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THE ADVOCAYE WE CHEERFULLY PUALISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. Prominent Personages ATTEND THE BANQUET IN AP- PRECIATION OF MURPHY'S LONG SERVICE. Aged Editor Praised Is a Civil War Veteran, thirty-third degree Mason, has published the Afro-American Ledger since 1897 and takes firm stand for a national Negro daily. --- Baltimore, Md., February 28. The big banquet that was pulled off here in honor of John H. Murphy, the veteran editor of the Afro-American Ledger last Friday night is still the topic of conversation here. The affair was held at the Nazarite Hall and was attended by prominent persons of this city and Washington, and was an appreciation of Mr. Murphy's service in race journalism, as well in honor of his having celebrated his seventieth birthday Christmas day. Rev. Dr. Ernest Lyon, former minister to Liberia, presided, and City Councilman Harry S.Cummings acted as toastmaster. The speakers and the toasts to which they responded were: Dr. J. Taylor, Philadelphia, "The Medical Profession"; C. C. Fitzgerald, "The Legal Profession"; Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, "The Ministry"; Prof. Mason, A. Hawkins, "Education and Public Opinion"; Hugh E. Macbeth, editor of the Baltimore Times, "Our Guest, The Journalist"; R. W. Thompson, of Washington, "The General Correspondent"; W. C. McCard, "The Ladies"; Franklin F. Johnson, the Afro-American Ledger, "The Local Reporter"; Dr. J. O. Spencer, Morgan College, "The College, and the Newspaper," and Dr. Whitfield Dinsey, who spoke on "Pioneer Race Journals." Mr. Cummins, in introducing the guest of honor, said: "Editor Murphy, in whose honor this banquet is held, stands for that which is best in the life and sentiment of our people. Being the eldest of our editors, he is loved and revered by us and is entitled to the respect and support of the entire population. We meet tonight to do honor to him who week by week chronicles the doings of the best of our race." In his address, Mr. Murphy said that a national Negro daily was an absolute necessity, and that the next five years would demonstrate that fact. Rev. Dr. Hughes had that the race is growing more influential and would continue to do so. "The place now occupied by the ministry, as the leader in secular affairs', he said, "would fall upon the shoulders of the race journalist. No one would more welcome this change than the ministry, for they realize the tremendous importance of the race papers, when they are managed by capable, farseeing and broad-minded men." Mr. Thompson said that there was a growing number of well-equipped men of character in journalism, and that the near future would offer as great rewards to Negro journalists as the other professions. Mr. Murphy, in replying to the finny encomiums passed upon him, told of his hardships in the early days of the Afro-American Ledger, and said that at one time he would have sold it for a song, if a buyer had come along. He mentioned the great advance that had taken place in the quality of race papers during the past seven years, and said it foretold a good future. Among those who sent letters of regret were: Dr. Booker T. Washington, head of Tuskegee Institute; T. Thomas Fortune, the veteran journalist; Dr. W. E. B. DuBois, of New York; Dr. J. H. N. Waring, of Washington; Chris J. Perry, editor of the Philadelphia Tribune; J. C. Gilmer, editor of the Charleston, (W. Va.) Advocate; Rev. L. L. Thomas, field agent of the Church Extension Society of the M. E. Church; President W. S. Scarborough, of Wilberforce University, and N. B. Dodson, of the Afro-American Press Association. Dr. Booker T. Washington, who was one of the many subscribers, said in his letter: "There are few men in any race who have rendered more unselfish, constant and useful service than is true of Mr. Murphy, and we should honor him to the fullest extent. There are two elements in connection with this banquet that please me immensely. One is, we are honoring a man while he is living; the second element is, we are honoring a man of our own race." Mr. Fortune, in his letter, wrote: "I regret very much that I shall be unable to attend the banquet in honor of the seventieth birthday of my good friend, Mr. John H. Murphy, of the Afro-American Ledger. Such a testimonial is eminently befitting Mr. Murphy's work as a journalist measures the period of the greatest growth of the power of the Afro-American press, and in that growth he has been a constructive influence for high thinking and broad thinking in the highest sense." Dr. Waring wrote: "Few men in public life have earned such a testimonial as Mr. Murphy has; few newspapers have maintained such a standard of journalistic decency as the Afro-American has, and few colored editors have pursued a course so uniformly free from partisan cant and personal abuse as Mr. Murphy has." Mr. Murphy is a native of this city, a Civil War veteran, thirty-third degree Mason and has published the Afro-American Ledger since 1897. IS NOT ENACTED BY W. VA, LEG ISLATURE, AS ADVOCATE PREDICTED. Negro Institutions Are taken care of, provisions being made for purchase and maintenance of Colored Orphans' Home and Baptist school at Hill Top gets a small slice. --- As forecasted and insisted upon by The Advocate in the face of opposition, the Legislature has adjourned without having passed a Jim Crow Car bill or any other legislation restricting the rights of the Negro to the enjoyment of life, liberty and the pursuits of happiness in the same measure as is accorded other citizens of the State. The Carr Fraternity Society bill, which caused the most concern, never passed the first reading in the Senate. Distranchisement was not mentioned, and the French Registration measure met the death it deserved. In the appropriation bill, the Negro schools and other institutions fared almost as well as in former years. Below is given the total appropriations for the fiscal years of 1911 and 1912: The Legislature of 1909 made appropriations totaling $110,350 for Negro secondary education, but $18,000,-$10,000 for the W. Va. Seminary and College and $8,000 for the Bluefield Colored Institute—was lopped off by the governor's pruning knife. There was then available only $92,350. The bill this year shows only one new item, that for the W. Va. Seminary and College, the Baptist school at Hill Top. The Colored Orphans Home, formerly supported by private contributions, has not been able to get more than $3,000 annually heretofore from the State. The untiring efforts of its superintendent, Rev. C. E. McGhee, resulted in its purchase and establishment as a state institution, the purchase price being $10,000. In this connection it might be stated that strong forces were opposed to the McGhee measure. Senator W. A. MacCorkle fought it to the last. Not content with the roll call showing its passage, he was instrumental in proposing a reconsideration which was defeated by a narrow margin. Fearing some other move, Rev. McGhee cornered the President of the Senate in the lobby of the capitol and implored him to rule out of order any motion aimed at his institution. This Dr. Hatfield laughingly promised to do, but the necessity did not arise. THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 2 1911 Sentiment Discarded AND NOTHING BUT STRONG BUSINESS POLICY GUIDED TRUE REFORMERS. Holmes Re-Elected Salaries reduced, offices abolished and official organ placed under control of one man, are some of the means used to save organization. (Special to The Advocate) Richmond, Va., Feb. 27. Over 750 delegates from 27 States attended the special session of True Reformers beginning in this city last Tuesday and ending at a late hour Thursday night. For the last 13 years gag rule has been a feature of meetings of the grand fountain, and men and women of intelligence were not allowed to assert themselves in such meetings, but the best element of the race was largely in evidence at this meeting, because of the character of A. W. Holmes, the present head of the order, and not a more representative body of colored people ever met in this city that deliberated so saneily as the delegates attending the session. The session was a harmonious one, despite the condition of the fraternity, and exhibited the Negroe's ability to legislate for large financial movements. Men and women prominent in the National Negro Business League were the factors that largely contributed to conserving the interests of the organization. Presidents of local leagues were on all of the important committees. The personal of the committees were men and women who have achieved success. A. W. Holmes, W. G. M., caused great elation when he made his report and showed that despite the troubles that had undertaken the organization, and he being placed at the head at a time when matters were in a chaotic state, $54,000 had been collected since last October and hundreds of claims paid. The report showed that the order is the greatest Negro fraternal movement in the world. The report of W. P. Burrell, W. G. S., was a comprehensive and exhaustive one. He spoke of the warning that he had sounded for a number of years at the sessions of the grand fountain, which was rejected by these bodies, and substantiated his statements by the minutes of these meetings. R. T. Hill, grand worthy treasurer made his report and then resigned the position. It was revealed at this session that W. L. Taylor was a tyrant if his subordinates did not conform to his ignorant orders. This was evidence by those making reports. The Czar never had more power than Taylor. He had a law enacted that he could remove from the grand officers down to the janitors any time he felt so disposed. The fact was exhibited at the meeting that the exorbitant salary received by Taylor was not legitimate to the extent it may become a feature for future deliberations. Thomas Taylor, his son, who was prominent in the Old Folk's home affair, is the cynosure of the eyes of those who will make him make good all financial shortage during his administration. Such men as Prof. R. B. McRary, of Lexington, N. C., capitalist; Adolphus Humbles of Lynchburg, reputed to be worth over $200,000; Dr. Jas. B. Dudley, president A. & M. College for the Colored race, and Dr. J. E. Dellinger, of Greensboro, N. C.; Dr. John Merrilweather, a wealthy and conservative professional and business man and Drs.W. F. Graham anl W. T. Johnson with other successful business men are carefully looking after the interests of the order and the rehabilitation of the order will ultimately be the outcome of these thorough investigations and judicious legislations. As to the ultimate restoration of the orginazation to its former plane the delegates had no tangible knowledge until Colonel Joseph Button, commissioner of insurance for Virginia, and his actuary, Clarence Davenport, visited the grand fountain. They did not try to coerce the delegates into a position that would embarrass them, but they registered the fact that the white people were in sympathy with the organization and would not attempt to frustrate any plan, but would contribute to the efforts of the legislative body to save the institution. Colonel Button in part, said: "I have a great interest in you people because your organization has done more for the uplift of the Negro than any other fraternity in your race. It pained me when it got into its present position, and I pledge any legitimate support that I can give you. From the progress that you are making under present conditions you need not become discouraged. I am sure that this splendid body of men and women and your race will save the organization." He said that if one-fourth of the liabilities could be liquidated and feasible plans devised to meet the remainder of the debts in a reasonable length of time, he would see that the prohibition resting upon the order in Virginia, at least, would be lifted. Prof. R. B. McRary, ably responded to the commissioner and told him that the caliber of the official would be such as to restore the confidence of the people to the extent that they would know that men of executive ability and character were controlling the affairs of the organization. Sentiment was discarded at this session and nothing but a strong business policy predominated which resulted in retrenchment. Several officers' salaries were considerably reduced. The real estate department abolished; offices of two deputy generals declared vacant; the offices of editor and manager of the Reformer, the official organ, were combined, and B. A. Graves who was formerly manager elected for said positions. Counsellor J. C. Newsome, of Newport News, Va., was elected attorney for the organization. The following persons were elected to the board: A. W. Holmes, Richmond, Va.; W. L. Anderson, Beaver Dam, Va.; Geo. E. Morris, Morristown, N. J.; W. P. Burrell, Richmond; Mrs. Rosa Thompson, Phila, Pa.; Dr. John Merriweather, Richmond; Dr. Jas. B. Dudley and Dr. J. E. Dellinger, Greensboro, N. C.; Adolphus Humbles, Lynchburg; W. R. Griffin, Washington, D. C.; Dr. W. T. Johnson, Richmond; Floyd Ross, St. Louis, Mo.; Lee Trent, Pittsburg, Pa.; Joseph Ward, Richmond; Messrs Holmes and Burrell retain their offices and the following officers were elected: L. D. Hodge, G. W. G., Montgomery, W. Va.; H. Brown, G. W. A. G., Annapolis, Ind.; J. R. Wilson, G. W. P. G., Danville, Va.; Mrs. M. L. Howard, G. W. R. H., Atlanta, Ga.; M. J. Gibson, G. W. L. W. Indianapolis, Ind. By contributing gratuitously the sum of $12,000 in cash and subscriptions at last night's meeting to cancel the indictment is conclusive proof that the members are determined to save the reputation of the race along financial lines. Dr. John Merrilweather, who was elected grand Treasurer, is highly esteemed and has the confidence of the organization and the best citizens of both races in Virginia. The white dalles of the State have carried excellent editorials for the good of the organization and the race. Organized Interests ARE TOOLS OF BEN DAVIS WHO FEEDS IGNORANT NEGROES PREJUDICE. Bosses Odd Fellows Through Grand Master who is his creature and cat's paw, and chokes off opposition by editorially lashing those aspiring for leadership with him. Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 26.—Ben Davis is the wildest thing in the State of Georgia. It is unfortunate that somehow the Federal authorities were persuaded to let him "run loose" but the incident is evidently a closed book now. He has broken "loose" on Napier of Tennessee of whom Georgia people know little. The best and most thoughtful of them, however, are not likely to be governed by the editorials of Ben Davis in forming their estimate of the man Napier. He is certainly a purer and higher type of citizen than "Fighting Ben", if Napier is anything at all. Davis is a demagogue of the rankest kind. He knows how to appeal to the ignorant and unthinking Negroes of the State or any other commonwealth for that matter. He knows their prejudices and weaknesses. He feeds them on prejudice and class hatred. He has made a success of his methods right here in Atlanta, a city of more Negro colleges than are located in any other one city of the country. Not one man of intelligence, good reputation and high character has dared to open his mouth publicly against Ben Davis and his high-handed methods. They all seem to look alike to him. Many of them will denounce everything evil but Ben Davis in public. They will express their contempt for him in private. But Ben Davis keeps on scattering fire among them. He has never built up anything for the public good in Georgia. On the contrary he has kept hammering away at the doors of every prosper CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE. Must Try Once More GOVERNOR WILL FORCE LEGISLATURE TO CONSIDER PRIMARY ELECTIONS. Abolition of the office of State Road Commissioner causes explosion last hours of session and sergeant-at-arms was called on to exercise his muscle. An extraordinary session of the West Virginia Legislature will be called by Governor William E. Glasscock, to meet not later than the month of May, for the consideration of a direct primary law and probably other legislation advocated by the Executive. This announcement was made Saturday by the Governor,following the adjournment of the regular session of the Legislature without consideration of direct primaries. While Governor Glasscock has not fully determined that he will have the Legislature consider any subject other than direct primaries, he stated that before his call is issued he may conclude to place other subjects before the Legislature, and while he did not enumerate these subjects they are the proposed production tax on natural gas, the public service commission and the uniform municipal code for the government of West Virginia municipalities. Until the Legislature had adjourned sine die the Governor would make no definite announcement of his purpose to call an extra session of the Legislature. The enactment of the direct primary law, the Governor believes, is of paramount interest to the people of the state. He is confident that the public sentiment is in accord with his own belief on the subject, and while there are other subjects which properly might be placed before the Legislature, he assigns as the real reason for the special session the failure of the Legislature to enact a primary law. Campaign Is Planned. But for his exhausted physical condition Governor Glasscock would have called the Legislature in special session immediately following the adjournment of the regular session. His weakened condition, however, made that impossible. The Governor will depart in a week or 10 days for Florida, where he will spend several weeks on Indian Rever With his health restored, upon his return it is probable he will make an active campaign throughout the state for direct primaries, making a dozen speeches in the principal cities of the state. Amid the confusion that was akin to open revolt, the regular session of the Legislature adjourned early Saturday morning with the passage of the general appropriation bill, following a stormy session. The two Houses reached an agreement when it looked like an extra session would have to be called for the purpose of acting on the omnibus bill. Just prior to the adjournment the explosion expected on the Republican side of the Senate Chamber since the beginning of the session occurred with full force when the bill abolishing the office of State Road Commissioner Charles P. Light was taken up and passed, the Democrats being aided by four Republican Senators, including President Hatfield. Ticklish Assertions Made. Senator Howard Sutherland, eft Randolph County, who planned the new road laws and was the patron of the bill two years ago, opposed the repeal of the law abolishing Commissioner Light's office. Surprised at the action of his Republican colleagues, he announced in emphatic speech that no Republican Senator could honestly support that measure. Angered at the insinuation, President Hatfield called Senator Sutherland to order, announced that he had voted for the bill with only honest motives, and then refused to allow the Randolph Senator to proceed further. Sutherland attempted to remonstrate against the action of the President, but Hatfield ordered the Sergeant-at-Arms to remove Sutherland from the floor. During the consideration of the bill State Road Engineer Edgar A. Baker, an attache of the Road Commissioner's office, was ejected from the Senate chamber upon complaint of Senator White, one of the Republicans who voted for the abolition of the office. The adolition of the office of Road Commissioner was decided upon in the Conference Committee of the two Houses on the appropriation bill, the Democratic conferences demanding that the appropriation for the maintenance of the office be striken from the bill. The Republican conferences agreed to this request, and it was claimed by the Senators favoring the retention of the office that President Hatfield had packed the committees by the appointment of Senators and Hearne to represent the Repub-White and Hearne to represent the Republican side. Courts May Solve Tangle. The tangle over the Point Pleasant charter probably will be unraveled in the Courts. It is one of the most peculiar situations ever found in the State Legislature. The House of Delegates refused to the last to return the engrossed bill to the Senate when the upper branch desired to reconsider the measure, the Lower House contending that the bill became valid when it was signed by Governor Glasscoek. The dry faction in the town of Point Pleasant believe that the law will be sustained by the Courts when the test comes about three months hence, while the wets in the Mason (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) Statement Incorrect FACTS ABOUT NAPIER AND HIS INFLUENCE GARBLED BY THE INDEPENDENT. Davis' Editorial Does injustice to Tennessee man who did not apply to courts to determine his racial identity, as charged by the Negro boss of Georgia. 1 Knoxville, Tenn., Feb. 28.—The editor of the Atlanta Independent can no more prove that the courts were once upon a time called upon to determine the racial identity of Napier than he could establish his own innocence of the charges upon which he was "once upon a time" indicted by a Federal Grand Jury in Georgia, if his astute lawyer had not succeeded so admirably in scattering the witnesses against him. There is nothing in his insinulation about the "colorphobia" of Jas. C., Napier. The Tennessee man may be proud that "he is as fair as a white man." He would be foolish not to be, for he came by it honestly. Vernon is proud that "he is coal-black" for he came by that honestly. The stuff of the Georgia editor is clap-trap. Napier has a good reputation as a man and citizen of Tennessee. A finger cannot be raised against his honor. There is no black mark against him. These facts are certain and established beyond the shadow of a doubt thus far in his life. Personally he is a fit man to be Register of the U. S. Treasury. James C. Napier, the politician, is an entirely different fellow from Napier, the man and citizen of Tennessee. He has no power. In the late years, he has made strenuous efforts to secure the support of his people but has failed. He lives among white people on Capitol hill in Nashville and certainly cannot influence the majority of the voters in his own ward for the reason that they are white and would not, of course, tolerate any attempt on the part of Napier to influence them politically. Now, it is doubtful if the Tennessee man could get a good audience anywhere in Tennessee to listen to his political exhortations. During the recent campaign "he shelled the woods" in Nashville, and "from Memphis to Bristol" as the Nashville Globe has been pleased to affirm in its reply to the Atlanta Independent, In his own city he could never get more than a baker's dozen to hear him plead his case. This was generally so everywhere he went on his "shelling" tour. The masses of Tennessee Negroes are not interested in the politics of Napier or the man himself. He cannot influence them. The classes, and there are several in the Volunteer State, will not listen to him and he can never get their political sympathy. The men who influence the voters of Tennessee are the ministers, physicians, lawyers, teachers and business men. As these men go, the voters follow. They are not politicians but they make political opinion in the State. They would be pleased to see Napier landed in the job he has been hunting so long but his politics and candidates are not theirs. The time has passed when J. C. Napier or any other Negro can carry the votes of Tennessee colored people around in their pockets. The time has passed when the votes of the Negroes of Tennessee can be secured by giving a government job to any one of their number. These are facts settled beyond a doubt. The colored voters are looking for something better and more needful for the majority of the people. They are not fooled any more by the "race jargon" of leaders who are grinding axes for themselves. The Nashville Globe that takes CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE. THE ADVOCATE. DVERTISSEMENTS PEACE OUR COLUMNS BRING SULTS. TRY IT. Department of Archives HISTORY, CHARLESTON, W V2 BUSINESS LEAGUE ER RESENTED STRICT ES ON BRETHREN. Are discussed by leading forces for financial uplift of the colored people of Alabama who are engaged in many lines of business—Next meeting to be held at Washington's School. (Special to The Advocate.) Selma, Ala., Feb. 23.-The third annual session of the Alabama State Negro Business League, closed a two days session in this city yesterday, president W. J. Echols, of Birmingham, presiding. The first day was occupied entirely in carrying out an extensive program, in which several questions affecting the business and commercial life of the Negroes of Alabama were discussed. A committee to re-draft the constitution was appointed and enrollment of members for the year carried out. At the First Baptist Church, a public reception was given the visitors by the colored citizens of Selma, at which addresses of welcome were delivered by Rev. J. W. Walker, Rev. S. T. Clanton, of Selma University and W. H. McAlpine. The response was delivered by J. H. Phillips, of Montgomery, chairman of the executive committee. Considerable interest centered in the discussion of the subject, "What the Negro Banks are Doing for the Uplift, of the Race" as presented by Dr. W. R. Pettiford, president of the Alabama Penny Savings Bank of Birmingham, and its affiliated institutions in Montgomery and Selma. Dr. Pettiford declared that banks among Negroes are great schools, teaching them common business ideas first, then how to turn individual effort into co-operative effort, and greater than all to learn to trust each other. He cited as an example, the fact that the bank in Selma has 30,000 depositors and the one in Montgomery nearly 45,000, declaring that nothing but a banking institution could have gotten that expression of confidence from the people. He emphasized the fact that these banks not only give employment, to Negro boys and girls, but became the medium for the circulation of Negro money without the profit being lost to the race. "The disposition to co-operate is wanting," said Dr. Pettiford, "and Negro banks, more than any other agency will teach this wholesome lesson to the people." Dr. W. H. Newsome, founder and president of the Safety Realty and Banking Co., for Mobile discussed the subject. The many sided relation of the minister in the life of the Negro people was emphasized by Dr. R. T. Pollard, who took for his subject, "The Place of the Minister in the Moral, Civil and Religious Life of the people". He classed the preacher as a moral, civil and religious dynamo, declaring that he is to live morality as well as preach it. "Many ministers," he continued, "think they have only to preach and look important. The time for that, however, is over, and in keeping with the hustle and bustle of the present, the minister is wanted in proportion to his ability and inclination to be a factor in the life of the people." The address of Dr. Pollard was followed in a very forceful way by George H. Mays, general financial secretary of the Mound Bayou Cotton Seed Oil Mill, who is the confidential representative of Charles Banks, of Mound Bayou. He appealed to the ministers to help Negro Business League and to encourage the people whom they touch to patronize and help Negro business enterprises. The speaker told the audience of the great progress being made by the Negroes in Mound Bayou, and described in detail the life in that hustling little community. He paid a high tribute to Isaiah T. Montgomery, the founder of Mound Bayou and to Charles Banks, its leading spirit and most representative citizen. The subject opened by Dr. Pollard was vigorously discussed by Dr. W. R. Pettiford, Rev. J. A. Martin and others. The migratory habit of many Negro farmers was cited by A. L. Burks, of Tuskegee, as one of the greatest causes for unsatisfactory results in farming. Mr. Burks is the representative of a Mason County Bank in the handling of its real estate for colored tenants. He de- CORRESPONDENCE PAGE TWO RONCEVERTE. Rev. S. A. Lewis filled his appointment at Alderson Sunday. Miss Rosa McVey, of Lewisburg, was the guest of Miss Minnie Allen this week. Overton Lewis was indisposed for a few rays last week. Roy Terry, of Hot Springs, Va., came over Saturday to visit his parents. Mrs. Nannie B. Rose has returned home after a pleasant visit at Quinimont. Mrs. Lula Peck was a visitor at Hinton this week. Wm. Watkins and Wm. Eggleston have returned home after spending a few days at Quinimont. Edward Hamilton came up from Brown Saturday to spend a few days with his family. Mrs. Sallie Holland has been indisposed for the past week. Miss Brunette Brown, Ernest and Clarence Miller and A. E. Sweeny were guests of Miss Minnie V. Allen and Loda Johnson. Rev. Waters, of Lewisburg, and Rev. Moore, of Williamsburg, were visitors here Monday. Chas. A. Brinkly left Sunday for Charleston. Rev. Howard White has been sick the past week. Mrs. Jessie Dixon visited Mrs. D. R. Hickman last week. Robt. Young, J. W. Washington, L. A. Erskins and P. A. Loving have gone to Fitzpatrick. Miss Florence Daniels gave a birthday party to a number of her friends Monday night. Games were played and covers were laid for the following guests: Misses Eliza Chandler, Mary Davis, Francis Marshall, Clara and Evelyne Slaughter, Eva and Fannie Brinkly: Messrs Anthony Caloway, Calhoun White, C. N. Johnson, W. T. Allen, Clarence and Earnest Miller. MONTGOMERY. Mrs. F. D. Page, of Kanawha City, was the week end guest of Mrs. Charles Johnson. Rev. D. C. Deans, was a business visitor to McDonald, Saturday. Mrs. Warner Brown, teacher at Handley, is at home sick this week. Mrs. Richard Johnson' and Mrs. Kitty Mills, are reported as improving. Dr. B. F. White, of Huntington, is a business visitor here this week. The Graduation class of Simmons Graded School will present a Programme at the Odd Fellows Hall, Friday night. Mrs. Clara Powell, Mrs. William Harris, and Miss Wysor Watson, had an entertainment at the Hall Monday evening for the M. E. Church. Mrs. Ruth Harvey, of Powelton, was the guest of Mrs. L. A. Gough, Friday. Miss Clara Brown is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fannie Ellers, at Rush Run. Miss Ruth Watson was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Florence Clark, at Doonwood Saturday. G. W. Gough, who has been suffering with a mashed hand, is able to resume his work. H. B. Branham, who has been indisposed for several weeks with rheumatism, is able to be out. Mrs.Virginia Buster,who had been sick since September with Cancer of the breast, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, at her home at Lawton. The remains were brought here to the home of Mr. and Mrs.George Jackson, Funeral services at the First Baptist Church Tuesday. The House Hold of Ruth were out in a body and a Committee from the Quinnimont lodge of which she was a member The floral offerings were many and costly. A large number of out of town friends attended the funeral MARTINSBURG Harry Clyde will spend a week or ten days in Washington, D. C., having his eyes treated and incidentally visiting friends. Geo. L. Moxey has purchased from Jno. T. Walden his beautiful shaving parlor, and will conduct the most up to date shop in the city. Mrs. Emma Belle, of W. John St., is quite sick at home with lagripepe. Jno. T. Walden and family left Friday to visit friends and relatives in the south. The three nights' fair hold at Douglas Grove was attended by a number of young people from the city. It was conducted by the M. E. Church, of which Rev. J. Conley is pastor. Prof. Newcomer of Storer College preached at Dudley F. B. Church Sunday evening. His discourse was scholarly and was much appreciated by those who heard him. Custer Sheldon left for Mannington Saturday, where he will visit friends for a few days. Mrs.Sarah Hopewell and daughter Miss Hilda, are spending a few days in Winchester, Va. Mrs. Mary Mosby, of Samuel St. who has been quite sick for sometime, was taken to King's Daughters Hospital Sunday morning. Mrs. Anna B. Ramer is ill at her home on W. Burke St. Her early recovery will be a source of great pleasure to her many friends. LEWISBURG. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Fitzhugh left Monday for Clarksburg. Miss Fidella Freeland, who spent several weeks visiting at Rilley, returned home Friday. Miss Rosa McVey left Monday for Ronceverte to spend a few days with Miss Minnie Allen. E. A. Bolling, Jr., of Herberton, is here on a short visit. Frank Pryor, who has been sick for a few days, is much improved. A. D. Seams, of Secbert, was here Saturday and Sunday with his family. John Freeland, one of the old citizens of Lewisburg, died Wednesday morning. His funeral services were held at the M. E. Church last Friday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Waters, Jr., officiating. The deceased had been a member of the M. E. Church for more than forty years, and for many years he was one of the trustees of the church. The revival services at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Wm. Jackson, still continue. Mrs. Julia Williams, of Alderson, attended the funeral of her uncle, John Freeland, Friday. Rev. Moore preached Sunday morning and night at the M. E. Church. BROWNSVILLE, PA The A. M. Church has recently organized a literary society which meets every Wednesday evening. Prof. Chas. W. Florence was in town recently attending to important business and calling on friends. Mrs. Jno. A. Hilton and daughters, Misses Blanche and Alice, entertained a large number of ladies at their home on S. Water St., Feb. 17th at a quilting bee. Delicious refreshments were served at 6:30 P. M., and all who were present enjoyed a delightful time. Miss Mattie S. Prouty was visiting her parents here Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Rosa L. Davis has been sick but is now improving rapidly. Mrs. H. W. Mossett, of N.High St., entertained at dinner Sunday Miss Bell Prouty and J. M. Prouty, of S. Brownville. Mrs. Jos. Drew, of N. 5th St., entertained a large number of friends at a surprise birthday party for her husband on the 15th. Mrs. Wm. Fox, of Pittsburg, has been visiting Miss Olive Arnette the past two weeks. Jno. Florence was taken seriously ill at his home on High Street on the 7th and died the 9th. Friends and the Odd Fellows, of which he was a member, regret very much the loss of Mr. Florence. ELKINS. The Philomathean Literary Society of the A. M. E. Church tendered a reception in honor of Miss Henriette Vinton Davis, Tuesday. J. A. Scott, Tonsorial Artist of Lewisburg, has charge of A. W. Watkins' shop. Arthur Hunter, of Carksburg, is here on special business and will leave Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Baxter have left Mannington and will reside here. Mrs. Paul Fletcher will entertain the Bible Class Sunday. Rev. Menifee, of Grafton, preached at the Second Baptist Church, Sunday. A parlor social was given at the residence of Mrs. Ella Hall Monday, for -the benefit -of the A. M. E. church. Rev. W. H. Thomas held the Second Quarterly Conference and meeting at the A. M. E. Church Tuesday and Wednesday. Jerry Baxter, who is said to be the oldest man in this county, is ill at the home of his son, D. Baxter. Mr. and Mrs. W. Knallen entertained at dinner Sunday, C. T. Harris and J. H. Scott and Miss Grace Green. Mrs. Ed. Butler and Mrs. Mary Samuels left for Kentucky Tuesday, to visit relatives. Phillip Davis, of Mountain Lake Park, is here on business. Robert Grey is home from Charleston after being absent many weeks. Miss Maude Tyler is doing quite a business in the hair-trade. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzhugh, of Lewisburg, were the guests of Mrs. Williams Monday. Grand rally at A. M. E. Church Sunday. Rev. S. P. West, of Clarksburg, will preach. The pastor of the A. M. E. Church is busy with the children, getting ready for Easter. Mrs. H. Graham left for Suttonsville, Monday. The Ladies Auxiliary of the A. M. E. Church gave a hoop-drill Thursday evening. CLARKSBURG. On Wednesday Feb. 15th, quite a number of gentlemen gathered at the home of F. D. Cambric to join with him in celebrating his birthday anniversary. The evening was very pleasantly spent in various amusements but the climax was reached when all gathered around the festal board with Dr. E. L. Youngue as toastmaster. The Valentine Social given by Queen Esther Club was a decided success from all viewpoints. A splendid program was rendered. Miss Elizabeth Wilson won the prize for selling the greatest number of tickets. On Friday evening, Feb. 17th, Mrs. Lutie Tuck entertained quite a number of friends at her home on Lee street. Progressive whist and other games were the evening's diversion. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Biglow, Misses Mary Brent, Manne Johnson, Estella Cambrie, Florence and Emma Ruffin, Anita Pointdexter, Mary Miller, Florence Epperson, Lily Allen and Willa Lee; Messrs. T. L. Higgins, James Gray, Findlay Hayden, E. L. Youngue, E. T. Moore, F. D. Cambrie, M. T. Obie. The evening was very delightfully spent. The house was tastefully decorated with hearts and everything was in keeping with the season. Clarence Mormon, a chiropodist, of Baltimore, is now located in the city. Mrs. Nellie Wilson has returned from Pittsburg where she attended the second group meeting of the Epworth League. Mrs. Martha Lipscomb held a reception from 3 to 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Feb. 18th, in honor of Miss Eula Edwards, of Cumberland, Md. A delicious salad supper was served in the dining room by Mrs. Meade and Mrs. Ernest Hill. Mrs. Alexander Henderson presided at the coffee table. Mrs. Charles Ogden poured chocolate, assisted by Miss Hattie Washington. A number of guests called during the afternoon. On Sunday, Feb. 19th, W. S. Kearney Court of Calanthe held its annual memorial services at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Mrs. Stella West acted as mistress of ceremonies. A splendid eulogy was delivered by Rev. Kenney and several appropriate papers were read by members of the court. Tuesday night, Feb. 21st, at the home of D. H. Kyle a Dunbar Reading Circle was formed with the object of becoming better acquainted with the literature of our own people. It it to be hoped that this reading circle will prove a blessing to the community. Miss Ruby Pettiford, of Sabina, O., is the pleasant guest of Miss Willa Lee. M. T. Obie and Wm. O. Armstrong were calling on friends here week before last. Chas. Florence of Grafton, was a business visitor here Saturday. The Anti-Cant Club led a donation party to the home of Rev. S. P. West and pleasantly surprised the family. Mytedus Walker, who has been attending school at Howard University, Washington, D. C., has returned home on account of ill health. Mrs. Leana Robinson, who has been sick for about four months, is dangerously ill at this writing. Little hope is entertained for her recovery. Consuelo Dougherty, who has been quite ill with typhoid fever, is slowly recovering. A number of the members and friends of Mt. Zion Baptist church gathered there on Monday evening, Feb. 28th, to felicitate with the pastor on his birthday anniversary. A delightful evening was spent. Wednesday, pastors from Parkersburg, Morgantown and other neighboring cities met at Mt. Zion Baptist church and assisted in the ordination of Rev. Frank Yates. The service was very impressive. The membership brought baskets and dinner was served at the church. On Thursday night Rev. Yates preached his farewell sermon after which a reception was tendered him, Mr. and Mrs. Yates and family left the following day for Davis, where he will take charge of the Baptist church. The prayers of the community go with them. Rev. W. H. Thomas, presiding elder of this district, preached two able sermons at Pride A. M. E. chapel Sunday. Clarksburgers are always delighted when the time rolls around for Elder Thomas' visit. The elder expressed himself as well pleased with the progress of the church. A splendid literary program was rendered at Mt. Zion Baptist church on Monday night. Mrs. B. J. Wilkinson is slowly recovering. PT. PLEASANT. Lelan Bates and Robert Johnson attended the Sophomore play at W. V. C. J. Friday. While there they were guests of John Henderson. Mrs. A. H. Williams and Miss Mosella H. Colston very handsomely entertained a few friends at the home of Mrs. Williams in honor of Miss Alice E. Jordan. Those present were Mrs. H. C. Clendenin, Misses Marie and Ida Craig, Augusta Rison, Messrs. Joseph Alexander, John Davis, Wallace Smith and Pearl Johnson. Music and whist were the features of the evening. Mrs. Clarence Henderson, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carter, of Gallipolis, for the past two weeks, came home Monday. Miss Alice E. Jordan who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. M. L. Jordan, for the past week, returned to Weston Tuesday to resume her work as attendant at the hospital. Miss Mithue Colston has been indisposed for past few days. Pearl Johnson, James and Clyde Colston spent Sunday in Gallipolis. THE ADVOCATE RED STAR. Rev. D. C. Dean preached a very able sermon at Hill Top Baptist church, Sunday morning. Among those who attended the closing exercises of Scarboro school, taught by Miss Ida Alexander, were Misses Mattle Bradley, of Quinnemont, Beulah Agee, Jamie Shepherd, Georgia Wells, of Seminary, Prof. and Mrs. Arter, Miss Ardelle Smith, Mrs. Mamle White, of Sun, and Messrs. Hurbert Banks, of Thurmond, Basil Braxton, McBrayer Hlekman, Turner and Hill. Mrs. E. M. Davis closed a successful term of school Friday. A splendid program was rendered at night. Miss Evangeline Murry, who was called home to Staunton, Va., on account of the illness of her father, returned Saturday to resume her studies at W. Va. Seminary and College. John Holmes of Oak Hill, was the guest of Miss Ardelle Smith Sunday. Mrs. M. A. W. Thompson went to Montgomery Friday on business and returned Sunday afternoon. Dr. S. A. Washington went to Laurel Creek Tuesday. Miss Ida E. Alexander went to Quinnemont Saturday on business. Miss Mattle Bradley was the guest of Miss Ida Alexander Friday and Saturday. Miss Edith Thompson played for the closing exercises at Harvey Friday night. Miss Ardelle Smith, Miss Evangeline Murry and Messrs. Holmes and Brayer were at Harvey Sunday. INSTITUTE G. H. Beane, of Charleston, attended the drama given by the Second Year Academic Class at the Wes Virginia Colored Institute Friday evening. Hon. E. L. Long, State Treasurer, delivered an address at the West Virginia Colored Institute Wednesday, Feb. 22. Mrs. C. E. Mitchell was quite ill several days this week. Miss Amelia Wilcher was the guest of Miss Charlotte Campbell Sunday. The Agriculture Department of the West Virginia Colored Institute has secured a new supply of seeds and is preparing for the spring opening. Last year this department did some excellent work along the line of truck gardening and from the preparation that is being made more land will be used for this work than last season. E. R. Carter spent Sunday at Institute. Pres. and Mrs. Byrd Prillerman were called away Tuesday because of the death of a relative. Harvey Peters was called home Friday because of the illness of his sister caused from receiving a severe burn. MT. CARBON. Miss Ella Burk was here a few days last week in the interests of The Casulaty Insurance Co. The entertainment given at the K. of P. hall Saturday evening by Mrs. Emma Williams, Mrs. M. S. Reid, Mrs. Burdie B. Coleman and Mrs. Josephine Turner was the occasion of a joyful evening as well as a success financially. State Missionary, Rev, R. D. W. Meadows, spent a few days here and preached at the Kimberly Baptist Church -Sunday -night -to -an unusually large congregation and gave an inspiring and instructive lecture at the New Hope Baptist Church Monday evening. Rev. Meadows together with Rev. S.J.E. Williams and Rev. J. J. Turner held a committee meeting looking forward to regulating matters pertaining to the West Virginia Baptist State Convention. Jno. Lynch, of Harewood, and his brother Albert, of Youngstown, were making agreeable calls here Sunday afternoon. Edward Moss, who has been suffering for sometime with typhoid fever, is rapidly improving. Clydy Winbush was taken to the hospital at Clifton Forge Monday to be treated for the fever. Rev. J. J. Turner, who was called to Virginia on account of his brother's death, last week, returned after making brief calls among relatives at Jarrett, Petersburg, Richmond and other points. Rev. Banks, of Ashland, Ky., was visiting Rev. D. E. Williams Saturday. PAGE. Rev. N. A. Smith preached two able sermons Sunday in which about fifty dollars were taken in collection The Y. P. C. U. is progressing; very nicely under presidency of W. M. Dandridge. R. F. Bane is dangerously ill in the Hospital at Clifton Forge, Va. Mrs. Laura Dandridge entertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. Bolding and Mrs. Crow. Mr. Dues was called to Virginia on account of the death of his father. Mrs. Washington is ill at her home on Washington Street. Joe Branch is out of town on business. Rev. Stanley will fill his usual place in the pulpit Sunday. T. W. Hale, of Charleston and Dr. O. L. Hodge, of Montgomery, were on our streets last Monday enroute to Burnwell. Mrs. Ellen Jackson, of Crown Hill, was a business visitor here Tuesday. J. F. Morris made a business trip to Mucklow Wednesday. Miss Jennie K. Foster left Thursday for a few month's visit at Institute. Mrs. Thos. W. Holmes was in Handley Tuesday to adjust the claim of Mrs. Emma Irvin for the American Workmen Insurance Co., of Washington, D. C. J. F. Morris was a business visitor in Charleston Thursday. Mrs. Chas. Rollins was visiting friends in Handley Sunday. Chas. Rollins, who has been sick for a few days, is able to return to his work again. J. H. Brooks, of Handley, was here Wednesday on business. FAIRMONT Dr. Eugene Youngue, Messrs. Jones and Biglow, of Clarksburg, attended Geo. Evans Honey Boy Minstrel here Tuesday night. While here they were guests of M. T. Obie and Wm. O. Armstrong. Mrs. Norvall Jackson entertained at dinner Sunday Wm. O. Armstrong and Miss Florence Goff, the teachers of Dunbar School. Mrs. C. C. Gill, whose illness has been mentioned several times, is so much improved at this writing that she will be able to come home from the hospital this week. Mrs. Sam Wilson entertained a few friends at whist Thursday evening. A pleasant time was had by those present. Ray, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Nelson, was quite ill last week. Miss Beulah Smith passed through our city last week enroute to Mannington. Revival services have closed at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The services were very successful. Rev. Simms, of Pittsburg, assisted Rev. Wanzer in the meeting. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Harris, Friday 25th, a daughter. The annual bazar and baby contest opened Monday night, 27, conwill continue throughout the week at Monroe St. M. E. Church. Little Virginia Washington is much improved at this writing. GRAFTON. Harold, the 15 year old son of Mrs. Lula Singleton, died at his home on R. R. St. Monday. The remains were taken to Romney Tuesday for burial. His sister, Mrs. Leonie Boston, is very ill at her home on Warder Ave. Mrs. Lilly Cole left Monday for Durrak, Va., called there by the illness of her father, Rev. Wilber. Mrs. Chas. Smith, who has been sick for several weeks, is improving slowly. Mrs. M. V. Turner was taken suddenly ill Monday. Mrs. Doliver Baxter, of Elkins, who has been visiting her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Baxter, cf Mannington, returned home Wednesday accompanied by Mrs. Dennis Baxter. They were guests of Mrs. Turner for several hours. Rev. Freeman preached at the Second Baptist Church Thursday night. Miss Nannie Stout is auffering with an attack of La Grippe. The Ladies Aid met at the M. E. Church Thursday night. A very interesting program was carried out. C. W. Florance was calling on friends in Clarksburg Sunday. Miss Fannie Robertson is very ill with fever at the Grafton Hospital. Wm. Rodgers, who has been visiting friends for several days, returned to Tunnelton Monday. Frank McDonald is very low with Tuberculosis. Mrs. Hannah Harris left Saturday for Flemington to spend two weeks. PARKERSBURG The Phoenix Literary society met at Logan Memorial church Tuesday eve. An excellent program was rendered. Round Table Discussion, "What Can the Negro Do to Offset Unfriendly Legislation." Henry Lee continues quite ill at his home on 19th St. Mrs. William Toney was called to her home in Moundsville on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Waters. Mrs. Jane Sedwick, of Clarksburg, is in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs. James Madison on 7th street. Rev. C. H. Carroll, pastor of Logan Memorial church, is making preparation to attend the annual conference, which convenes at Lynchburg, Va., Mar. 22. Mrs. Adam Harper, of East 12th street, is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. Julia Peters is improving rapidly after a serious illness. George Willis was in the city a few days from Charleston, visiting his parents. Robert, son of Lee Green, is seriously ill. Wallace Needham, of Zanesville, O., was in the city Sunday in the interest of The Zanesville Advocate. The Sewing Circle of the Zion Baptist church met at Mrs. Clara D. Williams' Monday evening. The cir- THE BAUER MEAT & FISH COMPANY 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY The best qualities in all the popular kinds of We want your patronage for we have complete stock in our lines and you can get it when you want more I. E. NICHOLS FOR THE ICE REAM THAT TASTES LIKE MORE Either Plain or in Brick Special Prices To Churches and Dealers 20 Capitol Street. Both Phones cle will have their anniversary at the church Monday, March 6. An excellent program will be rendered after which an oyster supper will be served. Sunday was Women's Day at Logan Memorial church. The pastor preached in the morning to a full congregation. A special program was rendered at night. A neat sum was realized. Mrs. Waldo Jones, of New Jersey, spent a few days with Mrs. F. O. Lacy of Belpre, Ohio, last week. Charlie Lee, of Wheeling, is in the city, called here by the serious illness of her brother, Henry. Mrs. Frankie Watson and granddaughter, of Sistersville, are in the city visiting relatives. Mrs. Waldo Jones, Mr. and Mrs. JH. D. Hazlewood, Mrs. Frankio Watson and granddaughter took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Lacy, of Belpre, Ohio, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson returned home from Baltimore, Md., Monday eve. BARBOURSVILLE. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Johnson moved to Huntington, last week. B. Morris, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. A. Hill, for some time, left for Columbus Saturday. T. Hendriex attended the play at Institute Friday night and visited friends in Saint Albans Saturday and Sunday. S. Taylor was the guest of Miss Mary Hill Sunday. D. Kilgore, who has been very ill with la gripe, for several weeks, is improving nicely. M. N. Hicks spent Sunday at home. T. W. Randolph, of Charleston, was the guest of Miss B. Hicks the 19th inst. Ervine Fliggins spent Sunday at home. Wm. Goode and Misa Bertha Robinson were quietly married recently. Misses Bessie, Allie and Hattle Hicks were shoppers in Huntington last week. James Broadnax, of Huntington, has a position at the M. H. C. dormitory. Rev. J. A. Scott will fill his appointment on the 2nd Sunday. THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1911 ER MEAT COMPANY CAPITOL ST. Mutton, Pork, ork Sausage NN MAKE. machine sliced and Bacon SH, POULTRY is in all the popular als of eese tronage for we have in our lines and you you want more. TO ICHOLS THE TASTES LIKE MORE n or in Brick ices To Churches and Dealers Both Phones Public school of this place, with Mrs. J. Johnson as teacher, will close March 10th. CHILLICOTHE. O. Miss Ollie Garnes, of Columbus, Ohio, sang very impressively "Abide with me" at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church, Sunday night. The contest for a chair given by the Main St. P. E. District, came off Friday night in the lecture room of Quinn chapel. The contestants were Misses Mac Medley and Jennie Burrell, of Kingston. Miss Medley collected $38.50. Miss Burrell collected $38.53. The chair was awarded Miss Burrell. Sunday was rally day at Quinn chapel. Amount raised $232.41. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Curtis, of Harveysbury, Ohio, have rented their farm for two years and moved to Chillicothe and are stopping with Miss Ellen Dowdy, W. Main street. The revival meeting which was announced to commence at Quinn chapel will not commence this week on account of the health of the pastor being a little impaired. Miss Florence Gatliff received the ring offered by the 6th P. E. Dist. Miss Mabel Marshall is confined to her bed with la gripe at the home of her parents on 6th street. Mrs. Eugene Leggons is still ill at her home on Elm street. George Ryan was taken suddenly ill Sunday morning at his home on South Walnut street. Misses Mac Johnson and Mabel Brandon, of Kingston, worshiped at Quinn chapel Sunday night. STOPS NEGRO IMMIGRATION. Winnipeg, Man., February 24. The Dominion Government today decided to stop the immigration of Negroes from the United States and intercepted at the boundary a party which intended to go to Western Canada. They were regarded as undesirable citizens. Rev. Dr. L. J. Jordan, secretary of foreign missions for the National Baptist Convention, was the principal speaker at a mass meeting here tonight in the interest of African Missions. 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 beginning their regular work. For Further Information Address the Principal THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1911 BLUEFIEL On the r easy of a Healthful comfort, a way of Li cieties and Regular N also cour and Laun FREE BOO BOARD, F ROOMS $8 A Model C Graduates ience in t regular w For Furth Must Try (Continued from page one.) County capital are just as positive that the reconsideration of the bill by the State Senate will prevent the act from becoming operative. By the passage of the bill Rankin Wiley, who was the Democratic opponent of Congressman James A. Hughes in the late election, has become the dominant factor in Mason County politics, while aligned with him is Dr. H. A. Barbee, the Secretary of the State Board of Health, a Republican who has been opposing the Poffenbarger faction for supremacy in the Republican party. 'Scathing criticism of the Republican members of the State Senate for leaving the state at the beginning of the session of the Legislature cost Henry S. Green, of Morgantown, his job as professor of Greek at the State University, and it is one of the peculiarities of the political game that the Democrats of the Senate joined with the Republicans in demanding the official head of the editor-teacher. Green was denied a hearing before the Senate Finance Committee and was told by President Hatfield and Chairman Silver that he must either resign or the appropriation bill would contain a rider providing that no part of the appropriation should be paid to Green. Sentiment Is Divided. Public sentiment is divided on the action of the Senate. Among the politicians the move was regarded with favor, but others contend that the Morgantown editor was not given a fair deal and should have had at least an opportunity to go before the committee. He now proposes to devote his entire time to the newspaper of which his son is editor. It was left for Senator Scott Merideth, a Republican and fellow townman, to pay proper tribute to Clarence W.Watson,the newly elected Senator from West Virginia. Senator Meridith, who hails from Fairmont, came to the defense of Senator Watson on the final night of the Legislature, when in eloquent language he pointed out that Watson at his own banquet, tendered during the present week of the Legislature, had been almost entirely ignored because he was absent attending to his duties at Washington. While he could not vote for Senator Watson because of his political affiliations, the Marion County Senator said that he knew in the northern section of the state, that Senator Watson was responsible for the Democratic victory of last November, and predicted that in the Senate of the United States he would make an excellent representative of the people of the Panhandle State. Memorial To Taft. Because of the hospitality extended the 15 Republican members of the State Senate by Charles P. Taft while they were sojourning in Cincinnati to escape arrest to compel their attendance in the Senate chamber, the 15 Senators, just before the adjournment of the Legislature, drafted a memorial to Mr. Taft, expressing their ardent appreciation of his hospitality in entertaining them at his home in Cincinnati. R. P. SIMMS The letter or memorial is printed on heavy paper suitable for framing, and is signed by each of the 15 Republican members who absented themselves across the Ohio River. Ministry (Continued from page one.) clared that better houses and better surroundings must be had to manage labor on the farm and to keep the laborers satisfied. "What Benefits are Derived by the Public from Industrial Insurance Companies" was discussed by E. S. Peters, of Mobile, and J. A. Coffee, of Florence, Prof. R. B. Hudson, president of the Selma-Negro Business League, spoke on "How to Successfully Conduct a Coal and Wood Yard." Second Day's Session. Delegates and visitors attending the Second Day's session listened to an interesting discussion of the subject "How to Conduct a Grocery Store," by Ed Price, of Dothan, who is said to be the largest Negro merchant in the state. In the course of his remarks, Mr. Price stated that the ministers did not do their full share in teaching the people to patronize Negro enterprises, and in many instances were not themselves patrons of such establishments. These strictures against the ministry occasioned a very spirited debate, in which particularly, Dr. J. C. Judkins, pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, of Montgomery, defended the Negro preachers in vigorous language. He called attention to the fact that preachers were on the directorate of every Negro bank in the state of Alabama and were at the head of two. "I am tired of hearing every little two-by-four fellow get up in these meetings and tell the public that the minister is not doing his duty. The minister is doing far more to help all of you than you are doing to help the church." After repeated interruptions, Mr. Price completed his narrative, stating that he had the patronage of both white and colored people of Dothan. The subject was discussed by J. P. Bond, V. H. Tulane, E. H. Gamlin and others. One very interesting contribution to the discussion of groceries was the short address of Miss Fannie Turner, cashier and manager of the Tulane Grocery, Montgomery. She showed that she is a decided apostle of the gospel of cleanliness and read one of the best papers presented to the League. "The Development of Dry Goods and Haberdashery" was discussed by Mrs. R. E. Pitts, of Uniontown, who declared that one of the surest means to success was to be found in the advertising columns of colored papers. "When people see a man who has succeeded in business they call it luck," she added, "but luck is only another word for good management." In the discussion which followed Victor H. Tulane exclaimed, "We have got to stop abusing our people because they don't trade with us. All the people can't trade with us. We must not expect a man's trade simply because we are black. I have as much patronage on the part of the white people in Montgomery as colored people, and I would be silly to expect a black man to trade with me because of no other reason. I am prepared to give a man just as good weight, just as good measure as any other dealer, and often at a better price." The League came to a close Tuesday night with a strong address on "The Servant Girl Problem" by Miss Cornelia Bowen, of Mt. Meigs Institute, who gave some pointed and spirited expressions and defended the Negro servant girl from many of the aspersions cast upon her. At the same time, she recognized certain imperfections in her work and pleaded for better training and larger opportunities that she might more ably fill the place in American life allotted her. Other addresses at the closing session were made by Dr. L. L. Burwell, who illustrated his business system in the Burwell Drug Store, at Selma, and C. First Johnson, who became the first life member. Dr. Charles E. Thomas, of Anniston, and Dr. A. C. Dungue, discussed Tuberculosis and Sanitary Conditions. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Victor H Tulane, Montgomery, president; J A. Wilburn, Tuskegee, first vice-president; Dr. T. V. McCoo, Eufala, second vice-president; Dr. L. L. Burwell, Selma, third vice-president; H A. Loveless, Montgomery, fourth vice-president; A. W. Pope, Calerra recording secretary; Dr. C. E Thomas, Annison, corresponding secretary; H. N. Newsome, Mobile treasurer; Ad Wimms, Greenboro State Organizer. The executive committee---J. H. H. Phillips, Montgomery, chairman; J. O. Diffay, Birmingham; W. B. Brown, Taladega; Thomas Ruffin, Cedarville; J. Barns, Tuscaloosa; E. S. Peters, Mobile; W. F. Clark, Opelika; E. H. Gamlin, Tuskegee; A. J. Wood, Benton; Ed Price,Dothan; G. W. Trenhoim, Tuscumbia; G. P. Oliver, Decatur; E. J. Jones, Tuskegee. Prof. W. J. Echols was elected delegate to the National Negro Business League to be held in Little Rock. The next session will be held at Tuskegee Institute. GREAT WOMAN DEAD. Frances Harper, One of the Best Known Women of the Race. Passes to Her Reward. Philadelphia, February 27.—The funeral of Mrs. Frances Ellen Watking Harper, writer of poetry and anti-slavery philippics, who died here Wednesday of last week, was held here at the Unitarian church Friday afternoon. Mrs. Harper was born in Baltimore 87 years age. An uncle taught her how to read and write, and she became interested in the cause of freedom. In the anti-slavery movement she was the associate of Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubbman, Sojourner Truth, and others of the race. The deceased had been ill for the past three months. THE ADVOCATE Southern Objection TO FEDERAL CONTROL OVER ELECTION OF SENATORS WILL KILL MEASURE. Fear Negro Suffrage Sutherland amendment to Borah's bill looks like old force law and some see in it opening to attack disfranchising methods of the South. Washington, February 24.—The resolution to submit an amendment to the constitution providing for the election of United States Senators by direct vote of the people will not be adopted by the Senate at this session. This was made evident today when the resolution, which was the unfinished business, was called up and the Sutherland amendment was adopted. Following this, next Tuesday was fixed as a date for taking a final vote on the resolution. Had there been any prospect of its adoption with this amendment Senator Heyburn, of Idaho, who is bitterly opposed to its passage, would not have given his consent to take a vote. Even the friends of the measure feel that it cannot command the necessary two-thirds vote to enable it to pass. The reason is that certain Southern Senators, perhaps more than half of them, will vote against the resolution because of the Sutherland amendment. This amendment does not seem to be generally understood. The constitution, Paragraph 1 of Section 4, Article 1, provides: "The times, places and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the Legislature thereof, but the Congress may, at any time, by law, make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing Senators." The pending resolution providing for the submission of the amendment makes the provision read: "The times, places and manner of holding elections for Senators shall be prescribed in each state by the Legislature thereof." Mr. Sutherland's amendment is to strike out this latter provision entirely and leave the constitution as it is with respect to the time, place and manner of choosing, etc. Otherwise the original resolution is not affected, and it provides for direct elections. It was argued by the advocates of the amendment that to leave the matter of time, place and manner of electing Senators entirely to the states might at some time prove a serious embarrassment to the Federal Government, as it would remove from the Government all authority and jurisdiction over such elections. Mr. Borah, who has fathered the original resolution, opposed the Sutherland amendment, but contended that even if it were adopted it would not impair the real purpose of the resolution. He pointed out that what the amendment does is simply to leave the constitution in this respect as it is, and that, while Congress now has jurisdiction over the time and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives, no law has been enacted under it which deprives the states of the rights to fix suffrage qualifications, and that, in fact, the elections in the states are not interfered with by the Federal Government. The Southerland Democrats, however, see in the failure to stipulate that the entire subject shall be left to the discretion of the states the ghost of the old force bill. They fear that some day there may be another effort to put through a measure which would upset the subject of the constitutions of the Southern states in limiting suffrage to white men. In consequence enough of the Southern Senators will vote against the resolution to defeat it. Senator Clark, of Arkansas, Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, Senator Owen and Senator Gore, of Oklahoma, are among the Democrats who will support the resolution, notwithstanding the Sutherland amendment. The amendment, too, will bring to the support of the resolution certain Republican Senators who favor popular elections, but believe that all jurisdiction over the election of Senators should not be given up by the Federal Government. Senator Burton, of Ohio, is one who takes this view and will vote for the resolution. The amendment, however, will defeat the resolution because of the failure of the Southern Senators to support it. Washington, Feb. 28. Shortly after the Senate convened at eleven it agreed that an adjournment of Monday's session would be taken to meet at 11:50. The new legislative day began in the usual way with prayer. By the direction of the chair the joint resolution providing for the election of senators by the people, as amended by the Sutherland proviso, was placed before the Senate. The ayes and noes were ordered on the resolution. It was lost 54 to 33. ALL INVITED TO CALIFORNIA. San Jos, Cal., March 1—San Jos today celebrated invitation day by mailing the first lot of 4,000,000 in- A savings account stands for the present and uncertainties o that the possessor has taken ad. We offer you this same oppo pay 3% interest, compounded large. THE OLDES L. PRICHARD CAPT H. L. PR J. D. F The Chareston National Bank A savings account stands for thrift, industry and independence; for freedom from the cares of the present and uncertainties of the future. It represents economy and self-denial and, moreover, that the possessor has taken advantage of an opportunity. We offer you this same opportunity now if you will deposit $1.00 or more with this bank. 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It is believed here to have been the work of insurgents. Heavy financial loss and great suffering resulted. Gear HOURS: 8:30 TO 1:30 P.M. 2:00 TO 6:00 P.M. Home Phone 429. The only bath house of its kind in the United States for Colored People, receiving its hot water direct from the United States Government. Equipped with all the latest improvements. Experienced attendants. Steam heated throughout. PRICE OF BATHS; $4.00 per course of 21 baths. $2.00 per half course of 10 baths. 25 courses per single bath 25 cents per single bath. Knights or Pythias and members of the Court of Calanthe with certi- tificates of good standing in their respective lodges are entitled to half the above rates. $3.00 per course of 21 Baths $1.50 per course of 10 Baths J. R. SMITH, Mgr. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. PAGE FOUR The Advocate is entered In the Post-office at Charleston, W. Va., as second class matter. Three months ..... $0.55 Six months ..... 1.00 One year ..... 1.50 Under the caption, "The Jim Crow Car Bill", the McDowell Times speaks at some length, introducing the discussion in these words: "It would seem, that our prediction was in every way correct some few weeks since. Certain of our worthy contemporaries affected to believe that there would be nothing done with the matter. We are of the opinion that their minds have been disabused of that fact." Since it was one of those "worthy contemporaries" which took issue with The Times on its proposition to call a conference of editors to fight the Jim Crow Car Bill. The Advocate feels called upon to defend its position again. The method of reasoning by which the conclusion was reached that there has been a fulfillment of the Times prediction is beyond our ken. The Times predicted that a Jim Crow Car bill would be passed unless the Negro people of the State entered a strong protest through some of their representative men. The Advocate held that no such legislation would be enacted and that a conference of editors or of any other set of men to oppose it was entirely unnecessary. No conference was held on this subject. X Jim Crow Car bill was passed. How then does The Times get the opinion that there has been a change of mind on the part of those who did not agree with it? Oh, no! There has been no change of mind around this office. Rather are we felicitating ourselves upon our predictions fulfilled Let not The Times nor any one else however, get it into his head that The Advocate is ignorant of the causes which led to the defeat of the Jim Crow Car bill. Political expediency not love for the Negro, actuated the Democrats of the House in voting in the negative. They do not want to scare away any Negro votes just yet. The plan is to secure control of the executive departments and both branches of the Legislature; then, look out, Mr. Colored Man! A LIFE WELL SPENT. In the passing of Mrs. Francis Ellen Watkins Harper the world loses a character who contributed much to its betterment. A woman she was but what a woman! When the deepmouthed bayings of blood hound and the swish of the overseer's lash made mockery of the Declaration of Independence and bred doubts of a just God, she heartened unto the slave's appeal and (unlisted in Freedom's cause. With Douglass and Harriett Tubman and Sojourner Truth, she gave the world a higher conception of the Negro's capacity for improvement and wrought no less effectively that they for the liberation of the slaves Freedom came but she did not cease her labors. After the war, says a biographer, she spent much of her time laboring for her people in the South. Mrs. Harper traveled extensively, going on plantations among the lowly as well as to the cities and towns, addressing schools, churches, meetings in court houses, influenced wholly by the noble impulses of her own heart working her way along unstained by any society. Later, she espoused the temperance cause with the same fervor and earnestness displayed in advocating the abolition of slavery. Every page of her history shows service. Every year of her life, till Time sapped her energy and palsied her frame, is the record of uplifting deeds. Always did she seek the betterment of her kind. She fought the fight, she kept the faith and now she has finished the course. The world is better by her having lived in it. A race is poorer by her death. Rest to her ashes, peace to her soul. POINTING THE WAY. A communication, printed elsewhere on this page, contains a suggestion deserving more than passing notice. It has to do with the recording of Negro history and suggests a method by which much might be accomplished in this field where laborers are few, though the harvest is ripe. All will agree that too little is written and less read by us of our own people. The average Negro scholar in a country or city school reads a few lines of history about Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem and the Negro Prince. His teacher, in some instances, tells him of Frederick Douglass. Phyllis Wheatley and other notable characters, but his knowledge of history is mostly and necessarily of the white race, because he reads only the white man's book written for the white pupil. Negro teachers' institutes and associations would do well to consider Mr. Napper's propositica carefully. They might also take under advisement methods by which what Negro history that is now written may be more generally taught in Negro schools. Along with description of Ponce De Leon's exploration of Florida might go the additional fact that there were Negroes in his company. The landing of the first slaves at Jamestown in 1619 is paralleled in interest by Haiti the first spot in America to receive African slaves and the first spot to set the example of African liberty." The Negro's history must be more thoroughly written and it must be more generally read. Both are necessary to the inculcation of higher ideals and greater race pride. The way is pointed out. Let the educators pursue it to the goal. SPEAK UP. ROSCOE! It may be impolite, but we really must insist that The New York Age "come across" with its reasons for entertaining the "opinion that Rev. Dr. Reverdy C. Ransom measures up to all requirements in respect of character and moral stamina necessary to this treat office" of Bishop of the A. M. E. Church. If the Age now sees the error of its way, in justice to itself it must peak up. In proposing and promoting the candidacy of Rev. Ransom for a bishoprie and then shutting up like a dam when serious charges are pre-ferred against him, its influence for light and leading is impaired. Speak up, Roscoe, like a man! Tell us there is no truth in that report from Normal that the Rev. Dr. Ransom was drunk when he went down there to address the alumni association! Brend as false, if it really is, the statement that he rolled into Council's bed clothed and shod! Speak! Oh speak and say the doctor was not confined in a sanitarium for incribates and did not leave Chicago under a aound! Till you deny these reports in toto and produce evidence sustaining your position, how can you expect us to believe he "measures up to all requirements in respect of character and moral stamina necessary" to the office of Bishop? LEAVING THE SOIL The Census report showing that the number of farms owned by Negroes it Most Virginia has decreased from 142 in 1900 to 702 in 1910, is a cause for sincere regret. The reasons for the Negro leaving the soil in this State are not as potent as those advanced by our brethren farther south. Their educational facilities were not as great in the rural districts as those in the cities, it is true. Nor were the immediate returns as large as those to be had from shorter hours of labor in the mines and mills. But, on the other side of the ledger, there was equal protection before the law—the lack of which is the chief complaint at the South. There was greater independence, an income more firmly established and brighter prospects for laying up for the rainy day. It is daily becoming more difficult in the common laborer to make both ends meet in our cities and industrial regions. In the first, rents and necessities have advanced with greater strides than wages. In the latter, strikes and shut-downs are more frequent and food and clothing are more expensive without a corresponding increase in the pay envelope. The man who retained his farm is benefited to a large extent by the high cost of living. The increase in the cost of the purchases he is compelled to make and the advanced rate of labor are offset by the reduction in his taxes and the higher prices his products command. Even if his condition is no better, at least it is no worse. Can the man who has left the farm or the man who works for a daily wage say as much? POPULAR ELECTION OF SENATORS. The failure to pass of the constitutional amendment providing for the popular election of United States Senators was to have been expected and occasioned no surprise to those who followed the Borah measure and the amendment thereto. The South feared best its distranchisement laws would be abolished and, with the aid of many senators from the North who distrust the judgment of the people, prevented the necessary two-thirds majority. The Advocate is a firm believer in the election of United States Senators by the people, all the people without racial restrictions. If the extraordinary session of the Legislature to be called by the Governor in May will confine itself to the subjects which it is asked to consider and let class legislation, local and blue laws alone, it will deserve more prizes than did the regular session. 250 Students registered at the West Virginia Colored Institute in the Fall term of 1910. Ten States and Africa were represented. The Winter Term Begins Jan. 4th, 1911 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. The United Order of True Reformers are said to have laid the ax at the root of the tree. 'Tis a pity this was not done years ago, but the hope is entertained that their action is not yet too late. West Virginit still stands at the head of the states providing for the separation of the races in educational and charitable institutions, as the appropriation bill recently passed will attest. --- Baltimore is determined that its Negroes shall not have an opportunity to show the best that is in them. By its latest segregation move the colored citizens may be injured, but there is some consolation in the thought that whatever ordinance is passed by its council hurting one will injuriously affect all. The Republicans of Charleston should make certain that they do not select in the coming primary candidates for the Board of Affairs and Council men who will yield to or affiliate with the Democrats, as some of those we have elected as Republicans have done in the past. CALL FOR A REPUBLICAN PRIM ARY ELECTION Notice is hereby given of a primary election to be held in the City of Charleston, County of Kanawha, and State of West Virginia, on Saturday, March 18, 1911, between the hours of twelve, noon, and seven o'clock p.m. on that day, for the purpose of nominating candidates of the Republican party for the following municipal offices, that is to say: For the nomination of a candidate for member of the Board of Affairs, of the said City of Charleston. Also for the election of one member of the City Republican Committee from the First, Second, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, Ninth and Tenth wards and two members of said Committee from the Third and Seventh wards. The said primary election shall be held in the several wards of the City of Charleston, on the date first above mentioned, between the hours of 12 o'clock, noon, and 7 p. m., at the following places, namely: First Ward — Patrick School House. Second Ward — Humphrey's Store. Third Ward — Brabbin's Store. Fourth Ward — Court House. Fifth Ward — City Hall. Sixth Ward — Simpson's Stable. Seventh Ward — Penn's Barber Shop. Eighth Ward — Richard's Store. Ninth Ward — Sullivan's Store. Tenth Ward — Fern Bank School House. All candidates desiring to have their names printed on the ballot and to be voted for at said primary election shall sign the call and pay the assessment not later than twelve (12) oclock noon on the 14th day of March, 1911, at the Kanawa National Bank, corner Capitol and Virginia Streets, Charleston, W. Va. The said primary election shall be by ballot, which shall have printed there on the names of all candidates; and no person whose name is not printed on the ballot shall be voted for and if voted for such votes shall not be counted. The names if all candidates for each office shall be printed on one ballot under the respective headings of the positions for which they are candidates. The voter shall erase the names of all candidates except those for whom he desires to cast his ballot. No voter shall vote for more candidates for any one office than are to be nominated for said office, and if any voter do so, his ballot for that particular office shall not be counted. No other than the official ballot provided by the committee shall be used in the said primary election. The candidate for Board of Affairs receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared the nominee of the Republican party for that office, and the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes in each ward shall be declared the nominees for council to be voted for at the municipal election, to be held Monday, April 17th, 1911. The said primary election shall be conducted at each voting place by a board, consisting of three commissioners and two clerks to be selected by the City Republican Committee; and all of the provisions of the election laws of West Virginia in so far as the same are applicable and are not inconsistent with this call, shall apply to the holding of said election. No person shall be permitted to vote in said primary election, who is not a known, recognized, openly declared member of the Republican party, and who will not be qualified to vote at the coming municipal election, and no person shall be entitled to vote save in the ward where he resides. The officers conducting said election shall, upon tallying the votes and ascertaining the result of said primary election at their respective voting places, immediately bring in the poll books, tally sheets, ballots, etc., properly sealed up, and deliver the same to the Republican City Committee, at the office of the Secretary in the Capitol building where the said Committee will meet at 8 o'clock on the evening of March 18, 1911, and remain in session to canvass the vote and announce the result. It is further ordered that notice of this call shall be printed in some newspaper or newspapers of general circulation, published in the City of Charleston, which are known as Republican newspapers. By order of the Republican City Committee of the City of Charleston. J. H. FAUDRER Charleston, W. Va., March 1, 1911 3-1-ff WANTS NEGRO HIS- Charleston Advocate. While in Tennessee I noted in the "New York Age" your comment on my recent communication. I am assured we both recognize the importance of Negro historical work and realize the existing conditions so adverse to its prosecution. This Friday, Founder's Day, Dr. Roman of Nashville, Tenn., will deliver an address at Wilberforce University that will be important in this regard. His subject will be "A Knowledge of History is Conducive to the Solidarity of the Race". However, I must say I do not feel that we should the content to let matters remain as they are. That is just the difficulty with us and that continuously will never inspire an effort nor produce a single result. As a beginning in this historical work of the Negro's contribution to the welfare of this country I make the following suggestions, and glad to say we have the means at our command to carry them into effect at once. At our teachers institute select a person historically inclined and elect him historian. Let the historian take one single event that has happened in the district or state in which the Negro has played an important part. Let the historian center his efforts on securing the facts of this particular incident, and at the yearly meeting present his paper. After discussion and adoption have several copies made and sent to our colored libraries and colleges all over the country. In a very short time we will have material to work with. Our seniors could take historical subjects of the Negro for their orations and papers and file them with the other documents. For instance, Major Jeffrey was a Negro soldier from Tennessee during the Revolutionary War. He spent the greater part of his life in Nashville. Gen. Andrew Jackson enlisted Negro soldiers for the defense of New Orleans in 1814. Here are two subjects that belong exclusively to Tennessee. Let the institute historian dig out these facts and deposit his thesis in the library at Fisk University where it would be accessible to all. A thorough paper each year—see what it would mean. Then when we did develop our historian he would have the material and facts at his command and could go right on with his endeavor. 'Isn't this plan plausible? Isn't it in harmony with our present institute work? What true scholar and investigator would not desire the honor and privilege of doing this work? Best of all it can be done at once without waiting for more favorable circumstances. It can be done—will the Negro do it? If he won't, experience shows he cannot expect the other side to do it. Decidedly it is up to him. What do you think? What do you say? Greenfield, O., 2-22-11. OPENING OF NEW HILL LINE. 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The regu- ed, earnest teachers does not include ing to the Dewey System, is one of IS ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- SES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TION. Storer is interdenominational whole influence is toward Christian n Organizations, Musical Clubs, formal, Industrial, Music. other printed matter write to The Presiden L CITY BANK Arcade N. C. BRACKETT. Treasurer. Organized (Continued from page one.) ous organization as all "grafters, greedy politicians and tricksters" do. It opened the Odd Fellows for him and gradually he has usurped the influence of the Grand Master until now the Grand Master, B. S. Ingram, is looked upon as "second man" or a good "cats-paw" for Ben Davis. Formerly the place was held by Wilson, of Macon, Ga., and he acted beautifully for awhile. Then he grew suspicious of the honor of Ben Davis and his crowd and was foolish enough to let them know it. They made a scrape-goat of him as they will of Ingram, if he tries to take the collar of Ben Davis from around his neck. The Independent is now financed and probably more largely owned by Wm. Driskell than Ben Davis and the Odd Fellows. Driskell is from Alabama and is the one man above all others around whom the marvelous business growth of the Georgia Negroes has centered. He introduced industrial insurance in the State and he and his company are more largely responsible than any other factors for the success of the colored people in this line of business. Driskell stands high and is well thought of by the people of the State of Georgia. The Union Mutual Insurance Co. furnishes employment to a large number of people—men and women—throughout Ga. It is surprising that a man like Driskell would lend his influence financially and morally, to a man like Ben Davis who seems hardly to know the difference between virtue and vice, the truth and a lie. But he is doing so. By getting into close touch with Driskell whose Insurance agents throughout the State are good political "runners", pushing the Odd Fellows and other organized interests,Davis has been able to command sufficient strength and influence to keep out of the toils of the law that threatened him, close the mouth of Judson Lyons and run Henry Rucker out of office and make him keep his mouth shut. The Atlanta Independent has been conducted on such a plan of opposition to the best people and interests of Georgia that the names of the representative men and women of the State are rarely seen in its columns and their pictures rarely appear on its pages unless through the desire of "Fighting Ben" to give some of them an editorial lashing because they aspire to "leadership" along with him. On the other hand, Davis has been using the Independent to appoint his leaders throughout the State of Georgia. Any sort of a man, if he will play the game with Ben, will be appointed to leadership and be advertised in the Independent as "the one best bet" in some county hamlet or city ward. Any sort of a woman, if she will play his game, will be advertised in the Independent as "the latest find" in some rural town or city neighborhood. He lay awake at nights thinking of how next he could attack old Bishop Turner about his marriage to his late wife. While he was doing this, the public was "grilling" Ben Davis for his attempt to thrust Madame Lucile Gambol Dennis upon the people of the State as Assistant D. G. S. of the Odd Fellows and the one bright star in the House Hold of Ruth. Ben scented trouble and side-tracked her for awhile and the people felt relieved. She used to stand pretty well before she married. Her husband left her, she was employed by Ben Davis and later she secured a divorce while Ben was trying to teach her how to lead the masses of Negro women in Georgia. She is "as fair as a white" woman and its funny—awfully funny that Ben had no objections to her leadership. But the true women of Georgia did. Statement (Continued from page one.) Napier's side in the Independent matter, supported the Democratic CHARLESTON'S FAVORITES WITH THE SMART SET ticket in the last election and worked itself over-time to encompass the defeat of Hooper who could have been elected Governor without a single Negro vote, so general was the disapproval of the Democratic administration. It has an editorial in the last issue striking at Governor Hooper because he vetoed the Charter Bill of Mayor Hillary House, of Nashville. The paper is printed at the Baptist Publishing House and is the property of young Boyd. He and his father are both stockholders in Napier's bank. It appears if these men were so interested in Napier, they would have used the Globe, which is their mouth-piece, to help the Republican cause in the State. Hart, the editor of the paper, is not so well known. He is the candidate who made such a faint flutter after the job now held by Ira T. Buyant as secretary of the A. M. E. G. S. Union. The only decided stand taken by an organization for Republican success in Tennessee was that by the Methodists. They were active in trying to put the "law and order" forces on top. They had a paper, The Union Headlight, to voice their sentiments. Kills a Murderer A mereless murderer is Appendicitis with many victims, but Dr. King's New Life Pills kill it by prevention. They gently stimulate stomach, liver and bowels, preventing that clogging that invites appendicitis, curing Constipation Headache, Billiousness, Chills. 250 at all drummers. 3-2-5t THE EVERLASTING NEGRO (From The Independent.) It is provoking that whatever we want to do the Negro should be everlastingly putting himself in the way to bother us. In the most unexpected ways, and places he bobs up, stumbles in where he is not wanted and gets agley the wisest plans of statesmen. One has to look out for him always. If some new scheme of public reform is proposed, the first thought is "Cherchez le negre." The last case of this intermeddling by the pestilent Negro is connected with the proposition to amend the Constitution so as to elect United States Senators by popular vote. What relation has that with kinkly hair and black skin? The two do not seem to collide in any way, but, sure enough, the Negro stands right up in the path and insists on being considered in the matter. It is this way. Under the Constitution as at present governing us, the United States has the control of the election of Senators and Representatives. To be sure, the United States does not exercise that control, but leaves it to the several States to supervise the electors. But national control is still possible, and its preservation has seemed essential to the safety of the nation. Now, in certain States it is the policy to exclude black people from the polls; only white people can vote. Of course, this is against the spirit of the Constitution and against its definite provisions; so that the guilty States are very sensitive about it, and are in constant fear lost the reserved rights of the nation may some time be exercised, and Negroes protected in their constitutional right to help elect members of Congress. So when the proposition came before Congress to allow Senators to be elected by popular vote, those who had desired the repeal of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments took advantage of the chance to insert a provision that the election should be under the control of the several States, with no right of supervision by the General Government. It was a provision to give the right to exclude Negroes from the polls. Thus it was that the everlasting Negro bobbed up where he was not wanted, to make difficulty in carrying the measure for the popular election of Senators. For there are those—and Senators Root and Lodge are of them—who think that it is necessary to preserve the central authority, and not to disintegrate into independent States, after the manner of the loose federation we had before the Constitution made us one nation. They think that it is not wise to say that in Pennsylvania everybody, white and black, may help choose our rulers at Washington, but that in Mississippi a favored class may choose them. So they object to this intru- sion of the Negro. 'Let him keep quiet. Senator Borah, of Idaho, is responsible for introducing the Negro into this discussion. The bill, as he presented it to the Senate, was specially designed to assure the exclusion of the Negro from the suffrage, so far as he is at present excluded. Then the Sutherland amendment was proposed to maintain the present right of supervision of elections by Congress, and this Senator Borah vigorously opposes. He says we are coddling the Negro too much, talking in the North too much about his rights, just so as to save his votes in the North for the Republican party. He tells us that the Negro must look out for himself and ask no protection. He says Congress has had the power for forty years to protect the Negro's right to vote in the South, but has never exercised it. That is true, sadly and wisely true. It has not seemed feasible. We have hoped that things would improve. We give the Negro full political rights in the North, and we think we see some improvement in the South as in Tennessee, where Negroes voted freely at the last election. We prove hereabouts that universal suffrage is not dangerous, and we look for the lesson to be learned elsewhere. The sole reason why the Negro is so everlastingly poking himself in front of every national discussion is because a dominant white oligarchy is trying to hold him unjustly in subjection in certain States. In other States where the Negro is politically just like the white man he does not bother us. It is simply because certain States shut out the Negro that the Negro jumps up and says he does not want to be shut out in the voting for Senators. If we cannot secure from Congress the privilege to elect Senators by popular vote, it is the Southern Negro, not the Northern Negro, that stands in the way. An injustice is always a nuisance; it always is ready to block reform. More than half the States want the right to elect Senators by popular vote, but others refuse to allow it unless the privilege is given to shut out the Negro vote. That is the block. That is the everlasting Negro. If we might only get rid of him! That Senator Borah, who calls himself a Republican, should thus consent, by indirection, to repeal the Amendments secured by the Civil War, is treason to eternal righteousness. To do evil that good may come claims its own damnation. Less Land Than Ten Years Ago IS OWNED BY WEST VIRGINIA FARMERS, BUT ITS VALUE IS GREATER, THE CENSUS DEPARTMENT FINDS. Washington, February 24--The Director of the Census issued to-day a statement of the farm statistics of West Virginia under the last census The statement shows in detail that the number of farms reported in 1910 was 95,876, as compared with 92,874 in 1900, an increase of 3,002, or 3 per cent. The total value of farm land and buildings was given in 1910 as $262,458,000, as against $168,296,-000 in 1900, an increase of $94,-162,000, or 56 per cent. The total value of all farm land alone was reported in 1910 as $205,-610,000, as compared with $134,-269,000 in 1900, a gain of $71,341,-000, or 53 per cent. The total value of farm buildings alone was given in 1910 as $56,848,-000, as against $34,027,000 in 1900, an increase of $22,821,000, or 67 per cent. The reported value of farm implements and machinery was $6,-962,000 in 1190, as against $5,040,-000 in 1900, a gain of $1,922,000, or 38 per cent. The total acreage reported in 1910 was 9,961,000 acres, as compared with 10,655,000 in 1910, a decrease of 694,000 acres, or 7 per cent. The improved acreage was returned in 1910 as amounting to 5,482,-000 acres, as against 5,499,000 in 1900, a decrease of 17,000, or 0.3 per cent. The average acres per farm reported in 1910 was 104, as against 115 in 1900, a decrease of 11 acres, or 10 per cent. The average value, per acre of farm land alone in 1910 was reported as $20.64, while in 1900 it was $12.60, the amount of gain being $8.04, or 64 per cent. Of the whole number, 95,876, of farms reported in 1910, there were 95,174, or 99 per cent, operated by white farmers, and 702, or 1 per cent, by colored farmers, as compared with a total of 92,874 in 1900, of which 92,132, or 99 per cent, were conducted by white farmers and 742, or 1 per cent, by colored. The increase in the number of farms of white farmers during the decade amounted to 3,042, and the decrease in the number of farms of colored farmers to 40. Western University Has Bright Outlook DR. H. T. KEALING, NEW PRESIDENT, PLANS TO PUT THE INSTITUTION ON A NEW ROAD OF PROGRESS. Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 26.—The Western University of Kansas is showing signs of new life and vigor since the advent of the new president, Dr. H. T. Kealing, formerly editor of the A. M. E. Review. Dr. Kealing appeared before the legislature and outlined the status and prospects of the school. He made a pleasing impression and it is the understanding here that the next appropriation will very likely be more than double the last one. President Kealing pointed out the need of a new dormitory for the boys but this recommendation will hardly be accepted. The general policy of the State authorities now is not to erect any new dormitories in any of the State institutions. The student body of the University is increasing rapidly and the signs are that the enrollment the next school year will far exceed that of any past year. It is an enthusiastic body of students and has caught the spirit of the new president already. Dr. Kealing is one of the most experienced and enthusiastic school men in the country. He was formerly president of Paul Quinn College and the position he now holds is not at all a new experience for him. He is looking forward with a clear vision and will not spare himself in his effort to put Western University to the very front and keep it there. All Kansas takes pride in the fact that the school has been so fortunate as to have a man so well qualified placed at its head and great things are expected of the institution under the direction of Dr. Kealing. The president of Western is considering the inauguration of a Summer school for the teachers of the State. There is no greater or more urgent need at present and it would be a strong asset in the promotion of education as well as increasing the efficiency of the teachers of the state. If he institutes the Summer School, the teachers of Kansas may be favored by having among them for the summer session some specialists and experts from the large public school systems of other states. Dr. Kealing is an athletic enthusiast and looks forward to new departures and improvements in this particular. The students will all be glad of that. The president is at present on a trip to Nashville, Tuskegee and other points of interest educationally. Even now, writing of it after so many, many years, I seem to feel again the pulse of that thrilling time. And it was here that there came intimately into my life one of its strongest influences, in the radiant person of my cousin, Hettv Cary, daughter of my uncle, Wilson Miles Cary, of Baltimore, my father's elder and only brother. She, with her younger sister, Jennie, had taken the lead in the secessionist movement among the young girls of Baltimore, who having seen all their best men march across the border to enlist with the Confederates for the war, relieved their strained feelings by overt hesentment of the Union officers and troops placed in possession of their city. A It was Jennie Cary who set Randall's stirring poem of "Maryland" to the air of "Lauriger Horatius" (brought to her by Burton Harrison, when a student at Yale College) and first sang it with a chorus of her friends, in a drawing-room in Baltimore. She tells me that the refrain, as originally printed in the copy of verses cut by them out of a newspaper, was simply "Maryland!" and that she added the word "My" in obedience to the exigency of the music. As the song thus boldly chanted by the young Confederate sympathizers, in a city occupied by their enemy and under strict martial rule, was to drift over the border, to be caught eagerly by the troops of the Maryland line, and the echo down the ages as the most famous battle-song of the Confederacy, it is fitting that to Miss Jenny Cary should be awarded all the honor of this achievement. We both sang it amid a little group of visitors in September, 1861, standing in the doorway of Captain Sterrett's tent at Manassas, the men of the Maryland line facing us in the dusk of evening. This was in answer to the request sent in from the soldiers to their friend, Captain Sterrett, "that they might hear a woman's voice again." I can hear now the swing of that grand chorus, as the men gradually caught up the refrain and echoed it, and by next day, to my cousin's joy and pride, the whole camp at Manassas was resounding with "MY Maryland!" From "Recollections, Grave and Gay." by Mrs. Burton Harrison, in the March Scribner. CARD OF THANKS. It pleased God in His wisdom on February 21 to call from labor to reward our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Virginia Buster. Our hearts bleed, but we bow in humble submission to Him who doeth all things well, knowing that our loss is heaven's gain. We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and untiring devotion during her illness and the continual interest manifested after her death. BIG COAL COMPANY FOR LOGAN COUNTY CHARTER IS ISSUED One of the largest coal companies chartered for some time was that of the J. B. B. Coal Company, granted incorporation papers today, whose principal office will be located at. Awin Branch, W. Va., and whose operations will be located in Brown's district of McDowell county, W. Va., to develop coal, iron, manganese, and timber properties. The authorized capital is $500,000, and the incorporators are H. M. Jewett, of Detroit, Mich.; Jay W. Bigelow, of Twin Branch, W. Va.; Robert Grant, Edward Page and A. A. Bulantine, of Boston, Mass. Other charters issued today by the secretary of state were: Morris Fork Coal Company, of Charleston, with principal works to be located in Big Sandy district of Kauawha county, to mine coal, manufacture coke and deal in real estate. The authorized capital is $25,000 and the incorporators: J. D. Steele, O. F. Payne, T. B. Brown and A. S. Alexander, of Charleston, and T. W. Woodward, of Black Betsy, W. Va. Berkeley Springs Orchard company, grow orchards, operate cold storage of Berkeley Springs, W. Va., plant and plants, etc., in Bath district of Morgant county. Authorized capital, $25,000. Incorporators: Rewland C. Ringgold, Edward L. Reinhart, of Shepherdstown, W. Va.; William O. Hughes, Berkeley Springs, W. Va.; W. Howard Hamilton and Charles D. Holfman, of Baltimore, Md. CAPT. DENVER STOUT. There is probably not a riverman on the Kanawha who does not remember Capt. J. Denver Stout. He was on the river here when some of of the National Baptist Convention is Called to Meet in Meridian Miss., June 7th. to 12th., 1911 To all Sunday-Schools and every Worker in the Sunday-School, Missionaries and Educational Organizations working for the uplift of the large constituency represented by the National Baptist Convention: You are respectfully invited to attend the Sixth Annual Session of the Sunday-School Congress which is called to meet with the churches in Meredian, Miss. from Wednesday, June 7, to Monday, June 12. Cure or send a representative to participate in this Sunday-School, of Methods, where instruction as well as inspiration can be had, and where you can get the splendid array of religious talent that will be found in the large gathering of workers that will be assembled for these five days in a Sunday-School Congress. Signed Home Mission Board, J. P. Robinson, Chairman; R. H. Boyd, Sec'y. National Baptist Publishing Board, C. H. Clark, Chairman, R. H. Boyd, Sec'y. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Your Sunday School should enri thereby receiving every benefit to as this one. The enrollment fee $1.00 for each school represent scholars: $2.00 for a school repres dred scholars: $3.00 for a school other words it is $1.00 per hundr Sunday School should enroll as a member of the receiving every benefit to be derived from such one. The enrollment fee for each school is a for each school representing not more than or: $2.00 for a school representing not more than scholars; $3.00 for a school of three hundred schords it is $1.00 per hundred or fraction thereof Your Sunday School should enroll as a member of the Congress thereby receiving every benefit to be derived from such a gathering as this one. The enrollment fee for each school is as follows: $1.00 for each school representing not more than one hundred scholars; $2.00 for a school representing not more than two hundred scholars; $3.00 for a school of three hundred scholars; or in other words it is $1.00 per hundred or fraction thereof. DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS The feature of the Congress this Conference, Men's Bible Class-mate and Primary Teachers Departm Educators' Conferences. ROUND TRIP EXC There will be reduced rates on will offer a reduce, round trip e railroad station to Meridian, M the agent at least ten days in ad ticket ready for you. 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Assurances are given that the differences have been healed and that the organization will soon be in shape to recapture its lost laurels. The Smart Set.—Augmented with a cast of forty talented people, a comedian who has made his worth felt in every theatre in which he has appeared, the incomparable "Smart Set" Company, is booked as an attraction at the Burlew for Monday night, Feb. 6th. The company this season presents a new musical company in three acts entitled "George Washington Bullion." This latest entertainment is described as the best mixture of fun, song, melody and vaudeville specialties produced hereabouts in a good many years. The chief fun maker is Salem Tutt Whitney, a comedian of merit. Whitney is said to be the best exponent of Negro comedy before the public today. At least a dozen song hits are introduced during the action of the play which has a plausible plot. Enough numerous situations to lift it a notch or two above the so-called offerings with musical trimmings. With the production are J. Homer Tutt and Daisy Peters Martin, two capable and finished performers. A scenic equipment that can bear comparison with any similar entertainment has also been provided. Ady. le Smart as an at or Monday company this logical com- Miss Lena Rice has returned from Glen Jean where she has successfully taught for the past six months. Miss Virginia Carter is ill at her home on Bradford St. Bishop at Simpson Church.—Bishop Anderson will deliver an address a; Simpson M. E. church Sunday at 3:00 in the afternoon. The Bishop, who presides over the next session of the Washington conference at Lynchburg, Va., beginning March 23rd, comes to Charleston to dedicate the white M. E. church. He is a West Virginian by birth, having been born at Morgantown while his father was a pastor in that city. 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Sold At All Stores Charleston Benefit for Hill Top.—Miss Willie Peters will give a benefit social for the West Virginia Seminary and College, at Hill Top, in the dining rooms of Hotel Brown, Tuesday evening of next week. From 8:30 to 11:30 p. m. oysters, coffee, ice cream and cake will be served. The institution is badly in need of funds and Miss Peters should have the support of the public, which is cordially invited, in making the benefit a success. Hotel Brown Guests.—M. S. Merrisk, S. T. Smith, Baltimore; T. Anderson, Columbus, O. S. T. Hopkins, Mason Town, Pa.; O. Butler Columbus; Miss Hattie Randolph Goshen, Va.; G. Radman, Wilinfrede; J. Blackburn and D. Myers, Norfolk Va.; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Brooks Thurmond; C. A. Brinkley, Ronce verte, are among the guests registered at Hotel Brown this week. PERSONALS AND LOCALS Nu- tures. U insuring co and batiste. E WEINGARTI Miss Hattie E. Peters was called to her home at Sissonsville Thursday of last week because her three-year-old sister was seriously if not fatally, burned. She is still in attendance upon her. Miss Nina Clinton was hostess to the Improvement League Friday at the home of Rev. J. W. Carroll, Brooks St. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. James have returned from Keystone where they visited Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Crichlow. Mrs. Ida Scott spent Sunday visiting relatives in Boomer. Elwood Ferguson has returned from an extended visit to friends in Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Sallie Hayden is ill at her home on Virginia street. She is suffering from a paraletic stroke. Mrs. Rhoda Ulen has returned from a short visit to relatives in Parkersburg. Chas. Hill is ill at his home on Margaret street. Russell Preston is ill at the home of his parents on McCormick St. Rev. B. R. Reed, pastor of the First Baptist church, was ill the first of the week. G. L. Cuzzens has opened a pressing and cleaning establishment on Quarrier St. at the corner of Craig. The Uniform Rank K. of P. has advertised a dance for the Smart Set at the K. of P. hall, Monday night. Preparations are on foot for an Easter Ball at the K. of P. hall, the 18th of April. J. H. Taylor is ill at his home on Bradford St. Miss Lillian Lewis, of Pittsburg, was the guest, Wednesday, of Miss Ethel Smith, Lewis St. Miss Mary Lewis will be hostess to the Loyal Union, Monday evening, at her home on Bullitt St. Frank Bryant is confined to his home by illness. Mr. Bradley Braxton and Miss Lucy Fields were married Monday evening by Rev. Mayhew. They are making their home at Paint Branch. Mrs. Fannie Dellonney has been ill the past week. Miss Ruth Rice has returned to the city from Chicago after an absence of eighteen months. J. W. Campbell, chief organizer of colored miners in West Virginia, became seriously ill last week and was compelled to return to his home at Central City, Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Ray Penick is in the city from Wake Forest for an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Carl entertained at dinner, Sunday, Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Reed. Miss Clara Johnson was in Huntington on business, last week. Mrs. S. A. Colbert returned, Sunday, from Columbus, O. where she spent six weeks taking instructions in cutting and drafting. Miss Mary Yancey has returned from Winston-Salem, N. C. where she spent several weeks visiting her parents. Miss Julia Johnson, of Greenfield, O., is visiting her sister, Miss Emma Johnson, Quarrier St. Little Katie Thomas, Donnally St., entertained about thirty of her young friends, Monday evening, the occasion being her thirteenth birthday. Mrs. Daisy Nelson gave a birthday party in honor of her husband, Monday evening, at her home on Baine St. The evening was spent pleasantly in music and games. A light collation was served. The Lifters celebrated their 10th anniversary at the church with a splendid program and waffle and chicken supper, Monday evening. The Friday Night Aid will be entertained by Mrs. Mattie Ward on Sentz St., this week. Her many friends are very much alarmed about the serious illness of Mrs. Sallie Hayden at the home of Mrs. S. L. Flournoy, where she has lived as domestic for a quarter of a century. Pastor Carroll will deliver a series of discourses on infant baptism at the Wednesday night prayer meetings, beginning this week. Mrs. Ellen Flagg, who was sick several days, is able to be out again. Miss Sarah Burks has been confined to her home on Washington St. for several days on account of sickness. Little Fannie, daughterof Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, is very sick with tuberculosis. PUBLISHER OF BUSINESS DIRECTORY And Wetmore among distinguished visitors to Baltimore. Baltimore, Md., February 28.—J. Douglass Wetmore, a former member of the City Council of Jacksonville, Fla., and now a successful member of the New York Bar, was in the city Monday. P. James Brooks, who has lived in Europe for the past 20 years, is visiting relatives here. He is the publisher of P. James Brooks' Anglo-American Business Directory. Coates and Grundy, who appeared last week in the "Watermelon Trust" and the members of "In Old Kentucky," who held the boards at the Holliday Street Theater, were the guests at a reception at the Middle Section Club last Friday. Another Segregation Ordinance Proposed CUMMINGS MAKES VAIN EFFORT TO KILL THE MEASURE, WHICH HE DECLARES WILL RETARD CITY'S PROGRESS. . ____ Baltimore, March 1.—A new ordinance confining the races to streets occupied wholly by them was introduced in the First Branch City Council Monday night. The penalty for the violation is a fine of from $5 to $50 each day while the ordinance is being violated, or from 30 days to 100 days in jail, or both. The provisions of the ordinance may be suspended, however, when all of the owners of property in a block give notice to the Building Inspector that they are willing to rent their houses to white or colored people. City Councilman Harry S. Cummings made a vain effort to have the ordinance indefinitely postponed, but was voted down by Democratic votes. In an eloquent speech he declared that the ordinance recently declared invalid had advertised the city most unfavorably, and that the present one would retard the progress and hurt the health of the 90,000 colored people of the city, all of whom were loyal citizens. A Fierce Night Alarm is the hoarse, startling cough of a child, suddenly attacked by croup. Often it aroused Lewis Chamblin of Manchester, O., (R. R. No. 2) for their four children were greatly subject to croup. 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Bids fair to become one of the most popular songs of the day, very easy to play or sing. Can be used for any occasion and will suit any voice. CHORUS. Your eyes of innocence, Your voice is soft and sweet, You always seem so happy dear, Each time we chance to meet: You're just the dearest girl I know So sweet, so kind, so true; And that is why I love you, Why I love you. All players of the piano or organ should send for a copy at once. The regular retail price of this song is 50 cents per copy. OUR READERS will receive a copy postpaid by gending 15 cents in postage stamps to THE GLOBE MUSIC CO. 160 West 17th St. New York City. THE ADVOCATE Missionary Society Raises a Large Sum WOMEN OF A. M. E. CHURCH HEAR FAVORABLE REPORTS FROM THEIR OFFICERS, WHO REPORT RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS. Baltimore, Md., February 28. The Executive committee of the Women's Mite Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church met at Bethel A. M. E. Church last Thursday and Friday. The report of the treasurer, Mrs. B. T. Tanner, of Philadelphia, showed that' $3,403.54 was raised during the past year. The quarterly appropriations of $500 for the work in West Africa, $200 for South Africa and $45 for the mission in Barbadoes were made. The members of the committee are: Mrs. Mary F. Handy, Baltimore, president; Mrs. Rosa Johnson, Cleveland, O.; Mrs. Grace O. Offer, Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. M. S. C. Beckett, Holmesburg, Pa.; Mrs. Martha D. Hunt, Portsmouth, Va.; Mrs. Dovie Clark, Wilberforce, O.; Mrs. Clara V. Davis, Bryn Mawr, Pa.; Mrs. R. C. Ransom, New York; Mrs. M. P. Hill, this city; Mrs. Ella P. Braxton, Colorado Springs, Col. With the desire of keepi g their wedding a secret at least from their friends, Miss Mabel Cable, a pretty young woman of Washington, and Charles Genniel, of the same city, slipped into the city last Thursday. After procuring a license they were driven to Bethel A. M. E. Church, where they luckily found the pastor, Rev. D. C. Hill, and they were speedily married. They will make their home at 1407 Twenty-seventh St., Washington. The wedding was the first to be performed in the new church. Bishop Levi J. Coppin, of Philadelphia; Rev. W.W. Beckett, of New York; Mrs. Reverdy C. Ransom, of the same city, and Dr. W. P. Thirkield, president of Morgan College, were among the recent visitors to the city. Dr. Thirkield spoke at the mass-meeting Sunday afternoon. DAUGHTERS OF FORMER DIPLO MAT Make a hit with fashionable set with a series of fashionable dances. New York, February 28. The beautiful Miss Rose Antoinette Preston and her sisters were among those who appeared in a series of dances in "Matinee Artisque" at the Waldorf-Astoria last night, with fashionable women as patronesses. The Misses Preston are the daughters of Stephen Preston, who was the Haitian minister, to this country some years ago, and who for a number of years was dean of the diplomatic corps at Washington. They have appeared at social functions in this city, Newport, Washington and Boston. EXCLUSION OF NEGROES. By Canadian Officials Due to Objectionable .Individuals, '.Tis Thought. Washington, February .25.State and department officials are inclined to believe that too broad a construction has been given to the action of Canadian officials at Winnipeg in stopping a party of Negroes from the United States, who sought to cross the boundary into Canada. It is believed that if such action was taken, it was based on objections to the individuals of the party. If it should appear, however, that the Dominion Government has decided to exclude a whole class of American citizens because of their color, the State Department would protest against such action as a clear violation of the treaty rights of Americans. FARMERS' WEEK AT THE COLORED A.& M. COLLEGE. Greensboro, N. C., Feb. 27—The second annual farmers' conference opened at the A. & M. College on February 21st and continued until February 25th. A large number of farmers from all parts of the state were present, prominent among whom were S. W. R. Slade of Wake, J. F. Lytle, Oliver Peeler and Prof. Stinson of Mecklenburg, W. R. Richardson and Rev. Quick of Anson, R. W. Alexander, L. W. White, Al Russell and BenJ. Walker of Cabarrus, Haywood Williams and A. J. Degraffenreidh of Chatham. The formal opening took place at ten o'clock on Tuesday morning in the college chapel. President Dudley being absent from the city, the farmers were welcomed to the college by Prof. J. H. Bluford, director of the agricultural department. Lectures were delivered during the day by Prof. Conover of the State Department of Agriculture on Dairying in the South; by Dr. B. B.Flowe, Assistant State Veterinarian, on The Common Diseases of Live Stock. During the afternoon session, practical and instructive talks were given by J. K. Lytle, S. W. R. Slade and others. The session on Wednesday was given over to lectures and practical demonstrations. In the forenoon lectures were given by Prof. Conover and Dr. Flowe. A clinic of sick animals was also held by Dr. Flowe in the forenoon. In the afternoon, af- 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 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. V 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 Shilray 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. EDGARTON MFG. CO. 533 MAIN*STREET, SHIRLEY, MASS. ter hearing a number of practical talks from some of the farmers, Prof. C. R. Hudson, State Agent for the Farmers' Co-operative Demonstration work, Bureau of Plant Industry, Washington, D. C., gave a talk to the farmers. W. R. Richardson of Anson county said that during the past year he had made on twenty-three acres of land 16 bales of cotton, 300 bushels of corn, 170 bushels of wheat and 190 bushels of oats, and sold $100.00 worth of pigs. S. W. White of Cabarrus in speaking said his motto was "never let your wagon break down going away from town, but let it break down going to town with things to sell". Thursday was "seed corn day" and lectures were delivered by Mr. C. R. Hudson, State Agent, Prof. Burgess, from the State Department of Agriculture, Prof. Sherman, State Entomologist, and Prof. C. K. Graham of Hampton Institute and Mr. Long, a former Trustee of the institution, but now connected with the Department of Agriculture in charge of the Farmers' Co-operative Demonstration. He spoke in the highest terms of the work of the college. On Friday Dr. Steadman of the National Department of Agriculture delivered two lectures on the work of the Department and on the work of the office farmers' institutes. Prof. Conover gave his final lecture on Dairying. THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1911 S AT HALF P y of disposing of every trimmed hat in us to make this sacrifice. a few remaining Pattern and Trimmed out quickly OC ON THE DOW lection is good. Every hat in our store Y, GEORGE & BSH RY GOODS AND LADIES' FURNISHING TES: 11 CAPITOL ST. AND 702 KANA STATE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS the West Virginia Colored Institu JUNE 19TH, 1911 and Lasts Six Weeks For Further Information Address Hon. M. P. Shawkey Charleston, W. a. or HALF, PRICE every trimmed hat in stock each acrificle. Pattern and Trimmed Hats whi THE DOLLAR every hat in our stock include GE & BSHARAH DIES' FURNISHINGS. ST. AND 702 KANAWHA ST. ATE R SCHOOL TEACHERS Aria Colored Institute 9TH, 1911 Six Weeks Information Address P. Shawkey ington, W. a. 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. a. T. W. HALE Tailoring Company e trade. 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