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THE ADVOCA WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME X. Dr. Curtis N.M.A.Head Greatest Convention in History of Association Was Held Last Week Scientific Value WAS ATTACHED TO EVERY PAPER READ AND ABLE DOCTORS, DENTISTS AND PHARMACISTS DISCUSSED THEM. Advanced Steps Taken To Check Ravages of Tuberculosis, book-worm, Pellagra, and Kindred Diseases, and Better Sanitation is Advocated by All. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., August 27—The twelfth annual session of the here this week, will go down in his National Medical Association, held tory as the most successful of its long and highly profitable series. The registration of upwards of 500 delegates is the largest yet enrolled, and including the many friends who follow the organization from year to year, there were in the city more than 1,500 visitors during the sitting of the convention. In point of interest, practical character of the papers and discussions and good fellowship generated, the National Medical Association's meeting of 1910 is far and away the best asset in its well-kept ledger, and has done much to increase its sphere of influence and the productive value of its activities. Washington fairly outdid itself in extending the openhanded hospitality for which it is famous the country over, and everybody departs singing the praises of the efficient committee on arrangements and the good people who so nobly rallied around their banner. The nation's capital has had an eye opener in taking note of the strong and earnest men and women who [Picture of a man with a mustache and a serious expression]. DR. A. M. CURTIS President of the National Medical Association. have given us the benefit of their presence, and the allied professions represented in the Association have been heartened beyond measure by the encouragement that has been given them in such unstinted measure. Election of Officers. Following three days of profitable exchange of views on many practical topics looking to the health and happiness of the human family, including reports on the steps taken by the profession to check the ravages of such diseases as tuberculosis, hookworm, poliagra and kindred complaints to which the Negro is said to be peculiarly susceptible, came the election of officers and the fixing of a place to hold the session of 1911. All the week there had been an undercurrent of speculation as to how the five-cornered contest for the presidency would end, and when the final meeting opened Thursday afternoon the atmosphere was tense with excitement, and there was a fever of anxiety among the friends of the candidates. The battle of the ballots resulted in the election of Dr. Austin M. Curtis, of this city, af- THE ADVOCATE. ter a spirited contest, rivalling in enthusiasm a national convention of a political party. Dr. Curtis received 111 votes in a total of 184, as against 72 for Dr. Creed W. Childs and 1 for Dr. W. S. Lofton, both of this city. On motion of Dr. Childs, the election of Dr. Curtis was made unanimous. Drs. G. W. Gamble, J. W. Mitchell, W. S. Lofton, of Washington and Dr. Willis S. Sterrs, of Decatur, Ala., were placed in nomination, but withdrew their names before the balloting begun narrowing the contest down to Curtis and Childs. Other officers were elected as follows: Vice-president, Dr. William M. Slowe, Philadelphia, Pa.; pharmaceutical vice-president, Dr. Henry S. Pope, Baltimore, Md.; general secretary, Dr. John A. Kenney, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; treasurer, Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, Chicago, Ill.; chairman of the executive board, Dr. George E. Cannon, New Jersey; chairman of the surgical section, Dr. Arthur M. Brown, Brimingham, Ala.; chairman medical section, Dr. J. J. France, Portsmouth, Va.; chairman pharmaceutical section Dr. W. A. Jones, Winston-Salem, N. C. Upon the invitation of the Tidewater Medical Association, the next session will be held at Hampton, Va., the last week in August, 1911. On Campus of Howard University. The regular meetings of the Association were held on the campus of Howard University, by courtesy of President W. P. Thirkield, Secretary George William Cook, Secretary W. C. McNeill and other officials of the race's greatest institution for the higher learning, and the location, overlooking the city, proved to be an ideal spot for such an assembly. The opening session was held Thursday morning in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, which was filled to overflowing by an audience that reflected the best brains, culture and achievements of the race in America. Dr. W. S. Lofton, chairman of the local committee on entertainment, called the body to order at 10 a. m., and very clearly set forth the objects of the meeting and outlined the work which the Association hoped to accomplish. He expected the Washington meeting to be up to the standard set by previous cities, if not a little ahead, and paid a high tribute to the loyalty of the men and women who had labored with him to bring about the success that seemed to be in sight. Miss Lola Johnson rendered a solo and Rev. J. Milton Waldron invoked the Divine blessing. Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland, president of the organization, delivered his annual address, which was marked by deep thought on the current problems in medical science and abounded in practical recommendations looking to the advancement of the interests of the Association. His suggestion that the powers of the president be increased and that steps be taken to have the organization finance its own annual meetings, and others of a more technical character, met with warm approval. The circulation of the Medical Association Journal is to be increased by united effort, and Dr. Wheatland bespoke for the Association a profitable and pleasant meeting here. "After all is said and done," said Dr. Wheatland, "the Association will grow in proportion to the amount of service it can render by helping the rank and file of the profession to do better work." Dr. Curtis' Operations in Major Surgery. The really significant scientific event of the week's session was the clinic of the surgical section, held by Dr. A. M. Curtis on Tuesday morning at the magnificent $750,000 Freedmen's Hospital, in the presence of over two hundred doctors. The clinic began at eight o'clock and embraced three operations in major surgery. Dr. Curtis first removed a very large ovarian tumor, weighing from 18 to 20 pounds. The second operation was a delicate one in myomectomy, and the third was a laparotomy for the removal of double cytic tubes and perinaenorphy. All of the operations resulted successfully and won for Dr. Curtis additional laurels as the leading surgeon of the race on the American contient. The Welcome at 19th Street Baptist Church. A great audience, taxing the capacity of the spacious 19th Street Baptist Church, gathered on Wednesday evening to extend to the visitors the formal welcome of the citizens of Washington—and a royal welcome it was to. The nation's most distin- CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1910. THE MAN WHO RECOGNIZES ME PERSONALLY AS SEPARATE AND DISTINCT FROM MY FAMILY, AND IGNORES THE AIMS, ASPIRATION AND IDEALS OF MY RACE, SEEKS TO MAKE ME ACKNOWLEDGE THE INFAMY OF MY MOTHER, MY WIFE AND CHILDREN, OUR ASSOCIATES ALL THAT IS DEAR TO US. EVEN IF HE BE THE PRESIDENT OF THE NATION OR ANY OTHER MAN OR SET OF MEN, I SHALL ACCEPT FROM HIM ONLY SUCH RECOGNITION AS INCLUDES MY PEOPLE. SAFE LEADERSHIP County Option IS CERTAIN TO WIN IN NEBRASKA WITH OR WITHOUT THE AID OF BRYAN. Omaha Daily News Makes a Bid For Jim-Camp-Cars in Commenting on Jack Johnson's Attempt to Purchase Real Estate. (The Western Bureau.) Omaha, Nebraska, August 30. In our former articles we stated that the greatest political battle that has ever been entered upon in this state was imminent. It is now here. Party ties have been thrown to the wind, and the dominant issue before the people, county option, is being fought out. At this time we are waiting to see what W. J. Bryan is going to do in this fight. Before the nominations he fought for county option. If he really believed in that issue, he will fight for it now. If he fights for it in this state, it is certain to win, and win overwhelmingly. If he does not fight for it, and fights against it, it will still win, for the people of this state are determined to lessen the power of the brewers. They have decreed that the home shall rule in this state, and that the youth of our land shall have a chance to develop in an atmosphere of manliness and freedom. The Omaha Daily News, one of the Scrips-McRae sheets, published an editorial in its issue of Sunday morning entitled "The Negro's Hope." In the course of its little distribe it observed, "A black person takes a seat next to you in a car. You hitch over a little." Society is not to blame for it, for prejudice is ingrained in practically every individual white. There is a clear line drawn". The excuse for this prejudice breeder from this little paper was the fact or report that Jack Johnson had purchased a home in a decent section of Brooklyn, New York. The reason for the thrust at the colored people of this section of the country is the hatred of the foreigners for the blacks. The names of the president and editor will show how long they have been in America. Mel Uhl, President, Joseph Polcar, Editor. It is presumed that these sub-strata Europeans have been naturalized, but we are very sure that they have not been in America a great while. And now these specimens are attempting to say where black people shall reside in our cities, and making a bid, bold, too, if you please, for Jim-crow street cars in Omaha, Nebraska. But we need not be surprised, for the Scrips-McRae papers have pursued a policy of hostility toward the Negro approaching criminality. We had not supposed that they would dare make a bid for the infamous jim-crow car in the free state of Nebraska. Yet they have done it in a very cowardly manner. But this infamy shall not escape the men who make up the Western Bureau. C. W. Wigington, the able architect of this city, has been absent for some time inspecting some of his work at Durham, N. C. He is the supervising architect at that place for the Religious Training School and Chautauqua, which is being erected by Dr. James E. Shepherd, who is destined to be the great leader of the south. Mr. Wigington enjoys the confidence and respect of the best men of his profession in this section of the country, and his career is unlimited, and he is full of western push and energy. Robert Smith, clerk of the district court of Douglas county, is one of the biggest men in this state. His present position is the best paying one in the state, and he should be re-elected to it. Frank Furay, Treasurer for the city and county, is an aspirant for this office. He hates oclored people, he hates poor people—he was once poor himself—and he is very fond of himself, very fond, indeed. Yes, we will wait and see what happens to Mr. Furay, when the hour strikes. We shall see, indeed. Bury a Negro Bury a Negro In White Cemetery!—Well. Hardly Church Would Split First. Baltimore, Md., Sept. 1.—The desire of a white family to bury a colored servant, who, by the way, is not dead, nearly caused a split in a white Episcopal church. The colored man is 65 years old, and is hale and hearty and his employers sought to reward his faithfulness by burying him in their lot after he is dead. The protest was so strong that the white family released the vestry of the church from their agreement to allow the interment of the remains there. Mr. Edward Hughes and Miss Lydia Peck were married here last Thursday night. The bride is a daughter of Rev. E. W. S. Peck, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Wheeling, W. Va. RETURNS TO 3-CENT RATE Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 1.—Passenger rates on all railroads in Arkansas were restored today to 3 cents a mile in accordance with terms of the agreement by which it had been arranged to give the 2 1-2 cent rate a trial. The time of the trial expired last night and as the lower rate had been found unfeasible, the former rate of 3 cents again went into effect today. City Dads Contribute TOWARD THE ENTERTAINMENT OF THE ODD FELLOWS' NATIONAL CONVENTION. Druid Hill Avenue to be Illuminated Five Squares and Use of Market Hall, and Iceboat Row Excursions are Granted. (Franklin F. Johngon.) Baltimore, Md., August 31.—Great preparations are being made for the Fifteenth Session of the Biennial Movable Convention of Odd Fellows, which meets here week after next. For some months a general committee, of which City Councilman Harry S. Cummings is Chairman and Jesse L. Nicholas, secretary,' has been making preparation for the reception of the delegates and visitors, who will number more than 6,000. The mayor and city council have generously donated the Center Market Hall for the business sessions; granted the iceboat Latrobe for an outing down the Chesapeake bay, and appropriated $140 for the special illumination of Draud Hill avenue from Biddle street to Lafayette avenue, a distance of five blocks. At Biddle street there will be a magnificent court of honor lighted with thousands of incandescent lights. Among the many social affairs planned will be a moonlight trip and crab feast at Brown's Grove, and a monster ball and reception at the Lyric two evenings later. A parade will take place the afternoon of the ball. The parade will be preceded by a platoon of mounted police, and will end at the Eastern League baseball grounds, where a competitive drill for a prize of $150 will take place. The session will formally open at Sharp Street Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church on Monday, September 12th at 10 p.m. Welcoming addresses will be delivered by Mayor Mahool, Governor Crothers and City Councilman Cummings. Responses will be made by Rev. W. A. Creditt, of Philadelphia, and others. Considerable interest is being manifested in the selection of a man to succeed W. L. Houston, who has as Grand Master very successfully ruled the destinies of the order during the past four years. Among those in the race to succeed Mr. Houston are: Edward T. Morris, of Chicago, a past grand master of the order; John C. Asbury, editor of the Odd Fellow-Journal, and E. P. Jones, of Mississippi. James F. Needham, John C. Dancey and Henry P. Slaughter, of Washington, are in the race to succeed Mr. Asbury as editor. James F. Needham will be a candidate to succeed himself as grand secretary; and Grand Director Julius P. Johnson, of Baltimore, will be in the race to succeed B. J. Davis, of Atlanta, as grand treasurer. The Grand Household of Ruth, the female auxiliary of the order, will meet in Sharp Street Memorial Church. Negro Neighbors Are Not Wanted and White Residents Will Appeal to Legislature. Baltimore, August 31.—The bourbons here are up in arms abut colored families buying property in hitherto exclusive white neighborhoods. Some, rehot at the advance suggest the enactment of legislation to prevent colored people securing homes in white neighborhoods. Among the local folks who attended the meeting of the National Medical Association in Washington last week were Drs. A. V. Reid, E. V. Fitzgerald, W. H. Wright, H. S. McCord, R. G. Chessel, D. Grant Scott, T. S. Pope, E. V. Stokes and C. H. Fowler. Mystic Shriners Close Most Notable Meeting With Election of Officers. Detroit, Mich., Aug. 29.—The annual session of the Ancient Order of the Mystic Shrine, held here last week, was one of the most notable in the history of the Masonic Order. This session resulted in the extinction of what has been called the Toledo faction of Shriners. Officers were elected as follows: Pingree Phillips, New York, imperial potentate; Alexander J. White, Detroit, deputy imperial potentate; John T. Murphy, editor of the Baltimore, (Md.), Afro-American Ledger, imperial recorder, (re-elected) A. T. Waller, Baltimore, imperial treasurer (re-elected). The next session will be held at Atlantic City, N. J. For Third Time Thos. W. Fleming is Elected Member of Ohio Republican State Committee. City Councilman Thomas W. Fleming, of Cleveland, Ohio, was elected as a member of the Ohio Republican State Executive Committee, at a meeting of the State Central Committee, held in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday, August 25. This is Mr Fleming's third term as a member of the Committee, he having succeeded George A. Myers, of Cleveland, on the Committee in 1906. Mr Fleming is the leading colored politician in Ohio, and was the first Negro to be elected to the City Council in Cleveland, he being elected last fall. Forty-two members constitute the Committee. The other colored members appointed were H. T. Eubanks, Lakewood, 0., Charles R. Doll, Chillicothe, O., and William Copeland, Cincinnati, O. The Ohio campaign will open September 17, and signs point to the election of Warren G. Harding for governor and the entire Republican ticket in November. Kidnapper Of Colored Child Turned Out to be Former Wealthy Saloon Man. Princeton, Ind., August 26.—Jasper Morris, aged 65, ragged and peniless, after having walked and beat his way here from Vancouver, British Columbia, en route to Owensboro, Ky., where his wife lives, was arrested here to-day on a charge of child stealing, and was found, upon being taken to the police station, to be the same "Jap" Morris, who 20 years ago, wealthy and at the top of the tide, ran the finest saloon this city has ever had. He was supposed by acquaintances here to have committed suicide a number of years ago somewhere in Kentucky. Morris has been in the Klondike seeking to rebuild the fortune that high life took from him, but failed. He was arrested a mile south of here when farmers were attracted by the cries of a ten-year-old Negro girl Cora Hayden, whose hands, it is said, were tied behind her. It is charged the man was forcing her to walk along with him after having enticed her from her mother's yard here. He is being held for trial. TUSKEGEE GETS $1,000,000 New York, August 26. — By the death of Mrs. Flora L. Dotger, who died at her home in South Orange, N. J., this afternoon, the bulk of her estate, estimated to be worth $1,000,000, will go to Tuskegee Institute, of which Booker T. Washington is the head. The German Hospital of Philadelphia will receive $10,000. ADVERTENCES PRESENTED OUR COLUMNS BRING SULTS. TRY IT. NATION'S Capital Worked Under Report of Vernon Resigna- tion From Job Negroes Promoted TO LUCRATIVE POSITIONS IN DEPARTMENTS WHERE PUSH AND ENERGY OVERCOME RACE PREJUDICE. Negro's Shortcomings Continually Paraded in Daily Press Jeopardize Future of Race Thinks President of Howard Upper Class- men and He Takes Steps to Stop It. Washington, D. C., August 31 Has the Hon. William T. Vernon resigned as Register of the Treasury, or has he not? Current rumor, which is said to have found its inspiration in a statement by Bishop Abram Grant, has it that Dr. Vernon has handed in his resignation as Registrer, and that the same will take effect about the first of September. The same authority indicates that Dr. Vernon will resume the active duties of president of the Western University at Quindare, Kansas, at the beginning of the regular school term. Bishop Grant is president of the Board of Trustees of Western University, and is known as the confidential adviser of Dr. Vernon. Hence, there are those who have placed considerable credence in the statements attributed to the eminent churchman. Over against this apparent settlement of the matter is a card appearing in the Chicago Defender of the 27th, bearing what purports to be the signature of Dr. Vernon, positively denying that he has resigned, and asserting further that he never was so firmly fixed in the Treasury Department as now. Up to this time The Advocate's correspondent has had nothing to say on the subject, preferring that the Register should be allowed to make up his mind in peace touching a matter that is to play such an important part in his future. If Dr. Vernon thinks he can best serve his people at the head of a thriving educational institution, that has unlimited possibilities for development, his friends here say "Suffer it to be so: Godspeed!" If he elects to take advantage of the political courtesy which usually allots two terms to a faithful public servant, and desires to remain as Register of the Treasury, he will continue to enjoy the support and good will of the people among whom he has moved and whom he has inspired since his advent something over four years ago. There are strong arguments upon both sides of the proposition, and it is not strange that Dr. Vernon hesitates to make up his mind as to which horn of the dilemma he will take—if "dilemma" It can be called. If it appears impossible for him to hold on to both places, Dr. Vernon's choice will be his friends' choice. Wherever he decides to cast his lot—be it in education, politics, the church, or all of them, the race can rest assured that his influence will be felt for the betterment of all humanity. The Negro is making steady progress in the departments in this city. A few days ago Joseph Stanton, a well-equipped young man from Pittsburgh, Pa., was appointed to a responsible clerkship in the office of the Chief of the Signal Corps, War Department, the first to be named for a berth in this office, where technical qualifications of the highest character are required. Theodore Bethel, another young man of push and energy, has been promoted to a clerkship in the Bureau of Construction and Repair, Navy Department, where Negro clerks are said to be as scarce as the proverbial "hen's-teeth." A third triumph goes to Ralph W. Tyler, Auditor for the Navy Department, who has just secured, after much effort, the promotion of Frank DeMand from a classified laborer at $660 per annum to a first-grade clerkship at $900. In the Treasury Department, Watten O. ... CORRESPONDENCE LEWISBURG. Rev. J. W. Waters, Jas. H. Scott and William Freeland are attending the district conference at Waynesboro, Va. Miss Ida Jackson has returned home after spending several weeks with her sister, Mrs. J. J. Turner, at Mt. Carbon. A most enjoyable social function was the sootree given by Jpnior Harris and David Creech at the home of E. A. Boiling Tuesday evening. A large number of guests was present and the time was most agreeably spent with the usual diversions. Watermelons, fruits, ices and cakes were served. Mrs. Elizabeth Ross, who spent a few days with Mrs. John Baker, returned to St. Louis, Tuesday. Mrs. Joseph Freeland entertained Mesdames E. A. Bolling and E. V. Seams and Miss Katie Bolling at dinner, Sunday. Mrs. J. C. Lewis and Miss Florence Bolling are visiting in Staunton. Sunday will be the beginning of the week's anniversary celebration at the M. E. church here and preparation is being made to have it a grand occasion. Many distinguished visitors will be present, and fine literary programs will be rendered each afternoon, also a sermon by noted divines each night. MONTGOMERY. H. H. Railey, H. B. Branham, J. W. Browder, R. L. Geter, Dr. W. C. Lawrence and Dr. B. F. White are attending grand Lodge of Red Men at Mt. Hope this week. Mrs. Minnie Howard has returned home after having spent several weeks in Ironton, Ohio. President B. Prillerman, of the W. Va. I., was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hardy. Marshal Willis, of Orange, Va., is spending sometime here with his sister, Mrs. Mamie Jackson. George Trueheart, of Boomer, was here on business Saturday. Mrs. Willie J. Miller is spending a few weeks at White Sulphur Springs. Misses Mary and Lottie Clayton, of Payetteville, are here the guests of Misses Nannie and Beulah Saunders. Mr. and Mrs. John Brown and Mrs. Chas. Henderson left Thursday for Richmond, Va., to visit relatives and friends. WARD. Mrs. S. J. Kates and daughter Ophelia made a business trip to Montgomery Saturday. Misses Gertrude Johnson and Carrie Fairfax, of Powellton, are visiting Miss Ophelia Kates. Mrs. Tabren, who has been ill for some time has now gone to the hospital. Miss Mollie Garret, of Montgomery, was visiting Miss Ophelia Kates last week. Rev. Scott, of East Bank, preached an able sermon here Sunday night. Mrs. S. J. Kates, has gone to Cedar Grove to meet her sister, who is coming to visit. Wm. Kates and Mr. Tabren, went up to Paint Creek Hospital Tuesday. Mrs. Nellie Stuart attended the show at Charleston last week. Mrs. Annie Gibson, who has been ill for some time, is now convalescing. Lloyd Gibson made a business trip to Montgomery Saturday. (Charley Carter and Norale Hairston was here Sunday. UNION. Rev. R. S. Reid returned Friday from district conference. Misses Mary H. Claire, Harriet Triplett, Jeannette aid Julia Simpson, Clyde Haynes and William Campbell, Elias Triplett, Clifton Lewis, Sam Simpson, Charles Payton and John Black were visitors at Ronceverte Friday. James Clair, Christopher Campbell, Edward White and Goff Patterson attended the Monroe picnic Saturday. Chris Chambers, Beenrgarte Smalls returned from the Hinton Hospital accompanied by the lateeer's daughter, Miss paulline Smalls. Rev. M. W. Claire, left last Thursday for Hinton to visit his sister, Mrs. Lucy Lewis. POWELTON. The Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs. L. A. Carter. The meeting was very interesting. Talk for the good of the Society by Mr. Moses Woods and Mrs. Ludelia Wood are worthy of special mention. After the business was concluded delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. J. S. Harvey left Saturday for Mt. Hope, as delegate to the Grand I. O. of Red Men. Tom Carter has returned from Charleston where he went to have his leg examined which was accidently broken in the mines last week He was accompanied by his brother, Reuben, and Horace Carter. Misses Gertrude Johnson and Carrie Fairfax are visiting friends in Montgomery and Ward, this week. Mrs. Margurette Price and Mrs. Mittle Erby left for an extended visit in Virginia, Thursday. Armstead Erby and Mr. Massey, made a business trip to Montgomery Thursday. Mrs. Clark is visiting friends in Boomer this week. Mrs. Grace White was a business visitor in town this week. Mrs. Nellie Johnson is visiting her daughter in Huntington this week. Mrs. Nannie Henderson was in was in Montgomery Saturday. Miss Etta Henderson, of Charleston, is visiting her parents this week. GUYANDOTTE. Rev. Perdew filled his regular appointment here Sunday. T. G. Agnew arrived Saturday from Carbon, in company with Winston Railey. Mrs. Patys Agnew has been very sick but is better at this writing. Homer Mullens was visiting on Midway, Sunday. Marion Pleasants was visiting his mother at Cattlettsburg, Sunday. Miss Minnie Morton, of Barboursville, was the guest of Miss Jeanette Layne Sunday. Scott Mullens who has been sick for sometime, does not seem to improve. BANCROFT. The Ladies Improvement League met with Mrs. R. C. Smith, of Plymouth, hursday afternoon. After the general routine of business a program was rendered by members of the League, after which they were served to refreshments by the hostess. Rev. B. F. Newsome, of Cedar Grove, held revival services here one week, closing Wednesday night. He left Thursday morning for his home. H. H. Hill, who has been at the Charleston General Hospital for the past week, has returned home, some what improved. R. C. Smith, of Plymouth, who DAVIS.. WEVACO. STANAFORD. Prayer service was well attended Sunday night. Mrs. McNorton, of Glen Jean, was spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Peters, this week. Simon Battle made a trip to Prince, Saturday. Henry Thomas attended services at Cramberry Sunday. Mrs. Susie Cary and Mrs. Bessie Dobbs, made a business trip to Quinifamont, Monday. Dr. Anderson, of Mt. Hope, was making calls in town Sunday. Mrs. A. L. Peck, is indisposed this week. Little Ethel Peters is improving very slowly. Peyton Randolph had an entertainment Saturday night, at R. E. Peters' Hall. PARKERSBURG. Rev. D. D. Dancy, of Wheeling, preached at Bethel A. M. E. church, on Clay St., Sunday morning and evening. The sermons were very interesting. Rev. W. H. Thomas, will be here on Wednesday 30th, in order to hold the fourth quarterly conference. Rev. F. H. Alleyne will preach his annual closing sermon September 4, and leave for Charleston, to meet the annual conference. There will be a grand rally at Bethel A. M. E. church September 4th. The children are rallying for Wilberforce University and Payne Theological Seminary, the pastor, Rev. F. H. Alleyne is now closing his conference year, which has been one of the most successful in the history of the church. Rev. J. W. Carroll returned to the city-Friday, from Washington, Pa., where he attended the Cumberland District conference. A parlor social was given by the Sexton Club at the residence of Mrs. Lucy McClung Tuesday August 30. A large crowd was in attendance, an excellent proyram was rendered by out of town and home talent. Household of Ruth, No. 328, G. U. O. O. F. gave an entertainment at Zion Baptist church, August 29th. An interesting program was rendered. Misses Lena McClung, Rebecca Brown, Mamie Williams, Grace Washington, Mabel Williams, Mildred Bell, Annie Evans, Lillian Hebron, and Mr. and Mrs. James Lacey have returned from Niagara Falls, where they spent a pleasant time. There will be a musical concert given in Belpre Tuesday evenng by talent from this city and Belpre, at the A. M. E. church. BUCKHANNON. Mrs. A. L. Jackson, and little daughter Austina left Friday for their home in Wheeling, after a pleasant visit with relatives here. Mrs. Jas, L. Davis, and children, Mercedes and Alexander, who have been visiting relatives in Clarksburg, INSTITUTE C. E. Mitchell, business manager, of the West Virginia Colored Institute, has returned from Philadelphia, Pa. Wirt J. Jones attended the teachers institute in Charleston, during the week. Pres. Byrd Prillerman, of the W. V. C. I., returned from Bluefield, Saturday. Anthony Brown died at Institute, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Burgess returned from Pittsburg, Pa., Monday evening. Miss Mary Eubank, head of Domestic Science and Arts Departments of the West Virginia Colored Institute, made a business trip to Institute Tuesday afternoon. A. G. Brown is visiting his parents in Malden. Mrs. Maud J. Jackson paid Institute a call at the close of the week. Robert Sisusa returned from various parts of the state to Institute Monday. L. N. Brown is building a fine cottage for himself and family. L. T. Brown arrived Monday to build a house for E. R. Pack. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Curtis have returned from their tour of the East. Dabney Jackson is visiting relatives at his home in Louisa, Virginia. Miss Ethel Spriggs made a trip to Charleston Tuesday evening. Wm. Armstrong spent Tuesday in Charleston. ST. ALBANS. Lee Johnson and G. R. Caveness were in St. Albans, last week, visiting J. A. Shields and mothers. Miss Carrie Brooks, of Hurricane, and Mr. Harry Erskins, of this place were quietly married at Charleston, last Wednesday. A number of young gentlemen gave a hay ride Wednesday night in honor of the newly married couple Mr. and Mrs. Harry Erskin. Every one present reported a delightful time. Misses Bessie, Allie, and Hattie Hicks, of Buckhannon, are visiting friends this week. The Evening Star Club met at Mrs. Sarah Prices Tuesday evening. After giving several quotations, a regularly arranged program was rendered. The most interesting feature of the program was a paper read by Mrs. Virginia Robinson, of Ronoke, Va., on "True Friendship." Miss Robinson discussed the value of friendship in a way that was enjoyed by all. After the program, ice cream and cake were served. Robert Allen is visiting his family this week. William Lunsil, of Clothiers, spent a few days with Mr. Robert Allen. --- Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Ba 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 more William Wilson, of Raymond City, spent Sunday with his mother. Mrs. Sarah Hoieman, who has been visiting her sister In Bluefield, for the past month, returned Sunday. HUNTINGTON. Rev. J. D. Coleman was calling on friends in the city Saturday. Mrs. A. D. Lewis left. Friday to visit relatives and I friends in Virginia. Misses Bertha Cooley, of Jackson, O., Mary Viney, of Bldwell, O., and Sarah F. Cooley, of Columbus, were guests at the house party of Miss Josie M. Barnett, this week. A number of our people attended the 75th anniversary of the Providence Baptist Asselation which convened in Ironton, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Ellhu West and niece, Miss Edna, are visiting relatives in Virginia. Miss Lucile Fountain is at home again after several weeks sojourn in Ohio. instant. He makes a the treatment of all disfitting and duplicating and spectacles. Consult Examinations free only if glasses or spectacles are you are troubled with you will do well to consult Dames to us well recommen- Mrs. Eva Edmunds and Miss Margaret, are visitigina. The Eureka Lodge of making preparations for opening of their new but takes place Monday, Sep Miss Sarah F. Cooley lay after a delightful visit as guest of Miss Josie M Complimentary of the third anniversary of their daughter, Fragelia, Mr. and Mrs. T, B. Smith gave a party to a number of little folks Saturday afternoon from 5 till 7. The little ones amused themselves with various games on the lawn until invited in to enjoy several selections of music rendered by some of the guests which were followed by another invitation to the dining room where dainty refreshments were served. Little Miss Fragelia was the recipient of many beautiful presents. PRINCETON Rev. C. L. Campbell, of West Union, preached two able and impressive sermons at the First Baptist church Sunday to an appreciative audience. Dr. C. C. Barnett spent Sunday with friends in Cincinnati. Mrs. Frances Nichols, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Mary Goodwin, of Hinton, returned home Tuesday after a delightful visit of several weeks in the above named city. Mrs. Lena Gillard was the charming hostess at six o'clock dinner Tuesday to Misses Sara F. Cooley, Bertha Cooley, Josie M. Barnett and Mrs. Sarah Gillard. em and C. W. Bane, Dep W. M. Callander was visitor to Matokka, Mono Lee Holland and wife were Sunday guests of Mrs. Hunt. Mrs. Mary Summers her home at Parkersburgh after a visit here a few Rev. R. W. Hill attend state Convention wed at Bluefield last week Miss Sallie Witten, a Tiptop, Va., was a bus to our city Friday. Mrs. Cooper, of Moundsville, is visiting in the city. Miss May Alfriend, of Winifrede, is spending a few days with friends. The funeral of Mrs. Mary King, of Artisan avenue, occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Ebenezer M. E. Church. Fred Rhodes left Saturday for a trip east. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davenport, was buried Monday. Mrs. Oneda Hayden is indisposed this week. Miss Irene Childers, of Greenup, Ky., is the guest of Mrs. Anna Johnson, of Eighth avenue. from Virginia, where she was called Miss Mary Viney left Tuesday for her home in Bidwell, O. Mrs. Hiram Jackson has returned from Virginia, where she was called on account of the death of her sister. Mrs. Anna Turner and niece, Miss Florida Scott, are visiting relatives in Virginia. Mrs. Sidney Coger charmingly entertained a number of friends last week in honor of Mrs. Minnie Frye, the house guest of Mrs. Virginia Dillard. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Leftwich and wife are spending their vacation in New York. The rally at the M. E. Church Sunday proved a success. Mrs. Warnick and Mrs. Thompson, of Ironon, Miss Belle Thompson, of Cleveland, are visiting Mr. Reese Thompson, of Artisan avenue. Miss Sarah and Emma Lewis, of Parkersburg, are the guests of Miss Bernice Johnson. Rev, and Mrs. S. A. Thurston are attending the Baptist State Convention at Bluefield. C. Turner left to join his wife in Virginia from which point they are to go to New York. Mrs. R. P. Sims and children spent Thursday night, with Miss Leota Johnson on Eighth avenue. Mrs. Mamie Alexander, of Fronton, is the guest of friends in the city. Mrs. Sarah Gillard was the hostess at six o'clock dinner of very pretty appointments. Wednesday at her home on Eighth avenue. Those sharing her hospitality were: Mesdames Pearl S. Smith, of Wilberforce, Willie R. Reed, of Philadelphia, Misses Sara F. Cooley, of Columbus, Josie M. Barnett, Messrs Walter Smith, J. W. Scott, Walter R. James and D. W. Perdue. --- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1. 1910 N. H. Hill attended the Baptist School Convention at Bluefield. Misses Maydle and A. B. Hill returned home to Floyd, Va., Saturday, after an extended visit here to relatives. Mrs. Benj. Cooke and Mrs. Alice Bowe visited Bluefield and Graham, Friday. Mrs. Mayne Conner and children have returned to Pearlsburg, Va., for permanent residence. William Adams and Miss Eliza Finnie attended the convention at Bluefield. CLARKSBURG. Mrs. Emma Ruffin is visiting in Columbus, O., and Michigan. Mrs. W. B. Ruffin is quite ill. Mrs. Mary Dillard, of Charleston, is the guest of Mrs. Mary Grayson. Mrs. Wade Sheffle, of Parkersburg, was called here by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Ruffin. Miss Hazel Dillard, of Charleston, and Lillian Guss, of Institute, passed through Friday enroute to Fairchance, Pa. Joseph Dorsey, editor of the Baltimore Crusader, was a business visitor here. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Smithers, of Wellsville, O., are visiting relatives here. Miss Payne, of Wellsville, O., is the guest of the Misses Robinson on Maud street. Mrs. Jas. Davis and children, of Buckhannon, have returned home after visiting her mother, Mrs. Maria Littleton. Mrs. Anne Freeman was hostess to Queen Esther Club Friday afternoon At the next meeting Miss Mary Miller will entertain. Dr. E. L. Youngue has returned from a trip to Eastern cities. He reports a very profitable meeting of the National Medical Association. A number of persons attended services at Bridgport Sunday afternoon. TO SICHOLS THE EASTES LIKE MORE or in Brick ices To Churches and Dealers Both Phones ER MEAT 123 MAIN STREET Aer You Working for Money? Or is Your Money Working for You? ing it in a trunk and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keep ing it in a trunk and saving some where about your house—You Are Working For Money. If you are working 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 hirtid 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 investment Association. L. O. WILSON, President, Weston, W. Va Charleston St. Paul Church Notes.—The pastor is still much concerned as to the entertainment of the ministers and delegates of the conference which is to hold its sessions in this city, next week. The ministers will come in on Tuesday so as to be on hand at nine o'clock Wednesday morning when the conference is to open. The Ladies' Aid will give an informal reception to the ministers, Tuesday night at the church. T. G. Nutter will deliver the address of welcome; remarks by Wm. O. Lee, Grant Jones, and Mesdames Moss and Barnes. The Ministers will respond by a representative of their selection. The next meeting of the Ladies' Aid will be held in the church. They were very pleasantly entertained, at their last meeting, by Mrs. Cooper, Lewis St.—There are no subscription books or cards out and none authorized, but persons who are in sympathy could aid in caring for the ministers by a donation of groceries or a small sum of money.—As Sunday is the last of this conference year, a full attendance of members is earnestly desired. Perhaps, the presiding elder, Rev. W. H. Thomas, or some early arrival of the conference will be present. Old Folks' Day Program.—Sunday will be Old Folks' Day at the First For Sale Houses and Lots Water, Shade Trees on residence lots. For Terms Address J. E. Adams Princeton, W. V Box 81. --- Baptist church when the following program will be rendered: Organ voluntary; Hymn, Rev. W. H. Seams; Scripture reading, Rev. J. P. Caul; Prayer, Rev. Ed. Humbles; Address, Prof. C. W. Boyd, "The Part Old Folks Should Take in Church"; Hymn, choir; Address, Prof. W. H. Davis, "The Beauties of Old Folks When Religious"; Hymn, choir; Address, "How the Chistian Should Live and Labor", Miss Fannie C. Cobb; Hymn, choir; Address, "Are We Advancing Religion", Mrs. Emma Jackson; Address, "The Part Young People Should Play in Our Church Work"; Miss Bessie Campbell. Aged Citizen Dies.—Mrs. Agnes Lewis died at her home on Sentz St. early Sunday morning after an illness of several months, a confinement of four weeks to her bed. Mrs. Lewis had been a resident of this city more than forty years, having come here from Lewishburg soon after the war. She was a highly respected Christian woman and had many friends among some of the best white families as well as the confidence and respect of her own people. The funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from Simpson M. E. Church. Mrs. Lewis leaves a daughter, Mrs. Jack Boler, of this city, a granddaughter, Mrs. Ada Ruby-Moss, of Lancaster, O., a sister and a brother, Mrs. Alice Fowell and Mr. John A. Jeffeson, both of this city. Mrs. Johnson Entertains.—Mrs. Pannie Johnson entertained very pleasantly, Monday evening, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Taylor, Bradford St., complimentary to Mrs. James Meriwether, of Washington. D. C. Besides the honor guest covers were laid for Mrs. J. L. Whitten, Providence, R. L., Mrs Ben Burks, Mrs. B. P. Brownley Ada Smith, Mrs. I. M. Carper, Mrs. B. R. Reed, Mrs. Carr, Mrs. Board Mrs. Banks, Mrs. Margaret Cobb Mrs. Albert Alexander, Mrs. Susan Payne, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Rilla Brown, Mrs. Mercer Bullard, Mrs Susan Wade, Mrs. Mary Robinson, Mrs. G. P. Porter, Mrs. Wilson Eperson, Mrs. Henry Burks, Mrs. Chas Scott and Misses Effie Henderson Agnes Taylor, and Nellie Meriwether. Social Club Chartered.—A charter was issued the first of the week by the Secretary of State to the I. B. P. O. E. W. Club which is expected to fill a long felt want in this city. The organization has rented a fourteen-room house on McFarland St. which will be converted into a well appointed club house in the near future. On the first floor will be the parlor, reading room, dining room, kitchen and pool room; the second floor will be devoted to a gymnasium, bath rooms, buffet and card rooms. Sleeping apartments will take up all of the third floor. Much of the furniture has already been installed and the promoters hope to have the house ready for opening in the near future. The incorporators are: W. O. Terry, J. H. Taylor, Phil Waters, J. C. Gilmer, J. M. Hazlewood, Bascom Smith, John Mallory, Percy Taylor, J. W. Chappelle, Fred Huskins and Alfred Hackley. Guests of Mrs. Whittaker.—Mrs. Thomas Whittaker entertained a number of her friends, Tuesday morning, at her home on Sentz St., with a 10:00 o'clock breakfast. Covers were laid for Mrs. Anna Mallory and Mrs. Floyd Johnson, Lancaster, O., Mrs. J. S. Carroll, Mrs. Amanda Campbell, Mrs. B. P. Brownley, Mrs. I. M. Carper, Mrs. F. W. Huskins and Miss Fannie Cobb. Bright's Disease Fatal.—The death of Harvey Davis occurred Sunday morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Albert Carter, on Truslow St. Mr. Davis has been ill several months with Bright's disease and his death was not unexpected. He has lived in this city the past ten years and was at the time of his death in the employ of Mr. C. C. Lewis, Jr. The funeral was conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from Simpson M. E. church. Rousing Meeting Held.—A rousing meeting was held by the Eighth Ward Citizens' Club on Friday and a number of good speeches on political subjects were made by members present. The meeting was called to order by President Val Alexander at 8:30 o'clock, and among those who spoke were Walter Harris and Robert Hammonds. The officers of the club are: Val Alexander, president; Wm. Alexander, secretary; Robert Hamlin, vice president, and G. W. Harris, chairman. Child Dies.—Maria L. E. Harden, aged three years and seven days, daughter of Mrs. Nettle Harden, of 407 1-2 Donally street, died Friday morning at 9:15 after a long illness of consumption. The little girl lost her father only a few months ago. The funeral was held Saturay afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, the services being conducted by Rev. Carroll, of Brooks St., and interment made in Spring Hill cemetery. P. A. Simpson had charge of the funeral arrangements. Simpson M. E. Church. — Pastor Carroll preached inspiring sermons at each service Sunday. The congregation appreciates very much the brevity of the services during the hot season. Mrs. Mary Powell Robinson, who attended the district conference at Washington, Pa., returned Monday evening. She reports excellent sessions.—The prayer meetings are fast becoming an important factor in restoring the spiritual tone so necessary for the maintenance of any christian church. Hamilton Society's Program.—The Hamilton Literary Society will give a reception at the First Baptist church, Monday evening, in honor of a number of its members who are to leave next week. The program will be: Selection .....Male Quartet Recitation .....Miss Carrie DeHaven Solo .....Mr. C. H. James Paper .....Miss Mary Williams Solo .....Mr. Allen DeHonney Recitation .....Miss Lillian Alexander Solo .....Miss Alico Whittaker Plano Solo .....Miss Ola Mitchell Recitation .....Miss Hazel Lucas Solo .....Mr. Russell Forney Address .....Mr. C. C. Lewis Selection .....Male Quartet Personals. Miss Jennie Warner will leave Saturday for her home at Indianapolis, Ind., where she will enter the Metropolitan Conservatory of Music. Mrs. J. M. Hazlewood, accompany by her daughter Louise, leaves at noon today for Cincinnati to attend the Ohio Valley Exposition. Mrs. Viola Wright entertained Rev. and Mrs. R. R. Downs and Rev. H. Thomas at dinner at Hotel Brown, Friday. Mrs. Mary Brouder and son, of Lyndon, O., who have been visiting her son, James Brouder, left Thursday for their home. Mrs. F. C. Brown and daughter, Marie have returned from a very pleasant visit to relatives and friends in Monmouth, Ill, Indianapolis and St. Louis. Miss M. J. Pendeton, of Oberlin, O., is visiting Miss Trela Dryerson, Hatcher St. Mrs. J. M. Harris, of Cincinnati, O., is in the city on business this week. Mrs. Viola Wright entertained J. M. Robinson, of Rock Hill, S. C., at dinner at Hotel Brown, Monday. Miss Willa Goodwine leaves Friday for Cleveland, O. Catherine Scott is spending several weeks with friends at Boomer. Thomas Whittaker has returned from Middleport, O., where he spent a week with relatives. The informal dance given at the K. of P. hall, Tuesday night, complimentary to the ladies visiting in the city, was enjoyed by a large number. Mrs. Julla Henley had as dinner guests Sunday Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Reed, Mrs. Mary Brooks, Mrs. D. W. Carter and Rev. D. C. Deans. Mrs. Reuben Farrar and daughter Miss Naola, are receiving much social attention at Keystone where they are visiting friends. Miss Annie Simpson, of Columbus, Ohio, is in the city the guest of Mrs. Wilson Epperson on Bradford St. Miss Simpson is a West Virginian but is now making her home temporarily with her sister in Ohio. She has been one of the successful teachers in Hinton schools for the last 10 years and is attending the teachers' Institute in this city. Reuben Farrar, who had a toe amputated at the General Hospital, some weeks ago, on account of blood poisoning, is able to walk with the aid of crutches. Phil Waters, assistant clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals, has returned from a weeks' visit to Milwaukee, Wis., where his wife and daughter are spending the summer. Miss Sara Taylor had as her guests the last of the week Misses Julia Coggswell and Laura Randall, of Rochester. It was the intention of the ladies to remain here several weeks, but severe sickness in the family of one prevented. Miss Gertrude Parrish, of St. Albans, is the house guest of Miss Mary Williams, Shrewsbury St. Mrs. Stella Foy has returned from Detroit, Mich, where she spent several weeks with her husband. J. A. Jackson, assisitant State Librarian, returned yesterday from a five days' visit to Washington, D. C., where he was entered in a tennis tournament. tournament. Mr. Jackson won in the doubles, but was defeated in the singles by the champion whose lau Mrs. James Page, accompanied by her little daughter, Catherine, and Miss Mary Burks left Sunday evening for Springfield, Ohio, to attend the Burks-Jackson wedding. Miss Nancy Kelso, of Jersey City, N. J., is visiting her nephew, Thos. Whittaker. Little Campbell Byrd celebrated the fifth anniversary of his birth with a party to his friends, Saturday, About fifty were present. Miss Nellie Merlweather, of Washington, D. C., is visiting her sister, Mrs. B. P. Brownley. C. E. Mitchell returned from Philadelphia Saturday. C. C. Lewis returned from Cleveland, Friday. Mrs. Nannie Huskins and little daughter left Sunday for Alderson. Mrs. Maggie Davis, of Columbus, O., is visiting her mother at Dunbar. Mrs. W. O. Lee left Monday for Beckley. W. O. Armstrong and Wert Jones are staying in town this week to attend the Teachers' Institute. Miss L. O. Hopkins returned last week from Baltimore. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taylor, Sentz St., a son. D.r R. L. Jones returned Saturday from Washington, D. C. Mrs. Carrie Thompson and neice left Thursday for Washington, D. C. Misses Prudential Campbell and Lula Merritt left Thursday for Atlantic City. The Moonlight picnic given by Misses Irene and Bessie Jackson last Friday night, was a very enjoyable affair. Dr. D. Edward Bell made a business trip to St. Albans Sunday. Charles Burks and John Adams left Thursday for Atlantic City. Dr. B. P. Brownley has returned from Washington. Russell Hawkins is ill at his home on Sentz St. Little Ruby Tuck, Sentz St., is ill. KANAWHA CITY. Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Jiles, were guests of Mrs. Jiles's sister, Mrs. Sallie Johnson, last week. Wm. Taylor, of Ashland, Ky., and little daughter Edna visited Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Page, last Sunday. Mrs. Frank Watson and grand-daughter, Ruth Lotterberry, of Sistersville, returned to their home last Friday after spending some time visiting relatives here. Misses Annestine and Amelia Johnson entertained at tea last Monday in honor of Miss Ivory Woods., Covers were laid for eight. Mrs. Nannie Green and daughter, Miss Stella are visiting Mrs. Richard Green. Mrs. J. W. Woods attended church at Crown Hill last Sunday. Miss Ivory Woods returned home Sunday after spending a week visiting her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Woods, at Boomer. T. R. Johnson is visiting his daughter at Sewell this week. Mrs. W. W. Lewis was a visitor at Winifrede last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Woods had as their guests Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hale, Miss Virgie Rose, Eluen Bullard and Lunnie Starks, of Charleston. Miss C. B. Page and F. D. Page are attending the teachers institute in Charleston this week. John and Cal Woods visited their uncle C. C. Woods at Boomer last week. A number of young people attended the ball game here last Monday. Miss Ivory Woods and little sister Ella, visited Miss Rose in Charleston, Tuesday. Little Edna Taylor, of Ashland, is here to spend some time with her grand parents. School will open September 6th. J. W. Woods is much improved at this writing. AN AWFUL ERUPTION AN AWFUL Eruption of a volcano excites brief interest, and your interest in skin eruptions will be as short, if you use Bucklen's Arnica Salve, their quickest cure. Even the worst boils, ulcers, or fever sores are soon healed by it. Best for burns, Cuts, Bruisos, Sore Lips, Chapped Hands, Chilblains and Piles. 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EAGLE THE REPUBLICAN SITUATION. Will the Republican party of West Virginia, as in days of yore, patch up its differences, unite its forces and present a solid front to the opposition on election day, or will it drift along in its present deplorable condition to sure defeat in more than one county? This is a question which gives the Negro voter much concern. In Fayette, Marion, Mason and Wetzel counties and the Fifth senatorial district there are two tickets claiming to be simon pure Republican, all wool and a yard wide. Now, it must be plain to these factionists that both tickets can not win; in truth, it is very doubtful if either can poll sufficient votes to overcome the united Democracy. There are those in the dominant party who do not care a tinker's dam what becomes of it, if their hands do not hold the tiller. With them personal interests have more weight than party principles, and men, not measures are preeminent. In their lust for office or the power to dictate the policies of the party they ruthlessly cast aside the expressed will of the majority and launch a rule or ruin campaign in which wounds long in the healing are made by both sides. The Negro Republican would not, perhaps, view those factional fights with alarm if he had no more at stake than the white Republican. The probabilities are that he, too, would be an insurgent but for the ever-present fear of the dire consequences to him of Democratic victory. Upon the success at the polls of the Republican party in this state rests the Negro's civil and political liberty, and for that and other reasons he deplores these party splits. He looks askance upon any movement tending to further the chances of Democratic victory. To him the return of Senator Scott or the election of Mr. Hubbard by a Republican legislature does not mean half so much as the assurance that a Republican legislature will enact no laws discriminating against the black man. He knows that the opposition's first move, when once it gets into power will be to prepetuate that power by eliminating the Negro vote. The question with him now is will the white Republican leaders sacrifice him to their greed for political power? Will they split their forces beyond the point where the solid Negro vote will not stem the tide of defeat? Twice the Negro has saved the Republican party from ignominious defeat in West Virginia. But on both occasions the dominant element put aside its differences at the eleventh hour and rallied around the flag. Will history repeat itself? Will the next legislature be Republican? Will the West Virginia delegation in the next House of Representatives be solidly Republican? The Negro Republican stands ready to do his part. Will the white Republican do his? MR. ELLIS' EXPLANATION. The writer has been at some pains and expense to acquaint himself with conditions at present obtaining in Fayette county politics and, while he does not, for lack of reliable information, question Mr. Ellis' contention that the colored candidates for the House of Dele rates did not get a square deal when the ballots were counted, he is not yet ready to subscribe to Mr. Ellis' statement to the effect that the agreement by which he and others were nominated and elected was changed without the knowledge and consent of the Negro leaders of Fayette county. It is generally conceded that the Negro members of the county committee voted to a man for the call which placed all candidates for the House of Delegates on the same footing. It is also conceded that they realized their error in ample time to correct it before it was irremediable. The Advocate has it from the men who are accredited with the leadership of the Negro vote in Fayette county that the Negro candidates were derelict in that they neither seriously protested against the innovation which put them out of the running, nor did they earnestly endeavor to secure the nomination. Whether these gentlemen or Mr. Ellis is in the right is of secondary importance. What The Advocate and the race it represents deplore is the fact that no Negro's name will be presented to the voters in any county for any office. We took pride in the presence of Mr. Ellis in the House of Delegates. We rejoiced in the election of Mr. Ralley, and were delighted when Mr. Payne set the example which these gentlemen followed. It is very evident that a serious mistake was made in issuing the call for the primary, and if, as Mr. Ellis holds, he did not get an honest count, a graver error was committed; still, the wisdom of his defection is questionable. THE COLONEL COMES BACK. If there ever was any doubt as to col. Roosevelt's ability to "come back" with the Negro voter it was dispelled at the New York convention of the National Negro Business Men's League. The "discharge without honor" of the black battalion was forgotten and women vied with the men delegates in expressing their approval of the utterances of the man who, while president, taught by precept and example the gospel of the square deal and advocated the doctrine of all men up, not some men down. The Negro has come to see that Col. Roosevelt was not the worst man who ever sat in the presidential chair. The eyes of the race are opening to the fact that "one swallow does not make a summer", one hasty action against members of the race does not characterize its doer as a Negro hater. This fact would not be so prominent in the minds of the masses if Col. Roosevelt's successor had not adopted and followed a course so different from that of his immediate predecessor. If Mr. Taft had been content to leave well enough alone, to reappoint the Negroes already in office or to displace them with other Negroes, they would not have been so ready to see in his every removal a desire to build up a lily white party at the expense of the black voter. As it is, Col- Roosevelt has "come back" with the Negro good and strong and, in proportion as the Colonel goes up Mr. Taft goes down. WILL IT EVER END- The effort put forth by Governor Glasscock to save a Negro suspect from mob violence at Huntington, this week, was no less prompt efficient than the two instances previously commented upon in these columns, but we must confess that we are growing weary of this subject. Not mind you, that our chief executive can be too highly commended every time he exercises the powers of his office to preserve the good name of the State, but that the necessity for his doing so is becoming monotonously frequent. We grow weary of these crimes and criminals who stir the public up to the point where it casts aside respect for the constituted authorities and attempts to take into its own hands the summary punishment of wrong doers. It no longer suffices to say that the law would be allowed to take up its course if the accused were white, that the black criminal should be accorded all the rights guaranteed by the constitution of the State and the Nation. It is a condition and not a theory which confronts the Negro people in West Virginia. However much we may deplore the fact that the color of the skin of the accused is more often condemned than his crime, since that is the case, since the black criminal does not receive the tolerance of the white, the law-abiding element of the race looks forward to the day, though with but little hope, when criminality will be unknown among us. The Advocate is anxious to see in the saddle a set of race leaders who can pull more than their own weight. Dr. Booker T. Washington richly deserves the rest he is getting across the water. The "Wizard" rest, however, consists simply in a change of work. His observation of industrial and social conditions in the many countries he is to visit will be of great benefit to the American people, white and black, and his addresses, dealing with first-hand information, will be listened to with rapt attention upon his return. The Negro people should so generously support their newspapers that it will not be necessary for our editors to hold petty public offices to keep soul and body together. It is extremely difficult for a hungry man to be fearless, outspoken for the right and immune from the blandishments of the money corruptionist. Does the Republican party wish the support of the Negro in the congressional campaign? Queries of this kind are coming to us from nearly every state in the Union where there is a considerable Negro vote. We do not know who Chairman McKinley's advisers are, but if they have an ounce of sense, they will point out to this usually astute political chieftain that it is time to be getting busy with the colored brother in the pivotal states—or "Mr. Speaker Clark" will soon hold down the chair now occupied by one Cannon. Mr. J. C. Napier, of Tennessee, is surely entitled to better treatment than he is receiving at the hands of the "grand old party." This able man has worked like a Trojan for the success of his party against the most desperate odds. He has spent his own money and given his valuable time to promote Republican success and has endured obloquy because he has had the manhood to stand up for what he believes to be right, rather than to follow the primrose paths of expediency. If President Taft has an atom of gratitude in his make-up, and we believe he has an abundance of this leavening quality, he will confer at once upon J. C. Napier the biggest and best slice of recognition that he has at his disposal in Tennessee. "YELLOW JOURNALISM." Glaring headlines exploiting the alleged crimes and misdemeanors of the Negro in the daily papers do our people no end of harm. They mislead innocent Caucasian citizen who might otherwise think well of us. No reputable newspaper will perpetrate such wanton wrong, and those of the other kind that make a practice of thus misrepresenting an entire race should be reached in some manner by our leaders and shown the error of their ways. Mr. Emmett J. Scott touched the marrow of this exasperating situation the other day at the New York meeting of the Press Association when he suggested that in each city or town the principal Negroes get into close touch with the forces that control the output of the Associated Press, and use every tactful endeavor to secure a square deal in the news columns in their charge. The objectionable headlines may be suppressed by using influence with the men who run the papers in the several communities and trying to awaken their sense of justice and fair-play. "Yellow Journalism" is the curse of the Negro race, and until we can get a proper hearing for our best endeavors through the columns of the papers that the people read, and minimize the reports of our short comings and weaknesses, we shall find the upward path a very rocky road indeed. The support of the press is essential to any speedy solution of the race problem. All that can be asked is an equal chance and fair play," and this no reasonable man will deny us. Poster type advertising the Negro's crimes work incalculable injury and steps should be taken in every locality to have the evil checked, if not suppressed. The movement started at Washington, D. C., by Mr. J. C. Waters, looking to a reform in this matter is worthy of the serious attention of our thinking people all over the land. If the leaders of each community will make it a personal duty to work on the editors that they meet every day, much good can be accomplished with a minimum of friction position line. The failure or that "close corporation" at Washington to take the people into its confidence last winter, we fear, has placed the entire project on the toboggan, and it does not look as if the old-time enthusiasm can be revived in time to do the hard work necessary to bring success. If there is any concerted The comedian of the New ork sestime, our optics have failed to discover it. The project may recover from its bad start, but we doubt it. The spotlight will now be burnished up for the B. M. C. at Baltimore, Houston, Morris; Asbury, Slaughter, Daney, Davis, Jones, and the rest will please take their places and look pleasant. In his apt reply to the address of President Roosevelt the other day, at the Business League in New York Bishop Clinton certainly did "clean up." The comelan of the New York session of the Business League was one Scott Bond, an alleged "millionaire" from Arkansas. Mr. Bond was all right for a little while, but the big show got too much of the clown when the crowd wanted to see the elephants perform. Register Vernon, it seems, "could be happy with either, were 'tother dear charmer away." Judge Terrell, John E. Bush and the servant girl problem all stayed away from the New York meeting of the National Negro Business League. Queer coincidence, that! THE NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION. The second meeting of the National Negro Press Association was a gratifying success. Every editor, correspondent, publisher, or what not went there to be benefited and no one was disappointed. The convention was carried on by Président R. W. Thompson in a style that spelled fair-play to all; and not one discordant note was sounded. Harmony, hustle and the good of the cause were the key-notes most conspicuously in evidence. The papers were brief and to the point and the discussions threw real light upon the subjects at issue. New workers were brought into the fold and the old ones will "stay put." President Thompson declined to be considered for re-election, and Editor M. M. Lewey, one of the oldest and ablest journalists in the country, was named as the chief officer. The choice was a wise one and will be approved by the press all over the land. Because of his friendship for his successor, Mr. Thompson consented to serve for a season as corresponding secretary, and will fit into this responsible position like a hand in a glove. N. D. Brascher and T. Fredrick Smalls as vice-Presidents add strength to the official roster, and Horace D. Slatter as recording secretary and Dr. L. G. Jordan as treasurer give recognition to elements that travel much and will give the Association a truly national scope of activity. The addition of Fred R. Moore, bringing into line the influential new York Age, was one of the triumphs of the session. The warm endorsement of the Press Association and of the press at large by Dr. Booker T. Washington in his annual address to the Business League heartens every member of the organization, and is the body's answer to the cross-grained critics who for the past year have been barking at the heels of its leaders and finding fault, without offering to lend their aid toward making organization all they thought it should be. The National Negro Press Association emerges from its New York convention stronger than ever before, and will go on to larger and more productive labors in the future. --- The Washington Bee is "sore" because Editor George L. Knox, of the Indianapolis Freeman, has had the temerity to describe him as a "bonehead." The esteemed Hoosier contemporary usually knows what it is talking about and has the courage to say what it has to say in the plainest kind of English. Drs. H. F. Gamble, R. L. Jones and B. P. Brownley, West Virginia's "Big Three," are reported to have "made good" at the Washington session of the National Medical Association. The presidential crown was again dangled before the eyes of Dr. Gamble, but like Caesar of old, he put it away with thanks. --- The election of Dr. Austin M. Curtis, of the country at large, as president of the National Medical Association, gives eminent satisfaction to the allied professions everywhere. Dr. Curtis can be rolled upon to put all hands to work and to secure from the organization results that will count in the equation of racial health and scientific knowledge. The logic of events point to Philadelphia as the place of meeting on the National Negro Business League in 1911, as it is the East's turn at the bat next year. Will the Quaker City please sit up and take notice! Curtis N. M. A. Head gulished people were there. The Capital has rarely witnessed a more brilliant assemblage of our people. Dr. W. S. Lofton presided with characteristic grace, and introduced the speakers in happy phrase. Dr. William Tindall, secretary of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, welcomed the National Medical Association on behalf of the Commissioners, who represent the administrative forces of the 300,000 citizens of the District of Columbia. He spoke of the importance of the medical profession in promoting the well-being of human society, and expressed pleasure in finding that the N. M. A. was living up to the limit of its great opportunity for usefulness. Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court of the District, delivered an address of welcome on behalf of the citizens of Washington, and captivated the great throng by his eloquent presentation of the bright side of the Negroe's life and character in this cosmopolitan community. Judge Terrell, always felicitous, was at his best on this occasion, and it was the universal verdict that he never appeared to better advantage. He was accorded an ovation. Dr. M. O. Dumas welcomed the Association on behalf of the local committee, and made a most favorable impression by his classic sentences and dignified delivery. Dr. J. E. Hunter, of Lexington, Ky., a former president of the N. M. A. responded fittingly to the addresses, and gave an instructive resume of the history of the Association, and its endeavors to inspire the Negro physician to reach the highest standards of excellence. Miss Lola Johnson rendered a beautiful soprano solo; Dr. C. Sumner Wormley sang "A Bedouin Love Song," by Pinsuti, and Mr. Clarence Cameron White gave a violin selection with the finish of a Kubelik. Each of the musical numbers were heartily encored ard won for the artists a warmer place than ever in the affections of the multitude. Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor of the 19th Street Baptist Church, was presented, and stated that he was glad to have within the walls of his church such a gathering of the helpful men and women of the race, and added that the building was tendered to them without money and without price. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. D. E. Wiseman, of the Church of Our Redeemer. The Scientific Side of Session Strongly Emphasized. There was a general insistence that this year the scientific side of the session should be more strongly emphasized than had heretofore been the case, and as a result the general and group meetings were very largely attended, subordinating the social features, although fully appreciating them when the day's work was done. The papers were, without exception, of the highest scientific value and the discussions by the ablest representatives of the allied professions were worth coming many hundred miles to hear. Facts and figures were presented that could not have been obtained from any other source than through the N. M. A., and their influence will be felt in every section of the land. Reports of the Commissions Reports of the Commissions. Prominent among the features of the meeting were the reports of the following commissions, named last year to conduct investigations with a view of discovering ways and means of checking the ravages of the diseases to which they specifically addressed themselves. Tuberculosis Commission, Marcus F. Wheatland, R. I., chairman; Pellagra Commission, A. M. Townsend; Tenn., chairman; Hook-worm Commission, John A. Kenney, Tuskegee, Ala., chairman; Committee on Medical Education, H. F. Gamble, W. Va., chairman. "Denistry," by Dr. Charles H. Roberts, New ork City; "Incompatibilities, with Examples," Dr. Harry S. Pope, of Baltimore, Md.; "Ana and Katobolic Nitrogen," H. C. Sourlock, M. D., of Washington, D. C.; "The Influences of Environment and Races on Disease," C. W. Brinle, M. D., Sumter, S. C.; "Executive Proteld Diet," J. A. Lester, M. D., Nashville, Tenn.; "Tuberculosis, Its Prophylaxis," George W. Bowles, M. D. York, Pa.; "Typhoid Fever," P. W. Burnett, M. D., Rocky Mount, N. C.; "Infant Hygiene," W. E. Reid, M. D., Portsmouth, Va.; "Where Should the General Practitioner Stand," J. W. Jones, M. D., Winston-Salem, N. C.; "Oration on Surgery," A. M. Curtis, M. D., Washington, D. C.; "Dermoid Cyst—Report of Case," B. F. Jones, M. D., Danville, Ky.; "Surgical Aspects of Typhoid Fever" J. C. Robinson, M. D., Baltimore, Md.; "Obstetric Hemorrhages," W. W. Wolfe, M. D., Newark, N. J.; "Puerperal Eclampsia," D. H. C. Scott, M. D., Montgomery, Ala. These papers were ably discussed by delegates from everywhere. "Group Meetings." The surgical, dental, medical and pharmaceutical sections held separate "group" meetings in the main building on Wednesday, and many valuable papers bearing especially upon their callings were read and discussed. The dental section held clinics every afternoon in the Dental Infirmary on W. Street, and in the morning, between 8 and 10 o'clock the surgical and medical sections held clinics at Freedmen's Hospital. All were well attended and much interest was manifested. President Thaddeus and Ruth B. Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkfield, president of Howard University, extended a welcome to the convention and invited the members to make this city their permanent place of meeting. Rev. I. Garland Penn, of the Epworth League Society of the Methodist Church, delivered an inspiring address, which brought the convention to its feet. "The problems before mankind," Dr. Penn said, "and particularly as concerns us as a race, were never so exacting as now. The status of our race conditions is that we were never so high in point of progress and never so low. "We should be continually putting our goods in the window. We would do more to aid the race and to give better understanding of our progress if our now existing organizations kept their work before the public." Dr. Arthur S. Gray, of the city delivered an address. He is one of the active men in entertaining the convention. In this work he is assisted by his wife, Mrs. Amanda V. Gray, Ph. G. She spoke well, as she always does. Mrs. Gertrude Curtis, DD. S., conducted dental clinics during the session in the afternoon. The Social Features Lend Brilliance to Week. Although not permitted to interfere with the ferious aspects of the convention's work, the social features of the week were characterized by an unprecedented brilliance. Washington is pre-eminently a city of "society", and on this occasion, the nation's capital not only measured up to her established reputation —she fairly outdid herself in extending the "glad hand" to the stranger within her gates. Tuesday evening, after the general meeting at the 19th Street Baptist Church, the Mu-So-Lit Club, made up of the leading professional and business men of the capital, gave a "smoker" at True Reformers' Hall in honor of the visiting doctors. The great hall was packed and while rimarily intended for the men, the ladies came in large numbers, and the gallant Mu-So-Lits entertained them in the style, setting apart the gallery for their comfort. Dr A. M. Curtis, president of the Mu-So-Lit Club, presided an made a witty address. Serious speeches were tabooed, and everybody went in for an evening of genuine humor. The program arranged by Messrs. Arthur S. Gray and Robert A. Pelham abounded in novel features, somewhat after the fashion of the famous Gridlron Club, of this city, and the electrical effects worked out by Master Pelham, made the occasion unusually notable. There were "gags" galore, "take-offs" on prominent men by means of cartoons on moving-picture slides, and a racy episode of the Johnson-Jeffries fight. There were many other taking features, which were a marvel to visitors and locals alike. Following the afternoon session Wednesday, the committee of doctors' wives, headed by Mrs. Addie Mitchell, gave a highly enjoyable lawn fete and open-air concert on the Howard University campus, in honor of the delegates. Thursday evening at Convention Hall, with accommodations for 4. 000. dancers, the grand reception and ball was given under the auspices of the banquet committee, of which Dr. A. M. Curtis was chairman. The ball was financed by a citizens' committee of 100, headed by Judge Robert H. Terrell. The great hall was a scene of gorgeous beauty, and with the beautiful gowns of the ladies, took on the appearance of a picture of fairyland. The music by Hamilton's Orchestra was entrancing, and the supper furnished by W. W. Martin, Washington's favorite carterer, was the best served at an occasion of this kind in the history of the capital's society life. Friday was given over to an outing at Washington Park, and despite the threatening weather the River Queen carried a capacity crowd down the Potomac, and all report a "fine and dandy" time. The committee having this function in charge was headed by Dr. C. Sumner Wormley. Saturday there was an "inspiration trip" to Mount Vernon, Alexandria and Arlington National Cemetery. The delegates to the National Medical Association returned to their homes voting Washington City the true Mecca of the nation, and consecrating themselves anew to the great work for which the Association stands. R. W. THOMPSON. Ellis Explains Position Editor of The Advocate: Dear Sir:—I noticed an article in the last issue of your paper, headed "Has Ellis Insurged"? In reply to this I wish to say that Ellis has not insurged as he sees it. But he is questioning the right of the Gang to break the agreement made with the Negroes of Fayette eight or ten years ago. Ten years ago, according to the Census enumeration, Fayette County was entitled to three Representatives in the Legislature. It was decided that the Negroes represented one-third of the voting strength of the county and that they should have one Colored Representative in the Legislature. This agreement was lived up to, by the organization, for eight years; and a provision was made so as to enable the Colored Candidate receiving the highest vote to be declared the nominee. In the last Primary the committee failed to make this provision as had been done for the past eight years. The only reason given for this neglect, is that it was an oversight on the part of the committee. There was not the slightest notice given the Colored people of Fayette that this agreement would be changed; and that the Colored Candidate would have to take his chances with the White candidates. I claim that the organization should not have broken its agreement with us without a cause; and no reason has been given save that stated above; and that could have been corrected by the Primary Committee just before the ticket was printed, the same as it was done four years years ago when the committee wanted to keep its present agreement. It is very strange how these oversights (?) will keep up and especially so when the committee's attention has been called to it in time to lower the oversight (?) I contend further that even though the organization made this oversight (?), and broke its agreement, and put the Colored candidate on the same running basis with the White candidates; that he should at least have had a square deal and had the votes counted for him that were cast for him. I know of one place where the colored candidate had more than a hundred votes cast, and got only six counted for him at another place he had as many as 25 votes cast for him and got a big zero and there are many other places where the same thing happened. The thing that I am contending for is that the blame be placed where it belongs and not put the defeat of the colored man on the Negroes of Fayette. The Negro has enough ills to bear without putting the oversight (?) of the gang on him. We believe that we are right for contending for this and for the faith that was once delivered unto us, and that has been ungracefully and ungratefully taken from us, not by popular vote, but by refusing to count the popular vote as cast. Call this what you may. I know one thing that is resenting an injury done an honest faithful, trustworthy people, who have been satisfied with a little position of honor, for which by their votes they have thus, into lucrative positions and thus made them wealthy. STUBBORN AS MULES STUBBED AS MULES are liver and bowels sometimes; seem to balk without cause. Then there's trouble—Loss of Appetite—Indigestion, Nervousness, Despondency, Headache. But such troubles fly before Dr. King's New Life Pills, the world's best Stomach and Liver remedy. So easy. 25c at all druggists. 9-1-5t ARTHUR M. BROWN. Birmingham, Ala. New Elected Chairman of Surgical Section of the N. M. A. Washington, D. C., August 31. One of the most prominent delegates to the National Medical Association's convention last week was Dr. Arthur M. Brown, of Birmingham, Ala. He shed much light upon the various problems of health and happiness in the course of the many discussions in which he participated, and was an illuminating factor throughout the entire proceedings. strongest men in the organization is a triumph of nation-wide significance. It is not denied that he will maintain the high standard set by his predecessors and add many new and instructive features in advanced surgery, a science of which he is an acknowledged master. At the Wednesday session, Dr. Brown presented a comprehensive analysis of the causes and effects of To the gratification of his host of friends, Dr. Brown was selected as chairman of the Surgical Secton of the N. M. A., at its regular meeting on Wednesday, succeeding the brilestly-sought-fo places in the oxygen Nant Dr. A. M. Curtis. This is one of the most important and most earnestly-sought-for places in the organization, and to be chosen as the head of the department of surgery is a distinction that carries with it the stamp of superior merit. The victory of Dr. Brown over a number of the Nation's Capital CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. Fearing has been given a substantial advancement. The young colored man in the civil service in Washington is "making good," and if given a chance, will rise with the best of them. Dr. Sumner A. Furniss, a leading physician of Indianapolis, Ind., and head of the well-equipped Lincoln Hospital in that city, was among those who took a prominent part last week in the deliberation of the National Medical Association. Dr. Furniss made an excellent impression upon all with whom he came into contact, and his opinions upon the papers read during the convention were listened to with the most respectful attention and won hearty approval. Dr. Furniss is in his eighth year as a member of the executive committee of the National Negro Business League, and is regarded by Dr. Booker T. Washington as one of the most valuable men in that body. At the New York meeting, Dr. Furniss acted as the "Wizard's right-hand man and he sustained the part with credit and distinction, especially in the exacting duty of soliciting life members for the League. Dr. Furniss is a leader in the political, business and social life of his home city, and is invariably looked to for the "cue" that sets the pace for all public activities. Dr. Furniss and his charming wife (formerly Miss Lillian Morris, of the Louisville schools, are always welcome visitors at the nation's capital. A formidable movement has been inaugurated by James C. Waters, Jr., president of the Cot council of Upper Classmen of Howard University, to secure better treatment for the Negro at the hands of the newspapers which advertise glaring headlines and confine reports of his worthy achievements in the inside pages, if any mention is made of them at all. Mr. Waters has issued a circular letter and sent it broadcast throughout the country, sounding the alarm that the name of the race and its chances for the future are being jeopardized by this continual parading of the Negro's shortcomings in the newspapers. The author pays his respects in vigorous language to such papers as the Washington Herald, Washington Times, New York Times and the Baltimore American, which, he says, have a habit of adorning their first pages with such inflammatory "leaders" as "Negro Seizes White Girl," "Police Nab Negro," "A very Polite strongest men in the organization is a triumph of nation-wide significance. It is not doubled that he will maintain the high standard set by his predecessors and add many new and instructive features in advanced surgery, a science of which he is an acknowledged master. At the Wednesday session, Dr. Brown presented a comprehensive analysis of the causes and effects of the "hook-worm disease," and made some valuable suggestions (touching the means by which its deadly ravages might be checked and finally stamped out. He is a member of the "Hook-Worm Commission," and during the coming year will continue the investigation so auspiciously begun by that body. In the past few years Dr. Brown has performed some very important operations in major surgery at the Norcross Santarium, in which institution he was a consulting surgeon. Lynching," "Nekgro Laborers Rob Corner-Stone," etc. Mr. Waters is an able and well-tempered young man and in this movement for journalistic fair-play, he has the sympathy of all right thinking citizens of the nation, regardless of color. The same matter was taken up last week by the National Negro Press Association in New York, and there is no doubt that concerted action on the subject all along the line will grow out of Mr. Waters' timely agitation. Rev. D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, Va., is likely to be chosen as pastor of the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church of this city, to succeed the late Rev. George W. Lee, who died several months ago. Dr. Davis is to preach his "trial sermon" on the third Sunday in September. An immense crowd will be out to hear him. There is general satisfaction among the representative colored people of Washington over the readiness with which President Taft consented to serve as a member of the Board of Trustees of Howard University, although it is known to be a fact that the President is "unloading" as many of these responsibilities as he can get rid of in amicable fashion. The Chief Executive thus gives tangible evidence of his deep interest in the higher education of the Negro training for the masses of the race, he is anxious that there should be a sufficient number of institutions whose mission it is to develop competent leadership, without which no people can permanently advance. The problem of the location of the Colored Normal School will be taken up in the fall. It is pretty definitely settled that the "Balloch site" will not be chosen. Isaac Hathaway, the talented Kentucky sculptor, had his studio at 1234 U street) N. W., newly-decorated and furnished in honor of the coming of the National Medical Association, and he entertained a stream of interested callers every day during the sesion. The visitors were struck with astonishment at the beauty and skill which his work disclosed, and many orders were given him for busts, statutes, and plaques, singly and in quantities. The busts of Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Bishop Allen and Paul Laurence Dunbar attracted universal admiration and the death mask of Joe' Gans, taken recently in Baltimore, was viewed with amazement. At New York last week, GOVERNOR WM. E. GLASSCOCK Mr. Hathaway had presented to Dr. Washington a unique plaster cast of the foot of his little grandson, W. Sidney Pittman, Jr. Mr. Hathaway is wed to his art, and is beginning to be accorded something near the recognition financially that his merits deserve. grand officer of the latter body Prof. William A. Joiner, of ard University, president of the cal Wilberforcians, is to go to berforce University shortly to sum the duties of principal of Normal Department, to succeed Dr. W. P. Thirkield, president of Howard University, spent two days in the city last week, looking after important interests of the institution. Plans for the new building for industrial arts have been adopted, and bids will soon be received, as well as for the new steam-heating and lighting plant for the University and Preedmen's Hospital, the plans for the latter having beei accepted by the Interior Department. Dr. Thirkield came primarily to attend the funeral of Prof. Charles C. Cook, who was drowned a few days ago at Sca Isle City, N. J. He is to deliver a series of addresses in various states before returning to his summer home at Marshfield Center, Mass., to finish his vacation. Dr. Thirkield says the coming school year will be the best Howard University has ever experienced. The gathering of so many distinguished men and women of the race on the campus of Howard University, in connection with the National Medical Association, was a big advertisement for the Negro's greatest school for the higher training. Lincoln, Md., where that sturdy pioneer, Thomas J. Callowoy, is building a town, is growing to be a fashionable Sunday resort for prospective home-buyers. We shall have something to say of this interesting place in our next. Grand Master W. L. Houston, of the G. U. O. of F., has been spending some time in the city with his family. Mr. Houston is confident that the coming B. M. C. at Baltimore will be the greatest in the history of the order and that the roster will show not less than a half-million membership. Building has been resumed on the $100,000 home of the Y. M. C. A. Plans are being worked out by which the city is to take over the alleys, courts and minor streets, such as have become plague-spots, and do away with the "slum" territory entirely. A bill will be presented at the next session of Congress looking to the condemnation of unsanitary buildings, and it is especially desired to abolish that notorious locality known as "Willow Tree Alley." Light is coming at last on this very dark subject. A Washington Press Association is to be organized here as an auxiliary to the National Negro Press Association. The District of Columbia will present the name of Heury P. Slaughter for editor of the Odd Fellows' Journal, and Attorney W. C. Martin for Grand Secretary. For Grand Master, J. C. Achury, E. H. Morris and E. J. Jones, all have strong friends. The race will be a pretty one all around. Mrs. Mary E. Washington, of New Albany, Ind., will be here next month the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson. Mrs. Washington will attend the B. M. C. at Baltimore, as a delegate to the Household of Ruth and will also attend the Grand Council of the Good Samaritans at Alexandria, Va. Mrs. Washington is a grand officer of the latter body. Prof. William A. Joiner, of Howard University, president of the local Wilberforceians, is to go to Wilberforce University shortly to assume the duties of principal of the Normal Department, to succeed the later Prof. J. P. Shorter. Mr. J. A. Lankford, the race's pioneer architect, is to go also as instructor in architecture, mechanical drawing, drawing, civil engineering, and kindred branches. A handsome salary has been provided for each of these worthy gentlemen, and Wilberforce is to be congratulated upon having been able to command the services of such capable and conscientious workers. Miss Josephine Maritcha Lawson, daughter of Prof. Jesse Lawson, of this city, was recently married in Oxford, England, to Prof. James Arthur Harley, of Antigua, B. W. I. Mr. Harley is finishing a postgraduate course in theology at England's time-honored institution of learning and will probably locate at Jamaica in the British West Indies. "Nothing doing" in politics so far for the colored brother. Chariman W. B. McKinley, of the Congressional Campaign Committee, is buckling the armor on the brother in white for the fall campaign, but up to date, no word has been given to the colored brother as to whether his services will be desired or required. The Dancys, Pinebacks, Johnsons, et al., are awaiting the signal to "get ready." Charles W. Fillmore, of this city, formerly a Major in the Spanish-American War, and fully experienced in financiering on a large scale, has been appointed associate editor of "The Banker and Investor Magazine," conducted by prominent New York capitalists, with offices in "Business America." Major Fillmore has some surprises in store for the Negro bankers of the country, and it will be sprung at an early date. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is preparing to announce a definite plan of action with reference to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Harriet Beecher Stowe next June. A systematic organization will be effected and every section of the country will have an opportunity to take part in the work. It will take some "fine work" to put through Congress that bill for the 1913 exposition. He is frequently called to various states of the South to conduct clinics and to perform operations of the most delicate character, never failing to produce good results. At the New York meeting of the N. M. A., in 1908, he created a small-sized sensation by his original and practical observations on the value of studying strange diseases by the vivisection or condemned criminals in the states penal institutions. Dr. Brown is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., and is regarded, North and South, as one of the very ablest physicians and surgeons in the land. During the Spanish-American War he was a surgeon in the volunteer army and made a splendid record. Dr. Brown was considered in connection with the presidency of the N. M. 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A fine opportunity to give his children a normal, agricultural or mechanical education at a cost which should appeal to the man whose family does not have these advantages. The place may be had for $12.00 per month on application to Miss Hopkins, 1219 Lee St. Charleston, W. Va. THE HUNTINGTON TROUBLE Hun tington, W. V., Sept. 1,— Garland Alshire of Co. H, and Harry Weeks of Co. I, of the National Guard, will be tried by general court martial this afternoon for carrying whisky into camp. Tuesday, against the strict orders of the commanding officers and military rules and regulations, and their punishment, if convicted, will be very severe. Alshire and Weeks, the latter of whom resides at Milton, were permitted to go down town Tuesday, presumably after tobacco, but shortly after they had left camp, a report reached headquarters to the effect that they were at a saloon tanking up. Upon their appearance in camp they were placed under arrest and upon being searched, a quart of whiskey was found on them. This was poured on the ground in their presence and they were then locked up in jail, doing duty as a guard house, because of its proximity to the camp. The military court that will handle their case is composed of the following officers: Major James Verlander, president; Lieutenant Ira J. Barbour, Lieutenant Ira E. Oakes, Second Lieutenant Robert Gladstone and Major Thomas B. Davis, who will act as judge advocate. Notice Extraordinary To all Baptists and Friends: The Thirtieth Annual Session of the NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION will be held with the Baptists of this city, in the WASHINGTON ARTILLERY HALL, Saint Charles Street, and our WOMAN'S AUXILIARY in the Austerletz Street Church, Sept. 14-21, 1910. Every arrangement is being made for the comfort of the delegates and friends. 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SPLENDID NEW BANKING HOUSE OF THE THE MECHANICS' SAVINGS BANK Open to the Public This Week—Business Structure That Reflects Credit Upon the Race—Growth of the Institution in Brief Period Has Been Pnenomenal—Work of Colored Men For Their Own People. MERCHANTS SYNCHRONIC C. P. BURKE MURRAY 1909 PAGE XIX THE M Open to the Public This Brief To promote thrift and economy among the colored race of Richmond, the Mechanic's Savings Bank was incorporated here November 20, 1901. To say that this institution has been a success would be giving but a vague impression of what it has accomplished in less than a decade. The Bank was founded on stock subscriptions by Negroes only. It was originally capitalized at $25,000, but this was increased last year to $100,000. The institution has flourished steadily since it first began business. This week has seen the Bank established in its new and handsome home, Clay and Third Streets. This is the only banking and office building in the United States built entirely by Negro capital and utilized exclusively by Negro tenants. Most of the occupants of the building are colored lawyers and physicians. Have Splendid Building. The building is four stories, the exterior is finished in white and CEDAR GROVE. Thomas Buster and family were visiting relatives at Boomer Sunday. James and Carl Burks., of Montgomery, were here Sunday visiting their brother, Eugene Burks. Esther Phillips returned from Charleston Saturday, some what indisposed. Mrs. Hussie Meadows, of Charleston, is here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Jones. W. H. Lacey was in Charleston last week on business in connection with the emancipation celebration. Miss Viola Crews, was calling at Hansford Sunday. Mrs. Maria Richmond was in Charleston last week on business. Mrs. Martha Fortner aid daughter, of Mammouth, were shopping in East Bank last week. J. H. Dingess was at Montgomery Monday. Rev. Newton, of Argentena, filled the pulpit for Rev. D. D. Davis, last yellow brick and white marble. It is of semi-fire-proof construction, wired throughout with electricity and equipped with elevator service. It is heated by steam. It was built a cost of $50,000. Carl Ruehrmund was the architect, and Daniel J. Farrar the builder. An unique feature is a tiled roof, which will be utilized as a roof garden. The roof is surrounded by a fringe of incandescent lights. The banking house occupies the front part of the building, extending on the ground floor about half-way back the length of the structure. The rest of the first floor consists of two stores, which have been leased for business purposes. The banking room is finished in mahogany, bronze, brass and white Italian marble with a verd-autique base. The cost of the fixtures of the bank exceeded $15,000. The vault in this room is one of the most modern in Richmond. It is of the most improved pattern. It is what is known as a laminated steel, round-door vault. It is 11 by 17 feet in siege. It is finished in highly polish- Sunday and preached two excellent sermons. Rev. S. S. Adkins preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday. J. W. Richmond continues sick. Joe Walker is improving slowly. W. M. Beamer, of Mammouth, was here Sunday, looking after business in connection with his restaurant. GRAFTON. R. P. Beasley attended the funeral of his niece, Mrs. Cora Hecuran, at Salem, Va. She was the daughter of James H. Prillerman and niece of Prof. Byrd Prillaman, the president of the W. Va. C. L., and a sister of Mrs. Ida Dabney, of Grafton. She died at her aunts, Mrs. James Smith, at Witz, Va. Her funeral was at Salem First Baptist church, of which she was a member in good standing. Rev. Edwin Caffell officiated. A number attended. Mr. and Mrs. John Coleman, were called to Culpeper, Va., the last of the week, on account of the serious illness of Thomas Moseby, a deacon Office Hold Reception. Wednesday night the bank was the scene of a reception by the officers of the institution in honor of their white friends. The guests elaborately entertained. Among them were included State and city officials and some of the leading business men of Richmond. The idea of putting up the large building was conceived by John Mitchell, Jr., President of the bank. He gained the consent of the Board of Directors and work began last October. Mitchell is a member of the American Bankers' Association, and the only member of his race who ever addressed this body from the floor. The old quarters of the bank, No. 511 North Third Street, where the basement of an old residence was utilized as a banking house and where the institution has been since it was founded, will be given up entirely before the latter part of this week. Two Thousand Depositors. This institution is conducted solely. of the High Street Baptist church, here. Miss Sallie Howell, of Washington, D. C., who has been visiting her brother, P. H. Howell, for the last ten days, left Monday night, for Roanoke, Va., to visit relatives. Mrs. Win, Craig left, Saturday, for Belaire, Ohio, to visit her sister-in-law. The basket meeting, that was mentioned in the last week's paper, was given, by Rev. Peter Roy, in place of the Warren M. E. church. Messrs. Donaldson and son, Jas, left for home, Thursday, a. m., P. H. Howell accompanied them as far as Parkersburg. Miss Ada Stokes left, Sunday, a.m. for Hamilton, to visit relatives. Abe Scott, of West Union, and Chas Hadon, of Clarksburg, were visiting friends, in the city Sunday. Miss Sadie Mays and C. W. Florence are attending the teachers institute, this week. School will open the 5th of Sept. THE ADVOCATE HOUSE OF THE SAVINGS lit Upon the Race—Grow d Men For Their Own P ly for the benefit of the colored race. It has about 2,000 depositors, about 350 of whom are stockholders. Deposits of ten cents and upwards are accepted. Friends of the President recently presented him with a handsome silver loving cup, which now rests upon a marble pedestal above the Bank's vault. It was given as a token of regard for the work of Mitchell in behalf of the Negro colony of Richmond, the population of which is estimated at 40,000. Since its completion the new Bank has been a source of much admiration from the white and black alike. It has been inspected by many citizens, including most of the city's bank officers, who have shown great interest in the colored enterprise. During the past week the Bank has been thronged with people who live in the community near the building. A friendly feeling has been displayed between the races in going over the new structure. The institution has acted largely as a force to bring the colored race before the whites in a pleasant light. THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S AFRI CAN BOOK READY. After months of preparation, and careful supervision since his return by Mr. Roosevelt, his great book, "African Game Trails," appear all over the United States in England France, Germany, and Sweeden, on Wednesday, August 24th. In order that the tremendous initial demand might be promptly met, Messrs Charles Scribner's Sons have printed the book both in the East and in the West, and every effort is making to distribute the book with equal colority through the dozen or more central agencies of Messrs. Scribner in the great cities from New York to San Francisco. Owing to the railway strike several carloads of paper were delayed on the Grand Trunk, and for this reason it is possible that some persons may not receive their copies as promptly as others. This volume is a large octavo of more than five hundred pages print- The officers of the Bank, all of whom are Negroes, are polite, courteous and attentive, and have gained the respect of all who come in contact with them. Members of Clearing House. The Directors of the institution have affiliated their Bank with the Clearing House Association. The room of the directorate is located above the vault of the Bank. It is fitted up in luxurious style. It is appointed mainly in mahogany, with massive chairs and a huge table of the same wood. The upholstery is of green. The officers of the Bank are as Follows: John Mitehell, Jr., President; H. F. Jonathan, Vice-President; and Thomas H. Wyatt, Cashier. Directors: John R. Chiles, Thomas Smith, John Mitchell, Jr., H. F. Jonathan, R. W. Whiting, J. J. Carter, Thomas H. Wyatt, A. D. Price, E. R. Jefferson, P. B. Ramsey, W. F. Graham, D. J. Chavers, H. L. Jackson, John T. Taylor and Thomas M. Crump, Secretary. —Richmond Va., Evening Journal, July 1, 1910. ed from beautiful type and elaborately illustrated. It contains more than forty thousand words that did not appear during the serial publication, and in addition numerous pictures made especially for the volume. The subjects for the original drawings were selected by Mr. Roosevelt and they were made under his advice. More than a thousand agents have been at work for some time selling this book by means of an elaborate prospectus, and new applications are being received at the rate of about one hundred a day for territory, so that every corner of this country will soon be reached, and, with the large facilities of the publishers, it is believed that even the unprecedented demand will be promptly filled. It is doubtful whether any volume has attracted the world-wide attention of this and has so large an audience ready and eager to secure the finished work of the most distinguished American at the present day and the one best known to all civilized nations. PATENTS Book on patents. "Hints to inventors." "Inventions needed." "Why some inventors fail." Send rough sketch or model for search of Patent Office records. 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This fair, promoted by resident Cubans and American sympathizers with the cause of Cuban independence, was held ostensibly for the purpose of raising funds for the purchase of hospital supplies for the insurgent forces in the field, but a subsequent acquaintance with what was being done on the distracted island justifies a suspicion that more of the money was expended for dynamite and cartridges than for quinine and bandages. The principal attraction at the fair on the occasion of my visit was a fiery and eloquent speech by Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, well known to be one of the most valued friends of the Cubans in their struggle. Through a mutual friend I obtained a letter of introduction to General Sickles, and the next day called on the one-legged old vrteram at his residence, and not only had a most pleasant chat with him, but left with a personal iote to Mr. Palma in which the General stated that, though he did not know me personally, he felt justified in vouching for me on the strength of the letter I had brought him. Back to the Junta without loss of time, and now it was different, I was admitted without delay to the office of the kindly faced honest old patriot who afterward became the first president of free Cuba. Mr. Palma asked me if I had any military experience and was told that I had not, but had read considerably along military lines and felt that I had it in me to make good. A question as to my knowledge of Spanish brought out the fact that I had a fair reading but not a speaking acquaintance with that language. Mr. Palma then stated that in order as much as possible to avoid violating the neutrality laws of the United States the Cubans could not receive applicants into their service in this country, but that I could be sent down on one of the first expeditions, and might, after my arrival, offer my services to whatever insurgent chief in the field I desired. My urbane but non-committal friend of the day before, Mr. Zayas, was now sent for and I was turned over to him.—From "To Cuba as a Filibuster," by Gen. Frederick Funston, in the September Scribner. NEGRO WOMAN SAVES TWO. Canton, Ky., Aug. 27.—D. W. Crawford and son were saved from probable death, when their home burned, by a Negro woman who broke down the door and awakened them. They had barely reached the yard when the roof fell. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1910 ENTS leading Manufacturers inventors." "Inventions needed." Send rough sketch or model for s. Our Mr. Greeley was formerly tts, and as such had full charge of & McINTIRE ATTORNEYS TON, D. C. Gear MARTINSBURG. J. Clyton Meyers, who is visiting his mother at lawood, spent Wednesday evening in the city. Sidney Scott, the progressive young horse dealer spent Sunday in town, but returned to Washington, where he is disposing of a bunch of horses. Mrs. Mary Johnson, of Granville, Ohio, and Miss Mary F. Brisco, of S. College St., visited friends in Arden and Gerrordstown, Friday and Saturday. A number attended the dance, given in honor of Holmes Johnson, of Granville, Ohio, on last Wednesday evening. The Hall was beautifully decorated with plants and bunting and every one seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. Among the out of town guests, were: H. Washington, Miss Jenkins and Mr. Jenkins of Berkeley Springs, Mrs. Elmer Briscoe, of Winchester, Va., Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Sampson, of Cumberland, Md., and Miss Landolan Briscoe, of Washington, D. C. Mr. Johnson is a progressive merchant, in Granville, whist parties, straw rides, and theater parties, have kept him busy. On Friday evening, a party, in teams, drove him to Arden, where his mother was visiting Tabias Dailey and family, those who accompanied him were: Mrs. Nannie Ross, Mrs. Ada Woods, Mrs. Bessie Busev, Miss Annie L. Roman, Miss Lawson Briscoe, Miss Landolian Briscoe, Mrs. L. Roman, Mrs. Elmer Briscoe, Harry Myers, Wm. Woods, A. L. Johnson and J. Stewart. Those who have returned from the District Conference, at Waynesboro, Va., report a pleasant time. The services Sunday were conducted by Rev. Jno. Rumer, at the M. E. church, while Rev. Carr preached, at Ebenezer Baptist church, in the absence of Rev's. Beane and Carter. SAVED A SOLDIER'S LIFE. Facing death from shot and shell in the civil war was more agreeable to J. A. Stone of Kemp, Tex., than facing it from what doctors said was consumption. 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