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THE ADVOCACY WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CHISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME IX. Drawing Tighter ARE RACIAL LINES AT NORTH WHERE LOWEST CLASS OF NEGROES GATHER Conditions at the South misunderstood by Northern Negroes whose ideas are founded on war-time experiences or hear-say. To one born and reared in the north, the many customs and idiosyncrasies of the south present phases so peculiar and strikingly different as to call for a radical change in the beliefs and ideas held by the individual, especially if he is a Negro; even the white man undergoes this metamorphosis. I say this guardedly and with the feeling of certainty that comes only by experience, and too. I include in this statement those who live and die within the circumference of self-satisfied 'ignorance; sorry to say, this class of persons forms the mass of the Negroes of the north in regard to the correct knowledge of the south. Even the fast disappearing remnant of those who felt the lash below the Mason and Dixie line before the sixties, has to learn some new lessons concerning their people. There are, in their attitude toward the south, three types in the north. The old ex-slave who came up out of that paralyzed and desolate land, leaving behind him the sorrowful shackles of bondage and bringing with him a mind filled with a host of bitter memories, heart-rending impressions, and an actual desire for liberty; he has never returned and knows naught of his brother's progress; he talks of the south of fifty or sixty years ago; the son of the slave, who has heard tales of slavery, and whose knowledge is circumscribed by the harsh and rocky walls of his father's early life; along with him, in this class, is he who boasts of being a Northerner, he who enjoys with slight and scanty appreciation of his ancestry and people, all social, educational and political liberties, he whose ideas of any land but his own are extremely crude, and likewise worthless; he imagines through misguided and misunderstood reading, that the south is still in the grip of the Klu Klux Klan and his brother is represented accurately by "The Clansman" and "Landlord's Spots"; he who does know. For the first, there are tears of pity and sympathy, for the second, tears of doubt and hope, for the third, tears of joy and praise. Blessed is he who knows, for his path shall be strewn with flowers! Consideration of the last two types would fill a set of large volumes, but the philosophy remains the same in a few paragraphs. I have great respect for Lineage, that is proud and forceful and noble, especially for that kind that formerly found expression in muticolored coats of arms and in great masses of hereditary stone called castles and now gives vent to its latent strength, in railroads, skyscrapers, tunnels, music and art. We are wont too much to make Oriental obeisance to old names to a famous line, to exalted blood, but nowadays all that counts for little since it is so far removed from the source when it is mixed, remixed, and remixed a thousand times, as it is in this generation. In my veins flows blood of the Scotch Campbell's of the Fifth century, and I have never yet felt any inclination to strike down my foes with a war club. If we made close enough investigation, we might find that we are all direct descendants of Solomon, Charlemagne, Julius Caesar or Napoleon. The northern Negro hugs to his breast these phantoms of past ages, forgetting that he, as well as the black Southerner, sprang from the sun-burned loins of Africa. The Southerner, too, finds himself the product of large European mixture, but he does not boast of it, he does not wish to. In northern cities the gern, on Negro prejudice has found an excellent breeding ground. Rapidly the lines of freedom are being drawn tighter and tighter and the feeling of the south has taken strong root. It is now but a matter of time when all public places of the north shall be closed to the Negro and when he will be "Jim Crowed" in conveyance. The cause is obvious; too many Negroes are coming into "God's country." But it does not stop with quantity—the real issue is quality. As a rule, the scum of the south comes to the large northern cities, the best, the cultured class, remain, and the Northerner, both white and black, judge the whole south by the loud-mouthed, pugnacious crap-shooters and card-players, who become so intoxicated with their first deep draft of liberty that they turn that divine gife into license. Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Cleveland and many other cities are witnesses to this—and all to the sorrow and Negroizing (may we use the word?] of the northern Negro, for one by one, the monstals of his pride and pseudo-eminence are being knocked from beneath him with a celerity and rudeness that THE ADVOCATE. makes him mourn for the days gone by. With Cleero he cries: "O tempores! O mores!" He is slowly beginning to understand the predicament of his southern compatriot, and soon he will be blubbering in the soothing embrace of his brother, because the white man doesn't treat him as he used to. Yet a few days. And thee, the all-beholding sun shall see no more. When the mist of misunderstanding clears away and the Northerner is wrapped in the garb of Southro-Northern Negro prejudice, he will sympathize with and no longer look down with sneering disgust upon his more patient, plodding, progressive and industrious confere. Ferdinand Gilchrist. Victim of Pneumonia Was Rev. Waters, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church.—Fishermen improve their hall.—Proof Beckett goes to St. Louis school. (Franklin F. Johnson.) Baltimore, Md., June 29.—Rev. James E. Waters, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church died here Sunday night after a brief illness from pneumonia. The deceased was born in this city nearly 60 years ago. He was graduated from Lincoln University in 1872. Rev. Francis J. Grimpke of Washington; Hon. Archibold H. Grimke and the late Bishop Dickerson being among his classmates. He pastored churches in Jacksonville, Fla., Augusta, Ga., Columbia, S. C., Washington, Chestertown and this city. While in Jacksonville he served a term in the city council. At one time he was president of Allen University, at Columbia, S. C. Dr. Waters is survived by his wife, Mrs. Amanda Waters and four children. The funeral took place this afternoon at St. John's church. Interment was in Laurel cemetery. John W. Murphy, editor of the Baltimore Afro-American Ledger, and Franklin F. Johnson, the newspaper correspondent will be among those who will accompany Dr. Booker T. Washington through Delaware. Improvements costing about $5,000 are under way at the hall of the local lodges Gallilean Fishermen. The improvements include a commodious one story assembly hall. The cornerstone will be laid with formal exercises Sunday afternoon. W. H. J. Beckett, who has been for the past two years instructor in physical training in the Colored High School, has resigned to accept a similar position in the Sumner High School, St. Louis, Mo. His new position will pay twelve hundred dollars per year. He will continue in charge of Baltimore play grounds, however. Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, pastor of Union Baptist church, tendered the teachers of the local public schools a reception last Wednesday night. Prof. Mason A. Hawkins, principal of the Colored High School, and family will leave next week for Borden-town, N. J., where they will spend the summer. Program For the 17th annual meeting of the West Virginia Baptist Woman's convention at Sylvia, August 17 20. Call to order. Devotional exercises. Praise service—Mrs. G. A. Lewis and Mrs. Fannie Fultz. Appointment of committees—Enrollment; reading letters; finance; new bodies. II o'clock, annual sermon; Rev. H. II. Mitchell, Keystone. Collection. Adjournment. Devotional exercises—Mrs. J. A. Thomas, Wevaco; Mrs. Marion Wal- don, Alderson. Roll call. Reception of annual or life mem- bers. Reading of letters. Introduction of visitors. The pressing need of the spread of mission work in West Virginia. Mrs. C. N. Harris, Fayetteville. Mrs. Pearl Smith Wagos, Field Seey. Mrs. Hale Dickerson, Bancroft. Offering. Adjournment. Ex. Bd. Meeting, Tues. Aug. 17. Wednesday Evening Session, 8 O'Clock. Devotional exercise—Mrs. Mary Early, Glen Jean; Mrs. Fannie Smith, Holden. Welcome address in behalf of the city—Mayor of Sylvia. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1910. THE CIVIL WAR PROGRESS "AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HANDS" Response—A. P. Straughter, Hinton. Welcome address—Miss Annie French, of Sylvia. Response—Mrs. Annie Hunter, Fayetteville. Sermon—Rev. B. R. Reed, Charleston. Devotional—Mrs. Albert Clay, Anstead; Mrs. Elizabeth Graves, St Albans. Minutes of the first day's session: District Workers' Meeting. Reports of corresponding delegates. Our women as examples of neatness in public places—Mrs. Mary S. Reid, Kimberly; Mrs. Anna Fulks Davis, Charleston; Mrs. Kate Colley, Huntington. General discussion. Offering. Reception of new members. Adjournment. Thursday Afternoon Session, 2 O'Clock. Devotional exercise—Pres. Annual Address. Mrs. Ida M. Brown, Loudon. Mrs. David T. Loudon. Report from the field secretary. Introduction of visitors. Report from committee on permanent organization. Report from committee on education. Tuberculosis among Negroes, causes and preventions—Dr. Henry Hargrove. Collection. Reception of new members. Adjournment. Thursday Evening Session 8 O'Clock. Devotional exercises—Mrs. M. A. Brown, Hollville; Mrs. Julia Bush, Lewisburg. Missions in the northern part of the state. Solo—Miss Hattie Hicks. Our state mission and educational work. Rev. R. D. Meadows and Prof. J. M. Arter. Collection, Reception of members. Adjournment. Friday Morning Session, 9 O'Clock. Devotional exercise—Mrs. Maria Alexander, Charleston; Mrs. M. A. Parker, Charleston. Work of our state schools—Prof. H. T. McDonald. Report on temperance. Adjournment. Friday Afternoon Session, 2 O'Clock. Devotional exercise—Mrs. Hattie Waters, Venetta; Mrs. H. H. Washington, Page. A mothers' meeting—training of our children—recreation—prevention of dissipation. Natl. Training School—Miss N. H. Burroughs. Friday Evening Session, 8 O'Clock. Devotional exercises—Mrs. Martlew Holland. Sun; Mrs. Harriet Good Sun. Report of committee on obituary. CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE. WAS THE MEETING OF THE MISSISSIPPI NUMBER NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Emett Scott Speaks Encouragingly of the work being done by the national organization, and pleads for a fuller Realization of the responsibilities resting upon the Negro. (By Horace D. Slatter.) Mound Bayou, Miss., June 23.—A record breaking session of the Mississippi Negro Business League came to a close here today. The session was remarkable in several ways. It was remarkable from the fact that the sixth annual session showed such a wonderful increase in the total activities of the people of the Negro race since its organization, most of which was directly traceable to the League, state and national influence. It was remarkable from the fact that fully as many people as attended the National League were here at Mound Bayou, many of whom, of course came because of the opportunity to see this real, live and hustling Negro city. Emmett J. Scott, incidentally, established a reputation as a forceful, brilliant and eloquent speaker. Tribute after tribute was paid to the sagacious leadership of Charles Banks the founder and president of the State Organization, and equally fulsome praise was showered on the citizens of Mound Bayou, individually and on masse because of the wonderful exhibition this distinguished little community makes. Practically half the time was spent in the effort on the part of the delegates to see all that is to be seen here, and frequent excursions by small parties over the neighboring farms owned and operated by Negroes of the community, the Carnegie Library, the new $100,000 oil mill, now in course of erection, and other interesting features of the life here were noted with a particularity that shows just how deep an impression Mound Bayou has made on all who have seen it for the first time. That the efforts of the Negroes of the South must be directed along constructive lines, and all energies must be bent in the direction of making our lives worth while to the state and nation, furnishing an incentive of like character to the children of the future was the impression sought by Mr. Banks in his opening address, Mr. Banks called attention to the remarkable progress the Negroes of the state had made and in a short ad- address with much vigor cited his audience and followers of the Business League to the renewed effort to the end that Mississippi in business should lead all other states of the Union. More than a thousand people from all sections of the state attended this meeting. Welcome addresses were delivered by Isiah T. Montgomery, the founder of the city, and in many respects one of the most remarkable men of the race; Mayor B. C. Cresswell, and Rev. A. A. Cosey, pastor of one of the local Baptist churches. There could be no mistake of the cordiality of the welcome extended to the speakers. Mr. Montgomery, everyone knows well, but apart from the personality of the men, there was perhaps no more forceful and interesting address delivered than that welcome address by Rev. Dr. Cosey. Dr. Cosey crowded in his ten minute address some pithy points with reference to the real aim of the people living here, and withal touched on some vital questions with reference to the real race life in general that with the courage of the enthusiast. The relation of the church and the school was stressed in a way in full accord with the contention of this journal. "The ignorant minister in the pulpit is at least as bad as the quack doctor in the family," said he. "This is an exceedingly practical age and the minister should keep ahead of the pew. I do not believe in the educated being segregated from the uneducated. I do not believe in the educated or the religious standing aloof from those who ought to be reached. The fact that one among us has been educated ought to compel him or her to reach down and help up his brother. The great need of the race today is consecrated, intelligent, faithful leaders, optimistic leaders, who will keep their faces towards the rising sun." In keeping with the determination of leading Negroes in the south to make an effort to stamp out tuberculosis among Negroes, the subject "The Growth of Tuberculosis among Negroes and how to prevent it," was given a prominent place on the program and discussed by Dr. J. A. Miller, of Vicksburg. Brilliant addresses were made by many of the distinguished visitors, but the actual presentation of facts in the lives and experiences of many of the successful men on the program was perhaps the most concrete example and forceful exhibition yet on record in any of the League meetings. V. L. Reuben, from Holton, Dr. E. P. Jones, Vicksburg, and Dr. J. E. Walker, from Lincoln responded to the welcome addresses. Life insurance was discussed by Dr. W. A. Attaway, from Greenville, who has successfully inaugurated and placed to the position of reality, what is perhaps the only straight life insurance organization among the Negroes in the country. "What the League has done for Mississippi," by the statistician, Rev. M. E. Davis, of Natechez gave in fact and figures the remarkable growth offered to above. The part the fraternal organizations have played in the state was thoroughly covered by Pro. G. S. Goodman, of Holly Springs, while the agricultural life of the people, and their remarkable success was well taken care of by B. F. Lacey, Shiloh, and W. W. Phillips, of Kos- ous, who took for their subjects respectively, "A successful farmer," and "How to make stock raising profitable." Real interest, human interest, and not a morbid curiosity was manifested in the coming of Emmett J. Scott, not so much because he is the official and personal representative of Mr. Washington, but because that young man, in his short but active life has made himself a force in the life of our people, and because of his own telling work and vigorous character, the people as a whole have come to regard him as one of the race's most potential forces. And Mr. Scott is some speaker, too, as little as people might think it. He demonstrated here at Mound Bayou today, that he has a peculiar grasp upon the racial situations and this grasp was ex- CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE GRAND MASTER OF MASONS AND PARKERSBURG GETS THE NEXT SESSION. Legislation looking toward the education of orphans of Masons, and the establishment of a home for widows and orphans of deceased members enacted. Bluefield, June 24th.—The 32nd annual communication of the Grand Lodge A. F. & A. M. of West Virginia met here June 21-23. Cismont lodge No. 31 of Bluefield, whose guest the Grand Lodge was, began early to prepure for the visitors and every thing was in first-class order. A large number of the delegates were entertained in the Hotel Imperial, which is, perhaps, the best equipped hostelry in the State for colored people, the remainder were well cared for in the various homes in the city. The delegates began to arrive Monday evening and from that time to the close every train was bringing in delegates and visitors. The opening exercises were held in the Raleigh St. M. E. Church, Tuesday at 10:30; Mr. Dave Williams, Master of Cismont Lodge, as master of ceremonies. The following program was rendered: Music—Scott St. Baptist Church Chor. Prayer—Rev. W. W. Hicks. Music—Choir. Welcome Address—Rev. J. D. Cole man. Music—Choir. Response—Grand Master, M. L. Davis. Music—Choir. It was regretted that Mayor Stowers, who was to have welcomed the Grand Lodge to the city, was unable to be present on account of serious illness in his family. At the conclusion of the exercises at the church the Grand Lodge was turned over to the Grand Marshal, S. S. Taylor, who formed the lines and marched to Hearne Hall where G. M., M. L. Davis, proceeded to open the Grand Lodge. After the Committee on Credentials was appointed the Grand Lodge was called off until Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock in memory of the late Grand Master R. D. Robinson and the late Treasurer, Fleet Porterfield. On Wednesday the Grand officers made their reports which were satisfactory to the craft. The Grand Master's address was especially commended by the committee which reviewed it. The Grand Lecturer's report was not called for On Wednesday evening a lodge of sorrow was held at the Raleigh St. M. E. Church in memory of the fraternal dead. Several eulogies were delivered by the various craftsmen and the Grand Chaplain, Rev. J. E. Pryor, preached a very able sermon. The Scott St. Baptist choir furnished the music and established for itself the reputation of being one of the very best in the State. Considerable business was transacted at the Thursday session, the most important of which was the resolution to provide a fund to assist in the education of the orphans of master masons. Plans were also discussed for the establishment of a masonic home and there is no doubt that in the near future the public will see the deceptit masons, their widows and orphans established in a home of their own. The Eastern Star which is the Ladies Auxiliary of the Masons, will probably be instituted this year as a committee was appointed looking forward to this end. Mrs. Maria Robinson, the widow of the deceased Grand Master, was present and received a hearty welcome from the brother well declare that she shall be well cared for. The public installation was held in the Raleigh S. M. E. church where the following officers were inducted into office: Most Worshipful Grand Master, H. CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE. THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISEMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING SULTS. TRY IT. NUMBER XLV Deleware Itinerary ARRIANGED FOR DR. WASHINGTON TAKES IN ALL THE IMPORTANT CENTERS. Details of the trip in charge of the Negro Business League of the State, Dr. S. G. Elbert chairman of the Committee on Arrangements, Provides for two Days. June 28.—Ar- rapidly com- the State of T. Washing- resentative col- . The distin- upon the in- most promi- ate and will auspices of men's League s of the en- lands of Dr. s city, who the National he has mat- Wilmington, Del., June 28.—Arrangements are being rapidly completed for the tour of the State of Delaware by Dr. B. R. T. Washington and a parish representative colored men of the district. The distinguished educator upon the invitation of a high most prominent citizens state and will make his tour of the colored Boys' League of Delaware. Members of the enterprise will be among the lands of Dr. Samuel G. Elbe his city, who is a vice president of the National Negro Business. He has matters well under way and is supported by the influential Negroes of the state and has the hearty sympathy and cooperation of the best whites. Dr. Washington wishes it understood that this tour is to be educational in the broadest sense of the term, and its primary object is to secure greater harmony and to promote a better understanding between the colored and white races. He has made similar and very notable tours through several of the southern states and everywhere the reception accorded him by the white citizens as well as by the collored, has been most general and cordial. The local committee hopes that the same interest will be shown in the Delaware tour and that in each city and town visited, large audiences may greet him. Admission to all meetings will be free. They are being held for the good they may accomplish and not for revenue. The arrangements for the meetings down the state are in the hands of Rev. W. C. Jason, of the State College. Dover, and he writes that much enthusiasm is already being manifested all along the line. The itinerary marked out, will cover the principal cities and towns. On Sunday morning, July 3rd, Dr. Washington will visit Newcastle and Newark. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon he will speak at the opera house in Wilmington, and Governor Pennnewill has been asked to preside. After this meeting, he and the other guests will be tendered a reception at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. S. G. Elbert, 1000 French street. On Monday a special train will convey the party to Georgetown, Milford, Dover, Smyrna and Middletown in the order given, and bring them back for a banquet to be tendered them by the Business Men's League of Wilmington. A number of the leading colored men of Wilmington, Baltimore, Philadelphia. New York and Boston have been asked to join the party, and already many acceptances have been received. Colored Women's Clubs to meet. The National Association of Colored Women's Clubs will hold its annual sessions in Louisville, Ky., July 11th, to 16th, inclusive. Every effort is being put forth to make the coming meeting the most successful in the history of the Association. Reduced rates have been secured on the certificate plan. Persons intending to be present should purchase straight ticket to Louisville, securing a certificate receipt, which when properly signed by the Secretary of the Association, will entitle the holder to one-half regular fare plus fifty cents for the return trip. Stopping places have been secured where ample accommodations may be had at a uniform rate of $1.00 per day, including board. Persons desiring such accommodations should apply to Mrs. M. E. Steward, 825 8th St., Louisville, Ky. First Executive Board meeting, Monday, July 11th, 10 o'clock a. m., at the C. M. E. Church, Chestnut Street. COLORED COUNCILMAN Representing Cambridge, Md., second ward, assumes office. Cambridge, Md., June 29—Nehemiah Henry, who was recently elected to represent the Second Ward in the city Council, has assumed the duties of his office. The second ward has several times had a colored member of the city Council. RACIAL PROGRESS. At the South Pleases Agent of the M. E. Church Extension Board. Baltimore, Md., June 29—Rev. Dr. E. J. L. Thomas, field agent of the Church Extension and Home Missions of the Methodist. Episcopal church has returned from a ten week lecturing tour in the South. He speaks in glowing terms of the progress of the race in the South. CORRESPONDENCE BARBOURSVILLE. M. N. Hicks, of Huntington, spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Harriet Johnson, of Kenova, visited her mother, Mrs. Francis Peyton, Sunday. S. T. Hendrix was a visitor in Huntington, Saturday. George and John Hill, of Columbus, O., are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hill, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Whirl left Saturday for Roanoke, Va. Misses Mary and Maggie Dickerson of Huntington, and Mr. S. Taylor, were guests of Miss Mary Hill Sunday. Vaughn Brooks, of Hurricane, was in town Sunday. The Home Beneficial Society, gave their seventh annual dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hicks on Friday evening. The evening was spent very pleasantly. A most delicious dinner was served. Asparagus on toast Stuffed Peppers Tomato Salad—Waffers Ice Cream Cake Coffee Coffee RONCEVERTE Rev. Ferrell, of Huntington, preached two able sermons at the Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Rosa Cochran has gone to Marlington to spend the summer. J. W. Thompson left for White Sulphur, Monday. Clarence Eldridge and Little Julia Revely are visiting relatives at Charleston. John Eggleston visited Clifton Forge last week. Wm. Lacy and son Harry were down from Renick Sunday, visiting the family. Miss Francis Wood is sick this week. Henry Terry returned home last week from Virginia where he had been visiting relatives. Mrs. Annie K. Dandridge is attending the summer school at Institute. Mrs. Etta Green who has been ill for the past month is much improved. Mrs. Rutherford Haynes, of Beckley, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Boston Haynes this week. Rev. Lewis filled his appointment at Alderson Sunday. Miss Minnie Allen has been indisposed for the past week. Robt. Robinson and son, of Staunton, Va., are the guests of Mrs. Maggie Eubanks. Alex Hunter has been sick for the past week. The wedding of Miss Josephine Jackson and Rev. J. J. Turner at Lewisburg last Wednesday night, was a brilliant affair; those attending from here were: Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Hickman, Mesdames, Harriet Johnson, Dobby Terry, U. B. Rose, Lizzie C. Brown, Miss Bettie Williams, Messrs J. M. Mallory, John Eubank, Clarence Early, Alex Brown and Master Kenneth Moore. BECKHANNON Miss Beulah Smith, of Clarksburg, was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Kate Wilks, Sunday. Mrs. Enos Mumford entertained the Ladies' Aid Society, Friday afternoon. Miss Hattie Martin has returned from Kingwood. Mrs. Mildred Smith has returned from Lost Creek, where she was engaged in nursing. Mrs. A. J. Smoot, who was ill last week, is able to be out again. The Willing Workers met with Mrs. Malinda Hunter, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Hattie Carter, of Parkersburg, is the guest of Mrs. James Wade, Sedgewick street. The Silver Leaf Club was entertained Friday night by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dickerson. Children's Day was held at Hall's Chapel A. M. E. Church Sunday night, and at Simpson M. E. church, Sunday afternoon. SEWELL R. O. Cary was a caller in Fayetteville Saturday. Mrs. L. P. Scott was an out of town visitor Friday. Madams Annie Jasper, Cora Dickerson and James Allen, of Penn Brooke, were business visitors here Tuesday. Mrs. T. S. Taylor was shopping in Thurmond Saturday. L. E. Claytor, of Fayetteville, was a business visitor here several days this week. Madison Jones was an out of town visitor Sunday and Monday. Hart Turner and Charley Harris of Fayetteville, were calling on friends here Tuesday. There will be a play given at the church Tuesday, July 5th. HOLDEN. Mrs. G. W. Watkins and daughter have come over on an indefinite stay. H. M. Newell, is visiting in Cliff Top with his sister. G. W. Watkins and wife went to Logan on business Tuesday morning. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, of Huntington, was here the past Sunday. and preached two able sermons. Pavne Hylton went to Roanoke, Va., to attend the funeral of his brother. Mrs. Don Wilson and Mrs. Paris made a business trip to Logan the past week. Manuel Walker and Miss Lottie Bass, were married Wednesday, June 22nd, at Holden Baptist church at 12:30 p.m. and left on the afternoon train for Huntington and different points on their honey-moon. After the marriage a delightful dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bass. Mr. and Mrs. Walker will be at rooms at the Club House after the 25th to receive their many friends. Rev. A. J. Scott, of Roanoke, Va., preached an able sermon on the 3rd Sunday. Mrs Wm, Smith, Mrs, J. D. Johnston and Miss Bette Carey, gave an entertainment at the Hall for the benefit of choir. Levi Banks, of Godfreys Crossing, is in our town calling on friends. The Holden Miners Band gave an entertainment at the hall the past Monday evening. PT. PLEASANT Miss Julia Smith leaves for Washington, D. C., Thursday to spend some weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Spencer. Mrs. Chas. Hamilton left for Charleston Saturday to be the guest of Mrs. Ora Campbell and other friends. Richard Anderson, of Gallipolis, is in town the guest of Miss Grace Kelley. Mrs. Tobe Craig is improving rapidly. Willing Workers Club of the Baptist church met with Mrs. Barbara Taylor Monday evening. Clarence Mitchell, of Gallipolis, is spending a few days in town. Dr. H. E. Combs, of Chicago, who has been taking orders for enlarging pictures, did a good business here. He 1 eft Sunday for Huntington. Mrs. Jones, of Gallipolis, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank Henderson. Rev. Opher has been quite ill for past week. Mrs. Sue Stevens, of Spelman, is spending a few days here guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roberts. PARKERSBURG Rev. C. H. Carroll returned home from Washington, D. C., Saturday, after attending the closing exercises of the Armstong Manual Training school. Prof. J. R. Jefferson, Misses Esther Colston and Bernardine Peyton left Friday for Institute where they will attend Summer School. Miss Mary Gordon, a graduate of W. V. C. L. was in the city a few days the guest of Miss Martha Brown. Mrs. Isabelle Berry arrived in the city Sunday on account of the illness of her sister, Mrs. McClung. A dance was given by the young men at Ferrapin Park Monday evening in honor of Miss Guest, guest of Miss Martha Brown. Mrs. C. H. Pierce returned to her home in Columbus Saturday after a pleasant visit with her son Charles. Miss Willa Lee, of Clarksburg, came to the city Sunday joined Miss Alberta McClung and left Monday to attend Summer School at W. V. C. L. Miss Ethel Hardy, of Marietta, O. sport Thursday with the Misses Gls. Miss Jeannetta Jones, Virginia Carter attended the Pienic at Rock Springs, Thursday. Rev. Shannon, of Barbados, left Tuesday for Michigan. Mrs. Oscar Carter, of Court St., enttainted Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. William Devers, who left this week for Columbus, O., where she will make her home. Mrs. Sylvia Smith entertained at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. Toney on 19th Street, in honor of Mrs. William Devers. An enjoyable time was bad by all. RAYMOND CITY The True Reformers had their annual sermon preached Sunday by Rev. J. W. Robinson of St. Albans. J. W. Cosby filled the pulpit Sunday morning and night. Mrs. L. D. Hodge, of Montgomery instituted the Rose Bud Nursery Saturday night. Miss Eliza Dickerson, who has been here visiting relatives and friends, returned to Charleston, Saturday night. Mrs. Adzonia Cary was visiting in Charleston last week. She was accompanied home, Monday, by Miss Ethel Berryman. The True Reformers, of Charleston, ran a boat excursion here Sunday. Goo Carter left Saturday for Charleston where he will resume work. R. L. Payne has moved his family to Plymouth. Thomas Wilson and Earnest Alexander were in Charleston Sunderland. night and returned home Monday. Miss Gretta Roberts, of Bancroft, spent Sunlay here. She was ac- companied home by Hobson Printtiss. Geo. McKinney and Chas. Harris, of Black Betsey, spent Sunday here. Mrs. Izetta James is reported very ill at her home. R. L. Layne and J. D. Turner, of Plymouth, spent Sunday here. Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Eddens a fine girl. C. W. Kingsley, who has been att tending the convention at Welch, has returned home. Born—to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Tibbs, a fine boy. Little Mary Ella Hubbard is very sick with typhoid fever. Mrs. Eliza Harvie and son were in Charleston shopping last week. SMITHERS-LONGACRE Sunday was rally day here and $75.00 was raised for church purposes. In connection with the rally the installation ceremonies, attend- upon the induction of Rev. S. E. Williams into the pastorate of the church, were conducted by Rev. R. D. W. Meadows. Rev. D. C. Deans. of Montgomery, preached at night. Rev. Deans spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. James. Mrs. Mattie Wooding and daugh- ters, Mabel and Ethel, of Monarch, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Dauiton. Mr. and Mrs. Oatmeal, of Wash- spent Sunday here with Mrs. James Wooding. The Queen Esther Club donated $3.00 to the rally. Miss Maud Tarrar, of Mt. Hope, and William Edmonds, of Longacre, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. James. Revs. Meadows and Williams were guests a few days last week of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Daulton. ANSTED The Mount Chapel Baptist church was the scene of a pretty wedding Sunday night, when Miss Lena Eldridge became the wife of Mr. Geo. L. Isabell. As Miss Blanche Brannon played the wedding march, Rev. Gregory, the officiating clergyman, entered the church followed by Miss Ora Freeman and Mr. Grandson Wooldridge, bearing large bunches of laurel blossoms, and Miss Mattie Freeman, who escorted the groom. The bride, attired in crepe de chine, elaborately trimmed with ribbon and oriental lace, and carrying a beautiful bouquet of bride's roses, was accompanied by Mr. Henry Warren. After the ceremony, the party repaired to the home of the bride's parents where refreshments were served. They are living in their nicely furnished home here. Mr. Robinson and daughter were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Clayton, Sunday. Miss Bettie Johnson is in Ansted again Miss Rebecca Eldridge has been sick for several days. Mrs. Crow, of Page, was visiting her many friends of this place last week. Sam Clay and Albert Dues, assisted by the other deacons have purchased a new pulpit and carpet, painted the house and made the church an object of beauty. Rudolph Cox's mother, Mrs. Young, of Richmond, will spend a few weeks with him. Three young colored boys have been employed to plaster the new building being erected on Main street by the leading officials of the town. Charley Randoll preached a stirring sermon Sunday night. Rev. Wallace was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dues Sunday. Miss Mary Guerrant and Miss Annie Wesley of Page, visited Mrs. Sallie Jones a few days ago. A party was given in their honor. Miss Mattie Freeman will close her second school at Hawk's Nest Thursday. Her term has been quite pleasant. A picnic will be given in the afternoon by the schools CLARKSBURG Mr. and Mrs. Harry Green gave at their home at 346 Second St., a beautiful birthday party in honor of her sister, Mrs. B. T. Moore, of Pittsburgh. Tuesday evening. The decorations were Roses and Honeysuckle, and Japanese lanterns. The evening was spent with music and games. Punch was served during the early hours, and later a delicious luncheon. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. Boyer, Mrs. Jordan, Miss Florence Ruffin, Mrs. Annie Henderson, Miss Estella Cambrie, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Green, Mrs. Lizzie Blackwell, Mrs. Lowy, Mrs. Lutie Tuck, Messrs Ormes, Gray and others. Many valuable presents were received. Miss Willa Lee left Sunday morning for the Institute to attend the summer school. The entertainment given at Trinity M. E. Church last week was a success, and will be continued all this week. Bert Mead was kicked by a horse Sunday but not seriously injured. All the churches were well attended Sunday, notwithstanding the hot weather. Miss Ida Roberts leaves this week for Mountain Lake Park to spend the summer. Mrs. D. H. Kyles is improving. She expects to return home Friday from the hospital. THE ADVOCATE A private plenic was given Wednesday by Misses Beulah Green and Lola Banks. A pleasant day was spent. Mrs. Moore chaperoned the crowd. Mr. Williams left Sunday night for Columbus and other points. There will be a mock marriage at Trinity M. E. Church, Friday night. LANARK Mrs. S. O. Clayton is able to be out again. Luther McCraw was in town this week to see his mother in law, Mrs. M. Winston. Robert Leftwich has returned from his trip to Lynchburg, Va., and is on the mail route again. Mrs. Minnie Walker was in Beckley shopping Monday. Mrs. Ada Cousins has been absent a few days visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah Cobbs. Mrs. M. Wilburn gave an entertainment at R. E. Peters' Hall Monday night. Henry Shorter is still confined in Beckley jall. The guards from Spencer Asylum came for him but refused to take him on account of his color, saying they didn't accept colored patients at Spencer and that he would have to be sent to Weston. Saturday night saw the opening of R. E. Peters' soda water and ice cream parlor which was well patronized Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Mary Davison was at Prince and Quinnimont a few days ago, combining business and pleasure in her trip. Snead Sheppard is making arrangements to locate with us again. He was a citizen of our town some time ago but of late has resided on Laurel Creek. MONTGOMERY. Mrs. Mayme Taylor, Mrs. Warner Brown, Miss Elta Hail, and Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Railey are in attendance at the Summer Normal at the West Virginia Institute. The choir of the First Baptist church entertained themselves with a social at the Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday evening. Rev. E. C. Page has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Donwood church. Mrs. B. F. White and daughter were the week-end guests of relatives at Institute. M. D. Buster had as guest Saturday, Frank Jackson, of Fairmont. Miss Vinella Noel continues ill at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Noel. Miss Joe Willa Morgan has returned from a visit to relatives at Mucklow. Dr. B. F. White, who has opened a Drug Store and Ice Cream parlor in Huntington, spent Tuesday here with his family. Miss Arissa Brown, who was reported sick last week, died Thursday morning and was buried Saturday. Funeral services from the First Baptist church of which she was a member. The family has the sympathy of the community. Mr. George Scott was called to Sugar Creek Friday because of the serious illness of a near relative. John Taylor, of Ward, was a business visitor here Tuesday. The closing out Rally of John Wesley M. E. church will commence July the first and last until July 31st, at which time we ask all of our friends, both at home and abroad, to help us to pay off this debt that has been hanging on us so long. PRINCETON. Many are rejoicing over the fact that Mercer county will be "dry" after the first of July. Miss Matilda Keasley and John Ford went on a pleasure trip to Bluefield Sunday. Mrs. J. E. Meadows is critically ill, also Mrs. Ardella Slash and Mrs. Cowan Reid. John Edwards moved his family here from Page for permanent residence. Rev. W. R. Berger has opened a grocery store on Grayson Height. Mrs. E. W. Coleman is visiting in Bluefield. Miss Malde Hill, of Floyd, Va. came Friday for an indefinite visit to her brother. Mrs. Octavia Graves, of Dry Fork, Va. spent the week-end as the guest of Mrs. Mary Hogans. Mrs. Mamie Conner took suddenly ill Friday for a short while, but recovered sufficiently to be accompanied to her home at Pearisburg Va., by her husband and children. Miss Cleoda B. Mitchell has resumed her further position as organist for the Baptist church. Albert Scott went to Bluefield Saturday. Mrs. Alice Bowles is sick at the home of Mrs. Benj. Cook. Mrs. Ida J. Conner spent the week end here delivering her toilet goods. While here was the guest of Mrs. W. M. Callender. She returned to Bluefield Saturday morning. Rev. R. W. Hill has recovered entirely from his recent illness. Mrs. Bertha Preston is reported as recovering rapidly. BERWIND Mr. Geo, W. Stewart, of Chicago, Ill. is here visiting his sister, Mrs. B. S. Brice. There were no services at the church Sunday on account of the small pox. Mrs. B. S. Brice has returned home after being absent for two weeks, being called to Lexington, Ohio, on account of the death of her sister. Tillman Hairston is in a very critical condition with small-pox and also Miss Brooksie Mitchell. Mrs. Sarah Tatum has returned home after a pleasant visit in Elkhorn. Mr. R. H. Jackson, of Welch, was the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Brice. GRAFTOX. Grafton and Ubukowni crossed bats at Grafton on June 21 and the result was a victory for Grafton after ten exciting innings. The feature of the game was the batting and catching of W. Howell. Dabney pitched a strong game, striking out twelve and should have won handily had his support not gone bad in the fourth inning. Following is the summary: **Grafton.** A.B. R. H. A. E. M. Howell M.—5 1 3 0 0 Meade S.S.—5 2 2 4 1 Robinson 3—4 1 1 2 2 Payne 2—4 1 1 4 1 Johnson 1—5 3 3 0 0 W. Howell C—4 0 3 2 0 Turner L—5 0 0 0 0 Craig R—4 2 2 0 0 Dabney R—2 0 0 3 0 Total 38 10 15 15 4 **Uniontown.** Dyson M—4 1 1 0 0 Johnson 3—4 1 1 3 2 Jackson 2—4 1 0 1 2 Jenkins 1—5 1 0 1 2 Illionis S.S.—5 2 1 0 0 Gray R—5 0 0 0 1 Walker C—4 1 1 2 0 Tompson L—4 1 1 0 0 Perkins P—4 1 1 1 0 Total 39 9 7 11 5 Third Base Hits—W. Howell, 23 Meade, 1; Johnson, 1; Craig, 1; Illionis, 1. Base on balls—Dabney, 2; Perkins, 2. Struck out—Dabney 12; Perkins, 5. Score by Innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Uniontown, 0 0 0 7 0 1 0 0 1 0 Grafton 3 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 PAGE. Rev. N. A. Smith filled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached two good sermons. The Missionary Society is getting along nicely with Mrs. B. L. Cosby as president. They met Sunday afternoon and had an interesting meeting. Rev. N. A. Smith gave an interesting talk on mission work. Joseph Branch is able to be, out again after a week's illness. The sister of Page Tabermache Baptist Church geve an entertainment Saturday night which was a success. LEWISBURG Miss Halie Haynes is here to spend the summer. Silver Nelson left Monday for Clarksburg. One of the most beautiful weddings ever witnessed in this community occurred at the Baptist church last Wednesday evening when Miss Josephine Priscilla Jackson became the bride of Rev. John J. Turner. The decorations, which have never been surpassed here, consisted of two large arches on either side entwined with evergreen and rhododendron, amidst which were glimpses of white and red roses and other flowers. In front of the altar was a suspension of evergreen with a background to match. At 7:30 p. m., the bridal party entered the vestibule where they paused as Mrs. Albert Slaughter sang a most charming solo. To the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. Etta Hamilton, entered Miss Frances Woodson and Mr. Alex Brown; followed by Miss Ida Jackson with Mr. David Creech, then came the maid of honor Miss Callie Jackson and the matron of honor Mrs. Lula Moore, lastly the groom passed up the aisle accompanied by J. V. Coleman, and the bride with her brother, Mr. Dunlap Jackson. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. D. Williams. The bride was beautifully arrayed in a gown of white satin with a long train and carried a bouquet of white roses. The maids all wore white costumes and the groom and attendants were attired in full dress. A reception was given at the home of the bride's parents, after which Rev. and Mrs. Turner 16 on the west bound train. Mrs. Hetty Price, of Pittsburg, is the guest of her sister Mrs. Emma James. Dr. S. F. Clay returned Saturday from the meeting of the Masonic Grand Lodge at Bluefield. He reports an enthusiastic gathering of this grand society. Miss Frances Woodson, of Selma, Ohio, who was here to attend Turner-Jackson nuptials, spent a few days here visiting friends. Prof. E. A. Bolling, who will teach history and civics at the summer normal, left Saturday morning for Institute. Mrs. Asbury Strain went to Cattles- burg, Ky., Monday, to see her father, who is very ill. Mrs. Nannie Johnson has returned from a trip to Moundsville. Miss Ella Holling, who was in a hospital in Baltimore, came home Monday. She spent a few days with relatives in Richmond. Miss Luella Bowling returned home Saturday from an extended stay in New York. Miss Mary E. Goes left for Dalton, Ga., last week to visit her mother. Mrs. Lucy Rayne and daughter and Mrs. Stella Scott were among those who visited the Baptist State S. S. Convention of Kentucky, which convened in Ashland June 21-24. Rev. R. Terrell went to Ronceverte to preach at the Baptist church last Sunday. Miss Sydney J. Davis, Missionary of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention, spoke at the Baptist churches here Sunday. Rev. Brooks, of Richmond, Va., preached at the First Baptist church Sunday morning and at the Sixteenth Street Baptist church Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Winston chaperoned a party of young people to Johnson's Grove Sunday afternoon where they were being entertained by Mr. Cobbs. Mrs. Lillie Jordan is visiting in Hinton. Enamuel Woods and bride are at the residence of Mrs. Lee at 818 Eighth Avenue. Rev. S. A. Thurston and family returned Friday from a short visit to relatives and friends at Fayetteville. James Davis, of Pittsburg, is in city. Rev. B. B. Martin delivered a fine address on the "Influence of man on Society to the Y. M. C. A." Sunday afternoon at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Next Sunday afternoon the closing address of the season will be delivered by Rev. L. V. Bryant on "Manliness", at the Ethemzer M. E. Church. C. H. 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Mrs. Kate Colley went to Charleston Saturday to attend a meeting of the board of the Woman's Baptist State Convention. Dr. Combes is in the city again on business. A large number of delegates of the Baptist State S. S. Convention of Ky., came up from Ashland Thursday sight-seeing in our city. Among this number Were Rev. T. Timberlake and wife, Mesdames Jenne Miller and Luella, Taylor, of Winchester, Ky., and Rev. Harris, of Lexington. Isham Scott, G. W. Hughes attended the Missible Grand Lodge at Biggard last Week. On the return trip the latter lectured at Arlington and Enhils. On our sick list this week are Mesdames Cosby and France, of Artisan Avenue. Mrs. Aunah Turner and niece have returned from the Grand Council of Juvenile department of St. Luke, which convened in Washington, D. C. Rev. R. A. Woodson preached at the A. M. E. Church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bromley were the guests of relatives at Fort Gay a few days last week. The box supper at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church was successful. Mrs. Victoria Holt, accompanied by her daughter Estella, was cathed to her former home in North Carolina on account of the death of her sister and step-father. Dr. C. C. Barnett and Isaac Newton were delegates to the Congressional convention at Beckley last week. LIFE ON PANAMA CANAL has had one frightful drawback-malaria trouble-that has brought suffering and death to thousands. "The germs cause chills, fever and a necrobiliousness, jaundice, lassitude, weakness and general debility. But Electric Bitters never fail to destroy them and cure malaria troubles. "Three bottles completely cured me of a very severe attack of malaria," writes Wm. A. Retween, of Lucanus, N. C., "and I've had good health ever since." Care Stomach, Liver and Kidney Troubles, and prevent Typhoid, 50c. Guaranteed by all druggists. TO ICHOLS THE TASTES LIKE MORE or in Brick ER MEAT COMPATY CAPITOL ST. Mutton, Pork, ork Sausage DOWN MAKE. chine sli ed nd Bacon SH, POULTRY s in all the popular ds of tronage for we have in our lines and you you want it most To Churches and Dealers Both Phones MILANO 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 a trunk or hiding it somewhere about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in 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 Public Mutual Investment 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 third 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 REV. M. D. Willis sent to Seebert, Friday to the corner laying of the First Baptist Church. The Bazaar given at the E Church Thursday and Friday was success. A very good program was rendered on Friday night. The opening address was made by B. P. Beasley; Recitations by Misses Ada Stout, Grace Trimble and Nannie Stout. Miss Ada Stout had the honor of being crowned as queen. Rev. M. V. Turner filled his pulpit Sunday 'at Phillippi. P. Howell attended the baptizing at Cecil, Sunday. Mrs. Lilly Bird was the guest of Mrs. George Jackson Sunday. Wesley Beamer entertained on Tuesday evening the 21st, a number of friends in honor of the Uniontown ball boys. Miss Carrie Harris, of Fairmont, arrived in town Sunday afternoon and is the guest of the Misses Ada and Nannie Stout, of East End. Those sick are Mrs. Ida Dabney and two children. Mrs. Allie Sheppard continues very ill. Mrs. Nina Jackson, who works at the City Hospital, is sick also. Misses Carrie Harris and Ada Stout were guests of Miss Ollie Turner Monday afternoon. BANCROFT. J. W. Sayers, of Betsey, entertained in honor of his 38th birthday last Wednesday evening. He received many useful and handsome presents. At ten o'clock the guests were invited to the dining room by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Chas. Surgoins and Mrs. Hale Dickerson, where they were served to all the delicacies of the season. The evening was spent in music and games. Mr. Sawyers in a short speech told how much he had enjoyed the occasion, and was responded to by Dr. M. T. Sinclair. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. John Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Geo McKinney, Mr. John Taylor, of Betsey, Mrs. Zenia Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sergoins, Mr. and Mrs. John Jenks, Mr. and Mrs. Hale Dickerson, Dr. and Mrs. Sinclair, of Bancroft, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Phillips and Mrs. Wm. Micken, of Plymouth. R. C. Smith, who was hurt two weeks ago in the Plymouth mines, is improving slowly. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Surgoins made a business trip to Winfield Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Hale Dickerson and Mr. and Mrs. Hicks called on friends in Betsey Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sawyers, C. W. Harris and Mr. Simon Woods, of Betsey, spent Sunday in Raymond. Mrs. Eliza Hicks was sick last week, but is able to be out now. Mrs. C. W. Harris, of Betsey, has turned from Charleston where she called on the account of the death of her sister Mrs. Girtie Kelley. Miss Greta Robert who has been visiting friends in Middleport, Ohio, the past week has returned. The supper given Saturday night at the Mt. Zion Baptist church by the Sunday school, was well attended and it was a financial success. Chas. Jackson, of Glouster, Ohio, spent Saturday and Sunday visiting his brother J. H. Jackson, of Plymouth. Master Hobson Printus of Raymond spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Roberts. Robert Payne of Plymouth made a business trip to Raymond Saturday. Dr. M. T. Sinclair made a professional trip to Raymond Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Jones were on the sick list last week. CEDAR GROVE Misses Myrtle and Virgle Camm were calling on Miss Alice Polly at Monarch Sunday. J. W. Dingess was in Charleston Sunday. Mrs. Lula Lee was calling on Mrs. Rachel Ross at Dickinson Sunday. The Cedar Grove team won two interesting games here Saturday; Cedar Grove vs. Charleston Sluggers, score 14 to 2; Cedar Grove vs. Boomer score, 5 to 0. J. M. Willis has returned to his home at Montgomery. Mrs. Emma Irving, of Charleston, was here last week on business. \ Miss Encil Fortner, of Mammoth, was shopping at East Bank Saturday. B. B. Waynesbro, of Boomer, was here last week on business. \ James Austin was in Charleston last week. Miss Julia Francis, of Pratt, was last week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Francis. Mrs. Maria Richmond was in Charleston last week on business. Mrs. Rachel Ross, of Dickinson, was here last week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Lee. Miss Esther Phillips and Miss Viola Crews were at Ward last week. HUGHESTON-LONDON. Amelia Brown Pack was born Jan. 4th, 1876. Died June 24th, 1910. At the age of 34 years 5 months and 20 days. At the age of 12 she professed faith in Christ and was baptized by Rev. Nelson Barnett and became a member of the First Baptist Church of Montgomery; later she joined the church at Hugheston. On Dec. 29, 1896 she became the wife of Archie Pack to this union was born 3 sons and two daughters who remain to mourn her absence. Also a father, mother four sisters, three brothers and a host of relatives and friends. Sister Pack lived a consistent Christian and at the beginning of her illness she said she was so glad that that she grew up a Christian and when she began to realize that she soon must cross the Bar she said she could hear the notes of that sweet song safe in the arms of Jesus and it continued to ring in her ears while she remained in her right mind and it was her request that it be sung at her funeral also there's not a Friend like the Lowly Jesus. At one time she requested those of her friends who were around her bed to put out the lights as they did not need them as there were angels sitting around her while she was dying. Sister Pack was a beautiful wife and a devoted mother, thinking of her children to the last. All Shirts, all Underwear, all Men's Half Hose on sale for Saturday. Record Breaker pressed in a manner distinctly individual, and without the appearance of any influence, save as a man's work and connection will and do establish. Mr. Scott exhibited a goodly degree of humor, and he knows how to make a compliment. He praised the men who had made this league possible, and well he might have, for than Charles Banks and his noble co-workers in Mississippi, none greater, five. Declaring that Mississippi had been one of the strongest links in the chain of local and State Leagues that had given the parent organization its strength and potentiality and in a characteristic manner gave a suscitant history of the National League that showed to many its real purposes and the spirit that actuates it. In this direction Mr. Scott In this direction, Mr. Scott said: THE ADVOCATE "In a summer when New York and New Orleans and Akron had each painted a sombre picture of racial fiction and planted in the hearts of many the seeds of dark despair that two races so utterly unlike in racial characteristics should ever be able to live together side by side, there gathered at Boston a small group of earnest, sincere black men who came together to take stock, to do something to overcome the rising tide of racial antipathy which apparently was sweeping over the land. "They came together in the spirit of men who know the possibilities of the race, for they had tested their own feeble wings and were learning to fly; they knew they had at least in part succeeded, and they believed that hundreds of others had also succeeded, and that if they could put in evidence the tangible evidences of success, that the world would refuse to deny them that consideration which it ever pays to him who labors, and though faltering, at times succeeds." "We are a hopeful people," continued the speaker. "We must continue so if we are to win. Earnest protest against injustice will be expected of us, but lamentation, never. 'An inch of progress is worth a yard of complaint,' spoke the epigrammatic Tuskegeean, and the truthfulness of the statement we all recognize with applaude. Each of us as an individual is an architect constructing the future of the Negro race, and by our successes and not by our failures should we be judged. "Do not depend upon the first page news columns of daily papers for information as to the status of the Negro. Sometimes to read them one would judge that the south is in deadly eruption, and that hostility toward each other, and friction between the races is the rule and not the exception. All of us know how erroneous such a conclusion would be. I have heard your men, men gathered here today, declare time and oft that in their efforts to work out their salvation they have had the earnest sympathetic cooperation, and in many cases, assistance of their white neighbors, who have manifested a pardonable pride in their triumph over their difficulties. Nothing has become more helpful at our annual meetings than testimony of this character. "We have had from the beginning of our freedom, as I believe we shall always have, the sympathy and the good will, and the active encouragement of the stronger forces in our southern life. The most influential, the most learned, and the most aristocratic of white people of the south have never been ashamed to lend a helping hand, nor to speak out resolutely when reactionary programs for our undoing have been proposed." "We are not without friends right here in the south, at our very doors, men who may be reached as reached they are in our endeavor to uplift ourselves. In every part of this, our common section a growing element of brave, courageous, men are coming to the front, not so much in defense of the Negro, as of justice and fair play between man and man, as between him who is the stronger and him who is the weaker. These men must be encouraged. We must not make their positions untenable by failure to recognize that while we have rights, duties and responsibilities, and that as precious as are our rights, duties and responsibilities are infinitely more overshadowing. We must lessen criminality among us. We must preserve a reputation as a reliable, dependable labor force. We must cultivate a spirit of interdependent responsibility, and we must be in the highest and truest sense, wholly loyal to the best interests of ourselves, our state, and this, our country." Resolutions pointed and direct, touching matters of moment to the nation and the south were presented by Rev. L. W. W. Mannaway, the secretary of the committee. The round of gaities incident to the meeting of the League was a notable feature of the meeting, the League properly concluded its session with a banquet to the visitors at the Carnegie Library. THE BEST HOUR OF LIFE is when you do some great good on discover some wonderful fact. This hour came to J. R. Pitt, of Rocky Mt., N. C., when he was suffering intensely, as he says, "from the worst cold I ever had I then proved to my great satisfaction, what a wonderful Cold and Cough cure Dr. King's New Discovery is. For, after taking one bottle, I was entirely cured. You can't say anything too good for a medicine like that." Its the surest and best remedy for diseased lungs, Hemorhages, LaGrippe, Asthma, Hay Fever—any Throat or Lung Trouble, 50c. $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists. 6-30-17 STAGGERS SKEPTICS That a clean, nice, fragrant compound like Bucklen's Arnica Salve will instantly relieve a bad burn, cuts, scald, wound or piles, staggers skepties. But great cures prove its a wonderful healer of the worst sores, ulcers, boils, felons, eczema, skin eruptions, as also chapped hands, sprains and corns. Try it. 25c at all drummists. 6-30-44. Buy our fine Pongee Negligee Shirts. Thin, cool and nice—one dollar for Saturday. DANIELS. NEGROES FOR FRENCH ARMY. New York Press. Plans for the new Ministry of War include the formation of a French Negro army of not fewer than 20,000 men, drawn mostly on the conscription system from the French West Africa colonies but including about 16,000 Negroes already, under arms and 4000 or 5000 forming a Colonial militia without regular army standing. The plan which originates with Col. Mangin, expert on African affairs, has obtained the approval of the Minister of War and will be placed before Parliament as soon as the session opens. Col. Mangin says his experience has convinced him that the Negro makes an excellent soldier, his staying qualities and loyalty being at least equal to those of the whites, while his courage never has been questioned. Writing in a military Journal Col. Mangin adds that the American civil war proved this over and over again, and that if degeneracy of the black race has been shown in intellectual pursuits, certainly this has not been the case when the bugle was sounding the charge. "In France, where we make no differences, social or otherwise, because of the color of the skin," said Col. Mangin, "The Negro has always developed rapidly. If he is a special lover for show and a melodramatic desire to figure amid moving surroundings, no blame attaches to him. This is merely one of the qualities of his race, marking him as we are marked by our peculiarities. I say let the American Negro or his comrades anywhere else who are suffering from neglect or inhuman distinctions come to France and join our colored army. Here he will find a welcome, an adequate living, a field for his peculiar abilities and great chances for the future." Saturday—about 1,000 yds. wash goods sale, 5 and 10 cents. Not half value. ROOSEVELT MADE TRUSTEE. New York, June 24—Theodore Roosevelt was elected a member of the Board of Trustees of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, in Alabama, at a meeting of the trustees held in New York today. He had already signified his willingness to accept. Other new trustees elected today are: Frank Trumbull, chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, and Charles E. Mason, of Boston. Booker T. Washington announced the selections. Conditions in the Country Are Generally Unsatisfactory. Washington, June 25—Present conditions in Liberia are unsatisfactory, according to official despatches received at the State Department. The United States ship Des Moines left Cape Palmas on June 5. Four of the hostile chiefs had surrendered some weeks ago to the Liberian Government and it was thought that other chiefs in the interior also would lay down their arms. There are still others, who maintain a hostile attitude, and 300 Liberian troops have gone up the Cavella River to subjugate them. Money is needed to keep the troops in the field, and conditions generally are very bad. Men's Thin Underwear for Saturday; Shirts worth up to 75c., closing 3 for one dollar. DANIELS. STRUCK A RICH MINE. S. W. Bends, of Coal City, Ala., says he struck a perfect mine of health in Dr. King's New Life Pills for they cured him of Liver and Kidney Trouble after 12 years of suffering. They are the best pills on earth for Constipation, Malaria, Headache, Dyspepsia, Debility. 25c at all druggists. 6-30-4t NEGRO ORATOR. To deliver the Fourth of July oration in Faneuil Hall. Boston, Mass., June 29—James H. Wolff, past department commander of the Massachusetts G. A. R., will be the orator of the day at the Fourth of July celebration at Faneuil Hall. Mr. Wolff is a successful member of the local bar and one of the oldest colored lawyers in the city. 1,000 pairs Men's Fine Half Hose Saturday's sale, 3 pairs 50 cents. Men's and Boys' Sale Straw Hats. DANIELS. ORDER OF PUBLICATION State of West Virginia, Kanawha County, ss. AT RULES held in the Clerk's office of the Circuit Court of Kana-wha County, on the first Monday in the month of June, 1910. John Thompson, Plaintiff, vs. [ In Chancery, No. 2446. Ervina 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 if appearing by affidavit filed, that the defendant, Ervina 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. DON'T FAIL TO SEE THEM Prices $3.00 and Up SAHLEY, GEORGE DRY GOODS AND LADIES, RETAIL STORE—11 CAPITOL ST. A WHOLESALE STORE E. R. CARTER, Sol. Clerk. tween same LEY, GEORGE & BSHA DRY GOODS AND LADIES, FURNISHINGS STORE—11 CAPTOL ST. AND 720 KANA WHOLESALE STORE—415 KANA ORGE & BSHARAH AND LADIES, FURNISHINGS. CAPITOL ST. AND 720 KANAWHA ST. ESALE STORE—415 KANAWHA ST. SAHLEY, GEORGE & BSHARAH DRY GOODS AND LADIES, FURNISHINGS. RETAIL STORE—11 CAPITOL ST. AND 720 KANAWHA ST. WHOLESALE STORE—415 KANAWHA ST. JOHN THOMPSON, By Counsel. E. R. CARTER, Sol. 6-9-4t. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice to Take Depositions. To Ervine 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 Not Make Use of Spare Time? Make Use of Your More Time? HOWLE DGE. HAS YOUR USEFULNESS. 3. TO INCREASE YOUR SALARY. School of Correspondence, incorporated, Thos. and W. Bishop Johnson, D. D., L. L. D. and more for you. It is the only school and is conducted by experienced educa- glish, Theology, Law and Special Academie Specially for you, of the things you need to and co identifially and you will lose no time or where you are employed, when it is con- ver you get ready. $50.00 will pay for our month, until that amount is paid. And there are no other charges. We give you te you. You know how to read and write we can help in our office and get information.. Do it W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. D., Secy. 2384 Station G. Church, Third Street, between H and I Sts., N. W. Why Not Make Use of Your Spare Time? 1. TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLE DGE. 2. TO INCREAS YOUR U 3. T The Afro-American School of Correspondence, L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bison, Secretary, will do these things and more for of its kind for colored people and is conductors. It provides a course in English, Theology College and Business Courses. It will make a course especially for you know and teach you privately and co infiden from work, studying at home or whe re you venient, and recite to us whenever you get courses, payable at $3.00 per month, until We furnish text books and there are five years to finish and graduate you. We teach by Mail. If you know how you. Send for catalog, or stop in our office now. W. B. Box 2384 Station Office at Second Baptist Church, Third St 2. TO INCREASE YOUR USEFULNESS. 3. TO INCREASE YOUR American School of Correspondence, Incom B., President and W. Bishop Johnson, D. do these things and more for you. It is colored people and is conducted by expen sas a course in English, Theology, Law and S business Courses. Like a course especially for you, of the thin chin you privately and coidentially and you during at home or where you are employed, site to us whenever you get ready. $50.00 at $3.00 per month, until that amount is ish text books and there are no other charges pish and graduate you. by Mail. If you know how to read and wri catalog, or stop in our office and get infor W. BISHOP JOHNSON Box 2384 Station G. and Baptist Church, Third Street, between H 2. TO INCREASE YOUR USEFULNESS. 3. TO INCREASE YOUR SALARY. The Afro-American School of Correspondence, Incorporated, Thomas L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bishop Johnson, D. E., L. L. D., Secretary, will do these things and more for you. It is the only school of its kind for colored people and is conducted by experienced educators. It provides a course in English, Theology, Law and Special Academic College and Business Courses. It will make a course especially for you, of the things you need to know and teach you privately and 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 catolog, or stop in our office and get information.. Do it now. W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. D., Secy. Box 2384 Station G. Office at Second Baptist Church, Third Street, between H and I Sts., N. W. HENRY T. M'DONALD, President N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. STORER CO Harper's Ferry, STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va ER COLLEGE er's Ferry, W. Va STORER COLLEGE Harper's Ferry, W. Va —Founded in 1807— More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored students. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. More than 400 men and women have school in the state for Colored students. tion high. Remarkably healthful. Ample BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PL lar faculty of sixteen highly educated, ea assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S AR BERS OF THE GRADUATING CLA SSES TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. In its faculty and student body. Its whol living. Literary Societies, Christian O 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 The U receive 400 men and women have graduated here state for Colored students. Magnificent loca- markably healthful. Ample buildings. BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers do mary catalogued according to the Dewey Sys- tle the state. TRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RE- TEE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is inten- t and student body. Its whole influence is te- mary Societies, Christian Organizations, M une Athletics. 5: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Mu- nitrated catalogue and other printed matter w women have graduated here. The oldest ed students. Magnificent location. Eleva- ful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. 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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. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. 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 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certi- tificates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. FUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE PUB. CO. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. EAGLE * THE REPUBLICAN TICKET * (Elección Next November.) * For State Senate: * GRANT P. HALL. * For House of Delegates: * J. W. DAWSON, * JOHN A. THAYER, * W. W. GRAHAM, * W. B. SHAVER, * W. F. SHIRKEY. * For County Commissioner: * W. S. MOTTESHEARD. * For Superintendent of Schools: * JOHN L. GILLESPIE. FRATERNAL INSURANCE. By way of introduction to the discussion of this subject, which affects vitally the interests of the wives, children and other dependents of some four or five thousand West Virginia Negroes, it is to be understood that what is here said is said with no other motive than to point out a weakness in fraternal insurance business, as now conducted, of which but few are aware: Negro fraternal societies were not the first to attempt cheap life insurance. The scheme had its inception as far back as 1859, when direct, straightforward, honest men seeing the evils of the old-line companies, "wholly ignorant of the principles and science of life insurance, went to work with a broad-as when they should have used a scalpel". Their plan to pay $1,000 as the death of the insured for the payment, during life, of annual assessments of from eight to ten dollars went to smash after a few years, just as the experts in insurance told them it would do. Then came the plan upon which our societies are working. It had been in disrepute before they undertook it, but its weaknesses were not near so apparent as at this time. The payment of quarterly premiums which for the year amounted to three dollars appeared enough to guarantee to policy-holders three hundred dollars upon their death. The age limits were restricted to eighteen for the youngest, fifty-five for the oldest. Nobody stopped to think, or if they did they passed it on to the future, that the very youngest entrant could not possibly be expected to live long enough to pay in as much as his heirs were entitled to receive upon his death. Nor does the thought seem to have occurred to any that the older members only could benefit by such an arrangement. Entering at any age within the limits, the policy-holder must live one hundred years to pay in the face value of his policy. It was unreasonable to expect this of the very youngest. The improbability increased with the age of the applicant. The older fraternal societies doing business among Negroes were not long in awakening from this pleasant dream. When members began to die and kept on dying, even those who had never died before, it was rudely brought home to those having charge of the funds, that a change must be made, and that soon; else, they would go to the wall. To postpone the evil day a graduated scale of benefits was adopted. Instead of paying three hundred dollars without regard to the age of the policy, it was decided to give fifty dollars for the first year one hundred for the second, and so on up to three hundred dollars. All went merry as a wedding belt until a few years ago, when the three hundred dollar policy-holders began to drop off with exasperating rapidity. None of these had paid in over forty-five dollars, yet their heirs were entitled to and did receive three hundred. Then, there was the death now and then of a fifty-dollar man, whose contribution to the insurance fund was not over three dollars. This brings them to the present when about 4,000 men entitled to $420,000 (roughly estimated) find themselves with assets which fall $400,000 below the liabilities. What are you going to do about it? All these societies will meet during the present summer. Will they continue to drift toward the precipice, only a few miles off, with the unconcern which has characterized them in the past? What little reform has been accomplished in the way of placing the orders on a basis of solvency has been literally crammed down the throats of the members while they struggled in violent protest against taking the dose. They have argued that, since things have gone on so well in the past, it would be an unbearable hardship even to consider a change now; and if any change is made, it must not be retroactive, it must not affect the premiums of these now holding policies. To make certain that your widow will get her money, you must first adopt the long-established axiom in life insurance science—"The cost of life insurance is determined by the age of the insured, and increases with advancing age." Then the rate, assuming that the face value of the policy is to remain unchanged, must be increased to the point where it will bear a more equitable ratio to the amount to be received on the death of the insured. This rate or premium, according to proved mortality tables will be much more than three dollars per annum for the eighteen-year-old member and will increase in proportion with the age of the applicant. To make certain that your children will get their money, you must look this question squarely in the face. Evasions and compromises may do for the time, but there can be no safety for those members alive the next ten years, unless they take steps now to make the rate pay the promised benefit. THE NEGRO'S RELIGIOUS STATUS The cartoon, which appears on the front page, representing Ethiopia stretching forth her hands, is the work of a Negro artist, and is the first of the service which The Advocate, in line with its policy of providing its readers with the best, will print each week. The rugged road the race has had to travel to reach its present eminence is very vividly portrayed by the artist. But the reader must not think the race, as represented by the woman, has reached its goal. There are other things yet to be accomplished, greater obstacles yet to be overcome, and Ethiopia stretches her hands forth unto God. Does the artist rightfully picture the present day attitude of the race toward the Power which delivered it from bondage? Are we, from a racial standpoint, as close to the Creator as we were when the crack of the overseer's whip and the baying of the man-hunters proclaimed the age of human slavery in this "land of the free and home of the brave"? Those are not wanting, and their number and prominence are to be reckoned with, who hold that the Negro, in these latter days, is overly attracted by the flesh pots of Egypt, that the god of Mammon has displaced the God of Israel in his mind. As proof of their contention, they cite the venality, the lewdness, the rank hypocrisy of many claiming to hold commissions direct from the Most High. They say that that devoutness, that piety which once characterized the Negro as a true seeker for the light has given way to a spirit of doubt, of higher criticism, of materialism, if you please, which does not square with his public confessions. Whether Ethiopia is stretching her hands forth unto God or unto him, who, "warring in Heaven against Heaven's matchless King", was cast out, falling nine times the space that measures day and night, we leave to the individual reader to decide. As for us, we prefer to believe that, in common with others of our kind, we are approaching rather than recording from the Master, that Ethiopia is stretching her hands forth unto the God of light rather than unto the god of darkness. CIVIC CONDITIONS In the editorial appearing in these columns last week, "To Our White Neighbors" it may have been made to appear that the Anti-Tuberculosis League does not welcome the cooperation of the Negro. If any of our readers were left with such an idea after reading the article referred to, we would disabuse their minds. The League has established and co-operates heartily with an auxiliary composed of some of the most energetic colored women in the town. It is not the movement for the prevention and cure of tuberculosis that exhibits the spirit of aloofness, but the promoters of the prohibition cause; and, in all fairness to them, it ought to be said that their calls always extend a cordial welcome to the public. Their meetings, however, are all held in the white Y. M. C. A. auditorium, where, rightfully or wrongfully, the Negro thinks his presence is not desired. It is very generally agreed that each race is laboring under certain misapprehensions regarding the rights, duties and responsibilities of the other. To clear these away is the duty of the members of both races whose desire it is to advance movements looking to the betterment of civic conditions. To have pure elections, the Negro must stop selling his vote; the white man must stop buying it. To wipe out consumption, the white man should instruct the Negro in the methods; the black man should carry out these instructions. Both should work to the common end, one cooperating with and supplementing the efforts of the other in all that makes for the common good. THE NEGRO EXPOSITION The failure of the House of Representatives to pass the joint resolution, authorizing the President to appoint the Negro Semi-Centennial Exposition commission, is a hard blow to those who are fathering the enterprise. Naturally, an exposition of the magnitude and purpose outlined by the promoters of the "Fifty Years of Freedom" movement, was expected to receive the united support of the Republican members—as it did—and of many Democrats. The southern press had expressed its approval which the Democratic Congressmen, it was thought, would seal, but this is an instance in which the expected did not happen. The failure of the resolution to receive the required two-thirds majority has dampened the ardor but it has not completely discouraged Dr. Washington and his associates. They have the assurance that the question will be brought to the attention of the Congress, next December, in such a manner as to secure its approval. Let us hope that the interim will see no diminution in the efforts of those with whom this laudable undertaking originated. There is too much of good to be derived from a distinctively Negro exposition to allow one rebuff to kill the movement. WHY NOT PAVE SENTIZ? The discussion arising from our expressions, last week, on local civic conditions brings to mind that Sentz alley is and has been for many years a constant menace to the health of the community. There is not, it is fairly safe to state, another street or alley of the same length in the city in which more people live than Sentz, yet in the winter months it is all but impassable on account of mud. In the summer months dust makes life miserable. Since it is decreed that the great body of Negroes must live in alleys, why not sewer and pave those so thickly populated as Sentz. Seatz is sewered, but that is not sufficient precaution against the inception and spread of contagious diseases. The high death rate among Negroes can not be abated so long as they must live in unsanitary surroundings. WORTHY OBJECTS OF CHARITY In our local columns attention is called to an extreme case of destination, one which demands and should receive the attention of every organization and individual laying claim to the performance of deeds of charity. In an alley in the rear of Washington street, there is a widow almost blind, upon whose shoulders rests the care of a son and a daughter in the last stages of consumption. They have reached the end of their resources and are dependent wholly upon the public for the necessities of life. They are in need of money to pay rent, of food, of medicines and a nurse. The Woman's Improvement League, the Ladies' Loyal Union, the churches and the lodges could find no more worthy objects upon which to expend their charity than Mrs. Dickerson and he family. Will they help? The legislation enacted by the Congress just ended, is a distinct personal victory for President Taft. He has persuaded the national legislators to consider, and pass upon a number of meritorious measures among which the postal banking bill was not the least. This Congress will be notable in history, however, not so much because of the tariff law, the granting of statehood to Arizona and New Mexico, the postal banking law and its other enactments as the successful fight for the restoration to the House of its prerogatives so long entrusted to and abused, say the insurgents, by the Speaker. A pessimist, speaking of Capt. Avis' victory in Pocahontas county over Congressman Gaines, cautions against premature jubilations. He suggests that it would be wise to await the announcement of Fayette's vote. If the young man who murdered his wife in Italy has the coin, he will experience no difficulty in having himself pronounced a victim of paranoia, a Harry Thaw 11. "PROGRESSIVES" AND INSURGENTS." Mr. Taft's disposition to read those Senators and Representatives out of the party who voted against the Payne-Aldrich tariff has been the most disruptive and unfortunate thing that the Republican party has had to encounter in its recent history. He has made the mistake of treating these men as if their fundamental attitude was "insurgent" rather than "progressive." The Republican party is instinctively progressive; and when in the firm grip of its reactionaries and strict organization men, the party always suffers defeats. The Republicans of the Middle West who have been stigmatized as "insurgents" have for the most part had a long record of party loyalty and service; and to have tried to break them down in their own communities for voting against the Tariff, bill, was to have shown great lack of political discernment, as well as a lack of tolerance and humor. Mr. Taft's own attitude toward tariff revision, up to one year ago, was exactly the same as that of the group of men who in August of last year, on the final vote, did not stand with the majority. The word "insurgents" arose in a different way, and ought not to have been applied where it did not fit the case. The insurgents were not fit the case. To make the fight against Speaker Cannon's control of business under the existing rules. One by one the worst features of the rules have been modified, without unduly weakening the system required for the dispatch of business. The latest victory of the insurgents was in June, when practically all factions and parties united in conferring upon each individual member the right to ask the House to discharge a committee from considering a bill, and to place it upon the House calendar regardless of its status in the committee to which it was referred. The House insurgents have made things very lively thus far in the present Congress and the storms they have created have done a great deal of good and very little harm.—From "The Progress of the World," in the American Review of Reviews for July. HOW THE MONGOOSE KILLED THE PUFF ADDER. Tarlton, by the way, told me an interesting anecdote of a white-tailed mongoose and a snake. One day they brought in a rather small puff adder, less than two feet long, put it on the floor, and showed it to the mongoose. Instantly the latter sprang toward the snake, every hair in its body and tail on end, and halted five feet away, while the snake lay in curves like the thong of a whip, its head turned toward the mongoose. Both were motionless for a moment. Then, suddenly, the mongoose secured to lose all its excitement; its hair smoothed down, and it troted quietly up to the snake, seized it by the middle of the back—it always devoured its food with savage voracity—and settled comfortably down to its meal. Like lightning the snake's head whipped round, it drove its fangs deep into the snout or lip of the mongoose, hung on for a moment, and then repeated the blow. The mongoose paid not the least attention, but went on munching the snake's body, severed its backbone at once, and then ate it all up, head, fangs, poison, and everything; and it never showed a sign of having received any damage in the encounter. I had all ways understood that the mongoose owed its safety to its agility in avoiding the snake's stroke, and I can offer no explanation of this particular incident.—From "African Game Trails," by Theodore Roosevelt, in July Seyfribner. TEXAS PURCHASE MOVEMENT Inaugurates its campaign to provide an asylum for Negroes. Baltimore, M. D., June 28.—The executive committee of the Texas Purchase Movement held a special meeting today to consider plans for waging a campaign to purchase Texas as an asylum for the colored people of the United States. Rev. Dr. Henry Johnson the originator of the movement, declares it to be the only means by which the colored people can escape the prejudice of the whites. BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE BLUEFIELD, WET VIRGINIA Healthful location, the ver best of school comforts, and excellent advantages in the ay of Library, Laboratories, Student Societies and a strong earnest Faculty. Regular Normal and Academic Courses, also courses in Music, Song, 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 WEST VA. COLORED INSTITUTE INSTITUTE, WEST VIRGINIA The only Industrial Institute for colored students in the state Regular Normal, Academic and Commercial Courses, also Regular Courses in Agriculture, Carpentry and House Building, Steam Fitting, Smithing, Cabinet Making, Painting and Glazing, Dressmaking, Laundering, Printing. A Complete Course in Military Training to Cadets Rooms, Books, Fuel and Lights Free to Normal Students: and in addition Uniforms for State Students. We have a faculty of Twenty-two Teachers. Board only Eight Dollar a month. FOR CATALOGUE AND OTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS Byrd Prillerman, A. M. President DO YOU want to learn to resilver old mirrors and make new ones? Pleasant easy work. Profit five dollars a day. Sample and particulars free. THE CROWN CO., 1132 S St., Washington, D. C. 1-27-3 m. For Sale Houses and Lots Water, Shade Trees on residence lots. A WORD WITH OUR FRIENDS. We have just opened a first-class ice cream parlor at the People's Grocery store in the K. of P. Building, where you will receive the very best of service. Our cream is the best in the land, guaranteed to please you. Hours for Sunday: 4 p. m. to 11 p. m. We will be open every night during the week. W. H. Parker, Manager. Notice to take I To Renben Wormley. Take Notice: The day of July, 1910, best of 8 o'clock a. m. and at the law office of I 604 1-2 Kanawha St. West Virginia, I will sition of myself and read in evidence in certain suit in chance in the Circuit Court. ORDER OF PUBLICATION. 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 obtain 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 nonresident 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. Notice to take Depositions. To Reuben Wormley Take Notice: That on the 2nd day of July, 1910, between the hours of S 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. By Counsel. E. R. Carter, Sol. 6—9—4t. FRESH MILK, CREAM AND 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 Cora Wormley. SPECIAL SALE FOR THIS WEEK Men's Trousers AT GREAT REDUCTIONS This includes every pair of summer trousers now in stock, consisting of peg tops in the new light shades and Flannel Outing Trousers In Neat Attractive Stripes HENRY SMITH ONE PRICE CLOTHIER 222 CAPITOL STREET At The Nation's Capital BILL FOR SEMICENTENNIAL EXPOSITION FAILS IN CONGRESS, THOUGH THE REPUBLICANS VOTED SOLIDLY FOR IT. Superintendent Bruce recommends Monootechnic school for Negro Pupils.—Colored clerks coming to the census.—The case of Capt. Lyons, Preparing to attend the Business League convention.—L. M. King mentioned for Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks. WE ARE NEVER SATISFIED UNTIL OUR CUSTOMERS ARE THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1910. SPEC FOR Men GREAT This include now in stock light shades Flannel In N HEN ON At The Nat BILL FOR SEMICENTENNIAL EX THOUGH THE REPUBLICAANS Superintendent Bruce recommends its—Colored clerks coming to the Preparing to attend the Business mentioned for Grand Exalted Ru Thompson's National News Bureau, Washington, D. C., June 29 There will be no Commission of Seven this year to consider the feasibility of holding a Semi-Centennial Exposition of the Negro's fifty years of freedom. By a vote of 159 to 87 the House on Monday night of last week refused to advance the Rodenberg-Taylor resolution on the calendar, and thus defeated the measure, as far as the present session of Congress is concerned. To advance a measure a two thirds vote is necessary, and the affirmative answers to the roll-call were somewhat "shy" of the number required by law. The result causes no end of surprise and chagrin on the part of the friends of the project, for there were constant assurances from those high in authority that the resolution would go through without difficulty. The President of the United States recommended it in emphatic terms and gave it the full strength of the executive office, and there was a feeling in and out of Congress that the only problem remaining was the naming of the men who were to constitute the Commission, and the selection of the site of the display, etc. The measure was considered under a suspension of the rules, and the common report is that the democrats got an inking that the republicans were planning to use the passage of the measure as campaign material to advance the interests on the party with the Negro voters at the fall election; hence, the democrats, many of them said to be in favor of the bill, drew the party line and allowed it to go down in defeat. The conservative democrats had been lined up for it, because there was a strong argument made that the exposition would be held in the South and that much good would accrue to that section by reason of the money that would flow in and the advertisement that it would give to its industrial and agricultural resources. But, "twas not to be. Some severe criticism is heard with reference to the local management of the bill. No doubt is expressed that Messrs. Rodenberg and Taylor exerted themselves to the utmost in support of the project. Dr. Booker T. Washington appeared before the committees on Industrial Arts and Expositions at psychological moments and secured iron-clad promises that the bill would be favorably reported. He did his full duty and went his way leaving the details to be worked out by the managers on the ground. The Washington GUARA WATCHES All standard makes from our own guaranteed "dollar watch" to the famous HOWARD. We can please you in style and satisfy you in price. WE ARE NEVER SATISFIED U Ernst Commercial Council endorsed the measure and sent strong arguments to the committees, and the Ministerial Union passed resolutions urging its enactment. If there was any systematic effort to further arouse popular interest, the fact has not been desecible to the naked eye of the people of the District of Columbia. It can be said that the bill went by default, as far as the citizens of Washington are concerned. If there was any considerable lobbying done, the fact was kept a dark secret from the masses. Just who is to blame, no one seems able to determine. The suspicious ones are charging that the tendency in certain quarters to hold the exposition scheme in a "close corporation," to conserve the selfish interests of a few who wanted to control, was the principal cause of the defeat of the whole project, for the time being, at least. It is claimed that it was a fatal blunder to have allowed the bill to have been made a "party measure," when it was so purely non-partisan. Who was doing the missionary work among the democrats, and explaining a way this feature of the case? If this was not done, why were not the managers "on the job?" These are the questions that are being put up to those of the race who, putatively stood sponsor for the passage of the measure. The matter will come up again at the next session: but, it is given out that if the colored people really want this exposition, they must say so in loud, clarion tones, or there will be "nothing doing." In some circles, there is a doubt as to the feasibility of holding a strictly Negro exposition as early as 1913, on the mammoth scale proposed, unless the once is practically united on the project and the sentiment of the South can be brought strongly in favor of it. Some are suggesting that as exposition to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal is so near that it would be a good idea to join bands with this enterprise and thus have something tangible to tie to, while making a creditable display of the progress of the Negro since emancipation. Experienced directors of expositions testify that it is no child's play to hold an exposition on a big scale and make it both an artistic and a financial success. The press of the nation will now proceed to thresh out the question on its merits, and at the New York meeting of the National Negro Business League some definite step will no doubt be taken to clarify the situation. The indications point to a great 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. Jeweler and Manufacturing Optician. Corner Virginia St. & Arcade session of the National Negro Business League at New York, August 17, 18 and 19. A big delegation will go from here, the largest that has yet attended a League meeting. This will be the gate-way from the points father South, and many are planning to stop on their return to enjoy the meeting of the National Medical Association, which comes off the following week. The affiliated bodies of the National League will make an unusually fine showing this year. According to present plans, the auxiliaries will seek to hold group conventions on the day before the sitting of the "big show," and thus have a goodly share of the lime-light all to themselves. Calls are to be issued bringing together on the 16th at convention places in New York the conventions of the Bankers, the Undertakers, the Press Association and the Bar Association. It is expected that the Manufacturers will form an alliance during the week, adding another important group to the present galaxy of contributory agencies of the League's far-reaching influence. It is stated unofficially that the sessions of League will be held in the beautiful Palm Garden, where the magnificent session of 1905 was held. The local convention committees, aided by Organizer Charles H. Moore, are diligently waking out the innumerable details and they say that no stone will be left unturned to make the 1910 meeting the "best ever." Preparations are actively going on for the entertainment of the convention of the Grand Lodge of Elks, which opens July 26, for a fourdays' session. The principal meetings will be held in the True Reformers' Hall, 12th and U. Streets. The promenade ball will be given at Convention Hall. It is expected that 3,0000 marchers will take part in the monster parade. The suggestion of an organic union between the Atkins and the Howard factions will insure a large attendance from all parts of the country. Pressure is being brought to bear upon Attorney L. Melendez King, of this city, to allow his name to be used in connection with the office of Grand Exalted Ruler of the consolidated body, and he may finally consent to run. He was the most prominent member of the "peace conference" at Wilmington, Del., and is said to be entirely acceptable to both of the heretofore warring factions. Architect W. Sidney Pittman was the guest of honor at a banquet Monday evening at Martin's Northwest Cafe, tendered by the Local Negro Business League in recognition of his excellent services as the presiding officer of that body for the past two years. The committee on arrangements was headed by Attorney Armond W. Scott. Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, and Dr. J. Milton Waldrom, of Shiloh Baptist Church, have been lecturing in the South. A renewed effort is being made by the citizens' committees of the capital to abolish the "slums," which disfigure this otherwise beautiful city and menace the health of everybody, rich and poor, black and white. The alley houses in which colored people are compelled to live are an abomination in the sight of God and man. They are unsanitary and through them are spread the germs of tuberculosis and death. A local statistician estimates that 344' colored children out of every 1,000 die in their first year because of the miserable environments in which they must begin the struggle for existence. Greedy property-owners, who can get more money proportionately out of their tenement hovels than from better holdings, are primarily responsible for the continuance of this alley house evil. The authorities should take prompt action in stamping out these plague-spots, or it is only a question of time when Washington will be visit. THE ADVOCATE ed by an epidemic that will make "countless thousands mourn." Capt. S. P. Lyon, of the 25th Infantry, is still on trial for alleged failure to account properly for the amount of ammunition charged to him at the time of the shooting-up of Brownsville. It may be shown by the defense that the officers knew of the bitter feeling of the citizens of Brownsville against the colored soldiers quartered there, and that if they knew this, it would be expected that they would take steps to enable the men to defend themselves in case of attack. This may be used in justification of the discrepancy in the statements of Capt. Lyons touching his stock of ammunition, on that eventful night and morning. Among the witnesses are two colored soldiers, Israel Harris and Jacob Frazier. It is generally believed in army circles here that Capt. Lyon will be exonerated. The Brownsville puzzle is as far from solution as ever. If the Senate bill creating the office of Paymasters' Assistant in the pay department of the army becomes a law, one colored man will be affected by it. This is M. B. McCary, the efficient clerk to Paymaster John R. Lynch, now stationed at San Francisco. The proposed measure would give such assistants the rank of second lieutenant. They are to perform the duties of the present paymasters' clerk. Mr. McCary started out with Major Lynch when the latter was appointed in the volunteer army in 1898. He has served with his chief in Cuba, the Philippines and at a number of stations in this country. Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, has returned to his post in this city, practically recovered from the effects of his recent illness. Col. Johnson is showing elements of leadership that commended him to the favor of the best thinking people of his new field. He is admitted to be the "right-hand" of Mr. Frank H. Hitchcock, and as such will be recognized as the natural political chieftain among the colored people of the country. Mr. Hitchcock believes in Col. Johnson because he has always found him reliable, honest, resourceful, capable and courageous. Another industrial school is proposed. The Maryland Industrial Association, of which James W. Poe is president and Giles F. White secretary, is trying to raise $25,000, with which to establish a trade school for colored children near Cabin John Bridge. Mr. Poe is a worthy man and his object is a laudible one, but in view of the fact that there are already on foot as many industrial institutions as the District can digest, it would be a good idea for this company to ally itself with one of the others and secure at least one well-equipped school, instead of multiplying a lot of fledglings that the community cannot support. "Industrial schools," on paper, are growing to be a nuisance and they try the patience of our friends who are well-disposed toward us if we go at them in the right way. Word comes from Quindaro, Kansas, that Dr. W. T. Vernon has resigned the presidency of the Western University, in consequence of his determination to remain here as Register of the Treasury for another four years. Prof. Sheldon French, acting president, will continue as such until a successor to Dr. Vernon can be found. This mission is entrusted to the ministerial and educational wheel-horse, Bishop Abram Grant. President board of trustees The distinction of being the first Negro student to be admitted to Phil Beta Knappa belongs to Samuel H. Drear, a native of the District, who recently completed a collegiate course at Bowdoin. Mr. Drear was chosen to the Phil Beta Kappa at Bowdoin because of his ability and personal popularity. He worked his way through college and stood well up in the first half of his class at the recent graduation exercises. He is of the M. Street High School, and in his last year at that institution, was captain of one of the school's cadet companies. The last session of Congress appropriated $80,000 for a new heating-plant and the installation of electrical generating machinery for Freedmen's Hospital and Howard University. The force of internes at the Hospital is to be increased to ten, in view of the enlargement of the building and the staff of trained nurses will also be augmented. The first Separate Battalion, District National Guard, of which Major Arthur Brooks, is the commanding officer, is to take part in the army maneuvers at Gettysburg. The company commanders are busy issuing shoes and other field equipments and the armory is in a state of excitement over the forthcoming encampment and military work. The commissioned personnel of the Battalion is now as follows: Adjutant, First Lieut. Sylvester H. Eppas; Surgeon, First Lieut. Albert S. Ridgley; inspector rifle practice, First Lieut. W. S. Wormley; quartermaster and commissionary, Second Lieut. B. D. Boyd, Company A—Captain E. L. Webster; first Heutenant, Joseph H. Johnson; second Heutenant, John E. Smith; Company B—Captain James E. Walker; first Heutenant, Louis H. Patterson; second Heutenant, Raymond M. Jackson; Company C—Captain H. D. Richardson; first Heutenant, Thomas E. Jones; second Heutenant, Ulysses S. Brown; Company D—Captain, S. A. Ward; first lieutenant, C. C. H. Davis; second lieutenant, Arthur C. Newman. The Battallion is a fine looking body of men and in all the competitive drills and confests for marksmanship, they show up well with their adversaries. Major Brooks is a seasoned commander, always quiet, but firm and respect—compelling every inch a soldier. Competent colored musicians, who wish to join an army band, will hear something to their advantage by addressing Band master Wade H. Hammond, 9th Cavalry, Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming. He is reorganizing his band and can use a number of first-class performers. President Taft addressed the students of Lincoln University on Saturday of last week, and gave them some safe and sane advice on how to make success of their lives. Pleading for the establishment of a novel "monotechnic school" for the education of Washington's colored population along lines of industrial trainings, Assistant Superintendent Roscoe Conkling Bruce, of the public school system, in charge of colored pupils, has put forth the statement that without such training thousands of colored children whose parents show no interest in their education can never be brought successfully into the influence of the schools. Mr. Bruce suggests a $250,000 building, to be placed in the center of the Negro population here, to house a system of class rooms for modern industrial schools of elementary grade. He believes that such a school would be constantly filled with colored pupils of thirteen years and upwards. He believes the school should be established for boys and girls already with some slight knowledge of some trade, as well as for those who have had no experience. Mr. Bruce gives as two leading causes for the enormous number of poor children, who, in spite of the compulsory education law, have never been enrolled on the school books, the fact that the schools, as at present conducted, are literary and abstract to a great degree, offering no direct preparation for the earning of a livelihood, and also because parents in many cases are unable to provide children with proper clothing. Mr. Bruce's recommendations are always listened to with great respect by the school authorities and there is ample room for the belief that in course of time, this "mohotechnic" idea will be given a fair trial in the interest of the poor classes of children for whom our ever-resourceful superintendent speaks so eloquently and convincingly. The National Negro Press Association is to have a number of important departments for the consideration of a special line of subjects related to the work of making a newspaper. The department dealing with the "Syndicated News Service" has been placed in hands of Mr. N. Barnett Dodson, of New York, the representative of the American Press Association and editor of the colored page which the reader sees in so many of the first-class colored newspapers of the country. Mr. Dodson's assistants and advisers are: T. Thomas Fortune, Philadelphia; Ralph W. Tyler, Washington, D. C.; Oliver M. Randolph, Washington, D. C.; Prof. Kelly Milier, Washington, D. C.; Noah D. Thompson, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; Horace D. Slatter, Hopkinsville, Ky.; Charles Stewart, Chicago, Ill.; P. B. Young, Norfolk, Va.; Charles N. Love, Houston, Texas; and Summer H. Lark, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. Dodson will present an interesting paper on the value of the syndicated news service at the New York convention. Dr. J. R. Wilder, who is visiting in Brazil, the Argentine Republic and other South American countries, may start an emigration movement of American Negroes to those regions, if his investigations prove that the step is an advantageous one. It is said that there is absolutely no color prejudice in the South American Republics and that they offer an excellent field for colored professional and business men who wish to raise unhampered by the restrictions thrown in the black man's pathway in this country. Upon his return Dr. Wilder will encouch his views in a series of lectures which he plans to deliver for the information of the public. Architect John A. Lankford, president of the Washington Commercial Council is at home again after a lengthy tour, which included Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Wilberforce, Ohio, and New York City. At Wilberforce University, of which he is a life trustee, Mr. Lankford submitted plans for the $35,000 Girls Dormitory, which is to be erected soon, and it is thought his design will be accepted. President Scarborough is impressed with Mr. Lankford's ability as an architect. Mr. Lankford is one of the best-known contractors and builders in the country, regardless of race, and he designed and erected some of the best fraternity and church structures owned by the Negro in America. In New York, Mr. Lankford discussed the preliminary plans for holding the National Negro Press Association, of which he is the District of Columbia's member of the executive committee. Hundley Election CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. B. 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After the installation, the Grand Lodge marched to the hall and after transacting the unfinished business, closed to meet in Parkersburg at the next annual communication in 1911. The banquet, which was served by Cismont lodge, was all heart could wish for and was very well attended. On Friday morning most of the delegates departed for their homes. All were well satisfied with the work done and left with kindly feelings. Program Presentation of first banner—Mrs. Lucy Shannon. Presentation of second banner— Mrs. Mary Stratton. Report of committee on resolutions. Report of committee on finance. Unfinished business. Offering. Adjournment. N.B. All societies competing for the banners must report promptly at the call of the president. Ice Cream and Soft Drinks in the Lead in Sweltering Chicago Chicago, June 29.—Half a million dollars a day is the amount that Chicagoans are spending this warm weather in the effort to keep cool by drinking cooling beverages, and less than half of that goes for beer and other intoxicants. The "soft drinkers" are great spenders when the thermometer gets to the 90-in-the-shade notch in Chicago. Thousands of gallons of ice cream and other soft drinks and thousands of barrels of beer are required to slack Chicago's thirst for one day, and this city leads the world in the quantities of ice beverages consumed. New York being a close second, and the large cities of foreign countries being hopelessly left behind. They haven't been educated to the American "iced drink" habit. Ice cream and other ices extract $200,000 a day from the pockets of Chicago's thirsty ones. Beer takes out another $200,000. The remaining $100,000 is contrib- SECU The saddest loss, next to the Regular Subscription Price $3,00 a Year uted by the lemonade drinkers, the buttermilk drinkers, the ice-tea drinkers, the unfermented grape juice drinkers and those who are partial to other kinds of soft drinks. Chicago not only consumes more ice cream than any other city, but manufacturers thousands of gallons daily that are shipped to other places, some of the shipments going as far south as Memphis. And now a member of one of Chicago's oldest and most conservative clubs has started a new sartorial style that has made New Yorkers that have drifted back from New York verify the first mumu or the sensation created when E. H. Smallley, a Chicago attorney and member of the Hamilton club delegation which went to New York to welcome Colonel Roosevelt, marched down "Peacock Alley" at the Waldorf-Astoria clad in a full dress coat and waistcoat, silk hat and cream colored trousers. Mr. Smallley, who has earned the soubriquet of "Silent William" because of his fondness for conservation, is a well known member of the Chicago bar, who has exhibited some eccentricities of dress in the past, but none to such an extent as to endanger the reputation of Alderman "Bath House" John Coughlin in that line. Alderman Coughlin has arisen to remark that Mr. Smallley's departure is in bad taste, outre, passamenterie, and all that sort of thing. In order to maintain his reputation Alderman Coughlin has ordered made a midsummer dress suit that will cast Mr. Smallley's cream colored trousers in the shade. "The weskit," says Alderman John. "will be a beautiful shade of heliocise", a blended hue of my own creation. It certainly will be some weskit." Having taken a great stride towards the top in the financial world by securing the second largest bank in the country, and almost the largest. Chicago is now after the prized position of the center of American art, the organization of the Friends of American Art formed to bring this to pass, having been completed. A fund of $30,000 a year will be raised for the purpose of purchasing works of American artists, most of which will be turned over to the Chicago Art Institute. Already one hundred and fifty subscribers to this annual fund have been secured, and responses are coming in by every mail. The establishment of this large purchasing fund will be the magnet that will draw the very best American work to the annual exhibitions at the Art Institute. Frank G. Logan, in charge of the preliminary work, says enthusiastically that the fund will soon result in bringing to Chicago such a collection of American art that picture lovers from all over the world will be drawn to it, just as Americans are drawn to the famous galleries of Europe. "We have seized that happy moment," he says. "when American painters and sculptors are recognized at home and abroad, and when our citizens feel interest and pride enough to do something in this behalf." Charleston Mrs. Sallie Miller Dies. Mrs. Sallie Miller, a resident of this city for a number of years, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Renben Dean, of Handley. Mrs. Miller was the widow of "Bill" Miller, well known violinist and familiar figure about the city. She was born in Boone county and is survived by two children, John Johnson and Mrs. Amanda Williams, and two grandchildren. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at Simpson M. E. church, of which Mrs. Miller had been a faithful member for a number of years. Interment in Spring Hill Cemetery. Cancer Causes Death. Cancer Causes Death. Edward Conoway, whose illness was reported in these columns for the past several weeks, died Saturday evening at his home on Wall street in his forty-seventh year. He leaves a wife, one son and one daughter. The decedent had been janitor of the First M. E. church, South, for years and was well known throughout the city. The funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. B. R. Reed, Tuesday afternoon and were attended by a large number of his sorrowing friends. Cancer was the cause of death. Whole Family Sick. Every member of the family of Mrs. Sarah Dickerson, who resides in an alley off Morris street between Washington street, and Elmwood avenue is seriously, if not critically ill. Mrs. Dickerson is suffering with an affection of the eyes which has renched her almost wholly blind; the daughter, Miss Mary, is in the last stages of consumption, as is the son, Charles. Their circumstances are reported to be destitute, being wholly dependent upon a few charitably disposed persons. The churches and social and fraternal societies will find them worthy objects of any charity they may extend. Brings Family Here. Rev. R. R. Downs, pastor of St Paul A. M. E. church has brought his family to the city from Wheeling and found a residence for them at 1411 Fifth avenue, West Charleston Mrs. Downs has been very ill since her arrival, but is, at this writing, improving. One of her daughters has also been confined to her bed. Wednesday night a large crowd filled the house, bringing a quantity of groceries. Mr. Barnes made a brief talk of welcome, which was responded to by the pastor. Rev. Downs will be in his pulpit for the regular services Sunday. Sunday School at 9:30 A. M. Officers for Phillis Wheatley. The semi-annual election of Phyllis Wheatley Court No. 1, Order of Calantue, Tuesday night, resulted in the selection of Mrs. Mattie Moss for W. C.; Mrs. Annie Davis, W. Inx.; Mrs. Gertrude Mickens, W. L.; Mrs. Virginia Wade, W. O.; Mrs. Mattie Porter, S. D.; Miss Agnes Taylor, J. D.; Mrs. Mary Robinson, W. Conductor; Mrs. Millie Miller, W. A. C.; Miss Mattie Anderson, W. E.; Miss Laura webb, W. H.; Jas. A. Campbell, W. P.; Mrs. Mary J. Hazlewood and Mrs. Mattie Porter, delegates to the grand court. Charlestonians Honored The local delegates to and members of the Masonic Grand Lodge which met at Bluefield last week, returned home Saturday evening. In the party were J. H. Taylor, W. H. Parker, Allen A. DeHonney, J. W. Chappelle, Ernest Porterfield and W. H. Wright. Mr. Taylor was elected Deputy Grand Master; Mr. DeHonney Senior Grand Deacon; Mr. Parker Grand Financial Trustee; Phil Waters Secretary to the committee on Foreign Correspondence, and F. D. Cambrie, Grand Secretary. To Marry Saturday Anderson Brown, who was engaged in the meat business here till about three years ago, located now at Boston, Mass., is visiting retatives here. Mr. Brown is in charge of the meat and poultry department of the Manhattan market, in his adopted city, a position of responsibility and good pay. He leaves Saturday for Montgomery, where he will be united in marriage to Miss Nellie M. Lewis who has been teaching the past two years in the Bluefield city schools. They will reside at Boston. Children's Day Observed Children's Day Observed. Children's Day was observed at Simpson M. E. church last Sunday. The pastor, J. S. Caroll preached a strong sermon at the morning hour on the subject duty of parents to their children. The evening hour was given to songs and recitations by the children of the Sunday School and a splendid speech by Prof. C. W. Boyd, on education. The collection from the occasion amounting to fifteen dollars goes to the cause of education. A Narrow Escape G. L. Jackson, a Kanawha City dairyman, was driving to the city on the South Side Monday, and on trying to cross Lick Branch, swollen by the heavy rains, was carried down the stream with his horse and wagons. The horse became entangled in a gas pipe which crosses the creek at that point and was drowned. Jackson who is a cripple, barely managed to escape with his life. The horse was a valuable one and the loss is a hard blow to Jackson. St. Lukes Elect At their regular meeting Monday night, Providence Council No. 677 Independent Order of St. Luke elected the following officers: Geo. E Wanzer, W. C.; Mrs. Lula Johnson, V. C.; W. H. Parker, F. S.; Mrs. Alice Wanzer, W. M.; Grant Jones, W. P.; Miss Martha Harris, K. of W.; Miss Cora Green, S. C.; Miss Kate Thomas, J. C.; John Price, I. C.; Aaron Yancey, O. S.; G. P. Porter, delegate to the grand council. St. Stephens' Officers. The officers for St. Stephens Council. No. 680, for the ensuing term, were elected Tuesday night. They are: Mrs. Fannie Thomas, W. C.; Mrs. Matilda Parker, V. C.; Mrs. Madel Bradford, F. S.; Walter Hanks, W. P.; Mrs. Bettie Hall, K. of W.; Mrs. Eva Lewis, S. C.; Mrs. Halle Hale, J. C.; Mrs. Mollie Mills, W. M.; Mrs. Kate Allen, I. S.; Andrew Allen, O. S.; Mrs. Fannie Thomas, Grand Council Representative. Mrs. Anderson Entertains. Mrs. Cora Anderson gave a very pleasant little affair to a small party of friends at her Washington street home, Friday evening of last week, the honor guest being Mrs. S. H. Denson, of Covington, Va. Her other guests were: Mrs. W. O. Lee, Mrs. M. O. Mitchell, Mrs. A. Johnson, Mrs. F. C. Brown, Mrs. Mary Lewis, and Mrs. Mabelle Simpson. A dainty luncheon was served North Carolina Visitors. North Carolina Visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Mallie Jefferson, of Greensboro, N. C., arrived in the city Tuesday. They are the guests of Mrs. Jefferson's aunt. Mrs. Annie Garland, on Bradford street. Mrs. Jefferson was formerly Miss Minnie Porterfield. Mrs. Jefferson will spend a week with relatives and friends and then return to North Carolina, leaving Mrs. Jefferson and baby, Richard to enjoy a longer stay. To Open Offices Jas. B. Brown, who was recently graduated from the dental department of Howard University, Washington, D. C., returned to the city Monday and will begin the practice of his profession as soon as he can find a suitable location. Dr. Brown bears the distinction of being the first native Charlestonian of color to finish a professional course. Mrs. Robertson Injured. Mrs. Mary Robertson, of Quarrier street, while cleaning house Saturday fell from a bed and sustained a fracture of her right wrist. Mrs. Robertson is advanced in years, consequently, it will be some time before she regains the use of her hand. Mrs. S. H. Denson, who has been here the past two weeks on business, returned to her home at Covington, Va., Saturday. Mrs. J. E. Brown is visiting relatives and friends at Cincinnati, O. Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Holley, of Bramwell, passed through the city Tuesday en route to Institute to attend the Medical society. Miss M. A. Harper, of Hot Springs, Va., was a business visitor to the city last week. Mrs. D. W. Butler is slightly improved from a recent illness. Mrs. G, L. Benson, of Bluefield, en route to Institute, was the guest of Miss Lizzie Lee at Hotel Brown Tuesday. Charles Wright is at Detroit, Mich. for an indefinite stay. Mrs. J. B. Warner is ill at her rooms at Hotel Brown. Enos Brown, of Gary, was here this week visiting relatives. Mrs. Arilla Dyer leaves Sunday for Cincinnati and Toledo. O. Julius Mason has returned from a visit to friends in Virginia. Sherman Watts, of Natural Bridge, Va., is visiting his cousin, Mrs. Mary Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus Wright are visiting friends in Gallipolis, O., this week. Mr. Arthur Henderson and Miss Ethel Henderson were married at the home of the bride's mother, Court street, Thursday evening of last week. Rev. Mayhew officiating. We have just received a large lot of the latest styles in hair goods. Mrs. Brown's, 500 Capitol street. Miss Wynona Morgan, of St. Albans, was in the city Tuesday shopping. Albert Rogers, of Decota, was here on business this week. Mr. and Mrs. Hairston Clark leave Saturday for Martinsville, Va., for a ten days' vacation. Mrs. Bryant will have charge of the business in their absence. Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Jefferson, of Greensboro, N. C., are visiting relatives here. Mrs. R. L. Jones and little daughter returned Tuesday from Washington D. C., where they went two weeks ago to witness the graduation of the former's sister from the Washington High School. Mrs. J. M. Ellis, of Oak Hill, is here spending a few days with relatives. Miss Rosalynde Friend, of the Peoples grocery store, is at her home at Institute this week on account of illness. Miss Hazel Lucas, stenographer in The Advocate office, was ill the first of the week. Mrs. C. O. Lowry and Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood and daughter left Friday for Pomeroy, O., for a short visit to relatives. Mrs. Hazlewood returned Tuesday. Drs. H. F. Gamble, R. L. Jones and C. H. Gray attended the sessions of the Medical Association at Institute the first of the week. Mrs. Bess Jordan Hamilton was in the city a few days the guest of Mrs. John Campbell on Court street. The Saturday Afternoon Bridge was entertained Saturday by Miss Maude Viney on Jacob street. The club has discontinued their meetings until fall. Miss Cornelia Davis is rapidly improving at her home on Morris street. Mrs. Phil. Whites returned home Thursday from Ann Arbor, Mich., where she was called because of the illness of her daughter, Phyllis. Miss B. Spriggs, of Institute, was shopping in the city Friday. Mrs. Rhoda Ulen is in Ashland, Ky., visiting relatives. Mrs. Nannie Moore is rapidly improving from an operation recently performed at the General Hospital. Mrs. B. P. Brownley and Dr. C. H. Gray spent Sunday at the Institute the guests of the Misses Spriggs. Mr. Millard Ulen visited relatives in Ashland, Ky., Sunday and Monday. Mrs. B. F. White, of Montgomery, was shopping in the city Saturday. Dr. J. B. Brown arrived in the city Monday from Washington, D. C., where he has just completed a course in dentistry. Anderson Brown arrived in the city Monday from Boston, Mass., where he has been employed since he left the city. Mrs. R. A. James left Tuesday for Keystone, where she will visit Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Criclow. Misses Willa Lee, of Clarksburg, and Jackson, of Canton, O., passed through the city Monday en route to Institute to attend the Summer School. D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, passed through the city Monday en- route to Institute, where he is one of the instructors of the Summer school. John Johnson continues seriously ill with typhoid pneumonia at the home of his mother on Washington Court. Mr. and Mrs. Mal. Jefferson and little daughter, of Reedsville, N. C., are in the city the guests of Mrs. Anna Board, on Bradford street. Mrs. Kate Collie, of Huntington, was in the city the first of the week the guest of Mrs. M. O. Mitchell. Mrs. Blanche Watts left Monday for Atlantic City. The remains of Mrs. Will Taylor, of Ashland, Ky., will be buried at Kanawha City Thursday. Mrs. Taylor was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Page. Dr. Edward Bell has returned from a professional visit to Covington, Va. and is now at his offices in the K. of P. building where he is prepared to prescribe for all diseases of the eye ear and throat. Local Elks to Trek Detroit-Ward in Second Week in July Local Elks to Trek Detroit-Ward in Second Week in July To reach Detroit in time to take in all of the period of the Elkx' reunion which is to be held in that city, the local members of the herd will leave this city Sunday, July 10, at 12 noon. About thirty members of the Charleslton lodge will make the trip and several of them will be accompanied by their wives. The party will be gone one week, and will make the trip over the C. & O. from this city. Pullman reservations in many instances, have already been made by those who don't care to take chances on being disappointed. All arrangements have been made by those who don't care to take chances on being disappointed. All arrangements have been made by the local lodge committee for the accommodation of the Charleslton members who will attend the big meeting. G. N. Hancock, agent for the C. & O., said this morning that every possible convenience will be provided by his company for the Charleston passengers. In the Court of Justice Atkinson The one important case of the many that was up in Justice Atkinson's court was that of Steve Somagy and wife from Kelly's Creek charged with assault on a few of their neighbors. He was up on a telony charge and on that one was dismissed but was brought up on two misdemeanors and on each one was found guilty and fined $5 and costs. His wife was found guilty on a misdemeanor and fined $5 and costs. The embezzlement case against M. J. and L. S. Banks, colored, both of Handley, charged with embezzling some church funds in their care, was heard. The case turned out a farce and was dismissed. B. F. Hull, who sold out his grocery store to L. C. Montague on Washington street, was in court on a felony, charged by Montague of having many outstanding debts that he was not told of when he bought out. Montague is trying to have Hull pay them or so that he will not be held responsible for them. Case comes up June 29. Gus Morgan and Gilford Garrett, who engaged in a lively hand scrap at the South Charleston ball park last Sunday over a $1 bet on the game, were both in court to answer to the charge of a misdemeanor and both were fined $5 and costs. Fighting on the ball grounds is to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law after this and no one will be exempt. CRACK SHOTS AT NIAGARA Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., June 29. The fifth annual shooting tourn- ment of the Canadian Indians, which began today on the grounds of the Queen's Royal Hotel, has brought together many of the best markers of Canada and the United States. The tournament will con- tinue three days. Eight hundred dollars in cash and trophies have been added to the regular purses. WHEELING BUSINESS MEN ATTEMPT TO RAISE $50,000 THE ADVOCATE For Y.M.C.A. Purposes in the City in the Panhandle At a dinner given in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium last Friday night in honor of Henry B. F. McFarland, ex-commissioner of the District of Columbia, the citizens and business men of Wheeling united in one grand effort to raise $50,000 to pay off the debt on the new Y. M. C. A. building. The dinner was served by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A. and over 200 of Wheeling's leading business men and citizens were seated at the table. Dr. John L. Dickey, president of the association and general chairman of the meeting, was toastmaster for the occasion. After the dinner had been served, Dr. Dickey arose and said "That the association had been obliged to open its doors with a debt of $50,000 and that the board of directors felt that this debt should be liquidated at once in order that a large amount of money should not be spent for interest, rather than be going into channels that would help to broaden and develop the association activities. "There will be no begging, we want you to understand that," said Dr. Dickey. "The association has as fine a building as can be found in any city the size of Wheeling and the people of the city are proud of what they have accomplished, and we feel confident that the citizens will contribute liberally and gladly to this $50,000 fund." Dr. Dickey then introduced Hon. B. F. McFarland who spoke in part as follows; "Wheeling means business," began Mr. McFarland, and proceeded to say that Wheeling was to be congratulated on its Y, M. C. A. building and on what was planned to finish and furnish it; for in our days a city was known by its Y, M. C. A. building. Mr. McFarland stated that over $66,000,000 had been invested by hard-headed business men in the United States up to the first of last January, for the erection and equipping of association building. Mr. McFarland stated that over $600,000 had been invested in the city of Washington for Y, M. C. A. plants and that the city had received larger dividends on the money thus invested than for any similar amount laid out for the betterment of its people. "It is good to remember," said Mr. McFarland, "that what you are doing here, will serve not only Wheeling and West Virginia, but your country and the world. For we are part of a great world brotherhood, having representatives in every country and an influence that reminds one of Goodwin Smith's saying, 'Above all nations is man.' We could not be selfish in this undertaking if we would; we are forced by the very spirit of the association to a larger patriotism which knows no selfishness. 'No true association can be narrow. It must have a world sympathy with men everywhere. It is a brotherhood because of the future and of God which makes all men brothers.' Y. M. C. A. S Business Claim. Mr. Lyman L. Pierce, of Pittsburg, followed Mr. McFarland with an address from the standpoint of a general secretary. "If any man has a real claim on the business men of a city, it is a Y. M. C. A. secretary, and I think the business men of this city should be appreciative of the work of John C. Lynch. When you start out to raise the $50,000 fund, you will hear it said. Is the Y. M. C. A. coming back to us for aid after we have given so liberally, to ask for $50,000, and after we have done so much in every other way?" And in this connection I wish to speak of conservation," said Mr. Pierce. "You have invested in Wheeling perhaps $100,000,000. My blood boils when I hear objections to furthering the Y. M. C. A. movement in any community. Why, our drink bill is $2 per capita, and yet we do not seem to take that into consideration." Mr. Pierce then went on to cite many instances where the machinery of the Y. M. C. A. was set in motion to take up boys who had gone away from home, not for a criminal purpose, but purely out of desire for bettering their condition. Value of X, M, C, A. The people of Pittsburg, said the speaker, realized that the $350,000 invested in Y. M. C. A, in that city had done much to keep the young men and boys out of the reformatory, and that no one who had contributed felt in any way that the money had not been well spent. Mr. H. J. Hill, who is in Wheeling helping the committee conduct this campaign, spoke very enthusiastically of the possibilities for association work, and expressed his confidence that the people of Wheeling would quickly contribute the amount needed to liquidate the $50,000 debt. Dr. Dickey stated that ten committees had been selected to assist in raising the money and that they had chosen for their slogan "Every Man Something Every Day." Dr. Dickey as chairman of the general committee stated that everything was in readiness and that the campaign would be actively begun on Monday morning, June 27. The committee expects to raise $50,000 in six days and it was the belief of all present at the dinner on Friday right that it would be accomplished even in less time. Jim Corbett says that he has to use every trick of boxing that he knows to keep out of Jeffries' reach, and that Johnson will never be able to do it for 45 rounds. The Munsey Tour Attracts Attention Washington, June 29.—The pathfinder for the Munsey Historic Tour is accomplishing the purpose for which it started out in a most gratifying manner. It is finding places famous in American history which many people have forgotten. All through New Jersey, up the Hudson, through Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, the procession of historic places was a revelation to the pathfinding party. The tour will be like refreshing oneself from the pages of a well written history, but the travelers will have the additional charm of studying the very scenes on which heroic deeds were done. The Munsey Historic Tour adds to automobile touring the element of enjoyable travel. The pathfinders report beautiful scenery. At the time of the tour, starting from Philadelphia August 15 and continuing about two weeks, the route will be at its height of beauty. Other tours have been strictly of endurance of men and machines. This will afford an instructive, patriotic and fascinating journey. The E-M-F Pathfinder, driven by Tom Skeggs, is finding excellent roads. The car has met with no mishaps. The people along the route have given it enthusiastic greetings. The entry list for the tour is rapidly growing. A Regal and two Brush runabouts make the number now 15. The other entries are Premier, Columbia, Seldon, Maxwell, two Washington, Reading Forty, Ford, Elmore, Warren-Detroit, Corbin and Spoerer. Formerly Lived Here and Body Will be Brought to the City Charlie Peters, aged about 21 years formerly of this city, but who has been connected with the Baldwin Detective Agency for some years and who has been employed in the Bluefield District, while trying to make an arrest on a miner at that place, was shot there by that miner, Monday. Mr. Peters was the son of Mrs. Mary Peters, of Elizabeth street and was well known in this city. He is survived by a mother, and two sisters, Mrs. Edith Robinson, and Miss Delia Peters, who is out in Montana, and four brothers, John, William, Hughs, and Harry. The body will be shipped to this city on No. 2 and will be taken to the home on Elizabeth street. No funeral arrangements have been made. Ready for the Big Boat Race, Crowds Assemble at New London, Conn. New London, Conn., June 29.—The annual boat race on the Thames river between the university crews of Yale and Harvard will take place tomorrow and interest in the great aquatic event is as keen as ever. In addition to the 'varsity eight-oared event there will be races between the 'varsity fours and the freshman crews. The principal event of the day will be rowed at 4:30 o'clock downstream from Red Top to the railroad bridge, a slight tide being with the crews. The freshmen will race tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock. The 'varsity fours will race immediately after the freshmen. The two eights took their final practice spins today, the betting is at its height and after all is said there appears to be little difference between the boats. On account of her having a veteran crew, the odds are inclined to slightly favor Harvard, but it seems to be the general opinion that there will be a close struggle. In anticipation of the day of all days New London has assumed an air of activity and has put on gala attire in honor of the visitors. All indications point to the usual immense throng of spectators. The advance guard of the visitors has already put in an appearance and early tomorrow morning the main army of university men and their friends will arrive on special trains from New York, Boston, Hartford, New Haven and other points. Yale and Harvard eights have rowed forty-three races, beginning in 1852 on Lake Winnipegsoegee, at two miles. In 1855 the course was changed to Springfield, and lengthened to three miles. Lake Quinsigamond was the scene of the aquatic dual for nine years, and Lake Saltonstall had the race in 1869. After an interval of seven years the crews in 1876-7 went to Springfield again, when the four-mile course was inaugurated. Since 1878 the race has been rowed regularly at New London, with the exception of the contest of 1897, which took place at Poughkeepsie with Cornell also a contestant. Of the forty-three contests that have taken place Yale has won twenty-three and Harvard twenty. Shortstop Burns of the Oakland, Cal., team has joined the Boston Americans. Manager Collins of the Providence team is hitting over the .350 mark this season. After getting a poor start "Young Cy" Young has taken a brace and is pitching good ball for the White Sox. Takes Carbolic Acid and Ends Her Life; Woman's Rash Deed Takes Carbolic Acid and Ends Her Life; Woman's Rash Deed With an opence of carbolle acid, Mrs. Amanda Shrewsbury killed herself at her home yesterday evening. She lived on Whittaker street and was the wife of Edward Shrewsbury. Domestic inflictions are said to have caused the woman to end her life, although so far as any of the neighbors know the family relations had not been strained lately. The first evidence that Mrs. Shrewsbury had committed the act was when she went to bid good bye to her next door neighbor, Mrs. Martha Leavitt, to whom she said she had come to bid farewell. Mrs. Leavitt was at a loss to understand Mrs. Shrewsbury and asked her meaning. She received the reply, "you will find out in a few minutes." The victim of her own act died at S:15 o'clock, or about three hours after she had taken the poison. She had spent the greater part of the afternoon with her sister, Mrs. William Davidson, who lives near the Shrewsbury home. Mrs. Davidson was unable to assign any reason for Mrs. Shrewsbury's action, although she said her sister had acted in a peculiar manner while at her home during the afternoon. It was immediately after Mrs. Mrs. Shrewsbury had said good bye to her neighbor that she staggered toward her home and was assisted inside by Mrs. Leavitt, who called for medical assistance. The doctors reached there too late to save her life, but prolonged it for some time. The husband of the decedent is employed in the K. & M. yards and was at work when the deed was done. Mrs. Shrewsbury was 35 years old. She is survived by three sons, William, John and Lee Shrewsbury. She was in splendid health, and the only explanation she offered any one about her intention to end her life was made to Mrs. Leavitt to whom she said something about "it's on account of forty cents." Interest in Alberta Election is Marked Edmonton, Alta., June 29.—The electors in Vermilion, Medicine Hat and Lethbridge districts are today expressing their political preferences at the by-elections and on their verdict depends the fate of the Provincial Government, which, under the leadership of Premier Sifton, came into power recently on the fall of the Rutherford cabinet. It is expected Premier Sifton will be elected from Vermilion without serious opposition. The election of Hon. A. J. McLean, Provincial Secretary, who is running in Lethbridge district, is also regarded as certain. Hon. C. R. Mitchell, the new Minister of Education and Attorney General, has opposition in Medicine Hat, his brother-in-law having been nominated by the Conservatives. A Double Wedding Romance at Trenton Trenton, N. J., June 29.—When the Rev. Charles H. Elder, the marrying parson of Trenton, united William C. Woolley and Miss Lillian May Wright and S. T. A. Wright and Miss Miretta Wooley in marriage at the Wooley home today, the culmination was reached in one of the prettiest romances of the season. Mr. Wright is a travelling salesman and was traveling in India when his sister wrote of her approaching marriage. She told him of her bridesmaid-to-be, Miss Wooley, and the brother sent a congratulatory note to the sister and at the same time said he would be glad of an introduction to Miss Wooley. Letters passed between the two, and although neither had seen the other an engagement was entered into and Mr. Wright came home from India to do like his sister, get married. Several Want to Be Governor of Vermont Montpellier, Vt., June 29.—A spirited contest for the gubernatorial nomination promises to be the chief feature of tomorrow's Republican State Convention in this city, many delegates to which have already arrived. Both ticket and platform will be made up almost wholly on State issues, without regard to national questions. Among the aspirants for the governorship are John A. Mead, a wealthy scale manufacturer of Rutland, who promises to give the state a "business administration"; M. T. Hapgood of Peru, whose battle cry is "conservation of the State's natural resources"; James K. Batchelder of Arlington, a former speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives, whose principal platform plank is "good roads"; and Frederick G. Fleetwood of Morrisville, whose campaign soleg is "retrenchment." California Epworth League in Session California Epworth League in Session Berkley, Cal., June 29.—With "Equipment for Service" as its general theme the nineteenth annual convention of the California State Epworth League opens in this city tonight for a session of five days. President J. Landrum Graham of Los Angeles will preside over the gathering and the prominent participants will include many noted divines, educators and lay workers of California and other states. 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Graduation Day at Harvard University Graduation Day at Harvard University Cambridge, Mass., June 29.—Today's commencement exercises at Harvard University, America's oldest educational institution, were carried out with all of the time-honored ceremonies. Features of the day were the meeting of the board of overseers, the arrival of Governor Draper, the gathering at old Massachusetts Hall of the President, fellows, overseers, faculties, invited guests, a portion of the alumni and the candidates for degrees, the march to Sanders Theater, the learned addresses, and finally the meeting of noted recipients of honorary degrees today was Governor Hughes of New York, who was present at the exercises. Silver Jubilee of Bishop Maes Today Covington, Ky., June 29.—The silver jubilee of Bishop Maes' consecration as head of the Covington see was celebrated today by visiting bishops and priests and the people of Covington and vicinity. The celebration began with a pontifical high mass of thanksgiving which was celebrated in the presence of the largest and most notable congregation that ever crowded the cathedral. Bishop Maes is a native of Belgium, from which country he came to the United States in 1869. Prior to his election as bishop of Covington he had served as a priest in Detroit for sixteen years. He is known as one of the most prominent and active members of the hierarchy in America, having served for many years as one of the directors of the Catholic University of America and as permanent president of the Eucharistic Congresses. To Attempt to Swim the English Channel London, June 29.—Jabez Wolffe, who all but succeeded in swimming across the English Channel last year, has arranged to make another attempt tomorrow, providing the conditions are favorable. For some time he has been training for the long trial of endurance and to all appearances he is in excellent condition. Recently he did a sixteen-mile swim in nine hours. The Commencement at Dartmouth on Today Hanover, N. H., June 29. — Distinguished visitors from many places participated today in the one hundred and forty-first commencement exercises at Dartmouth College, which began with prayers in Rollis Chapel at 9 o'clock this morning. The graduation exercises and the conferring of honorary degrees took place in Webster Hall and were followed by the alumni dinner in College Hall. The commencement speakers were C. S. Lyon of Holyoke, Mass., W. C. H. Moe of Norwich, Vt., M. C. Teal of Sodus, N. Y., W. C. Shaw of Lowell, Mass., and N. S. Foss of Plymouth, N. H.