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Brutal Assault On Booker T. Washington SHOCKS CITIZENS OF NATION'S CAPITAL, BEYOND EXPRESSION, AND STRONG LETTERS OF SYMPATHY AND CONFIDENCE INDICATE THAT NO INJURY TO EDUCATOR'S GREAT INFLUENCE WILL FOLLOW. Register Napier Assumes Office.—W. H. Lewis to Come Soon.—Dr. Shepard's Summer School Getting Ready.—Black Pattil's Troubadours Secre Triumph.—News of the Schools, Churches and Societies. THE ADVOCA7B WE CHEERFULLY PUBLISH ALL CRISP NEWS NOTES FROM ALL SECTIONS. VOLUME X. (Thompson's National News Bureau). Washington, D. C., March 22.—The citizens of the nation's capital, regardless of color, were inexpressibly shocked Monday morning toread in the dispatches that Dr. Booker T. Washington had been brutally assaulted the night before by a burly carpenter in New York City. The story develops that the attack was entirely unprovoked by the eminent Tuskegee educator, and was absolutely unwarranted. Dr. Washington's assailant turned out to be a German carpenter named Albert Ulrich. After a preliminary examination he was bound over under a $1,500 bond to answer a charge of felonious assault, lodged against him by Dr. Washington. Wilford H. Smith is the Doctor's attorney, and from facts given it is evident that the case will go hard with Ulrich. Business men of the highest standing are sliding with Dr. Washington, and intense indignation is felt in all quarters that a man of the Tuskegee's quality should be thus set upon and outraged for no offense whatsoever. The story in brief, as carried in the daily papers, is that Dr. Washington, searching for the name of a Mr. Smith on the bell rooster of an apartment house at 11 1-2 West 63rd street in New York City, attracted the attention of a woman who passed through the corridor. She reported to her husband that "a strange Negro was on the premises." The man, a giant in size, without giving Dr. Washington an opportunity to explain, struck him with a heavy cane which he had brought with him and continued the attack, reinforced by other white men, until a policeman broke up the mob and escorted the party to a neighboring station house. Here the truth came out and consternation reigned when it was found that the innocent victim of the hasty assault was none other than the Negro race's "first citizen," whom kings and queens had delighted on more than one occasion to honor, and to whom Presidents and statesmen looked for counsel. The Doctor's wounds, which were quite painful, were dressed at the Flower Hospital, and later he was taken to the Manhattan Hotel, where he makes his headquarters when in the national metropolis. Telegrams and letters, expressive of the deepest sympathy and confidence, flew thick and fast from this city as soon as the sad news reached our people. Although the facts were meagerly stated in the morning papers, no one was willing to believe that Dr. Washington was in any way to blame for the occurrence and were satisfied that all would be well when the truth came out. The chief concern of the Doctor's friends, was the likelihood of a wide circulation of false reports, magnifying and distorting the affair, with the result that the great educator might be placed in an embarrassing position through the inability of well-disposed persons to secure the actual facts. Dr. Washington's long and useful career, his clean and wholesome life, his perfect freedom from a breath of scandal throughout his years in the searching glare of the limelight, render it impossible for any malicious tales to injure him in the eyes of fair-minded people. No one can be found, not even among those opposed to his educational policies, who is willing to believe anything to his discredit. So, it is not apprehended that any injury to his marvelous international influence will follow the unfortunate incident. The whole episode may be ascribed to the needless alarm of a woman at the sight of a colored man, and the hasty and ill-considered attack of an excited individual, whose fear or bullying temperament led him to brutal action without the formality of asking questions. The circumstance is one that happens frequently in all of our cities, partially because the sensational stories of Negroes in the "yellow journal habitually paint them as dangerous characters, likely to rob white men or assault white women. That Ulrich will be severely punished for his part in the affair goes without the saying. Regretful as the situation seems today, the episode will soon become a chapter of ancient history and the world jog along in the even tenor of its way. Dr. Washington's friends will become stronger in their allegiance, should enemies attempt to make capital of the event, and any attempt to besmirch his good name will meet with prompt and effective effort toward redress at law. Reformers' Affairs In State of Choas True Condition Known only to Richmond Members of Executive Committee Who Are Keeping Mum. (Special to The Advocate.) Richmond, Va., March 18.—The affairs of the True Reformers are still in a chaotic condition and the officials are like clams. Much of the true condition of the order is being kept from the members and everybody, with the exception of the members of the executive committee, which is composed of Richmond men. Counsellor Newsome is diligently working in interest of thousands of poor people who are in their old days relying upon the organization to keep its contracts for their protection. Newsome is said to have stopped the sale of the True Reformers' building in Washington this week, and it is stated that he again defeated the plans of those antagonistic to him. Queries are going the rounds why it is that the Old Folks' Home report was pigeonholed at the last session of the grand fountain and the committee appointed by Worthy Grand Master Holmes to investigate Thos, Taylor's management of its affairs, was discountened by Holmes when the committee made its report to him before the convening of the extra session, especially when this committee claimed a shortage amounting to thousands of dollars. Interesting developments are expected from this section. W. L. Taylor, the former head of the order, seems not to be concerned about the affairs of the organization and says that he is not going to pay back any money to the fraternity. It is alleged that he will not contribute to the funds being raised to rehabilitate the order, and claiming that he is a poor man. W. P. Burrell, of the old regime, is evidently the brains of the executive department of the organization. The commissioner of insurance in this state and the men of large affairs admit this statement to be true. There are other men who have the ability to bring this organization out of its present condition, but with one exception they are not on the executive committee composed of residents of Richmond. Daily the consensus of opinion is revealing a fact, that is, the organization in its apparent insolvent state is not able to pay Holmes $2,000 per year, when the results are found wanting. Some claim that when the question of Holmes' salary was brought up in the extra session, Holmes would not "unload." The leading colored men of this city have endeavored to help the organization, but it is quite evident that there is a desire to accept their moneys, and that is all. Such men as Profs. Dudley, McRay, Dr. J. E. Dellinger, of North Carolina, and men of their calibre who were prominent in the deliberations of the last session to uncover things, with the exception of several persons in Richmond, are not in the position to protect the interest of the members in their respective states. White Congregation Breaks Negociations Negro congregation was ready to meet all requirements for transfer of property, but others balked. Baltimore, Md., March 22.—The sudden cessation of all negotiations on the part of the trustees of a white Methodist congregation, that had sometime ago decided to sell their property to Payne Memorial M. E. church for $41,700, has occasioned much comment here. The congregation of Payne church had agreed to pay $30,000 in cash and to give a second mortgage of $11,700 for the remainder. The pastor of the white church said that the colored congregation had met all of the stipulated conditions, but that an opposing faction of the trustees of his church had taken advantage of the absence of a short attendance at a meeting of the board. Rev. P. W. Wortham is the pastor of Payne Memorial church. Rev. E. B. Curry, of Urbana, O., Rev Rev. S. A. Thurston, and Rev. R. D. Meadows, of Huntington, will be in the city Thursday to take part in the banquet to be tendered Rev. R. B. Reed by the First Baptist church. THE ADVOCATE. CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1911 Memorable Address By Roscoe Simmons Was Delivered on the Occasion of Presentation of Diamond-Studded Tiger Head to Leader of Negro Democrats. (Special to The Advocate.) New York, March 20.--The city is still alive with talk or the complimentary dinner tendered Chief Edward E. Lee of the United Colored Democracy by the citizens at Palm Garden Monday evening of last week. New York is widely noted for its eating affairs, but this one eclipsed all. Fred R. Moore arranged the affair and associated with him were leading men of all parties, and colors. White and colored politicians of local organizations sat at the board, and Charles W. Anderson, leader of Republicans, presented Mr. Lee to the guests. It was an occasion marking a changing point in the life of the colored people of the city. The speakers included Toastmaster Moore, Chas, W. Anderson, J. L. Curtis, Dr. R. C. Rancom, Dr. E. P. Roberts, D. E. Tobias, P. A. Johnson, M. D., and John Bell. The Chief was given a tiger head set with diamonds. The presentation speech was made by Roscoe Conklin Simmons, who delivered a memorable address. The Tamany leaders present were convinced that Chief Lee is the real leader of colored democrate. Among the letters read was one from Booker T. Washington, in which he highly praised the Chief, and which was loudly applauded. Dr. A. C. Poweiii, the popular (Continued on page five.) Political Situation IN TENNESSEE BADLY MIXED UP AND COLORED PEOPLE ARE IN QUANDARY. Changes Imperalive If Republicans Expect any Aid From Them in Campaign of 1912, as Strong Effort is Being Made to Line up with Progressives of Both Parties. Chattanooga, Tenn., Mar. 22.—People of foresight in this State are somewhat expecting a reconstruction of the Republican party in 1912. They look for the rebuilding to be done along progressive lines. It is a reasonable prophecy that there will be some reorganization in fact. Negro voters who give politics any serious thought are simply waiting to see what the next move of the Washington administration will be and how Governor Hooper handles himself as an exponent of good government in this State. The present Governor of Tennessee has no political debts to pay the Negro voters of the State. They gave him such little support in his contest for the place. Governor Hooper was "made to order" by the best elements of the Republican and Democratic parties. The few Negro votes he did get, only added to the majority he would have had without them. The Negroes of Tennessee, as a race, tried hard to prevent Republican success. They worked for the Democrats overtime and went down in defeat, still clinging to the organization of Governor Patterson. They are singing his praises still. In some way the Ex-Governor has seemed to hypnotize the Negroes of Tennessee. Many of the most influential colored voters of the State seem to have more faith in Patterson than they have in themselves. They will very likely follow his lead in the next campaign. Two forces that have to do with the political life of the Negro are at work in this State. One is the disposition of the Republican organization to side-track the Negro in order to make room for the white Democrats who want to get on board the G. O. P. The other is the determination of the Negro to get rid of "party shackles" and to be a free agent in expressing his will and convictions at the polls. There are two groups of voters among the Tennessee Negroes. One is made up of ignorant and debased colored voters. The other is composed of the intelligent, the thoughtful and progressive men of the race. This is very likely true in other States to some extent. But here lately in Tennessee the strongest kind of thing has always happened. All the bad Negroes and the majority of the good ones voted the same way in important elections and they usually supported the wrong candidate, as they did in the last election. Failing so miserably to "pick the winner," they had no chance to join heartily in the Republican song of victory. Heretofore "the man who was (CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE) Influence of School Influence of School IS FELT BY WHOLE COMMUNITY AND ACKNOWLEDGED BY ALL OBSERVERS. Had Small Beginning But Waters Normal Institute Has Now an Enrollment of Two Hundred and Has Sent Out Many Graduates who are Moulding Good Sentiment. (Special to The Advocate. Winston, N. C., March 20.--During the summer of 1887, there came to this community a youth fresh from the college department of Shaw University. Dr. Tupper, the founder of this great university, saw the poor environments of the population in this section of the state and commended the young man to come here and help better the condition of the race. The educational facilities were poor and because of such, material progress was slow. For the purpose of building a school Dr. Tupper gave this young man, now the widely known Dr. C. E. Brown, $10.00 which elicited the following question from Dr. Brown: "Are you serious Mr. President? What can be done with $10? The president replied, "It is exactly $10 more than I had when I came to Raleigh after the war and began to build this great institution." Upon reaching this town brown saw that he had a vexation proposition, and that he had to contend with certain characters that were not interested in his mission. He decided to return to Raleigh, but when he did, he found Dr. Tupper still determined to reach the people in Hertford county, of which this town is the county seat. His second command to his young pedagogue was "Be a man. Stay." These words entered the soul of Brown and made him return here, and, today thousands of citizens of both races are greatly benefitted by the ennobling work of Waters Normal Institute which is the outcome of Dr. Tupper's interest in humanity and the work of the young man inspired him to do the work of building a school for his race. The inhabitants were working in the old ruts and their farms did not yield as did the farmers who followed the latest agricultural methods—houses were in keeping with their methods and the community was of a sluggish disposition. Today the influence of the school has been such that it has made the farmers progressive and interested in every movement for the rounding of their characters. Their homes are comfortable and the old dilapitated fences and houses used for various pursoses are displaced by others which are attractive and create a desire on the part of the fellow from the city to become a factor in urban and rural life. CONTINUED FROM PAGE THIRD. Baltimore Pastors Leave for Annual Conference at Lynchburg and Some May be Transferred to Other Cities. Baltimors, Md., March 22.—The local pastors of Methodist Episcopal churches are now in Lynchburg, Va., where the annual session of the Washington Conference opened at the Jackson Street, M. E. Church this morning. There may be changes in local pulits. The annual thanksgiving services of local lodges of the Knights of Pythias were held at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday night. The principal address was delivered by Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, Grand Chancellor George A. Watty presided. Prince A. Goines, secretary of the Orange, (N. J.) Y. M. C. A., was in the city yesterday. He was formerly secretary of the local Y. M. C. A. A big mass meeting to give public approval of the efforts of Councilman Harry S. Cummings against the segregation bill, which is now pending in the city council, was held at the Pennsylvania Avenue A. M. E. church Firdray night. GREEN SEEKS TO AMEND CIVIL RIGHTS LAW. Springfield, Ill., March 22.—Edward Green, of Chicago, the only colored member of the State legislature, has introduced a bill strengthening the present, Illinois Civil Rights law. The measure makes it a misdemeanor for any discrimination in any store, public conveyance and restaurant on account of race or color. Even cemetery must not charge colored people more than any other race for lots, Mr. Green is the author of the present anti-lynching law of this state Opportunities Few Says Bert Williams Not Much Chance in Theatrical Profession for Colored Man Whose Ability Entitles Him to Lead. Baltimorefri Md., March 22...That the theatrical profession does not afford much opportunity to the colored man whose ability would make him a topotcher in that, calling is the opinion of Bert Williams, who appeared here last week in the "Follies of 1910." Mr. Williams is a man who has climbed to the top round as an all-round comedian, and is known all over the country as one of the cleverest on the stage. "I hardly think," said he the other day, "that the near future will bring forth any colored men who will rise to eminence in the theatrical profession. One reason, is that as a class the race is not able to support adequately men of superior ability in the profession, and another thing is that the rise of such men as Ernest Hogan, George Walker and Bob Cole only comes in cycles, and it may not happen again for a generation." "Don't you think that the general prejudice against the Negro, as is manifested now, has something to do with your views, as you have expressed them," he was asked. "I do not think so," he replied, "Times are changing and the white man is not regarding the race as objects of sympathy, as was once the case. The benevolent white man, out of sympathy for us, poured his money South for the education of the race just after the abolition of slavery, and now that we have raised up able leaders among us, they are disposed to det us take our chances along with other men." GEORGIA NEGROSS LAMENT THEIR LOYALTY TO NATIIONAL COMMITTEE-MAN. Blun a "Lilly White" Men Who Displaced Lyons and Rucker Turn the Cold Shoulder to Those Instrumental in Their Elevation, and a Howl Goes Up. ...(Special to The Advocate.)... Macon, Ga., March 22...Ben Davis is walking at last. His groom was a long time coming but it is heard at last. You will hear from "Link" in a little while, unless he comes to the conclusion that he is a Stoic and a little more able to bear suffering and disappointment than his other brother. "Link" and "Ben" have had a nice little combination in politics. All politicians buy and sell. Money is not always the medium of exchange. Sometimes it is influence for political advantage. It pays when a fellow has his eagle eye on a job to sell out the other crowd. "Ben" and "Link" kept at it until Ben was saved and his friend was securely settled in Dancy's seat around the pie table at Washington. That was perhaps all that had been promised them. Then Blun, whom Henry Lincoln Johnson and Ben Davis helped into the seat of Judson Lyons, and Henry Jackson, whom they worked for over-time, to get him into Henry Rucker's place as Collector at Atlanta, decided they had enough "Crow" and did not care to swallow any more. The indications are that they have united to close the "door of hope" in the face of the black politicians of the Empire State of the South. They are both versatile chapa, Just like the wind. Changeable. Ben Davis is now engaged in burying the hatchet he has carried so long for "the old-timers" in Georgia politics, but it is too late now. The G. O. P. machinery in Georgia has all had a nice new coat of white-wash and needs no more black marks upon it. "Fighting Ben's" song of sorrow, set to Georgia music is labeled "El Tu Brute" like the Caesar eminent scholars tells us about. He gives an outline of the political trades of the past of which Georgia people have for the most part been "wise". Perhaps he will yet see some way to thrust one into his Lilly White Allies and cry "Six Semper Tyrannis" may he and may be not. He is now engaged in eulogizing Richard R. Wright, the president of the Georgia State Industrial College. It was not so long ago that he was hammering the poor old man with all the might and main of his editorial strength. Now he comes back handsomely and gives Wright what (CONTINUED ON PAGE THIRTEE) Practical Solutions Practical Solutions OF RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS OFFERED BY WOMEN. Organized Effort Is Being Made by Many Able and Accomplished Women With Fine Spirit for the Social Botterment of the Next Generation of Colored Citizens. Nashville, Tenn., March 21....The brightest hopes of Tennesseeans are very largely centered in the noble women of the State, who are showing a disposition to do needful work for the relious, moral, intellectual and social uplifting of the people there. It would be hard to find a more capable and earnest group of social workers anywhere. They are showing a desire to study the problems of the race in the cities and the country places of Tennessee and it means a great deal for the future of the people. The club work of Tennessee women is manifested more largely in Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga and Knoxville than anywhere in the State. There are smaller groups of energetic workers in the towns of Columbia, Clarksville and Murfreesboro. Nashville is the home of the Phyllis Wheatley Club, The School Alliance, The Hubbard Hospital Club and The Arts-Crafts Association of Women. These are the most active and useful organizations of women in the Tennessee capital and among the best in the state. Mrs. G. L. Jackson is the organizer and moving spirit of the Phyllis Wheatley Club that is looked upon by the public as the oldest and most effective charitable organization among the women or Nashville. The Club has the reputation for making more hearts glad and carrying more real sunshine into the homes of the deserving poor Negroes of Nashville than any other charitable agency there. The School Alliance is an organization of the mothers who have children in the Nashville schools. Mrs. Solomon P. Harris is the president. The Alliance is not yet a year old but an effective organization. The main purpose of the circle is to second the efforts of the school authorities in their desire to make the common schools of the city a stronger defense against ignorance. The women of the Nashville School Alliance are making constant efforts to encourage regular and prompt attendance of school pupils and to increase the interest of the masses in the education of their children. School lunches and clothing are discussed at these mothers meetings, in a helpful and practical way. Some time and money are also given to school-room decorations. It is reported that the women of Nashville School (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR) Ralph W. Tyler Ralph W. Tyler, Auditor for the Navy Department, always a luminous figure in the political affairs of the race since his advent in Washington, will loom still larger in the spotlight with the coming of the Hon. Charles Dewey Hilles into the office of Secretary to the President. Mr. Hilles and Mr. Tyler worked together years ago on the Columbus Dispatch, and the former remembers with great appreciation the kindly services rendered him by Mr. Tyler on divers and sunny occasions in connection with the exacting duties of his position. Since Mr. Hilles has been Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, he and Mr. Tyler have been on terms of the closest intimacy, and each has been helpful to the other in "pulling off" some of the big things that have been handed to the race by the administration. Mr. Hilles has a high opinion of the executive ability displayed by Mr. Tyler in conducting the affairs of the Navy Auditorship, one of the most difficult berths under the government by reason of its manifold grades of compensation, complicated conditions surrounding the personnel of the department, and the vagueness of many laws dealing with the thousand-and-one subjects that come up for settlement day after day. It is violating no confidence to say that with Mr. Hilles at the President's side in the White House, Mr. Tyler will stand "face high" with the powers that be, and in all matters affecting the race, the hard-working Ohio genius will be freely consulted. The interests of the Negro people will be safeguarded with such stalwart watchmen as Messrs. Tyler and Hilles on the wall. THE REPUBLIC SOUTHERN CO FEAR NEGROES District Attorney Proposes Judge Robinson of Supreme Court of Appeals as Republican Candidate for Chief Executive Two Years Hence. The local correspondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer writes as follows of the political situation in West Virginia: When Governor William E. Glaucock, fully restored to health, returns to Charleston from the sunny cline of Florida in another week he will find that the opponent of his proposed plan for the assembling of the Legislature in special session for the sole purpose of considering a direct primary law have not been idle. While specific announcement was made by the Governor upon his departure for the South that he would call the Legislature in special session at some time not later than April 25 to consider a direct primary law the politicians, in both parties who are opposed to the primary plan for the nomination of candidates for public office do not hesitate to express their belief that the extra session will be postponed until next winter, and some of them suggest that it may never be called. During the absence of the Governor or the opponents of the direct primary reform have been bestirling themselves, and in many counties an organized effort has been made to have the Solons, if the Governor persists in his demand for a special session, to thwart the will of the Executive. At the same time many of the Republican newspapers of the state, while presumably favoring the enactment of a primary law have no hesitancy to express the opinion that the proposed law will fall of enactment. This line of argument, is calculated to lessen the governor's ardor for the special session. The Democratic press of the State is not inclined to criticize the Governor for his announcement that he would assemble the lawmakers in special session. It has been argued by some that the action of the governor was undesirable, following the failure of the regular session to enact a primary law, but none have gone so far as to say the special session will be futile. Probably the strongest opposition to the special session comes from the Norfolk and Western section of the state, where the Republican leaders are opposed to the enactment of a law that would give more power to the Negro voters in that section. The Negroes outnumber the whites and the Republican leaders assert that with a blanket primary bill such as the Cooper-Campbell bill the black voters would name the personnel of the ticket. Efforts to dissuade the Governor from calling a special session are coming from that section. Friends of the administration about the Capitol, however, still remain confident that a primary law can be passed at a special session. They base such belief on the improbability of the Legislature rejecting a proposition to which both parties are committed by platform pledge. Moreover, they state that the sentiment for a primary bill is strong in the Legislature and point to the fact that the regular session which ended last month did not give consideration to the primary bill. They point out that after it had passed the House of Delegates with only five dissenting votes, the opponents of the measure in the State Senate smothered the Campbell-Cooper bill in the committee room. Many of the members of the Legislature believe a primary bill will be passed if a special session is called. Senator W. G. Peterkin, one of the Democratic leaders, in the upper branch of the Legislature, coming to the Capitol from Parkersburg this week, expressed himself as opposed to an extra session, but declared his belief that a primary bill would be enacted by the Legislature when assembled. Since the recent finding of the United States Supreme Court in the debt controversy with old Virginia, was averse to West Virginia and has settled on the state a debt of over $7,000,000, not including the interest, which must be agreed upon between the states, the counsel for West Virginia feel that the entire question is up to the Legislature. They fought the case at every crook and turn until the Supreme Court of the United States handed down an opinion, and further than this they cannot go. The State Legislature is the only branch of the government which has the authority to make any settlement and it is not probable that the Governor will lie. PORRESPONDENCE CEDAR GROVE. Wy. D, 1. Davis preached here Bay. dt Walker has returned to his Wk “in the mines arcr an absence Mone year on account of a broken BiHovort Patterson, of lusheston, q Pee Sunday, ihe guest of Miss fhe “Burks, of Charleston, was phate Jast week. FMre, Maria Crawford, of Carbon- mliis, here ast week 0} si a : was week on busi. igMrs, Lenora Fulks, of Glen Fer- ie, here last week,guest of Mrs, psetinie Beamer. FB. B. Waynesboro, of Roower Pfidiibed though here last week en- Prbtite to Charleston, “— sd: W. Richmond, of Carbonbale, Wp here Monday on business, (Misses Kitty and Mary Strudwick "ok Charleston, were visiting rela- | thts here last week, 4 William Reamer, of Mammo:n, pelted through here last week em _roilte to Charleston. Misses Della and Bertha Newman. pe Gloustcr, O., are here, Mrs. Lula B. Lee was calling on * Mite, Rachel Ross at Diviinson las _ week. - Mrs, Jennie Reamer was visitins relatives at Hansford last week “—D. Be V. Jordan, of Charleston ‘was here last week on business e Roy Edwards and Willie Yaney., . of Charleston, were guesis of Misses ° Martlia Mayho and) Mate Wilson last. week. Miss’ Alice Polly is visiting rela- . tives at Marting Madams Lucretia Austin, Ida Bustergand Carrie Andersoa were iv Charleston last week. * Mridand Mrs. George Grant, of Cobbs, have moved here for perma. “nett résidence, " MisstBivzie Austin, of Charles: pie fee een afier spending a _ week With relatives here. { Bllag Morris, real estate dealer. “hig nidved his office to Montgomery j tls midny friends regret very much {to see; him leave, While here he Srealaed with Mr, M, Beamer, * Phe ‘mines aro running about hall tite. Mrs. Lmla Francis, who has been ill has regavered. Wiliam Martin, George Booker and J..K. Wilson are sick. PARKERSRURG. Rev. J. W. Carroll, pastor of (Lo gan Memorial church, closed a very sileceseful year Sunday by preach- ig Is farewell sermon at 7:30 P. M,, at whieh time a candle rally was algo held. Eighty-two dollars were réalizéd> Rev. and Mrs, Carroll left Monday to attend the annual confer- efice which convenes at Lynchburg. va. A theatre party of sf: young ladies attended “In Search of a Sin- ner,” in which Lillian Russell is sthrring, al Marrietta, Ohio, Wed- nésday ‘evening. Those in atten dfnee were Misses Lena and Alber- ta McClung, Ester Colston, Virgin- fa and Mac Giles and Bernadine Peyton. ‘Mr. and Mrs, Mike Latterberry Migs Hope Peters and brother Ar- thr Peters, of Sistersville, were In the éity Saturday to attend the “Smart Set". The K. of P. Lodge will have tHeir Méinorial Sermon preached at Logan Memorial church Sunday i 2 o'clack. Miss Grace Washington returned home: Saturday from Sistersville af ter spending six weeks. Charles Smith was called to Wheeling last week on account of the illness of his mother, Mrs. Su- sdn Smith. Vendétta Court will give a dance pt K. orp. Malt, ‘Thursday evening. -Mrs. Isaac Custis, who has been a pitlent in St. Joseph Hospital for two weeks, is rapidly improving. Mrs, William Toney entertained the Sewing Circle of the Zion Tap- tist church Tuesday evening at her home on 19th St. Mira: Annie ‘Tuck, who has heen aitite iM, is able to be out again Mise Virginia Giles visited friend in’ Betpre, Sunday. Thé Helping Mend of Logan Me- motisl Church will meek at Mrs Oktrie Jones’ Monday evening, and the Sextons Club at Mrs, We oM Watguson’s, Tuesday. Hire, 1. V. Seams and Miss Bow Jah Draper were entertained Friday {fi Mafietta, Ohio, by Mrs. Thomas Wetcher and Miss Mary Dalton at difiner and bridge. Mre. Harry Hatlewood, Mrs. 1. V Hedme and Misses Rebecca Brown @fd Buelah Draper entertained a party’ of twelve at the “Smart Set” Saturday afternoon, Sniper was Spier ferved at the residence of Mis becca Brown followed by bride Those present including the hostess Were Mrs, Thomas Fletcher and Mike Mary Dalton. of Marietta, 0. Mian Grace Wells, Messrs. Wirt Jones, H. 1. Hazlewood, Cecil Com- edy and J. 8. Jefferson The oyster supper given at Zion Baptist Monday evening was well attanded and netted a nice sum. fev, Willlam Brown, of Belpre, Ofi'o, preached at Logan church ov ‘Wednesday, evening and left for Piusburg, Pa., Thursday mo-ning. Rey, Shane, pastor of Bethel A. M. F. chareh, is carrying on protracted meeting. Meis assisted by Miss Ger- tude Doreway, the Evangelis:. and is having much success, — PAGE” George Lewis was a business vis itor to MeAlpln, last week, ©. 1. Curtly visited his sister: at Hawk's Nest. last week, Mrs, Holden is indisposed at this writing Rey, Rawlin is vititing here this week John Dews was a business vis- itor to Montgomery Saturday. On account ef duitness of work a number of old residents of Page are moving to Winding Guif . “RED SPAR. Rev, Nickens preached his fare- well sermon here Sunday, Text was, “Winally bretheren farewell, Be per- fect, he of vood comfort, be of one mind, live in peace and the God of love and peace shai pve with you.” 2 ors 1 1d His sermon was delivered in a forcible and impressive way that was, seemingly, touching i ail pres- ent, Collection, $8.00, Ile left for the Washington Con- ference whieh convenes at Pitisburs. ——_-+-____ EAGLE } Mrs, ©. E Dove, of Heberton, was visiting her father, L.A, Brown, last week Mrs. Dora Richard, of Mt. Carbon, was visiting her daughters ar Cres- cont hast week. Mrs, James Ross attended the Re- formers post office council at Mont- romery, Thursday, Rey. J. J. Turner, of Mi, Carbon, passed Uirough Suneay evening en- route home from Camelton, Pastor Rev EC, Page delivered two excellent sermons, Sunday Misses Chanie and Mabel Ross, of Crown Hill, were visiting — their uncle and annt, Mr. and Mrs. James Ross. at Crescent. a few days last week Miss Stella Cosby is spending some tine in Huntington with her sister. Mrs, James Thus was calling on Mrs. W. C. Lawrence, of Montgom ery, last week, Mrs, juha Hannah and daughter, Mrs. Annie Hollins, were shopping in Montzomery last Monday, Mrs. Lucy Dow was in Montgom- ery last Saturday. , Garey: Sanday Saundcrs is able to be ottt after a few days illness, ~~~ Em:nct Saunders, of Institute.was visiting his mother last week. ‘The Improvement League of Montgomery of which Mrs. James Russ is a member will give a Hob- ble Skirt party next Monday night, the 27th, and all are invited to at- tend. Mrs. Willie Whiteing was in Monigomery visiting her mother last week Mrs. Bla Hayden was shopping in Montgomery last week. CLARKSBURG, Miss Florence Ruffin is quite ill at this writing. Mrs. R. C. Henderson is toaching for her. The farewell reeepiion tendered Rev. Colbert Priday night wes well attended, A pleasing program was rendered, the piece de resistance he- ing the solo by Miss Benla Smith, ‘The first. publie mecting of the L. T. 1. took place at Pride Chapel Snnday afternoon. A splendid pro- yam Was rendered, — An interesting address was delivered by Rev, Ken- ney. Special Music by the children was an intersting fewiure of — the meeting Mrs. Dale Dean and Miss Lily Al- len were Bridgeport callers Men- day afternoon. BW. Jones and Mes Maleema Brady, teacher of the Buekhannen School, passed Mirani the city. Mon: day enroute to Harpers Ferry to attend the funeral of the latter's mother Rev. and Mis. © M. Lonistall will leave Wednesday for Lynchburg. Vil, to visit relatives, alse to attentt EAT. By annul conference Rey JW. Colbert Jett Monday for Lenehbire. te attend she annaal eon. ference Rorn te Mie ant Mus. ‘Thos. Jones y dante Mis Dk Retwars entertained Rev and Mrs 1 WL roliest and Mes Surah Groen ge dinner sunday, BOD Cambrie his been confined jlo his home far the peat two weeks, INSTRU TE, Miss 10% Mexander ie visiting: hor Sister, Miss Agutha, at the West Vir- cinta Colored Instinure Me. Baniee White nad daughter, Derathy, of Mumington, ares the zneste af Mn and Mis, Taylor Brown, Rev Intiae Carrol, of Charleston. Wendel the fairl of Ges, Coltine last Muvnsda te EC. pag of Eagle, and Rev tes Ward, of Lancaster, Ken- Wess. oftietared at tie tanerad 61 George Collins, Thur lay, A num Der of Masona 1 om the Charleston ode arene Miss FSthOr Hutbe, af Charleston was the weekend gant of the Miaseer's rior Miss Minui. Martiv, who wai called home last week on account of the Mess of her mother, Was Fé turned to resume her stidies at the Instintte. The spring examinations are ove: and the great majority of students are fubflant Mrs. Lulu Friend ts recovering af- tora severe illness. ‘The Home Makers are practicing for a play 10 be given in the near future, es BURNWELL. Rev, Daniel Stratton filled his regular appointment ere Sunday and preached two sermons. Miss Elizabeth Washington's school closed here Friday, (Major Stovall made a business tri Co Montgomery Monday. Eugene Price, of Carlisle, ts vis- iting relatives at Burnwell. John Winbush has returned nome on account of his illness. George Connorhas returned from his home in St. Alban, Jesse Tardy and family were call- ed home on account of the illness of his mother in Va. Thomas Peston was called home father at Ganley. The 1. B. P.O. KE. of W. is stil progressing. Lewis Skipper, who nas been vis: iting his home at Mt. Carbon, has returned ana reports a pleasant srip. Mrs. Julia Porter, of Charleston, was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Evans Friday, t BUCKHANNON. | Miss Maleolm Brady was called to her home at tiarper’s Ferry, ‘Thursday, on account of the death of her mother. Rey. Geo, DeYoung, pastor’ of Simpson M. B. chureh, left Sunday afternoon for Lynchburg, Va, He preached his last’ sermon before leaving for conference, Sunday morning, Misses Beulah Smith and Bftie Lowry, of Chirksburg, were guests of Miss Reta Hunter a part of last week, . The Sunday School scholars of Simpson M, E, chureh, under the directio nof Mrs. Clara Williams, gave an entertainment Friday night An interesting and instructive ad- dress was made by E. W. Jones. The executive board of the Mite Missionary Society will meet at Hall's Chapel A. M. FE. chureh,March Bist. Mrs, Mildred Smith entertained at dinner Sunday; Kev, DeYoung, Miss Lucy Jaekson, and Mr, Thorn- ton Jackson The revival services wale have been In progress at the A. M. B. ehiercle for , the, pas: wo weeks, closed” Friday night. . f. W. Jones left stonday for Har- per’s Ferry to attend the funeral of Mrs. Grady, Mrs. Mildred Smith met with a painful aceident last week by step- ping on a nail, she was confined to her room unable to use her foot for CHILLICOTHE, OHIO. Revival services have been itt Progress at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church for the past two weeks. Rev. 5. P. West, of Clarksburg, arrived in the city Tuesday night and has preached every night since his ar- rival, and on Sabbath preached three special sermons, Good aud- iences have been jn attendance all week and a deep interest has per- vaded all the meetings. Rev. West is a pulpit orator of unusual power and an evangelist. of wonderfui strength and Quinn Chapel will not soon forget him and his work. He complimented Rey. Walker upon the linanees and the singing of the choir which was especially enjoyable and helpful to him in his work here. Rev. J. W. Carter has been absent from the city for a week assisting with a revival in Gallipotis. - During the week the following persons enfertained Revs. West-and Walker at dinner: Wed. Mr. and Mrs, Philip Harrison; ‘Thars., Mr. and Mrs. David Scott: Fri, Mr. and Mrs. Rd. Audley; Sat. Mrs, W. W. Curtis and Ellen Dowdy; Sabbath Mr. and Mrs, A. Marshall, Charles Beard celebrated at his home on Sth St. his 43rd birthday anniversary ‘Thursday night in a very befitting manner, He invited as his special guests the “AI Talk” Clib and Rev’s. West and Walker. Ceo, Hicks waa toastmaster and each member of the Club responded to the toasts proposed. Rev. 8. P. West responded by reciting from the poems of “Dunbar”, When the Cornpone’s Hot", “When all ts done" “Ode to Ethiopia” and Rev, Walker recited Bryant's “Thanatopsis.” Dr. S.S, Jordon on behalf‘of the guests presented My, Beard a barrel of floue and & purse of cash to Mrs, Nora Heard. A delightful evening wa» enjoyed by all Griffin Lacas and Lewis Seott apent Saturday evening in Cirele- ville. Mrs, Katie Gray,who has been vis- iting for some days in the country, retnrned Saturday evening. | Mrs, Susie Lightfoot, of Hills- boro, Ohio, is visiting Mrs. Henriet- ta Roberts and Mrs. Hannah Davis, Mother and sister respectively, on Mechanie St DEWISKURG Mrs. Bila Robinson, who has heen quite ii for some time, 13 able to be THR ADVOGATR a up again. SEMEN Miss Bronetts Chambers GF Roiee verte, was in town on business Satur: day. ss J.C. Lewis, who spent the winter in Charleston, returned home Wed: nesday night Mrs. J. C. Lewls, of Arnelton. was visiting friends and relatives bere Saturday and Sunday. * Rey, Jackson filled his “pulpit here Sunday at the Mt. Tabor Baptist church, Miss Cailic Jackson, whe ts touching at Stanaford, was visiting friends and relatives here Saturday and Sunday. Rev, Moore was the guest of Miss Nicey Morris, Friday, A. D, Seams, Who taught a sue cessful school at Seebert, returned home Monday. George McQuilla opened a first class restaurant last Monday ang is ready to serve meals at all hours. ——__ MONTGOMERY e H. 1. Raley, Principal of the Sum- mons’ School, was agreeably surpriscd with aparty given by the Tth and Sth Grades of his school, on Fridas night. The following composed the party: Misses Maggie Wood, Carric Watts, Annie Watts, Venora Bell, Gay Burke, Georgia Keaton, Ethel Rollins, Clara Brown, Mattie Harris, Tan May Morgan, Lillian Shepherd, Grace Belt Mabel Saunders and Wysor Watsen: Wugene Tinsley, Clyde Hardy, Leon- ard Branham, Elbert Paris, | Russo) Hardy. Nathan Morgan, Avery Redd. Authur Watts, Oscar Branham, Wil: liam Burton, Willie Cheese, Lewis Al- Jen, Mancel MeKennte, Russell Me Kennie, James Lewis, Rev, B.C. Page and Rey. D.C. Deans. Fruits, cream candy, cakes and nuts were served, af- ter which the young people amused themselves by playing vartous games until a late hour, Roy. V. Harriday, and Geo. Scott left for Lynehbure, Monday morning, the former to attend the annual Confer- ence and the latter to visit his brother whom he has not seen for a number of years, The Choir of the Wirst Rantist Chureh gave Willie Wilkerson. cnc of its members, a birthday party Friday night. All present report @ nice time. Mrs. V. M. Willis has been sick this week, but is much better at this writ- ing, Mrs. Jane Ellen Rose, mother of J. S, Nol. died at his home Friday evening at 11:20, She leaves five sons and one daughter, J. S, Noel, with whom she has made her home since the death of her husband; C. P. Noel, New Aoston, Texas; R. H. Noel, Dan ville, Il: Samuel Nost, Geehen, Va; Albert Noel. Barger Spriags. W. Va, and Miss Mary Noel, Dayville, Yi. Although 70 years old. she was as active asa woman of 40 years. The funeral was conducted by Rev, Warne: Brown, Monday aite:noon. Mrs. F. Donnally Railey will close her term -of school at Sthithers Wed- nesday, with a picnic. a PW. Wright, who has heen sick, is able to be out again, We wish to thank our maby frieads through the columns of this paper for the kindness shown the family during the illness and death of our mother, MR. and MRS. J. S. NOEL. RONCEVERTE. The Greenbrier Valley Teacher's Reading Circle was held at Maple Grove School on Saturday,Mateh 11. Teachers from all over the country were present. First Session, 10 A. M. Devotional Exercises, General Diseussion..""How to Make Children Obey." “Which is the More Important-— Morals or Scholarship?” Singing. General discussion. “Elements of «a Good School.” “How to Teach Primary Arith- metic.” ’ 1:30 P.M. General Discussion. .“The —Impor- tance of Consolidated Schools.” “The Use of Current Events in the School Room.” “Some Things I Would Like to Know How to Explain.” Singing. Adjournment, Frank G. Peek, Pres. Mrs. Annie K, Dandridge, Secretary. Improvement Club of M. EB. chureh was entertained by Mrs. Bessie Lewis Friday, March 10th The club is doing great work and the report of the Secretary was very encouraging. Covers were lald for tho following guests: Misses Nannie Brown, Lula and Fanny Brinkly, Marcellus Ross and Fancy Brinidly, Rosa” Perry. Mesdames Mary E. Brinkly, Mary A, Brown, Blanche Burks, Rosa Brown, Mary J. Brink ly, Maggie L. Hickman, Messrs, John Ward, Ernest Miller, Mra, Sallie Holand, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is re- ported to be slightly smproved at this writing, ‘ Mrs. L. B. Johnson, who has been visiting friends at qQutnnimont for the past month, returned home "Thursday. Rey. 8. A. Lewis is visiting Alder- son last week. Miss Edith Woods is visiting triends at Lewlsourg. Mr. John Ward and Miss Lula Brinkly attended closing exercises of school at White Sulphur last week. Clarence Barly came home from Fitgpatrick Saturday on account of ihe serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Sallie Holland. Rey Waters and Wm. Freeman, of Lewisburg, and Rey. Moore, WIl- liamsburg,. were visitors here ast week, _ Ro P- Watkins, “of~Attterson, wit here visiting frionds last Sunday, Rey. S.A. Lowls left Tuesday to attém! M. ©. Conference at Lynch- burg. Mrs, Laura Brackenridge died Saturday, March 18th, after @ Iin- dering, Illness, She is survived’ ty mother, three sisters and-a brother. Funeral services at M, B. church, Monday, of which she was a mem- ber, Rev. R. W. Lewis conducted the services. Interment at Green- rood cemetery, rect BANCROFT. Rev. Boston, of Cedar Grove, the Methodist minister, preacsied Thurs dap night here and also Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Macy Brooks, of Plymouth, Was shopping in Charleston: Thurs- day of last week. : Mrs, Malinda Foreman and Mrs. Mollie Smith were business visitors in Charleston last Monday, Mrs. Wim. Micken3, Miss Stella Smith and J. H. Brown made a bus- Iness trip to Red House Wednesday. Mrs. Wm. Morton, of St. Albans visited her son, Jefferson: Morton, of Plymouth, Wednesday awd Thursday. Mrs. Amanda L. Brown, teacher of Plymouth school, spent Saturday and Sunday at her hotne at Institute. Mrs. Rachael Dickerson, who hat been at Raymond the past two weeks waiting on her daughter, Mrs, Cogle, who was very ill,has returned home. Mrs. Joe Brown has. returned from Virginia where she was called ‘on account of the ‘death of her aunt. Mrs. Harvey Coles and’ sister-in- law, Mrs. Winston Coles, were call: ing on their sister, Mrs. M. Dicker- son, Thursday, Mrs, Mae Jones, of Plymouth, who was called to Vanetta a few weeks gO on account of the serious. ill- ness of her sister, Mrs. Walters, hay returned. = Simon Cyrus, of Pittsburg, spent a few days here last week visiting his brother, J. W. Cyrus. Mrs. Leatha Wagner, of Charles- ton, was the Sunday guest of Mrs. Flem Martin, of Betsey. Simon Woods, of Betsey, called on friends in Baneroft Sunday. Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday Schoo! is preparing an Easter program. Mrs. Spencer Smith, of Plymouth, and Mrs, Edw. Hicks made a bust- hess trip to Charleston, Moncay. WINIPRERE, W. EB. Carey is able to be out af- ter a four weeks illness with typhoid fever. H. P. Day, who was quietly mar- ried to Mrs. Cora Dean last week, will make his home here, John F, Mosley Mad his head se- verely cut while playing one day’ last week. e N. P. Alexander was a businesu visitor to Kanawha City and Char- leston Saturday. R. A. Neal, R. H. Allen and A. Wilson are spending a few days with their familics this week in St Albans, Percy Friend, of St. Albans, is spending a few days here this week. Mrs. H, E. Harris has returned from Cabin Creek where she had been visiting. She had the misfor- tune to lose her baby while away. \V. M. Shelton spent a few days out of town last week on business. Rey. F, E. Smith filled his regular appointment. here Sunday, and preached two good sermons, morn- ing and night. KR. B. C. A. and Horace Alten were called to St. Albans Monday by the death of R. H. Allen's baby. ST. ALBANS. The revival which has been go- ing on at the St. Paul Baptist church for two weeks, ended Sunday night with much success, Nine pro- fessed faith in Christ and several were reclaimed. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Robinson, was assisted by Rev. D. Stratton and R. D. W. Meadows. Gore Harris, of Caarleston, is spending a few days with her grand- mother, Mrs. James Crawford who is very sick. Mrs, Laura Walker and daughter Minnie, of Cplumbus, Ohio, spent the week with friends, Kenton and Oscar Williams spent Sunday with their parents. Alberta Wilson, Maggie Price, Tallic Parrish and John Smith, stu- dents at the W. Va. Col. Institute, spent Saturday and Sunday with their parents, Anna, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Robert Allon,. died of whooping cough Monday. Mrs. Julia Payne, wno has been very iI! for the past two montha, has recovered Rev, P. P, Holland passed thru the city Monday enroute io his home at Spring Hi, Mrs. Frank Cosby and danghter Mrs, Jala Brown, were mn Charles- ton Saturday, Edward Strather is indisposed at this writing, Mr. and Mrs. Clabron Williams came home Friday after an extended stay at Stanaford. Mrs. Jessie Price was visiting friends at Carbondale a few days lest week, GUYANDOTTE, Sunday was rally day. Rev. Martin, of liuntington, preached a fine ser- mon. He collected $29.22. Rev. D. W. Perdue was a guest at the home of Mrs. Patsy Agnew. He & FISH CO. 28 AND 30 CAPITOL ST. ER RTA TC Beef, Veal, Mutton, Pork, Fresh Pork Sausage OUR OWN MAKE. (AESOP Te oR SESE Try our machine sliced Hams and Bacon SERRE A TEL SRR PR TTS RSE OYSTERS, FISH, POULTRY 7 sammie The best qualities in all the popular kinds of Cheese AU EN TET SR TOOT LOND We want your patronage for we have. complete stock in our lines and you pean get it when you want more J 7 GOTO I, E. NICHOLS FOR THE ICE REAM THAT TASTES LIKEMORE Either Plain or in Brick Special Prices ‘nape: e Capitol can ae Both Phones lett Wednesday for St. Thomas tor nts tree ttt, -———— a GRAFTON. The Warren M, EB. church closed the conference year March 19th and the pastor, Rey. R. D. Jepntygs, de- livered an excellent sermon ‘Stinday Ovening. He left Monday morning to attend the annual conference at Lynchburg, Va. Rey. Jennings took charge of this ohureh Jan, Ist, 1911 and by persisent effort managed to rally the congregation. -and. the press. Three months’ work’ enabled the pastor to report to gongerencn $49.00 for benevolénce Koa the church is In a healthy condition. The congregation desire tho return of the pastor. In closing the confer- once year there was a-Tribe Rally and the su: of $73.78 was taken up for Stewards and trustees, Rey, M. D. Willis went to Elkins Saturday to attend the rally at tho 3nd, Baptist church. Rev, and Mrs, Ford were guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. H, Howell Satur- day, enroute to Meriden from Hunt- ington, . Miss Ada Stowt went to Bikins Inst wear Rev. M. V. Tnrner made a busl- ness trip to Lillian Wednesday and returned Thursday. Miss Maggie Moorhead, of Thorn- ton, was visiling Miss lie Sheppara the first of last week. A number from here attended the ‘birthday party at Fairmont Thars: day evening given by Mr. and Mrs Rohinsoen, Those attending trom here were: Mr, and Mrs. Wesley Peaner, Miss Eliza Hall, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Hall, Mr. and Mrs, Brue: Hall, Mrs. Amandy Oliver, Mrs Mary Shaw, Ms. Georgia Hutchison. Messrs. Charles Patterson, D.C Coleman, Wm Jennings, Walter Steward. Henry Ford, Shorman Kin- dle, John MeDowell, RM. Rieke Kills a Murderer, A merciless murderer Is Appendi- eitis with many victims, but Dr. King’s Now 1)". Pills kill It by pre- vention. ‘they gently stimulate stomach, liver and bowels, pravent- ing that clogging that invites ap- Pendicltis, curing Constipation, Headache, Nilliousness, Chills. 28¢ at all durgzists. 3-9-5t 7 y Stee —_ THURSDAY, MAROHR-28,-191t- ST PRDERATION G6 i AAI Sa at a tee Of, Women’s Clubs to Meet Here Next Month, ~ Red Star, March 22.--'Tho Feder ation of Women’s Clubs will. méet in, annual session at Charleston, Aprit Adth and 16th. Tt {8 hoped thac every club In the state will repre.” sent. We should come with more strength, vigor and a greater nuin- ber than heretofore, We hope each one will come with the set purpose to give ald and councel, come anu bring some suggestions to offer and let us im@ke: this one ofthe most Profitable sessions isi the history of our organization, Let our watchword be on to Ghar- leston and we hope the cry will be taken up by clubs that have never joined us, for indeed we need your help, your advice, your presence and - your prayers, (Mrs.) H. ©, A. Washington, Pres. . oe Colored Dental Surgeons in. the : eee. The movement, inaugurated some time ago, to have Negro dental sur- goons in the United States Army, is about to yield tangible results. Dr. John R. Francis, Jr., has been des- ignated for service in one of . the colored regiments, and he will have the rank, privileges and emolu- ments of a first leutenant. Dr. Francis has already passed the physical examination and has under- gone tests in practical dentistry and he has now gone to Columbus Barracks, Ohio, for further exafhin- ations. ‘The matter. was pushed to @ successful conclusion by several influential colored men ‘here — and elsewhere, and it is’ understood that this is to be an entering wedge of « plan to have colored dental sur- eons attached to each of the four colored regiments of the Army, just as four bandmasters were arranged for a fow years ago, “Reciprocity” was discussed — at the last. meeting of the Mu-So-1it Club, wWYtn Ciarles E, Hall, H. D. Woodson ane G, Smith Wormley as the principal speakers. Register W. v. Vernon, Judge R. H. ‘Terrell, W. T. Ferguson and Robert A. Pelham also enpoke BLUEFIELD COLORED INSTITUTE SE ee SEES ETE —SITUATED AT— 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 So- cieties 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 exper- ience in teaching before beginning their regular work. For Further Information Address the Principal R. P. SIMMS em THURSDAY, MARCH 43, 1011.. Primary Opposed (Continued from page one.) clude this Item in his call. Judge Harold A. Ritz, Federal District Attorney for the southern section of West Virginia, has boen enabled to perceive considerable sentiment in his section of the state among the Republicans for Judge Ira E, Robinson, of the Supreme Court of Appeals, as the Republican candidate for Governor two years hence, That was the statement made by the District Attorney dur- ing the week and he expressed the opinion that Judge Robinson, hail- ing from the county of Taylor, and an anti-factionalist could command the almost undivided support of his party as the Republican standard- dearer. While the Grafton jurist, as a member of the highest tribunal within the state, is unwilling at this time to proclaim himself a candi- date for the office of Governor he has many friends who insist that none would be more acceptable to the party than Judge Robinson. He is one of the orators of the state, and on the stump would prove of immense value to the Republican warriors who need encouragement when the party 1s beset with diffi- culties. eg When Judge Ritz was taking time by the forelock and insisting that Judge Robinson should be the ean- didate for Governor, at the same time he announced that: the Norfolk and Western section of the state was going to press the claims of Is- aac T, Mann as the Republican can- didate for the United States Senate. While Mann, who has been one of ‘the foremost developers of the southern section of the state, has made no specific announcement, he is undecided whether he~ will op- pose Senator Watson two years hence or Senator Chilton at the ex- piration of his term. West Virginians are feeling grati- fled over the recent appoiwiment of Walter L. Fisher, of Chicago, to succeed Secretary of the Interior Richard Achilles Ballinger. While Fisher has been a prominent lawyer of Chicago for many years, he is a native West Virginian, and his re- cent appointment by President Taft was pleasing to the people of this state. The new Secretary of the In- terlor ts the gon of a minister. He was born at Wheeling in 1862, the year prior to the admission of West Virginia to the Union, and his fa- ther, Rev. Daniel Fisher, lved in West Virginia for 10 years after the Civil War had resulted in the sepa- ration of the states, The elder Fisher was married in Jackson County to Amanda Koontz, — and many relatives of Secretary Fisher's mother now live in that county. | Judge Grant P. Hall, the Kana- wha Republican leader, who was an unsuccessful candidate for the State Senate from the Eighth Senatorial District last year, may remove to ‘Texas, With several Ohio capital- ists he has been in the Lone Star State since last month, and advices recoived here state that they have purchased @ vast acreage of Texas land, which they expect to develop in the next few years, and this may cause Judge Hall to leave West Vir- ginia, While his candidacy for the State Senate last year was un- successful, Judge Hall is probably the most potent factor among the Republicans in hig district. Judge Hall and ex-Governor William M, O. Dawson, political alltes, the the leaders of the Kanawha Republi- cans, and they will retain — their grasp on the organization through- out the district. FS NE ae Considerable interest is being dis- Played in the row between United States Senator C. W. Watson and former Congressman _ William _ P. Hubbard, of Wheeling, who is cred- ited with having designs on — the seat In the Senate now being occu- pied by Senator Watson. Upon. his return from Washington, Hubbard gave out a statement in which he as- serted that the attitude of Senator Watson on the reciprocity measure, in which Watson had openly de- clared for free coal with Canada, Was based on selfish motives, Hubbard claimed that the coal company, of which Senator Watson was the head, would profit through such an agreement, while the coal operators in the southern section of the state, shipping the Pocahontas and New River coals, to New Eng- land markets, would be placed in competition with Nova Scotia. coal. ‘fo protect the shippers in the southern section of the state Hub- bard claimed that he and the oth- er members of the West Virginia delegation had opposed the recipro- city measure, In reply to the statement made by Hubbard, Senator Watson stated state he did not belleve the agree- ment for free coal with Canada would be injurious to the coal in- dustry of any section of the state, and in answer to the argument that he was acting from selfish motives, Senator Watson stated that — the company’ in which he was interest- ed had large markets in the New Wngland_trade and gsserted_that if the reciprocity measure was harm- ful to the coal industry of West Virginia none would suffer more than he, . ditor Harry S. Green, of Mor- gantown, — deposed professor ol Greek at the State University, Is not going to quit fighting, according to the reports which come — from Morgantown.« With the ald of friends, it is stated that his next assault will be upon the new Presi- dent of that institntion, — Col, Thomas B, Hodges. The latter was selected some months ago to suc- ceed President D. Ww. Purtnton and it is charged that the selection of Hodges by the Board of Regents was contrary to statute. When the Board of Control was created two years ago a clause was Inserted to the effect that any member of the Board of Control could not be ap- pointed to any position within the state before a yer had elapsed fol- lowing the expiration of his term. Colonel Hodges was the Democratic member of the Board of Control and in deference to public demand, was selected by the Board of Regents tn a few weeks after he had tendered hjs resignation aa a member of the Board of Control, as the new head of the university, (Continued from page one.) good to our people” always has had first claim on the sympathy and support of Negroes in a political contest here, To prove how good he was, the candidate only had to administer a few doses of flattery to a gathering of the thoughtless ones and pass out a few “meal tickets” to the hungry Negro politicians who live by their wits instead of honest labor. If he did this well, he soon had things going hig way and the majority of Negro voters singing his praises, The issues in the last election were mainly moral issues and the magority of Tennessee Negro voters lined up on the wrong side. Some of the most intelligent were among them. Patterson, McMillan and the other white Democrats opposed to the Republicans and Independent Democrats who were fighting for the supremacy of the law, stuck their fingers in the eyes of the Ne- sroes and led them astray. They were aided ‘by Ben Carr, P. F. Hill, other leading Negro Democrats. The Nashville Globe, the Nashville Clar- ion and some other Negro papers joined the throng. J Cc. Napier fought manfully for Hooper but to nO 00d results in the work of vote- setting. His heart was all right but he failed to commond the sympathy and political support of his colored brothers. The Negroes deserted Na- Pier's political standard and have been straying aroung lke wild geese ever since. ‘They still lke “the old leader” personally, but they are do+ ing their own thinking in political matters and their thoughts. always seem to differ from those of Napler. It is now up to Napier to bring order out of chaog in Tennessee. He should try to get P. F. Hill, Ben Carr, Crossthwaite and other Negro leaders in the Volunteer State to fall in line again. He should use his “big stick” on R. H. Boyd of the Baptist Publishing House, who is president of Napier’s bank and get the good “Doctor” to put the Nashville Globe on the right track in both State and national polities, These spirits seem to agree all right in promoting the One Cent Bank and other business interests. Napier does all “the leading’ in these instances and they seem to have confidence in his leadership. They ought to pull to his points in the political game. | If Taft has a strong opponent for the nomination in 1912, he will have a hard fight on his hands to get the Negroes in line if they are) to have any voice in his nomination. If they are denied any part in his nomination, Taft will not get their support for his re-election. He is being looked upon by Tennessee Ne- groes who are thinking, as the ex- ponent of “lily-white Republican- Ism."" They have very little faith in Taft and his policy and at the proper time will prove it. The Taft administration representatives here, have read tife Negro out of the party organization in the State and there is no doubt that something will hap- pen to Mr. Taft, so far as Tennes- seo is concerned, if the Negroes Bet a good chance at him. He will have to begin early to build up his politi- cal fences. If he attempts to do so with Napler as a leader, he will have a big job on hand unless poli- tical sentiment undergoes a wonder- ful change at a very early date. Tennessee Negroes are making Lremendous efforts at political Inde- pendence but they will have to eut out sentiment alltogether, They ean no more afford to get silly over the Democrats than to continue in thelr biind following of the Republi-; HR ADVOCATE > Se cans. "They ghould vote their owt jconvictions:.bet should be careful ‘ta keep in Mne-with the best sentiment and thought..of the best white vot- ers, “ oe Influence of Sctiools (Continued from page one.) Rey. ‘Chas, White, p. D., LL. D., Who resigned the presidencyiof ‘Cot- by university, Maine, to xcept tne present position of assistant secre-: tary of the: American Baptist’ Mis- sionary soolety, iu addressing: ap, audience in Brooklyn, N. Y., in-part, said: “A long story ia briefly, told when we remember that the “rch! has been bullt”, referrmg to Dr. Brown's institution, “that $10: was the first of many offerings “whlen’ made possible its fruttfal ‘growth. ‘Two hundred’ ‘students are™in’ atten dance. Many'of them go ‘td higher Institutions to complete: their edu’ cation and become lawyers, physt- clans; teachers, ‘bankers and. min“ isters to thely, ‘race.’ Tae" Yrlieipal of whom we are speaking was offer- ed a very high salary » few years since, but declined that he might serve his people in a humble capac; ity. He now presides over a schook of 200 pupils.” As an. Mustration of the effective work the schoo! is doing he said: “If you should take a ride of 20 miles from this schoot and return, you would. find that most of the land ts owned ‘today by Negroes, and they live in comfort- able houses.--'This school not- only sends forth boys and girls each year to become ‘leaders of their people, but also prepares the greatest’ num- ber who stay on the farm -and -be; come intelligent tillers of the soil. With rare exceptions these pupils become active and earnest Chris- tians in the rural districts and city churches of the South. A further attestation of the worth of the insti- tution fs found in tae uzzerances of & prominent banker of this town who said, “This school has been worth more than $100,000 to this town,” Rr. Brown is an untiring worker among his rural neighbors as well as filling the following positions: secretary of the Baptist State con- vention; president of Loxt" Carey Baptist Foreign Mission‘ convention, which is among the race's most in- Nuential religious bodies; secretary for Grand Lodge of Masons. for North Carolina. He as traveled ex- tensively abroad and in this country and Canada, und is regarded as a deep thinker, -forelble speaker, and is among the conservative and pro- gressive leaders of the race. A school of agrigulture will soon be added to the institute and- every de- partment is meeting a necessity ‘pe- culiar to the development of-the ‘race and is stimulating the whites as well.” Henchman Betrayed (Continued from page one.) he really deserved In the very be- ginning. It is never too late to mend the evils done in tne past. Ths, however, depends upon the purpose, of his belated praise of Wright and the work being done ‘at’ Savannan, If the motive of Davis is a politica one, Wright had better steer clear of the overtures of the Atlanta In- dependent editor. He came near iosing his job as president of the’ State College two years ago, because he kept getting inlo Georgia politics. His appointment was held up for a. long ime. During the intermission, Davis was adding to the worry of Wright by critical editorials in his paper. The back files of the Inde- pendent tell the story well, The State College resident ought to stay out of politics. It hampery his work and endangeérs the useful- ness of any State School to have an executive head always dabbling ins to the politics of the State-During tho ast intermission vefore Wright was re-appointed, the silence and uncertainty were something painfur lo hie friends. Candidates were bobbing up here and there over the State and, for a time, it appeared that some new man would take charge of the school. W, B. Matthews of the Atlanta elty schools. was mentioned. 80 was B. S. In- gram of this city, who is the present G. M. of the Georgia Odd ‘Fellows. The friends of H, L. Keith, a former Atlanta man and a Supervisor in the city Schools of Nashville, Tennessee had a quiet movement on foot to press him into the race in spite of his modesty, Ho has e:rong and In- fluential friends among the white and colored people of the State of Georgia and has been coming at a merry clip as a school man, He had several advantages mn his favor, He 1s a school man and’ not a poll tclan. He is conservatlye and has had valuable expersence In such Work as is being done at the Geor- gia State College, Beat of all, he ts one of the most practieal school workers of the lato generation, He was 80 well satisfied in Tennessee, that he would not iiston to the sug- gestions of his frlenda who were anxious to pus him as a successor in the event that Wright failed ot re-appointment. He may at another opportunity. There will bo a high old time down here, when the fellows begin to line up for 1912. The colored brother must get on somewhere. It is a good sign to see Ben Davis and the rest of his crowd coming to their senses. There will very likely be no more “panegyrics and eculogies” in the Independent on Mr. Blun and Jackson, They will be outlawed by the Independent perhaps, now that they are beginning to show a dis- like for the editorial advertisement they have been getting in the At- lanta. Independent. i SUNDAY SCHOOLS. ‘Phe eighteenth annuas session of the West’ Virginia . Baptist Sunday fohool Gohyention, .which will be Held with the 16th Street Baptist ghurch of Huntington, May 4th and Sth, promises to be an occasion of ‘much interest. ( The plans outliuea py the execu- tive’ board are being vigorously worked; entertainments are deing given, the Schools are active In en- rolling’ active and life members and preparation, is being made to make the first Sunday in April the great Conventional Rally Ray at which time we hope that the various amounts realized will agregate in $1600, the amount the Schools arc requested to send up. ‘The oflicers of thes worthy organ- ization have great conndence in tne interest and good faith of the Sun- day Schools and feel that they will gladly cooperate in every move that will bring about better conditions for our boys and girls. The officers of the Schools also believe in the officets of the convention. Wher the Boai's appeal was read in 4 School a few weeks ago a. faithful Superintendent was heard saying: “Brethren and sisters, {t is true tha |money is scarce, but we cannot folk jour hands~to “duty. Our Board 1: trying to do its duty, ‘There is ; great responsibility resting upon us as servants of the Lofd. ‘They say they must have $1,500. and, if tt Hwere not needed, I am sure it woul not be requested. They are lookin: to us for $36.00. Let us get to gether and raise it.” Anothe brother was heard to say: “Yes, thé $1,500 should be raised and ever more and I am going to try to have my shocol send up more than th $40.00 they requested.” We are glad that isese brethrer ‘along with others who love the cause can gee that we are endeavoring t ‘fen and twenty year combi- nation distribution certificate of membership as devised by the American Workmen Fra- ternal Insurance Company, of Washington, D. 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But Johnson and Davis are getting something now that they didn't expect. The idol which they erected on a pedestal and worshiped has clay feet. Blun, whom they made National Committeeman over the protests of the best brains of the party in their State, has drawn the color line and allied himself with the "Lily Whites." Johnson and Davis, with whom he was on the closest terms of intimacy before he got what he wanted, are now forgotten. And thus history repeats itself and The Advocate's prophecy is fulfilled. At the time it happened, this paper predicted that those Negroes responsible for the overthrow of one of their kind and the elevation of Mr. Blun, would some day regret their part in the affair. Then, as now, and more particularly then, when the "Lily Whiae" idea was beginning to assume large proportions, The Advocate warned the race against allying itself with any force hostile to its participation in politics. We did not see the wisdom of removing the only Negro on the National Committee, and we expressed in strong terms our disapproval of the defeat of Lyons and the fight on Ruckner; for what does it profit us to help oust Negroes from places of honor or profit, or both? Surely we have not so many that we can afford to sacrifice them to the prejudice of others? And it certainly can not be said that any white man would guard more jealously the interests of the blacks than Mr. Lyons did. There is but little comfort to be derived from the fulfillment of the prediction in this instance. But Mr. Blun's defection points a moral and teaches a lesson—self-aggrandization does not justify betrayal of the race or any of its members. RANSOM'S DEFENSE In a letter, appearing in the last issue of the New York Age, the length of which is the only bar to its publication in these columns, Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom explains some of his actions and defends others so plausibly as to appear more sinned against than sinning His version of the sleeping car incident is that he was asked and answered a question propounded by a white lady, and was, two or three hours later, set upon and badly beaten by drunken white men who resented his presence in the sleeper. There is a strong denial of drunkenness at Normal, but he confesses to having indulged, occasionally, many years ago, in a social glass, openly and above board, with other gentlemen of the cloth. He recalls his record for honesty, truthfulness, integrity, management, and observance of the sanctity of other men's homes throughout his life and winds up by saying: "Without regard to the bishopric or any other office, without regard to censure or applause, I shall continue to preach the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ, to fight in a common sense way for the rights of the race, as I understand them strive to promote peace on earth and work for the realization of the brotherhood of man." Bully for you, old boy! While The Advocate does not believe that you are the aile paragon you claim to be, and are no less guilty of the sins of the flesh than the ordinary man, it does not think you are any worse than others who have occupied the exalted position for which The Age nominates you. So we find you not guilty, but with the addition, "don't do it again." NEW MEXICO'S CONSTITUTION. The reasons for the objections, mainly from Southern Senators, to the admission of N. w. Mexico, be- come, as plain as dar to the reader of the constitution ratified by the Territory by a majority of 18,313 votes. Disfranchisement is too difficult of accomplishment under that document. Read article 7, section 3: "The right of any citizen of the State to vote, hold office, or sit upon juries, shall never be restricted, abridged, or impaired on account of religion, race, language, or color, or inability to speak, read or write the English or Spanish languages except as may be otherwise provided in this constitution; and the provisions of this section and of section one of this article shall never be amended except upon a vote of the people of this State to an election at which at least three-fourths of the electors voting in the whole State, and at least two-thirds of those voting in each county of the State, shall vote for such amendment." Is there any wonder Bailey, of Texas, and other Southern Senators opposed admission? Think of one county being able to reject a disfranchisement amendment! It was not to be considered a minute. Then again, New Mexico, unlike Arizona, is Republican. True, its Negro population is so small as to be inconsiderable, but one can never still The margin might be so close at some time that a little manipulation would put the State in the Democratic column. Once there, it might be made to remain indefinitely, if its constitution were as elastic as that of Georgia, for instance. RIGHTLY NAMED. Next to Washington there is no city in these United States which does more four flushing about launching conventions, congresses or expositions of a national character than Chicago. And some of its colored population seem bent upon making "Windy City" appropriate figuratively as well as literally. A National Negro Business League is proposed. Immediately Chicago calls a similar organization to meet within its confines. Some one talks of a Semi-Centennial Exposition to celebrate Negro freedom. Chicago gells, "me too." It has—or rather, some of its publicity seeking Negroes have—gravely determined upon a National Medical Association, National Bar Association, and now that Washington—which excels Chicago in convention calling only by priority—has an interdenominational congress been in its bonnet. "Chi" Tuesday of last week, so says the National News Bureau of the city, has named Boston as the place and July 6, 1912, the date for a congress to "include all religious denominations among colored people in the United States and Canada for the purpose of discussing various subjects relative to the church and the progress of the colored people." Thus they go on calling conversations which never meet, and passing resolutions of no effect. Chicago did excellently well in raising funds for its Y. M. C. A. Now let it launch and carry to conclusion some other movement for local bettlement and stop so much tommyrot about national and international congresses. A DEPLORABLE AFFAIR. It is quite the upper thing this week for thoughtless Negroes to gather in barber shops and on the street corners and loudly assert what actions at faw they would take if they were in Dr. Washington's place. Their talk is conclusive proof that they will never have occasion to prosecute anybody, if being in Dr. Washington's place is a necessary condition. Dr. Washington is not a man who seeks police court notoriously. Prosecuting witness in police courts and guest of kings are not compatible terms. Dr. Washington knows this. He knows also that he is so peculiarly situated as not to be able to demand that his assailant be punished to the full extent of the law. He gained the eminent position of leading Negro citizen of the world by preaching a religion of peace and labor. Friction between individuals, individuals especially of opposite races, is to be shunned, has been one of his creeds. He would be a poor exemplifier of his own teachings to insist now upon his pound of flesh. There is also another compelling reason why he should seek to have the punishment of the defendant minimized. Dr. Washington lives and has his being in the Southland, where race prejudice reeks little of position. His every act is scrutinized more closely than those of ahe President of the United States. His every step must be taken more carefully than those of a blind-folded, slack-wire walker. Once let the idea become prevalent that he had exerted his great influence to "persecute" a white man at the North, the White House dinner would be a zephyr to the wild storm which would break out in Dixieland. He would be accused of instilling notions of social equality into the heads of other Negroes, and the 250 Students registered at the West Virginia Colored Institute in the Fall term of 1910. Ten States and Africa were represented. Is the largest and best equipped school in the state for the education of the Negro Youths. work of a lifetime would be seriously threatened. His position is an "anomalous one, such an one as could exist only in this" "land of the free and home of the brave." THE EXTRA SESSION Congressis getting many tips from business men of the country in regard to their acts in the extra session on April 4th. One thing is certain, the country wants the Canadian reciprocity approved so we will get more trade from Canada and she from us, and after the reciprocity act, the less Congress does, and the quicker it adjourns the better it will suit us all. Conditions are ripe for an era of prosperity, but it can be easily frightened away by bitter and demagogic wrangling. The business world wants peace and quiet and plenty of it. Needn't buy a fashion journal pattern to guide you in constructing a harem skirt if you have an old-fashioned clothes pin lying around loose. Action on the part of the United States military authorities indicate than the Mexican revolution must have gone beyond the patrol wagon stage. There are some people who would insist that if there is any annexing done it had better be done by Canada, on the ground that Canada makes better whiskey. With the advent of women suffrage, will the rooster, long the emblem of a political victory, give way to the cackling hen? Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont is to open a school for farming for young women. That's the surest way to get young men back to the farm. Another thing-is there any place on ahe harem skirt for striking matches? So there. Can a man serve both Congress and the Chatauqua? Ask Champ Clark. Charleston Conference in Session.—Rev. J. S. Carroll, pastor of Simpson M. E. church, left Monday morning for the conference at Lynchburg, Va. He is a member of the examining board which convened Tuesday to examine candidates for admission and elders and deacons' orders. The conference sessions began Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, at which time Bishop W. F. Anderson, assisted by the six district superintendents, administered the Holy Communion. After roll call, the conference was organized by the election of a secretary and appointment of the usual conference committees. The appointments will very likely be read next Monday. Hotel Brown Arrivals—John E. Johnson, Moundsville; Thos. Burton, New York; Mrs. Cornelia Walker, Ward; Frank Harris, Montgomery; E. G. Harrison, Marting; Walter A.ston, Raymond City; J. D. Turner, Plymouth; Mrs. A. C. McHenry, Leewood; W. L. Harris, Huntington; Mrs. Stella B. Peyton, Pondery Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Moore, Birmingham, Ala.; and A. Davis, Roanoke, Va. are registered at Hotel Brown. Business League Meet.—The attempt to revive he Negro Business League met with little success, Monday night, on account of a misunderstanding as to the time and place of meeting. President Brown has issued another call for a meeting to be held in Room 2, K. of P. Building. Monday night. He hopes to have the attendance of all business and professional men. Three City. Committeemen.—In the primary election held Saturday to select candidates for the Board of Affairs and council, and to elect city committeemen from the several wards of the city. three Negroes were elected city. committeemen. The successful contestants were: J. M. Jones; fifth ward; Sam Mack, seventh ward; and J. W. Viney, eighth ward. Pythians' Annual Sermon.—The annual thanksgiving services of the Knightsof Pythias and Order of Calanthe will be held at the First Baptist church, Sunday afternoon at 2:30. These services are public and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Rev. B. R. Reed will preach the annual sermon. Locals and Personals. The Loyal Union will meet with Mrs. H. B. Rice, Brooks St., Monday evening. The Needle Work Arts club will hold a bazaar at the home of Mrs. Lydia Hawkins, Sentz street, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Ethel Burks attended the funeral of her cousin, last week. She returned to her home at Marletta, O. Saturday, accompanied as far as Pl.-Pleasant by Miss Ohley Mitchell. Mrs. Edward Tuck is ill at her home on Septi St. Mrs. A. J. Pierson, of Raymond City, was the guest, Saturday, of Mrs. G. W. Muse. John A. Brown, who sustained painful injuries in a falling elevator, is confined to his home on Court street. Stephen Eddens is recovering from a severe illness. Julius Thomas entertained the Junior Athletic club at his home on Donally street. Monday evening at which time officers were elected. The next meeting will be held with Joseph Smith, 1329 Lewis street. Mrs. M. J. Hazlewood will entertain the Improvement League Friday. Little Rheba Boyd is ill at the home of her parents on Morris street. Miss Estella James will be hostess to the Priscilla Art Club Friday evening. Mrs. Belle Thomas and daughter, of Youngstown, O., were the guests of Mrs. Chas. Neal, on Young street, a few days last week. Misses Neva Parker and Ina Rice were visitors at Institute Sunday. Mrs. Florid Morris will entertain the Married Ladies Whist Club Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Mattle Porter was hostess to the Loyal Union Monday evening at her home on Elizabeth street. Jio Harmon and Miss Sara Davis were quietly married at the home of the brides parents, Rev. and Mrs. D. D. Davis, Marion street. Monday noon, by her father. The couple left Monday evening for Majestic Ky., where they will reside. Miss Esher Fulks spent the week end at Institute the guest of the Misses Spirits. Alliance have plans on root to make some provision for needy children in the city schools and will gradually lay the foundation or cultivating the "Savings Bank" habit among school children. The Health of the school children has also its share of attention in the form of lectures by some of the ablest physicians of Nashville. The Hubbard Hospital Club is an organization, primarily in the interest of the Geo. W. Hubbard Hospital of Meharry Medical College. It is composed of the wives of physicians and ministers. Prominent among these are: Mrs. Preston R. Burrus, Mrs. A. A. Townsend, Mrs. J. A. McMillan Mrs. J. H. Hale and Mrs. I. B. Scott. The Hubbard Hospital Club was organized mainly to furnish the new hospital built by Meharry Medical College Dr. J. E. Wells, a lady physician of the city, has also been an active worker in the Hospital Club. The people of the entire city have responded very generously to the appeals of the Hubbard Hospital Club and the result has been a great success. The Hospital has been completely furnished and now the members of the club have turned their attention to educating the mothers of Nashville along health lines in their homes. Much of the success of the Hubbard Hospital Club has been due to the untiring efforts of Mrs. A. M. Townsend, the able wife of Dr. A. M. Townsend. She has been ably seconded in her encores by Dr. J. E. Wells. The Arts and Crafts Association of Women is working in the interests of Nashville children. Miss Emma J. Cockrill is president of the organization. It is the youngest of the organizations among women. The Association has four neighborhood circles under its supervision in Nashville.. There are nearly 200 children belonging to these circles. The work consist mainly of storytelling, music and the teaching or handcrafts other than those learned at school. The women of the organization have in view the purchasing and establishing of a Settlement Home for Nashville colored children. These organizations are a unit in the ultimate end they are seeking—the best welfare of the future generation of Tennessee Negroes. The leaders are aly supported by other strong women. Among the number are Mrs. H. T. Kealing, Mrs. J. B. Singleton, Mrs. A. B. Carter, Miss Emma J. Terry, Mrs. J. P. Crawford Mrs. Robert S. White, Mrs. W. S. Ellington, Mrs. W. A. Lewis, Mrs. T. Clav Moore, Miss Sara Flagg Mrs. Eugene Price, Mrs. James C. Napier, Mrs. Lula S. Crostbwatte and Mrs. C. V. Roman. Dr. J. E. Shepard's Summer School. Dr. J. E. Shepard is about ready to issue the prospectus of the coming Summer School and Chautauquan, to be held at the National Religious Training School at Durham, N. C., from July 5 to August 13. A group of Washington teachers have sigified their intention of attending and there will be a large enrollment from every state east of the Mississippi river. Prof. Kelly Miller, of Howard University, will be among the long list of able educators who will offer instruction to the students. Dr. Shepard expects a record-breaking season this year. He has just closed another successful northern tour, and mingled with his friends here for a few hours last Wednesday. Reflexlier THROWS 98 PER CENT of its light downward. The best and "cheapest" light ever placed on the market. I will place on trial in any business house or residence one of these famous lights and convince you of its great value No. 4 Special Buggy only $65.00 HIGHEST GRADE A Value Unequaled. Sold on $1.00 Profit Margin. FROM FACTORY TO USER Write for prices and other styles. Send for Catalogue. C. R. PATTERSON & SONS, GREENFIELD, OHIO. LARGEST NEGRO CARRIAGE CONCERN IN THE UNITED STATES More than 400 men and women have graduated here. The oldest school in the state for Colored students. Magnificent location. Elevation high. Remarkably healthful. Ample buildings. THREE NEW BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO OUR PLANT THIS YEAR. The regular faculty of sixteen highly educated, earnest teachers does not include assistants. Our Library catalogued according to the Dewey System, is one of the largest in the state. FIRST GRADE CERTIFICATES ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASSES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Storer is interdenominational in its faculty and student body. Its whole influence is toward Christian Living. Literary Societies, Christia n Organizational, Musical Clubs, Bands and Sane Athletics. COURSES: Academio, State Normal, Industrial, Music. THE NATIONAL CITY BANK of Charleston With Resources of a Million Dollars WANTS YOUR ACCOUNT Skyscraper Building Kanawha and apitol Streets THREE PER CENT INTEREST PAID ON SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ```markdown ``` THROWS of its life The best and ever placed I will place on ness house or these famous vince you of P. A. D The Light Store No. 4 Special Buggy Co. HIGHEST GRAD A Value Unequaled. Sold on $15 FROM FACTORY TO Write for prices and other styles. C. R. PATTERSON GREENFIELD, OHI LARGEST NEGRO CARRIAGE HENRY T. MCDONALD, President STORER Harper's —Found More than 400 men and wom school in the state for Colored st ton high. Remarkably healthful. BUILDINGS BEING ADDED TO O lar faculty of sixteen highly edu assistants. Our Library catalogued good THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1912. exlier 500 Candle Power Light at cost of one Cent per Day 08 PER CENT light downward. 'cheapest" light on the market. rial in any busi esidence one of lights and con its great value onovan Arcade $65.00 Profit Margin. For Catalogue. SONS, N. C. BRACKETT, Treasurer. COLLEGE Berry, W. Va. in 1867—have graduated here. The oldest ents. Magnificent location. Eleva- ample buildings. THREE NEW PLANT THIS YEAR. The regu- red, earnest teachers does not include ing to the Dewey System, is one of S ARE GRANTED TO THOSE MEM- SES WHO ARE RECOMMENDED. Storer is interdenominational whole influence is toward Christian on Organizations, Musical Clubs, formal, Industrial, Musle, other printed matter write to The Presiden L CITY BANK rleston urces of a THE NEWS IN BRIDE. The decision of the United States Supreme Court, affirming the constitutionality of the corporation tax law, insures the retention of Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, who was named for a temporary appointment as collector of this tax in the office of the collector of internal revenue in New York City. Seymour E. Smith, formerly chief clerk in the office of the Collector of Customs at Charleston, S. C., under Dr. W. D. Crump, may be given a responsible position under Collector Whitefield McKinlay at the Georgetown office. Business was practically suspended Monday among colored professional men and in the federal offices. Everybody was discussing the Booker Washington New York incident: The kindly expressions of absolute confidence present the righteousness of the "Washington" position would have brought a smile of pleasure to Dr. Washington's countenance, could he have heard the complimentary remarks. "The Home and School Association" is making commendable progress in inspiring a closer spirit of co-operation among parents, students, and teachers. Dr. C. W. Childs is president of the organization; R. W. T. Thompson is corresponding secretary; Charles M. Thomas is recording secretary and George D. Jenifer is treasurer. Dr. Lucy E. Moten, principal of Normal School No. 2, is chairman of the Advisory Council. Prof. L. R. Moore, Dean of the Teachers' College, Howard University, addressed the Association Friday evening on "The Moral and Intellectual Qualifications of a Teacher." Mrs. Roscoe Conkling Bruce is scald to be dangerously ill. The race's foremost character comedian and impersonator, Bert A. Williams, was in n town last Saturday on important business. He is preparing to go to the Pacific Coast with Ziegfeld's "Follies of 1940" for a month's stay. Mr. Williams is warning an enviable reputation these days, not only as a master of stagecraft, but an enterprising and public-spirited race man. In New York he is leading a movement to have colored men appointed on the police force and gave $100 to the fund to develop sentiment in favor of the project. He is an investor in several commercial enterprises in New York, Chicago and elsewhere and is the owner of desirable properties, which he delights to rent to colored tenants on better terms than any white owner would offer or similar holdings. Within the newest of weeks, your correspondent will have an important announcement to make concerning a new activity in which Mr. Williams will figure in a most conspicuous and inspiring fashion. Mr. Williams is one of those genuine "race man" who say little but do much. The 9th Cavalry, colored, is among the troops mobilized near the Mexican border. If there is a real war game on, it is safe to count on the 9th being the first to reach the firing line. An organization is to be formed here, embracing the comrades of the 24th infantry, and a dinner will be given in celebration of the old campagnes in which the regiment has been engaged. There is said to be no truth in the statement that the Democratic House of representatives is to remove all of the colored men employed at the Capitol. Congressman Sulzer, of New York, who has charge of the colored people's interests in their relation to the Democratic party, declares the colored brethren shall have a square deal. Bishop Walters promises to be on hand at the psychological moment, and he will have a say on the subject of Negro patronage. Commissioner Emmet J. Scott is expected to be in Washington the first week in April. The annual conference of the Philadelphia and Baltimore conference of the A. M. E. Zion church will meet in Metropolitan Wesley A. E. Zion church May 18. Bishop Alexander Walters will preside. Delegates to the general conference, set for Charlotte, N. C., May, 1912, will be elected at this session. The boom for John C. Dancy for editor of the Star of Zion grows in volume. The church could do nothing wiser than to elect Mr. Dancy to this position. It is understood that Editor Clement will either be elected to the bench or will return to the pastorate. Miss Minnie Brown, the "Girl from the Golden West," is in Philadelphia. Major Arthur Brooks accompanied President Taft on the trip to Augusta, Ga. R. R. Horner, a member of the Board of Education, is delivering some helpful addresses in advocacy a Colored Business High School. A school will be organized as soon as a suitable building can be procured and a sufficient enrollment gotten together. A visit from Prof. Charles H. Moore, national organizer of the National Negro Business League, is needed. The colored business men are willing to come together, in spite of past difficulties, but an outsider, free from local entanglements, may have to come in and start the ball a-rolling. With such men as John C. Dancy, T. J. Calloway, Daniel Freeman, etc., a local business league ought to prosper. "The American Soldier and Seaman" is a new and highly creditable magazine, published monthly by Rev. W. H. Coston, formerly chaplain in the Spanish-American War. The first number has a beautiful illuminated cover in red and black. SILENT AS NIGHT. ( Still wie die Nacht. ) As sung by the celebrated HELENE GRANDT of the German Opera Co. English words by J. AHREM. CARL BOHM. p Poco tranquillo. Si lent as night, Still wie die Nacht, Deep as the sea, Still wie das Meer, Thy love should soll dei ne rit. a tempo. be for me! Lie be sein! Si lent as night, Still wie die Nacht, And und rit. a tempo. deep as the sea, tief wie das Meer, Thy love should be, thy love should be, for me! soll dei ne Lie be, dei ne Lie be pp poco rit. me, sein, Thy love should be, soll dei ne Lie be sein! pp a tempo. and the table of contents shows a varied assortment of interesting reading matter of particular Interest to army and navy pebbles and their friends. P. D. Morris, and Wynan R. Coston are associated in the publication of the magazine. The old building at 1703 New York Avenue, occupied last year by the Brownsville Court of Inquiry, is being demolished. An apartment house will rise in its stead. The Thuskegee Institute Alumni Association, made up of students, further teachers and graduates of Thuskegee Institute, will give a banquet at Martin's Northwest Cafe, Thursday evening, April 6. It is hoped that Dr. Booker T. Washington on will be able to present. The old frame buildings that once formed a part of the Freedmen's Hospital were completely destroyed by fire last Friday. The American League baseball stands were also wiped out. Prof. Jesse Lawson, president of the interdenominational Bible College, and head of the 1913 Exhibition movement, delivered an interesting address Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association. His subject was "How to Best Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Emancipation of Slaves in the United States." His deliverance marks the formal opening of the campaign for the 1913 exposition, which is designed to be a national affair. WHY WALKER LEFT THE ODDE FEELS To the Editor of The Advocate. Please $_{\text{e}}$ to allow me space, in one of your columns, to correct a false report, that is now being circulated in regard to one, C. W. Walker, formerly a member of Kanawha Light Lodge, 1637 G. U. O. of O. F. in the city of Charleston. There is a report circulating that I, C. W. Walker, have been expelled from the order for drunkenness and gambling. I will state here the above report is absolutely false. I will here produce the letter from the lodge of January 17th, 1911. C. W. Walker Take Notice. You are ordered to be present at the next regular meeting of the Kanawha Light Lodge, Nb. 1637, to be held in their hall, corner Kanawha and Summers street, Charleston, W. Va., February 6th, 1911, prepared to take out a policy of the Odd Fellows Endowment of W. Va., or show cause why. If you fail to comply with the order and the law governing the same or you will be dropped as a member of the said Lodge, and reported to the D. G. Lodge, and also to the S. C. of M. Done by the order of the Kanawha Light Lodge, No. 137, regular gession, this 16th day of January, 1910. ED. HUMHILES, N. G. This is all I have to do in regard to the matter at this time. Trustees—J. CAMPBELL, J. C. LEWIS, WALTER POOR. I replied on the 6th day of February, as was requested by the lodge. As the Lodge was well aware, I had three children slek for the past 18 months. One of whom died on the 2nd day of September, 1910. They knew my occupation and that my institution was very small. I stated to them, under these conditions, that I was not able to join the endowment department, although I kept up my regular lodge dues, and paid my taxes, and death assessments as they came due. These are the facts which I laid before the lodge. According to their obligation, they paid me the $5, which was due me, from the death of my first child. That left two slick with which they kept in close communication until the second week in January. Near about the fifteenth of January, the N. G. come to my house to see how my child was getting along. Upon arriving he found that the doctor had given the child up, and he asked me what did I think about the policy. I stated to him that I did not have time to express my thoughts to him about the policy. Then he left me, and I did not see him any more until about the 19th. I met him again on the streets, and he asked me had I heard from the lodge. I stated I had not, and I had not the time to talk to him about the Lodge, right then. He asked me my not. Knowing what he had to say, "I went on to say, in a joking manner, 'Ed, you are a fine preacher. Your own dear sister's child has been in bed for the last six weeks and you have not Christianity enough to stop in to see but once.'" He patted me on the shoulder and told me he had just left there. That was when he brought me the this letter, and told me to appear on the 6th day of February. These and this reasons I hold that the lodge took a dodge behind the policy, by Allen D. Haney bind the policy to keep from paying the $5.00 which was due me, after the 15th of February. They knew I was just as much, financial, then as I was September 1910. But this was forced upon me just at a time when they knew I could not meet the demand. I was ordered to meet on the 6th, and I was dropped on the 6th. I required of them one letter of the law, under which this action was taken. The reply they gave me was that I only had one recourse, and that was to the District Grand lodge. This reply was made by Allen D. Haney, backed by the lodge. LENT AS NIGHT (Still wie die Nacht.) celebrated HELENE GRANDT of the G mf ight, Nacht, Deep as the sea, lief wie das Meer. mf a tempó. mel. stein! Si - I Still a tempó. a, er Thy love should be, thy soll dei ne Lie be, poco rit. Thy love should be... for me! soll dei ne Lie be sein! Published by AMERICAN MELODY CO., New York. Memorable Address Baptist preacher, who has been all for some weeks, continues to improve. To his great congregation an evening or so before he took down Dr. Powell warned the people that it would be a sad day for the Negro race if the white and colored men now busy in that direction should succeed in belittling the laborers and leadership of Booker Washington. "Thank God", he said, "I saw my mistake some time ago." The Committee for the Advancement of the Negro is holding meetings hereabouts. At St. Mark's church a meeting was held recently. At the Y. M. C. A. the week meeting will be held. Bishop Walters and Prof. DuBois will be the speakers. This section seems to be unanimous in support of it. C. Ransom for the Board of Bishops of his church and John C. Dancy for editor of the Star of Zion. New Yorkers are very proud of their many real estate dealers, many of whom have made private fortunes and through whom colored people have been enabled to live in decent surroundings---colored people here are the best housed in the world---but the work of Nail and Parker in their field takes high rank in the business world. The other day this enterprising firm closed a deal for solving $1,070,000, opening 10 modern apartment houses, to colored people. A feature of the deal is that all parties to it are colored, the selling end being St. Phillips church, the richest of Negro corporations in the country. Mr. Nail is the soft of John B. Nail, and Mr. Parker is a North Carolina boy who heard Booker T. Washington some years ago, talk about "the samples of the race" and decided that he would be one of the samples. He is one of the best. Miss Edith Leonard is the new secretary of the Y. M. C. A., having been appointed several days ago. She has long been prominent in social and literary work. A recent visitor to the city was Prof. William H. Holtzelzw, principal of the Ufica (Miss.,) Institute. His school, he reports, has had a fine year so far. Rev. R. W. Wisner,' who some years ago was pastor of Mt. Olivet Lovest thou me? Wenn du mich liebst a tempo. rit. a tempo. So love I thee!... I will be evener thine. so wie ich dich... will ich dein ei gen sein. rit. a tempo. f con moto. True, true as steel, enduring as stone, Heiss wie der Stahl und fest wie der Stein f con moto. Thy love should be, thy love should be for me, Thy love should soll dei ne Lie be dei ne Lie be sein! rit. a tempo. be for me! Lie be sein! rit. a tempo. Baptist church, reigned a few weeks ago, the matriarch of the Baptist Temple. We left a balance in the bank. Announcement is made that Charles S. Morris has accepted the call of the Bank street church in Norfolk, Va. Ralph E. Langston, son of John M. Langton, and chairman of the executive committee of the United Colored Democracy, has been appointed Deputy Superintendent of Elections for the state of New York. Mr. Langston is a popular citizen of Manhattan. Boehner, T. Washington delivered a notable address before the Staten Island Academy, one of the important institutions of Richmond borough Thursday evening at last week. Its patrons include the wealthiest people on the island, mostly leading business, and professional folk at New York city. PIRATT Mrs. Amanda Powell and daughter Jeanette, of Hansford, Mrs. R. B. McNair, J. F. Morrils and D. P. Jones, of Mucklow, were Sunday masters of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. W. Holmes. Jos. F. Morrils has returned from Washington. D. C., and Loluisa, Va., after a ten days visit. D. D. V. Jordan, of, Charleston, general agent of W. Va. for the american Winstonkee Insurance Co., made a business trip here Monday in the interest of the company. Mrs. C. O. Hill, of Handley, was a visitor here Friday. Misses Wysor Watson and Mable Saunders, of Montgomery, were Tuesday guests of Mrs. Thos. W. Holmes, Mrs. Alice Hankins and Mrs. Isle Lewis, of Montgomery, were Tuesday guests of Mrs. Chas. Sidney. Mrs. R. B. McNair was shopping in Montgomery last week. Mrs. C. R. Rollins and Mrs. H. C. Washington were shopping in Montgomery Saturday. Mrs. John Lucky, is a clok this Mrs. Julin Lucky is sick this week. TAKES INSANE MAN TO KENTUCKY INSTITUTION Sheriff Caudle, of Rowan county, Kentucky, accompanied by Mrs. H. C. Cornut, will leave tonight on the midnight train for Lexington, Ky., where they will place H. C. Cornut in the State Asylum for the Insane. Cornut is the man who was arrested a short time ago for defrauding a man out of a sum of money and who SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS SUNDAY SCHOOL CONGRESS 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. Care 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, Secy.; National Baptist Publishing Board, C. H. Clark, Chairman, R. H. Boyd, Secy. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Your Sunday School should o thereby receiving every benefit as this one. The enrollment for $1.00 for each school represent scholars; $2.00 for a school repi dred scholars; $3.00 for a schou other words it is $1.00 per hun Sunday School should enroll as a member of the receiving every benefit to be derived from such The enrollment fee for each school is a each school representing not more than go 2.00 for a school representing not more than ars; $3.00 for a school of three hundred sch s 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 th Conference, Men's Bible Class-+ ate and Primary Teachers Depar Educators' Conferences. ROUND TRIP EX There will be reduced rates s will offer a reduced round trip railroad station to Meridian, the agent at least ten days in a ticket ready for you. For further Information Rega HENRY A. Secretary of the Sunday 523 SECOND AVENUE, NORT ature of the Congress this year will be the Super- Men's Bible Class-meeting, The Advanced Primary Teachers Department Meetings, Missi- Conferences. FOUND TRIP EXCURSION RATE will be reduced rates on all railroads. Even a reduced sound trip excursion rate from yea- tion to Meridian, Mississippi, but you sh alt least ten days in advance so that he can pay for you. Enter Information Regarding the Congress, W HENRY ALLEN BOY Secretary of the Sunday-School Congress, BEND AVENUE, NORTH, NASHVILLE The feature of the Congress this year will be the Superintendent's Conference, Men's Bible Class-meeting, The Advanced, Intermediate and Primary Teachers Department Meetings, Missionaries and Educators' Conferences. ROUND TRIP EXCURSION RATES There will be reduced rates on all railroads. Every railroad will offer a reduced sound trip excursion rate from your nearest railroad station to Meridian, Mississippi, but you should notify the agent at least ten days in advance so that he can have your ticket ready for you. For further Information Regarding the Congress, Write to HENRY ALLEN BOYD was subsequently adjudged insane by several doctors. A Nerve Night Alarm. is the horrse, 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 sub- ject to croup. "Sometimes in severe attacks," he wrote "we were afraid mf Lov - est thou me? Wenn du mich liebst roll as a member of the Congress to be derived from such a gathering for each school is as follows: voting not more than one hundred presenting not more than two hun- of three hundred scholars; or in red or fraction thereof. this year will be the Superintendent's meeting, The Advanced, Intermedient Meetings, Missionaries and CURSION RATES on all railroads. Every railroad excursion rate from your nearest Mississippi, but you should notify advance so that he can have your arding the Congress, Write to ALLEN BOYD School Con gress, H. NASHVILLE, TENN. they would die, but since we proved what a certain remedy Dr. King's New Discovery is. we have no fear. 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Sold At All Stores WEINGARTEN BROS., Makers, 34th St. & Broadway, New York Robert Fox, of Kearneysville, a prosperous farmer of that section was in town one day last week on business. --- "SELLS CLOTHES OF QUALITY" Bell Phone 336. Home Phone 328. Nu ures. U insuring co and batiste. H WEINGART "SELLS CLOTHES OF QUALITY" 609 Summer Street. Charleston, W. Va. Chas. Fox and Miss Sarah Johnson, of Johnsontown, were united in marriage Wednesday, March 15, at the Kearnsville Baptist church. Mr. Jerry Summers was best man while Miss Eric Johnson acted as bride's maid. Rev. Craven, of Charleston, performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Percy Fletcher, of N. Charles St., entertained Dr. Samuel Gray Sunday. A splendid dinner was served and all who were present spent a delightful time. Mrs. Ara Heart, or Kearneysville, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frances Williams, Thursday. Mrs. Laura Roberts' spent Thursday in Martinsburg and attended the banquet on Thursday night. While here she was entertained by her daughter, Miss Adena Roberts, assistant teacher in Sumner school. Miss Nannie V. Scott spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Adena Roberts at her home near Smithfield. Robert E. Clay, of Bristol, Tennessee, the temperance orator, has made a number of speeches at various places during the past week and will wind up his campaign Monday night at Dudley. F. B. church. Mr. Clay is thoroughly acquainted with his subject, having been engaged in the temperance cause for many years, and will undoubtedly be responsible for many dry votes. Miss Marie' Oram, an attractive and intelligent young lady of Storer College, was the guest of Misses Lelia and Adora Robinson, of Douglas Grove, Saturday and Sunday. Miss Jaunita Arter passed through the city Monday on her way home from Pittsburg, Pa., where she has spent the winter with her brother, Jerrid Arter. Edward, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tucker, died Tuesday following an illness of but a few days. He first had pneumonia, then dyptheria developed which resulted in his death. He was one of a pair of twins, and a very bright child indeed and will be greatly missed by all. Rev. Geo. H. Carter, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist church, preached at Mt. Zion M. E. church Sunday afternoon. He is fluent and eloquent and the large crowd that heard him were greatly pleased with his discourse. Prof. and Mrs. Jno. W. Corsey entertained Rev. S. M. Beane and Mr. Robt. E. Clay Sunday evening at dinner. Mr. and Mrs. William Woods had their infant baby Andrew christened Sunday morning by Rev.S.M. Beane. Breakfast was served and Mrs. Martha Lee and Mrs. Bessie Busey were present who enjoyed the excellent viands prepared by Mrs. Woods. Mrs. Lawson Hook and Mrs. Annie Roman visited their parents in Gerrorstown, Sunday. The Banquet given Rev. S. M. Beane Thursday evening eclipsed anything of the kind given in Martinsburg in many years. Two hundred guests were present, and the hall was filled to overflowing tables occupied considerable space. A Literary program was carried out that was of a high class. Among the chief features were the following; Dramatic reading by Rev. Mitchel, of Inwood; Solo by Geo. L. Moxley; "The Party" by Miss Adena Roberts; Violin solo Prof. Hughes, of Philadelphia; Coronet solo Prof. W. O. Turner, of Martinsburg; Piano, Mandolin and Violin, Mrs. Mackey, Mrs. Hogset and Mr. C. H. Marshall, Dr. Gray, Master of Ceremonies. Then followed the lunch which was tastily prepared and nicely served. After the luncheon Dr. Gray introduced the following who responded to toasts all of which were short and complimentary to Rev. S. M. Beane: Rev. T. B. Snowden, Harper's Ferry; Rev. J. T. Mitchel, of Inwood; Mr. Robt; E. Clay, of Bristol, Tennessee; Mr. James Hutton, Mr. Geo. L. Moxley, Prof. Fred R. Ramer, J. Frank Briscoe. The response by Rev. Beane was touching and impressive. Marshall's Orchestra played during the evening and all in all was a grand affair. "Black Patti Troubadours" Score r Triumph. The famous "Black Patti Troubadours" have scored a triumph here at the New Howard Theater. They are now well into their second week at this pretty playhouse, and crowded houses have been the rule every night. "A Trip to Africa" is the vehicle used to display their variegated musical and dramatic talent, and it is faint praise to say that the company is admirably balanced and has made the most of its big Jones, the original "Black Patti," is singing better than ever before, and is making a host of new friends here. Her reception to the ladies, following each matinee, has proven to be a popular feature. The Madame's "Suwance River" brings down the house as of yore, and her stunning gowns and $15,000 worth of diamonds, worn at each performance, are revelations to the fair sex. "Jolly John Larkins, in the chief comedy role, lives up to his name, and Miss Jennie Pearl is sweeter this year than in any previous character, wearing charming costumes and singing and dancing with a vlacity that places her easily in the front rank as a soubrette of he higher type. Al. F. Watts, H. Augustus Hall, Frank Sutton, Luke Scott, Jeanette Murphy, Jerry Mills, and others fill out a cast that sets a warm pace for all of our road shows. Miss Florine M. Tyson is presiding over the box office with a graciousness that fascinates all comers, and she has a faithful assistant in Mr. Spahr Dickey. Miss Jeanette Murphy, social secre- tary to Mme. Jones, rejoined the company here, strengthening the musical department for the metropolitan cities. In the society scene near the end of the third act Tuesday night, Mr. Al F. Watts, of New York, and Miss Estelle Cash, of St. Louis, were united in marriage. An exceptionally large agregation of romantic folks were out to do the occasion honor. Ford Dabney's Theater is on a high wave of prosperity these days. This week; that electric spark, Tille Segul is capturing the terpischocean lovers with her artistic Spanish dance; Jeff DeMount, one of the race's most original funmakers, is giving a unique impersonation of "Little Sls," and T. E. Woods is doing some mystifying feats of magic. Packed houses every night are the rule. Manager J. H. Hudnell has found that a theater must spend money to make money, and by putting on a rattling good show he rakes in the bacon with neatness and dispatch. "The Smart Set" is underlined for the week of April 3 at the Howard. "My Friend From Dixie" comes on later. Mr. Napler in Office; Mr. Lewis to Come Soon. James C. Napier, of Nashville, Tenn., is now Register of the Treasury. He took the oath last Wednesday and entered upon the discharge of his duties at once. Dr. Vernon turned over the reins of office in graceful fashion, and bespoke for his successor a long and prosperous tenure as Register. Cyrus Field Adams remains as Assistant Register, and Lieut. T. H. R. Clarke continues as confidential clerk. Robert Harlan, of Ohio, who has been in the office for some time as a member of the commission investigating conditions and looking to reforms in administrative methods, has become a chief of division under the new order of things in the Register's office. The appointment is a very satisfactory one, as Mr. Harlan is regarded as one of the most capable and thorough-going directors of affairs in the Treasury Department. After the first of July, the beginning of the fiscal year, Mr. Harlan's salary will be increased from $1600 to $2000 per annum. Mr. Napier and family will make their home at Hillside Cottage, near Howard University, notable as the residence of the late Congressman John Langston and where his widow still makes her home. Mrs. Langston is the mother of Mrs. Napier and the reunion will be a most happy one for all concerned. Mr. Napier is no stranger to Washington, and already he has settled down to work as if he had been at the desk for years. He is meeting with a warm welcome and will be a leading factor in all of the forward movements of our people along educational, political and social lines. In a few days W. H. Lewis will come on from Boston to take up his duties as Assistant Attorney-General. The President signed his commission as an ad interim appointment while at Augusta, Ga. A rumor gained currency Sunday that Mr. Lewis might not accept the place, as under the law, he can draw no salary until confirmed by the Senate, and he was represented as fearing that a hitch might come that would lead to his "falling between two stools," should he resign his present position as Assistant United States District Attorney at Boston and fail of confirmation in the Senate. Mr. Lewis set this rumor effectually at rest Monday in a letter to Attorney-General Wickerham, announcing his acceptance of the appointment and signifying his intention to report at the earliest opportunity. There is no doubt that Mr. Lewis will be speedily confirmed. His record is flawless, both as to private and official life. He has the hearty support of Senators Lodge and Crane. The Senate is Republican by a safe majority. No Republican member has given reason for a belief that he will oppose Mr. Lewis on the ground of color or otherwise. The southern democrats, who are opposed to Mr. Lewis on social lines, have lost interest in the fight since they have learned that the Assistant Attorneys have no place on the invitation list at the White House. It has come to them in an authoritative way also that Mr. Lewis will make no effort to "break into white society" through any entree that his position might ordinarily give him the privilege of claiming. He has too much sense to attempt to go where he or his wife might not be welcome. So, it is not expected that any serious difficulty will be experienced in securing Mr. Lewis' confirmation. It is well known that the President is especially anxious to have Mr. Lewis get through safely, and it was at the personal suggestion of the President that the Boston man finally accepted the place in the face of the complications which are surrounding it. Mr. Taft makes no secret of the pleasure it has given him to thus recognize a worthy member of the Negro race, as a letter to your correspondent will show. A special appropriation will be made by Congress to cover the salary due Mr. Lewis from the time he takes until he is confirmed by the Senate. At an early date Mr. Lewis will deliver an address before the Bethel Literary and Historical Association. 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 least six per cent. interest — Your Money is Working For You. The Pythian Mutual Investment Association was organized in order to give us an opportunity to put the money we could save together and then put it to work. The above is a picture of our building on the Capitol Square in Charleston. We have just purchased a splendid three story brick building on one of the main business streets in the city of Huntington. The first floor is occupied by the Huntington Herald, the largest daily newspaper published in that section of the state, the second floor, is used for office rooms, while the third floor is a large assembly and lodge hall. This building is sure to pay us well. After the Charleston building had been occupied only eight months our stockholders were paid a dividend or six per cent. Stock is still on sale at $10.00 per share, either paid up or on the installment plan. Ask your agent in your locality about it or write to this office. PYTHIAN MUTUAL INVESTMENT ASSOCIATION Capt. Phillip Jenks, U. S. A., and Capt. Carlos Hutsinpillier, W. V. N. G., were in Wellsburg yesterday and inspected the military company there. The officers were at Parkersburg Monday and looked over the companies there. They were informed of the fact that there is a strong probability that another company will be formed in Parkersburg within a short time and that it will be filled to the limit. The inspectors were much pleased with the showing made by the Parkersburg companies. "IF I COULD LIVE MY LIFE OVER," HIS SUBJECT Col. George W. Batns, the Kentucky orator, will deliver his well known lecture, "if I Could Live My Life Over," at the Stepnenson Auditorium Sunday afternoon, March 26, at 3:30 o'clock. The address is free to both men and women and all are cordially invited. CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET Chicago, March 22.—Wheat closed at 90 1-8, corn 48 5-8, oats 31. SHIRLEY PRESIDENT SUSPENDERS The kind that most men wear. Notice the cord back and the front ends. They slide in frictionless tubes and move as you move. You will quickly see why Shirley President Suspenders are comfortable and economical for the working man or business man. Light, Medium or Extra Heavy Weights —Extra Lengths for Tall Men. Price 50 Cents from your local dealer or by mail from the factory. Signed Guarantee on every pair THE C. A. EDGARTON MFG. CO. 333 MAIN*STREET, SHIRLEY, MASS. ARE YOU STATE SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS At the West Virginia Colored Institute JUNE 19TH, 1911 and Lasts Six Weeks For Further Information Address Hon. M. P. Shawkey Charleston, W. a. or Prof. Byrd Prillerman Institute, W. a. Chicago, March 22.—Mrs. Theresa Schenk, who shot and killed her husband Saturday morning, was released on a bond in the penalty of $10,000. COX HAS GOTTEN THREE COURTS ALL IN A SNARL Cincinnati, March 22.—Three courts are again in a snarl of technicalties today over George B. Cox's perjury case. The circuit court and Judges Hunt and Gorman and the common pleas bench. The indications are the trial of the case will be delayed for several days. CURRENCY HEARING DEFERRED Washington, March 22.—The hearing of the currency committee of the American Bankers' Association before the National Monetary Commission, originally scheduled to take place today, has been deferred until next Tuesday. Other banking interests will be heard on the same day. NEW PHONE COMPANY A certificate of incorporation was issued this morning to the Romney Consolidated Telephone Company, of Romney, Hampahire county, W. Va. The authorized capital is $25,000. The incorporators are John J. Cornwell, G. P. Miller, J. P. Miller, J. S. Kuykendall, all of Romney; H. W. Miller, of Paw Paw, W. Va.; S. L. Hoover, of Harrisonburg, Va. THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1911. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS R. G. Hubbard and wife to W. H. Dyer, et als., Sp. Commr., lot city; $469.29. Ernest H. Ruffner and wife to William D. Lewis, tract Campbell's Creek; $2,000. W. F. Comstock and wife to P. A. Donavan, lot city; $8,705.00. The Timbers-Myer Co., to W. H. Cooper, lot Connell, W. Va.; $175.00. Minnie S. McWhorter to Malinda E. Newcomer, two tracts, Loudon district; $2,300.00. Halley S. Scarberry 25, Stella B. Hill 16, Kanawa county. ABRAHAM LINCOLN SAYS "do not worry, eat three meals a day, say your prayers and be of good courage." Maybe there are other things that your special case requires to make you happy. You will do yourself justice to have your clothes tailored to order at T. W. Hale Tailoring Co. All work made by New York Tailors. Pants $2.75 a leg, seats free. 428 State St.