The Advocate

THE ADVOCA. WE CHEERPULLY PUALISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME IX. BETTER KNOWN AS CHAMPION JACK JOHNSON, WILL BE WITH THE ELKS. Great Preparations Being Made at the Nation's Capital for the Reception of the "Hello Bills" Who Are Expected to Ratify Consolidation. (Franklin F. Johnson.) Washington, D. C., July 20.—This city will be the mecca of thousands of members of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World next week, when the two grand lodges of the order will meet as one, bury their differences and start out again as a happy, united family of "Hello Bills." The agreement for a joint session at which all differences would be buried was made at a conference between representatives of both factions held at Wilmington, Del., last January. J. Frank Wheaton, a member M. S. S. B. L. Gaskins, Washington, D. C. Chairman Elks Entertainment Committee. of the New York Bar, was chairman of this committee. A joint committee from the two local lodges of the order—Morning Star and Columbia—has for the past two months been arranging for the entertainment of the visiting male and female Elks. The headquarters, 1216 Pennsylvania Avenue have daily represented an animated scene of activity. Benjamin L. Gaskins, a rising young lawyer, is the chairman of this committee. His colleagues are Thomas F. Harper, vice chairman; J. Clay Smith, secretary; Moses H. Dade, treasurer; John Rhines, E. F. Janifer, Simon H. Brooks, F. C. Payne, R. H. Johnson, Dr. H. J. Williams, Samuel L. Drew, Robert F. Rhea, R. A. Smoot, William Freeman, J. H. Anderson, Joseph Lawson, Jeremiah Scott and A. B. Rice. The session will be called to order at True Reformers Hall next Tuesday morning by Chairman Gaskins. After the invocation by Rev. Charles H. Strother, chaplain of Columbia Lodge addresses of welcome delivered by Dr. W. E. Tindall, secretary to the District Commissioner; W. T. Vernon, register of the treasury; Ralph W. Tyler, auditor for the navy; Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal court, and Rev. M. W. Clair, pastor of Asbury M. E. church. Responses will be made by Dr. J. E. Mills, of Norfolk Va.; Dr. W. E. Atkins, of Hampton, Va.; the respective grand exalted rulers of the two factions, and J. Frank Wheaton. The invocation will be by Rev. W. P. Gibbons, of Morning Star Lodge. Music will be furnished by the Elks Glee club. In the afternoon a parade will take place. There will be music by 15 Bands. A grand reception will take place at Convention' Hall at night. Champion Jack Johnson is expected to attend the reception. Business sessions will be held each day. There will be several excursions for the visitors to points down the Potomac river. The election of grand officers will take place Friday afternoon. MARYLAND KNIGHTS TO Easton, Mo., Juty 20—Great preparations are being made here for the entertainment of the Maryland Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, which begins its session here, next Monday. It is very likely grand chancellor George A. Watty will be re-elected for the fourth successive time. THE ADVOCATE. Racial Progress ALONG MANY LINES IS REPORTED AT THE HAMPTON CONFERENCE SURVEY. Preachers Urged As Are Also Teachers, to Improve Their Own Qualities of Leadership and to Insist on Co-operation. Hampton, Va., July 14—A survey of the fourteenth annual meeting of the Hampton Negro conference, held at Hampton Institute, yesterday and today, shows that its object was not mainly that of laying undue stress upon money-making schemes, land-getting and holding, and mere material or economic prosperity. Its object was to give to race-workers and the friends of Negro advancement, through selfcontrol, service, and industry, the benefit of the experiences of those who have made homes, schools, and communities better and more attractive. Dr. Hollis B. Frissell, the principal of Hampton Institute, opened the conference by calling upon the Negro leaders to get together and solve their common problems. Jackson Davis, the new Virginia State supervisor of colored schools, Richmond, Va., outlined the work in industrial education which Virginia has been carrying on in ten counties, and said that the school authorities were planning to introduce industrial education next year in to the schools of Charles City, Halifax, Chesterfield, Cumberland, and Goochland Counties. He added that the work had commanded interest and respect among the masses, and had had an important effect upon the improvement of the young people and that the results were beginning to appear in better and more attractive homes. He urged the Negro teachers to go back to their communities prepared to make the best use of what they had at hand, and advised his hearers to remove the two dominating hindrances to progress in the South—idle land idle men. J. H. Hinford, executive secretary of the Cooperative Education Association of Virginia, told the delegates to teach their people how to make a living, how to break down indifference towards school improvement, and the extension of the school term, how to make the school the center of community interests, and how to make rural life attractive to young people. He urged the introduction among Negroes of cooperative commercial associations, similar to those in successful operation in Ireland and Denmark. The relation of the Negro newspaper to race progress was discussed by Ocea Taylor, editor of the Washington American, and T. Thomas Fortune, for thirty years editor of the New York Age, and at present associate editor of the Philadelphia Tribune. Mr. Taylor pointed out clearly that the Negro papers had kept alive the spirit of loyalty and union among the colored people themselves, emphasized the progress and achievements of the race, and promoted the work of religious and fraternal organizations. Dr. William R. Ward of the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company, of Newark, N. J., read a paper on the development of life insurance, in which he laid special emphasis upon the necessity and value of a medical examination and selection of insurance risks. William S. Dodd and Harris Barrett, both of the business department of Hampton Institute, and William P. Burrell, one of the officers of the True Reformers, a powerful Negro fraternal organization, spoke on the importance of improving life-and-fraternal insurance organizations. He said that of the two hundred Negro fraternal organizations of the South thirty-seven were to be found in Virginia. The membership of the Virginia associations last year was three million, the income four million dollars, and there were out standing contracts of one hundred million dollars. Dr. Masten, head of the Charities Organization of Richmond, urged the formation of a Children's Home Society, similar to one now operated for the whites of Virginia, and declared that there are at present sixty Negro children in Virginia almshouses, and ninety-eight Negro children in Virginia jails. He showed that confirmed criminals were produced by having young culprits CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1910. For theme is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. By "ME" THE BISHOP. APPOINTMENTS Delegated Power GRAFT God knows this, taking bread and my poor family Stater please help me All rights reserved. The American Syndicate Co. St. Augustine, Fla. All Rights Resrved.—Am. Syn. Co., St. Augustine, Florida. Is the Church a Money Machine brought into police courts and sent to jail. Some of the Recommendations. Among the many recommendations made by the conference were the following: We again urge upon colored teachers that they lose no opportunity to improve themselves and suggest that to this end they organize teachers' institutes in every county—and we ask of public schools authorities and private schools every assistance they may give in aiding teachers to a better training of themselves for their important work. We recommend that our schools bring their work to bear practically upon their immediate surroundings, and that they do their literary work with no less thoroughness than the practical or industrial work. We urge that school teachers, ministers, and other individuals feel it incumbent upon themselves to assist in every way in disseminating agricultural information among the country people that they may learn to improve their economic condition by producing better crops, improved live stock, by enriching their soils, and by beautifying their homes. Believing in the ultimate result of co-operation by all the different agencies in the State towards the uplift of the Negro race and the betterment of each community, we urge that efforts be put forth to bring together all these forces—educational and otherwise. We would not forget, further, to urge most carnelyly the cooperation of the churches in providing wholesome and uplifting amusements, tending not only to furnish healthful and harmless recreation, but providing safeguard against the vicious tendencies in many of the worldly and unrestricte amusements surrounding our people on every hand. We wish to guard the race against the usurious money lender, the insurance frauds, whether black on white, the installment dealers, and grasping, dishonest landlords, and urge upon the leaders of the race, particularly the ministers who enter into such intimate relations with the great masses, to keep these matters constantly before the people. We regret enactment of class legislation which has destroyed the civil and political rights of the Negro people and earnestly pray that we shall have relief by the education of public opinion against the injustice done us by such class legislation. We heartly commend the results of the work of the local Anti-tuberculosis League organized under the auspices of the Hampton Negro Conference of 1909. We urge the collection of data which, to be of value, must be absolutely accurate concerning the mortality resulting from this disease; and also the preparation of simple instructions looking to the prevention as well as to the treatment and cure of tuberculosis. With a little more experience in the big show Pitcher Barger of Brooklyn will be hard to beat. Flat Top Baptists MEET IN FOURTEENTH ANNUAL ASSOCIATION AND HOLD SUCCESSFUL SESSION. Delegates are Named To Represent Body In Sister Bodies and Officers Elected After Transaction of Routine Business. Gary, W. Va., July 19.—The fourteenth annual session of the Flat Top Baptist Association was held here Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week with the Rock Hill Baptist Church. The Association is made up of the churches in the Flat Top coal field and southwest Virginia. The delegates and visitors began to arrive Wednesday morning in large numbers and were assigned to homes where they were satisfactorily cared for during the meeting. Gary has fourteen passenger trains a day and all of these were met by Rev. Wm. Mickens, the chairman of the committee on homes. This saved the delegation the embarrassment of looking up the committee as is very often the case on such occasions. Prelude to the opening of the Association, Rev. W. B. Nisbet preached a good sermon, on Wednesday evening, in which the people were urged to greater loyalty in the cause of Christ. At ten o'clock on Thursday morning the moderator, Rev. G. W. Woody, appointed Revs. B. S. Jones and R. W. Hill to conduct the opening devotionals. They opened the session in an impressive manner. The official roll was called by Secretary R. H. McKoy, which showed that all the officers were present except the vice-moderator, Rev. P. H. Edwards, and one of the board members, Rev. Wm. Brown. Rev. T. J. Brandon, a father in the cause was appointed to fill the former vacancy and Rev. J. B. Evans, the latter. After some advisory remarks by the moderator the usual working committees were appointed on finance, new bodies and reading letters. The churches of other denominations joined the Rock Hill Baptist church in welcoming this august body. Mrs. Dora Washington read the letter of welcome from the Rock Hill Baptist church and Revs. Willis Brown and R. Nelson delivered welcome addresses for the M. E. and A. M. E. Zion churches respectively. The addresses were responded to by Prof. J. D. Coleman. The introductory sermon was preached by Rev. W. W. Hicks who chose for his text L. Kings 18:15 "As the Lord of the Host liveth, before whom I stand, I will show myself unto him (Ahab) today." Theme: "The power and influence of a devout Christian." The speaker showed how the earnestness on the part of our pioneer ministers has brought about better conditions in the coal field. In the afternoon session several visitors were introduced. Among them were Miss Sidney I, Davis, field secretary of the Foreign Mission Board, Prof. I. M. Arter, Pres. of the Hill Top School, Editor M. S. Malone, of the Sentinel, Rev. T. P. Smith, a successful evangelist, Rev. J. J. Turner, Superintendent of Missions for the State Sunday School Convention, and Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, general missionary for the Baptist State Convention, the general association and the Home Mission Board. Mr. Malone spoke of the merits of the Sentinel and insisted that pastors urge the people to send in subscriptions. Rev. J. J. Turner spoke of the collarer work of the Sunday School Convention and placed before the people some new denominational works. The moderator called Rev. T. J. Brannon to the chair and delivered his annual address which was fraught with wholesome and practical advice. The address was referred to a committee composed of Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, Rev. F. C. Pattison and Rev. J. E. Pryor, who in their report advised that the advice given by the worthy moderator be heeded and steps be taken to put in practice the recommendations therein encouched. Rev. Wm. Henry's sermon on the "Time and Work of the Savior" showed the necessity of laboring for the conversion of children and that they be surrounded by the best environments possible. The temperance report was read by Rev. I. B. Evans and was discussed by Mrs. M. E. Green, Rev. J. J. Turner, Rev. A. Steward, Rev. T. P. Smith, Rev. Wm. Henry. B. J. Tucker and Rev. L. Dabney. Rev. J. D. Coleman read the report on education which advised that public schools be given better patronage and that greater care be exercised in the employment of teachers. The state of West Virginia was mentioned in high terms for providing such favorable conditions for the education of its youths. The Hill Top School, which is being fostered by the colored Baptists of the state was referred to with pride and the churches were advised to solicit monthly contributions for its support. This report was discussed by Rev. A. Stewart, Rev. J. E. Pryor and Rev. L. A. Wadkins. By special request Rev. R. D. W. Meadows preached at 11 o'clock on Friday morning. The discourse was preceded by a fervent prayer by Rev. S. M. Yates and a solo by Miss Sldney J. Davis. The reverend preached from the fourth chapter of John. Theme: "The secret of soul winning." The characters of the narrative Christ and the degraded Samaritan woman were pictured so plainly that they could be seen around Jacob's well discussing the physical water and the water of eternal life. After the reading of the report on misions by Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISINGS PROGRAM OUR COLUMNS ERING SUITES-TRY IT. Colored Employee IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE GETS A RAW DEAL FROM CONGRESSMAN GAINES. Change Employment Or Quit Was Verdict of Doctor, But She Was Compelled to Get Aid From Another Congressman, Though From Third District. Simply to show those who are in doubt as to the attitude of Congressman Gaines toward the Negro, extracts are given below from a few letters of a young colored woman working in one of the government departments at Washington, who asked Mr. Gaines, being from his district, to secure for her a transfer or a promotion because the work she was then doing was detrimental to her health. She secured the transfer through the efforts of another Congressman from this State. All names, with the exception of that of Mr. Gaines are withheld for obvious reasons. Says the young lady in question: "Every day I see more and more the prejudice existing in the government service here. White girls, who have been doing the same work I do have been promoted, yet Mr. S——was informed that furls are supposed to work (in this department) from four to five years." "I mean no offense to you when I say that I firmly believe that your friend Mr. Gaines gave Mr. S——to understand that he was not personally interested in my case and just had the latter write you those letters as a sham." "It certainly does not seem reasonable that Mr. S—— should show such a little interest in Representative Gaines' personal desires. Then again, the official at the Bureau would have given Mr. S——'s communications more consideration had they not known he was not particularly interested in the matter." "It was all a sham and Mr. Gaines, I believe, planned it thus. I don't think he liked your pressing him to act, but he did not like to admit it." Writing a year later, the same young woman says: "Some months ago I decided to give up the fight for a promotion or a transfer, as things seemed to work against me right along, but now that the constant standing has affected my health to such an extent Dr. C—— has advised me to resign, I have decided to take up the fight again. Many and varied have been the changes effected at the Bureau since I last wrote you —changes which give the lie to the declaration contained in the letter from Mr. S—— to Congressman Gaines during 1905, which you have on file. During the past year there have been at least a dozen girls prematurely promoted—many had not been in the Bureau a year. Last year a white girl of Grafton who came in two months after I did, was promoted. Of course, you know all such promotions are brought about by influence pure and simple." "I felt at first that Mr. Gaines was false from beginning to end. And then I thought that he had done what he could and my failure to get what I desired was because of my color, but I was disabused of this idea ten days ago when a colored girl from another district who entered a month before I did was promoted." What think you of the Honorable Mr. Gaines. * * * He surely credited you with having sense enough to discover his duplicity. Would he have people think that he has such little influence as not to be able to effect a change in such an insignificant position as the one I hold? IF YOU DOUBT, ASK FOR THE PROOF If there is a doubting Thomas in the race as to the attitude of Congressman Gaines towards the Negro race, his attention is called to the extracts from two of a dozen or more letters written by a young colored woman to a friend when she was trying to secure Mr. Gaines' assistance in her effort to get a transfer or a promotion from a department where the work was detrimental to her health. The names of the writer and the gentleman to whom the letters were written are withheld for the reason that their positions might be jeopardized should their names be given to the public. However, to show our good faith, those who are actually in doubt may see the letters on request at this office. Colored Pilgrims nent Negro Republican politicians from the South made the pilgrimage to see Colonel Roosevelt. They were William D. Crum, whom Mr. Roosevelt appointed collector of the port at Charleston, S. C.; John C. Dancy, of Salisbury, N. C., formerly collector of the port at Wilmington, N. C., and until recently Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia; Harry S. Cummings, a member of the City Council in Baltimore, who seconded the nomination of Roosevelt in the convention of 1904, and Giles B. Jackson, of Richmond, Va., who has been the Republican candidate for Congress several times. They came here to ask Mr. Roosevelt to go to Richmond in October to attend a Negro State fair. He promised that he would speak in Richmond if he had time. While the four visitors were ascending the hill in a hired rig, Giles B. Jackson, who said he wanted to "talk of the mother country" with the "Colonel," was repeating the little speech he had written out. Suddenly they were hailed by a wood-chopper, whom Crum and Dancy recognized as Mr. Roosevelt. Because of the sudden interruption Jackson forgot his little speech. He stood speechless while the Lion hunter told of his experiences in Africa. Groom Greeting From Colonies Mr. Roosevelt gave his visitors a cordial greeting, and they left with their hands and pockets filled with chips from the tree which Mr. Roosevelt had just cut down. Mr. Roosevelt congratulated Crum on his recent appointment by President Taft as Minister of Liberia. He asked Crum to visit Sierra Leone, the capital of the British province, and requested him to report to him on conditions there. Dancy told Mr. Roosevelt that he was doing everything in his power to maintain friendly relations between the white and blacks of the South. He said he believed the South was the best place for the Negro, and deplored the fact that some members of his race come to northern cities with stories of having been oppressed by their neighbors. EDITOR GILMER OF CHARLESTON IN TOWN. Editor J. C. Gillmer, of The Advocate, the leading paper of the State, representing the colored people, is in town looking over the political field. He was among the callers at The Daily News and Leader office and firmly believes that Capt. Avis will be nominated to congress on next Saturday. He says Kanawha county is strong for Capt Avis and believes that county will give him a majority of from 1,200 to 1,500 in the primary over Mr. Gaines. He says Galnes' attitude toward the colored people will lose him a great many votes in Kanawa and Fayette counties, as well as in other counties in the district and as the colored vote amounts to quite a big per cent, he feels sure they will easily defeat Gaines next Saturday.—The Hinton Daily News. THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL DUR- offers an unusually strong course for young men who are preparing to enter the Christian Ministry. There is always an inviting field for the trained minister. Lectures by distinguished men will be delivered throughout the entire course. It will be thorough in every particular. It will seek to combine the cardinal principles of religion and work. One Hundred young men are desired to enter this particular Department. The regular school term opens October 12, 1910. All applications for admission must be made by September 15, 1910. For further information address, The President, National Religious Training School, Durham, North Carolina. CORRESPONDENCE RAYMOND CITY. All day services were held at Mt. Hermon Baptist church Sunday. Sunday School half past nine o'clock. Preaching at eleven. Communion was held at two thirty; Rev. Holland, filled the pulpit again at 7:30 and preached an able sermon. Revs. P. P. Holland, and Austin Dickerson, were elected delegates to the Association which will convene at London on the 20th. Miss Lucinda Coles was confined to her bed several days last week. W. M. Randolph, was in Charleston last week to attend the funeral of his nephew. Msdames Agnes Price, Eva Walker and Adzonia Carey spent several days in Charleston last week. Mrs. Emma Dickerson, of Bancroft, was a business visitor here Monday. J. A. Shores got his foot very badly mashed in the mines last week. George Cousin, and J. H. Lewis, of Hugheson, have resumed work in our town. Messames Bertie Parker and Maud Woodson, of Charleston, were the week-end guests of friends here. Mrs. Mary Saunders, of Charleston, spent a few hours in our town Sunday. Ethel Harvey, and Cordon Summerfield are sick. BANCROFT. Mr. and Mrs. William Mickens, of Plymouth, spent a few days in Charleston the guest of friends. H. A. Jones, of Plymouth, who was ill last week, is much improved. Mrs. Hale Dickerson, and Mrs. John Cyrus are sick at this writing. Edward Hicks and Mrs. Charles Sergoins were callers in Plymouth Monday. Rev. B. E. Newsome, of Raleigh, preached at Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday morning and evening to a large and appreciative audience. Mrs. M. T. Sinclair and little son Terry spent Sunday in Raymond, visiting her mother, Mrs. Martha Booth. Mrs. Willie Willey, of Middleport, Ohio, who has been visiting relatives here for the past week, has returned home. Mrs. Bertha Jackson, of Spellmen, is visiting her mother-in-law, Mrs. Jackson, of Plymouth. Mrs. Sarah Jackson, of Cedar Grove, spent Saturday and Sunday visiting her sons, Archie Mosely, of Plymouth and Geo. Reed, of Bancroft. Mac McClure, Anthony Powell, T. W. Holmes, Willie Holmes and Miss Eunice Holmes worshipped at Hansford, Sunday. Misses Lon Jackson and Helen Blas were callers at the Holmes residence Monday. Mrs. Amanda Brookins and Mrs. T. W. Holmes are sick this week. Mrs. Benlah Hartwell, of Hugheston, was in town calling on friends. K. D. Pratt, of Cedar Grove, and D. E. V. Jordan were business callers in our town last week. Mr. and Mrs. Mac McClure, Mrs. Chas, Rollins, Misses Julia Francis and Edith . Thompson were in Montgomery, Monday. Mrs. Hattie Hill and Miss Jeanette Powell were calling on relatives some time ago. Sam Kimball has gone to Lynchburg, Va., to visit his sick wife. Hugheson E. Brown, of London and Calvin Saunders, of Hugheson were callers at the Thompson residence Sunday. CEDAR GROVE. Rev. D. D. Davis filled his pulpit here on last Sunday and preached two most excellent sermons. J. H. Dingess was in Charleston Sunday the guest of Miss Daisy Coleman. Stanup Stone, was at Montgomery Sunday. Miss Effie Sprawls, and Mr. Randle Newman left for a visit to Glouster, O., Saturday. Miss Ophelia Kates, of Ward, was here Sunday the guest of Misses Myrtle and Vangle Camm. T. N. Sharon was in Montgomery Saturday on business. Harry Brown, of Charleston, was here Sunday. Miss Agnes Mimms, of Shrewsbury, was here Sunday the guest of Mrs. Jennie Beamer. C. H. Scott, of Sharon, was here Sunday the guest of Mr. Bartley Diagess. J. A. Shields, of Wevaco, was here Sunday. Misses. Neva Parker. Eva Prk er. Madell Bradford, Lena Alexandria Ray Smith, Elizabeth Coleman and Daisy Coleman, of Charleston, were here Sunday. Miss Enell Fortner, of Mamouth, was here Tuesday the guest of Miss Viola Crews. William Newman was in Charleston last week on business. D. E. V. Jordan, of Clarksburg, is here on business. Elmer Buster, Guthrie Anderson and James K. Wilson, Jr., are sick. LEWISBURG. Alex Perkins, of Decota, is here visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Nannie Calander. The Jack Johnson prize supper at the residence of Mrs. Janie Woodson Friday evening was a success. We were glad to have in our midst the distinguished editor of the Advocate Mr. J. C. Gilmer, on last Sunday. Edward olling and Junior Harris were at Rupert Saturday and Sunday. Miss Wysor Crutchfield, of Charleston, was the guest of the Misses Hamilton last week. The sermon of Rev. J. W. Waters at the M. E. Church Sunday evening on "Slander" may be applicable to many guilty of that abominable sin. Miss Ida Jackson is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. J. Turner, at Mt. Carbon. Dr. S. F. Clay and Frank Perkins were at White Sulphur and Ronceverte on business. Rev. Wm. Jackson filled his regular appointment at the Baptist church Sunday. Miss Ada Brown is back from Covington. Henry Cooley and Armour Scott went on a trip to Huntington Sunday. WINIFREDE Miss Carrie Watt, of Montgomery, spent a few days here this week visiting Miss Mary Shelton. Archie, the baby son of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Allen, has been reported ill during the week. R. H. Allen was a business visitor to Charleston Monday. Queen Esther Court No. 18, O. of C., elected the following officers: Mrs. Maggie Perkins, W. C.; Mrs. P. S. Alexander, W. Inx.; Mrs. B. B. Allen, W. O.; Mrs. J. R. Randolph, Sr. D.; Mrs. John F. Mosby, Jr. D. J. W. Walker spent a few days in Charleston, the latter part of the week on business. The True Reformer will have their annual Thanksgiving sermon preached Sunday by Rev. W. Brown, of Montgomery. Rev. L. E. Smith filled his regular appointment here Sunday, morning and evening and administered the Lords Supper. WAKE FOREST Rev. Richard Hughes preached two able sermons Sunday during the absence of the pastor L. W. Mayo. Mrs. Lucy Hodge, of Montgomery, lectured at the church Monday night in the interest of the True Reformers Mrs. Breder, of Montgomery, was here on business last week. Mrs. Mary Pennick, of Berlin, was calling at Wevaco, last week. A crowd attended the supper at Mrs. Mary Richardson Monday night. The supper at Mrs. Mary Miller's Monday night was a success. Paul Jones, of Charleston, who has been visiting his mother here, returned home last week. John Hughes, of North Carbon, has moved his family here. MARTINSBURG Pery Scott, Jr., of District of Columbia, has moved his family to Sunset-Castle near Hedgisville. He is off on his vacation and will spend a few days with his family at the above named place. Mrs. Elisa Hopewell, while spending some time in Kearneyville, has been confined to her bed for one week; however, by careful nursing she is out again. The funeral of Jerry Myers, who was killed while sitting on the track's of the B. & O., last Thursday night, about 10:30 o'clock occurred Saturday at 2:30 p. m., from the Methodist church at Kearneyville. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. S. M. Beane, of Martingburg, assisted by Rev. T. B. Snowden, of Harper's Ferry., Rev. Beane, is an eloquent and forceful speaker while Rev. T. B. Snowden is a scholar and philosopher, and the many people who crowded the church and those who stood outside to hear the last sad word's spoken over the remains of Mr. Myers were apparently deeply touched by the truth that fell from the lips of those eloquent and devoid men. The deceased was a True Reformer, and a member of Mt. State Lodge, No. 4450, G. U. O., of O. T. Both lodges were present and as the funeral cortege moved from the house of Jerry Myers it presented a beautiful spectacle. The True Reformers marched in front while immediately behind the hearse came the Odd Fellows Lodge which was well represented. People in wagons, buggies and every conceivable kind of vehicle were there and fell in line making the procession perhaps a mile long. The Pallbearers were selected from the Odd Fellows lodge and were as follows: James Head, Joe Greene, Wm. Goens Wm, Parsons, Sidney Scott, J. Frank Briscoe. A. T. Johnson, was offered the handsome sum of 17 hundred dollars for his property on the Boom. He refuses to sell. Mrs. Etta Johnson will visit relatives in Washington Sunday. Edward Briscoe came home from Waynesboro, Pa., to see his family, he is employed as chief cook at the Leland Hotel. The Odd Fellow's Picnic will be held at Inwood Park Friday July 22, music will be furnished by the Cornet band. George L. Moxley is having a fine bath room installed in his beautiful house on W. John St. Mrs. Bertha Scott, occupied her new at M. Zion M. E. church Sunday night, the first time in many weeks, having been kept away by being afflicted with rheumatism. Miss Rebecca Weaver, of Smithfield, spent the night with Mrs. Hattie Footz, en-route to Berkeley Springs. J. Clayton Myers, of Wheeling, is the guest of J. Frank Briscoe. He will also spend much of his time visiting friends in Gerrodstown where he was born. Theo Johnson is out and at work again. Mrs. Fannie Bates and daughter Miss Susan and Miss Lucy Arnold, of St. Louis, Mo., are the guests of Mrs. Florence Kirk. Mrs. Rosa Freeman, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Branham, left Thursday for her home in Raleigh. Mrs. Annie Miller, of Pittsburg, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mary Shepherd. Miss Eloyn Wis, who has been the guest of Mesdames Calloway and Anderson, of McDonald, for several weeks, returned home Saturday. An excellent sermon was delivered at the First Baptist Church, Sunday morning, by Prof. D. Webster Davis, of Richmond. His text was "Crist's Letters". Everyone enjoyed it very much, Prof. Davis left on the evening train for Institute. Eugene Gough, of Charleston, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gough, Monday. Miss Willie Branham is visiting relatives at Nuttall. Mrs. Julia Wilkerson, of McDonald, who has been spending several weeks here with her husband, left Monday for Institute to attend the summer normal. Miss Edith Thompson, of Pratt, was a business caller in town Monday. O. T. Wilkerson and brother Tom, of Lynn, Indiana, returned home Thursday having spent several weeks in various parts of Virginia and Washington. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gough entertained at supper Thursday in honor of Misses Gerudue and Margaret Melton, Leota Hardy, of Charleston, and Miss Beatrice Holmes. An excellent program was rendered at the Odd Fellows Hall Monday night for the Women's Baptist convention. It was well attended and each one on the program preformed his part to perfection. A neat little sum was realized. PROGRAM. Song—My Country Tis of Thee. Prayer—Rev. Eugene Page. Instrumental Duott—"Banner of Victory—Misses Lavender and Watson. Solo—“Stingy”—Miss Gladig Willis. Mixed Quarett—Mrs. E. C. Page Mrs. John Page Willis, Rev. E. C. Page. BUCKHANNON. Mrs. Malinda Hunter, delegate from Hall's Chapel, to the Woman's Mite Missionary convention to be held at Wellsburg, left Thursday, accompanied by Miss Ingle Taylor. A large crowd attended the basket meeting at Jackson's Grove, Sunday. The services were conducted by Rev. G. W. Muse, of Grafton, and Rev. Be Young. The meeting was a grand success. Miss Maud Davis entertained a few friends at dinner, Wednesday, in honor of Mrs. Carter, of Clarksburg. Mr. Patton, of Clarksburg, accompanied by his daughter, and Miss Velma Snyder attended the basket meeting here Sunday and very ably assisted the choir. Mrs. O. T. Davis, of Keyser, who attended the Sunday School convention held here last week, left Thursday for Wellsburg to attend the West Virginia Woman's Mite Missionary convention. The Willing Workers, of Hall's Chapel, met with Mrs. William Lyda, Thursday night. Mrs. Thornton Jackson, who was ill Thursday night, is some better at this time. Miss Nettie Madison is visiting relatives in Clarksburg. Mrs. Malinda Green left Thursday for Fairmont, to visit her sister, Mrs. Cobb. The Ladie's Aid of Simpson M. E. church met with Mrs. Laura Watson, Friday afternoon. Rev. G. W. Muse, of Grafton, held quarterly meeting at Simpson M. E. church Sunday night, in the absence of Rev. Geo. E. Curry, who was unable to be present. Mrs. Jas. Wade very pleasant entertained Friday evening, in honor of her guest, Mrs. Hatie Carter, of Parkersburg. Whist was the diversion of the evening. Misses Moss Clay, and Beulah Smith, of Clarksburg, are visiting relatives here for several days. GRAFTON. There will be a Japanese Tea Social given by the Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. church, Thursday evening July 21, at the home of Mrs. Julia Trimble. Rev. G. W. Muse, was visiting in Buckhannon Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Georgia Jackson continues quite ill. Chas. Miles returned Friday from Baltimore. Mr. Henry Jones, of Fairmont, was the guest of Miss Ada Stout Sunday. Mrs. Cora Harris, of Wheeling, is visiting her mother Mrs. Hannah Harris. Misses Nursey Howell and Nannie Hale, were guests of Miss Ollie Turner Sunday afternoon. Miss Maggie Moorhead of Thornton was the pleasant guest of Miss Grace Trimble Tuesday. Frank Shepherd and Geo. Turner were in Fairmont, Wednesday, on business. James Washington, of Clarksburg, passed through the city Thursday enroute to Fairmont after spending a few days in Elkins. Rev. and Mrs. L. A. Menifee pleasantly entertained at dinner Sunday a number of guests. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Howell, Mrs. Mandy Oliver, Mrs. Lizzie Sheppard, Misses Pearl Whiten, Grace Trimble, Messrs. Walter Howell, Lathen Philpot and Hlet Philpot. Rev. J. C. Bush, of Lewisburg, was visiting friends in the City last week Miss Ingle Taylor, of Buckhannon, was the guest of Miss Ollie Turner, Monday, between trains enroute home from Wellsburg, W. Va. Miss Lucy Moorehead, of Thornton, was a business visitor in the city Saturday. BERWIND. Rev. J. T. Gibbons, of North, preached at the A. M. E. church Wednesday night and Sunday night. Mrs. Fannie Scott is some what indisposed at this writing. Rufus Glenn, and Henry Ramsy, have gone to Gary, to the Association. Rev. C. D. Hartwell returned home Sunday from Pocahontas. Mrs. Bettie L. Wood has gone to Roanoke to visit her parents. Charles Scott got slightly injured in the mines Friday. Cicero Pugle has been unable to work for the past week on account of poisoned feet. The smallbox is still decreasing and the patients are being turned out gradually. Our Sunday school is growing both in number and intelligence. The lesson was well discussed Sunday. PARKERSBURG. Mrs. Emma Wilson left Friday for her home at Stewardsville, Va., after spending sometime here at the bedside of her sister Mrs. Wm. McClung. Mrs. Mame Wheeler left Wednesday for her home in Chicago, after spending a week with her parents. George Straughter is much better, after being seriously ill. The picnic given by the Odd Fellows on Blennhassett Island was a success. A neat sum was realized. Howard Lee left Thursday for Wheeling. Alexander Steptoe was in the city few hours Friday enriched Clipsburg from Wythville, Va., where he visited his parents. Miss Lynetta Dickerson, of Cutlor, O., spent Sunday with the Misses Giles. Walter Lee left Friday for his home, at Boomer. George Edmondson is ill at his home on Fifth St. Mrs. Custis is ill at her home on Green St. Mrs. William McClung who has been ill for quite awhile, was moved to Cambridge, Ohio, Saturday to the residence of her sister, Mrs. Isabell Berry. She was accompanied by her husband, Wm. McClung and Mrs. Lindina Washington. Don Jones passed through the city enroute to Fairmont Saturday. Roy Wade, of Charleston, was in the city a few hours Saturday. Mrs. Florence Jones spent Sunday In Belphe with Mrs. F. O. Lacy. HUNTINGTON. Rev. I. V. Bryant preached at the Union Meeting in Burlington, O., Sunday afternoon. Miss Martha A. Cousins, of Gallipolis, is the guest of Mrs. Lena Gillard, of Eighth avenue. Mrs. C. E. McGee is spending a few days at the Orphan's Home. Mrs. Fannie Claybrook, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. Caroline Booker has returned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Bessie Penn, of East Liverpool, O. A christian organization called Holiness (white) held services at the Ebenezer M. E. church Sunday afternoon resulting in one conversion. Rev. D. A. Lewis, having spent a few days with his family, left Saturday for Hinton. Harry Alexander, of Gallipolis, was calling on friends here Sunday. Miss Delia Howard and Mr. Martin King, of this city, were married Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. A. M. Poindexter, Eighth avenue, Rev. B. B. Martin, officiating. A. M. Poindexter is much improved in health. The Orion Club met at the residence of Mrs. Anna Turner Friday Evening. Angus Carter, Sr., accompanied the soldiers to their encampment at Gettysburg, Pa. Rev. L. O. Lewis left Monday for Chicago where he will take a course of lectures at the Chicago University. Mrs. Jane Wilkins is visiting relatives in Cincinnati. Among our out of town guests during the past week were: A. P. Straughter, of Hinton, W. H. Lowry, of Institute, Prof. R. P. Sims and Samuel L. Wade, of Bluefield. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows is at home from the Flat Top Association at Gary. The board of the Mutual Endowment Association of the Odd Fellows met at the main office at 1209 Seventh avenue, Wednesday July 13. Those present were: W. L. Jones, president, Wheeling; Matthew Buster, treasurer, Montgomery; G. W. Hughes, secretary, Huntington; J. S. Noel, D. G. M. Montgomery; F. R. Ramer, D. D. G. M. Martinsburg; J. M. Trice, D. G. S. Alderson; J. H. Cragget, D. G. F., Keystone. Master Wm. K. Elliot, of Eighth avenue, is suffering from a broken arm. A. J. Triggs, of Tenth avenue and Fourteenth street is sick. Rev. R. J. Terrell went to Point Pleasant Sunday. Mrs. M. Collins, of Washington Place, who went to Columbus a few weeks ago, is quite ill. The many friends here of Miss Martha Washington, of St. Albans, were deeply grieved to hear of the death of her mother, which occurred there a few weeks ago after a brief illness. INSTITUTE T. R. Ramer and W. H. Lowry made a business trip to Huntington Wednesday. Dr. Lewis B. Moore left for parts in Oklahoma Monday morning. Prof. R. P. Simms returned to Bluefield Tuesday morning. Rev. D. Webster Davis spent Sunday in Montgomery. L. T. Brown, H. H. Banks and B. S. Braxton were Institute callers Sunday. Miss Hazel Lucas was the guest of Misses Maude Viney and Father Fulks. One the chimneys in the new dwelling being erected for Mr. W. A. Spriggs fell Tuesday causing quite an excitement in the village. The damage was very slight. Wet weather is said to be the cause. LANARK LANARK The Sunday School was well attended Sunday morning. Miss Odessin Morris is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. H. Thomas. Rev. D. C. Dean, grand lecturer of Frank Board, of Glon Jean, is the guest of his cousin, Mrs. Minnie Winston. Miss Lella Thomas has returned from a week's stay on Jumping Branch with her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Clayborn Basil, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Crite, is Indisposed. Mrs. A. L. Peck has returned from a two weeks' visit to relatives and friends and reports a pleasant trip. Little Ethel Peters is still sick. CHILLICOTHE, O Joseph, Winburn, of Mochanic street is very sick at this writing. Miss Essie Lomax returned home Saturday from Cleveland, O. Miss Ella Dowdy left Tuesday afternoon for Shelbyville, Ind., to visit a school friend. Mrs. Sarah Grey and Mrs. Mary Scott spent Sunday in Greenfield, O. Miss Cora B. Medley leaves Hillsboro O., Friday for Detroit, Mish., to spend the remainder of her vacation with friends. Miss Herd, of Nashville, Tenn., is visiting at the home of G. W. Carter. Miss Mabel Gatliff and Edward Medley, Jr., visited Portsmouth O., Sunday. Miss Jennie Burrell will give a chicken supper in Kingston Thursday night for the benefit of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church. Also a musical at night. The 37th annual session of the Ohio Sunday School convention of the A. M. E. church was held in Hillsboro last week and was entertained by Rev. Harley Newsome, the pastor of the church. After a very profitable session the following officers were elected: Rev. T. B. 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A. church, Cincinnati, treasurer; Miss Scott, of Cincinnati, Miss Emmons, of Wilmington, and Mrs. J. E. Johns, of Columbus, were elected as the executive committee. Sabina was selected for the next place of meeting. Dr. S. S. Jordan, wife, and son left Monday morning for Lima, O., to attend the Grand Lodge K. of P., which meets there this week. David Lomax, operated upon at the City Hospital Monday is reported doing well at this writing. Robert Ryan was married to a young lady in Circlesville last week. The walls of Quintu Chapel were completed Monday and the carpenters have commenced on the roof. Misses Lena Marshall, Mabel Marshall, E. R. Walker, Mae Medley, Christine Williams and Mrs. James Lucas will leave Thursday for Kingston, O., to assist, with the supper and musical Thursday night. Mrs. Dale Doan entertained at dinner Tuesday, Mrs. Yates and Children. Willie Roberts is spending his summer at Mt. Lake Park. A supper party was given Allen Lee on his birthday. Mrs. Aaron Wilson entertained Andrew Lee at dinner Sunday. A few persons were at morning service Sunday at Trinity church. Kearney Court of Calanthe held installation. Mrs. Amie Robinson, W. C.; Mrs. Mary Ransel, R. of D. The grand lecturer will deliver a lecture to the court Tuesday night, after which a banquet will be held. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Jones is ill with cholera infantum. The union plenic was a decided success. Mrs. Malinda Green, of Buckhannon is the guest of Mrs. Sarah Green on Mechanic street. Harkness and Koestner look to be the best performers among Cleveland's young pitchers. TO ICHOLS THE TASTES LIKE MORE or in Brick ices To Churches and Dealers Both Phones ER MEAT COMPATY CAPITOL ST. Mutton, Pork, Pork Sausage NN MAKE. achine sliced and Bacon SH, POULTRY in all the popular als of tronage for we have our lines and you you want it most CLARKSBURG 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, keeping 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 Pythian Mutual Investment Association 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 thre e 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 hirtd 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 BRADFORD, PA. Henry Brooks and wife, of Olean, N. Y., spent Sunday with Mrs. Kelley, of Merror Ave. Tom Wheeler, of Deep Center, was in town Wednesday. Rev. P. H. Williams, A. J. Anty and W. W. Virginia will leave for Washington, D. C., on Sunday next to attend the Elk's convention. Oscar Coe will leave for Atlantic City and Philadelphia on Friday and will attend the convention'at Washington. ST. ALBANS Dr. D. Webster Davis and Prof. R. P. Simms passed through en route to Institute Sunday evening. Miss Della and Bertha Jones, of Bluefield, are here visiting their relatives, Mrs. Sarah Holman and family. Miss Laura Hazlewood returned home from Chicago Saturday evening. Jeff. Morton has returned from the Charleston Hospital and reported on the road to health again. John and Ernest Price were at Raymond City Sunday. Miss Ellen Goode was here the guest of Miss Golden Preston. Kenton Williams was at Raymond City Monday to play ball with the Raymond City team. Rev. J. W. Robinson will leave Tuesday day for London where he will represent the Saint Paul Baptist Church at Mt. Olivet Association. A surprise party was given in honor of Misses Bertha and Della James at the residence of Mrs. Sarah Holmes. Thursday evening. All present reported a nice time. Dr. D. Webster Davis will preach at the St. Paul Baptist church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. at three o'clock in the afternoon, Miss Sidney J. Davis was introduced. She delivered a timely address on the subject of missions. Speaking of foreign missions she does not put into her speeches wild man-eating yarns, as is very often done, but only shows that missionary work is a command of Christ. Prof. J. D. Coleman, of the Bluefield Colored Institute, delivered an address on education; he spoke of the work that is being done in the public schools, reviewed the results and advantages of the state educational institutions and referred to Prof. J. M. Arter, an alumnus of Storer College, as an educator of superior intellectual ability. He concluded by calling attention to the advantages offered by the Bluefield Colored Institute. After Rev. C. W. Cottrell preached the closing sermon for the association in which the glory of God and his handiwork was beautifully displayed, Prof. J. M. Arter delivered a very instructive address on education, showing the many advantages the trained man has over the untrained. He pleaded for a more substantial support for the West Virginia Seminary and College at Red Star, of which he is president. The coaccluding session on Saturday morning was devoted largely to routine work. On the motion of Rev R. D. W. Meadows, a committee was appointed to confer with similar committees of the other Baptist annuals in arranging for a general state quadrennial convention. The interest of the association was broadened by planning to solicit money for home and state missions instead of confining its interest to its associational district. Delegates and corresponding messengers were appointed to represent the association in the following bodies; The National Baptist Convention, Rev W. W. Hicks; the Babist State Convention, Rev W. H. Mitchell; the Women's State Convention, Rev J. E. Pryor; the Clinch Valley Association, Rev R. H. McKoy; the Sunday School Convention, Rev L. Dabney; the THE ADVOCATE For You? Bank where you get no interest, keep working For Money. Safe way, where it will be working at six per cent. interest—Your Money. Order to give us an opportunity to put a picture of our building on the storyblick building on one of the led by the Huntington Herald, second floor is used for office rooms, and is sure to pay us well. After the leaders were paid a dividend of six per installment plan. Ask your You n, W. Va. New River, the Mt. Zion and the Tygart Valley Associations, Revs. R. D. W. Meadows and J. J. Turner. The following were elected as officers: Moderator, Rev. G. W. Woody; vice moderator, Rev. T. J. Brandon; clerk, Rev. R. H. McKoy; treasurer, Rev. W. W. Hicks; statistician, Rev. S. W. Patterson; corresponding secretary, Rev. S. A. Watkins; executive board members: Revs. J. B. Evans, W. C. Clements and C. W. Cottrell. The session which is now passing into history was a success in every way. All the sessions were pervaded by the spirit of Christ under whose banner it is marching. Prominent ministers were present from all parts of West Virginia and some came from Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia and Pennsylvania. The young ministers were very glad to have the presence of fathers in the cause in the persons of Revs. T. J. Brandon and J. W. Payne. Some very able ministers have recently taken pastoral charges in the bounds of the Association such as Revs. J. E. Pryor, G. W. Lomax, A. L. Brown and W. A. Pittard. Three hundred and fifteen dollars and forty cents were sent up for all purposes; $106 of the amount was for the building of the denominational school at Hill Top. The meeting for 1911 will be held at Powhatan. A WILD BLIZZARD RAGING bringing danger, suffering—often death—to thousands, who take coeds, coughs and lagripe—that terror of Winter and Spring. 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Taylor organized a juvenile court of seventeen members at the Knights of Pythias hall Tuesday afternoon. This is the first organization of the kind in the state and Mrs. Walker is being congratulated upon her energy in effecting it. The officers are: Worthy Matron, Mrs. M. A. Viney; Worthy Instructor, Miss A. E. Taylor; Recording Secretary, Maria DeHonney; Financial Secretary, Mary M. Parker; Treasurer, Mrs. Lydia Walker; Orator, Eva May Parker; Escort, Edith Ruth Parker; Conductress, Bernice Irene Parker; Inner Guard, Theodore Parker; Gate Keeper, Earle Tuck. Musicale At St. Paul.—A program of unusual excellence will be rendered at St. Paul A. M. E. church Friday evening the 29th inst. for which a prize of a gold ring is offered to the person selling the highest number of tickets. The program is; Prayer, Rev. R. R. Downs; Chorus, Harmonic Club; Recitation, Miss Cornellia F. Davis; Solo, Mrs. Mary Lewis; Paper, Mrs. Gwendoline Carter; Violin Solo, Mr. Russell Hawkins; Vocal Solo, Miss Mildred Downs; Recitation, Miss Lillian Bullard Whitten; Chorus, Empire City Glee Club; Reading, Mrs. R. L. Jones; Solo, Miss Alice P. Whittaker; Paper, "Self Culture," Dr. J. B. Brown; Solo, Mr. Allen DeHonney; Chorus, Harmonic Club. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 and refreshments will be served by the Ladies Aid Society. Teachers For Colored Schools.—At a recent meeting of the Board of Education the following teachers were elected for the colored city schools: I. C. Cabell, Misses Lizzie O. Hopkins, Amy Hutchinson, Amelia Wilcher, Blanche Jeffries, Aristis Johnson, Esther Fulks, Maud Viney, Estelle James, Noala Farrar, Rhoda Wilson, Hattie Peters and Nina Clinton, and L. C. Farrar, H. B. Rice, F. D. Cambric, J. F. J. Clark and C. W. Boyd. Miss Peters succeeds Geo. L. Cuzzens who, after over a decade of service, servers his connection with Garnett school because of, it is reported, strained relations with the principal. The manner in which his removal was effected is being severely criticised by some of Mr. Cuzzen's friends. Dr. Bell's Electric Machine.—Dr D. Edward Bell, specialist on the diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat, has installed in his offices in the K. of P. Building, Washington and Dickinson Sts., an electric battery for the purpose of treating persons affected with asthma, bronchitis, lame or weak back, catarrh, coughs, nervous or blood diseases, constipation, deafness, diseases of the scalp, headache, indigestion, dyspepsia, stomach troubles, kidney and liver complaints, brights diseases, neuralgia, piles, paralysis, sleeplessness, varicose veins, rheumatism, and diseases of women, for which he gives special electric treatment. He fits and duplicates eye glasses and spectacles and carefully examines the eye, ear, nose and throat, consultations being free. Will call at residence if desired. Office hours: 9 a.m. to 12m. 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday and other hours by appointment. Home Phone 1493x. Card of Thanks.—Mrs. S. A. Johnson and family take this means of expressing their thanks to those who assisted them during the illness and death of their son and daughter. They feel especially grateful to the faculty of the West Virginia Colored Institute, of which the decedent was a student, and the class of 1912 and other members of the student body for their floral designs and, other tokens of sympathy. A Substantial Increase in Salary. —F. H. Huskins, one of the two colored mall carriers is being congratulated by his friends upon his having been placed on the $1,200 list. Mr. Huskins was one of the five who received this substantial increase which is given on account of high grade service, the recommendation of the inspector being based on general efficiency as shown by observance of the rules for the government of carriers. Woman's Day At Simpson.—Woman's day was a complete success last 'Sunday. The only men connected with the service were the pastor, who on account of the inability to secure a woman, preached the sermon at the morning hour, and the man who pumped the organ. The choir composed of women under the direction of Mrs. Florence Carroll, rendered Inspiring music. The paper read by Mesdames Carroll, Annie F. Davis and Mae Cabell were of a very high order and showed careful preparation. The solos by Miss Alice Beard and Mrs. Hattle Foster were well received. A special collection of $8.43 was divided between John Young and the Dickerson family. St. Paul Church Notes.—The Ladies Aid will be entertained Friday at the home of Mrs. Mattle Moss. Tickets are out for the literary and musical entertainment, Friday night, given under the direction of Mrs. W. O. Lee. The quarterly meeting will be held on the first Sunday in August; the conference the following night. Envelopes are in the hands of the stewards for the presiding elder's assessment. Class meeting Wednesday night. Sunday school 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. The Peoples Grocery Store.—We have just opened a first-class ice cream parlor at the Peoples 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 evening during the week. W. H. Parker, Manager. All For Avis.—Grand Attorney J. W. Chappelle, who has just returned from Fayetteville where he went to file the answer of the Grand Lodge, K. of P. in the suit brought by Mrs. Maria Robinson, states that the sentiment among the colored people at Fayetteville, generally regarded as a Gaines' strong-hold, is overwhelmingly for Capt. Avis. He says that he failed to find a single man among the dozen or more with whom he conversed in sympathy with Congressman Gaines, all being deeply incensed because of his attitude toward the race. PERSONALS. J. C. Gilmer returned Tuesday from a four-days' trip through Summers and Greenbrier counties. Miss Rosa Carter, a teacher in the Washington D. C., schools, is the house guest of Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Jones. Miss Carter will be in the city several weeks. W. S. Gilmer was called to his old home at Charlottesville, Va., on business, Monday. He will be absent several days. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Flagg at their home on Dickerson St., Saturday, a fine baby girl. Mrs. Amanda Slater and Mrs. Meadows will attend the Association of the Mt. Olivet Baptists, London The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ester Cyrus died at their home on McCormick St., Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Cyrus, who has been seriously ill, is steadily improving. Misses Eva and Neva Parker, Maydell Bradford, Lena Alexander, and Harry Brown spent Sunday at Cedar Grove, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Martin. Mrs. J. E. Brown, after a three weeks' visit, has returned from Cincinnati, O. Miss Elizabeth Dunnavan left Saturday for Old Sweet Springs to spend the Summer. Miss Elizabeth Lee leaves today for Atlantic City where she will spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Smith have gone to Charles Town for permanent residence. Mrs. F. C. Brown and daughter Marie left Friday to visit her father in Monmouth, Ill. They will also visit friends at St. Louis and Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. James Daniels, of Louisville, Ky., are in the city. Rev. B. R. Reed, pastor of the First Baptist church, is attending the Mt. Olivet Baptist Association at London. Mrs. Mary Russell entertained the Thursday Night Aid Society at the M. E. parsonage Thursday evening of last week. Mesdames Agnes Price, Eva Walker and Adzonia Carey, of Raymond City spent several days of last week here. Mrs. Bertha Parker and Miss Maude Woodson were week-end guests of friends at Raymond City. Mr. and Mrs. William Mickens, of Bancroft spent a few days here last week with friends. J. W. Walker was a business visitor to Winfield the last of the past week. Paul Jones has returned from a visit to his mother at Wake Forest. Eugene Gough went to Montgomery last week to visit relatives. R. C. Melver, of Sharon was in the city last week visiting his wife, who is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Langhorne. Miss Alleen Irving left last Wednesday for her home in Roanoke, Va. to spend the summer. Evenings and Sundays by Appointment DR. C. H. 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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 grade school in the state for Colored students. Magtion high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANTAR faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S ARE GRADERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHICH TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Stored in its faculty and student body. Its whole influliving. Literary Societies, Christian Organic Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, InduFor illustrated catalogue and other prints. THE CRYSTAL BAY Owned and Controlled by the KnightnAmerica, South America, Europe, Asia. The only the Unitedreceiving itUnited State can have graduated here. The oldest students. Magnificent location. Elevat- Ample buildings. THREE NEW OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu- ated, earnest teachers does not include lelling to the Dewey System, is one of EES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- SES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED ATION. Storer is interdenominational as whole influence is toward Christian an Organizations, Musical Clubs. Normal, Industrial, Music. other printed matter write to Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian living. Literary Societies, Christian Organizations, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, Industrial, Music. For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to L BATH HOUSE the Knights of Pythias of North Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. THE CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE Owned and Controlled by the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heated throughout. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certificates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. Attendants' Fees $3.00 per $1.50 per cou Call on or Address CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE HO 100 per of 21 Baths 50 per course J. R. SMITH, Mgr. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. Attendants' Fees $3.00 per of 21 Baths $1.50 per course Call on or Address J. R. SMITH, Mgr. CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE HOT SPRINGS, ARK Dr. D. Webster Davis passed through the city Saturday enroute to Montgomery. Mrs. Polly. Preston is ill at her home on Goshorn St. Mrs. Clara Jarrett and her niece Miss Florence Payne, who is visiting here from Columbus, spent Tuesday and Wednesday at Dekota. Harry Williams left Saturday for Old Sweet Springs, where he will spend the summer. Miss Gertrude Campbell visited friends at the Institute Sunday. Dallas, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Forney, is ill with the whooping-cough. Edward James, Chas. Payne and James Carper spent Sunday at Institute. Mrs. Ruth Robinson, who was called to the city on account of the ill- 1. TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE. HENRY T. M'DONALD, President THE MUSEUM N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. The President PRIE OF BATHS: $ 4.00 per course of 21 baths. $ 2.00 per half course of 10 baths. pects = Tete CP SSS Cee ng a eee = Tee. be ees ate ie eee re o eR hee TN eee oot ee eae ere Boke d oe — = Poin oe PS ee a no ghey csi ae ee a daft NSE ARS al gg ea ak FOUR eri a : e Sent a a en setsteenthnteneettth tenner oe a A oe = PUBLISHED EVERY ‘THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE: PUB." CO. SSeS ce, Pythian Building, Charleston, . W. Va. Home Phone 923. Aa ee ‘The Advocate js entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Threo months ..........+-+-$0.50 Bic months ......0.....0e05 1.00 One year ..-..eseeeeeee ees 1.60 THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1910. ca ee yy \ = dain \ Zr oan : _—_—e:, 7 oe Nn si "He ame LH Is © HE REPUBLICAN TICKET * * (election Next November.) * For State Senate: . . GRANT P. WALL. ’ * For House of Delegates: . * J. W. DAWSON, . * JOUN A. THAYER, . . W. W. GRAHAM, : * W. B. SHAVER, . . W. F. SHIRKEY. . * For County Commissioner: * . W. S. MOTTESHEARD. ° © For Superintendent of Schools: ¢ * JOHN U. GILDLESPIE. ’ MI. GAINES! APTITUDE TOWARD THE NEGRO. Elsewhere on this page is reprinted a communication from the Charleston Mail of the ISth inst. signed by “A Friend of the Race” who expersses his views on “Congressman Gaines and the Colored Race.” It will be noticed that in replying to our stricture of the 7th inst, our “friend” passes over, perhaps because he does not cousicer thom worthy of discussion, our indictments against Mr. Gaines for igaoring the applica: tion and endorsements of J. ¥. Cole- man who aspired to the postmaster ship at Mt. Carbon; for making po- Mtical capital out 6f the half-hearted attempt to secure an appointment for Phil Waters; for tring disappointed some of his Payette county friends who went to Washington relying upon his word to get places for them. The communication passes over these charges, but offers in rebuttal to our statement that Mr, Gifnes had voted against tie race in the Dantzler- Lever contest, the action of his com- mittee in pigcon-koling the bils of fered by Democrats to repeal the Fourteenth Amendent to the Coustitu- tion, ‘The writer would have it appear that the vote against the seating of a Negro in Congress was alrizht since Mr. Gaines’ connnittve bas not aliowed the Democrits to revive on the floor of Congress the fight against univer sal suffrage dias Mr. Gaines’ com,nittee by throt- ling Giscussions of the suffrage ques- tion veally favored the Negro as. the Mail's corecpendent states? By pre venting a vote on the bill to repeal the Fourteentie Amendment might he not have been protecting himself or some of the other lily white Re- publicans? In 17 there was introduced in the West Virginia Legislature, by a Republican, a separate coach bill. The leading Negroes of the state were sue cosstul in their efforts to Kill it in Uhe committee room. Again in 1809 an- other Republicen introduced a similar measure. This tine we insisted upon the bill going to vote. We had grown tired of having our rights assailed and of being heid in suspense. We wanted to Know who were our friends and who our enemies were, We wanter the legislators to go on record as to their attitude toward the race. We saw our error of the preceding ses. sion and demanded a showing ot hands, Granting that Mr, Gaines’ commit tee held up Congressman Hardwick's DILL, that committee's action has beer of no benefit fo the Nexro. The soutl has not been checked in its progran of disfranchisement. ‘The dominan wing of the Republican party. of whiel Mr. Gaines is a prominent figure, ha: taken no steps to carry out the Negr Planks which have appeared — sine Hector was a pup in the National piat form. ‘They have been too busy con serving the vested interests, too deeph wrapped up in protecting the corpo . rations to pay any attention to man hood rights. ‘They have sat idly bs and geen slate after sate distranchis the Negro. yet thes attempt to bar Doozle the race into thinking they ar ovr friends singly becanse they. t keep from showing their hands, pip eon-hole all distranchisement bills. This was not the way of the fount were of the party, ‘They met the issu aquarely and Tet (he world know wher they stood. Mr. Gaines and his con ie dogs its work in secret sessio and no one knows where any member inne i - TH a Coming back to the main issue, The Advocate still holds that Mr. Gaines Is not friendly disposed towards the Ne sro and it presents as evidence his record, We accuse him of being a lilly white because of his ignoring Coleman who aspired to a postmastership. We accuse him of being a lily-white because after he had been twice re quested to support the Negro exposi- tion bill and had promised to do so after a delay of four weeks, his name does not appear among those whe voted for it We accuse him of being a lily-white because he has never exhibited a de sire to secure for the race even those isthe janitorships which every other West Virginia Congréssman has got- ten for his black constituents, Whether or not the Advocate voices the opinion of the well informed Negro voters of this district will be decided Saturday, Till then we leave the matter with our readers, hoping that they will vote as their consciences siirect THE NATIONAL NiGkO PRESS ASSOCLATION | From all appearances and from private advices from President R. W. ‘Thompson, things seem to be breaking well for {he second annual meeting of the National Negra Press Associa- tion which had its birth last August at Louisville, in connection with the Nationa! Negro Business League. We think it well that the session should be heid on August 15, the day before the opening of the larger con- vention, When the latter gets in full swing. subordinate bodies will be overshadowed. "To secure a proper hearing they must get in their work ahead. Tt ought not to be a difficult task for the newspaper men to get to New York early and have their pow- wow in deliberate fashion. None of us get to the*great metropolis often, and it behooves us to go early and siay late, squeezing every bit of milk font of the cocoanut that we can, As President ‘Thompsen well say's, the press convention, in its immature sate, is not likely to set any rivers an fire, but it will serve an excellent purpose if it brings the men of the craft into closer touch and deeper sympatiy, one with the other. An exchange of experience, a comparison of ideas and plans, and the practical suggestions along many lines that may he dropped in the discussions, are hound to prove helpful and inspiring, ‘The convefftion is a good thing and it is the hove of The Advocate that as many newspaper workers as can get to New York on the i6th of next month shall avail themselves of the rare opportunity for “sweet converse” that Mr. Thompson and his associ: ates are offering. Our Mr. Gilmer has been assigned fo a@ place in the Department of the National Negro Press Association de- voted to “Circulation and Advertis- ing.” and will be expected to contrib- ute his mite to the general discussion on how to secure advertising, how to hold the business, and how to make it effective for the patron. This is a live wire.” We know some things, but would like to know more, Is THE CHURCH A MONEY MA- CHINE? Is the subject of a very timely car- (oon appearing this week on our front The cartoon is timely in view of the charges of graft, of misappropria- fon of funds and of the selling of ap- pointments which have occupied a large place in the public press during the past few months. Hven from as wuthoritive a source as -the Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal church comes the statement that all is not well with this connection. Kishop J. S. Flipper, in an open letter, atites as the reasons ne will not at- tend another bishops’ council; that there is no fixed order of business in the meetings: that the council is pos sessed of no legal authority to regu- late anything in the bonds of — the church; that he is not in accord with the ideas of authority entertained by bis fellow bishops: and that he regards it as wrong to have the chureh pay traveling expenses to a meeting which «in be productive of no good. In the cast members have left. the Fomnection and pastors have been ex pelled for preferring charges of finan. cial corruption. From that source ha: #iso come testimony to the effect thal the raising of “dollar money" ha: more weight in the advancement t« places of honor and good salaries thar the saving of souls, Even here in Charleston a voice has been raised against the tyran nical methods pursued by — some Higher ups to reward those whe contribute” to presiding elders anc bishops, and to punish those who ob Jeet “Is the church a money machine is a debatable question, but there i: Jno denying the fact that it draw: heavily on that class represented by the figure in the lower right of th cartoon, They uncomplaiolayly bear the burden ef church support and suf. for-mostsfrom-the-criminaltty-of cor rapt: leadeng,and Diphaps....1f there is xraftiag going ou those in authority would do well to see that it is discon. tinued, else they will 108e the conf. dence of “the wonian In the tub” along with that of “the than with the hoe,” ‘and the day that confdence ts lost means the beginning of the declivie and fall of the greatest Negro church organization the world has seen, ——>—— .. The friends of John C. Dancy, who were boosting him for Collector of the Port at Georgetown, were evidently of the opinion that the -ex-Recorder having served the government so well during his incumbency in a similar position at Wilmington, N. C., and as Recorder of Deeds for the Distriet for eight years, ought to be allowed to sit at the “pie counter” the bal- ance of his days. The appointment of Whitfleld Me- Kinlay, of Whshington, as Collector of the port at Georgetown, District of Columbia, only evens up for the ais- missal of Henry P. Rucker. We haven't gained a point yet. In truth, wwe are yet losers. ee “It is not the quantity but the qual ity of her poulation to which Wash- ington points with pride.” save the Washington Herald. It will be noted that the Herald waited until after Congress had adjourned to make this boast. —— It still remains to be seen, how- ever, whether the Thanksgiving Day football players will all come out as sound physically as did both Prof. Jeffries and Prof. Johnson. —_~+-__. It appears that they neglected to pray for Jeffries. ‘The white preach- ers might have won by a preponder- avee of supplication. ——_-+-__ It has been demonstrated that card playing, fishing and conversing do not constitute a reliable course of training for a prize fight. The reason President Diaz goes through the formality of an election may be that the people enjoy the holiday, —_+___. July Predictions Tndieate Wat what. ever fdults the weather bureau may possess, it is not swayed by popular clamor, oo The famous leaning tower of Pisa is sinking. This proves after all, even ages of bluff cannot equal the lasting advantages of upright life. gre It may be a mere coincidence, of course, but Emperor William has not been a well man since that meeting. ewe THE ADVOCATE WOULD LIKE 25 KNOW When will our own Phil Waters have a “look in.” | What did “T. RO" say to former Re- corder John C. Dancy in that “earnest private interview” on the side at Oyster Bay. Who allowed that exposition bili to become a “party measure?” ‘Was it true that the anti-Washing ton folks whispered to the Democrats to “knife the exposition bill?” Why not St. Louis for the next meeting of the National Negro Busi- hess League and (Louisville or India-| napolis for the Medical Association? Is Dr. BE. P. Jones traveling with the Houston-Morris combination or. with the Asburyites in Odd Fellows’ politics this year? When will the rejuvenated T. Thomas Fortune be permitted to fill that gap on the editorial page of the: New York Age? t Why cannot the Philistines let Brother W. 'T. Vernon alone, now that he is fixed comfortably for the next four years in the Register’s office? By actual count how many leading Negro statesmen were quietly offered the Liberian mission before it was ten dered Dr. Crum 8, dA hal in the wena: rial campalga of 1998? Wottd there have boon this wonder: ful spasm of virtue-over the prize- ‘fleht pictures it Jeftrics had knock- ed Johnson out? Way ns it necewsary to Place the office of Recorder of Deeds under the civil service regulations and thus tld the hands of future. recorders wha might wish to have! something to’ say about the personnel of their ofictdl asgistants? 4 Q Mont the ralgws Who are golvg 8 Washligton to agchpt $50 jobs In the COnsuls OMice find By-and-by that they have taken on a fo of the most: acidulous variety? - When Will another black man oe! cupy a seat In Congréss? a Who is “ine at {Washington—Ralph W, Tyler or Heary Pjucoln Johnson Wouldn't Lawyer Thomas 1, Joueg fit in snugly as an Assistant District Attorney for the ‘District of Colum- bia? i ! ‘wn ik, age a, x Will, the yenterprising, businese, ike editors and newspaper , segers Set A move on themselves and be av, hand at ule, Breas, Convention ig New York August 16? u Are Mesirs. Hershiaw, Murray ang DuBois any better satisfied now thet they know who owhs the New Yai Age? 8 | % — a Why may. Rot The Negro have, a Sreat chance in Arizona and Naw ‘Meaico, if the right sort of men g@ there and get dn on the Bround, tloor? ' Does W. D. Jobson, of Kentucky* still aspire ‘to ba the mouth-piece oF the national administration? a When does the alleged National Negro Bar Association, promoted by one John G_ Jones, of Chicago, hold ifs meetings—and where? What did Bob Motts, of the Chis cago Pekin Theater, do to Sylvester Russell? . pene: | Will George W. Bliis give a ban, quet'in honor of the ‘retin of Min: ister Ernest Lyon from Liberia? > When will you take that journey to Oystér Bay? In what esteem docs the Republi can party hold the Negro vote? Has Nelson Crews,, of the “Showé me” State, taken to the tall uncut? — Why Mr, Joseph Holt Gaines, if Ue is tie Rational figure “he ig, re- Ported to be, does akdt! exert. somé of his influence to land a Negro from West Virginia in a:.good federal berth. He had a chance in-the cage of Phil SOTA RR President Taft Seems hot-to have Whought as highly of hig position in Congress as do hi¥ | constituents. o CONGRESSMAN GAINFS AND ‘THE conor KACR. ‘Pa oe Editor Charleston Mait:— 3 The fajlure of The Advocate, the uewspaper published In the interest of the colored race at Charleston, to’ sive to Congressman Gaines enthw siasti¢ support in the present cons test. for. renomination, .has been a’ Source ‘of surprise. and: regret to ma+ ny who are thoroughly acquainted with the record --of Congressman Gaines toward ths ealored race and: ‘who lack information as to the cause of the oppcsition on the part? of {hat journal, The editor of ‘The Advocate may not know but a very:Jarge number of well informed Negro voters of, this congressiotnal district, as well As all other sections Of the country, are cognizant of the fact that. Con- sressman Gaines ‘and the very im- Jortant. standing committee of thd National House of Representatives of which he is the ehairman, have stood for six years, a @ stone walt ‘against the combined efforts of the southern representatives in that body in their efforts to revive the fight against universal sitffrage, éx- ‘ended to all citizens, as provided by the fourteenth amendment to the Wederal Constitution, and prevented the injection of that detestable ques- Uon of again depriving the right of the black race from fiarticipating in Popular elections by ‘the, people. Congressman ttardwick, die of ‘the unreconstrucied fite eaters and Negro haters of the South, has for six years endeavored to secure the consideration of a résdliition in con- gress for the repeal 6f the foir- teenth amendment to the Wederai Constitution. At each session of Congress this proposition has been vresented by the southern represen- tative, backed by the: solid support of the representatives, from the southern states, In each case the resolution has been referred to the committe on election of President, ‘Vice-President and members of Con- &ress of which committee the Hon- orable Joseph Holt Gaines is chair- man, Notwithstandinging the most [rersistent efforta of, the patron of the proposition to again revive this hated subject, which Ras caused so LUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE —sntuAti At 3 BLUEFIELD; WEST VIRGINIA OO re ia Healthful location, the very best of school comforts, and excelent advantages in the way of Library, Laboratories, Student So- ‘ cieties and a strong earnest-Faculty. 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Board oftly Eight Dal: lar a month. me _ POR-CATALOGUE AND OTHER INFORMATION ADDRESS Byrd Prillerman, A. M. President ; Baal Waal «at Institute, West Virginia fen nisery, suferiag sang! destrue: jon, “and notwithstanding the de- mands of the fiery southerners for another opportunity to bring this question into National prominence the committee over which Mr. Gaines presides has persistently vot- ed agalnst permitting the proposis tion to reach the floor of the Na: onal Congregs for discussion or ac- tion otlter thanmits mere submission sa matter of privilege accorded as @ member of Congress. Southern Democrats and South- ern meéthoers of Congress rail at Mr. Galnes and Ms committeo for hold- ing this subject from congressional action, yet he and hig Republican Pisociaics on the commitice hold fast to their determination to for- ever bar that subject from the floor of Congrogs and to protect the rights of the colored race, secured at the Price Of so much blood and treasure. And yet we find here in his own jdistrict a newspaper devoted to the interests of the colored race, defin- ing opposition to the continued ser- Vice of Mr, Gaines in Congress, and phasing that opposition on a judicial action of the member of Congress in failing to find In favor of a colored man Who Wag contesting his right of fr seat in Congress, his clection to Which’ he neyér ‘himself claimed as a matter of fact. And while it is with regret that hig attitude of The Advocate is not: ed, it is a matter of considerable satisfaction to note that the rant and file of the colored voters are not swerved by the attitude of that pa- per, but are rather keeping them- stlves informed as to true conditions and will vote next Saturday for the lenomination of the man who has doné something more than to mere- ly satisfy the personal ambitions of the few who appropriate to them selves the authority to speak for an ‘entire race of pgovle, without re- gard to their wishes or desires. A FRIEND OF THE RACK. Charleston, July 18th, 1610. A WorD WITH OUR PrRIENDS. We have Just opened a first-class fee cream parlor at the People's Gro- cery 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, 00 YOU yant.te earn , to {reallver old mirrors and. make new ones? Plearant easy work, Profit five dollars a day. Sample and par- ticulars free. THE GROWN 00, 1432 8 St., Washington, D. 0. ‘127-3 m, : For Sale Houses auld Lots For Teriy ASOiea 1 Adams die + ein At the Nation's Capital INCREASED INTEREST IN THE CONVENTION OF THE NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION IS BEING MANIFESTED. Sudden Death of Bishop Lamp on Shocks Washington—Big Delegation Going to Business League Meet at New York—Press Dinner" on Foot—A Word About the Soul-Centennial Exposition—Dancy Visits Oyster Bay and is Boomed for Collector of Port of Georgetown. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., July 20—With the approach of the date for the meeting of the National Medical Association increased interest is being manifested everywhere in the outcome of that significant event. The leading members of the medical, dental and pharmaceutical professions will be here in large numbers, and they will bring their wives, daughters and sisters. Washington, noted far and wide for its beautiful women, will furnish an ample stock of sweet-hearts for the benefit of the single doctors of a sentimental turn of mind. On the 22nd, of August, the local committee, of which Dr. W. S. Lofton is chairman, will open headquarters in the Administration Building of Howard University for the reception of delegates. All delegates are requested to report at the headquarters and register as soon as possible Badges, programs and all information pertaining to the meeting will be supplied there. Dr. Charles H. Marshall, 2710 P. street, N. W., chairman of the Committee on Public Comfort, will see to it that excellent stopping-places are offered at reasonable rates for those who have not already secured places of abode for the convention season. The convention will hold its sessions in the Administration Building of Howard University and in Rankin Memorial Chapel, both of which are situated on the University campus on one of the highest hills in Washington, fanned by delightful breezes & commanding a magnificent view of the nation's capital and its picturesque environs. Lancheon will be served in the grounds and all city conveniences will be within easy reach. The clinics will be held at Freedmen's Hospital, less than a block away. The great public meeting will be held Tuesday night, Aug. 23, at the 19th Street Baptist church. The "stag" by the Mu-So-Lit at True Reformers' Hall will follow. The next afternoon the Ladies' Club, headed by Mrs. Abbie Mitchell will tender a lawn fete and open-air concert in honor of the wives and sisters of the visiting doctors. On Thursday night will be held the grand promenade at Convention Hall, with 4,000 dancers in glittering array. Friday there will be an all-day outing down the Potomac at Washington Park. Dr. A. M. Curtis, president of the Mu-So-Lit Club, and Dr. Arthur S. Gray, chairman of the executive committee, will have charge of the "stag", and Dr. Curtis will look after the details of the promenade on the 25th at Convention Hall. Dr. C. Sumner Wormley is at the head of the committee arranging for the "outing." The local committee is negotiating with the trunk lines, trying to secure special rates over the railroads and steamboat lines. Persons coming to the convention can get the desired information from the ticket agents at their respective starting points. Western delegates may get excursion rates to Atlantic City, via Washington, as the B. & O. and Pennsylvania Lines advertise trains between New York and the West, allowing stopover at Washington when so requested. Washington is all agog over the social, intellectual and scientific treat that awaits her and there will be a "glad hand" extended, with like cordiality to all who come within our gates. Washington was shocked beyond expression last Saturday when a telegram to Dr. John F. Hurst, financial secretary of the A. M. E. church, conveyed the sad tidings that Bishop Edward W. Lampton had passed away suddenly at Petoskey, Mich., whether he had gone several weeks ago, with the hope of restoring his shattered, health. A few short months ago, Bishop Lampton was in this city, mingling with old friends 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. and looking the picture of robust manhood. His ambition to serve his church and his people which became more and more pronounced after he had been honored with a seat on the Episcopal Bench, gradually sapped his vitality, and brought on the disease which ended his career just as he was reaching its zenith. The remains were taken this week to Greenville, Miss., Bishop Lampton's home, where in the presence of his daughters and a host of friends, they were committed to the earth from whence they came. Bishop Lampton was a man of unusual ability, both as a gospel preacher and man of business. He was an expert financier, and as financial secretary of his church, he established a new system of accounting, modelled after that of the federal government, and broke all records in securing returns from the various conferences. As a Bishop, he showed power, firmness and executive talent that had already made its impress upon the work of the connection. He was Grand Master of the Stringer Lodge of Masons in Mississippi, and made the organization and its beneficial auxiliaries a medium for the relief of thousands of families throughout the Southland, encouraging thrift, industry, economy, right living and civic and racial pride. No Negro in the South possessed in a larger degree the confidence and esteem of the white people than did Bishop Lampton, and the Negro people loved him as a father, brother and friend. In the untimely passing of this noble man the church and the race have suffered a loss that cannot now be estimated. John C. Dancy, former Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, is back in town, after a successful lecture tour, which carried him from Rochester, N. Y., where he delivered the anniversary address in commemoration of the unveiling of the monument to Frederick Douglass, through North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee, not forgetting a jaunt to Oyster Bay, where he had a delightful interview with Former President Theodore Roosevelt. Mr. Dancy has always been a favorite with "T. R.," and the greeting which the former President gave his erstwhile appointment was cordial in the extreme. Some pleasant experiences of the past were recounted and Col. Roosevelt gave a spirited exhibition of his skill in chopping down an elm-tree while his visitors were on the grounds. He laughed gleefully as Mr. Dancy and his companions filled their pockets with chips from the massive tree. Cigars was passed and these will not be smoked by the recipients. They are cherished souvenirs of a happy occasion. The Washington American, of last week, "fathers" a rumor that Mr. Dancy is under consideration for the much discussed Collectorship of Customs at Georgetown. Said The American: "There is a rumor current that the next Collector of Customs here will be a colored man, and that stranger things have happened than that John C. Dancy should be the man. Mr. Dancy, it is said, can consistently subscribe to the demand for a local man, in that he is a large property-holder here, has lived here for the past eight years and will continue to maintain a residence here. It is pointed out also that as Mr. Dancy once served a Collector at Willimington, N. C., he would be familiar with the duties. Another strong point in his favor is that the A. M. E. Zion church, with its more than half a million membership, is deserving of some recognition, since the A. M. E. church is represented by Mr. Vernon. As Mr. Dancy is the most prominent lay member of the Zion church, he is the one upon whom all the Bishops 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. THE ADVOCATE have united. There are not a few wise ones who are picking John C. Dancy for the next Collector here." Your correspondent saw Mr. Dancy Sunday and when his attention was called to the article, he evidenced great surprise and seemed gratified that his friends should think so well of him, but made no comment that could be construed into "yea" or "nay". Mr. Dancy is a remarkable campaigner, has rendered yeoman service for his party, and if the President should see his way to name him for this important post, he would please the race generally and bring to his own standard many potent factors among the colored people now inclined to hold aloof. Mr. Dancy is not "sore" over his retirement from the Recordership, and declares that he will be found in the next campaign, and in all future campaigns, battling, as in the past, with all his might and main for the candidates of the republican party. The Odd Fellows of the District are warming up for the forthcoming battle for honors at the B. M. C. in Baltimore in September. The friends of Editor J. C. Asbury are making a stubborn fight for their favorite for Grand Master, and claim to have a majority of Washington's thirty delegates pledged to him. The adherents of Former Grand Master Edward H. Morris make like claims and insist that the delegation has adopted resolutions pledging support to Lawyer Morris for Grand Master, Henry Lincoln Johnson for Deputy Grand Master, Henry P. Slaughter for editor of the Odd Fellows' Journal and James F. Needham for Grand secretary. Rev. E. P. Jones, of Mississippi another aspirant for Grand Master, was to have been here last week, but failed to come, going on straight to his Mississippi home from the Sub-Committee's meeting at Philadelphia. Considerable disappointment is felt over the failure of Dr. Jones to stop over in Washington, as there is a popular rumor afloat that had he made his appearance here, he would have been compelled to show his hand by affiliating with either the Asburyites or with the Morrisites. Both factions are said to have been making preparations to entertain him, however. The campaign is now on in earnest and it is hinted that some bombs will be fired in a few days that will stir up the biggest kind of a sensation throughout the Order. The Washington Times is nothing if not sensational—and is frequently nothing, even when sensational. It is the organ of the bourbon whites of the nation's capital, and never fails to take advantage of an opportunity to stir up race friction in political matters and is an inveterate foe to the recognition of the civil rights of the Negro, though this be federal soil, over which the national constitution is supposed to have absolute control. But, that's another story. Just now The Times is having a "duck-fit" over the assurance given by the President that Register of the Treasury W. T. Vernon is to remain in office. The Times doesn't like to see a Negro holding down a $4,000 job, carrying with it dignity, honor and authority. It especially "gets the goat" of the Times to see Negro "bossing" white men and women—even though he "boss" ever so politely, ever so gently. For several months, this bourbon journal has been trying to foment strife in the Register's office and has been slyly suggesting that a revolt on the part of the white clerks might so frighten the President that he would be led to see the advisability of substituting a white chief, and sending Mr. Vernon elsewhere. But, luckily, The Times' influence at the White House is a negligible quantity, and it efforts have thus far gone for naught. The attempt of The Times to array Negroes against Negroes on the color basis, again to arouse social jealousies, and then to divide the Negro leaders into Booker T. Washington and anti-Booker Washington factions, have all proven to be flashes in the pan, and there's "nothing doing" in any of those lines. Register Vernon is to stay here. He gave up his presidency of the Western University at Quindaro voluntarily, and his relations with the leaders and the people everywhere are cordial and satisfactory. Dr. Vernon has shown himself to be the "real thing" in all that a man should be. He is now entitled to a rest. The Times should "go way back and sit down." Champion Jack Johnson is expected here on the 26th as the guest of the two lodges of the Elks. He is a leading member of the Order and an effort will be made to have him present the prizes to the winners of the competitive drill, which is to be held during the convention next week. Washington is wild over Johnson and will give him "the time of his life" if he reaches this city. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis' promised "Book of Recitations" has made its appearance here. It is a neat volume, embracing a choice collection of dramatic and humorous readings, well-adapted to all classes of public entertainers. It is handsomely illustrated with protraits of the authoress, (with a brief autobiography); of her parents, Frederick Douglass, and R. W. Thompson, who presents the "Foreword." The book is from the press of the Miles Printing Company, of Pittsburg, and bids fair to become one of the year's "best sellers." Miss Louise Blanche Wright, who is regarded as one of the most efficient clerks, stenographers and typewriters in the office of the Auditor for the Navy Department, is spending her vacation at her home in Chicago. Miss Wright possesses a charming personality and during her comparatively brief sojourn here has made herself a gracious factor in the best society circles, and won universal popularity by reason of her unfailing courtesy and readiness to assist in any meritorious cause. She is a prominent member of the choir of the Berean Baptist church and is one of the principal soprano soloists of the famous S. Colerode-Taylor Choral Society. Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh has been discussing the Georgetown collectorship with President Taft at Beverly, and it is expected that the question of Mr. Nyman's successor will soon be settled. No one seems to have any "inside information" as to what will be done. Prof. Thomas Jesse Jones, expert statistician of the Census Bureau in charge of Methods and Results, is to take a chair in sociology at Howard University, and will also give instruction in theology. He has been connected for a number of years with Hampton Institute, and is a man of superior capacity, as well as a staunch friend of the Negro race. In the Census Office he has exerted a powerful influence in seeing to it that the colored people got all that was coming to them, both in the matter of accurate statistics, and in the distribution of patronage to the worthy. Dr. Jones is a fine example of the type of men we wish to see in places of trust and high responsibility. D. D. Moore, of Wyoming, it at present the only colored section chief in the Census Bureau. Since Director Durand has adopted the group system for his colored clerks, it is understood that it is his plan to select a number of the most efficient colored men and place them in charge of the sections formed from members of their race. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president of the National Training School for Colored Girls has formally opened her summer school for the study of the Bible and the domestic sciences. A large crowd went out to the special services at Lincoln last Sunday, and the exercises were decidedly interesting. The faculty includes Miss Jennie L1 Pech, dean; instructor in Bible and Industrial arts; Rev. S. N. Vass, the Bible and Sunday School method; Miss Atholeng Peyton, domestic science; Miss Nannie Goodall, plain sewing, dress-making and tailoring; Rev. J. Milton Waldron, practical pastoral theology; Miss Georgia G. Moore, English. Noted lecturers will make frequent appearances. Among them are Prof. Kelly Miller, Rev. S. L. Corrothers, Rev. M. W. D. Norman, Rev. Walter H. Brooks, Mrs. Lillian Jones Brown, Prof. L. B. Moore, and Rev. C. S. Morris. The enrollment is very gratifying. Warning is again given to the publishers of newspapers throughout the country not to give space to alleged "news-letters," unless the name of the writer accompanies them. Unscrupulous vendors of slander and cheap gossip are injuring the cause of reputable journalism by the character of the stuff they are sending out and which, in too many instances, are being printed by well-meaning, but gullible editors. All legitimate Washington correspondents use their signatures to all they write. Cut all of the ghouls and vandals out. The "press dinner" under the auspices of the National Negro Press Association, will be given at Martin's early in August. Washington's large contingent of newspaper workers will be out in force. Other communities could copy this idea to advantage. Some idiot by the name of Landvoight complained to the Street Railway Commission last week about Negroes riding on the front seats in the street cars. He says he does not ask for "jim-crow" cars, but wants the Negroes to be segregated in the fear, so as not to come into unpleasant contact with white passengers. The Commission passed up Land-volvight's "little bull", and he will have to continue to ride with Negroes—or do like sure-enough white folks—and high-toned colored folks—purchase an automobile. It will be a cold day when jim-crow street cars are offered for the Negroes of the District of Columbia. Opposition to the "Balloch site" as the location of the new Colored Normal School, grows in intensity. The masses of the people, led by Rev. J. Milton Waldron, would rather have the matter go over until next Congress than to accept the location on the slope of Howard Hill. Attorney Thomas L. Jones, a leading member of the District bar, has been accorded a rare distinction by Judge James L. Pugh, the newly-appointed Judge of the police court. Recognizing the profound legal knowledge of Mr. Jones and his familiarity with the ins and outs of the police court, Judge Pugh named him the chairman of a board, the duty of which was to revise the rules of procedure of the court. The report and recommendations submitted by Mr. Jones and his associates was adopted in their entirety, and Judge Pugh is highly gratified with the smoothness with which the new system is working. A much larger volume of business is being transacted in a given time than under the old plan, and the benefits are felt by all who have any connection with the court. Lawyer Jones is given a large share of the credit for bringing about the new parole system now being set in motion by the local courts, by which men of previous good character and who mean well for the future, may be given a chance to make their way in the world, untainted by the enforced contact with hardened criminals in the fall, and free from the stigma that attaches to prison life. As usual, Lawyer Jones will be heard effectively in the Maryland congressional campaign this fall, and the men he supports will be elected. As an orator on the "stump" and as a pleader at the bar, Lawyer Jones has no superior in this "neck-o'-the-woods." Oaca Tylor, editor of the Washington American, is receiving many encomiums on his splendid paper on "Negro Journalism", which he read last week before the Hampton Summer Conference. Mr. Taylor will present the main features of this excellent production at the convention of the Negro Press Association in New York next month. One or two of the probation officers, created by the bill providing for the paroling of prisoners guilty of first offenses, may be colored. Miss Mae Irwin, of Chicago, has been appointed Assistant Superintendent of Nurses at Freedmen's Hospital, as the result of a civil-service examination. Miss Irwin is a graduate of one of the best equipped training schools for nurses in the country, and brings to her new post the superior qualifications that such an assignment at the nation's finest hospital must necessarily demand. Miss Irwin's coming is very gratifying to race-loving Washingtonians. A report reaches here that Booker T. Washington, Jr., is to wed a beautiful and accomplished Nashville girl, a graduate of Fisk University, and will make his home in Washington. W. D. Johnson, special agent of the general Land Office, has been given an assignment in the field, and will spend a period in a number of western states. The Local Negro Business League has elected Robert L. Waring, a member of the District bar, as president, defeating W. Calvin Chase by a large majority. Mr. President Waring is arranging to carry his delegation to the New York convention in a special drawing-room car. The defeat of the commission to inquire into the feasibility of holding a semi-centennial exposition of Negro progress since emancipation is still the talk of the town. The blame is placed on a few selfish individuals, who wanted to "hog" the entire credit, plus the patronage, and keep the control in a "close corporation." Quite a number of prominent citizens say that had they known the measure was coming up on that ill-fated night, they could have rallied their forces and secured the few votes needed to make the two-thirds. Nobody's help was asked; no effort was made to arouse popular enthusiasm and no one knew what was when deposited in our Savings Department. It grows because, little by little you keep adding to your account, and because we keep adding Compound Semi-Annual Interest. going on. If this sort of thing is to continue, there will not be a corporal's guard of support for the measure anywhere in the land. No Congress will pass an appropriation bill on the representations of any "Three Tallors of Tooley Street." MAKING LIFE SAFER Everywhere life is being made more safe through the work of Dr. King's New Life Pills in Constipation, Biliousness, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Liver toubles, Kidney Diseases and Bowel Disorders. They're easy, but sure, and perfectly build up the health. 25c. at a. drummists. 7-7-4t. LITERARY NOTES. George Meredith, the great English novelist and poet, left a comedy among his papers which, although not entirely completed, is so nearly a perfect episode that it was acted in London by Charles Frohman's company under the literary supervision, it is said, of J. M. Barrie. This most interesting and witty play will appear in Scribner's Maganize for August. Theodore Roosevelt is one of the few white men who have ever seen a Nandillon hunt, and his description in the Fiction Number of Scriber's Magazine is the first complete account of one of the most dramatic episodes in his trip, when these wild tribesmen, armed only with their spears and shields killed a ferocious lion. In the same article Mr. Roosevelt describes the journey of 160 miles through Uganda between victoria and Albert Nyanza Lakes. John Fox, Jr., will have in the Fiction Number of Scriber's Magazine an account of a recent journey which he made to the scene of his novel, "The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come". There in the mountains she found the counterpart today of "Chad" and "Mother Turner" and a young woman who was more beautiful than the "Melissa" of his story. George Wright, the artist, went over the ground with Mr. Fox, and the illustrations accompanying the article are authentic records of the mountain-people today. Richard Harding Davis has a story in the Fiction Number of Scriber's Magazine entitled "A Question of Latitude," which has to do with the awakening of an American reformer in the unusual conditions of the Congo State. E. W. Hornung (the creator of "Raffles") will have a story in the Fiction Number of Scriber's Magazine which pictures a few rogues and a hero in an unusual and tangled plot. An automobile plays an important part in the story, which is entitled "The Man at the Wheel." Alice Brown has written for the Fiction Number of Scriber's Magazine an amusing and exciting story of an international marriage, the plot of which culminates in Egypt. The August Number of Scriber's Magazine has for more than twenty years been a Fiction Number. This year, in addition to an unpublished comedy by the late George Meredith, and Theodore Roosevelt's article on his experiences in Uganda, it will contain fiction by Maurice Hewlett, Richard Harding Davis, I. W. Hornung, Dorothy Canfield, Gerald Chittenden, John R. Spears, Alice Brown, and an article about the scene of one of his novels by John Fox, Jr. When George Meredith's comedy, "The Sentimentalists" (which is to appear in Scri伯's Fiction Number), was produced in Forhman's Repertory theatre in London, it met with high praise from the best critics. The London Times said: "Quite unjustified to the stage, one would be inclined to say offhand of The first Teachers Institute in Kanawha County for the year 1910, held at the West Virginia Colored Institute, beginning August 1. The instructors are Prof. D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, Va., and Principal J. W. Hughes, of Wheeling, W. Va., J. L. Gillispie, Co. Superintendent. any dialogue by Meredith, too fine for many in the library, and therefore roundly incomprehensible by the many in the theatre." Yet, the critics go on, "experience seems to contradict the verdict—all due allowance being made for reverence of a great name and the desire to be caught appreciating a renowned talent." This writer adds: "The conclusion seems to be that 'literary,' artificial dialogue might stand a better chance in the theatre than we are commonly inclined to think." A WRETCHED MISTAKE to endure the itching, painful distress of Piles. There's no need to. Listen: "I suffered much from Piles" writes Will A. Marsh, Silver City, N. C., "till I got a box of Bucklen's Arnice Salve, & was soon cured." Burns, Boils, Fever Sores, Eczema, Cuts, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, vanish before it. 25c. at all drug-gists. 7-7-4t. M'KINLEY, A NEGRO. Washington, July 19. Whitefield McKinley, a Negro real estate agent of this city, has been appointed Collector of Customs here, the technical designation of the office being the Part of Georgetown, D. C. News of McKinlay's selection by President Taft was received here today from Secretary Norton at Beverly. It is stated that the appointment signifies recognition of Negroes in important Federal positions. He was strongly recommended to the President by Negroes throughout the country, among them being Dr. W. D. Crum, formerly Collector of the Port of Charleston, who was recently named as Minister to Liberia. Strong opposition to the appointment of a Negro to the Collectorship developed when it was reported here several weeks ago that a colored man might get the place. The President nominated Sidney Bieber, a well-known local politician, during the winter, but the Senate failed to confirm him, and it became apparent that some other appointment would have to be made. WANTED By Brown Food Warming Company, Lady Agent in each town to introduce our food warming dinner bucket on the market that gives a hot meal in 12 minutes. Address. BROWN FOOD WARMING CO., 500 Capitol St., Charleston, W. Va. Commodious Auditorium AND COMFORTABLE DORMITORIES ARE THOSE AT DR. SHEPARD'S SCHOOL. A Dream Realized Is the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua. Which Was Conceived Less Than Two Years Ago. (By Horace D. Slatter.) Durham, N. C., July 18.—The dream of James E. Shepard has developed in to a stern reality. The National Religious Training School and Chatauqua exists no longer on paper. Since the day when W. Sidney Pittman placed his pen on paper and made certain plans to the day of the opening of this world famous Negro institution, scarcely three months had elapsed, and now one beholds a mammoth institution in embryo, it is true, but an institution, in its beginning of such proportions that the world must perforce applaud a constructive genius of the man who made it possible. I said sometime ago that James E. Shepard is a dreamer. He is, but for that matter, Edison, and all other men whose genius have startled the world and made mankind better were dreamers, dreamers of such magnetism and such optimistic faith in their own dreams that the turning of them into stern realities was only a question of time. The work and worth of the man in various capacities, the actual things that he has been able to bring to pass, all had its bearing upon this new project, which not wenty-four months ago he began to talk and write about. That there was method in his madness is evidenced by the strong array of men, white and black, north as well as south he has been able to call to his aid, and never before in the history of educational efforts on behalf of black folks has an institution of such magnitude arisen in such incredibly short time. The institution as it now stands, and all will admit that it is only in its pioneer stage, can boast of more realty and more commodious buildings than many a much heralded institution among our people in the states. Its one auditorium is commodious, its dormitories for men and women are comfortable, well arranged light, airy and sanitary, and absolutely no pains have been spared to make all the appointments conducive to the pleasure and profit of the men and women who here have sought recreation and improvement during the summer months. Judge Jeter C. Pritchard, than whom no better friend to black people can be found, who some months ago accepted the place as president of the Advisory Board, was himself surprised at the remarkable slowing made, and in his opening address gave expression to some rather pitty and salient principles with reference to the improvement of Negroes in the Southland. Said the learned Judge: "The colored man is now a citizen of this country, and under our laws is entitled to all the rights and immunities of citizenship. While this is true, it should be remembered that he has reached the point in his progress and development where he must rely upon his own resources, if he expects to accomplish anything in the way of accumulating this world's goods or doing those things that are expected of every true, loyal, patriotic American citizen. Another particular important point in the various efforts of friends of the Negro to help him was touched by Judge Pritchard in this wise: "For years after the close of the civil war, the colored people were confronted with a situation that was critical in the extreme. The efforts of the northern people in their behalf were from the very nature of things misunderstood by the southern people. Likewise those of the people of the south who really felt an interest in their welfare were misunderstood by the true friends of the colored people north of the Mason and Dixon line. Fortunately this condition of affairs has disappeared and a majority of the people of all sections are now in hearty sympathy with the colored people in their efforts to elevate the race. Judge Pritchard's address was in a cordial vein, and these sentiments are placed before the readers of this journal simply to emphasize the broad and sympathetic trend of opinion now rapidly gaining ground, such sentiment being voiced by a true exponent of intelligent, southern thought, as Judge Pritchard undoubtedly is. The real work of the Chantaqua is of a practical character, particular emphasis being laid upon those things that will be of most benefit to the work of the teachers and ministers who are in attendance. For example no better lecturers can be had for any chantauqua or assembled than Rev Jesse L. Hurlburt, noted bible scholar and reviser, or than Dr. W. Y. Chapman, pastor of the celebrated Roseville Avenue Presbyterian church Newark, N. J. Add to these lecturers who have already appeared, such men of our own race as Rev. George W. Avant, Rev. John E. Ford, Jacksonville, Fla.; Rev. M. W. Gilbert, of New York, and for the first two weeks of bible study, you have a force that can not be surpassed, to say the least. Who can better interpret music, and teach it to the teacher in such a way that a few weeks will give a rudimentary knowledge of vocal music for practical purposes than F. A. Clark, the well known composer from Philadelphia? Compute, if you can, the enormous value to be had from the art of story telling as illustrated by Grace Hemingway, the best child story teller in America today. To all of these, a picture of the soul stirring lectures that have been given on various subjects, by men of both races, the wonderful influence of the soul stirring music rendered by the Chataquua choral class under Mr. Clark's direction, and that of the Duleet Quartette, a local organization, and you have an elevating and ennobling series of instructive entertainment that are more than worth all the effort that has been expended to make it possible. Of the lecturers so far, there have been W. E. Burghardt DuBois, on "The History of the Negro;" Samuel J. McCracken, on "The Message of the Twentieth Century;" N. B. Broughton, on "The Modern Sunday School;" Dr. E. H. Routzahn, "The Prevention and Cure of Tuberculosis," while there are yet to come within the next four weeks many of the best chantaqua lecturers & pulpit orators and bible authorities to be found in the country. In the class room particular stress is laid upon primary and normal methods, mathematics, history, geography, philosophy, ethics, agriculture, horticulture, domestic science, basketery, dress making and millinery, bookkeeping and typewriting and vocal music. Dr. Shepard has surrounded himself with a corps of good instructors, many of them having had experience in this particular line of work. He has been successful in securing the services of Prof. C. G. O'Kelly, principal of the Slater Normal and Industrial Institute, Winston-Salem, N. C., who will act as vice president of the institution and take many of the harrassing details from his shoulders. The training school and chantauqua is yet in its infancy, but there is little doubt but that it shall soon be preeminent among the educational institutions for Negroes in this country. MISSIONARY NOTES BY SECRETARY JORDAN To all my fellow-workers in the Lord. Greetings: I rejoice to tell you, by the grace of God, I am at the office again from the great World Missionary Conference. Twelve hundred delegates from all over the world were in attendance. They represented 160 different churches and organizations. Over 100 of them were men and women from the front—missionaries who had spent years on the field. For ten days the meetings continued. The assembly Hall of the United Free Church, which seats 2,000 persons, was filled three times each day. Besides this chief meeting of the delegates, there were regular sessions maintained at the Synod Hall of the Established Church of Scotland. These two meetings together had a regular attendance of at least 4,000. Of the 1,200 delegates, 600 represented American churches and societies. This was due to the fact that representation was in accordance with the amount contributed for work among non-Christians, by the various churches and societies. The United States and Canada, according to the figures prepared by the conference, gave nearly one-half of the total amount contributed for foreign missions. These figures were based on the reports of 1907. The contributions of America have increased from $9,776,305 in 1907 to $11,317,000 in 1909. As a result of this large representation, American methods received a good deal of attention. It was truly a representative world conference. In talking of missions the world was regarded as a single unit—"one great neighborhood" as John R. Mott put it. "This world is not much larger than one-third the size it was in the last generation." Phillip Koti, son of our missionary Rev. E. B. P. Koti, and Thompson Nangu, both of South Africa, reached the office a few weeks ago and will enter school in the fall. The Bouey boys have been detained, but will be here at an early date. A letter from Brother Murff dated June 14th says: $525 will pay, off our entire indebtedness here. A letter from Mr. Lewis Bouey and one from Dr. Majola Agbebi make pathetic appeals for immediate relief. Is there not some men of God in every association and convention meeting who will think of the last loving command of our Lord and the needs of these suffering workers in regions beyond and see to it that no Baptist gathering adjourns without giving something for this work? On dropping into the office, one of the first remarks heard from one of our brethern was. "At the association, only four churches sent in a contribution for foreign missions, and they sent only 25 each, but the brethern could not turn even this small amount over to me so I might bring it to the work." O. when will this heartless thievishness cease in Baptist gatherings? Is there not danger of the Almighty paralizing the fingers and withering the bodies—indeed distorting the whole being of those professed followers of His who will not give to the work themselves and then steal that which those give whose hearts are prompted by the love of Christ to have Him known to all men? We call upon the churches, pastors and all who love the Lord to send something, if only a postage stamp, to keep the work going. The Foreign Mission Board must have Three Thousand Dollars before our books close on the 31st of August in order to make any sort of showing at the New Orleans' meeting. Reader, as you run over these notes, what about individual pledge? What about the pledge of your church? In God's name, keep your promise, for it is on this your Board has based all its calculations in contracting with your missionaries and for building church houses. Asking your prayer and sympathy, begging that our representatives be given a hearing when they come in your midst, and hoping to hear from you, I am Yours in His name, L. G. JORDAN, 726 W. Walnut St. THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL, OF DURHAM, N. C. Offers the following courses: I. Religious training. This course is especially adapted to those who desire training as settlement workers, Deaconesses, Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. secretaries, evangelists or home workers or visitors. II. Training for Christian Ministry. In this department young men will be trained especially in practical theology, the art of reaching and saving men. This course will be very thorough. The teachers have been selected with great care. III. Department of Music, vocal and instrumental. IV. Literary Branches. Academic and Collegiate. V. Commercial Department. VI. Department of Industry. Young men and women, to a limited number, who are worthy will be helped. All applications for admissions must be made by September 15, 1910. Regular school term begins October 12, 1910. For further information address the president, National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C. Three Contests Among Republicans Decided at Parkersburg Meet Contests between the republicans to the number of three have been decided by the State committee which met yesterday in Parkersburg for the purpose of settling all the differences that existed in the party as to the contests. In the matter relating to the differences in the Fifth senatorial district, it was directed by the committee that a portion of the call for the convention in that district be stricken out. That portion is the one that gives the senatorial candidate receiving the highest number of votes in the Putnam county primary the right to select all the delegates from Lincoln and Cabell counties. The county committee of Wetzel county, known as the Wise-Morris committee, was seated by the State committee after evidence was heard on both sides to the controversy. The McClasky committee was the contestant, and because of the regularity of the organization of the new committee the old committee was placed on the shelf. One of the most important items considered was that relative to the Mason county controversy and the State committee recognized the committee known as the Poffenbarger committee and decided that the primary called by that committee for Thursday, July 28, is the legal one, while that known as the Barbec committee for August 6 is not. Extra Session Stirs Texas; to Fight'Insurance'Trust To Solve the Mystery of the Missing Heir THE ADVOCATE SPECIAL TO THE MAIL Austin, Aexas, July 20.—In accordance with a proclamation issued by Governor T. M. Campbell, the legislature of Texas convened in special session yesterday and was called to order at 2 o'clock that afternoon. The specific purpose of the session as named in the call is to repeal the fire insurance rating board law and to enact such other legislation as will prevent a combination or trust of fire insurance companies doing business in Texas. Since the call for the session was issued the State Fire Rating Board has given a decision to the effect that the fire insurance rates are unreasonably high and has ordered sweeping reductions. The insurance companies are preparing to make a strong fight to prevent any general reduction in the present rates, despite the assertion of the business interests of the State that the rates are excessive beyond all reason. But while the repeal of the obnoxious fire rating board law is named as the specific purpose of the session a belief prevails that other and deeper reasons exist for the governor's action in calling the session at this time. The political opponents of Governor Campbell have not hesated to declare that politics furnished the real motive for his action in calling the legislature together. In support of their declaration they point to the fact that the Governor concluded his call with the statement that he would submit such other matters of legislation as he might deem proper during the session. Applicants Must Give Correct Answers to 10 Questions SPECIAL TO THE MAIL Tecumseh, Neb., July 20.—Nothing has ever put the curiosity of the citizens of Tecumseh under a greater strain than the mystery of old "Scotch" Wilson's missing heir, which is to be solved by an unusual test before Judge Livingston of the probate court tomorrow. The claimant, who asserts that he is John Wilson, Jr., the son of old "Scotch" Wilson, will, tomorrow, be given an opportunity to prove his identity and to establish his claim to the $30,000 which old Wilson left to his missing son, provided he should turn up within five years after the death of the testator and prove his claim by answering, to the satisfaction of the court, ten questions which old Wilson had written down and sealed and deposited in a safety deposit vault. Old "Scotch" Wilson died about five years ago and ever since that time the mysterious package in the safety deposit vault kept the curiosity of the citizens at a high pitch. It is safe to say that there were not two residents who held the same theory concerning the nature and purport of the ten questions. Every possibility was discussed from every imaginable point of view and for five years the mystery of the test questions formed the all-absorbing topic of conversation and contention in Tecumseh. The general interest in the puzzle increased tremendously when, a few weeks ago, a man appeared in this city who claimed to be John Wilson, Jr., the missing heir of old "Scotch" Wilson. He stated, in reply to questions, that he had lived in Houston, Tex., for more than twenty years under the name of Alonzo Wilson and that he had assumed that name to make it impossible or at least more difficult for his father to locate him. He is an attorney and also a civil engineer and has worked for the Southern Pacific railroad for many years. He said he had heard of his father's death about two years ago, but did not wish to return to claim the inheritance waiting for him. But his wife and his daughter had finally persuaded him to claim the estate for their sake and he had consented to come to Tecumseh and establish his identity through the prescribed test. Old "Scotch" Wilson, the testator, was one of the oldest settlers in this locality. He owned a fine farm and by shrewd investments accumulated a considerable fortune. He was a man of many prejudices, stubborn and intolerant and frequently quarreled with the members of his family and his neighbors. It was about At the present time the State of Texas from end to end is in a turmoil of political excitement over the gubernatorial and legislative campaign. Four leading candidates are engaged in a bitter contest for the governorship which will be decided next Saturday when the State-wide primary will be held. The prohibition question figures as the leading and almost the sole issue of the gubernatorial campaign. In this connection it is charged by the anti-prohibition leaders that Governor Campbell's real object in convening the legislature in extra session is to forestall the possible primary nomination of O. B. Colquitt, the candidate of the anti-prohibition faction for governor, by recommending and bringing about the enactment of restrictive legislation that will practically put the saloons out of business in Texas. On the other hand, those opposed to this view of the situation say that such a plan has little chance of success even if the Governor had it in mind when he issued the call. It is pointed out that little or nothing is apt to be accomplished by the legislature in the three days that will elapse before the primary is held. In fact, it is regarded as extremely unlikely if the legislature attempts to transact any real business before the first of next week. As practically all of the members will desire to vote in the primary the most of the time during the remainder of this week will be taken up in traveling to their respective homes, so that it will be very difficult to obtain a quorum. thirty-six years ago that the old man had a particularly severe quarrel with his son, John Wilson, Jr., and drove the equally stubborn boy out of the house. The boy left Tecumseh and was never seen or heard of since that time. One year later the old man relented and began to regret having driven his only son into the world. He made strenuous efforts to find a trace of his son and spent the greater part of his fortune in this search. But the search remained fruitless and the old man died without having found a trace of his son. Shortly before his death the old man made a will in which he provided, after his own style, for the possibility of his son's return. He deposited $30,000, the bulk of his fortune, in the Tecumseh bank, to be held in trust for his son for five years, ending July 1, 1910. The old man, realizing the danger that an imposter might claim the fortune, wrote down ten questions and the answers to them, sealed them securely and entrusted them to the executor of the estate, A. C. Sullivan, with the provision that the money should not be paid to any claimant who did not answer these ten questions to the satisfaction of the judge of the probate court. In case no claimant should appear and answer the questions before the expiration of the five years the money is to go to the nephews of the testator. G. O. P. in Mix-Up in the State of Oregon SPECIAL TO THE MAIL. Portland, Ore., July 20.—The political situation in Oregon is already very interesting, but it promises to be much more so after the State "assembly" of republicans meets in this city tomorrow. The purpose of the assembly is to formulate and adopt a party platform and to recommend to the republicans of the State a ticket for State, congressional and judicial officers to be nominated at the September primaries. Those responsible for the "assembly" plan confidently declare that every county of the State will be represented at tomorrow's gathering. They declare, furthermore, that the assembly will be representative of the republican party of Oregon in every sense of the word and that the ticket recommended by the assembly will undoubtedly be nominated at the primaries. Despite these declarations a strong opposition to the "assembly" undeniably exists among many influential republican leaders throughout the State. They declare that the whole scheme is contrary to the spirit and intention of the direct primary law and is a bare-faced attempt on the part of the faction led by former Senator Joseph Simon to Special Sale of EN'S SUIT One Lot of Regular 00 and $12.00 Val For $6.9 MEN'S SUITS One Lot of Regular $10.00 and $12.00 Values For $6.95 One Lot of Regular $12.50 Values For $8 In this assortment Serges and Fanc be equaled anyw Henry One Price 222 Capi HOTEL BRO A Popular Hotel 35 ROOMS 50c., 7 Lo 500 CAPITOL STREET One Block From State Ho this assortment you will find tes and Fancy Grey that c qualed anywhere. Henry Smith One Price Clothier 222 Capitol Street EL BROWN F. C. PROD popular Hotel For Colored P OMS 50c., 75c. and $1.00 I Lodging 35c and CAPITOL STREET, CHARLESTON, W. k From State House. New P $8.95 In this assortment you will find Blue Serges and Fancy Grey that cannot be equaled anywhere. Henry Smith One Price Clothier 222 Capitol Street HOTEL BROWN F. C. 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Smith, a leading physician of Portland and a former member of the State senate, is an avowed candidate for the endorsement and it is understood that his nomination would be satisfactory to Simon and other republican leaders who are backing the assembly plan. BELIEVED CAPTAIN'S YARN It Was Corroborated by Missionary Who Knew the Facts. "Capt. Bushick was one of the most popular of the old-time commanders of the Big M Line of steamships, sailing between New York and the far Southern ports," said the Southern merchant to a New York Times reporter. "The captain's yarns were very interesting, too, though, to tell the truth, he sometimes strained the creedulity of his listeners to the breaking point, but the old man had been telling these remarkable tales for so many years that he believed them implicitly himself. "On the last night out of New York we were gathered in the smoking room as usual, and the old captain outdid himself in the story telling. Finally he told us a most wonderful story of an experience he had when THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1910. al Sale SUITS of Regular $12.00 Values or .95 you will find Blue Grey that cannot here. Smith e Clothier tol Street BROWN F. C. BROWN PROPRIETOR For Colored People= 5c. and $1.00 Per Day. Adging 35c and 50c CHARLESTON, W. VA. use. New Phone 1098 he was a cabin boy on an Arctic whaler. "It was to the effect that the ship he was on had passed close to an iceberg, and upon the lookout reporting a strange-looking animal upon it, the captain, thinking it might be a seal had sent the mate in a small boat to investigate and capture it. When the mate landed on the iceberg he found the object which the lookout had seen was not a seal but a man dressed in sealskins, almost frozen and in a famished condition. "This man when taken aboard ship and thawed out, had told a narrowing story, and had proven it, of how he was the only survivor of a sealing vessel which had been wrecked among the icebergs the previous year and how he had been floating around on the iceberg ever since, with nothing to drink but melted ice. The old captain told the story in his best manner, elaborating all the little impossible details of the man's terrible sufferings and privations and expatiating upon the miraculousness of his preservation. "Think of it, gentlemen,' the old man said, in conclusion; 'This man was nearly two years adrift on the iceberg, with nothing to eat but frozen eggs, nothing to drink but melted ice, nothing to wear but the sealskine he had saved when the ship went down. Think of it, gentlemen, and ponder on the mysterious ways of Providence.' "This was the last straw that broke the camel's back; it was too much even for this friendly audience, and when the captain finished there was a dead silence. This rather nettled the old man, and he said rather angrily: "Perhaps some of you gentlemen don't believe that story." "‘I believe it, captain,’ spoke up an old missionary, who, according to his habit had been sitting alone in a corner reading. ‘I believe the story, captain, and I not only believe it but I know it to be true.’