. A. Stewart. Sunday afternoon was the closing of the flower show, which has been held under the auspices of the out-of-doors committee of the Nashville Art Association and the Jubilee Singers sang some of their immitable songs in the Parthéon, at Centennial Park, where the show was held. Many visitors were turned away and the building was crowded to its utmost capacity with an eager and responsive audience. The concert was given by fourteen members of the Glee Club and the celebrated quartette, the whole being under the direction of Prof. J. W. Work. President Geo. A. Gates, of Fisk University, left early in the week to attend the conference of all the Negro Colleges of higher learning. The meeting is to be held at Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Gates will also attend the Tuskegee Commencement. Hon. J. F. Settle, the prominent attorney of Memphis, Tenn., was in the city for a few days last week. He visited several places of interest. He was the guest of Rev. Father A. G. Coombs. The Colored State Fair Association held a meeting last Tuesday evening to consider plans for the fair of the coming season. Those who are immediately connected with such a laudable project should have the hearty support of the citizens of Nashville. Roger Williams University held its forty-first Commencement in its new chapel. The address of the day was delivered by Hon. John Bell Keeble, whose remarks were practical and "in season fitly spoken." The conferment of two honorary degrees of B. A. completed the exercises of the year. Dr. C. V. Roman returned early in the week from Savannah, where he reports everything moved harmoniously and pleasantly. Dr. Roman will deliver the Commencement address at Normal, Florence, Alabama, May 26th. A special train left the city May 11, for Atlanta, Ga., where the National Baptist Sunday School Congress will be held May 25-30. Several Nashville people will go on the train. A FRIGHTFUL WRECK. A FRIGHTFUL WRECK. of train, automobile or buggy may cause cuts, bruises, abrasions, sprains or wounds that demand Bucklen's Arnica Salve-carth's greatest healer. Quick relief and prompt cure results. For burns boils, sorces of all kinds, eczema, chapped hands and lips, sore eyes or corns, its supreme. Surest pile cure, 25c at all druggists. 5-19-4t. 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. Building, where you will receive the very best of service. Our cream is the best in the land, guaranteed to please you. Hours for Sunday: 4 p. m. to 11 p. m. We will be open every night during the week. The democrat of Nevada hope to replace Senator George S. Nixon, republican, with a democrat after next fall's election. Charleston Mrs. Rilla Anderson spent Sunday at Malden, the guest of Miss Clara Johnson. Mrs. George Claire is in attendance upon Mrs. Liggins who is very sick at Malden. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Walker, McCormick St., is seriously ill. Marle, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Brown is sick. Mrs. E. E. Petermen, national organizer of the W. C, T. U., of Texarkann, Texas, was a guest at Hotel Brown the past week. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Scott is recovering from a recent illness. Noble Mitchell entertained a few of his friends, Sunday, at his home on Sentz St., the occasion being his birthday. His guests were: W. H. Burke, Henry B. Smith, Thos. Mickey Chas, Preston and Russell Forney. Mrs. Lee and daughter are guests of the former's brother, Dabney Elliott, Sentz St. Mrs. Reed, wife of Rev. B. R. Reed pastor of the First Baptist church, arrived Tuesday from Springfield, O. The body of Mrs. Julia Price, wife of "Peggy" Price, the hack driver of the Capital City Hack Stand, aged 22 years, who died at her home on Lee street Saturday afternoon from Bright's disease, was shipped to Fincastle, Va. Monday for burial. Interment was at the cemetery there. She had not been complaining any great length of time so her death came as a shock to her friends. She leaves a husband and one boy. A must interesting collection of articles made by the manual training class of the West Virginia Colored Institute is on exhibit at the office of the state superintendent of schools and is being much admired by the visitors who call at the department. The exhibit consists of many different kinds of woven basket work and excellent imitations of Navajo blankets and various other novelties in all of which remarkable expertness in the execution of the work is shown. Walter Harris spent the first of the week in Roanoke, Va., visiting his mother. W. C. Armistrong and Clark Harris, of Institute, were in the city Monday to witness the play given by the lower grades of the Garnett schol. Miss Cormelia Davis entertained the Saturday Bridge Club Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Benj. Mitchell on O'Connor Avenub. The next meeting will be held with Miss Esther Fulks, Jacob St. The funeral services of Dr. J. S. Sessoms, who died Thursday night, were held Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church on Court street. The Married Ladies Whist Club will be entertained by Mrs. J. W. Viney this afternoon at her home on Jacob street. The play entitled "A Trip to Storyland" given by the lower grades of Garnett school on Monday night was quite a success. The costumes were very unique and the children were well trained. Miss Eva Hopkins, of Charlottesville, Va., arrived in the city Sunday to witness the graduation of her sister, Miss Mamie Hopkins, from Garnett High School. Mrs. E. E. Petermen, of Texas, who is working in the interest of the W. C. T. U., spoke at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, at the Baptist church Sunday evening and at the Garnett and Washington schools Tuesday. Mrs. Petermen left Wednesday morning for Montgomery. J. C. Campbell and J. A. Jackson spent Tuesday at the institute visiting friends. Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, of Institute, was shopping in town Saturday. Misses Alpha Brooks and Aristes Johnson and Mrs. Sara Johnson attended the play at Institute Friday. Little Louise Bailey was bitten by a dog Friday at the Garnett school. Her friends will be glad to know that the wounds were not serious. On account of illness pastor Carrall was unable to fill his pulpit last Sunday, Rev. J. W. Essix preached a systematic sermon at the morning hour and the district superintendent preached to a large audience at night. On the account of the funeral of Dr. Sessom at St. Paul M. E. church there was no Sunday school. Dr. Sessom was for quite awhile connected with the teaching force of Simpson Sunday school. At the hour of 4 o'clock Mrs. Petterman, of Texas, national superintendent of the colored department of the W. C. T. U., delivered a matchless address at this church. The choir tendered Mr. and Mrs. Henderson a reception Tuesday evening this week at the church. Mrs. Henderson has served as organist of the church and in other capacities. In the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson the church sustains, a great loss, for the two have been loyal supporters. We wish for them much success in Staunton where they will be for awhile at least. Gilbert M. Hitchcock, representative in congress from the Second Nebraska district, is a candidate for the United States Senate. Some political observers express the opinion that Senator Dick, of Ohio, will have a hard time securing a re-election. The legislature at present is only 31 Republican on joint ballot out of 151 members. The democrats are counting on big party gains in Cleveland and other large industrial cities. Pythians Cautioned BY THE SUPREME CHANCELLOR AGAINST OPPRESIVE DISPLAY OF EMULEMS. Situation Reviewed Showing Status of the Georgia case and other suits brought by the whites to put the Negro organization out of business in south. Office of the Supreme Chancellor of The Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe Asia, Africa and Australia. New Orleans, La., May 14, 1910 PROCLAMATION No. 6—Series B. To all Knights of Pythias, Grand and Subordinate Lodges, Supreme Representatives, Officers and Members of the Supreme Lodge—GREETING: First, you may recall that a suit against the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of our Jurisdiction, was filed in the Supreme Court of Fulton Co. Georgia, on June 27, 1906, to prevent our incorporation as "Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia." giving as a reason that it invaded the rights and privileges of the "Knights of Pythias of the World." The above named Court of Georgia decided the case in our favor, and an appeal was taken to the Supreme Court of Georgia. That Court remanded the case to be filed by a jury upon the facts in the case. The jury decided against us as we expected. We then appealed the case to the Supreme Court of Georgia to reverse the decision of the jury in our case, and the matter was argued before that Court on June 12, 1909, by able Attorneys on our side, and our case was so ably presented until the Court held the case under advisement until February 21, 1910—eight months and nine days—before handing down a decision. The decision was against us and upon receiving the information from Sir C. D. Creswill, Grand Chancellor of Georgia, the Supreme Attorney was instructed to proceed to Atlanta, Ga., and take all necessary steps to have our case transferred to the United States Court. On February 28 and March 1, 1910, the Supreme Attorney, Grand Chancellor Creswill, Grand Attorney Petty, Supreme Representatives Stoney and Butler, and the Supreme Chancellor met in Atlanta, Ga., in conference, and the conclusion was reached that the Supreme Attorney and Mr. C. I. Pettigrew, one of the attorneys that had been representing us from the beginning of the case, should prepare the papers and present the case for appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States. On March 14, 1910, the petition and writ of error was approved and the Supreme Attorney promptly proceeded to Washington and filed the papers in person in the Office of the Clerk of the United States Court, where the matter will rest until called before that tribunal for adjudication. A supersedes having been issued we are permitted to continue business as though no suit had been filed, until the final hearing. Encouraged by the temporary success of our opponents in Georgia, suits were filed against us in other States as follows: Tennessee, July, 1909; Mississippi September 9, 1909; Alabama, December, 1909; Pennsylvania, January 8, 1910. In addition to the above suits filed, we have been threatened with suits in Louisiana, New Jersey, North Carolina and South Carolina. The suit in Pennsylvania was dismissed through the assistance of the Supreme Attorney and we were permitted to transact business under the laws of that State. In the light of subsequent events the writing of the late Supreme Chancellor Starks in a proclamation dated March 1, 1907, seems prophetic It was as follows: "Our Grand Lodge in the State of Georgia filed a petition in the Fulton County Superior Court for incorporation. "In order to prevent this, the white Knights, through their attorneys, applied for an infunction in the Court at Atlanta. "Knowing as we did the far reaching effect of this move, we decided to fight to the last ditch: Grand Chancellor Creswell, of Georgia, had charge of the case; In addition to the Grand Attorney of Georgia and our Supreme Attorney, the strong law firm of Bell, Pettigrew and Bell, of Atlanta, was employed to defend us. When the case was tried in the Fulton County Court of Georgia, the Judge rendered a decision in our favor. "The attorney for the other side then gave notice that an appeal would be taken to the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia. It is now being tried by that Court. It is evident that before this case is settled, it will go to the Supreme Court of the United States. If the Supreme Court of Georgia decides in our favor BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE 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. 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 WEST VA. COLORED INSTITUTE INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA 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. Byrd Prillerman, A. M. President the other people will take it there, if it decides against us, we will take it there. The expense incurred up to this time has been something over $2,000,00, all of which has been paid by the Pythlans of Georgia. This is not the fight of the Georgia Pythlans alone, but it is the fight of the entire Order, for if we lose in Georgia, we will lose every where." The prophetic eye of the lamented Starks saw the condition then with which we are confronted now, and the suits now filed in the other States stay be held in abeynce, pending the outcome of the Georgia suit. Since writing the above, I am advised by the Supreme Court that the injunction applied for against us by our opponents in Tennessee was refused by the Court on the 11th inst., and we now have that decision in our favor. The members of our Order are advised under these trying circumstances to conduct themselves in private and in public with that moderation and decorum that should characterize the followers-of Damon and Pythias. Let us not offensively display the signs and emblems of our Noble Order, but let us so deposit ourselves that the reflection of the dazzling sheen of our injured honor R. P. SIMMS A. COLORED IN INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA General Institute for colored Stu al, Academic and Comma courses in Agriculture, Carp Fitting, Smithing, Cabine ing, Dressmaking, Laun course in Military Train uel and Lights Free to N Uniforms for State Stud ty-two Teachers. Board OGUE AND OTHER INFORMATI man, A. M. President DELORED INSTITUTE WEST VIRGINIA For colored Students in the Economic and Commercial Co- rgriculture, Carpentry and Smithing, Cabinet Making, Making, Laundering, Pr Military Training to C ights Free to Normal Stu for State Students. We teachers. Board only Eigh OTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS M. President Institute, West Virginia may put to fight those who would finder or oppress us. Yours for Good of the Order, S. W. GREEN, Attest: Supreme Chancellor eclipse of the moon he the observations. "Observations by the scope showed carbon head of the cornet." Interest in Halley's comet wanes. Seen against a dark background last night, although not entirely free from haze, no tail was visible. However, the report comes from Chicago that the comet is rapidly growing a new tail, but the possibility is that at about the time that tail gets to respectable proportions, as comet's tails go, the comet, tail and all, will be so far away that neither will be visible to the naked eye. Observatory telescopes are not as plentiful in Charleston as automobiles. Forty degrees of new-born tail for the comet and a doubling of its luminosity owing to flaming hydro-carbon gas were recorded by the astronomers at the Williams Bay observatory last night after the spectrographic negatives had been developed. Prof. H. B. Frost, director of the observatory announced the results of the computations. "Four of us, after calculations, agree that the new tail is forty degrees long," he said. The tail was visible long after the head had set. The darkening of the sky by the eclipse of the moon helped greatly in the observations. "Observations by the hand spectroscope showed carbon bands in the head of the comet. These are confirmed by the development of the negatives made with the 12-inch telescope. The internal activity of the comet is in full blast... It is making gas at a terrific rate." "The old tail must disappear," said Prof. Frost. "When detached from its source it can only condense or fade away as the end of an active tail always does." During the total eclipse the moon presented the appearance of a dull red disk in the heavens. This, according to Prof. E. E. Bairnard, of Yerkes observatory, was due to the red rays of the solar spectrum, which had the property of bending inward. There is talk of nominating Douglas Robinson, brother-in-law of former President Roosevelt, for representative in congress from the Twenty-seventh New York district. Former Governor Theodore Bell is to be the only candidate for the democratic nomination for governor of California in the approaching primary election in that State. At a dinner to be given in St. Louis on June 2 the friends of Joseph W. Folk will launch his campaign for the democratic nomination for the Presidency in 1912. EEE EE i " Ses TRURADAY, MAY 26, 4010, ; ; Gi THE ADVOCATE. .. 2 OE Ad asso ao (ee E 7 SS THE WORLD'S SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION STIRS (THE WEA SaaS Cis . OF WABHINGTON BY DRAWING THE COLOR LINE SSS ——————— m te ——— LOCAL -COMMITRHE [ROUNDLY SCORED—EXECUTIVE Come ‘ ce ee SMUT ROS OH MEAT SKODY NOT IN SYMPATHY WITH NAIC i Nice HOW MELHODS BMLLOYED.—COLORED MINISTERS ISSUB ey: ii RINGING, STATEMENT. ON THE SVEVATION, fey : 1 1 er Ore DE. BOOKA '. WASHINGEON MADE HONORARY LAeE MEMBER . - ‘ AT A COSI OF A-CUBERFULLY PAL @1,000. + a a a i a Cole and Johnson seneiyprondunced Hl.—Commencement. week at 4 Howard university, Lieut. wlimer's case reviewed by President ¢ MafG-—A mirror af life in Washington. ral Ass peas WT Mons :copital has been stirret ‘to the core thin weok by the narrow-ininded action, of the lacal copmittee in charge of thé arraugements’ for the World's Suinddy School Convention tn barring the Negro Wetegates and Sunday school workers from participation li the de- Uberations of the body and’ its refusal to allow the colored people to take part in the'great parade scheduled for last Friday afternoon. The outrageous Polley of the local comimittee -is- nét sustained by the executive committee of the International Unton, and lead- ers Nke\W. No Hartshorn Marion Law: rence; Bishop t4artzell have expressed themgelves in po uncertain (erms In opposition to a course 80 inconsistent with ithe :principles of Christian bro- therhood upon witeh the oreaWedtign is founded. The ministers of the'city, whitg-and colored, regardless of de- nomination, wnteed in denouncing the drawjux of the color line’ tn religion, sud all agreed that, if ‘the system adopted hy the Washington commit: tee were permitted to stand without indignant protest, it would give to. the Christian missionary work the most severe blow it has ever had at the hands at aeivilized people. + As‘soon qs they adverse decision of the local ‘commtttee, became positively Known, the Colored Ministerial Union held a largely-attended meeting and adopted a strong. address in which thelr demand for.admission was stated in a well-tempered fashign and the Btb- Heal aspect of the “Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of man" was put in a-aanner that left the baurbous without a leg to stand upon. The gom- mittée preparing the address’ “wag headed by Rev. J. “Miiton Waldron; pastor of the Shiloh Baptist. chureh, and one of the ablest divines in the country. Nevertheless the policy of ex: clusion was insisted upon, the local chairman justifying himself by . the technicality that the colored religious workers were not members ofthe Ui4 jon and were therefore ineligible—for- gotting that the Union is supposed to offer an “open door” at any time for membership. ‘That the short-sighted chairman mistook the temper of both the whites and blacks of this commu- nity is evidenced by the storm of pors tests that’ were heard from every pul- vit of’consequence in Washington Sun- day. . At Metropotitan M. 1, Church, the Jeading church of its denomination in the District, the pustor, Rev. Johy Reid Shannon (white), discussed the situation In such vigorous language that the audience broke over all con- ventional rules and burst into a long and enthusiastic round of applause, which was repeated again and again as the sallent points were brought out, Appealing for -a broader conception of Christian duty than taking note of the color or nationality or environ: ment of the individuals whe make up the human famfly, Said Dr. Shannon, in part: “As one of the pastors of Washing: ton. 1 want from this Metropolitan pulpit to, make vehement protest ugainat “the action of the local com- mittee in excinding from last Friday's parade the colored delegates of the Sunday School Convention. ‘The ac: tion was un-Christian. It is at war with the spirit of the gospel. It is most’ unfortunate that such a thing should take place in a world-wide Sun- tiny-fichoot convention;-that-above-al- other: gatherings should illustrate and exemplify Christ's doctrine of Chris: tian brotherhood.” |! Prolonged, «applauve sgreetod other remarks. of the-same tenor in the course of ‘Dr. Shannon's splendid ser- mon, Many delegates were in attend: ance. ‘The Metropelitan M.-B. Church wan attended by Presidents Grarit and McKinley during their ancuthbencl as Chief ‘Magistrates of the nation, Fiftcen delegates from Great Brit: nin attended sservices | at ‘Plymouth Congregational Chueh’ on Sunday evening, and in-bMef remarks declar- od thetr belief in-untversal brother: hood and sald they knew’ no color fm the Jord. They expressed gratifica- tion that the race prejudice charge, was purely local. The pastor of Ply- mouth, Rev. A. C. Garner, has always. taken an active inteyest in general church movements and was shocked beyond measure over the turn affairs were now taking, Seeretary W. N. Hartshorn, of Bos ton, and Louis Stroiber, of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, were the speakers at Shiloh Baptist Church Sunday eve: ning, and severely arraigned the out break of race prejudice in the nation's capital, where the federal laws were A. L. Richards, of Nettingham, Eng- land, said the British people knew no color line and treated men according to thelr merits. “The best I can say for my Washington brethren {g ‘For: give them, Lord, they know not what they do!” | Rey. J. Milton Waldron, Shiloh's pastor, who has led the fight from the beginning, exonerated the: execu- tive committee of the. Sunday School Union, and said he wanted it under- stood that the entire responsibility for the outrageous proceedings must vest upon the shoulders of the local authorties. Baid Dr. Waldron, in con- clusion: i “This has been the saddest week of my ciitire Mfe. The cause of Chris- Uanity among the Negroes of Wasing- ton has been given the hardest blow incits history. 1 am rt a-toss -toun- derstand how the cruel act of the Washington committee was decided up: on. When it is considered that the colored people of Washington have sent delegates to all of the great con- ventions of this world-wide organlza- tien, that they have always been will: ing to work in harmony with their white brethren in any Christian work. the signifieance of that act becomes appalling. It 4s avhorrible thing to contemplate tinder the wing of Chyistianity. The congregation packed the church and the speakers were frequently in. terrupted by applause. Other places were filled, and a particularly note: worthy meeting was held at Howard Universinty, where Bishop J. G. Hart. zoll, of Africa, delivered the bacca lanreate sermon to an overflowing au dence in Andréw Raiikcin Chapel, He Ikewise spoke feetingly of the error of making the ‘color ‘line a barrier te individual progress. Dr. W. P, ‘Thir Kield, whose great work for the Negro vace is well-known, presided, and Pointed with no small dggree of pridc to” thE P20) or Aniete-oright-fa@ht’ stu dents who were to receive diplomas on the coming Wednesday, and start out to labor for the redemption ot their people. ? The rift in the storm, however, ap- peared “on Monday morning, and “grim-visaged war smoothed his wrink- Jed front” when some one proposed that Dr. Booker T. Washington’ be made a lifemember. ‘The idea took like wildfire, and in less time than it takes to tell it, the necessary $1,000 was -raised, a crowd of delegates on the floor at once announcing the amounts they would give to place the great educator upon the honor’ roll of the orgtnization . It is worthy of note that the bulk of the money sub: scribed came from delegates from the southern states. ie white delegates from Kentucky who nominated Dr, Washington, said: “Werall have“onr fdeas of how the Nesro problem is to be worked out but we owe it as a tribute to the Christian Negroes of the world to make Mr. Washington a life member.” Said another delegate, a grizzled old man from the South: “T carried a gun, marching with Robert E. Lee for three years, and I'll sive a hundred dollars to place this useful colored’ man's name on the roll for life.” Of all the nanies submitted at this session, that of Dr. Washington went trough at“ the speediest gait. ——— The Sixth World's Sunday School onvention bas gone on its way. and in many respects, it’ may be voted a suc- cess; but, the unfortunate race episode cast a shadow over it from the outset and the most enthusiastic can but speak of it in an apologetic tone. It might have been better if a broader. kauged local committee had been in chatge. It is safe to predict that great- er are will be exersised next time in selecting the men who are to handle the ‘tiller inf these’ great conventions! ft will take somp ‘trong preaching to bring the missionary spirit of ‘ the Washington Negrogs to the point the Sunday School Cenyention found it, ‘The Race's foremost team of come: ans, Cole and Johnson, have come and gone. For two solid weeks they played to capacity at every perforti ance, presenting their well-icnown mit sieal comedy in red and black. “The Red Moon.” No engagements in mem: ory attracted such wide-spread inter: est in the nation’s capital as did thig appearance of Cole and Johnson. “To KO OF Not to go." Was the question on the lips of society, and each of the 10b1 groups looked askant at the oth: ers before answering the query. Nev ertheless, nearly evetybody went—and more than. once at that—and took along his wife, sweet-heart, sister or jeougin Because of racial conditions: here it was impossible for Cole and Jobn- son to secure the house of the Stair and: Havlin syndicate, with which they book." and the ottly tiouxe was Ker- fan's New Lyceum, which is known as a “man's theater.” and is not usu- == BASEBALL == Wilberforce University : | W. Va. Colored Institute _ At Institute Monday & Tuesday, May 30 & 31. ADMISSION _ - -. 25c ally pationized” by the class of audt- ence’ that these stirs attract in. the first-class houses in other cities. The Strength of Cole and Johnson's pop- larity in Washington, however, was demonstrated by the tact that the best poople,-—the educators, business and professional men—took the broad view ‘ef the situation that the “play is the thing,” rather than the place in which It is produced, and not oily gave ft the benefit of their own presence, but ig- nored the prejudice against burlesque theatres and took -their ladies. ‘They thus gave charaeter and dignity to a delicate situation and assisted by their influence to draw out many others who might otherwise have hestated to at- tend. it was ‘a supreme test of loy- alty to the two young men who are doing’ their level best to elevate the ftone ‘of the Negro stage. and~the pro- gressive citizens of Washington ral- Hed around them’in the numbers and with the enthusiasm that their capa- ble effor'ts so eminently deserve. 'Phey achieyed a distinct social as well as an’ artistic tritumph- and at their next appearance here they will find a warm- er wélcome awaiting them. ‘They not only took a firmer hold upon their old friegds, but made many new ones by thei personal worth and their ex: gellenge,. as,’ dyamatists, comedians and musicmns. They were lionized socially throughout their stay, Of/the play, now to be shelved, for a new production, little need be said It was the best that this community has ever seen and was orimful of Hpretty music, sidexplitting comedy, Jand situations that afforded opportun- nities for some really fine dramatic quality. The music, both catchy and stately, appealed so thoroughly to the popular taste that everybody in town is whistling, humming or singing the familiar hits of hte show. Bob Cole's droll ‘S'limy Brown,” with his DeWolf Hopper-like voice, and Rosamond Johnson's “Plunk Green” with his graceful and magnetic bearing, car- ridd the burden ofthe play, but:they were ably assisted by a corps of sing- ers and dancers that have not been surpassed by any of the heavily ad- vertised Broadway shows that have come to us from New York's Great White Way. The chrous is perfectly drilled and -wore stunning costumes, ‘The ladies worked with the same vim and couscientiousness the last night fof the production as they would on a “premier” night. Without exception they are talented and clever, and pos: fess the ambition that will lead to speedy advancement. ‘The scenic ef- fects were particularly fine tue “laud of the setting sun” at the opening of the second act. nvariably evoked ap- plause.The musical numbers, always griping” with thelr infectious swing, will live beyond the life of the piece, and tHe operatic finale in the first act yeached the standard of krand opera Mrs. Afda Overton Walker. the most graceful dancer on the modern stage, scored In her (wo numbers, “Picka- ninny Days" and “Phoebe Brown.” Mr. Frank Fowler Brown as “Red Feather" acts with discrimination and has a tenor voice that is a mar- vel for strength and beauty, His “On the Road to Monterey” was one of the “Big Numbers” of the show. Arthtr ‘Talbott gave a striking impersonation of the Indian Chief “John sLowdog.” and Miss Fannie Wise rises to every prima donna demand in her admirable rendition of “Bleeding. Moon" and “Pliny.” Kdgar Connor as “Sambo.” is a pocket-edition of George Walker and has a future. Bob Coie’s work in the banjo ballet, his “Run Billy Possum Run" and “Dreamy Byes" were comedy gems and Rosamond Johnson's classic piano playing, and his “Big Red Shawl" scene showed ihs wonderful verstility as a musi- cian. The music of the entire pro: duction is the work of Mr. Johnson and the book and Iyries are by Mr, Cole. "The Red Moon’? could have Played to profitable business for a third week. ‘The clever advertising Airected by Mr. Sam Corker, Jv.. the beat advance man in (he business must not be overlooked. [t brought golden results, : The “Red Moon” Company went to New York Sunday morning where it disbanded for the season, Mr. Cole B. Brown’s Underselling Store 226 CAPITOL STREE a Everything Goes ———-_———-Must Vacate| A Chance of a Lifetime Do Your Duty to Your Conscience Be Your $ Buys $2 Worth of Merchandise Now Follow the rs ipsa al Na to the Greatest see gar Connor, wil-spend some tinia in Plorida, Frank Fowler remained in Washington and was the stellar at- traction at a classic song service at the Metropolitan A. M. 13. -Chureh Sunday evening: He went to his home in Indianapolis for the’ ummer. Ru- morvhas it that Gole and Johnson in their new. play may open the new Howard Theater on T stroct in the early fall. _ The campaign of the Y. M. GC. A. to raise the $15,000 in order to secure the $25,000 promised by the white branch, has proven suecessful. On the 17th the fund had reached $8,100. ‘The time was extended a week. A pledge of $5:000 was made in New York, bring- ing amount up to $15,000. A base ball game in which some big guns par- ticipated brought-in a goodly sum, as ‘did benefits extended by the Hiawa- tha Theater, the’ Maceo Theater, and special canyasses “of the High School boys and the departinental employees. To-day there was necded just $600 and tonight tt was “announced that the money bad been’ subscribed and the $15,000 was made ‘complete. ‘Phe fin- ishing and furnishing fund of $50,000 guarantees the youns men of Washing: ton a bome that will stand as a mod: el.for all of the other great cities of th Jand. Secretagles Hunton, Mor. land and Lewis E.,Johuson have im- mortalized themselves by, the work they have done in this connection, Mr. Emmett J. Scott was in the city Thursday on business connected with the Liberian Commission. It is ex pected that Congress will take carly action on the report of the Commis sion. which was made up of Mr. R. P. Faulkner; Mr. Scott and Dr. George Sale. Mr. Ralph W. ‘yer, Nuditor for the Navy Department, is spending his vacation in Ohio. He was guest of honor last month at a monster ban- quet tendered by the citizens of Zanes: Ville, and a similar function awaits him at his home in Columbus. Mr. ‘TyJer is deservediy popular in the Buckeye State and will be warmly welcomed at a number of points he plans to visit before returning to Washington. + Through the habit of President Taft of Subjecting all Philippine cases to a rigid judicial scrutiny and temper- Ing justice with merey, Lieutenant Da- vid J. Gilner, of the Philippine Scouts, now stationed near Manila, will lose but fifteen numbers in rank. ‘This dis position of the case was learned from the President himself by Judge Rob- ert H. Terrill and District Attorney James A.” Cobb, who ‘walled at the White House last Saturday. Tt will e recalled that Lieut. Gi mer was tried and convicted before a courtmartial some months ago, and was recommended for dismissal trom fhe Army. The Secretary of War and Chief of Staff both refused to approve this harsh sentence and recommended to the President that tie sentence be the loss of twenty-five numbers. in- stead. The" President reviewed -the case minutely and modified this recom- mendation and finally madé the sen- tence simply a Joss of fifteen num- bers, The friends of Lieut. Gilmer are jubilant over this cheerful out- come of his case and feel that it Is tantamount to a vindication of his character. Lieutenant Gilmer was ap- pointed to a second liewtenanancy in the Philippine Soouts from North Carolina in 1903 and has made a use- ful and capable officer. Mp. George W. Ellis, accompanied by his wife, has yeturned from Mon- rovia, Liberia, West Africa, where for the past elght or nine years he has been serving as Secrptary of the Amer: ican Legation. He was succeeded ye: cently by Mr. R. GC. Bundy. of Ohio. Mre and Mrs, Wiis are the guests of Register and Mrs. W. T. Vernon. It fs expected that Mr. Iilis will be given another governntent assignment shortly in this country. The friends of Mr. Cyrus Field Ad- ams, Agsittant Register of the ‘Treas: ass. deny that he has inystntention of retiring on account of ill-health, or for any other reason. Mr. Adams. said the other day that he never felt better in his life and, barring a slight aftlic- tion in his foc, he had not an ailment of any: kind. Some folks regard it as significant of his strength with the powers that a week or so ago Mr, Ad- ams rode from the Capitol to his office door in a carriage, accompanied by Senators Cullom and Lorimer, of HIS nois, who are known iy Mr. Adaws* political sponsors. It is’ evident that the reports concerning Mr. Adams physical and political health are—in the language of the late Mark ‘fwain— “greatly exaggerated.” “Pauline, the Bene of Saratoga.” a musical operetts, was presented in ex- cellent fashion Monday evening at True Reformers’ Hall under (he diree- tion of Mr. William Stitt and Mrs, Eva Belle Height, for the henetit of Ply- mouth Council, 496, Order of St.-TLuke. The well-known cast embraced Miss Hattie Boyd as “Panline Western;” Miss Mary Stewart as "Clara Rivers; William DeLong as "George Avdent;” Ernest Wood as “Str Charles Grandis- well" ‘and William Stitt as. “Capt Webster.” Between the second and third acts, the great love scone be: tween “Ingomar” and .“Parthenia" was enacted in artistic style by Mr Clarence V. Height and Miss Henriet- ta Vinton Davis in the title roles. The name pf Mr. Henry Slaughter, one of the hardest-working Odd Kel lows in Uke country, will be presented for the editorship of the Odd Feb $1.00 (0 $150.00, We can save you money on) All standard makes" from one Diamonds, Diamond Rings and own guaranteed “dollar wateh™ Diamond Jewelry. Our stodke to the famous HOWARD. We is large, quality high aud priced can please you in style and based on. cost tous before the satisfy you in price, recent rise WE ARE NEVER SATISFIES UNTH, OUR “CUSTOMERS Ann: if oat Jeweler and-Mtg.- Optician: 2 rnst Cor. Va, St. and Arcade. ni lows’ Journal, subject to the aec:ston of the B. M. C., which meets in Bauti- more in September. Mr. J. C. Asbury, the present incumbent, is making p strong fight for the office’ of Grand Master, and is said to have a-number of important states pledged to his can- didacy, Former Grand Master B. H. Morris and Dr. 5. P. Jones are also In the race for Gwund Master. This is commencement week at How- ard University.” Within the past few days the graduating exercises of the Trained Nurses, the Teachers’ College, the School of “Theology and the De- partment of Music have been held, and the attendance has been large at each meeting. Sunday, Bishop J. C. Hart- vell, of the M. E, Church delivered the baccalaureate sermon. Monday even- dng the Commercial College received their diplomas and on Tuesday even. ing the graduation exercises of the Acadgmte “apartment was held. To day at noon comes the Alumni Retin. fon, followed by the Genetal Conv mencément™ at “r80- o'clock: Degrees will be conferred by President W. P. Thirkield as follows: | Bachelor of Arts, 20; Bachelor of Arts and Teachérs’ Diploma, 6; Bach elor of Pedagogy, 1; Bachelor of Di vinity, 5; Doctor of Medicine. 28: Doctor af Dental Stirgery, 46; Docto} jot... Pharmacy... and..Bachelor,, of Laws, 22. The commencement ad. dress will be delivered by Hon. W. T. Vernoh, Register of the Treasury, Notod visitors in town this week have included Mr. B. J. Davis, editor of the Independent, Atlanta, Ga.; P. 1. Young, editor of the Journal and Guide, Norfolk, Va.; Counsellor W. C. Honston, of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Charles W, Chesnutt, the author, of Cleveland, Ohio; Bishop J. 8. Cald- well, of the A. M. B. Zion church. Mr. John ©. Dancy returned Satur: day from a successful vecture tour, covering a number of New Bngland WT Ry points.: He was greeted by large audi. ences everywhere. He visited the Philadelphia and Baltimore Cqnfer= ence at Harrisburg, Pa... where he dé!’ livered an address of great force. He reports that the-Zionites nave just ade quired a fine $60,000 edtitce im Phila! delphia, which placeg the’ connections: on a higher plane than ever before iné the State of Pennsylvania: Mr. Dangy,, has gone to Salisbury, Nu ©... to, ate, ‘tend the commencement exerelsgg (af LJvingstone College. - ea + aya. Word comes from Bisiiop G. W. Clie ton that the tour of Dr. Booker P Washington througlt North Carolinay planned for June, has. been ‘postponed until fall, as it is the desire of Dr.’ Washington to visit as many ‘of the schools as possible, and at this seasdp of the year the majovity: of them’ wilt; be closed. The trip will positively be undertaken in the early fall andy will be of great value to the peopte of both races in the “Old North States: ishop-Clinton will bein charge--of the party. . AE Architect John A. Lankford, goes to New York this week on professional, business, While in the metropolis. Mr. Lankford, who ts the Districk member of the executive committee. of tue National Negro, Press Agsocia- tion, will represent the organization in makng some preliminary arrange ments for the annual convention t® be held there in August. Raper ; ne ak atay The Socialists of Wisconsin lwrtt mect in State convention’ ins Mah waukes May U8 and 20 to adoutl rlatform and decide ron. telet’ of State officers to be recommended for referendum approval. yi With one or two exceptions, every: clly of size in the State of Toxas has, followed the example of Galveston in adopting the commission form of municipal government, Many ‘Of the smaller places have also, taken np the commission plan, | i BIG LOT SALE AT INSTITUTE JUNE6TH.,7TH.&8TH.,1910 DO YOU WANT TO BUY A LOT AND BUILD YOU A HOME WHERE YOU CAN EDUCATE YOUR CHILDREN IN THE BEST SCHOOL IN THE STATE? THEN COME TO INSTITUTE ON ONE OF THE ABOVE NAMED DAYS. INSTITUTE CITY CONTAINS MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED LOTS. RANGING IN SIZE FROM FIFTY FEET BY ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FEET. TO FIFTY FEET BY TWO HUNDRED FEET. THE PRICES RANGING FROM SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS TO TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS. TERMS EASY---Ten Dollars down and five per cent of the purchase price per month until lot is paid for without interest or taxes. THE WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE HAS NINE BUILDINGS, TWENTY-THREE TEACHERS, AND HAS REGISTERED ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE STUDENTS THIS YEAR. IF YOU SEND YOUR CHILD TO THIS SCHOOL HE WILL LEARN NOT ONLY BOOKS, BUT HE CAN LEARN A TRADE AS WELL. THE GIRLS LEARN COOKING, DEESSMAKING, MILLINERY. THE BOYS LEARN PRINTING, CARPENTRY, BLACKSMITHING, WHEEL-WRIGHTING, PLASTERING, PAINTING AND AGRICULTURE. THE BOYS AND GIRLS MAY TAKE A COMMERCIAL COURSE ALSO. THE VILLAGE IS COMPOSED OF PEOPLE WHO OWN THEIR OWN HOMES. THEY OWN STORES, POST-OFFICE, AND DO ALL THE BUSINESS OF THE PLACE. COME TO THE COMMENCEMENT AND BUY A LOT. EVERY MAN'S CHANCE! OPPORTUNITY IS WRITTEN EVERYWHERE—IT KNOCKS AT EVERY MAN'S DOOR—WILL YOU GRASP IT? THERE IS NO MAN'S CAPITAL TOO SMALL TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SOME GOOD INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE IN THE GREAT KANAWAHVA VALLEY. 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You may have no more planting space than a narrow, shaded strip between two city houses, yet you can have a deal of satisfaction out of your adventure. One of the most successful wild gardens imaginable is in just such a location. The owner has planted it full of ferns, wild azaleas, viholes. Jack-in-the-pulpit, and other hardy plants that grow in shaded woods. He adds The Ind A STAUNCH FRIEND THE INDEPENDENT was founded zine to secure the freedom of M years that have followed, it champion of the Negro Race from prominent Negroes and L tic and slaves. This atti subscriber, but we have the We feel we are publishing a M read. SEND $1.00 FOR To acquaint you with the ch PENDENT, we shall be glad to for one dollar. Our regular that by reading The Indep attitude and position. 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Ostrich and cinnamon ferns will INDEPENDENT END OF THE NEGRO died in 1897 as a Weekly Maga- American slave. In the sixty-two he always been the friend and We have printed frequent articles have closely followed their activi- titude but lost its many thorns and courage of our own conviction. Magazine that every Negro should FOR SIX MONTHS character and policy of THE INDE- cept a six months subscription or price is $2 a year. We believe exactly you will realize our fair number. The INDEPENDENT is an Illus- ed that you will therefore receive each. Use this blank. Regular Subscription Price $3.00 a Year or for which please send me THE or six Months. probably do best, but all varieties should be experimented with. Put in spots protected from winds or they will shrivel. Protect from hot sun, give plenty of water and mulch with leaf mold in the fall and your fernery will be a delight. If you have unsightly clothes poles in your garden, train them with Japanese hop, nasturtiums, gourds or flowering bean. It will be too late to start them from seed, save perhaps, nasturtiums, but the started vines are not expensive and transplant easily. If you have a low iron fence, trail along the top of it if the flowering bean, which grows quickly and is very ornamental. Little Rock, Ark., May 25.—The fourteenth annual meeting of the Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers' Association assembled here today for a three days' session which will be devoted largely to the consideration of plans for broadening the market and increasing the general consumption of cotton seed flour, "lard," and other products of cottonseed and cottonseed oil. The convention is attended by large delegations from Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas. The feature of the morning's session was an address by President A. B. Allen, of Little Rock. This afternoon on the convention distested to addresses by Dr. W. W. D. Hunter, of the United States department of agriculture, on "The Cotton Boll Weevil and How to Arrest It," and Prof Martin Nelson, of the University of Arkansas, on "Field Crops and Soils." Former United States Senator J. M. Carey, father of the Carey land act, has formally announced his candidacy for the republican nomination for governor of Wyoming. It is said the democrats may lose Noëda to the Socialists as a result of the large influx of Socialists in the mining camps, which are the centers of largest population. The political atmosphere in South Dakota is growing heated with the near approach of the date for the Statewide primary election, which is to take place on June 7. Interesting contests for governor and for United States senator are expected to keep the leaders of the republican party in Connecticut busy this summer. Judge George Gray, of Delaware, whose name was suggested in connection with the democratic presidential nomination in 1900 and cried in 1901 recently celebrated his seventieth birthday. Denver will probably make a bid for the Republican national convention in 1912. THE ADVOCATE. FAMOUS WAX ARTIST Mme. Tussaud·Had an Exciting and Dramatic Career. IN THE FRENCH REVOLUTION. During That Era of Bloodshed She Modeled Some of the Heads That Fall by the Guillotine and Was For a Time In Prison Herself as a Suspect. This is the story of Mme. Tussaud, who was born in Berne in 1760 and died in London in 1850, and who, during the stotty time of the French revolution, modeled in wax some of the heads that fell by the guillotine. Marie Gresholtz was the daughter of an aid-d-camp of General Wurmser in the Seven Years' war. She was born after the death of her father. Her mother was the sister of Dr. John Christopher Curtius of Berne. This Dr. Curtius had made many anatomical and other models in wax and had attracted the attention of the Prince de Conti. This nobleman urged Curtius to come to Paris and establish himself as a modeler in wax. The Curtius studio became the rendezvous of the fashionable world, and in connection with this he had a museum of curiosities. Among his patrons were Voltaire, Jean Jacques, Rousseau, Mesmer, Mitrabeau, Diderot, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Jones and many other notable persons. In his visits to his sister at Berne Dr. Curtius had taught his niece, Marle, many of the secrets of modelling in wax. She showed such ability in this that her uncle urged her mother to make a home with him in Paris and to allow him to adopt Marle as his daughter. Marle began earnest study with Dr. Curtius, and she was so skillful in the modeling of wax flowers that this art became a craze. Even the royal personages in the palace took it up, and Marie spent some time giving lessons to Mme. Elizabeth, the young sister of Louis XVI. When the revolution broke out Dr. Curtius took the side of the people and sent for Marie to come from the palace. It was rather singular that two of his wax models should have played a foremost part in the opening scenes of that awful period. In his collection of models was a bust of the minister, Necker, father of Mme. de Stael, and one of Philippe, duke of Orleans. Two days before the storming of the Bastille a mob took these two busts from his museum in the Palais Royal, draped them in black crapet to show their sympathy and started to parade the streets with these. As the procession fled across the Place Vendome no troop of dragoons and one of the regiments charged. A sword stroke cut the bust of Necker in halves, and the man who was carrying it was hit by a musket ball in the leg and received the thrust of a sword in his breast. The bust of the Duke of Orleans escaped injury, but in the fight to defend it several persons were killed. The soldiers made desperate efforts to demolish it. At the taking of the Bastille Dr. Curtius was active and for his services to France was rewarded by the national assembly. A badge of honor was presented to him, and this was inscribed with the famous date and a memorial of his bravery and patriotism. His house was a favorite place of meeting with the leaders of the revolution, so Marie had an opportunity to see them all. There was only one time when Marie was in any danger during this desperate period. She was "suspected" and sent to prison. Here at the same time was Mine, de beauharnais, who had barely escaped the guillotine and who was later the Josephine of Napoleon Bonaparte. Her uncle was able to get Marie's recase from prison, and she came out in time to see the downfall of Robespierre, Danton and Desmoulins. In the days of their power she had been called to model the heads of many who fell by the guilleline. She was obliged to take them just after the fall of the fatal knife. She did this awful work with the heads of poor Marie Antoinette and of the Princess Lamballe, the queen's friend. When the leaders suffered by the guilleline in their turn she modeled their heads. After the revolution her uncle died, and in 1795 she married M. Tussaud. She could not overcome the shock of her experiences during the revolution, and she persuaded her husband to take her and the valuable collections of wax models left her by Dr. Curtius over to England. They established this collection in the Strand. The collection was taken all about the country, and in 1833 it was brought back to London and made a permanent exhibition. Her sons conducted the business, and she took an active share in this till she was eighty years of age-Boston Globe. Naming Their Children It was a musical man who gave his four daughters the following names: Do-re, Mifa, So-la, Ti-do. The first escaped with the nickname Dora, the second answered Miffy, the third owned up to Solly, while the youngest generally got Tiddy. The case of the musical man is matched by that of the provincial printer who named his children from the type fonts he used—Ruby, Pearl, Diamond. The first two are no uncommon names for girls, only Ruby happened to be boy. He followed in his father's footsteps and afterward became a pril-er's manager in London—London Chronicle. Maine Prohibitionists have named a state ticket, headed by James H. James as the candidate for governor. TEACHING HORSES TO JUMP. There Are Three Methods Used—Coaxing, Lunging and Driving. There are three methods of teaching a horse to leap-coaxing, lunging and driving. In the coaxing method the young horse is turned into a small paddock having a low hedge or hurdle across the center. In plain view of the pupil a rider on a veteran jumper should take him over the hurdle several times. The trainer then goes to the opposite side with a measure of corn or oats and calls the horse, shaking up the grain and pouring it with his hand back and forth in the receptacle. The boundary will soon be cleared, and when a few mouthfuls have been eaten the station of the instructor should be at the other side of the hurdle and the lesson repeated. If this be done dally the hurdle may be gradually heightened. The habit of jumping is thus acquired without those risks which attend a novel performance when a heavy burden oppresses the strength and whip and spur distract the attention. The horse's body, says Country Life In America, is not partially disabled by the imposition of a heavy load before the powers are taxed to the utmost and his capabilities are unfettered. The second method is termed lunging. A long rein or cord is attached to the bit, and the animal is exercised in a circle in which a hurdle has been placed or a shallow ditch dug. A long lashed whip, used only to keep him in motion or lightly applied at the proper moment, will keep him up to his work. Soon the horse will enter into the spirit of the occasion and by unmistakable signs will manifest his enthusiastic enjoyment of the exercise. The third method, driving, is exactly what its name implies. At first the obstruction should be slight. Any open space will answer the purpose, an earth or sod surface or tanbark being preferable. Long reins, a straight bar or sniffle bit, a long whip and patience and perseverance are required. All things considered, the driving method is the quickest and surest way of teaching the horse to leap. When he has become somewhat proficient, having thoroughly learned what is required of him, the saddle may be called into requisition and the practical lessons begun. Almost any young horse can be taught to leap. Of course his proficiency will depend on the care bestowed on his training and on his general characteristics of wind, limb and nerve. An ordinary cob or Morgan will attain the proficiency of an Arist hunter, but any horse that is used for a gaddler will be of far greater value to his owner if he can be taken occasionally for a cross country ride and put over ditches and low obstructions. Ethics and Morality. If a woman's husband has been silly enough to take more wine than is good for him, morality would lead her to send him to bed. Ethics would lead her to send him to Coventry. And ethology would probably lead her to send him to a penal settlement for inebriates. If a man's wife throws a teapot at him (as happened recently in the aristocratic neighborhood in which I live) morality would lead him to go out of the house for an hour or so and give her serves a chance. Ethics would probably induce him to go out of the town and write to her from a garden city that their temperaments were incompatible. What ethology would make him do I hardly dare to think. Chesterton in illustrated London News. More Accurate. The pastor and his wife had called upon a member of the congregation, a widow with a small but exceedingly lively boy, and were on their way home. "Well," said the preacher, "she seems to be a very intelligent woman anyhow." "Yes." "And very positive in expressing her opinions." "On the contrary," said his wife, "she struck me as being strongly negative." "Negative? How?" "Everything she said to her little boy began with a 'Don't, Johnny!'"—Exchange. Sympathy of the Flowers More or less credence is still given in England to the old belief in the sympathy of the vegetable kingdom for human suffering. "I prayed all night," writes a gardener whose employer was very sick. "and the flowers on my window still drooped, and I said to myself they were dead. But toward morning they picked up, and I was sure enough the master was better. And the same thing had happened to the flowers I had sent to his bedroom. They were dying, and they came to life again. And I knew when those flowers picked up that the master was better." The Pins. "Oh, dear," sighed her husband's wife, "I can't find a pin anywhere. I wonder where all the pins go to anyway?" "That's a difficult question to answer," replied his wife's husband, "b% cause they are always pointed in one direction and headed in another."—Chicago News. Painter's Colic. Mamma—What's the matter with Fido? Tommie—Oh. I was playing with my soldiers, and he came in and insisted upon licking the whole army. —Yonkers Statesman. Take a rest. A field that has rested gives a beautiful crop.—Ovid. Maine Republicans will meet at Augusta June 29 to nominate a state ticket. LITTLE SAFES TO LOAN As a convenience and as an incentive to save, we offer HOME BANKS FOR SAVINGS DEPOSITORS. They are especially useful in encouraging the Boys and Girls to save the slippery pennies, nickles and dimes. Ask us for one. "The Bank That You Can Depend Upon" pays Compound Semi-Annual Interest on Savings Deposits. Kanawha Banking & Trust Co. "The Bank That You Can Depend Upon." Capital $250,000 Charleston, W. Va. Surpl.us $185,000 Has Not Eaten Ten Pounds of Meat in His Lifetime. Kansas City, May 25.—"I have not eaten ten pounds of meat in all my life. I soon will be 76 years old, and I can do as heavy work as any man half my age. I believe the average American working man would live longer and be happier—certainly he would be healthier—if he would eat less meat." A grizzly bearded man gave the foregoing advice. He is a wagon-maker, and his fellow workmen say W. E. Pridgen can do as much work as any of them, in spite of his gray hair and brow wrinkled with age. And Pridgen says it's all because he hasn't eaten meat. Mr. Pridgen is employed at the Paulham Wagon Works. "I have been a vegetarian all my life," he said. "It has been no hobby or fad. Meat in any form never has appealed to me, so I simply wouldn't eat it. I was born on a farm in Illinois. We used to have meat on the table three times a day, but I would never touch it, even when a child. "Thanksgiving I would eat all the 'triminis' and let the other folk get rid of the turkey. They said I was queer." Perhaps I was, but I have outlived all my brothers. "When I served through the Civil war with the Ninety-first Illinois, I would trade my bacon for sugar or coffee or 'hard tack.' Once or twice I had to eat meat because I had nothing else, but I know I have not eaten more than ten pounds of meat of any kind in my entire life. "The last time I touched it was 20 years ago, on my fifty-sixth birthday anniversary. Some friends persuaded me to eat a dish of breakfast bacon, it looked crisp, and smelled nice, but I didn't like it. Your sizzling steaks have no charm for me. "What do I eat. Any vegetable; there are plenty of them more appetizing than meat. And biscuits. The number of biscuits I have eaten nl my life would be almost-as remarkable as the small amount of meat. My advice to working men would be, 'Eat less meat. If you can't do without it altogether, cut down on the amount. You will live longer and be happier.'" Home Mission Society Southern Methodists Meets in Parkersburg The annual meeting of the Home Mission Society of the West Virginia conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, now in progress at St. Paul's church in this city, is one of the most interesting ever held by the organization. All the officers are here for the sessions, besides a goodly attendance of delegates and members of the local society. The opening session began Monday morning at 9 o'clock, when the meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Adams. Routine business took up the remainder of the time until noon, when, after adjourning, the visitors were entertained at a luncheon given at the church by the Parkersburg society. The afternoon was devoted principally to hearing reports of officers and standing committees. Monday evening's session was one of much interest. Devotional exercises were conducted by Mrs. E. E. Fullerton. Two excellent papers were read, the first by Mrs. G. R. Armstrong, on "The Need of Home Missions in Christianizing America," and the second by Mrs. Fullerton, on "Are We Filling This Need?" A feature of Tuesday's session was a Bible talk by Miss Rose R. Harris. Lunch was served at noon. In the afternoon a round table talk was indulged in on "An Hour With the Masses." Mrs. J. H. Beale led the discussion. Mrs. Fullerton gave a report of the national board meeting at Nashville, Tonn., to which she was a delegate. The reports of auxiliaries, unfinished business, the election and installation of officers took up the remainder of the time. Following is a list of the officers: President, Mrs. G. S. Adams, Cattlettsburg, Ky.; first vice president Mrs. H. F. Pfost, Ripley; second vice president, Mrs. M. M. Wesley, Ashland, Ky.; corresponding secretary, Mrs. E. E. Fullerton, Parkersburg; recording secretary, Mrs. C. H. Murrill, St. Albans; treasurer, Mrs. J. M. Beale, Guyandotte; superintendent of supplies, Miss Nora Morgan THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1910. 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 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 Co-operative Buying Co-operative Selling Mutual Uplift This opportunity is open to every one without regard to sex, color or nationality, between the ages of fifteen and sixty years. Send ten cents for three months' subscription to our official magazine. THE UNION JOURNAL, and circulars and full particulars of our offer will be sent you. Write Us Today I-L-U GRAND LODGE. 105 I-L-U Bid'g. Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A. Ravenswood; district secretary of Huntington district, Mrs. J. W. Calvert, St. Albans; district secretary of Parkersburg district, Mrs. H. G. Starcher, Ripley; superintendent of baby roll, Mrs. A. B. Salmon, Guyandotte. Others in attendance from out of the city are Mrs. J. E. Geiger, Ashland, Ky.; Mrs. S. M. McCall, Catlettsburg, Ky.; Mrs. K. B. May, St. Albans; Mrs. J. W, Hagen, Huntington; Mrs. O. S. Young, Ripley; Mrs. E. C. Smith, Ravenswood; Mrs. J. R. Slaven, Ravenswood; Mrs. H. K. Black, Charleston; Mrs. W. R. Cummings, Guyandotte; Mrs. D. P. Hall, Sutton; Mrs. Ada Lorentz, Sutton; Mrs. G. R. Armstrong, Logan; Miss Birdie Shepherd, Lynn Camp. Baseball Gossip Rain spoiled the day. The locals leave for Point Pleasant tomorrow where they play three games. Wittersetter, formerly of the locals, is holding down the left garden for the visitors in a way that surprises many of his friends. When the visitors showed up this time three new fielders held the places of Valentine, Smith and Gilmore. In these places are Wittersetter, Brown and James, all good men. Keuhn will likely officiate for the visitors today as it is about his turn to work. Keuhn is a hard working and steady twirler, as was shown on the visitors' last trip to this city. Hunter, who stands at the receiving end of the line for the visitors is one of the best that can be found in this part of the country. He has a good eye and a strong wing. These two qualities make the catcher. Pick, of Old Virginia, is doing his usual good work at short. Pick is without doubt "the right man in the right place at the right time." A wonderful pickup made by him was one of the features of Monday's game. Rain will probably prevent the playing of today's game with Reddy Mack's Indians from the Point. The season, has been an unusually hard one on the league teams and the number of postponements has been exceedingly high. ES TO LOAN ncentive to save, we offer HOME ORS. encouraging the Boys and Girls es and dimes. Ask us for one.