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THE ADVOCA WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME IX. Fayette Negroes AFFIRM THEIR ALLEGIANCE TO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND ORGANIZE. But Conservative Leaders Keep the Bolters Within the Reservation, Though Endorsement of Primary Was Lacking. Montgomery, June 15—The widely heartfelt and much talked of convention of Negro voters was held here this afternoon and was as satisfactory to one excepting a "hot time" as would be a shredded wheat biscuit to a hungry tramp. This does not mean that there was not a "hot time" a blasting hot time on tap, but the radicals were in the minority and just could not overcome the dominating influence of such conservatives as John S. Noel, state committeeman, and Anderson Rotan member at large of the Third Congressional committee. Some had come prepared to denounce this thing and that thing with their bottled oratory they were more than anxious to assert their independence of Dixon or any other influence and to make the walkin ring with "Give me liberty or give me death", but Coleman of Mt. Carbon, who presided, and who, by the way, was once turned down without so much as an acknowledgment of the receipt of his application by Mr. Galnes for postmaster at Mt. Carbon, saddly, perhaps, but firmly, most certainly, would have none of it. He stated, after having been induced into his office on the motion of Mr. Noel, that the object of the meeting was not to denounce or endorse anybody, but rather to adopt ways and means to safeguard the future political welfare of the Negroes of the county. He plead for unity of action, pointing out the futility of each pulling as he saw fit. To complete the temporary organisation, Mr. Childs was named as secretary, and the Advocate correspondent, assistant secretary. Mr. Noel also urged upon the men assembled the urgent necessity of unanimous action and warned any who might be present to report the proceedings to their white bosses, against any such traitorous doings. He was warmly seconded by Roten, of Fayetteville, who sought to correct the erroneous impressing that they had come together to express indignation to any real or fancied slight at the recent primaries. So strong and oft-repeated were his denials as to recall a childhood fable of the mice which somely resolved to bell the cat. Many other speeches of the same tenor were heard, each and every speaker affirming his allegiance to the Republican Party, through all carefully refrained from endorsing the Payne-Aldrich, tariff, bill, the long and short haul clause of the railroad bill, Mr. Cannon's attitude toward the insurgents or the methods by which Mr. Ellis lost out. And, speaking of Mr. Ellis' defeat, your correspondent is reminded that a member of the county executive committee, in fact, three of them say the Negroes themselves are to blame, in way, for that much deplored event. There were present at the committee meeting, when the resolution which practically eliminated Ellis was passed, seventeen Negro members, a majority. They could have nipped the nefarious scheme, for scheme it appears to have been, in the bud, had not "snap judgment" been taken on them. The more outspoken acknowledged they had been caught napping, but did not think, out loud, that they should throw any bouquets at those who had entrapped them. A committee to draft resolutions, setting forth the aims and objects of the proposed organization was named by the chairman J. S. Noel, William Taylor, Anderson Rotan, Stanley McNorton and Luther Brown comprising it. They recommended, and their recommendations were adopted by the body, that a county organization be formed of magisterial district representatives to meet annually, except during campaign years, to adopt plans by which the interests of the Fayette county Negroes would be conserved. J. M. Ellis was exonorated from any charges made or implied of having entered into a conspiracy to double-cross his constituency, his integrity was held and his leadership commended. The resolution went through like a greased streak of lightning and the temporary organization was made permanent. A. W. Slaughter, of Montgomery, was unamously elected vice president, William Wilkerson, McDonald, corresponding sec- retary; and J. M. Ellis, Oak Hill, treasurer. To draft a constitution and by-laws, the president appointed, on motion, himself and the secretary ex-officio members to be assisted by J. S. Noel, Stanley McNorton, J. M. Ellis, Anderson Rotan and E. L. Rogers. This is what the minutes of the meeting will show and these who ruled its destiny are too astute to acknowledge anything else, even though anything else happened, which was not the case. But availing himself of the privilege allowed the disinterested observer, The Advocate reporter does not hesitate to say that the recorded happenings do not reflect the real sentiments of the majority of those who were at the Odd Fellows' hall here this afternoon. There was a strong undercurrent of insurgency, but conservatism prevailed. But it will not be long suppressed, unless all indications fall. Many did not hesitate to say that they would show their displeasure of the conduct of the last primary by knifelling Mr. Galnes whose friends took a hand at cutting off Ellis' scalp. Brilliant Exercises MARK END OF THE FIRST YEAR'S WORK UNDER PRESIDENT ARCHER OF PAYNE. Trustees Enthuse On account of excellent showing made by the school, $3,000 having been raised by contributions and $1,200 earned. --- Selma, Ala., June 10—The twentieth annual commencement of Payne University and the first under its new President, Dr. Hirman E. Archer was the most brilliant in the history of the Institution. It was a success from the first of its eleven programs until the last. Throughout the Commencement the Chapel was crowded. The meeting of the Board of Trustees co-incident with the Commencement was a new feature. The Baccalaureate sermon was preached May 29th at Brown Chapel A. M. E. Church by Rev. Dr. W. B. Johnson, of Birmingham, Alabama. It was a masterpiece of pulpit oratory and one of the most powerful sermons ever praced in Selma. The service was beautiful throughout and very impressive. The various departments gave spendid exercises during the week, showing the training they had had. On Tuesday night, the students of the University presented the Cantata "Queen Esther". The choruses were elaborately costumed and the principal characters well represented. Wednesday was the crowning day. Quite early crowds began to gather and at ten o'clock the chapel was filled to its capacity. The processional was headed by Bishop H. B. Parks and Mr. Ira T. Bryant Secretary of the A. M. E. Church Sunday School Union, Nashville, Teenn, followed by 150 ministers and trustees and men of prominence. Then came the President, members of the faculty, the graduating class of ten members. In addition to these sixteen finished from the English course and five from the department of sewing. Bishop H. B. Parks delivered the Commencement address. The meeting of the trustees was an enthusiastic one, more than $5,000 having been raised for the university. President Archer submitted his report in which he turned over $1,200 in cash to the Board as a result of good management in running the institution during the past year. Nothing like this has ever been done before, and the Board was enthusiastic over this proof of executive acumen. Dr. Archer was re-elected president of the University by acclamation. The full teaching force was re-elected save one from the English department, resigned. Miss Johnson, a graduate from Wilberforce University and the Chicago training school and a Miss Dotson a graduate from Flask University and Wilberforce were added to the faculty. Apply in Vain For Permission to Form National Guard Company. Youngstown, Ohio, June 13.—An application made by local colored soldiers in the National Guard has been turned down in the Adjutant General's office. The promoters have been active in the matter for some time, but the two local companies tried to discourage it. When the matter was carried to Columbus it was said that Youngstown having two companies was sufficient. THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1910. Premature Criticisms ARE BEING HEAPED UPON THE NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION BY NEGRO PRESS. Recently appointed Recorder of Deeds points with pride to the love of Mr. Hitchcock for the brother in black. (By Horace D. Slatter.) Atlanta, Ga., June 11—A propos of the widespread discontent that has been voiced by leading Negro journals with reference to the attitude President has adopted, or as some express it, the lack of attitude, toward the Negro people of the country, which attitude (or lack) is manifested in his Negro appointments, the opinion expressed by those who are favorable to the President in what they consider his policy might be interesting. Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, without doubt the best Negro lawyer in the whole South, and a man of forceful address and widespread reputation, is not barred by any means from giving an opinion by reason of the fact that he himself is an office holder. Of course Mr. Johnson's opinion may be given more or less weight by reason of that fact, but those who know him know that his being an office holder would not deter him from expressing an opinion that he really entertained, or that his not being one would prevent him from entertaining a favorable opinion of the President and his administration, if, to his mind, the facts in the case warranted it. A man who in his varied experience at the prejudice-ridden Atlanta bar has run the gauntlet for a score of years; who single handed braved the terrors of Atlanta streets for the safety of his people, in the troubling times of the Atlanta riots, when other variant hearted race leaders were flying Northward on express and limited trains, with the drapery of their couches wrapped about them in Pullman drawing rooms; and who in his rightful indignation, resented the calling of a lie by a white attorney in open Court as only men resent those things; can certainly be excused from any charge of cowardice. We may safely opine, then that what Mr. Johnson has to say with reference to the administration and its policy towards Negroes, has at least the element of sincerity without the remote tinge of sycophancy. Mr. Johnson first maintains that the President has done as much in the way of appointing Negroes as any other President, not excepting the strenuous T. R. Hereefes to the retention of Charles Anderson, of Judge Terrel and Cobb, of William H. Lewis, or Dr. Vernon, and to the new appointments of W. D. Johnson, of Kentucky; of Emmett Scott on the Liberian Commission, of Nelson Crews of Kansas, and of the recent placing of Dr. Crum in Liberia. With reference to the case of Thomas I. Keyes, from Ocean Springs, Miss., Mr. Johnson declares that the administration has been treated unfairly in that matter by the Negro press, allowing, however, that it is quite likely that that forceful factor in our race has not been rightly informed of the real situation. He declares that at no time during the conference held by Mr. Keyes and the authorities at Washington was any discontent uttered by Mr. Keyes, but that he refused all the generous offers of the government in a peculiarly happy vein, because of the fact that his private interests in Mississippi would not warrant him further remaining in the service. In lieu of the postmastership at Ocean Springs, which according to Mr. Keyes' statement in Washington paid him about $1,100, he was offered a position in Washington; not a minor one, as the Southwestern Christian Advocate would have us believe, but one that paid him more than twice the amount he would receive as postmaster. This, according to Mr. Johnson's statement, Mr. Keyes was moved to refuse because his private interests in Mississippi would bring a greater income. This statement of Mr. Johnson's of course, throws some new light on what was regarded by many as taking one of the few chances from Negroes. Mr. Johnson emphatically states that the criticism of the Negro press with reference to the administration is as far fetched as it is premature, and does a serious injustice both to the President and Mr. Hitchcock; adding that the latter gentleman is a better friend to the Negro and Republican organizations in the South than many suppose him to be. "Hitchcock was a potent factor in that feature of the administration's efforts whereby more than 500 or more Negroes were employed as census enumerators than ever before," he said: "Some of the papers seem to take spasms because of the fact that William R. Leaking succeeded John H. Deveaux. In the first place, this was always a Savannah job. Not a single colored man aspired to the place, and the discussion that was made of the case was really to the liking and request of the colored republicans of Savannah. Mr. Leaking is one of the astonished friends of the Negro in the whole South and is an old line Republican. He has always been a supporter of human rights and is of that class of conscientious white men who believe that the Negro is entitled to some liberty and justice. "A good many have exploited the fact that Mr. Rucker may not be appointed here in Atlanta. They forget that Mr. Rucker has held that office for thirteen long years, and as far as I am informed now, there is not a single colored applicant for the place. There has always been a peculiar situation surrounding the collectorship here. In order to make friends and in order to keep down friction a large majority of the subordinate places under the collector have had to go to the Democratic Congressmen from the state as patronage. As to whether that was a good policy or not, colored men themselves must judge. I should consider the trade a bad one. One position paying $3,000 could not offset the 15 or 20 family units that would be represented in the subordinate positions paying from $500 to $1,800 each." Mr. Johnson adds that he refused this particular position, tendered him five years ago by President Roosevelt because of this fact, and added this significant statement: "If we can get the right to vote, the untrammeled right to vote, and can secure justice and fair play in the courts, at the expense of every office holder, I would be willing for the trade: President Taft has placed himself on record, for the enforcement of the laws in this respect, and I believe that his re-iterated statements in this respect entitle him, at least to the respect and confidence of our Negro citizens." Program Outlined FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS IN COLORED SCHOOLS. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., June 10 The suggestive outline of the programme for the forthcoming seventh annual session of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools, in Oklahoma City July 20-23. The formal opening of the great convention will be held Thursday afternoon, by President R. R. Wright of Georgia. The program of welcome will consist manly of a musical chorus of several hundred school children, a few productions by the children of Oklahoma City, Guthrel, Muskogee and other towns of Oklahoma. The program will last about one and a half hours. Thursday evening the welcome address will be delivered by the Mayor of the City, the State Superintendent of schools and some leading citizens among the colored people. It will be remembered that the Association will this year be officially entertained by the department of education of the state. The first night's program as usual will conclude with the President's annual address. A comprehensive and far reaching program is being arranged and if possible, the effort is being made to make it of even more practicable benefit to the teachers than even the Asheville meeting. Round table conferences and sectional meetings will take up a goodly portion of the four days, while the general sessions will be noteworthy by reason of the large number of set addresses by well known educators. The exercises will conclude with leading educators in all the pulpits of the city Sunday morning, and a big meeting in the auditorium Sunday afternoon, which will be addressed by the Governor of the State and the State Superintendent. The Homeseekers Rates to Oklahoma points can be taken advantage of by those wishing to attend the meeting. JOHN BROWN'S SON Lives Isolated Near Akron, Where He Is Building A Flying Machine Model. Akron, Ohio, June 13.—Jason Brown, aged 87, son of John Brown, of Harper's Ferry fame, is living as a hermit in a tent two miles from Akron. He devotes his time to perfecting a flying machine which he has invented. Definite Reference TO THE VALUES OF LIFE HAS HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION GRADUATES ARE TOLD Many Diplomas Given At the commencement exercises of the Baltimore Colored High School Mrs. Cummings, wife of former pastor here, dies. (Franklin F. Johnson.) Rev. Dr. L. Z. Johnson, delivered the commencement german to the graduating class of the Colored High School at Madison Street Presbyterian Church Sunday morning.. He said in part: "High school graduates cannot be classed as ignorant, the education they have received has been planned and given with special definite reference to the values of life, to what is, to what is not of real practical and enduring worth for the life of the world, the students is to prepare himself to enter, for if science and industrial arts are intended to fit him to make a living, history and literature, the record and philosophy of human experience in its results of bane and blessing, as man and nations have followed one or another line of moral principles and conduct, are intended and adapted to fit him to make a life. "No student therefore, of history and of literature with the moral teaching's and examples of the one and the moral sentiments and precepts of the other, can be ignorant of the higher and lower values of human life. He knows what makes worth for character and usefulness in the world, and knows that character and usefulness in the world are by the story and moral of human experience, the only things that make for real and abiding blessedness in life. "We bid you welcome among the ranks of graduated and workers in the world and wish you success in whatever line of effort you shall expect to follow. We are happy to tell you and oager to encourage you, that there is plenty of room for you in the field of achievement Some where you can find a place and therein can achieve the good and worthy thing your heart may wish. "It only needs that you be willing to exercise that same spirit of industry and perseverance and self-control with you faced, and by which you won the victory over the difficulties of school life. For of a truth there is only one path to the prizes of life, the effort of struggle. It is on up through difficulty to success. Brave the difficulty, bear the burden of its struggle and denial. Be heroes and heroines in the strife of life and achieve." The commencement exercises will be held at the Academy of Music this Friday night. The address to the graduates will be delivered by Prof. W. E. Burghardt, DuBois, the sociologist. Rev. Dr. Henry Johnson will deliver the invocation. The following will be the graduates: Bertha Bennett, Alverta F. Berry, Mary H. C. Bragg, Daisy B. Briggs, Carl Briscoe, Eugene Carter, Corrineine Chew, Carrie A. Cooper, Arlea N. L. Dorsey, Milton Q. Dorsey, Leonard Drewry, Ellen A. Dutton Susie A. Elliott, Edna M. Ford Josephine Gaines, Leonard U. Gibson, Florence E. Gittings, Nettie P Harris, Violet Holmes, Helen H Jackson, Florence S. James, Noel A Johnson, Mary V. Johnson, Ardella R. G. Jones, Aurelia S. Laws, Edith V. Lynch, Edna A. Maddox, Hattie A. McNeal, Laura Mason, Mary K Owens, Casper, N. Pilgott, John E Robinson, Lottie L. Ruff, Edna M Scott, Etta R. S. Seger, Clarence Thomas, Jullet A. Thomas, Mary M Thomas, Hattie A. Tyler, Elsie M Warren, Walter T. Webb, Maggie E West, Matilda Edna Williams, E Mabel Williams. Miss Helen H. Jackson will reeceive the alumni medal for making the highest general average. Mrs. Grace E. Cummings died at the John Hopkins Hospital last Tuesday, after an illness lasting six weeks. She was the wife of Rev. C. Gilmore Cummings, former presiding elder of the Wheeling district 1 of the Mehtodt Episcopa Church, and pastor at Charleston, W. Va. Her funeral took place last Thursday at Ashbury M. E. church. Dr. Rev. Harvey Johnson, pastor of the Union Baptist Church, this city, in address last Thursday before the thirteenth annual session of the Colored Baptist Convention of Maryland, declared that this country offered no hope for the Negro and said that Texas should be secured for the establishment of a separate government for the colored peoples of this country. The annual closing exercises of the Maryland School for the colored Blind and Deaf were held last Friday night. W. L. Houston, of Chicago, grand master of the great united order of Odd Fellows, was in the city last week. Miss Augusta Lewis, a well-known milliner and Dr. P. Garland Chissell were married Wednesday of last week. What Will Happen Next ANXIOUS FEDERAL OFFICE-HOLDERS AWAIT THE REPLY WITH MUCH CONCERN. Crum's Appointment Sets them all guessing and applicants for Register of the treasury think they see in the change a chance to land. Washington, D. C., June 15—The appointment of Dr. William Demos Crum, of Charleston, S. C., to succeed Dr. Ernest Lyon as Minister of Liberia, has set the politicians here guessing. They are wondering what will happen next, and rumors of the appointment and of the other impending changes have been flying thick and fast. Successors to Register of the Treasury, W. T. Vernon are being announced with frequency, and Henry A. Rucker, Joseph Lee, Walter Cohen, Colonel James H. Lewis and other holders of big federal plums are said to be on the anxious bench. Postmaster General Hitchcock seems to be the man of the hour in regard to appointments of Dr. Crum comes as a surprise, a change has been contemplated in the Liberian post for some weeks. Some time ago it was offered to James C. Napier, the Naanhville banker and friend of Dr. Booker T. Washington. He declined the appointment, and the President offered it to Dr. Crum who accepted. If he had declined it would have been offered to a Georgian. Dr. Lyon has been minister to Liberia for past seven years He is regarded as one of the ablest men who have filled the Liberian mission and in accepting his resignation the State Department commended his services highly. DISCUSS PLANS FOR RAISING MONEY TO LIQUIDATE INDEBTEDNESS ON THE EIR SCHOOL AT HILL TOP. The Executive Board of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention held a meeting at the First Baptist church for the purpose of arranging matters relative to the annual meeting of the convention of the convention which will be held in Mluefield August the 24th, and to adjust matters concerning the present condition of the West Virginia Seminary and College at Red Star. The following members were present: President, Rev. C. N. Harris, of Fayetteville; Secretary, Prof. H. B. Rice, of Charleston, Treasurer, Rev. D. C. Hunter, of Sylvia; Rev. H. C. Gregory, of Bluefield; Rev. J. P. Caul, of Charleston; Superintendent of Missions, Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, of Huntington: President of The Woman's Baptist State Convention, Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson; of Prat: President of the West Virginia Seminary and College, Prof. J. M. Arter; Rev. D. Shelton and J. W. Robinson, of St. Albans; Rev. J. J. Turner and Rev. S. E. Williams of Mt. Carbon President Harris put before the Board a plan for a big educational rally of the Second Day of the Convention to which the leading ministers and loyemen are called upon to contribute liberally and the churches are requested to give rallies looking forward to the success of this plan which is adopted by the Board. It was gleaned from the discussions of the educational work that there is hanging over it an indebtedness of about $7,675, and it will be the effort of the Board to curtail this as much as possible this year. The churches asked to collect ten cents a month for each of its members for said purpose. Superintendent of Missions Meadows was authorized to appoint district missionaries to work in the various sections of the state. NUMBER XLIII "Color Is No Curse" SAYS T. WALKER IN FOR LECTURE ON SUBJECT. Me the Times. Department of Archives History CHARLESTON, W. V. Should I be fruitful, intelligent, conservative, race-loving and will- should be helpful, intelligent, conservative, race-loving and willing to make sacrifices to measure up to their responsibilities. Bringham, Ala., May 10—Rev. Dr. C. T. Walker, from Augusta, Ga., who is acknowledged to be one of the best orators and more widely known publicist in the country spoke to record breaking crowds here and in Alabama last week on "The Men of the Times." Dr. Walker is one of the real constructive forces in the building of a race out of the former slaves and their descendants and in more ways than one has been instrumental in accomplishing much good for his people. The address delivered here Friday night was identical with the one delivered in Atlanta and dealt with pressing reforms needed within the Negro race for the requisite resultant of strong character and manhood. In the course of his remarks, Dr. Walker Said: "It is impossible for colored people to measure up to their responsibilities without making sacrifices. They must learn to practice rigid economy and not live beyond their means. No race can succeed by reference to past conditions. Our race is in great need of thoughtful intelligent, conservative, race-loving leaders; of men and women who love the masses; are unselfish; who are broadhearted and selfsacrificing; who are bigger than church creeds or denominational proclivities. "Instead of asking the question, how much can I get out of it we want to hear "how much can I do to bring us success." Join the constructive forces and reduce the number of obsessionists and destructionists. Join the army of workers and keep away from the jerkers and shirkers. "The pulpit must tell the people less about walking the golden streets of heaven and more about how to walk the streets of our towns. Less about heavenly rest and more about earthly work. Our people must be taughtly the leaders that after all, self-help is the most valuable help. The Negro must become his own Savior and prove his own worthiness of citizenship." "We must contribute something to the material wealth of our country. We must become benefactors and not content ourselves with always being beneficiaries. We must own something before we can have the privilege of assisting in the management of affairs. A race of paupers can never hope to measure up with wealth producers. "The men and women for the times must believe in the possibilities of our race. They must remember that color is no curse; that neither ignorance nor intelligence can be measured by color." Racial Meeting CALLED TO PROTEST AGAINST DISFRANCHISEMENT, S E P A RATE CARS AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS CLOSES. Philadelphia, June 13.—The concluding session of a two-day conference on the race question is being held here to-night at Zion Baptist church. Frominent white and colored men have delivered addresses, many of which advised that the colored people constrain themselves more closely to public opinion, especially in matters regarding public deportment and civic duties. A protest against disfranchisement, separate cars and other restrictions which are hampering the race was also made. The call for the meeting mentioned the recent statement of J. Parnell Stemons that the race is lower today in the essentials of auto-emancipation than ever before. Mr. Stemons in his statement gave facts and figures bearing him out, and the purpose of the conference was to engender a desire among Negroes for self-emancipation from many of the things that hinder their progress. CORRESPONDENCE PAGE TWO HUNTINGTON. Mr. and Mrs. William Mead charmingly entertained at their spacious new residence on 10th Avenue in honor of Miss Mary C. Dill, Wednesday from 8 to 11 p.m. A number of friends was present and a delightful evening was spent. Mrs. Biltza Cobbs, of Elsina Ave. served six o'clock dinner to Misses Mary Dill and Josie Barnet. Misses Lula James and Clara Stewart gave a reception Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. Anna Johnson in honor of Miss Lavina Norman. Those present were: Misses Lavinia Norman, Lille Mills, Rosa Carter, Sophia Dodson, Lille James and Clara Stewart, Messrs Robert Manggum, Matthew Hicks and Henry McClain. Class No. 6 of the Sixteenth St. Baptist Sunday school gave an interesting literary program Friday evening, which notwithstanding the inclementy of the weather provol a success, Dr. C. C. Barnett and Prof. E. R. Harvey were elected delegates to the Grand Lodge of Elks which convenes in Washington, D. C., July 26th Miss Leota Johnson is home from Bluelield Institute to spend the vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Wren and daughter Beatrice, of Powelton, are guests of Mrs. Nannie West at 812 Elgath Avenue. Miss Mary C. Dill left Saturday for her home at Portsmouth. Mrs. Lattia Wilson, of Prestorsville, is spending a few days with her daughter, Mella Martin. Mrs. Anna Sexton, who has been quite ill several months died Monday morning at her home on Railroad Avenue. Woodson Harris is quite ill at his home on Artisan Avenue. Mrs. Ella Winston is indisposed this week. Rev. B. L. Bell, Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Thomas have gone to attend the commencement of Wilberforce University. Mrs. Nannie Mead entertained at six o'clock dinner Sunday, the following guests: Misses Lillie Mills, Sophia Dodson, Rosa Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Pack, Rev. Thurston, Messrs William Peters and Henry McClaim. Miss Ethel Vinson and Mr. Roland Tanner, of Tronfurt, spent Sandav with the former's sister, Mrs. Lee Bromley, of Artisan Avenue. Mrs. H. Jackson returned Sunday from a trip to Virginia. The Children's Day program was rehearsed to a large and appreciative audience Sunday evening at the A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Wm. Elliott, of Eighth Ave., was the charming hostess to circle "A" of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Julia Radford, of Artisan Avenue, is sick this week. Miss Ella Richardson, of Hinton, who has been visiting Mrs. Meadows left Saturday to visit friends in Charleston. Miss Kyle and Jordan, of Clarksville, are the city on business. John Lightfoot, who spent ten days here the guest of his sister, Mrs. Hannah Lewis, returned to his home in New York Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Luster of Fay, are registered at the Rockus House. Wm. Overstreet, who was injured by a fall of 20ft, is in the city for an indemnite stay. Ed Norrell, who was called to his home in Richmond by the illness of his wife, returned leaving her much improved in health. Mrs. Lillie Cessor attended the Alumni meeting of the Lincoln High School of Gallinois recently. HOLDEN Mr. Giles Gills preached his first sermon Sunday and all who attended were greatly beotted. June 2nd Mr. and Mrs. Thomas's child died and was buried June 3rd. Rev. McGeecher officiated. Mrs. McCamick has been quite all with appendicitis but is better now. Miss Alberta Johnston Miss Marion and Etta Bass attended the commencement in Huntington. Amos and Tom Jones were in Huntington the past week. Miss Manie Lee Palmer and Mr. Thomas Bruce were quietly married in Louisiana the past week. Miss Louisiana Brown has just returned home from Harpers Ferry, where she graduated from Storc College. Walton Brown, went to Huntington to meet his sister and returned Saturday evening. Charlie Brown has been critically ill for the past week but is better today. Don Wilson made a business trip to Logan, and Draper the past week. G. W. Watking made a business trip to Logan the past week. Preparations are being made for a grand rally Sunday at Holden Baptist Church. B. P. Boadley and Mrs. Nina Jackson were guests of Mrs. Laura Freeman'Sunday evening. Rev. W. T. Kenny, of Clarksburg Baptist church, preached a very in- teresting sermon at the Second Baptist church. Rev. L. A. Menetje proached a very able sermon on communion Sunday evening. There will be a lawn fete given at Mrs. Alice Sheppard's Tuesday night by the Ladies' Aid Society. Miss Maggie Moorhead, of Thornton, is visiting Miss Grace Trimble. Mrs. Julia Trimble entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Howell and Missee Maggie Moorehead and Grace Trimble. Miss Mary Wilburn entertained at lunch Sunday B. P. Beasley. Children's Day Service was conducted at the M. E. Church Sunday. An excellent program was carried out as follows: Prayer by the pastor. Singing by the scoot. Rec.—The Children's Hour—Halie Freeman. Recitation — "The Temperance Speech." — Peter Hale. Singing by the school. My Star—a Dialogue—Herbert Rollan. James Hale. Recitation — "The Savior and the Children." — May Jones. Recitation—"Work and Win."— Underdue Ellington. Recitation — "Reverie in the Church."—Mamie Stout. Singing by the school. Recitation—"The Seed of Love." Francis Jones. Recitation—"Our Heroes."—Charlie McDonald, Sr. The Four Seasons — Kathleen Craig, Julia Singleton, Arine Dabney, Sadie Stokes. Gesture Recitation—Lucile Rolland. Recitation—James Clove. Recitation—Harry Ford. Recitation—Cora McDonald. Recitation—"The Reason Why." Arine Dabney. Recitation—"Speak Gently."—Julia Singleton. Song by Primary Pupils. Roses, Red and White.—Charlie McDonald, Nettie McDonald, Ethel McDonald, James Clove. Singing—by school. "The Message of the Flowers,"— Charlie McDonald, Cora McDonald, Cevester McDonald, Kathleen Craig, Hallie Freeman, Franess Jones. "Summer Time is Here,"—Mary Tyson, George Tyson, Harold Craig, Edwin Singleton. Singing by school. Collection Drill. Singing by the school. WINIFREDE. Mrs. C. H. Turner, of Charleston, spout Saturday and Sunday here visiting her husband. Miss Sallie Hawkins, of Malden, spent Saturday and Sunday here visiting Mrs. Joe Smoot. H. P. Day spent a few days out of town on business last week. Dr. B. F. White, of Montgomery, was here Friday visiting the Local Red Men Lodge here. Mrs. Porter, of Charleston, spent a few days here visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Tucker. Mrs. J. F. Moseley was taken suddenly ill Sunday. The condition of R. H. Allen's eye seems to continue about the same. Mrs. W. N. Shelton and children spent a few hours at Lewiston Friday. G. W. Perkins spent the latter part of the week at Montgomery on business. J. W. Waller was a business visitor to Charleston Saturday. B. B. Allen spent a few hours at Lewiston Saturday. Mrs. J. E. Coles was shopping in Montgomery Saturday. The Local Red Men Lodge here had their annual thanksgiving sermon preached Sunday by Rev. H. B. Rice, of Charleston. They assembled at the school house at 10:30 and matched to the church. They made a good showing in their new uniforms. KANAWHA CITY. Mrs. J. W. Page and Mrs. Clinton Johnson attended the commencement at institute last week. Mrs. R. B. Johnson visited her son W. H. Jackson in Charleston last Tuesday. She was accompanied home by her little grand-daughter Agness Jackson. Miss Larelia Lewis is home from the W. V. C. L. to spend the summer vacation. F. D. Page attended the graduation of his sister Miss Mary Page at the W. V. C. L. last Wednesday. W. W. Lewis is visiting his family a few days. Wm. Page visited friends in Charleston Sunday. Miss Annestine Johnson attended the commencement at the W. V. C. L. where her sister Miss M. Amelia graduated. The Children's Day exercises hold here Sunday, were a success. The Little Zion Baptist Church is preparing for a grand rally next Sunday, June 19th. Rev. E. C. Page and several others will officiate. The remains of Adolphus Woods, who died at the Charleston General Hospital Tuesday night were brought here for burial Thursday afternoon. Mr. Woods was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church at Montgomery of which he was a faithful member until his death. He leaves a devoted sister, Mrs. Mary Hackley, of Charleston, two brothers Calvin Woods, of Boomer, and John Woods, of this place, and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. At the time of his death his sister asd brother-is-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hackley and niece Miss Ivory Woods were at his bed side. PARKERSBURG Nicholas Walters, of Moundsville, was in the city Thursday and Friday the guest of his daughter, Mrs. William Toney, on 19th. St. Rev. J. W. Carroll, pastor of Logan Memorial Church, preached last Sunday morning and evening to a large congregation. Samuel Custis and J. W. Elmondson addressed the League at 7 p. m. The Sexton Club of Logan Church will hold a lawn fete at Mrs. William Fish's on Tenth St., June 14. N. M. Carroll, son of Rev. J. W. Carroll, will be graduated from Armstrong Manual Training School, Washington, D. C., June 20th. Mrs. Elizabeth Alphus has been quite sick, but is much improved at this writing. Mrs. Fannie Comedy is ill with the mumps. Misses Amelia Lowry, Thelma Washington, Cornellia Nickens, students at the W. V. C. L., passed through the city Thursday from Institute, enroute to their homes at Clarksburg. D. H. Kyle and D. E. V. Jordan were in the city this week working for the American Workmen Insurance Company of Washington, D. C. Mr. Jordan is general agent of this State, his headquarters being at Clarksburg. Mrs. Wm. McClung continues ill. Mrs. Richard Robinson and Mrs. F. D. Burton, of Belpre, were shopping in the city Saturday. Dr. L. R. Whipper was in the city a few hours Friday from Institute enroute to her home at Clarksburg. The Children's Day exercises at the Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday evening were very commendable to the little ones. A large crowd was in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ruffin, Sr., of Clarksburg, were in the city Sunday visiting Mrs. Amy Dorothy, of North Parkersburg. Rev. F. H. Alleyne left Monday for Wilberforce, Ohio, where he will attend the closing exercises of the University. Roy Wade, student at the W. V. G. L. was in the city a few hours Sunday enroute to Clarksburg. Mrs. Eugene Watkins, Mrs. Jennie Pierce, and Miss Laura Watkins, att tended the funeral of Mr. Robert Grant in Wheeling Sunday. Mrs. Mollie Watkins and daughter Claudie arrived in the city Sat- saturday to visit her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Pierce. Carson Comedy left Sunday for Washington, Pa., to visit his father who is employed there. Mrs. Clora Williams returned Wednesday from Wheeling where she visited her husband who is employed there. PRINCETON. Rev. J. H. Gardner, of North Fork, held quarterly conference at the Methodist Church Saturday and Sunday. He presided in the absence of Rev. Morely, the presiding elder. In the afternoon at the M. E. Church, Children's Day program was rendered, Prof. G. D. Benson and Mrs. Benson assisted with the music. A large number attended services the entire day, and on enjoyable time was had. Rev. Gardner was the guest of Wilson Coleman. Percilla Baxter, of Virginia, is here the guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders Lewis. Rev. W. W. Hicks and brother, of Bluedfeld were business visitors here Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Larke Hayden went to Bramwell Saturday to spend Sunday with friends. Rev. R. W. Hill is sick, also Harrison Bullard. Miss Cleoda B. Mitchel graduated with honors at the head of her class, at the Bluefield Colored Institute, and is at home, where she finds a broad field of labor. A large number attended commencement at Bluefield Colored Institute last Thursday and report a delightful time. Prof. J. L. Hill, delivered a brilliant lecture on intemperance at the Baptist Church, full of sound logic and interestingly illustrated. A large number in attendance, W. M. Callender acted as master of ceremonies. Rev. W. R. Berger was a business visitor to Bluefield Thursday. Elizabeth Hogens succumbed to that dreaded disease tuberculosis, early Monday morning. She was quite young, a child of a beautiful disposition, the only daughter of widow Hogans. Ms. Celia Hill has returned from a short visit to her old home in Floy, Va. Mrs. Benson, of Bluefield, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sanders Lewis Sunday. Dan Hayden visited his children at Vivian Sunday. Ben Cooke has completed a creditable business place, and it is now ready for occupancy. Charles Howard, Benj. Henderson and James Simmons have gone to Raleigh to begin the contract of hauling staves. A Republican Club was organized last Tuesday night, with James Adams president, Robt. Bell secretary, Chaplain, Rev. W. R. Barger, trons, Henry Jones, Committee: W. M. Callender, Chairman, Scott Burke, Tyler Smith, Will Hamlet and Calvin Slash. ALDERSON. Powell Freemah is seriously ill with fever. James Brown attended the exercises at Institute last week. His son graduated this year. Robert Davis was a position at Clinton as porter at the Chesapeake Hotel. Alex Brown was at Institute last week attending the closing exercises On his return, he stopped off in Alderson. Ernest Johnson was up from Quinnimont Sunday. Austin B. Crawford has returned from Storer College where he has been going to school. Mrs. Susie Hill and children Beulah and Claire and Robert W. Rister have returned from Institute where Mrs. Hill had charge of the cooking department. Lee Wilson was up from Cincinnati this week; visiting his sister Grace. He returned Sunday. Wrister Hill, manager of the local base ball club, is desirous of securing dates with other clubs. FIRE CREEK. Mt. Pleasant Baptist Sunday school rendered a programme at 1 o'clock p. m., for the benefit of the N. B. P. Board, as follows: Opening address,.....A. B. Ellis. Paper.....W. S. Hancock. "Why a man needs a wife" Paper.....Miss L. C. Ellis. "Should the educated Negro take an Active part in Christain work, if not why?" Solo "Calvary". Mrs. B. A. Williams. Paper "Temperance" Miss B. E. Ellis. Paper "Our Duty to God".....Miss Mary Rayford. Oration "Control your Temper,.....J. D. Morris. Paper.....Miss H. C. Morris, "A demand that the Negro should become Intelligent and effective." Paper.....Miss Jennie Patterson, "How to have success in Sunday School." BRADFORD, PA. Miss Nettle Miles of 21 Davis St. was called to Long Branch, N. J., on account of the death of her daughter, Mrs. Rela Smith. She leaves two children mourn their loss It is understood that the burial will take place at Sutton, W. Va. Mike Myers was in the city for a couple of days! Miss Beula Draper, of Parkersburg, is the guest of Mrs. Emma Myers, of No. 12 E. Washington Street. Frank Truman, of Jamestown, N. Y., has been visiting here for the past week. Tuna Valley Lodge, I. B. P. O. E. received a very beautiful set of China dishes, the gift of C. E. McCoffery. Delegates will be elected June 16, for the Grand Lodge convention at Washington, D. C. July 26. The Bradford Giants Base ball team played at 8penghfours, N. J., Sunday and were defeated 22 to 8. Willi's Ragler will leave for his Old Kentucky Home on June 15th. He has not been home for 30 years. BANCROFT. Rev. P. P. Holland filled his regular appointment Sunday, both morning and evening, preaching two excellent sermons. The missionary society met Sunday evening, at six o'clock, and was well attended. The Women's Improvement League met with Mrs. Hale Dickerson Thursday. After an interesting program they spent an hour on their needle work. Refreshments were served, after which they adjourned to meet the third Thursday in June. Winston Cole, of Raymond, worshiped at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday. Daniel Jackson, of Spellmen, has moved his family to Plymouth where they will make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Stevens, of Plymouth, have returned home after spending a few days at Bidwell, Ohio. Mrs. Leonora Jones and little daughter are spending a few weeks with her sister Mrs. Archie Mosley of Plymouth. R. C. Smith and son Clarence, who have been visiting friends at Montgomery and Pratt, have returned home. Mrs. Chas. Sergoins was on the sick list a few days last week. Mrs. Sarah Smith was some what indisposed last week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McKinney and children were guests of Mrs. Leonora Stevens, of Plymouth, Sunday. Julius Shores, of Raymond, spent Sunday here. Mrs. Hale Dickerson and son Ed- ward, are spending this week visiting her sister, Mrs. Florence Chapman, of Winifreds. Chas, Payne, of Raymond, was a caller at Plymouth Sunday. Mrs. C. W. Harris, of Horsley, was called to Charleston Friday on account of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Gertje Kellley. Mrs. Simon Woods, and Mrs. J. H. Sawyers, of Horsley, were guests of Mrs. Edw. Hleks, Sunday. CEDAR DROVE. Miss Julia Francis, of Craft, was here Sunday visiting her father, Henry Francis. William Newman left Synday for Gloualer, O. Rev. Mrs. Rachel White preached at the A. M. E. Church Sunday. Miss Ida Brown, of Essex, was here Sunday the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith. Mrs. L. D. Hodge, of Montgomery, was here last week on business. Miss Kittle Strudwick, of Charleston, was visiting her mother here Sunday. Miss Viola Crews has returned after several months at the W. V. C. I. Miss Naportia Allen, of London, was here last week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Austin. Mrs. Certude Lovely went to Hansford last week to visit her husband who is ill at the hospital A number of colored people of Ward and Cedar Grove attended the funeral of L. W. Pryor at East Bank last week. Mr. Pryor was a friend to the colored people in this community, and more than once rendered them valuable service. Mrs. Walker was at Hansford Sunday to see her husband who is at the hospital. ST. ALBANS. Saint Matthew Lodge, No. 103, of Galactans Fishermen and their annual thanksgiving sermon preached here Sunday by Rev. Daniel Stratton. The death of Wirt Wheeler was a shock to his parents and many friends. He was a member of Valley Pool Lodge of Odd Fellows, and a member of the Saint Paul Baptist Church. The Revival meeting that is going on at the Baptist Church has already proved a success. Twenty-three were received as candidates for baptism. Sunday morning. Mrs. Maryland Dawson was in town Sunday visiting relatives and parents. Miss Carrie Brooks, was in town Sunday. Willie Wilson was in town visiting his mother. Jeff Morton spent Sunday with his mother. The Ministers and Deacons union meet here the 2nd and 3rd of June, and had an interesting meeting. A number of ministers from different places was here. Joseph Branch was a business visitor to Mt. Carbon Saturday. J. W. Higginbotham is indisposed at this writing. Joseph Branch is sick. Miss Fannie Carey has returned home to Sewell after visiting her sister, Mrs. Nellie Vanhook, a week LANARK. The Mt. Vernon Sunday School entertained the people of Stanford with an excellent program Sunday, it being Children's Day. The little ones were in their element in helping the elders of the school celebrate Henry Shorty, who has been ill since last September, is confined in Beckley fail awaiting the perfection of arrangements to send him to the insane asylum. Mr. Shorty has been losing his mind for some time and his friends and neighbors thought it best for his and others safety, to have him confined. Thomas Brown, formerly of Harvey, is in town with a view of locating. S. E. Clayborn has been indisposed a few days. Mrs. Eubank's brother-in-law of Prudence, was her guest last week. R. E. Peters, and Henry Thomas, Supt and assistant, respectively, gave two instructive addresses to old and young Sunday. They are putting forth earnest efforts to enlarge the school. Ben Cary was visiting friends on Laurel Creek a few days, last week. CHILATOTHE. OHIO. The first fatality from Smallpox since the epidemic of 1871 occurred in the city on Saturday evening, at the home of Robert Meredith on West 7th St., when his son William succeeded to the disease. The case was reported as one of the very worst which had ever come under the observation of the Medical profession in this city, and a rather serious time was experienced in getting some one to take charge of the burial. Dr. S. S. Jordan has handled most of the cases of smallpox among our people in the city this spring between 35 and 40 cases and did not lose a single case. By chance this case fell in the hands of another physician, and proved fatal. Rev. W. E. Walker preached at Circlelexle Sunday afternoon for Dr. L. W. White of the A. M. E. Church We Have a Shoe Mall Especially For Your Foot The Charleston 27 Capit The Charlesion Shoe Company Rev. White held a rally for the stewards to pay the pastor. $118.50 was realized at the afternoon service. Baby Jim, the largest man of color in the U. S., is on exhibition at the Carnival in the park this week. 793 pounds is his weight. Misses Mac Medley, and Christine Williams left on the morning train Monday for Wilberforce, Ohio, and will be gone a week, attending the Commencement exercises. Dr. S. S. Jordan and wife have returned from Springfield, O. Program Children's Day, June 12, at Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. Church, 7:30 P. M. Song by the choir—"Welcome Children's Day" Song... CH Closing remarks by Pastor, Rev. E. Walker. Misses, C. B. Medley, Helen E. M. shall and Geneva Ross were mangers of the Program. The Masonite Lodges from the lowing cities have been invited to present Sunday, June 19 to take pledge by the corner stone of the M. A. Church, Cincinnati, Cincinnati Givethold and Boston C. and the P. P. of Chicheville. Rev. J. W. Carter and members of the First Baptist church as day to be present, and lend a hand. James Jackson, and Alonzo and son, Washington C. H. O. w Paper—“Children's Day” — Esther Walker. Recitation — “Welcome” — John Stewart. Recitation—Bavola Sutton. Recitation—“Bower Buds”.—Amanda Jones, Donald Brown, Maxine Gatliff, Thelma Oglivir. Song ..... By choir. Recitation—“Sometime” — Donald Johnson. Recitation — "Suppose I, Horace Stewart. Recitation—Lawrence Johnson. Song ... by Choir. Recitation—Bertha Smith. Recitation—Gwendolina Gatliff. Solo—"Do Something for Some body Every Day"—Miss Lucy West. Recitation - Ruth Gatliff... Recitation - Miss Memle Jones. THE BAU THE BAUER MEAT & FISH COMPATY 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our m chine sli ed Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular kinds of Cheese We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most Prayer—Rev. W. E. Walker. Recitation—Bavola Sutton. You may think you are hard to fit, that you have a peculiarly shaped foot, and that almost any shoe will hurt your foot, but as the pair of shoes made especially for you, Come in and let us show you some of our hand flexible shoes; they are as comfortable as an old shoe the day you put them on your foot and yet they have the style and wear. Don't fail to ask to see our hand flexible shoes in both men's and women's Oxfords and High Street "GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH" Shoe Company tol Street Song ..... Choir. Closing remarks by Pastor, Rev. W. E. Walker. Misses, C. B. Medley, Helen E. Marshall and Geneva Hoss were managers of the Program. The Masonfe Lodges from the following cities have been invited to be present Sunday, June 19 to take part Rev. J. W. Carter and members of the First Baptist church and invited to be present, and Jendell holding hand. James Jackson, and Alonzo Anderson, W. Washington C. H., O., were guests of James Lucas on W. Main St. Sunday. They returned to their homes Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Nannie Guy, of S. Walnut St., gave a reception Friday evening in honor of the High School graduates, Ralph Cunningham, and Geneva Ross. Mrs. Jennie Doll, of Cincinnati, O., is visiting friends in the city. THOSE PIES OF 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, scar at all drummicks. ER MEAT THE MUSEUM OF THE WORLD'S FINE ARTS Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep it in it. If you are sitting it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent, interest—Your Money is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the 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 THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1910 Are You Work Or is Your Money? If you are working and saving it in a trunk or hiding it some day and night whether you are working For You. The Pythian Mutual Invest the money we could save together Capitol Square in Charleston. We main business streets in the city of the largest daily newspaper publication while the hird floor is a large as Charleston building had been occ cent. Stock is still on sale at $1 agent in your locality about it or Let Your More Pythian Mutual Investments L. O. WILSON ADDITIONAL CO INSTITUTE. Mrs. E. M. Jones, left for Cincinnati, O., Friday morning. Miss Alpha Brooks, of Charleston, and Dr. Willis Jones of Washington, D. C., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Curtis, Monday. Miss Ethel Spriggs returned home Friday from Frisk University, Nashville Teen. Mrs. W. H. Lowry and Mrs. Lottie Nunner were calling in Charleston Wednesday. Miss Virginia Cleveland left for her home in Staunton, Va., Wednesday. W. A. Spriggs made a business trip to Grafton Tuesday. Dr. I. R. Whipper left for Washington, D. C., Friday morning. S. H. Guss spent Tuesday in Charleston. Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Brown attended the wedding of their niece, Miss Alpha Brooks, Wednesday. Mrs. Maudio Jackson spent Monday at Institute. Miss Charlotte Campbell is spending her vacation with her parents at Union. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Brown. Mrs. L. N. Brown, Mrs. A. W. Curtis, and Mr. R. L. Brown attended the Jones nuptials in Charleston Wednesday. C. C. Lewis, made a business trip to Institute Wednesday. RAYMOND CITY. J. W. Crosby preached an interesting sermon, Sunday night. Edward Coles met with a serious accident Saturday evening while playing with a cartridge it exploded and the entire load took effect in his eye and hand. Mesdames C. Good, Rhoda Desper and E. Printias attended the commencement at the W. V. C. I.* Misses Nola Walker and Hazel Price, students at the W. V. C. I., are home for their vacation. W. Coles spent Sunday at Bancroft. Wm. Walker, Wm. Wilson and John Price attended the commencement at W. V. C. I. Miss Mary Davis, of Pittsburgh, Pa., is visiting Miss Nola Walker. Geo. Cusin, of Hugheson, was visiting friends and relatives here last week. Mrs. Ada Price, who has been visiting her sister in Montgomery, has returned home. C. E. Saunders spent Sunday in Charleston with his family. I. C. McKinney, who has been ill, is able to resume his duties. Miss Cornella Nickens, who grad- lent and those who can should avail- uated this year at the W. Va. Ini- tially themselves of the opportunity. WEVACO. The Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday school rendered the following program Sunday. Music... "Jesus Lover of my soul" Prayer.... Rev. Alexander Hannah. Music.... "The light of the Gospel" Welcome address.... J. I. Thomas. Music... "Children of the Kingdom" Rec. "Children's Day"... Annie B. Brown. Rec. "I wish I had Time"... Annie Hauner. Rec. "Why I rather be a boy"... Robert Green. Rec. "June Month"... Robert Foles. "Bible Quotations"... Mark Otey. Rec. "Scatter over glad and danger" Mary Otey. Dec. "I heard the strange News"... Edna Toles. Dec. "Papas Letter"... Gustava James. Dec. "Free life"... Pauline Thomas. Essay "Woman's Virtue"... Mrs. G. R. Caveness. Oration "Crime of Crimes"... John W. White. G. R. Coveness was the master of ceremonies and Robt. Cobbs was choirister. O. L. Ray, Jas. Graham and Prof. J. A. Shields, gave the closing addresses. The above program held a large audience spell bound for two hours and old settlers said it was the best ever rendered in this part of the country. Some of the people were turned away because they could get neither sitting nor standing room. R. M. Miller was visiting friends at South Carbon Sunday. Mrs. T. T. Alston spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Rotan Alston last week. Robert Green spent Saturday and Sunday with his family in Kanawha City. Mrs. Kattie Green went through a serious illness last week. Mr. J. M. Johnson is very sick this week. Mrs. Blanche Toles, of Oak Hill, was visiting her sister, Mrs. Emma Cobbs, last week. Johnnie Blanche who has been attending school at the Institute, is here with his mother to spend the summer. CLARKSBURG tute, is the guest of Miss Hattie Washington. Misses Ophelia Washington, Amelia Lowry and Edith Williams are home from the W. Va. Institute to spend the summer. Miss Carrie Powell, of Beaufort, S. C., is the guest of Miss Edith Williams. Mrs. Wm. Brooks, of Morgantown, was the week-end guest of Miss Willa Lee. Dr. I. R. Whipper spent a few days here, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Grayson. Dr. Whipper left Sunday night for Washington, D. C., where she will pursue a post-graduae course. Dr. E. T. Jones is visiting relatives at Dunbar, Pa. Miss Ella Jones, of Baltimore, Md., died Saturday of Asthma at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hornor, where she was employed. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Warne Undertaking Chapel and the body was shipped to Baltimore, Monday. F: D. Cambric, the commercial teacher of the Garnett School at Charleston has returned home for the summer. Childrens' Day was observed at Pride Chapel Sunday afternoon and a short but appropriate program rendered. The school raised $11.06 on this occasion. Programs will be rendered at Trinity M. E. and Mt. Zion Baptist church next Sunday. Mrs. Lydia Sehon is on the sick list. Rev. West returned Saturday from Scranton, Pa. Entertainments will be held at the A. M. E. church Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights for the benefit of the rally which takes place Sunday. Rev. Gill, of the Fairmont M. E. Church, will preach in the afternoon. Miss Florence Jackson will entertain her many friends Thursday evening, the occasion being her birth-day anniversary. The following day, Miss Jackson leaves for East Liverpool, O., to visit her sister, Mrs. Clyde Jones. Mrs. D. H. Kyle is sick. MILLINERY INSTRUCTIONS. Miss Eva Parker will conduct a class in millinery. The course will continue six weeks, beginning June 27. Miss Parker has just completed the millinery work at the W. Va. Institute, where she received much favorable comment on her artisfic taste in bow making and general arrangement. Miss Parker is competent and those who can should avail themselves of the opportunity. Commencement at Bluefield Draws Large Audiences Throughout the Week and Lengthy Programs Are Excellently Rendered—State Regent Laidley Highly Commends the Faculty in Their Work of Race Uplift. Commencement Draws Large Audiences Throughout Are Excellently Rendered—State the Faculty in Their Work of Ru Bluefield, June 10.—The commencement exercises of Bluefield Colored Institute this year were a fitting climax to one of the most successful sessions in the history of the school, and one of the best exercises ever held. The exercises began Saturday evening, June 4th, with the "Dramatic Exercise" under the supervision of Miss Robinson, head of the Latin Department, Although it rained an hour before the time for beginning the exercises, a large' and appreciative audience turned out to see the play, which was enjoyed by all. Sunday, June 5th, at 3 P. M., the "Annual Sermon" was preached by Rev. S. R. Bullock, who gave a very impressive and helpful sermon. It showed depth of thought and broad views characteristic of an able and experienced man. The following is the order of the services: Anthem—"I Was Glad When They Said Unto Me". Prayer—N. M. Martin, Sec. Y. M. C. A. Anthem . . . . . . "The Lost Chord" Scriptural Reading. Solo . . . . . . Miss V. Froe Sermon—Rev. S. R. Bullock, Bluefield, W. Va. Anthem ... "Make a Joyful Noise" The attendance at this service was smallest during the series of exercises, due to the fact that it rained the whole day. Yet the auditorium was about three-fourths full. Monday evening, June 6th, the "Musical Recital" under the direction of Miss Landrum, Musical Instructor of the Institute, was held and the following program rendered: Come to the Gay Feast of Song—Mixed Chorus... DeReef Ballata—Trio... Vincent Misses Wilson, Free and Lavis-count. Little Folks... Englemann Miss B. Warren. Belles and Beaux... Englemann Miss S. Pleasants. Miss S. Pleasants. Valse ..... Herman. Master B. Coleman. Wayside Chapel ..... Wilson Miss L. Johnson. Troopers on Parade ..... Etterlein Misses Rudisell, Jones and Coleman. Beautiful Star of Heaven—Drumhellier ..... Miss V. Pleasants Language of Flowers :... Binson Miss B. Thomas. Miss B. Thomas. Marsorier. Miss K. Warren. Love and Devotion. Mrs. Holland. Trolien—Trio. Misses Holly, Lewis and Smith. Pond Lilies—Chorus by young ladies Pinsuti. When the Lights are Low—Engleman—Mrs. R. P. Sims, Miss M. S. Brady. Orient. Miss E. Smith. Pure as Snow. Mrs. Watkins. Valse Op. 83. Miss N. Lewis Liberty. Dying Poet.....Goddischalk Miss C. Mitchell "LI'l Gal"—Vocal Solo.....Dunbar Mr. E. Wood. Spring ..... Bohm Valse ..... Engleman Miss M. S. Brady. Hessians—Trio Misses Bolden, Mitchell and Mr. N. Mitchell. Boat Song ..... Godard Miss B. Landrum. Good—Night, Good Night Beloved— Mixed Glee Song. Pinsuti Tuesday, June 7th, from 2 to 5 P. M. a picnic was held, on Saunders and Wiley's Hill for the school, alumni and friends. A pleasant time was spent in Athletic exercises by the younger men and plays and games by the young ladies. Tuesday evening, June 7th, the exercises of the 1st year. Normal class furnished entertainment for the evening. The program rendered was as follows: Music, Chorus Swing Song. Prayer Solo E. A. Wood "The Plains" "Save the Fallen".....Gough Mrs. C. Schell. "The Blacksmith's Story".....Olive Ida Simpson. "Good-night Papa".....Anon Roberta Woody. Instrumental Duet.....Golden Youth, Misses Bolden and Mitchell. "Love of Country".....Newton B. Reynolds. "The Irresponsible Boy"... "The Irrepressible Boy".....Anon Arleigh Williams. "The Blackhorse and his Rider"— Sheppard.....Stella Channell "Lady Clare".....Tennyson Rosa Jordan. Song.....Miss Holley "The Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Landing of the Pilgrims" Webster.....D. L. Brown. "Eva's Death".....Stowe Lucy Mawford. Lucy Maynard. "First Battle of the Revolution" Everett ..... R. Shell. "Work" ..... Carlyle M. N. Johnson. Instrumental Solo ..... Miss E. Landrum. "The Rivals" ..... Dunbar D. Dunlap. "Farewell of Enoch Arden"—Tennyson ..... Annie George "Spartacus to the Gladiators—Kellogg ..... W. Brown. "Benefits of the Constitution"—Webster ..... N. Mitchell Chorus ..... Pond Lillies Wednesday evening the 2nd year Normal and Junior classes rendered the following program: Thursday evening came the "grand finale"—the exercises of the graduating class from the Normal and Academic Departments. The line was formed down stairs, led by the faculty, followed by the alumni, graduating class and the student body and marched to the auditorium, where the following program was rendered: Chorus—Your Lord and King Adore Invocation Chorus ..... Hall! Orpheus Hail! Strength Out of Weakness—Vicie M. Froe. Influence of Literature—R. Valerie Pleasants. Plea for a Higher Education—W. B. Polindexter. Influence of Character.....Blanche Thomas. Solo ..... Miss M. Holley. Self Reliance ..... Stella Froe. The Life of Christ ..... E. A. Wood The Negro as a Race—Mamie Cobbs The Progress of West Virginia. Chorus—Come to the Gay Feast of Song. Academic Education a Basis for Professional Education—G. W. Rumilson. Value of a Good Education—Clauda Mitchell. Science and Art Have Revolution- ized Industry . . . H. L. Dickason Instrumental Duet—Misses Brady and Landrum. Awarding Diplomas and Certificates Chorus . . . Make a Joyful Note Chorus..... Make a Joyful Noise. As on Sunday, it rained, yet the auditorium, with its seating capacity of five hundred, was filled and every extra seat available was brought into service, as at all the previous exercises except Sunday. At the end of the exercises Prof. Sims, Principal of the Institute, introduced to the audience Hon. Geo. S. Laidley, member of the State Board of Regents, who spoke for a few minutes along the line of honest and thorough preparation for life's work. He expressed himself as being highly pleased with the evidence of the work being done at the Institute and congratulated the audience for the interest it manifested in the work of the school, saying that it was one of the largest, most or derly, and most appreciative he had seen at any of the commencement exercises in the state. DELIVERED Sledge, Miss., June 14.—Elmo Curl, a Negro, caught in Kansas City and railroaded away from there before legal interference could entangle him, it is alleged, by an Arkansas Deputy Sheriff, who had hunted the prisoner merely for the reward, was delivered to a mob here to-night after the officer was paid in currency Then a mob, which was regarded as an "orderly one," took charge of Curl. They marched him to Mastodan, where he was accused of insulting a young woman stenographer by dropping a note before her as she was returning home from her office. A rope of stout hemp was introduced and, in spite of the pleadings of Sheriff Smith, who was alone and powerless, they lynched Curl to a tree. Curl was also accused of mortally shooting W. P. Miller when the latter headed a mob to arrest him several months ago. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank the many friends for their kindness shown in the sickness and death of my husband, also for the beautiful floral offering. Mrs. Mary L. Shelton. ORDER OF PUBLICATION. State of West Virginia, Kanawha County, 8s; AT RULES held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Kannawa County, on the first Monday in the month of June, 1910. John Thompson, Plaintiff. vs. ) In Chancery. No. 2446. Ervine Thompson, Defendant. (The object of this suit is to obtain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony.) This day came the Plaintiff by his Attorney; and on his motion and it appearing by a affidavit filed, that the Defendant Ervine Thompson is a non-resident of this State, it is ordered that she do appear within one month after the date of the first publication hereof, and do what is necessary to protect her interest in this suit. Teste: IRA MOTTESHEARD. LINEN SUITS seem to be more popular than ever this summer and the hot weather of the next three months will make them "the only thing" for every purpose. We have just received a large shipment of beauties and can supply all desirable colors and shades in all sizes. DRY GOODS AND LADIES, FURNISHINGS. RETAIL STORE—11 CAPITOL ST. AND 720 KANAWHA ST. WHOLESALE STORE—415 KANAWHA ST. Notice to Take Depositions. To Ervina Thompson: TAKE NOTICE: That on the 2nd day of July, 1910, between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m., and 6 o'clock p. m., at the law office of E. R. Carter, at 604 1-2 Kanawha Street, Charleston, West Virginia, I will take the deposition of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in Chancery now pending in the Circuit Court for the County of Kanawha and State of West Virginia, in which I am the Plaintiff and you are the Defendant. If from any cause the taking of said deposition shall not be commenced or completed on the day aforesaid, the same shall be continued from day to day, or from time to time, at the same place, and be- Why Not Make Spare Ti Make Use oare Time Make Use of Your spare Time? Why Not Make Use of Your Spare Time? 1. TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE. 2. TO INCREASE YOUR URGENCY. 3. TO The Afro-American School of Corresp L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bisonp Secretary, will do these things and more for of its kind for colored people and is conduct tors. It provides a course in English, Theo College and Business Courses. It will make a course especially for you know and teach you privately and confident from work, studying at home or where you venient, and recite to us whenever you get courses, payable at $3.00 per month, until We furnish text-books and there are n five years to finish and graduate you. We teach by Mail. If you know how you. Send for catalog, or stop in our office now. INCREAS YOUR USEFUL 3. TO INC School of Correspondent and W. Bisonp Job things and more for your people and is conducted in English, Theology, La urses, especially for you, of lately, and confidentially home or where you are or whenever you get ready, per month, until that a asks and there are no other graduate you. If you know how to read stop in our office and CREAS YOUR USEFULNESS. 3. TO INCREASE YOUR SALARY School of-Correspondence, Incorporated. Those int and W. Bisonop Johnson, D. E., L. L. D. things and more for you. It is the only school ople and is conducted by experienced educa- nment English, Theology, Law and Special Academi- ses. especially for you, of the things you need to surely and confidentially and you will lose no time one or where you are employed, when it is con- heavenly you get ready. $50.00 will pay for our per month, until that amount is paid. and there are no other charges. We give you graduate you. if you know how to read and write we can help stop in our office and get information.. Do it The Afro-American School of Correspondence, incorporated, Thomas L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bishop Johnson, D. D., L. L. B., Secretary, will do these things and more for you. It is the only school of its kind for colored people and is conducted by experienced educators. It provides a course in English, Theology, Law and Special Academic College and Business Courses. It will make a course especially for you, of the things you need to know and teach you privately, and 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. W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. D., Secy. Box 2384 Station G. Church, Third Street, be VALD. N. RER COLL Harper's Ferry, W. V. Office at Second Baptist Church, Third Street, between H and I Sts., N. W. HENRY T. M'DONALD, President N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va RER COLLEGE Harper'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 students. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. More than 400 men and women have school in the state for Colored stud ents. tion high. Remarkably healthful. Ample BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PL lar faculty of sixteen highly educated, earl assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S ARR BERS OF THE GRADUATING CLA SSES TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. In its faculty and student body. Its wholly living. Literary Societies, Christian Or Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, For illustrated catalogue and other p THE CRYSTAL B Owned and Controlled by the Kn America, South America, Europe, A Th the U receive United and women have graduated colored stud ents. Magna healthful. Ample built- UED TO OUR PLANT T he highly educated, earnest t ued according to the D TERTIFICATE S ARE GRADUATED CLASSES WHO OF EDUCATION. Store- t body. Its whole influ- les, Christian Organiza- tions. State Normal, Indus-ogue and other printed The STAL BAT ed by the Knights of Africa, Europe, Asia, and women have graduated here. The oldest colored students. Magnificent location. Elovae- wealthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW EDITION TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu- plyly educated, earnest teachers does not include according to the Dowey System, is one of TRIFICATE S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- TING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational body. Its whole influence is toward Christian s, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, State Normal, Industrial, Music, ogue and other printed matter write to Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to STAL BATH HOUSE ed by the Knights of Pythias of North Africa, 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. MUSEO DEL CIVILIZAZIONE Attendants' Fees $3.00 per $1.50 per Call on or Address CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE $3.00 per course of 21 Baths $1.50 per course of 10 Baths J. R. SMITH, HOUSE HOT SPRINGS, A J. R. SMITH, Mgr. HOUSE HOT SPRINGS, ARK. Call on or Address J. R. SMITH, Mgr. CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE HOT SPRINGS, ARK. E. R. CARTER, Sol. tween the same, hours, until the same shall be completed. JOHN THOMPSON. By Counsel E. R. CARTER, Sol. 6-9-4t. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice, is hereby given that, at a meeting of the stockholders of the Schwabe Clothing Company, a corporation, created and organized under the laws of the State of West Virginia, held at Charleston, Kanawha county, West Virginia, on the 28th day of May, 1910, resolutions were adopted that this company discontinue business as a corporation and surrender to the State of West Virginia its charter and corporate franchises. I. SCHWABE. President of said corporation. 6-2-4t The President The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heated throughout. PRIE OF BATHS: $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 canons per single bath 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certificates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Three months ..... $0.50 Six months ..... 1.00 One year ..... 1.50 Immediately following his appointment as Special-Agent for the Land Office, W. D. Johnson came out in black face, double-headed type in support of the National Administration, branding as traitors those who dared to question his dictum that Taft is God and Hitchcock is his prophet. And now comes Mr. Henry, Lincoln Johnson, lately appointed Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, shouting hallelulahs, acclamations and praise for those that hath made him what he is. And should they not? It would be base ingritude to do otherwise "The contention of those who think otherwise was very ably stated editorially by the New York Age, last week, commenting on the President's Jackson, Mich., speech. It compares him with Nero fiddling while Rome burnt. "President Taft smiles complacently," continues The Age. "and the threatening dangers and occasion of the Republican party, in whose discord he himself has kept the great factor." The Age thinks Mr. Taft is top much concerned with the past achievements of his party and gives too little thought to the tariff and the protection and the securing of equal citizenship for the black as well as white citizens". These, it asserts "are of far more vital and immediate importance to-day to the Republican party than socialism or the petty troubles in the heart of the Antilles." In conclusion, says The Age: "President Taft would have done the better and the nobler thing to have taken stock of the things imperishable and sustaining for which the party stood in 1854, to have noted how it is drifting away to-day from those life-giving principles and to have urged a return to its ancient and rock-ribbed moorings. Then the party was the valiant friend of progress and freedom, the bitter foe of slavery and secession. To-day it stands in weak-kneed deference to the reactionary oppressors of a race and the nullifiers of the Amendments to the Constitution while within the party itself "Lily Whites" are destroying, unmolested, if not encouraged, the very principles of political equality upon which it rose to power. Then the party was the sheet anchor of the Negro's liberties; it put on guard none but those who believed that the Republic could only enquire when all were equal before the law. To-day it puts on guard, and especially in the South, the avowed enemies of the party and the Negro—and by a wholesale elimination of Negroes they make no secret of that enmity." WHAT MR. GAINES DID Writing to a local daily newspaper, a Washington correspondent says: "Little is heard here these days about the candidacy of Phil Waters, the Charleston colored politician who is an aspirant for the position of assistant register of the treasury of the United States. Representative Gaines recently recommended his appointment should a contemplated vacancy occur and made it a point to impress upon the President the fitness of his candidate. Since that time, however, as a member of the congressional committee, Waters voted with the Avis members and against the interests of Gaines. In all probability Waters will now have to await the election of Captain Avis to congress before randing the position for which he obtained the endorsement of Gaines before voting with Avis." Hoot now, hoot! There is not more than one Negro in every thousand of Mr. Gaines' black constituency who seriously thought he was losing any sleep o' night in his endeavors to make Phil Waters Assistant Register of the Treasury. That was too much unlike Mr. Gaines. The facts in the case are that Mr. Gaines, through this same correspondent, has been getting a little more credit than he deserved for the promotion of Waters' candidacy. Long before the matter was brought to his attention, it had been placed before the President. Mr. Gaines arose to the opportunity thus presented, to get back into the good graces of his long-neglected colored supporters, called upon the President and the first news, the public had of the effort to oust Mr. Adams was so stated as to credit our congressman with the initiative. Mr. Waters lost nothing by voting as Mr. Avis desired for the time-honored custom of allowing the several county committees to decide as between district conventions and county primaries. From the side Mr. Gaines has always presented to us, we feel that Mr. Avis, the private citizen, will do more, and that willingly, to advance Mr. Gaines, the congressman, and that too had Mr. Waters acted at Montgomery contrary to the dictates of his conscience and the advice of his friends. If, as is above stated, the assistant registership may come this way upon the election of Captain Avls, who is there to say it is not among the probabilities? Mr. Gaines' return to Washington is not quite as certain as death nor is it as positive as the collection of taxes. AIMING AT THE STARS It is pleasing to turn from the chronicles of chicanery and graft, self-advancement and charges of foul crimes in the African Methodist chruch to the contemplation of the advice Dr. Walker gave in his Birmingham lecture. He is one, and, glory be he does not stand alone, who thinks the pulpit ought to concern itself less with the golden street of the New Jerusalem and more with the muddy alleys in which the majority of their hearers dwell here below. In other words, he suggests that a little more stress be placed upon how we live upon upon how we die; that greater attention be given to what we leave than to what we say when the Master calls. In this he is in accord with advanced thought, not only of the whites but of those Negroes who are emancipated from the superstition that every man who poses as a shepherd of the flock is the chosep mouth-piece of God. He does not endorse the sentiment expressed in, "you may have all this world, but give me Jesus", but implies that some of both make a good combination. The type of leaders he proposes for the race is rather difficult of attainment, but no harm is done in setting the mark high. Some there may be who will reach it in time. Those who fail will lose nothing in the effort. Lewis Henderson, of Macdonald, cautioned, in the Fayette Journal, last week, his colored brethren in Fayette county against drastic action on account of their failure to be represented on the legislative ticket. He holds up the scare crowd of disfranchisement—"worse even than slavery"—and virtually advised the endorsement of boss rule and committee nominations as preferable to a full and free expregion of the wishes of the voters. It is a trite, but true saying that eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. The president has appointed another man from Tennessee to a federal position. This time it was an army chaplain in a Negro regiment and he was only the fourth to knock down a juicy plum from the appointment tree. Would it not be well for non-resident applicants to acquire residence in "dear old Tennessee"? The State has shown its willingness to improve the condition of its Negro teachers by providing a summer school at Institute, attendance upon which is within the reach of all. It is now up to the teachers to show whether they really want to improve themselves or not. The weather prophet ought to be ashamed to deal out such beastly weather in the month of June. Mean thing, has he no regard for the superstitions of the bride? The Gaines people held a meeting at the Ruffner a few nights ago, but the brother in black was conspicuous by his absence. This was in line with Mr. Gaines' usual procedure. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all our friends and relatives for their kindness and sympathy shown us during the illness and at the death of our dear brother Adolphus Woods, and for the beautiful floral offerings, and all those who in any way took part in conveying the remains to their last resting place. We wish especially to thank Rev. V. Hariday for his kind attention during his illness, for his consoling words, and services. Mrs. Albert Hackley, C. C. Woods J. W. Woods Charleston Fred D. Cambroc, teacher in the Garnett High School, left Sunday noon for his home at Clarksburg to spend the summer vacation. He was accompanied by Matthew Obie who spent a few days here visiting friends. Misses Carola Claire and Skipworth Campbell, students at the W. V. C. I., spent the week end here visiting Mrs. G. W. Claire. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamis Anderson, Southside, Sunday afternoon. George E. Wanzer, janitor of Mercer school building and prominent in Pythian and St. Luke circles, has been seriously ill with acute indigestion the past week at his room on Donnally street. His daughter, Mrs. Ladonia, Ming, of Indianapolis, Ind., is in attendance upon him. J. H. Taylor went to Parkersburg Tuesday on business. J. M. Hazlewood was a business visitor to St. Albans, Tuesday. Mrs. Maude Jackson who has been the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood, for several days left yesterday for Cincinnati where she will spend the summer. J. A. Jackson, assistant State Librarian, returned Monday evening from Wheeling where he was in attendance upon the W. Va., Supreme Court of Appeals. Rev. H. B. Rice preached the thanksgiving sermon to the Red Men at Winfrede Sunday. For his services he was given a very handsome purse. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood entertained informally Tuesday evening complimentary to Dr. W. W. Jones and Miss Alpha Brooks. J. C. Gilmer. State Librarian, was at Montgomery yesterday attending the caucus of Favette county's leading Negro politicians. Miss Carrie DeHaven returned to the city Saturday from Wilberforce, O., where she attends school. Mrs. Lillie Brown, of Richmond, Va., returned to her home Saturday after spending several weeks with her brother, Dr. H. F. Gamble. Mrs. H. H. Railey, of Montgomery was in the city this week to attend the Jones-Brooks nuptials. Misses Gertrude Campbell, Hazel Dillard, and Clara Brown, and Fred Morris, Frank Taylor and Edward Lewis have returned from Storer College. Harpers Ferry. Dr. W. W. Jones and Miss Alpha Brooks visited relatives at Institute Monday. The Saturday Afternoon Whist Club gave a miscellaneous shower Monday evening at the home of Mrs. C. H. Stephenson on Bibby St., in honor of Miss Alpha E. Brooks. Misses Nina Clinton and Estella Greene left Thursday for their homes in Zanesville, O. Miss Lillian Holmes will entertain the Carnation Social Club at her home on Quarrier St., this evening. Mrs. Anna Collins is seriously ill at her home on Wall St. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John A. Brown, Court St., Friday last, a girl baby. Mrs. Eugene Cash, who has been ill for several months at the home of her parents at Flemingsburg, Ky., has recovered and returned to the city. Miss Elnora Lewis, North Rand St. after a serious illness, is able to be out again. Mrs. Bettie Clarkson served a six course dinner at her home on South Side. Monday, complimentary to Mrs. O. M. Mitchell and Mrs. Delphi Preston. James Scott, Sentz St., is sick with measles. Mrs. Clinton Nunn, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. W. H. Lowry, of Institute, were guests of Mrs. F. C. Brown, Wednesday. Miss Lena Rice has returned to the city from Oberlin, O. The Needle Art club will meet next week with Mrs. Marietta Hawkins, North Rand St. Little Cassie Chandler who has been quite sick at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Wanzer, is able to be up. The Woman's Loyal Union met this week with Mrs. Lillie Davis, Welch St. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Abbie Campbell, McCormick St. At their last meeting the Union made substantial donations to Mrs. Sarah Dickerson and Edward Conoway. Miss Neva Parker is slowly improving. But little improvement is to be noted in the condition of Edward Conoway whose illness was reported last week. Island school rendered its closing school program Monday night this week to a large audience. The proceeds from the door and refreshments went to Ladies Association, a charitable institution in West Charleston that's doing good service. Pastor J. S. Carroll conducted the usual services at Simpson M. E. church last Sunday, preaching both morning and evening to appreciative congregation. The mid-week prayer meetings are very interestingly conducted by the pastor. He has for several weeks discussed some phases of Gods Promises. You miss a spiritual and intellectual feast by absenting your self from this means of grace. Next Sunday is Grand Rally Day at Simpson church. All regardless of demination, are asked to ag- sist in lifting the heavy load that rests upon the church. Pastor Reed, the choir and congregation of the First Baptist church have kindly consented to take charge of the afternoon service at 3:30. A Red Letter Day is planned. WEST CHARLESTON News for this department may be phoned or sent Coleman Hammond, 1441 Fifth Ave., Home phone 14514. The Island school house was crowded to its capacity. Monday night, when the closing exercises were held and the results of Prof. I. C. Cabell's teaching was shown to such advantage. Refreshments were served by the women of the Loyal Association. John Brown met with a painful accident Saturday at the Axe Plant. C. P. Lucas has returned from Bowling Green, Ky. Mrs. Julia Patterson has returned from Louisville, Ky., hearing the sad news of the death of her mother. NAPOLEON'S GRIT. was one of the unconquerable, never-say die kind, the kind that you need most when you have a bad cold cough or lung disease. Suppose troches, cough syrups, cod liver oil or doctors have all failed, don't lose heart or hope. Take Dr. King's New Discovery. Satisfaction is gauranteed when used for any throat or lung trouble. It has saved thousands of hopeless sufferers. It masters stubborn colds, obstinate coughs; hemorrhages, la gripe, croup, asthma, hafe fever and whooping cough and is the most safe and certain remedy for all bronchial affections, 50c. $1.00. Trial bottle free at all druggists. 5—18—5t APPEAL FOR AID Huntington; W. Va., June 13, 1910. Editor of Advocate. Charleston, W. Va Dear Sir: —Please allow me space through the columns of paper to make an appeal to the citizens of West Virginia relative to the support of the Colored Orphans' Home and Industrial School located at Huntington. Dear readers, it is no longer a thing of speculation but an actual fact. This institution has been in existence for ten years and is now known in every noon and corner of this state and in adjacent states, to be no longer an Orphanage on paper but one in fact, composed of over 200 acres of land and a beautiful building, where 150 children can be provided for and where this class of children are receiving good common school education and such trades as will make them good useful citizens. There are hundreds of citizens of this state who have never contributed a penny. Is it not a fact that this class of children are the off-spring of our race and is it not a fact that they should be cared for by the more fortunate ones of the race? Should it not be our highest aim in life to make good citizens out of even the worst of our race much less the innocent and unfortunate ones of the race who are made so by God and are not responsible for their condition? Dear readers, should we not wake up to the sense of our duty and in the name of our God set up our banner, to be unfurled for this rising generation, that says we stand for the bettering of our race and the uplifting of humanity. If there is any class of citizens in the state that should rally to this cause it should be the Negro. There is no other state in the South which offers to the colored people the encouragement for humanity's sake as does West Virginia. The Caucasian Race has fine orphanages and other institutions which they are caring for very nicely. Is it not time for us to awake to the sense of our duty and make one unanimous struggle all over the state for this Institution? We appeal to every church, Sunday School, Lodge, Organization and to every individual in the state to send to us a contribution, though it may be small, at once to help us in our efforts, as the Institution must be put upon some safe basis. Yours for the uplifting of my race C. E. M. GEE. DR WASHINGTON IN DELEWARE: Proposed Tour of State Postponed Until July 3rd, Dr. S. G. Elbert in Charge of the Arrangements. Wilmington, Del., June 10—Owing to an unavoidable delay in perfecting the necessary arrangements for the tour of the State by Dr. Booker T. Washington, planned for the 26th of this month, has been postponed until July 3 and 4. Dr. Samuel G. Elbert, of this city, will have charge of the itinerary. He says the trip will cover the principal points in the state and that it will be an inspiration and an awakening such as the people of both races in this section of the country have not enjoyed in a lifetime. It is said that the 4th of July address of Dr. Washington will be of especial significance at this time, as it will treat largely of the achievements and worth of the Negro citizens of the Republic that had its birth on that day one hundred and thirty-four years ago. WEST VA. COLORED INSTITUTE 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. DO YOU want to learn to resliver old mirrors and make new ones? Pleasant easy work. Profit five dollars a day. Sample and particulars free. THE CROWN CO., 1432 S St., Washington, D. C. 1-27-3 m. For Sale Houses and Lots Water, Shade Trees on residence lots. For Terms Address J. E. Adams Princeton, W. Va. Box 81. BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA Healthful location, the very best of school comforts, and excellent advantages in the way of Library, Laboratories, Student Societies and a strong earnest Faculty. Regular Normal and Academic Courses, also courses in Music, Sewing, Cooking and Laundering. FREE BOOKS TO NORMAL STUDENTS BOARD, FUEL, LIGHT AND FURNISHED ROOMS $8.00 PER MONTH. A Model Graded School in which Normal Graduates are given the necessary experience in teaching before beginning their regular work. For Further Information Address the Principal INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA The only Industrial Institute for colored students in the state FOR CATALOGUE AND OTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS Institute, West Virginia SITUATED AT HIELD, WEST VIRGINIA The main line of the N. & W. R. R. of access from all points of the Virgina al location, the very best o s, and excellent advantage Library, Laboratories, Stud and a strong earnest Facult Normal and Academic C courses in Music, Sewing, O undering. BOOKS TO NORMAL ST OF FUEL, LIGHT AND FUR $8.00 PER MONTH. All Graded School in which classes are given the necessary teaching before beginni work. Further Information Address the Pr R. P. SIMMS A. COLORED IN INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA Central Institute for colored stud ical, Academic and Comm courses in Agriculture, Carp Fitting, Smithing, Cabine ing, Dressmaking, Laund course in Military Train uel and Lights Free to New Uniforms for State Stud ity-two Teachers. Board OGUE AND OTHER INFORMATION man, A. M. President Institute, West 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 41 p.m. We will be open every night during the week. ORDER OF PUBLICATION. State of West Virginia. Kanag State of West Virginia, Kanawha County, ss: At rules held in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, on the first Monday in the month of June 1910, Cora Wormley Plaintiff, vs. Reuben Wormley, in Chancery, No. 2447. (The object of this suit is to ob- tain a divorce from the bonds of matrimony). This day came the Plaintiff by her Attorney; and on his motion, and it appearing by affidavit filed, that the Defendant Reuben Wormley is a non- resident of this State, it is ordered that he do appear within one month after the date of the first publication hereof, and do what is necessary to protect his interest in this suit. Teste: Ira H. Motteshead, Clerk E. R. Carter, Sol. THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 191 INSTITUTE VIRGINIA E. R., and Virginian of school ages in the student So- culty. Courses, Cooking STUDENTS UNFURNISHED ch Normal ary exper- ning their Principal INSTITUTE VIRGINIA students in the state Commercial Courses, carpentry and House net Making, Paint- endering, Printing. Training to Cadets Normal Students: students. We have a rd only Eight Dol- ATION ADDRESS West Virginia --- Notice to take Depositions. To Reuben Wormley Take Notice: That on the 2nd day of July, 1910, between the hours of 8 o'clock a. m. and 6 o'clock p. m., at the law office of E. R. Carter at 604 1-2 Kanawha Street, Charleston, West Virginia, I will take the deposition of myself and others, to be read in evidence in my behalf in a certain suit in chancery now pending in the Circuit Court for the County of Kanawha and State of West Virginia, in which I am the Plaintiff, and you are the Defendant. If from any cause the taking of said depositions shall not be commenced or completed on the day aforesaid, the same shall be continued from day to day, or from time to time, at the same place, and between the same hours, until the same shall be completed. Cora Wormley. COUNTRY BUTTER Having recently embarked in the dairy business, I am prepared to furnish fresh milk, cream and country butter. All orders given prompt attention. G: L. JACKSON, Kanawha City, W. Va. ARE GIVEN DIRECTORAL OR CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION OF TRADEES AND PLEASING EXERCISES ATTEND THE CLOSING OF THE WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE. State Superintendent Expresses Gratification And other visiting state officials commend faculty upon the good work being done.—Commencement, sermon n. is preached by the stev. M. W. Ulshe, of Washington, and addresses to graduates are delivered by Prof. Laidney and State Regent Northcutt in the absence of the governor. GUARANTEED WATCHES $1.00 to $150.00. All standard makes from our own guaranteed "dollar watch" to the famous HOWARD. We can please you in style and satisfy you in price. DIAMONDS We can save you money on Diamonds, Diamond Rings and Diamond Jewelry. Our stock is large, quality high and price based on cost to us before the recent rise. WE ARD NEVER SATISFIED UNTIL OUR CUSTOMERS ARE. Ernst Jeweler and Manufacturing Optician. Charlotte Virginia St. & Avenue. THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 1910 Forty Eight ARE GIVEN DIPLOMAS OR CERTIFICATE TRADEES AND PLEASING EXPERT OF THE WEST VIRGINIA State Superintendent And other visiting state officials coming done. Commencement, sermon Clare, of Washington, and address Prof. Laidney and State Regent ernor. Institute, June 9.—With the singing of that time-worn by soul-lifting hymn—Coronation, by the student body, Sunday evening at 2:00 o'clock, the fifteenth annual commencement of the West Virginia Colored Institute was ushered in. This was the song that prefaced the impressive services of the Commencement sermon. In spite of the gloom precipitated by a constant drizzle a crowd had gathered in Hazewood Hall to share with the class of 1910, the benefits derlyed from the discourse of the Rev. M. W. Claire, of Washington, D. C., who preached from Luke 19:26. For the first time in the history of the School the weather was such that the parade of the class from North Hall to the Chapel had to be dispensed with. It was a happy class and audience however, that composed themselves to listen to the services. The Reverend Dr. Claire was most happy in the selection of his text and theme. As he is a pulpit orator, cultured, finished and endowed with spiritual force, he succeeded in delivering a section of such lasting impress, so especially suited to youthful adventurers into unknown fields that its memory and influence will live and be ennobling as long as culture inspires humanity to useful deeds. The graduating class, and receivers of certificates numbered forty-eight, divided as follows: Normal, 20; Academics, 21; Commercial, 2; receivers of Trade Certificates, 5. This is by far the largest class in the history of the school, and indicates in no questionable manner, the importance that it is assuming as a recruiting station for the vast army of wage-carners and bread-winners. The music, as may be seen by the appended programme, was a fit accompaniment for the impressive services: Hymn. Scripture Reading, Mat. 25:147. Girls' Chorus "Lift Thine Eyes." From "Elijah"—Mendelssohn. Prayer—Rev. S. A. Thurston. Saprano solo—Ave Maria Mill—lard Miss Jessie F. Embry. Sermon—Rev. M. W. Claire, Washington, D. C. Vocal Duet—"O King of Mercy"—Belcher—Mr. E. M. Burgess, Tenor; Mr. C. E. Jones, Bass Sunday night the combined Y. M. A. and the Y. W. C. A. were fortunate in having the Rev. S. A. Thurston of the 16th Street Baptist church of Huntington, to deliver the annual address to them. Rev. Thurston's address took the form of an admirably prepared sermon on the early devotion of live to noble purposes. The eagerness with which his audience drank in the words from his eloquent lips was a pleasing tribute to the efforts of the young divine. Monday night the 6th lust, witnessed the annual struggle between the orators of the Junior Oratorical Contest. The large hall was crowded to listen to the youthful contestants and to cheer their favorites on to glory and fame. Much care had been exercised in the selection of the speakers, and they represented the best of the class. At 8:00 o'clock P. M. sharp the orators marched into the hall, to the strains of a spirited march played by the Institute Orchestra and took their positions on the stage. All the orations were careful compilations, and showed research on the part of each speaker. Each one elicited applause. Popular enthusiasm was most manifest when the orators representing "Enjoyment," "The Future of America," and "Why I am proud of West Virginia", gracefully bowed themselves from the stage. The reception given Miss Jiving was GUARANTEE WATCHES $1.00 to $150.00. All standard makes from our own guaranteed "dollar watch" to the famous HOWARD. We can please you in style and satisfy you in price. HOWARD NEVER SATISFIES spontaneous, earnest and prolonged and she well merited the compliment tendered her by the audience. The oration of Miss Evans, history, and narrative, but forcible expressed claimed first place in the minds of the judges by an unprecedented average. The winner was generously applauded. Miss Irving and Jessie Fields were acorded second and third places, respectively. The vocal numbers were by a female chorus trained by Mrs. E. Al. Jones. Program. Music ..... Orchestra. Invocation. Chorus—"Roseate Dawn"—Forman. Oration ..... "Abranam Lincoln." Jessie Fields. Oration ..... "Employment". Ollila Morgan. Chorus—"Blow Balmy Breezo"— Warner. Oration—"Why I am proud of West Va.....Myrtle Irving. Oration—"The Future of America" Roscoe W. Clarkson. Music ..... Orchestra. Oration ..... The Art of Music" Elizabeth Evans. The exercises of Tuesday the 7th inst., were in some respects different from those of previous years. The day preceding Commencement has usually been observed as Class Day. This year, the afternoon, beginning at 2:00 P. M. was surrendered to the Normal Class of 1910. The class presented to the Institution, a life size crayon portrait of our late lamented President - T. McHenry Jones. Audition J. S. Darst, a boy-hood friend of the late president had kindly consented to make the presentation speech. For nearly an hour after he had been introduced by President Prillerman, he spoke of his friend as he knew him in the days of the past. He touchingly sketched the elements that made President Jones a national character, and exhorted the student body to be inspired by the life of such a man. S. H. Guss, Normal Principal, had been requested by the President to receive the portrait on behalf of the President and faculty, and in a brief speech complimented the class, extolled the significance of their action, and accepted the gift. The portrait, an almost breathing likeness, hangs on the West wall of Hazlewood Hall. The evening was reserved for the Alumni Reunion. A great many of the alumni arrived on the 3:40 train, and when President Railey called the session to order at 8:00 P. M., the places reserved for the alumni showed only here and there vacancies. President Prillerman welcomed the old graduates most heartily, and assured them that the freedom of the institution was theirs. The response by Prof. Isham C, Cabel, '96, as member of the first class to graduate from this institution, was reminiscent and optimistic. He rejoiced that his alma mater was progressing by leaps and bounds, and for the alumni and himself renewed again the bonds of fealty and pledged once more their vows for the development of the school, and the promotion of its spirit of uplift for the race and state. This is the program in full: First Baptist church, Charleston, was well received. Rev. Reed is assured that he will always meet with a cordial reception at this institution. Wednesday, Commencement Day, dawned with prospects that bespoke for it to be the one bright particular day of this gloomy June. As the day advanced all hearts were pleased, to find that June, for once, was making good to the claim of the balmy, rose leafed month. Steam boats and trains unloaded many visitors and the campus assumed the busy prowded appearance that characterizes it at Commencement seasons. The special train from Charleston brought down Superintendent Shawkey, Hons. Geo. Laidicey, Treasurer Long, B. A. Northcott, County Supt. Gillespie and a host of others from Charleston. At 1:30 the graduating class headed by the Eagle Band, and followed by the faculty, the visiting alumni, and the undergraduate students, marched from old North Hall, around the rose-lined walk through admiring, happy parents and friends, to the entrance of Fleming Hall. At 1:55, to the strains of the Institute orchestra urler the leadership of Don W. Jones, the class marched into the auditorium and to its seats on the flower bedded stage. The hall was tastefully festooned with the school colors and red white and blue bunting, folded in, graceful folds along the walls and over doors and windows. Besides the dignitaries mentioned, E. H. Harper, ex-regent, Edward Berry, of Athens, Ohio, and a trustee of Wilberforce University, Rev. D. C. Deans, Montgomery, Rev. J. S. Carroll, of Simpson Church, Charleston, Rev. B. R. Keid, of the First Baptist chruch, Charleston, were among those who were honored by seats on the stage. The orations were of a high order of composition, faultless in delivery, and modern in the choice of subjects. The subject of "Back to the Farm" was most generously received. The speakers merited all the pleasant things that were s'd of them. After the regular program, State Treasurer Long spoke very entertainingly to the class and audience. Mr. Long was unstinted in his praise for the school and the great work that it was doing. He was followed by the Hon. B. H. Northcott who left many words of encouragement with the class. Supt. Laidley, the next, spoke at some length, and impressed upon all minds the necessity of doing honest work for every blessing received, and related several anecdotes to illustrate his lessons. All the speakers received applause. The State Superintendent, Hon. M. P. Shawkey, was at his best in the address he made to the audience and class on the presentation of the diplomas and certificates. He congratulated the faculty for the loyalty with which it had rallied to the support of the school and spoke most felicitously of the trust that he and the Board of Regents imposed in President Prillerman as the head of the Institution. He warmly congratulated him for the completion of such a successful year. The music for this, as well as that for all programs or the week was under the direction of Madam Jones, who is to be congratulated for its finish of rendition, and its timefulness. Following is the program in toto: Invocation—Rev. J. S. Carroll, Charleston, W. Va. Pilgrim's Chorus ..... Verdi. Salutatory — Rosa Bell Bridgford, Keystone, W. Va. Oration ..... Influence of the Press B. Samuel Braxton, Red Star, W. Va. Oration—"Am I My Brother's Keeper"—Leila Maria Powell, Buckhannon, W. Va. Girls' Chorus—"Morn Rise"—Arr. by Manney. Oration—"A New Standard of Patriotism"—Emmett Bismarck Saunders, Eagle, W. Va. Oration—"Character the Greatest Asset of a Nation"—Nannie Leona Cobbs, Keystone, W. Va. Selection ..... Institute Orchestra. Oration — "Commerce" — Winfield Augustus Brown, Institute, W. Va. Oration ..... "Back to the Farm" — Herbert Harrison Banks, McDonald's W. Va. Girls' Chorus—"Carmena" . . Arr. by Blumouschein. Address to Graduates—Hon. William E. Glasscock, Governor of W. Va. Presentation of Diplomas—Hon. M. P. Shawkey, State Superintendent of Free Schools. School Song. Planting the Class Ivy. Ivy Oration—Georgia Etta Wares, Uniontown, Pa. Academic Department. Banks, Herbert Harrison. Brown, Leonard Thomas. Brown, Richard Lonsdale. Bridgford, Rosa Bell. Deans, David Crocket, Jr. Braxton, Basil Samuel. Gordon, Mary Frances. Hancock, Elizabeth Irene. Harper, Catherine Heen. Howard, Elvin Andrew. Hunter, Bessie Elvira. Johnson, Mary Amelia. Jones, Carrie Lee. Page, Mary. Powell, Lelia Maria. Rotan, Charlotte Pearl. Rotan, Eva Rowena. Sanders, Emmett Bismarck. Taylor, Thomas William. Waces, Georgia Etta. Wells, Willie Lee. Normal Department. Allen, Neportia. Alexander, Ida E. Armstrong, William O. Buster, Anna M. R. Claire, Bernard John. Cobbs, Nannie Leona. Douglass, Ella M. Fairfax, Carrie E. Harris, Clark T. Harper, Aileen Loretta. Howard-Hurte, Minnie. Jordan, Sessie Jeannette. Lewis, Charles Cleveland. Meadows, DeWitt. Noel, Mary I. D. Patterson, James Garfield. Robinson, Maude J. Taylor, Mayme W. Washington, Elizabeth. White, Mamie L. A. Commercial Department. Brown, Winfield Augustus. Saunders, John Quinney. Carpentry. Harris, Charles V. Saunders, Emmett Bismarck. Wheelwrighting. Deans, David Crocket, Jr. Printing. Banks, Herbert Harrison. Braxton, Basil Samuel. Dressmaking. Davis, Mary. Harper, Catherine Helen. Page, Mary. Millinery. James, Henrietta. Johnson, Mary Amelia. Wares, Georgia Etta. Parker, Evva. Jones, Carrie Lee. Blacksmithing. Woodley, Thomas J. Are Now Laying Steel Pieces on the City's New Sky-Scraper The last few days the Alderson-Stephenson future building at the head of Capitol street has resembled a bee-hive in early summer. The first shipments of the steel pieces which are to be used on the first and second floor have arrived and with the aid of huge derricks, have been lifted from the ground and lowered inside of the building where they are to be riveted together. The experiment of a few days ago concerning the strength of the cement piers was carried on successfully, showing coming builders, the beauty and strength of cement and steel, and this will in time to come completely revolutionize construction work in the city. As soon as riveting begins on the first floor the building will rapidly rise in height. The work on the building is attracting many curious persons in the city, and at all times a large crowd is collected at points of vantage watching the progress of the work. Mrs. Wood, of Portland, Maine, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Lohmeyer, on Broad street. Colored Men and 'Women, LISTEN-- If You've Got a Job You've Got a Chance! And the better the job, the better is your chance of improving your condition, and getting ahead. The International Liberty Union of the World THE ILU will help you get a job if you haven't one, and will help you to a better job if you have one. IT'S UP TO YOU whether you want what the IL-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. Primaries in Mercer Show That Hughes Runs Way Ahead Bluefield, W. V., June 15. "A big vote is being polled in the republican primaries which are being held here today. Hughes, for congress, is running way ahead of his opponent. Abe Lilly., of Raleigh. A full straight ticket will surely win out. Good ordon is being maintained." Last Day of the Elk Hotel as Hostelry Today is the last day that the Elk hotel keeps its doors open to the public, the hotel closing up this afternoon for good as far as Mr. C. L. Topping has anything to do with it, he having left a day or two ago for Pence Springs where he has large interests in several business houses, mainly the hotel there, which he will run, with the assistance of J. V. McVey, his former clerk at the Elk, who will leave tomorrow with his family to meet Mr. Topping at Pence Springs. It is not definitely known yet what the Elk hotel building will be used for. A meeting of the principal owners will occur this evening when something definite will be decided upon. Railroad Men Here Harry McGuire, passenger agent of the Rock Island railroad, and H. C. Stevenson, traveling passenger agent of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, were in the city today on a short business trip and while in the city visited the new offices of the K. & M. road here. Inspection Completed M. C. Masterson, of the Department of Justice at Washington, who has for the past two months been in the city looking over the books at the different federal offices, has completed his work and will with his family leave tomorrow for Washington. While here both Mr. and Mrs. Masterson have made a large number of friends who regret their departure from the city. Washington, June 15.—That the President has promised to spend ten days in the Middle West from October 10 next, and that during, this period he will in all probability make several political speeches, are two important facts that developed at the White House. He will go from Beverly, his summer home, to Cincinnati on October 1, and from Cincinnati will make either several short trips or one journey continuing for ten days. It means that Mr. Taft will take a strong and helping hand in the next congressional campaign, and the assurance has been hailed with delight by the party leaders. It also means that he will take a bigger part in the active campaign than has ever been done by any former President. Incidentally, the President told some of his callers that he felt there was no doubt of this session of congress enacting into law the following measures: The railroad bill. The Statehood bill. The conservation measure. The postal savings bank.Nill With these measures as a text from which to tell the country that the republican party accomplished much In the present session, the President will be able to throw more power and ginger into the campaign than was though possible two weeks ago. Statements of Mr. Taft's friends that he felt sure of the legislation mentioned came after he had been in long conference with the House and Senate leaders on the railroad bill, and, although the railroad legislation was the principal subject matter of the talk, it is believed that it was an occasion for indicating to the President that Congress means to toe the mark in the next two weeks in putting through the legislation he desires. "Resolved, That there is hereby called a district primary election for the nomination of a candidate for congress for the Third Congressional district of West Virginia on Saturday, July 23rd, 1910, at all the voting precincts in said Congressional district, except in the counties of Upshur and Pocahontas; that the congressional committee shall appoint the election officers to conduct said primary, one clerk and one commissioner for every candidate who shall announce himself as such and pay the assessment hereinafter provided for, on or before the first day of July, 1910. Every candidate for Congress shall as a requisite to printing his name on the primary tickets, pay to the committee the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars on or before the first day of July, 1910, and such further sum as the committee may find necessary to pay the expenses of holding said primary. In any event, the aggregate of said assessments not to exceed the actual cost of conducting said primary. The committee shall appoint one commissioner The Independent A STAUNCH FRIEND OF THE NEGRO THE INDEPENDENT was founded in 1848 as a Weekly Magazine to secure the freedom of American slaves. In the sixty-two years that have followed, it has always been the friend and champion of the Negro Race. We have printed frequent articles from prominent Negroes and have closely followed their activities and successes. This attitude has cost us many thousand subscribers, but we have the courage of our own convictions. We feel we are publishing a Magazine that every Negro should read. SEND $1.00 FOR SIX MONTHS To acquaint you with the character and policy of THE INDEPENDENT, we shall be glad to accept a six months subscription for one dollar. Our regular price is $3 a year. We believe that by reading THE INDEPENDENT you will realize our fair attitude and position. Remember, THE INDEPENDENT is an Illustrated Weekly Magazine, and that you will therefore receive 26 copies for about four cents each. Use this blank. and one clerk for each of such candidates as shall sign the call and pay the assessments, and the committee shall appoint the persons designated as such election officers by such candidates. "In view of the fact that primary elections have been called in Upshaw and Pocahontas counties, and the names of both of said candidates have been or will be placed upon the tickets in said counties, the action taken in said counties is hereby ratified to the extent that the vote cast for the respective candidates for nomination for congress in said counties shall be taken and considered as part of the general result of the primary election hereby called. The county committee of these two said counties shall canvass the returns in their respective counties and certify the results to the chairman of the congressional committee before July 30, 1970. "The committee is hereby called to meet at 2 o'clock on the 11th day of July, 1910, at Charleston, West Virginia, at the Hotel Ruffner, for the purpose of designating the commissioners and clerks who shall constitute the election officers in the various precincts in the primary election hereby called. SCOTT 59. HUBBARD 1 Primary elections to date give Senator Scott nearly all the nominees for the state legislature and Hubbard has only one vote. The standing is as follows: 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 Chatteston, W. Va. Surplus $189,000 "Persons desiring to be candidates to succeed the present members of the congressional committee may have their names, printed on said tickets to be voted for in their respective counties, the one receiving the highest number of votes in any county shall be the committeeman for that county; such new committee shall meet on the 6th day of August at the Hotel Kanawha, Charleston, West Virginia, at 2 o'clock p. m. to organize and to elect two colored men as committeemen at large, wnch committeemen at large shall have the same power as the other committeemen constituting said congressional committee; such committeemen at large shall be residents of Kanawha and Fayette counties respectively. "The chairman is hereby directed to prepare in accordance with this resolution a call for said primary election, to deposit the same in the Citizens' National Bank, of Charleston, West Virginia, in order that candidates may sign the same and deposit their assessments with said bank, and the chairman shall by publication and otherwise give the widest publicity to this action of the committee and its call hereby directed to be promulgated." QUIT BUSINESS 15 DAYS MORE TO REMAIN IN THE BUILDING Every stitch of CLOTHING, HATS and FURNISHINGS to be sold regardless of cost or value. A lifetime chance. Take advantage of it. The entire stock has been re-marked and re-arranged. Prices cut to pieces Remember, 15 days longer to dispose of it. Buy now, don't delay. It's like finding money to you. B. BROWN At The Nation's Capital The Appointment of Dr. Crum—Mr. Napier Will "Land"—Visitors Who Come to Town—Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis in the "Linelight"—The Amphion Glee Club Installs Officers—A Glimpse of the Passing Show. PAGE SIX Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., June 15—The appointment of Dr. William D. Crum, of Charleston, S. C., as Minister of Liberia, to succeed Rev. Ernest Lyon, came as something of a surprise, touching this particular assignment, yet it is regarded as nothing strange that recognition of an important character should come to the well-known South Carolinian who has endured so much in his long fight to sustain the right of the Negro to hold office below the Masons and Dixon's line. It was generally understood when Dr. Crum resigned the collectorship at Charleston at the close of the Roosevelt regime that he did so to save the incoming administration from certain embarrassments, and that he would be suitably "taken care of" at the first convenient opportunity. This opportunity came when it was decided to make a change in the Liberian Mission. Dr. Lyon returns to his home country with a good record in a diplomatic behind him. Liberia is before the world in a more favorable light than ever before. Dr. Crum goes to Monrovia with the best wishes of the people of both races who build up the waste places of carth. He has the equipment and character to make a capable administrative officer and it is expected that during his tenure the complete rehabilitation of the Liberian People will take place. There is a great work to be done there and it is not doubted that Dr. Crum will prove equal to every emergency that will confront him. In Mr. R. C. Bandy, Secretary of Legation, he will have a valuable assistant. There is a rumor affloat the Dr. Lyon will be given an appointment in this country, but his friends say that he is not a candidate for any further and was not an aspirant for either the Registership of the Treasury or any other institution, the tone his name was mentioned in this connection some time ago. He will probably establish an industrial school in Maryland, in accord with plans formulated long ago, and will devote much of his time to pulpit and missionary work in the M. E. Church, with which he has been prominently identified. Dr. Lyon's recall is no reflection upon the character of his labors in Monrovia. His record is warmly approved by the State Department. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, is at his home in Alanta, recuperating from a delicate nasal operation which threatened to give him considerable trouble. His health is improving and his return to his post is expected within the next fortnight at least. He is making no changes in the personnel of his official force, as he found the organization perfected under John C. Dancy all that could be desired. Robert W. Dutton remains as chief deputy. W. D. Johnson, special agent of the General Land Office, is stationed in this city for an indefinite period and may remain permanently. It is stated that Mr. Johnson, who is an experienced journalist, may start a new paper in the capital, which will be understood as the official spokesman of the Taft Administration. W. Clarence Hueston, a leading member of the bar of Kansas City, Molly has been in the city several days of this week circulating among old friends. He is an affable entertainer, an eloquent orator and his winning personality has made for him a host of friends during his brief stay in the nation's capital. He has been the recipient of much social attention and a number of notable functions have been given in his honor. Mr. Hueston is a native of Kentucky who has gone out into the growing West and "made good." For some time he has been the local representative of the Republican committee incharge of the interests of the colored voters of Kansas City and vicinity, and the Kansas City Star has made editorial comment upon his worth as a man and a citizen who stands for the highest ideals in thought, morals and the practical solution of the everyday problems that the race must meet. Mr. Hueston addressed the Y. M. C. A. at Lexington, Ky., Sunday and is working his way by easy stages to his home in Kansas City. While in Washington he paid a visit to President Taft and had a very satisfactory interview with the Chief Magistrate of the nation. It is worthy of note that Mr. Hueston is one of the very few colored leaders who have visited Washington with no desire for public offices. Another visitor of prominence who has made a good impression upon Washington is Rev. S. G. Shaw, presiding elder of the Chicago-Detroit district of the A. M. E. Zion church. He came on from the commencement exercises of Livingstone College at Salisbury, N. C., where he had conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Divinity. Dr. Shaw preached Sunday mornings at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church and in the evening he spoke at Triptych. He is a rising young man in his church and there is a hint that his sermon here were of such a rare quality that a call will be made on Bishop Smith to apague for his coming here an early date. Dr. Shaw is also very favorably mentioned in connection with one of the offices that will be filled by the Zion General Conference at Charlotte in 1912. It is expected that the bill to reimburse the depositors of the Freemen's Bank will become a law at this session of Congress. The support of the democratic members is being brought to the measure, and they seem very favorably disposed toward it as the bulk of the million or more dollars appropriated will be distributed throughout the southern states among a thrifty and industrious class of colored people who will make good use of it in developing their farms and homes. The Senate Committees voted to recommend its passage and the House will take similar action soon. To make assurance doubly sure, every Negro of influence should write his Congressman and urge him to vote for the measure when it comes up for action. Denault is again made that Emmett J. Scott, private secretary to Dr. Booker F. Washington, will relinquish his position at Tuskegee Institute to accept an important post in Washington. Mr. Scott sets at rest all such gabbie by stating with emphasis that there is no place open to him at the nation's capital that he would have, and announces his intention to stick to his life's work—the task of uplifting the lowly in the Black Belt of the South and to push on the great enterprise which he has been helping the "Wizard" for lo these many years to place on a firm foundation. Mr. Scott was not a candidate for the Liberian Mission, nor has he been in a receptive mood for the office of Recorder of Deeds or Register of Treasury. Charles Steward, the globe-trotting representative of the Associated Press and general correspondent, better known in the journalistic circles of the race as "Col. J. O. Midnight", of the Afro-American Ledger, Baltimore, delivered a highly entertaining and inspiring lecture Thursday evening at the Methropolitain Baptist Church. His subject was "Sambo Waxed Fat and Kicked." For two hours he held the closest attention of his large audience with an artistic admixture of humor and pathos that sent every one away feeling that he had been both amused and instructed. Rev. M. W. D. Norman, pastor of the church, presided, and the speaker was introduced by R. W. Thompson. Mr. Steward loft immediately for New York, from which point he sailed for Edinburg, Scotland, to attend the World's Religious Conference. Washington's principal editors, correspondents and newspaper workers generally are preparing to give a professional dinner at an early date. A feature of the occasion will be a "heart-to-heart" discussion on the outlook for the New York convention of the National Negro Press Association. Henry A. Rucker, Jr., of Atlanta, Ga., oldest son of the popular Collecture of Internal Revenue at that point, has assumed his duties here as a clerk in the Census Office. Frank Turner, of Indianapolis, Ind., is also here on the same mission. Miss Cora J. Hawkins, of Chicago, Illinois, conceded to be one of the most proficient typewriters and stenographers in the Census Office, was promoted last week from $1,200 to $1,400 per annum. At the Friday night meeting of the Mu-So-Lit Club it was decided to give a "stag" on Tuesday evening August 23, as a feature of the open-handed hospitality which the representative citizens of the capital will extend to the members and friends of the National Medical Association, which will be in session here at that time. The readiness with which the organization agreed to take a prominent part in welcoming the visiting "medicos" is a neat compliment to Dr. A. M. Curtis, the energetic and much-loved president of the Mu-So-Lit Club, who is largely responsible for the record this city makes in entertaining this great body of American scientists, who have had at their previous sessions the very best that other cities could offer. Dr. Curtis has been a tower of strength to the Association as the chairman of the surgical section, and is now very favorably mentioned in connection with the presidency of the national body. The address of George W. Ellis, late Secretary of Legation at Monrovia, Leberia, on the future of the black republic, was a masterly effort and was greatly appreciated. Rev. Sylvester L. Corrothers, who has just been returned to the pastorate of the Galbraith A. M. E. Zion church, for the eighth year, has been endorsed by the District Conference of his denomination for the seat on the Zion Bench of Bishops made vacant by the death of Bishop M. R. Franklin, of Atlanta, Ga. It is evident from the strength that Dr. Corrothers has already gathered around him that he will be a formidable factor in the race at Charlotte, N. C., in 1912. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the THE ADVOCATE BUSINESS MAIN IN S and FURNISH chance. Take a d re-arranged. se of it. Buy no VN 22 well-known elocutionist, is again in Pittsburg, reading proofs of her forthcoming "Book of Recitations" and filling incidental dramatic reading engagements in the Monongahela District, where she enjoys a widespread popularity. The book is to contain a hundred or more of varied selections of the higher grade of literary productions by white and colored authors, especially adapted to the needs of the dramatic reader who faces the most cultured audiences, and will be handsomely illustrated. Potraits of Miss Davis, her parents, and of Frederick Douglass, her earliest patron, will adorn the pages. The 'Foreword' will be written by R. W. Thompson and will be accompanied by a likeness of the writer. In the early fall, Miss Davis plans an extended tour of Europe and will visit Africa, including Liberia, Sierra Leone and points on the Gold Coast. The Independent Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World will hold it session, in this city next month, beginning on the 26th. The leaders of both of the heretofore warring factions will be on the ground and according to the agreement entered into by the delegates to the "Peace Conference" at Wilmington a few weeks ago the outcome of the approaching meeting will be a permanent consolidation of what have been known as the Howard and the Atkins factions. The meeting will bring to the city several hundred of the most substantial men of the race, hailing from every section of the country. Exalted Rulers L. M. King and J. E. Collins will extend the glad hand in royal fashion to all who come. The trial of Capt. S. P. Lyon, of the 20th Infantry, on charges growing out of the alleged conflicting statements made before the Senate investigating committee and the court of inquiry as to the ammunition used in the alleged Brownsvilleraid is to begin at Fort Myer, Va. June 20. The court-martial, with Capt. C. R. Howland as judge-advocate, was ordered by Gen. Howe, commanding the Department of the East, on instructions from the War Department. The detail for the court includes no member of the infantry arm; hence no charge of unfair treatment can be lodged against the officers who must pass on the case. They represent the cavalry, artillery and engineer corps. Some sensational developments are expected to be brought out in this investigation. Rev, L, A. Carter, of Knoxville, Tenn., recently appointed chaplain in the army, has been confirmed by the Senate, by order of the War Department, he has been assigned to the 10th Cavalry and stationed at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont. He succeeds Rev, W. T. Andergon, retired on account of illhealth. Chaplain Carter will visit Washington shortly and will be given a warm reception by his Tennessee friends. A delegation of Washingtonians will go to Wilmington on the 4th of July to participate in the great mass meeting which will be addressed by Dr. Booker T. Washington, who on that evening concludes a speaking tour of the State of Delaware. This tour will be under the general direction of Dr. Samuel G. Elbert, a leading business man of Wilmington, who is acting in the name of the business leagues throughout the State. Dr. Elbert is conversant with the needs of his people and, enjoying as he does their fullest respect and confidence, he will have a large following and give the masses a treat that they will long remember. The officers of the general committee which will have charge of the arrangements for the entertainment --- 226 CAPITOL STREET of the National Medical Association, are as follows: Dr. W. S. Lofton, chairman, J. W. Mitchell, vice-chairman, Dr. A. V. Gray, secretary; Dr. J. C. Dowline, assistant secretary; Dr. G. W. Gabaniss, treasurer, Executive Board of Management and Control: Drs. J. H. Johnson, W. C. McNell, A. M. Curtis, C. Summer Wormley, G. H. Marshall, Albert Ridgeley, S. S. Thompson, C. I. West, J. C. Norwood, J. R. Francis, M. O. Dumas, W. A. Warfield, C. W. Childs and D. H. Smith. The list embraces doctors of medicine, dentists, and pharmacists. The committee is now busy getting the finances in good shape. The place of holding the principal sessions will soon be announced. The great promenade at Convention Hall on the Thursday night of the Association season will be the most imposing social function held in this city since the inaugural ball. Work will be resumed on the Y. M. C. A. as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made with the contractors. The fund of $50,000 needed to finish and furnish, has been pledged, and it is not thought there will be any difficulty in making the collections promptly as they fall due. The institution will cost $100,000 when completed and will stand as model for all other institutions of the kind to be established by the race in other sections of the land. Great credit is due Secretary Lewis E. Johnson for his expert work in engineering the recent campaign. It marks the beginning of another campaign of salvation for the young colored men of this long neglected community. Dr. William Henry Seaman, until recently professor of chemistry in Howard University, is dead. He was connected with many scientific bodies and rendered much valuable service for the colored race as teacher and friend. His funeral took place Monday, Rev. W. P. Thirkield, president of Howard University, officiating. A new normal school is to be built for colored students, and the town is greatly divided as to the location for the school. Some want it to be a part of the educational quadrangle about Howard Hill harmonizing with Howard University, the new Mott School, Freemen's Hospital and the Howard Medical School. Others think this site is too far from the center of Negro population. Petitions for and against the Howard Hill site are being circulated. The Citizens' Association, which has taken a deep interest in the school question, is making preparations for a mass meeting about the end of the month, at which time the whole matter is to be threshed out. N. B. Marshall will preside and J. L. Neill will act as secretary. Mrs. A. M. Curtis is among those actively opposing the up-town site. The Howard Parkities are for it teeth and toenail. By the action of the executive committee of the board of trustees of Howard University, Judge Robert H. Terrell, who has been an occasional lecturer in the law department of the institution, will continue in that capacity during the coming year. He has been a success and the students are enthusiastic over his clean-cut exposition of legal points. His series of lectures on the "Power of the Inferior Courts" was especially well-received. Architect Glenn Brown will supervise the grading about Science Hall, which will be ready by the opening of school in the fall.. Our citizens have received with undisguised pleasure the decision of President Taft that the 25th Infantry is not to be removed from Fort Lawton, near Seattle. The complaint against the regiment, voiced by Senator Jones, was that one man had committed an outrage of some kind. There was nothing of record against any other member of the troops. The commanding officer reported that the discipline among the men had been unusually good. The President rightly insisted that the culprit be ferreted out and punished, but flatly declined to allow the scores of innocent men to suffer disgrace because of the act of a single individual for whose conduct they were in no wise responsible. The troops will remain where they are, thanks to the broad judicial spirit of the President who is never carried away by momentary passion, and cannot be swerved from the path of equal and exact justice by the prejudiced notions of a bourbon community. Once let this moving of the troops be started, at the behest of these Negro-haters and there will be no spot between the oceans where a colored regiment could abide in peace. President Taft deserves the thanks of all right-minded Americans for his strong stand for the right. Four young women were graduated from the normal training classes of Howard University, as follows: Normal, Miss Edna H. Cook Chicago, Ill., and Miss E. Williams, Philadelphia, Kindergarten, Miss Helen E. Jones, Montgomery, At Domestic Science, Miss Birdie E. Jordan, Dallas, Texas. The address was delivered by Rev. William H. Wilder, president of the National Training School of the District, and the diplomas were presented by President W. P. Thirkield. "Flag Day" was observed in all of the schools of the District Tuesday. The four colored divisions and the High Schools had colored speakers of ability who told the story of the "Stars and Stripes." At M. Street High School, Mrs. Mary Church Terell was the speaker; at Armstrong, Mr. Charles E. Lane delivered the address and at Normal School No. 2, Lieut. T. H. R. Clarke spoke. "Class Night" exercises were held Wednesday evening at the M. Street High School by the seniors who are to graduate at the Convention Hall commencement on the 17th. The school hall was packed and hundreds were unable to obtain admission. The program was as follows: Opening remarks, Ellis Rivers president of the class; salutatory address, Miss Inez Arringtof; class history, Miss L. N. Brown; class alphabet, Miss V. M. Smith; class journal, Miss Madge Wright; oration, "The Best Service," F. R. Cook piano solo. H. S. Kellan; class poem, Otto L. P. Bohannon; satiry, Miss Antoinette Brooks; gifts, Miss Vivian Lucile Thompson; piano duet, Misses E. and F. Dykes; classprophecy, Mark E. Rivers; classwill, Miss C. E. Lee; junior response, W. E. C. Hays; valedictory address, W. C. Haynes; class song, words by Otto Bohannon and music by Miss Eva Dykes. A FRIGHTFUL WRECK of train, automobile or buggy may cause cuts, bruises, abrasions, sprains or wounds that demand Bucklen's Arnica Salve 'earth's greatest healer. Quick relief and prompt cure results. For burns, boils, sores of all kinds, eczema, chapped hands and lips, sore eyes or corns, its supreme. Surrest pile cure. 25c at all drugstores. 5-19-5t The Labor party of San Francisco, which is in complete control of the city and county governments, will nominate Judge James G. Mcguire for Congress against Representative Julius Hahn. Republican. Judge Mcguire has already served several terms in Congress. He was an ardent supporter of the late Henry George and is known as an eloquent and forceful stump-speaker. THURSDAY, JUNE 18: 1910 WERE DISPLAYED AT THE MARRIAGE OF DR. JONES AND MISS BROOKS, PROMINENT IN SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL CIRCLES. At the residence of her mother, Mrs. Mary J. Brooks, 409 Jacob St., Miss Alpha Elvin Brooks became the bride of Dr. Willis Wharton Jones, of Washington, D. C., at ten o'clock yesterday morning, Rev. E. C. Page of Montgomery, assisted by Rev. B. R. Reed, of this city, officiating. The bride is prominent in the educational and social circles of this section of the state, having taught a number of years in outlying towns both before and after her graduation from the nurse training school at Howard University, where she met and was won by Dr. Jones. After her graduation from Howard, Miss Brooks pursued the profession of nursing here for several months, leaving to take charge of the Holley sanitarium at Hinton. She resigned the position there to take a similar place in the Mercy hospital at Nashville, Tenn. For the past several years she has been teaching in this county. Dr. Jones, also a graduate of Howard University, is regarded as one of the most prominent members of his profession and has built up a lucrative practice in the Washington suburb where they will make their home. The bride who wore an old rose travelling suit, waist of white chiffon over old rose satin and black hat trimmed with pink hyacinths and roses, carrying a bunch of sweet peas, was given away by her mother who dressed in black satin, entered the parlor with the bride-elect to the strains of Mendelshon's beautiful wedding march played by Miss Moss Clay. Miss Clay was charmingly attired in a salmon colored silk, while Miss Esther Fulke, who sang "O promise me" before the entrance of the bridal party, formed a pretty picture at the plano in her light blue ribbon dress and white hat. The guest were received by Miss Maud Viney, gowned in a light blue susine silk creation trimmed with Persian braid and slippers to match, and the sister of the bride, Mrs. D. W. Carter, whose brunette type was well set off in an Alice blue, foulard silk. After the ceremony, the guests were received into the dining room by Mrs. Allen DeHonney, Sr., wearing a black net over black silk, and served to punch by Mrs. Howard H. Ralley, attired in white. Mrs. Ralley was assisted by Mrs. Emma Irving, Julia Henley and D. W. Carter, who saw that each guest was provided with a piece of the bride's cake. Amid shower of rice, old stones and tin cans, Dr. and Mrs. Jones boarded the 12:20 K. and M. train for Washington by way of Athens O., where they spent the night. Just as the train pulled out the bride threw her bouquet from the window and Miss Esther Fulks became its happy possessor. Among the out of town guests were; Mrs. Quillas and daughter, of Hawk's Mrs; Mrs. R. A. Wilson, St. Albans; Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Brown, Mrs. A. W. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Brown, Mrs. and Mrs. Z. Taylor Brown, Mrs. W. H. Lowry' and Mr. Winfield Augustus Brown, Institute; and Mrs. Howard H. Ralley and Mrs. Hardy of Montgomery. Deanwood Helights, Washington D. C., will be the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Jones. WORK 24 HOURS, A DAY The busiest little thing 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, brainstag into mental power; curing Constipation, Headache, Chills, Dyspepsia, Malaria, 25c at all druggists. 5-19-5t Robert Hunter, the well known author, Socialist writer and settlement worker of New York City, has been nominated for Governor of Connecticut on the Socialist ticket. More than seventy-five American cities have adopted the commission form of government. The legislatures of Kansas, Iowa, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois have passed bills allowing the cities to adopt the plan: Thomas E. Watson, of Georgia, once a Democratic member of Congress and twice nominated by the Populist party for President of the United States, has made formal announcement of his return to the Democratic party. Recent political developments in New Jersey have brought both factions of the Republican party into the open. The Progressives have indorsed William P. Martin for governor, while the Regulators are inclined to favor Vivian M. Lewis, the present State Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, to lead them. The Democrats of North Dakota expect to elect Governor John Burke for a third term. There are usually twice as many Republicans as there are Democrats in North Dakota, and for a Democrat to be elected governor twice, and perhaps three times, has stirred the Republican politicians of the state to great activity.