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--- THE ADVOCA WE CHANGE BUILDY PUBLISH ALL CURSE NEWS NOTES BEFORE ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME IX. Business Subjects OF WIDE SCOPE TO BE DISCUSS ED BY NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Theodore Roosevelt To be the "lion" of the occasion and will be ably seconded by McAnemy and editor of the New York Evening Post. Program comprehensive. Wednesday, August 17th, 10:00 a.m. At the Palm Garden, 150 East 58th street, near Lexington Ave. The League Called to Order. President John M. Royall of the New York Negro Business League. Prayer—Rev. R. C. Ransom, Pastor, Bethel A. M. E. Church, New York. Addresses of Welcome: On Behalf of the City—Hon. Geo. McAnemy, President of the Borough of Manhattan. On Behalf of the New York Negro Business League and Citizens of Greater New York—Honorable Chas. W. Anderson. Response. Appointment of Committees: (c) Auditing. Manufacturing Brooms for the Trade—A. G. Gordon, Gordonville, Virginia. Some Business Experiences of a Country Physician—J. E. Levy, M. D., Florence, S. C. Conducting a Silk Mill with Negro Lebor—T. W. Thurston, Rocky Mount, N. C. Conducting a Hosiery Mill with Negro Labor—A. M. Moore, M. D., Durham, N. C. Dry Goods and Notions—T. J. Jackson, Anniston, Ala., and F. P. Gadsen, Oscala, Fla. Poultry Raising—Walter Bell, Anacostia, D. C. Co-operative Merchandising—P. D. Davis, Brimingham, Ala. Ethical Standards in Business—Dr. George A. Gates, Nashville, Tenn. Wed. Evening Session, 8 o'clock. The League called to Order. Prayer—Rev. R. M. Bolden, Pastor, "Mother" A. M. E. Zion church, New York City. The President's Annual Address—Farming as an Adjunct to a Country Physician's Practice—J. H. Goodwin, Weston, S. C. Contracting and Building—Samuel Plato, Marlon, Ind. The Publishing Business—Ira T. Bryant, Nashville, Tenn.; J. H. Murphy, Baltimore, Md.; J. C. Gilmer, Charleston, W. Va. Thirty-two years Experience as a Manufacturing Chemist—P. J. Allaston, Boston, Mass. "Black Detroit"—J. W. Ames, M. D., Detroit, Mich. Live Stock Dealing—Cornellus E. Ford, Buffalo, N. Y. Thursday, Aug. 18th, 10:00 a.m. The League Called to Order. Prayer—Rev. H. C. Bishop, Rector, St. Phillips Episcopal Church, New York. The Transfer Business—G. W. Brown, Scranton, Pa.; J. B. Banks, Jackson, Tenn. Conducting a Livery and Boarding Stable—Charles Scott, White Plains, N. Y. Conducting a Book and News Store—Mrs. M. A. Rone, Clarksburg, W. Va. Address—Mr. Jacob W. Mack, New York, N. Y. The Insurance Business: Possibilities and Evils of—C. C. Spaulding, Durham, N. C. Industrial, Health and Accident—E. F. Johnson, Richmond, Va. Industrial Insurance — G. W. Powell, Durham, N. C. Mutual Benefit—E. S. Peters, Mobile, Ala.; W. A. Attaway, M. D. Greenville, Miss. Fraternal Insurance—Thomas T. Jackson, Pittsburg, Pa. Real Estate—William D. Neighbors, Chicago, Ill.; G. M. Guest, Paris Texas.; J. Walter Hodge, Indianapolis, Ind.; Jno. M. Royall, N. Y. Address—Oswald Garrison Villard, Editor New York, Evening Post Editor New York Evening Post Drug Manufacturing—M. O. Lee. M. D., Albany, Ga. Thurs. Evening Session, 8 o'clock The League Called to Order. Prayer—Rev. M. W. Gilbert, Mount Olivet Baptist Church, New York City. "What I Have Accomplished as a Tanner"—J. E. Overbey, Jefferson- ville, Ind. The Millinery Business—Mrs. Lula THE ADVOCATE. Jordan, Nashville, Tenn. Jordan, Nashville, Penn. Representing the National Negro Undertakers' Association, affiliated with the National Negro Business League—A. N. Johnson, Nashville, Tenn.; Thomas H. Haynes, Memphis, Tenn. "New and Second-Hand Goods"—J. W. Teal, Carlinville, Ill. Manufacturing Society Regalia—Joseph L. Jones, Cincinnati, Ohio. The Industrial Development of the Negroes of Arkansas—G. W. Hayman, Little Rock, Ark. The Woman's Business League, of Greater New York,—Miss I. M. Moorman, President, will hold a reception in honor of visiting ladies in the Hail of Palm Garden, Thursday afternoon, August 18th. Friday, Aug. 19th, 10:00 a. m. The League Called to Order. Africa," have been practically dis- Prayer—Rev. F. H. Butler, Pastor, Saint Mark's M. E. Church, Montclair, N. J. Reports from State Negro Busi- ness Leagues—Alabama, Arkansas. Indiana, Florida, Mississippil, Texas, Colorado, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Louisiana. Reports from the National Negro Bankers' Association. Affilated with the National Negro Business League. Address—Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. The Nursery Business—Joseph Brown, Nashville, Teen. Managing a Stock Farm—Edward Willis, Lexington, Ky. "Bushelling"—Charles Cook, Indianapolis, Ind. Merchant Tailoring—William S. Sparrow, Boston, Mass. The Shoe Business—J. P. Seabrook, Charleston, S. C. Negro Corporations—L. C. Collins, New York, N. Y. Address—E. W. Brown, Richmond, Va. The Coal Business—C. P. Williams, Flushing, N. Y. Announcements. The Hotel Maceo, 213 53rd street, New York City, has been selected by the Local League of New York City as Convention Headquarters. Delegates intending to be present should at once notify Fred R. Moore, Chairman, Committee of Arrangements, 247 West 46th Street, New York City; B. F. Thomas, Chairman, Reception Committee, 213 West 53, Street, New York City, or J. M. Royall, President, Local Negro Business League, 21 West 34th Street, New York City. On the social side every possible arrangement for the comfort and pleasure of the delegates will be provided, including a Reception to visiting ladies on Thursday afternoon, August 18th, by the Negro Woman's Business League of Greater New York. On Friday evening, August 19th, at 7 o'clock, a Banquet and Reception will be tendered the delegates at Grand Central Palace, Lexington Avenue and 43rd Street, which has been specially secured for the occasion by the Local Negro Business League of New York City. For Saturday, August 20th, at 1 o'clock, a large Steamer has been chartered for the purpose of giving the delegates a Boat Ride up the East and Hudson Rivers. Many private entertainments of one kind and another are also already being arranged for the afternoons of the three days' sessions. Georgia Woman SAVES NEGRO, ACCUSED OF BURGLARY, FROM MOB BENT ON HIS DEATH AND SEES HIM SAFE- LY JAILED. Eatonton, Ga., July 31—Over 100 persons clamoring for the life of Will Ongram, a Negro, were foiled by the bravery of Mrs. Susie Hillhouse, a prominent woman of this place, who stood in front of the Negro, pistol in hand and told the mob that there should be no lynching. The Negro was accused of burglary, had been arrested but broke away from the officer and fled through the town pursued by a crowd firing at the fugitive. Mrs. Hillhouse was leaving her home for church when the exhausted Negro fell at her feet and cried to her to save his life. He had a pistol which he presented to Mrs. Hillhouse. She took the weapon and faced the mob as it approached. Her courage appealed to the mob and she was cheered and promise given that the Negro would not be harmed. The leaders of the mob took the Negro and escorted him to jail. Mrs. Hillhouse accompanying to see that the Negro was not harmed. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1910. THIS PRIZE-FIGHT, BUSINESS IS IMMORAL, UNCHRISTIAN, BRUTAL AND, AND ER-ER THE LAW, WELL, IN THIS CASE THE UNWRITTEN LAW IS WRIGHT?? MOVING PICTURES OF PRIZE-FIGHT OF JEFFRIES JOHNSON STRAINING AT A GNAT AND SWALLOWING A CAMEL WORSE THINGS HAPPEN EVERYDAY UNDER OUR NOSE LOOK BEHIND YOU, WHAT ABOUT LYNCHING, PUNISHMENT WITHOUT TRIAL OR LAW? MORAL WAVE SHAM PLATFORM Burn-at-stake Hypocrisy That Shames the Devil. Hypocrisy That Shames the Devil Delegates Appointed GOVERNOR GLASSCOCK NAMES WELL KNOWN MEN TO REP RESENT STATE AT Educational Congress Initial meeting to be held at St. Louis will hear discussion of many subjects of vital interest to the Negro people and to the nation. For the National Negro Educational Congress, which meets at St. Louis, Mo., August 27th to 29th, Gov. Wm. E. Glasscock has announced his appointments as representatives of this state a number of well known Negro citizens. They are: J. W. Hughes, principal of Lincoln High School, Wheeling. E. L. Morton, principal of colored school, Fairmont; Win. A. Saunders, instructor at Storer College, Harper's Ferry; J. R. Clifford, editor of the Pioneer Press, Martinsburg; Byrd Prillerman, president of the West Virginia Colored Institute; H. H. Railey principal of Simmons School, Montgomery; Dr. R. L. Jones, Charleston; J. R. Jefferson, principal of Sumner School, Parkersburg; L. O. Wilson, teacher colored school, Weston; R. P. Sims, principal Bluefield Colored Institute, Bluefield; Dr. C. C. Barnett, Huntington, and E. L. Ranu principal colored schools, Bluefield. This is to be the initial session of the congress, but its promoters have not allowed this fact to deter them from proposing for discussion a number of subject of the most vital importance to the race. The program includes such subjects as: "How can we inspire more confidence on the part of the people for our professional men?" "How can Negro journals best help solve the race problem;" "Does a college education pay?" "To what extent should manual training be taught in our public schools?" "Are we losing ground as a serving class? If so, why? What is the remedy?" "How can we get our people to engage in farming?" "What is there in the text books now in use in our public schools to inspire the Negro youth?" "Should the church go beyond its pews in the work of saving souls?" "What can we do to minimize crime among Negroes?" "Do the courts give us justice?" "Are we making progress in our home life?" "Should the Negro confine his residence to any particular section of the country?" "Has his activity in politics been hurtful to the race?" "Who should teach school?" "Who should preach the gospel?" "How can we help our business men?" "The Negro mechanic;" "Is the press of the nation fair to the race?" Glowing Circulars ADVERTISING SLAVE PENSION FRAUD IS DEPRIVED OF PRIVILEGE OF MAILS. Were asked to pay $1.06 initiation fee and ten cents a month to secure favorable consideration from Congress of bill to reimburse former slaves. Washington, July 30—Using the name of the late Senator M. A. Hanna in his literature G. C. Conley, "general manager," and the concern which he represents. "The Great National ex-Slave Union Congressional, Legislative and Pension Association," were today deprived of the privilege of the malls by a fraud order issued by the Postoffice Department. Conley is a Negro, and his game has been to impose upon the credulity of Southern Negroes by making them believe that by becoming members of his association they will be furthering a fight which is being made to obtain pensions and other emoluments from Congress for the labor performed by Negroes "in the cruel days of slavery," as his circulars read. He is said to have operated a somewhat similar scheme in Nashville some time ago. In his pamphlet he refers to the fact that the late Senator Hanna introduced a bill, the purpose of which was to grant pensions to ex-slaves. Such a measure was offered in the Senate by the late Ohio Senator, but it was done "by request," the same as is frequently done by members of the Senate and House, when constitutents or others ask them to present measures which they are not willing to father or become responsible for themselves. Senator Hanna did not ask for consideration of the measure, although the Senate Committee on Pensions did report favorably upon the bill and one or two others of similar character, chiefly for the purpose of calling attention to the fact that they were being used by designing persons to obtain money from ignorant Negroes under the belief that Congress would pass such a pension bill, if sufficient pressure could be brought to bear. Conley also mentioned in his literature a "Vaughin" ex-slave bill. No such measure is pending in Congress, and there is no member by that name. His plan has been to send out state organizers who collect $1 initiation fee and 10 cents a month dues, which, he declares, with the aid of prayer, will result in favorable consideration at the hands of Congress. President Thompson TELLS OF THE GENESIS OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO-PRESS ASSOCIATION. Has Bright Future And is expected to accomplish much for racial uplift. Second annual session to be held at New York will discuss all phases of the publishing business. The second annual session of the National Negro Press Association will be held in New York on Tuesday, August 16, the day before the meeting of the National Negro Business League, of which it is an affiliated body. At the day session there will be papers, addresses and "round table" discussions of the practical phase of newspaper work by the delegates, and at night a public meeting will be held for the exploitation of the ethical and general problems surrounding the relation of the press to the people. Many representative editors, publishers and correspondents and other allied in various ways to the well-being of the "fourth estate," have signified their intention to be present, and the indi cations point to a very successful and profitable convention. The place of meeting for the two sessions is being arranged by the local committee, comprising the principal journalists of New York City and its environs and due announcement will be made at the Maceo Hotel, 213 53rd street, and in the New York daily press. GENESIS OF THE ORGANIZATION The National Negro Press Association was formed in Louisville, Ky., last August, and the charter members embraced some of the race's strongest moulders of public sentiment. A constitution was adopted and officers were elected, as follows: President, R. W. Thompson, of Indiana, residing in Washington, D. C.; first vice-president., M. M. Lewey, Pensacola, Florida; second vice-president, Dr. P. R. Peters, Louisville, Ky.; corresponding secretary, Dr. R. H. Boyd, Nashville, Tenn.; recording secretary, George F. Collins, of Washington, D. C.; treasurer, Rev. E. G. Jordan, Louisville, Ky. The executive committee is made up of the general officers and one member from each state represented in the body. In order to find a common ground upon which the Negro press might meet with a minimum of friction and with the accomplishment of the most productive results, it was agreed to restrict all discussions to the business side of journalistic development, leaving the political and religious differentiations to other organizations or to the private judgment of the individuals composing ADVERTISING EVENTS PUBLISHED BY OUR COLUMNS BRING ME SULTS. TRY IT. this organization. An "open door" policy was marked out by the president, and all editors, publishers, correspondents, book and magazine writers, and persons engaged in the mechanical trades having to do with the getting up of newspapers, have been invited to share in the burden of bringing the craft up to what it should be. This broad scope is proving to be immensely popular and the Association is receiving support from every well-wisher of the race, as well as from the united press of the country. No paper of any consequence has had one word of criticism to offer since the first word was said at Louisville. All have acknowledged the necessity of such a coalition of forces and have given substantial evidences of their sympathy with the efforts of the poineers in the work. THE PRESS ASSOCIATION'S DEPARTMENT To facilitate the objects of the Association, a number of "Departments" or groups have been formed within the organization. The title suggests the lines of investigation which each will labor, and the report of the several chairman will form the basis of their discussion at the annual sessions. The departments and their chairmen are as follows: "Our Relations With the Associated Press," Emmett J. Scott, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.: "Editorial and News Policies," T. Thomas Fortune, Trenton, N. J.; "General Correspondents," Cary B. Lewis, Chicago, Ill.; "The Syndicated News Service," N. Barnett Dodson, New York City; "Journalists and the Law," Albert S. White, Louisville, Ky.; "The Development of Special Features," Lester A. Walton, New York City; "Religious Publications," R. R. Wright, Jr., Philadelphia Pa.; "Circulation Building," Georgia L. Knox, Indianapolis, Ind.; "Advertising," N. D. Brascher, Cleveland, O.; "Mechanical Equipment and Physical Valuation," Dr. R. R. H. Boyd, Nashville, Tenn; "Books and Magazines," H. T. Kealing, Nashville, Tenn.; "Fraternity Journals," E. W. Brown, Richmond, Va.; "Woman's Work in Journalism," Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Washington, D. Y. The head of each department has a large number of assistants, selected with special reference to their fitness and experience in the branch of which they are assigned. Besides the reports of these department leaders, the program on the 16th of August will include a comprehensive address by Hon. John C. Dancy, editor of the Zion Quarterly, and said to be the oldest editor of the race in this country in point of continuous service. It is expected that Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of the N. Y., Evening Post, one of the race's staunchest champions, and representatives of other New York dailies will extend fraternal greetings. That this Association antagonizes no organization engaged in similar work is shown by the cordial invitation to participate sent to Cyrus Fleid Adams, of Illinois, president of the National Afro-American Press Association; John L. Thompson, of Iowa, president of the Western Press Association, and Dr. W. J. White, President of the Georgia State Press Association. President Thompson a Veteran. Mr. R. W. Thompson, the president of the organization, is one of the best-known newspaper men of the race. He is a native of Kentucky, but was reared in Indianapolis, Ind., and won his journalistic spurs on the Indianapolis Leader, the World and The Freeman, beginning as a local writer and compositor. For years he was managing editor of The Colored American at Washington, D. C., and is now conducting "Thompson's National News Bureau," a Washington news syndicate, with marked success and wields an influence second to no one in the land as an opinion moulder and purveyor of general information. Mr. Thompson has kept the National Negro Press Association in the public eye throughout the past year and is laboring now with an aggressive enthusiasm to have a convention in New York August 16 that will encourage others to build an enduring monument upon the foundation that has been so happily laid. The Principles for Which the Press Association Stands. Speaking of the principles and policies for which the National Negro Press Association stands, President Thompson says: The Press Association stands first of all for clean, progressive and broad-gauged journalism. It makes prominent the idea that in order to live, a newspaper must be made a business success, but it emphasizes CONTINUED ON PAGE THIRD Negroes marked ruthlessly sho rtracks and others working me same fate despite and pleadings Palestine, Texas, July 31—A posse of more than 100 armed men, headed by Captain Godfrey Reese Fowler, who recently returned from Nicaragua, where he was in command of the artillery forces of the revolutionary army, has been scouring the country around the Slocum and Dension settlements in this country since early last night, hunting down Negroes and white men who were involved in the racial trouble that led to the slaughter of more than 20 Negroes yesterday and the night before. A company of state militia from Marshall and a detachment of Rangers from Austin have also arrived and are in control of the situation. The slaughter of the Negroes was not the result of any race war, although the feeling which the wholesale killing engendered threatened for a time to cause an uprising on the part of the Negroes of the two communities. Mobs of white men started out early Friday night and rode from cabin to cabin, calling out the Negroes, who had been marked for the slaughter, and shot them down in their tracks. This work of carnage continued all Friday night, and with the dawning of a new day the lust of the mobs for blood seemed o increase. Negroes were shot and killed upon the highways and id the fields where they were working, despite the prayers and pleadings which they made that their lives be spared. While 20 dead bodies of victims have been found scattered along the roads and over the country it may never be definitely known how many more Negroes were murdered in out-of-the-way places where their remains may never be found. So far as learned the Negroes who were killed offered no resistance to the mob. The wholesale slaughter of Negroes was brought about by the report that reached the ears of the white men of the Slocum community that secret meetings of the blacks had been held, at which plans were formulated for burning the barns and residences of certain white citizens. A number of white men, who are alleged to have belonged to the mob, will be arrested and placed in jail as soon as warrants can be issued and served on them. It is stated several suspects have been taken into custody by the local officers. Many Negroes have fled from the Slocum and Denison communities since the trouble commenced. EIGHT WHITE MEN suit of recent Race Riot. Palestine, Texas, August 2.—Advices today from Sloucum, where the recent race war occurred are that no further disorders have occurred. Eight white men are in jail charged with being the ringleaders in the mob that, it is claimed, waged an unjustifiable and fatal war upon Negroes. A special grand jury is making an investigation. Militia and rangers continue on duty. The saloons remain closed. BALTIMORE MISCELLANY. Negro appointed on commission to boom Baltimore for exposition. Baltimore, Md., August 3—John W. Widgeon, an authority on the flora and and fauna of Maryland, was ordained to the ministry at Leadenhall Street Baptist Church, Sunday. Harry T. Pratt, president of the Local Business League, has been appointed a member of the commission to boom an exposition for Baltimore in 1914. Rev. Dr. Harvey Johnson, Rev. Dr. G. R. Wehler, Dr. Howard E. Young and W. Ashbie Hawkins are among the Baltimoreans who will attend the convention of the National Negro Political League at Atlantic City this week. A meeting of the Baltimore Conference Trustees of Trinity A. M. E. Church was held yesterday afternoon. CORRESPONDENCE Evangelist Smith arrived Saturday and held services Sunday morning and night at the Baptist church. Aarge and interesting congregation listened to his soul stirring sermon. Alex Conner left Saturday morning to visit his wife and children at Perrinburg. W. M. Callender has opened a variety store on Grayson Heights in his new business block. The Methodist Brotherhood convened here with Rev. W. R. Burger several days last week. Several new residences are being erected in the Augusta addition, by workman of our own race, also on Grayson Heights. George Ray, Glotto, was a business visitor here Friday. Mrs. W. H. Hill left, Monday to visit her mother and invalid sister at Floyd, Va. Mrs. Dessie Beckingridge and children, of Slab Fork, are here visiting relatives. Mrs. Roxie Howard, returned from a two weeks' visit to her old home at Cashes' Hill, Thursday. Miss Estella Taylor was quietly married Thursday afternoon to Mr. Ernest Hendricks, of Bluefield, by Rev. Burger. The Red Men had their sermon preached Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church, by Rev. R. W. Hill. They made a fine appearance, when marching from their hall to and from the church. A large number went from here Saturday to attend conference at Pearlburg. Mrs. Cowan Reid is home again from visiting her mother at Dublin Va. FAYETTEVILLE. Mrs. Alice Caul, of Winona, was visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Rotan, last week. Basel Braxton of Red Star, a graduate of the W. V. C. L., was visiting friends in town Sunday. Rev. C. W. Harris filled his regular appointment at Beckley Sunday. Miss Sedonia Roten is the guest of Miss Rosa McVey, at Lewisburg. The Red men gave an entertainment Monday evening, at which they had a large gathering. Several attended the corner stone laying at Hill Top Monday. RONCEVERTE Last Sunday was rally day at M. E. Church. A large collection was taken up. Mrs. Bessie Lewis and Mrs. Mattie Proctor are visiting Clarmont and Charleston this week. Misses Minnie Beard and Eva Caloway attended Children's Day services at Alderson. Alex Brown spent Sunday at Charleston. Dr. Sam Clay and Frank Perkins, of Lewisburg, attended the Republican county convention here last Saturday. H. T. Moore, J. W. Thompson and Wm. Eggleston attended the senatorial convention at Quinnimont Wednesday. Clarence Eldridge returned home last week after three weeks' stay with relatives at Charleston. Mrs. H. T. Moore has been indisposed for a few days. Gordon Rose was up from Quinnimont to visit his family last week. Miss Clara Slaughter and Thomas Jones visited Lewisburg Sunday. Mrs. L. B. Johnson, who has been indisposed for the past week, is much improved. Mrs. Emma Thompson has been sick for the past week. John Slaughter visited Hinton Sunday. Wm. Lewis, of Charleston was the guest of his brother, Rev. S. A. Lewis, last week. Mrs. Bertha Hamilton, who has been sick for the two past months, is able to be out again. Miss Carrie Stoner returned home from Culton Forge Sunday. Mrs. Edward Dixon was in town shopping Saturday. Institute was held at high school last week. The following teacher's attended: Misses Lula J. Brinkly, Callie Jackson, Lonora Royal, Rebecca Pecka, Florence Bolling, Sarah A. Johnson, Mesdames' Willie Carter, Nannie Johnson, L. B. Dandridge, Mary E. Lewis, Messrs. John Riddle, W. A. Boling, J. E. Banks, Rev. J. M. Roane, D. W. Caloway, Frank Peck, E. A. Bolling and Arthur Seems. LEWISBURG. Mrs. Christina Thomas and son William are here on a visit to relatives. Dr. S. F. Clay was a delegate to the Senatorial convention at Quinnimont Wednesday. Miss Sedonia Rotan, of Fayetteville, is the guest of Miss Rosa McVeagh. The musical rendered at the Odd Follows' Hall Friday evening under the leadership of Mrs. Willie Robinson was a signal success. The following is the program: Chords—Misses Hamilton, Gardner and Jackson. Solo—"Somewhere" Junior Harris Solo—"Only One" Miss Laura Jackson. Solo—"Smiling Star" Wm. Freeman. Trio—"Children" Misses Gardner Hamilton and Jackson. Duet—Mrs. Willie Robinson and Junior Harris. Thomas Freeman has returned from Sweet Chalyebe. Mrs. Jennie Jackson and granddaughter Miss Lula! are visiting in Covington. Henry Walker, who has been spending a few days with Miss Ada Brown, returned to his home in Covington. MONTGOMERY. Mrs. Rachel Woods and Richard Taylor, left Thursday night for Atlantic City to attend The Fisherman Grand Lodge. Mrs. L. D. Hodge returned Friday from Elkins and reported a plesant time. Dr. W. C. Lawrence has returned from Washington where he attended the convention of the Elks. Sunday was Rally Day at the Methodist Church and a large sum was raised. Master Ulric Bow left Thursday for Atlantic City where he will spend a few weeks. He goes then to Philadelphia to attend school. Mesdames Sarah Slaughter, Mollie Branham, John Noel, Miss Lolo Lavender, Prof. H. H. Railey, and Chas. Lockett, left Sunday for Parkersburg to attend the K. of P. and O. of C. conventions. Mrs. Mary Reid, of Kiberly, was shopping in town Friday. An enjoyable time was spent Wednesday night at the celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hardy's, Linen Wedding. A large amount of linen was received. Mrs. Amanda Burge, of Charleston, is visiting friends in town this week. Mrs. Mattie Parks, of Boomer, attended the Hardy wedding Wednesday. Miss Ida M. Morgan made a business trip to Charleston last week. Miss Lizzie Washington left Saturday to attend the Teachers Institute at Institute. William Wicks and family, of Denwood, worshiped at the Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Maggie· Steptoe returned Thursday from Virginia. She reported having spent a pleasant time. W. J. Campbell, United Mine Workers Organizer, arrived in town Monday after spending several weeks at his home in Kentucky. The Daughters of Sphinx gave a supper at Canelton Monday night. It was a success in every way. The Division of the G. U. O. of T. R. met Saturday to elect delegates to the Grand Fountain at Richmond, which convenes in September. A number of delegates from various lodges was present. Mrs. Cora Wills and daughter Gladis left Saturday to spend several days in McDonald visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Mary Shephard left Sunday to spend several weeks in different points in Virginia. Dr. O. W. Hodge, made a business trip to McDonald Monday. BANCROFT. Mrs. Lena Jones, of Plymouth, spent Sunday and Saturday at Cedar Grove visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Stevens, of Plymouth, who have been visiting relatives at Bidwell, Ohio, have returned home after a few days stay. H. H. Hill, of Plymouth, who has been ill the past week, is slowl$ ^{d n-}$ Messler Terry Sinclair has returned home after spending a few days with his grand-mother, Mrs. Martha Booth, of Raymond City. Madam Mickens, Dickerson and Sinclair visited the Teachers Institute last Thursday, which was being held at Winfield. Mrs. Geo. Brooks and Mrs. John Cyrus were sick a few days last week, but are better at this writing. Geo. McKinney, of Betsey, spent Saturday and Sunday in Bidwell, Ohio, the guest of relatives and friends. Madge, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Phillips, left Tuesday for Glouster, where she will spend some time visiting relatives and friends. Master Edward Dickerson was the week end guest of his grand-father, Winston Coles, of Raymond City. Miss Martha Carter, of Gallipolis, Ohio, has returned home after spending several days visiting friends at Plymouth. Mrs. Phillips Skanks, of Plymouth, was a caller in Raymond Sunday. Mrs. Phillips Shanks, of Plymouth, is some what indisposed at this writing. Mrs. Ella Jenkins, Mrs. Florence Phillips and Mrs. Lizzie Hicks were callers in Betsey, Monday. Rev. J. J. Turner, Superintendent of Sunday school missions enroute to Parkersburg, stopped over and met the Sunday School at 9:30. He preached at 11 o'clock and delivered an address on the "Definition of Missions," to the Ladies of the Missionary Society at 7:30 o'clock. Woman's Day was observed here Sunday and the following program was rendered: Singing—Jesus is Calling. Scripture Lesson read by the president—Mrs. M. T. Sinclair. Prayer—By Mrs. J. W. Sawyers. Solo—Miss Laura Smith. Opening address—The President. Singing—The Society. Address—The Woman's Convention, and what it stands for—Mrs. Elijah Stevens. Address—Rev. J. J. Turner. Closed with prayer by Dr. M. T. Sinclair and singing, God Be With You Till we Meet Again. Mrs. A. W. Slaughter, Mrs. Hpdson Branham and Miss Lolo Lavender of Montgomery, and Mrs. A. Wilson, of Raymond, passed through our town Monday enroute to Parkersburg to the sitting of the Grand Lodge. CEDAR GROVE. Charles W. Watkins was quilty married to Mrs. Beulah Jackson, of Montgomery, at Monarch Sunday, Rev, D. D. Davis officiating. Mrs. Mary Booker, left for Virginia last week. Mrs. Lula B. Lee left for Plymouth Monday. J. W. Anderson, Thomas Buster, Noah Hoskins, Madams. Carrie Anderson and Ida Buster, left on the excursion for Detroit Saturday night. J. H. Dingess was in Charleston Sunday. Mrs. Martha Fortner, of Mammoth, was here Sunday the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Jones. B. B. Waynesboro, of Boomer, was here Sunday enroute to Charleston. Mrs. Helen Davis, of Charleston, is here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Wilson. Miss Encil Fortner, of Mammoth, was the Thursday guest of Miss Viola Crews. Mrs. Ruby Saunders, of Boomer, was the Wednesday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buster. Mrs. Jennie Beamer was calling on relatives at Hansford Monday. Edward Philips attended the funeral of Miss Mary Dickerson in Charleston Wednesday. John Reed, one of the towns most progressive young men, was calling on Miss Ora L. Freeman at Anstead last Sunday. Rev. B. E. Newsome, of Raleigh, was the Monday guest of John Reed. Randolph Newman has moved his family back to Glouster, O. John Ridgway John Riemann continues sick. D. E. V. Jordan, organized a council of "American Workmen" with the following officers: M. Beamer, president, Chas. Brooks, vice president, Chas. H. Jones, secretary, John W. Anderson, treasurer, J. K. Wilson, chaplin, M. H. Jones, past president, Eugene Burke, warden, W. D. Bell, conductor, Wm. Beamer, L. G. P. L. Waddy, O. G. PRATT. Sam Kimball, who has been visiting his wife in Lynchburg, Va., returned Saturday. Mrs. Mack McClure met with a very painful accident Sunday. A door stamming crushed three of her fingers very badly. Mrs. Rosa Parker, Misges Jeanette, THE ADVOCATE Margaret and Bertha Powell, of Hanesford and Mrs Janle Scott, of Mucklow, were Sunday afternoon callers at the residence of Mrs. T. W. Holmes. Mrs. Geo. Washington spent Friday in Charleston. D. E. V. Jordan was a business visitor in our town Monday. Miss Eunice Holmes will celebrate her 13th birthday next Wednesday by entertaining her friends with a party. Mrs. P. S. Woods, of Ward, passed through our town Sunday, enroute to Hawk's Nest. Mrs. T. W. Holmes, made a business trip to London and Handley, Thursday. INSTITUTE Mr and Mrs. L. N. Brown and mother, Mrs. W. Scott Brown, spent Sunday and Monday in Detroit Mich. Clint Friend went to Clarksburg Sunday. Arthur Noel and Elvin Howard are erecting a neat cottage for G. W. Collins. Prof. J. W. Hughes, of Wheeling, arrived Monday morning to assist Dr. D. Webster Davis in conducting a teachers' institute. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lowry left for Clarksburg Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Spriggs entertained Monday evening in honor of the Harper's Ferry teachers. H. H. Ralley left for Montgomery Friday. J. M. Ellis and S. H. Guss left Institute Monday morning to attend the Grand Lodge K. of P. in Parkersburg. ST. ALBANS. Dr. D. Edward Bell, of Charleston specialist on the eye, ear, nose and throat will visit here Saturday and remain here until Tuesday night. He makes a specialty of the cure of all diseases of the eye, fitting and duplicating eye glasses and spectacles. He also gives electric treatment to persons troubled with headache, catarrh, neuralgia, kidney or bladder complaints, rheumatism and female complaints etc. Dr. Bell can be seen while here at Mr. Leory Hall's residence, Pennsylvania Avenue. CHILLICOTHE, O. Miss Mabel Marshall left Sunday morning for Parkersburg, W. Va. to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. S. S. Jordan and son are visiting in Pomeroy, Ohio, for two weeks. Misses Juanita Fairfax and Hazel Fairfax left Friday for Greenfield where they will sojourn for a few weeks. Miss Glenna Ford is spending her vacation at Washington C. H. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ryan and little son George, of Spokane, Washington, arrived in the city Friday, they will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ryan, their parents. Miss Helen E. Marshall returned Saturday from Oxford, where she has been attending summer school for teachers. H. G. Steward, of Sixth street, will give a chicken and ice cream supper at his residence, Thursday, August 18th, for the benefit of the stewards of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church. Miss Geneva Ross returned from Oxford Friday night where she had been attending the Summer school. Robert Ryan and wife came in Sunday from Columbus, and will spend a few days with his parents on South Walnut street. The First Baptist church will hold their annual Sunday School picnic Thursday, August 11th, at the old fair ground. Quinn Chapel Sunday School has been invited to attend. The stewards of Quinn Chapel will hold a rally on the third Sunday in August, the 21st, and have appointed the following collectors: Mrs. A. G. Hayes, Mrs. Elizabeth Medley, Mrs. Roxana Sutton, Mrs. Lizzie Warrick, Mrs. Eugene Liggons, Mrs. Lizzie Rideout, Mrs. Scott Rideout, Mrs. Phillip Harrison, Mrs. Sophie Bunch, Misses Mabel Gatliff, Lena Marshall, A. G. Steward, Fisher Sutton. A great number of citizens attended the camp meeting at Roxabell Sunday conducted by the Baptist church. Rev. W. E. Walker, of Quinn Chapel will lecture on the subject "The land of today," Sunday night at 7:30. The roof has been raised on the church and the brickmasons are finishing up the gables and tower. Miss Esther R. Walker, sister of Rev. Walker, left Tuesday night for Boone's Mill, Va., where she will visit her mother and father for three weeks and return in time for the opening of the school. Sunday base ball and Sunday night band concerts are all the go in this city and cause the news in the churches to be vacant at the evening services. Parents, where are He gave a very interesting lecture at the St. John's Baptist church. There was a very successful Baptist meeting held at the Ebonezer Baptist church Sunday. The meeting was successful in every respect. There being plenty of refreshments of all kinds, decorating the beautiful lawn in front of the church and those in charge extended welcome to all present to partake of the same. There were three very instructive sermons praeced during the day by Revs. H. C. Gregory, G. W. Lewis and C. N. Harris. The collection for the day was $109.90. Every one is looking forward to a grand time at the women's convention, which begins on the 17th of this month. GRAFTON Miss Lillie Byrd was called to Dunbar, Friday the 29th, to witness the wedding of her sister, Miss Mary E. Wilburn to Mr. Robert Lee, of Dunbar. Mrs. Mary Lee and sister, Mrs. Lilly Byrd, en route to Jeannette, Pa., called on Mrs. M. V. C. Turner, Monday. Mrs. Julia Trimble and daughter, Grace, were guests of Madison Page Sunday. Leonard Stout of West Union, is visiting his family in the East End. Rev. M. V. Turner, Rev. L. A. Menifce and David Jackson went to Berrysburg Saturday to visit the Second Baptist church returning home Monday. Leonard Stout, visited his sons, John and George Stout, of Fairmont, Monday and Tuesday. Misses Nannie Hale, Nursey Howell and John H. Howell were visiting in Clarksburg Sunday. Mrs. Celia Stout and little grandson, Edward, Misses Grace and Edna Miner and Ada Stout were calling on Mrs. M. V. Turner and daughter Ollie, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones were visiting friends in Clarksburg Sunday. Wm. Jones was in Fairmont, Tuesday on business. Edward Newman visited Fairmont Wednesday. A number attended the ball game in Fairmont Thursday. Those from here were: Wm. Jennings, Edward Jones, Wm. Hargrow, Wesley Beaner George Turner, Ilet Philpot, Simon Turner, John Coleman and Pearl Dabney. Wm. Dabney and Walter Howell played with Mead's Wonders Wednesday and Thursday. WEVACO. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Allen, of Winifrede are spending a few days here with their relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wiseman, of Winnifrede spent last week here the guests of Mrs. E. J. Graham and Mrs. T. A. Tornch. Norah Thomas, of Charleston, is visiting her parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Si. Thomas. A. Pannell, of Sharon, was here Saturday and Sunday. G. R. Caveness and Mrs. L. J. Thomas who have been very sick for some time with rheumatism are much better now. Mr. and Mrs. Moseley and their two daughters, Bernice and Cordelia were guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Caveness Monday. Mrs. Moseley and children were on their way to Virginia to visit Mr. Moseley's parents. Herbert Mitchell, of Winfrede, was here Saturday and Sunday, to see his sister Mrs. Estella Harris. Oscar Giles, of Winfrede, spent last week here with his brothers and sisters, Curtis and Virginia. Saturday, 20th, is pay day, and we are asking all who have promised to subscribe for The Advocate to please be prepared to meet their obligation on that date. HOLDEN. Our Sunday School is progressing nicely. Master Granville Smith has a badly cut foot. The 8 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. George Watkins died this morning and will be buried tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Mr. Smith, of Madison, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. G. Watkins. The child of Mr., and Mrs. Borman Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon The best qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want m Rev. S. M. Beane was in Winchester, Va., a few days ago arranging for the union Sunday school picnic, which will be held at Inwood Park August 17. Fourteen Sunday schools will participate in this picnic, Methodist, Baptist and A. M. E., and it bids fair to be a success. Marcus, the son of Perry Scott, fell from a plum tree and broke his left arm. The little follow has suffered considerably, but at present appears to be resting comfortably. Dr. Samuel Gray, the physician and surgeon who lately established a sanatorium for consumptives near Hedgisville, is quite busy replying to applicants for admission. Dr. Gray has experienced no little trouble. & THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1910 le in getting satisfactory tents, however, in a few days everything will be in readiness and it is expected many persons will be benefited by the treatment of this skilled physician. Nothing but the most complimentary expressions can be heard from all who speak of the great work undertaken by Dr. Gray. A number of young men have arranged to give a reception to Mr. J. Cloyton Myers and Mr. Carl Carter, both former residents of this section. Mr. Chas. Steward, a former resident of this city, new living in Pittsburg, Pa., passed through from Harrisburg, where he had been attending the K. of P. convention. He had the pleasure of umpiring a game between Charlestown and the West Virginia Wonders and seeing the Wonders, of which Mr. Stewart used to be a member, defeat the visitors by a score of 3 to 1. CLARKSBURG. Lloyd Thomas died Friday night and was buried Sunday afternoon. Clabron Bront, an old soldier, died from a complication of diseases at the age of eighty years, and was buried from his late home Sunday morning in Elkview cemetery. Both were members of Trinity M. E. church. Old folks meeting was held at the Zion Baptist church Sunday afternoon. The Odd Fellows had a lawn fete in Mrs. Miles' yard Thursday night. A large crowd was in attendance. Mrs. Fannie Robinson, Mrs. Mary Ransel and Mrs. Lula Strange are attending Grand Iodge at Parkersburg this week. A party was given by Miss Rufflin in honor of Miss Blanche Beane, of Keyser. Miss Estella Walker has opened an ice cream parlor on Monticello avenue. Richard Lowry was visiting his parents Monday. TO NICHOLS THE TASTES LIKE MORE or in Brick ices To Churches and Dealers Both Phones ER MEAT THE AMAZING Are You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? ing it in a trunk or hiding it so you can about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working and saving you bringing your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent. Interest—Your Money is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story block building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the htird floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend of six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. Let Your Money Work For You Pythian Mutual nvesmtent Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va. ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE --- THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1940 Are You Work Or is Your Mo If you are working and saving it in a trunk or hiding it some If you are working and sa day and night whether you are wo is working For You. The Pythian Mutual Invest the money we could save together Capitol Square in Charleston. W main business streets in the city o the largest daily newspaper publis while the htird floor is a large as Charleston building had been occ cent. Stock is still on sale at $1 agent in your locality about it or Let Your Mo Pythian Mu nvesmtent L. O. WILSON ADDITIONAL CO HUNTINGTON. Miss Sara A. Wilkins left last week for an extended trip in Oregon. A party of young people met at the residence of Mrs. Anna Arrington on Eleventh street Friday evening and after a delightful social hour, followed by a dainty luncheon took a trolley ride to Guyandotte. Misses Ossie McGhee and Virginia Williams have returned from a trip to Virginia. Miss Adelia Taylor, of Ironton, visits her brother James Taylor of Tenth avenue. Mrs. Willie R. Reed and children, of Philadelphia, are visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. O. James of Eighth street. Mesdames Effie Carter and son, Maude Payne and son, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pryant, of Ironton, were calling on friends in the city Sunday. Mrs. S. M. Brooks, of Pt. Pleasant, was the guest of relatives last week. A number of our people attended special services in Ashland Sunday afternoon. Rev. Robert Terrell preached a very able sermon at the First Baptist church Sunday evening to a large and appreciative audience. Miss Luella Bowling left Thursday for Youngstown, New York. Dr. C. C. Barnett attended the Grand Lodge of Elks at Washington, D. C. Miss Clementine Cochran wont to Hill Top, to the laying of the corner stone of the West Virginia Seminary and College August 1st. "A trip around the World" was the name of a very unique entertainment by Circle "A" of the Sixteenth street Baptist church, Thursday evening. The tour was made by fifty-eight passengers, who started from New York and went to London England, and from that city to Paris, then to Rome and thence to Moscow. At each of these cities the passengers stopped at a hotel represented by homes of different members where a menu appropriate of that country was served. This entertainment was a decided success, both social and financially. Mrs. Ella Winston, of Artisan, avenue, was the hostess to a number of friends at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Vinson, of Ironton, is visit- ing her daughter Mrs. Lee Bromley, of Artisan avenue. F. P. Williams left for Richmond, Va., Saturday evening, to join the boys of the Orphan Home band. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows preached at Ashland, Sunday morning and evening. Rev. I. V. Bryant preached in the afternoon, the occasion being a grand rally. The funeral services of Miss Anna Reed, daughter of Joseph Reed, of Cottage Grove, were conducted at Guyandotte Monday afternoon. Mrs. Estella Vaughn left for her home at Williamson Sunday. Emmet Meade, of Logan, enroute to his home in Virginia, visited his cousin William Meade of Tenth ave., Friday night. Miss Eva Sammons, of Charlottsville, Va., is visiting her aunt Mrs. Rejellar Carter of Artisan avenue. Mrs. Lucy Ellis is growing weaker at her home between 13th and 14th streets and Third and Fourth ave. Mrs. Dora King, of Ironton, spent a short time with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Scott in the suburbs of the city. Wm. Smith, of Holden, was in the city Friday on business. A number of the members of the Sixteenth street Baptist church made a donation, Saturday evening for their pastor S. A. Thurston. Earnest Hardy, of Montgomery, is in the city on business. Miss Louise Smoots, of Gayandotte, was in the city Sunday. Mrs. Bertha Polindexter left Thursday to visit friends in Richmond Va. Mrs. Lillie Cessor gave a party at her residence 1658 Eighth avenue, Thursday, from 5 to 8 o'clock p. m., complimentary to the Fourteenth Anniversary of her daughter Loretta. Those present were; Misses Ida B. Mangrum, Alma Johnson, Ruth and Marie Thomas, Alice and Minnie Cobbs, Etta May McClain; Masters Kemper Royal, Alexander Brown and Aubrey Lee. After the usual time spent in games, refreshments were served. Miss Loretta was the recipient of many handsome and useful presents. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Elam leave Friday for Red Oak, Va., to visit his mother. STANNAFORD Rev. Hatter preached Sunday 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 is a picture of our building on the story block building on one of the led by the Huntington Herald, second floor is used for office rooms, is sure to pay us well. After theders were paid a dividend of six per the installment plan. Ask your You h, W. Va. morning and Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Eubanks made a trip to Glenn Jean and Prudence Sunday. Mrs. M. Winston spent Saturday and Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Lula McRaw. Mrs. M. Wilburn, Emile and Katherine Orite were in Beckley last week. Mrs. Rosa Moppins is ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary Davison. Mr. W. K. Crite was in Beckley Monday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McNorton were visiting his sister, Mrs. Ethel Peters and her little sick daughter Wednesday. Clyde Peck is ill. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Eubanks is ill. . . . W. F. Nichols, Miss Odessie Morris Charlie Paris and Miss Lelia Thomas attended the rally in Beckley Sunday. Little Estel Peters is improving under the skillful treatment of Dr. G. W. Holly. Henry Shorter, who became insane some time ago, has been removed from the jail at Beckley to the asylum at Weston. We were sorry to say good bye to Miss Morris Monday when she left for home after spending several weeks with us. She was accompanied by Miss Thomas. Messrs. John Woods, Judge Sheppard, Willis Randolph and Arthur Colston made a flying trip to Loup Creek Sunday. PT. PLEASANT. Mrs. R. W. White, of Washington, D. C., arrived here Sunday to attend the teachers' institute being held here this week. She will visit her mother, Mrs. Joseph Alexander, the remainder of the summer. Rev. J. W. Robinson, of St. Albans passed through the city Monday en route to Parkersburg to attend the Grand Lodge. Miss M. Frances Morton, of Pome COLLEGE 6th St. and Pens Ave. PITTSBURGH Preparatory, Commercial, Stenography, Telegraphy, Electricity, Engineering, Drafting, Mathematics, Languages and Civil Service. Day and evening sessions, all year. Good Equipment, Best Location, Excellent Light, Adequate, Strong Courses of Study. CATALOG BHPH. MARTIN JENNINGS CATON L. L. B. PON roy, O., is attending the teachers' institute. J. C. Lincoln loft Monday for Parkersburg to attend Grand lodge. The reception given by the members of the Reading Circle Friday evening was another one of the enjoyable social affairs of the season. It was given in honor of ex-president James A. Adams, and a number was in attendance. At the usual hour lunch was served. Misses Linda and Homozell Scott of Gallipolis, are attending teachers' institute here this week. The Teddy Bear base ball team played Huntington team Friday and Saturday at Huntington. The Bears defeated Huntington both games, scores being 12 to 8 and 10 to 8. J. Ares, Hicks and family, and M James M. Hazlewood spent a few hours in town Monday en route to Parkersburg to attend Grand Lodge. While here he was the guest of J. F. Henderson. Misses Maude Brown and Bazette Jenkins, of Gallipolis, spent a few hours here Sunday. James A. Adams, of Washington, D. C., who has been the guest of Miss Ida Mae Craig for the past two weeks, left for his home Sunday. Miss Virginia Lincoln left for Wheeling Tuesday to attend her sister, Miss Lucy, who is quite jill. Rev. Ferguson, of Xenia, spent a few hours with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roberts, Tuesday. The members of the Willing Workers, and the Silver Leaf Clubs, enjoyed a steam boat excursion up the Buckhannon river Wednesday night. Refreshments were served on the boat. Mrs. Hannah Powell is ill at her home on Sedgewick street. The Willing Workers of Halls Chapel met with Mrs. A. J. Smoot, Thursday evening. Mrs. Elliza Mumford, who was quite ill several days last week, is improving. The Ladies Aid, of Simpson M. E. Church, met with Mrs. Esta Martin Friday afternoon. Mrs. Mary Stewart enroute to her home in Beverly, spent several hours here Thursday. President Thompson CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. the principle that sufficient revenue can be collected through honorable channels, such as subscriptions, advertisements from the support of those interested in uplifting causes, without resorting to blackmailing, political piracy and sensationalism. To aid in this forward movement a national organization of Negro journalists is absolutely necessary. There have been such Associations in the past, and they have been led by strong forces. If, for one reason or another, some of them have disintegrated, their failure, instead of discouraging the leaders of today, should inspire in them a deeper sense of obligation to take up the cause and plant its banner on the mountain top. Never in the history of the race has there been a more insistent need of a vigorous, manly, honest, fearless, capable and patriotic Negro press than at this moment. "At Louisville last August, an earnest effort was made by a group of public-spirited exponents of the "fourth estate" to lay the foundation of the kind of a Press Association that would bring the scattered brethren of the fraternity into a closer sympathy. The devious byways of political, religious, social and other problems likely to breed dissentions, were carefully avoided. They were left to the individual judgment of the men directly interested, and a combination was effected on the single issue of business development, arguing that as the Negro journal is weakest on its business side, it is there that the start should be made toward adding strength and it is promoting stability whatever else the race might need there is a crying demand for a live, clean, courageous and progressive newspaper to speak out for us, and chronicle our creditable achievements, in every community where there is a considerable Negro population. Further, it was agreed that something must be done to persuade the masses to extend to our papers a more adequate support, to the end that our best-fitted journalists may be enabled to give their full time and talents to the business, and thus insure to this fundamental agency of racial advancement a truly representative character. It is difficult for a hungry champion to sound a clarion note that will carry convic tion in its train. The New York convention spells opportunity to the Negro newspaper man who is "onto his job". Sympathetic co-operation is the keynote of the entire situation. A getting together, a comparison of notes, showing how one brother has enlarged his circulation how another has increased his advertising patronage; and how others have improved the "make up" of their papers and widened their sphere of influence, cannot fall to hearten the weaker brethren whose lean years have been more numerous than their fat ones. If we do no more than "get together" and grasp one another's hands—feel the tingle of the rich red blood of comradeship—"swap grievance", if you will and exchange social greetings—some good is bound to grow out of such a meeting. "Of course no one expects that the Press Association will set any rivers on fire or work any drastic revolutions in newspaperdom at this immature stage of its existence, but it has so far won the hearty approval of every Negro editor whose opinion is worth while, and that, in itself, argues well for its future. What it is to ultimately become will depend almost solely upon the readiness with which the fraternity takes hold and responds to the policy marked out by the officers it places at the helm. The outlook is bright. There is an impulse for unity among the newspaper workers of the nation that is stirring the racial heart as nothing else has done in the past decade. If the right men come to New York and labor for the cause, instead of lamenting the shortcomings of some individual, there will be erected upon the foundation laid by the pioneers at Louisville, a superstructure that will bring a rich harvest of hope to our struggling millions who are looking to the 'fourth estate' for light and leadership." TO MEET AT HAWK'S NEST Colored voters disatisfied with present conditions in Fayette are called. The Negro League, recently organized at Sewell, will met at Hawk's Nest, Saturday, August 6th for the purpose of perfecting plans for the coming campaign in Fayette county. All persons interested in the welfare of the race are requested to be present. D. W. TURNER, President. O. A. PIERCE, Secretary. It was once Mr. Taft's well-known ambition to end his career as a member of the Supreme bench. If Chief Justice Fuller had retired several years ago, as was expected, President Roosevelt would have appointed Mr Taft as his successor. If Mr. Roosevelt or Mr. Hughes had been nominated at Chicago two years ago, Mr Taft would, in all likelihood, now be appointed Chief Justice. There was a crucial moment in New York politics, several years ago, when Mr. Roosevelt's decision made Mr. Hughes the Republican nominee for Governor. It was Mr. Roosevelt's decision, also, that made Mr. Taft the Republican nominee for President. Mr. Hughes at that time was not anxious to run for the Governorship, nor was Mr. Taft a seeker for the Presidency. Mr. Root, if he had been so minded, could have been Governor of New York and Republican nominee for the Presidency. After his retirement as Secretary of War, when he had just earned great popularity by priceless service to the nation, both Roosevelt and Taft urged Root with all their might to accept a nomination for the Governorship with a view of becoming the Republican candidate for the Presidency in 1908. Mr. Root, who was seeking no further political preferment and was content to be leader of the bar of New York, deliberately refused what was easily within his grasp. He would have been elected Governor in 1904, and again in 1906, and would have been elected President in 1908. In that case, also, Mr. Taft would probably have become Chief Justice. Under those circumstances, Mr. Roosevelt would very likely have taken Mr. Platt's seat in the Senate. The death of Mr. Hay was followed by the imperative call that Mr. Root should return to the cabinet as Secretary of State. He was offered the same position in Mr. Taft's cabinet, but decided to go to the Senate. The four most eminent personalities in the Republican party at the present moment are these four whose political destinies have been so curiously intertwined. Mr. Roosevelt refused a third term; and by the supreme exercise of his political authority he succeeded in putting himself out of power and putting another man in. Yet in spite of himself he remains the most dominant influence in our political life. Mr. Taft, who would have made a Chief Justice of the preeminence accorded only to Marshall, finds himself playing the more conspicuous but less congenial part of President. He is a better judge of law and of evidence than of men;—better fitted by nature for the bench than for executive work. He deals easily and rapidly with principles and questions. He is not skillful in dealing with a thousand little, details that relate to persons rather than principles. Mr. Root, who is a good deal older than the other three in years, is rather the youngest of the four in personal appearance, and quite as young as any of them in the freshness of his mind.—From "The Progress of the World" in the American Review of Review for August. PRESIDENT HELPS ORPHANS. 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Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. More than 400 men and women have school in the state for Colored students. tion high. Remarkably healthful. Ample BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PL lar faculty of sixteen highly educated, ea assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATE S ARR BERS OF THE GRADUATING CLA SSES TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCA TION. in its faculty and student body. Its whole living. Literary Societies, Christian O Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academic, State Normal, For Illustrated catalogue and other p THE CRYSTAL B Owned and Controlled by the Kn America, South America, Europe, A The U receive U and women have graded Colored students. Mag mhealthful. 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For illustrated catalogue and other printed matter write to THE CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE Owned and Controlled by the Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia THE MUSEUM OF THE ARTS Attendants' Fees $3.00 per $1.50 per Call on or Address CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE ees {$3.00 per cou } $1.50 per cou HOUSE - HO Call on or Address J. R. SMITH, Mgr. CRYSTAL BATH HOUSE HOT SPRINGS, ARK. used Electric Bitters in this Institution for nine years. It has proved a most excellent medicine for Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles. We regard it as one of the best family medicines on earth." It invigorates all vital organs, purifies the blood, alds digestion creates appetite. To strengthen and build up pale, thin, weak children or rundown people it has no equal. Best for female complaints. Only 50c. at all druggists, 8-4-4t. Henderson, Ky., August 2.—At Wheatcroft, Ed Halsom, a white miner, fired his pistol into a crowd of Negroes at a barbecue. James White was killed and Walter Harris, Anna Pindleton and John Holt were wounded. Halsom fled. Use Use of Your Time? EDGE. YOUR USEFULNESS. 3. TO INCREASE YOUR SALARY. Correspondence, Incorporated, Those Bishop Johnson, D. D., L. L. D., more for you. It is the only school conducted by experienced educa- Theology, Law and Special Academies for you, of the things you need is confidently and you will lose no time where you are employed, when it is con- you get ready. $50.00 will pay for our, until that amount is paid. we are no other charges. We give you how to read and write we can help our office and get information.. Do it W. BISHOP JOHNSON, D. D., Secy. Station G. Third Street, between H and I Sts., N. W. COLLEGE Jerry, W. Va. in 1867— have graduated here. The oldest ents. Magnificent location. Eleva- Ample buildings. THREE NEW ER PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu- ed, earnest teachers does not include ing to the Dewey System, is one of S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- SES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TION. Storer is interdenominational whole influence is toward Christian n Organizations, Musical Clubs, formal, Industrial, Music. other printed matter write to The President BATH HOUSE the Knights of Pythias of North Pepe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heat- ed throughout. PRICE OF BATHS; $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certi- cates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. 00 per course of 21 Baths 00 per course of 10 Baths - J. R. SMITH, Mgr. - HOT SPRINGS, ARK. FOUR NEGROES SHOT N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. V 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. THE FIGHT PICTURES. At the time when the passion of the races was near the danger point, The Advocate purposely refrained from discussing the propriety of exhibiting the pictures of the Johnson-Jeffries prize fight, and it would not have taken a part at this time in the controversy but for the cartoon which appears on the first page of this issue. To say that the cartoonist has pictured the sentiments of the great majority of the Negro people in this country would be to state a truism. They fully appreciate the good intentions of many who have taken a stand against the exhibition of the pictures on the theory that bitter feeling might be engendered between the races if they were displayed, but they know that the motive of the great majority is not so much to preserve the peace as it is to save themselves from a fancied humiliation. The reading world, in fact, all those who would be likely to see the pictures, know the fight down to the least detail. The newspapers saw to that, but no effort was made to suppress the papers, which alone were responsible for the disgraceful acts following the announcement of Johnson's victory. The thoughtful, peace-loving Negro citizen will not object to the suppression of the pictures, but he is experiencing some difficulty in squaring with his ideas of fair-play the wide-spread tolerance of Dixon's Clansman and moving pictures of lynchings in the very cities and states which are making the loudest howl against the films showing how Jeffries went down to defeat. Harmonious relations between the races should be cultivated by all means, but would not the effort have a less selfish hue if it were directed toward more glaring irritants? Could not the Texas governor and mayors, for instance, show more convincingly their desire for peace between the races by condemning in as loud terms the recent butchery of thirty or more defenseless Negroes as they expressed their opposition to the fight pictures? Truly, worse things happen every day under our noses, but bad as they are, their very frequency seems to have blunted the public conscience. When once it has accustomed itself to a Negro heavy weight prize fighter, it will doubtless view the pictures of his victory with the same unconcern it looks upon the lynching of members of his race. WHAT PROFESSION? Many a graduate of high and normal schools is cudgeling his brains o' night trying to decide what one of the genteel professions, as they are commonly called, he shall pursue. Visions of being a physician, lawyer, dentist or pharmacist disturb his slumbers and he is hard put to decide just which he would rather be Our advice has not been asked, but we venture to suggest that all who find themselves in this quandry thing long and well before they enter into any of these alluring fields. Do not be governed by the success or failure of those around you, but try to discover the proportion to the total population those bear already engaged in the profession to which you are inclined. Endeavor to discover if that proportion is not already too large and if something less geheteel does not offer greater There will always be a demand for lawyers, doctors, dentists and pharmacists, but that demand is not and will not be for a long time comparable with that for producers, for expert agriculturists, poultrymen, dairymen, skilled mechanics, draughtsmen and the thousand and one other workers, not so genteel as those in the learned profession yet adding as much to the sum total of human achievement. There is room at the top of the ladder in any profession, but some have more rungs than others. Some of these ladders are longer than others and the climbing will require greater effort and longer time. The young Negro man, whose means are limited, as is generally the case, would do well to consider very carefully the problem of supply and demand in professions. He should fit himself for that calling in which he will have the greatest expectations, and a little research will show that the learned professions are not among these. THE NATIONAL NEGRO EDUCATIONAL CONGRESS. To be perfectly frank in the outset, The Advocate does not see the necessity for the organization named above, believing as it does that the work which it hopes to accomplish could easily be done by some of the many similar bodies now in existence among us. The territory and aims of the National Negro Educational Congress are occupied and exploited by the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools and the National Negro Business League, but, perhaps, thinking there is always room for another, the promoters of the Missouri movement have launched their bark, and a right staunch one it appears to be. A look over the subjects they propose for discussion will convince the doubting that lack of confidence is certainly not among their shortcomings. The scope of their program leaves nothing to be desired and; if anything, the program will be found too comprehensive for a three days' session. Whether it is or not, the promoters of the National Negro Educational Congress show a laudable effort to lessen the burdens of the race, and The Advocate wishes them God speed in their work. A RACE ENTERISE It is always a great pleasure to us to call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of such a business as is conducted by C. R. Patterson and Sons at Greenfield, Ohio. This firm, perhaps the only one of its kind composed of members of the race and undoubtedly the largest Negro carriage concern in the United States, if not in the world, is making a record of which many more widely known and with a larger capital might well be proud. Several carriages made by them are in use in this city and their owners speak in the highest terms of their purchases. C. R. Patterson & Sons are quietly but effectively contributing their share to the work of the uplift of the race, and it is the duty of the Negro in the market for their line of goods to examine their catalog carefully before making his purchase. There is much complaint about the high cost of living, but the soaring price of the necessities of life seems not to have reduced the number of those who think their existence depends upon a trip to the seashore or participation in every minor excursion which is run. But what's the good of moralizing? You can not make the grasshopper follow the example of the ant. The New York Age affects some surprise because the Atlanta Independent can find no fault in President Taft. Shucks man! Do you not know Henry Lincoln Johnson, Register of Deeds for the District of Columbia, has interests in the Independent? And Ben Davis? was there not some one of that name in the government's service under Rucker? "Who should preach gospel?" a question for discussion in one of the conventions to be held this summer, is nothing like as easy to answer as "who should not preach the gospel," especially if you have heard recently one of those wonderful sermons by the average preacher. The opposition papers are working over time trying to convince the public that Col. Roosevelt can not come back. All of which recalls the small boy whistling, as he passes through a dark piece of woods, to bolster up his courage. The President may not "raise a finger" to hasten Mr. Ballinger's separation from his official family, but if he remains, Mr. Taft will discover that it will take more than a finger to carry him. You may put it down among the "sure things" that the fellow who is forever boasting of who he is and what he is doing, is not doing anything. Too much of his time is taken up shucking "nubbins". Texas has a long lead over Florida in the lynching business, but, given a few days at the present rate, the peninsular state will take the cup. Route and Rate TO SYLVIA WHERE THE WOMAN'S BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION WILL BE HELD FROM THE 17, TO 19. The Woman's Baptist State Convention will meet in its 17th annual session August 17th and 18th, 1910, at Sylvia, W. Va., with the St. John's Baptist church, Rev. D. C. Hunter, Pastor. Persons who live between Huntington and Prince, and expect to attend the convention should leave their respective places Tuesday, Aug. 16, on train No. 14, change at Prince, take Piney Branch for Beckley. Passengers coming from the East will take train No. 13, changing at Prince. Those from the Flat Top will change at Matoka and Lester. Those from the Northern section will come to Charleston and take train No. 14. Reduced rates have been secured on all roads leading to Sylvia. RATES. Richmond, Va., July 23, 1910 Mrs. A. K. Dandridge, Replying to yours of the 20th, we will take pleasure in issuing tariff to our agents in West Virginia, authorizing the sale of excursion tickets to Raleigh on August 16 to 18th, return limit August 24 at rates equivalent to 2 cents per mile. Protectorate IS WHAT THE GERMANS PROFESS TO SEE IN PROPOSAL OF THIS GOVERNMENT TO ASSIST LIBERIA Berlin, July, 31—America's proposal to undertake a recognition of Liberian finances is attracting considerable attention in German diplomatic circles, where it is regarded as an interesting innovation on the past policy of the United States. Coming at a time when America is endeavoring to solve the difficulties in the Nicaraguan situation without foreign interference, it has served to direct notice to the general position of the United States in world politics. The Berlin Tageblatt regards the measures contemplated in Liberia as "equivalent to the erection of a protectorate." France appears to be inclined to feel a little hurt following the publication in Paris of extracts from a letter written by Secretary Knox, on the Liberian question. Although the first rumors of an American protectorate, or an "American Egypt in pelled there still is some disquietude. France, it is declared, showed extreme friendliness to Liberia in the boundary dispute involving 800 kilometers (480 miles) of the ivory coast of French Guinea, and the Government is unpleasantly surprised at the proposed intervention of the United States. WALL-SCALING FEAT. Of the Twenty-Fifth Infantry Is Mighty Near the Record. Tacoma, Wash., July 29:—Company 1, of the Twenty-fifth Infantry colored, in command of Second Lieutenant G. C. Lawensen, last night approached closely the fassest known time for the army wall scaling contest by sending 45 of its men and their equipment over the ten-foot obstacle, having them run 50 yards beyond, fall prone and fire a shot each in $0.47\frac{1}{4}$. The record for this event is said to be 38 seconds. SAVED FROM AWFUL PERIL Charleston Simpson Church Notes.—Rev. G. B. Woodling preached at the morning hour of worship in the absence of Pastor Carroll, who went to Montgomery to proach in the afternoon for Rev. Harriday. Prof. J. W. Hughes, principal Wheeling schools, occupied the pulpit at the evening hour and delivered a very instructive address on service above honour. Friday Night Aid met with Mrs. Jane Lewis on Jacob street last Thursday evening. The Lifters were entertained by Miss Nannle Merritt at the residence of her mother on Lewis street Thursday evening. Mrs. Ida Scott entertained the Willing Workers Club at her residence on Bradford street last week. The Thursday night aid will meet with Mrs. Mary Robinson at her home on Bradford street. The Sunday evening hour of worship will be from 8 to 9 o'clock during the hot season. The Wednesday evening prayer meetings are well attended and everyone enjoys the splendid discourse by pastor Carroll and the splendid singing. The stewards have planned a quarterly meeting social for next Monday evening, the object of which is to bring the membership together in a social way. It is the purpose to make this quarterly social a permanent feature. On account of sickness in his family, the district superintendent, Rev. G. E. Curry, will be unable to be present, but Rev. B. B. Martin, of Huntington, will preside over the quarterly conference Friday evening of this week and preach at each service on Sunday. St. Plant Church.—The entertainment given last week by Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Lee besides drawing a crowd which filled the church, was a decided financial success; forty-five dollars remaining after all expenses had been paid. Ruby Downs, having sold the largest number of tickets, was given a sum of money to purchase a ring, but she donated the money to the trustees to pay the janitor. Friday night the Ladies' And Society will hold their meeting in the church, at which time an excellent program will be rendered. No admission will be charged, but refreshments will be on sale. Rev. W. H. Thomas, presiding elder, will conduct all services Sunday, administering the Holy Communion in the afternoon. The quarterly conference will be held Monday night. The annual conference is but a few days off. Homes are still being sought for the preachers, the pastor, however, is confident the city will afford ample entertainment. The Mite Missionary Society is requested to meet in brief session just after the afternoon service on the Sabbath. At the close of Sunday evening's service, Mrs. W. O. Lee made an earnest and strong appeal on church pride, loyalty and obligation; her appeals were on the lines of broader christianity and a true devotion to the cause of Christ. Pythians Depart—Monday at noon the delegates from the local lodges to the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias and Grand Court, Order of Caiante left for Parkersburg to attend the sessions of those bodies. In the party were J. M. Hazlewood, Grand Master of Exchequer; Brigadier General Jas. A. Campbell; Grand Deputy C. W. Boyd; Mrs. Lydia Walker, Grand Deputy or the Calanthes; Mrs. M. J. Hazlewood, Supreme Lecturer; Mrs. Mattie Porter, Allen A. DeHonney, J. H. Taylor, G. P. Porter, and Prof. H. B. Rice, Mrs. J. M. Page, Misses Agnes Taylor, Maude Viney and Mrs. Annie F. Davis. Entertains at Whist—Mrs. B. P. Brownley entertained at Whist Monday evening complimentary to Miss Rosa, Carter, of Washington, D. C., the house guest of Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Jones. Her other guests were: Misses Virginia Gilmer, Hazel Lucas, Esther Fulkes, Meadames W. O. Terry and Allen DeHonney, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Lowry, Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell, Messrs. Arthur Jackson, George Stuart, C. H. Gray, J. B. Brown and T. G. Nutter. Seventy-eighth Birthday. Celebrated.-Mrs. Amanda Campbell, one of the oldest and most highly respected ladies in the city, celebrated the seventy-eighth anniversary of her birth, Tuesday, with a reception in the afternoon, to her friends who came in large numbers to partake of her hospitality and to present her tokens of their esteem and affection. The gifts were many and were both useful and expensive. In the evening a family reunion was held when her children and grandchildren vied with each other in wishing her many happy returns of the occasion. Baptist Church Notes—Rev. R. B. Reed returned Tuesday from Pittsburg where he preached Sunday and Monday at the Metropolitank Baptist church. He will conduct the regular services Sunday morning and evening. In the afternoon the communion of the Lord's Supper Personals. Mrs. Mary Eubank entertained at dinner Saturday at her home on the West Slide, Prof. D. Webster Davis, Mrs. E. M. Dandridge, Dr. H. E. Gamble, Mrs. Wm. O. Lee and Miss Edena Roberts, of Harper's Ferry. Mrs. R. B. Colbert, Morris street, who has been seriously ill, is slightly improved at this time. Mrs. Malinda Ford and Miss Bessie Allister, of Ashland, Ky., are spending a few days with the former's mother, Mrs. Amanda Campbell. Mrs. Aggie Lewis is ill at her home on Sentz street. Mrs. P. H. Waters left Monday for Milwaukee where she will join her daughter Phyllis. Mrs. Eldridge and granddaughter, Julia Reavely have returned to their home at Ronceverte after a two weeks' visit here to relatives. On account of the low water in the Ohio river, the boat excursion which was to have been run from this city to Parkersburg, Monday, was called off. A very delightful boat picnic was given Friday by the Married Ladies Whist Club on the steamer J. Q. Dickinson. Misses Hattie DeHaven and Lillian Byrd are visiting friends in Fincostle Virginia. Misses Mattie and Rosa Freeman of Anstead, passed through the city Monday enroute to Institute. Miss Bessie Taylor left Saturday for Jackson, Mich., to visit relatives. Mrs. Helen Farrar, Miss Naola and Leonard Farrar spent the first of the week in Detroit, Mich. Dallas, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Forney, is recovering from a severe attack of whooping cough. A surprise party was tendered Miss Bessie Taylor Thursday evening of last week at her home on Washington street. Those present were Misses Lucinda Williams, Gertrude Campbell, Hazel Lucas and Messrs. G. A. Stuart, Frank Taylor, J. A. Jackson and Dr. J. B. Brown. Miss Lewellyn Spriggs was shopping in the city Saturday. W. O. Terry and T. G. Nutter returned Saturday from Washington, D. C., where they attended the Grand Lodge of Elks. 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. And its present status explained By Dr. Booker T. Washington in letter to The Advocate. Various members of our race, and many organizations, have been so very kind in assisting to get the bill through Congress appropriating $5,000 to be used in defraying the expenses of a preliminary commission to investigate and report upon the wisdom of holding a Semi-Centennial of the Negroes' freedom in 1913, that I feel that a perfectly frank statement of what has been done and the present prospects for the Exposition ought to be made. I ought to state in the first place that the idea of a preliminary commission was first suggested by President Taft, and this idea, as is well known, was urged upon Congress in his annual message. It seemed to all of us at the time that the course urged by the President was the wisest one to pursue, and if Congress had seen its way clear to have carried out Presidents Taft's wish, matters would have been by this time well under way. Unfortunately, however, there was so much important business before Congress, that it seemed impossible to reach the Exposition bill in the regular course of committee reports before the adjournment of Congress. Hon. W. A. Rodenberg of Illinois, with the consent and co-operation of Hon. E. L. Taylor, Jr., of Chicago, both of whom had charge of the bill, thought it wise to have the bill called up under a suspension of the rules in order to expedite the matter. When a bill is called up under suspension of the rules, two-thirds majority is required to pass it. Unfortunately, when the bill was called up, certain Democrats thought the Republicans were simply trying to pass the bill in order to make political capital out of it. Consequently, it was made a party measure, practically all the Republicans voting in favor of it, and practically all the Democrats voting against it. It will be seen that a large majority of the members of the lower house favored the bill. The exact number was 189. I ought to add that Senator W. L. Jones of Washington, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Expositions did all he could in favor of the bill, along with Congressman Rodenberg and Congressman Taylor. President Taft also manifested the deepest interest and did all he could to bring about the passage of the bill by Congress. All who are interested in the Exposition are greatly obligated to him, to Congressman Rodenberg, to Congressman Taylor, and to Senator Jones, who from the first have shown the deepest interest in trying to get the bill through Congress. There are also other members of Congress who deserve the thanks of our race for their activity and interest in behalf of the bill. In order that the race may see just how matters stand at present, I give portions of letters received on the subject. In a recent letter, Congressman Rodenberg says:— "As you are probably aware, my resolution providing for the appointment of a preliminary commission to investigate the question of the advisability of holding an exposition to commemorate the semi-centennial of the Negro's freedom in America was defeated on Monday, as it failed to get the necessary two-thirds vote. The vote stood 189 to 87. The votes in opposition to the resolution came entirely from the Democratic side. I will state, however, that we have no particular reason to feel discouraged. It is my purpose to bring out a bill at the short session providing for holding an exposition of this kind, and securing consideration on Calender Wednesday, when only a majority will be necessary to pass the bill. I believe it will be an easy matter to get this majority in a Republican Congress." Congressman Taylor writes as follows: "I have your letter of June 22d. The bill has not failed. In order that you may understand the situation and not fear that we have lost a good fight, I will say that the resolution providing for the Commission was on the regular calendar, and it became evident that under the call of committees, the Committee on Industrial Arts and Expositions would not be reached in its regular order. For that reason, Mr. Rodenberg procured the consent of the Speaker to be recognized under a suspension of the rules. In order to put through a resolution or bill under suspension, it requires a two-thirds majority vote, and as usual, the Democratic members, practically from the South, were there in suffi- EAST UMN GUERRE STRONG No matter what you use at all you are you should investigate the body you are using. The UMN GUERRE STRONG is the largest organization of the world dedicated to the protection of the human body and the growth of BEARS and COURSES, and An Injury to One is the Cancern of All A hit membership with cash benefits. BEATH, 618, 699-999 on page 1 of State License to advance membership for every person. The UMN GUERRE STRONG Representatives Wanted In any community to be served, every man and woman between the ages of 18 and 65 must be a registered member and will pay you visit. Because giving money is not a right, we are asking for your assistance. With your help the UMN GUERRE STRONG will be able to provide plans and directories for growing a Beasts and Courses community. INTERNATIONAL LIBERTY UNION 10 UNION CAMP, BAYTON, OH, U.S.A. client number to prevent its passage by a two-thirds majority, but it carried heavily, and will, when brought up in its regular order at the next session, undoubtedly pass the House without the slightest difficulty. This was an honest and sincere effort to get the bill out sooner than it would have been called up on the regular calendar, and therefore, as I stated in the beginning, it is not a defeat, but only a temporary set-back, and leaves the resolution exactly where it was before it was called up. I hope and believe sincerely that it will pass in the short session of the 61st Congress, and am indeed sorry that we could not, put it through successfully at this session." Senator Jones, of Washington, who had charge of the bill in the Senate, has written to similar effect. He plans at the coming session to cooperate in the effort to secure favorable action at the hands of Congress. At the coming session of the National Negro Business League the whole matter will be considered, and in all probability new plans will be decided upon. Before any definite decision is made, Professor R. R. Wright, the members of the preliminary committee and others interested in the movement will be consulted. Certainly no harm has come from what has thus far been attempted. The agitation of the subject has resulted in calling the attention of the nation to the importance of this celebration. In some form it is safe to say the event will be duly recognized and celebrated in 1913. (Signed) Brooker T. Washington. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, July 25, 1910. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIA5. Elect officers for the ensuing term, Watty being Re-elected. Easton, Md., August 3.—The twenty-first annual session of the Maryland Grand lodge of Knights of Pythias was held here last week. Reports received showed the order to be in a flourishing condition. The following officers were elected: Grand Chancellor, George A. Watty; G. W. F. McMechen, grand vice chancellor; Josiah Diggs, keeper of records and seal; H. M. SClair, grand master of exchequer; William Layton, master at arms; grand prelate, Thaddeus Copeland; Phillip Henson, grand lecturer; Charles Fowler, grand medical examiner; Wm. Cooper, grand inner guard; L. J. Camper, grand outer guard; William C. McCard, grand attorney; John C. Green, grand marshal. Lewis E. Williams and John Henderson were elected as representatives to the session of the Supreme Grand Lodge which meets in Indianapolis in 1911. Will not down and Vernon is again slated for retirement. Washington, D. C.,—Agust 3—According to a rumor in circulation here W. T. Vernon, registrar of the Treasury, will shortly resign to resume the presidency of the Western University, at Quindaro, Kan. Bishop Grant, in his weekly letter to last week's Christian Recorder, states that the board of trustees of Western University reelected Mr. Vernon to the presidency, July 15. Should Mr. Vernon resign, it is said that Mr. James C. Napier, of Nashville, Tenn., will succeed him. Water, Shade Trees on residence lots. WEST VA. 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FREE BOOKS TO NORMAL STUDENTS BOARD, FUEL, LIGHT AND FURNISHED ROOMS $8.00 PER MONTH. A Model Graded School in which Normal Graduates are given the necessary experience in teaching before beginning their regular work. For Further Information Address the Principal A man pointing at a carriage. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1910 WEST VA. INSTI The only Industrial Regular Normal also Regular Course Building, Steam Firing and Glazing, A Complete Course Rooms, Books, Fuel and in addition Unf faculty of Twenty lar a month. FOR CATALOG Byrd Prillerm BLUEFIELD On the easy of Healthful comforts, way of Liceies and Regular also course and Laun FREE BOOK BOARD, F ROOMS $8 A Model Graduates science in the regular w For Furth You are Invited To a national convention called to confer as to how best to deal with the political conditions confronting Colored Americans at Atlantic City, N. J.; Aug. 4-6, 1910. Every Colored American who is opposed to slavery and denial of civil and po- No. 4 Special Buggy or HIGHEST GRADE INSTITUTE, West Virginia LD COLORED INSTITU COLORED INSTITU SITUATED AT HELD, WEST] VIRGINIA. The main line of the N. & W. R. R. of access from all points of the Virgina. in real location, the very best of arts, and excellent advantage of Library, Laboratories, Stud and a strong earnest Faculty. Normal and Academic Courses in Music, Sewing, Gundering. BOOKS TO NORMAL STUDIES, FUEL, LIGHT AND FUEL, $8.00 PER MONTH. All Graded School in which classes are given the necessary teaching before beginning work. Further Information Address the Pr WEST] VIRGINIA of the N. & W. R. R., and all points of the Virginian is, the very best of school elent advantages in the laboratories, Student So- g earnest Faculty. and Academic Courses, music, Sewing, Cooking NORMAL STUDENTS RIGHT AND FURNISHED R MONTH. School in which Normal en the necessary exper- before beginning their Station Address the Principal R. P. SIMMS titled rights because of race, color or previous condition, and who believes Colored citizens have a duty to perform against color discrimination and disfranchisement, is eligible and is urged to attend. This will be one of the greatest of equal rights conventions for political in- --- INSTITUTE VIRGINIA R. R., and Virginian of school ages in the student So- culty. Courses, Cooking STUDENTS URNISHED ch Normal ary exper- ning their Principal confidence at one of America's greatest seashore resorts. Noted white and Colored orators, including Turner, Waldron, Marshall, Dubois, Corrothers, Warren, Ransom, Trotter, etc., will speak. Meetings at Price Memorial Zion church, 15 Olive street. Summer reduced railroad rates. Do not miss it. A. WALTERS, President. 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. Often all a man earns goes to doctors or for medicines, to cure a Stomach, Liver or Kidney trouble that Dr. King's New Life Pills would quickly cure at slight coat. Best for Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Billousness, Constipation, Jaundice, Malaria and Debility. 25c. at all druggists. 8-4-41. THE ADVOCATE Battling With Death IS JOE GANS. THE IDOL OF THE PRIZE HING. IN FAR OFF ARIZONA. Had Wonderful Rise four fish boy champion did black fighter whose ring record is a long one and he made friends among white sports though black. Consumption his foe. Baltimore, Md., July 31.—Joe Gans, former holder of the lightweight and welter-wergit pugilistic titles, has fought his last ring battle. He is dying in Prescott, Arz., where he went several months ago in an effort to get cured of that dreaded malady, tuberculosis. When he left Baltimore, Gans went to Phoenix, Arz., but found himself to be growing worse after being there only a few weeks, and removed to Prescott, which is 4,000 feet higher. His wife watches over him in his dying hours. Before leaving Baltimore Gans felt that after remaining in Arizona for several weeks he would be able to continue on to Reno to see the Jeffries-Johnson fight, but it was no go, and the best he could do was to read the dispatches sent on from the ring-side. Gans removed to Arlqna upon the recommendation of his old rival and the man who took away his laurels, Battling Nelson. Gans' last fight was with Jabez White, of England, in New York City, and he made a very poor showing. He was always one of the most modest boxers in the ring, notwithstanding the great record he made. Gans' beginning as a boxer was most humble. He was general utility man at a meat and produce commission house on Marsh Market space and as he developed a peculiar deftness at cleaning fish that became his specialty. All of the boys of the neighborhood were fond of boxing, and Joe would put on the gloves in one of the spare rooms of the commission house. At the nearby Monumental theatre weekly battle royals were held, as an after attraction. Gans found that he could survive these battles royal and make some extra money, and they were his real beginning as a pugilist. Among his attendants was Al Herford, who, with his parents, was interested in a saloon on Canton avenue, near Broadway. Herford's interest in boxing at that time was as a spectator, and he was particularly struck by the cleverness of the colored boy, Herford searched out Gans, and they worked up preliminaries to local fights. Then the pair entered into a partnership that brought much money to both. Gans as a fighter had nothing off Herford as a manager and matchmaker, and the colored fish cleaner and oyster opener became the champion light weight of the world. Some of His Earnings. Gans was always an interesting talker and only a few days before announcing his retirement from the ring, issued the following statement regarding his earnings in pugilism. "In leisure moments I have figured my earnings. They run above the $300,000 mark. About three years ago I began to manage my own fighting game. Since then I have earned about $100,000. I date this from the time I fought Mike (Twin) Sullivan. "The first big winning in this time was $11,000. I got this by beating Nelson, who later beat me. In this fight which I got $11,000, the gate receipts were the largest ever taken in on a fight. "I had to concede to Nelson the big end, win, loose or draw. Nelson got $22,500. The gross receipts were $69,715—the largest In the history of my fighting. "I got $15,000 for beating Britt, and in the next two bouts I beat Jimmy Burns and pocketed $9,000 and then beat Kid Herman, winning $12,000. In a short while I banked $6,000 more for beating Rudolph Unholtz. "Theatrical engagements at $1,000 a week increased my bank-to-rool materially. This was under my own management. I have managed myself since 1905 and I began fighting in 1891." "I held the world's championship light weight title seven years and have boxed eighteen years. I won the title in 1902 by beating Frank Erne, the champion, in one round. This was the quickest championship win on record. I think my record will stand a while and I am not sorry that I am out of the game." Held Two Titles. Many boxers have held more than one championship. Fitzsimmons in his career having been the possessor of three titles—middle weight, heavy weight and light heavy weight—but it is questionable if any lighter has ever before, hold two championships simultaneously. But Joe Gans is entitled to unusual consideration, as he held simultaneously the welter and light-weight titles. He captured the light weight title from Frank Erne at Ft. Erie, on May 12, 1902 and he won the welterweight title from Mike ("Twin") Sullivan in San Francisco in August 1906. In doing this Gans has shown himself to be one of the most remarkable boxers of the age. When Gans met Sullivan for the welterweight title he was asked to do 142 pounds at 3 p. m., and once again the champion had all the better of conditions regarding avroldupois. Gans weighed barely 140 pounds with his clothes on. So that stripped and trained down he would have scaled about 135, which was his best weight. Gans won the light weight championship in one of the quickest battles on record. He knocked out Frank Erne before the International Athletic Club, of Ft. Erie, Can., in 1 minute and 40 seconds. Hardly a half dozen blows were struck when Gans shot out one of his right short arm jolts and landed on Erne's eye. The blow had struck the vital spot. Erne wobbled and fell and Gans won the title, which had been his ambition for some years. Both men weighed less than 133 pounds, but it was given out that Gans weighed 136 pounds. THE NATIONAL REJIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL, OF DURHAM, N. C. 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. 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. BAUTIMORE ELKS IN PARADE. Baltimore, Md., July 27.—The funeral of Mrs. Joannah Giles, widow of Charles H. Giles, for many years superintendent of Laurel Cemetery, took place Monday at St. James Protestant Episcopal church. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr George F. Bragg, rector of the church. Monumental Lodge of Elks was represented by a large delegation at the Grand Lodge session in Washington this week. The Baltimore boys took part in the parade Tuesday. They were dressed in white serge suits, white shoes and white hats with purple bands. WON'T NEED A CRUTCH When Editor, J. P. Sossman, of Cornellus, N. C., bruised his leg badly, it started an ugly sore. Many salves and ointments proved worthless. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed it thoroughly. Nothing is so prompt and sure for Ulcers, Boils, Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Corns/Sores, Pimples, Eczema or Piles. 25c at all druggists. THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL, DUR- offers an unusually strong course for young men who are preparing to enter the Christian Ministry. There is always an inviting field for the trained minister. Lectures by distinguished men will be delivered throughout the entire course. It will be thorough in every particular. It will seek to combine the cardinal principles of religion and work. One Hundred young men are desired to enter this particular Department. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt to Speak at Business Meeting New York, July 25—Colonel Theodore Roosevelt has accepted the invitation of President Booker T. Washington to speak at the coming meeting of the National Negro Business League to be held in New York City at The Palm Garden, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, August 17th, 18th and 19th. Colonel Roosevelt's address should easily prove one of the chief attractions of this coming meeting. In addition to Colonel Roosevelt himself, addresses will be made by some of the most successful Negro business men and women throughout the country. The present program as it is being formulated promises to be as interesting as any of the previous programs of this valued organization. Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard, Editor of The New York Evening Post, Mayor William J. Gaynor, Borough President McAreny, and a number of responsible New York business men, will also be present and speak. The social features being arranged by the New York Negro Business League are unusually attractive. Delegates intending to be present are urged to send early notice of such intention to Mr. B. F. Thomas, Chairman, Reception Committee, 213 West 53rd Street, New York City, or to Mr. Fred R. Moore, Chairman, Committee of Arrangements, 247 West 46th St., New York City. Mr. Roosevelt on the Work of the Missions in Africa. Those who complain of or rail at missionary work in Africa, and who confine themselves to pointing out the undoubtedly too numerous errors of the missionaries and shortcomings of their flocks, would do well to consider that even if the light which has been let in is but feeble and gray it has at least dispelled a worse than Stygian darkness. As soon as native African religions—practically none of which have hitherto evolved any substantial ethical basis—develop beyond the most primitive stage they tend, notably in middle and western Africa, to grow into malign creeds of unspeakable cruelty and immorality, with a bestial and revolting ritual and ceremonial. Even a poorly taught and imperfectly understood Christianity, with its underlying foundation of justice and mercy, represents an immeasurable advance on such a creed. Where, as in Uganda, the people are intelligent and the missionaries unite disinterestedness and zeal with common sense, the result is astounding. The majority of the people of Uganda are now Christian, Protestant or Catholic; and many thousands among them are sincerely Christians and show their Christianity in practical fashion by putting conduct above ceremonial and dogma. Most fortunately, Protestant and Catholic seem now to be growing to work in charity together, and to show rivalry only in healthy effort against the common foe; there is GUARANTEED WATCHES All standard makes from our own guaranteed "dollar watch" to the famous HOWARD. We can please you in style and satisfy you in price. WE ARE NEVER SATISFIED UNTIL OUR CUSTOMERS ARE $1.00 MONEY GROWS $10.00 when deposited in our Savings Department. 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We visited the Church of England Mission, where we were received by Bishop Tucker, and the two Catholic Missions, where we were received by Bishops Hanlon and Streicher; we went through the churches and saw the schools with the pupils actually at work.—From "African Game Trails," by Theodore Roosevelt, in the August Scribner. SIX NEGROES Are Lynched in Florida Following Murder of Young White Girl. Bonifay, Fla., August 2.—Two more Negroes were lynched today near Dady, Holmes county, making six who have paid the penalty for murder of Bessie Morrison, a fourteen-years-old white girl. The little girl was seized by two Negroes last Friday afternoon, mistreated and then murdered. Two Negroes were lynched Saturday after they had confessed and said other Negroes knew of the crime. The whites have cut the telephone wires from Dady, and it is difficult to get details, but reports agree that a reign of terror exists and that wholesale killing of Negroes is contemplated. Sheriff Bell and posse left here this afternoon for the scene to try to stop trouble, but it is not believed he will succeed, as the whites are said to be resolved to kill every Negro concerned in the crime against the little girl and to drive the others from the country. 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 Did We Rob the Comet? (Garrett P. Serviss, in St. Louis Star) The latest aspect of the Halley's comet question is the most curious of all. There appears now to be a good reason to think that the comet suffered far more than the earth ever could have done from the consequences of their encounter about May 18, and, if certain observations are to be trusted, our planet actually robbed the comet of several million miles of tail about the time of their meeting. It is probable that the planet Venus also regaled itself with a slice of cometary ambrosia, because when the comet was near that planet, some two weeks before its approach to the earth, it was observed to be for a time in a state of great disorder. As reports come in from all parts of the world it becomes more certain that a partial meeting of the comet's tail with the earth really occurred, and if the celestial phenomena were not generally all that had been hoped for, they were, at least, exceedingly impressive where they could be well seen. Three English observers, one on a steamer between Palermo and Naples and the others at Bloemfontein, South Africa, had, at the time of the passage, magnificent views of the vast tail, which seemed to stretch interminably through the upper air. When the part of the tail that appeared to be attached directly to the comet's head rose ominously out of the sunset sky, in the opposite quarter of the heavens a great pillar of light towered above the horizon thus indicating that the entire earth was involved in the mysterious luminosity At one time the tail lost its ordinary color and became "a confused mass of pinkish light," stretching right Railroad Club other Railroad A railroad company is no longer merely an organization for transporting passengers and freight. It has grown to be a vast social force, conducting clubs for its employees, bestowing pensions, training young men, guarding savings of the thrifty, supporting rest houses, hospitals, and schools. Railroad Clubhouses and other Railroad Innovations A railroad company is no longer merely an organization for transporting passengers and freight. It has grown to be a vast social force, conducting clubs for its employees, bestowing pensions, training young men, guarding savings of the thrifty, supporting rest houses, hospitals, and schools. Probably nothing has done more for the cause of temperance than the stand which the railroads have taken on the use of liquor. Not only is drunkenness generally recognized as a cause for dismissal, but one after another the railroads are going so far as to discourage all drinking. Many of them have rules forbidding any employee to touch or use intoxicating liquor in any form. ure, and every part of the club is kept scrupulously clean. The railroad company provides for the cost of administration, employs a club director, and sees that everything goes smoothly. There is no membership fee; the only expenses to employees are the small charges for meals, billiards, and lodging, all of which are supplied at cost. Recently the Southern Pacific built eleven club houses, costing from $10,000 to $35,000 each. Every one of these is in charge of a secretary, and is constructed for holding of dances, lectures, and entertainments. The Atchison, Topeka and Sante Fe Railroad maintains twenty clubs for its employees, and entertainments are given once a week. Railroads Start Clubs. The extensive club among railroad employees is one of the most important result of the interest shown by the railroad in the daily life of its men. When the engineer, or the fireman, or the conductor leaves duty now, in some town away from home, he is not forced into a saloon for comfort. He goes to the railroad club, where he may mix with his fellows in clean surroundings, with books, newspapers, games, and music. At this same club he is able to get an appetizing meal at a low price. The Club houses are provided by the companies. It may be philanthropy, it may be good business; probably it is both. The company reaps its return in the faithful service and sobriety of its force, and brings hours of content into the life of many a man who would never have similar opportunities if he were left to find his own recreation. In some cases the club is not called by that name—it is known as the Railroad Y. M. C. A. But in fact the two are the same, as the railroad is the principal supporter of its local Y. M. C. A. Of the total current expenses, aggregating $1,125,000 last year, the railroads contributed thirty-five per cent. Surpasses the Saloon The railroad club has all the freedom and equality of the saloon without the liquor and dirt. It is exclusive only in the sense that only employees can be members. There is no other requirement except that members shall conduct themselves as gentlemen. A well-stocked reading room, billard and pool tables, a piano and plenty of easy chairs provide for the most divergent tastes. Bathrooms are always a prominent feature. across the sky. The main tail appears to have missed the earth, but a part of it was probably drawn in. After the passage the sun was seen surrounded with a halo, which continued visible from elevated stations until early in June. This is ascribed to the cometary dust and gas remaining in the upper atmosphere, and, as I have before remarked, there is no improbability in the growing belief that the extraordinary and unseasonable weather which for several weeks affected all parts of the globe and which, at this writing, has not yet entirely ceased, is due, at least in part, to the electrical and physical effects of the presence of these extraneous substances in the air. It is not impossible that some of this dust may yet find its way into our laboratories, for its descent must necessarily be slow and gradual. The earth seems to have drawn it in somewhat as a flying automobile draws into its wake the dust of the highway. After its passage the comet's tail lengthened again, and this accords well with the theory recently put forth by Prof. Elihu Thompson that the tail of a comet consists of substances which it has swept up during its long journey in distant space, and which are gradually blown off from it by the repellent forces of the sun when it comes into our neighborhood. If this be true, there could not be a more curious thing to put under a microscope than a few grains of the dust snatched by the earth from the comet, for that dust may have been brought nearly 4,000,000,000 miles from the depths of the universe! bhouses and d Innovations ure, and every part of the club is kept scrupulously clean. The railroad company provides for the cost of administration, employs a club director, and sees that everything goes smoothly. There is no membership fee; the only expenses to employees are the small charges for meals, billiards, and lodging, all of which are supplied at cost. Recently the Southern Pacific built eleven club houses, costing from $10,000 to $35,000 each. Every one of these is in charge of a secretary, and is constructed for holding of dances, lectures, and entertainments. The Atchison, Topeka and Sante Fe Railroad maintains twenty clubs for its employees, and entertainments are given once a week. In the isolated places these entertainments are open to the townspeople as well as the railroad men. Y. M. C. A. Was Pioneer. The pioneer work in affording social benefits to employees was done by the railroad branch of the Y. M. C. A. It was so successful that many of the roads, especially in the East, prefer still to contribute to the Y. M. C. A. and leave the details of the management to that organization rather than conduct the club on their own account. Last year the Railroad Y. M. C. A. owned and occupied 120 buildings, valued at $2,589,680. It occupied fifty-four other buildings provided by the railroads, valued at $1,360,000. The building in New York given by the railroads is valued at $225,000. There is one worth $75,000 in St. Augustine, Fla. The pensions system which have been established by the companies, and the relief funds which they manage, have been of inestimable benefit to the employees. The pension plan has been extended so far that now forty per cent of all railroad employees in the United States are in line for a steady income when they are retired. On the Baltimore and Ohio, for example 550 employees are carried on the pension roll today, and the contributions by the company to the fund have already run up to $1,250,-000. Form Relief Societies. Railroad men have been encouraged to form relief associations to care for the sick and injured members and to relieve widows, and orphans. The companies contribute heavily to the relief funds, furnishing offices, stationery, and clerical forces. The Baltimore and Ohio started off Its relief association with a gift of $100,000 and has sluce borne all expenses of administration. The Philadelphia and Reading contributed a like sum for the relief fund of its employees, and has given annually five per cent of the amount contributed by the members of the fund; in this case also, the company bears the expenses of management. The encouragement of thrift among their men is part of the policy of the modern railroad. The company volunteers to take care of the savings of its employees, and guarantees, says, 4 per cent interest. If the deposits earn more than four per cent, of course, the employees get the benefit of the excess. Savings deposits intrusted to one large railroad aggregate $4,500,000. Since the system was inaugurated, loans to employees for the building of houses aggregated $8,000,000. In 1888 to 1907, employees' savings taken care of by the Pennsylvania Railroad amounted to more than $11,000,000. The interest on the savings came to a total of $1,-225,000. Educate the Employe. The educational work of the railroads has grown until every large company is practically a technical college. Apprentice systems have been adopted. The company gets men as young as it can and trains them thoroughly to be competent railroad workers. Often the men, who have been working for one road for several years, apprentice their sons, so that the youths may be well trained to serve the same road. One of the large Western road boys are indentured at sixteen years of age for four years. While they are under instructors they receive liberal wages. At least four hours a week they spend in school studying problems connected with daily work. In addition, the company provides night school, at which the apprentices may improve their general education. Bonuses are paid to apprentices who do exceptionally good work. This company does not confine itself to teaching trades to the young men. It seeks to exercise some control over the habits while off duty, fixing a standard for their conduct. Cigarette smokers, for example, cannot be apprentices. Job After Apprenticeship. When a boy has finished his apprenticeship he has an opportunity to take a regular job. Eighty per cent of the boys stay with the company after their time is up, and one-half of the others return within a year. One of the Eastern roads, which has an elaborate apprentice system, has contributed $350,000 to the high school in the town where its principal shops are located. This company has a technical department, which, for its particular purposes, is not surpassed anywhere. The go-called Harriman lines not only produce trained, skilled mechanics, but they have a sort of "higher education" to qualify men to become general officers. In 1906 there were twenty-five students taking a course of forty-two months study that they might fill high jobs. The tendency of all these various "outside" activities of the railroad companies is to produce a steady trained army—an army composed of men who enter it young and stay in it, not of men who enroll for a temporary stay. A premium is put upon the permanence of employment, Pensions and the full benefits from the relief finds and insurance funds come only to the men who stay at their posts. TEXAS CONFEDERATE VETERANS Amarillo, Texas, August 3. Amarillo is gayly decorated with bunting and flags in honor of the Confedrate Veterans of the Pan- handle of Texas, whose second annual reunion opened here today with a good attendance of visitors. An attractive program of festivities has been prepared for the gathering, which will continue until Saturday. NAVAL WEDDING IN STOCKTON Stockton, Cal., August 3.—The attendance of numerous officers from the Mare Island navy yard, all in full dress uniform, lent brilliance to the wedding here today of Miss Harriet Sterling to Ensign Richmond Kelly Turner, United States navy. The ceremony and wedding reception took place at the home of the bride's parents. Ensign Turner is at present attached to the battleship West Virginia. KING HAAKON'S BIRTHDAY Christiania, August 3.—King Haakon VII celebrated his 38th birthday today and in honor of the event the national flag was displayed in profusion in the capital and throughout the country. 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Houston, of Kansas City, to succeed Vernon as Register of the Treasury. It is reported Vernon, who is a minister of high repute in the A. M. E. church, will become a candidate for Bishop. "ON TO WASHINGTON." The next meeting of the National Medical Association will be held in Washington, D. C., Agust 23, 24 and 25, 1910. By reason of its favorable location on the border line between the North and the South, its great educational advantages and hospital facilities, no better-place could have been selected for this meeting. The officials of the Howard University have placed some of their finest buildings at the disposal of the Convention. The great half-million dollar new Freedmen's Hospital will open its doors, and we are assured that the clinical facilities of all kinds will be unsurpassed by any the Association has had in the past. The Local and Citizens' Committees organized early last fall and since then they have worked in complete harmony and accord to make this meeting a credit to the Capitol City as well as to the great organization itself. Not less than five hundred delegates are expected to be in attendance. The Scientific Program is being arranged with great care and physician, dentists, and pharmacists will hold sectional meetings, so that they may discuss in a heart to heart manner the problems pertaining to their individual professions. Clinics will be conducted likewise. The Citizens' Committee will see to it that there be no lack of social functions, but it is generally agreed that the socials on this occasion will not usurp or interfere with the Scientific Program. The Local Committee is endeavoring to secure special rates. 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C., is Chairman of the Public Comfort Committee. Write him with reference to attendance, accommodation, etc. Also watch the Journal of N. M. A. for further notice, program, etc. You are earnestly requested, and urged, to attend. Sincerely yours, The National Medical Association, J. A. Kenney, M. D., General Secretary. Tuskegee Institute, Ala., July 10, 1910. ASSOCIATION NOTES Cyrus Field Adams, president of the National Afro-American Press Association; John L. Thompson, president of the Western Press Association; and Rev. W. J. White, president of the Georgia State Negro Press Association, have been invited to represent their respective organizations at the New York meeting of the National Negro Press Association and will doubtless extend fraternal greetings in person or by letter. If there are other organization of the kind, they should send word. The Georgia Broad Axe, of Atlanta, has been selected as the official organ of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias of Georgia. The booming steel town of Gary, Ind., has a colored representative of the "fourth estate." It is called "The Gary Blazer" and is edited in illuminating style by our old friend, Thomas Wallace Swann, formerly of Chicago and Philadelphia. The first-page arrangement of the Christian Recorder on the occasion of the demise of Blasho. J. W. Lampton was a triumph of the art of "making-up." Prof. R. R. Wright, Jr., as editor and business manager, and Charles Alexander as foreman of the typographical department, constitute an invincible team. The Star of Zion is coming away up. It has a brand-new building of the most modern architecture, a linotype machine and a complete outfit of job type, and enlarged facilities Fit your Boy out now for school and fall, while prices are at lowest ebb. 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 for bookbinding and pamphlet work. Zion and its efficient workers are to be congratulated. It is soon to have sixteen pages instead of eight. Brothers G. C. Clement and E. K. Bird are well-placed. The president of the N. N. P. A. is desirous having an exhibit of all the Negro publications of the country in sight at the New York meeting on the 16th of August. He asks that the managers of every Negro newspaper, magazine, etc., send sample copies at once to his address. Send to R. W. Thompson, 1918 11th street, N. W., Washington, D. C. The editor of the Baltimore Times has inaugurated a practice which is worthy of emulation by others of the craft. He has set apart the hours of from 5 o 7 p. m., each Monday, exclusively for the visits of people, men and women of every walk of life, who may have any suggestions criticisms, or for any reason wish to talk over the conduct of The Times with reference to its public duty as a newspaper. This "Getting Together Hour," as Editors Pratt and Macbeth call it, will go far toward bringing paper and people into that sympathetic touch essential to satisfactory service. The convention will be called to order at 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning, August 16. The meeting will probably be held in a commodious hall in the Metropolitan Mercantile and Realty Building, 46th and 8th Avenue—a very convenient locality, in touch with the newspaper offices and business district. Every editor, publisher and correspondent is expected to be on hand at the opening. The international scope of the N. N. P. A. is shown by the fact that it has representatives on the executive committee in several foreign countries. In Haiti, the committeeman is Dr. Henry W. Furniss, United States Minister; in Madagascar, J. G. Carter, United States Consul; in Nicaragua, James W. Johnson, U. S. Consul; in Cuba, John S. Durham, a prosperous sugar planter; in Canada, Clifford C. Mitchell, a progressive business man; in West Africa, Bishop L. B. Scott, of the M. THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1910 For Sale MORE SEASON 1-3 Off minishing Every Day Suits Knee Pants Suits Prices for school and fall, while 10 and Suits for 95 All $6 & $6.50 Suits for $4.95 All $9. and $10. Suits for $7.10 33c 39c Boys' and Children's Knee Pants & Waists 39c. E PRICE CLOTHIER Charleston, W. Va. E. Church; in the Phillipine Islands, Dr. J. H. Fitzbutler, a Medical Inspector of the United States Army. Other countries will be represented after the August meeting. The American, published at Wagoner, Oklahoma, by L. A. Bell and C. T. Hume, is a new one and it is "live" to the core, reflecting with commendable fidelity the invigorating spirit of the "future great." The splendid syndicated news service conducted by N. B. Dodson, of New York, will come in for much attention at the hands of the August convention. This service is thorough, far-reaching, up-todate and economical. It has been vast benefit to the upwards of two hundred papers that have subscribed for it, and should be patronized by every sheet that finds it expedient to use plate matter on any of its pages. Mr. Dodson will elaborate his idea in a paper on "The Place of the Afro-American in Journalism." A notable feature of the Tuesday evening session will be the address of Hon. John C. Dancy on "The Power of the Press." Mr. Dancy is said to be the race's oldest editor in continuous service. His career as editor of The Star of Zion, and the Zion Quarterly, as well as a federal official in his own state of North Carolina and at Washington is familiar to all who read as they run. Emmett J. Scott's suggestions with reference to "Our Relations with the Associated Press" will be watched with interest. He knows what ought to be done to secure a fairer hearing at the hands of this great engine of public sentiment than we have been getting. Prominent on the program will be Dr. R. H. Boyd, Prof. R. R. Wright, Jr., P. B. Young, T. Thomas Fortune, M. M. Lewey, G. L. Knox, E. W. Brown, Charles Stewart, Cary B. Lewis, N. D. Brascher, and many others of like standing in the profession. Let every newspaper worker be on the ground early. A cordial invitation is extended to the ladies to be present. BROWN F. C. BROWN PROPRIETOR For Colored People= 5c. and $1.00 Per Day. Adging 35c and 50c- CHARLESTON, W. VA. se. New Phone 1098 WEEK OR MONTH