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THE ADVOCA. WE, CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME IX. Annual Meeting OF THE OLDEST ORGANIZATION AMONG NEGRO BAPTIST IS HELD AT LONDON, Charleston Pastor --- Makes a good impression and President Arter of the denominational school cells association Negro needs some kinds of education received by whites. London, July 20—The Mount Olivet Baptist Association which is the oldest organization for colored churches in the state, held its thirty-sixth annual session here Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week with the First Baptist Church, which is under the pastoral care of Rev. D. D. Davls, who with his local committee cared for the comfort of the delegates and visitors in the most satisfactory manner. Early on Wednesday morning several strangers with a clerical appearance were seen on the streets wending their way toward the church After cheerful greeting Rev. D. Stratton, the moderator called the meeting to order at nine o'clock and appointed Rey. S. E. Williams to conduct the opening devotional. He selected for morning lesson the 122nd Psalms which beautifully displays David's earnestness for God's house. After some timely remarks and routine work the hour arrived for the introductory discussions. Rev. J. W. Robinson and Rev. J. J. Turner conducted the usual devotionals, Rev. W. W. Scott was presented, who delivered a good sermon for the occasion choosing for his subject "Christian Altruism." The speaker brought before the audience the fact that there are many departments of church work and that each member of the Christian family should work in the whatever department he is best adapted. At the conclusion of the devotional exercise, which was conducted by Revs. P. P. Holland and H. B. Good, the various committies were appointed: Finance Revs. J. W. Robinson, R. M. Mayhew and J. J. Turner; reading letters, A. P. Straighter and Miss Frances Booker; New Bodies, Revs. W. W. Scott, P. A. Harris, H. B. Good and P. F. Ward; Education, Revs. S. E. Williams, E. E. Page, A. J. Jones, Mrs. Pearl Lewis and A. P. Straighter. Temperance, Rev. B. R. Reed, E. H. Carter and Richard Hughes; Resolutions, Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, H. M. C. Reed, B. A. Brooks, J. H. Williams, Mrs. Lena Wells, W. F. Martin and Alice Pollard; Missions, Revs. R. D. W. Meadows, L. W. Mayo, W. E. Prince and J. S. Taylor. Place of next meeting subjects and speakers, Revs. P. P. Holland, B. R. Real Mrs. O. L. Ray and Miss Frances Booker. Following the opening devotionals, which were conducted by Revs. R. D. W. Meadows and R. M. Mayhew, at eight o'clock Wednesday evenings Rev. J. J. Turner preached a well prepared sermon on "The Preservance of The Saints". The believers who are marching under the banner of the man of Galilee were made to rejoice in that His promises will stand. The welcome address on behalf of the church was delivered by Miss Ella Pattison. Miss Edith Thompson responded in an intelligent manner in behalf of the association. A brief prayer service was conducted Thursday morning by Revs. R. D. W. Meadows, P. A. Harris and H. M. C. Reed. At the conclusion of this service the report of the committee on temperance was read by E. H. Carter. The Court of Kana-wha County was mentioned in favorable terms for the stand that it has took on on the liquor question. Rev D. Stratton in his usual manner described the many evils brought about by the use of intoxicating drink. A. P. Straughter made an appeal in the behalf of the Sentinel a paper published in connection with the Baptist Educational work at Red Star. Rev. J. J. Turner, superintendent of missions of the State Sunday School convention, outlined the missionary work that is being operated by that body and distribute some very good denomination books. At eleven o'clock Rev. R. R. Reed was introduced and preaching an excellent sermon on "The Transcendent Christ." He impressed his hearers with his ideas that Christ is highly exalted above any other character that can be found on the pages of history. THE ADVOCATE. The afternoon session on Thursday was devoted to the interest of the Women's Baptist State convention. Its president, Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson, and the field secretary, Mrs. Pearl S. Woods, conducted this meeting. The Theme for discussion was "Duty of the Saved to the Unsaved". Short addresses were made by the ladies which impressed the audience with the fact that life should be made up of great sacrifices for the humanity of the unsaved. Papers and booklets were distributed showing the growth of the Woman's Baptist State convention and advertising its Sylvia meeting. At the conclusion of some routine work on Thursday evening, Rev. R. D. W. Meadows in his usual interesting manner preached from the subject "The Unlimited Invitation as the Basis of All Evangelical Missions". Rev. Meadows educational requirements and his experience on the field as a missionary enabled him to deliver the discourse in a very helpful manner. Several years ago the association amended its constitution that a small percapita fee was required to seat delegates in the association, but some how the churches with few exceptions ignored this demand. The question was taken up Thursday morning and was elaborately discussed by the ministers and laymen and was reported to a special committee composed of Revs. R. D. W. Meadows J. J. Turner, B. R. Reed, J. W. Robinson and E. C. Page, who in their report insisted that the amended constitution stand as the basis of representation and that the clerk send letters to all the churches clearly explaining the requirement and the meaning of the assessment. Greetings were received from several of the 'organizations and from the National Baptist convention. Rev. J. W. Robinson as returned delegate from the National Baptist convention brought an encouraging report. Revs. J. J. Turner and R. D. W. Meadows spoke of the rapid strides that are being made by the Tygart Valley, and the Flat Top associations and the work in the various districts generally. Rev. P. A. Harris spoke of the Lewisburg meeting of the New River Valley Baptist association. Mr. Helen Farrar brought greeting from the Hinton meeting of the West Virginia Baptist Sunday School convention. The Woman's Baptist convention was represented by Miss Frances Booker. Delegates and corresponding messengers were chosen for the following bodies: The Bluefield meeting of the Baptist State convention, Rev. R. M. Mayhew; The Woman's convention, H. M. C. Reed; The Flat Top association, Revs. R. D. W. Meadows, J. J. Turner and E. C. Page; The Mt. Zion, Association, Revs. B. R. Reed Meadows and Turner; The Sunday School convention, Rev. D. W. Edwards. After the reading of the report on education by A. P. Straughter, Prof. J. M. Arter, president of the West Virginia Seminary and College, delivered an able address on education. He spoke encouragingly of the progress that is being made toward training the youths for the various vocations. He discouraged the idea of a one-side education pleading for the training of heart, head and hand. The fact was impressed by the speaker that the Negro needs the very same kind of education that is required by the white man. Prof. Arter is a ripe scholar and is doing much to building up the denominational school at Red Star. The following were elected as officers: Moderator, Rev. D. Stratton; recording secretary, Prof. B. Prillerman; assistant secretary, Prof. H. B. Rice; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Laura B. Dalton; treasurer, Rev. R. M. Mayhow. Twenty-eight churches were represented. Two hundred and forty six dollars was sent up for all purposes. The various reports show that the pastors are doing good work in their respective charges, some more able ministers have taken charge in the associational district which forecasts greater results for next year. Rev. B. R. Reed who has charge of the largest church in the state seems to take interest in all departments of the state work. The closing sermon was preached by Rev. I. V. Pryant who preached the faith that leads to that city that is not built with hands. The New York local committee on arrangements is made up of suchstalwart journalists as Fred R. Moore, George W. Harris, Lester A. Walton, N. B. Dodson, Roscoe Conkling Simmons, J. H. Anderson, J. E. Hurt, Sumner H. Lark, P. H. Bray, J. E. Bruce and others. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1910. RACE PREJUDICE CHARACTER RACIAL WAR John Henry Adams All Rights Reserved.—Am. Syn. Co., St. Augustine, Florida. A Combat of World Wide Interest M. S. S. R. W. THOMPSON, President of the National Negro Press Association. Hazlewood Barber Shop Refitted, One of Finest in State (From the Charleton Mail) (From the Charlewood Mall) An establishment of neatness is the source of pleasure to everyone who views it and that assertion applies in every line of business. Charleston has the best of everything that can be enumerated in the business catalog and additions are being made every day. The latest improvement is that made by J. M. Hazlewood, at 22 Capitol street, who has now one of the best equipped barber shops in West Virginia. He has gone to a great expense lately in making his shop up to date in every particular and now that the work is completed the shop presents itself as a place of beauty and ope that affords the best of everything used by a successful tonsorial parlor. Six new hydraulic, sanitary chairs of the corcelian make have been placed. New lights have been installed as have a number of electric fans, while screens have been placed making the shop one entirely free of files. The proprietor expects to devote his time to the business from now on and will see that every patron who comes into his remodeled place of business will get a service that can rarely be duplicated and never excelled. He has spared no expense in getting his new equipment and only the best of articles are used in any of his departments. MAKING LIFE SAFER Everywhere Life is being made more safe through the work of Dr. King's New Life Pills in Constipation, Billionness, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Liver toubles, Kidney Diseases and Bowel Disorders. They're easy, but sure, and perfectly build up the health. 25c. at m.ologists. 7-7-47 Negro Rule Not So Bad SAYS DUBOIS OF THE RECORD OF THE RACE IN SOUTHERN LEGISLATURES. And enfranchisement of themselves and the poor whites result of the labors of the one time slaves, National Religious Training School is told. (By Horace D. Slatter. Durham, N. C., July 26—W. E. B. DuBois, director of sociological research, looking into the progress of the American Negro, was the central figure in the last week's program of the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua here. Dr. DuBois gave three lectures, the first on "The History of Education," and the other two on "The History of the Negro." His first lecture on "The History of the Negro" dealt with the record of Negroes in Egypt and in central and Northern Africa, which brought his narrative to the beginning of African slavery trade. In his second address, Dr. DuBois stated that the Negroes of today should consider it a privilege to help M. in the solution of the Negro problem as one of the world's great movements and not as having to do with something unpleasant. He called attention to the fact that the majority of the people of the world were colored, and that a belief in humanity must necessarily be a belief in the colored man. In the course of his remarks, Dr. Dulbois said: "Back of Slavery and the slave trade, lay of course several excuses. The first excuse was that slavery gave an ex- cuse for the conversion of the heathen. But what was to be done, when the converted slaves wanted to enter the Christian church? The old English law said that no Christian could be held a slave. That took the excuse for slavery away, but another was soon found. "Just as soon as one evil goes on unattended to, with the hope that it will settle itself, another one will rise up in its place. Problems like slavery, that were four hundred years in the making, do not settle themselves. There came the attempt to establish a feudal system with black and white serfs at the bottom. The rise of the cotton industry spoiled that, and placed slavery on an economic basis, and consequently beyond the pale of criticism. "Then came certain hindrances. The history of the United States from the Missouri Compromise to the Civil War is the attempt of the slave states to get more land for the cultivation of cotton and the extension of slavery. They were up against the proposition of more land. They ran against the moral conscience of the nation; slave property became unsafe, because of the underground railway and this moral sense, for slaves could run away to the Northern states and to Canada. Finally slavery was overthrown. "Reconstruction with its subquent criticism of the Negro resulted. I fear that too often, Negroes themselves yield to the criticism that is passed upon the giving of the ballot to them directly after the civil war. It was absolutely necessary. It was not given to the exslaves because they thought they could use it properly; not because it was thought they were qualified for its best and highest use, but I submit that the best way to train a man to use the ballot is to let him use it. The ballot was the only way to guarantee to the Negro his freedom. The fourteenth and fifteenth amendments were absolutely necessary to guarantee the enforcement of the thirteenth. Too many attempts were made directly after emancipation to again subject the Negroes to slavery in everything except the name. "Moreover, the record of the Negroes in Southern legislatures was not so bad. True, they did some silly things, but they gave to the South some things that still remain. The first system of free public schools was given by this so-called carpet bag rule, with large Negro majorities in the legislatures. They gave the South its first democratic government by opening the ballot to the Negroes and the poor whites. Hitherto the government in most of the Southern states was one of the aristocracy." "To be sure much stealing was done in the legislatures under Negro control. Some is done now. At that time stealing was going on all over the country, from St. Louis to Washington. One clique in Congress stole fifty millions in one deal, which beamirched even a Vice-President and a Cabinet Secretary. The South Carolina government was especially extravagant and did some silly things. The attempt was made to buy up a large tract of land and parcel it out to a large number of people. The bill did pass. In the end the result was that the state had some mighty poor land and some Southern people had a lot of money. "Negro government was overthrown in a manner with which you are perfectly familiar. In overthrowing this rule, the step was taken, not only to get ride of the bad Negroes in office but all Negroes. That is the one fault of disfranchisement. It hinders the development of the whites, and keeps the state under the control of a few, who are free to loot the public if they desire. It tells the black man he has got to have extra advantages, and to the white man that they are not necessary. "It seems to me that the Negro ought to get very busy trying to solve all these problems. There are entirely too many people of darker hue in the world, for the problem of different races living together in peace and harmony to go unsolved. We people here in America have a splendid chance to anticipate that world wide solution that is bound to come. "It is unfair to ourselves not to protest when we feel ourselves being treated unjustly. It is unfair to our white neighbors. Nothing is doing the South more harm than to have a class of entirely unprotected citizens, a people who can be stepped on at will, a people who can be treated anyway, who can be literally walked over, without the right of redress; for after all, the greatest harm is going to be done to the man who does the walking over." Other prominent men have lectured during the week. Dr. W. Y. Chapman, of Newark, N. J., concluded his series of addresses. Hon. N. B. Broughton, of Raleigh, N. C., prominent Sunday School worker, delivered two addresses on Sunday School methods, followed by George W. Little, of Washington, D. C., the famous crayon artist. Rev. W. I. Ford, of Jamestown, N. Y., began a series of addresses Sunday, and Bishop Robert Strasburg, of the Eastern diocese of Carolina, of the Episcopal church delivered a strong address Monday night. Dr. M. W. Gilbert of New York Dr. John E. Ford, of Jacksonville Florida and Archdeacon George W Avant, Newbern, N. C., continue their instruction in religious work The commercial work under Prof. W P. Smith, of Lynchburg, Va., and the musical work under the direction of Prof. F. A. Clark, deserve special mention. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. In Dry Town Ends in Cutting and Near Race Riot. Weston, W. Va., July 24—At 10 o'clock this morning, in a lively barn here, in a quarrel over a keg of beer, which ended in a race fight. Arnold Hutchinson, a Negro was horribly cut about the face and head, 16 stitches being necessary to close his wounds. A warrant has been sworn out for Homer Penniger, a white man, charged with cutting with intent to kill. Penniger claimed ownership of the beer and promised Hutchinson part of it for hiding it away over Saturday night. Weston being a dry town. Objection was raised to Hutchinson's Negro companions, which caused the fight. Much bitter feeling has been engended, Hutchinson will recover. THE ADVOCATE ADVERTISMENTS PLACED IN OUR COLUMNS BRING BE SULTS. TRY IT. Father of Education AMONG OVER 100,000 ORED PEOPLE IN VALLEY VALLEY. President Storer Department of Archivist History, CHARLESTON, W. V. Was Dr. Natha Brackett and member of the Commission with Sheridan's army in both of which positions, he rendered effective service. Harper's Ferry, July 23.—Dr. N. C. Brackett, for many years president of Storer College and treasurer for the past eight or ten years, died here Wednesday after a long illness and was buried Friday in the town cemetery. Nathan Cook Brackett was born at West Phillips, (then Berlin); Malne, July 28, 1836, and was a graduate at Dartmouth College in July 1864. Mr. Brackett received his degree of Ph. D. twenty years later from Bates college. His ambition to take a college course inspired by his mother, was developed into a firm purpose by Professor Burnham, of Farmington Academy, when at the age of 14 he had the good fortune to be under that prince of educators for a few weeks. He began teaching school at 17, teaching at Salem, Strong, Phillips, Thorndike and a number of other places in his native state. In August, after graduating in July, 1864, he entered the christian commission and was sent to Harper's Ferry. After the battle of Winchester, September 19, he was made field agent of the U. S. C. C. and put in charge of the work in Sheridan's army with headquarters at Winchester, Va. One of the many services of the Christian Commission to the soldiers was to receive and send to their friends at home such portions of their pay as they might wish to send. As the nearest express office was at Martinsburg W. Va., or Harper's Ferry, about 30 miles away, the handling of many thousands entrusted to him by soldiers, involved great care and sometimes serious risks. The day before the battle of Cedar Creek, Mr. Brackett followed Sheridan from Martinsburg to Winchester on his return from a journey to the nearest express office with a large sum of soldiers' money. After the surrender at Appomattox, and before the work was finished for the U. S. C. C. Mr. Brackett had what he calls the greatest compliment of his life. He was the unanimous choice of the two committees, one Union and the other Confederate, all prominent citizens of Winchester, to take charge of contributions from Baltimore, to enable the people along the pathway of Sheridan's destructive raids, to make a new start. In this service Mr. Brackett was the first Yankee to go up the valley from Winchester unarmed. October 16, 1885, he married N. Louise Wood, of Lewiston, Me, and entered upon what prove d his life work, the education of colored people. The field assigned Mr. Brackett, by the Free Will Baptist mission, and the Freedmen's bureau, was known in the north as the Shenandoah Valley and in all about 25 missionary teachers, mostly young women were sent south to begin the work of educating the race. Schools were started from Shepherdstown and Martinsburg, this state, to Lynchburg, Va., in all the principal towns over a territory 150 miles long and about 30 miles broad. In 1867 Storer College was organized, of which he was principal for 30 years and has been treasurer and business manager from the first till the day of his death. Meanwhile he always took an active part in affairs of the county and state of his adoption having been frequently a member of the town council and for two years county superintendent of free schools. Mr. Brackett also served two terms of four years as regent of the Bluefield Colored Institute, being president of the board for over four years. He had recently bought a farm of 440 acres in Henry County, Va., to which he said he intended to retire if he found himself old. 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. CORRESPONDENCE John Williams and Isiah Williams, of Mt. Carbon, were visitors in our town Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Cora Nowlin left Sunday for Glatto to visit her parents. Rev. W. A. Smith, Mrs. Jane Crow and Miss F. Sanders dined with Mrs. H. H. Washington, of Kindcald, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Dews lost their infant baby Monday. Misses Emma Meadows, of Institute and Kitty and Chaney Ross, of Sorrow Hall, were calling on friends here last Tuesday afternoon. Ms. Florence Evans, of Carlisle, who was Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson guest during the Mt. Olivet Association, is visiting at Burnwell this week. Mrs. T. W. Holmes, who has been sick for sometime, is convalescent at this writing. Mrs. Hiram Brookins is also out again. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson and daughter entertained at tea, Friday afternoon. Profs. J. W. Robinson, of St. Albans, J. M. Arter, of Hill Top, H. B. Rice, of Charleston, Mrs. Florence Evans, of Carlisle, and Mrs. Pearl S. Woods, of Ward. Mrs. H. C. Washington, of Hughes ton, was in town Monday calling on relatives. Oscar Holmes, of Handley, was calling on Mrs. T. W. Holmes Sund day. Ervin Maness, of Carlsle, was in town Monday. Mrs. P. S. Woods, Field Secretary of the Woman's Baptist State Con vention, who was en route to Paint Creek, stopped over here Monday. RONCEVERTE. J. C. Gilmer State Librarian was a visitor here last week. Rev. D. C. Dean, great lecturer of I. O. of R. M., lectured on Redman-ship at Baptist church Wednesday night. R. D. Riddle visited White Sulphur last week. Miss Mary Ligon, of Columbus, O., is visiting relatives here. Misses Clara and Evelyne Slaughter visited Alderson Sunday. D. W. Caloway came up from Pence Springs to visit his family Saturday. Mrs. Hulda Spotts, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is slightly improved. Misses Lenora Royals and Callie Jackson are guests of Mrs. H. T. Moore this week. Harry Tolliver, who was operated on for tonsilitis at Greenbrier hospital last week, is able to be out again. Mesdames Willie Carter, Elizabeth Lewis, Nannie Johnson and Misses Ella and Florence Bolling, Messrs Andrew Robiuson, Arthur Seams and Edward Bolling, of Lewisburg, were visitors here this week. Miss Johnson, of Goshen, Va., is the guest of Mrs. Chas. Perkins. Wm. T. Allen, Jas. L. Parks and Calhoun White came down from White Sulphur Sunday to visit their parents. Miss Abbie Chandler was a visitor here this week. Henry Brinkly left last week for Philadelphia. Miss Wysor Crutchfield, who had been the guest of Mrs. Debby Terry for some time, visited Lewisburg last week. WARE FOREST. Mrs. Carrie Alston and Mrs. Green, of Wevaco, were calling on Mrs. A. G. Scott, Friday. Mrs. Mary Penick and Mrs. George Daniels are sick. Rev. Richard Hughes attended the association at London last week. Miss Willie Brown, of Charleston, is the guest of Mrs. Emma Jones this week. Misses Beatrice and Delaware Holmes spent Saturday and Sunday with friends on Coal River. Little Cecola Edinburgh is sick. John Richardson left Sunday morning for Charlottesville, Va., where he will visit relatives for a few weeks. Samuel Spearman, who has been quite ill, is able to be out again. BERWIND. J. B. Williams, of Davy, was here Sunday the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Washington. Her many friends regret to hear of the serious illness of Mrs. R. M. McKoy at her home at Elkhorn. Rev. McKoy has their heart felt sympathy. Frank Wood left Sunday for Laeger to meet his wife, who has been visiting her parents at Roanoke. Mrs. Bettie Brice very painfully injured her foot and ankle by falling last week. Many strangers are moving in and it increases the church and Sunday schools which are progressing nicely. Rev. E. G. Holcomb, pastor of Baptist church, filled the pulpit all day Sunday and delivered two excellent sermons. The entertainment given a the A. M. E. church Saturday night was a success. GRAFTON. Mrs. Nina Jackson, who works in the city hospital, but has been off for several days under treatment, will undergo an operation this week. Her friends all hope that the operation will be successful and that she will be out again soon. The Giants are expected to cross bats with the Silver Leaf Club of Pittsburg, Friday. Miss Katie Martin, of Clarksburg, was visiting her mother, Mrs. Harriet Martin. Mrs. Celia Stout and daughter and son, Mrs. Hattie Beamer and John Stout, of Fairmont, attended the funeral of her father, Richard Jones, of Shinnston, Thursday. Mrs. Grace Rollins and three children, left Saturday for Elkins to spend a week. Miss Ada Stout visited her father, Leonard Stout, at West Union Wednesday. Abe Scott, of West Union, was in the city Sunday visiting friends. Jake Small was visiting in Elkins Sunday. Mrs. Georgia Jackson, who has been ill at her home for several weeks, is much improved. Mrs. Lizzie Sheppard, Misses Nannie Hale, Nursey Howell, Pearl Whiten Grace Trimble and Messrs. Walter Howell, Ilet Philpot, John McDonald, Millard Howell and John Howell spent Sunday at Thornton as guests of Misses Lucy and Maggie Morehead. B. P. Beaseley entertained at tea Tuesday evening Mesdames Ida Dabney, Nina Jackson, Lillie Bird, Ella Dabney, Lizzie Shepherd and Miss Lee Freman. Rev. L. A. Menifee preached a very able sermon Sunday evening. B. P. Beaseley and H. Cole were guests of J. W. B. Ellington Sunday afternoon. LEWISBURG. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perkins are here from Philadelphia, visiting relatives. Rev. Wm. Freeland delivered an able sermon at the M. E. church Sunday night. George Gardner has returned from a trip to Bluefield and Bramwell. A large crowd went to White Sulphur Thursday to witness he baseball game between the waiters' team and the local club. Our boys won by a score of 16 to 4. Wm. Robinson is here on a few days vacation from Fairmont as the guest of his mother, Mrs. Charity Robinson. The reception given by Edwin A. Bolling Friday evening was a most enjoyable affair. The guests were most charmingly entertained by the usual diversion, after which they repaired to the dining room where a delicious menu was served. All express themselves as having enjoyed a most delightful evening. Miss Linnie Jones is here to spend the summer. Miss Ella Bolling left Saturday for Institute. Mesdames Willie Carter, Elizabeth Lewis and Nannie Johnson, Misses Callie Jackson and Florence Bolling, Arthur Seames, Andrew Robinson and Edward Bolling are attending the teachers' institute at Roncevette. HUNTINGTON. J. D. Fullum, of Columbus, is in the city on business. Mrs. Etta Powell left Tuesday to visit relatives in Charlottesville, Va. J. H. Bradford, of Maysville, Ky., was in the city last week. Rev. J. A. Hill was a business caller here Monday. Mrs. Virgie Taylor and friend, Mrs. Maggie Thomas, returned to their homes in Cincinnati after a delightful week spent here as guests of relatives and friends. Mr. Sanford Mullins and Miss Lula James were married last Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Molle Bailey, Rev. I. V. Bryant officiating. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bailey died Monday afternoon after a very brief illness. A large crowd attended the basket meeting at Proctorsville last Sunday. Sherman Levissay, of Kenova, was in the city Monday. A. M. Poindexter is convalescing slowly. Miss Mary Dorrell, of Columbus, N. C., is the guest of her sister, Mrs Malle Early, of Eighth street near Third avenue. The M. E. quarterly conference was held at the Ebencer M. E. church last Monday night. Mrs. J. H. Hicks and daughters, Misses Bessie, Hattie and Allie, spent Sunday night with Mrs. Susie Meadows. Mrs. Victoria Holt and daughter, Estelle, have returned from an extended visit of several weeks to relatives in Winston, N. C. Mrs. Ed. Hardy, of Montgomery, spent a few days at the home of her cousin, Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lee spent a few days in Ohio recently. The members of the A. M. E. church donated their pastor, Rev. Holder last week. F. P. Williams, director of the band at the O. H., has returned from a visit to Kentucky. T. J. Thompson, of the Rex Pharmacy was indisposed last week. The sick this week are: James Holt, of Eighth avenue and the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Jackson. Mrs. Mary E. Foes is at home, having spent several weeks with her mother at Dalton, Ga. Miss Eva Moore delightfully entertained a number of friends Friday evening in honor of Miss Smith, of Morgantown. Those present were; Misses Hattie and Bertha Johnson, Edna West, Blanche Miller, Eva Tyler Blanche Smith, Nola Allen, Clementine Cochran, Stella Patton, Mesdames Effie Toms, Lucy Taylor, Carrie Monroe, Messars. Phillip Gerry, Chas Lewis, Robt. Manggrum, Lawrence Richardson and Benjamin Smith. Miss Martha A. Cousins was guest of honor at the following homes: Mrs. Sarah Gillard's to a six o'clock dinner of very pretty appointments served in five courses to the following guests: Mesdames Emma R. Johnson, Levisay, Cora Owens, Belle C. Winston, Venella Fitzgerald, Myrtle Terry Ella Thomas, Lena Gillard, Misses M. A. Cousins, Sarah A. Wilkins, Carrie Simmons and Josie M. Barnett; Miss Eva Tyler to the moving pictures at the Hyp, after which refreshments were served her guest at her residence on Twelfth street; Miss Josie M. Barnett to dinner Saturday, 2 p. m. Those present: Miss M. A. Cousins, Mesdames Lena Gillard, Anna Arrington, Venella Fitzgerald, Rev. and Mrs. Robert Terrell; Mrs. Venella Fitzgerald at a reception Saturday evening from 6 to 8 o'clock. Those sharing the hospitality of the hostess were: Mesdames Edna Smith, Carrie Monroe, Ellen James, A. G. Payne, Roma Jenkins, Martha Woodson, Anna Arrington, Lena Gillard, Cora Owens, Belle Winston, Misses Martha A. Cousins, Luia James, Carrie Simmons, Sarah A. Wilkins and Josie Barnett. Rev. L. V. Bryant returned from the association held at Hughesston last week and reports a very nice session. Rev. A. S. Phillips, native of West Indies, who is field missionary for the African Missions, preached at the First Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. ROMNEY. An excellent program was rendered by the ladies of Mt. Pisgah M. E. church Friday. Each on the program did his part very well. Proceeds for the benefit of church. Mr. and Mrs. John Matthews, of Pittsburg, are visiting Mr. Matthew's mother, Mrs. Clemnic Matthews. Mrs. Judy Bush was called home Monday from Keyser on account of the illness of her husband. Miss Margaret Fisher, of Pittsburg, ANSTED. HOLDEN BUCKHANNON. Miss Beulah Smith, of Clarksburg is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Kate Wilks. Main street. The Silver Leaf Club met with Mrs. Amanda Brown Friday night. Mrs. Hunter and Miss Ingie Taylor have returned after a pleasant visit to Wellsburg and Pittsburg. Mrs. Hattie Carter was the pleasant house guest of Mrs. Jas. Wade for several weeks, returned to her home in Parkersburg, Wednesday. Miss Reeta Hunter spent Sunday in Clarksburg. Mrs. Kate Wilks entertained a few friends Monday evening at her hair parlors, 38 Main street. Whist was the diversion of the evening. Miss Maud Davis won the prize, which she presented to Mrs. Carter, of Parkersburg. Those present were: Mrs. Jas. Wade, Mrs. Hattie Carter, Misses Cora Taylor, Maud Davis, Beulah Wright, Moss Clay and Beulah Smith of Clarksburg; Messrs. Chas. Walker, Chas. Davis and Ed Hunter. Delicious refreshments were served at a late hour. All present expressed themselves as having spent a delightful evening. RAYMOND CITY. Rev. J. D. Friend, of Virginia preached two most excellent sermons at Mt. Hermon Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Adzonia Carv spent several PARKERSBURG. The death of Edward Lee, which occurred at his residence on Clay street, Monday morning was a shock to the community. He was one of our best citizens and his legion of friends feel his untimely death as a personal loss. He had the esteem and respect of every one who knew him. Mr. Lee took sick Sunday, July 19 and died Monday. He is survived by a wife and seven children. His family has the sympathy of the entire community in this their heart. in this, their hour of great sorrow. Mr. Metz, of Chicago, ill., was in the city this week in the interest of the J. M. McBrady Co. of Chicago. Mrs. J. S. Gilles left Saturday for a visit in Pittsburgh and other points of Pennsylvania. The dance given in Belpre by the K. of P. lodge Thursday was a success. A large crowd was in attendance. Misses Anna Evans and Lillian Hebron are in the city as guests of Mrs. William Ferguson. Edward Howell, of Gallipolis, O., was in the city Sunday calling on friends. EAST BECKLEY. A number attended services at the A. M. E. church Sunday at which time Rev. J. R. Smootz preached a very able sermon. The choir of the Ebenezer Baptist church, which was recently organized is now rendering some nice music. There is quite a number of cases of typhoid fever in our town, but at this writing they are all getting along nicely. Dr. H. C. Hargrove, delegate to the Grand Lodge, I. B. P. O. E., left for Washington, D. C. Monday evening. James Toney made a business trip to Hinton last Friday. Everyone is looking forward to the meeting of the Women's convention, which will be held here in August. LANARK The young men of our town gave a party Saturday night in honor of Miss Odessia Morris and Miss Lela Thomas. At 8 o'clock the guests repaired to the hall where the evening was spent in music, drills and parlor games of all kinds. Refreshments were served. Mrs. M. Winston is indisposed this week. Henry Mitchell, of Beckley, was the guest of R. E. Peters and Thomas Peck, Sunday. Mrs. M. Wilburn has been suffering with neuralgia for the past week. Frank Board went to Glen Jean to attend services Sunday. The Sunday School was wide awake Sunday and the words of encouragement by H. Mitchell were appreciated by all. Dr. G. H. Holly, of Hinton, was in our town in answer to a telegram to see little Ethel Peters, who has been sick for nearly four months. All home physicians that have waited on her have failed to do her any permanent good. PRINCETON. Saturday an excursion was run to Roanoke by a company of which Rev. W. R. Burger was chairman. The excursionists met with what might have proved a serious wreck by their train running into a freight; but only a slight shake up resulted. The Orphan Home and Industrial School band of Huntington, gave an entertainment at the Baptist church Thursday evening, which was highly complimented by the entire audience. Rev. C. E. McGee, their manager, was ably assisted by Miss Lucy, his daughter, and Miss Steward. While here Misses Lucy McGee and Clara L. Stewart were guests of Mrs. Callender. Misses Genevieve and Gladys Simpson, of Bluefield, came with their father here Wednesday for a short stay of a few hours and spent the time with their relatives, Mr. and Mrs, W. M. Callender. PRINCETON Rev. Twyman, of Nuttall, was here last week and purchased a lot, and ICE CREAM THAT TASTES LIKE MORE Either Plain or in Brick Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon The best qualities in all the popular kinds of Cheese want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want it most Mrs. Hattie Burkes is able to be out after a short illness. CLARKSBURG & THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1910. Miss Blanche Beana is visiting Miss Estella Cambric on Mechanic street. Quarterly meeting was held at Trinity M. E. church Sunday. The district superintendent was not present owing to illness. Mrs. Easter Ellis, well known as Aunt Easter, died at her home on Baltimore street. Monday of dropsy. She was a faithful Christian member of Mt. Zifo Baptist church. Mrs. Flora Newman, of Baltimore, is visiting her mother on Mechanic street who has been sick, but now better. P. H. Lowry is running a first class restaurant and ice cream parlor on Monticello avenue. Miss Lydia Brown, of Washington, D. C., is visiting Mrs. Jane Wilson on the avenue. WINTERDE Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Giles and children and C. A. Thomas, of Cabin Creek, spent Suatrd adnay Bebbb Creek, spent Saturday and Sunday here attending the True Reformer's Thanksgiving sermon. B. Mitchell was a business visitor ta Charleston, Monday. Jas, R. Randophin and A. C. Chapman spent the latter part of the week at Hugheson attending the Mt. Olivet Association which was in session at that place. Mr. G. E. Wiseman left Monday to spend the week on Cabin Creek visiting friends. Miss Emma Mendows, of Institute, spent a few days here last week. R. H. Allen went to Charleston Sunday to have his eyes treated. W. A. Britton, of Montgomery, spent Sunday here. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mosly were in Charleston shopping Monday. DR. C. H. GRAY, DENTIST Office Hours 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Home Phone 1493X, K. of P. Block, Room No. 7, Cor. Washington and Dickinson streets, Charleston, W. Va. TO SICHOLS THE TASTES LIKE MORE or in Brick Prices To Churches and Dealers Both Phones ER MEAT D. A. R. O. S. O. Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep ing it in a trunk and telling it some where about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working being working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent, interest—Your Money is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the 'htird floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Pythian Mutual nvesmtent Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1910. Are You Work Or is Your Money? If you are working and saving it in a trunk or hiding it some day and night whether you are working For You. The Pythian Mutual Invests the money we could save together Capitol Square in Charleston. We main business streets in the city of the largest daily newspaper publishes while the hird floor is a large as Charleston building had been occident. Stock is still on sale at $1 agent in your locality about it or Let Your Money Pythian Mutivesmtent L. O. WILSON ADDITIONAL CO RANCROFT. The Woman's Improvement League was entertained Thursday by Mrs. H. H. Hill, of Plymouth. After the business was over, a very interesting program was rendered as follows: Singing by the League, America; paper, Mrs. H. A. Jones, "A Cheerful Woman; reading from Mother's Magazine, Mrs. Edw. Hicks; solo, Mrs. Hale Dickerson; select reading, Mrs. Elijah Steavens. They 'adjourned to meet with Mrs. Phillip Shanks, August 4th. Miss Cora Jackson, of Columbus, and Miss Martha Carter, of Middleport, Ohio, are visiting the former's parents, Mrs. Jackson, of Plymouth. Mrs. Chas, Sergoin's, Mrs. Simon Woods, and Mrs. J. W. Sawyers were callers on Mrs. P. W. Harris, of Betsey, Sunday. Miss Margaret Williams has returned from Glouster, Ohio, where she has been visiting. Mrs. Geo. McKinney, of Betsey, was the Sunday guest of Mrs. Edw. Hicks. Miss Stella Smith, of Charleston, spent Saturday and Sunday at Plymouth visiting her cousin. Mrs. William Mickens, returning home Monday. Master Terry Sinclair is spending the week with his grandmother, Mrs. William Booth, of Raymond. Mrs. Sarah Smith, of Plymouth, made a business trip to Charleston Wednesday. Dr. M. T. Sinclair made a professional call in Raymond Sunday. The box supper given by the Missionary Society Saturday night at the school house was a financial success. Mrs. Champ Hill, of Handley, was the pleasant guest, Monday, of her mother, Mrs. R. C. Smith, of Plymouth. The people having been notified that Rev. J. D. Friend would preach on Monday night were very much disappointed by his not coming. ST. ALBANS. Dr. D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, Va.. filled the pulpit at the Baptist church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and preached an able and instructive sermon. Music was furnished by the Institute quartette. Prof. Kyle, of Clarksburg, was In town on business. Miss Ophelia Walker, of Charleston, Sunday. George Bond was home Sunday visiting his family. Rev. D. Stratton is here visiting his family. Lesley Briggs, of Huntington, was the guest of Miss Ida Wilson Sunday. Rev. J. W. Robinson returned from the Association which met at London and reported a fine meeting. Willis Taylor left Saturday for his home in Hanover, Va. MARTINSBURG The Ebenezer Baptist Church, of which Rev. Geo. H. Carter is pastor, held a rally on Sunday and raised one hundred dollars. The foundation for their new church is almost complete and in a few days the corner stone will be laid by Mt. Pisgah Lodge No. 3, A. F. & A. M. Carl Carter, of Martins Ferry, O., is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carter, of West Burke street. His mother, with a number of her friends, is preparing to give a party Thursday evening in honor of his return. Dr. Samuel Gray, the very proficient "medicine man" was called to Baltimore Saturday night to see his sister who is quite sick at her home on Druid Hill avenue. Mrs. Anna B. Ramer, is quite sick at her home on West Burke street, having contracted a heavy cold. Sidney Scott, the horse dealer, is confined to his home with stomach trouble. Elmer Wilson, who was operated on at King"s Daughters Hospital for an abscess a few weeks ago, is improving very rapidly. The whist club was entertained by Miss Bessie Steward. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all who were present, Miss Jennie Corsey winning the first prize while Miss Dino Braxton captured the second. J. Monroe Taylor has an option on a valuable piece of property on Martin street and it is understood if purchased he will erect a three story hotel for colored people. Among those who attended the funeral of Dr. Brackett were Prof. Jno. W. Corsey. Mrs. Ella Corsey, Mr. J. L. Carter and Rev. S. M. Beane. A number of young folks have ar+ THE ADVOCATE For You? ask where you get no interest, keep Working For Money. safe way, where it will be working six per cent, interest—Your Money order to give us an opportunity to put a picture of our building on the story block building on one of theided by the Huntington Herald, second floor is used for office rooms,ing is sure to pay us well. After theders were paid a dividend of six per the installment plan. Ask your You u, W. Va. ranged to hold a moonlight picnic at Inwood Park Friday night. A pleasant time is anticipated. Thomas Carter, of Pittsburg, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Lucy Turner. Mr. Carter was formerly a Martinsburg boy and a bright lad; he has improved with years and bids fair to make a great mark, in the world. A literary program is being prepared by the Negro Business League and from all reports it will be a fine one. Miss Ethel Kirk will spend the summer at Smithfield as the guest of Mrs. Adena Roberts. Geo. Oliver will take a trip to Atlantic City. POINT PLEASANT Joe Sawyers, John Taylor, George McKenney and Simon Woods, of Black Betsy, spent Sunday in town, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. Taylor. Miss Maude Brown, of Gallipolis, and cousin, Miss Lucile Burke of Columbus, were calling on friends Friday of last week. Mrs. Marie Estis and sister, Miss Ida Mae Thomas, who have been guests of relatives for the past three weeks, left for their home Sunday. Misses Ida and Agatha Alexander and Miss Augusta Rison entertained a few friends at the home of the Misses Alexander, Wednesday evening. After a very enjoyable evening an appetizing lunch was-served, James Adams, of Washington, D. C. is in town the guest of Miss Ida Mae Craig. Misses Luella Roberts and Grace Kelley spent Sunday in Spillman, the guests of Miss Agnes Stevens. Edward Morton, of Fairmont, who has been visiting his family here and his parents at Pomeroy, left for Fairmont Thursday. J. W. Patterson, of Institute, was in town Thursday on business. Misses Mithue and Mosella Colston were hostesses to a few friends Tuesday. COLLEGE 6th St. and Penn Ave. PITTSBURGH Preparatory, Commercial, Stenography Telecommunications, Engineering, Drafting Mathematics, Languages and Civil Service. Day and evening sessions all day. Good Equipment, Best Location, Excellent Light, Able Faculty, Strong Courses of Strength. CATALOG FREE. MARTIN JENNINGS CATON, L. L. B. PRESS. A very enjoyable yacht ride was given Thursday evening. Those in the party were Mrs. Marie Estis, Misses Anna Green, Ida and Mary Craig, Ida and Agatha Alexander, Mithne and Mosella Colston, Ida Thomas, Augusta Rison, Grace Carter, Edna McCurdy. Messrs. James and Clyde Colston, James Adams, John and Thomas Davis, John Henderson, Russell Colston, Richard Anderson, Joe Alexander and Pearl Johnson. The party spent a few hours in Gallipolis serving a very dainty luncheon on board the yacht returning home. A very interesting game of ball was played here Friday between the Teddy Bears and Huntington team. The score was 6—7 in favor of Huntington. Mrs. Chas. Harris and children, of Gallioplis, who have been guests of her sister, Mrs. Joseph Jordan for the past two weeks left for her home on Tuesday. Mrs. Edna McCardy, of Lancaster, and Miss Grace Carter, of Gallioplis, came up Thursday to join the yacht party. While in town they were the guests of Mrs. Clarence Henderson. Ezria Howell and Chas, Wells, of Parkersburg, were in town a few hours Sunday. While here they were guests of Miss Mosella Colston. CEDAR GROVE. Misses Lena Alexander, Neva Parker and Eva Parker, and Mr. Harry Brown, of Charleston, were here Sunday, the guests of Serena Martin. Thomas Buster had a severe attack of sun cholera Saturday, but it convalescent. B. B. Waynesboro, of Boomer, was here Sunday. Mesdames Hussie Meadows, Minnie Mimms, Amanda Slater, of Charleston, were here Sunday the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Jones. J. W. Anderson is somewhat indisposed with scarcic rheumatism. George Booker attended services at Hugheston Sunday. George Hurt and wife, of Institute, were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hurt, of Shrewsbury, Sunday. K. D. Pratt was shopping at Montgomery Saturday. Misses Maud Robinson, of Institute, and Minnie Carr, of Marietta, O., were here Sunday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buster. Miss Henrietta James, of Smithers, was here Monday. Mesdames Nora Folks and Carrie Mays, of Glen Ferris, were here Monday, guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. Beamer. The teachers elected for the ensuing term are Mrs. Emma L. Irving, of Charleston, Principal, and Miss Hattie E. Peters, of Sissonsville, primary teacher. Cedar Grove won the game from the Charleston Cubs on last Sunday, the score being 8 to 3. The banquet given by the H. H. of R. was a financial success. J. W. Richmond, and Master Persona Dingess and Master Bado Wilson are slick. Rev. Richard Hughes, of Wake Forest, were here Sunday. MONTGOMERY. Miss Minnie Carr, of Marletta, O. was a business visitor in town Saturday. G. G. Wilkerson was calling in McDonald last week. Prof. H. H. Ralley, one of the teachers at the W. V. C. L., spent Sunday at home. Rev. D. C. Deans preached two very interesting sermons Sunday in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Warner Brown, who preached at Winifrede. Mrs. Carrie Watson, Ruth Henderson, and Misses Gay Burke and Madaline Rogers attended the Association at London Thursday. Mrs. Nannie Hardy was calling in Charleston the first of the week. Misses Ethel and Katie Brown and Etta Hall, who are attending the summer school, spent the latter part of the week at home. The following teachers were elected Saturday: Prof. H. H. Ralley, Mrs. E. C. Page, Miss Ethel Brown, Etta Hall and Mary Noel. Rev. Eugene Page and Miss Henrietta James were elected teachers for Eagle School. Dr. O. W. Hodge was calling in London Saturday and Sunday. The Daughters of Sphinx will give an entertainment at Canelton, Friday night. Miss Beatrice Holmes was a busy ness visitor in Handley Monday. Dr. B. F. White, of Huntington, was in town on business Saturday. Dr. W. C. Lawrence left Monday evening to spend several days in New York and Washington. Mrs. L. D. Hodge, State Deputy of G. U. O. of T. R., is spending a few days in the northern part of the State. The ladies of the M. E. church gave a mock marriage and literary pro- gram Monday evening. It was a success opth financially and socially. GANDERBONE'S FORECAST FOR AUGUST. Copyright 1910 by H. C. Smith August. Last year, Alack and alas Beverly, Mass. And Bill on the flat Of his back in the grass Sounding the depths Of the Opilane sky And watching the clouds Floating dreamily by. Last year, Alack and alas! Beverly, Mass. This year, Sagamore Hill, Strenuous still, And no one complaining For want of a thrill, Shindy and sass Just as certain as fate— Beverly, Mass., Can dream early or late, Snore as it pleases And snooze as it will— This year, Sagamore Hill. Of August it may first be said, its name is from Augustus, whom men have likened unto Ted, perhaps without injustice. He made the world go round about as many times a minute, and the news was always dull without the great Augustus in it. He had his Ananias Club for liars and for fakers, and he loved to sail his little tub among the Roman breakers. He counted peace a sort of plague, and never did pursue it, but let it rally at The Hague, and you couldn't beat him to it. He preached about the same old things that Teddy has been preaching, and most of Rome's awakenings resulted from his teaching. He battled hotly for the right, and valiantly imbued it, and the stork could not attempt to light but what he up and shot it. There was, however, one affair to tell which is to tattle, and that was where this Roman bear was coming in from battle. He had, of course, put everything opposing him to slumber, and Rome awaited him to sing some laudatory number. But here the parallel desists. Augustus said them, No, sir! and when he entered with his lists it might have been the grocer for all the greeting that he got from that admiring chorus, the which desire, of course, was not a bit like Theodorus. But howsoever, when he died the month that loves to grill us was being written far and wide the season of Sextilus. They wanted to commemorate the hot time he presented the nation with, at any rate, so August was invented. The dog days will resume again, And the man who voted water With the weather down to eight or ten Below will grow the hotter With wishing that he had foreseen The season hot and stewing. And nothing but a choice between Pink lemonade and blueing. It will not strike him, we're afraid, as when the cold was stinging, and up and down the wind-swept street the icicles were clinging. There's nothing like a dry parade, the shouts of Halloouliah, and the children skillfully arrayed for what you want to fool you. It's very easy to forget there's such a thing as Summer, or such a quantity as sweat, what time the busy drummer is rub-a-dubbing up the street a million bumps a minute, and the line sweeps by with rhythmic feet and the little shavers in it. It somehow makes it seem that booze is only fit for motors, and in the scuffle that ensues not very many voters bethink them that a chance remains that milk won't give them gristle to last when August boils their brains and their ears begin to whistle. A crafty temperance is that contriving its elections when Boreas is at the bat in these disputed sections. There is a time for everything, to labor and to potter, and one to sit way back and sing inaudibly for water. At any rate, the world will spin With very small pretension. And the Fall election will begin To clamor for attention. The next few weeks will fire the gun Repeatedly and oftly. And a lot of folks begin to run For office very softly. The bold insurgent will have polled the principal chautauquas, and will SEMI-ANNUAL Clearance Sale NOW GOING ON You Can Buy Dry Goods Now at 20 to 50 Per Cent Off Original Price Sahley, George, & Bsharah by that time have been told how far disresect his balk was, or if to follow his attack with further demonstration, or quietly to tip-toe back upon the reservation. The hopeful Democrat will tool this way and that way training, and hope to have us as a rule have none of their explaining. He'll carefully trim up his wicks and get his pump pulsating, and pass the grand stand every six or seven seconds waiting. There'll be some dust put up, 't seems, when this event gals going, and some things starting at the seams that wanted proper sewing. No wonder Roosevelt came back, and nowdays his gun is rusting in the shooting rack, when here is where the fun is. The time of green and growing condi sisted Why Not Make Spare Ti Make Use oare Time Make Use of Your are Time? HOWLE DGE. 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It provides a course in English, Theo College and Business Courses. It will make a course especially for you know and teach you privately and confiid from work, studying at home or where you venient, and recite to us whenever you get courses, payable at $3.00 per month, until We furnish text books and there are n five years to finish and graduate you. We teach by Mall. If you know how you. Send for catolog, or stop in our office now. W. B. Box 2384 Static Office at Second Baptist Church, Third St CREAS YOUR USEFUL 3. TO ING School of Correspondent and W. Bishop Job ings and more for you people and is conducted in English, Theology, L arves, especially for you, oft- ately and coinfidentially home or where you are whenever you get ready, per month, until that is and there are no other graduate you. If you know how to read stop in our office and W. BISHOP Box 2384 Station G. Church, Third Street, be HALD, N. ERCOL Harper's Ferry, W. V. The Afro-American School of Correspondence, incorporated. Thus, L. Jones, L. L. B., President and W. Bishop Johnson, D. D., L. L. D., Secretary, will do these things and more for you. It is the only school of its kind for colored people and is conducted by experienced educators. It provides a course in English, Theology, Law and Special Academic College and Business Courses. It will make a course especially for you, of the things you need to know and teach you privately and co confidentially and you will lose no time from work, studying at home or where you are employed, when it is convenient, and recite to us whenever you get ready. $50.00 will pay for our courses, payable at $3.00 per month, until that amount is paid. We furnish text books and there are no other charges. We give you five years to finish and graduate you. We teach by Mail. If you know how to read and write we can help you. Send for catolog, or stop in our office and get information... Do it now. W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. 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THE CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE Owned and Controlled by the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. ```markdown ``` Attendants' Fees $3.00 per $1.50 per Call on or Address CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE $3.00 per course of 21 Baths $1.50 per course of 10 Baths J. R. SMITH, HOT SPRINGS, A J. R. SMITH, Mgr. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. things will near its termination, and the song the thrasher sweetly singes sort o' think of autumn time. We'll sort o' thing of autumn time, the hunter and the nutter, and the fishing hole will wear a slime as thick as apple butter. REV. H. T. JOHNSON DIES. Was for several years editor of the Christian Recorder, official organ of the A. M. E. Church. Philadelphia, Pa., July 26—Rev. H. T. Johnson, for a number of years editor of the Christian Recorder, the organ of the A. M. E. Church, died here Saturday after an illness lasting two years. The funeral took place at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The services were conducted by Bishop A. Grant, assisted by a number of ministers. The President The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heated throughout. PRICE OF BATHS: $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 cents per single bath. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certificates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. --- PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE ADVOCATE PUB. CO. The Advocate is entered in the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. EAGLE THE REPUBLICAN TICKET (Election Next November.) For State Senate: GRANT P. HALL. For House of Delegates: J. W. DAWSON, JOHN A. THAYER, W. W. GRAHAM, W. B. SHAVER, W. F. SHIRKEY. For County Commissioner: W. S. MOTTESHEARD. For Superintendent of Schools: JOHN L. GILLESPIE. DR. N. C. BRACKETT Dr. Brackett is dead. In his passing there went out into the Great Beyond one of the little band of Yankee martyrs who offered all the best they had in them to heal the wounds inflicted by their brethren in four years of deadly, destructive strife. Now that "all is quiet along the Potomac" and the days when the south sullenly took up the work of readjustment to new conditions, conditions apparently irreconcilable with her proud traditions, are but a faint memory, we can not place their true value upon the privations suffered, the indignities patiently borne by the God-fearing little band of men and women who came among a hostile people from their northern homes, to enlighten the freedmen. We cannot sense the obstacles they were called upon to overcome, the ostracism with which they were hedged about by those who held them on a lower social level than that occupied by their one-time slaves. Dr. Brackett was among those who entered upon the work of the redemption of a race under these trying conditions. Insulted and assaulted, his days full of worry with his ignorant charges, his nights' repose oftimes broken by the jeers and missles hurled by inimical neighbors, he and his faithful wife valiantly struggled to turn darkness into light, to set aglow the flame of knowledge where dense ignorance held full sway. The work was hard, the pay was poor and the encouragements were few yet he labored on unselfishly, painstakingly; little by little overcoming the prejudices of his neighbors and impressing upon his students the fundamental truths. But the forty-six years of toil were not in vain. Ere Death's sickle mowed him down he stood upon the eminence of a life well spent and looked down upon hundreds of Negro men and Negro women whose lives were made better by his having lived; hundreds who had received the lamp of knowledge from his hand and had thrown its brightening rays into the dark places of the world. Despised of men when he entered upon his life's work, he lived to see the day when these same men felt honored to repose in him their trust. Full of honors and full of years. Dr. Brackett's soul has returned to Him who gave it. If there be anything in living a clean, upright, Christian life, in helping the needy, in lifting the fallen, in encouraging the weak brother, then his work was well done and he has entered the home prepared for the saints. TUBERCULOSIS Barely a week passes without tuberculosis taking its toll of a human life from among us, yet we sit supinely by and make no combined effort to check its ravages. The life of every man, woman and child, white and black, rich and poor is in jeopardy from this insidious foe, but the public mind remains dormant, it cannot be aroused from its lethargy. Let small-pox, typhoid fever or any other disease once become epidemic and the danger signal is immediately hoisted. The health authorities issue proclamations, post notices and take other precautions to check its spread. But no one of these claims or has ever claimed so many victims within the space of twelve months as does tuberculosis. Year after year it goes on silently, remorselessly increasing the death roll, taxing human- ity at its highest rate of interest. It has been demonstrated time and again that tuberculosis is not only preventable but curable, if proper treatment is undertaken in time. The authorities are agreed that it can be wiped out, if certain precautions are universally observed; yet it is not only not being cured, except among the wealthy few, but it is not even being prevented. When the disease was not so well known as it was today there was a good excuse for its acceptance as a necessary evil, but now that we know how to resist its ravages, we are criminally negligent in not doing so. SATURDAYS PRIMARY To say the Advocate was "delighted" with the results of Saturday's primary would be as untruthful as it would be unsportsmanlike to question the methods by which those results were accomplished. We entered the fight with a full knowledge of the rules. No quarter was asked and none was given, and each contestant was prepared to take any advantage chance might offer. Mr. Gaines won the nomination. The Advocate supports Mr. Gaines. We have no excuse to make nor any pardons to ask for our attitude before the polls were closed, because we simply exercised the prerogative of every member of the party—to use his utmost endeavors along honorable lines to advance the cause of the candidate of his choice. But now that Mr. Gaines is the nominee of the party, it will be our pleasure to assist in his election and The Advocate sincerely hopes that its readers will do likewise. It is the duty of every good Republican to support the straight ticket. More especially is it the duty of the Negro in West Virginia where Democracy has declared itself against the equality of citizenship and has gone on record as favoring separation of the races on public carriers. HOUNDING VERNON There seems to be a pretty well developed conspiracy on foot to get Register Vernon out of office by fair means or foul. First some over-zealous fool friends of Dr. Washington attempted to work up sentiment against the Register on the grounds that he was persona non grata to the eminent Tuskegeean. Then some of the Washington papers sought to stir up strife in his office by asserting that his white employees were in open rebellion and had made a demand for a white chief. Now comes a report from St. Louis, after Mr. Vernon has been given every assurance of his reappointment and has resigned the presidency of Western University, that a number or representative Negroes of Missouri, understanding that Mr. Vernon will resume teaching, have endorsed another for his place. Viewed from this standpoint there seems to be neither rhyme nor reason in any of these attempts to depose the Register. His record is clean. He has made an efficient officer. He has served but a few months over the regular four-year term. Then why hound the man? About every other Negro office-holder is allowed to remain in office unmolested two terms, yet Register Vernon must go. Why? THE NEGRO EXPOSITION It is rather difficult to name the party or parties responsible for the defeat of the Negro Exposition bill. Even if it were possible, it is extremely doubtful if any good could be accomplished by pursuing such a course. It suffices that the necessary number of votes was not to be had to take the bill up out of its regular order. What the race needs to do now is to begin to map out its course for another attempt. Necessarily some organization must take the lead and it strikes us that none is so qualified as the National Negro Business League with which the movement originated. THERE ARE OTHERS BUT In the three cornered fight for the Grand Mastership of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows; the Advocate has no choice. It only hopes that the man best fitted will win, but even then it is doubtful whether the office will be filled so acceptably as when our own lamented "Jimmie" Jones sat in the seat of the mighty. LOOK OUT FOR NOEL It may look like "butting in", but this is an excellent opportunity to remind the brethren of the three links that West Virginia has a candidate for the Sub-Committee of Management in the person of District Grand Master John S. Noel. It would not be wise for any of the factions to ignore him in their slate making. The writer has no personal knowledge of the fact, but relying on common report, he ventures to warn Negro men to refrain from selling their votes as they are said to have done Saturday. It may strike you as a good stroke of business to get a dollar and a drink of whiskey or beer for voting as some white man tells you, but you lose in the end. Ralph White the editor of the Na- tional Forum, Washington, D. C., had more original matter in the Charleslton Mall last Friday, than has ever appeared in one issue of his paper. And at that he did not have a column. Nothing daunted by several repeated failures to plek the winner, we venture the assertion that no more will be done to punish those guilty of the last Ohio lynching than happened in the Springfield cases. W. J. Bryan has had so much experience as a losing candidate that his removal from the leadership of his party in Nebraska is not likely to result fatally either to himself or to the party. Are you going to the National Negro Business League meeting in New York next month? Rucker out; McKinlay in. Is there any reason for congratulation from us? Charleston 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, the scalp, headache, indigestion, dyspepsia, stomach troubles, kidney and liver complaints, bright's disease, 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 12 m. 1:30 p. m. to 7:30 p. m. Sunday and other hours by appointment. Home Phone, 1493x. Miss Dickerson Dead. After an illness of many months, Miss Mary Dickerson, aged 20 died Saturday, of tuberculosis at the home of her mother in Ruffner's alley. Miss Dickerson had a large circle of friends to whom her death, though expected for some time was a shock. She is survived by a widowed mother, who is nearly blind, a brother, a victim of the same disease, and two others, one of whom lives in the city. The funeral of the decedent was held yesterday at the First Baptist church, Rev. B. R. Reed, the pastor, officiating. A Narrow Escape—Mrs. W. O. Terry returned Monday from Berkley Springs where she spent the past three weeks. While at Berkley Mrs. Terry had a narrow escape from a serious if not fatal injury. A day or two prior to her leaving, she was examining an old army pistol supposed not to be loaded. The hammer slipped as she attempted to lower it, the pistol was discharged and its contents tore a large hole through the wall of her room. One of Mrs. Terry's fingers was badly sprained by the recoil and her hand was badly burned by the powder. Going to Parkersburg.—General Jas . A. Campbell's personally conducted steamboat excursion to the Pythian Grand Lodge session at Parkersburg is scheduled to leave the wharf promptly at eight o'clock Monday morning and is expected to reach Parkersburg the following day in the forenoon. The First Regiment band, K. of P., the members of the brigade staff and the two local companies of the Uniform Rank are arranging to take the trip and will likely be joined by many of their friends. The social side has not been overlooped in the program for the week at Parkersburg and all visitors are assured of a pleasant time. A Monster Cabbage.—The Advocate was the recipient, last week, of a cabbage, which for size and weight was far above anything seen this season in the local markets. The "monster" weighed between sixteen and seventeen pounds and was raised by the Agricultural department of the West Virginia Colored Institute, of which A. W. Curtis is the head. Mr. Curtis brought, other cabbages, equally as large if not larger, which he gave to the three other local papers. He says he has many more at the school down the river and is will pleased with the outlook for both his garden and field crops. A. M. E. Church Notes.—The Ladies' Ald Society was very agreeably entertained, Friday night, at the home of Mrs. Mattie Moss, Craig St. The meeting was largely attended. Arrangements were made for the entertainment, Friday night, under the management of Mrs. W. O. Lee. The Ald will serve refreshments, while the well-arranged and interesting program will be introduced by Mrs. Lee. E. W. Washington and Mrs. Mattie Moss were appointed as the heads of two committee to canvass the city for homes for the ministers of the annual conference which meets Sept. 7-12th. Sunday week will mark the last quarterly meeting day for this conference. Sacrament will be administered in the afternoon of that day by the presiding elder, Rev. W. H. Thomas. 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. Officers Installed. A large crowd was present at the K. of P. Hall, Monday night, when St. Stephen Council No. 657 installed the following officers: Geo. E. Wanzer, W. C.; Mrs. Lula Johnson, V. C.; W. H. Parker, F. S.; Mrs. Alice Wanzer, M. W.; Grant Jones, W. P.; Miss Martha Harris, K. of W.; Miss Cora Green, S. C.; Miss Kate Thomas, J. C.; John Price, I. C.; and Aaron Yancy, O. S. After the installation services the officers, members and visitors were served with cream, cake and other refreshments. Off on Tour.—The Charleston Clipper base ball team leaves Monday on the Campbell boat excursion for Parkersburg, where they will play a series of games. Leaving Parkersburg, they go down on the Norfolk & Western to fill engagements at Huntington, Keystone, Bluefield and other points. Manager J. H. Taylor will take fifteen men on the trip, among whom will be four pitchers, and he expresses the fullest confidence in the lot to "bring home the bacon". Clarksburg's Riot.—D. H. Kyle, a teacher in the Clarksburg colored school was among the visitors to The Advocate office, this week. Mr. Kyle tells a thrilling story of the race riot which broke out in his town following the Johnson-Jeffries prize fight. He says many Negroes, in fact all the mob could get their hands on, were assaulted and that the affair might have reached more serious proportions but for the proclamation of the mayor instructing the members of the race to procure firearms and to protect their homes from the treated attacks. When it became generally known that an invasion of the Negro district carried with it a risk of death or injury to the invaders, the young men and boys of the mob were easily persuaded to disperse. Enjoying Their Trip. From the letters and cards received here from Mrs. E. M. Jones and Mrs. Chas. E. Mitchell, of Institute, who began a two months' tour of Europe last month, both ladies are getting much information as well as pleasure from this trip abroad. When last heard from they were at Rome, Italy, from which place they go to Venice, Austria, winding up their tour of the continent at Paris. Among the most interesting places they expect to visit is Oberammergua where the Passion Play is being presented this summer. Baptist Church Notes—The King's Daughters will give a lawn fete at the home of Mrs. John Gallion, 3rd avenue, West Side, Friday evening. Very extensive preparations are being made to make it an enjoyable affair. Rev. D. Webster Davis will preach morning and evening Sunday in the absence of the pastor, Rev. B. R. Reed, who goes to Pittsburg today to supply for Rev. J. H. Holder at the Metropolitan Baptist church. Rev. Reed and the delegates from his church returned, Saturday, from London where the Mt. Olivet Baptist Association met. Thesession is reported to have been very successful. Personalg. W. O. Terry and J. W. Chappelle, delegates from the local lodge, left Monday evening for Washington, D.C. to attend the Grand Lodge of Elks in session in that city this week. W. S. Gilmer returned Thursday from a business trip to Charlottesville, Va. A party of about twenty will take an outing on the Str. Dickinson tomorrow, going as far as Montgomery. C. Sumner Arter, of Harper's Ferry, and Miss Hazel Lucas will have numbers in addition to those of the St. Paul A. M. E. church musicale program, which appeared in these columns last week. J. C. Gilmer spent the latter part of last week in Greenbrier and Summers counties, returning home Saturday. The local officers of and delegates to the Grand Lodge K. of P. will leave Monday for Parkersburg. Miss Florence Payne, of Columbus, O., who has been visiting Mrs. Clara Jarrett returned to her home Monday. A very delightful boat excursion was given by the Anti-Tuberculosis League last Thursday. Rev. A. S. Phillips, of Barbados, West Indies, is visiting Rev. Reed. He is traveling through the State a missionary under the auspices of the Missionary Baptist Convention. Mrs. Annie DeHoney has as h request her mother, Mrs. Thomas, of Montgomery. Misses Grace Davs, Frances Brunswick, and Enochs of Institute, were shopping in town Saturday. H. H. Railey, of Montgomery, was the guest of Mr. S. M. Davis, Sunday. Misses Esther Colston, Sadie Mays and Julia and Alberta McClung, of Parkersburg, were the guests of Mr. G. H. James Saturday. Mrs. Eugene Randolph, of Pittsburg, arrived in the city Thursday of last week and was the guest of Mrs. Mildred Randolph, Jacob St. T. G. Nutter left Monday for Washington, D. C., to attend Elks' National meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Randolph were visitors at Malden Sunday. Mrs. R. L. Jones, Miss Rose Carter, of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. J. W. Carroll spent Friday at Institute. Mrs. Emma Dorsey, of Institute, was the guest of her brother, G. L. Cuzzens, on Lee St. a few days last week. Mrs. Frances Lovelace, of Institute, was shopping in the city Tuesday. Mrs. Mamie Whitea and daughter, of Providence, R. I., and Mrs. W. O. Lee, were visitors at Institute Tuesday. Misses Minnie Carr and Maude Robinson were guects of Mrs. Mary Holmes, Jacob St., Sunday. Mrs. Anna Carlin is ill at her home on Wall St. Miss Hattie Peters was a visitor to Charleston Saturday and Sunday. Gibbert Beane was calling on friends at Institute Sunday. Rev. J. J. Carroll and son Julius, spent Tuesday at Institute. Mrs. Lillian Starks has returned from visiting her relatives in Athens, Ohio. Mrs. Amanda Slater is very ill at home on Washington Court. Bernard Waynesboro, of Boomer, visited his mother Monday. Mrs. James Bush, of Lewisburg, is visiting Mrs. Colbert on Morris St. Miss R. I. Bullard has returned from Cincinnati, where she completed a course in Mohler College. Mr. Emmett Colbert has gone South for his health. Mr. and Mrs. Harriston Clark have returned from Martinsville, Va. Mr. and Mrs. John Lynch are the proud parents of a baby boy. Miss Bess Taylor will leave this week for Jackson, Mich., to join her sister, Miss Lillian, and other relatives. Mrs. DeHoney, of Cincinnati, Ohio, is visiting Mrs. Albert Jefferson, Sentz St. Miss Marie Tolls left for Atlantic City and Baltimore, Monday. Mrs. R. B. Colbert is very ill at home on Morris St. Lillian Byrd and Hattie DeHaven left Saturday for Fincastle, Va., to spend a short vacation. Theodore Nash gave a birth-day party Tuesday. Little Bernice Viney celebrated her sixth birthday with a party for her friends yesterday. About fifty accepted her hospitality and remembered the event with useful presents. West Charleston Mrs. Luther Maynor is visiting relatives at Jeffersonville, Ind. Mrs. Fleming Martin is visiting friends in Virginia. Henry Pope, who has been visiting his mother at Jeffersonville, Ind., has returned. The King's Daughters will meet at Mrs. Gallion's Friday night. James Davis, who was taken very sick at the Factory last week, is able to be out again. Geo. Crozier, is sick this week. The Scythe Department has started up again at Axe Plint, after a ten day shut down for repairs. Mrs. D. D. Davis is visiting at London. DO YOU want to learn to resilver old mirrors and make new ones? Pleasant easy work. Profit five dollars a day. Sample and particulars free. THE GROWN CO., 1432 S St., Washington, D. C. 1-27-3 m. Fu Information On the Convention of State Baptists The next annual session of this convention will be held with the Scott Street Baptist church, Bluefield, W. Va., August 24th-27th. All churches, societies, Associations, unions and district conventions should be represented. Basis of Representation. Credentials. There is a Regular little blank on which the bodies representing should make their report, in which space is given for money to be designated for all departments of our conventional work and it is desired that all churches will contribute liberally to these causes. The blank will be furnished by applying to Clerk, Prof. H. B. Rice, Charleston, W. Va. Route. Bluefield is situated on the Norfolk & Western railroad in Mercer county. People living in the C. & O. section will find it more convenient to come over the Virginian via Matoaka by observing the following instructions. Those living between Kenova and Prince should come to deepwater on Nos, fourteen and fifteen trains and take the Virginian train for Matoaka at which point they will take the Norfolk and Western trains for destination. Those living east of Prince should come via Piney Branch, changing at Quinnimont and Lester, the latter station at which they will take the Virginian train for Matooka. Those living in the northern part of the state will come to Charleston, the best route they can, and take fourteen train on the C. & O. for Matoaka. Those in the Norfolk and Western section will apply to railroad agents for route to Bluefield. The matter of rates is being considered by the railroad companies, of which you will be notified through the papers. The Virginian and the Norfolk and Western roads will be asked to carry special cars for delegates going on Tuesday and returning Saturday. For further information apply to J. L. TURNER A WILD BLIZZARD RAGING bringing danger, suffering—often death—to thousands, who take coeds, coughs and laggippe—that terror of Winter and Spring. Its danger signals are "stuffed up," nostrils, lower part of the nose, chills and fever, pain in back of head, and a throat- gripping cough. When Grip attacks, as you value your life, don't delay getting Dr. King's New Discovery. "One bottle cured me," writes A. L. Dunn, of Pine Valley, Miss., "after being laid up three weeks with Grip." For sore, lungs, Hemorrhages, Colds, Coughs, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis Asthma, its supreme. 50c. $1.00. Guaranteed by all druggists. 7-7-4t. Adjoining States Well Represented At Summer School Adjoining States Well Represented At Summer School (Contributed.) Institute, July 25.—If any one in West Virginia doubts the Negro's interest in education, he should visit the Summer School now in session at the West Virginia Colored Institute. Should such a one visit this scene, he would behold more than one-fourth of the Negro teachers of the state acquiring knowledge and preparing themselves for more efficient work in the school rooms. Every section in West Virginia and the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Tennessee are represented. The school began June 27 and will close next Friday, July 29. Every week, every day, every hour of the session has been full of interest and work on the part of both the teacher and learner. We have been favored with addresses by the leading educators of our state. Each address has been a gem in itself. Our State Superintendent, Hon. M. P. Shawkey, Mr. Thomas E. Hodges, Mr. F. M. Longanecker, Supt. George S. Laidley, Supervisor of Institutes, J. Frank Marsh, Prof. R. P. Simms, of the Bluefield Colored Institute, and Waitman T, Barbe have addressed the Dr. Lewis B. Moore, Dean of the Teachers College of Howard University, gave a number of splendid lectures on the History of Education and one splendid lecture on his travels abroad. These were enjoyed immensely by the large number of teachers present. Dr. D. Webster Davls, Prof. R. P. Simms, Prof. A. W. Curtls, Prof. Chas. E. Mitchell, Prof. E. A. Bolling, Mr. E. L. Rann, Prof. J. R. Jefferson, Mr. Fred R. Ramer, Mr. H. H. Railey, Mrs. R. P. Johnson, Mrs. Margaret M. Lowery and Miss Elizabeth G. Moore were the instructors in the school and each and every one has done splendid work. Too much credit can not be given to Hon. M. P. Shawkey, our State Superintendent, and the State Board of Regents, for establishing this Summer School and thereby affording the teachers of our state this splendid opportunity for improvement. President Prillerman has shown rare sagacity in the selection of instructors and in the conduct of the Institute. The work has been a wonderful success and the state is to be congratulated on having such a man at the head of its colored work for the education of the Negro teachers for the state of West Virginia. The newspapers of the state have contributed in no small degree in advertising the splendid Summer School. The teachers have voted unanimously that it is their desire to have the school put on a permanent basis and continued at the West Virginia Colored Institute from year to year, as they believe that no more central and convenient and beautiful spot could be selected. The teachers have been studious and at the same time pleasant in their relationship with each other and the social side of life has not been neglected. It is the unanimous verdict of the instructors who have had wide experience in other summer schools that the deportment could not be excelled. The most gratifying feature of the whole Summer School to President Prillerman has been the quiet, dignified deportment of those in attendance. The Teachers' Institute will be held here next week, beginning Monday. County Superintendent J. L. Gillespie will be present to give direction to the affair. LIBERIAN TROOPS DEFEATED In Trying to Quell an Uprising Among the Native Tribes. Washington, D. C., July 21—Severe fighting among the tribes of Liberia in the vicinity of Cape Thomas has broken out again. Commander John F. Luby, of the cruiser Des Moines, which cleared from Monrovia today for the Canary Islands, reported to the Navy Department that the Liberian troops have been signally defeated in an effort to quell the uprising. SAVED AT DEATH'S DOOR The door of death seemed ready to open for Murray W. Ayers, of Transit Bridge, N. Y., when his life was wonderfully saved. "I was in a dreadful condition," he writes, "my skin was almost yellow; eyes sunk; tongue coated; emaculated from losing 40 pounds, growing weaker daily. Virulent liver trouble pulling me down to death in spite of doctors. Then that matchless medicine —Electric Bitters—cured me. I regained the 40 pounds lost and now am well and strong." For all stomach, liver and kidney troubles they're supreme. 50c. at all druggists. 7-7-4t. For Sale Houses and Lots Water, Shade Trees on residence lots. BARGA COYLE & R Thursday, Fri July 28 WASH Three Th Pretty Sum A thousand yards of Gascon B iste and other pretty Lawns will be s rificed at less than half price to clo This lot comprises neat flowered a striped patterns in pink, blue, green, t lavender and black on white ground It's fast and washable and will furn you some wonderfully good, ch dresses to finish the summer w 8 1-3c quality for WASH GOODS SALE Three Thousand Yards of Pretty Summer Dress Lawn s of Gascon Bat- Lawns will be sac- alf price to close. Great flowered and black, blue, green, tan, on white grounds. e and will furnish fully good, cheap the summer with. ents The finer co- two thousand yea- 12 1-2c qualities batistes and organ- ful floral and co- you'll find them or. With two h to come you w vantage of this e 5 C New Item---It Means M Pocket to Do It A thousand yards of Gascon Batiste and other pretty Lawns will be sacrificed at less than half price to close. This lot comprises neat flowered and striped patterns in pink, blue, green, tan, lavender and black on white grounds. It's fast and washable and will furnish you some wonderfully good, cheap dresses to finish the summer with. 81-3c quality for 3 Cents Ready Every Item Pock Ready Every Item----It Means Money in Your Pocket to Do It Best Standard Apron Ginghams in assorted Blue Checks Best Indigo Blue American Prints Hill yard-wide Bleach Cotton, 10c quality. Good quality yard-wide Brown Cotton. Excellent grade of yard-wide Cambric Muslin. Best quality Colored Table Oil Cloth, 20c grade. Best quality 5-4 white and marble Table Oil Cloth, 25c grade, for. White cross-barred Dimities in assorted checks, for Waists and Dresses; its worth 12½c; special. Yard-wide 12½c Curtain Swisses, in big selection of dots and figures; for this sale only. Good Opaque Window Shades, with reliable spring rollers; usually 25c to 30c, now. Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Gauze Vests, taped neck and arm holes; special. Good quality 42x30 Pillow Cases—best value we've had since the rise. A few good 9-4 Bleached Sheets, special at BIG BARGAIN IN CORSETS—We have discontinued one number in a famous $1.50 make and will close out an almost complete run of sizes at half price. A GREAT R One of the biggest Remnant Sales Thousands of yards of short lengths in June. They include white goods, linens, ribbons, etc., and to close them, we'll half in two. The choicest kind of pick Another Corset driver stylish shapes but to 30; choice for Liquid Vencer, the wood polish; small Japanese Porch Cushion only. Lenox Soap, the old m 7 cakes for. A lot of small 25c Fire close at. 15x27 Fringed Turk enough for wash Comfortable Porch cane seats and b green only; some e Men's good quality with hemstitched value, for Plain hemstitched w Blue Checks ..... 5c Best Indigo Blue American Prints ..... 5c Hill yard-wide Bleach Cotton, 10c quality. 7½c Good quality yard-wide Brown Cotton ..... 5c Excellent grade of yard-wide Cambrie Cloth, 25c grade, for..... 17c White cross-barred Dimities in assorted checks, for Waists and Dresses; it's Good quality 42x36 Pillow Cases—best value we've had since the rise.....12½ c A few good 9-4 Bleached Sheets, special at 58c BIG BARGAIN IN CORSETS—We have dis- continued one number in a famous $1.50 make and will close out an almost com- plete run of sizes at half price.....75c AT REMNANT Sales of the year will be an short lengths of all sorts of materials like goods, linens, ginghams, percales, don lose them, we'll mark each piece at its best kind of picking at A GREAT REMNANT SALE One of the biggest Remnant Sales of the year will be another three days feature. Thousands of yards of short lengths of all sorts of materials have been piling up since June. They include white goods, linens, ginghams, percales, domestic cottons, silks, laces, ribbons, etc., and to close them, we'll mark each piece at its regular value, then cut it half in two. The choicest kind of picking at HALF PRICE Sale in Basement ment Noth 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. 7-21-3t. --- THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1910. THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL DUR-HAM, N. C. 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 The finer collection contains about two thousand yards of our best 10c and 12 1-2c qualities of fancy dress lawns, batistes and organdies. All are beautiful floral and conventional styles and you'll find them in every desirable color. With two hot summer months yet to come you will do well to take advantage of this opportunity. 5 Cents Means Money in Your Do It Another Corset drive is a lot of 50c ones in stylish shapes but larger sizes only—25 to 30; choice for ..... 25c Liquid Vencer, the greatest furniture and wood polish; small size, 21c; large size ..... 43c Japanese Porch Cushions of braided straw only ..... 5c Lenox Soap, the old reliable 5c laundry soap, 7 cakes for ..... 25c A lot of small 25c Fancy Waste Baskets, to close at ..... 15c 15527 Fringed Turkish Bath Towels, cheap enough for wash rags ..... 5c Comfortable Porch Rocking Chairs, with cane seats and backs and stout arms; green only; some $3.00 ones, to close at $1.87 Men's good quality Cambric Handkerchiefs with hemstitched colored borders; 10c value, for ..... 5c Plain hemstitched white Handkerchiefs for ladies or children, each.....NOW, ATTENTION! The remainder of our former great White Goods Special—about 200 yards of fine mercerized Batiste, French Lawn, etc., in quality formerly 15c to 25c., will be offered in short lengths that can be matched in any quantity, at per yard ..... MINANT SALE one year will be another three days feature. sorts of materials have been piling up since ams, percales, domestic cottons, silks, laces, each piece at its regular value, then cut it Nothing Charged --- Half Price 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 Arnica Salve, & was soon cured." Burns, Boils, Fever Sores, Eczema, Cuts, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, vanish before it. 25c. at all druggists. 7-4-7 A WRETCHED MISTAKE THE ADVOCATE At the Nation's Capital WASHINGTON IN GAIA COLORS TO GREET THE GRAND LODGE OF IMPROVED BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS Whitfield McKinlay's appointment as Collector of the Port at Georgetown an agreeable surprise to himself and friends. His prompt confirmation expected. National Negro Press Association to give dinner to signalize harmonizing of factions. National Independent Political League holds hot session. Howard Theatre to open next month. Thompson's National News Bureau, Washington, D. C., July 27—The town is a mass of American colors and there are gallant men and lovely women everywhere like unto the fabled leaves of Vallambrosa. The antlers nestle 'mid festoons of flags, the bands are playing thrilling airs, pennants of white and purple abound where folks most do congregate and the air is joyous with the acclaim of a happy multitude. or from any quarter is heard a single objection to the selection, nor is there heard any doubt as to his prompt confirmation when Congress shall have convened next December. He is to be given a recess appointment which will enable him to assume his duties upon the receipt of his commission and the filling of his bond. The salary is $500 per annum, but the fees bring the Collector's receipt to an amount which makes the offer. The eleventh annual session of the Grand Lodge of Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World began yesterday in 'True Reformers' Hall, 12th and U streets northwest. It is estimated that more than 5,000 members of the Order are in the city, and the throng is the best-looking and most enterprising set of visitors with which the capital of the nation has been graced for many a day. Everybody is happy. The convention was called to order at 11 o'clock yesterday morning by Mr. B. L. Gaskins, chairman of the general committee on arrangements; Addresses of welcome, in felicitous vein, were delivered by Dr. William Tindall, secretary of the Board of District Commissioners, represening the municipal government; W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury; Ralph W. Tyler, Auditor for the Navy Department; Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court; and Rev. M. W. Clair, pastor of the Asbury M. E. Church; Dr. W. E. Atkins, of Hampton, Va., Dr. J. E. Mills, of Norfolk, Va., and J. Frank Wheaton, of New York, responded, thanking the gentlemen for the freedom of the city, which had been so generously extended. The street parade in the afternoon was a magnificent spectacle. Several thousand uniformed men were in line, fifteen bands rendered martial music, officers rode in automobiles and following them in autos, carriages and smart turnouts of every variety was a vast concourse of wellknown citizens. The ladies, handsomely gowned, added luster to the occasion. The parade was granted the unusual courtsey of being allowed to march through the Capitol grounds, and a few moments the Grand Lodge was photographed on the steps of the Capitol, the seat of government of the produst nation under the sun. Last night a grand reception and ball was held at Convention Hall, and that immense structure was crowded from K to L street with a crowd which was dazzling in brilliancy and presented the appearance of a scene drawn by magic from Fairyland. The Elks and their "ladies faire" were in it—every minute. The parade prizes were distributed satisfactorily. The winners will be announced in our next issue. This morning the real business of the Grand Lodge is being taken up. It is expected that the "peace protocol" arranged at the Wilmington Conference will go through without a hitch, and that consolidation of the hitherto warring factions will be accomplished. The election of officers is set for Friday. The two local lodges of Elks, the Columbia and the Morning Star, are making admirable hosts for the multitude of visitors from every section of the country. Chairman B. L. Gaskins, of the general committee, is directing his force with the skill of a veteran from the principal headquarters, 1216 Pennsylvania avenue and Mr. Moses H. Dade, chairman of the reception committee, is rendering valuable assistance. The decorations in honor of the antlered herd are numerous, lavish and beautiful, some of the most notable being those at the True Reformers' Hall, Martin's Northwest Cafe, James W. Gray's L. P. Costley's, the Philadelphia House, Southern Hotel, Hudlin's Hotel, Stewart's Hotel, the Brunswick, Gaskins' Cafe the Dade headquarters and Holmes' Hotel. The appointment of Whitfield McKinlay as Collector of Customs for the Port of Georgetown, D. C., came as an agreeable surprise—as much so to Mr. McKinlay himself as to the general public. When it became certain that an outsider would be bitterly opposed for the place, a chance was created for a suitable local colored man and a search for the "right party" was vigorously instituted. That the honor fell to so worthy a man as Mr. McKinlay gives eminent satisfaction upon all sides, and from hundreds of friends and acquaintances here and elsewhere have come letters and messages of congratulation. It is also a pleasing circumstance that from no newspaper or from any quarter is heard a single objection to the selection, nor is there heard any doubt as to his prompt confirmation when Congress shall have convened next December. He is to be given a recess appointment, which will enable him to assume his duties upon the receipt of his commission and the filing of his bond. The salary is $500 per annum, but the fees bring the Collector's receipts to an amount which makes the office worth about $5,000, the largest compensation received by a colored official in the District of Columbia. Mr. McKinlay is a business man of the highest standing. He has figured in some of the largest and most important real estate transactions in the District, and has been instrumental in assisting many worthy persons of both races to acquire comfortable homes. He was a member of President Roosevelt's Home Commission and has been active in all of the movements here looking to the betterment of the civic welfare. His methods are quiet, but effective. At the White House he is always a welcome visitor and his recommendations carry great weight. Mr. McKinlay, as has been stated in the press dispatches, is a self-made man, although coming from one of South Carolina's oldest and best families. He started in life as a Pullman porter, and then as a laborer in the Government Printing Office. Seeing vast possibilities in the business arena, he took up real estate and in this line has become an acknowledged leader. He occupies elegant offices in the preferred section of busy F street in a building that has been regarded as the exclusive stamping ground of the Caucasian race, but no protest has ever been made against his presence there. He has a competence and lives in the Frederick Douglass mansion at Cedar Hill, in Anacostia, southeast of the city. Mr. McKinlay's never-failing tact, modest demeanor and strong common sense will insure for him a successful administration of his new responsibilities and his record will be a credit to himself and the race. Nothing is being said...definitely touching the personnel of the Collector's office. If changes are to be made, Mr. McKinlay will proceed in the matter with great caution. His sole purpose will be to render the best possible service to the people. Nobody is authoritatively advised as to the influences that led to the appointment of Mr. McKinlay, but current gossip is attributing the selection very largely to the recommendation of Dr. Booker T. Washington, who as been for years a close friend of the new Collector,. The position has not hitherto been held by a colored man and the new departure is considered by the hopeful ones as a forerunner to more of the game sort at the hands of President Taft. The dinner to be given under the auspices of the National Negro Press Association will take place at Martin's Northwest Cafe Saturday evening, August 6. The participants will embrace the editors of the local papers, active correspondents, publishers, book and magazine writers, owners of printing plants and prominent citizens who stand for the general uplift. The Washington Commercial Council and local Negro Business League will join hands with the Press in this function, signalizing the end of the division which have kept these constructive forces apart for the past year. President R. W. Thompson, of the Press Association, will have charge of the details of the affair, and is being loyally supported by President J. A. Lankford, of the Council, and President Robert L. Waring, of the Business League. Speeches bearing upon the vital phases of newspaper work and in advocacy of commercial unity will be significant features of the occasion. The various committees engaged in the work of preparing for the coming of the National Medical Association are "on the job" twenty out of every twenty-four hours of the day. Letters are being sent out to every doctor, dentist and pharmacist that can be reached and a cordial welcome awaits all who come. Official headquarters will be opened at Howard University August 22nd, but any inquiries will be answered now by the staff, headed by Dr. W. S. Lofton, 1523 M street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Miss Cecelia M. Green, of Baltimore, is among the very promising WE ARE NEVER SATISFIED UNTIL OUR CUSTOMERS ARE: $1.00 MONEY GROWS $10.00 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. "The Bank That You Can Depend Upon." Capital $250,000 Charleston, W. Va. Surplus $185,000 additions to the nurse training department of Freedmen's Hospital. Miss Green is ardently devoted to the work, and upon graduating, will take service with one of the leading Catholic hospitals of her native state. Attorney Thomas L. Jones, a leader at the District Bar, is the author of a valuable pamphlet called "Talks on Race Questions," with introduction by Rev. W. Bishop Johnson and a sketch of Mr. Jones by J. E. Bruce. Some of the problems discussed inable fashion are: "Science vs. Religion," "Leaders and Their Duty," "Defects of Southern Democracy," and "The Inhumanity of Oppression." Assistant Superintendent of Schools Roscoe Conkling Bruce and family are in Cambridge, Mass. Miss Arsine Elizabeth Jones, expert stenographer at Freedmen's Hospital, is in New Haven, Conn. Dr. W. Bruce Evans is at Opequon Springs, Va. Register W. T. Vernon has returned from a trip to the west. Former Recorder John C. Dancy is on another brief speaking tour. Prof. E. C. Williams, of M Street High School, is in Cleveland, Ohio. The National Independent Political League held a largely-attended public meeting Tuesday night at True Reformers' Hall, and some pepery bolts were hurled at the administration by the speakers. Rev. S. L. Corrothers, pastor of Galbraith A. M. E. Zion church presided, and delivered an address showing the necessity for independent political action, as the white republicans everywhere are setting the example of "insurging" whenever their individual interests are affected hurtfully. Rev. J. Milton Waldron spoke in similar vein and advised a close inspection of the records of all congressional candidates this fall on the race question. Attorney N. B. Marshall told the story of the fight made by himself and his colleagues in the Brownsville case before the Howland Young Court of Inquiry, and a set of strong resolutions was read by J. T. C. Newsome, of Texas, and unanimously adopted. The following delegates to the national convention of the League at Atlantic City August 4 and 5, were elected: Rev. S. L. Corrothers, J. Milton Waldron, J. Anderson Taylor, J. T. C. Newsome, W. T. Ferguson, W. A. Bowie, James L. Nelll, N. B. Marshall, with others to be selected later. Bishop Walters is president of the National League and there are said to be branches in thirty-six states. Rev. J. Milton Waldron is national organizer. Rev S. L. Corrothers is president of the District of Columbia branch and J. L. Nelll is secretary. The League claims the credit for influencing the three recent appointments of Negroes made by the president. The new Howard Theater on T St., erected by the National Amusement Company, of Baltimore, at a cost of $95,000, is to open August 22, with a vaudeville entertainment of superior merit. Mr. W. H. Smith, an experienced theatrical manager, formerly connected with the Pekin Theater in Chicago, is to be in charge, and will reach the city in a few days. He knows the needs of a cosmopolitan 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. The first Teaching Institute in Kushua 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. people, such as we have in Washington, and he will provide shows that will appeal to the tastes of the most refined. The new Howard is an ornament to the Northwest section and promises to fill a long felt want among a citizenry that has been grossly discriminated against at the down-town houses. The theater has a large stage and commodious dressing-rooms and will amply accommodate the heavy traveling combinations, which have heretofore been unable to find an "open door at the nation's capital. Among the attractions booked for an early appearance at the Howard is "The Smart Set." with S. H. Dudley, Alda Overton Walker and Ella Anderson. The opposition to the Ballock property, near Howard University, as the site of the new Colored Normal School, has grown so general and so pronounced that the authorities have postponed action on the question until fall. Congress will be asked to provide a more liberal appropriation so that ground in a more accessible locality may be purchased. The argument against the proximity to the male dormitory of Howard University had small weight. It was the out-of-the-wayness of the place that moved the thoughtful people to labor to have another site chosen. Let us calmly face the facts. The $400,000 office building, theater and roof garden project, totered by the Lincoln Memorial Building Company, has been abandoned. Too big a proposition to handle. J. C. Napier is expected in the city this week. Rev. A. C. Garner, of the Plymouth Congregational Church, has been CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX. DIAMONDS We can save you money on Diamonds, Diamond Rings and Diamond Jewelry. Our stock is large, quality high and price based on cost to us before the recent rise. Jeweler and Manufacturing Optician, Corner Virginia St. & Arcade. REMOVAL SALE FOOTWEAR All Broken Lots and Odds and Ends Will Sell at Half Their Original Cost WE WILL OPEN A NEW STORE IN THE ROOM RECENTLY OCCUPIED BY THE WEST VIRGINIA HEATING & PLUMBING COMPANY, 215 CAPITOL STREET. PLANS ARE NOW COMPLETED FOR A NEW STORE FRONT AND INTERIOR CHANGES. WHEN COMPLETED WE WILL HAVE ONE OF THE FINEST STORES IN THE STATE. Rather Than Move Any of Our Present Stock We Have Decided to Sell it Out Regardless of Cost or Value Here Is a List of Some of the Makes We Sell: "Nettleton" Charlie Case E. T. Wright & Co. J. M. O'Donnell & Co. Crawford Holland Shoe Co. Sale Starts Wednesday, July 27 All Our Shoes Will Be Marked in Plain Figures. No Goods Will Be Charged, Exchanged or Sent on Approval. We Will Fit Your Foot As Carefully As If You Paid the Regular Price- DIAMOND SHOE STORE 29 CAPITOL STREET At the National Capitol (Continued from page five.) appointed as special agent of the Appalachian Exposition, to secure exhibitions among the colored people of the District of Columbia. The exposition runs from September 12 to late in October this year. Negro section chiefs for the Negro divisions are under contemplation at the Census office. DOUBLE PIANO VOTING CERTIFICATE WILL BE GIVEN DURING REMOVAL SALE The inevitable "race problem" had an inning at the Census office last week. It is said that some of the white female clerks filed an objection to working in the same room with Negro clerks, although the room is exceptionally large and the colored clerks are seated together at a considerable distance from the objectors. Director Durand has adjusted the difficulty—by letting it alone. Over three hundred copies of Robert Lewis Waring's new book, "As we ALE T= ell at Half ECENTLY OC- & PLUMBING NOW COM- OR CHANGES. THE FINEST We Have or Value We Sell: The Foster Smaltz-Goodwin Co. Selby Shoe Co. The Pingree Co. Edwin C. Burt Charles K. Fox nesday, July arked in Plain Figures. changed or Sent on Appro As Carefully As If You Pa WILL BE GIVEN DURING REMOVAL SALE HOE STO L STREET July 27 ures. No n Approv- You Paid SALE TORE Prof. Kelly Miller, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University, is mentioned as a possible successor to Dr. W. T. Vernon as president of the Western University at Quindaro, Kansas. He would make an excellent chief executive and would find an opportunity for great usefulness in that section of the Golden West. Dr. Vernon tendered his resignation when his continuance as Register of the Treasury was assured. --- --- See it," have been sold here, and many orders have come from abroad. Among the leaders of thought in the nation whose attention has been attracted to this remarkable story of the "color line" are Former President Roosevelt, Henry Watterson, Thomas Nelson Page, John Temple Graves, Oswald Garrison Villard and others. Their comment ought to be decidedly interesting, as the book is one of gripping sentiment and extraordinary action. THE ADVOCATE The colored citizens of Washington remember with much pleasure the courteous treatment received by them at all times at the White House during the incumbency of Hon. William Loeb, Jr., as Secretary to the President, and they are studying with the most sympathetic interest the contest for the Governorship of the State of New York, since Mr. Loeb has been so prominently mentioned in connection with the nomination therefor. Nothing would please our people better in this neck-o'the-woods than the nomination and election of Mr. Loeb as chief executive of the Empire State. There is an earnest conviction that he is the strongest man before the people today, by his courageous administration of the affairs of the New York Custom House. For the electors of the State—the plain people who do the voting have given positive testimony from time to time that they desire a thoroughly honest and fearless champion at the helm at Albany. "Governor Loeb" would sound good to the Negro citizens of New York and not less so to their neighbors in the District of Columbia. The Civil Service Commission deny that a bar has been placed against female stenographers. The reason women will not be admitted to the pending examinations is because there is an overplus of female eligibles now on the list and not enough males. Hence, for the present, no more females will be examined. That's all. This is one of the best chances for our competent colored girls. Those in the service are, as a rule, doing well. Dr. D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, Va., is apparently the favorite in the race for the pastorate of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church in this city, made vacant by the death of Rev. George W. Lee. Dr. Davls is popular with all classes, an able gospel preacher, one who can see the bright side of the darkest picture, and who knows better than most men how to bring fallen humanity to Christ. He would be a happy addition to the remarkably fine group of Christian leaders at the national capital. Richmond and Manchester's loss would be Washington's gain. The Court of Inquiry, which recently sat in the case of Capt. S. P. Lyon, charged with making a false report on the status of his ammunition in connection with the Brownsville raid, found the officer not guilty as charged in the bill of particulars. Gen. Howe, commanding officer of the Department of the East, reviewing the findings of the Court, disagrees with its conclusions In the meantime, Capt. Lyons is restored to his command and the matter drops. The Negro soldiers discharged in disgrace from the army, because of a supposed complicity in the Brownsville mix-up, are still out. The Local Business League and the Commercial Council have recommended to Secretary Emmett J. Scott the following speakers for the national meeting in New York, August 17, 18 and 19: John A. Lankford on "The Negro as an Architect;" F. Morris Murray, "A Cost System in Business," and Henry E. Baker, of the U. S. Patent Office, "The Negro in Inventions." A special train is being arranged for the Washington delegation by President Lankford and Waring and it is expected that a goodly number will take advantage of the superior accommodations provided. Biddeford Pool, Me., July 27. President Taft spent the greater part of the day at sea. He remains over night here and sails for Beverly tomorrow morning, arriving there at 3 p. m. 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. 7-21-3t. Asbury For Grand Master CAPABLE OFFICER OF THE ODD FELLOW JOURNAL STRONGLY ENDORSED FOR CHIEF OFFICER OF THE RACE'S GREATEST FRATERNAL ORDER. Mr. Asbury's productive labors in behalf of the G. U. O. of O. F., and highly useful public career. Sig ns of victory. Conservative estimate shows that in one hundred years only twenty-five men out of two million can reasonably expect to reach the grand mastership of the Odd Fellows. Should any previous incumbent "come back" save by unanimous call? HOTEL BROWN F. C. BROWN PROPRIETOR A Popular Hotel For Colored People 35 ROOMS 50c., 75c. and $1.00 Per Day. Lodging 35c and 50c. 500 CAPITOL STREET, CHARLESTON, W. VA. One Block From State House. New Phone 1098 SPECIAL RATES BY WEEK OR MONTH Since its introduction into this Country, March 4, 1843, the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows has steadily grown in numbers, wealth and influence until it has become by far the largest faternal organization in America. The absorbing tople of conversation among at least two millions of people today is "Who is to be the next Grand Master of the powerful Institution?" King David Lodge, No. 1412, Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, of Norfolk, Va., on February 3rd, 1910, adopted the following resolution: "Resolved, that this Lodge hereby endorses and presents to the Order of America, M. V. P., J. C. Asbury, as a suitable brother to be elected to the exalted position of Grand Master of the Order at the B. M. C., to be held in Baltimore, Md., next September. Brother Asbury has been a faithful member of this Lodge for more than twenty-five years and performed with punctuality and fidelity every duty assigned him during that time, filling all the stations in the lodge cheerfully and thoroughly. He has been no respecter of persons, but served the least as well as the greatest in a brotherly spirit. As a citizen, he leads an exemplarly life and for four years held the most exalted position ever occupied by a colored man in Virginia—Commonwealth's Attorney for Norfolk County. This Lodge has a pardonable pride in his efficient service as Editor and Manager of the Odd Fellows' Journal for the past thirteen years." Since that date, Past Patriarchy No. 33; P. C. M. Council No. 17; Brotherly Love Lodge, No. 1303; Star of the East Lodge, No. 1520; Norfolk Lodge No. 3253 and Huntsville Lodge, No. 3395; District Grand Master John W. Barnes and almost the entire brotherhood in Virginia have endorsed Mr. Asbury for Grand Master and announced their intention to support him at Baltimore next September with the largest delegation from that State ever attending a General Meeting of the Order Offers of support have been pouring in upon Mr. Asbury from many delegates from all sections of the country and his friends believe that he will be the choice of the Fraternity for the exalted position with which his name has been connected. Mr. Asbury's Highly Useful Career. Mr. Asbury was elected Editor of the Odd Fellows' Journal in Jan. 1897 and removed to Philadelphia from Norfolk, Va., the latter part of that month. He has edited the official organ of the Order with ability and fairness. He has been in no quarrels with his editorial brethren and has the good-will and esteem of them all. His administration of the business affairs of his Office has been a success. He has paid his own salary and all expenses of the printing-plant out of his earnings. The Order invested $4,500 in machinery, etc., and to this has been added from the earnings of the printing-plant; $5,500 in type, metal, folding and linotype machines. And all this with the Lodges and Households owing the department $9,000 for subscriptions. On coming to Philadelphia, Mr. Asbury at once became a leading figure in religious fraternal and business life. He is chair man of the Board of Trustees of the Union Baptist Church, the Church having the largest membership of that denomination in Philadelphia; was for nine years superintendent of the Sunday School and is a Director of the Mercy Hospital and School for Nurses. He is a Director of the Star Savings Bank, president of the Keystone Aid Society, one of the leading Sick, Accident and Death benefit Societies in America; the president and organizer of the Eden Cemetery Company, which owns and conducts what is believed to be the most beautiful and best kept Cemetery for colored THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1916. Grand Master ODD FELLOW JOURNAL STRONGLY OFFICER OF THE RACE'S GRATERNAL ORDER. in behalf of the G. U. O. of O. F., and signs of victory. Conservative estimate ers only twenty-five men out of two mil- larch the grand mastership of the Odd incumbent "come back" save by people in the United States. Mr. Asbury is active in many other fraternal and benevolent organizations. He has in Philadelphia, as in Virginia, interested himself in all movements for the advancement of the race. His long and active career in the Grand, United Order of Odd Fellows, his large experience in public affairs and his well known poise and conservatism, fit him admirably for the duties of the office of Grano Master. What accentuates his fitness at this time when there exists the aftermath of considerable strife in the Order, is the well known fact that in all his career in political business and fraternal life, he has never been known to discriminate against those who have opposed him or use his official position to pursue or oppress those who have been his enemies. He believes that peace should accompany victory. Why Not Pass The Honors Around? Mr. E. H. Morris, the well-known Attorney of Chicago and Rev. E. P. Jones, District Grand Master of the Order in Mississippi, are also candidates for the Grand Mastership. Mr. Morris has been Grand Director, Deputy Grand Master, Grand Master, Delegate to England and Attorney for the Order and there is a widespread feeling among the membership that he should not come back. According to the laws of the Order, no man can serve as Grand Master more than four successive years, or two terms. It is a custom to give each Grand Master two terms of two years each, if he conducts himself well. Mr. Morris has had his four years. When it is considered that according to custom, but twenty-five men can become Grand Master in one hundred years and father, that we have a membership of upwards of five hundred thousand and that the membership repeats itself once in every twenty-five years, making in a hundred years four times five hundred thousand or two million, it would appear that only twenty-five men out of two million can reasonably expect to reach the Grand Mastership. This being the case, it is believed by many that to allow one man to repeat would be not only unjust but a reflection upon the thousands of able men in the Order. It is the consensus of opinion that only as a result of an unanimous summons would a man be justified in becoming a candidate after having served four years. By Desertion of Her Husband, Who Was Told She Had Negro Blood in Her Veins. Pittsburg, Pa., July 24—Through the arrest this morning of Mrs. Caroline Harkins, on the assumption that she had gone insane, the story became known of how yesterday, her husband of the last 26 years and the father of her four grown children, had deserted her when he was told there was Negro blood in her veins. An aged relative was visiting Mrs. Harkins, and in argument of pique informed Harkins that his wife's great grandmother was a mulatto. Harkins put on his hat, shook hands with his wife and informed her she would never see him again. He then left and Mrs. Harkins went into hysterics. When arraigned before Magistrate Alpern this morning she told her story. Mrs. Harkins acknowledged that it is true that there is some Negro blood in her veins, but declared it is so slight that she always has associated with members of the caucasian race. A WORD WITH OUR FRIENDS. We have just opened a first-class ice cream parlor at the People's Grocery store in the K. of P. Building, where you will receive the very best of service. Our cream is the best in the land, guaranteed to please you. Hours for Sunday: 4 p. m. to 11 p. m. We will be open every night during the week W. H. Parker, Manager. BROWN F. C. BROWN PROPRIETOR For Colored People= 75c. and $1.00 Per Day. Lodging 35c and 50c- STEET, CHARLESTON, W. VA. House. New Phone 1098 BY WEEK OR MONTH