The Advocate

WONDERS IF INFLUENCE "HIGH- ER UP" WAS EXERTED ON DOCTOR WHITE. Yielded to Whites On ground that patients objected to Negro student—Major Brooks pressed to remain. Morris made no pledges, says Houston—Cohen to retain job. Washington, D. C., Feb. 9.—Dr. William A. White, superintendent of the Government Hospital for the Insane, has "weakened" in his stand on the matter of separate lectures for white and colored medical students at his institution. It is said that he will lecture to the whites from Georgetown and George Washington Universities, and that an assistant will do the honors for the Negroes who come. The "excuse" offered by Dr. White is that the white insane patients used at the lectures attended only by Negroes, after the whites had "cut the class," objected to being so used, and of course, their wishes had to be complied with. Under the new arrangement, white patients will be used in the demonstrations for white students, and colored patients will serve as subjects for colored students. Be it said to the credit of President Thirkield, of Howard University, that he did everything in his power to have the lectures given to all of the students in common, as the relation was purely business and professional, and had no social aspect whatsoever. Dr. Thirkield called attention to the fact that all through the South white and colored physicians consult freely on cases involving the highest scientific treatment, and there is never any friction along the color line. He saw no reason for drawing any distinction in a government institution, where there was nothing that necessitated personal contact of any kind. The people are still snickering in their sleeves over the shortsightedness of the young bourbons, and wondering if any influence "higher up" impelled Dr. White to withdraw from his "stand pat" position of last week. Strange things happen in the nation's capital, where the civil rights law is supposed to be in full force and where intellectual culture is so thick that you can cut it with a knife. Hon. Walter L. Cohen, who holds an important federal office in Louisiana, has written a letter denying the statement contained in a New York paper that he was to lose his place by reason of a consolidation of his office with the land office at Natchitoches. Mr. Cohen says that as far back as April, 1909, President Taft assured him personally in Washington at the White House that it was his intention to continue him in the federal service in Louisiana, and that nothing had since transpired to give him reason to believe that the President had changed his mind. The country at large, having the highest respect for Mr. Cohen's demonstrated courage and capacity for leadership, will be glad to learn that there is nothing in the report that he is to be relieved. The capital was visited Sunday, the 29th ult., by John C. Gilmer, who is among many other things. Librarian of the State of West Virginia and editor of The Advocate, published at Charleston. Mr. Gilmer blew into town unhounced, made a number of mysterious calls, at which it is said a job lot of state secrets were discussed, and at night, like the Arab of old, he folded his tent, and as silently stole away in the drawing room of a C. & O. Pullman, bound for the banks of the placid Kanawha. Evidently Mr. Gilmer had a "mission," but he was uncommunicative concerning it as the distinguished Sphynx who keeps Oyster Bay on the map. While there Mr. Gilmer was under the pilgrimage of R.W. Thompson, who writes things for The Advocate and other papers. Mr. Gilmer is essentially a most young man, and he seems scarcely aware that he publishes what is conceded to be one of the brightest, ablest and most influential journals of which the race can boost anywhere in the land. The re-organized "National Union" is the latest aspirant for journalistic support at the hands of the race here. Its issue of February 4 was very creditable indeed, and the infant looks lusty enough to last a long time in this peculiar field. The staff of the National Union is as follows: F. H. M. Murray, editor; J. D. Pair, associated editor; Robert Robinson, city editor; B. H. Junior, business manager; F. Morris Murray, press manager. This is a "live" aggregation and they will make the other fellows sit up and take notice. THE NEWS IN BRIEF. Joseph H. Douglass, the well known violinist, now on a long tour of the South, appeared at Augusta, Ga., this week for the benefit of the Haines Industrial Institute, of which Miss Lucy C. Laney is principal. At the recent examination for admission to the bar of the District of Columbia, the following were successful: W. W. Cohran, Wade H. Carter, Clifford H. Tavernier, Benjamin G. Clunter, and Walter R. Taylor. They are students of the Howard University Law School. Major Arthur Brooks, for many years instructor in military tactics in the public schools, has tendered his resignation. A strongly-signed petition has been presented to the Board of Education, praying that the resignation be not accepted, setting forth the remarkable benefit the High School Cadets had derelved from the expert training given by Major Brooks. Pressure is being brought to bear upon the Major to withdraw his resignation, and he may do so, under certain circumstances. It is hinted that he has been considerably annoyed by a member of the Board of Education, who has been ambitious to secure an appointment at the hands of the President, and was "miffed" at Major Brooks because the latter could not see his way to "put in a good word in his behalf." Major Brooks is confidential assistant to President Taft, and is also commanding officer of the First Separate Battalion of the District National Guard. The A. M. E. churches are arranging to celebrate the 151st anniversary of the birth of Richard Allen, the founder of that connection. The "Allen Day" exercises will cover the period between February 12 and 19. Lieut-Col. T. G. Steward, a retired chaplain of the United States Army, now making his home at Willberforce University, delivered a comprehensive address last Thursday to the faculty and student body of Howard University on "Our Civilization." A large and appreciative audience heard Dr. Steward, who is a historian of note and a master of theology. Notice is given by the State Department of the appointment of William J. Yerby, of Tennessee, American Consul at Sierra Leone, Africa, to the post of Liberian Consul for Sierra Leone, by and with the consent of the American government. This is in accord with the new arrangement by which the United States will supervise the diplomatic affairs of the Liberian Republic. The Odd Fellows' Journal, of which Henry P. Slaughter is editor and business manager, is installed in the premises, 134 U street, in the heart of the principal Negro neighborhood of Washington. The plant and operatives were brought intact from the Philadelphia establishment. Mr. Slaughter denies the report that he is to return to the Government Printing Office, and says he intends to give his full time to the development of the Odd Fellows' Journal into a paying business venture. The next "Assembly" of the fashionable Monacan Club will be held February 24 at the New Auditorium, Eighth street southeast. The officers of the Monacan Club are: H. H. Cardozo, president; C. C. Burke, vice-president; W. L. D. Wilkinson, secretary; and Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, treasurer. The estate of the Bishop J. W. Smith, the whole of which is devised to his widow, Mrs. Ida V. Smith, is valued at $25,000. William L. Houston, the retiring grand master of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, who has returned to this city to practice law, says there isn't a word of truth in the published statement that Grand Master Edward H. Morris pledged to President Taft the support of 750,000 Odd Fellows or any other number, on the occasion of the recent visit of the delegation to the White House. The party went to the White House merely to pay their respects to the Chief Magistrate of the nation, avers Mr. Houston, and after a few pleasant words of greeting and mutual commendation had been exchanged, the interview closed, with no mention of politics. Mr. Houston has opened an office in the Dletz Building, 7th and F streets north-west. A movement is well under way to place a fine oil painting of Former Congressman John Mercer Langston in Howard University. Mr. Langston was at one time dean of the law department of the University. He represented the fourth Virginia district in the Congress of the United States a score of years ago. The mention of the name of Bishop G. W. Clinton in connection with the vacancy on the Jeanes Fund Board, to succeed the late Bishop Abraham Grant, strikes a popular chord in this vicinity. Bishop Clin- (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR) THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, FEB. 9, 1911. Speed Must Be Injected BY W. VA. ASSEMBLY, WHICH ENACTED 3 LAWS IN 26 DAYS, TO GET RESULTS. Remainder of the Session will see more work done, if the plans laid down by the leaders are carried out—Blue laws engage attention. Unable to expedite the work of the Legislature with the rapidity of past sessions the leaders of the House and Senate are formulating plans by which they hope, during the 18 remaining days of the session, to give to certain measures, promised by both parties, that consideration which they demand. So far the work of the Legislature has proved unsatisfactory. In the 26 days since the assembling of the lawmakers only three bills have been enacted into law, one appropriating the per diem and mileage of the members of the House of Delegates and the State Senate and the per diem of the attaches, while the other two bills were of the local variety which consumes the greater portion of the time of the Legislature. Particularly, slow has been the work of the House of Delegates. Although Speaker Wetzel has held the lower House in session until a late hour each day little progress has been made. There is some objection to the House of Delegates spending so much time in the consideration of sumptuary legislation, the greater part of the past week being consumed in the passage of the prohibition constitutional amendment, the consideration of the local-option law and a bill to prohibit Sunday baseball. Blue Laws Considered. Some of the leaders of the dominant party in the lower House claim that there are other matters of greater interest to the people of the state than the proposed amputary legislation, but that has not deterred the Delegates from giving the so-called "blue laws" almost unlimited consideration. And the advocates of these measures say they are pledges made by both parties and should be enacted into law. Among the measures which have not yet been before the House for consideration is the public service commission bill, the direct primary measure, the employer's Hability act, the initiative and referendum and recall amendments to the constitution, the natural gas production tax and the general revision of the tax laws as embodied in the McCorkle bill. Another important measure pending before the commission in the State Senate is the Grimes bill, which proposes to place the county officers on salary. The measure does not eliminate the fee system in the county officers, holding it impracticable to eliminate the fees from the county officers, fearing no effort would be made by the officials to collect the fees due the county, but it provides that when the fees aggregate a certain sum the amount over that stipulated shall be given to the county officers. Senator Grimes says that such a bill would mean a saving of $100,000 annually to the state. Must Pay Negroes Deprived of Votes JUDGE RULES THAT DISFRANCHISED NEGROES ARE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE DAMAGES FROM REGISTRATION OFFICIALS OF ANNAPOLIS. Baltimore, Md., February 8.—A fitting sequel to the notable decision rendered in the United States Circuit Court by Judge Thomas J. Morris some weeks ago, when he declared the "Grandfather" clause in the Annapolis law was invalid because it was contrary to the Fifteenth amendment in that it discriminated against the Negro, came in the same court last Friday, when the same judge decided that Attorney W. H. Howard, Robert Brown and John B. Anderson, three colored residents of the capital city of the State, were entitled to $250 damages from the two Democratic registration officials who denied them the right to register under the law, thus depriving them of the right to vote In announcing his decision, Judge Morris, said that while each of the plaintiffs asked for $3,000 damages, and that he did not want to minimize the grievous wrong done the men in being denied the right to vote, he took in consideration the fact that the registers had acted under a law, which he declared to be unconstitutional, October 28 1. ast William L. Marbury and two other attorneys, who appeared for the defendants, will contest the decision in the United States Supreme Court, and the question of the validity of the "grandfather" clauses in the disfranchising laws of the various Southern States may be finally determined. Former Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte, Edgar H. Gans, Edwin G. Bactier appeared for the plaintiffs. The two decisions of Judge Morris are regarded as important, for in them many see a great chance to put a stop to the anti-Negro suffrage laws. Governor Promises TO HELP NEGROES SECURE A REGIMENT IN THE NATION AT GUARD. Chief, Executive of New York, Says, and he expresses surprise that his predecessor, Governor Hughes, did not interest himself in the worthy movement. Albany, N. Y., Feb. 8.—The boon of 4 colored regiment in the State National Guard, which the colored citizens of the Empire State have persistently sought for many, many years, seems now almost in sight if the agreement of Governor John A. Dix to the proposition, made last Friday to Robert N. Wood, leader of the United Democracy of New York State, may speak. As the Governor has absolute authority to muster regiments for the State National Guard up to the maximum of eighteen thousand men, and as the number enrolled are now about fifteen thousand, it seems evident that the colored citizens of this State are in a sure way to get their quota of militiamen in the State's forces for war. The request was made by the colored leader, as he said to the Governor during the course of the conference in the executive chamber of the State capital, pursuant to the promise made by the colored democracy during the last campaign, that if the colored citizens would do their part in helping elect the Democratic ticket, the Governor would grant them their long sought for representation in the National Guard. Believing in those promises Mr. Wood pointed out to the Governor how effective this appeal had been made both by orators on the stump and in their widely circulated literature. He recounted how thoroughly disgruntled the colored citizens of the State had become at Governor Hughes' cold refusal to give them either representation in the militia or any satisfaction for not doing so. Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall had told Mr. Wood before hand that the proposition had his O. K.. But, said the latter, he wanted to present the matter, not so much as a political and partisan favor, but came direct to him, asking it as only a simple matter of justice. Armory May Be Asked For. Both the Governor and his secretary, John Mason, listened attentively to all Mr. Wood had to say, expressed some surprise at the apparent prejudice of the preceding Governor toward a colored regiment, and when the speaker finished, the Governor said: "I am very glad that you came to me. I know that your people are a people who are misunderstood. I am only too glad to help them and shall do all in my power to assist you in this matter. What are your plans?" Mr. Wood told the Governor that he did not have any plans with them, but that the same plan submitted to Governor Hughes would be re-presented to him and Mr. Dix assented. Just what the details of the plans are have not yet been disclosed, but it can be authoritatively stated they will shortly be forwarded to Albany; that an entire regiment will be asked for and that the larger number of companies would be recruited in Greater New York, and the remainder up the State. In this city in all probability an armory will at the same time be asked for. This would have to come through the Armory Board here, which is chiefly composed of the Mayor, Comptroller, President of the Board of Aldermen, two ranking militia officers under Brigadier General in the city and the Sinking Fund Commission. Rev. Dr. Sciplo Newton, a native of the Argentine republic, is lecturing here on the Habits and Customs of Ethiopians in South Africa. Feels His Importance AND ENDEAVORS TO SHOW THAT HE IS A GREAT POWER IN HIS STATE. Sought Reyenge And Aroused the indignation of many Negroes who held him responsible for dismissal of post office employee, is the latest "dope" on Napler. Chattanooga, Tenn., Feb. 7, 1911. The honors heaped upon J. C. Napler by Booker Washington and the fact that he is able to keep "the wolf" from his door whether he has the good will of the majority of his people or not seems to have dwarfed his conscience when the welfare of the humble and poorer brother is in question. This is the general conclusion of many who have expressed themselves recently about "The Stalwart One" waiting for his "farewell banquet" in Nashville and expecting "the glad hand" when he goes marching home to Washington to take Vernon's job. The facts are as follows: Napier has been considered the "Negro reference" of appointments in Tennessee. Some years ago he recommended J. Q. Erwin, a long-time resident of Chattanooga and Nashville, to a minor appointment in the Nashville postoffice. They are "brothers in Howard Congregational." The church waters were smoother then than they have been of late and "Brother Napier" and "Brother Erwin" walked arm-in-arm, the latter always agreeing, however, with the viewpoints of Mr. Napier. The Rev. Mr. Bond was pastor of "the flock." It appears that he needed a better job and he finally landed as the promoter and head of the Negro part of Berea College' that has caused so much wrath and discussion in Tennessee. When the Rev. Mr. Bond resigned he was succeeded by the Rev. Mr. G. Lake Imes, a bright and scholarly young minister of high purpose and ideals and unspotted reputation. Rev. Mr. Imeg had a few ideas of his own about rescuing Howard Congregational church from among the fading influences of Nashville. These ideas seemed to cross the notions of Napier and the circle he dominated. The result was a clash and an effort to crush the life-out of the young minister and possibly spoil a useful career. But the Napier side lost. Imes finally resigned of his own accord and is now among the working force of famous Tuskegee. If reports are true of the young man, he is a valuable addition to the school forces. Now Erwin left the "Napier ship" in this storm and yielding to his innate desire to see every man have "a square deal," he enlisted under the standard of the common people who were increasing in power in the church bearing the name of Gen. O. O. Howard. Napier is accused of being a man who cannot bear opposition even though it is of the righteous kind. Some say that in order to get along with him, you must fet him do the thinking, talking and acting or you will receive his mark "N.G." This goes in the case of all men except Booker Washington who in his customary generous manner has been carrying Napier along in spite of his uppopularity among the majority of the people of his State. Howard church is not a large church but it has many good people enrolled on its book. It is said by some that it grew to be so largely Napier's church in every way they had lost their enthusiasm and for that reason absented themselves on various occasions. At any rate, it appears that Napier never recovered from the shock that he had lost power in his church when, what was considered his plan to get rid of minister Imes was turned down. After that, all his propositions were turned down and "the common people" gained the ascendancy. And he never forgot Erwin, if reports are true and we have it from good authority that such is the case. Recently Major Willis, the Nashville postmaster, notified Erwin of his dismissal because of old age. Erwin was surprised. The excuse seemed a flimsy one in the light of his years and efficient service. Erwin is no politician but he is a man very dear to the hearts of many of the best people of Hamilton county and Davidson as well. He lived here nearly thirty years. He needed the work and the money and it did not seem just and reasonable to have him cast out for he has two bright young daughters in Fisk and a younger son to educate. He has been a good husband, father and citizen even if he has been an "humble one." His friends, white and black, took the master in hand. Napier was held responsible for Erwin's misfortune and the facts as reported seem to warrant placing the blame at his door. There were many who seemed to think Napier was getting even with Erwin for deserting "The Stalwart Standard" in the church controversy. He wanted to show what a powerful man can do when one of his subjects dares defy him. But he over-reached himself. It is a foolish thing to jeopardize the home, life and happiness of an industrious and honest man with a family. This is true in any community. It was proven so in the case of Erwin. He found friends, of both races, on all sides and that character and good name are worth something to a poor man. As a result of the efforts of Erwin's friends he has been re-instated and now works as cheerfully as ever. But Napier's part in the affair has caused him to be severely criticized and roundly condemned even by some of his admirers. -It seemed so small a thing of a man who claimed to be large and eligible to race leadership—to seek to "gat even" with a man by shoving him out of a job because he thought he could do so. The incident has not made any more friends for Napier and no enemies for Erwin although the former may have reached the place where he does not care whether he has a place in the hearts of people or not. Pythians Enjoined BY JUDGE OF CHANCERY COURT FROM USING NAME OR REGALIA IN TENNESSEE. Negroes Not Daunted Will appeal case to State Supreme Court and show that order has always been conducted on high plane, notwithstanding the assertion of the whites. Nashville, Tenn., Feb. 7.—In its issue of the 3rd, the Nashville Globe said: If the Supreme Court affirm the decision of Chancellor Allison, as announced this morning, there will be no such thing in Tennessee as the Knights of Pythias for colored people, or as they have termed themselves, Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The brief, yet comprehensive, decision of the Chancellor handed down this morning is as follows: “Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias et al. vs. Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias et al.—On Merits. "Under the Acts of Congress, the charters, the pleadings—and all of the facts—involved, and the authorities bearing upon the subject matter of the controversy here, the court holds that defendant organization is not entitled to use the name 'Knights of Pythias,' and that it is not entitled to use 'regalia, badges, etc., which are 'identical or very similar to those used by complainant's organization.' "On the whole record, and the authorities bearing upon the question involved, the court holds that complainants are entitled to the injunction prayed for—not alone because of the race and color of the members of defendant organization, but on other grounds also appearing to the court in the record. "Decree accordingly. "ALLISON, Chancellor." Bill Filed in 1909 The bill in this case was filed on July 15, 1909, on behalf of the Supreme Lodge, Knights of Tennessee, the Grand Lodge of the State, and individuals composing the order. It was set forth in the original bill that the Knights of Pythias had limited their membership to white persons; that the organization had been founded in 1864 and had developed into an order with a membership of more than 700,000, with lodges in the United States, Canada and many foreign countries. It was shown that the defendants (the colored Pythians were claiming to have been organized at the same time as complainants and that they gave as the founder of their order Justus H. Rathbone, the same man who had founded the order of complainants. The bill sought to enjoy the defendants from carrying on or prosecuting any work under any name or title embracing the word "Pythias" in conjunction with or a colorable imitation of complainant's order. The bill prayed that the defendant be enjoined from establishing or maintaining subordinate society under the name of Knights of Pythias or from using or wearing any of the emblems badges, insignia, regalia, uniforms, arms, designs, rins, Hings' buttons, etc. of the order. (Continued on page five.) NOT LIKELY TO THIS SENSION-0 ISLATU State asked to assume control of the situation already established with Huntington—State Librarians and to be appointed by Supreme Court. The outlook grows brighter with each passing day that House Bill No. 120, better known as the Jim Crow Car Bill, will fail of passage, even if it reaches the third reading in the house where it originated, and that is hardly probable. The committee having it under consideration reported it to the House of Delegates with the recommendation that it be not passed. The report was concurred in by that body, but later Monday a reconsidination was had and the bill advanced to second reading. Tuesday morning it was again referred to the judiciary committee, and, since that committee has already submitted an unfavorable report, the probabilities are that they will do the same again or else pigeonhole it. In other event, West Virginia will have no separate cars for two years, because the Republican half of the Senate will choke off any such legislation, even if the Democratic House do the unexpected. Another bit of proposed legislation in which the Negro people of the State are more or less interested—that is, those of them who knew anything about it—is Senate Bill No. 57 and House Bill No. 59, both seeking to transfer the appointment of the State Librarian from the Governor to the Supreme Court of Appeals. On its face, the measure is harmless, for the reason that the Court is wholly Republican at this time and will remain so for the next six years, provided no additions are made to its number. This would assure the appointment of a Republican, if the bill becomes a law, and the possible retention of the present incumbent, who is a Negro. In view of the certainty of the office being held by a Republican for a longer term than under the present method of appointment, it is difficult to ascribe a motive to the Democrat who introduced the measure. The Republican Senators evidently feared "a nigger in the woodpile" for they voted to a man against the passage of the bill when it came up on third reading, and it was killed. On the same day the lowan House returned its bill of like import to the committee which had previously reported it favorably. This and the Senate's action reasonably assures this State office to the Negroes at least two years more. If a Democrat is elected governor two years hence the complexion of the office holder will very likely be changed, but that bridge can be crossed when it is reached. House Bill No. 17 is another measure affecting the Negro. Its title reads: "A Bill to establish the West Virginia Orphans' Home, near Huntington, county of Cabell, and to provide for the management thereof and authorizing the Board of Control of this State to purchase the farm and building now used by the Colored Orphans' Home and Industrial School." A resume of the financial report of the home appeared in these columns last week. Superintendent McGhee, in view of the fact that the State is supporting wholly an orphanage for whites, and the increasing difficulty of securing the means to carry on his institution, has had his representative to introduce H. B. No. 17. It is a meritoholic measure and should be passed, but relatively it is of such little importance as compared with the other matters which will claim the attention of the Legislature, and it is so far down on the calendar that action neither one way nor another is likely to be taken before the adjournment. Unlike Bills Nos. 120, 57 and 89, number 17 is racially constructive; for that reason the Negro people of the State are hopeful that it will become a law. COOK STRIKES OIL Fairmount, Md., February 8. — Oil has been discovered on some land which George Harris, of Baltimore, bought here a few years ago. It is said that the land will yield about 100 barrels of oil a day, and a company is being formed to market the product. The discovery has created considerable effeetment hereabouts. Mr. Harris is a cook and bought the land for Little or nothing. CORRESPONDENCE MONTGOMERY. J. W. Campbell, of Kentucky, is here in the interest of the United Mine Workers. Rev. V. Harriday preached Sunday night at Carbondale. Mrs. Rachel L. Brown is better after several weeks' illness. Hylton Woody, of Bluefield, is here to see his wife. Mrs. Marie Woody. Mrs. M. M. J. Banks, of Handley, was shopping here Saturday. Mrs. Ruth Henderson continues sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. D. Hodge. Mrs. Eugene C. Page and daughter Portia spent the week end in Huntington, guests of Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. White. Atty. C. E. Kimbrough, of Charleston was here on legal business last week. Rev. G. W. Curry, of the M. E. church, preached for Rev. V. Hariday Sunday. J. S. Noel spent Sunday with his family. John Martin was calling on friends at Eagle Sunday. Mrs. Carrie W. Watson is arranging for a Valentine Supper and Program at the Hall Tuesday the 14th. Mrs. R. E. Burrell is able to be out after being sick for a few weeks. Dr. W. C. Lawrence, who has been sick for two weeks, is much better. Mrs. Samuel Buster continues sick at the home of Mrs. W. C. Lawrence. S. H. Clark is out again after a few weeks' illness. Mrs. Sallie Owens, who fell dead at her home at Boomer last Wednesday morning, was buried here Friday from the First Baptist church, of which she was a member. Mrs. Addie Hall and Mrs. Julia Hundley, of Mt. Hope, and Mrs. Lottie Clark, of Glenn Ferris, were called here because of the death of their mother, Mrs. Sallie Owens. Mrs. Belle Sidney, of Mahan, attended the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Williams. Rev. E. C. Page and son-Taylor, were at Institute, Sunday. R. W. Snead of Page, was in town this week. PAIRMONT Mrs. C. G. Gill remains quite ill at Cooks Hospital suffering from typhoid fever. Wm. O. Armstrong and M. T. Obie spent Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29, in Clarksburg. Mrs. G. H. Jordan arrived here Saturday to spend some time with her daughters, Mesdames C. W. Hamilton and E. L. Morton. Mrs. William Fortune is much improved from her recent illness. Miss Nell Staley has been quite ill with La Gripe. James Cooper of this city, was found dead Sunday in his room. No particulars have been learned as yet regarding his death other than he had been dead several days. Rev. Robert Smith, the Evangelist, of Pittsburg, who has been assisting Rev. Gill in a series of meetings, returned to his home Monday A concert will be given by the Willing Workers for the benefit of the M. E. church Monday night at Dunbar Hall. Mrs. Jesse Atkins had the misfortune to run a nail in her foot last week, which caused her much suffering. Ruth Mitchell has returned from a visit to her grandmother, who has been quite sick at Berrysburg. ELKINS Mrs. W. M. Lee, of Davis, spent Saturday and Sunday here the guest of Mrs. Paul Fletcher. Third St. Miss Maude Tyler spent Wednesday and Thursday in Davis. Miss Grace Greene and T. C. Harris spent Sunday afternoon in Beverly. Mrs. P. R. Fletcher, Mary Davis, Maude Tyler and Maybel Greene spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Stanford Baxter. Fred Clarke, of Davis, en route to Mill Creek in order to take charge of Talbott's barber shop, called on friends here Thursday. James Washington, of Belington, was a week-end visitor to friends here. The services at the A. M. E. church were largely attended all day Sunday. The installation of officers of the Young Ladies' Auxiliary will be on Sunday. Mrs. Albert Hall, president. RAYMOND Rev. P. P. Holland filled his pulpit here Sunday and proacchee two able sermons. A. Chapman, of Winifrede, spent Sunday here. Mrs. Eliza Beverly, of Virginia, is spending some time here with her sister, Mrs. Emma Printis. J. H. Lewis made a business trip to Hugheston Monday. C. S. Alexander, Susle Wagner and Mrs. Adzonia Carey spent Sunday at Plymouth. I. W. Cogle is able to be out again. Mrs. C. A. Williams is reported sick. Mrs. M. A. Pelrson was an out-of-town visitor Monday. Miss Gretta Roberts, of Bancroft, spent Sunday here. LEWISBURG. Mrs. Henry Brinkley, of Ronceverte, was visiting her sister, Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Monday. E. A. Bolling, Jr., of Herberton, spent Saturday and Sunday with his wife. Henry Cooley was the guest of Miss Lillian Lewis at Ronceverte, Thursday. Arthur Thornton, of Thurmond, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Polly Bush. Misses Rosa McVey, Annie Hamilton and Florence Bolling were shopping in Ronceverte, Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Bush, of Hot Springs, are visiting friends and relatives here. John Robinson and Samuel Williams, of Williamsburg, attended the revival meeting here last week. Rev. Jackson filled his pulpit here last Sunday. Miss Lucy Samuels died at her home here last Friday of consumption. She was buried from the M. E. church Sunday afternoon. A large crowd attended her funeral services which were conducted by Revs. Waters and Pettigrew. James Harvey scott left Monday morning for Elkins. The second week of the revival which is being conducted at John Wesley M. E. church has resulted in 76 conversions. Sixty-five of these have united with the church. The Rev. T. W. Dunable is still assisting Rev. Waters with the revival. The young converts gave Rev. Dunable a donation at the church on the 3rd inst. which consisted of many good things. Among those who donated were: Mesdames Emma James and Eva D. Waters, Misses Brownie Beard and Myrtle Cooley, and William Freeman, William Brown. Robert Bush, Matthew Miller, Alexander Perkins, Samuel Kelley, Charles Bayes, Lawrence Cooley, David Creech, C. H. Lewis. Rev. and Mrs. Waters were agreeably surprised on Saturday night by a number of converts who were led by Jane Brown to the parsonage, where they unpacked their baskets which were filled with glassware, crockery and china dishes. Those present were Mrs. Fannie Hayes, Misses Valma, Hayes, Mary Chambers, Jessie Reniek, Myrtle Cooley, Melissa Miller, Harriet Page, Ada Brown, Rosa McVeigh, Dessie Jones, Elsie Burkes, Selia Smith, Alice Green, Ella Woodson, Ids Scott and Mamie Ingram, Robert Bush, J. J. Henry, Charles Hayes, John Watkins. Howard Cooley, William Miller, Jessie Sundsey, Randolph Kelley, Charles Woodson, George Gardener, Samuel Miller, Matthew Miller, Harry Smith, Robert Miller, Wilson Tibbs, Randolph Scott. Rev. Waters will close his revival this week after which he will organize the converts into various societies. Rev. Dunable will return to his home at Frankford some time during the week. MARTINSBURG. John Fletcher has gone to Roanoke, Va., to accompany his wife home, who was called away by the serious illness of her father. The revival which has been in progress at M. Zion M. E., church for the last five weeks has closed. There were fifteen accessions to the church. The Missionary Society of the Sunday School rendered a very excellent program on Sunday afternoon and took the regular monthly missionary collection. The Epworth League topic, "A Winning Start" was very ably discussed by Dr. Samuel Grey, the president of the League. Miss Lillian Carter, W. Burke St., is quite sick at her home. Chas. Martin is confined to his home on W. Martin street because of illness. Dr. Samuel Grey went to Charles Town one day last week and while there was entertained by Mrs. Wilhmina Thompson. Mrs. Mattie Carter has returned from Martins Ferry, Ohio, where she was called because of the illness of her mother. Mamesed Lawson Hook and Anna Low Roman spent Sunday at Gerardstown. James Scott has been home for a few days from Storer College, suffering with la grise. BANCROFT. Mrs. Zeola Williams, Mrs. Charles Seegoln and Hale Dickerson were somewhat indisposed last week. I Willie Mae, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Hicks, is spending some time with Rev. and Mrs. P. P. Holland, of Spring Hill. Mrs. Minnie Coles, of Templeton, Penn., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hale Dickerson. Augustus Chapman of Winifrede was the pleasant guest of his sister-in-law Sunday. Mrs. Richard Smith was taken suddenly sick Saturday night but is able to be out at this writing. Hilda, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cyrus, who wag ill last week, is very much improved. Mrs. J. W. Sawyers of Bethesda. very much better but is not able to be out as yet. Ralph McMullen, of Charleston, was calling on his mother, Mrs. John Ross, of Betsey, Thursday. Oler Coles, of Raymond, was calling on friends in Bancroft, Sunday. Charity, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ross, is suffering from an attack of la gripe. Spencer Smith, of Plymouth, who was reported seriously Ill last week, died Monday night of a complication of discases. The arrangements for the funeral had not been made at this writing. Rev. L. N. Good preached at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Wednesday to a large audience. Mrs. Hale Dickerson made a business trip to Charleston, Tuesday. Rev. P. P. Holland of Spring Hill, spent a few hours in Bancroft, Monday. Mrs. John Jenkins was a shopper in Plymouth Monday. CHILLICOTHE. Q. Miss Pearl Ford was taken suddenly ill after attending church Sunday morning. Dr. S. S. Jordan is attending her. Miss Minnie Brown is critically ill at her home in the West End. Dr. C. S. Gee preached three excellent sermons at Quinn Chapel A.M. E. Church Sunday. The quarterly conference was held Sunday night. After service Rev. C. S. Gee spoke in the highest terms of the success the church is having since the congregation moved into the new building. Collection during the day $53.00. Rev. C. S. Gee left Monday morning for a point among the hills to hold quarterly meeting. Dr. S. S. Jordan was elected a delegate to the Electoral College which meets in Columbus, Ohio, in May to elect lay delegates to the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church which convenes in Kansas City 1912. It is hoped by the church and his friends that he may be elected a delegate to the General Conference because of his previous record as a member of the General Conference and of the need of men with ability and experience to deal with some of the questions which will demand the attention of that great Religious body. Revival services are still in progress at the First Baptist Church. This week the Main St. P. E. District will hold a masque social on Tuesday night in the lecture room of Quinn Chapel. Mrs. Nora Harris is still very ill at her home on Elm St. Miss Elnora Hamonds left Monday for Wilberforce, Ohio, having recovered sufficiently from an attack of la grip to resume her studies again. Mrs. Joseph Winbun, of Mechanic St., is ill. GRAFTON. Mrs. Gertrude Holland and Mr. and Mrs. Wright, of Clarksburg, were the guests of Mrs.Arthur Miles, Sunday. Mrs. Della Newman, ofZanesville, Ohio, was the guest of Mrs. Herbert Dalton, Tuesday, en route home from Thornton where she had been visiting her mother, Mrs.Moorehead. Bland Wilson, of Elkins, was visiting his mother, Mrs. Arthur Miles, last week. Rev. S. P. West, of Clarksburg, will lecture at the M. E. Church, Wednesday evening. Rev. L. A. Menifee preached at Thomas Sunday. Mrs. Katie Downell and Miss Lucy Moorehead, of Thornton, were calling on friends Saturday. Rev. M. V. Turner filled the pulpit at the Second Baptist church Sunday in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Menifee. Chas. Miles and Wm. Hargrave, who were indisposed, are out again. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Howell entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. L. A. Menifee and little grand daughter, Actress Davis. Wm. Rogers, of Tunnelton, was visiting friends here Sunday. Mr. Leonard Stout, of West Union, is visiting his family on Railroad Street. HAWKS NEST. Mrs. Nicey Taylor, of Frederick Hall, Virginia, is visiting her sou, Louis Taylor. Mrs. Martha Page is indisposed at this whiting. Rev. A. D. Lockett was a business caller in town last week. Mesdames Evie Lewis and Pattie Woodyard are visiting Mrs. Laura Taylor. Revival will begin here Thursday. Miss Dora Clayborn is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lucy Brooks. M. B. Brockman was here last week. ELKRIDGE. The Missionary Society under the direction of Mrs. Charlotte R. Kinney, President, is progressing nicely. Sunday being regular Missionary day, was well spent in the services. J. H. Hosley, who was quietly married a month ago, has been indisposed for several weeks with rhoemaism, but is getting along nicely at this writing. Joseph A. Kenney has returned from Louisa, Va., where he spent a few days with his parents. I. C. Calaway and Jas. Snow were visiting friends at Mt. Carbon, Sunday. B. A. Giles, who has beenindoors for some time, is able to be out again. Miss Mary Anderson, of Ward, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jda Dilling here. Mrs. Lue Anderson and brother, R. B. Flemming, were visiting friends at Higheston last week. G. W. Walker, of Powelton, was in town Sunday. James Howard was struck by the coal train Wednesday, and had his leg broken. He was carried to the Sheltering Arms Hospital at Paint Creek. C. H. Austin, Wm. Bell and J. H. Jones were out of town several days last week on business. Mrs. F. A. Cobbs and O. M. Johnson are sick. Nelson Wolf had his leg broken Friday, by falling slate. He was carried to the Hospital at Paint Creek. The Lodge is here. The Ladies are preparing for a Valentine supper on the 14th. The spelling contest given by the Ladies Club Friday night was very amusing. POWELTON Two able sermons were preached here on the 5th Sunday by Rev. M. L. Fairfax, of Fintastle, Va. On Wednesday night Rev. D. Stratton preached at the First Baptist church. Rev. S. E. Williams preached two good sermons Sunday at his church. Miss Carrie E. Fairfax and Miss Gertrude E. Johnson were out of town Saturday visiting Miss Ethel Bryant, of Kimberly. G. F. Fairfax has returned from his trip to Columbus, Ohio. Edward T. Mills, who came home sick from the W. V. C. Institute, was able to return last Friday. PRATT. Mr. Wm. A. Powell spent Monday and Tuesday in Charleston on business. Rev. Brooks, of Charleston, preached two interesting sermons at Hansford Sunday. Among those who attended from here were Misses Nannie Jones, Kattie Lucky, Jennie Foster. Messrs J. F. Morris, F. C. Foreman, Oscar and Willie Holmes, Wm. A. Powell, Elmore, Lawrence and Harry Washington. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Washington, of Hugheston, are moving in our aown. Horace Carter, who was reported sick last week, is slowly convalescence. John McVair, of Charleston, spent Saturday and Sunday here with his wife, Mrs. McVair. Alex Lucky, of Cabin Creek, is spending a few days here with his wife. Mrs. Ellen Jackson, of Crown Hill, was a business visitor here last week. Mrs. Lousia Nash, Miss Helen Byers and little Josephine Jackson, of Crown Hill, Miss Katie Lucky, Nannie Jones, J. F. Morris and Chas. Rollins were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. W. Holmes. Mrs. Chas. Rollins was shopping in Montgomery Tuesday. Mrs. Thos. W. Holmes made a business trip to Crown Hill Friday in the interest of the American Workmen Insurance Co. She was the house guest of Mrs. Ellen Jackson. C. T. Burke and John Murry, Jr., were visitors here last week. Mrs. Chas. Hartwell, of Hugheson, and W. A. Britton, of Montgomery, were Monday guests of Mrs. John Mcair. Mrs. Rose Green, of Hampford, was a business visitor here Monday. RONCEVERTE. Mrs. D. R. Hickman and C. R. Johnson were dinner guests of Mrs. Mildred Stoner, Sunday. J. W. Thompson, of Clifton Forge, was a visitor here last week. Wm. Eggleston and Wm. Watkins have gone to Quinimont. Miss Lula Brinkly and Messrs John Ward and Robt. Young were guests of Miss Elfreda Jackson, Sunday. Miss Minnie Beard gave a social in honor of Miss Callie Cochran, of Cleveland, Ohio, Monday night. Her guests were: Mrs. Granville Carter, Miss M. A. Peters, Robt. Young, P. A. Peters, A. E. Beard, Granville Carter, and others. Gordon Rose was up from Quinimont, Sunday. Miss Rosa Riddle has gone to New York. Misses Rosa McVey and Florence Bolling, of Newburg, were visitors here Saturday. McKinley Day was observed at M. E. church Sunday, Jan. 29. Sermon at 11 o'clock, Rev. S. A. Lewis. Program 3 o'clock: Addresses by Frank Peck, Geo. Washington, Wm. Eggleston; Wendell Phillips. Lewis and Sweeney, Address, W. A. Bolden. Song and collection. 7:30 P. M., Song by choir. Addresses by Fred Douglas, J. B. Cousins. "Negro in Ancient History", E. W. Hester. Recitation by Miss Ethel Lewis, "When Malinda Sings". Recitation by Miss Ruth Lewis Solo, Miss Florence Green. Recitation, Miss Alice Green. Recitation, Miss Alice Lewis. Paper, Brentt Miller. Address, R. D. Riddle. Song by choir. Collection. John Ruley has resigned his position with the Bradford Transfer Co. and accepted a position with the Ridgeway Bus Co. Frank Entry, of East Forydon St., who has been confined to his bed for the past two weeks with a bad attack of the grip, is much improved. Mrs. and David Kalley, of Pearl street, gave an oysten supper in honor of their guests, Mrs. Mitchell, of Youngstown, Ohio, and Harry Johnson, of New York. Mrs. Mike Meyers, who has been visiting her husband, who is in the livery business at Ridgeway, has returned home. Oscar Coe, who has had a hard time of it for the past three months, wrestling with the grip and fever has entirely recovered and has accepted a position as head porter at the Opition House. His many friends will be glad to learn that he is doing well in the Oil Metropolis. The F. and A. M. will hold their Twenty-third annual ball at the Coast Hall at Olean, N. Y., on Feb. 28. A large delegation from this city will be in attendance. The celebrated orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music for the occasion. Lemo Valley Lodge No. 156 held a meeting Thursday and elected the following officers R. H. Williams, E. R.; A. J. Entry, S. L. K.; Henry Pendleton, S. E. K.; Henry Cole, Esq.; Harry Bannard, I. G.; J. Moss, T.; C. Logan, E. L. K.; Trustees, Billie Watson, J. A. Hatfield, and F. A. Reed. After the election a banquet was held and lunch was served. The lodge of A. F. and A. M. elected officers last week for the year of 1911 as follows: H. Brooks, Jr., W. M.; Fred Snowden, S. W.; H. C. Barne, M. C. and Henry Brooks, Jr., J. D. Much amusement was caused among the friends of Mrs. Albert Miles' family of Clarksburg, W. Va., but now of this city, who is employed by Frank Slocum and family as head cook, when last Wednesday she did not report for duty. Nothing was thought of her absence till Friday when she did not put in her appearance. Mr. Slocum informed the police and a search was instituted by them among hem friends. The police were about to come to the conclusion that the young lady had quietly departed for parts unknown when Fred Pullam informed them that she had locked herself up in her room on Davis street and had refused to communicate with any of her friends. No cause could be ascertained for the young lady's strange actions. POLITICAL CONDITION AT WASHINGTON MORE CHAOTIC BY VISIT OF DUBOIS, MILHQLAND AND OTHERS TO WHITE HOUSE. Thompson's National News Bureau. Washington, D. C., Feb. 9.—The political situation here is one of chaos. Nobody knows just where he is at, so to speak, and there is not much speaking being done on the mooted questions, for fear that a "bad break" may be made that will make matters worse, and perchance react upon the unhappy head of the loquacious individual. There are hoarse whispers that "something is coming off soon", but what the mysterious "something" is the deponent sayeth not. One or two marplots, who ought to be in a better business, are resorting to the anonymous letter method of getting back at the people whom they have neither the moral or physical courage to fight in the open, but they are being so unmercifully scored by those who are opposed to such unisportsmanlike conduct as "hitting below the belt," "fouling in the olnines," and "firing from ambush. Nobody seems to be in charge of anything or responsible to anyone for the success of any measure looking to the betterment of the race, excepting, perhaps, Col. Jadson W. Lyons, who is pushing the passage of the bill to reimburse the depositors of the defunct Freedman's Bank. The prospects ought to be bright for this measure, since it has received two endorsements at the hands of the President, and has been favorably reported by the committees of both houses of Congress. The greatest danger lies in the overcrowded condition of the calendar, with the adjournment of the session growing to a close with a rapidity that almost takes one's breath away. Col. Lyons is helping from a purr desire to have justice done to thousands of Negros who loat their "little all" through this disastrous failure, and he is of the opinion that if the bill passes it will be the biggest thing that has come to the race since reconstruction days. 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Mindful of the fate that overtook Mr. Crane, the sometime Minister to China, Mr. Cottrill is enjoying the society of his friends and whistling "Mum's the word, Mr. Moon." Prof. W. E. B. DurBois, John E. M. Milholland, Dr. Felix Adler and others were at the White House the other day by appointment, and this has started another line of goosep. As we stated at the outset, the situation is chaotic. Little con- --- To Churches and Dealers Both Phones ART COMPANY and Studio at K. of P. will make your photo, en- may have of your friends will show a complete line religious subjects our astel, Sepia, Water Col- We will also show a and up-to-date frames, GER, ROOM 9, K. OF P. BUILDING ferences are being held, with the big show in sight. But, as to what is "coming off," one guess is about as good as another. Augusta, Ga., Feb. 6—All roads led to the Walker Baptist Institute this morning. Dr. Booker T. Washingtony, b special invitation of Dr. C. T. Walker, delivered an impressive address on the value of practical education and the importance of maintaining friendly relations between the races. He told much of his trip abroad and pointed out the encouraging fact that while conditions here are not ideal, as they relate to the colored man, the average Negro in America is far better off than millions of the white inhabitants of the countries of the Old World, particularly in Russia; Italy, Austria and the Scandinavian peninsula. An immense audience greeted Dr. Washington and his speech evoked warmest approval. --- BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE BLUEFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA On the main line of the N. & W. R. R., and easy of access from all points of the Virginian Healthful location, the very best of school comfort, and excellent advantages in the way of Library, Laboratories, Student Societies and a strong, earnest Faculty. Regular Normal and Academic Courses, also courses in Music, Sewing, Cooking and Laundering. FREE BOOKS TO NORMAL STUDENTS BOARD, FUEL, LIGHT AND FURNISHED ROOMS $8.00 PER MONTH. A Model Graded School in which Normal Graduates are given the necessary experience in teaching before logirng their regular work. For Further Information Address the Principal THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1911 BLUEFIEL On the easy of Healthful comfort, way of Lifecities and Regular life also course and Laun FREE BOOKBOARD, FROOMS $8 A Model Graduates science in regular w For Further Mr. Clifford Honors Collector Cottrill NEWLY CONFIRMED COLLECTOR OF INTERNAL REVENUE FOR THE DISTRICT OF HAWAII HONOR GUEST IN DISTINGUISHED COMPANY. Washington, D. C., February 8th. One of the most enjoyable social entertainments that the capital has held in many moons was the "stag" reception given last Thursday evening by Hon. H. Clifford, at his handsome residence, 1944 9th St. northwest, in honor of Mr. Charles A. Cottrill, of Toledo, Ohio, who has just been confirmed as Collector of Internal Revenue for the District of Hawaii, with headquarters in Honolulu. A representative body of men were invited by Mr. Clifford to meet Mr. Cottrill, and the occasion from start to finish, was one of life, with conversation of "infinite variety" bubbling forth from every member of the party. Following an elaborate uncheon, prepared by that prince of caterers, W. W. Martin, an address of welcome was delivered in his happiest vein by Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia, and Rev. I. N. Ross, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, madp complimentary references to the guest of the evening, giving impressions and personal experiences growing out of a life-long acquaintance with Mr. Cottrill. In response to the laudatory remarks of the gentlemen who spoke, Mr. Cottrill said he saw in the Honolulu assignment a large opportunity for usefulness to the nation and to his race, and that it would be his constant aim to establish in the minds of the people of that new and far-away country a deeper love and a keener sense of pride in American ideals and American institutions. Mr. Cottrill's long and conscientious service in offices of high responsibility in his home state is a sufficient guarantee that he will "make good" in administering this greater trust. While here, Mr. Cottrill called on the President to thank him for the appointment, and received instructions from his chief, Mr. Royal Cabell, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, with whom he was most favorably impressed. Among those present at the "stag" were: Judge M. W. Gibbs, of Arlector of customs at Georgetown, D. C.; W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury; Col. Judson W. Lyons, former Register; John C. Dancy, former Recorder of Deeds; Judge Robert H. Terrell, Rev. I. N. Ross, Former Grand Master W.L.Houston, Lieut. T. H. R. Clarke, Major ArKansis; Whitefield McKinley, colthur Brooks, Assistant Librarian of Congress Daniel Murray, Editors H. P. Saughter and Oliver Randolph, R. W. Thompson, Lieut. W. A. Pinckback, Robert Harlan, Major C. W. Fillmore, Dr. W. Bruce Evans, Prof. A. O. Stafford, Dr. A. M. Curtis, L. M. Hershaw, J. H. Starkey, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, S. J. Davidson, James A. Cobb, Prof. E. C. Williams, W. Sidney Pittman, W. H. J. Malvin, and others. Mr. Clifford was assisted in receiving by his sons, J. W. --- R. P. SIMMS and Maurice C. Clifford. Mr. Clifford formerly represented Cuyahoga county (Cleveland) in the Ohio legislature, and is a popular and useful factor in the District of Columbia. He has a responsible position in the Office of the Auditor for the War Department. Segregation Law Declared Invalid TITLE OF THE LAW IS DEFECTIVE BALTIMORE CRIMINAL COURT JUDGES HOLD AND SPONSORS GET BUSY ON NEW BILL. Baltimore, Md., February 8—The sponsors for the West segregation law were given a temporary setback Saturday, when Judge Harlan and Duffy, sitting in the Criminal Court, declared that the law confining colored people to certain sections of the city invalid because the title of the law was defective. The validity of the obnoxious law was questioned in the Criminal Court the previous Saturday, when several white attorneys filed demurrers to the indictments made under the law. State's Attorney Owens concurred in the decision of the two Judges, which follows: "We agree with the State that by reacon of the fact that the title of the ordinance violates Section 221, of the City Charter, in that the subject embraced therein is not described therein as required; the whole ordinance is invalid and the demurred to the ordinance, framed upon the same, will have to be sustained. "Whether it is possible to pass a valid ordinance providing for the segregation of the white and colored races in their places of residence is a question of great importance, but is one which, in our judgement, ought to be decided when an ordinance otherwise void is placed before the court." There will be new law drafted, and City Councilman West, the father of the law just declared invalid, has engaged 'Attorney' William L. Marbury to draft a new ordinance. Marbury is one of the best-known lawyers in the State and is somewhat noted for his anti-Negro views. He was the attorney for the Democrats in the case, which resulted in the United States Circuit Court declaring the "grandfather" clause in the Annapolis municipal election law void, and declared to the court that it was his opinion that the 14th and 15th amendments were not legally adopted. NEGRO METHODISTS BISHOPS. Try to make some basis of agreement for working in unison or forming union. Mobile, Alabama, Feb. 2.—With the idea of bringing about either organic milion or making some basis of agreement for working in unison, the Bishops of the African Methodist, African Methodist Zion and the Colored Methodist Episcopal church-gathered here today. A number of prominent ministers of each of the three denominations are also in attendance. While there is a decided sentiment that union ought be made, there is some division of opinion regarding the name by which the proposed federated churches should be known. The bishops of the three denominations met in Washington three years ago to consider a basis for coalition, and agreed upon the use of a common hymnal and that any minister desiring to go from one church to another should have his credentials signed by the bishop of the church he was leaving. The semi-annual sessions of the council of bishops of each of the three denominations will also be held here during the next week. Opposed Governor And Lost His Job SOUTH CAROLINA NORMAL AND INDUSTRIAL COLLEGE PRESIDENT MADE TO WALK THE PLANK BECAUSE HE DID NOT FAVOR BLEASE FOR GOVERNOR. Orangeburg, S. C., February 8.—Former Congressman Thomas E. Miller, for a number of years president of the South Carolina Normal and Industrial College, located here, has been forced to resign the presidency because he had dared oppose Governor C. L. Blease when the latter was a candidate for the office. The governor charged undue political activity on the part of Mr. Miller, and, it is said, refused to sign any warrant for money that would be signed by President Miller. Blease won his election on an anti-Negro platform, and has recently insisted that the school funds be divided according to the way each race appears on the tax bolks. In his letter of resignation, sent to Blease, the same to take effect at the end of the present school year, President Miller says: "It will be fifteen year, June 10, since I was elected to my present position, having been endorsed by the Rupublican and Democratic organizations, the judiciary, most of the members of the Constitutional Convention, the State legislature, State officials, members of Congress and two United States Senators. In response to their endorsements I have put fifteen years of faithful service in this work. I now thank them for the great confidence they reposed in me. 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The house of representatives also passed the Anthony-Crawford-Clark resolution asking a joint legislative committee to investigate the alleged conspiracy between the Republican state leaders and federal authorities to persecute Democratic election officials for enforcing the "grandfather clause," and to report back to the legislature so that impeachment proceedings could be started against any federal official taking part in such conspiracy. The passage of these resolutions met some opposition from the Republican minority in the senate; but were jammed through the house without an opportunity for the Republicans there to protest. Governor Cruce stated last night that he would at once appoint attorneys to defend the election officials indicted at Guthrie and Muskogee; but thought he would hardly announce the appointments before tomorrow. The house committee of privileges and elections today dismissed the Oklahoma county and Swanson county election contests, and Representatives C. N. DeFord, Republican, of Oklahoma, and J. V. McClintic, Democratic, of Swanson, will hold their seats in peace. The contest of the Negro ex-ex legislator, A. G. Hamlin, of Guthrie, vs. Representative Geo. E. Clayton; also the Adair county contest against Representative Geo. W. Smith, went over until February 13, so that witnesses could be summoned. Hampton, Va., Feb. 3. The seventh annual celebration of Founder's Day, in honor of Samuel Chapman Armstrong, soldier-educator of the Negro and Indian races and pioneer in agricultural and industrial education for all races, was held on Saturday at Hampton Institute. Interesting and inspiring addresses were delivered by William H. Mann, governor of Virginia, Good Homes; J. D. Eggleston, Virginia superintendent of schools, Better Public Schools; William H. Shepard, F. R. G. S.; African missionary; two Hampton graduates—W. B. Holland, Franklin, Va., Negro Organizations, and C. B. Handall, Beledona, Va., Usefulness; Wickliffe Rose, Southern educator, School Demonstration Work; Jackson Davis Virginia state supervisor of colored schools, Supervising Teachers; W. T. B. Williams, field agent, John F. Slater Fund, Negro Public and Private Schools; Mrs. Bruere, Upbuilding the Negro. The Founder's Day sermon was delivered on Sunday by Dr. Samuel C. Mitchell, the well-known Southern educator and president of the University of South Carolina. It dealt with the significance of General Armstrong's life and work to the problem of race adjustment. He said: "We have reasoned about the The Chareston National Bank economic, social, and political bonds of the two races. There is a physical bond that unites them. Disease is no respecter of the races. The health movement is going to help on the home, farm, and school movements. Dr. Mitchell (compared General Armstrong with Alexander Hamilton. "They appreciate the unity of nations rather than the beautiful traditions of any particular section or class of people. They were struck by the moral mission of America." "I tell you," said Dr. Mitchell, "I get more leverage on problems of the South at Hampton than in any other place between the Potomac and the Rio Grande. Hopefulness seems to be in the atmosphere. I am fully inclined to believe with General Armstrong that the presence of the Negro here is not an accident, but the fulfilment of a divine purpose. "With God and nature on our side, and with the potential qualities for growth and work in both races, I believe we are going to work out our problem. Your children and mine will live together upon this soil in the spirit of mutual helpfulness through the ages and ages that open out before our common country." Dr. Mitchell said: "What we need to reckon up are the assets, the encouraging features, and the forces that are making for good." Thomas Nelson Page, the delightful writer of the old South, gave a heart-to-heart talk to the Hampton students on morals and manners and paid a tribute of gratitude to General Armstrong—"the father of a better and truer education for the Negro, one who taught men to appreciate the dignity of labor." He asked Seek out and form a close personal friendship with a good, sensible, level-headed, warm-hearted white man or woman much older than you are." The following Hampton trustees were present: James W. Cooper, Frank Darling, W. W. Frazier, Clarence H. Kelsey, Lunsford L. Lewis, William J. Schieffelin, and Hollis B. Frissell. DIAMONDS combine three important qualities, all of which no other one thing possesses: 1 Beauty 2 Durability 3 Investment Value You can use them without decreasing their value. They have charm of beauty which no other gem possesses. As evidence of success in life they give prestige. They steadily increase in market value. 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Experienced attendants. Steam heated throughout. PRICE OF BATHS: $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 cents per single bath. Knights of Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certificates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. J. R. SMITH, Mgr. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. "The A. M. E. church," says the New York Age has now two vacancies in its Bishopric. Candidates for these positions will soon be springing up. It is our opinion that Rev. Dr. Ransom measures up to all requirements in respect of character and moral stature necessary to this great office. We hope to see him elevated to the bench. *If The Advocate has been correctly advised, The Age, in the paragraph quoted above, repudiates the high statud it took some months ago for moral purity on the bishop's bench, the A. M. E. bench of Bishop's particularly. It is a matter of history of unpleasant reading that the Rev. Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom on a trip South to address the alumni association of the State Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes, at Normal, Ala., was thrown out of a railway coach and compelled to take the "Jim Crow car" because he had engaged in conversation with a white woman passenger. This, in itself, was no crime, but merely an error of judgment. Later, there appeared in a number of Negro papers a statement, signed by the president of the alumni association which the Rev. Doctor was called to address, to the effect that Ransom was drunk when he arrived on the grounds of the institution; that on being assigned to a room in the president's house, he rolled into hed fully shod and clothed; and that, on account of intoxication, he was not able to fill his engagement. From time to time there have drifted down here from Chicago rumors which, making full allowance for exaggeration, would tend, The Advocate thinks, to place the Reverend Dr. Ransom not only on The Age's ministerial but its Bishopric blacklist. But disregarding these rumors, as this paper is inclined to do because of lack of proof, is The Age prepared to prove that the Rev. Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom was not drunk when he arrived at Normal, Ala.; that he did not roll into bed shod and clothed; that he did deliver the address to the alumni association; and that there is no truth in the charges preferred against its candidate for Bishop by the president of the alumni association of the school at Normal? Until these charges are set at rest once and for all, doubt will be entertained generally of Rev. Ransom's measuring "up to all requirements in respect of character and moral stamina necessary to the great office" of Bishop. Some little suspicion of its motive and doubt of its sincerity is also attached to The Age as long as these charges stand disproved. Are they true or false? COMMENDED BY THE BOARD. In its first biennial report the State Board of Control, which has charge of the charitable, penal and educational institutions supported by the State confers a unique distinction upon Chas. E. Mitchell, head of the Commercial Department of the West Virginia Colored Institute. Commenting upon the financial condition of the institution, the Board says: "In this connection we feel that the work of Mr. Charles E. Mitchell, teacher of commercial subjects and accounts, is worthy of special mention. He has personal charge of the management of the boarding house, and although the rate charged is only two dollars per week, has been able to furnish the students with substantial, wholesome food in abundance, and show a handsome balance in the boarding house fund at the end of the year." A hasty reading of the Board's voluminous report does not bring to light the name of any other employee of any institution thus singled out for commendation. It reflects credit upon the whole race that Mr. Mitchell was thus honored, though deservingly. Mr. J. M. Hazlewood, of this city, also came in for a bouquet at the hands of the Board, which reports: "The former Treasurer of West Virginia Colored Institute, was Mr. J. M. Hazlewood, of Charleston. He was the first Treasurer to present his accounts to the Board; they were in good condition and his settlement with us was satisfactory." Coming so soon after the report of the critical condition of the True Reformers' affairs, the petition for a receiver for the Grand United Order of Galilean, Fishermen does not make for the peace of mind of those who are interested in the welfare of Negro fraternal organizations. The Fishermen's collapse was not unexpected after the failure of their bank. Like the Reformers, they had maintained a close corporation of officials on salaries incommensurate with either their ability or earnings, and had conducted their business on principles which could result only in failure. In the outset, when the Order was young, much came in and little went out; but as the members grew in years and the number of deaths increased, disbursements surpassed receipts, and the inevitable happened. The misfortune of the Reformers and the Fishermen will bring forth good fruit, if the other Negro fraternal organizations will only see that they can not survive so long as their affairs are conducted along similar lines. The death of these two bodies will not have been in vain if others will free themselves from the evils which brought about these untimely ends. But if they do not heed the warning: if they do not place their insurance business upon a firm basis, let them expect to meet the same fate, a fate which is as certain as death and taxes. DISREGARDING THE ESSENTIALS. 'Tis a pity that the outlook for the passage of House Bill No. 17 is so dark. This measure makes it incumbent upon the State to purchase the buildings and grounds of the Colored Orphans' Home and Industrial School, near Huntington, at a price not to exceed ten thousand dollars, and to maintain it under the supervision of the Board of Control. Last week, there appeared in our news columns a summary of the financial condition of the institution. Superintendent McGhee shows that he has done a good work; that the Home has made the best of its opportunities. But in the ratio of the increase in the number of inmates and the cost of living, his income has decreased and the attainment of the object in view, at the time he undertook the work has receded. He rightly reasons that, since the State provides for the education and maintenance of its white orphans, it should render a like service to those of Negro origin. There are no grounds to believe that it would not assume the full responsibility at this session of the Legislature, if the measure were not relatively small in comparison with the other matters which claim the attention of the legislators in the few days remaining. The tragedy of all this making, amending and repealing of laws is that life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness cut so small a figure. HE'S NOT SO BAD. The announcement that Cohen is to retain his position at New Orleans under the national government sent SHIRLEY PRESIDENT SUSPENDERS The kind that most men wear. Notice the cord back and the front ends. They slide in frictionless tubes and move as you move. You will quickly see why Shirley President Suspenders are comfortable and economical for the working man or business man. Light, Medium or Extra Heavy Weights — Extra Lengths for Tall Men. Price 50 Cents from your local dealer or by mail from the factory. THE C. A. EDBARTON MFG. CO. 333 MAIN*STREET, SHIRLEY, MASS. 250 Students registered at the West Virginia Colored Institute in the Fall term of 1916. Ten States and Africa were represented. WEST VIRGINIA COLORED INSTITUTE Is the largest and best equipped school in the state for the education of the Negro Youths. 14 courses offered. The school is in the most flourishing Negro community in the state. Healthful climate. No Saloons. President Taft's stock up a low points. And this leads us to wonder if, all things considered, the present occupant of the White House has not done about as much for the brother in black as any of his predecessors. There is not a complete list at hand of those who have been decapitated since his inauguration, but it is doubtful if either their number or the aggregate of their salaries exceed the number and aggregate salaries of his appointees: McKinlay, Cottrill, White, Pinchback and one or two other appointees to offices not previously held by Negroes should give him a comfortable balance on the right side of the ledger. FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH. The objections of white patients used in his lectures to the Negro medical students of Howard University, are said to be the excuse offered by Dr. White, the government alienist, for discontinuing the course. If crazy white people have gone to drawing the color line, there does not seem to be much foundation for the claims of the optimists that race prejudice is declining. SOWING THE WIND. By demanding the resignation of President Miller of the South Carolina Normal and Industrial College for Negroes, Governor Blease is only carrying out his announced intention to cripple the black citizens of the State educationally as far as he is able. There is but little comfort in the thought, yet Negro South-Carolinans have what comfort may be derived from the knowledge that their governor's political aspirations will meet the fate of those of a former governor of Alabama, who attempted to gain fame and fortune by pursuing a similar course. MAKE THE DOSES ALLOPATHIC Those Annapolis, Md., registration officials who turned down Negro applicants for registration are now wiser but poorer men. The general application of the medicine prescribed for the violators of the Fourteenth Amendment in the Old Line State would cure the nation of one of its most serious aliments. Baltimore's segregation law has been declared invalid because of a defect in its title. We had entertained hopes that it would be found void in that it violated manhood rights, but a half loaf is better than none. J. P. Morgan took seven dozen fresh eggs when he started to Europe. If any one ever entertained any doubts of J. P.'s financial status, they are now set at rest. Nation's Capital CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE. ton is a man of broad intellectual attainments, is in hearty sympathy with the cause for which the Jeanes Fund stands, and knows just where its application could be made most effective. It is likely that the Board will agree on Bishop Clinton for Institute, West Virginia THE ADVOCATE students registered in Virginia Colored Inc. 10. Ten States and Term Begins J THE VIRGINIA COLORED largest and best equip ate for the education uths. is offered. The school brishing Negro com Healthful climate information address PRILLERMAN Institute, The death of T. P. Woodward a week or so ago leaves a vacancy in the position of professor of real property in the law department of Howard University. Quite an active canvass is being made by the friends of various candidates. Among those mentioned as favorites in the race are Judge Robert H. Terrell, L. Melendez King, George F. Collins and perhaps one or two others. Judge Terrell is already an occasional lecturer and the wiseacres claim that he is the logical successor to the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Woodward. Lawyer Thomas Jones is doing some excellent work for the race in the police court of the District, which is presided over by that splendid representative of the "New South," Judge James L. Pugh. That $100,000 "Lincoln Arcade" is to be a success. At a dinner at Gray's on Monday last, nine gentlemen subscribed for $1,000 worth of stock each, and every mail brings in requests for shares. Many of the orders are from distant sections of the country, where Negroes of enterprise and thrift have merely seen the news item about the Lincoln Memorial Building Company, sent out by your correspondent. The Lincoln Arcade will fill a long felt want in this community, and is bound to pay a big profit on the investment. Messrs. John C. Dancy, T. J. Calloway and Walter A Pinchback are giving practically all of their time to the project and the office is filled every night with interested persons who come in to look over the plans and have them explained by the architect, Mr. W. Sidney Pittman. The Liberian boundary question has been settled, and the loan problem is out of the way. Several embryo statesmen are of the opinion that some places in the Liberian customs service may now be available and are getting their fences in good shape. There is no dearth of patriots who are willing to save their country—at so much per annum. The plan to hold a mammoth central exposition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of emancipation has been abandoned by the National Negro Business League, which originated the matter at Louisville in 1909. The unfortunate "break" of last year, which led to the defeat of the appropriation that was almost within the grasp of the promoters, threw the celebration so far back that there would not now be sufficient time to get up an exposition that would faithfully represent the progress of the race in fifty years of freedom. The plan advocated by the Business League is that the third week in October, 1913, shall be set apart for local celebrations in the various communities throughout the country. The Inter-deminational Bible College is taking steps to hold a monster demonstration here some time during the year 1913, in observance of the semi-centennial of the Negro's emancipation from slavery. The office of Auditor of the Treasury for the executive departments will not be abolished at this time, but the matter will come up again in some form and the change may be made in a year or so. The deputy auditor's place, however, is cut out," and a number of reductions will be made in the celerical force at the beginning of the next fiscal year, July 1, 1911. The Murphy banquet will take place at the Nazarite hall, Baltimore, Friday evening, February 24. Provision will be made for the accommodation of ladies, and the affair promises to be one of the biggest ever "pulled off" in the Monumental City, where they never do things by halves. The magnificent concert, directed by Mrs. W. Clifford, presented at the Howard Theater January 27, netted $200 for the building fund of the Y. M. C. A. The program was an "all star" affair and has never been excelled in this city. Mrs. Clifford deserves great credit for the success she has thus achieved for a noble cause. The Robert T. Freeman Dental Association was the guest of Dr. D. A. Ferguson in Richmond, Va., last week. The moving pictures, showing the various activities at Tuskegee Institute, made a pronounced, hit at the Howard Theater Saturday and Sunday nights, and will probably be repeated. Manager T. Spencer Finlay, of the Hiawatha Theater, has perfected arrangements for a monster celebration of the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass on Monday evening, the 13th. A banner program is promised. Last week's production of the comedy sketch, "The Old Maid and the Moke," by Mr. Finley and Miss Minnie Brown, has been highly commended by the dramatic critics here-abouts. Ford Dabney's is drawing crowds every night, and Managers Dabney and Hudnell are giving a rattling good bill, with changes each week. Misses Grace Hoyt and Nettie Starks with Billy Ward, the "Black Dockstader," captured the patrons last week. Mr. Ward goes to the Fairyland this week, replacing the Hillmans, who have a pleasing act. Miss Susie Sutton has been in the city six weeks and is still doing well at the Foraker. She is a brilliant performer and knows how to put her work across the footlights. The Odeon is a new theater on Church street, to be opened soon by H. H. Elliott. At a song service Sunday night at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, the Coleridge-Taylor String Quartette, will appear, assisted by the prima donna, Miss Minnie Brown, who will render two sacred songs. Joseph Stanton, who has been serving as telegrapher, stenographer and typewriter in the office of the chief signal officer of the War Department for the probationary period of six months, may not be confirmed for permanent appointment. Mr. Stanton is from Pittsburgh and came here highly recommended. It is hoped his retention can be arranged. By call of W. 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Storer is interdenominational whole influence is toward Christian n Organizations, Musical Clubs, ormal, Industrial, Music. other printed matter write to The Presiden CITY BANK Arcade N. C. BRACKETT. Treasurer. . Seeking a pardon—Attorney B. W. White, of Keystone, who is also associate editor of the McDowell Times, is here with A. C. Calhoun, of the same town, for the purpose of securing from the Governor, if possible, exemption from serving a jail sentence imposed by the criminal court of McDornell county on the latter and affirmed by the Supreme Court for a technical infraction of the saloon license laws. Mr. White is to remain in Charleston a week Before Supreme Court.—A. G. Froe, of Welch, who has the distinction of being the first Negro to plead before the Supreme Court of Appeals of the State, appeared, before that tribunal yesterday morning with a petition for a writ of error in the case of one of his clients who had been convicted of a felony by the McDowell County Criminal Court. Baptizing Sunday.—At the First Baptist church Sunday morning and evening twenty-nine, converts were immersed in the church poor, and one was taken to the river. The revival has been in progress since the first of the year and great success has attended the efforts of the pastor, who has been assisted by Rev. Thurston of the Sixteenth St. Baptist church, Huntington. The meetings will be continued through the week and will be closed with the baptism. Sunday, of the fifteen candidates remaining from last week and the additional man. Hulin Loses Job—Presumably, because he had delegated to his brother-in-law the duties of cloak room keeper, Robert Hulin, one of the three most prominent black and tan Democrats in the county, was unceremoniously fired by President Hatfield of the State Senate and succeeded by C. H. Carter, a progressive Republican, of Carbon. Hulin was one of the two Negro Democrats to land an appointment. "Big Chief" DeHonney tried without success, and Mott Carper is still hanging on to the job of Day Watchman of the Senate chamber, but he has not yet received an appointment. Walter Harris, Democrat or Republican according to market price, is drawing $2.50 for hanging up the coats and hats of the members of the House of Delegates. Walter was a Democrat during the last campaign. Lincoln's Birthday. — Lincoln's birthday will be appropriately celebrated at Simpson M. E. church, Sunday. Rev. Carroll, the pastor, will deliver a sermon in the foreonion in keeping with the occasion, and Senator McIntire and attorney H. D. Rummell will deliver addresses at night. Holy Communion Administered. The usual hours of worship were observed at the Methodist Episcopal church, Sunday. The pastor preached at the morning service, and the District Superintendent, Rev. Hughes, at night at which time the Holy Communion was administered, in which he assisted. St. Paul Church Notes.—Sunday afternoon the pastor, choir and members of Simpson Methodist Episcopal church about filled the seating capacity of St. Paul A. M. E. church in keeping with the arrangement to help the latter church in its rally. The presiding elder, Rev. W. H. Thomas, will conduct the services next Sunday. On the 19th, Rev. Reed, of the First Baptist church and his congregation will be at St. Paul. Entertain With Dinner. A six course dinner was served, Friday, by Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Brown at Hotel Brown, complimentary to Rev. Thurston, of Huntington. Covers were laid also for Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Reed, Revs. Meadows, of Huntington, and S. E. Williams, of Mt. Carbon. Ellis In Town.-Hon. J. M. Ellis, of Oak Hill, formerly a member of the House of Delegates, the last Negro to hold such an office in the State, arrived in the city last night. Mr. Ellis will spend a few days here watching the legislative machinery, of which he was once a part, and will likely exert his influence toward advancing or retarding some of the measures in which he is known to be interested. At Simpson M. E. Church.-The Willing Workers met with Mrs. Katie Watkifis at her residence, this week. The Thursday Night Aid society was entertained by Mrs. R. E. Muse at her home on Court St.-The Friday Night Aid will meet at the church. All members are requested to be in attendance. PERSONALS AND LOCALS. Miss Elizabeth Lee left Monday to visit her brother in Ironton, O. Junius Mason left Tuesday for Goshen, Va. Mrs. Amanda Johnson and Mr. Lovely have returned from Tuskegee, Ala., where they spent several weeks as the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Booker T. Washington. William Stone died in Columbus, O. Sunday, Mr. Stone was the husband of Miss Minnie Curaton, formerly of this city. Mrs. Stanley Norton and daughter Florence, of Glen Jeap, were in the city Saturday ad Sunday. Frank Bowles, who has been seriously ill, is reported to be slightly improved. Mrs. Maria Alexander gave a five o'clock dinner Friday in honor of Rev. Thurston. Bernard Burton is ill at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Amanda Taylor, Sentz St. The Ladies Art club will meet DIE NACHTWANDLERIN Tempo di Valse. ```markdown ``` FINE. CALL ONE TO TRY WITHOUT COST Save the box covers from 12 Block Vy-tal-ty Mantles—the best 10 and 15-cent grade of mantles sold—take them to your dealer, or send them to us, and get a Block Innerlin Lined Mantle free. Block Vy-tal-ty and Block Innerlin Lined Mantles are for sale at Hardware, China, Plumbing, Grocery and Store Stores. Dealers Write for Our Descriptive Circular and New Catalogue The Block Light Co., Youngstown, Ohio (Sole Manufacturers) next week with Mrs. Patrick Hawkins, Senz St. Rev. Fairfax, who assisted in the revival in the First Baptist church, has returned to his home at Nincastle, Va. The Lifters club of Simpson M. E. church was entertained by Mrs. Lula Johnson at the home of Mrs. Merritt, Elmwood Ave. this week. Miss Lottie Martin, of Louisville, Ky., was called here by the illness of her brother, Joseph Martin, who is seriously ill at his home on Second Ave., West Charleston. Mrs. Mollie Hammond, of West Charleston, is reported all. Van Randolph and Miss Minnie Herold were quietly married Monday evening at the Brown Hotel. Miss Cecil Holloway, Secretary of the Nationay Y. W. C. A., passed through the city Monday, enroute to Cincinnati, O. from Institute where she organized clubs. Miss Jessie Embry spent the weekend in the city the guest of Mrs. R. L. Jones. The Terpsichorean Club gave a stag Tuesday evening at the home of Henry Smith, Lewis St. Plans were completed for the ball they are to give on the 22nd inst. Dr. B. P. Brownley was ill with La Gripe at his home on Bradford St. the last of the week. Miss Hattie Peters spent the weekend at Institute, the guest of relatives. Mrs. B. A. Crichlow, and little daughter left Sunday for their home in Keystone after a three months' visit to relatives in the city. They were accompanied home by Mrs. C. H. James. Mrs. Whitlock and son passed through the city Sunday on route to Institute from Union. Reuben Thomas is ill at his home on Bradford street. Have You Any Man USE A INNERL BLOCK PATENTED-REGISTERED AND YOUR TROUBLE Block Innerlia Lined Mantles give 50 per cent mantles. This means a saving of 78 per COMPLETE GAS MANTLES IN ONE GET ONE TO Save the box covers from 10 and 15-cent grade c or send them to us, and Block Vy-tal-ty and block China, Plumbia Dealers Write for One The Block Li (8) Headquarters for Incandes description, Gas, G --- Mrs. B. P. Brownley will be hostess to the Priscillas, Friday, evening. D. V. E. Jordan returned to the city Tuesday for a two weeks' trip to the northern part of the state. The Married Ladies Whist Club was entertained Thursday of last week by Mrs. C. H. James, Summers St. Mrs. Joel Taylor will be hostess to the club this week. The Improvement League will meet Friday afternoon with Miss Fannie Cobb, Bradford St. Mrs. Gordon Waynesboro entertained a few friends Monday of last week in honor of her birthday anniversary at her on South Side Pythians Enjoined CONTINUED FROM TAGG ONE. Occasion for Resolution. The suit was authorized by the Grand Lodge of Tennessee at the annual meeting in Nashville in May 1909. The immediate occasion for the resolution directed the institution of the suit was a disclosure contained in a communication from Maj. W. H. Sloan of Nashville, Grand Lodge Messenger, to the Grand Chancellor and which was laid before the Grand Lodge for action. The following appeared in this communication from Maj. Cloan: "About the last of December a letter was delivered to me, addressed to Trellian Lodge No. 11. Not knowing of any such lodge, I opened the letter and found the following startling information. This letter was from Fred Douglas Lodge No. 50, Spartanburg, S. C. (Negro of course), informing Trellian Lodge that Brother James Appling had Killed ed a white cracker (as they were pleased to call him) and that Douglas Lodge had him in hiding. With the consent of the G. C. and G. K. R. S., they appealed to the Trellian Lodge to assist them in getting him out of the country. This letter, with the consent of Maj. Willis, our postmaster, was referred through G. C. and G. K. R. S. to the Sheriff of Spartanburg county." The argument of the suit was heard, last week by the Chancellor. John Aust and E. L. McNelly presented the side of the complainants, the white K. of P, and original order. The defendants, the colored order, were represented by M. T. Bryan. It is understood that the defendant, the colored order, will take an appeal to the Supreme Court. The above appeared in the Nashville Banher, Friday, Jan. 27, as the decision of Chancellor Allison in the suit that was, entered by the white Knights of Pythias of Tennessee against the Grand Lodge of the Negro Pythians. The chancellor holds that the Negroes have no legal right to call themselves Knights of, Pythias, nor to use any of the paraphranalla of the order. The decision was very disappointing to the Negro fraternity, and steps have been taken for an immediate appeal to the Supreme Court of the State. The Negro Pythians are loth to surrender all they have gained by years of toll and privation without a legal struggle. Dr. J. P. Crawford, Grand Chancellor of the order in this state, says that the membership composes some of the best colored citizens of the state, and a large number of them are tax payers. He said respect for law and order has always been taught by the leaders of the Negro Pythians of Tonnessee, and they feel that a grave injustice has been done them by the publication in the daily papers of an alleged letter purported to have been written by a South Carolina lodge to Trellian Lodge No. 11, of this city. It develops that no such lodge has ever been in this state. There has never been any such letter received by any Negro Pythian lodge so far as the officials have been advised. The Negro Pythians have never been known to harbor any man who has wifely and knowingly violated the laws of the land. Respect for the courts and the powers that be is always the ruling passion of Negro fraternal orders. Pending an appeal to the Supreme Court the Negroes will continue to call themselves Pythians and wear the emblems of the order. mf J-1 V-2 D.C. al Fine It may be recalled that, Mississippi has just decided a similar case in favor of the Negro Pythians of the State, while the state of Georgia has a suit of similar nature before the United States Supreme Court, which it is believed will be settled satisfactory to all concerned. The Negro does not desire nor has he tried to force himself upon the white Pythian in any fragrant way whatever. He simply wishes to have the undisturbed right to care for his sick and afflicted, to contribute to the widows and orphans, and lastly to bury his dead without asking, for outside aid. ```markdown ``` Executive Committee of West Va. Baptists DECIDE TO DISTRIBUTE CIRCULARS EXPLAINING FULLY THE TEN-ACROSS SYSTEM, WHICH THEY HOPE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THEIR SCHOOL. The Executive Board of the West Virginia Baptist State Convention held a meeting here on the evening of February 3rd, at the First Baptist church. The following members were present: Recording Secretary, Prof. M. B. Rice, of Charleston; Corresponding Secretary, Rev. J. J. Turner of Mt. Carbon; Rev. D. Stratton, of St. Albans; P. C. Gaul, of Charleston; Rev. S. E. Williams, Mt. Carbon; and general State missionary, Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, Huntington. President Rev. C. N. Harris being absent, Secretary H. B. Rice, presided, stated the object of the meeting, and outlined the course of procedure. After calling Rev. S. E. Williams to the chair, the minutes of the previous meeting were read and after some deliberation were adopted. In the interest of the adopted. In the interest of the educational work at Hill Top the Secretary was instructed to prepare and distribute among the churches circular letters fully explaining the ten cent system as was adopted in the last meeting of the Convention. Rev. R. D. W. Meadows made his report which showed that much is being accomplished through missionary operations. GALILEAN FISHERMEN. Unable to meet obligations and receiver is asked for by a prominent member. Baltimore, Md., February 8.—As a result of the inability of endowment department of the National grand Tahoepencil of the Galilean Fishermen to pay its death claims. and which was made more so by the failure of the bank of the order, at Hampton, Va., by which the department was caught for nearly $25,000-attorneys C. C. Fitzgerald and T. C. McCard have been appointed receivers for the order. The affairs of the order have been in a tangleled state for some time, and Rev. Thomas R. Shorts, who had been national grand ruler for some years was ousted last August, Columbus Gordon, of this city, succeeding him. Despite efforts to stem the tide, and coupled with the failure of the bank, the financial straits continued. Joseph P. Evans, of this city, the grand ruler for Maryland, made application for the receivership. The order was founded over 50 years ago, and has branches in a number of States. BAPTISTS TO RECORD HISTORY. Baltimore, Md. February 7—In order that the history of the work B. NUFORM CORSETS THE Nuform is a popular priced corset, modeled on lines that perfect your figure. It defines graceful bust, waist and hip lines and fits at the back. W.B. NUTORM CORSETS The range of shapes is so varied, every figure can be fitted with charming result. All Nuform Corsets are made of serviceable fabrics—both heavy and light weight—daintily trimmed and well tailored. Your dealer will supply you with the model best suited to your figure. Nuform, Style 478. 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Sold At All Stores N. colored Baptists have been doing in this State for the past 75 years may be recorded, the Baptist Union Ministers' meeting appointed a committee yesterday, consisting of Revs. Harvey Johnson, W. R. Alexander and others to compile data concerning the work of the denomination in this State. ARREST PROBABLE Ellicott City, Md., February 3. Should any attempt be made by the Democrats to prevent any colored men from registering under the new municipal election-law, which contains a "grandfather" clause and a property clause in order that the Negro may be shut out, arrests may follow. This step will be taken as the United States Circuit Court here has already adjudged the Annapolis law to be invalid, as well as giving damages to the three colored men who filed suits against the registrar officials who denied them the right to register. This Means Unusual Reductions on Clothing, Hats, Fancy Vests, Trouser, Underwear, Shirts, Hosiery---In Fact, Every Article of Our Winter Stock Must Be Sold in One Week HENRY SMITH One Price Clothier 222 Capitol Street YOUR MEASURE TAKEN BY A TAILOR AND YOUR SUIT MADE BY A TAILOR. CALL AND SEE OUR SUPERIOR LINE OF WOOLENS. YOUR ORDER TAKEN UPON PAYMENT OF $1.00. VIRGINIA HOTEL, 501 CAPITOL STREET. REPAIRING AND PRESSING. PHONE 224. REAL ESTATE MEN FORM THE CHARLESTON REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE To Promote and Inspire Interest in Real Estate Generally TO WORK FOR CHARLESTON Yesterday afternoon some prominent local real estate dealers met at the office of W. T. Johnston in the Kanawha Valley Bank building and started the organization of what is hereafter to be known as the Charleston Real Estate Exchange. The intent and purpose of the organization is to promote and inspire interest in real estate generally, and especially in the city of Charleston. There will be a combined and energetic effort on the part of this organization and its members individually, to bring buyers in contact with the real estate in Charleston in a legitimate and businesslike manner; to show to the manufacturing public its advantages, and thereby induce them to locate here; to present Charleston's resources, advantages and attractions in an honest manner to all classes and kinds of real estate buyers who would be beneficial in the upbuilding of the city of Charleston. * The promoters of this organization believe that, by reason of the great work that like organizations have done in other towns, they can perfect an organization here that will be of untold benefit to the Charleston, as well as to the local, real estate dealers; they further believe that such an organization will be of as much importance to both real estate dealer and owner as the Retail Lasts One Week Only Uns Unusual Reductions on S, Fancy Vests, Trousers, Sirts, Hosiery---In Fact, L Our Winter Stock Must Week hardless of HENRY SMIT One Price Clothie 222 Capitol Street IN THE TAILOR $15.50 AND UP BY A TAILOR AND YOUR SUIT MADE O TO SEE OUR SUPERIOR LINE OF OR TAKEN UPON PAYMENT OF $1.00. CAPITOL STREET. REPAIRING AND Pres for S. gini to it M batch suing affec asked draw tee Sanit tions S. Merchants' Association is to the retail merchants' business. Those present at the meeting yesterday were Messrs. W. T. Johnston, Samuel Powen, Steele A. Hawkins, D. A. Brawley, E. E. Simon, Thomas Popp, S. W. Davis, J. D. Woodrope and Frank J. Hill. Ms. W. T. Johnston was chairman of the meeting and J. D. Woodrope was secretary. A committee of three was appointed to draft by-laws for the organization, being Messrs. Samuel Bowen, F. J. Hill and J. D. Woodrope. A membership committee, composed of E. E. Simon, S. A. Hawkins and Thomas Popp, was appointed and requested to wait upon the real estate dealers of the city and endeavor to get them to belong to the organization. All real estate dealers are invited to become members. The meeting adjourned, to meet at the office of Mr. W. T. Johnston on Monday, February 15th, at 4:30 in the afternoon, at which meeting all real estate men and owners of real estate who desire to see concentrated effort made to build up the city and otherwise promote the real estate business, to bring such enthusiasm into the real estate business as will be of benefit, financially and otherwise, to both the real estate dealers and the city of Charleston, are invited to be present. SENATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON The Senate reconvened at 2 p.m. Senate Joint Resolution No. 6, the prohibition amendment, which had been made a special order for 2:00 o'clock was made a special order for 2:25 on motion of Mr. Grimes, who stated he asked for a continuance because many of the senators were not then present in the Senate chamber. The motion prevailed. Mr. Hearne presented a number of petitions relating to the prohibition amendment. Mr. Meredith reported the passage by the House of Engrossed House Bill 36, the local option measure. S. B. No. 1, relating to lands of persons under disability, was advanced to its third reading. S. B. 68, relating to pool rooms and lotteries, was advanced to its third reading and on motion of Mr. --- Preston was made a special order for 11 a. m. Thursday. S. B. 5, relating to the West Virginia Reform School, was advanced to its second reading. Mr. Peterkin presented another batch of petitions relating to the issuing of marriage licenses to persons affected with tuberculosis. He also asked that Senate Bill 38 be withdrawn from the Judiciary Committee and given to the Committee on Sanitation, with the various petitions. The motion prevailed. S. B. 69, relating to non-resident owners of automobiles and the licensing thereof, was advanced to its third reading. S. B. 99, relating to amendments to the charter of Pt. Pleasant, taking the granting of licenses from the town council and placing it in the hands of the county court. Mr. Zilliken, chairman of the Committee on Counties and Municipal Corporations, presented petitions and letters from residents of Pt. Pleasant asking for a hearing on the bill and that the bill be sent to the Committee on Counties and Municipal Corporations. Mr. Shinn, the patron of the bill, objected. Mr. Coffman thought it should be made a special order. Mr. England opposed Mr. Zilliken's motion as did Mr. Grimes. Mr. Meredith desired that all parties be heard and therefore ought to be sent to a committee. Mr. French wanted it sent back to a committee and all parties be given a hearing. Mr. Johnson said he always favored the people having an opportunity to be heard on all sides and that bill ought to go to the committee. Mr. Kidd moved the previous question and cut off further debate, and on the roll call a number of the senators explained their vote. Coffman thought the bill should not have gone to the Committee on Judiciary and voted to send it to the Committee on Counties and Municipal Corporations. The bill went to the Committee on Counties and Municipal Corporations by a vote of 17 to 13. The prohibition amendment again came up as a special order. Mr. Johnson in explaining his vote stated that he was nominated on a platform pledging him to vote for the submission of the prohibition amend that he voted for the local option that he voted for the local option measure and against the submission of the prohibition amendment. Paris, Feb. 8.—Advices received by the ministry of the colonies from Reunion, an island of the Mascarene group in the Indian ocean off Madagascar, states that the island had been struck by a cyclone that continued for three days. The damage was heavy. The dispatch does not Russell-Miller Milling company, of Minneapolis, Minn., to manufacture flour and other food products. Authorized capital $10,000. Incorporators: H. S. Helm, W. C. Helm, C. G. Irays, Frank H. Chapman, Charles H. Sanborn, all of Minneapolis. Weston Store company, of Weston, to conduct wholesale and retail general merchandise business. Authorized capital $15,000, of which $7,100 has been subscribed and paid. Incorporators: H. P. Boone, Lydia Boone and Lee J. Martin, of Weston; Isa S. Norris, of Jane Lew, and O. L. Standard, of Charleston. Mascot Oil and Gas company, of Clarksburg, to drill for oil and gas and mine coal in Coal district of Harrison county. Authorized capital $32,000. Incorporators: E. Thompson, of Bridgeport; J. M. Stone, of Ripley; H. A. Helzne, Rausel Johnson, T. L. Nutter and Theodore Relchert, all of Clarksburg. The West Virginia State Pharmaceutical Association, of Charleston, to improve science and art of pharmacy. Incorporators: G. O. Young, of Buckhannon; Frank B. Haymaker, of Clarksburg; W. S. Vinson, of Huntington; W. A. Ream, of Morgandun, Walter E. Dittmeyer, of Harpers Ferry. Transportation Equipment company, of New York city, to manufacture all articles and devices relating to equipment of railroad, both steam, electric and horse. Authorized capital $350,000. Incorporators: Geck. Aichele and Isador Nemwith, of Brooklyn; Edward Turner and Edward Kuhl, of Woodhaven, N. Y., and William K. Nugent, of Richmond Hill, N. Y. The Norris Brokerage company, of Clarksburg, to conduct a real estate business on commission, also coal, timber, oil and gas lands; general manufacturing and insurance business. Capital $10,000. Incorporators: M. E. Henderson, J. L. Morris, E. G. Morris, W. L. Humes and W. E. Davis, all of Clarksburg. Vanalam Steel company, of Morgantown, to manufacture steel. Authorized capital $50,000. Incorporators: Albert Loeb, John M. Gregg, William H. Brand, Anton Mornisch, Leopold Sigwart, A. R. Price and John A. Purinton all of Morgantown. The Zerooze Manufacturing company, of Cleveland, Ohio, to manufacture all kinds of milk cans. Authorized capital $400,000. Incorporators: Leonard R. Steel, John D. Lloyd, F. Louis Floyd, Charles S. Clark, Gustave Scharmanin, all of Cleveland. Mutual Land company, of Huntington, to engage in real estate business. Authorized capital $50,000. Incorporators: C. A. Staats, F. L. Whitaker, L. H. LeBlowe, T. McK. Hays and R. P. Aleshire, all of Huntington. The Farnol Products company, of Washington, to engage in real estate business and manufacture articles. Authorized capital $100,000. Incorporators: Charles C. Green, Thos: H. Braden, Edward P. Merty, Wilbur M. Phillips and Stanton C. Pecle, all of Washington. Dry Ridge Orchard company, of Terra Alta to plant fruit trees and grow fruit, general nursery business. Authorized capital $50,000. Incorporators: F. E. Parrack, F. Gay Parrack, of Tunnelton; O. Y. Parrack, M. O. Parrack, R. C. Parrack, C. A. Parrack, E. C. Parrack, all of Terra Alta. The J. W. Mahan Lumber company, John Russell, president, which was incorporated in this State May 27, 1902, at a meeting held December 12, 1910, dissolved and has surrendered its charter to the Secretary of State. The Spencer Oil and Gas company, of which W. H. Short is president, has dissolved and surrendered its charter to the State. The Chalmers Chemical company, of Boston incorporated under the laws of West Virginia, and capitalized at $200,000, has reduced its authorized capital to $100,000, notice of which has been filed with the Secretary of State by the president, H. H. Chalmers. The Hood Lumber company, of which C. M. Hood is president, at a meeting held in Wheeling on January 10, 1911, decided to reduce its authorized capital from $150,000 to $50,000, and has filed certificate to that effect with the State. John H. Jones, president of the United States Sewer Pipe company, of Pittsburg, has filed with the Secretary of State application for right to do business in West Virginia and has been given that authority. Newark, Ohio, Feb. 8.—The motion for a new trial for William McKinley, the shopkeeper, who was found guilty of manslaughter for complicity in the lynching of Carl Etherington, the "dry" detective, last July, was today overruled and McKinley was sentenced to serve twenty years in the penitentiary. ARE YOU WORKING FOR MONEY? OR IS YOUR MONEY WORKING FOR YOU? If you are working and saving your money and putting it in a bank where you get no interest, keeping it in a trunk or hiding it some where about your house—You Are Working for Money. If you are working and saving your money and investing it in a safe way, where it will be working day and night whether you are working or not, and making you at least six per cent, interest—Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association 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 brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend or 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. Among the various towns now seeking the location of the Concord Normal School and whose representatives appeared before the legislative committee recently, is Clay Court House, in Clay county. Its boosters are now actively working on the matter and are very hopeful as to their ability to land the coveted prize. Their claims will be represented in the Senate by Senator Smith, and in the House by A. J. Pugh, member from that county. Both a site and monetary inducements will be offered. A representative of the committee stated this morning that finances did not enter into the question, as the citizens of that vicinity were willing to go as far as those of any other claimant, and further if necessary. Their main contention, in addition to that of personal inducements, is the advantageous location which Clay Court House affords. Situated almost in the middle of the State and surrounded entirely by counties which have no such institution, a normal school here would be centrally located and would be of great advantage to students who are now compelled to travel a great distance to obtain educational advantages. The committee is composed of the following members, who are all representative business and professional men of that vicinity: T. B. Stevenson, James Reed, S. H. McLane, T. M. Summers, H. Reed, Col. A. W. Bell, S. W. Bryant, B. F. Murphy, W. T. Hamrick, L. H. Gibson, B. C. Eckle and several others. The representatives who appeared before the legislature last night consisted of W. E. R. Byrne, S. W. Bryant and others. OFFICERS ARE REMOVED A circular issued from the office of the Pocahontas Coal and Coke company, relative to the removal of offices of that concern, has been issued, signed by General Manager W. W. Coe, in which is the following announcement: "Effective February 1, 1911, the offices of H. W. Shields, land agent, and Thomas H. Clagett, chief engineer, will be located in the annex to Norfolk & Western Railway company's office building at Bluefield, W. Va., instead of at Bramwell, W. Va." HATS AT HALF PRICE Our policy of disposing of every trimmed hat in stock each season compels us to make this sacrifice. We have a few remaining Pattern and Trimmed Hats which we will close out quickly AT 50C ON THE DOLLAR Come while selection is good. Every hat in our stock included. SAHLEY, GEORGE & BSHARAH DRY GOODS AND LADIES' FURNISHINGS. ENTRANCES: 11 CAPITOL ST. AND 702 KANAWHA ST. Prof. Byrd Prillerman Institute, W. Va. Tailors to the trade. Not only fits every special measure but you have the opportunity of preserving your individuality and suiting your personality in every particular. Do yourself justice. Have your suits tailored to order at